1953

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A small though dedicated number of classmates were members of the Dartmouth Players. While we associate their productions with Green Key or the Winter Carnival Weekends, their participation continued throughout the year. The 1952-53 season included Shakespeares's The Merchant of Venice, the ShowOff, a comedy of the roaring twenties; a musical, No Mother to Guide Her; Arsenicand Old Lace; and an adaptation of the biblical story of Job. The small cadre of 1953 classmates who had prominent parts in these productions included: HowardKoonce, Bob Scheuer, Don Hoffman,Dave Replogle, Tom Kohler, Eric VanSchaack, Len Gochman, and Herb Solow.John Taylor, Dave Thomas, and Bart Zanelli were also involved in the Players but in other roles.

The obvious difficulty in researching old records is that names of participants may be lacking or overlooked. Rather than be offended, please write your secretary if you are among the missing. A second difficulty is tracking down classmates, so that a profile can be written. Once again if you're willing, please notify your secretary.

Dave Replogle, Cohasset, Mass., starred in the Show-Off, performed on house-party weekend during the fall of 1952. He is now executive vice president of Houghton Mifflin Company with repsonsibility for general and international publications. The range of publications is from the American Heritage Dictionary to best-sellers such as The Prince of Tides and T. Boone Pickens's autobiography. Before becoming a publisher, Dave served in the navy and briefly taught in college. His first publishing position was with Doubleday. There he progressed through marketing to vice president of book publishing. In 1970 he shifted to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, where he was chief executive officer of the subsidiary book companies. For 14 years he and spouse Jeanne lived in Garden City, N.Y. In 1975 he moved to the shore in Cohasset, Mass. and his present company. He and Jeanne have five sons. Bill graduated from Dartmouth and John is there now as a junior. Son Bruce is a graduate of William and Mary and is studying for the Episcopal priesthood. Stewart graduated from Denison and is in the electronics/video business. Jamie is finishing up at New England College. Jeanne is a thriving painter and teaches art, with a primary interest in primitive art styles. Their avocations are tennis, golf, and sailing. Dave has sailed in the classic Bermuda Race a number of times and has crewed on the winning boat.

Eric Van Schaack, Hamilton, N.Y., performed in The Merchant of Venice. He was an art history major at Dartmouth and has continued that interest in his vocation. It started when the army stationed him in Europe after college, for he was able to see first-hand what he had studied at Dartmouth. This interest continued to grow, and he went on to obtain his Rh.D. at Columbia with a thesis on Italian art. His first position was at the Frick Gallery, N.Y. followed by a year's study in Italy and a teaching position at Goucher College. During his term at Goucher he returned to Italy for another year of study, at this point fluent in Italian. Shortly after our 25th reunion, he moved to Colgate as a full professor and chairman of the fine arts department, where he is today. He has published articles and books related to his field. He has led student groups to Italy, a trip that he relishes. Spouse Carol also works at Colgate keeping track of the 60,000-plus slides in their art library. As an avocation, they are restoring their 120year-old home. Also, Eric enjoys maintaining his large vegetable garden when it's not snowing and downhill skiing when it is. The proximity of ski areas enticed him to downhill ski again after 30 years. He and Carol have two daughters. Elizabeth will enter a premier college as she has the very best credentials. Leslie is in the sixth grade and shares many of her father's interests, including skiing.

Bart Zanelli, Summit, N.J., was involved with the Dartmouth Players early in his college years. The records are fuzzy as to his role and our collective memories are fuzzier. No matter. Bart is a successful lawyer representing top corporate clients in their defense against litigation. A number of major companies which are incorporated in New Jersey use firms such as Bart's to handle their legal affairs. Bart graduated from the University of Virginia Law School and went directly to his present firm, where he is a partner. In addition to an active law practice, Bart has been involved in the leadership of a myriad of local civic organizations. He and spouse Judith have three sons and a daughter. Those of college age, Bart Jr., Matt, and Beth, have all attended Hobart College. Understandably loyal, Bart and Judy chaired the Hobart parents fundraising committee last year. Youngest son Peter is at Trinity Pawling. All are sportsminded, with hockey the leading activity. Bart Jr. will soon begin studies for his M.B.A. Matt is an administrative assistant for New Jersey's Governor Tom Kean. And Beth is about to graduate.

Wherever we turn, our classmates continue to distinguish themselves.