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As you remember,. there is nothing as enjoyable as the first warm days in Hanover, particularly if they also happen to fall on Green Key weekend. Such was the case the first weekend in May. It was also class officers weekend, and our class was well represented by Doug Keare, Flint Ranney, Toby Julia"; "Cube" Conroy, Russ Brace, Ken Bridge, an myself. It was fun seeing old friends from no. only our own class but from contiguous classes as well. And although I have no desire become the oldest living graduate, it was pleasure to see so many of them active, alert, and concerned. The oldest alumnus I spotted was the class of '09.

I experienced several highs over the wee e One was the fraternity and sorority "Hums Friday afternoon held in front of the AD Students and some faculty were everywher in trees, on top of Sphinx, hanging out o dows, lying and sitting on the ground enjoy- ing the spring sunshine, lots of beer, and, most of all, the raucous, somewhat crude, beautifully satirical and totally original lyrics created by yet another generation of students who desire and dare to be individuals. Another high was meeting and talking with students late into the night on fraternity row. Some were drunk with booze, all were drunk with a love for Dart- mouth; I can assure you, Dartmouth is putting out a better product than ever.

Two particularly attractive students were the sons of classmates Ab Oakes and Tom Bechler; I met them by pure chance in the basement of a fraternity.

Another treat was to see and visit with Clark Weymouth '26, the father of my freshman roommate, Ted Weymouth. He is as fit as a fid- dle and is now living in Hanover.

The most important item of the weekend was Toby Julian's meeting finalizing the agenda for our 25th, which, my friends, is only one short year away. And believe me, if hard work and good ideas mean anything, the reunion will be outstanding. So, right this minute, start making your plans to attend. There will be a festival at- mosphere for every taste: an arts, crafts, and antique auction benefiting Dartmouth; golf and tennis tournaments; discussions of our con- tinuing education; mini-marathons; music and more music; and a look at where we have been and where we are going. "Back to the tent, naturally!" If we can't win the Green Derby for raising money, let's at least try to set a Dart- mouth record for class participation at a re- union. If "Tiny" and Sonja Strong have their way, it's in the bag.

Incidentally, for those of you who have either not been back to Hanover or feel a reluctance to see your aging classmates, I can tell you that nobody gives a damn whether you have failed or succeeded, are fat or in shape, liberal or con- servative, pro-nuke or pro-solar. Everybody just wants to see you, your wife or wives, your children and grandchildren, and your tie with the Indian symbol woven on it.

As usual, our resident host in Hanover, Josh Hill, gathered us together for a pot luck dinner on Saturday night. The affair was made more memorable because Josh had the foresight to include the officers of our adopted class of'Bl. These young men and women are truly im- pressive. Also in attendance was Howard Green, who has been living in the Hanover area for some 15 years. He heads up the VA hospital and is on the medical school faculty. Such a delight to visit with him.

Remember, you can visit with all your classmates in June of 1981.

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