1959
Now that April Fool's Day is behind us and spring is fully upon us ...
Of immediate notice is a meeting that was held in New York of the class's executive committee this past March 2. In attendance were Mike Hurd, Tippy Blake, Mike Hellman, Dave Allen, Bill Long, and myself. I would like to reiterate some of the major points from the meeting, even though you may have read about it in the '59 Newsletter. Extensive planning went into the 1975 Alumni Fund Drive, including adding incentives so as to spur the highest non-reunion year effort ever for the Class. As you may or may not be aware, each member of the executive committee is serving as a regional agent this year in an effort to stimulate as much activity as possible, not only in the Fund itself, but also in future activities. Hopefully, by the time you're reading this, you have made your contribution to the College.
Recently, we have mentioned that a class directory was to be published. We still plan to do so; however, during the course of the Fund Drive, we hope to be getting the kind of information that will make this directory meaningful. Therefore, we will publish the directory after the Alumni Fund drive is completed. The questionnaires that went out last fall elicited only 40 responses! Therefore, we will use available college information plus that received from personal contact during the drive.
There was extended discussion about class dues; their importance; and their use. We firmly believe that not enough classmates understand the use of class dues. Therefore, in the very near future, this will be outlined in detail by our Treasurer Tippy Blake so that, when you send the nominal amount of the dues, you will fully appreciate how they are used.
Class projects was an important part of our agenda. We discussed the purchase of a class pine tree that will be planted this fall in Hanover, probably on Brown game weekend. We feel that a pine tree, clearly designated as being given to the College by the Class of '59, would be a first-of-its-kind for the Class and could become a meeting place for classmates when they return to the school. And, speaking of the Brown game, we are already making plans for that weekend. In addition to the planting of the class pine tree, we are considering a class-sponsored bonfire (since bonfires are no longer a formal part of football weekends); a cocktail party for the Class from a vantage point where the bonfire can be readily seen; and a class dinner party, if there appears to be enough interest. As I have mentioned before, we have already booked 25 rooms at Howard Johnson's in White River for that weekend. With good planning, we will easily have the largest non-reunion class get-together ever!.
Other class projects discussed included having tailgate parties at every football game next year; our current Memorial Book Fund; and a scholarship fund. All in all, we foresee having many projects involving as many people as possible - both in planning and attendance!
And now for news from some classmates: Major Warren Huse (Box 5329, Fort Hood, Texas 76544) has recently become the executive officer of the 2nd Battalion, 41st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division - affectionately referred to as "Patton's Own." Bob Gwynne (1213 Ellen Avenue, Madison, Wis. 53716) has really been running around! First, he canoed for a week in the Quetico Wilderness in Canada. Then, he up and went to New York and, while traveling en route, camped with is family in Pennsylvania So, with all that traveling, he not only ran out of gas; he ran out of money! Bob, we therefore respectfully accept your apologies for not making it to the Reunion! Let's see you at one of the games this fall.
We have a distinction in our Class this year: Dave Duclos (2208 Irving Avenue, S. Minneapolis, Minn. 55405) was elected Dartmouth Club President of the Year. Dave, our heartiest congratulations. You ought to move to New York and help at the club in New York. Now, that would be a challenge! And, speaking of the local Dartmouth Club, a lot of work is being done with the club, now that it has relocated at the Yale Club. For any classmates in and around New York, call Gloria Osborne at the club and she will give you much assistance. Several weeks ago, I attended a gathering of alumni to listen to Jake Crouthamel try to explain his way out of a 3-6 season! Actually, it was a most interesting evening. What is amazing is that over 40 football players this year were cum laude or above, including 11 Phi Beta Kappas, if my memory serves me correctly! That is quite an achievement. Classmates at the club were Les Larsen (100 The Waterway, Manhasset, New York, 11030) and Dick Press (J. Press, Inc., 16 East 44th Street, New York, N.Y., 10017) (If any other '59'ers were there, my apologies!)
From Phoenix, Ariz., Dr. Terry Ceranski (7034 North 13th Place, Phoenix, Ariz. 85020) is not only a family physician, but was also the chief for the Boy's Indian Guide tribe (Yaqui) as well as being involved with the Little League every year. No wonder he's looking for a young, ambitious partner in his practice. Can anyone help? And speaking of doctors, Jerry Silverberg (3722 Carlson Circle, Palo Alto, California, 94306) is an assistant professor of surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine. And, with it, does a lot of hunting, fishing and camping. Ah, but to be with you in that beautiful area of the country!! In New York, our hunting and fishing is entirely different!
Professionally speaking, Lloyd Relin (9 Creek Side Road, N.Y. 14450) is with the law firm of Fix, Spindelman, Relin, Lomonaco, Turk and Himelein. It's hard to say if it is easier for him to remember the name of his firm or the names of his wife (Majorie) and three kids (David, Rachel and Jennifer)! Of course, then, you have to consider Tom Waterman (1236 Sherwood Road, San Marino, California, 91108) who is involved with corporate law, working with 19 other partners and 25 associates! Imagine all the names he has to remember! And fie still manages to get in skiing, tennis, and swimming. And, when he really wants to take a trip, he visits the "bucolic life" enjoyed by Fred Webster (Deer Run Farm, R.F.D. 1, Lebanon, N.H. 03766) where Fred continues his professional career at Tuck.
Finally, some interesting news items from Hanover: "Tri-Kap captured first place in the fraternity snow sculpture contest at Winter Carnival!" "Applicants for the Class of 1979 are up by 200 over last year." "The College's Board of Trustees has raised the amount of scholarship money available for financial aid from $2.5 million to $3.5 million in order to counter the increase in next year's student fees." "DCAC will cut three fulltime coaches in compliance with announced budget cuts."
One sad note to those of us who were at our 15th Reunion: Dean Carroll W. Brewster has resigned as Dean of the College to become president of Hollins College, Hollins, Va., effective July 1, 1975. Those of us who met Dean Brewster for the first time this past June unanimously agreed that he embodied the spirit of what Dartmouth is all about. We are sorry to see him go. So are the students on the campus today. We wish him the best.
One final plea - you will be contacted (if you haven't been already) by someone in the Class during the course of the Alumni Fund drive. We're not only asking your help for the drive; we also want to make personal contact. Help yourself; help us; and help the Class by trying to contact your local regional agent who is a member of the class's executive committee. Talk with him and share some of your ideas and experiences.
Arriving in Hawaii on the recent trip of the Alumni Association of Greater Boston: SallyManuel, Walt Yusen '58, Jon, Sandy and Jane Yusen, Dean Ralph Manuel '58.
Secretary, 155 East 76th St., Apt. 5-B New York, N.Y. 10021
Class Agent, 9 Heather Lane Huntington, N.Y. 11743
