1928's 40th
Unanimously acclaimed by those who were present as the best and most enjoyable reunion that the Class has ever had, 1928's "Fortieth Fun-Tas-Tix" ended to the regret of all.
There were 99 members of the Class in Hanover for the reunion, 75 wives, two widows and three children. The MAGAZINE lacks space to run attendance lists, so Jack Herpel will give all the names in a newsletter which you should receive in the next few weeks.
Most of the crowd came in on Monday morning, June 17, and checked in at class headquarters in Fayerweather, where Cal Billings, the reunion chairman, and Craig Haines, the treasurer, accepted monies and handed out identification badges, tickets and the "40th Year Book," in their usual efficient manner. They were assisted by BettyBreyfogle and two very capable students, Peter Hofman '68 and Dean Matthews '65. The reunion outfits were the best and most practical ever enjoyed by any class — green nylon jacket for men and a distinctive Dartmouth tote bag for the ladies.
The first event was luncheon in Thayer Hall, then back to the class tent to visit or down town to shop and look over the new Hanover Inn and Hopkins Center. At 5 o'clock we all met in the class tent for cocktails and an hour later walked together to Leverone Field House for the alumni reception and dinner. Everyone returned to our tent for general reunioning and dancing to the music of the excellent combo which Cal had procured. Whenever the combo took a rest, our own musicians immediately took over — Jack Herpel, Lew Beers, Jack Kennerson, and Bill Treanor.
Tuesday morning breakfast was served in our tent, then most of the Class attended a symposium in the large auditorium in Hopkins Center with members of the classes of 1932, 1933 and 1934. The panelists were two college presidents, two Dartmouth deans, a Dartmouth professor and the president of Palaeopitus. Their remarks and the lively question and answer period were particularly enlightening as regards the attitude of students, faculty, and administration on the much publicized ferment on the campus at Dartmouth and other colleges.
Memorial services for our 149 deceased classmates were held at noon in the White Church conducted by the Rev. Paul Rahmeier, the College Chaplain.
Luncheon was served in the class tent and afterward two large busloads of '28ers left on a guided tour of some of the newer buildings — Kiewit Computer Center, Medical School, etc. You know what the others did? A lot of them took a nap. A few hardy souls, like Jack McAvoy, played golf.
Before the class dinner in Alumni Hall in Hopkins Center there were cocktails in the Top of the Hop. President Dickey came in to pay his respects to the Class before we went in to dinner and was warmly received. The dinner was the high spot of reunion . . . under the crisp toastmastering of John Phillips. Nostalgic music was supplied by the Dartmouth Injunaires. On behalf of the Class, John presented gifts to the men at the head table for their work for the Class since the last reunion: Howie Bush, class agent 1964-67; Craig Haines, treasurer; OsSkinner, secretary; Jack Herpel, newsletter editor; Bill Morton, president AND class agent; and Cal Billings, reunion chairman. Our speaker, Al Foley '20, Professor of History emeritus, regaled us with his Vermont stories and from the laughter and the applause it was clear that the Class really enjoyed him to the utmost.
After the picture on the steps of Webster Hall Wednesday morning, the class meeting was held in Sanborn House Library, with President Dynamo Morton presiding. Interesting, but brief, reports were presented and each officer was sincerely thanked for having served the Class well during the past six years. Dana Condon was given a big hand for coming the greatest distance — from Guatemala, and Gene Andrus, Bob Reid, and Tavey Taylor were applauded for coming from California.
The nominating committee, headed by John Phillips, presented the following slate which was rapidly railroaded into office in true democratic fashion: Chairman: Jack Kenerson; secretary — Osmun Skinner; treasurer — Craig Haines; newsletter editor — Jack Herpel; bequest chairman — ChuckBruder; members of executive committee — Jack Phelan, Don Norris, John Nixon,George Davis, Cal Billings, and Bill Morton.
Following a delightful "cook-out" luncheon in the Bema, it was time to say goodbye and start for home, after thanking Cal Billings again for his outstanding job of publicizing, organizing, and directing the whole shebang.
Well, so long until October and don't forget to keep your secretary informed about what you are doing and where you are. Next big 1928 get-together October 12-13 at the Norwich Inn for the Princeton game. Make your reservations now.
CLASS SECRETARY
