1962

Record December snows were closely followed by some nippy January temperatures. Seems as if I notice it just a bit more each year. Stop by for some warmer-uppers on your way to or from the slopes.

Another praising the efforts of the '61 column is Bob Christgau. Bob dropped along a note a while back which can only receive justice by a full printing of its contents:

"Dear Class Secy,

"Didn't think I'd ever be writing one of these. My normal practice with the Alumni Mag, these days, is to check the boldface for news of my friends and acquaintances, which is rarely forthcoming. Since you and I moved in rather separate circles—my only contact with Beta was to defeat one of your fellows in ping pong for the glory of Wheeler Hall in 1960—that's not surprising, nor even disturbing. But I'm impressed by what old straight arrow Joel Heathcote has been doing in the column next to yours, that is, soliciting the views of his classmates on what a lot of friends of mine hopefully refer to as the revolution. It's a gesture, maybe only a liberal gesture, but infinitely superior to blowing on about John Galley- who-married-the-ultimate-sex-object. Hasn't it ever occurred to you, Art, that maybe a few of the values inculcated in us at the College on the Hill weren't so hot?

"As for personal gossip, I am currently undergoing all the pain of divorce without ever having been married, preparing to teach at the California Institute of the Arts while resting on my laurels as the Dean of American Rock Critics, making as much money as seems necessary, which isn't much, smoking considerable dope as I ease into the heavier stuff and doing some (hopefully non-exploitative)—as I cast about for a lifemate. I know what a lot of weird '62s are doing, but I'm not sure they want anyone else to know, so we'll leave it there. You can tell our Class Agents that I throw away their addressographed solicitations unopened, although my contributions to the GI movement are rapidly approaching a grand.

Yours for rapid and decisive change, ROBERT CHRISTGAU '62."

We always encourage opinions and although heartbroken over the ping pong decision, I am grateful to Bob for his suggestions and welcome any comments on them.

The Holiday Season always brings greetings from many '62's. The KentMortons' annual message arrived from Tennessee where Kent, Dianne, J. C., and Mary Jane are developing a twang and hope that Kodak won't move them along too soon. Seems as if the Mortons have taken to bridge quite seriously and have avoided partner disputes long enough to place in some tournaments.

Gary and Betsy Spiess still call Marblehead, Mass., home and with young Will, Jamie, and Benjamin manage to stay occupied. Old Spider transported Will UP to Hanover for the Columbia game, and we were able to exchange some stories and a little law.

The Russian literature expert at Cornell is Andy Zigelis who bumped into GordiWilliamson last fall. Still hooked up with the Army but enjoying the military law practice is Paul Weinberg.

Other news via the card route concerned the arrival of Erin Lee Berry on Nov. 10 out in Minneapolis where father Don Berry teaches mathematical statistics at the University of Minnesota; and the welcomed addition of Charles Riedel Preuss on Dec. 16 to the San Francisco homestead of Chuck and Barbara Preuss. Chuck spends his time on Lombard St. looking for accidents to support his growing law practice.

Jack Edwards has a pretty fair booster in wife Vivian who sent along the news that Jack won the purchase award in the contemporary art show sponsored by the American Medical Center in Denver and the Denver Friends of Contemporary Art. When he's not out pulling down the prizes, Jack doubles as a sculptor and instructor of art at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, and as father to Faina and Lon.

As always we look for those letters, cards, notes or anything that eliminates the need to copy over the standard press releases from the Magazine office. Perhaps Bob's letter above will inspire you.

Secretary, 40 Wakefield St. Rochester, N. H. 03867

Treasurer, 6 Claflin Circle, Hanover, N. H. 03755