Our class lost one of its most supportive members when our secretary, Gale Roberson, passed away on September 12, 2016. Despite his severe illness, Roberson managed to complete the 1955 Class Notes for the November-December issue of Dartmouth Alumni Magazine. Responding to get-well notes from classmates before his death, Gale wrote: “I’m exceptionally honored to have such great friends as classmates. I feel smothered in thoughtfulness and all your prayers. Viva class of 1955.”

Lyn Brock, recipient of the Class of 1955 Award in 1997, agreed to complete Gale’s term as secretary, but he had to withdraw because of health issues. Fortunately, John Dinan was available to carry on for Gale and Lyn and I will continue as class memorialist. John has a long record of service to the class, including newsletter editor and assistant class agent. He received the Class of 1955 Award in 2003.

For most of us, Hurricane Matthew was a breaking news story, but for several members of our class Matthew was a serious threat to their lives. President Ken Lundstrom sent notes to classmates who lived in the path of the dangerous hurricane.

In response, Bill Kofoed wrote, “Thanks, Ken. We dodged a bullet. The eye of the hurricane stayed offshore as it passed by our house in Fort Pierce, Florida. We didn’t even lose electricity, only four shingles —that I can cope with. Very best wishes and appreciate your thinking of me and my family.” Randy Hayes of Jensen Beach, Florida, reported, “Fortunately, we came out just fine.”

Roy Nyren wrote, “We were lucky and it missed Boca Raton, Florida, but some on the list might have been impacted. I hope they were spared too!”

Dick Barr gave an art history course of nine presentations at an assisted living center in Manchester, Vermont. Dick has given other art history lectures at the Southern Vermont Art Center and at local schools.

Buck Kuttner will show his documentary film, I Shall Not Be Silent, in Hanover on January 18. The film describes the experiences of Buck’s friend Dr. Joachim Prinz, who was expelled from Berlin by the Nazis. Buck will moderate a discussion following the film.

—Bill Cassell, 454 W. Montecito Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024; (626) 355-2624; bcass1934@aol.com