Fall 2004 Class Notes

Dear classmates: Imagine having a college commencement ceremony at your own home! It happened to William Storrs Lee III, Doctor of Letters. Since he could not travel to the campus, President McCardell and a Middlebury College delegation drove to New Harbor, Maine, on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, to confer an honorary doctor of letters degree on Storrs. Storrs says that the plan was a complete surprise to him, with the College handling all the arrangements. With son Ralph and a company of 60 friends and neighbors in attendance, the ceremony took place on a beautiful day at Pemaquid Point. By a prearranged bit of telephone magic, I was able to be there for a few minutes to congratulate him for us and to listen in on the celebration, which was lively. This event tops the publication on his 95th birthday of his new edition of Gamaliel Painter, his biography of Middlebury College's most important founder. The lighter When Father Went to College(Middlebury, of course) is a class favorite, and his series of books about Hawaii revealed his love for his second home of many years. Along with Storrs, we thank everyone concerned with this richly deserved honor. [Ed. note: We regret to report that Storrs Lee passed away on August 13 at his home in Maine. A memorial appears elsewhere in this issue.] * We lost two of our classmates in May. Barbara Gordon told us of the death of her mother, Elizabeth Stoughton Westfallon May 4. The daughter of Rev. Lewis and Sarah Stoughton, Elizabeth came to our class from Hardwick (Vt.) Academy. She was teaching Latin and civics in Schenevus, N.Y., when she met Arthur Westfall. Married in 1930, they and children Barbara and Richard lived in several New York communities as Arthur progressed in his insurance career. We found Lib again in Delmar, N.Y., and for 50 years she kept in touch. During her Pennsylvanian years, since her husband's death, daughter Barbara and her husband and son Richard have helped her share with us her happy life with children, grandchildren, and a record number of great-grandchildren. She loved Middlebury President Moody and the values we absorbed. * Marjorie Cross Smithpassed away on May 22 in Cypress Gardens Palmer Ranch Healthcare. She was an excellent student, active in class affairs, drama, and music. We picture her in the college orchestra, almost hidden from view behind her cello. After college, she lived in West Hartford, Conn., where she was active in the Middlebury College Club. We had not heard from her during the Florida years. We send our best wishes to daughter Shirley Smith Morfield '56, son Wendell Smith Jr. '53, and their families. * I would love to have cards from classmates. Mimi

-Class Secretary: Mrs. J.D. Coombs (Miriam Sweet), 13 Highland St., Concord, MA 01742 (978-369-5595).

Not having heard from Mary Stolte Toomeyin an uncharacteristic length of time, I e-mailed her son, who lives next door, to inquire of her health. In due course I received a lengthy letter from Mary herself, describing life in her beautiful rural setting. All is well. She enjoys the gardens, the birds, and the other wildlife about her Sugar House. * The latest correspondence from loyal Philander Bates, now settled into EPOCH, a Brewster, Mass., retirement home for those who need services classified as "assisted living," was received a few weeks ago. Phil states: "I still 'legally' drive my car, which gives me a feeling of independence." More than that, Phil, still sharp, has set up arrangements whereby he telephones to the stores his listed needs and, without having to get out of his car, whistles upon arrival and the groceries are brought out. A similar routine with the liquor store: the bottle of Scotch is brought to the car! I always knew we had an inventive class! Can any of you match that?

-Class Secretaries: Mr. E. Parker Calvert, (calverte@aol.com) 6251 Old Dominion Dr., #225, McLean, VA 22101.

1932 

An early reminder that our 70th Reunion is coming up June 3-5, 2005. I note that we have eight classmates who live in Vermont, so I'm hoping our class will be well represented at Middlebury!

-Class Secretary: Alma Davis Struble (Mrs. Robert), 1977 Marlboro Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Secretary Hutchinson reports that Fran Wilkinson Russhas moved to another retirement home to be nearer her daughter. The new address for her is Ridgewood Center, 25 Ridgewood Rd., Bedford, NH 03110.

-Class Secretaries: Mrs. Margaret Leach Harris, 516 W. River Rd., Lincoln, VT 05443; and Miss Louise E. Hutchinson, 149 East Side Dr., #351, Concord, NH 03301.

On behalf of the Class of '37, we thank Dr. McCardell for his outstanding accomplishments as Middlebury's president and wish the McCardells an enjoyable and restful sabbatical in South Carolina-and a safe and productive return to the College and the teaching role that he obviously loves. * First noting that he has "no news fit to print, nor any unfit to print," Paul Fosterproceeds to give us the welcome news that he's doing fine. He celebrated his 90th in May and is staying close to home, enjoying "dining daily with a close-knit group who, for lack of a better word, I call my caregivers." His daughter and family live in Tucson, his son and wife in Austin. He has six grandsons and one great-granddaughter. * Rita Cosenza Moorestays active with water aerobics in her village pool in Venice, Fla. Despite macular degeneration, she plays bridge and attends book club meetings. She and her neighbors enjoyed a Thanksgiving cruise. Since last Christmas she has had visits from all her children and stepchildren. * Hans Roepkereports from his home in Frankfurt, Germany, that he keeps up with the political and economic news from the U.S. and extends best wishes to all his old friends from Middlebury. * Marion Wishart Packardwas looking forward to having coffee with her "nearby classmate," Doris Ryan Pitcher. * Phil Brownis happy to have recovered from a serious bout with pneumonia, which kept him incapacitated for three months. Feeling relatively well again, he was preparing for his 90th birthday in August. * Doris Downing Daleywas getting ready for a trip from New York state to Indianapolis to see two of her three great-grandchildren. She echoed the sentiments of most of us: "I spend more time going to doctors than anything else," but added, "I can still get around, drive, visit my family, and enjoy my usual pastimes, mostly bridge." * Despite a few health problems, including arthritis and some hearing impairment, Ruth Furness Lombardycontinues to have a rosy outlook and stays active in her community. * Grayce Cookson Pierpontexplains that her new home is in an assisted-living facility. She'd enjoy hearing from friends and classmates at her (corrected) address: 4224 Pondridge, Wallingford, CT 06492. * Walt Brooker'sback problems kept him close to home in Middlebury for several months, but in May he and Bobbie ventured over to Woodstock for lunch with Carol and Jim Armstrong (former Midd president). The Brookers also took in the sights around town, remembering that they had spent their honeymoon there. * We regret to report the passing of Ruth Schneider Upsonon December 20, 2003, in New Bern, N.C., where she had been living with her son and daughter-in-law, Stu and Christa Upson. During college days, Ruth was an active athlete, playing on the golf and volleyball teams, and also taking part in dramatics. A dean's list student, she was a member of the English, French, and Spanish clubs. We extend our sympathy to her family and friends. A memorial appears elsewhere in this issue. * My thanks to Doris Cuttingfor putting me in touch with her Vermont neighbor, Elsa Hilger, on the occasion of Elsa's 100th birthday. Years ago, as a reporter in New Jersey, I had written about Elsa having been recruited by Leopold Stokowski to play cello in the Philadelphia Orchestra. It was a pioneering move, making the young cellist the very first woman to be hired by any major symphony in the world. Some of the male musicians were not pleased at first. Earlier, the three Hilger sisters-the cellist, a violinist, and a pianist-had performed as a trio throughout the East. I was one of Greta's piano students. Just this summer I was surprised to learn that Elsa, after her retirement from the symphony, moved to Lake Dunmore and gave cello lessons at Middlebury College.

-Class Secretary: Marshall Sewell, 20 Morning Glory Ln., Whiting, NJ 08759.

Seventy years ago this September, we entered Middlebury as freshmen! Does that seem possible? Unfortunately, when I call classmates to ask for news, too often the reply is "Oh, I've really nothing of interest to tell you." Have you forgotten that we do enjoy learning about any subject? For example, what have you read lately? Where are your children and grandchildren these days, and what are they up to? * Helene Cosenza Chaseand I had a interesting conversation, having both lost our husbands within the past few months. Helene's granddaughter, who recently received her master's in music education from the Crane School of Music (Potsdam, N.Y.), was one of six people to receive a $10,000 award. This fall she's teaching at a public school in NYC. Helene's son, David, lives in Rutland, Mass.; son Chris, who lives in Brookline, Mass., teaches at Mt. Ida College. Helene's sister Rita Cadenza Moore '37 lives in Florida; sister Louise Cadenza Aldrich '44 lives in Rhode Island. * In a recent conversation with Virginia Fischer Ellison, I immediately asked about their "neighbor" in Bensalem, Pa., Smarty Jones. Ginny said that when they all gathered to watch the Belmont, one would have thought they were back in college the way they all shouted and cheered him on. As with many of us, they were disappointed he did not win the triple crown. Ginny sees her daughter who lives in Michigan a few times each year; get-togethers happen often with her son who is about 40 miles away. At the time we were speaking, her twin great-grandsons were nine months old. She calls them the miracle twins, because they arrived three months early and weighed only two pounds at birth. At nine months, Jacob and Joshua weighed 12 pounds and were progressing well. As you can imagine, one of her great pleasures is when Tom takes Ginny to visit her granddaughter, the mother of the twins, in Wilmington, Del. It has been such a delight for her to watch them grow and to be able to hold them! Her sister, Avis '35, lives at the same continuing care community in Bensalem. * Marjorie Arnold Cady(in Middlebury) and I (in Shelburne) try to keep in touch. But, with each of us busier than usual, our times together are too infrequent. We hoped to go out to lunch after my return from the July 10 wedding of granddaughter Baca (daughter of Joanne Hall Johnston '67) in Marblehead, Mass. * I see Wake Robin residents Frank and Eleanor Barnum Gardnerfrequently and always enjoy having lunch with them when convenient for the three of us. E is the wonderfully enthusiastic person she was when we knew her in our college years. * Florence Hulme Minerlives "just around the corner" from daughter Stephanie in Silver Spring, Md. Son Jay is nearby in Annapolis. Daughter Mary Grace and her husband live near Boston and have the Camp at St. Albans Bay that formerly belonged to Florence and Jim. Grandson Jesse Koenig '99 received his Ph.D. in San Francisco and has accepted a position in Los Angeles. Granddaughter Lauren begins teaching at a private school in a Washington, D.C., suburb this fall. * Ivan Bunnellis living comfortably at Canterbury Woods, a retirement community in Williamsville, N.Y. His granddaughter, Sarah Bunnell, graduated from Middlebury with the Class of 2004. * Ellen Pierson Mansercontinues to be well and happy. She writes: "I read the Midd magazine from cover to cover every issue and I'm very proud of the growth and development of the college since 'my day.' I would love to get to reunions, but I'm not a really good traveler anymore. When I visit Vermont on vacations, I always drive through the campus and marvel at all the amazing changes. Best to all old friends who also read the alumni notes.

