This report is written by Frank Logan. More than 60 classmates, wives and friends gathered in Hanover on Saturday, May 10, to recognize and honor the dedicated service that Bill Montgomery has given to the class of 1952 during the past 60-plus years. The reception and banquet were held in the Hayward Room of the Hanover Inn, with a number of participants traveling from afar. The celebration was conceived and masterfully organized by classmate Dr. Harry Goldsmith, and we are deeply indebted to Harry and to the others who assisted him in making it all possible. Bill was being honored for his many years as the 1952 newsletter editor, for his contributions as a reunion chair and co-chair, unofficial historian, class spokesperson, head photographer, mini-reunion organizer and more. In short, he was recognized as being the glue that has kept the class of 1952 together all these years. He also now serves a dual role as class secretary (except for this issue of the DAM), with the added responsibility of writing our obituaries. The post-dinner program included remarks by Harry, John Rosenwald, Herb Roth, class president Alden Fiertz, a video greeting from football coach Buddy Teevens (son of Gene) and well-deserved letters of commendation from the College president and the alumni affairs office. A handsome plaque with dozens of 1952 signatures was also presented to Bill. He responded with his own comments, including thanking all of those responsible for a very special evening. It was our largest class gathering between major reunions and a major reminder of how fortunate we are to be members of the class of 1952. Attendees, in most cases with spouses or partners, included all of the above classmates and Bill Breed, John North, Wey Lundquist, Dan Van Dorn, Jim Churchill, Jim Rosenfield, Dr. Harry Wachen, Bob Ringstad, Bob Barton, Fred Forni, Dr. Gordon Kay, Jack Boyle, George Hibben, Steve Parkhurst, Dr. Ben Stein, Alden Guild, Liz Russell, Edythe Anderson, Charles Curtis, Dr. George Howard, Bob Brace, Charles Dey, Frank Heinemann, Gene Cesari, John McCrillis, Hank Waters, Pete Stanley, Dr. Ray Jankowich and John Mcdonald.


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