1956

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In times of uncertainty and transition there is an understandable reluctance to make commitments. This is a year of transition for the College as it seeks new leadership and direction. It is not a time, however, for a lack of commitment to Dartmouth and what it stands for, academic excellence, on the part of its alumni body. We can affirm that commitment through our support, participating in the debate over direction and in the presidential selection process. Of equal importance is the contribution we can make financially. The Alumni Fund provides the vehicle. We as a reunion class this year have a special responsibility.

Reunion plans are firming up. Reunion chairman Tom Rosenwald reports that acceptances are coming in at a record-setting pace. Jointed ventures with the classes of '57 and '58 include glee club, marching band, rowing, running, and tennis. Lionel Hampton has been replaced by a DJ and the Indian Chiefs. The dates? June 15-17. Yes, that is Monday through Wednesday. Be there!

The annual Fun City Fantastic was held at the end of January at the Yale Club in New York. The meeting that preceded the traditional three star gala was attended by 20 classmates. Chairman Doug Keare brought us up-to-date on issues surrounding the governance of the College, the presidential search committee, and the Trustees election process. Tom Rosenwald graphically described plans for the 30th reunion mentioned above. If present acceptances hold, we should number over 200. To those of you who are still wavering, do you want to miss the "last reunion you'll be able to remember?"

Social chairman extraordinaire CubeConroy suggested it was not too early to plan for the Dartmouth Night festivities and Yale game scheduled for October 20 in Hanover. Contact Cube for rooms at the North Country Inn. In 1988, for those of us who are long-range planners, a trip to Charlotte, N.C., for the football game against Davidson is offered. Wally Pugh has accepted the responsibility of chairing a nominating committee to replace the current slate of officers whose term expires in June. Now is your chance to strike a blow for democratic processes and volunteer to work. Treasurer Pete Bernard reported that the class budget is in considerably better shape than that of the federal government, although not approaching that of the state of Connecticut.

As a last item of business Bob Faulkner and associates Jack Tamagni and HowardSodokoff reported on Alumni Fund activities. The class has made a good start towards its reunion gift objective, but much more, particularly with respect to participation, needs to be done. Please respond generously when "Robert's Raiders" contact you.

The social phase of the evening attracted an additional 15 classmates plus a host of wives and other friends. In addition to those already mentioned, your secretary noted the presence of the following: Leo McKenna, Glen French,Doug "Boone" Blieler, Dick Whitney,Alan Peyser, Dick Taylor, Lucky Shore,Line Spaulding, Ab Oakes, John Higgs,Kirby Fowler, Mike Zissu, Noel Sankey, and Buddy Schattman. (Others were there, but names fail me.)

Following a sumptuous dinner we were treated to a fascinating speech by Professor Jere Daniel '55. As would be expected, his was a historical perspective, a fresh and thought-provoking discusssion of the "sequential feeding frenzy" events of the fall of 1985 and winter of 1986. The usual torrent of questions and commentary was handled by Jere with considerable aplomb. It was a good evening.

Simplicity Manufacturing of Port Washington, Wis., announced George Brophy has been named to its board of directors. George is president and CEO of Morgan Products located in Oshkosh. George's business career includes a number of the Forture 500, Corning Glass, Masonite Corporation, and U.S. Industries. He is also a director for Sealy, Inc., George Banta Corporation, First National Bank of Menasha, the Paine Art Center, and the Boys' Club of Oshkosh. Simplicity, incidentally, manufactures riding mowers, lawn and garden tractors, and snowthrowers. Hmm!

A note from Will Sogg and the accompanying picture offers a new side to the Cleveland-based attorney. "Our family was taking its holiday vacation to Williamsburg, Va., this past December, and we stopped along the way in Boyce, for a day of fox hunting for me. To my pleasant surprise we met Norman Fine '55 and his wife, Joan, who were also there for fox hunting and staying at the little inn where we stopped. So, with our son Adam Lehman '89, presently president of the sophomore class, it turned out to be a Dartmouth celebration in the Virginia Hunt Country." Tally ho, Will.

A final newsworthy item surfaced at the Fun Fantastic dinner. Dick Taylor admitted that he had been elected a lifetime member of the Junction Club at the Hotel Coolidge. Eat your hearts out, guys.

Think 30!

Norman Fine '55, left, Joan Fine, center, andWilton Sogg '56, right, coincidentally met whilefox hunting in the Virginia hunt country. Seethe '56 column for details.

MEMORABLE 30th It may be the last reunionwe'll be able to remember!