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December 7th, 2001
The members of The Class, to a man, can tell you where they were 60 years ago
today. And for those of you who read this who might not be our age, it
meant to
America then what September 11th meant a few months ago. There are people who
want to instill their wills on us just as Adolf Hitler did then. And
we will
overcome this just as America did then. And our Nation is getting the same
patriotic feelings back now that we had then. My 5 year old grandson, Alexander
Harrison Laub, now proudly recites The Pledge of Allegiance and follows
it with
a spirited rendition of "It's a Grand Old Flag" which he learned in
school. And so you see, history really does repeat itself, and good things come
from bad
things. As we've stated here previously, good always conquers evil; it always
has, and it always will.
December 3rd, 2001
We've just returned from a trip through the Panama Canal, something I've wanted
to do since I was a kid. For an engineering feat that's 90 years old, it is
still really amazing and a great thing to see. If you've done it, you know, and
if you haven't, do try to do it!
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Which brings to mind an inquiry that we've made here, and through mailings
as to 1958's interest in a Charter on really special small ships like The Sea
Goddess or The Sea Cloud. The response has been, to be frank, somewhat
disappointing. Consequently we'll put it off for a couple of years, and maybe
by
then we'll get the numbers to make it "float".
November 21st, 2001
If there ever was a Thanksgiving where all America could understand what "United
We Stand" really means, tomorrow is it. It's hard to believe that people
who want to destroy us exist as much as they did when we were little kids in
1939.
And so we send out all good wishes for a glorious day; remember to put Old Glory
out, and give thanks for being a part of this great nation.
November 19th, 2001
The Woodrow Wilson House in Washington annually presents an award for
initiatives for peace at The Salute to Armistice Benefit. This year at The
Spanish Embassy, George Mitchell got the honor, and his comments about that
great member of The Class of 1879 made those of us wearing Princeton ties
especially proud. Wilson's brilliance seems all the more relevant in these
trying times.
November 11th, 2001
The Yale Weekend was spectacular! The weather was as beautiful as
I could remember for that weekend, and a really large turnout of
the Class and their families were there. As I told you
previously, it really does get better every year, and as you
probably know by now, Princeton won the game. The new statue of
President Witherspoon was unveiled. The first news of it's
creation in Glasgow was noted on this site a few years ago. Bern
Deichmann's 45th Reunion committee was seen meeting Saturday
morning. Berit Smith told me afterwards that she was already
hiring the caterers that she will use at our 45th.
November 4th, 2001
A nice mailing from Ed Polcer shows some really nice bookings for
his Band next year. In case you didn't get it, you can access it
at: edpolcer.com
October 27th, 2001
The Yale Game is a few weeks away on November 10th and we expect
a fine turnout up on the Porch of Cap and Gown starting at about
11AM. The nicest thing that is happening is lots of Grandchildren
are now joining us. What a great sight to see the next generation
learning to party with seasoned pros like us!
October 21st, 2001
Once again, as we've noted previously, the Class Dinner in
Washington was, as always, an outstanding event. Leo Welt
arranges all of this, and the best part is when each person who
is there takes a moment to introduce themselves and tell where
they are now on the playing field of life. The Beautiful Hay
Adams Hotel is the venue, the dinner and the Staff are excellent,
and if you missed it, do come next year. Leo graciously presented
each of us with a fine book: "Allen Dulles; Master of
Spies"-very apropos of our times.
The list this year included David and Peggy Luthringer, Charlie
and Cordie Puttkammer, Henry Thomas and Lynette Wardle, Jim and
Pat Schroeder, Bill Trimble, Chuck and Jane Berger, Tiggy
DeGroff, Tom Burdette, Bill and Patti Pusey, Dick Polk, Terry and
Trina White, Leo Welt and Jane Cicala, Bob Nevaiser, and yours
truly, David Greenberg.
October 17th, 2001
Tomorrow the wonderful Class Dinner at The Hay Adams will start @
5:30 PM.
Even though we mentioned this previously on September 13th (You
might want to read that again!), we thought you might want a
reminder so you make an effort to attend. Many of us travel long
distances in order to be at this-Because Its That Good!
