1932

For those who missed the Los AngelesTimes issue of November 20, let me sum up an article on Paul Cook. While school superintendent in Anaheim, Paul was 20 years ahead of the times in starting a widely copied program in sex education. Kudos from the WSJ. International recognition. "Then after six years of accolades, the program came under attack from a well-organized local group synchronized with similar efforts across the country." In 1969 the dissidents won a majority on the school board, and Paul's program was voted out. He is now devoting retirement time to writing a book on sex education, which "AIDS has made a life-or-death matter."

Dick Cleaves, whose post-graduate life has been one safari after another to exotic places, has at last found the ultimate: a real safari in Kenya. Accompanied by his son Peter '66, Dick had "one of the great experiences of my life. During the 11 days of game drives twice a day we were treated to the spectacle of thousands of impalas, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and other antelope. Then there were the Big Five—elephants, Cape buffalo, a river full of hippos, many prides of lions, rhino, leopards. A high point was our stay at the Mt. Kenya Club, a five-star deluxe resort. Open bar, groaning buffet tables, and sevencourse dinners. (Ed. Yuk.) Another unforgettable experience was the hot-air balloon ride over the game preserve." Anyone care to top Dick's account?

At a luncheon meeting honoring Dartmouth athletics, Art Allen was called "Father of Dartmouth Sailing." For years he has raised money, coached, actually rescued Big Green sailing from oblivion when the College was unable to supply funds. An engaging publication, Friends of DartmouthSailing, brings good news about how enthusiasm and effort pay off. Written by undergraduates, the accounts are studded with 1987 wins and trophies, e.g., the Mosbacher Trophy for the Ivy League championship, the Victorian Urn for the Women's New England championship. Art commandeers cars to transport 50-60 sailors from the campus to Lake Mascoma four days a week in spring and fall. Spring training has already started, cold though it is, and the teams anticipate another great year.

We have lost another loyal classmate, Ade Nitschelm, who left us on January 11. An obituary will follow in a subsequent issue. To Terry and her family we extend heartfelt sympathy.

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