1955

This month's column is devoted to a variety of classmates who haven't checked in for some time. A real family-oriented group, as you'll witness.

We'll start out on the West Coast with Gordon Russell. Five years ago, Gordie left the world of high-tech general management in the famous Silicon Valley to become a general partner of Sequoia Capital. Gordie's handwriting falls apart at this point so details are vague, but his latest venture must be involved with the computer world, for I can decipher words such as "Apple," "Atari," "Logic," etc. His oldest son, Greg, is a premed at Colorado College, while daughter Pat, a high school senior, is applying to colleges. Youngest son, Justin, is a hockey enthusiast and just might fill his dad's skates.. "Corneil is busy flying her plane and playing soccer." Must be a daughter. Gordie and his wife will be in Hanover for reunion.

Another Californian, Henry Newburger, came east last fall with his wife Sally from their home in Lafayette to attend the Far West Alumni Special at the College. Hank's a man of few words, but they can be read.

In Seattle, Dick Morrill is "enjoying the partial freedom of a sabbatical leave after ten years as chairman, geography, University of Washington." Dick was a Guggenheim Fellow for 1983-84, studying "redisricting to improve the quality of representation." Therefore, he must be a supporter of Washington's U.S. Senator Slade Gorton '49, MikeGorton's big brother.

David Oberlander is a true Texan, having completed 15 years with Peat Marwick Mitchell and Company in Dallas as a partner in management consulting. Obie's oldest daughter is in marketing for a bank computer systems firm. His oldest son is a third-year civil engineering major at the University of Texas, while his youngest boy is in high school, where he is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, the famous Swede Oberlander, the star of Dartmouth's only national championship team. An active tennis doubles player, a crafty 18 handicapper, and a sometime skier, Dave hints at retiring in June 1987 at the tender age of 54. Dave pays tribute to his wife Martha, who is a "champion" mother and obviously keeps this family act on the track.

In the Midwest, John and Dorothy Barker report that they made three trips from their home in Birmingham, Mich., to Hanover last year. One was to see John Jr. graduate on to Michigan Law School. Daughter Julie is up- holding family tradition as a member of the class of '86.

Back east, Lynn Brock "finally had the inspiration to write." The Brocks stayed with Brooks and Gale Parker in Weston, Mass., before heading north to Hanover last fall with son Christopher, who matriculated with the class of '87. The Parkers' son Brooks, class of '85, was on hand to offer advice. While in the Rockies last summer, Lynn was surprised to read about Harry Lewis in a Casper, Wyo., newspaper. He was promoted to vice president and regional manager of his firm.

Chuck Hunter has just moved to Wilmington, Del., to run the equity investment program for Delaware Trust Company. ColinHunt, who handles Delaware Trust for Dean Witter, was on hand to welcome him. Chuck gives us this rundown of his three daughters. Number one was Dartmouth '8l and now attends Berkeley Law School, number two just graduated from Colorado College, and number three is an exchange student in Australia. Chuck was at the Army game at West Point last fall and plans to join us for reunion.

By the time this column appears, our 30th, June 11-14, will be just a few weeks away. An enthusiastic turnout is expected. Hope it will include you.

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