We normally use this space in the alumni magazine to focus on news our classmates have submitted or to report on past class events that would be of interest to our class and our friends in other classes. Too often in recent years we have also noted the passing of our longtime classmates. This issue is no exception. In late August 2016 John Keniley passed away in North Carolina, in November Dr. Frank Mate passed away in Maryland and, in December, two very active classmates in the Hanover area, Bill Breed and John North, passed away within 10 days of each other. Their obituaries are in the online edition of this publication.

This comes at a time when we are getting ready to experience our 65th reunion in Hanover on September 22-24 and reminds us of not only our fragility, but also the bond that has been the strength of this class since 1948. Therefore, we hope that your interest in the class and Dartmouth—and your health—line up to allow you to join us for this 13th celebration of the great class of 1952. As we write, there are some 300 of us on the class mailing list as well as a very strong group of some 200 spouses that could join us for this significant event. Also, New England in the fall is the most beautiful time of the year, another reason to make the journey.

Full details of the reunion will continue to be sent to you through other channels, but the outline of the weekend will focus on events that will be reflective of our long history of bonding and of things that are relevant to our age and our experience. Which is to say, it will be made as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Headquarters for the reunion will be the Hanover Inn (forget the tent—that is so 1977) and everything will be centrally located. So, why not check in with friends in the class, make your plans and join us as we “Just Keep Going!”

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

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