President: Bob Marchant Old Saybrook CT (860) 388-2395 [email protected] Vice Presidents: Bill Breer Washington DC (202) 966-6792 [email protected] Jay Greene Saint Helena CA (707) 963-1516 [email protected] Clark Griffiths (Special Projects) Lebanon NH (603) 448-2966 [email protected] Ted Jennings Selkirk. NY (518) 767-2782 [email protected] Secretaries: Mike Lasser (Class Notes) Penfield NY 57’s in Town Again! (585) 377-0232 [email protected] Tom Macy (Necrologist) Homecoming Guilford, CT (203) 457-1871 [email protected] October 29 - 31, 2010 Treasurer: Mike Tompkins October in New Hampshire. Fall color, red and gold Shrewsbury MA leaves, evergreens. For ’57s who attended Homecoming, (508) 842-8321 [email protected] Head Agent: the Upper Valley Fall color began on their drive into Bob McCollom Hanover and continued on campus. Those of you who South Woodstock VT weren’t there, close your eyes and you can see it, too. (802) 484-7200 [email protected] Mini-Reunion Chairman: Class officers gathered for lunch on Friday at the Blunt Bruce Bernstein Great Barrington MA Alumni Center to prepare for class meeting the next day. (413) 528-8269 [email protected] On Friday afternoon, thirty-five classmates and spouses Gift Planning Chairman: Joe Stevenson attended a very special panel discussion on Seeds of Pinehurst NC Peace, an organization that brings youth and adult edu- (802) 649-1547 [email protected] cators from areas of conflict to its International Camp in Maine. Speakers included six Newsletter: Howie & Wendie Howland ’57s and their spouses who attended a Listening Tour of Israel and Palestine in April, Pocasset MA and some Dartmouth undergraduates with experience as Seeds, counselors, or both. (508) 564-6484 [email protected] Class Caring Committee: Several ’57 classmates who visited the camp in August also chimed in (write-up, p. 4). Jack Stempel At 5:00 pm, ‘57s Fort Worth TX (817)870-1002 [email protected] gathered at the Widows Liaison: Russo Gallery in Cinda Ely Lafayette, CA Haldeman Hall for (925) 283-9634 [email protected] a wine reception Scholarship Fund: and dinner. To- Dan Goggin Mashpee, MA gether we walked (508) 477-0815 [email protected] to Memorial Field Web’sters: Adam Block (email lists) for the start of the Reston VA Homecoming pa- (703) 318-0276 [email protected] rade. Allan Vendeland (website) Pepper Pike OH Bruce Bernstein ’57 introducing, Eric Tanner ’11, Monica Balanoff ’11, David (216) 831-2523 [email protected] Nutt ’09, Gent Salihu ’11, Lelia G,A, Taha Burt ’11, Lita Moses, Charlie Class Website Tseckares ’57, Charlie White ’57, Susan White cont. next page www.dartmouth57.com

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 1 !! November 2010 Monk Bancroft (right) leading us this year, l957 proudly marched through town to the Green for the traditional Dartmouth night festivities in front of Dartmouth Hall and the bonfire built by the Class of 2014. On Saturday those walking across campus in the “sharp and misty morning” had the campus to themselves (students don’t get up that early). The Class Meeting was called to order in Kemeny Hall at 8:30 am by President Bob Marchant (see minutes follow- ing by Secretary Mike Lasser). The 1957 appreciation lunch (left) at Woodward-Ripley-Smith was catered this year with a great repast to fortify us for the game to follow at 1:30. Students joined us at each table for some spirited discussions.

The game: Harvard v. Dartmouth. The stage was set for a signature win. The weather was clear, the crowd was large (9,142, the largest since 1998). The 1970 Dartmouth championship team returned to be honored again.

Alas, Harvard scored on all five of its first half possessions, building a 24-point lead on the way to a 30-14 win. Harvard dominating both offensively and defensively, the outcome was never in doubt. Those who hoped the Dartmouth pro- gram would be competitive had to accept that it was simply not playing at Harvard’s level, not yet. Maybe next year (Ed. note: “Next year” did come for the Red Sox, after all…) Carol and Rod Dubois (below) hosted a ’57 post game party at their lovely home at 32 Rip Road in Hanover. The short distance from the stadium and Carol’s homemade hors d’oeuvres were much appreciated. The next challenge: Get- Front, Chris Wren, Mike Tompkins, Bob Macdonald, Mike ting to the Norwich Inn on time! Lasser. Rear, Bruce Bernstein, Bob McCollom

