1979

Listen my classmates and you shall hear Of our 30th reunion in just one year, On the 18th of June, in 2009; Hardly a classmate should decline Attending our class reunion next year.

Jim Wasz, who heads up our reunion committee, writes, "Break out the Rogaine and schedule that liposuction because your 30th reunion is next June 18 through 21. Run, walk, bike, drive or fly to Hanover next June. And whatever your mode of travel, just make sure that you'll be there to reconnect with friends old and new. Please check our class of '79 Web page for registration information. Also, our reunion committee is looking for the input and camaraderie of other classmates. If you want to play a role in the best reunion ever, please contact me at jwaszi979@aol.com

He said to his friend, "If our classmates return By land or sea from their homes in turn, Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch Of Baker clock tower as a signal light, One if by land, and two if by sea; And I on the Dartmouth Green will be, Ready to dine and wine and play But need their help without delay, To prepare all for our special June day."

Phil Odence has notified us of another mini-reunion in Hanover. Dartmouth will celebrate the 30th anniversary of our 1978 Ivy League football championship on Saturday, September 27 (football game vs. UNH). Attendance encouraged for all classmates. Attendance mandatory for all former footballers.

Well Care Health Plans Inc. of Tampa, Florida, announced in March that Thomas O'Neil 111, formerly a partner at DLA Piper US LLP, general counsel of the MCI Group and an assistant U.S. attorney, has joined the company as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Congratulations, Tom.

February was a busy time for our Tennessee classmates.

John Carson Jr. will become CEO of Morgan Keegan & Cos, a Memphis-based brokerage firm owned by Regions Financial Corp. John and his wife, Susan, live in Memphis along with their four boys John III (17), Caleb (15) and twins Seth and Jared (14 on July 27).

Tom Ewing writes, "The big news in Nashville is that my wife, Deanna, and I have had our first baby. Miranda Kathleen Ewing was born on February i. Too happy for words. I'll relate a Dartmouth story about her name, Miranda. Deanna was pushing for the name Miranda. Something about the name set off a memory from my days as a classics major. Sure enough, when I pulled out the old Latin grammar text we discovered that Miranda is the gerundive, or future passive participle, form of the verb 'mirror,' meaning 'to wonder.' Recalling that the gerundive implies a sense of obligation, I realized the name literally means 'she who must be wondered at.' It seemed like the perfect name for a baby being born to a 50-year-old. Recognizing that my translation skills might be a bit rusty, I contacted Roger Ulrich '77, who had been in Latin classes with me and now chairs the classics department at Dartmouth. Professor Ulrich vetted our translation, though suggested we tone it down to 'should be wondered at.' Looking forward to introducing her to everyone at our reunion."

Congratulations to Tom and Deanna on Miranda, who is maybe destined to be Dartmouth class of 2030 and a rising senior at our 50th reunion? For, borne on the night-wind of the past, Through all our history, to the last, With hours of learning and sharing and joy, We classmates will return to under the Pine The strong minds and hearts we will employ, To build reunion friendships of '79.

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