-Class Secretary: Mrs. Charles M. Hall (Margaret Leslie), 510 Wake Robin Dr., Shelburne, VT 05482.

Secretary Gould reports: Our 65th Reunion was marvelous! The Memorial Moment in honor of classmates who had died since our 60th was the highlight for me. We all sat in a circle with our guests in the very spot between Gifford and Chapel that we crossed so many times as students. Tom Murrayread well-chosen words from The Prophet, The Sanskrit, and his own poem dedicated to Bob Cushman. It was heartbreaking and wonderful all at the same time. Correan Cushman was our special guest for the weekend. Edward Reichert '40 also joined us as special envoy for Joe Trask, who was unable to attend for health reasons. The College treated us to a really festive weekend, all planned to make it easy for us older folks to get around. There were lectures, tours of the new library and campus, and delicious food-especially in the big tent behind the president's house, where President McCardell greeted each of us at his last reunion as president. As members of the Class of '39, we were almost the last class to enter the Chapel for Convocation, where we did a lot of cane tapping and heard a wonderful speech by President McCardell. We wish you all could have been there. Classmates in attendance were Elinor Wieland Cain, Helen Brewer Chadwick, Joyce Mackenzie Cropsey, Jeanette Olson Gould, Edward Grosenbeck, Thor Gustafson, Carol Miner Gustafson, Kenneth Kinsey, Elbert MacFadden, Bertha Waite Markland, Thomas Murray, H. Duncan Rollason, Ruth Coleman Skinner, Evelyn Wheeler Stagg, Roger Thompson, and Roland Wolcott. * We all received a letter from John Mettler, telling us that Betty's legacy will continue on campus through the Isabel Riexinger Mettler '39 Professorship, established in her memory. Further details will be forthcoming. * Robert Rathbonewrote that he was very disappointed to miss reunion because of illness. We missed you, Bob, and send best wishes for a good recovery. * In the course of recent health problems, Robert Lordlearned a new word when the doctors put a stent in one of his arteries. Bob writes: "I have reflected a good deal recently on how Middlebury shaped my life's work, in fact changing it completely from what I expected to do when I graduated. Midd was our family's college. I went there to major in French and eventually to teach the subject. An uncle of mine, Richard H. Buffum '18, had been editor-in-chief of the Campus. He had made the paper a weekly and had put it on a firm financial basis. When I became editor-in-chief I enlarged the physical size of the paper and entered theCampusand some of its editorials in national competitions. The Associated Collegiate Press of NSPA awarded the Campus First Class Honor Rating for the first time. One of my editorials, judged by Pi Delta Epsilon, the national editors association, won third prize among submissions from hundreds of colleges throughout the country. All these things led to a change of my major at the end of my junior year, to English, and 50 years in journalism." * Frances Barrett Johnsonwrote that family festivities prevented her from attending reunion. She reports that her mantra has always been "the strength of the hills is His also." She added that she could just hear those chapel bells and see the sunsets behind the chapel.

- Class Secretaries: Ms. Jeanette Olson Gould (jogvt@aol.com) (978-263-8151), 1055 Depot Rd., Boxboro, MA 01719; and Mrs. Raymond J. Skinner (Ruth Coleman), Brainerd St., P.O. Box 52, Danville, VT 05828.

Togo (aka Paul Eriksson) reports from Lake Dunmore: "In June, Peggy (Woods) '42 and I were invited by Dr. McCardell to join a handful of Middites at the Pemaquid Point, Maine, home of W. Storrs Lee '28 for the presentation of an honorary LL.D. to him. At nearly 98, Storrs was unable to travel to Middlebury to receive his honorary degree at Commencement time. Only a few of the 25 or so people in attendance actually knew him during or before his time as dean of men and (partial) president after Dr. Moody's departure-Prof. Howard Munford '34, former Dean of Women Mary Williams Brackett '36, Irving Meeker '50, MD, and wife Katharine Pell Meeker '50, and us. Others attending from the College included Hugh Marlow '57 and Mike Schoenfeld '73. The ceremony itself was a singularly lovely occasion, which took place on a small stone terrace (built by Storrs) on the edge of the sea. The summer issue of Middlebury Magazine included a photo on page 49." Togo continues: "On Storrs' 95th birthday we presented him with a remake of his biography of Middlebury's founder and town father, Gamaliel Painter, with an introduction by Dr. McCardell, one of our very last publications, as, after 43 years and some 200-odd titles, we have decided to head for the pasture." [Ed. note: We regret to report the death of Storrs Lee on August 13. A memorial appears elsewhere in this issue.] * Marjorie Poor Doylehopes to have a good 86th year. She writes: "Still travel, as long as Southwest flies to the West Coast where all my grands and great-grands reside. Winter in Maine makes relocating very tempting!" * George Davisis getting ready for the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lewis County in 1805. George has been his town historian for 21 years. * Condolences are in order to the family of Janet Gilbert, who passed away in April. A memorial appeared in the summer issue. * Your secretary reminds everyone that this coming June will be our 65th Reunion year. We hope that all survivors will return for the reunion. Start making plans and arrangements NOW and we will keep you apprised of the progress on plans for the event.

-Class Secretary: Dr. Loring W. Pratt (roachpond@ aol.com), 37 Lawrence Ave., Fairfield, ME 04937.

As always, Dr. Ralph W. "Duke" Latham Jr. is working with a committee formed to create a much-needed dental clinic for indigent kids and Medicare recipients in the Charlottesville-Albermarle-County area. He still gets out to play golf and tennis, mainly to keep the "blood circulating." Last spring Duke and Middlebury roommate Fred Butlercelebrated their birthdays. Both were born on March 25, 1919. Duke says "you can do the mathematics, if you want to know how old we are." In summer you can count on Duke and wife Peg getting up to their Orient Point home on Long Island. They do this, despite the fact that Peg had her second knee replacement in November. Nothing can stop this always-on-the-go couple. * Hope Smith Marshburnhas had to give up swimming, but can still drive herself to bridge: "If anyone has a solution for playing golf while attached to an oxygen tube, let me hear from you." Two of her grandsons are in London, one researching grad schools and one studying to become a rock star! She sums it up: "This is my life-so far, so good!" * George "Bud" Berryrecently had lunch with Bill Bursaw, John Hicks, and Fred Butler. Bud has authored a book, called Common Clay, which is the history of the American Terra Cotta and Ceramic Company from 1881 to 1966, when he closed down the last architectural terra cotta company in the U.S. The development and construction of the American skyscraper and the change in the American city skyline occurred from 1885 to 1930, during which period his company did some 8,000 buildings in the central U.S. and Canada. * Bill Littlehalerecently enjoyed two months in the heart of Sarasota, where he could walk wherever he wanted to go. He does calisthenics, walks two miles a day, and enjoys a lot of bridge. * Although eye problems prevent Connie Girard Brownfrom driving, she can enjoy reading, book discussions, bridge playing, and church activities. And, unlike many of us, Connie has no hearing problem. * Jamen (Frances-Jane Hayden Trask) has moved to Prescott, Ariz., to be near a daughter. Grimmy (Edith Grimm Miller) visited Jamen in March, before she moved, and they had a great time "doing" Philadelphia. Although it was difficult to make the decision and the move, Jamen quickly found an early morning walking partner and joined three bridge groups and a line-dance class. * Betty Stratton Loomisis selling her home and looks forward to moving to a new section of a retirement village in nearby Peabody, Mass. * Carol Hubbard Newcombenjoys the lovely home her brother designed for her 30 years ago, in the midst of the New Hampshire mountains. She enjoyed a visit from her son and she occasionally visits a cousin in Concord. * Babs Warren Loftusfinds her retirement community rather lonely now, but she anticipated a visit from her daughter, and her son has a meal with her twice a week. * Doris Wickwareis not sure whether she will resume driving. She manages a balance problem by using a cane. Her new cat is providing good company. * Bami (Irene Egbert Lally), who has seven grandchildren and four greats, was doing well following major surgery in April. This summer she hoped to visit sister Alice (in California) and her sons (Montana and Wyoming). Her daughter is in Troy, N.Y. She keeps in touch with Mary Nelson Loudat holiday time. * Jane Skillman Sara'sgrandson was recently inducted at West Point. Jane has given up driving, but travels far and wide with a friend. Last spring they took a bus trip to Cape May; this summer they were taking a three-week tour (via plane and bus) to western Canada. Jane is now managing the craft shop in her communitnity. Jane andPeg Wiley Thomsonoften speak of getting up to Midd. We hope they make it for our 65th in 2006! Jane reports that Peg keeps busy with several singing groups." * Becky (Mildred Becker Elefonte) reports that Collington, where they live, is having financial problems and services are being cut back. Michael has been in and out of the hospital and otherwise Becky takes care of him. She chairs a local book discussion group and the National Symphony is also on her schedule. * Barbara Grow Grimand Bill work out in an exercise room at least five times a week, trying to regain "normal" strength. Bill had trouble with falling and had been on a rigorous regime, but he is now much improved. B is relieved to have retired as librarian. She reported that Marie Stockmayer Boltzis in an independent living facility in Farmington, Conn., with her three children living nearby. * Laddie (Edith Ladd Evans) was anticipating her annual summer reunion at the family camp on Wilson Pond, Maine. She was recalling what fun they used to have when she, Shirley Metcalf Handforth, Alice Noppel Knight, and Hope Smith Marshburnall got together. * We regret to report that Roth (Helen Rothery) Higbee died April 3, after a long and valiant fight with several cancers. A memorial appeared in the summer issue. We have many fond memories of Roth. Shaubie (Margaret Schaub), who lived near Roth and Jan Lang Krummone year remembers how they would play records and dance, dance, dance, They did so enjoy it. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family. * We send the sympathy of the class to Dinny Peloquin Coenen, whose husband died last January. She was moving in June to Noble Horizon, a retirement community at 17 Cobb Road, Salsbury, CT 06068. * Our condolences also go to Charlotte Gilbert Lightfooton the death of her husband, Ed. She continues to live in her La Habra Heights, Calif., home, above the smog of the city and little affected by area growth. One daughter lives nearby, the other in Alaska; her son is a state park ranger in Lancaster, Calif. She anticipated spending August and September at the family homestead in Dorset, Vt. At holiday time she keeps in touch with Ginny Brooks Hutton. * Gradually adjusting to the loss of husband Paul, Elsa Norgaard Cullenfeels fortunate to be in her retirement community. She spent a spring weekend at daughter Debby's, in nearby Farmington, with all three of her children and her four grands. * Peg Waller Glazier'sfamily enjoyed a May gathering for her grandson's graduation from the Univ. of N.C. Peg and Ed were taking a two-week riverboat trip this summer, including the Rhine and the Danube. * Debbie Mayo Beattieenjoys her new location at a Northfield, Vt., retirement home. She can watch ball games at the nearby Norwich athletic field. * It was nice to receive a note from Alice McCutcheonwho seems to keep well. * Ruth Hardy Scheideckerenjoyed three delightful weeks in California in June. After attending a granddaughter's graduation from Redlands College, she visited a cousin in the "fruit country" and did some sightseeing in San Francisco. Later she took a tour to the Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, Mass. * Jack and Westie (Helen West Burbank) spent a quiet 60th wedding anniversary in June, but all of their families were coming and going during the summer. Two granddaughters are in medical school and another has completed a year in Berlin on a Fulbright scholarship. * Packy (Ruth Packard Jones) recently learned of the birth of her second great-grandchild-a boy! Mothers' Day weekend took her to Boston with her four daughters, visiting the Gauguin exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and an all-day tour of Boston, concluding with a ride on the swan boats. * Still living in the Middlebury house where she grew up, Barbara Wellsis treasurer of Church Women United of Addison County, serves on the annual State Assembly workshop, and volunteers at Henry Sheldon Museum research center. Her new hobby is button collecting. And for "real fun" she's the "Queen Mother" of the Middlebury Red Hat Society. * Adele Marshall Phinneyfinds it pretty noisy around the College, with all the building going on. She plays a little golf occasionally. Her youngest son works in the admissions office, and her grandson captained the great Middlebury College hockey team. * Joe Househas successfully moved from Hyde Park, Vt., to an apartment in Maine, near daughter Elizabeth House Sky-McIlvain '70. He took along a strong interest in his Middlebury friends and would love to hear from them at P.O. Box 248, Georgetown, ME 04548. When Charlie and Doris Wolf Bartlettstopped to see him in June (en route to visit a daughter in Augusta, Maine), Summy remarked, "I don't know how they do it-both looking and appearing so well and traveling around the country in a motorhome with a car on behind." From a grandson's high school graduation in Evanston, Ill., the Bartletts continued their "RV odyssey" from Maine to Vermont, New York, and New Jersey.

