1973
Captain to crew,
All hands, hear this. This is your skipper speaking It's been a year! And it's hard to believe. Especially when you consider that some of us would just have soon stayed for another. But nevertheless we've been out. Some have pushed their ways up Wall Street. Others have pursued further education. No matter how you look at it, we've all had aspirations; and, from the myriad of correspondence received within the past year, those goals seem to be well on their way to achievement.
Upon welcoming a new academic year, I think an important word is in order concerning our past performance in the 1974 Alumni Fund. The Class of '73 went out in style this year, which seems to indicate - to me, at least - that we all have a certain nostalgia for the old place. A nostalgia, may I add, that has earned for us the distinction of head class in participation percentages for all the seventies ... thanks, of course, to our able watchdog Jim Sullivan.
I can only speculate that, as the calendar year unfurls, those of you who are either hesitant to write or too lazy to do so will take pen in hand within the next few months. Many of us would like to keep well-informed about your future plans or past commitments (whichever comes first). And there's no better way to do it than via our monthly column or the class newsletter. I urge each of you to spend a few minutes to jot down some past history of yourself and send it along to either myself or Pete Smith. As for those of you already brave enough to weather the storm (so to speak), a great bravo! - and eP UP the good news. Special thanks is due to my distaff team of correspondents without whom marriages couldn't be reported and/or the true facts revealed.
Having undergone several new coats of paint and a complete overhaul on dry dock since our last correspondence, I am proud to announce that "Little Current" (our newly christened vessel) is well on its way to an adventurous tour of duty at sea. At the christening ceremonies were newlyweds Martin Buerger and Patty Cruff of Wheaton with a nuptial entourage of notables, among them "Doc" Adam; financial wizard Tom Beckmann - now in the throes of Stanford Business School; Wayne Davis, first mate and master of ceremonies T.D. Dewland, and Bobbsy twins Donna Ferretti and CarenDiefenderfer. Also dockside were newlyweds Joe Rideout and hometown honey "Bev," accompanied by newlyweds Jim Brandstetter and Tami direct from ski country in Vail, Colo.; BobMikelonis and wife Gretchen from La.; RickFuscone and Bill Gallagher, both attending Univ. of Chicago Business School; Jim Metzler and fiancee Lisa from the Bean Town; and last but not least Jack "Zed" Zouhary who is quoted: "Another Psi U bites the dust, and will be graced with yet another infamous round of 'Men of Dartmouth'." Bless you, Jacques!
BAIT AND TACKLE: Bruce Kimball has assumed the position of assistant dean of the College, replacing Gary Brooks '70, having been chosen from an enormous pool of applicants. Bruce has just completed his first year at Harvard Divinity, from which he will take a year's leave of absence in expectation of getting "a good grasp of what educational administration is all about. Especially in the pragmatic sense." (A personal note from this Class Sec: Keep the fraternity system alive.) Harry Brightly has just completed a six-week summer institute at the College of William and Mary's Marshall-Wythe School of Law, sponsored by the Council on Legal Educational Opportunity. Steve Buckler is presently fulfilling his Washington, D.C., role as a member of the U.S. diplomatic corps. If all goes well he might even ski his way into the Oval Office of the Maison Blanche. On the Hanover scene are George Leach and Todd Keiller. George dons his track outfit every now and then (between teaching duties at a local school) only to aid, in a coaching capacity, the Big Green on to victory; while former dorm buddy and baseball standout, Todd K., attends studies at Tuck.
With sails unfurled, and yet another case of writer's clam, I must once again set sail for the wild yonder. Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky in morning, sailors take warning. Fortunately, the moon is full and the sky's ablaze. By this time next month, I will recount tales of delight from the big Harvard rendezvous, October 26. Plan to be there, and look for the '73 banner and the 'ole skipper at the helm. All are welcomed. Nautical attire mandatory! We'll be moored somewhere between the north end of the stadium and the Woodward complex.
Before final departure, my fondest regards to the Howlands and their Man of Dartmouth, B.J. Jones. To the rest of my crew, that's all for news that's fit to print. Don't forget to write. Drink. Keep the ship shape. And above all, stay afloat.
Cap'n Quigs
1972's project to refurbish the Matt Emerson Lodge at Moosilauke was implemented oneJune work weekend by class members (from l) Jim Smith, Trudy Trummell, Bob Deyle,and Jeff Stimson, here clearing charred timbers and trees.
Treasurer,
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