1911

Congratulations to Coach Yukica and his 1978 football squad for an outstanding performance in attaining another Ivy League title.

A new current address has been reported for Mary Dodge (Mrs. Thomas W. Silk) at 3741 Quail Ridge Drive, Boynton Beach, Fla. 33436.

A recent note from Helen Gallagher, daughter of James (Dutch) Irwin, told of his passing on October 11 after several years of failing health. She wrote of his abiding interest in Dartmouth and 1911 throughout his life. We shall always remember "Dutch" for his friendly greeting of undergraduate days - "Hey, guys!" Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Gallagher and her family. See the obituary section in this or a later issue.

In the November issue we devoted a considerable portion of our notes to the 1911 Samson Occom Scholarship and the relevant progress of the Native American program. At that time a new 1978-79 candidate had been recommended for the scholarship, which was subsequently awarded to Timothy M. Craig '79. Here are excerpts from his letter to Ken Clark in acknowledgement of the award:

"I would like to thank you and the Class of 1911 for selecting me as the 1978-79 recipient of the Samson Occom Scholarship. It is really a privilege and an honor to be chosen by your class for a scholarship named after one of Dartmouth's most famous alumni.

"Despite my Cherokee Indian heritage, I have never lived on a reservation, but was born and raised in Detroit, Mich. Although I had originally planned to attend the University of Michigan along with most of my high school classmates, a trip to Hanover and advice from my parents led me to choose a smaller college with a very different environment. Also the existence of the Native American program at Dartmouth was a big factor in my decision to go here. I have been an independent, self-supporting student for three years now, and such a scholarship is really appreciated."

His letter also described his secondary school education and various scholastic and campus activities at Dartmouth, all of which were most impressive. This beneficiary carries the most imposing record of any recipient selected to date. We wish him well in his present and ensuing careers.

Kae Sanderson wrote me an interesting letter telling of a recent visit she had with the Kimballs at Contoocook before taking off for Florida. She reported that Elsie and Wee appeared to be in good shape. She found Wee busily at work with correspondence spread all over the table. He also does most of the light work around the well-kept grounds. One purpose of Kae's visit was to secure Wee's advice on the disposition of old pictures and other memorabilia of college days. The three of them went over them and did much reminiscing in the process. Wee suggested that she send all the material to Secretary McGean in Hanover. Kae did so, and it paid off when Mike McGean replied as follows: "How very good of you to forward some truly fascinating items from Dartmouth's past. They are highly valued here and will be carefully preserved in the archives after my associates have seen them."

An article in the November ALUMNIMAGAZINE entitled "Man of the Cloth" should be of great interest to all affiliated with the Class of 1911. It deals with the unusual career of James B. Malley '43, son of our James F. Malley. The younger Malley is described as an indefatigable scholar. So, too, was the elder Malley. Despite his success in industrial pursuits, Jim Malley 'll was always a scholar in search of further knowledge. He was one of a very limited number of 1911 graduates to receive an honorary degree from the College at the time of our 50th reunion.

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