Class Note 1942
Issue
Jan - Feb 2018
My promised report of the 75th Reunion follows: The Dartmouth team treated us to an historic game overtime September 23 not seen since 2013 and 2009 and won in the last minute, 27-26. The shouts in the Hayward Lounge at the Hanover Inn were heard throughout the Upper Valley. The team has gone on to dramatic victories such as Homecoming: The Big Green came from 21-0 down to a historic 28-27 win against Yale October 7. This was the largest comeback in the history of the team. The weather was perfect, albeit like a mid-August weekend. Your classmates Stu Finch, Jon Mendes (with son Joshua ’84) and Bob Gale (with daughter Christine) were there to represent you, with yours truly, Ginia Allison, Gaby Elitov-Berman and Louise Clark.
President Hanlon addressed the attendees about what is being done to address campus drinking and former President James Wright provided an excellent war history of those who served in WW II, North Korea and Vietnam. The College provided exposure to students from the Hill Wind Society, giving us a chance to learn about their experiences at Dartmouth. It is always special to hear the Aires singing the alma mater, and “Dartmouth Undying” always brings tears.
We also had a presentation on the new Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Very impressive.
We held a class meeting, the final one for the class. There are 30 of you left and it is up to you to provide this column with news. Our class continues to provide scholarships for deserving students and that will go on. Our class newsletter will feature two letters from this year’s freshman scholars. In addition the newsletter will show pictures and other details of the reunion.
I realize when you read this you will be getting ready for Christmas and New Year’s, having just celebrated Thanksgiving. Hard to believe it in the middle of October.
I have the sad duty to report the loss of three more ’42s: Warren Carlson in 2016; John Brooks in August 2017; and Leroy L. Eldredge October 5, 2017, who provided Dartmouth with six family members. The class sends its condolences to the 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
President Hanlon addressed the attendees about what is being done to address campus drinking and former President James Wright provided an excellent war history of those who served in WW II, North Korea and Vietnam. The College provided exposure to students from the Hill Wind Society, giving us a chance to learn about their experiences at Dartmouth. It is always special to hear the Aires singing the alma mater, and “Dartmouth Undying” always brings tears.
We also had a presentation on the new Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Very impressive.
We held a class meeting, the final one for the class. There are 30 of you left and it is up to you to provide this column with news. Our class continues to provide scholarships for deserving students and that will go on. Our class newsletter will feature two letters from this year’s freshman scholars. In addition the newsletter will show pictures and other details of the reunion.
I realize when you read this you will be getting ready for Christmas and New Year’s, having just celebrated Thanksgiving. Hard to believe it in the middle of October.
I have the sad duty to report the loss of three more ’42s: Warren Carlson in 2016; John Brooks in August 2017; and Leroy L. Eldredge October 5, 2017, who provided Dartmouth with six family members. The class sends its condolences to the 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