Class Note 1942
Issue
Mar - Apr 2017
Seasons greetings! Here in New York we have had several record-cold days, some record highs for this time of year, plus a small snowstorm thus far.
This is my first Class Notes as your new secretary. I am depending on you to send news about you and your family so that I may report to your classmates. We will all miss Leo Caproni. He left a large hole. He wanted this column to continue to its fullest and that depends on each of you. I will do my part. I need each of you to do yours.
Our biggest story is about our own Jon Mendes. “Jon Mendes is believed to be the oldest unofficial finisher in the New York City Marathon’s history, crossing the finish line after 11 hours and 23 minutes,” reported Runner’s World. He has participated in the last 16 marathons, finishing officially 11 times and unofficially five times. Last year he had to quit at mile 16 because his legs were bothering him. He ended the race with a nip of scotch and said he felt fine.
In his interview with Runner’s World Jon was asked why he does this. Jon says you have to have goals in life; they don’t even have to be important. He reports skiing all over the world and canoeing the great rivers. Of course there is also his military record flying bombers in WW II and the Korean War. He says his preparation for these races is a daily routine of walking two miles every morning before breakfast. You can read about Jon’s story in detail in the class of ’42 winter newsletter.
As you read this we are only a few months away from our 75th reunion. Be sure to save the dates September 22, 23 and 24. You and a guest will be guests of the College. You will need to pay for parking, and football tickets if you choose to attend. You will receive information from the College as the time gets closer.
I have the sad duty to report the loss of Richard Wyman Rich and Charles Frederick Herberger Jr. The class sends its condolences to their families.
—Joanna Caproni, 370 East 76 St., Apt. A 406, New York City, New York 10021; (212) 988-6012; (212) 988-6715 (fax); caproni@aol.com
This is my first Class Notes as your new secretary. I am depending on you to send news about you and your family so that I may report to your classmates. We will all miss Leo Caproni. He left a large hole. He wanted this column to continue to its fullest and that depends on each of you. I will do my part. I need each of you to do yours.
Our biggest story is about our own Jon Mendes. “Jon Mendes is believed to be the oldest unofficial finisher in the New York City Marathon’s history, crossing the finish line after 11 hours and 23 minutes,” reported Runner’s World. He has participated in the last 16 marathons, finishing officially 11 times and unofficially five times. Last year he had to quit at mile 16 because his legs were bothering him. He ended the race with a nip of scotch and said he felt fine.
In his interview with Runner’s World Jon was asked why he does this. Jon says you have to have goals in life; they don’t even have to be important. He reports skiing all over the world and canoeing the great rivers. Of course there is also his military record flying bombers in WW II and the Korean War. He says his preparation for these races is a daily routine of walking two miles every morning before breakfast. You can read about Jon’s story in detail in the class of ’42 winter newsletter.
As you read this we are only a few months away from our 75th reunion. Be sure to save the dates September 22, 23 and 24. You and a guest will be guests of the College. You will need to pay for parking, and football tickets if you choose to attend. You will receive information from the College as the time gets closer.
I have the sad duty to report the loss of Richard Wyman Rich and Charles Frederick Herberger Jr. The class sends its condolences to their families.
—Joanna Caproni, 370 East 76 St., Apt. A 406, New York City, New York 10021; (212) 988-6012; (212) 988-6715 (fax); caproni@aol.com