Class of '64 (March-April 2008 Issue)

Greetings classmates. I ran into Tom Parkinson during one our football games - of course, it is hard not to see Tom who paces the sidelines during the games yelling words of encouragement. I was telling Tom about the good live theater being done by Northern Stage in White River Junction, VT. (and my Board involvement) and Tom mentioned that Dana Kelly Jr. - QB of our 1963 championship team - is in theater in California. When I contacted Dana, he was just finishing up a run of the show "Canned Peaches" which has been "wonderfully received by most . . . it is very timely, but rather gross, but hilarious." This play is produced by the Furious Theater Company made up of "eleven ballsy actors, directors, producers and we are in residence at the Pasadena Playhouse in the Carrie Hamilton Theater. The Furious crew are all half my age which is just great. I'm the resident 'old fart.'" Dana has been a stage and voice actor for about 13 years. He has done TV, films, and voice over which he loves. Previously, he had been in sales and marketing which paid the bills. "But there came a time in mid life when you have the chance to change your life 1000% and if you seize it, find out what you were truly meant to do, it is never too late to start something new. I now get paid to go out and play like a ten year old boy. What a deal. I love it." Dana, great decision.

Brad Evans, Dartmouth Trustee and co-chair of the Campaign for the Dartmouth Experience and his wife Barbara established the Evans Family Distinguished Professorship with a significant endowment. James Haxby, an expert on human brain systems will be the first to hold this chair. Thanks Brad and Barbara.

Rick Isaacson writes that he has been at International Marketing Group (a leading sports marketing company) for 40 years, currently SVP overseeing global licensing for MLB, Wimbledon, Arnold Palmer, and the USGA - "and I still don't play!" Rick and his wife Phyllis (with James Beard Foundation) have two sons, Daniel '95 now a Conservative Rabbi, and Andy (Brown '99) a freelance photojournalist. Good to hear from you, Rick.

Alan Woodberry and Roy Lewicki have done a great job with class participation and I asked Alan, how come? He said, call Jeff Shendell. Jeff, recently retired from Kellwood as a top executive in retail operations, said he has actually contacted the college to get the names of classmates. Last year he reached out to some 30 and got virtually everyone to give. In retirement, he looks forward to a more relaxed lifestyle with his wife of 40 years, Marsha. They have two sons, one a Dartmouth '96. Unfortunately, Jeff is battling bladder cancer but being a tough, optimistic guy, he will beat it. Best to you, Jeff, and thanks for your fund raising efforts.

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