The first day of summer in 2016 in Hanover was warm and sunny, the perfect time for an Upper Valley luncheon for the class—so we did it. The setting was the Quechee Club, a beautiful spot and convenient for folks in the area. Attendance was very good, led by class president Alden Fiertz, accompanied by his wife, Mary. Other attendees included Gene and Judy Cesari; Vic Trautwein (up from Portsmouth, Rhode Island); class treasurer Steve Parkhurst and his wife, Cecily (up from Boston); Jack and Jane Unkles; Charlie Curtis; Edythe Anderson, Bill and Maggie Montgomery; class annual fund chairman Jim Churchill; Liz Russell, co-chair of class planned giving along with Frank Logan, who was accompanied by his wife, Drewry; Hank Waters and Ann Merrick; Ruth Fisher; and Dan and Julie Van Dorn. John McDonald, Bill Breed, John North and their spouses were planning to attend, but schedule conflicts interfered. Class officers in attendance reported continued strong class support of the College for the annual fund drive, class dues and planned giving, and Alden Fiertz gave an update on our participation in the athletic sponsors program, status of Bartlett Tower renovation and future class activities. In other news, we have learned that at least three classmates will have grandchildren in the incoming class of 2020. They are Jack Boyle, Roy Abbott and John McDonald—and the freshmen are all women. Let us know if there are incoming freshmen in your family. Unfortunately, we continue to lose good friends, as we report the passing of Dr. Howard Geist, Nathan Parker, William Stewart, Ken Heusinkveld, John McCrillis and Peter Zischke. Both John and Peter passed away on the same day, June 21, and Peter had a granddaughter, Jessica Zischke, graduate from Dartmouth on June 12. Also, and on the plus side, Alan Davis’ grandson, Andrew Davis, graduated with the class of 2016. Are there more? Let us know? Have you made your plans to join us for our 65th reunion—September 22-24, 2017? It’s leaf-peeping time in New England and you will enjoy being there with your classmates once again.

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