Tag: 1954

As I complete these Notes at the onset of Real Winter in January, I find that most of us seem to be “running in place” as we observe life around us.

Bud Johnson writes that he and Lynn’s biggest thrill right now is the upcoming graduation of their oldest grandchild from the University of Chicago, all set to join Goldman Sachs in June.

Terry Hatter sends greetings to all of us from “Sunny Southern California.” On New Year’s Day, Terry saw Bill Christopher and his wife, Barbara, at the Rose Parade. Terry’s oldest grandson just started at Georgetown Law, following his graduation from Williams. The young man’s sister is soon to graduate from Claremont McKenna College, from which she will head to Queen’s University in Northern Ireland. Terry’s two other grands, a boy and a girl, are both 11 years old; Terry calls them “fraternal twin cousins.”

Bill Drury reports that all is well in Nashua, N.H.

Ken Davenny reports from Washington State that “the weather is behaving and all are in good health.” Ken is a director and treasurer of a local nonprofit that just received a statewide award for excellence of service to the community. Ken says he keeps in touch with Ed Dewey and “Mo” Dietzer.

Your Scribe, Bob Carey, saw a third granddaughter graduate from college last December, this time at the U. of Colorado in Boulder. Libby and I also traveled during the fall of 2015 to the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, San Diego (daughter and family), Boston (daughter and family), Bentonville, Ark. (son and family), and to NYC to tour the most impressive September 11th Museum at Ground Zero. Off to Sanibel Island for January and February…All the best to all of you.

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net

618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

Many thanks to the 15 of my classmates who responded so promptly to my urgent request for news!…So, here’s what your e-mails told me (in reverse alphabetical order):

Marshall Umpleby continues to bravely fight AML with two chemo treatments. So far, so good, he says, with no serious side effects. Great!

Norm Stuessy has good news in the form of “nothing to report.”

Len Stolba says he passed the FAA Medicals due to (he says) genetics and clean living. Len’s continuing travels will take him to Venice and the Adriatic countries in March 2016.

Jules Schwaber is enjoying retirement after 50 years of medical practice, and he’s still teaching first-year medical students at Harvard Medical School. Jules would love to hear from any of us at jschwabe@bidmc.harvard.edu.

Newlyweds Bob Schnuer and Vickie Schnuer are set for their annual migration to Boca Raton, returning to Long Island in early May 2016. If you are anywhere near Boca, call Bob for a free lunch or dinner at 917/862-5141

Rod O’Connor’s granddaughter, Cameron Arkin ’17, is a junior at Wesleyan with a double major—neuroscience and art. Grandson, Morgan, a model, was featured on a Times Square billboard in July 2015. Rod missed our May 2014 Reunion because of an unexpected diagnosis of Stage 4 melanoma. New drugs have stabilized the condition, and Rod is back to a normal lifestyle (except for golf). Good luck, Rod!

Bob Montstream and bride Ami recently celebrated their 59th anniversary with the whole 14-member family going to Bermuda for a week of fun, snorkeling, pooling, and dining. Bob and Ami also traversed the Panama Canal and visited Costa Rica.

Jeff Lockhart and Donna traveled from Nantucket for weddings of two 25-year-old grandsons—the first in Lexington, Va., in July 2015, and the second in Maryland in September.

Charles Landesman and Arlyene sold their home in East Hampton, N.Y., and are now living full time in a small apartment on East 71st street in Manhattan. Their daughter, Jennifer, is a psychotherapist in Stamford, Conn., and their son in L.A. is a screenwriter and movie director (look for new film, Concussion, in December 2015).

Bud Johnson and Lynn returned from a mid-year Tauck Alps and Dolomites adventure—a “12 day, five-country tour through iconic or historical villages and mountain passes.” Every day they were “happily energized by cable car rides to mountaintops or visits 300 feet down to salt mines or military tunnels, to great homes or fantasyland castles.”

Bill Drury is enjoying his new digs In Nashua at Hunt Continuing Care Community. He says he loves New Hampshire, where it’s “live free or die.”

Art Dexter is staying pretty much at home these days as he struggles with kidney cancer, but “not much discomfort yet.”