-Class Secretaries: Ruth Packard Jones (Mrs. Charles), 4106 Wake Robin Dr., Shelburne, VT 05482; and Roger M. Griffith (rgriff@sover.net), 35 Skyline Dr., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

1942 

-Class Secretaries: Phil and Betty Blanchard Robinson (probinson410buff@aol.com), 410 Buffington Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224.

Our thanks to Cynthia Krieble '68, who wrote in July that her parents, Jim and Mandy Sanborn Krieble, have enjoyed getting to know their fellow residents at Kendal in Hanover, N.H. Mandy has joined a bridge group and Jim contributes time overseeing the copying machine for residents. They have participated in numerous cultural/educational events taking place in the community, such as a speech by General Wesley Clarke. Except for Jim's cataract surgery in March, both have had stable health. Mandy is eager to be more independent, but realizes it will take a lot of hard work to build up her strength. * A June e-mail from Ralph Barclayinformed us that he seems to be holding his own in his contest with prostatic cancer, going on since 1991, with the most recent psa at an acceptable level. He's following a vegetarian diet-his "latest health craze," he says-and perusing various "health letters" closely. He writes: "I did have one nice Middlebury day recently. Red Barmbylives in Vienna, Va., outside the Beltway on the west side, and I am equally far out in Bowie, Md., to the east of D.C. It's at least a 60-mile trip through congested roads from Bowie to Vienna. Red's wife, Ellaveen, is big in garden clubs and so I was directed to pick out their house by the Garden Club flag flying from the flag pole. As you might expect, having lived there for 40 years, their grounds are of garden-club variety. Found Red in good shape; he drove us to a Greek restaurant where I could find vegetarian food on the menu. Red reads a lot and presents me with interesting clippings at our meetings. I retaliate with articles from the 'health' letters to which I subscribe." * "In spite of the usual array of limitations," writes John (Red) Barmby, "I am still doing well, thank the Lord. We don't dare move, lest the house fall down when we remove 39 years of 'collectables.' Ralph Barclaykeeps us cheerful with his humorous e-mail jokes." * George Nitchie'swife, Laura, passed away on May 17, a few days after suffering a severe stroke. In late June, George said he was getting along okay. Daughter Catherine, who lives about 20 miles away, has been of great help to him. His nephew has also been quite supportive. George had been doing the cooking and housekeeping during Laura's illness, so he's accustomed to caring for himself. George's two other daughters are in Florida and San Francisco. He looked forward to visiting their Tunbridge, Vt., house in July, together with family members. * When we last reported on Jim Brownhe was writing articles for boating magazines from Camden, Maine. Now completely retired, he has moved to Middletown, R.I., on Narragansett Bay, not far from Newport. His condo is at White Hall Farm, established by Bishop Berkeley (for whom the Yale Berkeley Divinity School was named). Jim reports this is quite a change from their previous dwellings. (In Maine they had a succession of seven old New England houses, all built before 1830). He walks to the beach several times a week before breakfast. A son, granddaughter, and grandson live in nearby Fall River, Mass. Jim says he still misses Camden. * Caught up with Ralph Crawshawin Portland, Ore., as he returned from giving a lecture at a meeting in Vancouver. Ralph remains very active in Oregon health circles, had one book on the practice of medicine published about a year ago, and is now working on another one. He thinks he may possibly be the oldest person to take a bobsled ride (which he did last winter) down the Olympic run used for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. * Steve Wilson, also in Portland, says he's beginning to show some effect of his age, with "problems with equilibrium and some forgetfulness," but he still walks and drives. Their son lives in Portland (four grandchildren are ages 27, 19, 6, and 4); a daughter lives in Denver. * Bob and Ann Cole Byingtonhad a week's visit with son Russell in Texas last spring. Granddaughter Callie Roe is at the Univ. of Southern Maine in Portland and grandson Ben is in Pembroke, Mass., where their daughter lives. Bob remains active, swimming three times a week, and playing golf. * Marty Newton VanGaasbeckis in great physical shape, still playing golf and still living nine months a year in the house she and Van built in Longmeadow. The other three months she lives in Fort Pierce, Fla. She confesses that she now uses a cart instead of walking the 18 holes. (You're entitled, Marty.) She also gardens and plays duplicate bridge (food for both body and mind). Last summer she witnessed the marriage of two grandchildren on Cape Cod. Marty sees Russand Bounce Dounce Dale in church every Sunday and reports that they're still hanging in there. * Intensely involved in volunteer work, Anne Willisbelongs to a visiting nurse association and mentions gardening, cooking, bridge, and a book sale, among the activities in her 36-hour days. Anne reports that college roommate Barbara Roberts Ormsbyhas moved to the nursing home unit of Meadow Ridge, following the recent death of her husband, Ed Ormsby '40. * Having not heard in half a century from Doris Magee Enniss, I (KSS) called her and we had a long chat, recalling memories of our senior year in Forest East. Doris was a choreographer for our modern dance club in those days, and we rehearsed in the third floor lounge. In retirement, Peyton and she moved to Florida to play golf year-round. They are no longer able to golf or to travel, but their four children visit them often. * The new address for Fred and Betty Brigham Barrettis 1 Beachwood Dr., #238, Waterford, CT 06385. Brig says they sold their farm in Vermont and their other home in Florida to move to a retirement residence near the water, close to New London. Lots of their family (9 sons,7 daughters, 19 grandchildren) live nearby. This summer, as usual, the entire family was gathering for two weeks at the beach near Westerly, R.I. Brig recently stopped playing golf, but she remains active in a literary study group and a bridge group. Fred continues painting in oils and recently gave a small show of his works. * Living in Southbury, Conn., Howard and Betty Attenhofer Van Valkenburgare keeping very busy. * Time constraints prevented Skip Wilkin Dimondand husband Bob Rudefrom visiting the Sillimans en route to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. Too bad. It was cherry season and the tail end of strawberry season in western New York. We still pick our own. * "As a last hurrah," writes Virginia Carpenter Halstead, "Gordon and I are leaving for another National Trust stay in England. This time we'll be in two houses in the peak district, one a converted gamekeeper's cottage called 'Wicket Nook,' and one, 'Darfar,' an 18th-century stable with loft. Our 12th and 13th adventures into history." * Cressey (Carolyn Stanwood Whiting) attended her granddaughter's graduation from Washington Univ. in St. Louis. Then she left for another summer in South Freeport, Maine. She writes, "Many thanks to everyone who made our 60th Reunion so memorable!"

-Class Secretaries: Kathryn (Kay) Sempepos Silliman (silliman@netsync.net), 279 Chestnut St., Fredonia, NY 14063; and Dr. John S. Gale (jsgale@shore.net), 24 Beach Rd., Gloucester, MA 01930.