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 2 !! November 2010 Dinner followed at the Norwich Inn in its beautiful Vermont setting. The food was especially good this year (salmon or steak). Ken Yalowitz (left) and his wife Judy joined us. Ken provided an update on the Dickey Center activities, the Dickey in- ternship program, and Great Issues speakers ’57 Homecoming Attendees Monk and Jane Bancroft brought to campus. Duncan and Anne Barnes Bruce Bernstein and Lita Moses Sunday morning Happy and Clark Griffiths Dick and Sue Burch hosted their traditional blueberry pancake and Bob and Marion Burton Larry and Gretchen Calvert sausage breakfast at their home in Lebanon, NH. Rod and Carol Dubois A special thanks to Al Rollins (below right) who Clark and Happy Griffiths Howie and Wendie Howland manned the wood stove and cooked the pancakes Mike and Elaine Lasser Ken Yalowitz for hungry ’57s and their and spouses. The Grif- Bob and June Macdonald Tom and Alice Macy fiths’ gathering is always a great way to wrap up Bob Marchant the weekend. See you next year! Bob McCollom Dave and Ruth Orr Dick and Cynthia Perkins Bob and Isa Rex Al and Jane Rollins Mike and Jean Smith Wendell and Ginger Smith Mike and Marianne Tompkins Charles Tseckares Charlie and Susan White Chris and Jaqueline Wren Ken and Judy Yalowitz H’57

Garvey Clarke was in town for the BADA (Black Americans at Dart- mouth) Reunion and attended class meeting.

Lita Moses, Charlie Tseckares, Cynthia Perkins, Dick Perkins, Bruce Bernstein

Elaine Lasser, Mike Lasser, Bob Macdonald, Marianne Tompkins, Mike Tompkins, Charlie Tseckares, Larrie Calvert, Dave Orr, June Macdonald

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 3 !! November 2010 Seeds of Peace Otisfield ME, August 7, 2010

Seeds of Peace, founded in 1993, empowers youth from conflict regions to work for a better future. It also provides regional programming to support graduates, known as Seeds, once they return to their home countries.

On Saturday, August 7, 2010, three D’57 couples who went on the D’57 Mini Reunion trip to Israel/Palestine in April (Charlie & Susan White, Charlie & Lorna Tseckares, Bruce Bernstein & Lita Moses) visited the Seeds of Peace Camp in Otisfield, Maine. One reason was to meet with Eric Tanner ’11, current Dartmouth Student Body President, Assistant Camp Director, and Monica Balanoff ’11, Waterfront Director.

Campers of different religions and nationalities are divided into two teams and participate in 112 tasks in a relay race all over camp. They learn healthy compe- tition, cooperation and communi- cation skills. The peace canoe races were a popular event.

Susan White writes: “The visit to SOP camp was a wonderful experience after our trip to Israel. When we arrived at the security gates all the flags brought tears to my eyes. I realized that we were going to enter a place that you can't just walk into unannounced. Daniel, Lita Moses' son, had made sure the guards know we were coming… “My most touching memories: At the end of the competitions, all the students, counselors, and delegates went into the lake in their camp clothes, lots of hugging. “The most poignant memory is a brief talk with a young camper who looked very sad. I asked her if she had enjoyed camp and her reply was that she didn't want to go home. I asked her where home was and she replied, “Nablus (Palestinian city north of Jerusalem).” When I told her that we had been there in April she was quite surprised as it's not a tourist town. I really wanted to spend more time talking with her. That girl still haunts me.”

Class Meeting Homecoming, October 30, 2010

Present: Officers—Bob Marchant, Mike and Marianne Tompkins, Howie and Wendie Howland, Bruce Bernstein and Lita Moses, Tom and Alice Macy, Mike and Elaine Lasser. Classmates—Monk and Jane Bancroft, Duncan and Anne Barnes, Dick and Sue Burch, Bob and Marion Burton, Larry and Gretchen Calvert, Rod DuBois, Clark and Happy Griffiths, Bob and June MacDonald, Bob McCollom, Dick and Cynthia Perkins, Garvey Clarke, Al and Jane Rollins, Wendell and Ginger Smith, Charles Tseckares, Charlie and Sue White.

