1938
" '38 out!"
It's going on 44 years since that clarion call echoed through the corridors of Dartmouth's dormitories in September 1934 — and we, as freshmen, responded, gamely or grudingly, to the importunings of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, to lug their luggage and tote their tables and chairs.
Forty-four years ago, that was, and now the same directive is in order. But now " '38 out" entails no pain, no strain, just the unalloyed pleasure of participation in our Feisty Fortieth. I wish I could quote reunion chairman BobReeve's recent well-chosen words in toto, but class notes space just doesn't permit. However, the essence of Bob's words is, "I honestly believe that any one who comes will have a good time." But you gotta be there to prove Bob's right. 175 participants is the target, but more will be better.
Further reunion details and information, including a roster of potential participants, are contained in Dan Marshall's "Pace Setters." Whether by land, like the British, and most of us, or by sea, like Stearns MacNutt, '38 out!
Besides planning how to be present in Hanover in June, classmates continue to do interesting and enterprising things. I'm much indebted to John Smilie for his recent letter, with which he enclosed successive Christmas cards from Sherm and Marion Sherman: December '76 as they were about to set forth for "an 18-month painting tour of Europe in our VW campmobile," and December '77, "living it up and relaxing in Madrid apartment after 20,700plus miles of high adventure through 13 countries — Isle of Skye to Persepolis and back." The Shermans planned to winter in southern Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, getting home about mid-March. (Giving them ample time to catch their breaths before setting out for Hanover in June.)
Dr. Smilie continues his full-time practice of ophthalmology in Ypsilanti, Mich. In May 1974, he and Ellen went through the trauma of having her identified as "an official renal failure case." John's letter continues, "We've had a home kidney machine for three and a half years now, and ... I am a dialysis technician three times a week for 5 hours a session. Our social life is a bit curtailed, but we do some traveling, and Ellen still plays a good game of tennis; she even got to the semi-finals in a recent regional Cancer Benefit & Tennis Tournament. Thank goodness for the kidney experts like John Merrill and Bob Eckel." Thanks, John, for your letter. Some guts and some gumption, Ellen and you have!
Similar much-to-be-admired qualities are being evidenced by our class treasurer, GusSouthworth. Gus is forsaking retirement and entering the real estate business with a firm with national affiliations, working out of West Hartford, Conn. Recognizing that personal contacts are and will be of inestimable value in his new career, Gus looks forward to being in touch with classmates in that area. Sincere best wishes to you, Gus.
Dartmouth and 1938 lost two more members recently. The obituary of Sandy MacLeod, pictured here, appears elsewhere in this issue; and word of the death of John Uline on December 16, 1977, was received just as these notes were being prepared. The sympathy of the Class is extended to Sandy's widow, Ann, and their son, and to John's sister and brother.
Jack Lutz most kindly zeroxed and sent me columns from Boston papers regarding Joe Yukica's acceptance of the Dartmouth head football coach's job. Since it's B.C. that he's leaving, Boston papers devoted considerable space to the move. Joe's answer to the reporter's question, "When did you finally make your decision?" has meaning for many Dartmouth alumni. Joe replied, "I went to Hanover and talked with... Seaver Peters, and as late as last Thursday night I still didn't know. But as I made the two-hour drive home to Sudbury, I realized the farther away I got from Hanover, the more I wanted to be there."
None of us is apt to be considered for the job of Dartmouth head football coach, but I think a lot of us can appreciate Joe Yukica's feelings. We had four great years in Hanover. Let's hope that Joe does too — and many more.
The late Colin MacLeod '38, with one of his thoroughbred friends.
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