A myriad of special 1948 activities of note!             (including a list of classmates deaths)

Reports are also covered on the Minutes, Giving,Projects and College pages

including some of monthly luncheons and display of classmates lost since January 1, 1998

Monthly Luncheon Reports for:

July 5, 2011
       There were only five of us at this meeting: John Hatheway, Bud Gedney, Bud Munson, Bill Scott and Pete Foster.  Agenda items included: Class goals for the Class Activity Report, Memorial Bench Inscription, cost reduction possibilities for the next Newsletter submitted by Ray Richard, end of fiscal year Financial Report from Foxy Parker, the final Dartmouth College fund Report from Warren Daniell, head Agent at over $44,000, 10% above our goal and a letter from Harry Sheehy, Director of Athletics, that the Class Endowment Fund for the benefit of our Scholar-Athletes Award project had grown to $17,000 which should probably allow our normal $500 gift to the Athletic Sponsors Program be incorporated as a second beneficiary.  This will be discussed in August. For DCF history see below.
 
        Bud Munson reported on the cost savings meeting he a Ray had with Alumni Relations and Goal suggestions in addition of retaining our Class 70% participation in the DCF.  Pete is to poll the Executive Committee on wishes for the inscription to the Memorial Bench plaque.
See what progress can be made by even a small group from a very small Class.

By Pete Foster
  
June 2, 2011
        Meeting items included a report on the DCF by  Warren Daniell over the objective $40,000
Ray Richard reported on the DAM and Newsletter mailing list reductions in progress for Fall.
Patsy Fisher had e-mailed on crime and liability insurance; Foxy Parker had attended to this.
Newsletter timing with no intern available in the Summer will mean a Fall  issue after our Mini.
Dartmouth is reported leading effort by 12 colleges on the binge-drinking problem in common.
Sports seem to be improving with Dartmouth Rugby winning the Championship game with Army.
Dartmouth night is scheduled Oct. 21,22 this year with tours of the Life Science Bldgs. scheduled.
It's time for the Class Activity Report to be assembled which is a big job and help is requested.
The annual Class Officers Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 23, 24 at which 1948 will be represented.
Other summer activities were note; Dr, Kim with 650 "accepted" students, the Lecture Series, etc.
by Pete Foster

May 3, 2011  SPECIAL  by Pete
        We started this meeting at 9:00 AM, under the Chairmanship of  Ray Richard, our VP in charge of savings, which will balance the Class Budget and allow expenses for Communications with Classmates and a few special projects to continue as in the past.  Joining us in the parlor of the Norwich Inn were Bud Gedney, John Hatheway, Dave Kurr, Bud Munson, Bill Scott and Pat McAllister representing the widows.
        We were making decisions all morning as to which classmates and widows should be kept on the mailing lists for the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine and Class Newsletter in accordance with interest shown by each individual using the following criteria:
            * Attendance at a recent reunion
            * Contribution to the Dartmouth College Fund
            * Payment of Class Dues
            * Other evidence of interest in the Class or College
        Combined reductions of 126 names from the DAM list and 77 names from  the Newsletter list were recommended which will be reviewed by the Newsletter Editor and Head Agent before they are put into effect.  It is understood that any name can be added back upon request.
       
        Other matters discussed included the monthly Financial Report, a
format revision of which was requested and will be discussed with Foxy Parker.  A possible change of meeting date was rejected.  The Fall Mini Reunion plans were reviewed by John Hatheway and a change to invitations in the July Newsletter thought to be an interesting and productive step to encourage participation. A DCF report from Warren Danielle showing $34,770 from 51% of the Class and 17 widows with 20 former givers yet to be heard from indicating hope that our goal of $40,000 and 60% would be reached.

        Unhappily, Bud Munson reported the oncoming demise of his twin brother Bob due to a massive heart attack to which we all raised a glass in honor of his friendship, loyalty and contributions. Bob did pass away the next day quite peacefully.  Lunch was enjoyed by the seven at our table and seven ladies in the next room to complete the mission for the day.  See y'all next month.  


