being recognized as one of the country's best in corporate restructuring. He has just recently been quoted by Gail Sheehy in h er latest book, New Passages. Pick up a copy of this bestseller, and read about yo ur highly regarded classmate. It was wonderful to see and have a chance to visit with JOE and Betty REINEMAN, SCOTT PRICE, BRUCE WHITMAN, DICK and Doris WAINMAN, TOM and Nancy ALLOCCO, HAROLD and Louise BURDON, BILL and Judy GARDINER, BOB and Barbara ROWE , BOB and Shirley MILLER, and JOHN and Marge FOLEY. Also in at-
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ur Reunion committee did a fantastic job in organizing a three-day happening which was blessed with excellent weather. All the events went smoothly and created an atmosphere of enjoyment and relaxation with good friends. Particular appreciation and commendation are due to committee members BILL LA PORTE, JOE MICHELSON, DICK ZAMPIELLO, BOB HODES, BILL O 'H4RA and LEE LAHEY Thanks to BOB "The Welshman"WELSH, our Class Reunion Saturday night dinner was indeed a festive occasion. Although absent, Bob thoughtfully provided both red and white wine for the group to enjoy with an excellently prepared meal. No one had too much, but the Welsh wine helped to keep everyone loose. Thanks to THE REV. KEN WILDRICK for a very moving and memorable message in his blessing prior to our Saturday night dinner celebration. Ken has turned the timetables around by now taking on an ambitious challenge of building a mission or start-up church when his p eers are winding down their life 's challenges. Bill O'Hara was recognized for his many accomplishments. He contines as President Emeritus for Bryant College and contributes significantly to several important programs and projects
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at the institution. He and his wife, Bobbie, added so much to the weekend. FRED STARR was literally the "star" of our Reunion show. He was recognized during the Saturday morning annual meeting by the College for his many contributions to several community organizations and we were informed he had b een named "Humanitarian of the Year" by his home furnishing industry peers for 1991. Most of us had not appreciated th e fact that Fred was a third generation Trinity graduate and later became a parent ('82) , creating a fourth generation rung to a legacy ladder that started with his greatgreat grandfather, Jonathan, who was a Trinity founder and trustee. DAVID ROBERTS was in a good mood, having made a major career change - moving from 40 years with Bethlehem Steel to being an independent manufacturers' representative, creating his own company. Dave's wife, Shirely, was, as usual, a pleasure to see and b e with. GORDY and Betsy MAITLAND ventured from Michigan and it was great to see them again. Good buddy, LINC HANSEL, was there to entertain us with great stories and escapades of a consummate bachelor. Now retired, professor WILLIAM "Kit" MORGAN seems to be enjoying a life of travel and was his
usual happy self. BOB FREEMAN showed h e has not lost his jumpshot and touch in a Saturday afternoon shooting demonstration. We were all happy, especially spouse, Jean, to see Bobby there after a scare with throat surgery just a few months ago. He is now on a retirement track from coaching and teaching. A lot of young people have benefited from his great coaching talent and caring nature. HOWIEYOOD, in a bit of a serious mood, contributed much to the weekend. Watching the Saturday afternoon softball game, he squirmed, itching to get on the field and test his rifle arm again, but spared the first ) baseman of such trauma. We were advised that HANK SCHEINBERG could not attend because he and his bride are expecting a child. Hank has always been a record-breaker and it looks like he continues to amaze all of us. We were sorry that TERRY FORD could not make it from Panama, but he sent his best wishes to all. He also advised that he recently received the Panama Canal College Medal which was awarded to recognize his effort in higher education aimed at the betterment of the Panamanian and U .S. communities. BOB SIND has kept up a dynamic schedule; he is literally a fixer of troubled companies,
The Gary McQuaid Award FREDERICK B. STARR '55 Representing the third generation of Trinity graduates from your family, you have achieved much success both in College and the business world. As an undergraduate working toward your degree in English, you participated in many activities including basketball, soccer and varsity track. You also worked extensively at The Tripod and WRTC radio and were a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Upon graduating from Trinity you served in the U.S. Army for two years. Soon after, you joined Armstrong Cork Company, where you rose through the ranks over 24 years to earn the presidency of its subsidiary, Thomasville Furniture Industries, in North Carolina