Ann Arbor

Secretary, 1312 Olivia, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104

The Dartmouth at Michigan Club held its annual banquet at the Flaming Pit on Tuesday, March 24 with 32 people attending. In brief, the pleasant cocktail hour was followed by a satisfying buffet supper. Retiring president Ron Schram '64 called upon Milo White '55, in charge of admissions' interviewing, for a report on local high schoolers. In recent years Milo has been increasingly successful in convincing the College that our homegrown products are superior both academically and extra-curricularly.

Warren Cook '23 was honored for his truly unselfish service to the club since its inception in 1962. Not only has Warren held practically every office (and taken his duties seriously), but also, as treasurer, he has, when the occasion necessitated, bailed us out of debt with his own funds. In addition, Warren is without question a persuasive and dedicated fund raiser for the College. He will be retiring from the University of Michigan in June; he and his wife, Marion intend to resettle in warmer latitudes, Chapel Hill, N. C. Let us state in print what was expressed at the dinner. Warren, you and Marion will be sorely missed. Again, our best wishes.

The new slate of officers was railroaded into office. This year even the formality of a vote was dispensed with; a few members were observed to nod their yeas. Agreeing to serve for the coining year were Milo White'55, president; Fred Ochs '69, vice president; Dan Weintraub '54, secretary; Bruce Benner'49, treasurer; Martin Lindenauer '54 and Ted Haskell '43, executive committee.

Robert Ross '68 chastised me for a rather frivolous and sophomoric banquet announcement. ("Frankly this is one of the most disgusting announcements I have ever received . ...") The festivities, however, were not totally frivolous. Dick (Paul R.) Shafer, Associate Dean of the College, was our guest speaker. He provided an honest, down-to-earth view of the new Dartmouth, and the present-day Dartmouth student. Listing the topics, campus activism, drugs, sex, parietal regulations, and, of course, coeducation, does not adequately convey the import of his message. He told us that reliance upon our experiences as undergraduates is not adequate for an understanding of today's Dartmouth. He gave us the flavor of the Dean's office as it responded to crises and to daily problems. My impression? Dartmouth is in good hands.

As promised in the call to banquet, the annual football flick closed the evening. Watching film clips of the Princeton game, one had to keep reminding himself that Princeton was indeed the victor.

In summary, it was not the largest turnout for an alumni function, but consensus opinion had it that Dean Shafer's talk was both provocative and informative, and that the group in attendance was the most congenial ever. The planning committee sincerely hopes that all who came enjoyed themselves.