1965

" 'Tis a small college, but there are those who love it."

Daniel Webster

As I write this, I note that it has been 163 years this month since the Supreme Court deciion in the Dartmouth College case. It was a landmark decision when the College was already 50 years old, and the traditions perpetuated by that judgment have provided strength to the College and motivation to her alumni

That motivation has paid off in the case of Gerry Armstrong, who last summer was named president and chief operating officer of Filmways Inc. of Los Angeles. Previously executive vice president and chief operating officer, Gerry was named president in recognition of his successful efforts to strengthen the company. With stars like John Travolta working for his company, Gerry should be treated well by movie-goers!

Greg Fahlund was named vice president for development and external affairs at Lawrence University, Appleton, Wise., effective September 1, 1981. In this position he will oversee the university's alumni relations, public relations, and fund-raising programs. Greg had been an administrator at Beloit College sincc 1976, having been dean of students from 1976 to 1980 and executive director of the Institute at Beloit since 1980. Following Dartmouth, he earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Massachusetts. Previously he had taught at Smith College and U. Mass. He was appointed to the faculty of Vassar College in 1969 and, in addition to teaching political science there, was dean of freshmen in 1972-73 and assistant to the president of Vassar from 1973 to 1976.

Greg is married to Christine Stoiber Fahlund, who is director of development at Beloit College. They have two sons, ages ten.and 12.

Pete Frederick writes that the Frederick family is alive and well, living in Argentina. They have adjusted to the rapidly changing economic environment and continue to watch for changes in the political situation. The country is now in the depths of a recession depression to the approximately 1,000,000 workers out of work. Approximately 1,600 business operations have closed since the first quarter. There have been an Average of five finance companies or banks failing per week since February 1981. Ducite/DuPont continues to hang on awaiting the "cambio." Marcia and the kids have adjusted well, speak Spanish like natives, and are playing soccer like the Cosmos.

Ivars Janieks visited Pete for ten days on his way to the Qctober fest. He proved that the best way to see the world is to start off with a visit to Buenos Aires. All classmates, families, and friends are invited to come visit - pete has plenty of beef and wine and can always print more money to cover tax expenses.

George Rutler has been living in Rome for the past two years. On September 8, 1981. he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York by Terence Cardinal Cooke. On October 4, he returned to Rome and expects to complete his doctorate in sacred theology by late spring of 1982. The photograph below with His Holiness Pope John Paul II was taken in the Vatican before the attempt on the Holy Father's life. George loves Rome and would be glad to welcome any classmates who happen to be in town. He's perfectly located at the Trevi Fountain.

We learned about Harry Hansen and family from his wife Nancy, who wrote from Keene, N.H., last fall that "things are calming into the dull roar of 'the school year.' Sonja, 15, is a sophomore at Keene High School, playing field hockey and still dancing. Chris, 13, is at Keene Junior High, playing soccer, saxophone, and serving as a patrol leader in his Boy Scout troop. Inga, ten, is taking drums and percussion, dancing, riding, and enjoying his last year of elementary school. Harry-Roger is busy with his orthopedic practice and is getting involved in church and community. Now that we've been in Keene for a year, we are recovered from our move, are enjoying our life here, and are adjusted to our new home."

Nancy is quilting, helping stain their house, working on P.T.A., doing craft projects, and enjoying being employed only in their home.

Bruce Cassel was appointed assistant engineering manager, thermal and elemental analysis, at the PerkinElmer Corporation in September 1981. He began at Perkin-Elmer in 1972 and served for six years as a senior applications chemist in the thermal analysis department, where he was responsible for the development of new applications, methods, development, and customer and sales training. In 1979 he was promoted to staff scientist/senior engineer, and was responsible for the direction of several important new product developments for the company's thermal and elemental analysis product lines. Bruce received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Clark University following graduation from Dartmouth. Bruce is married, and he and his wife have two children.

As you read this column in March, the annual Alumni Fund drive is about to begin, and you all can help. Yes, you'll be asked to give, and the support you provide is important. The class of 1965 is aiming for $79,000 from 481 classmates (65 per cent). Consider, however, two things: First, if you have given in the past, consider increasing your gift, especially if you've stayed at the same level for a while, since that amount does not count for as much as it used to. And second, those of you who haven't given, please consider making that first gift - remember your tuition covered only part of the cost of your education, and so you can help today s students by repaying some of that "hidden scholarship" you received! Call Bill Webster (800/243-4121) if you want to help solicit. And remember to go to your company personnel office to find out if your company will match your giving, and how you initiate the process. Thanks to all of you for your continuing support!

P.S.: Support me by sending material for the class notes! Keep the faith.

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