It was a treat to hear recently from John Pruitt, an old Mass Hall buddy and fellow German major. J.P. is currently dean of studies, chair of the arts division and associate professor of film at Bard College. He has taught at Bard for 28 years, specializing in film history and writing on American avant-garde film. After Dartmouth J.P. earned an M.A. from New York University and lived for many years in New York City. He now lives in Rhinebeck, New York, with his wife, Sheila Moloney, a garden designer, and their daughters Ida (13) and Willa (11).


Congratulations all around for achieving 72 percent class participation in last year’s Alumni Fund, thrashing the 35th reunion record and raising the standard for the fourth consecutive year. Bruce Miller, our amazing outgoing participation chair, reported that our results have been so outstanding that the Dartmouth Fund honored us with the Class of 1926 Award, recognizing sustained excellence in giving. Bruce has turned over the reins to new participation co-chairmen Len Smith and Peter DeNatale. Let’s continue to give them our support.


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