1940

When the editor of this magazine asked the class secretaries to write a column about our classmates who had made unusual contributions to society, my thoughts turned immediately to those whose names are inscribed on the memorial plaque outside die east wall of the Hanover Inn, the men who gave their lives in WW II. In a class of about 650 who matriculated with us, those 31 amount to nearly one in 20—a terrible toll. Although none of my fraternity brothers are among them, some fraternities

had great losses. Especially, there were three from Theta Delta Chi: Norb Hamilton, Merrill Prentice, and Phil Huffman; and three from Tri-Kap: Bob Bedell, John O'Neill, and Ed Giorchino. Viv Bruce was not a fraternity member, but he was frequently a welcome guest at our house parties because of his exuberant and congenial style. I can picture him leading his speed-skating team around Occom Pond in winter and learning how to fly a small plane at an airport near White River Junction in springtime. Jim Cooke was rather reserved but a fine, effective manager of the baseball team and a worthy member of the Green Key society. Other Green Key leaders were Gerry Sullivan, Bob Hale, Cal Bowie, and Hudson Bridge. Bob Bedell was a talented intramural competitor, always leading the Tri-Kap group in baseball, touch football, etc. when they played against us. Bob wasn't big but wiry, quick, and smart. For big and strong we think of H. Dan Webster, who showed his power when he won the 175-pound boxing championship. Hank Ingersoll was somewhat on the small side for a varsity football player, but his grit and hard work made him a very successful member of the team. There were others, better known to you than to me. When you are in Hanover again, take a few minutes to look at that memorial plaque to revive the memories of your special friends listed there, all of whom made such a supreme sacrifice.

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