1962

The class of '62 went on the road again. This time it was to Scotland, August 1 through 13, under the expert guidance of David Pritchard and his business associate from Edinburgh, lan Maitland Hume, Ph.D. From all accounts, lan Maitland Hume was a masterful and entertaining host. I caught up with David at his Marthas Vineyard home by telephone. "Itwas absolutely superb," exulted David. "The weather was perfect for 12 full days—truly remarkable for Scotland—and the company was terrific. There were 33 of us for the first week and 23 for the second week. The lectures were educational and entertaining. Imagine Al Foley and Lew Stillwell enthralling us with the Scottish Enlightenment!" David explained that he didn't even mind when Charlie Balch kept referring to him as the trip "instigator" and gave him a hard time when he wore his kilt.

John Thees and his wife, Elyse Ann Taylor, left their home in Magnolia, Texas, to be part of the group. John retired from the oil industry and then financial services in 2002.J0hn figured that it was about time to join a Dartmouth '62 trip, not having been at a reunion since the 15th in 1977. "It was an absolutely wonderful adventure perfectly put together in everyway." He recalls a scene from Sterling Castle, where Al Huck donned the chainmail helmet (provided for visitors, not a "do not touch" relic) and struck a pose impersonating William Wallace himself, much to the delight of the onlookers. John also recalls the mellow afternoons in the back of the coach, when Gordy Williams would produce a quaich so that some of the single malt whiskey lovers could have a wee drop.

Al Huck joined Tom Komarek in working tirelessly to assist David Pritchard in organizing the trip. Al explained that it was difficult to single out anyone event above the rest, but the military tattoo in Edinburgh was breathtaking, as was the side trip to the Isle of Skye. He recalls also the Ceilidh, a Scottish tradition of after dinner entertainment by musicians from different eras and regions of Scotland, as a very fine event. At midday we would often be on our own to find a pub for lunch. Perfect!"

Dan Hadlock practices medical oncology in Temple, Texas, at the Scott & White Clinic. He recognized a good travel opportunity when word of the Scotland trip reached him and he signed

on for the first week. "It was a good trip—well presented, fun and educational. I enjoyed getting to know Jerry ('I was enlightened by the Scottish Enlightenment') Phifer,.who was along." Anne Evans and Margy Fitzgibbon added their terrific personae to the group, as did Tom Hector and his delightful family." Participants said again and again, "It was a great group of traveling companions." Tom Komarek concluded his recollections: "The scenery was great, I learned a lot. But the very best part was the fellowship with my Dartmouth '62 buddies and their wives."

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