For the 35 classmates, 18 spouses, and 3 grandchildren attending, the 60th Reunion of the Class of '44 was, by all reports, a huge success. The dinner on Friday evening, the Saturday luncheon at the president's house, and the Saturday reception and dinner at Proctor Hall gave us all time to reminisce and get caught up. At Saturday breakfast, the Class of 1944 received the Gold Key Award for achieving the highest percentage of participation (87 percent) among reunion classes. Thanks to all who responded to the calls made by our gift committee members for this remarkable record. Ted Kolzakaccepted the award on behalf of the class. We did more than eat, however. There were tours of the spectacular new library, the lecture by Felix Rohatyn '49 (former ambassador to France), the exciting Convocation, the brief memorial service (held around our class tree in front of Old Chapel) to remember the 21 members of the class who had died since our 55th Reunion, and the always moving chapel service on Sunday. The highlight of the Reunion Weekend was the Convocation, held at 5 pm on Saturday. Mead Chapel was filled to capacity with returning alumni from over 12 reunion classes. To the sound of tapping canes and loud applause, each class was introduced with a short review of events that occurred during their time on campus and the amount of their reunion gift was announced. As the Convocation neared conclusion, President McCardell gave an eloquent and emotional farewell as our retiring president. On Sunday morning many of us attended the Chapel service and a final brunch before departing. * Many attendees are travelers. Muriel Roome Wakeman, who spent the month of February visiting her son in California and her daughter in Hawaii, returned for Easter with another daughter and son and their families. * Ricki Wheaton Evansrecently returned from three weeks traveling in Europe with her daughter. * Shirley Earl Bantaand husband Robert had returned from a wonderful trip to England. * Betty Broadbent Brownwas about to take a European trip, built around The DaVinci Code. Betty had been in Colorado for her granddaughter's graduation from Colorado College, as well as two birthdays (her son's 50th and her 81st). * Shirley West Johnson(whose daughter Sally '72 was our guest speaker at the reunion dinner) and husband Leight were returning to Ireland for a one-week tour via car and driver. In August they planned a houseboat cruise on the St. Lawrence River with children and grandchildren. * The weekend after reunion, Sally Curtiswas attending graduation at Northfield School in Massachusetts, where she was a faculty member for over 30 years. * Jean Chatfield Addisonand husband Ed were chauffeured to reunion by granddaughter Jessica Moulton, who then drove them to Cambridge to attend her graduation from Harvard Business School, with an MBA. Jessica soon found Anna Makowski, granddaughter of Al Boissevain, who was taking Anna on a trip to the East Coast after her graduation from the Univ. of Indiana. At the president's luncheon, the two girls sat with Jonathan Taft-Dick '05, grandson of Hugh Taftand wife Barbara. Jonathan (who spent his junior year at the Italian school in Florence) was one of our student assistants during the weekend. * Stod Johnsonwas seen jogging around campus during the weekend. (Lenore Jenkins Johnsontold us that she insisted he carry some kind of identification when he was jogging around the streets of cities in Italy when they were there!) When not jogging or playing tennis, Stod is writing World War II memories and other historical pieces. * Betty Mercer McChrystal and husband Bill brought greetings from Irene Ruthenberg Conner, whom they had seen recently. The three McChrystal grandsons are doing well and learning languages. * Jean Hebertand wife Frances arrived in time for Saturday's events. They continue to spend winters in Vero Beach, Fla. * Dave and Irmy Nierhaus '48 Stebbins told us that son Andy '82 and his wife are living and working in Hong Kong. * Jean Milliganvisits nieces and nephews in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Stratford, Ontario. * In Braintree, Mass., Marge Palmer Maxhamis busy as librarian/archivist of the historical society, serves on the historical commission, and plays the French horn in the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. Husband Don is enjoying his new sit-down mower. * Ruth Huff Allenand husband Charles had to miss the christening of their three youngest great-grandchildren in order to attend reunion. * Ruth Waldmann, who had planned to attend, had to cancel but sent greetings. * We also received various greetings from Thirza Benedict Wales, Paul Davis, and Billand Ingrid Monk Stevenson. * Greetings from Pete Harriswere read by Peter Jennison, who presided at the Friday evening dinner. * Hal Parkerand wife Edee reported that they had moved to 235 Rivermead Rd., Peterborough, NH 03458. * Nancy Readhas moved from Norwalk, Conn., to 2032 Inverness Greene, SunCity Center, FL 33573. * Pat Noe Bursawbrought two mounted display pictures for the exhibit in our Gifford headquarters, with contributions from John Cadwelland an album from Lois Hoffman Blittersdorf. Pat and husband Bill Bursaw '41 reported (with mixed emotions) that they sold their home in Naples, Fla., where they had spent 16 winters. Based in a retirement community in North Andover, N.H., they still spend summers in Portsmouth, N.H. * Al Rathbunand wife Sally advised folks not to move or downsize, if possible. Too late! Neil and Marylu Graham Atkinshave sold their home of 30 years in New London, N.H., and moved into a condominium community (70 Hilltop Place, New London, NH 03257). In addition to those already mentioned, Louise Cosenza Aldrich, Charles Baird, Mabel Buttolph, Mary Whitney Cassedy, Robert Crooks, Bob Darrow, Dutch DePodwin, Dorothy Ayers Ingalls, Louis Menand, and John Urbanwere also present at reunion. We had a great time and we missed all of you who couldn't make it. * We send our best wishes to Dorothy Burton Skardal, who had to miss reunion because she can no longer fly. She reports that "both memory and energy have declined since the slight stroke I had a year ago." * Warren Smithdeclares that he is "still kicking." We're happy to hear it.

-Class Secretaries: Dr. and Mrs. Neil Atkins (Marylu Graham) (nmatkins@prodigy.net), 70 Hilltop Pl., New London, NH 03256.

Our 60th Reunion is coming up on June 3-5, 2005. Please come if you possibly can! What could be nicer than a weekend in that special of all places, our alma mater. * On April 28, as scores of noisy matinee-ers filled tables at Sardi's restaurant in NYC, no group was more enthusiastic than the loyal Middlebury reunioners as they gathered for their annual luncheon. WithMary Elizabeth Wiszotsky McClellanunable to attend this year, the luncheon was organized by Ruth Collins Shikes, Shirley Miller Stearns, and Ann Robinson Walker. Also attending were Bette Bertschinger Saul '46, Jean Luckhardt Stratton '46, Barbara Platou Gerra, Alice Southworth Twible, and Joanne Higgins Wolfley, along with honored guest Edward Porter, Alice's older son. Shirley hopes that everyone will want to continue the tradition of getting together and being part of the spirit and the camaraderie. If you agree, and are within driving distance of NYC, let one of us know and you will receive information prior to our next gathering. * Jean and I (Ann) learned from the conversation that Betty Hatcher Hrubyhad been in Medford Leas infirmary for six weeks, suffering with a broken femur. Needless to say, we both rushed home to visit her and found her cheerful and recovering. She was discharged shortly thereafter. * In connection with the dedication of the World War II Memorial, Mary Elizabeth Wiszotsky McClellan'sWorld War II memories as a civilian were published on the Washington PostWeb site, under the title "Inner World of Bomber Creates Awe." * Jean Bender Heermanshas given up driving because of vision problems, but finds her retirement community (3895 Old Vineyard Rd., #32, Winston Salem, NC 27104) supplies all the residents with ample and pleasing entertainment, meals, and other amenities. She lives near older daughter Lynn and has a new granddaughter in Raleigh. * A phone message came from Lee Van Leuven Morehouse, who was in Lexington, Mass. They plan to move to Camden, Maine, when their home of 53 years is sold. Downsizing seems to be a familiar trend these days. * Ruth Strode Carsleywrote recently from West Yellowstone, Mont.: "I'm just back from a trip on the back of my son Scott's snowmobile to Hegan Lake, about two miles from our cabins. We saw two immature eagles and lots of swans. Pete [Ruth's husband] had Parkinson's and died six months after we moved here. We built beside Scott and Janice, who peeled logs for their large cabin in Horse Butte almost 30 years ago. Scott and Janice own Alpine Guides, not far from the west entrance to the park. I look out at a large sagebrush meadow, now covered with snow, and up at Horse Butte to the southwest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, we are 40 miles from Big Sky ski resort." Comparing Montana to her former life in Maine, Ruth says the only thing she misses is her friends. * My (Anne's) latest activities are attending graduations, one in each of my four children's families. The most unusual was held at Johns Hopkins, a special ceremony conducted for 12 senior Blue Jay baseball players, who were scheduled to play in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional at graduation time. * Esther Kennedy Grafhas been recovering from a fall that necessitated a partial hip replacement. She managed to stay at home until last year, when a relapse resulted in a move to an assisted living facility. Her husband passed away in late 2000, a few months after their 50th wedding anniversary. * Secretary Wolfley received a note from Bob Clement, who is happily retired but temporarily laid up after a fall from the deck of his home in Sebastopol, Calif. (This is in Sonoma County wine country.) Bob reports that he and wife Phyllis enjoy sailing and kayaking on nearby Clear Lake and would always welcome old Midd friends. * Retired for over 10 years from the Chicago Tribune, where she was an award-winning reporter and bureau chief, Eleanor Burt Nelsonis living with her husband in Sun City West, Ariz. Now a community activist and a columnist for the Arizona Republic, Eleanor is the author of a fun book, Retirement Is a Game: Insider Tips on How to Play. * Remember: It's not too early to begin planning your trip back to Midd in May '05 to celebrate our 60th. Who knows how many more of these seminal events are in our respective futures? You may have noticed that, except for a dreaded obit or two appearing in recent issues, there hasn't been much news from the men's side of the aisle. Your secretary desperately needs news-almost any news but politics accepted.

-Class Secretaries: Ann Robinson Walker (wwalker @medleas.com), 181 Medford Leas, Medford, NJ 08055; and Mr. Alan Wolfley (aw451bg@aol.com),

22 Canaan Close, New Canaan, CT 06840.

In our last MiddMag column, we reported the happy news that Jean Luckhardt Robbinsand Dr. Roland Stratton were married in November 2003. Additional news from "Lucky" expresses her joy at her marriage to this long-time friend. She also reports on a delightful luncheon at Sardi's in NYC with Bette Bertschinger Sauland several Midd '45ers. The luncheon is an annual event. See the 1945 column for more details. * Jeanne Picard Johnsonreported that their "trip to Malta last October was the second best we've taken." * Peter '45 and Jean Crawford McKeerecently moved to New London, N.H. (P.O. Box 1021; 03257). * Betsy Barclay Walesand Ozzie moved into a condo in Yarmouth, Maine, in summer 2003. * Glo Antonini Keysere-mails us that she got together with Joanne Buckeridge Booth '47 at a recent reception for President McCardell. They discovered that they are somewhat close neighbors in Maine. * Mary Nasmith Meansreports that her husband, Don '47, passed away May 27 after a long illness. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetary. We extend the condolences of the class to Mary on this sad news. * We also send condolences to Margaret Hood Kennedy, who reports "a hard year since BJ left us almost a year ago. But I have a wonderful family! Sharon, Brad, Scott, and Grant have taken over for their dad, to say nothing of the five grandchildren."

-Class Secretaries: Bill (wcpercival@aol.com) and Jan Shaw Percival, P.O.Box 337, Cataumet, MA 02534.

