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Contents
News from the Hill 7 Inside Poland 9 People 11 Sports 13 Fraternity Guidelines-Wm They Work?
16 Colby's Newest Dormitory ...A Living Place 20 Post-Colby Experiences by Patricia G. Emerson 25 Homecoming Highlights
27 Class Correspondence 38 Milestones
Volume 71, Number I, Fall 1981 page2 page 16 Editor: Earl Smith Editorial Consultants: Donald E. Sanborn, Jr., Peter Kingsley, Pen Williamson '63 , Nancy Westervelt '54, Kelley Kash '81, Lynn Mosher Bushnell Design and Production: Martha Freese Shattuck Photography: Lynn Mosher Bushnell, Kelley Kash '81, Ann Nichols Kash '80, Joseph Barringer '84, Peter Kingsley, Earl Smith
The Colby Alumnus (USPS 120-860) is published quarterly by Colby College, fall, winter, spring, and summer. Postmaster: send form 3579 to The Colby Alumnus, Colby College, Waterville, Maine 04901.
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Cover: Colby's newest dormitory, "The Heights," was completed just in time for the opening of the fall term. See pictures/story, page 16. page25 (Earl Smith Photo) News from the Hill
MacArthur Grant to Support In his letter to President William Faculty Development R. Cotter, Corbally stated in part: "I am pleased that the Board of Colby has been selected to receive the Foundation, through the estab a $300,000 endowment grant from lishment of this endowed pro the John D. and Catherine T. fessorship, has recognized the MacArthur Foundation as part of outstanding educational contribu a special, one-time program of tions of your college. We hope this support for faculty development. grant represents a significant con Of the 25 colleges and univer tribution in allowing you to con sities receiving MacArthur awards, tinue to attract the very best fac six are in New England. In addi ulty members." tion to Colby, they are: Benning The total $15.6 million repre ton College in Vermont, Connect sents one of the largest single icut College, Hampshire College, endowment awards made by a pri Harvard University, and the vate philanthropic organization in Massachusetts Institute of a single year for support of fac Technology. ulty, as well as being one of the Colby's share is a portion of the larger grants to higher education The Hon. H. C. Marden, Colby '21, $15.6 million that will be distri generally. and Mrs. Marden have placed on in definite loan to the college an early buted among "nine pre-eminent Stated President Corbally: ''The 19th century portrait thought to be of graduate research universities and caliber of instruction in our col William King, first governor of the 16 distinguished liberal arts col leges and universities has to be the State of Maine. King was instrumental leges," according to John E. Cor concern of everyone, and that cali in securing the original charter of the bally, president of the Chicago ber and competence is threatened college and served on its board of trustees from 1819 to 1848. The por based foundation. Among other by three factors: the erosions in recipients in the rest of the country trait is painted on a pine panel and was salary caused by inflation; the done by Joseph T. Harris, an artist are: Bucknell University; the handsome, competing salaries who was active in Portland between University of California, Berkeley; offered by the private sector; and 1830 and 1834. California Institute of Technology; tenure which, while protecting University of Chicago; Claremont academicians, which is as it should College; Colgate University; Col be, is a barrier to advancement for Annual Report Available orado College; Davidson College; junior faculty. This is a very seri Kenyon College; University of ous problem nationally. It's a President Cotter's second annual Michigan; Northwestern Univer problem that must be faced and report has recently been published. sity; Occidental College; Reed Col isn't being faced." Highlighting the problems all col lege; Union College; and the Acknowledging the award, Presi leges will face in the coming years, University of Wisconsin. dent Cotter, who has written about Cotter expresses confidence in Col The $300,000 for Colby is to and expressed often the same con by's future. He says Colby is endow and establish a named pro cern, stated: "The MacArthur ''well-positioned to surmount these fessorship to help attract young Foundation recognizes a very problems because of our sound and promising faculty. Honoring crucial issue in higher education. academic reputation, the strength John D. MacArthur, the professor The entire Colby community is of our faculty, an especially attrac ship will be held for a limited extremely grateful to its board for tive physical plant and campus, a number of years and then will be materially helping the college con substantial endowment, and the made available to other exceptional tinue to bring to its classrooms the loyalty and support of 16,000 faculty in succeeding years. There very best scholars and teachers. alumni." are no restrictions on the dis The very heart of a liberal arts col His report also gives overviews ciplines in which the John D. lege is its faculty. We are extremely of finances and construction, MacArthur Professorship will be pleased to be honored by the faculty and curriculum, and extra held. Foundation as being among the curricular activities. It is available quality colleges it has chosen to upon request from the publications recognize and support." office.
1 Professor Kenney Wins 0. Henry Award
Susan M. Kenney, assistant pro fessor of English, has been awarded one of the most prestigious honors in short-fiction writing. Her "Facing Front" was chosen as first-prize story in the annual 0. Henry Awards. About the relationship between a daughter and her emotionally troubled mother, the work was first published in the winter 1980 issue of Epoch magazine. It will be reprinted in the volume Prize Stories: The 0. Henry A wards 1982, available in April 1982. Edited by William Abrahams, the anthology has been published by Doubleday and Company, Inc., since 1920, when the prizes were conceived as a memorial to short story writer 0. Henry. The volume Assistant professor of English Susan Kenney read her story "Facing Front" befo re will include second and third prize students in the Community Room at "The Heights". stories, as well as 16 other distinguished works of short fic tion. Writers who have won first prize Colby's "Raider of the Lost agogue at the Nabratein excavation in the 0. Henry Awards in past Ark" site in Meiron in Upper Galilee, years are Flannery O'Connor, Saul Israel. Prof. Thomas R. W. Longstaff Bellow, Truman Capote, John According to Scriptures, the was a member of the research team Cheever, William Faulkner, original Ark of the Covenant con that discovered this summer what Katherine Anne Porter, Irwin tained the stone tablets of the Ten is believed to be the first known Shaw, and John Updike. Commandments. In later centuries, Ark of the Covenant from ancient Prof. Kenney began writing fic after the original ark disappeared, Palestine. Weighing half a ton, the tion as an undergraduate at North the arks kept in synagogues held limestone fragment is carved with western University, where she the first five books of the Torah, rampant lions on a gabled roof majored in English literature and or the Old Testament, and sym and a scallop shell for, presum composition and won the J. Scott bolized the place of divine ably, the eternal flame of Christian Clark prize for creative writing. presence. and Jewish traditions. Prof. Kenney has M.A. and Ph.D. Eric Meyers, professor of reli degrees in English and American gion at Duke University and direc literature from Cornell University. Surplus Oracles tor of the archaeological project, Commenting on her short story, believes the team's find is the The Oracle has surplus yearbooks Prof. Kenney says: " 'Facing "first intact Ark of the Covenant from the years 1977 through 1979. Front' is formally interesting to that has been recovered from They are for sale at a reduced me the first story I've written in ancient remains. " Dating from the price of $10. Purchasers are asked vig ettes. I like the way the idea of � third century A.D., it is more than to specify the year and send the facing front holds the story a thousand years older than any amount to: The Oracle, Colby Col together and appears in different other known ark, according to lege, Waterville, Maine 04901. formulations, and how that con Prof. Longstaff. The associate veys an attitude." professor of religion and phi losophy has participated in the Duke project for a number of years. The ark discovered with the help of Prof. Longstaff was buried in the prayer platform of a syn-
