1979

Except to let you know that it's still snowing in Vienna, I have no time for idle banter. You've been too busy and I have much to report and little space. However, plan to attend our 25th reunion, June 17-20,2004. Keep em coming!

Bennett Kashdan sent some info on Dr. Etta Pisano, selected by Diagnostic Imaging magazine, a radiology monthly, as one of the top 20 most influential people in radiology. Dr. Pisano is professor of radiology and chief of breast imaging at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is principal investigator for one of the largest clinical trials in recent radiological history, the results of which "will guide women's breast care into the future." The article states: "Pisano's high standing among fellow academic radiologists is reflected in her position as president-elect of the Association of University Radiologists and chair of the International Digital Mammographers' Development Group." Well done, Etta! Thanks, Bennett.

Graphic Design USA writes of the appointment of Tim Taylor as the new director of interactive, responsible for True Norths online business. True North is a direct and interactive agency. Tim previously ran an internal design and advertising group at Citibank.

Some Alpha Deltas got together in Sarasota for an annual (since 1977) reunion. Along with several '77s, '78s, wives and stragglers, attending were '79s Dave Wilson, Dave Daniels, Dr. Bill Holmes, Doug Hodge, host Dr. John Wetenhall and yours truly. Golf, food, tennis and beach beerpong were among the festivities. Wets provided an excellent private tour of the Ringling Museum, where he is director. Hodgie got the award for most distance traveled, coming from Tokyo, where he directs activities for Pimco related to bond trading.

Speaking of Holmes, Jennifer Hughes, whose New Zealand travels are featured in the January class newsletter, related an interesting tidbit. She never knew Bill at Dartmouth (lucky Jennifer), but a year or so ago, when her 12-year-old had some surgery, she met Bill at her post-op appointment, and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him a little. Dr. Bill will soon be heading back to the Third World to help many in need. 'Round the girdled earth they roam....

Sheila Johnson made history in November, elected Southfield, Michigan, judge to the 46th District Court bench. Judge Sheila is the first African American judge in the city of Southfield. She did so by defeating a 20-year incumbent. Way to go, Sheila!

In other election news, Dr. Bruce Smoller is president-elect of the American Society of Dermatopathology. Dr. Bruce is currently dermatopathologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Previously, he was professor and director of dermatopathology at Stanford University. How many of you can correctly spell dermatopathology? I hope I have.

Gregg Engles was in the business news. Gregg is chairman and chief executive of Dean Foods, the largest U.S. dairy. In January Dean announced FDA approval for new bottle-filling technology that extends the shelf life of dairy-based beverages to 180 days without additives or preservatives. Got milk?

Sadly, I received word from Peter Volgenau that his wife, Karen (Reininga) Volgenau, passed away in January after a long illness. Many classmates will remember Karen, who attended Dartmouth during her junioryear (our senioryear) as a transfer from Mount Holyoke. She was a most loving person, who touched the lives and hearts of many. Peter and their children, Thomas, Daniel, Laura and Krista, survive her. Our sympathy and prayers go to Peter and Karens family and friends. Please visit the notice for Karen at www.legacy.com/link.asp? id=ls00743936x.

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