How wonderful to have an unexpected phone call or letter from a classmate with special news to share, or maybe just a normal accounting after a long time of no messages! Such was the feeling inspired by Pat Harvey Oehler's e-mail description of her attendance at the dedication of the World War II Memorial. Traveling with a tour group via bus, all the way from Sacramento, they were seated in the center front for the ceremony. Pat reports that the monument is beautiful and the crowds were 'epic'! Veterans from the wars in Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf were there, along with those of World War II, and crowds of other people. There were wheelchair jams, walker jams, bus jams, and people jams, Pat reported, but the weather was great and the mood of the crowd was also. Everyone seemed to bask in a sort of glow. After seeing the sights of the D.C. area, her group returned home, still feeling the glow of that special occasion. Pat continues her docent role at the city zoo; its big attraction now is the "Chimpanzee Challenge Maze," in which viewers learn what a baby chimp has to learn in order to survive to adulthood. Pat finds tremendous enjoyment in all that she does there, and we are glad she shared. * Betsy Hornaday Fry continues her quiet, steady days at White Horse Village in Pennsylvania, where she and husband Bob now live. She is in charge of the library at their residence; she finds it a challenging, but fun, job. * Peggy MacCormick de Forestwrites: "We appreciate catching up on alumni news! Kellam and I are enjoying our retirement years in this beautiful spot, where we first met 53 years ago." They live in Santa Barbara, Calif. * A social worker who retired six years ago, Charlotte Davis Wilsonnow does soup kitchen work through her church. "Charlie" lives in Boxford, Mass. She enjoyed a recent family trip to Jamaica; it was a gift trip and a great time to be with her daughter and family. She reports that she has spoken with Kitsie Pomeroy Blair, who lives on Martha's Vineyard. * The Vermont group of classmates planned to meet late in May, and five were able to be there. They were Jean Davis Battey, Lynn Bruhn, Peggy Armstrong Igleheart, Dottie Domina Willard, and Kay Gray Weed. Mollie Stevens Chesbroughhad planned to be there, but could not make it at the last minute. They planned a fall meeting at the Woodstock Inn on September 23, when your reporter, Jinny Stowell James, hoped to join them. She goes up to New Harbor, Maine, each summer and, in recent years, has called on former Middlebury dean W. Storrs Lee '28, who also served as director of publications for the College and interim president. In May, President McCardell traveled to Maine to confer upon Storrs the honorary degree of doctor of letters. The ceremony took place on the rocky ocean shore before the Lee cottage (see photo, page 49, summer issue). To many men in the Class of '47, some newly returned from service, Storrs Lee was a wonderfully understanding friend and helper. Do read his biography of Gamaliel Painter if you have a chance! [Ed. note: We regret to report the death of Storrs Lee on August 13. A memorial appears elsewhere in this issue.] * Bud '45 and Nancy Fitz Smith(Fitzie), who live in Rochester, N.Y., see Joanne Buckeridge Bootheach summer in Maine. Nancy reports that her life focuses on her art, and she is enjoying that very much, taking courses all the time and exhibiting when she can. She had 28 full-sized watercolors and 11 miniatures in a show last January in Rochester. She has shifted slightly from landscapes to figure drawing, painting, and portraiture in recent years. * Lynn Bruhnreported a weekend gathering at her Arlington, Vt., home, where Carl and Tag (Jean Taggart Lindblad), Andy '50 and Steeny Rolls Pepin, Jean and Carl Needy, and Dave '49 and Perry Maurer Thompson '48, spent the weekend together with good food and good conversation.

-Class Secretary: Virginia Stowell James (jinnyjamvsj @att.net), 373 Reeds Gap Rd., Northford, CT 06472.

1948

-Class Secretaries: Elizabeth Bredenberg Ness (elizabeth.ness@att.net), 412 N. Wayne Ave., #109, Wayne, PA 19087; and Bartley Nourse (brierpatch4@ juno.com), 73 Brier Ln., Brewster, MA 02631.

We missed all of you who didn't make our 55th Reunion. It was a great gathering of 56 of our classmates, plus spouses and friends. We were very comfortably housed in Gifford. The College is really good to us. To mention just a few of the attendees (I know I would overlook someone, should I attempt to make a complete list), it was wonderful to see Anthony '50 and Cleone Jones Sporberg, who didn't get to our 50th. Also the twins, Rachel Adkins Plattand Lee Adkins, made great brother-sister cochairs. Lee Cuniff Ketzelcame from Kansas, Jean Caldwell Ferrellfrom California, Tom and Marilyn Mulholland Jacobs, George and Willie Williams Woodfrom Ohio, Paul and Ann Holt Watkinsfrom Massachusetts. Patty Perkins Flaggwas wearing gorgeous quilt-style jackets she made (yes, she'll custom order you one). It was a bit nostalgic to hear John McCardell's last reunion speech. He has been so great to our class and to Middlebury itself. Dave and I spoke with the new president, Ron Liebowitz, and can report that John is leaving Middlebury in good hands. Great to see our own Hotch (Alice Hardie) singing in the chapel choir on Sunday. Pat and Kay Mulliganwere there.Buzz Myers Whiteand Jo Elliott Pillsburyfrom Maine rode over with us. It was great to see Quirkie (Lois Quirk Racz) there, as well as Kyle and E.J. Barker'48 Prescott, Daveand Perry Maurer '48 Thompson, John '50 and Gene Edgar Irons, Jean Rettalick Govert-I could go on forever. Elizabeth and Felix Rohatynwere there, and Felix gave a very interesting talk Saturday to a "sell-out" crowd. On Saturday, the all-college lobster bake behind Forest Hall, under different class tents, was outstanding. Class of '49, be sure to mark your calendar for our 60th. It will be great. * In other news, Dick Pricewas unable to make the reunion, but sent best wishes to all. * Dorothy Britton Maukwas sorry she couldn't make it to reunion: "We've already enjoyed two trips this year, including three weeks in South America-where we were among those rescued via helicopter following a landslide on April 10 in the town adjacent to Machu Picchu, Peru. An "adventure of a lifetime!" * As president of the Massachusetts Council of Residential Specialists, Betty Dean Custeris still actively selling real estate, with a focus on adult communities. * Having survived a recent illness, Bill Lippawas "looking forward to helping Kerry campaign for the presidency. He has been volunteering at Massachusetts Hospital School (for disabled children) for 12 years. * Jim Barlowreports that "of the 50 some Middlebury grads in Wyoming, about 50 live in Jackson Hole." * Lois and Jack Barry took a 50th anniversary trip by car, spending a sunny month "delighting in middle European music, art, theater, and beer." They stayed in remote B&Bs, traveling from Frankfurt and Heidelberg ("city hall wedding chapel revisit") to Rothenburk, Bohemia, Moravia, Tatras, Slovakia, Krakow, Dresden, and Prague. * Quirkie (Lois Quirk Racz) moved down the road two miles from the B&B she and her late husband ran for 40 summers. She is "contemplating another move, to an apartment in a full-care complex, trading Cape Cod Bay for the hills of central Massachusetts." * Charles Pukstais justifiably proud of daughter Juliana Puksta Maglathlin '77, who was recently promoted to the position of director by her a large company, and of granddaughter Rebecca, who recently became the third generation in her family (after her father and grandfather Charles) to graduate from M.I.T. Her major was biochemistry. Rebecca moves on to the doctoral program at Purdue Univ., where she'll be working in the research labs. Charles closes: "Credits also go to my wife, Lorraine, who returned to the Univ. of New Hampshire, at the young age of 75, to obtain her Bachelor's Degree."

-Class Secretary: Patricia Allen Guthrie, P.O. Box 1804, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

In Philadelphia last March, the Association of American Geographers bestowed a great honor on Phil Porter. The citation reads: "Philip W. Porter of the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis received the 2004 Lifetime Achievement Honors for major contributions to physical and human geography, and geographic techniques. For the publication of path breaking work in nature-society-development, argrometeorology, food security, cultural ecology, and political ecology, for devotion to converting research into teaching and service, and for contributing to the intellectual life of the discipline." * Ed and Faye George Berubewere delighted and very proud to learn that their son, Raymond, was one of five Navy Captains to be appointed to the rank of rear admiral. The announcement was made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and the president. At the time of the announcement, Captain Berube was serving as assistant commander of business operations at the Navy's Bureau of Personnel in Millington, Tenn. He will be assigned to a naval base working within a unit responsible for the maintenance of either the Atlantic or Pacific fleet. During his 26 years in the Navy, Captain Berube has operated within the Navy Supply Systems Command, utilizing his college major in economics and business management, along with a master's in financial planning from the Navy post-graduate School in Monterey, Calif. * We received sad news of the deaths of four classmates: Tom Fraoli, Andy Ferguson, Jean Simmons Arnold, and Norm Bates. Our sympathy and condolences go to their families. * Joan Beattie-Wilsonkeeps busy as an ombudsman for the New Mexico State Agency on Aging. She's also an elder for her church, sings in the choir, and plays bells in the bell choir. She has "become an amateur photographer (NOT digital), because the sky views over the mountains from my back patio were too good not to record. I enlarge the best photos, mat and frame them, and sell them at arts and crafts fairs. Still working on my backyard (this is the fourth summer) which was just a hill. Now, it is livable." * Carol Hentz Spoonersent a note telling of activities at the Posse retreat, and of enjoyment in having a Hentz Scholarship student from Zimbabwe attend church with her. She also noted that the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury is being renovated. * John O'Connorand Scotty Patersonhad their spring golf tuneup in Coral Springs, Fla., and have dedicated themselves to further polishing their games for participation in the Gordie Perine tournament this fall. Hopefully a few other classmates will give us some competition.

-Class Secretaries: Margaret Stearns Burdett (blueburd@tds.net), 5 Upper Bay Rd., Sunapee, NH 03782; and Walter Paterson (wpate86259@aol.com), 11301 Heron Bay Blvd., #2916, Coral Springs, FL 33076.

