1980
There comes a time during the New England winter when we are caught in the middle. The frigid, howling winds of January are a memory. Most of the snow from February's blizzards has disappeared, and for the first time since Thanksgiving, it's actually sweater weather. The sun, thank goodness, seems less and less like a stranger as each day it lingers longer. Mother Nature can be the ultimate tease. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to cottons BOOM another six weeks of winter. "If you don't like New England weather," Mark Twain wrote, "just wait a minute . . ."
Finding a job at Dartmouth can be as challenging as finding a parking spot in Boston. Helping students find their way through the job maze is Mark Hatch, who participated in a career exploration seminar at Dartmouth this winter. Mark was one of the panelists representing various careers in philanthropy, social action, public interest, and crosscultural exchange. "It was a really good thing,he said. "I believe everyone learned something about alternative careers." Mark, who used to work for Greenpeace, is now with Physicians for Social Responsibility. But, utilizing contacts he made at the seminar, Mark has interviews coming up with Nestle, Electric Boat, and General Dynamics.
It has become a veritable rite of passage for young businessmen in Hartford. Congratulations to Alan Putney, who achieved the distinction of associate in the Casualty Actuarial Society. Based in part on the norms established by the founders of the ancient Phoenecian Insurance Industry, the Society is dedicated to the development of professional actuaries and to the advancement of actuarial science as it pertains to casualty, property, and health insurance in the United States and Canada. The Associateship designation, the second highest award granted by the Society (Flutie probably won the other one), follows the successful completion of seven comprehensive insurance examinations.
Around the World in 80 Days, part II: In an attempt to extend the notion of the "twocar family" to air travel, Alistair and Laura(Woodberry) Jessiman (and baby makes three!) are really a world away. Due to Alistair's banking career with Morgan Guaranty, the Jessimans now call Hong Kong home. If you decide to visit soon, bring some of those good old Yankee dollars. What with the current exchange rates, it's possible to finance your trip in other countries for the equivalent of a few Big Macs. And you have something to show for your efforts . . .
Judd for the Defense, continued: Jeff Citrin writes that all is nifty in New York. Following graduation from Columbia Law School, Jeff signed on for a lifetime supply of stationery at Proskauer, Rose, Goetz, and Mendelsohn. He also reminds me that he will be in Boston on Patriot's Day in April to run THE marathon. What a thrill! I think I'll drive . . .
As the Brides Go Tearing By: As if on cue, clouds covered the sun while I sorted through the mail. The birds were strangely silent as I read the postcard. Another single woman gone . . . hopes dashed . . . hearts throughout the class of 'BO slowly crumbling . . . Katie Wiley is getting married. As she pointed out, she finally has something in common with Elizabeth Taylor. (I trust that's where the similarity ends.) The lucky lad is cartoon ist and banker (in that order, she adds) Paul Laud, who is a Princeton '78. Paul also tutored Katie in accounting at Tuck (he '84, she '85). Everything seems to be in order on the balance sheet, and they are planning for a June merger.
No, it's not too late. It's never too late. Yes, there is still time to arrange for your very own name in print. The "Reign of Terror" is nearly over. Act now or forever hold your peace . . . and harbor doubts ... "was I good enough . . .was I bad enough? . . . does crime pay? . . . does Carothers pay . . . does he talk . . .?" Simply send me some of your favorite short stories both fiction and non-fiction accepted and dutifully published . . .
As a reminder, I would like to point out that we are on our way to another recordbreaking performance with the Alumni Fund. But our goals are lofty: $65,000 is one and a half times the previous best. We will meet our goals only if we work together as a team. When you receive a letter from the College, please remember to give the gift that keeps on giving. And you'd better be psyched for a wild one this June in the Granite State. It's going to be great!
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Eighty's Five in Eighty-Five JUNE 14-16, 1985