2 New Faculty ECONOMICS Agrarian Social Structures in Mex ico, 1920-1970." Her latest Karen McCormick, instructor ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE research deals with rural-urban (University of Delaware, B. S., migration in Mexico and the labor John Hagen Bubar, assistant pro 1977; Boston College, Ph.D. can market structure in San Salvador. fessor (Colby, B.A., 1968; Univer didate). Her dissertation concerns She most recently taught at sity of New Hampshire, M.B.A. , the small business trade associa Virginia Commonwealth Univer 1970; University of Southern Cali tions and the political process. She sity. fornia, M.S., 1975; State of Maine, has coauthored papers presented at C.P.A., 1980). A former depart the Federal Trade Commission MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER ment chairman in accounting at Conference and published in Inter SCIENCE Husson College in Bangor and national Relations. She specializes staff accountant for Berry, Dunn in microeconomics, public finance, John Michael Hosack, assistant and McNeil, C.P. A.'s in Bangor, industrial organization, and labor professor (California Institute of he will teach marketing and economics. Technology, B.S., 1963; University accounting. of California, Berkeley, M.S., 1964, Ph.D., 1968). An originator Frederick Henry Gautschi III, ENGLISH AND PERFORMING of a computer science program for assistant professor (U.S. Naval ARTS a mathematics class, he hopes to Academy, B.S., 1967; California Nicholas Muzio Azzaretti, instruc prepare a similar program for State University, Hayward, tor (Northeastern University, B.A., Colby. He is familiar with many of M.B.A., 1973; University of 1975; Columbia University, M.A., the computer languages, including California, Berkeley, Ph.D. , 1978). 1977, M.Phil., 1979, Ph.D. can APL, FORTRAN, BASIC, His current research includes the didate). He has a strong interest in COBOL, and several computer effect of tenure on the Federal drama, including English Renais systems. He has taught at the Trade Commission adjudicativ.e sance and modern. His dissertation University of California, Irvine, behavior, public expectations, cor is on "Classical Greek Tragedy in and New Mexico Highlands porate law, and corporate Contemporary Performance,'' University. behavior. He has taught at both research he conducted while an Berkeley and Hayward, and most associate member of the American MODERN LANGUAGES recently at the University of School of Classical Studies in Maine, Orono. Athens. He will teach freshman John David Westlie, assistant pro English and courses in the per fessor, French (New College, ANTHROPOLOGY forming arts program. Sarasota, B.A., 1970; University of Judith Schachter Modell, assistant Minnesota, M.A. , 1974; Yale professor (Vassar College, B.A., PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND University, Ph.D., 1981). His 1963; Columbia University, M.A. , ATHLETICS dissertation was on John Giono, a 1965; University of Minnesota, 20th century French novelist, and Laura M. Carson, adjunct instruc Ph.D., 1978). Her dissertation is will be teaching 20th century tor (Williams College, B.A., 1978). on "A Biographical Study of Ruth French literature at Colby. He While at Williams, she played and Fulton Benedict." She has taught directed the first-year audio-lingual at the University of Minnesota and captained both varsity tennis and program in French at Yale, and Colorado and led a workshop for squash. She has also coached ten will participate in a similar pro the Danforth Foundation. Her nis for eight years at summer gram here for freshmen. course offerings will include the camps. Here she will teach and American Indian and Culture and coach men's and women's tennis PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION and squash. She was director of Personality. Sallie Behn King, assistant pro the Treat Gallery at Bates College fessor (Smith College, B.A., 1973; CLASSICS after graduating cum laude from University of British Columbia, Williams in art history. David Stark Sullivan, Taylor Lec M.A., 1975; Temple University, turer in Classics (Pomona College, Ph.D., 1981). Specializing in East SOCIOLOGY B.A., 1973; Stanford University, Asian Buddhism and contemporary Ph.D. candidate). His dissertation Beatrice Elizabeth Edwards, assis philosophy of religion, her disser is "Homeric Supplication: The tant professor (Georgetown tation was ''The True Self in Thematic Function of Type University, B.A. , 1972; University Chinese Mahahyana Buddhism." Scenes." He has been a teaching of Texas, Austin, M.A., 1977; She has taught at the State Univer assistant at Stanford and had American University, Ph.D., sity of New York, Buffalo, and taught Greek, Latin, and Classical 1980). Prof. Edwards' dissertation has recently returned from a Political Theory. was "Decomposition of Archaic research trip to Japan.
3 Administrative Transitions Kingsley will help develop and coordinate constituent-relations Suanne Muehlner has assumed the efforts in the areas of admissions, directorship of the Colby library alumni affairs, development, sports system. She comes to Colby after information, and fund-raising cam spending 16 years at the Massa paigns. chusetts Institute of Technology Lynn Mosher Bushnell has been where she most recently served as named assistant to the dean of the assistant director for public ser college for publications. Her vices. In addition to assuming responsibilities will include the col responsibilities for Miller Library, lege's photographic needs, writing she will direct Colby's two smaller and research for various publica libraries, the Keyes Science Library tions, and working on special proj and the Bixler Music Library. ects in the dean's office. She Muehlner received her B.A. from comes to Colby after working at the University of California at the Central Maine Morning Sen Berkeley, an M.L.S. from Sim tinel as staff photographer and the mons College, and her M.B.A. York County Coast Star as chief from Northeastern University. Suanne Mueh/ner photographer. She graduated cum Earl H. Smith has been named laude from Syracuse University in dean of the college. In his new 1976 with a B.S. in photojour capacity he will oversee the offices nalism. of dean of students, public affairs Charles Randriamasimanana is and publications, safety and secu the new director of intercultural rity, and the college health center. activities. He advises foreign and He has been with Colby for 19 minority students and assists in the years, serving as the director of the recruitment of minority candidates news bureau, student activities, for admission. He graduated from associate dean of students, assis the University of Madagascar and tant to the president, and dean of later served as the chairman of the students. department of English and foreign Serving as acting dean of stu languages there. He received his dents is Janice Armo Seitzinger, Ph.D. from the University of who has been associate dean of Southern California and is fin students since 1974. She is a cum ishing a post-doctoral year at laude graduate from the University U .C.L.A. in linguistics. of New York at Stony Brook, and Hugh C. Neville II '81 is an holds a master's degree from administrative intern as director of Boston College, where she also Douglas Reinhardt Roberts Union. Among his respon worked as assistant director of sibilities are the coordinating of housing. activities and events at the union, Pat Chasse, director of student working with dormitory head resi activities since 1977, has resigned dents, and undertaking special proj to continue his studies in biology. ects through the dean of students His contributions to the Colby office. A government and econom community were many and ics major, he was treasurerI con included the coordinating of the troller of the Student Association, Colby Music Associates. He twice president and captain of the Sail received the Student Association ing Club, and social chairman of service award. the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Peter J. Kingsley has been Lloyd E. Hall has been named named director of public affairs, assistant to the dean of admis a new position that builds upon his sions. Among his responsibilities work as director of the news will be the recruiting of minority bureau for the past five years. In students. He came to Colby from addition to conducting publicity Clarion State College, where he and news functions for the college, served as assistant to the dean of Jeffrey M. Lovitz student life and as a residence hall
4 director. He received his B.A. Jeffrey M. Lovitz, M.D., '70, Dr. Lovitz and his wife Cynthia degree from Indiana State Univer family medicine specialist, returns live in Fairfield. They have two sity and did graduate study there to Colby as the new college physi children. in personnel, administration, and cian. He replaces Clarence E. Dore Susan F. Conant '75 has been counseling. '39, who retired after a 35-year appointed associate director of Douglas Reinhardt has been association with the college. After alumni relations. She comes to appointed treasurer, responsible graduating from Colby, Dr. Lovitz Colby after serving as assistant for the accounting and financial did graduate work at Harvard and manager of group pension functions of the college, while con Boston College before taking his customer services for John Han tinuing in his capacity as con M.D. from the University of Ver cock Mutual Life Insurance Com troller. A 1971 Colby graduate, mont College of Medicine. He pany in Boston for the past five Reinhardt joined the Colby admin completed his residency with the years. An active member of the istration in 1972. He received his Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Boston Area Alumni Club, she M.B.A. with highest distinction Residency Program in Augusta. also is a member of the Appala from Babson College in 1979. He A sports enthusiast, Dr. Lovitz chian Mountain Club and the is married to the former Martha coached soccer and baseball while White Mountain Ski Runners. Donovan '73. The couple has two teaching at Waterville High School While at Colby she was secretary children. prior to his medical studies. While of her class and a member of the He replaces Karl W. Broek at Colby and enrolled in the Junior women's ice hockey team. huizen, treasurer since 1977, who Honors Program, he received the She replaces Jean Papalia who has resigned to become vice-pres most valuable player award in resigned to accept a position in the ident for business affairs and men's varsity soccer. He now takes career counseling program at treasurer at Skidmore College. interest in sports medicine. Wheaton College.
