Another Record for the Fund

The 1954 Alumni Fund, which ended June 30th, set new records both in dollar total and participation. With an undetermined number of gifts yet to be tabulated, figures on July 6 show that a total of 18,200 alumni, parents and friends have contributed $692,457 to exceed the goal of $600,000.

It appears now that a minimum of 67% of all Dartmouth alumni have given to the fund, and it is estimated that when all contributions postmarked June 30 are received, the participation figure will be close to 68% - a new high in percentage for the second consecutive year.

The Dartmouth Parents campaign was also a success with 942 parents contributing $46,554 to the Fund, an increase of 171 contributors over last year.

A record number of six classes - 1915, 1921, 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1927 - gave over $20,000 each. For the second year in a row the class of 1925 has received more than any other class — $23,837. Three classes - 1935, 1946 and 1950 - had more than 500 contributors each.

In a letter sent to the 1662 Alumni Fund workers Roger C. Wilde '21, Fund chairman, said, "Congratulations on a perfectly magnificent job! As a fitting celebration of this Fortieth Anniversary of the Dartmouth Alumni Fund, you have scored an all-time high in both participation and total dollars contributed. You have met a real challenge and achieved a great victory. You have earned the gratitude of the College and the thanks of all our alumni."