1. Remarks from the Chair Bob Marchant (left) observes three ways in which Dartmouth is different now: diversity, women, seriousness of academics. cont. next page Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 4 !! November 2010 Class Meeting Notes, cont. 2. Secretary’s Report. and organizing. Minutes accepted as summarized. Brief discussion of how many people required for a Mini. We have had six class notes columns, one in each issue of The Alumni Office says there is no set number. the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine. Some columns rely on Future plans and possibilities: American Revolution in themes, others are miscellanies. early May, Naples, Moscow to St. Petersburg, Mississippi Contact information from the new River, Napa Valley. Class List sent to secretaries will be 6. Reports from recipients of Class funds. made available on request to individual a. Brian Kuntz of DOC and officers from the Led- classmates only. As the secretary re- yard Canoe Club. The Club has rebuilt the club house after ceives updated information, he will a fire. It is now work- make changes to the List and also in- ing with the State of form the College. New Hampshire and 3. Treasurer’s Report “grappling with regula- The Class is in good financial shape. tions” to preserve the Sixty percent pay class dues: higher shore line. They are than average. A number of widows also also planning extensive pays dues. The total number is lower Emily Yin,Secretary, Brian Kuntz, DOC, Frances renovations and resit- and will continue to decrease as overall Duceypa, Treasurer, Max Van Peft, President. ing of facilities, includ- numbers in the class diminish. ing the boat house. The As of June 1, the balance is ca $25 master plan should be ready by spring. Their goal is to thousand--$20,000 in the Money Market build within a year and to reduce the footprint along the fund, $5,000 in checking account. We shore. Charles Tseckares suggests the need for a site plan- continued standard gifts: Canoe Club, ner or a landscape architect. Dickey Center, athletics, arts, etc. – plus They own 150 canoes and have 50 undergraduate members; a one-time gift to the book on Dartmouth skiing. another 200 belong to a rental program. Dartmouth Alumni Magazine fee will rise from $5 per sub- We provide an additional $5,000 as a class of ’57 donation. scription to $5.75. b. Michele Ha ‘11 is the current Dickey The first dues mailing has been mailed. We can expect dues intern. She reports on her three months to fall as we lose class members. working at the Geneva Disarmament Con- We project $7,000 in dues with $6,500 in expenses. We ference as “a life-changing experience.” have also set aside $5,000 for planning for the 55th reunion. She is looking ahead to a career in diplo- 4. Newsletter Editor’s Report macy, working for the United States on the Howie Howland describes himself as international scene. Last summer, she stud- the information-gatherer and Wendie ied Arabic in Amman, Jordan and antici- as the one who formats. 400 class- pates either law school or the foreign serv- mates receive each issue electroni- ice next year. (more, see p.12) cally and 200 receive it in print. The upcoming issue focuses on three areas: Homecoming, including notes c. Jeffrey Onstott ’11, scholar- from the class meeting; Mini- ship holder, is active in baseball, and is a Reunions, including Washington, psychology major with an economics mi- Rockport, and the Middle East; and nor. He plans to attend business school or notice for the 55th. Howie also plans try for a major league baseball career. to include information about the book chosen for all Class of 2014’s to read: Charles C. Mann’s 1491. (see p.11) 5. Mini-Reunion Chair’s Report In 2009, five mini-reunions plus the Upper Valley luncheons at the Salt Hill Pub run by Clark Griffiths. They are: d. Kevin O’Brien ’12, scholarship holder, is Homecoming (October, 60+ attendees), a biology major with an emphasis on molecu- Naples (March, 38 classmates + part- lar biology. He played goalie on the soccer ners and wives), Middle East (April, 12 team that made it to the NCCA’s. He antici- attendees), Rockport (July, 24), D.C. pates med school and belongs to the Hill Wind (September, 77 attendees). Society, which serves as a liaison between As we age, it becomes increasingly dif- alumni and students. ficult to get people to do the planning cont. next page

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 5 !! November 2010 8. Scholarship Fund Report. Dan Goggin not present. e. Ashley Park ’14, scholarship Bob Marchant reports the book value of the fund is holder “loves Dartmouth; it’s one of my $239,761. The market value is $424,330. Its overall value best decisions.” She found her midterms is down because of the market. We might divert funds not easier than she expected. She is a member earmarked as scholarships to an intern because scholarship of the gospel choir and spent a day shad- money would go the general fund at this point. owing a neurosurgeon at the Med School. 9. Necrology Report. 18 obituaries in first year. No notices since early July. f. Rosemary Jurkowski, represent- Tom Macy and Allan Vendeland have ing the Woodward Ripley Smith dor- added 125 obits to the class website in the mitory complex. She describes the last year. Of the 160 who have died, 25- uses, mainly social, to which the Class 26 are missing. The major task is to get of 1957’s funding has been put. Bob information so those names can be added. Marchant gave her a check for $1,000 Working with Alumni Records and the to renew our annual contribution. Rauner Library, Tom has concluded that there are 580 living classmates and 94 widows. He has recently learned of the death of classmate 7. Head Agent’s Report. Bob McCollom reports that we Richard Martz. failed to meet our goal last year, but he 10. Class Website Report. Neither Adam Block nor Allan intends to meet it this year through in- Vendeland present. Bob Marchant observes that Vendeland creased phone calls. He is seeking keeps the website updated; it receives a lot of use. classmates to help. The goal this year is $300,000 as it was last year. He re- 11. Caring Committee Report. Jack Stempel reports that ports that 61 contributors gave $30,000 there has been no change. It has not become what Jack in the last mailing, but that is only ten hoped, but he persists. percent of what we need. 12. New Business. He requests giving to the general fund Local classmates in the Upper Valley will plan the 55th re- rather than allocating gifts. The overall union for June 11-13, 2012. Clark Griffiths will chair the goal is $43 million. group. Alumni Office’s metrics report shows how each class does in comparison to other classes. Points of comparison reflect

