1954

December 1950 January 1951: Dave Mandelbaum is first '54 to have a letter printed in the Daily D upbraiding fans for bad behavior at the basketball game; Peagreen swimmers win first meet against Troy YMCA led byjohn Heyn, PhilPendleton, Gus Wedell, Steve Mullins,John Wolfer, Lee Harris, Bob Clements, and Stan Rosenberg; George Nimitz and Bill Pitney appointed to The D's business board; "12 men reached the pinnacle of their careers in the World of Literature" as Jacko announced that Steve Smith, Jim Fisher,Dick Deaner, Dick Franklin, Ed Schadt,Clyde Roach, John Shenefield, Frank Weiser, and Dick Watt were elected to positions; Peagreen track opened against Exeter led by Tom Tyler, Mike Morrissey, Walt Clarkson, Dave Gleason, and Gary Mc Kee; BobVorsanger scored 11 points to lead Hitchcode over Fayerweather in I.M. basketball.

Fifty-fours make an impact in higher edu- cation. Frank Van Aalst has been named acting dean at West Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege. Frank came out of retirement in Wal- land, Tenn., to assume the post. After Dart- mouth, he received a Master of Arts degree from Banaras Hindu University in India and a doctorate in history from the University of Pennsylvania. He also has a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Princeton Theological Seminary. Frank previously served as vice president and dean of the college of the University of Dubuque.

Also contributing to higher education: RickHartman, dean of the School of Business Education at Teikyo-Post University in Waterbury, Conn.: Dave Briggs, a profes- sor at the Rutgers College of Engineering; George Brooks, professor of African histo- ry at Indiana University; Jim Conrad, pro- fessor of history at Nichols College; Phil DeTurk at Nova University in Florida; JimDoig, professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University; Mort Galper, professor at Babson College; Roger Gilmore at the Maine College of Art; Milne Holton, professor of English, University of Maryland; Charles Hooper, professor of physics, University of Florida; Arnold Linsky, professor of sociology, University of New Hampshire; Dan McCarthy, professor in the management department, Northeastern University; DickPerkins, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Syracuse University; John Pratt, professor of English at Colorado State University; Pete Robinson, professor of geology at the University of Massachusetts; Dave Sices, professor of romance languages at Dartmouth; Bob Sleigh, professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts; Kevin Sullivan, president of Medaille College in Buffalo; Larry Taylor, professor of geology at Albion College; Bob Wellman, professor of education, University of Massachusetts; Paul Wisdom at the Florida Institute of Technology; and Don Woodworth, professor of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

How about forming the '54 College with that faculty? If I missed anyone, write and let me know.

Homecoming Weekend was great. The foliage was all shades of brown, yellow, red, and orange. The football team rested for three quarters and then scored two touchdowns to beat Yale, 14—13. The bonfire was one of the best. Fifty-four was well represented in the parade. Everybody enjoyed the party at the Mullins home. Next year Homecoming is October 21—plan on joining us.

Best wishes for a happy holiday and a healthy New Year.

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