The name Richard Nye Dyer first appeared in the masthead of the Alum nus in October, 1950. Over three decades, until this fall, more than 120 issues have been created, from first proof to final print, under his watch ful eye. When he retired from full-time duties in September as Colby's senior administrator in length of service, President Cotter said "it is not possible adequately to express the gratitude and appreciation that we have for his loyalty and devotion to Colby under three presidents." He will continue, on a part-time basis, as special assistant to the president handling a variety of assignments including matters relating to Trustees and Overseers. A graduate of Phillips Academy and Yale University and a Coast Guard officer during World War II, he came to Colby after a stint at the Eaglebrook School as director of the Eaglebrook Press. He is a trustee at Eaglebrook and has long been active in the alumni affairs of Yale. He became assistant to the president in 1961. Early on, students recognized his many contributions by dedicating the 1954 yearbook to him for his efforts "in bringing Colby and its story to the attention of the general public, not only of New England, but of the entire nation." He received the coveted Colby Brick award in 1962 when alumni cited him as "a devoted friend and worker who has pro duced hundreds of new friends for the College." A perfectionist, his high standards of accuracy and quality are reflected in all that he does for Colby and were consistently displayed on the pages of this magazine which, during his tenure, won several national prizes. As editor, he succeeded two legendary names-Herbert Carlyle Libby and Joseph Coburn Smith. He, too, leaves a legacy that is richer than the stewardship of a fine magazine. Although he will be working part-time, Colby will continue to profit full-time from his generosity of spirit and his sincere love of this institution and its people.
s Alumni Trustees Nominated Thomas College in 1978, and was Beatrice Foods Company. He is named a Colby Overseer in 1981 . active in the Masons, a former At the annual Homecoming He and his wife, Sally, and three member of the Alumni Council, an Weekend meeting, the Alumni children live in Bath. Alumni Interviewer, and in June, Council nominated William E. Powell graduated from Tufts 1980, was named a Colby Over Haggett '56, Lawrence R. Pugh Dental School in 1953 and served seer. '56, both Colby Overseers, and in the U. S. Navy Dental Corps Other candidates may be nomi Kershaw E. Powell, D. M.D., '51 from 1953 to 1955. He now has his nated by filing a petition, signed to three-year terms as Alumni private dental practice in Water by at least 150 alumni, with the Trustees. ville and is a member of the executive secretary of the council, Haggett completed the middle American, Maine, and Kennebec Pen Williamson, by February 1, management program at Harvard Valley dental associations. 1982. If no petitions are received, Business School in 1967 and is He served on the Waterville the three nominees will be declared president and chief operating Board of Education from 1958 to elected at the winter council officer of Bath Iron Works in 1970. Active in local Democratic meeting. Bath, Maine, the state's largest politics, he was chairman of the corporate employer. Before joining 1963 Democratic State Convention. B. I. W. in 1963, he was an officer In 1965, he was named Colby's Gift of A rt Books in the U.S. Air Force. "C" Club Man of the Year. He Mr. and Mrs. Augustine A. He served on the Bath City has three children and lives in Fair D' Amico of Bangor have given an Council for four years, is one of field, Maine, with his wife, Jill. extensive collection of art books to the founders and former trustee of Pugh and wife Jean (Van Curan) the Colby Museum of Art. These the Hyde School in Bath, is a '55 live in Wyomissing, Penn range in subject matter from the former director of the Colby sylvania. They are the parents of works of Michelangelo to the Business Institute, an area chair Deborah '80 and Diane. lithographs of Thomas Hart Ben man for the Ford Campaign, a He is the president and a direc ton, and include craft books on former Alumni Council member, a tor of the V. F. Corporation in jewelry, textiles, and pottery. participant in the Careers Con Reading, Pennsylvania. He joined In 1973 the D' Amicos presented ference at Colby in 1969, was the V.F. in 1980 from the presidency the college with a series of etchings Commencement speaker at of Samsonite Luggage Division of and lithographs designated the A. A. D' Amico Print Collection. The D' Amicos have supplemented the collection in recent years with works by 20th century American and European artists. At the time of the first donation they also established a fund for the acquisi tion and preservation of additional prints. Mr. D'Amico, of the Class of 1928, received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Colby on the occasion of his 50th reunion. A Colby trustee, he has served as president of the board of trustees of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts at Deer Isle. He was also chairman of the advisory commit Alumni Trip tee of the Patrons of Fine Arts at the University of Maine at Orono, March 5-13, 1982 member of the Fine Arts Commis
Alumni, parents, and friends are invited to board the yacht Jason in Panama City sion of the City of Bangor, and of on the Pacific Ocean, for a west-to-east coast passage through the canal and out the advisory board of Maine Coast into the Spanish Main. The cruise will fe ature sun, sand, and sea with stops at the Artists. In 1974, Mr. and Mrs. San Blas Islands; Cartagena, Colombia; the Ne therlands Antilles; Isla de D'Amico received the Award for Margarita, Venezuela; and British Barbados. Here the holiday may be extended Distinguished Art Patrons from without added cost of air transportation. The tour leaves Ne w York by air direct to Panama City and, as in past years, will be shared by Bates and Bo wdoin alumni. the Skowhegan School of Painting For more information please contact the Alumni Office. and Sculpture.
6 Use of German Tapes Viewpoint: Increases Enrollment
When Prof. Hubert Kueter of the modern language department Inside Poland sent a letter to more than 400 high school seniors last April, he hoped to arouse their interest in the Ger Natalie Harris, assistant professor of English at Colby man language with a novel pro during 1978-80, spent the 1980-81 academic year in posal. He described it as "an invi Poland as a Fulbright Senior Lecturer in American tation to participate in an easy, Literature at the Marie Curie-Sklodowska University enjoyable, and interesting experi in Lublin. Her husband, Peter, assistant professor of ment. " Upon request each student English, was with her during a very critical and tense would receive a tape recording of time in Poland's history. Prof. Natalie Harris' impres German folk songs and poems, sion and reflections are related here. supplemented by an interlinear text of German and English. Although increased enrollment UE TO ALL THE RECENT POLITICAL UPHEAVALS HERE, was not Kueter's primary inten D people in the West are becoming better acquainted tion, this "gift package" may have with certain basic facts about daily life in Poland: been responsible for the unusually food shortages are continual, consumer goods are large number of freshmen regis scarce, and lines are long for those things that are tered in elementary German classes available. The Poles, with their characteristic wry this fall. In 1980-81, the total of humor, tell an anecdote about a shopper who beginning German students from approaches the person behind the counter at a store all four classes was 27, 18 of and asks if this is the meat store. The employee whom were freshmen. This replies, "No, this is the store that doesn't sell bread, semester the total is 69, nearly 60 butter, and flour. The store that doesn't sell meat is of them from the Class of 1985. A down the street." brief survey of colleagues at some For Poles, meat is psychologically a highly charged other New England colleges item: its absence affects their pride as well as their established that the enrollment pat stomachs. Many women are simply resigned to spend terns there were not significantly ing from three to seven hours in a meat line, and different from other years. often the waiting period begins at 5 a.m. Luckier peo Prof. Kueter was awarded an ple have connections, called "znajomosci," which Andrew W. Mellon Foundation enable them to get, more or less, what they want by grant in 1979 and again in 1981 for means of private arrangements. The Poles look pursuing this innovative "first con askance at such arrangements, yet they realize that tact" ; the funds providing for they are vital to survival. tapes, records, and all mailing We have seen extraordinary hospitality among costs. The first year he received a Poles, and especially toward foreigners from the positive reply from 67 students, West. The parents of a friend of ours, for instance, while this year more than 100 re have invited us for several large Sunday dinners, quested tapes. These are assembled bountiful affairs which must have taken days of labor by Kueter from commercial record to produce, considering the difficulty in purchasing ings available in Germany. food. The mother, with whom we can communicate only through our friend's translations, insisted at one of these dinners that I take as a present an amber necklace of hers, something indigenous to the Baltic coast and no longer easily available. When my hus band, on this occasion, took out his Polaroid to snap a picture of us all at the table after the meal, Mrs. X half-jokingly and half-seriously remarked: "Why didn't he take the picture when the table was filled with food? Now it is empty." The Poles are proud, generous, and insistent that others realize that things used to be better. Not many people are going hungry in Poland-at
