With no classmate news to report I’ll take this opportunity to spread the word about our class project for our rapidly approaching 40th reunion in 2014: the class of ’74 bunkhouse at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge complex. Today 95 percent of incoming first-year students participate in a freshman trip and enter the world of Dartmouth with a stay at Moosilauke rich in tradition and camaraderie. Our gift of the bunkhouse to the College and future classes of students will address a real need to replace deteriorating structures dating as far back as 70 years. Jim Taylor is the overall project manager, coordinating with the College and organizing the construction. Chris Pfaff and Jerry Bowe are leading the fundraising efforts. To date we have raised nearly a third of the estimated $150,000 cost of the project, contributions that are separate from the annual Dartmouth College Fund. We will need to raise the balance by late summer 2013. Members of the class will also be able—and are encouraged—to participate in the construction of the bunkhouse in two phases, one in the fall of 2013 and the other in the spring of 2014 prior to our reunion. This is an exciting opportunity for our class. If you would like to get involved or need contact information for Jim, Chris or Jerry, please don’t hesitate to send me an e-mail. That will also give me a chance to gather some news from you for future columns!


As always, be safe.


—Rick Sample, Retreat Farm, 1137 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103; samplejr@msn.com