Our memorial book program receives little publicity though it is a most productive and wonderful activity that has been ongoing for many years under the direction of John Kennedy.John works quietly, conscientiously and effectively, and to date the class has presented to Baker Library 236 books in memory of every member of our class who is deceased as well as 13 books honoring our past presidents. In addition our classmates have contributed 38 other books through this program as individuals honoring deceased members of our class as well as of those of other classes and non-memorial books. Another group that does not receive the recognition it deserves is the Bartlett Tower Society. When Ron Lazar undertook its leadership in 1998 we had 15 members. At present we have had 72, including those who had memberships but are now deceased. The nearest class to ours in its membership numbers has 55. Congratulations, Ron! Your unceasing effort continues to pay off.


Michael Zarin’s wife, Renee, has been honored by Queens College of the City University of New York for her lifetime of effort in its behalf. The alumni office building at Queens College has been named the Renee Kroll Zarin Alumni Hall. In addition, Queens College has also established the Renee Kroll Zarin Queens College Honors Scholarship program, which will provide four highly selective merit-based scholarships in the academically challenging honors program. Renee’s daughter Dina married Ben Potter’sson (also Ben) and they have three children, an exceptional set of class grandchildren. Congratulations, Renee!


Bryon Menides’offspring continue their artistic endeavors. John, also known as J.B. Menides ’86, has just released his latest CD of original music, White Coast Matinee. It is fresh and varied. “Still Green” was written for and is the theme song of his sister Georgia’s award-winning movie.


Once again I complete these notes with sad news: the passing of Gilbert S. Osborn and Edward K. Rose. I send the sympathy of our class to Lynne Osborn and their children and to Malee Rose.


—Mark H. Smoller, 4 Schuyler Drive, Jericho, NY 11753; (516) 938-3616; dartmark@gmail.com