1974

Green Key weekend was, perhaps, the most beautiful in recent memory. Under clear blue skies, the rains of the last month all but forgotten, everyone enjoyed a full weekend of activities. The Woodsmen's Weekend on the Green and the usual parties, concerts, and so forth formed the perfect backdrop for a class officers weekend.

Class of '74 officers attending included Treasurer Gerry Bowe, Newsletter Editor TomGuidi, and, of course, your class secretary. Gerry reported that, while we finally managed to cross the 50 per cent level for dues payments and pay this year's ALUMNI MAGAZINE bill, we have only slightly dented our debt from previous years. Tom reported that the newsletter is doing well and may begin to publish a bit more frequently, provided an adequate flow of news continues.

At various meetings throughout the weekend we were addressed by the dean of the College, Leonard Rieser, by President Kemeny, and many other College officers who spoke of the encouraging progress of the 1980 Alumni Fund and the Campaign for Dartmouth. However, as a "first timer" at this occasion, the most im- pressive thing was the incredible vitality, drive, and loyalty of those alumni who serve the College and the alumni body. Considering that there were officers in attendance from classes spanning a period of 70 years, and that Dart- mouth's many alumni give freely of their time, not to mention money, one cannot help trying to put a finger on the source of the College's strength. I won't try to write at length on this subject, but Dartmouth is a place where the ex- periences and the strengths, as well as the differences, of many are drawn upon to create a true community.

A new DOC film was given its first public performance during the weekend. The movie, largely an undergraduate effort, examines the freshman trip program for many freshmen, the first taste of what the College is all about. Familiar scenes from the trails, lakes, and roads around New Hampshire abound, and there is also some fine fiddling by BernieWaugh on~ the porch at Moosilauke Ravine Lodge.

In the mailbox this month was a note from Anne Goode '77, Peter Edson's financ6e. An August wedding is planned at Rollins Chapel, followed by a reception at the Chieftain Motel. "Afterwards a 'wild and crazy party' with about ten kegs of beer and ten crates of chicken will begin at Edson's farm. . . . Most guests will be camping out in the apple orchard." Anne and Peter will honeymoon at Chateau Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. They will reside on the farm in Hanover, where Peter will continue to farm, coach skiing, and paint. Anne plans to work in sales and marketing. Anne and Pete, best of luck. It sounds like a great party.

Talked with Bob Bluestein, who is working slightly unusual hours teaching computers to behave themselves. He mentioned a call from Lionel Wong, who is pursuing a career in inter- nal medicine. Bob also picked up an address on Harold Brown, indicating that he is apparently in the Navy. Incidentally, Bob has been work- ing with co-editor Chuck Rosenthal on the film shot at reunion, In Search of .. . the Dart-mouth Animal. According to Chuck, anyone who wishes to be cut out of the film should "send a large number of bills . . ."

As most of you probably know by now, President John G. Kemeny has asked to be relieved of his duties no later than August 1981. Kemeny's tenure in office has been one of much change delighting some in the Dartmouth community, dismaying others. We should ex- tend our thanks to President Kemeny for his hard work, incredible energy, and efforts to im- prove the College, no matter what view is taken of the changes made. At this time, I would urge classmates to make suggestions to the search committee for a new president.

Till the fall. Best essay on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" will win a prize to be an- nounced.

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