1957
Up in Hanover, the schlump season has arrived the duck boards are down. But Dr.Nicholas Danforth doesn't have time to worry about such problems; he has a bigger problem to chew on. Nick, who was formerly assistant dean of the Dartmouth Medical School, was recently named associate dean for admissions and he coordinates a team of medical school faculty who select 64 students to enter the school year from more than 3,000 applicants. Nick holds a Master of Science degree from Ohio State University and received his M.D. degree from Albany Medical College in 1963.
Belden Bell, who currently serves as top legislative advisor to Congressman George Hansen of Idaho, is writing a weekly news column entitled. "Hoosier Viewpoint." Belden decided to do the column in order to stay in touch with southern Indiana, which has been his home since boyhood. Belden attended the College and received his BA degree from Indiana University in 1957. He also earned a law degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., in 1959, and is a member of the Indiana Bar. From 1967 to 1974, Belden worked in Washington as legislative and policy assistant to Congressman Roger Zion of Indiana. He is no stranger to newspapers, having also served as assistant tri-state editor of the EvansvilleCourier.
Greg Home is still with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Wesleyan University, and is now an associate professor. He was recently elected president and chairman of the board of directors of the Essex Marine Laboratory in Essex, Conn., and is active in geologic research in Central America and Newfoundland.
It has been some time since we heard from Herb Roskind. The Roskinds - three children, two dogs, and 12 fish - moved to Sherborn, Mass., a small village outside of Boston, in 1972, and Herb has been traveling overseas ever since for Koch, a large, privately-owned oil company. To date, he has made five trips to the People's Republic of China. Laura Roskind accompanied Herb on one of these trips last spring and will do so again this April. How about send, ing us your observations on China, Herb? We'd also like to hear from any other classmates who have traveled to China recently.
Down in Washington, Alan Dessoff is writing editing and doing public relations consulting work, mostly in government-related areas. The Dessoffs live in Bethesda, Md., and have three daughters - Regina, who is a junior at Barnard; Victoria, who enters Goucher College this fall, and Alexandra, who is about to enter Grade 1.
This past March, Cdr. John Stouffer, U.S.N was relieved as commanding officer of the USS Richard L. Page. John's next assignment is in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. The Stouffers, who were based in Athens, Greece, are now living in McLean, Va.
A note from Ned Roesler reads as follows;
"After 1800-mile solo backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail (168 days) last year (Mexican-Cal. border to Crater Lake, Oregon), I am lecturing and showing slides at schools around the country. Took 24mm, 55mm and 180mm lenses and a Nikon F FTN and slides are great! Founded New Experiences & Discoveries, which is an organization sponsoring backpacking trips (11 days) in California and Jasper National Park in Alberta. On the side, I am writing a book on last year's experience. It certainly beats Wall Street!" Ned lives in Manhattan.
Vern Ward is now president/treasurer of Iron Horse Antiques, Inc. The firm specializes in antique tools, and is also involved with publishing, mail order sales, and museum consulting. Vern is also vice president of Antique Crafts and Tools in Vermont, "Whatsit" committee chairman for Early American Industries Association, and associate editor of the EAIA "Chronicle" quarterly. Vern lives in Bomoseen, Vt.
The Lincoln, Nebraska law firm of Pierson. Pierson & Fitchett lists David C. Pierson as a partner. Dave writes: "After Dartmouth and the Navy, I took a law degree from Yale and have since practiced in Lincoln. We have a small firm, largely specializing in the related fields of real property, land finance, and land development regulation. I am also teaching the course in Conveyancing at the University of Nebraska Law School." Dave, his wife Lonnie, and their two children hope to attend our 20th Reunion in Hanover next summer.
Speaking of our 20th Reunion, George Southwick has agreed to take over the job of Alumni Reunion Chairman from Jack Hall, whose business commitments are particularly demanding at this point in time.
What could be more enjoyable than a reunion weekend in Hanover in June, 1976. Start making your plans now!
As a fellow'alumnus noted when sending the accompanying photograph, "It's not likely Duncan Barnes will Pass this along in his own column . . a correct assumption and one which enables us to announce that 1957 s secretary has been appointed director of public relations for the Winchester Group of Olin Corporation. Dune joined the group in 1968 as a public relations adviser after specializing in outdoors coverage for Sports Illustrated.
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