1887

The Class of '87 was founded by 100 "promising" students. There were 78 at graduation; 11 living members still uphold the prestige of the Class (April 5, 1951):

John Dana Bell, 1508 Broadway, Boise, Idaho; Dr. Frank P. Brackett, 11044 Kling St., No. Hollywood, Calif.; Rev. Carl HenryCorwin, 2322 Laurel St., West Tampa, Fla.; Henry O. Cushman, 90 Moraine St., Jamaica Plain, Mass.; Herbert E. Gage, Atkinson Depot, N. H.; Albert E. Hadlock, 80 Edgemont Rd., Scarsdale, N. Y.; Dr. Fred A. Howland, State St., Montpelier, Vt.; Stanley Johnson, Bath, N. H.; Dr. Wm. T. Merrill, 67 Fuller Lane, East Milton, Mass.; Morris W. Morse, 503 M. St., Hoquiam, Wash.; Frank S. Sanborn, 37 Arlington St., Cambridge, Mass.

Dartmouth has increased its requirements for admission since we were boys. Two pro- spective students looked over Dartmouth in typical weather conditions of March—snow, sleet, rain, treacherous walking—but, adverse conditions did not faze them. Both boys expect to graduate from fitting schools this year; one is my grandson who is at Phillips Academy at Andover and his pal is at Hebron Academy. They wanted to get a view of Dartmouth and find out the admission requirements. I accompanied them and with a guide, readily provided by the College, we spent two days examining the improved conditions of the library, the gymnasium, dormitories, athletic field, ski jump, campus, and finally, the boys heard the requirements for admission. Recommendations of alumni and others are not enough to qualify; the applicants must have attained high scholastic grades (upper half of class) in accredited high schools or prep schools. My two proteges were pleased with the prospects of Dartmouth. They were especially impressed by the campus location and "by the friendly spirit that seemed to prevail everywhere." They were surprised to find its requirements for admission higher than some of the colleges they were considering; all of which made them want to come to Dartmouth.

Yes, Dartmouth of today is different.

Secretary and Treasurer, 37 Arlington St., Cambridge, Mass

Class Agent, 115 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y.