Western Pennsylvania

Following a brief let-down after the March deadline on applications, the Enrollment Committee, led by Rem Drury '48, jumped into high gear as soon as the acceptances were sent out from the College in early May. Rem and his group have been pounding each other on the back, and well they might, because of a total 35 boys from Western Pennsylvania were accepted, 25 of these from the Pittsburgh area. This number is the highest in recent years. Rem started his group into high gear about two years ago and the results have been very gratifying. Out of the 35, eleven were granted financial aid, including an Alumni Fund Scholarship, a National Merit Scholarship, and a National Scholarship. These facts, together with the knowledge that the Class of 196o has the highest scholastic rating ever entered at Dartmouth and Ed Chamberlain's statement that our current group of high school seniors is the best qualified group coming from Pittsburgh in many years, up the importance of the success of the Enrollment Committee.

The work is not over yet, however. Following the acceptances, all of the local high school seniors were Ed Chinlund's ('29) guests at a buffet supper at his house. We were fortunate enough to have Herb Hill, Dartmouth history professor, in town at this time to say a few words to the boys. Those boys who had not decided to go to Dartmouth were then treated to a free ride to Hanover over the weekend of May 19 to help make up their minds. George Scott '25, our president, Dick Bill 'SO, and the writer assisted in this operation. There were ten boys who took this safari and they were shown the complete college facilities. The weatherman should get credit for an assist because the weather was beautiful all the way. Bill Eaton 17, now our resident Hanover representative, helped us greatly with the boys. Bill was introduced as the "guy who can get you out of trouble once you're in college."

Aside from the weekly luncheons at Kaufmann's, summer activities included the annual picnic on July 7 at Shadyside School. Speaking of the luncheons, attendance has been quite good, but there is always room for more. Those of you who work downtown, nearby, or who are in town just temporarily, are urged to honor the rest of us regulars with your presence.

Secretary, 2601 Grant Bldg., Pittsburgh 19, Pa