1973

FIFTH REUNION

I would like to begin this class column with several words of thanks. First, to, my predecessor, Steve Quigley, for five good years at this post. I also think that Donna Ferretti is due a special word of thanks for her considerable efforts on behalf of the Alumni Fund this year. And finally, as I consider this to be a reunion newsletter of sorts, I think that the terrific job that Brad Little and Kevin O'Shea did in organizing our Fifth is worthy of special recognition. Because I was unable to attend, I asked Brad for an account of the big event. The following is his report.

"Memories of the 1973 reunion really begin about a week before the actual event. Believe it or not, that's when the Class started to filter in. Fred Riggall, Phil Sievers, Frank Hoffmann, and assorted others decided to put in a week of golf before the reunion. By Thursday, June 15, a crowd was beginning to form. Our final tally produced a record-breaking 201 paid classmates, approximately 15 'walk-ons' who successfully eluded the outstretched palm of 'Shylock' Kevin O'Shea, and enough guests to bring our total attendance up to 300 people. Even more important was the amazing number of classmates who wanted to come but simply couldn't make it, such as Sam and Cindy Livermore, who telegrammed from California to express their regrets. We'll plan on seeing you at the Tenth.

"Friday came and all hell started to break loose. As more and more '73s arrived, the noise level followed suit. Bob Weil, Steve Quigley,Andy Caffrey, and John Hauge were just some of the people who processed the incoming registrants as fast as their quick little hands could take the money.

"At approximately six o'clock the Scottish bagpipes started the alumni parade from Murdough Center to Thompson Field House for the Friday buffet. Seeing the slow pace of the parade, hungry Dan Fuchs decided that an automobile would get him there much faster. He was right, and had hot seafood Newburg to prove it!

"After dinner, the class tent became the focus of the arrival activities. Every once in a while you could hear, 'Phone call for J.Wright!' over the P.A. system, reminding us all that some members of the Class have really made it in the business world and just can't leave their responsibilities at home.

"Several times that night the Class of 1953 'requested' that the volume be turned down; however, it seemed the tape player could only play at one volume — loud. Bob Conway, our resident Marine, had the pleasure of being assigned a room facing not only the class tent, but also the speaker from the tape player. I'm told that several lives were saved, only because Bob didn't bring his M-16 with him. Chris Ley watched his wife Janette literally 'dance until dawn' and couldn't once cut in.

"Saturday was another beautiful day. GarsonFields organized a road race for those who felt like running to Storrs Pond. Rick Routhier, Larry Martin, Orsen Hughes, Bruce Alexander, Jim Gallagher, (Brad Little), Allan Jaynes, and Jon Winer ail suffered through a crew race.

"Saturday evening started with a free cocktail party at the DOC house. Because of the size of the group, the College had to set up a tent just to cover the bar. The spaghetti dinner was great, and we had a nice night, which let us eat outside. Charlie Boarman, whose lovely date almost beat him on the golf course earlier that day, addressed the 'Constitutional Convention' and asserted that the South will rise again! Duke Edgeworth and Dave Sullivan provided some awesome feats of strength and evasive tactics which ended in Dave's diving exhibition into Occom Pond. By the way, what were those empty wine glasses doing on the table?

"Sigma Nu Delta hosted the band, Boogey Beast, for the Class. Either we were drunk or the band was good because we paid for them to continue until 3 a.m.! Dean Carroll Brewster came back and was certainly a sight for sore eyes. By the way, Dean, I'm sending you the cleaning bill for my clothes. I have never seen a beer spill sideways before, and I am sorry that I got in the way. Come back for the Tenth.

"Sunday wrapped up our Fifth with a good showing at the tent. Bloody Marys and screw-drivers were available for those who hadn't had enough, and coffee and doughnuts were available for those who couldn't remember if they had had enough. Dave Nichols, our class reunion treasurer, feels that we probably even made a little money, maybe enough to pay our ALUMNI MAGAZINE dues so you all can read this.

"Some fleeting memories of the reunion: Boband Ginger Norton were present while making plans for their wedding, which took place the following weekend. Wayne Davis and his wife Ann did a fine job tabulating the votes for the election. Jon Low and his date Carolyn wowed them on the tennis courts, so I heard. JimSullivan sacrificed his graduation day at Stamford to bring his wife Mari to the East Coast, where they will be settling down. CarenDiefenderfer, Donna Ferretti, Val Armento and Mary Mladinov rounded out a strong contingent from the women of Dartmouth."

That's it for this month. In the meantime, don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any news about yourself or other '73s.

Reunion Chairman Brad Little '73 stroked a willing crew on the Connecticut.

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