'62's 5th
Having reluctantly put away my '62 cap and badge, and finally persuaded Susan that I really wasn't that bad four years ago, I have been allowed a small space to account for that part of the reunion I remember. The activities and festivities I cannot account for will hopefully be covered by the class newsletter which will carry the names of all those who attended.
It was just a beautiful weekend. Old Sol was present every hour, and we enjoyed warm days and cool evenings. The campus was as serene as always (with notable exceptions) and it seemed all the more familiar when passing by or walking with classmates on the green. For those who could not attend we missed you, and for those who did, it was great seeing you. Let's all start aiming for the 10th.
The weekend officially opened with the alumni dinner in the new field house featur- ing the traditional Thayer Hall Service. Most of Friday was spent in visiting as the class tent was rather silent, not having a band that evening. Saturday morning the class had a business meeting attended by a few hardy souls. The rest of us watched the football highlight films in Hopkins Center.
At noon on Saturday, the kegs were removed to Oak Hill, and the picnic was under way. The highlight of the picnic was the first reunion softball game won by Henry Sarpy's super ball club. Stu Johnson, now 0-1 in reunion competition, took the loss while Mike Slive is now working on a one game winning streak going into our 10th reunion.
Following the picnic elections were held by the executive committee which resulted in the following officers to serve for the next six years. Dick Hofmann was selected class chairman. Bob Van Dam will be our class agent with assistance from Bill Pierce.John Schiffman will handle the class millions as treasurer, and Al Rapoport and BobKatz will combine on the newsletter. I moved up from blue team to green team and will be your secretary.
The trophy room in the field house hosted the pre-dinner cocktail party Saturday night. We gazed at the Lambert Cup and wondered why it read "Dartmouth University." Mike Peters seemed to capture the honors at this event.
The class dinner was held at the Hanover Inn. Red Knowlton, the short, chrome-headed emmet from Vermont, acted as M.C. Dean Dey '52 was the speaker and mentioned the anxieties in the college this past year, and expressed the intensities involved in administration now. He reminded us of our years in Hanover, recalling our roles in the adoption of the three semester plan and the honor code, and spoke of nostalgic events, mentioning such famed characters as Fletcher and others.
Saturday night we were blessed with a quiet little band named the "Dispictables" or something like that. Many vied for top honors, but the competition was very close, and when the party broke up at 4:00 a.m. most were still standing.
Sunday morning at the Bema there was a memorial service held for those who never will experience the opportunity to return to Hanover.
And we were then leaving, each to his world of doctoring, lawyering, banking, teaching, selling, soldiering, and other responsibilities. But all were thankful for the chance to spend a few days with their Dartmouth friends and were looking forward to 1972.
The reunion was a resounding success. Thanks are in order for Dick Hofmann and his committee for the work and preparation put into the weekend. Thanks, too, to past chairman Steve Martindale, and our other class officers, Terry Bentley, Dave DeWilde,Al Rapoport, and Paul Weinberg who kept us going the past four years. And thanks to all who attended as, in the end, it was those who returned, who made the reunion such a success.
HIGHLIGHTS: Jay and Ellen Moyer taking the trip to Colby for old times' sake. Bill Pierce seen Thursday, and Friday and Saturday and Sunday near the tap. Incidentally, Bill was our first reunion casualty, wounding his knee, losing his car, and falling in love (Colby). Jim Biggs and GordiAydelott playing tennis early Saturday morning, embarrassing Doc. Jerrie Joiner who has lost a step or two. Tom Laris ran up from Boston and is headed west. PaulSnow walking around in beer. Henry Sarpy and friend attacking the class tent.
Dave Usher returned safely from Viet Nam. Tom Cranna also home safely, but with a knee wound suffered in combat flying. Kent Norton all the way from California. Bruce Feldman and Bill Tragakis arriving on Saturday night in good shape. Zog Loomis and Artie Williams were also in good shape on Saturday night.
John Walters was voted athlete of the Club. Colin Harley wanting to see the bullet. Marsh Potterton making a big hit at the picnic, landing on Chris Martindale. CarlPalmer winning the bald man contest, thanks to Dan Hummel who didn't make it.
My word limit has arrived, and for those I missed, watch the next column and the newsletter. Let's keep the news flowing for the next six years.
Ideal reunion weather was on tap for the final weekend of the reunion period,when young alumni and wives of '60, '61 and '62 enjoyed happy days together.
CLASS SECRETARY