October 6th, 2001
A number of inquiries and notes have come in about the really sad
loss of Bob Cruikshank on September 11th at The World Trade
Center Attack. An account has been set up in his memory at
Princeton, and if you would like to send a check, please send it
to:
The Recording Secretary
Princeton University
PO Box 5357
Princeton, NJ 08543
And note that it is for: The Account for Robert Cruikshank
They will then inform Marianne Cruikshank (and Douglas '87 and
Christina) of the donors names, and then the family will decide
what the fund will be used for. Thank you in advance for your
interest in this.
October 1st, 2001
On November 10th, the Class of 1958 will assemble once again on
the upper Porch of Cap and Gown for the Biannual Party in
Princeton before The Yale Game. The festivities get better each
year, as more and more people join the party. It's a "Bring
your own lunch etc." affair, but there is also a repast you
can purchase in the Cap Dining Room. It's fun, so try and make it
there. The ever growing group of Grandchildren seem to enjoy it
most of all- and you can get a great view of The Princeton
University Band (Better than ever!) as it plays behind Cap and
marches down Roper Lane to The Stadium.
September 27th, 2001
Last weekend there was a wonderful wedding in California that all
the Class of 1958 members who were there will remember because it
was also a statement that We in The United States will go on with
the celebrations of life ahead, and especially remembering what
had just happened in New York made it a special day.
Susie Kinkead, the extraordinary daughter of Bear and Ginnie,
married Jerry McMahon in Sonoma in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Bear's friend from Kindergarten, Robin Ledwith and his wife Kathy
were there. Bill and Connie Fortenbaugh, Jim (Y58) and Janet
Hughes, Tom and Deborah Wilson from Bear's Haverford Days and
Gail and I rounded out the "Old(er) Guard". See- Good
really will conquer Evil-it always has, and it always will.
September 19th, 2001
A sad note just received from Mike Kremzar:
" I just found out from Lew Reid that Bob Cruikshank was one
of the victims of the World Trade Center attacks. Bob and I went
to high school together and Bob, Lew, and I were room mates for
Freshman and Sophmore years. There is no way to express sadness
for the collective act or for this individual loss".
September 15th, 2001
Here's a wonderful note from my dear friend Garry
Thrasher, who served superbly as a Marine Corps Officer for many
years.
"Dave - I had noticed the long hiatus in Class News, but
thought you and Gail were on one of your world trips. Hope that
you are fully recovered....and that the prognosis is
excellent.((It is))
As to world travel, or any traveling for that matter, it appears
that we all will be curtailed in the future. The images of last
Tuesday will stay with us forever, as will the apprehension that
most will feel when they board an airplane - or possibly any
public conveyance. The service yesterday at the National
Cathedral was appropriate and uplifting - the depths of feeling
being so great. Ending with the "Battle Hymn of the
Republic" was wonderfully moving.
Keep in touch.
Best regards,
Garry"
September 15th, 2001
Members of The Class of 1958 have asked through this
website for information about Classmates who had offices in The
World Trade Center. We have no information at this time, but the
attached reflects our thoughts at this time:
From: Diane deCordova '83
[mailto:alco@alumni.princeton.edu]
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 5:45 PM
To: David Greenberg '58
Subject: President, The Alumni Association of Princeton
University
On behalf of the Alumni Association of Princeton University and
the Office of the Alumni Council, I wish to extend my sympathies
and condolences to those affected by the tragic events this week
in New York, Washington, D.C. and southwestern Pennsylvania.
Our hearts go out to the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are
with their families, their friends and the men and women working
around the clock to provide relief in the ongoing rescue efforts.
A University-wide memorial service for all victims of Tuesday's
terrorist attacks will be held this Sunday afternoon, September
16, at 3 p.m. on Cannon Green. All students, faculty, staff,
alumni and members of the local community are invited to attend.
We have asked the University to consider making the service
available by webcast. As more details about the service become
available they will be posted on the University's home page at
www.princeton.edu.
