Our Hanover mini-reunion September 26-29, held to replace our cancelled 65th reunion, was a rousing success, with 40 classmates, spouses, and widows in attendance.
World events plus the surge in Covid-19 cases, turmoil over masks and vaccinations, and even a hurricane in New England have made August a more uncomfortable month beyond the traditional “dog days” sobriquet.
Events at the College are tending toward normal this month of June. Graduation was an in-person live event with guests on a limited basis. At this point, plans are being made for a full opening of the campus and “business as usual,” so to speak.
The first two months of 2021 are beginning as another heck of a year—even with politics aside—with the administration of the Covid-19 vaccines (and the associated problems) and the nationwide weather of winds, snow, ice, horrible wrecks, and lost pow
As this is being written, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being distributed to local hospitals and the first shots are being given. A welcome positive change in the news for sure.
I know that all of us had hoped to have the Covid behind us now, but that is not the case as this is written the end of October. Homecoming was an interesting, virtual event and did stir the memories but hardly the same.
No 65th reunion this fall and no makeup in 2021! The executive committee has been working on a plan to bring us together in 2021 and most certainly in 2022. Details will be carried in the newsletter and individual mailings.
As we write these notes prior to announcements by the College concerning the fall term, the 65th is still scheduled, but uncertainty exists. The result of all this was presented in the class newsletter this summer.
As we read these notes in the July/August issue of the alumni magazine, one hopes we can be looking back and saying that we sure are glad the experiences of March, April, and perhaps May are behind us now.