1918

SIXTIETH REUNION

Aye, 'twas a grand show played to the hilt by a highly skilled maestro who left no stone unturned in making the performance beat and throb with life in spite of the age of most of the participants. It was the product of months of hard slogging work and plenty of ingenuity. We surely owe Dick White and his committee a heartfelt vote of thanks. Fortunately, Dick appeared to enjoy his role, and I suppose that helped to make it successful.

The first victory came when 87 people registered. This broke all records for a 60th class reunion. Those attending included 37 classmates plus 26 wives, 7 widows, 6 sons and daughters, a granddaughter, and 4 guests of classmates. I am sure that for some of us, the journey to Hanover was difficult, but all of us are glad that we made the effort. You who were unable to get there were greatly missed. We would have given a good deal to have had you with us.

A second victory was attained when more than $50,000 was raised for the Alumni Fund, breaking by a healthy margin all previous records for a 60th reunion. (We realize that this record will be broken sooner or later, which is as it should be if the Alumni Fund is to be a continuing success.)

Another noteworthy event was the establishment of the Robert Fish Memorial Award for the most effective teaching of undergraduates. At present the plan is to make this award about every five years. This year they could not decide between Professor Bruce Pipes of the Physics Department and Professor John D. Lyons of the Romance Language Department, so the award went to both. Following is a poem entitled "In Memoriam to Robert Fish," sent accompanied by a gift of $100 to Mildred Fish by friends of longstanding:

We knew him in his earliest years A youth among the men.

His days were spent in counseling And teaching even then.

He gave his heart, he gave his mind, Brought light where there was dark, Today the fires still brightly burn Ignited by that spark.

His warm and loving spirit per- vades - For this there is no end - We too do hold a treasured gift, For he was our Friend.

Louis and Dorothy A. Routh

Members of the family on hand were Mildred and her granddaughter, Nancy Arnosti, and Bob's brother, Sidney '24 and his wife.

To my way of thinking, one of the most interesting events was President Kemeny's report to the annual meeting of the Alumni Association. The greater part of his address was a tribute to Harvey Hood for his extraordinary services to Dartmouth in so many ways and over such a long period of years. Along with his great leadership in chairing numerous special committees, Harvey's monetary gifts to the College had recently eclipsed those of Edward Tuck, who for many years was Dartmouth's foremost benefactor. A goodly number of the Hood family, including his wife Barbara, were present, and they must have taken pride and comfort in this well-deserved tribute to Harvey, as did the entire Class of 1918.

* An impressive memorial service was held in the chapel for those classmates deceased since our 55th reunion. It was conducted by Bruce Rogers, associate chaplain of the College. The usual business meeting was then held, details of which appear in "The Roar."

The final event was the farewell lunch held in the faculty lounge and on the adjoining veranda. It proved to be a most enjoyable picnic.

There were bound to be some regrets, even in such a successful gathering. One of these was that Stump Barr, our longtime capable and faithful treasurer had to give up his post because of bad health. We are very fortunate that Dave Eckels, who serves as treasurer for a number of older classes, was able to take over.

I am also sure that we feel grateful that Jackand Marian Bingham were able to be with us and that they are willing to continue, to produce "The Roar."

Finally, I feel personally grateful that our famous pinch hitter, Tom Bryant, was willing to take up the secretaryship.

Six stalwart '13ers returned to Hanover in June to fly their banner for a 65th reunion.

The first Fish Awards for teaching excellence at Dartmouth were made to Romancelanguages professor John Lyons (left) and physics professor Bruce Pipes, shown herewith donor Mildred Fish ('18), who made the awards during 1918's 60th reunion.

The Class of 1918 was well represented at its 60th reunion this past summer.

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