In addition, the University established a special Response Center
to provide information and assistance following Tuesday's tragic
events. A dedicated telephone line at 609-258-7700 will operate
24 hours a day. You may also want to visit the Response Center
website at http://web.princeton.edu/sites/September11/
to see the full list of information and resources, including
President Tilghman's statement to the Princeton community,
contact numbers and survivors lists.
As the University receives confirmed information on alumni who
died in the events and whose families have been notified, an In
Memoriam list will be posted from the University's home page.
In true Princeton spirit, many classes are using their class
websites and class electronic discussion groups to gather
information on those affected in their respective classes, to
serve as the focal point for communication by those seeking
information on specific individuals, and to provide a gathering
spot for Princeton alumni to express their sympathy and concern.
We encourage you to check in on your class website.
We also extend both our heartfelt sympathy to those beyond the
Princeton family who have suffered during this time and our
support to those who are giving so much of themselves in the
ongoing rescue efforts.
Diane deCordova '83
President
The Alumni Association of Princeton University
September 13th, 2001
I got a nice call from Leo Welt in Washington the
morning of September 11th telling me about The Washington Class
Dinner. A short time later the terrible news of the day started
to come in. Our lives are all changed forever, and it proves once
again to enjoy the nice things, because life is short, and things
can happen that we have no preconceived notions of. To that end,
please join us at the wonderful event Leo annually plans in
Washington. This year it is on Thursday, October 18th at The Hay
Adams, 16th and H Street, with Cocktails starting @ 5:30. Chuck
Berger (one of our last working Corporate Presidents!), will
bring you up to date on The Scott Corporation. Chuck will promise
to make a short presentation, as this is a wonderful dinner where
everyone sits around a beautiful big table and we really
communicate with each other.
September 9th, 2001
Yesterday we got a message from Bill Trimble telling
us he has just undergone a craniotomy for a benign meningeoma at
Johns Hopkins. It was discovered by Nelson H. Hendler '69, and
Bill reports he has regained his mental focus and energy which he
was aware were lacking for the past two to three years.
"The Lord held me in his hand from the discovery of the
benign lesion, during the operation and through the recovery,
which has been way ahead of the curve. ....That is why I couldn't
deal with the personal thank you letters for this past Annual
Giving. ... On the 16th I'm going to Montana to do some hunting
with my son's father in law, Bart Miller, Yale '58 and Neil
Chrisman. I am enjoying the man I was 5 years ago... I have
been one fortunate tiger. All the best... Bill
Trimble."
When we referred to Bill in the news note of September 1st, we
had no idea of this development. What wonderful news this is.
September
1st, 2000
A great deal of the class have become real fans of The
South Frisco Jazz Band. They have played at three of our major
reunions, and at Alexander Hall for concerts that 1958 has
sponsored.
I first saw them in Central City, Colorado at a festival in 1980,
and have since become good personal friends with many of them. I
was invited back to a wonderful evening in Central City a few
weeks ago where the original group (who have not played together
for 10 years!) performed. There was one change-a new tubist. It
was magical, and it seemed as if they had never stopped. They
loved the experiences at Princeton and send you all their
regards. They remember many of you individually and asked about
you. For example, they remembered that our own Class Agent Bill
Trimble always came to any occasion he could get to where they
were playing. And they still proudly have their 1958 Class Ties
and Jackets in which they represented us at The Prade a number of
times.
August
23rd, 2001
Sorry that we've been out of touch on these notes for over a
month, but I had some eye surgery that did not go as well as I
had hoped. Thanks to Steve Podos and Spencer Sherman, two really
brilliant ophthalmologists for their help in getting me over some
of the real fears that I had. The pain was real, and that I could
take, but the fears I had were the real problem. If you think
there is such a thing as really simple eye surgery, think again,
because there can be some real complications! I'll be fine- and
I'm back in your service! David
July 21st,2001
A great 2 day celebration on the Jersey Shore as the
Princeton Flag fluttered proudly in the wind (albeit under The
Rheingold Flag) while the Yale Flag was displayed upside down on
the other Yard-Arm. Even Bill Fortenbaugh has turned 65, as did
Jim Hughes Y'58. Jim has joined us at most of the P'58 events
that I can think of, so he really is an outstanding member of
both groups! These two wonderful guys have been friends forever;
their birthdays are a day apart, so it was quite a special event!