7 least as of now-but there is very little variety in the American Embassy in Warsaw advised us to keep the diet and there are many nutrition-related ailments. On gasoline tank in our car always at least three quarters an ordinary mid-winter day, the vegetable store on my full so we could get from Lublin to Warsaw if neces street will carry apples, cabbage, carrots, and pota sary. This was not the kind of advice we wanted to toes, as well as some canned fruit compote. The hear. We also felt somewhat guilty in our preoccupa "supermarket" down the street is a large store with tion with strategies for quick departures while our aisles of shelves which in winter were filled with Polish friends would remain to face both the danger canned peas and bottled vinegar, these two items of an imminent invasion and the possible redevas occupying about 70% of the store's stock. Weeks tation of their country. later, there was an abundance of canned mackerel and Just before Christmas vacation, when a momentary no peas at all. And by late spring, bread was often calm dispelled the crisis atmosphere of the preceding the only item on the shelves. Cooking oil disappeared weeks, someone from the American Embassy came to in the fall and shampoo was gone by spring. Coffee the University in Lublin to show our students a video and oranges were around for Christmas, but by mid tape of a week of CBS News. I asked my students to January they were no longer available. One can never write an assessment of the American news broadcast tell in Poland what will appear and disappear, or that they had seen and/or to compare it to Polish tv when. What one can count on, at least in the news. The week covered in the broadcast was in early foreseeable future, is an insufficient supply of food December, just the time when the Soviets were mass and other goods as a regular feature of life. ing at the borders, and so the students were especially Politically, there is also a disorienting mixture of interested in the reports. the unpredictable and the unchangeable. I suppose no one knows whether the Russians will enter the coun try. What is certain is that their "neighbors to the Their responses were interesting as well. When Rus East,'' as the Poles refer to the Russians, will not sian soldiers were described as massing at borders, disappear. Most of the younger Poles I have spoken laughter broke out-a wildly inappropriate response to claim that they would fight if the Russians came in. signaling, I suppose, anxiety without other outlet. But it is difficult to gauge responses to aggression in Some students thought they detected Western pro advance of the fact. In early December, when the ten paganda and overreaction at work: pictures of march sion in the air produced by the massing of troops at ing Polish troops were said to misrepresent reality the borders was palpably thick, people did not speak since the marching was part of some pageant or ritual much about their willingness to fight. They tended, occasion, not part of war preparation; "invasion" instead, to deflect their fear in various ways. Some was the constantly repeated and emotionally charged claimed that Russia had too much to lose in launching word used in the broadcast; and invasion, some an invasion. Others reasoned, in a tone of muted claimed, was spoken of as a fait accompli. Other desperation, that there had been a moratorium on students, on the other hand, felt outraged that they strikes, that things had been quiet, so there was sim had to turn to the Western news media to find out ply no reason for an invasion then. Some became about crucial events concerning their own country absolutistic and pointed out that Poland had already because their own Polish newscasters were silent about been invaded by Russia so what was all the fuss Russian troop activity. And one student remarked about-a semantic quibble displacing the fact that that in the review of the most important events of things can always be worse. Others charged the 1980 in the Polish press, the Iran-Iraq war was listed, Western press with hysteria, with making outcries in Reagan's election to office was listed, but "no word is excess of the facts. And then there were people who spoken about the events in Poland, the events which were quietly stocking up on spaghetti, on any foods made the whole world turn their eyes to our that could be hoarded, intensifying the problems that country." In this student's statement there is again Poles already suffer from the regular hoarding that that pride that is so typical of the Poles-pride in goes on. The fact is that no one knew what was going their unified struggle for freedom and dignity in the to happen, or when, or what they would do. What we face of more than intimidating consequences. And all shared in early December was a feeling of deep dis there is also characteristic resentment, an increasingly quietude. visible anger, at the "authorities" who make their fight for human rights seem simultaneously so power ful and so poignant. During the first two weeks in December, and then again in March, my husband and I were confused and anxious. We could freely leave, unlike those who could not abandon their families and their country, if we felt sufficient danger. But we could not be certain of just what constituted "sufficient" danger. The
8 John F. Reynolds of the modern Thomas A. Newton, assistant pro foreign languages department, has fessor of chemistry, is the recipient People been awarded a "Special Fellow of an $8, 117 grant from the ship" from the Fritz Thyssen National Science Foundation for Foundation of West Germany, research involving the study of A fellowship from the George I. enabling him to participate with a insect hormones. Two students will Alden Trust to do research with an team of scholars on a critical edi join him in the investigation of environmental consulting firm has tion of the works of 18th-century how to prepare pheromones, hor been accepted by David H. Fir literary figure Christian F. Gellert. mones produced by the boll weevil. mage, assistant professor of He will spend the 1981-82 aca Prior to joining the chemistry biology. demic year at the Technical Uni department in 1978, Professor He is on a sabbatical during the versity in Aachen. The result of Newton taught at Williams Col 1981-82 academic year to work as the team's research will be publica lege. He received his doctorate a research scientist for R. S. Irving tion of a five-volume edition of from the University of Delaware, and Associates in Little Rock, Arkansas. Responsibilities include Gellert's works. M.S. from Bucknell University, water quality analysis and envi and a B. S. degree from Hobart ronmental impact studies for proj President Emeritus J. Seelye Bixler College. ects proposed by government and spoke on Albert Schweitzer at the private industry. Prof. Firmage, International Conference on Harold A. Jacobson, professor who specializes in ecology and Reverence for Life held October and director of the office of educa systematics, intends to apply the 2-4 in New York City. Dr. Bixler tion at Colby, has been elected experience to field-oriented courses was a close friend of Schweitzer second vice-president of the New in the environmental science con and co-founder of the organization England Association of Teacher centration of the biology major at that carries his name. Educators. He serves on the Colby. organization's executive commit tee, which develops policy and The Alden Trust Fellowship is President Emeritus Strider has plans for programs including an under the Academic-Business Inte been selected to direct the new annual three-day convention. gration Program, which seeks to College of the Arts and Sciences at broaden the understanding by the Wentworth Institute of Tech liberal arts college faculty of career nology in Boston. The new college opportunities outside the academic is designed to support their pro community, with the hope that gram of basic sciences and human "faculty teaching and student ities. Dr. Strider's title is institute learning will unite the academic professor and dean ad interim. goals of liberal education and the demands of career and citizen Board of trustees member Paul D. ship." Paganucci was recently named vice-president for finance and Jay B. Labov, assistant professor administration of Dartmouth Col of biology, received a $7,613 grant lege during a reorganization of the from the National Science Founda school's financial and administra tion for the acquisition of equip tive areas. He was previously vice ment used in the quantitative president for investments. He has analysis of proteins. The scanning been a trustee since 197 5. densitometer and digital electronic balance will be for Prof. Labov's study of proteins involved in Two presidents have been ably reproductive phenomena including served by Mildred "Millie" Keller, Paul D. Paganucci olfactory influences. executive secretary to the office of An animal behaviorist and the president for 23 years. She neurobiologist, Prof. Labov has worked with President Strider for done research on the reproductive 21 years and with President Cotter behavior of small mammals and its for two, who credited her with sociobiological significance. making ''my transition to the col lege as smooth and effortless as possible. She will be sorely missed by the entire community and especially by me."
