1959
We're well into the 1977 edition of the annua. Alumni Fund drive. Our class goals are ambitious. Last year, we set a record for the Gain terms of amount of money, but we fell below previous levels of per cent of the Class contributing. The probability is that if you didn't give last year, but have in previous years, was an honest oversight. In part, the "blame" can be shared by our executive committee/class agents who may not have followed up properly. Regardless, the challenge is here this year and, under Mike Hellman's direction, this should be a banner year for the Class of '59. The key is not the amount of the contribution per se; rather, the contribution itself. The Dartmouth experience is worth some part of our own sense of importance and perspective, don't you think?
Having a sense of perspective brings to mind one of the Class's most talented people, especially in the world of photography. Those of you living in or visiting New York City in late November, December and early January had the opportunity to view Dave Robinson's photographic exhibit at the International Center of Photography on upper Fifth Avenue. And then during the entire month of March this year, Dave's works were exhibited at the Popular Photography Photo Gallery. Dave's attitude about his art form is simple: "If you can see it, you can photograph it. The trick is in seeing it in the first place." What he sees is a series of unusual reflections, which he claims are "invisible to most of us, yet available to anyone who can see." He finds subjects practically everywhere, from automobile windshields to puddles. Dave is being heralded by his peers as an internationally acclaimed professional. Some of his works with images are permanent collections of the Chase Manhattan Bank, I.B.M., and the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. Dave, you should make yourself available at upcoming football games to either have the opportunity to create or reminisce on some Dartmouth reflections! Best of luck in all of your future endeavors.
Also in the field of the arts - in this case, the performing arts - we find that Bob Friedlander is dabbling in the theatre. Last Fall, Bob adapted a show from music "borrowed" from more than ten Broadway shows, including ALittle Night Music, Annie Get Your Gun and Jacques Brel. His show was called MollieOckett. It was the opening show of a new theatre (somewhere in Springfield, Mass., I think) called the Warrenton Street Theater, formerly a nightclub in the basement of the Hotel Bradford! The show - which was called "a musical wink at U.S. history" - was obviously inspired by some of Dartmouth's historians from yesteryears (at least during 1955-1959) such as Lou Stillwell, John Adams, Al Foley and the rest of the history department in those years! Bob, regardless of the reviews, the fact that a management consultant can take a musical wink at U.S. history is either a great testament to the breadth of your abilities or a statement that your consulting business is moving in inverse proportion to the price of coffee!
In addition to photography and live theater, other classmates are involved in art. GeorgePowell finds himself not writing books, but selling them. George and wife Tina own Browser's Bookshop, a five-year-old establishment in the suburbs of Minneapolis. In addition, according to Tina, George has opened three record stores in the past six months. "In his spare time, George teaches finance at the business school of Mankato State University! Our two teenagers, Pam and Mark, both help out part-time in both the bookstores and record shops. Needless to say, we're all leading happy, busy lives!" Now, Tina, what you oughta do is have a special record promotion for the Class of '59... 50 per cent off to any classmate on any record during May and June. Proceeds would go to the Alumni Fund.
Well, gang, if that kind of promotion doesn't get to you, how about Bob Batson's? A little less than three years ago, we reported that Bob had joined the Veeder-Root Company as manager of its plant in Elizabethtown, N.C. Well, Bob has been promoted to manager of operations, Digital Systems Division. Now he is allegedly working in Hartford, Conn. Bob is that true? If so, send your new address!
Speaking of new addresses, Marv Sezak has moved - business only! Marv left a local insurance agency in Brockton, Mass., to go out on his own. As he so aptly puts it in his announcement, "We have the markets to meet all of your insurance needs." Well, Marv, the Class needs to be insured that it will reach its Alumni Fund goal. If you don't have a policy of this nature may we suggest a little bread! Publicity like this shouldn't be all free!
While on the subject of publicity, Nik Monsour has done it again: he has been named to the 1976 volume of Outstanding Educators ofAmerica. We reported a similar success last year. Recently, Nik published The Role ofWomen in American Society: An HistoricalPerspective. Nik, I'm surprised that you didn't seek my counsel - having been a bachelor all my life until six months ago!
With families in mind, it's kids' time: Kristin joined the Neal Halliday family a year ago, which includes two teenage boys and an eleven-year-old daughter. Dave Bell reports that thirteen-year-old Betsy is inheriting his brilliance (!) and gymnastics skills as well; eleven-year-old Jim is a coming football player; and seven-year-old Diana is the family dynamo. Finally, there are the O'Neills - Peter and Leslie shepherding Karen, 15, Cissy, 13, Derrick, 10, and Megan, 7. The whole group even takes tennis lessons together. Of particular note is Pete's resignation from Boise Cascade, where he spent 11 successful years. Now, Pete is involved in building a chain of "high quality steak/salad bar restaurants." In addition to many extracurricular activities, there has been "time to catch a few more trout and shoot a few more ducks. ..." Happy hunting, Pete.
That's it, gang. All we ask now is some nice thoughts about the College and a small gift from the heart. Thanks to each of you who have given or intend to do so.
Bob Danziger '56 (left), outgoing president of the Alumni Association of EasternMassachusetts, turns the gavel over to incoming president Jon Strong '56.
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