Mini-reunion reports Washington DC September 23-24, 2010 They came from all over, traveling to see Washington DC for themselves. Seventy-seven classmates, spouses, and others – the largest turnout since our 50th reunion. Joe Conley from California. Jack and Judy Stempel from Texas. Larry Blades from Iowa. Some were at- tending a D’57 mini reunion for the first time while others were regular reunion attendees. A few came in early. Mike Lasser writes. “Elaine and I re- got to D.C. a day before most people because porter Marvin Kalb and his wife. After dinner, the four our drive took eight hours. That night, we of us went to the National Press Club for the taping of had dinner with friends we've known since The Kalb Report, in which Kalb led a discussion of high school. They've become friends presidential debates on the 50th anniversary of the first (through a mutual friend) with the old CBS debate.” cont. next page

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 6 !! November 2010 On Wednesday evening September 22, Bill and Peggy Breer were our hosts at their beautiful home in downtown Washington, DC. Some of the group walked over from the Days Inn, some drove themselves, Tom and Susan Schwarz arrived by cab right from the train. Alan Dessoff pitched in with those who needed a ride. We wandered freely onto their deck and through their house where many of the furnishings reflected their years in Japan. Old D’57 friends renewed acquaintances and met classmates they hadn’t seen in years. The common Dartmouth bond made conversation easy. Great food and drink.

Bill & Peggy Bright and early Thursday morning September 23 the group departed on its tour. It took two buses. Bruce Bernstein says he still has “an image of Bill (Breer) walking around with his lists, making sure that we were all on the bus get- ting to where we needed to get.” The first stop was the National Counterter- rorism Center where our group was briefed by its Director, Michael Leiter. It was reassuring to hear the extensive effort our government is making to protect us. We were privileged to have the type of inside look and frank dis- cussion not often offered. Luncheon was at the National Museum of the American Indian. Our group admired the

National Museum of the American Indian unique building architecture and there was time for a brief walk around to look at the exhibits.

In the afternoon the group visited the United States Supreme Court building and listened to a briefing by Justice Antonin Scalia arranged by Larry Silberman. Scalia is well known and often quoted in the press, but here D’57s had an oppor- tunity to hear his thinking directly from him. (see Marchant’s recollection, sidebar, below)

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Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 7 !! November 2010 Larry and Tricia Silberman were the evening hosts at their elegant townhouse in Georgetown. Larry is one of Washing- ton’s insiders. Many prominent persons have been hosted by the Silbermans and here were

The line was long at the Silberman’s Georgetown home

Tricia and Larry Silberman the D’57s enjoying the same hospitality. Later on Larry said, “Perhaps most impressive was the fact that at our dinner party this group of 75 year olds drank, inter alia, 2 gallons of vodka and no one fell into my pool.” On Friday Sept 24, the group toured the White House, a first for many after seeing photographs over the years. Lunch at the Old Ebbitt Grill (left) (a 5 minute walk from the White House) was followed by another short walk to the United States Treasury on Pennsylvania Avenue. Our group was briefed by Stuart Levey, Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism & Financial Intelligence, who told us more of the extensive efforts to combat terrorism. One always gets the feeling that there is a lot more that he couldn’t tell us. Again it was Larry’s connection that got us this private briefing. A tour of the Treasury Department followed. After a full day, twenty tired D’57s who remained in town gathered at the Days Inn for an informal farewell dinner. Stuart Levey

Bruce Bernstein writes: One of Larry Blades talked about a the best parts of any of these book that he had helped to edit: mini reunions is the conversa- "Man Is Wolf To Man: Surviving tions that we're able to engage in. The Gulag" by Janusz Bardach. Bill Breer and Larry Silberman He wrote the title down for me… both created the kind of atmos- I'm finding it a very worthwhile phere that allowed good talk to read, though it's hard to take in take place… the brutality of the Russian army.