Ed Dewey and Joyce continue to enjoy Big Canoe, Ga., a gated community with lots of recreation—fitness, swimming, golf, tennis, and hiking.

Chuck Davis and Mary Ann took a sternwheeler cruise on the Upper Mississippi last September. They are still in their house of 20 some years, and are “resisting the siren calls of local retirement communities who have us on their speed dials.”

Sad News: Hal White, a rabbi and Jewish chaplain at Georgetown for 50 years, passed away on Aug. 31st, 2015. He was a “charismatic presence” on campus many have reported, and Georgetown has established a chair in Rabbi White’s name. God bless and farewell, Hal. We’ll miss you…

So long for now, guys, and thanks for your input.

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net

618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831 | 203/532-1745

Greetings to all my ’54 classmates as we cruise through our 83rd year, and 61st since graduation…

Here’s latest from some of us: John Binswanger has been traveling again, to Panama and Colombia in May, then to Aspen in July for three weeks. John is still involved in Fairmount Park in Philly, and he’ll be in Middletown next year for a grandson’s graduation.

Eric Cone has shifted to a retirement home in Oakland, but still travels back to Northwest Ohio twice a year to visit family. Eric says he prefers California’s climate, despite the drought.

Ed Dewey and bride Joyce enjoy living in Big Canoe, Ga, where they enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, exercise and hiking (among others). In July, they traveled to Switzerland and England.

After six years of living alone, Bill Drury sold his house in Chelmsford, Mass., and moved to Hunt Continuing Care Community in Nashua, N.H., where he is both pampered and independent! Bill spent the first half of last July at “my beloved Eagle Camp on Lake Champlain, where I have gone every summer but one since I was born.” Eight family members joined Bill there for the second week.

Al Flynn called to report he’s now in Asheville, N.C. In June he visited Rocky Hill School in R.I., where he was headmaster.

Terry Hatter is still on the bench in California, but left there in June for graduation of oldest grandson, Eric, from (get ready)—Williams! Prior to that, Terry and bride were in Santa Monica for a granddaughter’s graduation from middle school.

Bud Johnson and Lynn are off to Munich to join a 10-day Tauck Tour of mountain adventures in six countries…

George Klein sends greetings from Guam, where he’s been retired for nearly two years. George says it’s a tropical paradise, 9,000 miles from Connecticut, as the crow flies.

Bob Schnuer and Vickie Sanderson were married in Florida last May. Bob reports “a wonderful five-plus year ‘trial period,’ and says he’s both lucky and blessed to have discovered a second wonder woman willing to put up with me.” Of note is that Vickie attended our last two Reunions.

Jules Schwaber is now three years retired from medical practice. Wife of 59 years, Evelyne, recently celebrated her 60th college reunion at Radcliffe. Family still thriving.

Marshall Umpleby reports mostly on medical issues, including a new chemo, Dacogen, “which seems to be working, but it’s too soon to tell.” Life is okay, he says, but they can’t go on any trips longer than a week. As for Marshall’s Bucket List: “New Zealand and Australia are out!”

Your ink-stained scribe: Bob Carey and bride Libby returned from six weeks on Sanibel Island in February, relaxed at home in March, traveled to Bentonville, Ark., in April to visit the famous Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, then on to Philadelphia in May for youngest daughter’s doctorate ceremony at Temple, then to Boston for granddaughter’s graduation from Boston University. In June to London for grandson’s graduation, at Westminster Hall, from the American School in London. And in July to The Villages, Fla. for Bob’s sister’s 80th birthday celebration.

All the best to us in 2015–2016, and stay healthy!

Greetings all! Thought you’d be interested in who attended our 60th last May in Middletown: John Binswanger, Hank Bruner, Bob Carey, Eric Cone, Chuck Davis, Marty Feins, Joel Finegan, Bob Gruskay, Terry Hatter, Carter Hearn, Rich Hinckley, Bud Johnson, Bob Montstream, Myron Poliner, George Ray, Zeke Richmond, Bob Schnuer, Art Spada, Bruce Storms, Jim Swain, Dave Walden, and Hal White.

Meanwhile, here’s the latest from a few of you: New Yorker Bob Schnuer and Vickie will migrate back to Boca Raton around Oct. 1, bad knee and all. Bob’s refused a replacement, so far. Curt McLaughlin just published (with son, Craig ’79) the second edition of Health Policy Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Approach at Jones & Bartlett Learning. Curt says he’s got one more major project in the works, and “then time to adopt retirement completely.”

