1975

My father always maintained that when the Good Lord created the world, he stood the U.S. of A. on its end, and everything that wasn't nailed down fell into California. What other state would elect a Governor Moonbeam and produce a President Dimbeam? From the looks of the primaries, next November's gonna either be awful interesting or just plain awful.

Zach. Greenhill called the other day, starting out the conversation just like we left off 17 years ago. He couldn't fool me, though I knew he wanted money (for the Alumni Fund, of course). It proved to be an expensive opportunity to pick up some news from Zach, who at the last reunion had just returned from working for the State Department in Central and South America. He loved Uruguay and maintains that Panama was "a real experience." Now ensconced in New York, Zach is a lawyer doing "everything but criminal, unless they are innocent."

Speaking of criminal, Solomon Brothers just promoted Steve Gray to head of their private placement group. Steve has been with Solomon for six years and is in one of the few areas there not touched by the fickle finger of misfortune. Best of luck to Steve who was, as you all know, my predecessor as the '75 class secretary.

Jeff Sassorossi forwarded news from JohnReed, who says, "life's fine here in Atlanta, surrounded by three great ladies Brita '76, Alison 8, and Elizabeth 5. Recently made a career change, leaving AMS and the software industry after 12 years to go back to grad school. Am hoping a few brain cells still function as I start a Ph.D. program in counseling psychology at the University of Georgia."

Also making a change on the job front is Dave Hunt, who writes, "I just started my own law firm with one other lawyer, and I thought I was exposed to a lot of risk until I read your blurb in the March Alumni Magazine. If I ever have any money, I'll let you know, and you can sell me one of your syndications (don't hold your breath)." Thanks, Dave, every little bit helps.

Thanks to Jim Miers, who responded to my request for deal leads, although his call was a little self-serving. The company he brought to our attention was one he owned! Seriously, I appreciated the lead and welcome ideas from all readers. Jim has been a corporate securities attorney taking small growth companies public. He has hit a home-run or two and is trying to do it again. Aren't we all.

Finally, Rick Paul proudly announced the birth of Brian Davis Paul, their third child and son who was born on February 19. He crows, "we finally caught up with Bob and Red Arndt (although they had a head start with three!"

Note to Dan Ridout: you know the old adage, I don't care what you say, so long as you spell my name right. I did get it right in my notes sent to the College; the "e" was added some DAM typist, and I did not catch it in the proof. My sincere apologies!

Our MIA's are not surfacing despite all the recent attempts. Maybe if H. Ross Perot is elected president, he can ferret out these folks: Ronald Akie Michael ChernuchinEdward JafFe Susan Hensel GorskyEric Martin Peter QuinnTom Ulich Victor Zonana Since all the Riches of this World May be gifts from the Devil & Earthly Kings, I should suspect that I worship'd the Devil If I thank'd my God for Worldly things.

W. Blake Winchell, 1117 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114