1922

Hanover is agog, as this is being written, as Dartmouth begins her 212th academic year and welcomes the freshman class of 1985. It is 1,070 strong 639 young men and 431 young women. They come from 49 states and ten foreign countries.

Some of them are bewitched and bewildered, and more than a few are a little homesick. But that won't last; soon they will be too busy for reveries. They will all eat in Thayer Hall, where the food is really much better than 60 years ago, yet there will naturally be some gripes. But one freshman will certainly not complain. Jay McLaughlin, Andover '8l and son of President David T. McLaughlin '54, comes to Dartmouth with the expressed hope that he will not be invited home for dinner too often.

How times have changed for the better! When our war-torn class of 1922 came to Dartmouth 63 years ago, there were 393 of us as we started classes on Thursday, September 21, 1918.

During our first trimester, 1922 was a military organization the Student Army Training Corps. At its termination in December 1918, the class lost 45 men three to the influenza epidemic, two to transfers, and 40 who did not return to college. Twenty-six new men joined the class for the second trimester and eleven for the third term of freshman year. Fiftythree men joined 1922 for sophomore year, 16 for junior year, and one for senior year. In total, the class had 500 men on its roster 267 grads (subject to further check) and 233 non-grads. Yet despite our market-like gains and losses, we became and remain a remarkable class, second to none in loyalty to Dartmouth.

And now as we look forward to our spectacular 60th reunion on June 11, 12, and 13, 1982, there are 158 classmates in 1922, 95 grads and 63 non-grads. No wonder all of us will be so happy to be together again in Hanover.

Charlie Earle's summer, despite some hospital checks, was brightened by visits from his daughter Barbara and granddaughters Kimberly and Lyn who flew over from their home in Wales.

Sometimes a tribute that should appear in an obituary fails to because of the 300-word lirnitation.

For example, among the many citations Roy W. Hill received as a leader in education, one that all classmates will appreciate is the following dedication of the 1965 Stamford, Conn., High School yearbook: "It is with great affection that we dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Roy W. Hill. An educator in the true sense of the word, he is marked by his wholehearted interest in all that pertains to education and to the individual student in particular. Mr. Hill is synonymous with integrity, truthfulness, and devotion to duty. The eight years that he spent at Stamford High School as principal gave evidence of his administrative ability as well as his kindly guidance. This dedication is a small indication of the good wishes and respect. that go out from students and faculty alike to our scholarly, great, and good gentleman, Mr. Roy W. Hill." Nor will the College and 1922 forget our honored classmate Roy Hill.

A happy Thanksgiving to all Twoters. Look forward to coming back to Hanover for your 60th reunion next June. And, incidentally, if in celebration of that unique occasion you are thinking of increasing your participation in the 1982 Alumni Fund, you can do so with substantial advantage by sending in part of your donation before the end of 1981. If in doubt, ask your lawyer or accountant now because the new year will be here before we know it.

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