July 21st, 2001
For the "avid readers" of this page, you
will recall we were the first to report the major statue being
fabricated in Glasgow which would be coming to Princeton. Some
weeks ago President (Now Past President) Shapiro accepted the
statue on behalf of the University and a phenomenal article
appeared in The Scottish Press comparing Shapiro with Witherspoon
and what they have done for Princeton. And, it concluded that
Shapiro seems to (believe it or not) to have come out way ahead.
In about 50 years we will have a better handle on that, even if
we're not reading it like you are now.
July 6th, 2001
There was a wonderful article about George Daly in Atticus
Magazine; discussing his role in developing a fairer form of
delivering law services to the People of The State of North
Carolina. It also discusses some of the important cases he worked
on. There is a great picture of George in front of The Supreme
Court. I remember fondly the lovely invitation to watch George
present his case there some years ago. Send George an Email (look
on our list) and I'm sure he'd be happy to send you a copy.
June 20th, 2001
Now here's a really great Email from Bob Keidel. You will recall
from the note of June 2(below this) that Bob is a member of the
Amazing Class of 1933! What a guy!
"Dear David: Received your nice letter and the wonderful CD
enclosed. Thanks so much.
I tuned in your web site and marvel at how much good news you get
out to your class. And thanks for your inflated remarks about me
and Curly. Unfortunately the music did not come through. Whether
it's because my computer is not up to it, or I don't have the
magic touch, I'll try to find out. I have a MacIntosh G3 Power
Book - about 2 1/2 years old. According to Moore's Law (computer
complexities double every 18 months) it is pretty obsolete. But
maybe I just need some new software. When I finish this summer's
Newsletter I'll check it out. Very sad about the Olympia Band
members. It certainly was a privilege to hear them at your last
big one. Thanks for that opportunity.
Stay well and play hard. Why not? Bob Keidel"
June 17th, 2001
For those of you out there who are Fathers, Happy Father's Day!
We will soon have photos on this website, and I'm sure most will
be of your Grandchildren. Since they are all going to Princeton
(In all of our humble opinions), we might as well show who is
going to be there in advance. Brilliance is passed on from
generation to generation, I think (maybe) isn't it? Isn't that
Descartes Rule of Law?) (Or is it that one about superiority of
the species). Anyway, regardless of all that, Happy Father's Day.
June 16th, 2001
Previously in these notes(Oct.7th,2000) we told you a nice story
about Jennie Thompson '90, who was planning her wedding. On June
9th 2001, on a beautiful day in Princeton, Father Zepp performed
the marriage ceremony at St. Paul's, just as he had for Denny and
Carolyn in 1964 in Akron, Ohio. And by the way, he was the one
who had also baptized Jennie in 1968!
At a lovely Black Tie affair at The Nassau Inn that evening,
there were a really large number of Princetonians from many
Classes out on the dance floor celebrating Mr. and Mrs. John
Charles Stellabotte's special day. The father of the bride was
beaming, and Carolyn was more beautiful than ever. I hope the
photo they took of all the Tigers who were there makes it into
the Alumni Weekly.
June 5th, 2001
The Class of 2001 is extraordinary. I had the opportunity to talk
with many of them during the three hours we were together at The
P-rade. These are wonderful people that will make the world
around them better.Princeton certainly knows how to pick them,
mold them, and launch them into wonderful tomorrows.
June 2nd, 2001
The 43rd Reunion of The Class of 1958 has just concluded. The
Class Dinner at Cap and Gown was the biggest one we've ever had.
It was great fun and The Princeton University Band was the best
yet; They really are getting to be good! I attended The Old Guard
Luncheon on Saturday as the guest of '33. What a wonderful event
that is! I was in awe as Curly Marsh and Bob Keidel talked with
each other at our table. Bob is getting a website set up for 1933
that will tie in with ours. When some people in '58 still can't
figure this out, it is fantastic to believe what these guys do!
