1972

The prototype thirtysomething class no longer qualifies for that title. One side effect of writing this column is that it becomes almost impossible to ignore the steady march of time which we can ignore individually. Most of our news time used to be of recreational pursuits and frequent moves around the country, but now career accomplishments and news of children dominate. Most of the class have celebrated fortieth birthdays by now, but I didn't receive a single notice about a party. Are we really that boring, or have we lately attained a bit of decorum concerning publicizing our frivolity? Rondi warns me that this trend will soon reverse itself with news of the obvious signs of male mid-life: solo camping trips to brood about the inevitable, a new wardrobe, new hair styles and hairpieces, new sports cars and motorcycles, new girlfriends, and a last-ditch attempt to get in shape for one last rugby season, marathon, etc. Sounds like fun I am looking forward to reporting some of the early symptoms in the coming year.

I've had recent conversations with EdWisneski and Dave Konker here in Dallas, as well as Shel Prentice, Jon Einsidler,Pete Broberg, Bill Mills and Marc Josephson by long distance, without uncovering a single bit of hard news. As far as I can tell, no one in the class is in the front lines in the Middle East, no one is testifying before Congress, etc. Lou Fantin was recently elected a vice president of Lenox Inc. in Lawrenceville, N.J. Lou has been employed as the company's corporate attorney and has also served as first assistant general counsel and assistant secretary.

The class is beginning plans for our 20th Reunion in June, with Young Dawkins and John Burke talcing part in the early planning. Dave Carroll will be helping to plan a class variety show... stay tuned for more reunion plans. Here in Dallas the economy remains slow, but one would never know it from looking at the construction in some neighborhoods. Our neighborhood of nine years had become a prime target for urban renewal, Texas-style. Small houses are being bulldozed and replaced with three-story monsters styled after Ramada Inns. After enduring a year of constant construction around us, we have retreated; please note the new address.

4130 Shorecrest, Dallas, TX 75209