1980
Fearless leader Meg Coughlin LePage reported on the June graduation at North Yarmouth Academy where she is a trustee. N.Y.A. is a private, coeducational secondary school in North Yarmouth, Maine. Bob Henderson (die one our age, not his father) is the "much-revered" headmaster of the N.Y.A. Angus King '66, the governor of Maine, delivered the commencement address. Among other things, Gov. King advised the graduates to take more chancesit's okay to make mistakes; learn to write an outline (1 hope that N.Y.A grads already know how); listen to themselves; not to look for material or geographic cures to life's problems; round off the cents in their checkbooks; always carry a $10 bill; when in doubt, don't get married; value friends; value each day; and give something back.
Judith Recke, the dictionary lady, has asked for a correction of her e-mail address. The correct address is jrecke@ m-w.com. Yes, Judith, I made a mistake when I proofed my column, but Gov. King says mistakes are okay. If Peter Maginot was in doubt, he wasn't talkingPeter recently married Anne Probst in Anne's hometown, South Bend, Ind. Those in attendance included Chuck Muenzen, John Wilen, Cam Schaeffer '84, Phil Gibbs '81, Bill Crowe '81, and Don Austen '79. Highlights for Dartmouth alumni included a Breakfast Eating Contest, a tour of the Studebaker Museum, and playing Hoosiers for a day. Peter and Anne enjoyed a trip to Florida before returning home to St. Louis for domesticated bliss. Merle Adelman, my most loyal correspondent, wants us all to give something back. Merle reports on Alumni Fund goals for our millennium reunion 20 in 2000. The College has asked us to think big with a goal of $1,000,080. We have a chance to make a difference in the lives of many, many students, and to continue to set a positive example for other reunion classes to come. Please consider donating an amount at least three times your usual gift, and think about something more for the new millennium.
To help us make reunion plans for next year, I have asked our upper New England classmates for vacation suggestions. Some value their friends and responded, but I am still hoping to hear from others. Meanwhile, for an active, outdoors-oriented family who wants lots of fan, beautiful outdoor activities, such as swimming in Lake Hosmer, biking, rowing, canoeingrunning, and hiking, Carlie Geer recommends the Craftsbury Vermont. Accommodations are small cabins or dormitories. Food is great, and kids are welcome. Sign up in advance for sculling camps if you want to learn to row. Call (800) 729-7751 for more information.
Jane Cateiina Greer highly recommends die Black Point Inn in Scarborough, Maine, a three-hour drive from Hanover. The inn is oceanfront on Scarborough Beach, the most beautiful white sand beach in Maine. It is definitely kid-friendly. Nearby attractions include Portland's Old Port, Portland Museum of Art and Children's Museum, L.L. Bean, and Peaks Island. The inn's telephone number is (207) 883-2500.
Chris LaRocca was fall of ideas: Quebec City; A.M.C. huts in the White Mountains; York, Maine; Kennebunkport, Maine; Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, N.H.; Boston, especially the science museum and the aquarium for kids. Or, plan a working vacation at Chris's house and mow lawns, repair fences, and shovel manure.
I've shoveled all I can for now.
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I gilts of Peter Maginot's wedding included a breakfasteating contest and a tour of the Studebaker Museum. WADE HERRING '80
Susan Ackerman '80's new book focuses on divining women, p. 49
Headmaster Bob Henderson '80, p. 61
