1950

Summer's over. Well, not really. Not by the calendar, at least. Only the signs are clear: a fresh lilt to the air; a leaf turned yellow; a muting of the cricket's song; a flight of geese at sunset training in formation flying; and a breath of coolness in the early dawn. The bells in Baker ring joyously anew. The College welcomes another group of men and women and begins the process of moulding them into a class.

Summer's over, and it's good to be back. Gridiron gleanings: The word is that this year will not be a rebuilding year. Joe Yukica, the new coach and a protege of Blackman, promises to field a competitor. But do not expect too much. Seniors dominated last year's squad, and the returning ranks are thin. Two positive factors: Teevens, the quarterback, is experienced and can run the team; the linebacking corps is as solid as usual. One promise: Yukica will create some exciting offenses. The team will be a joy to watch. Again.

The Sun Banks of Florida recently merged its six Dade County banks into a single $260-million institution. The new president and CEO is Wes Field. He had previously been the head of three Sun banks in the Miami area. Wes had been enticed to Florida from a position as senior vice president of the National Division of the Fidelity Bank in Philadelphia. Wes and June call Coral Gables home.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra recently elected Gerry Sarno to its board of directors. Both Gerry and Ginny have been devoted followers and supporters of the symphony's programs since moving to the city in 1973. Gerry's supportive interest in music is evidenced by the fact that he is also on the board of the Baltimore Opera Company. In line with his continuing interest in athletics - avid games of golf, tennis, or paddle tennis as the season dictates - he serves on the board of the YMCA. Besides these avocations, Gerry continues to toil for Bethlehem Steel as its district sales manager.

A fan of Joe Sardella wrote "... a note to relay good news that (Joe) had received a doctor of education degree from Boston University last May. This degree represents years of work, sacrifice, and perseverance (by Joe), so I am one of the many people who are proud of Mr. Sardella and his accomplishments." We are, too. Congratulations, Joe.

Tidbits here and there: While Bob Lindell shifted his base of operations for the Chase Manhattan Bank from Brussels to London, Steve Mahoney took his Bank of America operations from London to Cambridge. Meanwhile, Harry Melone returned his State Department desk from Paris to Washington, D.C. Less esoterically, Jerry Mensel opted for Dublin over Uxbridge, but his Dublin is in New Hampshire, not Eire. Last April Scott Olin penned a note saying that he had enjoyed frosh parents' weekend with the Bob Watermans, KenEdelsons, and Frank Gilroys; he missed, among others, Crash Mcllwain and Joan. Jim Harms, still fronting for Chevrol International in N.Y.C., reports a visit with Toni and John"Squeak" Piane in the Big Apple. The vows between June Struss and Don Waite were exchanged in Castro Valley, Colo., in May; their new country residence is in West Redding, Conn.

It's tough to generate news with an empty mail sack. Something must be going on out there with all of you. Let us in on your doings.

Again a sad note: After a brief retirement in Satellite Beach, Fla., Fred Laird succumbed to a heart attack after a courageous battle against the complications of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. We mourn his passing.

To hope that you will be able to read these notes before the Yale game may be too optimistic. If we do not see you then, perhaps we shall see you at other games in other stadia this fall. Enjoy yourself.

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