On June 5, Raymond Gadairewas inducted in the Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame, both for his participation as a varsity athlete and for his contributions as a faculty member and coach. After serving three years in the Army Air Corps, he attended Bridgton Academy and Middlebury, then returned to teach and coach at Bridgeton before his 34-year career at Milton High School. * Marty O'Brien Fenn continues to have a busy life. She has worked 35 years as a medical librarian at the local hospital. Just recently, she was elected president of the Brattleboro (Vt.) Branch of AAUW. On the home front, she keeps in touch with her sons (one in Massachusetts, the other in Sweden) and five grandchildren. * Helen Guernsey Batessends "many thanks to those who contacted our family after Norm's death in February. Our four children and ten grands were most appreciative. So far, five of them have chosen western colleges; however, my niece is checking out Midd. The golf course is handy to my winter home in Hemet, Calif. To look me up there, call 909-652-3525." * Barbara Penn Buchanan(Penny) revealed how much she and husband Bob have enjoyed being in Ocala, Fla., since moving there four years ago. They are very involved with horses and Ocala appears to have every variety of them, plus a big thoroughbred operation. One attraction is that the soil is of the same type as that in Lexington, Ky., producing the best grass for horses. The blended Buchanan family represents a range of ages and activities. One son is a horse trainer. A two-year-old great-grandson's father is a professional hockey player. Bob's granddaughter's wedding in Minneapolis was coming up the day after the U.S. National Horse Race in Louisville, where Penny's half Arabian filly (she owns one third) will be racing. If all goes well, she hopes to make both events! Good luck! * On a sad note, Penny recently received notice that Saranne Crawford Cookepassed away in June, after a long battle with emphysema. Saranne's husband, Joe, died several years ago in Hawaii, where they had lived for many years. * If anyone has a knee problem, Marianne Folk Lincolnhighly recommends knee replacement surgery. She had it this past year and comments, "It's great-just like new!" It must be, as she and Paul are enjoying traveling. They recently took a trip through the Panama Canal (for the second time) and anticipated a trip with their church, a cruise on the Danube with side trips to Budapest, Bucharest, and Prague. Marianne and Paul enjoy having their unmarried son at home temporarily. He's a big help around the house-especially when they're away. Their two daughters live in Connecticut and Arizona. * Don Sherburnereports that he recently completed editing a book of essays on Alfred North Whitehead. Don lined up the various contributors to the publication and also wrote one of the essays himself. Even in retirement, he is staying plenty busy professionally. * Don Axinnis enjoying the recognition that his new movie, Spin, is receiving. One reviewer commented, "Spinis enriched by a running commentary on anti-Mexican racism in 1950s America." Spin is based on his first novel of the same title.

-Class Secretaries: Charlotte Clark Hay (Mrs. David W.) (dchay22@webtv.net), 4454 Shady Ct., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; and Robert DeLaney (wooded@ together.net), 1131 River Rd., New Haven, VT 05472.

1952

-Class Secretaries: Jeanne Parker Cahill, 10 Old Planters Rd, Beverly, MA 01915; and Joe Davis (sensei@valley.net), P.O. Box 3, The Ridge, Orford, NH 03777.

When Joy Hale was in Vermont returning her granddaughter to classes at Middlebury, she happened to run across the class note about Don Peachin the 1953 column of the spring 2004 Middlebury Magazine. Since the note mentioned that Don was a former town manager in Glastonbury, Conn., Joy passed the class note along to the Glastonbury newspaper, the Glastonbury Citizen. Via this circuitous route, Don's class note news appeared in the May 6 editor's column in Glastonbury, where all his old friends could read about his successful career after moving from Glastonbury to Rangely, Colo., in 1981. * Ralph Gundersenheaded back to Rhode Island for the summer. He hoped that classmates in the Rhode Island area would give him a call. He wanted to "have lunch and do a little remembering about the old Midd days." * Susan Taylor, of Urbana, Ill., served as the Middlebury College delegate April 17 in the academic procession for the inauguration ceremony for the 13th president of Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. *Laura Chapman Ricois still living in Los Baños, Calif., where she is still teaching basic math and coordinating the tutorial program at the local community college. She is also still active at St. Alban's Episcopal Church and goes to Anvik, Alaska, every summer for vacation Bible school.

-Class Secretaries: Verne Goodwin (vpgoody@aol .com), 4410 Columbine Dr., Vail, CO 81657; and Ann Golding Davis (sensei@valley.net), P.O. Box 3, The Ridge, Orford, NH 03777.

Secretaries Nickerson and Ryan report: Wow! What a party! From Thursday afternoon until the brunch at Bob and Betsy Heath '58 Gleason's home on Sunday morning, the Class of '54 (97 strong, with six members returning for the first time) had extraordinary weather, incredible food and drink, and marvelous company. There was something for everyone: golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, walking tours, a piano recital, lectures-by Felix Rohatyn '49, Marcia Kraft Goin(who, this year, received an honorary degree from the College), and Eric Davis (prof. of political science)-jazz bands, Zydeco music, and, most important, the social gatherings with our classmates. Ann Heath Fayand Jim Huntdid an outstanding job as social chairs. The College supplied six energetic students (or recent graduates) to guide us around, carry our bags, drive vans, and assist us in innumerable ways. Karl andLois Robinson Limbachand Dick McCoyled the gift committee to a major success and an award, with 82 percent participation. The total amount given by our class was $336,914-not bad for a bunch of AARPers! We all did good work! And our class received another award for the highest percentage of alumni returning for reunion. The weather was magnificent, the golf course was in good shape, the tennis courts were excellent, the swimming facility was superb (no wonder the College is called Club Midd), and the hiking was "just right"-not too long, not too short. The first cocktail party and dinner Thursday evening at President McCardell's home featured a beautiful setting, excellent food, and a lot of excited conversation. At a Friday morning meeting at Kirk Alumni Center, there was a discussion on current topics of interest at the College. Then each of us received our 50th Reunion pin-and the promise of one with three diamonds in it on our 75th Reunion. And then off to many activities. Dinner that evening was held under a tent near Starr Library. (The new library is incredible, with Vermont maple accents, a coffee bar, and lounge chairs!) Again the food was superb. The entertainment was furnished by Bill Skiff, who gave his impression of a typical Vermont dairy farmer. I hope his monologue was recorded somewhere, because it was terrific. Vermont humor sounds unique, but it really is universal. On Saturday-a warm, sunny, cloudless, Vermont summer day-there were walking tours, a lecture by Marcia Kraft Goin(and other lectures by Felix Rohatyn '49, Eric Davis, and John Hunisak), a book discussion of The DaVinci Code, and the Convocation at Mead Chapel. It was a truly moving experience. We were the last of the reunion classes to enter the chapel; the loud tapping of the canes and the applause from the other classes was almost overwhelming. Since this was the last Convocation at which President McCardell would preside, his speech was particularly poignant. (He has always spoken remarkably well, but this talk was unusually good). Following the Convocation, dinner for all the classes was served under white tents (trimmed with white lights) on the Battell lawn, where 1,800 fresh lobsters were cooked for the assembled multitude. There was a lot of intermingling with classmates and with friends and children in other classes. As night fell, there was a dazzling fireworks display. Each evening, there was additional entertainment at McCullough, from Dixieland to Zydeco to blue grass to jazz. On Sunday, nine class members sang in the alumni choir at the chapel service (probably a record number from any one class). About 60 (definitely a record number) trooped over to the Gleason home for a brunch, catered by the ever popular Dog Team Inn. Unfortunately, our ranks are thinning somewhat. We have lost 58 classmates in the last 50 years, or 17 percent of our original class of 339. A memorial service was held near a tree in front of Munroe Hall, where the names of our missing 58 were read by Nancy Whittemore Nickerson, Hazel Hoxie Greaves, and Bill Skiff. Karol Baldwin Teikosang, beautifully, and brief prayers were recited.All in all, our Reunion was a magnificent gathering. We suspect that most of our classmates had such a good time that they will attend again in five years. In the meantime, stay active, stay connected, and keep those cards and letters coming! * Kathryn Allin Dysonwas sorry to miss the 50th. She writes that, as the result of some surgical difficulties, her left foot is "somewhat warped." Kathryn is not anxious to have a bone graft, which might help. "I think not! Will endure the pain for now. Walking is difficult, but at least I have a foot and can walk." * As mentioned above, Marcia Kraft Goinreceived a doctor of science degree during Middlebury's commencement. Marcia is a prof. of clinical psychiatry at the Univ. of Southern Calif. Keck School of Medicine, where she is the director of residency training in the adult psychiatric outpatient department. She's also the president of the American Psychiatric Association.

-Class Secretaries: Mrs. Robert B. Nickerson (Nancy Whittemore), (nancy@nickersons.org), 4 Osprey Ln. Mystic, CT 06355; and Mr. Thomas C. Ryan, (trn@aol.com) 3 Knipp Rd., Houston, TX 77024.

1955

-Class Secretaries: Pat Hinman Makin (pmakin@ adelphia.net), 11 Rockholm Rd., Gloucester, MA 01930; and Frank E. Punderson, Jr. (pund@together. net), 1209 Cider Mill Rd., Middlebury, VT 05753.

By the time you read this, about 50 classmates will have gathered for a September weekend on Indian Lake in the Adirondacks at Timberlock, the family camp owned and operated by the Catlin family. Barbara and Dick Catlinand their son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Holly, will be our hosts for a pre-50th Reunion. Those intrepid Danes, Erik andJeanne Hauselmann Bolvinkel, were to join us, along with other classmates from as far away as California. Expect a full report in the next column. Erik and Jeanne report that they traveled widely in the Scandinavian countries this year, including a sailing trip down the western coast of Sweden on a 10-meter sailboat, a six-day trek in the Norwegian mountains, and a week with children and grandchildren on the west coast of Denmark. * Father Ron Lawsonis back in the States, after many years abroad with the armed services. Based in Massachusetts, he is hoping to have a parish somewhere in New England before too long. Myrdith McKinley Benedictsaid that she and Helga Neuse Whitcombwere invited to a reunion with Ron in Middlebury not long ago. They enjoyed the stories of his travels. * Sylvia Cosman Baileyis happy as a clam on the midcoast of Maine. She ran into Charlotte Alexander Uivaryin a hotel in Trier, Germany, a few years ago. * A late spring exhibit, "Exploring Experimental Painting," displayed new water media artwork by Sally Thomson Clarkat the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts. * Although he's not sure how he got on the list, Hugh Van Zelmreceived an e-mail from NBC weatherman Willard Scott, asking him to write a page or two about the joys of reaching "a certain age." Hugh sent in a few thoughts and-to his astonishment-his piece was published in Willard's book, called The Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune. In the index, he's listed after Mamie Van Doren. Keeping good company, Hugh. * In June, classmates Nancy Marvin Hall, Joan Mackinnon Houghton, Babs Bennett Murphy, and Mona Meyers Wheatleyconverged on Hyannis, Mass., to help Gail Knight Derickcelebrate a birthday. The restaurant seemed quite content for us to spend over three hours having lunch, as we reminisced and tried to catch up with the latest news of classmates and happenings at Middlebury. Gail's husband, Phil Derick, recently launched a new career that keeps him traveling widely and spending time in one of his favorite places, Fenway Park. He's part of a Boston Red Sox public relations effort to host delegations and provide tours of Fenway. The Red Sox keep him busy from spring training to the play-off games in the fall. * It's less than two years until our 50th Reunion in 2006. Mark June 1-4 on your calendar now and plan to be there.

-Class Secretaries: William F. Houghton (willho@ aol.com), 16940 Knolls Way, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023; and Mona Meyers Wheatley (mwheatley@ wris.net), 32 Hummock Pond Rd., P.O. Box 3038, Nantucket, MA 02584-3038.

