1911

Word was recently received advising us of the death of Fred Long on March 3. This reduces the ranks of 1911 survivors to an even thirty. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his widow and daughters. See the obituary section in this or a future issue.

The following address changes have been noted: Mrs. Dorothy Beecher (Dorothy Steeves), "Rockledge," Bayberry Way, Pound Ridge, N.Y. 10576, and Mrs. Sherwood Trask, 2835 Sheffield Drive, Gastonia, N.C. 28052.

Ken Clark, in reply to birthday greetings citing him for his continuing active career, observes, "You are quite a guy to remember what some of us (speaking for myself) are trying to forget. But 'thanks for the memory.'" While on the subject of birthdays, it seems appropriate to note that Carl Hope will on May 5 be the first '11er to attain the venerable age of 90. A March issue of U.S. News & World Report carries an interesting article which may be abbreviated to read "Colleges and Spiraling Costs." "At Dartmouth College," it reports, "a typical freshman student requires $7,190 to meet tuition, room and board, travel and other expenses. But nearly a third of this year's freshman class comes from families averaging $18,000 a year - thus making them ineligible for many kinds of financial aid despite a real need. For such students only $1,800 of school expenses comes directly from parents. Another $1,115 is from money the student earns, $1,000 from loans, $600 from savings and $2,675 from scholarships, many provided by the college endowment to insure that middle-class students can meet costs." The article quotes Harland W. Hoisington Jr., director of financial aid at Dartmouth, who states, "Most of the financial help given by schools and government in recent years has been directed at low income students who otherwise couldn't attend college. No one is suggesting that help for disadvantaged students should be reduced, but there is a strong feeling among educators that more help should be given to middle-class kids who are being squeezed out of college." All the above makes the cost of a college education in our day appear infinitesimal.

In closing the class notes for the current academic year, I wish to express our appreciation to Wee Kimball for his untiring efforts to keep the Class and particularly the executive committee fully informed on the prevailing situation in Hanover through his voluntary subscription to the daily Dartmouth. Most of the information so procured would not be available through the ALUMNI MAGAZINE or "Bulletin." Best wishes to all for an enjoyable and restful summer season.

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