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DARTMOUTH
ALUMNI MAGAZINE
CLASS NOTES
September/October 2010
1954 The Class of '54 welcomes Harris Connect, the 21st -century communications tool that is now facilitating instantaneous contact with classmates and bringing new meaning to our "Staying Connected" motto. With the help of Connectmaster Dick Barker, classmates with valid e-mail addresses will receive bimonthly Class Notes, quarterly '54 newsletters and other timely and relevant information within minutes after dispatch. If you're not among the 354 classmates who have provided current e-mail addresses to Alumni Records, you are urged to do so by sending an e-mail to: aro@dartmouth.edu with your e-mail address.
In the last column tribute was paid to Pete Barker upon his retirement as '54 newsletter editor. Not known at the time, at least not by me, was that I will be succeeding Pete and adding that responsibility to my duties as class secretary. Don Berlin and Rick Hartman, our class president and vice president, respectively, have graciously agreed to assist with the least appealing aspect of the secretary's job: researching and writing obituaries. As previously reported, obituaries no longer appear in the print edition of the DAM, but are to be found in the online edition and also on the class Web site in the In Memoriam section. Rounding out our team of primary class communicators is Webmaster Perry Davis, keeper par excellence of the '54 Web site. Following in Pete's tradition, as well as that of the many newsletter editors who preceded him, our newsletter will continue to report on classmates, their activities, families -- and on all the many mini-reunions and gatherings that have been such an important and enriching component of '54's existence over the past 56 years. New feature columns will be introduced, and many classmates and spouses will be contacted directly and asked to contribute to the success of future newsletters.
This year's annual class and executive committee meeting is being held earlier than usual this fall, and the expanded program includes an extra day and the opportunity to enjoy Hanover and the surrounding area at peak foliage time. Mini-reunion chairs Jay Davis and Steve Mullins have put together a fun-filled, three-day program that includes a reception Thursday evening, October 7, a lobster or steak feast Friday night at the Dartmouth Outing Club, after the 3 p.m. meeting. Following Saturday's Yale game, classmates and spouses will enjoy cocktails and dinner at Carol and Steve's lovely house and barn in Norwich, Vermont. Sunday morning, Oct 10, it is hoped that President Kim will be visiting with alumni classes meeting that weekend. Hope to see you in Hanover.
Word has just been received of the passing of Perry C. Weston, after a short bout with liver cancer. Notes of condolence can be sent to Perry's wife, as follows: Ms. Polly Weston, 21741 Planewood Dr., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
We
have just been advised of the deaths of Dr. J. Thomas Murphy III
(Jan. 29, 2010) and Robert E. Gilman (Feb. 2,
2010). Next of kin, as follows:
Murphy -- wife.
Marion C. Murphy, 9 Crestview Circle, Wayne, PA 19807
Gilman -- No information available (appreciate hearing from anyone with information about this classmate.) Obituaries to follow. (July 27, 2010)
Wow! Hats off to Shelly Woolf and the Class of 1954!
Final tally for the 2010 DCF GREEN DERBY:
GROUP 2 – CLASSES 1951-1954, 1956-1959
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DERBY RANK #1: 1954, Cash Donors -358 of 408; Alumni Donors -88%;
Current Cash Total - $342,936
A pat on the back to all members of the Class -- and especially to Shel for his inspired leadership in helping us achieve this goal!
Clark Davis died on Sunday, August 8. Details will appear in DAM obituary and celebration of Clark's life in the '54 September newsletter. Condolences may be sent to Clark's widow, Donna Davis 2406 Bonica Circle, Erie, PA 16506 (August 10)
Word has just been received that Mike Biggs died suddenly on Saturday, July 31. According to Mike's wife Ginny, son Tom and daughter Katie Biggs Cameron, Mike died "without pain; in fact, he was laughing and in great spirits, enjoying the afternoon exchanging stories with his brother." The family has created a memorial website for Mike, and friends are invited to share memories on the lin:: http://michael-biggs.last-memories.com/ (Editor's Note: Whether or not you knew Mike, give yourself a lift and visit this website!) Condolences can be posted on the website, and personal notes to Virginia Biggs, 1803 Country Club Dr., Placerville, CA 95667. Obituary to follow. (August 10)
Word has just been received that Richard L. Buffington passed away on August 1 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Condolences may be sent to Dick's son, William Buffington, buff1@comcast.net. Obituary to follow. (Sept. 1)
Word
has just been received of the death of Bob Clements on September 4, after a
long illness. Notes of condolence can be sent to Marilyn at mermerclem@wallackspoint.com
or 104 Wallacks Pt. Drive,
Stamford, CT 06902. Details about a service will follow shortly. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to Long Island Sound - Soundkeeper, http://www.soundkeeper.org,
or Partners in health, https://donate.pih.org/page/contribute/donate
Obituary to follow. (Sept. 5)
Anthony Kane, 650 Park Ave., #18A, New York, NY 10065;
(212) 628-2147;
akane32@nyc.rr.com