On a June 7 Paris walking tour, following the D-Day anniversary observations, Charlie '56 and Heather Hamilton Robinsoncaught a glimpse of Felix Rohatyn '49, the former ambassador to France. Unfortunately, they had no chance to catch him to say hello. * Hope you didn't miss the write-up on Peter Decker'sbook, The Utes Must Go, in the summer issue (page 47). * Sabra Fieldwas named Governor Deane Davis Green Up Citizen of the Year for 2004. Governor Davis was the originator of Green Up Day in 1970. No other state in the nation boasts such a successful continuing tradition, wherein thousands of Vermonters volunteer to clean up litter from Vermont roadsides and public places. * I (Mary Ellen Bushnell) have been appointed town clerk in tiny Sharon, N.H. Duties include registering cars and licensing dogs. Delight includes getting to know everyone in town. In August I'll attend town clerk school in Bow, working towards certification. * The coaching team for this year's Vail Supermasters squad included none other than Hugh Marlowas manager. As Bobo put it: "This could be the crew that leads us to the Promised Land and the crystal trophy that we have lusted after for eight years!" * Our thanks to Priscilla Noble Grundyfor sending in a newspaper article about Helen Pagoulatos Brassingtonsponsoring a Special Olympics team in memory of her husband, Dick Brassington, who died two years ago. The article quotes Dick's daughter, Mary Brock, as saying that the gift is appropriate because Dick "was such a kind soul. He was very caring and kind. I know that he would be very happy to know he was helping kids." * The '57 "Gang of Four" on this spring's China trip included Betsy Mathewson Bailey, Mary Ellen Bushnell, Jay (Jr.) Everest Harrison, andEllie Maier MacDowell(plus husband Ned '56). Betsy wrote at the end of May, when just getting over jet lag from the China trip. "I'm suffering an emotional letdown. After more than a year of looking forward to THE trip, it's hard to believe it's over! The trip was an amazing experience, intense, tiring, educational, and meaningful for the wonderful new Middlebury-connected friends we made. Nick Clifford's presence made all the difference. We were also accompanied by Anne McDonough '00, a beautiful, young alum and a Chinese linguist, who has lived in China for two years and works for the Washington Post. There has been constant e-mail traffic among the whole group since we returned." Betsy sends an example of Middlebury hilarity during the trip: "Sitting high atop the city of Xian in the business center of our luxury hotel, I typed out the words to four Midd songs, hoping to get the ladies together for a 'step singing' on the aft deck of the Yangtze river boat. As it turned out, the boat sponsored a talent show one night and our alumni (female and male) wanted to participate. A hasty rehearsal quickly eliminated two songs ('High, High, High. . .' and 'Where the Otter. . .'), because too many didn't know them, and added 'Victory.' It also started a controversy about the correct pronoun in the Alma Mater (his? hers? its?). I think we were all singing a different one during the actual 'performance.' But with Ned on the piano, how could we lose? Bless him and Elli for creating a wonderful song in honor of the trip, 'Give Our Regards to Beijing' (aka, 'Regards to Broadway!'), which we sang as well. And, of course, 'Gamaliel Painter's Cane' rounded out our selections." A long e-mail discussion followed the trip. Judy Starbuck Hanneman '61 produced evidence that the pronoun in the Alma Mater is "symbol of HIS strength and truth." She writes: "I have it on the cover of a record (yes, we actually used to have 'records,' not tapes or CDs). Actually the whole write-up on the back of the record (The Songs of Middlebury College by the Women of the Class of 1957) is worth it for memorabilia, e.g., 'Victory, Oh Victory,' sung after every touchdown the Middlebury team makes." Betsy's reply: "OK, OK, I give up! Nick Clifford had it right all along. I had thought it was OUR. You realize that the 1957 record to which you refer included the voices of the "Gang of Four": Bailey, Bushnell, Harrison, and MacDowell! I scoured every yearbook I have for the words but didn't even think to look in the ancient record collection. Thanks for the research, Judy." Jay (Jr.) replies: "So glad to finally get the HIS/ITS controversy settled. But what bothers me is, I don't have that '57 Women's Voices record! Did I lose it? Did I ever have it? How would I play it if I did? What a treasure! What a delight the whole trip was. The contributions of song, rhyme, piano, stories, memories, learning, observing, absorbing, and laughter-from giggles to out-of-control hysteria-all wonderful. An overload of the senses, which has provided memories to savor and a new and continuing thirst for more knowledge about China."

-Class Secretaries: Mary Ellen Bushnell (Bushnell@mit.edu), P.O. Box 504, Peterborough, NH 03458; O. Sam Morton (sammorton@aol. com), 12411 Perthshire Dr., Houston, TX 77013); and S. Wyman Rolph (s.rolph@comcast.net), 2329 Park Ave., Richmond, VA 23220.

Barbara Bang Knowles is still director for research and training of the Jackson Laboratory. She's also codirector of the interesting new Institute for Molecular Biophysics at the Univ. of Maine, Jackson Lab, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute. "Having fun, living in a really beautiful part of the world. Come visit!" * Grace Warder Hardemoved to Plainfield, N.H., "to be closer to the newly formed Aidron Duckworth Art Museum, a public nonprofit trust and 'classy' small museum of modern art works of Aidron Duckworth. Come visit!" * James Eppeswrites: "We are still fixing up an old house to sell this fall/winter." * Shirley Whitney Juneoand husband Bob met with John and Bonnie McCardell at a Midd alumni gathering at the University Club in Sarasota, Fla., last January. The Juneos have the best of both worlds, living in Venice, Fla., for six months of the year and Lake Dunmore, Vt., the other six months. * Velma Ricewrites that "50 has a certain mind-set: 50-year reunion out of high school, 50+4 Midd reunion, and I wish I were 50 again!" * Sandy Van Zandtwas setting off in June for a North Atlantic voyage to Ireland. Wife Sidney was staying home to be near her mother, who was turning 99 in August. But she was joining him in Ireland for a cruise around the west side of the Emerald Isle or into the Irish Sea south of Scotland. They will leave their 38-foot cutter (which Sandy designed and built in the early 1980s) in Dublin for the winter, with plans to cruise the Orkneys and Shetland islands in Scotland and continue to Norway next summer. Sandy and Sidney are both members of the Ocean Cruising Club, whose membership requires a sailor to log at least 1,000 miles port to port.

-Class Secretaries: Stephanie Eaton (stephanie.eaton@leg.state.nh.us), 243 Pleasant St., Littleton, NH 03561; Joseph E. Mohbat (jmohbat@aol.com), 551 Pacific St., Brooklyn, NY 11217; and Ann Ormsbee Frobose (frobose@llnl.gov), 2370 Meadowlark Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566.

Retiring Class Secretaries Smith and Woodworth report: Our 45th has come and gone, but what a grand weekend it was! Seventy classmates and guests were housed in LaForce, one of the newest Commons, with each suite consisting of four bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen area, and bathroom. A far cry from residential living in the '50s! Food was plentiful! Friday night dinner at Kirk-with guests Professors Clagett, Ballou, and Tillinghast-allowed for recalled memories and shared experiences. We were also regaled by the duo of Bob Luceand Bob W. Ray, with their unique version of 'organ' music! A magnificent sunset concluded the evening. Saturday was busy with the Barry Croland-led golf outing, the'Bick' Bicknell-led hike to Silver Lake, lunch in the tent next to the new library, a new library tour, thought-provoking continuing ed talks (by Felix Rohatyn '49, Ellis Robinson '74, Prof. John Hunisak, and Prof. Eric Davis), class pictures, a reunion parade, and reunion convocation, with President McCardell giving a stirring, final convocation talk. A speech not to be forgotten! The ever-popular class social hours and banquet under the tents at Battell, where lobster was king, and fireworks, made a fitting ending to a fun-filled day! Sunday morning chapel service saw five members of our class singing in the Alumni Choir: Granthia Lavery Preston, Nancy Frame Sveden, Ellie Bliss, Fred Swan(and wife Pat), and Don Woodworth. A class brunch at Ross Commons-with Prof. Dave Littlefield and wife Jean as guests-followed by the election of class officers, and another library tour, concluded the weekend. * In other news, Russ Millerwas unable to make the 45th, but hopes to make the 50th in 2009. * Lew Parkeris still enjoying semi-retirement: "Barb and I had a great time on a couple of cruises to Bermuda, where we honeymooned 42 years ago! Our greatest joy is living in the same town with our two daughters and their families, which includes six grandchildren (6 mos. to 18 years). We're avid fans at all their sporting events. Get back to Midd every September for the Gordie Perine '49 Golf Tournament with my two sons-in-law and John Hammond '56. Hope all is well with my classmates of '59. * Stephen Cohencontinues as chief of urology at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Their three grandchildren range from age one to four years. "Spending several winter weeks at vacation home in Naples, Fla., and learning to be more in-my-moment with each passing year." * Unfortunately, John Hubbellhad to miss reunion, which he was counting on attending. But the good news is that he hoped to be fully recovered by late June from a 10-month bout with lung cancer. Son Chris is a sophomore at Dennison Univ. and daughter Eliot is a sophomore at the Millbrook School. * Boband Susan Jane Chapman Hansenhave been living on Cape Cod for six years (King's Way in Yarmouth Port). They plan to move to Winslowe's View in the Pine Hills this fall. Granddaughter Rose Elizabeth Hansen (child of son Rob Hansen '90 and his wife) arrived in August 2003. * Carolyn Parks Behrand Anne Villalon Speyer '71 were recently inducted into the Wall of Recognition for Mount Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown, Mass. The Wall recognizes individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the life of the school during its 43-year history. Anne was a long-time English teacher; Carolyn served on the school board for nearly 14 years. * Here are the class officers for the next five years: Copresidents, Noelle Caseley Lockeand Dave Riccio; class secretaries, Lucy Paine Kezarand Bill Hussey; class head agents, Cynthia Haver Rigas and Bob Luce; 50th Reunion chairs, Carolyn Parks Behrand Pete Erbe; appointed Cane Society reps, Granthia Lavery Prestonand Renwick Curry. Let's really push for 100 percent attendance at our 50th! We all know classmates who weren't at our 45th, so each one of us needs to contact them. Ilse Benzien van der Bent has encouraged and exhorted all of us to send her our e-mail addresses, and there will be a new Web site available, which should help in our efforts to stay in touch! Let's make our 50th Reunion one not to be forgotten! To all my classmates: Be well, do good work, and KEEP IN TOUCH!

