Four beautiful days in June turned out to be perfect for our 60th reunion and the record turnout of 112 classmates and 207 total attendance again demonstrated the loyalty and friendships we have treasured these past 64 years of the Dartmouth experience. The reunion, led by chair Alden Fiertz and vice chair Frank Logan, began with an outdoor reception and dinner beside the new (to most attendees) Berry Library and Kemeny and Haldeman halls. Ken Roman set a warm tone to the evening by reading a poem especially written for our reunion by Ray Buck. Tuesday was a full day with seminars, a luncheon in Alumni Hall with guest speaker Michael Taylor, director of the Hood Museum. We then had a tour of the Hood, including a special exhibit of gifts by members of the class of ’52. In the evening a reception and banquet at Collis included remarks by class president Dorn McGrath and a video of A Purposeful Journey, highlighting our ’52 Dartmouth years. Frank Logan developed this story, assisted by John McCrillis. Dartmouth board chairman Steve Mandel ’78, son of the late Steve Mandel, also addressed the gathering. His mother, Ann, was in attendance. On Wednesday, the Rev. Fran Frellick ably led the memorial service while Jack Boyle and Harry Goldsmith read the names of classmates who have passed on since our last reunion. At our Wednesday dinner the class presented a plaque to the 2012 national sevens champion Dartmouth rugby organization honoring the founding of modern rugby at Dartmouth by our class in 1951. The plaque especially recognizes the late Alan Reich and the late Howie Smith. Peter McSpadden introduced Gay Reich, Alan’s wife, who gave the award to the Dartmouth coach and the team captain. Albie Collins, Dave Drexler and Ken Roman also played key roles in the project. The reunion closed on Thursday morning with a getaway breakfast. John North did a great job managing the receptions and meals. Dan Van Dorn and Steve Parkhurst shared the treasury responsibilities, and Bill Breed and Liz Russell also played key roles. Now, on to the 65th! 


—William Montgomery, 11 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-0261; wmontgod52@aol.com