1964

This is my first column since winning a hard-fought election at our 30th Reunion. Although I am hardly closing in on what Edward Deming calls "profound knowledge" about the role of class secretary, two things are already clear to me. First is that the class owes its heartfelt thanks to my predecessor, Hal Rabner, for a job well done. Second, the key to producing a column in a timely and accurate fashion is your input. Unless you send information about your exploits to our newsletter editor, Bob Paterson, or to me, a shortage of the raw materials for manufacturing the column will result in a temporary halt in production. You should also be aware that I have never been a believer in "just-in-time" inventory, so please send in your information early and often. At the end of this column, I am including not only my address, but my telephone and fax number, and I encourage you to use them.

Our class continues to play a leadership role at the College. Stan Roman has taken over the "class's seat" on the Board of Trustees, and Sandy Mcginnis has just finished leading the 1993 Alumni Fund to a new record of more than $12.9 million ($375,000 from the class of 1964). I am also told that TomIllick finished first among the '64s and third overall, in the "mini-marathon" for the classes 1962-64 which was held during the reunion. Tom, it seems to me that that means you were beaten by two older men! Tom further observed that in Hanover beer is now served in bottles rather than kegs, and he hypothesizes that this is so we can still finish them.

Also back in Hanover for the reunion was former dean Thad seymour. According to Will Cook, one of the highlights of Thad's visit was his complete surprise at being asked to dedicate a new shell in his name. The old one was damaged during a severe snowstorm last winter, and Thad was unaware that a new one had been purchased.

It may come as no surprise to you that your new class secretary has been known to frequent various football stadiums during the fall. Last fall I had the pleasure of watching the Green "threepeat" down in that little village in New Jersey, along with Herb Goodrich and his family. Herb is still a Philadelphia lawyer, however, he finds time to follow the basketball career of his. son, Steven, who is a bluechip high school senior. Of course, you can't watch the Big Green play without noticing the sons of Mike Bloom (Josh'9s) and Gerry Montagne '66 (Gerry '94) leading the defense. Incidentally, get your bets down with the Princeton folks early this year, the "fourpeat" may be a fait accompli before we play them in Hanover late in the year.

Start those letters, calls, and faxes coming.

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