April 5, 2011  by Pete
        Men present were: Bud Gedney, Bill  Scott, Bud Munson, Ray Richard, Barney Hoisington, John Hatheway and Joe Smith who were glad to see each other after absences due to a hard winter and some exotic trips abroad and to Florida and Arizona with  Warren Daniell visiting family in Oregon.
        Women outnumbered us by one: Ginny Gedney, Barbara Munson, Marjie Scott, Ellie Huke, Pat McAllister, Lynn Greene, Anne Foster, Jean Guthrie and Judy Cross in the next room.
        Reports were provided from Dick Dahl working on a May Newsletter, Dave Kurr our Secretary who has just volunteered to take over the obituary duties for the College website after the untimely death of  Bob Herrick who had the job, Foxy Parker saying that the bank balance was just about in the black with two new dues payments and two small bills paid and Warren who e-mailed that 3/4 of our DCF goal had been solicited with 13 new donors and 24 last-year givers not yet reporting. I noted that we had lost 10 classmates in the last year decreasing our dues and project support potential.
        Pat is doing a study of indicated interest by widows through reunion attendance, gifts and dues paid but who still receive the Newsletter while Ray mailed classmates to see who was still interested in receiving the Alumni Magazine.  Of 113 replies, 26 indicated no further interest. He and a small committee have made several suggesions on budget savings.
        Conversation items included College tuition increase of 7% which possibly tops all others but it seems to be a supply and demand situation with a very low percentage of applicants being accepted.
Plans for the next Mini in October were reviewed by John, a travel-study cruise by Bill, the Civil War 150th anniversary by Barney, NCAA basketball by all and plans for the installation of a 1948 Memorial Bench on the new north campus was mentionned.  Fine meals with an enhanced menu and good fellowship were enjoyed by all who are also looking forward to seeing others here on May 3.


July 6, 2010 by Pete Foster with an Agenda

     Pete had been struggling  with the expected Class Activity Report in 12 parts to be completed on-line by month end.  Various aspects were discussed without much enthusiasm generated in those who were there to enjoy each other, have a Whistling Pig and choose a delicious lunch from the new menu.  The interest on Pete's part was to impress Alumni Relations with the quality programs we so diligently pursue, but it was difficult to keep the attention of the group.  He subsequently assigned four of the  parts to appropriate individuals and resolved to invent enough information to satisfy the
requirements.
     Again, the gals outnumbered the guys with 8 including Anne, Ginny, Barb, Jean, Sue (New widow),
Ellie, Marjie and Pat.  The guys present were Bill, Bud, Ray, Warren, Joe and Pete so they win again by 1 (who was our most regular attendee, John.  (last names omitted for security reasons).
     Also discussed were plans for the October Mini, Bob Munson's health, vacations and the DCF.

June 1, 2010 by Pete Foster back from an Elderhostel at Mesa Verde, Colorado

     We only had six stalwarts present and were outnumbered by our women at a separate table who counted seven, but we were glad to have them participate.  (any number of alums or ladies are most welcome, Norwich Inn, any month)  Bud Munson and Warren who often attend were not there.

     It was noticed that so far this year we have lost nine more of our classmates bringing our total of those who have indicated continuing interest in the Class down to about 137 or so.  Each year we have a decreased number to communicate with but it is interesting to note that our Widows continue to show an interest in paying class dues, in support of our continuing projects, and also participating in the Dartmouth Fund.  

     Foxy Parker, our Treasurer, reports a total to date of 128 Dues Payers while Warren in the DCF Head Agents chair reports 66 classmates and 17  widows participating through May.  He is looking for more from the 18 members who gave last year but not this, so far.  Well, they have a month to go.  

     The Norwich Inn, for those who have not been up lately, has built a large addition to their room capacity out in back of the original building.  It is quite handsome and up to date and, it would seem, would make an  excellent alternative for overnights in the area.  The new Inn management seems to have progressive ideas and are managing admirably, including the food service.

     Our monthly discussions and reports vary but are interesting and useful in keeping our Class in the swing of things, up to date, and contributing to plans for Class and College activities.  We would hope that even more members would make it a point to join the "regulars" for lunch, a homebrew by the Inn, and good conversation and Dartmouth spirit whenever it is possible.