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Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 8 !! November 2010 On Saturday at- tendees were free to explore Wash- ington. Rod Hin- kle tells us, “Our nation's capital is truly a remarkable city with some beautiful parks and natural settings Saturday evening dinner and, of course, world famous memorials to our founders and World War II Memorial DC Mini Attendees heroes. Kirstin wanted especially to visit the WWII memorial (right) Bob Marchant writes: If you haven’t been to Washing- Amelia Adams Linda Levene because she had recently regis- Jane Bancroft Richard Levene ton since 9/11, the first impression that overwhelms Monk Bancroft Lawrence Lubow tered her father there as a WWII you is the security, both on an individual basis and as a Duncan Barnes Susan Lubow veteran. It was a record hot gigantic governmental undertaking. Our first stop was the National Counterterrorism Center. Before we went Anne Barnes Gene Lyman day for September in Washington, Bruce Bernstein Dick Lyman through the gate dogs sniffed our bus and we had our Ann Blades Tom Macy 95º with oppressive humidity. IDs checked. We got ID tags and were “encouraged” John Blades Alice Macy Those of you who have visited to stay together, leaving all electronic devices and cameras behind. We were scanned as we would have Larry Blades Carrie Mason the memorial know it is a large Beverly Blades Hanny Mason been at an airport. (At least we didn’t have to take off Adam Block Shelley Mastran circular open air marble structure our shoes.) Peggy Breer Luetta Marchant surrounding a pool with individu- Director of NCTC Michael Leiter then spent forty min- Bill Breer (Bob’s niece) al pillars on which are engraved utes describing the Center’s responsibilities: sifting Barbara Burgin Bob Marchant through 10,000 pieces of information from CIA, FBI, Walter Burgin Sherm Mills the names of the great battles of DOD, etc. every day and trying to identify which could Elethea Caldwell Caroline Mills WWII.” be a threat. Leitner convinced me there’s a real need Bob Caldwell Joel Mitchell for such a process. Gretchen Calvert Dee Dee Mitchell Larry Silberman summed it all up Security was just as rigid at the Supreme Court, White Larrie Calvert Leah Moses well: “The mini reunion was House, and Treasury. At Treasury, Undersecretary Pete Carothers Cynthia Perkins Bill's idea and he organized the Stuart Levey introduced us to the workings of the Ter- Muffin Carothers Dick Perkins rorism and Financial Intelligence Unit. His theme was, Joe Conley Carol Raskin logistics (including capturing my “Follow the money.” You can learn more from that than Alan Dessoff Jim Rollins secretary). I was very proud of by any other means. Herb Ellis Jane Rollins Ann Marie Ellis Tom Schwarz my classmates and their wives. Not sure Larry Silberman had anything to do with it, Deborah Finney Susan Schwarz They met with a number of dis- but we had a police escort with blue flashing lights to the White House. Clark Griffiths Larry Silberman tinguished government officials Happy Griffiths Patricia Silberman The much-anticipated meeting with Justice Scalia lived John Harper John Stempel and their questions were thought- up to expectations and then some. He is very person- Sally Harper Judy Stempel ful and perceptive.” able, articulate, and engaging. I should add “politic,” Rod Hinkle Gene Stichman too. There wasn’t one thing that he said that most of Kirstin Hinkle Jay Trepp It was a marvelous event! What us could disagree with. He is his own man in decision Ted Jennings Karen Trepp made it a success was Larry’s making, an originalist who takes the Constitution as Sally Jennings Charlie Tseckares the starting point of decision-making. How can one Carol Kaplan Lorna Tseckares connections, Bill’s attention to argue with that? We didn’t get into the actual decisions Mike Lasser Pete Vitella detail and diligence, and support- in our discussion. There we might have had a lot to Elaine Lasser Susan Vitella ing effort by other members of disagree with. Norma Lee Charles Welsh the team – Allan Dessoff, Adam My last impression was one of fatigue. Not just me but Eric Lee Charlotte Welsh most of the seventy-seven including my 35-year-old Block, Gene Stichman, Walter niece. Yes, we’re getting on, and Bill and Larry and & Barbara Burgin. The Class of their committee crammed a lot of good stuff into those ’57 owes them a great vote of few days. Hats off to all who had a hand in this won- derful mini/maxi. thanks.

