1960

Our 30th Reunion was an invasion of the senses. The green was green, lilacs and day lilies in bloom, the Bema idyllic, hills on the golf course steeper. Somehow, Rick Roescn managed both the reunion and the weather to perfection. Roger and Ann Hanlon coordinated such epicurean delights as Maine lobster served at Storr's Pond picnic to swordfish under the stars by Occom Pond. Those of us staying in the dorms were reintroduced to Baker's 7:00 a.m. wake-up peals which juxtaposed nicely with the variety of music provided by John Goyette-bluegrass, steel drum, jazz jam, womens undergraduate groups, and the fabulous Louisiana roadhouse blues of Marcia Ball. JayEmery collected checks (and made a lot of other things happen, too). Pete Schwartz teased our brain cells with some thoughtprovoking panels. Jim Adler designed the reunion logo, then got the word out to all, 139 of whom attended a new College record for 30th reunions, by two people.Meanwhile, Marty Lower raised a pile of money for the Alumni Fund.

But the beauty of this celebration went beyond things and places. It was handshakes and hugs, conversation and catching up, discussions of the new Dartmouth and the diversity of resulting opinions, the unforgettable and undefinable odor of recently vacated dorm rooms and the sight of classmates enjoying the act of being there together again. Reunions reveal the soft underbody of our class divided in opinions, united in camaraderie. Thus, it wasn't surprising that Bob Phillips, John Goyette, and Bruce Clark finished one, two, three in the mini-marathon competition with the classes of '59 and '61. We blew them away in attendance, contributions, and fun.

Reasons why are many, but certainly the leadership provided by Phil Kron during the past five years had a lot to do with it. Phil chaired the class meeting where the changing of the guard took place. For the next five years, Rick Lyman will host minireunions. Spence Morgan will represent us on the Alumni Council. Al Glick remains as bequest chairman while Dud Smith will take over the newsletter. Rick Roesch will be our head class agent. Jay Emeiy takes over the class treasury and Mort Kondracke will bring some professionalism to this column. Jim Adler will occupy the newly created Dan Quayle chair of governance. After raising millions of bucks for Dartmouth, Marty Lower was rewarded with the desk where it all stops, the class presidency.

In addition, ten new faces will join nineteen older (and wiser) on the executive committee. Paul Cantor, Chuck Darrow, JayEmery, Haley Fromholz, Shelly Gisser,Ken Johanson, Bob Prouty, Al Roberts,Rick Roesch, and Tom Trimarco join the ranks of those eligible to receive irate phone over the latest Dartmouth flap. Seriously, though, Phil made it very clear to those present that anyone who wants to get involved in class affairs has only to volunteer. All meetings are open to the class.

Now a final observation from a class cynic. While I differ with many of the policies and practices adopted by the College during the past 30 years, I am perplexed by the dilemma I confront whenever I return to Hanover. Excepting small fringe groups, the student body makes me proud to be a part of Dartmouth. They are good kids, having fun, learning, contributing to society. Maybe that's what it's really all about.

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