Bob and Curly look and act like they're 40! And on top of all
that, Duncan Van Dusen and Ken Mayers were there with their
fathers: what a lovely sight.
May 31st, 2001
Today is the first day of Reunions 2001! The
campus is all ready for another great weekend. I am
here now and I urge you to come down for the class dinner
tomorrow at Cap and Gown. For those of you who regularly
read these notes and have nothing to do with Princeton (including
those of you in Great Britain!), you really should come and see
this! It is a very special event.
May 28th, 2001
We've recently heard that Peter Alsop passed away near
the end of March of this year. He was an outstanding member of
Crew and lived an active, though relatively short, life. He will
be missed. A Class Memorial will appear in The Alumni Weekly in
the near future.
May 27th, 2001
For many years now, a number of us in the Class have
been proud to be Marshals in the P-rade. We owe all of this to
Hugh Fairman who welcomed us into it. A week from today, after
innumerable assignments throughout the line of march, yours truly
has an especially wonderful assignment-The Senior Class- the
Class of 2001. I know a number of these great people, most
particularly Adam Friedlander '01 who is the other half of the
team that brings you this website. Consequently, I want to make
sure that this Class has an especially great time. Please cheer
them mightily as you see them, and join me in wishing them a
deservedly wonderful and fulfilling life ahead. Say hello, and
fond farewell, to Adam as he goes on to great things ahead. Adam
will take off a year, and then go on to The University of
Maryland School of Medicine where he will become an outstanding
member of the medical community. We are very proud, and thrilled
for you, Adam.
May10th, 2001
After a prolonged and valiant effort to fight on, Warren Davis
has passed away. What a wonderful fight he put up, after all the
pain and tribulations of Parkinson's and the ensuing Stroke, he
wanted to live to see the next days, and to enjoy what he could
of his wonderful family. Sigrid and his great children were
tremendously supportive all the way. We will miss him.
May 7th, 2001
If you want to learn about the Class Dinner, look at the "Going Back" page.
Besides that, it has neat rabbits, and great music that sets the
pace for them!
May 6th, 2001
Each year at the Class Dinner in NY, one of the best
parts is when Arthur Yorke Allen asks a question or two of the
chosen speaker. At times, those "questions" have led to a standing
ovation as they are often really eloquent presentations by Arthur. The suggestion
has been made to Howie
Sussman to forget the speaker, and just have Arthur ask
questions! I really didn't know Arthur as an undergraduate, but
met him at the dinners. The other day we had a great time
together at the Magnificent New York Yacht Club. So, the point
really is, go to Reunions, Class Dinners, and MiniReunions;
you'll meet some terrific people you never had the opportunity to
meet from 1954 to 1958!
April 30th, 2001
A neat note from Ken Mayers!
Hey Dave,
I was just perusing the 1958 web page section on Reunions, and
there is nothing there about a class dinner this year. I presume
there is going to be one, but so far it seems to be a big secret.
Maybe that's because the familiar orange post-card only goes so
far from Princeton, and "so far" doesn't extend to
Santa Fe, NM. I sure hope there is going to be one, because I'm
planning to be there! Then, on Saturday, if I'm lucky, I'll get
to row with a bunch of old (and young) tiger oars-people, after
which my dad (class of '27) will take me to the Old Guard
luncheon prior to the P-rade. Hope to see you and lots of others
there.
-Ken
(I replied to Ken that the dinner is at 6 at Cap and Gown on
Friday Night-and I don't think the postcard has been mailed yet.)
April 23, 2001
Bruce Carrick writes (and taps his foot!):
David: Just got a new computer--with speakers, no less!--and am
hearing, as I type this message, the classy music on the 58 web
site. Roonie loves it, too, and I am going to have to dance with
her for the balance of this tune; great work. Thanks for the
whole site !
Bruce Carrick
April 23, 2001
A really extraordinary and memorable evening 2 days ago in
Florida; It was Chris Clutz' 65th Birthday, and the Class Uniform
all the Classmates in attendance had on were really a grand
statement to the approximately 175 people who came from all over
the country to honor this extraordinary man. As those of you who
read this regularly know, Chris has A.L.S.; Lou Gehrig's disease.
