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Andy Biggs
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appropriate because the emphasis was not on our great university, but rather about an outstanding alumna. But “Mission: Possible” about ’70s grads Linda and Craig Rydin, who are endowing scholarships, was deeply touching. Our magazine needs more articles on what is being done for the state in terms of legislative funding, the development of academic programs, and the generosity of alumni in recruiting students. Richard Lynde ’57 Watsonville, Calif.
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12 • Uni ve rs it y o f Ne w Ha m p s h i r e Ma g a z i n e • S p r i ng 2013
In regard to the letter in the Winter ’13 “Letters to the Editor” section, I would like to add another name to those with structures named in their honor. Earl E. Lorden ’21 became a legend at Turners Falls High School and then became the baseball coach at the UMass. He was a great coach, a gentleman, and a personal friend. The baseball field at UMass is named Lorden Field and is an additional credit to that particular class. George A. Snook ’48 Northampton, Mass.
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Though not all that has transpired in Berlin [N.H.] since my childhood is for the worse, from my vantage—close enough to be informed, but far enough away to gain perspective—the situation in Berlin today is quite bleak. All the more reason to be delighted to see Berlin mentioned in UNH Magazine in a favorable light. I wish to express my gratitude to Linda Labnon Rydin ’71 and Craig Rydin ’73. The fact that they have made their decision to endow UNH scholarships for students from Berlin is especially meaningful for me in that I also graduated from UNH. I was “fortunate” enough to work my way through school. It took more than four years, but it was an education worth paying for. Today, working through school may be out of the question with the higher cost of education. This makes their endowment all the more consequential. Ron Lessard ’77 Princeton, N.J.