CLASS OF 1950 | 2023 | FALL ISSUE

Bud Dorsey has retired from his role as your class secretary. We thank Bud for his dedication to keeping his classmates connected to each other and to Wes over the years, and we hope that he sends in his own update soon.

Dick Powell writes, “I was named ‘Crickets’ when I joined Psi U in the fall of 1946 as a freshman, with the first large class [made up of] many veterans at the end of World War II. Much has happened since that graduation:

“I was drafted into the army five months after graduation and discharged three years later (Korean War) as [a] first lieutenant. I entered the life insurance world as a career, married, and now have two sons, three grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters.

“For pure fun I have sailed our 40-foot Hinkley from Florida to Maine waters [and] became an instrument-rated pilot, flying our Beechcraft Bonanza several thousand hours, mostly on the East Coast.

“We have lived in the Philadelphia suburbs, Florida fly-in community, Pomfret, Vermont, and now living in Kendal at Hanover, New Hampshire, a Quaker retirement community.

“Life at age 95 is still good but a bit slower. When I departed Wesleyan I never thought I would get this far. I have much to be grateful for.

“All good wishes to you of the Class of ’50—Crickets (Dick) Powell.”

Cliff Milner shares, “Exciting news from me! I had my 19th great-grandchild four weeks ago [July 2023] and now awaiting delivery of my 20th. Both happenings right here in Rochester. Both are boys! Let’s see someone in the 1950 class beat that. Of course, I’m helping the odds by being 95 years old.”