1922

To the class of 1922, the phrase "Brooks Brothers" connotes much more than pink shirts and pinstripes. Our '22 family has its own "Brooks brothers" and they have distinction far beyond mere apparel. Our Brooks brothers are George E. Jr. '54 and Edwin W. '57, sons of 1922's George E. and Bessie C. Brooks.

George E. Brooks Jr. majored in history at Dartmouth, served in the U.S. Army in Korea and Japan, and received his M.A. in 1958 and his Ph.D. in 1962 both from Boston University. An American pioneer in his field, he has been teaching since 1962 at Indiana University, where he is professor of African history. He is the author of books on relations between the United States and Africa and he contributes numerous articles to professional journals. He married Mary C. Crowley in 1958 and they are the parents of two sons. And, as if these distinc- tions were not enough, he has twice received Indiana University awards for distinguished teaching.

Edwin W. Brooks similarly majored in history at Dartmouth, served with the U.S. Army in Germany, received his M.A. in 1962 from Stanford, attended Moscow State University (you know where) for two years, and in 1970 won his Ph.D. from Stanford. He has been sixtime traveler in Russia. He has been teaching at the University of North Carolina for 15 years and he is now professor of Russian history, certainly a field Americans can no longer afford to ignore. He married Patricia A. Perkins in 1960 and they are the parents of two sons. And (it must be genetic) he has twice received the University of North Carolina award for "excellent and inspirational teaching."

"Extraordinary" and "unprecedented" have to be the words for these honors received by our class sons, the Brooks brothers. Yet what would you expect from classmate George E. Brooks, a professor emeritus with his own M.A. and Ph.D. and a lifetime career as a distinguished and enthusiastic teacher, and his wife Bessie, a former teacher in her own right. And, not so incidentally, George and Bessie will have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on June 12, 1983. The class of 1922 and all Dartmouth warmly congratulate our Brooks brothers and their parents, who fully deserve our pride in them.

Our generation has always admired courage, fortitude, and that "grace under pressure" known as guts. And now '22 has a preeminent example in a cherished classmate: CharlieEarle had his lower left leg amputated on February 3 at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. Charlie has had multiple misfortunes in the past few years, but he has met the challenges with steadfast faith and bravery. The very best wishes of his classmates and many friends are with him as he recuperates at his home: 152 Bristol Avenue, Hyannis, Mass. 02601.

Twoters, families, and friends are cordially invited to a luncheon in Hanover before the Princeton football game on Saturday, September 17. The classes of' 22, '2l, '20, '19, and earlier years will gather at 11:15 a.m. in the Tavern Room at the Hanover Inn. The luncheon price will be $10 per person and there will be a cash bar. Since a guaranteed commitment is required, reservations are necessary. Therefore, if you plan to attend, please, before September 17, give the names in your party to Len Morrissey, 11 Brockway Road, Hanover, N.H. 03755, or telephone 603/643-4262. Longtime friends would like to greet you there! Parker Meade died on January 15, and Dave Camp passed away on April 25. Obituaries will follow.

You would like to give to the 1983 Alumni Fund, but you wonder if your gift would be meaningful. Look at these figures for last year's participation: Dartmouth 66 per cent, Princeton 55 per cent, M.I.T. 49, Harvard 44, Yale 42, Stanford 34, Brown 33, Columbia 33, Cornell 33, Penn 32. Does it mean anything to you to have Dartmouth leading the pack? The rest is up to you.

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