1957

Our grand 50th is getting clocser It is only a little over a year away. By now you have heard about the weekend in Hanover on June 8-10,2007, and the post-reunion gathering at the Balsams. Make sure your calendar is clearly marked. We want everybody there.

Tom Schwarz reports an enthusiastic response to his request for write-ups for the 50th reunion book. You will enjoy reading the favorite memories that others have, but yours are special too. The College influenced our lives in manyways.This is a once-in-a-lifetime .opportunity to have your memories and reflections published. Toms address 315 East 68th St., #2K, New York, NY 10021-5 692 or toms@schwarzexecutivesearch. com.

Dartmouth is our common bond. Ever wonder what happened to your old roommate? How about that fraternity brother or team member? Would you like to know if there are any '57s living nearby? Your secretary has just received a current printout of names, addresses and other contact information for all '57s (and widows). There are 683 entries listed alphabetically and by zip code. I can put you in touch. It can be very rewarding.

Gary Gilson reports a visit to Denver, Colorado, and a good talk with Harry Tuft. Harry has always loved music. In 1962 he opened the Denver Folklore Center, where you could play or listen to folk music. Harry said, "Many people going to California from the East and from Chicago stopped in and played for us"—Otis Taylor, Joan Baez Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie. The Denver Folklore Center served es- tablished musicians, but has always been a place for budding musicians to learn. In 1972 Gary formed a band that is still performing under the name Grubstake. Harry and others started the nonprofit Swallow Hill Music Association, turning over his concert hall and school of music to this group. Five years ago he revitalized hootenannies in Denver. Harry leads the sing-along. Next time you are in Denver, stop by the Denver Folklore Center and say hello to Harry. You might even want to join one of his hoots ( www.blackroseacoustic.org ) .

Chiharu "Chick" Igaya, honorary chairman of AIU Japan and a 46-year employee of AIG, has been elected a vice president to the International Olympic Committees (IOC) executive board. Classmates will recall his silver medal in men's slalom in 1956 (Japans first Winter Olympic medal). Chick has been an lOC member representing Japan since 1982. He was voted in at the lOC's 117 th session, which named London as the site of the 2012 Olympics.

There's still time to sign up for the '57 minireunion in Norway in June. You can see a land filled with lakes, trees, rivers, waterfalls and fjords. Bob Baehr and his Norwegian wife will be our hosts for the first days in scenic Grimstad. Minireunion chairman Bob Marchant has more information (rtmarchant@aol.com) and you can contact Bob Baehr directly (rbaehr@online.no).

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