     Our next Luncheon at the Norwich Inn will be on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
 
May 4, 2010 by Warren Daniell  (Pete on vacation in the great Southwest)

     We had a good "First Tuesday" luncheon in the Norwich Inn with seven classmates (Buds Munson and Gedney, ray Richard, John Hatheway, Bill Scott, Joe Smith and me).  Conversation was wide ranging - we identified and discussed  many ptoblems, both at Dartmouth and worldwide, but left the solutions to others.
      Regarding contributions to the Dartmouth Fund, I took the job of Head Agent with misgivings but it has turned out to be rewarding, although time consuming.  We have about $37,000 at present as opposed to a total of $42,000 last year and our participation is 44% against last year's 52%.  Due to new contributors and many of last years yet to be heard from, I am hopeful of a good year.
     (Warren also reported hope for improved athletic team results with new President Kim showing interest in that arena and showing up at games often)  As we know, Baseball is allowing Alums to hold up our heads with the team competing this month in the "equivalent of March Madness".
     Finally, John Hatheway and Ray Richard have made great plans for our Fall Mini Reunion in October 8-9 which includes a Saturday evening cookout at the new Dent Cabin on the river.  I should be a great weekend.
total of $42,000 last year and our participation is 44% against last year's 52%.  Due to new contributors and many of last years yet to be heard from, I am hopeful of a good year.
     (Warren also reported hope for improved athletic team results with new President Kim showing interest in that arena and showing up at games often)  As we know, Baseball is allowing Alums to hold up our heads with the team competing this month in the "equivalent of March Madness".
     Finally, John Hatheway and Ray Richard have made great plans for our Fall Mini Reunion in October 8-9 which includes a Saturday evening cookout at the new Dent Cabin on the river.  I should be a great weekend.

Pete's Monthly Luncheon Report for January 12, 2010
       This was the SECOND Tuesday due to the Norwich Inn being closed on Jan. 6 for vacation.
Seven were there, Ray Richard, Buds Munson and Gedney, Joe Smith, John Hatheway, Bill Scott
and Pete Foster.  As usual we first gather in the front room around a coffee table for a  "Pig Ale".
       A Financial report as of Jan. 6 had been sent by Foxy Parker indicating $2,275 in income vs.
$745 in expenses for mini-reunion mailings and stationery ordered to show new Officers.
       Also shown was the new Class Memorial Fund with a balance of $7, 603, about equalling our
checking balance.  To date 115 classmates have paid dues and gifts amounting to $5,635.

Warren Daniell had sent in a report on 29 Dartmouth Fund contributions totaling $20,000 toward
a goal for the fiscal year of $50 thousand.  So we have six months to work on bring ing in the rest.

Hatheway announced that, in sports, Football, Hockey and Basketball none were doing well. A question was raised as to whether Admissions was cooperating justly with Coaches recruiting efforts toward which we contribute annually.  We certainly back both groups in their sought goals.

     The several years effort for the Dartmouth Experience Fund has ended with a total of $1.3 billion which exceeded the goal and resulted in an all Alumni letter of praise from President Jim Kim. This certainly will provide a welcome offset to the decrease in value of the endowment funds resulting
from the general economic downturn.  Kim has announced the need for resulting budget reductions.

      We are represented on the Alumni Council by our own Jim Schaefer and Jay Davis '54.  They
have communicated following recent two day meetings, Dec. 3-5 as follows;
        1. Dr. Kim has pledged to take whatever action is necessary to balance Dartmouth's budget
         over the next two years.  I appears that non-faculty staff reductions will be necessary.
        2. Nominees are sought for two open Trustee posts in addition to the Council submissions.
        3. Alumni Interviewers are needed for a flood of enrollment applicants.

      Alumni Relations has submitted  lists of our Classmates and Widows by geographic regions
within states as a stimulus to encourage additional Mini Reunions or gatherings elsewhere.
It turns out that our class is well spread across the country, Massachusetts being the only other
area where there is a concentration but where several of our regular luncheon attendees live.  So
it does not seem opportune to pursue out-of-state minis.  Another in this area in Spring, maybe.

Submitted by Pres. Pete Foster



Warren Daniell's Mini-Luncheon report for August 4, 2009
We had a quiet one Tuesday - only six of us were there (Buds Gedney and Munson, Joe Smith, Bill Scott, Ray Richard and me). The Gedney, Munson and Scott spouses did their own thing in an adjacent room.
 
