1963

From the kaleidoscopic images of a brilliant Indian summer 1989 Homecoming emerges a class bent on carrying itself proudly into the twenty-first century, onward together, proud of our successes, compassionate, fun-loving, but with a sharper vision of our common bond, our debts to each other, our families, and the College that nurtured our muscles and our brains.

For some, the vision has appeared clear and early. For others it came later or maybe not at all. But to those willing to risk a day or so on a warm fall weekend in Hanover amidst classmates and children of '63 s, the class spirit was hard to miss.

We have grasped the Dartmouth legacy, or course, fathers passing onto sons and daughters the privilege of joining the Dartmouth family, if possible —and it isn't always possible —but when there are children of '63s enrolled, the Homecoming is even more special.

Legacy helped bring Bill Subin back, and Dick Berkowitz, and George Scott, and many others. Bob Berenbroick, a lawyer from Montvale, N.J., brought his son for an interview and ended up marching up Main Street Friday night in the class contingent. Bruce Baggaley's son Brent will also shoot for the class of' 94, and we're rooting for him and for all sons and daughters of '63s, children like Sam Scott, son of George Scott, who came to the class of' 93 following a near fatal boating accident a few years ago. George said it succinctly over the weekend, his voice choking with emotion: "You know Sam almost died in that accident and today he's in Russell Sage."

The Subins, Bill and Petie, warmed by the glow of the stupendous bonfire, pointed, out a milestone as they sought a glimpse of son Dan in the sea of '93s. "Thirty years ago today we stood on this very spot in freshman beanies," said Bill, who has become one of South Jersey's top litigators. Petie, a drama therapist and consultant, keeps her skills sharp in regional theater, a recent production appropriate to '63s, "How to Succeed in Business," the Frank Loesser-Abe Burrows hit.

An old hand at Dartmouth legacies, Dick Berkowitz was up to see son Adam '93, whose sister Jody graduated in '87. Jody is now working in commercial real estate in New York, where sister Emily is studying for an M.A. in higher education at NYU, not far from Ithaca College where sister Susie is an undergraduate. Dick's wife, Carole, is resting a bit, I hope.

U.S. District Court Judge Ernie Torres of Providence, R. I., used to enjoy the games on the gridiron and in the press box but this weekend he was in the stands with Jan, having no doubt visited their son Russ, who is a '93. Among others I ran into at various events were Bill and Cheryl Breetz, Bruceand Phyllis Coggeshall, Mike and LoisWilliams, Sheila Davies, Bill Wellstead,Dave Schaefer, Marty and LenoreBovrae, Bob Baker, Hank Smith, PeteDeForth, Dave Boldt, Jim Clouser, and Neal Duprey.

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