Greetings to the Great Class of 1953.
April 23, 2008: Updates to the Class of '53 WebSite include:
The July/August class notes
The May/June class notes
Fun Photos: Airplanes, "just Water", ice sculptures, 53's
Articles by Peter Bridges appear on Articles and Archives.
Listen to Yourself in the 1953 Hum, April, 1953
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Brothers in Song:
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| Ridin' the Chariot: |
Shenandoah: |
| See That Child in the Lowly Manger: |
Lili Marlene: |
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The Animals Are Comin:
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Little Red Drum:
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"Reunion Newsletter" and Volume IV just released
Class Officers Dinner in September. Free stay in Villa Hallorano for correct identification of all.
Our Next Administration Head--John Springer.
Announcement of Classmate of the Year Award and Citation
Still More Reunion Pictures by Dave and Bonnie Siegal
Bill Hazelton Shares His Lifetime Friendship with Kent Robinson and Chris Chrisman, Phi Psi Family
Fr. Eddie Boyle honored by the Boston Labor Guild
The Celebration of Bob Callender’s Beautiful, Beautiful Life
Howard Clery, a Giant of the Class of 1953, Returns Home and May He Rest in Peace
The Upbeat Story of Classmate Dr. Jim Boen, Dartmouth '53
Dave's Fun Photos and Files
Love, Lawsuits and Dartmouth’s Sense of Community
Suiza--Con Te Partiro
Class Notes, July-August-09
Peter Bridges, a prodigious writer, author and adventurer in his own right informed me of a new book he had just finished reading. The book, Yesterday, a Memoir, authored by Stephen Pearsall, was all that Peter had described to me. Steve has written it with great sensitivity. It is at times lyrical, at times, sentimental, and takes us up to and including his days in Tokyo after graduation from Dartmouth. He recounts some of his ski adventures in Vermont, Colorado, and Japan. Prefacing each chapter with a quotation from some significant source which foretells the ensuing essay, Steve’s descriptions of the River Fox which runs through his home town of Elgin, Illinois and of various places in Japan are picturesque, and engage the empathy of the reader. He gives a generous amount of space to his time at Dartmouth in which he candidly writes some interesting stories of his trials, capers and escapades. It is a fun book to read .
Dave Donovan reports that The Ski '53 Day at Mt. Sunapee was held Wednesday, March 11. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and most of the skiers wimped out of the skiing due to the rain, fog, and unseasonably warm temperature. Dick O'Connor escaped from New York State, and arrived at Mt. Sunapee at 10:30 AM. Mother Nature was pleased, and the rain ceased immediately upon Dick's arrival. Thereupon, we skied for most of the day in conditions that were not half bad., and the next day we skied again in sunny, twenty degree weather, on almost perfectly groomed trails.
On the other hand, no one missed the cocktails and dinner .Seventeen thirsty souls showed up at the appointed hour for fireside cocktails at the Donovan residence, followed by dinner at Lake Sunapee Country Club. Those attending were: Marion and Put Blodgett, John and Ginny Callahan '55, Mitzi and Fed Carleton, Cynthia and Dave Donovan, Anne and Harlan Fair, Alan and Barbara Newton , Dick O'Connor, Donna and Chuck Reilly and Bonnie and Dave Siegal. It was a fun evening, full of the usual class camaraderie.
Sadly I must report the deaths of Bob Chaloner, Dick Dunham, and Ray Lawrence. Our deepest sympathy goes out to their families.
Class Notes, May/June 09
Dave Salter has felt distant from the College and wished to have more interaction academically with it. Fred Chase has been interested in sustainability issues, and Blair Law, Paul Emory,Honus Wagner, Tom Bloomer , and Tom Wilson have wished to address various other collateral issues. David Halloran spoke of this in our newsletter and web page. Harlan Fair, our point man in Hanover responded , and after consulting with Roberta Moore of the Alumni Office has provided a set of links to an entire array of lectures and other opportunities which take advantage of Dartmouth’s continuing education programs..The links which will be published on our web page as well as our class newsletter are for now, Alumni Education, Alumni Travel, Official Dartmouth Utube co-branded website,Tuck on line lectures,Thayer Lecture series, digital library for alumni, and general Dartmouth interest video/audio. Harlan tells me that more and more lectures are being taped, and will be available for alumni.
From Donald Carpenter Goss comes this news note. President James Wright, Susan Wright, Vice President Carrie Pelzel , Margaret and Andy Sigler, and Lillian and Donald Goss gathered for a luncheon in the Margaret and Andy Sigler Conference Room in Kemeny Hall. The purpose of this auspicious luncheon was to celebrate and dedicate the placement of a portrait of Andy Sigler. President Wright made a few personal remarks about his respect for Andy thanking him for his continuing contributions to Dartmouth. Donald concluded his note by writing,” We parted at 2:30 PM basking in the glow of comradeship and fellowship of Dartmouth and even more respect for the professionalism and caring of this great College.”
Michael Zarin, has offered a solution to our financial problems which many in our group say is excellent, but perhaps too simple for many politicians to absorb. It relates to the use of the existing section 102 of the TARP legislation to end the credit crunch and keep homeowners in their homes. You can learn more at www.endfinancialcrisis.com.
Sadly, I must report the death of Harvey Medlinsky. I offer, for our Class, our most sincere condolences to his wife Jill and son Jared.
Mark H. Smoller; 4 Schuyler Drive, Jericho, NY 11753; (516)938-3616; dartmark@gmail.com
Continued in Alumni Magazine Notes...
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