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William T. Barrante, Esq. 107 Scott Ave. P.O. Box 273 Watertown, Conn. 06795
PROFESSOR MIKE LEST'Z, who teaches history at the CoUege, appeared on the ''Talk of the Town" radio program on WATR in Waterbury on June 2. Mike spoke about the disturbing events then happening in China, where the government brutaUy crushed the student-led democracy movement. Later that month, from June 22-24, Mike coordinated the Alumni CoUege lecture series, "China in the 1990s," on the campus. WALT HARRISON has been named to the newly-ereated post of director of university relations at the University of Michigan. Walt took his new position as "U-M's new media boss" in April. Before that, Walt was president of Gehrung Associates in New Hampshire, where he acted as a media consultant for coUeges and universities; including U-M. BOB KING writes that he was recently re-elected to the New York state legislature. 'The work is both stimulating and frustrating - too much politics, too little practical thinking." Bob says that he stays in touch with JIM TOWNSEND and TED RUCKERT '67 "and their beautiful families. AU are weU." JOHN COOK has been named president of the National Bank of Stamford, N.Y. STU EDELMAN writes that on March 11, JOE and Jeanne McKEIGUE hosted a dinner for friends from the Class and their wives. As weU as himself, "Included in this wonderful evening were DAN GOLDBERG, GEORGE FOSQUE, TOM NARY, KEITH MILES and BEN JAFFEE," he notes. TOM GET'ZENDANNER's son, Reynold, who completed his freshman year at Trinity, earned his varsity swimming letter. DAVID MEADE is now living in Port Joli, Nova Scotia. He writes that "Anyone considering purchase of property in Nova Scotia" should contact him. ED GEORGE writes from Boston that he, Janet, and their three children "are e[\joying a cooler summer than last, looking forward to vacationing in Maine." Ed coached Little League in Arlington this spring, and hopes to get back for an overnight visit to the College soon. HOWARD SHAFFER sends greetings from Fort Worth, Texas, where he has been practicing otolyamgology for the past ten years. He has recently spoken to DICK PUllMAN, who is still living in Dallas. He says there does not appear to be anyone else from the Class in the area Howie has developed a "passion for triathlons," but his children "feel that looks too much like work."
Class Agent: George H. Barrows, M.D.
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Edward S. Hill, Esq. One Exchange Pl. P.O. Box 2480 Waterbury, Conn. 067221791
YOUR NEW SECRETARY's lack of military experience (don't volunteer
Class of 1969 for anything) became apparent at the Reunion Class meeting as I volunteered to fill this space at least until the next meeting. My goal is to provide news of every Class member over the tenn of my tenure. So please, please drop me a note so I can report where you are and other classmates are and what you and they are doing. Our 20th Reunion provided a wonderful opportunity to re-live undergraduate experiences and catch up on the lives and times of our classmates. Attendance was 500 percent better than for the 15th Reunion. Congratulations and thanks to BILL GLAHN (an attorney in New Hampshire) and his committee for their work in contacting Class members and encouraging them to attend. The 25th is a BIG one and we look forward to a similar increase in attendance. At the Class Dinner RANDY GORDON delivered himself of an eloquent historical prospective on the now legendary "road trip" with appropriate lamentations of this now obsolete art form. After the Friday Reunion cookout TOM DUNCAN (a banker in Miami, Fla.) and BARRY SINOWAY (an attorney in New Haven, Conn.) attempted to revisit the "road trip" with a late night visit to Phi Psi brother CRAIG SCHROEDER in the wilds of Winsted, Conn. JERRY CORDIS reports that his disc jockey avocation is more popular with the ladies than his biochemistry research career. JERRY VASTANO is an outplacement counselor in Farmington, Conn. BRIAN TITUS takes time from lawyering for an insurance company for long distance running.
YOUR SECRETARY had the pleasure of commiserating over the practice of law with Attorney ED DOYLE (Peekskill, N.Y.) and Attorney KEITH PINTER (New York City). ANDY MASSIE works in New York City as the manager of a large investment portt"olio. LEIF WASHER (the "Painless Phil" of the Class) conducts a periodontal practice in Wallingford, Conn. VIC LEVINE teaches in Madison, Wis. His presence at the Reunion provided your secretary with a double reunion as his wife was a high school classmate of mine. Late-breaking news: MIKE MICIDGAMI writes, "Since November, I have been busy and delighted with life with my wife, Sharon. The months have flown by as we have labored diligently to complete some redecorating work on our new home." His job as president of a United Technologies division keeps him busy, but "never too much to see a classmate who may pass through Hartford," he says. DAN BATTLES and his wife, Tracy, added a third child, a son, Casey, to their family last year. That makes three children for Dan- Haven (18), Ben (nine), and now Casey (one). "Good golf numbers," he notes. C. WENDELL TEWELL has joined Matrix Leasing International, Inc. as a managing director based in New York. He continues to live in Greenwich, Conn. Remember to write or call me. I need all the Class news I can get. Class Agent: Nathaniel S. Prentice
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John L. Bonee III, Esq. One State St. Hartford,Conn.06103
YOUR SECRETARY has decided not to run for a third term on his Town Council this fall. While I have really enjoyed my two terms so far, I need to free up some time for my law practice. Especially gratifying for me was the Council's adoption of my proposal prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors which in tum became so popular that it was eventually adopted by numerous towns around the state and then the state legislature. For those of you considering taking the plunge into local politics, I would have to say it has been a net plus, but it can be time consuming. JOHN CHAPIN has also decided to "do some brand new things in my life" as he was quoted in The Hartford Couront recently. Having sold his weUknown Hartford restaurant, Shenanigans, a while ago, he has recently closed his other restaurant, Lloyds. l.Joyds was named after the large wooden doors once used by the renowned English insurance company, Lloyds of London, which John brought into the restaurant. John turned Lloyd's into one of the prime New England showcases for jazz and folk music, and more recently he has been bringing in blues artists as weU as zydeco bands and even some rock acts. (Editor's note: Chapin's Cabaret Concert Series was moved to Hartford's Summit Hotel in August.)