1957

This issue of the alumni magazine includes a special on Dartmouth's women. Since we are one of those ancient classes prior to the advent of women as classmates, our thoughts go to women as dates, women as partners and wives, women of the new student body at Dartmouth as daughters and friends. It would be impossible for me to mention all those who have contributed so much to the class of '57. Wives of officers over the years have aided greatly in the officers' duties while carrying on their intriguing careers. And as the years have progressed, many new women have entered the '57 galaxy, bringing with them their own unique contribution.

News this month included a fan item on Bill Davidow from Fortune Magazine. It appears that big shots in the software industry have taken to, of all things, show jumping horses and Bill is among them. His horse, Pyewacket, is featured in the photo, not Bill, with the quote being; "Pyewacket is a very brave horse. Fearless really. Which is, of course, exactly what you want in a venture capitalist."

Harold A. Caccia (The Lord Caccia), who was an honorary member of the class of '57, died at his home in Wales October 31, 1990. We just received notice of this sad event and I pass it along to those of you who knew him. Any commentary would be gratefully received. Rom Powell sent me a good note with the following notice. He is retiring as a circuit judge in Orlando, Fla., after 18 years on the bench and many prior years as a prosecuting attorney, etc. After retirement he will sit as a senior judge, substituting for other judges when needed and will perhaps serve as a mediator or arbitrator and "do a whole lot of fishing." I am sure enjoying my role mediating as well as fishing and I hope Rom enjoys it also. Rom will be at our 40th Reunion in June.

Porter Kier reported that his and NedRoesler's roommate, Carl Frandsen got a great write up in Your Money in the Washington Post. Carl admitted he's a bit of a miser in the article. He's honed his art to the point that he has produced a book titled How Federal Employees Can Get FilthyRich Slowly But Surely. I am sure Carl would be happy to sell you his booklet as a way to further gather the money for his retirement. His goal of a million dollars is barely in sight he says.

From Queensbury, N.Y., comes word that Judge John Austin has been presented the DAR Community Service Award. He is recognized for his knowledge of genealogical sources, and has been an author and lecturer on genealogical research. He has been extremely active with local and regional affairs, having been town supervisor, Warren County budget officer, president of the Glens Falls Historical Society, etc., etc. Congratulations, John.

For those of you who have not signed up yet, the Reunion of our class coming up on June 9th-12th will be more successful because you participate. Please get word to us now and "join the party."

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