1950

The headline in the January 2 New York Times read, "At Peak of Career, Congressman is Leaving Job, Citing Weariness." The congressman is Bill Frenzel, called "the father of the Federal Election Commission" for his major role in writing rules on campaign financing. Highly respected by his House colleagues, Bill said simply, "I have grown weary of 90-hour weeks." Recall that last June he was given the Class of 1950 Award for "outstanding contributions to society in their fields of endeavor." All we can add to what was said then is, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Have a great retirement, Bill. Now we hope to see you at some of our mini-reunions.

In December Vice President Ed Tuck wrote that the two "Young Alumni" awards at the semi-annual Alumni Council meeting went to offspring of'sos: Betty Fauver Steuben and Jeff Edelson. "Both sets of parents were there . . . Both Betty and Jeff were campus leaders as undergraduates, and have done many things beneficial to the College since graduation." Ed is v.p. of the Association for Alumni, Joel Leavitt is on the Athletics subcommittee, and Jacques Harlow is well involved in College and Alumni affairs.

Scotty Probasco was honored on January 14 in St. Louis when he received the Seymour Preston Award of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. It is given annually to an independent school trustee who has exhibited exceptional commitment and leadership in developing voluntary support for his or her institution. Scott has served on the board of Baylor School since 1955, and as chairman since 1987. He led the School's first capital campaign, reaching its goal of $23.85 million 18 months ahead of schedule, and, chairing the endowment committee, increased the endowment from less than $5 million to over $29 million. "Scotty is unique among all the trustees I have worked with in more than 20 years at independent schools," said Baylor Headmaster Laird Davis. "His unflagging energy, his extremely supportive nature, his complete commitment to the advancement of the school, all combine to make him the finest trustee an institution could ask for." He has served on many boards, and has won many civic awards. Semi-retired, Scotty and Betty live in Florida much of the time. Betty is one of Chattanooga's outstanding golfers. They have four children and eight grandchildren.

With the Dartmouth Club of Wilmington, I watched, by satellite, President Freedman speak and answer questions from the audience and alumni in clubs all over the country. Very impressive. I am very proud of Dartmouth. Remember that her admissions policy is "need blind." Each student is admitted on his or her own merit. Then, with the help of our Alumni Fund, each is given what he or she needs in order to receive the finest, well-rounded liberal arts education available anywhere in the world. I invite and urge you to be generous.

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