Letters to the editor

#9073 Jim Mettler, of Suffern, NY, wrote recently sharing some memories of the 1950s at Dudley.

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Editor’s Note:

The plaques still adorn the walls of Beckman Hall! In fact recently (2016), we revived the tradition of posting overall divisional winning teams on plaques similar to those of earlier generations. The Eldridge plaque hangs on the East end of the hall, where the Senior division sits for meals.

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