For three years now he has bravely battled this cruel problem,
and Saturday he demonstrated that phenomenal attitude and will
that really keeps him going. His smile and expressions of thanks
were fantastic, and the Princetonians who were there sang some
Princeton songs that made Chris really happy. Chris, you are one
great guy.
April 19th, 2001
A note from Paul Levy:
"I decided to take up fencing again with the highest goal:
being world champion for the 60+ age group. I managed to finish
the domestic season ranked 2nd in the U.S. and am off to the
World Championships next month as a member of the U.S.team. To do
that, however, Linda and I had to miss the mini-reunion in
Arizona, but we are looking forward to the next one."
Editors note: Nice Going Paul! One for the old guys!
April 18th, 2001
This morning on "The Today Show" who should appear, but
our own Kal Ruttenstein, telling America what the styles will be
in the season ahead. He really knows his stuff, and Katie Couric
really listened to him as the very important guru that he really
has become. I was talking to Gary Thrasher later that morning who
remembers Kal as the "Buffalonian" he was way back
then! Now, of course, with a wonderful Princeton Education and
some 40 odd years of "doing it", Kal is as
"in" as it gets!
April 7th, 2001
A nice note from Mike Kremzar:
Dave, My wife and I have been visiting my mother in a retirement
community in Clearwater., Florida. As we were leaving the
elevator to run some errands we literally bumped into Bob
Dougherty. Bob exhibited a remarkable memory by calling me by
name and we had a very pleasant chat. Bob's mother is living in
the same complex and Bob lives in nearby Tampa. He is still
practicing law and enjoying his 10 year old step son. It is
amazing how many times various members of the great Class of 58
run into each other - often in obscure places. Of interest,
Marilyn and I are going to visit Cuba for 10 days at the end of
April. If anyone in the class has any suggestions, we would be
happy to have their advice.
Mike Kremzar
March 29th, 2001
Milton Batiste passed away this morning. For 15 years
The Olympia Brass Band of New Orleans was one of the reasons our
Reunions were great. The Class of '33-almost to a man, were
overwhelmed at the concerts we presented in Alexander Hall
especially because of Milton's extraordinary talent. If you put
the CD with our Class Seal on the cover on tonight, you can hear
Milton singing to you still. He was a very special man. He loved
leading us in The P-rade, and he always wished he had the
opportunity that we had to go to a great school, but it was
impossible for him. His dream as a little boy was to be a doctor,
but he soon learned that because of the world he was born in,
that could never be. But think what he accomplished: he was known
universally for the joy he brought to many millions of people all
over the globe.
March 25th, 2001
Our classmate Allan Demaree wrote a really informative article on
The Princeton Endowment in the Alumni Weekly Dated March 7th,
2001. It really is well presented and I'm sure there's much more
to come from Allan's prolific pen on that subject. The people
over in Oxford who read this page regularly asked me how
Princeton keeps getting more from it's Alumni with such an
amazing bankroll intact. There's a lot more that could be said,
but Allan really points out a lot of the thinking that goes on
around all of this. Allan has certainly learned a lot from those
days in Junior High School when we first met. I guess it was the
Princeton Experience that made it all come together almost 43
years ago!
March 12th, 2000
George Daly and Desaix Anderson have a beautiful apartment in
Paris that you can rent from them by the week or for longer
periods. It is in a great location convenient to some of the
great places mentioned some time ago in this column. I wrote that
without any idea about where they had the apartment, so this was,
as these lawyers say, written without prejudice. Contact one of
them for a brochure-they both have addresses on our Email list,
and it really is worth looking at!
