1947

As in the past, Carnival weekend brought a few class members back to Hanover. Returned for the short two days were: Ens. Tom Grimley, newly commissioned from the ROTC Unit at Harvard; John Taylor, working temporarily at Macy's; and A 1 Goldstein, now in civilian clothes. John, one of the two class members who completed requirements for the college degree last semester, is thinking of returning to continue his study of medicine.

On the 6th of February, the members of the class now in Hanover met at the Hovey Grill in Thayer Hall for a short informal meeting in hopes that waning class spirit would be somewhat bolstered. About sixty members turned up to hear Mr. Hayward, Secretary of the College, speak on class affairs and the importance of a strong organization. Professor Amsden, class adviser, made a sincere offer for advice if and when it was needed, and Prof. A 1 Foley made an amusing yet serious talk (on the letter R, this time). The meeting was reminiscent of the first class meeting we attended during our first summer in Hanover, at which Professor Foley also spoke.

The past semester, which ended recently, is the eighth since we first arrived in Hanover, but to our surprise, there are only eight of the class scheduled to graduate; Bob Green, George Cohn, John Bill, Mac McCaleb, Bill Moran, John Kaufman, Jerry Phillips, and your secretary. John Taylor and Charlie Tourtellotte, last semester's graduates, bring the number o£ class graduates up to ten. Also graduating this semester will be twenty-five Thayer School men who will join the class.

Your secretary has been a member o£ the Navy V-12 Unit here tor some time, but his past commissioning and graduation will mean that he will be called away from the Hanover plain. Since there will be a large number of the class still on campus for some time, it seems best to have a local correspondent for the class news letter and the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. I have asked Barry Marks to take over those duties until either my return or the coming of the summer of 1947, at which time elections will again be held. Barry plans to be on campus at least until the latter time, and will probably keep things humming better than they have in the past.

News from the mail is small. John Tower, recently home from the wars, is planning a month-long tour to Colorado before returning to school next semester. Bob Keane is now stationed at Newport helping serve chow until he is assigned a ship. A 1 Hall has recently returned to San Diego aboard his "Denny" and looks forward to fifteen days' leave in the near future. Al's repair ship, stationed for a few long months at Eniwetok, is now helping to decommission ships at San Diego. Like many others, A 1 plans to return to school next fall.

In closing, we have an interesting letter from Ernie Beattie, now a sergeant in the Army and stationed in Turlock, Calif. Ernie still looks for the promotion to "Mr." and expects that in time for the March term. Ernie has had quite a record in Germany with the 10th Armored Tiger Division and at present is guarding American prisoners.

Secretary, 304 Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, N. H. Treasurer, 304 Parkhurst Hall, Hanover, N. H.