1925

The Class can be proud and its members whose generosity made the project possible can view with satisfaction the fulfillment of an idea conceived seven years ago by the late Jack Davis by the appointment on March 1, 1962, of Professor Walter H. Stockmayer as the first occupant of a professorial chair sponsored by the Class of 1925 Faculty Fund.

In notifying Professor Stockmayer of his appointment, President Dickey wrote as follows:

The Class of 1925 Professorship is a tangible witness of the generosity of a remarkable group of Dartmouth alumni who in addition to their other contributions to the College have made a special point in raising funds to permit Dartmouth to have on her faculty men who bring both distinction and dedication to the teaching and the scholarly work of liberal learning.

Ford Whelden commented on the appointment as follows:

The Class of 1925 already highly gratified in establishing the largest fund of its kind in the history of the College, now takes additional pride in welcoming Walter Stockmayer to the 1925 Professorship and wishes him unlimited success and happiness in his association with Dartmouth College, and trusts he will continue as the Class of 1925 Professor for many years to come.

It is natural that we should regard Professor Stockmayer in a very special light and it is suggested that you become acquainted with him at least by re-reading the article entitled "Teacher - Scholar - Mountaineer" on page 21 of the January, 1962, issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE.

No doubt by the time these notes reach your attention, you will have received notice of the Reunion to be held at Lake Morey during the weekend of Commencement, June 8, 9 and 10. If you haven't already done so, please make your own reservations (American Plan) with the Lake Morey Inn, Fairlee, Vt., without further delay - indicating your time of arrival and departure and the kind of accommodations required. It is suggested you plan to remain at headquarters Saturday evening for the only formally-planned affair. Otherwise, the Reunion will be quite informal.

This is the time of year when the entire Dartmouth family is called upon to manifest its devotion to the College in a material way and help make available to present and future generations educational facilities of the finest character. The goal this year is the highest ever. This means that we must dig deeper than ever into the financial chest. While it is considered ill-advised to suggest how much to contribute to the Alumni Fund, certainly no one can question a proposal that you give careful consideration to how much you can afford to give from a liberal standpoint. Let your conscience be your guide.

These notes mark a new low point in the reportorial experience of your secretary. His purpose has always been to name as many classmates as possible with brief comment on their experiences. As a rule he has been able to achieve this purpose. But this month the cupboard of news is bare — as no doubt you have already observed. How do we correct this situation? The answer lies in your hands.

Secretary, 225 Wyman St. Waltham 54, Mass.

Class Agent, Elm St., Norwich, Vt.