February 25th, 2001
Subject: RETIREMENT
I'm right in the middle of the process (Nonie retires 5/1/01)and
would be glad to share, help, whatever, with anyone having
difficulty. (E-mail on the list cell phone
410-271-5342)
-Bruce Krause
February 23rd, 2001
When we disembarked from Sea Cloud (see the two notes
below this one) Ernie Chamberlin '33, the Reunion Chairman of
that Great Strong Class, met us and we were driven to his
beautiful home where we met Mary (see note below about supportive
partners!) as we have for 5 years now. We had a wonderful time
and they insisted on hosting us, once again, at a lovely
luncheon. We first got together as were planning our mutual (58's
40th and 33's 65th) Reunions together. That was really a great
thrill! The Chamberlin's are going to sell their home now, as
Ernie is approaching the 90's(literally) and it's a little
difficult now to handle it all. If you're interested in a
beautiful location in Antigua get in touch with Ernie. You can
Email his daughter Judy at chelsea@shoreintercom.net
and she will get in touch with him. And, by the way, you might
want to look at Judy and husband Dave's website @ www.chelseafarms.com.
They run a really neat business in dried flowers near Parksley,
Virginia where I worked in a factory a long time ago!
February 22nd, 2001
We met Jay Sherrerd '52 and his wonderful wife Kathy
aboard Sea Cloud (see news note below this one). They celebrated
their 45th anniversary during the time we were together. I really
think it's great how these wonderful ladies pitch in and support
all this Princeton "togetherness". Kathy is obviously
an expert in that area! You can see Jay's picture in the new
"Princeton With One Accord" publication. on page 2
standing next to Janet Clarke '75, who runs by my house regularly
and always notices if I have a Princeton Flag up if we're having
a party. Janet and her wonderfully supportive husband, Fred, live
2 blocks from me. So you see, by the way, that now husbands have
joined the Princeton family! And now for the most important part
of this note: Jay was the roommate for four years of the one and
only Joe Bolster '52, who was on the admissions committee that
let us all in. Joe, you'll recall, spoke at our 40th Reunion.
February 21st, 2001
There's a good reason this page has not been updated
since February 5th. We've been off on the high seas! Gail and I
just returned from a wonderful trip aboard Sea Cloud, the
magnificent four masted vessel built 70 years ago by Marjorie
Merryweather Post and her husband, who was someone else you might
recognize: E.F. Hutton. We have been on her five times now, and
it is a great experience. We have tried to organize this for a
mini reunion, and have discussed it on this site, but I have not
received enough response to make Ted Bromley and I believe it
could be workable. The price of a charter is too high for us to
take a chance. One day maybe we'll work on it again, meanwhile I
look forward to going cruising on her a number of times before
they finally decide to take her out of service.
February 3rd, 2001
A nice offer from Bob Phillips!
Subject: mentoring on retirement
Dave, I retired formally from International Paper in mid -1999 and have loved every minute since! I will be glad to assist if I can but it maybe kind of difficult from Margarita island off the eastern coast of Venezuela. On the other hand, I will be at my Harrison , New York apartment this summer for at least several months and communications could be easier. Regards, Bob Phillips
February 1st, 2001
I was pleased to meet John Clutz '52 while in
Princeton 2 weeks ago, and he brought me up to date about brother
Chris's condition. It's hard to believe that it's three years
since Chris was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and he
continues to valiantly fight the battle. He is surrounded by a
great team of caregivers and they help make his life the best it
can be. I spoke to Nancy, one of Chris's caregivers the other
day, and she says Chris's attitude is amazing and she has learned
a lot about life in general from this really great guy. For those
of you who haven't read it, I once again strongly suggest you
read "Tuesdays With Morrie" to understand a little of
what this does to someone, and it will help you appreciate life
even more. We're all pulling for you Chris, and we're very, very
proud of you.
January 30th, 2001
If you happen look at our new section on mentoring,
please "Kick" the music to start it (i.e. hit the
arrow) at the bottom of that page before you read it. It is, in
my "humble" opinion, one of my best selections yet. The
title of that song, for the purists among you who wonder about
these things, is "Lazybones". Very apropos (maybe) for
the newly retired among us.
January29th. 2001
Here's a nice note from Mike Kremzar referring to our
notes on Retirement and Mentoring: His address is on our Email
list.
