Hard to believe that summer is coming to a close. Your president has had a mild pneumonia that put him in the hospital and is now in rehab with the goal of getting stronger.

The Olympics were a big part of the summer, and there were nine participants from Dartmouth. The biggest news on that front, if any of you watched track and field, is the proud and compassionate role that Abbey D’Agostino ’14 played in assisting her competitor to the finish line after falling for which she received the Sportsmanship Award from the Olympic committee.

In the football department, not sure if any of you have seen the Buddy Teevens Mobile Virtual Player Robot, designed to lower injuries in the sport. There was a very amusing YouTube video showing it in action. It was unveiled on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and is now being purchased by many teams, including those in the NFL.

The “last supper” was held at the Moosilauke Lodge this week prior to its being dismantled for a new and more permanent structure. Commencement took place, and the class of 2016 produced eight valedictorians. The Dartmouth Fund closed on June 30, just after the last column, and the class of ’42 had a 38-percent participation compared to the College 42-percent overall. Even in our 90s that shows what a great class we are.

—Leo F. Caproni Jr., 370 East 76 St., Apt. A 406, New York City, New York 10021; (212) 988-6012; (212) 988-6715 (fax); caproni@aol.com