REFLECT At 84, I can describe VA in one word: discipline. We learned to have self-control, study hard, and never give up—that has been my creed in life. — R AY WEIR ’49
Harry Cain wrote: “I’m still blessed with good health, a great wife, three kids, eight grandkids, and now an official residence in Florida. Golf game remains competitive, still teaching, some consulting, studying languages, some volunteer work, and concerned about the state of the world. Also I’ve just begun to sing in a community chorus—first time since Vermont Academy days when the octet was so much fun! So all in all, I’m very lucky and hope that as many of my old classmates as possible are in the same boat. Best, Buzz (I’ve not used “Buzz” in 50 years!)”
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Class Volunteers: Peter Hickey, 37153 South Desert Sun Drive, Saddlebrook, AZ 85739, phickey37@juno.com; Frederic Nichols, 23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Unit 302D, Cupertino, CA 95014, fnichols56@gmail.com
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lass Volunteers: Leslie Lewis, 125 River Birch Land, C Dalton, MA 01226, buddy456@me.com, BADOSANAA@aol.com; Robert Luke, 77 Hillside Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932, rdhl322@hotmail.com
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lass Volunteer: Donald McInnes, PO Box 844, C 597 West Falmouth Hwy., Cottage 5, West Falmouth, MA 02574, dgmc@flash.net
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lass Volunteers: George Yeomans, PO Box 33, C 106 Masquesatch Road, Westport Point, MA 02791, gyeomans106@yahoo.com; Penn Lardner, 20705 Meadow Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476, richardlardner@ sbcglobal.net; Dan Brown, 13 Foxborough Drive, Gilford, NH 03249, danbrownnh@gmail.com; Ronald Stewart, 919 Maumee Avenue, Mansfield, OH 44906, marqprint@aol.com
CLASS OF 1960 Our 55th Reunion is September 25–27, 2015. Mark your calendar now!
The Class of 1960 will be celebrating its 55th reunion this year, September 25–27. We hope to see you all! Dan Brown wrote: “Carolyn and I continue to remain quite active with our interests changing pretty much with the seasons here in northern New England. Winter activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as snowshoeing, all of which we can do right here in Gilford. During the rest of the year, we hike, cycle, and sail on Lake Winnipesaukee. We continue to spend time in Maine, where we have a seasonal home in Sorrento on Frenchman Bay. While in Maine, we hike with the Downeast Outing Club. Carolyn volunteers weekly at the Gilford Public Library and the New Hampshire Humane Society. We have a golden retriever, which is now two and one-half years old. Over the years we have provided a home for five dogs: three goldens and two German shepherd rescues. Over the last year, we visited New Orleans in May for a graduation followed in June by my 50th class reunion at Middlebury, where I was able to renew friendships with VA classmates Bob Seeley and Woody Hickcox. Also attended a 55th high school class reunion in Greenfield, MA. Am looking forward to our 55th reunion on September 25–27 and hope to renew acquaintances with many members of our class. I found that the VA website has some helpful information for
planning the weekend. This includes a tentative schedule and a listing of area lodging with photos/details. Selecting “Alumni” from the VA home page can access this information. For the 50th reunion, most of us stayed at the Fullerton Inn in Chester, and it appears that this will be the recommended lodging for the 55th.” VA Network Paul Butler wrote: “Nothing really too different in Nadia’s and my life. Did the Hawaii world championships in 2012 and 2013. Sold the company but agreed to stay on with new ownership. Waiting for a change of control to see what to do next. Big company so life is somewhat different. Mainly commuting to Dubai and Singapore/Tokyo building the international business I had started with my company. Nadia and I travel a lot, probably three months a year. Last trip was to Russia and central Asia. See my four kids more (oldest 50, youngest 44). Youngest daughter (46) had one of the top five marathon times in the world last year; son (44) did Leadville 100 last year. Made Ironman look like a sprint. Eleven grandchildren, one great-child.” Richard Compson wrote: “Joan and I went to our Franklin and Marshall College 50th reunion in June last year and had a great time seeing our old friends. Throughout the year and winter, we visit our kids and their families in Albany, the Boston area, and New Hampshire. This summer, Joan and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at our summer home in the Adirondacks. We played golf and spent sometimes eight hours a day in ski boats with our family and grandkids. Joan and I both retired this year and are creating a new retired life together with as few schedules as possible. In February, we headed to Hilton Head, SC, where we met many new friends, tried to exercise every day in the gym, walked and biked the long beaches, played golf, attended senior seminars, and shared dinners. We return home periodically to visit with Joan’s mom who is 101, attend grandkids’ events, and see the rest of our family. We hope you are all well, healthy, and happy.” Jack Eberle wrote: “The gregarious Jack Quebman ’60 and I found an opportunity to have lunch at SS Hookers (honest, it’s a restaurant) at Sanibel Point the first of February. We had a “What have you been doing lately?” discussion, trying to catch up for the last few years. Most years, Sandra and I go to Sanibel in February to our timeshare on the island near Fort Myers. I am still working as a stockbroker. We had a fabulous visit with our son and his wife with our very first 11-month-old grandson from Seattle while there. Sandra and I took in a couple of art classes. One of them uses alcohol ink as the medium. I like to call it ‘tipsy art.’”
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