"Not sure that I am an expert on retirement but I would be
happy to talk to anyone who wants to compare notes. In my case, I
have been able to enjoy making a small contribution through the
boards of non-profits in my area, writing a book (now at the
publisher), seeing more of grand kids, and traveling when I want
to and not when a job required it. My only regret is that there
are a limited number of years yet to contribute in some
way." Mike Kremzar '58
January 25th, 2001
Mentoring! For those of you who would like to get involved in
that, Jack Cannel forwarded a note a few days ago from James G.
Andersen '64, Chair of The Alumni Council Committee on Careers
asking for some help. His Email address is: jganders@alumni.Princeton.EDU
and you can contact him or Jack (whose Email address is on our
list) for further information on how to volunteer or how to use
the great job search resources we have at Princeton. I really
believe that mentoring is a wonderful service and personal source
of fulfillment when you do it. I, personally, love participating
with the great undergraduate minds at Princeton, and the recent
graduates, and I get more out of it than they do.
January 25th, 2001
Retirement. If you read the news note above this one you'll get
some of the value in mentoring. Retirement can be a very
difficult transition for many people, and it is often accompanied
by acute depression. Many in the Class of 1958 are having a
really having a rough time with this. First of all I want to
assure you that you are not alone in this, and we would be happy
to put you in touch with people in the Class who have made the
transition happily and successfully, and they can share some of
the reasons why. For those of you who would like to help others,
please Email us at davida58@alumni.Princeton.EDU
and we'll try to connect you up with those who are having
trouble. Mentoring takes all forms, and this one can be really
helpful. Those who have been through the downside of retirement
can also be of great help to those going through it now.
January 20th, 2001
I spent a great day with Rita Ludlum in Princeton yesterday.
Rita's husband was a wonderful member of That Great Class of
1933, and Ernie Chaimberlin, the Class Reunion Chairman, after
conferring with The Class decided that Rita should give me the
material that remains for their treasured jackets which she had
held for them. We had a wonderful conversation about a lot of '33
memories that she treasures. I truly believe that the adaptation
of that jacket which was at the head of the P-rade when we
graduated; and on the 50th when we first wore it, is one of the
nicest things we've done to make our class a special symbol of
the heritage that is Princeton. Great credit must be given to
Bill Fortenbaugh who had the idea and championed it at our 25th
Reunion meetings. We are hopeful that '83 will carry forward this
wonderful tradition.
January 14th, 2001
There are those among us who do not pay much attention to the
speakers at our Class Dinners. I've often wondered why we need a
speaker; it seems to take time away from the camaraderie that the
whole thing is about anyway. That being said, I mentioned that
The Washington Dinner of October 26th was really wonderful in the
news note of the next day; and when Desaix Anderson mailed us a
copy of his prepared remarks on December 13th, I learned a lot of
really interesting things that he had done; most of which I must
have missed while he was speaking. If you would like a copy of
that, just Email Desaix-his address is on our list, and I'm sure
he will be happy to send it to you.
January 5th, 2001
Today those of us heavily involved with
the internet at Princeton received a really nice message from
Kathy Taylor 74, the Director of The Alumni Council, telling us
about the promotion of Domingo Monet '93 to another position
within the University. Domingo has been very helpful to me in
getting this whole thing going, so we really wish him well.
I was really impressed with the warmth
expressed by Kathy in her letter, and especially her greeting:
"Hello All"! There are nice things happening at McLean
House; more emphasis on technology; and there will be more people
brought in to be involved with this great new way to communicate.
It is all a wonderful portent for the future.
January 2nd, 2001
A nice note from Len Yerkes:
"I have just been looking at the
marvelous web site. My compliments, to add to the others! I also
noticed that my email address is out of date. Please use the one
below which will reach me at my firm, Canterbury Consulting. I
opened a Seattle office for this investment management consulting
firm in July of 2000 and now live in Seattle full time. No more
home in California.
And on a different topic; I would be
very interested in the sailing voyage referred to in one of your
paragraphs, on the Sea Cloud. Didn't see a date [There isn't a
date yet-we need more responses]. Tell me more. Happy New Year! Lyerkes@canterburyconsulting.com (206)
624-3711 or (800) 888-4551."
January 1st, 2001
Happy New Year! This is the year most of us turn 65. Hard to believe isn't it, but it's certainly better than the alternative.