1953

Our 55th is fast approaching, and I am reminded of an old Harrow school song. I have taken the liberty of adapting it for this column. I hope you will find it appropriate. Five and fifty years on, when afar and asunder Parted are those who are singing today, When you lookback, and forgetfully wonder What you were like in your work and your play, Then, it maybe, there will often come o'er you, Glimpses of notes like the catch of a song— Visions of boyhood shall float them before you, Echoes of dreamland shall bear them along, Five and fifty years on, growing older and older, Shorter in wind, as in memory long, Feeble of foot, and rheumatic of shoulder, What will it help you that once you were strong? God give us bases to guard or beleaguer, Games to play out, whether earnest or fun; Fights for the fearless, and goals for the eager, Forty, and fifty, and sixty years on!

From co-chair Chuck Reilly comes the following: "Get ready now! The official dates are Monday, June 9, through Thursday morning, June 12. But you can start earlier. On Sunday, June 8, Put Blodgett will lead an all-day hike up Mount Moosilauke; he already has a few takers. You may also choose to just dine and stay overnight, at Moosilauke. To do any of this, call Put Blodgett at (603) 795-4124.

"Now on to the main events: There will be a ground-breaking ceremony for the Class of 1953 Commons Building, emceed by Fred Whittemore. The site is adjacent to the McLaughlin Cluster dorms, where those staying on campus will be housed (this is not a coincidence). The tent at that location will also serve as a gathering and "schmoozing" site for informal class use.

"Certainly the memorial service planned by Donald Goss will be a big attraction as will the Hood Museum talk and tour. This latter event will include recognition of '53 benefactors who have contributed artwork or funds. Many other great activities: garden tour of the Presidents House; tour of new campus sites, including all the new athletic facilities; a class banquet with Fred Stephens presiding; a cookout luncheon with football coach Buddy Teevens '79 as a speaker; and, finally, numerous lectures and learning experiences, including a "Great Issues" class to discuss a relevant topic, probably nomination/ election-related.

"There will be tennis and golf, of course, and lots of other activities—both structured and casual. Be there!"

For those of you who have not yet registered, do so now. By this time you have probably received a reunion registration packet. If not, it is on its way. If you have any questions about registration, call Dave Siegal at (603) 643-0098 (e-mail siegal53@adelphia.net) Your classmates are looking forward to seeing you.

Sadly, former Classmate of the Year Howard Clery has died. In response to the murder of his daughter Jeanne, he and Connie cofounded Security on Campus, devoting their lives to making students safer on college campuses. He will be missed by us all.

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REUNION June 9-12 2008