The sun shone bright on the Hanover Plain as it did that Sunday morning in 1953. And as on that auspicious occasion, the horns announced the start as the piper piped the happy procession across the Green, followed by the faculty dressed in their colorful robes, smiling like a group of newly minted parents as they introduced their progeny for the first time. There followed the honorees, the beaming members of the class of 2018 merrily wending their way to their well-earned seats. It has been 65 years since we paraded into the Bema for the last time as students and had the honor of hearing President Eisenhower send us off and on our way. So, watching five of our own receive their diplomas brings a special joy for us all. Included in that joyous procession were John Anderson, Jimmy Fair, Cortland Begor, Tiger Henderson, and Jaime Eeg, grandchildren of Alice and Forest Anderson, Ann and Harlan Fair, Lois and Adolph Franz II, Carol and Bob Hendserson, and Sylvia and Ralph Heyman. We all share a pride in them as they continue the legacy of our class and join us as loyal Dartmouth alums. Congratulations to all.

Back in town in time for graduation was Harlan Fair, who had just completed a 70-mile hike across Spain with his dear friend Granthia Proctor. Could they be in training for the Mount Moosilauke climb at our wondrous 65th reunion this September? By the way, the reunion should be spectacular, with Put Blodgett leading the way. Please see the ’53 Out for more information. One of Andy Warhol’s famous Marilyn Monroe paintings will grace the campus shortly, a gift to the College from Audrey and Ted Spiegel. In accordance with their wishes, it will be hung, fittingly, in the 1953 Commons.

Sadly, I offer our class’ most profound condolences to the families of our dear classmates Norman Carpenter, Scribner Fauver, Brian Menides, James Porath, James Steubner, and Warren Wentworth. They will be missed.

—Mark H. Smoller, 4 Schuyler Drive, Jericho, NY 11753; (516) 938-3616; dartmark@gmail.com