1927

11 Rolling Lane Wayland, MA 01778

During 1985, we made quite a "to do" of mentioning the names of classmates as they became eligible to join 1927's "Made it to 80 Club." However, in 1986 we found it necessary to discontinue the practice because of the rapid increase in new members even though new inductees still received a gold star for achievement affixed to the class birthday card which they received on their 80th anniversary. At the beginning of 1987 there remained only four classmates who had not reached this distinguished age. Today, there are only three, as Bunny Smith finally "made it" in February. He acknowledged the event by thanking us for his gold star.

Our usual winter mini-reunion was held in Sarasota, Fla., on March 25 in conjunction with an all-day seminar and round-up of a number of other classes. Rog Bury reported that of the 125 in attendance overall, 1927 was represented by a scarce corporal's guard which included Mim Bell, Stu and Helen Ensinger, Frank and Evelyn Strong, and Rog and Lolly Bury.

This month's kudos go to Brad Fuller. In May, the Town of Newburyport, Mass., dedicated a new project, "The Bradley Fuller Athletic Field," to him in recognition of his long devotion to town affairs. The complex will have several playing fields and a track that has been constructed of a nonskid material that is not only faster, but also reduces accidents.

We also offer congratulations to Tom and Dot Gillespie, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February. Modest Tom is so busy reporting about others in the Speak that he never mentions himself.

Johnny Hough retired as professor of Greek and Latin from the University of Oklahoma 15 years ago, but his colleagues honored him again on his 80th birthday last February with a "bang-up dinner followed by tear-jerking compliments of past exploits."

A few weeks ago we picked up the phone and who should be on the other end but Bud Wesselmann from Florida. He is temporarily in a rest home recuperating from a prostate operation and is looking forward to getting well enough to return to his apartment in Winter Park. Bud does fairly well living by himself but lameness in his hands keeps him from writing.

A gimpy leg does not keep Ross Guyot from riding his bicycle every morning and swimming, when the weather is reliable, out in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. In June he is moving to a retirement apartment in Pasadena known as Villa Gardens, which means that, reluctantly, he has to pass up the 60th in Hanover.

We had a good visit with Bob Williamson and his wife, Peg, a while back. Both are in a nursing home in Norwood, Mass. Peg has recovered well from surgery for a broken hip last fall, but Bob is still suffering from emphysema and poor eyesight.

We are sorry to report the deaths of Frank Polachek on March 8 and Thomas Hale Ham on March 23. A memorial service for Hale was held March 28 in Boston at King's Chapel. The class was represented by Jack and Mary Draper, Paul Hannah, Ruth and Charlie Paddock, and Bob and Madeline Page.

60 YEARS AGO

Dick's House was dedicated by Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Hall as a memorial to their son, Richard Drew Hall, who died in November of his freshman year.

Three hundred thirty-four seniors received degrees an the 158th Commencement of the College.

A Straight D was awarded to M.H. Partridge for winning the intercollegiate singles championship in tennis. Track D's were awarded to R.J. Covert, R.C. Herman, M.J. Ketz, S.M. Martin, S.P. Sheldon, W.B. Smith and N.J. Zaro.