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Jake Congleton wrote that getting old isn’t for the meek, “but it beats the alternative! I am still living in Casco, Maine, and while I am not that mobile, I think I still have most of my marbles! I enjoyed following Cardinal football! Love to hear from any of the crucial Class of 1955!”

Sadly, I have two classmates’ passings to report. The following notices were received after the last issue’s deadline:

Robert Pooley wrote, “Stu Rapp died on February 16, 2026. He was my good friend, roommate, and fraternity brother at Delta Tau Delta. I kept up with him over the years and enjoyed his erudite command of the English language. Even though I was in Virginia and he was in Connecticut, we still visited and I treasured our relationship. Rest in peace, Stu.”

Bob Hazen’s ex-wife, Pamela Kerns, notified me of Bob’s passing in January, writing that Bob “was a member of the basketball team and captain for three years. He is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. For over 80 years he was a lawyer for the Environmental Protection Agency. Before his retirement at age 85, he was awarded Lawyer of the Year for Region 2 [which covers New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and eight Indian nations—Ed.].”

Hopefully, posting class news over 60-plus years, even when the news is not what we want to hear, will encourage comments from our remaining classmates. As always, my best wishes to you and your loved ones in the days ahead.