Perhaps because of the summer heat, business discussions were light. I noted the receipt of a gift of $300 from Jack Bobbitt's widow, which she asked be applied to the forthcoming Endowment Fund. (With respect to that, John Hatheway is still pushing Adam Keller for advise as to what we must do to formalize the Fund). With that gift, and a few late dues payments, our Treasury will show a balance of over $11,000 after all known debts are paid. Plans for the mini are going well, with Ellie and Nancy Park among those indicating plans to attend. You should all have received your Schedule and Return Card by now; the sooner you can return the Card the happier John and I will be.
 
Much discussion had to do with the burgeoning Canada Goose population in the Upper Valley. Many have tried to solve the problem, but none have succeeded. Dartmouth's decision to go to Field Turf for its athletic fields will have the perhaps-unanticipated benefit of being unattractive to these birds, which is a good thing.
 
At the Class Meeting October 2, we will vote on updating our Constitution. Pete Foster and Sam Wilkinson have studied the current one long and hard, and have thoughtfully identified a number of changes which will be presented at the meeting for a vote. A copy, noting these changes, is attached; if you can't open it and would like to see it, let me know by return email and I'll send a copy via USPS. A few copies will also be available for handouts at the meeting.
 
Not having heard from President Kim with respect to our invitation to visit with us at the mini, I stopped by his office after lunch. He not surprisingly was unavailable, but I did speak with one of his two Administrative Assistants and left with her a copy of my letter. She told me that his schedule was being reviewed as we spoke, so the visit was if nothing else timely. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.
 
That's it for now...and I hope to all of you in October.
 
Warren

Other Reports

Special Report - Scholar Athletes

The winners of this year's (2009) 1948 awards are:

Coleen Olson, '10 who plays Lacrosse and Derek Stenquist on the Ivy League leading Soccer team.

Each of these outstanding athletes also have produced very high GPAs to earn this recognition. See Class Projects page for the full story.
The '48 Scholar-Athlete Awards
program continues annually as we recognize two undergraduates for their accomplishments and examples to their fellow students.

This years winners are announced above and we are proud to remember former students so honored on a plaque in the West Gymnasium. A complete list of 1948 award winners is shown on the PROJECTS page.

John Hatheway maintains the handsome plaque listing all winners of this award. It is an enduring credit to our Class and has recently been moved to a more visible area.See our Class Projects page

Special Report - 1948 College Fund Giving

Bill Scott and Marv Axelrod report the following 10 years Class giving to the Dartmouth Fund    
Warren Daniell  Head Agent - 2010 on
 
2000....$124,023....156donors.....64% participation  - $795 per donor
2001....$167,212....154 donors....66% participation-$1,086 per donor
2002....$126,557....143 donors....63% participation - $885 per donor
2003....$107.097....151 donors....70% participation - $709 per donor
2004....$102,512....146 donors....71% participation - $702 per donor
2005....$. 84,893....137 donors....71% participation - $620 per donor
2006....$85,000......130 donors....71% participation - $653 per donor
2007....$88,614......100 donors....57% participation - $880 per donor
    2008.$146,254.........97 donors..,,59% participation - $1508 per donor*
2009....$42,010......?? donors......52% participation - unknown average
2010....$43,158.........82 donors...61.0% participation - $526 per donor
2011....$44,344.........85 donors...69.7% participation - $522 per donor
*(Three very special gifts involved)


Bill and Marv report that a total of $863,519 had been given by our class members
over the five year period completed in 2008 including Athletic donations.

Each of these men have worked hard and effectively for several years and will be hard to match.. Bill has indicated that he feels he has run the course and wants to be relieved of this important function. Marv too has indicated he was willing to let a new volunteer take over. They both deserve our gratitude.

WE ARE VERY FORTUNATE  THAT WARREN DANIELL HAS AGREED TO TAKE ON THIS JOB

You will be hearing from him for Annual Contributions to the Dartmouth fund

Careful analysis of above figures show fewer donors but higher percent participation over the years. This could be interpreted as showing that Fund donors live longer than the average class member, we suppose.?

