1953

A careful observer who has been close to the class of 1953 could conclude that there are some strong, common characteristics. Class members are active and willing to give their time and energy to organizations and ideas that they support.

here is another characteristic that is becoming evident; entrepreneurship or, in the case of a large organization, intrapreneurship. In our case, it has to be more generally described, as the characteristic applies not only to business but to other undertakings as well. There is a spirit of innovation and initiation in the class. We have demonstrated it as a class, but it is more broadly gauged in the lives of our classmates.

Paul Paganucci, Hanover, N.H., brings the subject of entrepreneurship to mind. Widely known among our classmates, Paul is vice president and treasurer of the College. He is foremost among our entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and initiators. Many of us witnessed that characteristic in our college years as we found an oligopoly while trying to buy a desk Fletcher or 'Pag.' Following college, Tuck, Harvard Law, and a brief stint in the army, Paul joined W.R. Grace as an assistant to J. Peter Grace. In 1961, he formed an institutional brokerage and investment firm with classmates Dick Lombard and Bill Vitalis. Ten years later he was invited to become professor and associate dean at Tuck, which included a teaching role on the subject of entrepreneurship. Paul and Marilyn became the living dream for many Dartmouth graduates, having a challenging, responsible position with the College and an opportunity to raise a family in Hanover. Following four years at Tuck, he became a vice president of the College with responsibility for investments. While his responsibilities have varied, Paul has retained responsibility for his first interest, investments. The funds he manages have grown from $157 million in 1977 to more than $385 million today as a result of Campaign for Dartmouth and Paul's stewardship. Marilyn is active with the League of Women Voters, volunteer activity at Mary Hitchcock, and Meals on Wheels, and as chairperson of the Christian Service Committee of their par- ish. Their son, Tom, is a freshman at Hanover High, an honor student, and an aspiring foot- ball player. Daughter Liz is in the eighth grade with an interest in soccer.

Jack Zimmerman, Darien, Conn., has just joined the executive committee, a timely event as it coincides with daughter Kristin's first year at Dartmouth. Jack is an entrepreneur, a self-employed consultant. His expertise is in manufacturing productivity, where he has developed an assessment process in which his clients self-assess their operations. Broadly applicable, his clients range from aircraft engine manufacturers to producers of light bulbs to chemical companies. His career as a consultant followed 18 years with IBM. Spouse Jody is an expert in her own right as she teaches French for Berlitz. They have, in addition to Kristin, a daughter, Gay, who is a graduate of Colby, and a son, Dail, who is finishing up at Colby. Active in sports, the younger generation are avid skiers. Jack, a former skier, now prefers to concentrate on tennis.

Dave Halloran, Altamonte Springs, Fla., also new to the executive committee, has had an interesting career. We made career choices at a time when military preparedness was an accepted goal. Most of us served in the military; a number made it a career. How different the mind set is today! Dave's career has been related to military products, a career choice that could stir controversy now. After flying fighter aircraft in the navy, he joined the Douglas Aircraft Company. By 1961, he was marketing weapons systems. He held a number of marketing management positions with McDonnell Douglas. This included tours overseas and participation in consortiums with western European companies. In 1978 he left McDonnell and joined Martin Marietta in Florida. While the company changed, the basics remained the same; product sales and consortiums with companies in allied countries. A notable change, however, in technology. It is now sensors and on-board computers. This, together with defense spending, has resulted in rapid growth of the enterprises that Dave has managed. Relocating to Florida has enabled Dave and Beverly to settle in. Their family is around them. Son Michael also works for Martin. Daughter Elise is married and in Daytona Beach. Tracy raises Arabian horses with Beverly on a ranch purchased for that purpose. Jennifer is home, in junior high. Dave has been active in the Alumni Fund and in club activity. His principal avocation has been the Association of the U.S. Army, which he has been involved in since its inception more than 20 years ago.

Mini-reunions are part of the lexicon of Dartmouth and other schools as well. The phrase, the concept, and the implementation at Dartmouth are uniquely attributed to our class and to one Don Smith, Glen Rock, N.J. The idea itself grew out of such events as Billand Nancy Johnson's annual fall cocktail party, tailgate lunches at the Business School before the Harvard game, and the bus to the Yale game from Greenwich. Don had the vi- sion and the energy to translate such events into a program which has rekindled old friendships, strengthened fellowships, and added a binding force to our class. The con- cept has been adopted by other classes and has become an established, College-sup- ported organization. Rightfully, Don served as the first president of the mini-reunion chairmen during 1983-84. Don worked for the William Carter Company (children's wear) in various sales capacities and in various loca- tions until 1975. At that time he spent five months at the Harvard Business School in a graduate program. Now, when he is not putting the next extravaganza together, he serves as a vice president of Cobal International, a shipping concern.

Seen and heard: Jim West, King of Prussia, Pa., was married on January 10, 1985, to LaVerne Sanderson.

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