1958

Dave Marston '74 sent me an interesting article from Goldmine, a magazine for record collectors, featuring the career of Paul Hampton (nee Schwartz). Paul got his start when he dated the daughter of silent-screen star/talent agent Carmel Myers, and she heard him sing. She immediately arranged a contract with Columbia Records and landed him a starring role in the 1958 movie Senior Prom, which led to an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show singing "Let's Fall In Love." While still an undergraduate he began working as a staff writer at Famous Music in New York with Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Paul went on to star as the boyfriend of Doris Day in her TV comedy series and played a season in a series with James Garner. Aside from having written and collaborated on many hit songs, he has released lots of singles and several albums. He currently resides in New York, where his new musical, Love Is A Crime Against the Heart,is being prepared for Broadway.

Some may recall that at our 25th reunion Phil Berke had just been elected Washington County (New York) judge. Time flies. Phil has now been elected to his third 10-year term. The last two elections have been a bit easier: Phil ran unopposed. He and Debi still live in Granville, where he was born. Over the years he has served as village and town attorney, was elected Washington County district attorney and has been assigned at various times as an acting Supreme Court justice. He assured me that since Granville is only 80 miles from White River Junction they would be at the 45 th in June.

Making the trek from Denver will be Bob Lindig, who called to confirm the dates before making his reservations. After 38 years as an investment banker buying, selling and giving advice regarding municipal bonds, Bob has retired. He admits to getting restless (how is Carolyn handling it?) and is in need of more activity. That, however, will have to wait until some back surgery takes place. We hope, by the time this is read, that will be behind him, and he will be well on the way to recovery and ready to head east.

For any '58 making the trip, Frank Sands and his committee have ensured it will be worth it. The early returns show 75 classmates certain they will be here and another 50 likely, so it promises to be a large turnout. If you haven't sent your response yet, get in gear. Return to your old haunts of Russell Sage and Butterfield where we will be housed. Attend the class art exhibit. Enjoy a steak and lobster cookout. Hear President Wright and ask him questions about the College. Catch the fantastic views of the Green Mountains during the picnic at the Williamsons' in Lyme. Listen to Sam Smith's lecture, "Sex: No Longer the Way We Were." Play in the golf and/or tennis tournaments. Hear Jim Crawford at the class banquet. In short, you definitely should plan to be here.

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REUNION June 9-12 2003