1965

The questionnaire that was distributed to the class provided quite a harvest to reap. Several classmates did their homework and provided the entertainment for this column of class notes. Rich Beams took on the challenge of answering three questions at one time with the following analysis that comprises his recent history: "On my recent 49th birthday I finally completed my quest to climb each of New Hampshire's 46 mountain peaks of 4,000 feet or more. I mention this minor achievement because this 30-some years' pursuit, which began on my freshman hike with the obligatory assault on Mt. Moosilauke, seems somehow to reflect the trials, struggles, and accomplishments of my 30 years since entering Dartmouth. My earliest climbs, as an undergraduate, were spirited 'macho sprints' up nearby peaks. My roommate sophomore year, Dick Durrance, woke me at six one fall morning with the words, 'Come on, Rich, let's spring up Lafayette.' A few hours later, about halfway up the 5,000-foot (plus) mountain, I realized he was indeed literal in his verb choice. Damned skiers!" You have read one third of Rich's story. Look for more of his climbing stories in future editions of this column and in the class newsletter.

Steve Waterhouse also responded to several questions, but he asked this one for all of us to consider. What would you do if you could retire from your current work and be free to pursue any activity or none? Here is Steve's answer: "I would like to see what creative skills I possess (if any), so I would like to leave my current occupation within a short time to follow the direction of the wind! I don't want to tip over, but I would like to sail without a plan and let tire rudder turn as it will." That response is more understandable if you remember that Steve has already started and succeeded with his own business as an executive searcher (a.k.a. "headhunter"). Look for more from Steve in the newsletter.

The adventures of Stephen Key continue. Last November this column announced that he had been named a managing partner of Ernst & Young's New York office. He now has become executive vice president and chief financial officer of ConAgra, a food concern in Omaha. At the rate that he is moving, Stephen should soon be the emperor of the galaxy.

Here is this month's list of the "Ten Most Wanted" Dartmouth '65s. If you have any information about the following gentlemen, please send it to us. If you happen to be on this list, let us know what you are doing. AndrewSilverman, Howie Myers, ClancyHatleberg, and Pete Breitling, what are you doing when you are not writing to this column? John Ferdico, Rickjackson, and DougLeonard, do we have to post your picture on television and in the post office? JimMarkman, Mike Quadland, and HarvyWelker, do you read us? Don't send money, send news. If you need something to write about, consider Steve's question above or this one from Palmer Wooglin. Whom would you name as a "hero" of the 20th century? Please explain why in five words or more. Thanks for you responses.

Once again, we close with the report of the death of a classmate. On January 17, HarrisSaxon died in Vancouver, British Columbia. We extend our sympathy to his family.

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I would like to leave my current occupation to follow the direction of the wind! STEVE WATERHOUSE '65