Our participation rate has held up much better than many classes and these dedicated guys Bill Scott and Marv Axelrod have inspired us. The College as a whole is down to 45%. For our class size we have really shown leadership and devotion in spite of certain dis- enchantment with the Administration. You will notice, for instance, that the College details giving sources, dates and amounts but does not provide expense information or reasons for increasing budgets or even staff numbers. (We need to know where the money goes).
MONTHLY MINI-MEETINGS at the Norwich Inn, 12:00 noon for lunch and discussion; all are welcome.     

And for those who can join us, the next luncheon meeting is the first Tuesday each month! Hope to see some of you then!  All Classmates, spouses and Widows are welcome.



In Memorium

The College provided us seventy names and we updated the following list of '48 Classmates who have died since January 1, 1998. We remember them fondly and regret their absence from our midst. As of mid-July , 2009 it is reported that we have lost a total of 283 classmates since graduation leaving 178.  Omissions from this list below should be reported to PeterBCT@snet.net .

Date/Death Classmate Date/Death Classmate Date/Death Classmate
March 1, 1998 Edward L. Tarca March 5, 1998 Dudley K. Wright March 28, 1998 Eugene W. Rohloff
March 28, 1998 John R.Mahoney,M.D. Aug. 10, 1998 Joseph W. Hickman Aug. 11, 1998 Thomas A. Gallant
Aug. 28, 1998 Daniel Z.SchumanEdD Nov. 19, 1998 Alvin H. Battison May 13, 1999 Capt.Roy E.Wilson USN
June 13, 1999 Richard S. Ruggles Sept.11, 1999 John R. Conlin Jan. 1, 2000 Leslie Thornton
Jan. 26, 2000 Francis E. Hummel Feb. 23, 2000 Paul S. Liscord, Jr. April 1, 2000 William C. Jones MD
April 21, 2000 Homer P. Young, Jr. June 23, 2000 A. Thomas Davis July 3, 2000 Thomas J. Campbell
Sept. 10, 2000 John M. Becker Sept. 22, 2000 Richard P. O'Leary Dec. 18, 2000 L. K. Sullivan
Jan. 17, 2001 Wendell W. Griffith Jan. 23, 2001 William R. Weir Mar. 21, 2001 John F. Taylor
April 16, 2001 David C. Packard June 7, 2001 Merrill N.ThompsonJr June 19, 2001 Jay C. Rutledge
Oct. 26, 2001 Rich. R. Bredenberg Nov. 23, 2001 Edwin K. Rutherford Nov. 25, 2001 Charles W. Kaufman
Jan. 27, 2002 Caleb C. Brown III Jan. 30, 2002 CaptDavidM.Richards March 1, 2002 George L. Woods, Jr.
May 14, 2002 Gordon G. Noe Aug. 12, 2002 James H. Mattoon, Jr. Sep.16,2002 George R.Michalek .
Oct. 2, 2002 Edward H. Concannon Oct.11,2002 David B.Story, Ed.D Nov. 4, 2002 Ray J. Howland, Jr.
Jan. 12, 2003 John J. Barry Feb. 7, 2003 Miles W. Richardson Mar. 21, 2003 Donald L. Funk
Jul.15, 2003 James E. McElvain Sep.10,2003 Harold W.Sanderson Nov.17, 2003 Peter J. Smith
Nov.20, 2003 George P. Gendron Dec.28, 2003 James J. Nicholson Jan. 17, 2004 Robert E.Huke, PhD
Feb.4, 2004 Robert B. Foster Mar.1, 2004 Edward O.Satalia Mar.9, 2004 W.Scane Bowler
May 20, 2004 Stanley F.Alger June 8, 2004 Shant L.Chebookian July 20, 2004 Allen R. Barrow Jr
Sep.7,2004 Gordon H.Robertson Nov.11,2004 Robert J.Douglas Dec.10,2004 Jorge Seralegui
