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At least 68 classmates and spouses were present for some part of the Homecoming Weekend, despite the threat of poor weather. Lu and Peter Martin provided the kick-off rendezvous where we saw, in addition to the usual suspects, people like Howie and Nat Allen, in from Brookline, Mass., for die first time in many years. Caroland Jack Giegerich were up. Jack is lightening his schedule where he can but he continues to sell those skis.

Too soon, it was time to march. We were perhaps 50. Or was it 51? Students, townsfolk, and visitors lined Main Street and cheered wildly as though we were really accomplishing something quite remarkable still upright and walking 42 years later.

The Saturday morning seminar featured Bob Hustek, Bill Boynton, and GeorgeSouthwick sharing their 90-odd years of experience in educating high-school and community-college students. We would have stayed longer to hear more of their views about the changes, often disappointments, within the system and possible solutions. But again it was time to move on, this time to Mikeand Nita Choukas's "garden party," where a large and slightly different mix of 'sls fortified themselves against still-menacing weather. Along with the regulars, we saw FrankSmallwood and Jack Skewes. Also, Joe andRosalee Boissy. Joe is fully retired now but helps with Hospice in Lowville, N.Y., a truly noble pursuit. Joe and Betty Yukica were on hand, too. After the game President JoeWelch gathered your executive committee to treat class business. We approved new Head Agent Al Mori's Alumni Fund objective of $163,361 for 1994. Then Bob Mustek reviewed his class projects, including the successful launching of the (horseback) Riding Therapy program at Morgan Farm during the fall. For 1994 we agreed to support women's basketball at Dartmouth and tickets to various Hopkins Center events for Hanover youngsters and College undergrads who might not easily afford them. Henry Nachman, minireunion chair, has set the Winter date for February 25-26, 1994. Watch for more details.

David and Barbara Hall wrapped up the social program with an elegant cocktail party and buffet. More new faces included RalphWatkins, back for perhaps the first time since commencement. Also there were Jack Gray;Chet and Pat Cotter, in the throes of moving to Louisiana; and Dave and Maria Krivitsky, up from N.Y.C.Jack and Terry Gannon described their new life in the retail toystore business. They have three, including one in Hanover, Mass.

Chatted with Dick Bucey and Nancy about his recent retirement as a congregational pastor in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Sam and Nancy Roberts were there. Sam provides investment services to a limited number of institutional clients from his Philadelphia office and has no plans to let up just yet. After the Halls', a group followed Bob andShirley Langworthy to the new Coolidge in White River for a nearly all-night singing session.

I hope these notes make you wish you'd been there. Do think about joining us for a future reunion.

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