9 The Colby Institute of Church own compositions at church anese politics, presented a paper Music, in celebration of their related and secular gatherings. entitled "Government Parties and twenty-fifth year of meetings on As an interim minister, he has Anti-government Movements in this campus, honored co-founders led services in more than half of Japan" at the American Political Thomas Richner and Everett the Episcopal churches in Maine, Science Association meeting in Strong by donating several items to including St. Mark's in Waterville. New York City; spoke on "Pea the music department. A book on A 1961 graduate of the U niver sant Unrest in Modern Japan" in a Mozart and various cassettes and sity of New Hampshire, Father symposium at the University of records of musical greats were Ineson earned his Bachelor of Pittsburgh, funded by the Japan donated to assist in the teaching of Sacred Theology degree from the Iron and Steel Federation Endow music. Berkeley Divinity School in New ment Fund; and has been asked to Haven, Conn. contribute an article on the The new college chaplain is The Before moving to Maine in 1972, democratic movement in Japan to Reverend John Ineson, an Father Ineson served parishes in the Encyclopedia of Japan. In Episcopal priest from Waldoboro. New Hampshire and New York. addition, his article, "Death of an Offering a combination of tradi He and his wife, Anna, have Ambassador," about the suicide of tional and eclectic theological two teenage daughters. E. Herbert Norman, appeared in training, he was a professional the June-July 1981 issue of Cana entertainer for more than a Political scientist Roger W. dian Dimension, a popular news decade. Father Ineson plays the Bowen, assistant professor of magazine. guitar and sings folk songs and his government, specializing in Jap-
Colby Sons and Daughters ______
Richard 0. Anderson Allison Hunt William M. Olsen Reginald D. Anderson '55 Sandra Doolittle Hunt '58 David Olsen '57 Jean Hawes Anderson '55 James H. King Deirdre K. Paul Kathleen L. Bagas John T. King '54 Harold C. Paul '43 George A. Bagas '6 1 Stuart P. Krusell Stephen B. Reed Barbara Blackburn Bagas '60 John D. Krusell '54 Howard B. Reed '58 Nancy Bennett Lori R. Landay Beverly A. Rice Joan San Angelo Bennett '59 Charles M. Landay '54 Abbott E. Rice '54 Alicia G. Bevin Christopher G. Lebherz Shireen S. Shahawy Cynthia Gardner Bevin '58 George H. Lebherz '52 Mary White Shahawy '51 Michael L. Bloom Kathryn P. Lucier Joshua J. Slavitt David N. Bloom '59 Richard G. Lucier '60 Robert A. Slavitt '49 Robert H. Boone Helen Martin Lucier '60 Ryan S. Stinneford Joan Drew Boone '51 Richard A. MacNeille Neil S. Stinneford '57 Daniel P. Burke Diane Ellsworth MacNeille '63 Joanne Sturtevant Stinneford '56 Robert W. Burke '61 Kathleen Maloney Michael P. Veilleux Kathryn M. Clarke Patricia Martin Maloney '57 Lucien F. Veilleux '50 Howard V. Clarke '58 Shannon E. Morrissey Peter D. Vigue Elizabeth P. Eddy Charles A. Morrissey '56 Guy J. Vigue '57 Helen Jacobs Eddy '47 Heather S. Morton Mary Alice Weller Kristen Anne Gigon Robert T. Morton '52 Margaret Pierce Weller '52 Norman P. Gigon '59 Matthew Nickerson Christopher F. West Margaret Bradbury Gigon '59 Richard E. Nickerson '54 Barbara Field West '58 Stephanie Hart Alexandra Johnson Nickerson '57 Kenneth N. Hart '51 Carol Hourula Hart '54
10 Sports
After the app lication of 225 gallons of gray, white, blue, and red paint by the White Mules hockey team, A/fondAr ena is sp orting a new look. The team generously offe red their labor if the school would supply the materials, and when classes started so did the painting. Thanks to the team 's effo rt, the renovated fa cility now has gray bleachers and white walls with a wide blue stripe encircling the arena. The scoreboard end now sp orts a new "Colby Mules" logo. Players put in long hours, oft en working past midnight. The women 's squad chipped in, too, Sarah S. Bunnell of Norwell, '81, and the task was finished on time. Shown working on the logo is team member Ma ss., became the third woman athlete Th omas Clune '84, of Don Mills, Ontario, Canada, while tri-captains Brian in Colby history to have her number Mc Grath '82, of Ashland, Mass. , and Daniel Batten '83, of Toronto, Ontario, (16) retired. During Homecoming half Canada, assist. time ceremonies President William R. Cotter paid tribute to her as "one of Colby 's fi nest athletes. " Her list of accomplishments is long. She earned 12 varsity letters in field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse and was elected captain of all three teams her senior year. Jn field hockey she was a North east College All-Star, top Maine goalie in 1979 and 1980, and voted most valu able player by her teammates. As a lacrosse goalie she represented the White Mules as a Ne w England College All-Star. She is also the recipient of the Marjorie Either A ward, given annually to Colby's outstanding senior woman athlete.
The 1981 "C" Club Man of the Year A ward was presented to Carl Nelson, director of health servicesfor the college, during halftime ceremonies at Homecoming. Presented annually by alumni lettermen, the award recognizes out standing contributions to Colby athletics. The citation stated in part: "To countless athletes on varsity teams, Carl has been a healer, fr iend, confidant, coach, and motivator. His happy disposition, contagious smile, and those quiet words of encouragement have helped us all stay on our fe et and in the game. " Nelson gained national distinction as head trainer for the U. S. teams at the 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics and as supervisor of the physical therapy clinic at the 1980 winter games in Lake Placid, New York. He is a fo rmer president of the Maine College Health Association and the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association, and has served as physical therapist and athletic trainer at Colby since 1959. His work has helped Colby establish one of the finest sp orts-medicine programs among small colleges.
11 Winter Sports Schedules
MEN'S BASKETBALL 30 State of Maine WOMEN'S HOCKEY Invitational H 11:00 Nov. 28 Boston State A 7:30 Dec. 4 BU H 7:00 Feb. 6 Bowdoin, U. Lowell H 1:00 H Dec. I UMF A 7:30 5 BC 2:00 13 Easterns A 9 UMO A 7:30 4 Tufts H 7:30 20 NCAA Div. III 12 UNH A 7:00 5 Suffolk H 3:00 27 New Englands A Jan. 9 Northeastern H 1:00 Jan. 2-3 Colby Alumni 14 Harvard A 6:00 Tourney H MEN'S SQUASH 16 Dartmouth H 1:00 (Clark, Plymouth 17 Cornell H 1:00 State, Thomas) Dec. 4-6 Williams Round 23 UMO H 1:00 8-9 Manhattan ville Robin A 25 BC A 8:30 Tourney A 9 Bowdoin A 3:30 29 BU A 6:00 (Hampden-Sydney II Tufts A 4:00 30 Brown A 2:00 Feb. 2 Bowdoin H 3:00 [Va.]. Clarkson) Jan. 9 Bates A 5-6 Concordia Tourney A 12 Salem State H 7:30 23 Amherst at Bowdoin A 2:00 13 Northeastern A 1:00 15 Norwich A 7:30 29-30 Trinity Round 17 UNH H 7:00 Robin A 16 Middlebury A 3:00 20 U. Lowell H 1:00 Feb. 4 Bowdoin H 3:30 20 USM A 8:00 25 Bowdoin A 7:00 23 Clark A 8:00 II UNH A 27 Providence H 2:00 29 Middlebury H 8:00 13 Babson at Tufts A 2:00 Mar. 5-6 EAIA W Tourney A 30 Babson H 3:00 20 Babson H 1:30 Feb. 3 Bowdoin A 7:30 24 Bates H 3:00 WOMEN'S TRACK 6 WPI A 8:15 27 UNH H 1:00 Dec . 5 UMO, Keene State, IO Bates H 7:30 Bowdoin H 1:00 12 Wesleyan A 8:00 MEN'S SWIMMING 12 Bowdoin at Tufts A 12:30 Jan. 9 Laval University A 13 Trinity A 3:00 Dec. 5 Brandeis A 2:30 16 Colby Relays H 1:00 15 Brandeis H 7:30 9 Bates H 1:00 Jan. 23 Amherst Invitation- 20 Bowdoin H 7:30 16 Northeastern H 1:00 al A 1:00 24 Bates A 7:30 23 Keene State H 1:00 29 CBB Meet H 6:00 26 Keene State A 7:30 30 Clark H 1:00 Feb. 6 State of Maine Feb. 6 Bates A lnvitational at MEN'SHOCKEY 10 Bowdoin H 3:00 Bates A 11 MAIAW at UMO A 6:00 Nov. 28 Boston State A 7:00 13 Bridgewater State H 1:00 27 New Englands A 30 Bowdoin H 7:30 20 Babson H 1:30 Mar. 5-6 EAIAW Meet A Dec. 5 Plattsburgh State H 7:30 27 Tufts A 2:00 11 U. Conn. H 7:30 Mar. 4-7 NEISDA Champion- WOMEN'S SWIMMING 12 New England A 7:30 shlps at Springfield A Dec. 5 Brandeis A 2:00 Jan. 2-3 Salem State Tourney A WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jan. 7 Salem State H 7:00 7-8 DowneastClassic A 9 Bates H 1:00 11 U. Lowell H 7:00 Dec. 2 Bowdoin A 7:30 16 Northeastern H 1:00 4 H 5:30 13 Holy Cross A 7:30 Tufts 23 Keene State H 1:00 5 Bridgewater State H 1:00 16 Union H 4:00 30 Clark H 1:00 7 Husson H 7:00 23 Boston State H 7:00 Feb. 3 Bowdoin A 3:15 9 Bates H 7:00 6 Bates A 26 UMO H 7:30 12 Franklin Pierce H 2:00 11 UMO H 7:00 29 Middlebury H 7:00 Jan. 7 Salem State H 7:00 13 Bridgewater State H 1:00 30 Williams H 3:00 9 New Hampshire H 2:00 20 Regis H 4:00 Feb. 2 Bowdoin A 7:00 13 USM A 6:00 26-27 NEWISDA Champion- 6 Merrimack A 7:30 16 Gordon A 6:00 shlps at U. Mass., 8 St. Anselm's A 7:30 20 Bates A 7:00 Boston A 22 UMF A 4:00 12 Norwich H 7:30 23 Wheaton H 1:00 14 New Haven A 5:00 WOMEN'S SQUASH 26 UMM A 4:00 20 Babson A 3:30 Dec. 2 Bowdoin A 7:30 30 USM H 5:30 21 Hamilton A 3:00 11 Tufts A 4:00 Feb. 3 UMF H 7:00 Jan. 9 Bates A 5 Holy Cross H 3:00 23 Amherst Invitational A 11:00 MEN'STRACK 6 Clark H 3:00 Feb. 5-6 Howe Cup at Yale A 12 Wesleyan A 6:00 Dec. 5 Bentley, Keene 20 Bowdoin H 3:00 13 Trinity A 1:00 State, UMO H 1:00 Mar. 5-6 Nationals at Harvard A 19 Husson A 7:00 12 Bowdoin at Tufts A 2:00 20 Bowdoin H 5:30 Jan. 9 Laval University A 24 St. Joseph's A 7:00 H 1:00 16 Colby Relays Mar. I UMO A 7:00 23 US Coast Guard at 3 MAIAW Tourney MIT A 5-6 MAIA W Tourney A
