1949

Can you stand another Christmas poem? At least it's better than one of those holiday newsletters that flood mailboxes this time of year and are usually too cute by half. Hey! Noel's here, that time of cheer For one and all, both far and near. Let's send a message loud and clear So every classmate's sure to hear: We've always hoped that every guy'd

Be healthy, happy, satisfied. And so let's hang the mistletoe For Allen Brooks, Paul Barnico Plus Robert Baum, John Balatow, And John McCurdy Winthrop Snow. We'll pop a cork (champagne's on me) For all the Taylors—count 'em, three—plus both the Wheelers—John and Ken— And half a dozen Millers, then We'll pass the snacks to Thomas Barr. To Richard Hook and Richard Carr. Lay on a feast for Francis Chase, And put a smile on Bob Rooke's face By pouring lots of Chardonnay For Zafris Jim. and Urstadt, Jay. Before we roast Bob Alden's turkey We'll think "dessert" and call Don Durkee Some snow would make the landscape cool For Scotty Whipple and Luke Soule.Matt Wayner, too, and Alan Rich Plus Johnny Loveland and Bob Fitch. Come, hang a stocking for Bob Hill And tennis star Gahagan, Will, Like, not to mention Ballard, Bill, 'Cause Santa's coming, dressed to kill. In red and white, with belt of black For Clayton Morey and Vail Haak. Lord, perfect gifts are such a hassle! What will he bring to Dave Van Tassel? If Santa isn't in a daze, Fle's sure to visit with Clark Hayes En route from Punchy's to Bill Yates'— And sundry other old classmates— While leaving toys at Wainwright Holt's (With hints on fitting nuts to bolts). He'll give Carll Tracy something fun, The same for Frederick Ameluxen This season's great, but please beware When voyaging from here to there. Warn William Kaas and Stuart Sayre That icy roads require care. Tell Roger Cabot and Clarke Church And Johnny Sweetland Donald Burch About some very slipper}' slopes Where Santa's Rudolph barely copes. For Edwin Snoke and Marvin Durning We wish a fire, glowing, burning, While toasting even7 forty-niner From Donald Briggs to Rod Finkbiner . Let's not forget Bob Underbill, And Neidle (Al) and Nelson (Gil), Plus each good soul, and loyal D, E.g., Doc James Dowaliby Think happiness and widespread joy For Mike Marchese, Dick Maloy Then pray the DOW goes up some more For David Ward and Richard Hoar, (Along with you and me) and, 10, Goes higher still for Fred Briscoe. Let's give Jim Wright a high-five start That's from the bottom of our heart. Of course, what's really on the line, If we're to meet in Ninety-Nine, Is staying well and keeping fit. So take your pills and then commit To turning back that racing clock By coming home. The town will rock!

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