Jan.20,2005 William W.Tharion Feb.4, 2005 James F.Fitzgerald Feb.28,2005 Ted Karl Tischler
Mar26,2005 John R.Abrahamson Apr.15, 2005 Ralph N. Helm May 15,2005 Norman M. Laird
May 16, 2005 William C. Felton May 20, 2005 Lloyd T.Krumm,Jr May 26,2005 David B.Miller Jr.
June 18,2005 Bernard J.Somers July 15,2005 Paul J.Campbell July 14,2005 John W. Park
August 2005Robert C. SebilianAug.16,2005Philip A.GahmAug.16,2005Albert L.Clark
Oct.24,2005 Thomas W.Crook Oct.24,2005 Wm.M.Coleman,MD Nov.30,2005 Dwight B.Burley,Jr
Dec.15,2005 Thomas E.Baldwin Jan.2, 2006 Francis L. Rimbach Feb.14,2006 Henry G.Mueller,Jr
Mar.7,2006 C.Frederick Levy,Jr Mar.18,2006 Robert P.Bartley Apr.26,2006 John F. Murphy
Aug.8,2006 Donald G.Morrison Aug.14,2006 Paul F. Mower Aug.27, 2006 Norman  R. Wilion
Nov.16,2006 Richard T.Margeson Dec.15,2006 Gordon I. Winkler Jan.31,2007 .Austin R. Knight
Feb.2 ,2007 Louis Kraff Jr Mar.16,2007 Russell C. Palmer May 6, 2007 Peter H.Batchelder
Aug.16,2007 Gino C. Pierleoni Aug.22,2007 John C. Jansing Oct. 14, 2007 William A.Warnock
Oct. 14, 2007 Peter Holmes Page Oct.18,2007 Douglas J. Norton Oct.23,2007 .Philip T.Ruegger,Jr
Jan. 5, 2008..John M Bobbitt MDMar.23, 2008Saul Kwartin  May 13, 2008William S.Mattews Jr
June 6, 2008Truman T. Metzel Jr.June 11, 2008Robert R. ReynoldsJuly 20, 2008Robert Flanders Jr.MD
Aug.27, 2008Norman R. WilionAug.28, 2008Howard H. Hilton Jr. Sept. 1, 2008Gerald Peck
Sept. 7, 2008Louis C. Clarke Jr.Sept. 8, 2008John Alan McFallsSept. 9, 2008 Nathaniel Chase Merrill
Oct. 26, 2008David Jackson KadykFeb.16, 2009Theo.(Rod) C. SusenMay 1, 2009 MauriceN    Levy,MD
May 2, 2009Mel. L CheesmanMay 2, 2009William C.IvinsJr,MDMay 2, 2009 Robert H. Sherman
May27, 2009Robert H. CormackJun.21, 2009John H. CameronAug. 6, 2009 Milton H. Kurtz
Aug. 4,  2009Irvi ng W. TuttleAug.12, 2009KennethTYoung JrAug.28, 2009Robert D. Welch
Sep.10, 2009Cmdr.PhilipB.ShepardOct.21,2009Maurice F.MurphyOct.21,2009NormanW Saunders
Oct.23, 2009Walter W. KliebeNov.17, 2009Samuel AWilkinsonJan.20, 2010Paul M. Branch
Feb.11, 2010Loren C. SpademanFeb.24, 2010John F. McKeon IIIMar.2, 2010Julian Fogg Grow
Mar.5,2010RichardJ.S.Barlow,Jr.Mar.17, 2010Warren D. TaylorMay10,2010 Wm.J.Cummings,Jr
May 21,2010Lawrence C.PedersenJuly 23, 2010James H. JohnsonJuly 26,2010EdwdA.McLaughln
Nov. 8, 2010William K. MaloneDec. 3, 2010Geo C MacGillivrayDec.23, 2010Donald F. Drescher
Dec.27, 2010Roger V. Zorn
Feb. 7, 2011Richard A GreeneFeb.13, 2011M.Robert HerrickFeb.14, 2011Allen E. McMichael
Feb.16, 2011John S. FennoMar.8, 2011Arthur T. HendlerMay 4, 2011H. T. Bob Munson
May 10,2011Chas.C.Randolph IIIMay 25,2011Chas.W.BudThorne,JrAug.11, 2011Thomas P Donnelly

In December, 2010 the Class Executive Committee voted to put $5,000 of our Memorial  Funds into the installation of a Memorial Bench, in the name of the Class, near the new Life Science Building, on the North campus now being developed.  This will be suitably inscribed in an attached plaque and more information will be provided when the Bench is placed. 