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 9 !! November 2010 Rockport MA July 30-31, 2010

Seated: Mike Battles, Bob Macdonald, Seated: June Macdonald. Cathy Battles, Ellen Vendeland Dick Perkins, Bob Googins Standing: Marian Burton, Shelly Block, Alice Macy, Lois Standing: Adam Block, Bob Burton, Allan Vendeland, Mann, Cynthia Perkins, Althea Shirley, Sue Burch, Bob Shirley, Tom Macy, Dick Burch, Clark Griffiths, Happy Griffiths, Lita Moses, Carol Googins Dick Mann, Bruce Bernstein

Halibut Point Quarry Clark Griffiths writes: Many thanks to Bob and June Macdonald for organizing an outstanding gathering based at their beautiful new home in Rockport. Classmates and better halves are shown above in the photos taken on their deck that overlooks the ocean. The weekend started off Friday evening with a delightful cocktail re- ception in their living room and deck space with two young ladies Maria Burton, Bob Googins, Carol Googins, Bob Shirley, Bob Burton, Althea Shirley serving beer, cocktails, and special appetizers, followed by a grilled cookout supper. Most all then retired to the center of Rockport just a few blocks away to stay in the Eagle House Motel. Next morning we had break- fast on our own and then a number of us had coffee at the Eagle House on their very nice patio. At ten in the morning, we all drove north to Halibut Point, a spec- tacular granite quarry on the edge of the ocean now partly filled with water. We visited a small museum and we had a beautiful walk Breakfast at the Eagle: Dick Mann, Carol Googins, Bob around the quarry with a guide. Burton, Lois Mann, Happy Griffiths, Marian Burton, Clark Griffiths, Bob Googins We learned that before the days of con- crete or asphalt paving most New England city roads were paved with roughly 6” by 8” by 4” thick blocks of granite mass produced and split by hand by piecework laborers. We were treated to a movie at the museum showing the process followed by a splitting demonstration. Most of these granite blocks are still in place in older cities but now covered with asphalt – much smoother. We also now understand why the town is called Rockport! Following lunch, a group of six were treated to a 3 hour sail on a 22’ Columbia sloop be- Marian Burton, Carol Googins, Cynthia Perkins, longing to a neighbor of Bob’s. There was a Dick Mann, Lois Mann, Bob Burton perfect breeze and Dick Perkins handled the sails. cont. next page Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 10 !! November 2010 Happy and Clark Griffiths went with Bob to visit another quarry that has ex- tremely clean water and is used by Rockport to supplement its drinking water – but also provides some outstanding diving and swimming. In the evening we again had a delightful reception at Bob and June’s home. Then it was a short drive to the Lobster Pool, for an excellent lobster dinner under our own tent overlooking the ocean. Following dinner we returned to their home and sang a few old songs led by Adam Block on the banjo and Griffiths on the guitar. In our spare time most walked around the town enjoying the myriad small shops, art galleries, the pier, and a tour of the beau- tiful Rockport Music Hall. We were all grateful to Bob and June for organizing such a fun gathering and sharing their lovely home with us.

First Year Required Summer Reading Each year the incoming first year students are assigned * Certain cities–such as Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capi- a book to read before they arrive on campus. The tal–were far greater in population than any contemporary choice rotates among department heads. To bring our European city. Furthermore, Tenochtitlán, unlike any capi- long-graduated class closer to College thinking and the tal in Europe at that time, had running water, beautiful bo- new class, the Newsletter provides a look at the current tanical gardens, and immaculately clean streets. book in every Fall issue. * The earliest cities in the Western Hemisphere were The Class of 2014’s assignment: 1491 by Charles C. thriving before the Egyptians built the great pyramids. Mann. Here’s a summary: “A groundbreaking study * Pre-Columbian Indians in Mexico developed corn by a that radically alters our understanding of the Americas breeding process so sophisticated that the journal Science before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. recently described it as "man’s first, and perhaps the great- “Traditionally, Americans learned in school that the est, feat of genetic engineering." ancestors of the people who inhabited the Western * Amazonian Indians learned how to farm the rain forest Hemisphere at the time of Columbus’s landing had without destroying it–a process scientists are studying today crossed the Bering Strait twelve thousand years ago; in the hope of regaining this lost knowledge. existed mainly in small, nomadic bands; and lived so lightly on the land that the Americas was, for all practi- * Native Americans transformed their land so completely cal purposes, still a vast wilderness. But as Charles C. Mann now that Europeans arrived in a hemisphere already massively land- makes clear, archaeologists and anthropologists have spent the last scaped by human beings. thirty years proving these and many other long-held assumptions “Mann sheds clarifying light on the methods used to arrive at these wrong. new visions of the pre-Columbian Americas and how they have af- “In a book that startles and persuades, Mann reveals how a new gen- fected our understanding of our history and our thinking about the eration of researchers equipped with novel scientific techniques came environment. His book is an exciting and learned account of scien- to previously unheard-of conclusions. Among them: tific inquiry and revelation.” * In 1491 there were probably more people living in the Americas Clearly the purpose of the assignment is to get the fresh minds think- than in Europe. ing outside the box and to challenge long held beliefs.

