1970

The Green is spectacular, with more than 1,000 new freshmen walking in our footsteps. I was up for June's graduation and the College never looked better. This time, graduation ceremonies were held on the Green itself facing Baker and except for little shade, the site provided better viewing. How many of you will have children graduating in the class of '98? Let me know.

Bill White called to inform us that Davis Young died in mid-June after a long illness. Bill said that he had talked with Davis just a few months earlier and he "was in fine spirits despite his illness." Our condolences go to his wife, Bashi, and family. Bill says he continues to work for Travelers Insurance in Hartford. Out of the badlands, comes a fax from John Stern. So what's happening in Fargo? (I loved the film, by the way): "After the toughest winter in our history...we are now facing record flooding. I live on the river and am looking for help with 1,000 sandbags." John, who runs Straus for Men and Boys, added, "Too many people don't mind looking like slobs. Any of you '7os looking for a new suit? I've got 1,261 hanging in North Dakota." John also added that his son Michael is at Dartmouth (Maren graduated in June).

I received a phone call from Larry Silverstein, who appears to be leading an eventful life! He is living in Newton, Mass., with his wife, Debbie, and their two boys. Oldest son Michael is at Duke on early acceptance and son Josh is a good athlete. Larry took the family to Israel last summer for a visit (the year before it was Paris and London). Larry's only lament, "All I do is work...when I'm not coaching." Larry is both a lawyer and involved with community Little League.

An e-mail from John Swift said he had dinner last summer with Phil Zunder, who is a psychologist for an Vermont state agency. John helps with freshman applicants' interviews, "I am left with the clear impression that the College has a broadly talented group to offer admission to and by necessity will not be able to offer admission to some very promising young people." Hey, so what's new? We were the best and the brightest (at least that's what we told our Colby Jr. dates)..

Bill Pelham e-mails that after ten years as professor of psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, "I have returned to my roots as a psychologist, having taken a position as professor of psychology and director of clinical training at STJNY Buffalo. My wife and I are quite pleased with the transition from Pittsburgh to Buffalo; we find Buffalo a much more livable city than Pittsburgh." (Hmm, Pittsburgh or Buffalo; Buffalo or Pittsburgh? That's a tough one, Bill.) But he goes on to brag about the advantages of Buffalo and adds, "Our 4-year old and 1-year old are also enjoying it."

From Farmington, Maine, comes news of Franklin County judge of Probate DickMorton. Dick maintains a busy law practice, "I still take on criminal cases to stay in the courtroom." His wife, Joyce, is the register of probate (keeping all in the family) and they also have time to run an ice cream parlor and video store called die "Reel Scoop." His kids have enjoyed working at the store during high school, from his oldest son, Josh, to his youngest son, Miles, and including his step-children, Jen and Brian. He notes that Chris "John" Buschmann "stops in for pie and conversation once a week."

Lee Pulis e-mails that he and his wife, Joan, have resettled in Plymouth, Mass., where they live in the woods by a pond and near the ocean. "We've made the transition to emptynesthood, but are striving to make our new home a place our four great kids and two grandkids (and old Dartmouth friends) will come to visit often." Lee is working on school reform curriculum atTERC (Technical Education Research Center) in Cambridge.

Kudos are extended to Rolf Kielman for his winning design of a new Vermont Law School classroom building.

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