DARTMOUTH GRANT OUTING   A very  memorable weekend

Special Trip to New Hampshire's Northern Reaches

A goodly number of stalwart classmates and companions traveled to Wentworths Location August 29, 2002 for an overnight at the Second College Grant which borders Maine and is only a few miles from Canada. Bob Huke had made arrangements for the Management Cabin and Sam's Cabin to be available for our use and enjoyment of the beautiful but rugged surroundings. Most of the group met at Dunkin' Donuts in Berlin at 10 AM to form the caravan north. The Gedneys, Scotts, Hukes Greens, Munsons, Wilkinsons and Fosters were joined by Pat McAllister, Jean McLaughlin, John Hatheway, John Van Raalte, Bud Elliott, and Bob Munson for shared meals, hiking, exploring, touring the Grant and exchanging experiences Thursday and Friday.

................48'S ROCK......................................CROSS THE RIVER..................................AND CLIMB..........



  • SPECIAL AWARD

    THEN-PRESIDENT C. JAMES SCHAEFER wrote:

    Here's a copy of the CLASS of the YEAR AWARD "IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE" received September 18, 1999 in    Hanover during the meetings of Class Officers.
       There were higher quality copies handed out as souveniers at the October ('99&'00) Mini-Reunions.



  • Although this award says it's for 1999 it was earned by the sensational 50th Reunion year of 1998. That year also helped call attention of the College to the many fine things '48 has done and is doing. We campaigned for this award and the Class of 1948 well deserves it.   Here, below, is the wording appearing on the above award.
  • IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE


    Dartmouth College
    Recognizes With Deep Appreciation
    The Extraordinary Achievements of

    The Class of 1948


    1999 Class of the Year

    The Class of 1948 came together in the autumn of 1944 carrying heavy burdens.
    It was the smallest and most diverse class to enter Dartmouth since World War I, and
    most of its members were soon scattered to the edges of the globe as World War II still
    raged. Despite that fragmentary history, the class has solidified under remarkable
    leadership to become a distinguished member of the Dartmouth family.

    At its 50th reunion last year, hordes of classmates and their families returned
    to the Hanover Plain in droves to renew old acquaintances and cement new ones. The
    class’s reunion book was a large compendium of biological sketches submitted by
    almost 565 percent of the class. Eighty percent of the class contributed to the Alumni
    Fund, a 108 percent increase over previous years.

    The class has established its own web site, holds monthly meetings at the
    Norwich Inn, and gathers frequently for mini-reunions elsewhere. Nineteen forty eight
    has established an athletic award, donated handsome rocking chairs for the porch at
    the Hanover Inn, maintains a book display case in Baker Library, and oversees the
    maintenanceof the flower garden in front of the Blunt Alumni Center.

    For its remarkable renaissance, for its spirit and camaraderie, for its many
    contributions to the College, and for its organizational skills, Dartmouth is honored
    tosingle out the Class of 1948 for this richly-deserved honor: 1999 Class of the Year.


    Nelson Armstrong
    Director, Alumni Relations
    James W.Griffith
    President, Class Pres. Assn.

    James.Wright
    President of the College, Great Seal
    Dartmouth

  • At our 2002 Annual Meeting a new project was approved for the Hood Museum which involves sponsorship of the 1948 Space for Dialogue, a Student Curatorial Project, which has an exhibit now on display, a Class Meeting tour stop. You should make a point of seeing it! Class members are invited to tour the facility where our Project is featured just inside the main entrance.  Interest in this endeavor has trippled in the past few years.
  • A special Brochure is printed describing each student-designed display. This carries the acknowledgement "A Space for Dialogue and this brochure are made possible by a generous gift from the Class of 1948".

    A recent development in 2007 was the establishment of an endowment by the Class of '67 of $300,000 which should perpetuate this project but preserve the notoriety for our class, the initial sponsor.    See Class Projects page ext page  

  • 010 the Class Executive Committee voted to put $5,000 of our Memorial Funds into the installation of a Memorial Bench, in the name of the Class, at a new location on the North campus now being developed.  This will be suitably inscribed in an attached plaque and more information will be provided when the Bench is placed.


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