It’s the end of December—Christmas is over and preparations are being made by many for the upcoming celebration of the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. Let’s hope 2010 is a good one!


Although I haven’t heard from any classmates, I did speak with an extended member of the class of 1938—Anna Rhoda, the daughter of George Porter—and this was followed by an e-mail. Unfortunately, our discussion centered on the passing of her dear father. Anna, along with her sister Barbara, participated in the 70th reunion in September of 2008 with their father. “We were so fortunate to accompany our father to the last reunion. I think it did him a world of good to be there and it gave me some insight into his college years, which meant so much to him. Did you know he brought us into his dormitory and knocked on the door of his old room! He was so surprised that two girls were occupying half of his old room, which had been changed significantly. I hope that all the participants of the last reunion are well, Gene, Fred, Runyon in particular. It was a great reunion.” Those of you who were Richard’s regulars at reunions, will remember George and his dear wife, Lela. George was always adorned in his all too familiar black cap, effervescent smile and contagious laugh. Our sympathy to his very dear family.


Think spring!


—Jean M. Francis, 29 Decorie Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095; jmf3116@charter.net