I was pleased to read that Dartmouth has made a dream come alive by hosting the first meeting of the Tribal Leadership Academy, at which tribal leaders from all around the nation have come to Hanover to attend workshops given by experts in their field. At our 70th reunion the class recognized the value of this program when it was only a germ of an idea and voted to add its financial support to the program. And what a wonderful way this is to help fulfill the initial purpose of Dartmouth’s creation. Ron Lazar has informed me that we came in 10 percent above our assigned Dartmouth College Fund goal and created a new participation record of 59 percent for our 71st year. Congratulations to Ron and his team, who have continued all these years to make the class of 1953 such a strong supporter of the fund. Dave Halloran writes that he has created the Halloran Award, which for many years he has presented annually at the U.S. Army Ball to the business that has done the most for soldiers or veterans. Sadly, I report the death of our dear classmate Kenneth Sewall and offer the condolences of our class to his family.

—Mark H. Smoller, Lake Shore Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579; (516) 526-9130; dartmark@gmail.com