1922

Twenty-two, last — but definitely not least — of the small classes, certainly has not yelled its last hurrah for Dartmouth. The 1979 Alumni Fund once again proved our steadfast loyalty to the College on the Hill. The money objective for '22 was $28,000. The class contributed $39,050 — 39.5 per cent over the goal. The participation index for the entire fund was 62 per cent, while '22 had 105 per cent participation. Wholehearted gratitide from the class and the College goes to every classmate, widow, relative, or friend who joined in this splendid demonstration of support. And hearty congratulations to Spenny Smith and our 21 class agents, who once more rang the chimes loudly for Dartmouth.

John G. Kemeny, president of Dartmouth and adopted 1922 classmate, receives warm congratulations from the "Twoter" family upon President Carter's designation of John to chair the special commission to investigate the historic Three Mile Island nuclear reactor accident. Perhaps the only facets of John's life the news organizations have failed to report are that he signs his Dartmouth correspondence "John G. Kemeny ad'22" and that the appointment of the president of a liberal arts college to this position enhances the prestige of such institutions, especially Dartmouth.

Peter Kiewit and his charming wife Marjorie were warmly-welcomed guests in Hanover in late May. Peter, at a dinner of the Dartmouth Society of Engineers, received the Robert Fletcher Award, given annually in recognition of contributions to society through engineering. The award, an appropriately engraved medal and certificate, acknowledges distinguished achievement and service in the highest tradition of the 109-year- old Thayer School of Engineering. The qualifications sought in the recipient are "common sense, good original ability, an interest in the educational programs at Thayer, high attainment and a disposition to increase it, organizing power, a gentlemanly bearing, and good moral tone." Peter Kiewit indeed matches the qualifications and is a most worthy recipient of the distinction.

Bill and Trudy Bullen, Carroll and NanDwight, Ike and Harriott Miller, Len andMargaret Morrissey, and Spenny and MarjSmith were at the busy and informative class officers convocation last May. Their only disappointment was the absence of Steve and DorothyKenyon, who, due to her completely unexpected illness, had to cancel their attendance. They were greatly missed and it is hoped that the reason for their absence has long since vanished.

Wally Kopf and Andy Marshall have left the class. Wally died May 21 in Cincinnati, and Virginia, his wife for 50 years, passed away June 4. Andy died June 3, and many memorials in his name have already come in to the Alumni Fund. Jack and Fran Dodd represented the class at the service for Andy at the Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem, Pa.

Bill and Trudy Bullen and Carroll and NanDwight represented '22 at the annual Boston dinner of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Eastern Massachusetts on May 15. But they were not the only '22 affiliates present because Harry Bruckner Jr. '60, president of the Eastern Mass Association, was the presiding officer.

Is there life after Dartmouth? That question perennially intrigues undergraduates, especially seniors. Every year noted alums from various careers come to explain what it takes to meet the challenge. Thus our eminent Judge Sterry R. Waterman last spring addressed a group interested in law. Don't know what he said, but do know he did not ask one of his favorite questions: "What class has had a higher percentage of its members Phi Betas, honorary degree recipients, Alumni Award recipients, included in Who's Who in America, etc.— not in gross but in percentage to number of graduates — as the class of 1922? We were a small class, but I have always thought 1922 was really the pick of the crop." Amen!

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