1925

As promised last month, here are some comments from two students who are recipients of 1925's "great benevolence." Sara Becker '00 is benefiting from the J. Davis endowed scholarship. She especially enjoyed "Introduction to Economics," receiving an academic citation for her work in the course, and wants to pursue this field more fully. She also studied drama and dancing, participated in the Dartmouth Outing Club while working ten hours a week at the Kresge Library. In her spare time she writes poetry, walks, and does aerobics. She thanks '25s for "helping to make my dreams a reality."

Bonnie Cheung '98, recipient of the T.P. Carpenter scholarship, wanted to continue on for her master's in engineering but realized her parents had done so much for her that she ought now to go to work, save, then return to Hanover and the Thayer School "using her own savings." She is not now interested in being an investment banker but rather an information technology consultant because she "likes traveling and adapts to new environments easily." She finds "working in different industries simply irresistible." In her letter she said she wasn't sure who would see her thank you for this "great benevolence." I hope she sees this column and knows that the '25s have received her heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to study at such a great school.

Just had a nice chat with Frederick "Pete" Blodgett, who rang from very snowy Dover, Mass. He's still living in his family home, which was built in 1701 (before he was bom!) and enjoying a roaring fire in the fireplace. He sees Don Hunt

occasionally. Don is in a "great retirement home." They had a "wonderful dinner two days ago." Both don't see very well and use a cane or an electric cart to get around but still keep a sense of humor. Pete said "Lots of times Don didn't know what I was talking about and I didn't know what he was saying, but we had a lot of fun!" Pete is still going strong as evidenced by the enthusiastic chat we had on the telephone. Please keep the news coming.

25 East Point Lane, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Recollection of Robert Pike '25, p. 38