Our graduation speaker: save Douglas Horton, Class of 1957 Dean, Harvard Divinity School 55th Reunion “He presided over the transformation of the the Harvard Divinity School June 11 – 13, 2012 from a near-moribund institution to a significant center of Religious learning Hanover, NH date! (1955-1959).” Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 11 !! November 2010 Update Dickey Center Internship Program Michelle Ha ’11 The Class of 1957 continues its support of the John Sloan Dickey International Center by contributing funds for its intern program. During the 2010 Winter Term, Michelle Ha ’11 joined the United States Delegation to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland. Here are excerpts from her report: “From the moment I last week of July my inbox was suddenly looked outside my filled with offer after offer, most aggres- window seat as the sively, the US delegation to the CD (Con- plane started its de- ference on Disarmament), the world's scent into Geneva premier multilateral disarmament negoti- Airport, I knew this ating forum. internship would not “I was won over to the CD after hearing be what I was expect- about the special attention that would be ing it to be. What I saw outside my win- paid to the section due to President dow across the backdrop of snowcapped Obama's push to begin negotiations on an mountains was white looming plains, nar- FMCT (Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty) row, sparse roads and rustic houses, and and the START (Strategic Arms Reduc- what seemed to be a small cow farm, Geneva tion Treaty between U.S. & U.S.S.R.) reminiscent of many a scenic follow-on treaty negotiations that would be drive through the Vermont and New happening concurrently. Hampshire landscapes surrounding the Dartmouth campus. “It would be a lie to say that I never had to make copies nor serve coffee, because “The airport is not in Geneva proper but I did both, but even these tasks were in an outlying area called Bellevue special opportunities for me: I was one where the US Mission-provided intern of the first people to see important housing is located. Geneva itself was statements to be delivered to the CD still a somewhat urban, not rural, city. during plenary by our Chargé d’affaires, But, like most Swiss cities, it was small. Mr. Garold Larson, as well as Ambassa- One could explore all the Old Town on dor Laura Kennedy and serving re- foot, and the other interns and I usually freshments to ambassadors at the com- opted to take the eight-minute walk from mencement of their meetings was often the US Mission building to the Palais des a convenient ticket into sitting in and Nations when we needed to attend UN being able to observe. meetings. Palais de Nations “These tasks also constituted only a very small part of the va- “I had applied for a State Department internship for the 2010 riety of work I was exposed to over the duration of my intern- Winter term during my sophomore summer, selecting the Bu- ship, which included writing weekly reporting cables to Wash- reau of International Organizations as my first choice and ington regarding plenary sessions and regional bloc meetings specifying my desire to be in Geneva, Switzerland. After only at the Palais des Nations; assisting with the logistics of organ- reading theory in my Government courses izing private, high-level meetings be- on how international organizations pro- tween the US and other key states; pre- vide fora through which competitive and paring a briefing of the ICNND (Interna- rational state actors are able to cooperate tional Commission on Nuclear Non- and work towards common solutions proliferation and Disarmament) report; with international law as their common researching the history and circum- language, I wanted to see multilateralism stances surrounding CD membership and diplomacy in action, on the main expansion; and even working with the stage. START delegation by assisting with “The application stated that prospective analysis of the uses of certain terminol- interns would hear back from their se- ogy and potential discrepancies between lected bureaus by the end of July. By the UN Mission, Geneva the Russian and English treaty texts. cont. next page

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 12 !! November 2010 “In my mind, the ideal Platonic diplomatic community was the global order is in the best interests of all countries, and always comprised of the most cultured and intelligent indi- that it should maintain its position as world leader for the viduals, but I came to realize that its temporal manifestation benefit of the international community. is indeed far from perfect: a real group of diplomats was simply a reflection of the real world, made up of different “Perhaps the biggest surprise of all, and a pleasant one at people from different backgrounds who followed different that, was the friendship I developed with many of the in- trajectories to arrive in their respective diplomatic posi- terns and Marines (security force) over the course of living tions. with or near each other. I think much of it had to do with the fact that all of us in Geneva shared simi- “Through my experience I did come to lar attitudes and values that are nurtured by very much appreciate the sophistication the Foreign Service lifestyle, which entails and integrity of the US delegation, espe- extensive travel and time away from family cially in comparison to those from other and tends to foster an independence and countries. My positive view of the role and open-mindedness that is sometimes hard to position of the United States in the sphere of find among those who haven’t had such experiences. international relations solidified completely. The US is fre- quently characterized as a bully on the international rela- “While I may not actively strive to enter the Foreign Serv- tions playground and an easy target for other countries and ice directly after graduation, I do see myself happily work- organizations to point the blame to when multilateral dis- ing for the State Department in the future and plan to apply cussions break down, but from observing what happens on confidently when the time is right, knowing that I am mak- the ground, it became clear that the US is actually one of a ing an informed decision. I feel very fortunate to have been handful of countries that strives towards progress in a con- able to pursue this opportunity, thanks in very large part to structive and sincere manner. the support provided by the Dickey Center Internship Fund- ing program.” “I have renewed my conviction that US predominance in

