1922 Holds Advanced 30th
ONE more reunion has passed into history but not out of the memory of those who were there. Judging from comments offered by many, this was the best reunion we have had. Certainly, it gets my vote as such. Anything I might say about the fine planning done by Walt Sands, his right-hand man, GrayBates, and assistants Dick Willis, Bob Hight and Len Morrissey would be inadequate. The assignment was carried out to perfection and it is difficult to see where there could have been improvement. But judge for yourself from the resume of the program.
Jumping the gun a bit, a few of us reached Hanover on Thursday but the great majority checked in on Friday. We were comfortably lodged in Middle and South Fayerweather dormitories with a tent pitched at the back entrance to Middle Fayer. A photographer was on hand to take pictures of individual families as we gathered for the first official event, a cocktail hour followed by a buffet supper in the tent. Music was furnished by Bob Hight, Dick Willis and four excellent musicians they brought with them.
Following supper, many took the opportunity to pay their respects to President and Mrs. Dickey at a reception held in Baker Library. Originally planned to be held in the garden of the President's home, the reception was driven indoors by the threat of rain.
From ten o'clock to an early hour Saturday morning, a packed audience in the 1921 tent in front of Wheeler heard moving music by the combined bands of 1921 and 1922. There followed, I am sure, many a session in a dormitory room. The one I happened to sit in on lasted only until four.
We were greeted Saturday morning with rain that was reminiscent of the weather we experienced 29 years ago at commencement. It rained mostly in two degrees, hard and harder, and the sky looked as though it might continue indefinitely. Leisurely breakfasting and social calling from room to room used up the morning for thosd who were not taking advantage of inclement weather to catch up on sleep. At noon the wives and progeny were off to the Outing Club house for lunch while the men ate a buffet lunch at the gymnasium and attended the meeting of the General Alumni Association which followed.
Luckily the rain ceased in the early afternoon and, although a cloudy sky threatened more of the same any minute, we were able to wend our way to the Lake Morey Inn in dryness. Arriving there, we found everything in readiness for us, including a favorable break in the weather. The clouds gradually dispersed until we were favored with a clear sky and sunshine. Most of the sons and daughters took advantage of the bathing facilities. Some of the men pitched horseshoes and played soft ball but most of us were content to sit with the wives and enjoy sun and scenery over cocktails.
The buffet meal that was served us outdoors by the Lake Morey Inn was really something to rave about. It was both bountiful and delicious. Attractively arranged, the variety of food was beyond description. It was a happy choice on Walt's part when he picked that spot and signed the Inn for our outing.
After the meal we gathered in the lounge of the Inn for that necessary evil, the business meeting, throughout which the wives and children were very patient and considerate. The most pleasant item on the agenda was the recognition of the services of Stan Miner as class agent for the past six Alumni Fund campaigns. As a token of appreciation and affection, Stan was presented with a pen and pencil desk set bearing an engraved inscription on the base.
The following slate presented by the nominating committee was voted into office: Secretary-Chairman—Wilbur W. Bullen. Treasurer—Carrol Bwight. Class Agent—James A. Hamilton Executive Committee—Frank H. Horan,Walter J. Aschenbach, Kent B. Hayes.
Upon adjournment of the meeting, we participated in a 15-minute hum under the familiar leadership of Jim Hamilton. Then we watched the projection of films taken by AndyMarshall and Wes Nutten at the 25th reunion.
Returning to Hanover, we congregated once more in the 1921 tent and enjoyed another session of torrid music by the consolidated bands, highlighted by the dancing of Walt Sands and Bill Embree. The music and the dancing melted the years away and brought the early twenties back to life. Indicative of how good the music and dancing really were, the youngsters were entranced as completely as we were in spite of the fact that many of the pieces must have been entirely unfamiliar to them. The tent was still filled when the musicians packed the instruments away at an hour when we all should have been abed long since.
Sunday came a perfect day. Bright and sunny from the very start, it was one of those June days in Hanover you just cannot beat. At 11 in Rollins Chapel the classes of 1920, 1921 and 1922 held a joint memorial service. We were most fortunate that Bishop John T. Dallas acceded to the request that he come to conduct this service at which we were to pay our respects to departed classmates. A dignified and impressive address by Bishop Dallas made the service one to be remembered always.
A group picture on the campus was scheduled for 11:45 and we were successful in ourattempt to entice President Dickey to sit withus for it.
The final event was a buffet luncheon onthe Hanover Inn terrace where many goodbyes were said as departures took place familyby family to catch trains and planes or to getunder way by cars. There were a few of uswho stayed on until Monday and we weregathered up by Jim and Sally Hamilton for adelightful evening on the lawn of the housethey are occupying.
Attending were: Bill Angell, Wally and Anna Aschenbach, Blay and Katherine Atherton, Bob and Elizabeth Baldwin with Bob III, Catherine and husband, Gray and Dorothy Bates, Bob and Lois Booth with Alan, Bris Brisbin, Clark and Ruth Bristol with daughter Ruth, George Brooks, Harry and Margaret Bruckner with Harry Jr. and Barbara Anne, John Brower, Bill and Odie Lee Bull en with Bill Jr., Jed 11, Anne and Emily, Chick Busher, Dave and Edith Caldwell, John Carleton, Jim Carroll, Matt Cassin, Bob and Grace Clark with Alex, Haskell and Harriet Cohn, Ed and Dorothy Cramton, Warren and Mary Daniel with Harry, Sam, Susan and Elizabeth, Ted and Edith Davidson with Ted Jr., Jack Dodd, Carroll and Nan Dwight with Mary Gay and Peter, John and Gladys Fancher, Bill Gallagher, Arv and Mary Gunnison, Jim and Sally Hamilton with Cynthia, Shirley and fiance, Tony and Eleanor Hanlon, Charlie and Genevieve Hart, Bert and Dorothy Hauser, Bob and Alma Hight with Ellen, Chick Hopkins, Gene Hotchkiss, Carter and Allie Hoyt with Nancy, Stan Jackson, the Eddie Johnsons with daughter Joanna, Killy and Elizabeth Kilmarx with Bob, Fran and Lucy Leland, Dick and Mary Litchfield, Al and Mary Lyon with Maury and Sara, Gubby MacDermott, Jake and Patricia McKoan, Ed and Mary McNamara, Andy and Charlotte Marshall with Don, Stan and Catherine Miner with Mary Ann, Catherine and Constance, Bill and Margaret Morrell, Len and Margaret Morrissey with Len Jr., wife and two sons, Wes and Margaret Nutten with Wes Jr., Olie and Elspeth Olsen with Dan and Chuckie, Ced Porter and son George, Ralph Reid, Walt and Doris Sands, Spenny and Marge Smith, Stewie and Louise Stearns, Dick and Dorothy Stetson with Dick Jr. and George, Jack Taylor, Phil Threshie, Charlie and Miriam Throop with Carol, Charlie Jr. and Allen, Bob and Edna Turnbull, Sterry and Frances Waterman, Clif and Madelaine Watson with Marilyn, Joan and husband, Dick and Mary Lou Willis, Dick and Ruth Wood.
The Kimballs drove in from Huntington, W. Va., late Friday afternoon to find awaiting them the word that Phil's mother-in-law had passed away suddenly while they were en route. Of course, they immediately turned about ancLstarted back.
THE CLASS OF 1922 REUNION DREW OUT A FINE GROUP OF FAMILIES AS WELL AS ALUMNI
CLASS SECRETARY
