1946

Having just witnessed the exuberant shenanigans of several thousand guys and gals over Green Key weekend, it is pleasant to report that things really haven't changed much. One is tempted to believe that today's college characters are somewhat wilder, but I simply do not believe it. Looking back to our days - way back, that is —it is easy to recall some really swinging parties and crazy goings on. It doesn't seem as though these kids party any longer than we did or get into any more trouble. I do not know what the records show but at least these are the reflections of a casual bystander today with strong memories of yesterday.

One thing that is noticeable is the general affluence of today's students. For example, one fraternity probably spends as much money on cocktail parties (three or four per weekend) and dance bands (three different bands on three successive nights) as all of the fraternities together did when we were here. As I remember it, we were lucky to hire one band for one night on the big weekends but you should see them now. Since many of us are getting to the point where our sons and daughters are beginning to participate in the fun circuit we'll really begin to feel the results of the current era. I'm sure glad that I at least have great memories of the good old days here in Hanover.

Reporting on some of the men who are, or soon will be, struggling to support their offspring's education, we come to Don Johnsoil who has been appointed business manager of the McGraw-Hill Book Company's Trade Book Division. Don joined the company in 1948 following his sojourn in Hanover and an MBA program at New York University. He worked in the accounting department and for several staff departments before his recent appointment.

Martin Brusse was recently honored in White House ceremonies by Commerce Secretary John T. Connor. His Rocky Mountain Dental Products Company of Denver was awarded the highest peace-time award that the Government can confer on a company, the Presidential E for excellence in exporting. Martin's company is a pioneer in and major manufacturer of materials used by the dental profession and the award was in recognition of outstanding contributions to the increase of U.S. trade abroad. Lowell Thomas Jr. has withdrawn his name as a possible Republican candidate for U.S. representative and instead will run for the Alaska State Senate. Lowell did a great job last year in a hard race for the Senate with the final victory uncertain until remote village counts were tabulated. We all wish him better luck in his new campaign.

Robinson Smith is a professor at Bentley College in Boston, having previously been a teacher of history at the New Hampton School in New Hampshire and, most recently, an associate professor at Nichols College in Massachusetts. Dr. Nick Vorys, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Ohio State University, was one of the major speakers at a recent medical symposium on birth control. Nick has been at O.S.U. since 1954. Bob Winstanley has been named vice president and cashier of the Norwalk National Bank in Connecticut. Bob has been the bank's cashier since it opened in April 1964 and will continue those duties in addition to his new job as vice president. Prior to joining Norwalk National Bank he was affiliated with the National Cash Register Company and the New York Trust Company.

Had a nice letter recently from Leon McKenzie reporting that John Potter is the proud father of a great little baseball player. His son Tommy won the Lindberg Award for Sportsmanship, Integrity and Leadership. Although John coached the winning team with Bob Zeiser '49 last year he did not have a vote for the award. Sounds like father and son are doing a fine job.

Well, sadly, I must report that that's it for this month. Not many more columns to go this year so any of you who have anything that should be published please let me know as soon as possible. The opening monologues are fun to do but I really think you'd prefer to hear about your classmates.

Best regards from the hills.

Secretary, 33 South Park St. Hanover, N.H. 03755

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