1958

Congratulations to Lee Wesselmann on his appointment as vice president and director of finance and administration for the packaging division of Owens-Illinois Inc. Lee is now responsible for planning, finance, and administrative functions in the division. After receiving an M.B.A. from Cornell in 1960, Lee joined Owens-Illinois and has held a number of positions with the company, including director of planning and control of the glass container division, his most recent assignment.

When the '5B lads first mustered for Naval ROTC, Hal Bernsen was the only one who had actually served on a sea-going vessel, if memory serves. He had toured Mediterranean ports while crewing on a maritime ship. He is still on a ship, and what a ship it is! As commanding officer of the U.S.S. Lexington, the Navy's training aircraft carrier, Hal is based in Pensacola, Fla., where several '58s passed through about 25 years ago. Hal is at sea in the Gulf of Mexico about half the time, training our future Navy fliers. In May, Hal headed the Lexington for New Orleans and the World's Fair. He served as host for President Reagan when the president officially opened the fair. Hal says his wardroom is always open to '58s if they come aboard in Pensacola or wherever the Lexington docks.

Hard on the heels of masterminding the best 25th Reunion yearbook ever, Bill Hartley developed a class project for 1958 at the behest of the class executive committee. Established after discussion and advice from Walt Vail, College officials, and others, the 1958 class project was recently announced. It is a terrific idea. It places the emphasis on involvement. In connection with appropriate student organizations at Dartmouth, '58s are given the opportunity to volunteer to spend a week in Hanover, passing along to students the practical skill, knowledge, and insight accumulated in their field since graduation. The class has made comfortable housing arrangements for participants and their families at no cost other than transportation to Hanover and back, meals, and incidentals. While the possibilities are limitless, examples suggested included: a geologist spending a week in the department lecturing, working in seminars, conducting field trips, and counseling students; a clergyman working with one of the religious organizations on campus; or an actor, director, or producer spending time with the Dartmouth Players. You can easily fit yourself into the slot and see what you can contribute. The project is set to run until next reunion, assuming adequate response. To give something to others and possibly to recharge your own batteries, write: William D. Hartley, Apartment 5-E, 220 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021.

Several columns ago we asked three 'sBs to contact us, as their names had never ap- peared in the class column. That note caused Bob Sovlonsky to send in an extraordinary letter. All of the material cannot be included so a summary will have to do. Although Bob left Dartmouth on October 9, 1955, it is obvi- ous that the College made a tremendous im- pact on him. Perhaps this letter is a way of reentering the Class after many years of ab- sence. He has much to be proud of, including wife Betty May and a son who is entering high school this year. Bob is employed by the revenue department of the State of Pennsyl- vania and lives and works in Harrisburg. His home address is 2216 Kensington Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 (home phone 238-1464). Bob's letter, which begins with October 9, 1955, and comes up to the present, mentions some of his athletic accomplishments, including playing tackle on two national service championship football teams and (this is unbelievable for a tackle) finishing fourth in the 5,000 meters in the Air Force Worldwide Track and Field Meet in 1957. He also lettered in football at Scranton University. In more recent years Bob has taken up sketching. His love of sports continues. Samples of his work accompanied his letter. Athletic figures predominate. A sketch of Duke Snider and Pee Wee Reese was my favorite. Thanks for your letter and sketches, Bob, and welcome back.

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