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We were delighted to learn that John Heston has been appointed to an important new post on Dave McLaughlin's team, as director of communications at the College. John has already completed his move to Hanover and left the rigors of Madison Avenue far behind. In his new post, John has immediate managerial supervision over the directors of the Dartmouth College News Service, the Sports Information Office, the public relations office of the Hopkins Center and Hood Museum, the DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE, the Office of Public Programs, and the College Editor. John will also be coordinating the communications efforts of Dartmouth's three graduate schools.
Commenting on John's appointment, President McLaughlin said: "Over the past year the need for greater coordination of our various communications efforts has become increasingly apparent. We exist in an environment where the effective transmission of information and ideas is essential to achieving our purposes. It requires a professional approach combined with a deep understanding of the nature of the institution. With his broad experience in advertising and public relations, internationally as well as nationally, John Heston brings the desired requisites to this new position. We feel fortunate to have him with us."
Dan Weidenthal told me that he and Judy were in Boston this June attending the Schepens alumni meeting at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. This is a gathering of all the retinal surgeons who had been trained at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary by Charles Schepens, the father of modern retinal surgery. Graduates of his program come from all over the world. Dan trained with Dr. Schepens in 1963 and 1964 after he had completed his training in ophthalmology.
The Weidenthals were joined by Dan and Arlene Neiditz, who drove over from Hartford for some extensive socializing and commiseration about children, the future, and surviving 50th birthdays.
Some interesting details on the class of 1986 include the fact that there are 600 men and 455 women for a total of 1055. This class continues the trend of incorporating a greater number of women each year. There were 8,310 applicants for the approximately 1,050 places in the class. Early decision applicants for the class were up ten per cent to 1,100, an all-time high.
It is a pleasure to report that the following 18 classmates have children (nine men and nine women) entering Dartmouth as members of the class of'86: Roland Addis (David), Phil Christophe (Karen), Bob Clements (Ben), Ray Corwin (Scott), Pete Geithner (Sarah), Art Geller (David), John Gillespie (Laura), Lyon Greenberg (Joshua), Bayard Johnson (Gail), Robert Levy (Rachel), Richard Page (Sarah), John Pope (Nancy), Art Rauch (David), Peter Robinson (Christopher), Rod Rockefeller (Michael), Dick Steinberg (Jane), Harry Van Hook (Kristan), Gerrit Zwart (Gerrit). Congratulations! What a great excuse to visit Hanover more often!
Arleen and Tony Kane were both keeping busy in the Big Apple this past summer. The photo near this column shows Tony being "beside himself." Arleen is the producer of the prestigious International Photo Optical Show Association, which runs the big Photoshow International each year.
Steve Mullins has asked me to remind you to send in your nominations for the 1954 award to George D. Voss, 316 Briarly Drive, Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417. George has communicated with each of you twice on this subject, so please get your nominations to him within the next two weeks.
I received a comunique from Dick Blum '53 reporting on the Dartmouth Alumni Council meeting earlier this year. It seems that average football attendance at Dartmouth has decreased over 2,000 attendees each year since the midseventies, and the sport no longer makes any profit. That is hard to believe when you see where our class seats are for Homecoming Weekend. However, this is a problem facing all Ivy League schools, not just Dartmouth.
For those of you who like to plan ahead, residents of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey will have an opportunity to see the Dartmouth football team play Army next fall at West Point on September 24. Great spot for tail-gating overlooking the Hudson River.
Travel tip: There is a great roadside market less than a mile from Exit 5 (Bellows Falls) on Interstate 91 Allen Brothers Farm Store on U.S. Route 5. In addition to seasonal, fresh produce they have their own bakery with great homemade hot cider and doughnuts (what an aroma). They also have fancy and grades A and B syrup and quality Vermont cheeses (Sewards and Crowleys) available. A good stopping spot and clean restrooms, too.
Late flash: Jay Chandler and his wife Fleur will be hosting a tail-gate party before the Princeton/Dartmouth game in November. A prize will be given for the most elaborate luncheon preparations (candelabras are permitted!). Joe Mesics will be sending out directions on where in Princeton all this action will take place. After the game, '54s will party at the Nassau Inn. It should be a lot of fun. Be there!
Tony Kane '54 was "beside himself" over the fuss generated by his recent stint as a model for a NewYork bank's poster campaign. A classmate said, "It's weird seeing Tony in every window in town,larger than life!" Kane also has numerous credits in television, film, and stage acting; his recentstage appearance in Bertolt Brecht's The Private Lives of the Master Race won kudos for himand the production.
A Dartmouth Club banquet last March in Dallas gave these five '54s a chance to have their picturesnapped together. From left to right are Rock Grundman, Joel Lasky, President David McLaughlin, Dick Wheelock, and Don Swanson.
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