12 Fraternity Guidelines- Will They Work?
F BEING CAUGHT UP IN CONVERSATIONS AND CONTRO Kevin Hill, M.D. , '50, of Waterville, chairman of I versies could earn academic quality points on a the Student Affairs Committee of the Board, led the college campus, fraternities would have a 4.0. Even development of the Guidelines through the final given their historic propensity for drawing attention to several drafts. Prepared jointly in the initial stages by themselves, in these days the focus on college frater the Interfraternity Council, alumni representatives, nities stems not so much from the occasional excesses and the college administration, they ultimately passed of youth but more from questions and responses hav to the Student Affairs Committee and, finally, to the ing to do with the future of the system itself. trustees. In the spring of 1979, when President-elect William "It was a protracted process, " Hill says, "but, on Cotter was first introduced to an audience of Colby reflection, it was good that we took the time to talk students, he was asked what he thought of frater and to listen to all of the various views.'' nities. "I don't know yet, " he said. "Where I went to He explains that trustees felt that before giving up college (Harvard) there were no fraternities. " on fraternities they should first have some guidelines The few cheers and brief applause that followed "to give them a chance to prove themselves." Frater were more a reaction to the notion of a college nities were "floundering, " he says, "in part because without fraternities than to the fact that the new they did not know what was expected of them. " president was reserving judgement. For fraternities, it was an uncomfortable bit of evidence that they had lost some of the support from those who had long been their strongest allies-the students themselves. Wm the Guidelines work? Hill thinks so. "Of And yet, despite a plague of empty beds, deferred course there are degrees of scale in terms of the prob maintenance, suffering finances, and lagging alumni lems of various fraternities. It is conceivable that one interest; and despite insistent questions about sexual or more may fall by the wayside, but I do think most equality and contributions to the academic purpose of of them will be able to continue. " It is his sense, the college, there is still good reason to be optimistic shared by other observers at the college, that frater about the future of fraternities at Colby. nities are working harder and that things are turning For one thing, there is the bright example of Alpha around. Tau Omega, down and nearly out four years ago and "The administration and the trustees have been a model fraternity today (see inset). very considerate of the fraternity position," Hill says, "and have worked hard to strengthen the chapters." Beyond this, for all fraternities, there is a new College officials, including President Cotter, have document, called Fraternity Guidelines, 1 the result of been meeting with undergraduate and alumni officers 18 months of study and consultation which were of individual fraternity chapters throughout the sum adopted by the Board of Trustees this spring. A preamble to the Guidelines explains that "the mer and fall. These meetings, which will be concluded time has come when it is necessary to renew the before the end of the semester, are aimed at examin ing each of the chapters in light of the Guidelines. mutual relationship between fraternities and the Col Strengths and weaknesses of the separate chapters are lege .... The standards are established for the pur identified and discussed. These sessions also provide pose of clarifying the responsibility of Colby and the an opportunity for the college to explore ways in fraternities in a joint effort to preserve and promote which it can assist the fraternities. (An emergency the goals and ideals of both. " plan for Kappa Delta Rho was formulated during the Addressing the areas of academics, membership, summer and was in place by fall. ) finances, social service, housekeeping, safety, sanita Officials of each fraternity then will develop a tion, and maintenance, the Guidelines also set forth response that will include a program to meet the consultative mechanisms and remedies in the event the expectations under the Guidelines. Each chapter is standards are not met. being asked to develop a long-range plan for financ ing repairs and improvements to their buildings to bring them up to Colby dormitory standards. The plant superintendent and outside contractors I. The Guidelines, where applicable, are for Colby's two have made estimates for improvements. Costs, which sororities as well, and sorority leaders participated in their develop ment. vary from house to house, range from $50,000 to
13 $150,000. The major expense for the older buildings is for replacement of the electrical wiring. The college is providing a back-up of expertise and A Look at information as these recovery plans are developed. Aside from questions of repairs and finance, several chapters need to enlarge their membership and to the Guidelines develop stronger alumni support.
FTER SOME 18 MONTHS OF DISCUSSIONS, DRAFTING, A and redrafting, the Fraternity Guidelines were finally endorsed by the Interfraternity Council, the A TO Receives Merit Award Student Affairs Committee, and the Board of Trustees. These Guidelines provide clarification and Colby's chapter of Alpha Tau Omega has received standards in a number of areas: the 1981 True Merit Award for outstanding achievement in college and community affairs. In a presentation made during the national meeting of Alpha Tau Omega held in Philadelphia, Academics National President Patrick Brown cited the Colby fraternity's excellent standing. Representing the col Because of the inherent ability of a fraternal group to lege at the ceremony was Colby senior and current influence its membership (as contrasted to a dor ATO President Donald Mccaughan (Groveland, mitory where there is no continuity of residents from Mass.). year-to-year), it was felt that academic standards Of more than 300chapters nationally, ten are could and should be established for fraternities. chosen annually to receive the award. Criteria The Guidelines require that the mean grade point include scholastic achievement, pledging, com average of each fraternity be maintained at a level no munity involvement, management, good standing lower than .25 below the all-college average for each with the college, and promotion of fraternal prin semester. (Four fraternities fell below that level during ciples. the last semester.) It is also stipulated that no student As late as five years ago, ATO barely existed at will be permitted to join and reside in a fraternity Colby because of insufficient pledging and poor house while on academic probation. management.
Membership
Alumni participation in chapter organization and In 1973, minimum occupancy standards (20 percent activity varies widely and, in some cases, is non below actual capacity) were established for all frater existent. "This is a key problem that must be nities. The actual capacity of all eight houses2 is 260 addressed, " Hill explains. "Alumni have to be willing and the total minimum occupancy is 208. Fraternities to show their interest by serving on corporations and opened this fall with 237 members; in 1980 the figure prudential committees and to provide advice and was 219 and in 1979, 229. counsel to the undergraduates. That's what makes it The Guidelines uphold the 1973 minimum occu work at places like ATO and that is what must be pancy standard and provide that a fraternity that done elsewhere if these Guidelines are to work and if opens in any fall below the minimum figure will be fraternities are to survive." placed on housing probation. If that fraternity does not meet the minimum occupancy requirements the following year, the college may take appropriate cor rective action. This section also requires that at least once a year each fraternity will file with the college a roster of the membership, the officers of the chapter and the cor poration, and the members of the prudential commit tee.
2. A ninth Colby fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi, occupies part of a dormitory.
14 Finances must develop and implement a plan for raising the average or be subject to corrective action that could Each fraternity will be asked to review with the col include suspension or expulsion. lege its current financial situation ''in order to clarify mutual expectations regarding any indebtedness to the Social Probation While on social probation, a frater College." In the event that the college and the frater nity may not have or sponsor social events. Other, nity are not able to agree upon realistic amortization additional sanctions may also be imposed. of the debt, a payment schedule will be recommended Suspension A fraternity that has been suspended by a Conciliation Council, provided under the may be required to vacate the house premises for a Guidelines. specified or unspecified period of time. Conditions for If a fraternity remains in arrears on its payments to reinstatement will be set by the college and the the college for three successive semesters, the college Prudential Committee chairperson. may either renegotiate the terms or declare all of the debt due for immediate repayment. Expulsion The final and complete separation of a fraternity from the college.