Give a Rouse! Michael Matzkin honored Voices, Waterbury CT , August 18, 2010: Dr. Michael Matzkin, chairman of the Department of Dentistry at Saint Mary’s Hospital, was recently honored as a 2010 Healthcare Hero by the Connecticut Hospital Association. The award was presented during the annual CHA meeting on June 30. Dr. Matzkin was honored for his extraordinary In September 2010, the record of professional accomplishment and excel- American Association of lence, and his selfless and compassionate volun- teer work. He visits developing countries annually Oral and Maxillofacial to establish temporary clinics where he treats Surgeons recognized dental conditions and performs complicated oral Matzkin’s work with the surgeries while training medical assistants to con- tinue his work in the region.* AAOMS Humanitarian He has been instrumental in planning and develop- Award at their annual ing a dental clinic in a part of Israel prone to con- meeting, presentation flict. shown left. Closer to home, Dr. Matzkin has served as director of Saint Mary’s Dental Health Clinic, the longest standing clinic associated with a dental residence program in Connecticut, since 1997… Dr. Matzkin has served as president of the medical ______staff since 1995 and as chief of staff from 2001 * Mike & Sara’s volunteer work in Honduras was covered in through 2005… the November 2008 issue of the D’57 Newsletter. He resides in Woodbury with his wife, Sarah. Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 13 !! November 2010 News from All Over Olivia Kent ’13 on the Big Green Bus Olivia Kent ’13, one of our D’57 scholarship students, spent last summer traveling on the Big Green bus and has written us this report:

“The Big Green Bus is a non-profit, student-run organization whose mission is to foster a sus- tainable future for people, the environment and the economy by promoting simple lifestyle changes which teach people how to conserve energy, money, and resources. The Bus and its twelve-person team of Dartmouth students’ criss- cross the United States each summer offering a diversity of civic, educational and corporate entities practical methods to increase awareness on a variety of environmental issues. “I was lucky enough to be one of these twelve students. Planning for The Bus’s ten week summer tour of the country began for us in September 2009 and took the rest of the school year. Early on, we decided that the twelve bussers would break down the different responsibilities that go into making the trip a success into different task-oriented committees. These tasks include: individual, alumni and corporate fundraising, logistics and planning, public relations, engineering and mechanics, and shaping The Bus’s educational message. Each summer The Bus tour adopts a unique educational focus, and this year centered on the little, everyday lifestyle changes indi- viduals can easily make that largely reduce one’s impact on the environment. “After spending the five days following graduation, pulling all-nighters and prepping The Bus for departure, we finally departed on our first leg of the trip from Hanover, NH to Port- land, ME. From there, we traveled down the East Coast, went as south as Tampa, FL, and then headed west to LA. We Top: Powder River: Esop Baek '13, Becky Niemiec '13, Kent, drove up the California Coast, went fur- Emily Pizzichemi '10, Betsy Dain-Owens '10, ther north to Seattle, WA, and then Rob Collier '13, Brandon Cohen '11 headed back to Hanover stopping in Wyo- Middle: Badlands: Brandon Cohen '11, Becky Niemiec '13, Rob Collier'13 ming, South Dakota, Idaho, Illinois and Ohio, for a total of nearly 12,000 miles Bottom: Grand Tetons: Emily Pizzichemi '10, overall. Esop Baek '13, Kent, Ben Paly '11

“This summer was a life-changing experience for me. I learned more than I had ever imagined about the environmental issues facing our nation and the obstacles preventing these issues to be solved. Seeing the country and talking to a variety of people from all over America taught me so much about who I am as a person, what I value, and how critical it is to listen to and value a mixture of perspectives. Most im- portantly, living with such a diverse group of people on a forty foot coach bus intensely exposed me to perspectives on life vastly differ- ent than mine, and allowed me to incorporate different world-views into my thought process. I made amazing friends this summer, with bonds that are unlike any other I’ve ever had. The Bus was a once-in-a- lifetime experience that I will always remember and miss, and I am so proud of what the organization has accomplished.”

Dartmouth Class of 1957 !!! page 14 !! November 2010 Just one more...

I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life. George Burns

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