1975

1975

Another member of the class has recently rejoined us (on Facebook). I say rejoined, because in many ways Jim Bengston was for years navigating a world to which few of us can relate, but he is now back practicing medicine in Maine and Michigan. Many from the class have devoted time and service to the military or community, but not many have plied Jim’s corner of the planet. Jim was with Doctors Without Borders and has worked with refugees in Bangladesh and Ethiopia. Several years ago there was an exhibit on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., called Forced from Home, which attempted to show what it’s like to walk in a refugee’s shoes and where Jim was a tour guide. At the time Jim said, “As a country, we are extremely fortunate. I don’t think that is something to feel guilty about, but I also think we should all try to find a way to help our fellow human beings.” Thanks for yourwork, Jim, and welcome back.

Speaking of corners ofthe planet, news arrives that Jim Reynolds has recently completed his 30th trip to Argentina while conducting a “Smithsonian Journeys” trip to the Patagonia area and Cape Horn. Turns out that Sam James has made several trips to the region as well, reviewing some ofthe local natural wonders and researching earthworms.

Closer to home, a few class stalwarts made it to the Princeton football game at Yankee Stadium. I was sorry to miss that outing, but the folks did share a pic to our Facebook page and I actually recognized one or two of them. I can confirm Larry Johnson and Alan Barstow, but after that my fading memory has left me hanging. Looked to me like there were at least eight to 10 from the class there. Shoot me a note and let me know who was there.

That’s all for now. Spring is coming.

Vox clamantis in Tejas.

—Stephen D. Gray, 3627AvenueM, Galveston, TX 77550; (650) 302-8739; fratergray@gmail.com

Stephen D. Gray