Social Service Conciliation Council The Guidelines state that the IFC, in conjunction with the individual chapters, will encourage the continu A three-person council comprised of the chairman of ance of public service activities. the Trustee Committee on Student Affairs, the presi dent of the Alumni Council or his or her delegate, and a third member chosen by the IFC from among Housekeeping, Safety, Sanitation, the members of the prudential committees. The coun Maintenance cil will hear any disagreement between a fraternity and the college on the interpretation or implementa In this area, fraternities are held to standards as tion of the Guidelines and report its recommendations established by the college which will be comparable to to the president. those required in dormitories. Each fraternity will be responsible for the internal and external repairs and maintenance as well as for the general cleanliness of A complete copy of the Fraternity Guidelines may be areas adjacent to the house. obtained upon request from the Dean of Students A system of monthly inspections, established three Office. years ago, will be continued. Deficiencies found will be cause for fines or other corrective action.
General Regulations
This section consolidates and reiterates a number of existing college regulations. These include the prohibi tion of hazing and regulations regarding the use and abuse of alcohol.
Corrective Action
The Guidelines set forth, for the first time, the various corrective actions that may be taken against a fraternity:
Wa rning A written admonition with no sanctions but stipulating a more stringent penalty should viola tions recur.
Housing Probation No sanctions, but stipulating that if a fraternity does not reach minimum for membership within a year it will be continued on pro bation, suspended, or expelled.
Academic Probation No sanctions, but stipulating that a fraternity that falls below the minimum average
15 Colby's Newest Dormitory
T WAS EXACTLY 410 DAYS FROM GROUNDBREAKlNG TO "At a time when educational institutions every I occupancy and the result is not only a monument to where are struggling with inflating energy prices, we the fruits of shrewd planning, hard work, and good have constructed a building for which the principal luck, but also it is the creation of what may well be source of heat is not oil nor coal nor even wood-but the finest college dormitory in New England. Aptly the sun. And while no one is pretending that this nicknamed "The Heights, " Colby's newest residence solves our energy problem, surely this building is a hall was opened in September and the first 100 positive statement about the way we at Colby and we students to live there have pronounced it "perfect." in Maine approach the future. There is no evidence Calvin Mackenzie, assistant professor of govern here that we intend to throw in the towel to the ment and a member of the building committee, spoke economic forces that appear to threaten us. What this at the cornerstone ceremony on the eve of Homecom building demonstrates instead is that we will take ing Weekend. every advantage of the opportunities and the tech "Anyone who takes the time to walk through this nology available to us, so that we can control the building has to be struck by what seems to be its com future, and not be its victims .... pelling sense of harmony-by the many ways in which ''This building is a graceful resident on this hillside, it seems appropriate to the times, to its setting, and to not an intruder. It affords the people who come here the purposes of this College. . . . and the people who live here one of the prettiest views of one of the most beautiful valleys in New England ....
16 "In the most important sense of all, this is a building in harmony with the objectives of Colby Col lege. It is a living place. A living place in the literal sense that we are a residential college �nd this is a place in which students will reside comfortably and
graciously. . . . "But this is a living place in another sense as well. It is a building that will happily serve many purposes. It will permit the quiet and the privacy that its residents need to read and to think and to write. But it is also a building full of common ground, a place that encourages open and creative interaction ... . "It has already become what we all hoped it would become: a major intersection for the social and intel lectual interests of this College. It is a building of magnificent possibilites. And its impact is already being felt, not only by its residents, but by all of us who live or work at Colby."
Fo ur-person suites include a central living area which enhances the sense of community at the dormitory.
A Living Place
A relaxing atmosphere for study.
Students relaxing in one of the three lounges in the dormitory.
17 Philip M. Chu, architect for the project, Robert N. Anthony, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and President William R. Cotter place the cornerstone as part of the Homecoming Weekend ceremony. Lauren McA rthur, member of the firstfa culty fa mily to reside at "The Heights" dormitory, deposits items in the cor nerstone, including a fa mily portrait.
The cornerstone ceremony was held in the multi-purpose room, with three tiers of students, guests, and alumni looking on.
18 The south side of the dormitory utilizes a passive solar design allowing for a marked decrease in fu el consumption. Facts About ''The Heights''
Architect Philip M. Chu Associates Chappaqua, N. Y.
General Contractor H. P. Cummings Co., Inc. Winthrop, Maine
Energy Consultant Total Environmental Action Harrisville, N.H.
Landscape Architect Carol R. Johnson & Associates Cambridge, Mass.
100 students 12 four-person suites, 42 single and 5 double rooms 34,200 gross square feet $3.6 million total project cost Financed by state approved tax exempt bonds The Robert McA rthurs, first residents of the fa culty apart ment, with senior head resident Donna Curran. Community Room (3,000 square feet), area lounges, study rooms, faculty family apartment
Energy Conservation Features 80 percent of the glass facing south or east R-19 insulation for walls, R-35 for roofs Double and triple glazed windows Night shutters in south-facing rooms Computer operated oil burners, convertible to coal with stand-by wood burning boiler
19 Post-Colby Experiences The 1981 Alumni Survey Project by Patricia G. Emerson
Background Results
In spring 1980, a lengthy survey regarding the Colby By June 30, 1981, 839 returns had been received of curriculum was mailed to all living alumni. Of over 1,335 mailed. These included: 11,000 survey forms sent, 2,969 returns were received 57. 7 f1fo of the total three-class population. (excluding three received in May 1981 !) and analyzed. 62.8% of the total mailing made. Faculty and administrators reviewing the results noted 67. 3 f1fo of the total three-class population of a number of additional issues that deserved attention. graduates. These all fell within the framework of "What happens to Colby alumni? " The question is a common one, asked on survey forms sent by various educational Final Survey Returns by Year organizations. It is asked by Colby staff and faculty Percent Percent Percent Percent in reviewing past work and planning for the future. It of of of of Total is asked by parents, coming to Colby with prospective Year Mailing Class Graduates Returns students, during the interview process in the admis sions office. 1968 68. 6 63. 3 72.2 31. 1 Another survey of a representative body of recent 1976 55.8 50.6 60. 7 31.3 alumni was planned, and a study was undertaken to 1978 64.9 60. 0 68.6 37.7 determine who should be selected to form the survey body. After study, three classes were selected for the con Compared to earlier surveys Colby has performed, fidential (but not anonymous) study: 1978-soon to the rate of return for the 1981 Post-Colby Experiences complete the first flush of graduate study, and others survey was high, making the data especially valuable. in the class about ready to move into second jobs, if national labor statistics were to hold true; 1976-to maintain the continuous record of review five years Employment after Colby, and to include persons who would just be completing the most rigorous graduate study ex The rate of employment for Colby alumni is high, periences; 1968-persons well ensconced in family, with 84 percent of the class of 1968 and over 70 per work, and community life, but also approaching a cent of the classes of 1976 and 1978 employed either period of personal and occupational assessment, if the full or part-time. An additional 15 percent were full trends traced in recent sociological studies were to time students, lea ing only 5. 3 percent who were hold true. neither students nor employed. Included in the A four-page form covering graduate school ex "employed" category are 78 percent of the female periences, current work and some work background, respondents. Sixty-seven percent of the women are and specific elements of the Colby educational pro working full-time, putting Colby women well above gram to be rated for their effects on either work or the national average of 44 percent of all women advanced study was designed. Also included were employed. Two percent of the survey respondents are questions asking how much of their Colby education full-time mothers/wives/househusbands with no alumni considered to be "career oriented. " Comments regular outside-the-home commitments. Only one-half covering all areas of the survey, plus additional com of one percent (.5%) of the respondents were ments regarding the quality or career-orientation of "unemployed and looking for work." These few were their Colby educational experiences, were solicited and sprinkled evenly across all three survey classes. In space provided. contrast, the group of "self-employed" varied widely By Friday, January 21, 1981, the initial mailing of by class, comprising 11 percent of the employed 1,201 forms had been completed. In mid-March respondents in the class of 1968 compared to less than telephone calls were initiated to nonresponding alumni 4 percent of either of the two other classes. or their parents to glean data covering the major issues of the survey.
