1938

Quite a lot of newsworthy notes (or noteworthy news) arrived just after last month's issue was put together — or at least too late for inclusion therein. On the theory that 'late' is better than 'never,' these items are offered herewith.

Al Wolff, a full-time professor in counselor education and resources at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, was the recipient of the regional distinguished service citation for 1977 from the national association of student personnel administrators. Al has been associated with the University of Bridgeport since 1946, having served as dean of student personnel from 1961 to 1975, when he returned to full-time teaching in the College of Education. The high regard in which he has been held by undergraduates over the years is evidenced by his having had the 1952 and 1968 yearbooks dedicated to him. He is currently executive secretary of the New England Personnel and Guidance Association and has recently contributed an article to a handbook to be used throughout the country by educators and professionals in counseling the aged.

Also in the area of education, the board of trustees of the College at Cortland of the State University of New York has reaffirmed the appointment of Dr. Richard C. Jones (Dick to his classmates) as president of that institution for another five years. Dick has had 29 years of teaching and administrative experience at Cortland. He took over as acting president in the fall of 1968 and was formally appointed to the presidency in December of that year. In accordance with trustees' policy, his position has been subject to reaffirmation prior to the end of his present term this coming August. The new five-year extension becomes effective at that time.

Al Foley has been gone from the immediate Dartmouth scene for some years; now he's gone from the Hanover-and-Vermont scene, too. Many of us knew him, and none of us who knew him won't miss him. He was a fine teacher, a delightful story-teller, and a good friend.

In its annual report, the Worcester Art Museum named Bob Hallock a new corporator. The news release making this announcement noted that Bob is president of his own insurance company and the Worcester Science Center and is a member of the American Antiquarian Society.

John Jova, 1938's distinguished member of the United States Diplomatic Service, recently received the State Department's prestigious Wilbur J. Carr Award at a ceremony marking his retirement after more than 30 years' service with the department. A career officer, John served most recently as an ambassador to Mexico. Prior assignments were as ambassador to the U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS) and to Honduras, as well as charge d'affairs in Chile. He also held an assignment as chief of personnel operations.

Jack Graham, formerly president of BayBank Norfolk Trust, has assumed the new post of chairman of the board and is continuing as chief executive officer of that banking institution according to an announcement of top management moves last fall.

(Let it be noted that, in addition to their cultural and business pursuits, Messrs. Hallock and Graham and others found time for Dartmouth '38 golf, as reported in a recent "Pace Setter"; they look forward to more of the same when the snow goes off the fairways this spring.)

Rochester and other New Hampshire newspapers devoted considerable space, as well. they should, to the news of the sale of BobFeineman's clothing business recently. It's 124 years that the Feineman family has owned this landmark on The Square in Rochester, and more than 40 years that Bob has been the owner. Happy and deserved retirement to you, Bob.

"Pace Setter" editor Dan Marshall and publicity chairman Gene Waggaman are ably keeping you all informed more up-to-date-ly than 1 can re reunion. All I take credit for is the word feisty — and that isn't copyrighted; so we can use it again for our fiftieth, building up (or tailing off) to a Sedentary, if not Supine, Six-tieth. As one who frequently feels himself a member of the old-before-his-time set, I liked that "you do only what you choose to" reassurance. The Amazing Class of '38 includes viewers as well as doers. The more of each that are there, the merrier our Feisty Fortieth will be. 160 "for sures" and "probables" was the most recent tally. Let's make it 180 when every one's registered... at Fayer... Monday, this coming June 12. Be there. '38 Out!

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