Marshall Umpleby was sorry to miss the 60th, and says his health is pretty good, considering. Cancer is in remission, chemo shot every six weeks. Nurse Mimi keeps Marshall on a strict diet, and his morale is okay.

Emi and Al Flynn, who now reside in Asheville, N.C., did some nice traveling this year. In May, they flew to Bozeman, Mont., to start a guided tour of these National Parks: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion; then Salt Lake City to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Later, Martha’s Vineyard with son and daughter plus families, staying at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown.

Lynn and Bud Johnson, in the fall of 2014, retraced steps through Italy’s lake country, with added time in Venice, Florence, and Siena en route to Rome. In early 2015, Bud and Lynn will visit Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, with time at Angkor Wat before heading home via Singapore.

Dick McCray’s wife, Carol, tells us that Dick had a traumatic brain injury two years ago, and finds it difficult to travel. Dick had wanted to attend the Reunion, but it wasn’t really possible. Our prayers are with you, Dick

Bob Muir is sorry to have missed the Reunion. Meanwhile, he and Harriet have a new abode at Apt 302, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, N.J. 07860. Finally, sad news: Our Classmate Bill Morrison passed away last May.

I have a few photo collages left from the 60th; e-mail me if you’d like one. All the best to all of us!

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net
618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831
203/532-1745

Greetings, Classmates! A record number of you responded to my e-mail, and I’m most appreciative. For the record, these Notes were assembled just prior to our 60th Reunion in May 2014, so most of you responded primarily with news of your intent to attend, or not attend. However, by the time you read this, the Reunion will have occurred, with, hopefully, a record turnout. Anyway, here’s what you told me in April of 2014:

John Binswanger will be with us at our 60th…Bill Christopher had to cancel making arrangements for the journey to Middletown. Bill had spoken recently to Terry Hatter, who said he’s coming to the 60th…Art Dexter celebrated his 82nd birthday on Anna Maria Island, Fla., with children and grandchildren. But tough news: Art is unable to be at our 60th because he’s been diagnosed with kidney cancer and starts treatments the week of April 14th…Bud Johnson sent a “cryptic” message, which I hope means we’ll see him at the Reunion…George Devries Klein turned 81 in January, and decided, after a 54-year post-doctorate career as a geologist, to retire. George and Suyon are relocating to Guam! Suyon is Korean, and her family and friends will be only three hours, by air, from Guam…Bill Drury reports he won’t be able to come for our Reunion weekend, but “I’ll really miss all you old guys!”…Steve Martin hopes to make it, but won’t know until late April…Dick Matthews is sorry he’s going to miss the 60th Reunion due to a family obligation, but he’s looking forward to seeing all of us at the 65th!…Bob Muir had to cancel his coming to the 60th, after having sold his home of 52 years, and relocating to a retirement community in Newton, N.J.,…Rod O’Connor is looking forward to attending, especially after his productive visit to the campus last October, when Wes beat Williams in football for our first Little Three title in 40 years!…Art Spada is set to come to the Reunion, just needs answers to his logistics questions…Norm Stuessy and Ruth will be unable to join us in Middletown, I’m sad to report. Norm reports that “annoying health issues keep me from enjoying life as much as I used to…” Get well, Norm!…Marshall Umpleby reports he’s in remission and still taking chemo shots one week out of every six. Marshall writes that “the long trip to Wes from Ashland, Ore., might be more than I could handle.” He and Mimi just returned from a 10-day trip to Palo Alto, where they visited their nephew, a Cal prof, watched a Stanford-Oregon baseball game, and hooked up with many old teaching buddies. Marshall reports that it was “exhausting but well worth it.”…Finally, Hal White is planning to attend our 60th, right on the heels of being named “One of the 28 Most Inspiring Rabbis in the United States in 2013.”

That’s the latest, guys. Expect to have seen most of you, and then some, at our 60th Reunion this past May.

BOB CAREY | bobcarey@optonline.net
618 W. Lyon Farm Dr., Greenwich, CT 06831
203/532-1745