- Class Secretaries: William W. Hussey (bhcodder@aol.com), 203 E. 72nd St., #6B, New York, NY 10021; and Lucy Paine Kezar (lpkazar@rcn.com), 134 Main St., Kingston, NH 03848.

Since Bert and Ginger Kinghorn Worklike warm weather, they have decided to spend eight months in Puerto Rico and four in Cushing, Maine. They were planning a sailing vacation in the Caribbean: "Put me on a boat and you can take me almost anywhere," writes Ginger. They spent Thanksgiving with Dottie Cattellein Brunswick, Maine, after Dottie had arthroscopic surgery on her knee. They visited again in June. * Caroline Vinciguerra Cassels, the manager of finance for Chester County, Pa., is also on the board of the local art association, plays golf, belongs to book clubs, and spends as much time as she can with her five grandchildren. This summer the entire family vacationed by the ocean. * Mary Jane Bliss Swanson(Raymond, Maine) spent a quiet winter, while hubby John recovered from a heart event. In April they visited daughter Leslie '84 in Tucson and toured the national parks and monuments in northern Arizona and Utah. Mary Jane, who believes that mentoring is a vital link to the healthy future of our society, has spent three years mentoring a young girl. * Adela Kotula Boyd(Lafayette, Calif.) reports that she plays golf, and they enjoy their cabin in the Sierras. In May they visited London and Cornwall when the rhododendron gardens were in full bloom. Her college roommate, Jeanne Stratton, came for a visit in August. * Patricia Johnson Gallman(New Bern, N.C.) is caring for her grandchildren on weekends. She says she's keeping up with them-maybe a step or two behind. She keeps in touch with Janie Cain Belland hears from Sherry Bushnell Kingsleyat Christmas. Other plans included a family time-share in Virginia and a visit with family in Maine. * Secretary Jean Seelerand significant other Dave Gifford visited briefly with Linda Sharp Cooperand hubby Dick Hevly in Flagstaff, Ariz. Lin and Dick have a gorgeous view of the San Francisco Peaks from the hot tub on their deck. Both retired from NAU, Flagstaff, Lin and Dick are friends with Earle '59 and Betty Layer Hoyt '59, also retired from NAU. * Dave Klock(Wallingford, Vt.) benefits regularly from the low prices for first-rate performances at the Middlebury Center for the Arts. Teaching clarinet and performing both voice and clarinet have been his main focus since retiring eight years ago. One clarinet student is now at Eastman; another, who made first clarinet in the all-New England High School Orchestra this year as a 10th grader, paired with Dave in the clarinet section of an orchestra of Vermont musicians in a Rutland performance of Beethoven's 6th Symphony. * Writing from Craftsbury Common in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Tim Smithreports that he survives with his garden, eight cords of wood per year, four old cars (cheaper than new ones), a little sailboat and, best of all, new, younger friends. He and Ann have family scattered around the globe, from New Mexico to Norway. * Dick Sacco(kamp7@earthlink.net) spends the winter in Mission Bay in San Diego, Calif. In March their motorhome heads north up the California coast to Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. They recently visited with Peter and Kerry Reilly '62 Ingold on Vancouver Island. They spend June to August as volunteer docents at Founders Grove in the Rockefeller Forest of Humbolt Redwood State Park. "Biking to work on the Avenue of the Giants," says Dick, "through this 10,000-acre stand of titans is enough to blow you away." * Lee Farnham(West Trenton, N.J.) is a financial adviser with Wachovia Securities in Princeton, N.J. Wife Ann is a landscape architect with her own business, Great Gardens. Lee plays tennis consistently. His USTA league team was undefeated and looking forward to the postseason, maybe even the Nationals. Lee is secretary of the Ewing Township Environmental Commission, trying to find a balance between development and leaving things as they are. Lee keeps in e-mail contact with Bruce Richardsand Stu Purdy '59. * Judy Falby Tuttlehas joined an amateur ballroom dancing team and is doing some competitive dancing. * Sally Giguere Giglioreports "many trips, cruises, and two new grandsons this year. Still love sailing and skiing. Our home base continues to be Amherst, Mass., although we tend to be off on adventures half the time." * John Turner(Saratoga, Calif.) retired July 1 from Cordis Neurovascular. Congratulate him at jaunty1@ comcast.net. * Our 45th Reunion is June 3-5, 2005. Put it on your calendar NOW. Please send me (Jean Seeler) an e-mail so I can create and distribute a current e-mail list.

-Class Secretaries: Jean Seeler (jeandave@ mindspring.com), 1529 Steeple Ct., Trinity, FL 34655; Dick Wilkinson (moviejhope@aol.com), 992 Sherwood Forest Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401; and Jan Fisher Barstad (proimage@amug.org), 2107 S. Ventura Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282.

1961

-Class Secretary: Steve Crampton (sccrampton@ aol.com), 259 Hines Point, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.

1962  

-Class Secretaries: Liza Dunphy Fischer (bfisch@msu .edu), 11630 Center Rd., Bath, MI 48808; Bill Dalsimer (dalsimer@optonline.net), P.O. Box 1316, Southampton, NY 11968; and Judy Bosworth Roësset (jbozroesset @aol.com), 11909 Arch Hill Dr., Austin, TX 78750.

After 37 years with Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., LeRoy Crockerhas retired and is living on Dataw Island in South Carolina: "My wife, Carol, and I are looking forward to playing a lot of tennis and golf, enjoying the water on our boat, and spending more time with our children and grandchildren." * Now living in Steamboat Springs, Colo., David Howellspends his time "skiing, writing, biking and hiking-in that order. I didn't know that skiing could be that good on a daily basis." * Retired ophthalmic surgeon Alan H. Manas, MD, reports that "active retirement is great. Live on our Montana ranch. Work as fly-fishing guide and train German Wirehair Pointers." * Janet MacLaughlin Hooperis still working as an oncology and hospice nurse at her local hospital: "Enjoy rural life, dirt digging, hiking, et al, plus trying to challenge the current reigning powers!" * Rick Dauerhas retired, after spending 40 years in private school teaching. The Williams School honored him in his preferred style last spring, "with a picnic and baseball game matching alums v. teachers." Rick has accepted a position to teach a couple of courses at Springfield (Mass.) College, where he is "finally putting my Ph.D. in history to good use." He's also going to complete his book on Cold War foreign policy. He and his wife bought a condo in western North Carolina (Hendersonville) and spent most of the summer getting it ready for "full-time living when we completely retire in three years. Although I have a heart condition, my health is reasonable, although my doctor ordered an end to my running and baseball activities. I will spend more of my time volunteering in my community, especially with respect to my church and my library (I am treasurer of the library board of trustees). Life is still good, although it is difficult to admit to myself, as well as others, that I am no longer a young adult!" * David Hanscomwas presented with the 2004 Philip and Miriam Perlman Award in April. The award honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the Univ. of Utah School of Computing, through student advising and counseling. Dave continues to spend almost half of his time at the university advising and counseling students, a responsibility he has assumed for 22 years.

-Class Secretaries: Christopher J. White (crnbrycst@ aol.com), 347 Duck Cove Rd., Bucksport, ME 04416; and Janet Brevoort Allen-Spencer (janballen@att.net), 2 Arizona Pl., Huntington Station, NY 11746.

Fifty members of the Class of 1964 attended our 40th Reunion at Middlebury on the weekend of June 4-6. Distinguishing our class were our royal blue Woody Jackson memento tee-shirts, which stand out in our class picture, available to all through the alumni office. Class members came from all corners of the U.S. To mention a few, Debbie Gillette Lawagain made the trip from Ketchum, Idaho, with husband Bob, who had just attended his 50th Reunion at MIT. Dorothea Ells Jurgensonand family came from Denver, Iowa, while Alice Taliak Imburand husband Donald made the trek from Heathsville, Va., and Stephen and Linda Buehl '65 Browncame all the way from Fayetteville, N.C., where Steve is an intelligence research specialist with the U.S. Army. Also from the Tar Heel State, Gordie and Cindy Petersen Binghammade the journey north to Vermont. Norm and Susie Camden Kalattraveled from Santa Fe, N.M. Norm is retired and looking forward to collecting social security later this year. Fred Strifecame from Cincinnati, where he and his wife are both pediatricians. Fred and five other former Deke's got updates from Will Wendell. Doug Platttraveled from Minneapolis, Minn., while Chuck Larsencame from the Toronto, Canada, vicinity. Reid Johnson, retired Dayton Hudson and Target Stores executive, and wife Susan trekked up from Orchid, Fla. Bill '65 and Pam Nottage Muellercame from Contoocook, N.H. Pam recently released a book based on her doctoral thesis, entitled Lifers: Learning from At-Risk Adolescent Readers, which can be ordered through Amazon.com. Louise Gulick Van Winkleattend ed with husband Davis '63 and was joined by brother-in-law Keith Van Winkle. Debbie Crehan Andrewscame from Newry, Maine. From Massachusetts came Perry and Susie Easton Hanson, Thad and Patience Kenny Jackson, and Cynthia Poltrack Skinner. From the D.C. area came Nancy Perry(who was hampered throughout the weekend with laryngitis), Terry Colvinand wife Tammy, and Bob Baskin. Vermonters Tom Kochand wife Sally were there. As a member of the Vermont legislature, Tom heads a health committee that recently discharged a bill (that had been held up in committee for two years) allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, under strict guidelines. It is now state law. Tom reports that Tim Haywardand Wibs McLainare still major forces in the administration of Vermont Governor Jim Douglas '72. Another notable Vermonter, Bob Skiff, attended with wife Marjorie. He and his son are nurturing the growth of a private middle school they founded in the Burlington area. From Danby, Vt., came Carol Oliver Wehner, who recently retired from 34 years of teaching. Will '65 and Lynn Webster Nalchjianstill reside in South Burlington, where Will is a longtime Vermont banking executive. Liane Bicknell Barrerahad the shortest trip back. A Middlebury native, Liane still resides in town with husband John, who has a law practice there. Although Claire Waterhouse Gargalli(a College trustee emerita) did not attend reunion, she was awarded an honorary doctoral degree at Middlebury at this year's commencement, for her distinguished contributions to the College. Bill Kieffer, our other active class College trustee, attended reunion. Bill, who recently bought a home in Palm Springs, Calif., was part of the search effort that chose Ron Liebowitz as the new president of Middlebury College. Sam Gordon, reunion gift committee cochair, is still a part of New York's investment banking community. Trumpeter Bob Seeleyand trombonist George Voland '66 provided an enjoyable Friday evening's swinging and lyrical jazz session at McCullough Student Center. Jane Bowditch Holtz, who teaches kindergarten in West Hartfo