1932

From my first 100 questionnaires, from A through the middle of the C's, I have received 45 responses. From these I think we can get a fairly comprehensive picture of the present activities of our classmates.

On the first question, - "Are you still working, and if so, where?" - most businessmen answered "nope" or "around the house." The professional men said, "Yes, same old pill palace." One unusual answer was "What is this, an application for a job in a department store?"

Another question, "Are you semi-retired?" got the answer, "Just tired!"

"Are you fully retired?" elicited, "Wellplaced query. Taken over as 'household executive,' which entitles me to do most of the housework!"

The question, "What is your present life style?" brought some interesting answers, such as:

"Easy over - quiet." "Making a big project out of nothing." "Trying to salvage a failing golf game." "Kiwanis and square-dancing oriented." "Florida type - bridge, golf, complain about Carter and government."

"I golf for exercise and good companionship and socialize for entertainment." "Is this significant? My golf score and sex

life seem to be linked - both going down!" "Seems like going to the store or replacing a

worn-out lamp cord is a big deal now. The boat is gone, the house is gone, the kids are gone, and we're adjusting to condo living."

This one answer seemed to be unusual, to say the least, "Not much changed. I still have to work hard to pay the IRS. I plan to work for 15 more years."

And finally, "Live alone and do not like it." The question, "Other classmates seen?" proved that there is still excellent communication among former roommates. Very few answered that they did not see other '32ers.

There was unanimous response to the question, "Classmates you would like to hear from?" ranging from a few names to "all of them," "any and all." One classmate kindly stated on this particular question, "Thanks to those of you lads responsible for the class newsletter, I keep in touch." Typical of many was this one: "The doors are open to one and all '32ers who may stray into the Seattle area."

The final question, "Additional comments or suggestions for our class activities?" brought out some imaginative responses:

"How about a drive to re-chorus back to the Indians. I can't get used to the 'Woodsmen'!"

Here's a big one: "Promote private enterprise, discourage social security and socialism."

"A de-briefing project. Looking backward on how has a liberal arts education (Dartmouth style) affected (not affected) 45 years of toiling in the vineyard?"

"Wish mini-reunions in Hanover could be held during the best of fall foliage rather than on football weekend. That would be about the 10th of October. I get terrible case of nostalgia about then."

Finally, a practical project: "Suggest face-lifting, monkey glands, toupees, health spas!"

A passing shot from one of the old guard: "Get rid of the women and Kemeny!" And there, my friends, are a few leaves from the book of our class activity. Some of you will recognize your fine Italian hand; many thanks for your answers. Other classmates will receive their questionnaires in good time.

Working hard to strengthen the cohesiveness of our class, and working the bellows on the cooling embers of class spirit, are Class Agent Leon Warner and his agents for the Alumni Fund. They have made good strides in getting 1932 at the top of the rung in the Green Derby at this time. Let's see if we can't help them finish with the Class of 1932 as Number One!

Your obedient servant,

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