20 Abridged Response Comparison by Selected Majors 1 1981 Questionnaire-Post-Colby Experiences
His. Math. Admin. Psych. Bio. Gov. Chem. Am. Stu. Eng. Econ. Science Soc.
Number of people 85 62 27 88 124 41/72 80 45/70
Working 65.00Jo 60.00Jo 64.00Jo 88.50Jo 72.80Jo 80.00Jo 85 .00Jo 66.00Jo Students (full-time) 25.00Jo 26.00Jo 6.80Jo 7.80Jo I 8.40Jo 8.00Jo 6.30Jo 18.00Jo Done at least some graduate study 68.80Jo 87.OOJo 84.00Jo 65.90Jo 59.70Jo 58.4% 57 .5 OJo 62 .6% Planning graduate study 12.5% 6.50Jo 8.00Jo 21.60Jo 17.50/o l 6.80Jo 22.50/o 21.00Jo D M.S./M.A./M.Ed. 38. l OJo 7 .OOJo 9.50/o 25 .90/o 33.80Jo 17.60Jo l0.80Jo 50.00Jo E Ph.D. l0.90Jo 3.00Jo 9.50Jo 6.80/o 2.90Jo 1.50/o 6.50/o 5.00Jo G M.B.A. 1.50/o 9.00Jo 9.50Jo 12. l OJo 2.9% 35.20/o 52. I OJo R M.D./D.M.D. 12.70Jo 28.60/o .90Jo 1.50Jo E Study, no degree 31.80Jo 51.00Jo 47 .60Jo 36.00Jo 52.90Jo 35.20/o 28.3 OJo 43 .00Jo E J.D. 22.00Jo 15.50/o 7.30/o 8.80Jo 4.3 OJo l .OOJo
Rating Colby preparation compared to peers in graduate schooF
Same 21.80/o 18.40Jo 30.00Jo 25.80/o 29.40Jo 20 .20/o l0.40Jo 23 .00Jo Better 27 .30Jo 40.00Jo 40.00Jo 25.80/o 26.40/o 23 .3 OJo 33.00Jo 37 .OOJo Considerably better 16.70/o 20.00Jo 10.00Jo 29.70Jo 27 .90Jo 26.00Jo 35 .40/o 23.00Jo
Specific elements' (percentage of "major significance")
Liberal arts 36.40Jo 53.00Jo 25 .00Jo 65 .50/o 73.50Jo 46 .00Jo 45.80Jo 66.00Jo English requirement 25 .70/o 46.00Jo 23 .80Jo 43. l OJo 58.80Jo 34.70Jo 37.20/o 40.00Jo Study in major 63 .60/o 48.00Jo 45.00Jo 53.50/o 61. 70/o 56.50Jo 60.4% 37.00Jo Challenging workload 58. l OJo 53.00Jo 55.00Jo 53.50Jo 58.80/o 65 .20Jo 54. l OJo 59.00Jo Work with professors 30.80Jo 22.00Jo 20.00Jo 27.5% 44.l OJo 21. 70/o 18.70/o 27.OOJo
Colby preparation for work rated'
Poor 4. 1 OJo 8.00Jo 6.20Jo 5.70Jo 4.80/o 6.00Jo 11.00Jo OK 26.00Jo 30.00Jo 28.60Jo 29.20Jo 28.80Jo 29. 1 OJo 26.70Jo 33.00Jo Well 38.40/o 40.00Jo 52.40/o 42 .50Jo 37 .50/o 45 .60/o 42 .7% 35.00Jo Very well 23 .30Jo 34.00Jo 19.00Jo 20.00Jo 24.00Jo 19.40Jo 17.3% 9.00Jo
Specific elements' (percentage of "major significance")
Liberal arts 53.40/o 83.00Jo 52.3 OJo 75.00Jo 80.70Jo 57 .3 OJo 56.00Jo 72.00Jo English requirement 31.50Jo 53.00Jo 28.00Jo 48.70Jo 52.90Jo 38.8% 30.6% 39.00Jo Study in major 46.60Jo 36.00Jo 61.90Jo 46.00Jo 60.5% 59.20/o 6l .30Jo 96.00Jo Challenging workload 61 .50Jo 67.00Jo 66.70Jo 67.90Jo 58.60Jo 6l .20Jo 57.30Jo 60.00Jo
Percentage of Colby education "career-oriented"
1-240/o 30.00Jo 16.IOJo 28.3% 26.90Jo l9.20Jo 13.60/o 21.611Jo 3 .OOJo 25-490/o 20.00Jo 27.00Jo 14.30Jo 14.50Jo l 8.40Jo 22.60Jo 20 .20Jo 2.00Jo 50-740/o 27.50Jo 24 .20Jo 33.3% 29.50Jo 25.90Jo 46.70Jo 20.20/o 2.00Jo 75-l OOOJo 22.5% l9.40Jo 24.00Jo 26.90/o 31.70/o 16.50Jo 32.40/o 17.OOJ o
Percentage of "career-oriented" courses in second guessing
Number OK 52.50Jo 50.00Jo 6l .90Jo 44.80Jo 44.2% 56.30/o 62. 1 OJo 34.00Jo Offer more 32.50/o 38.70J o 23 .80Jo 56.20Jo 39.40/o 43 .80/o 25. 60Jo 58.00Jo
Time to find "meaningful and/or fulfilling" work1 •
Immediately 56.00Jo 38.00Jo 52.30Jo 42.60Jo 46. l OJo 54.30Jo 39. 1 OJo 50.00Jo 1-2 years 28.00Jo 20.00Jo 9.40/o 35.30Jo 13.40Jo 20 .40Jo 20.2% Not yet• 2.50Jo 3.80/o 1.00Jo 6.00Jo 4.80Jo 8.70J o 9.40Jo 25.00Jo
1. All computer prints extracted between 4/20/81 and 5/20/81. 2. Percentage of these sections are of respondents who have done graduate study, not of total respondents to the major. 3. Includes only individuals who have worked or are now working. 4. Excludes current full-time students.
21 Twenty-six percent of the respondents indicated public administration in half the numbers of the 1968 they had been unemployed "at least a month" at group. These, however, are the only major differences some time in their working careers. The good news is in employer-types between the three classes. that their average period of unemployment lasted just Women show definite changes in work orientations over one month, for all three classes. Even though a over the class years. Women in the 1968 class are large group, 42 percent of the total, had been in their employed in large numbers in the social and health present positions for a year or less, Colby alumni still services and education. These employer-types total 70 fall below the national average for jobs-per percent of the 1968 working women. Class of 1976 individual. A 1980 survey by the National Bureau for working women had only 40 percent employed by Economic Research indicated all employees through these same types of firms, and 20 percent of the class age 24 averaged 6.6 jobs per person. Employees ages of 1978 women are employed by similar firms. Con 35-44 had held 8. 5 jobs per person. Colby alumni, versely, only 8 percent of the 1968 working women however, average just over 3 jobs per person, even if were employed by banks, insurance, or other financial 1968 figures are reviewed alone. Only 4 women and 2 institutions, while 17 percent of the class of 1978 men indicated never having held jobs, at some time, women were so employed. In similar fashion, the 1978 further indicating the extensive involvement of the women employed by manufacturing or public admin Colby graduate in the marketplace. istration or business service firms were more than Sociological trends did appear in reviewing the double the 1968 women employed by these types of range of employers of the respondents. The numbers employers. The 1976 women were the transition group of individuals working in elementary and secondary in both areas, though their percentages lean closer education appears to be dropping. Eighteen percent of toward those of the 1978 group. the class of 1968 is employed in education, while only 7 percent of the class of 1978 is so employed. Ten years ago the trend might have been the reverse. Graduate Study Men were spread over a wide variety of employer types, with few differences over the three classes. Law Sixty-three percent of all survey respondents had done firms employ 8 percent of the men, while an addi at least some graduate study, and an additional 17 tional 8 percent are employed by retail/wholesale percent expect to do so in the future. Thus, over 80 firms. Banks employ 6 percent of the men, a number percent of Colby graduates have done or definitely lower than had been assumed. Thirteen percent of the plan to do graduate work. Sixteen percent of the total men were employed by manufacturing firms, with just 839 respondents are currently full-time students. Forty over that percentage employed by elementary or percent of the attendees had not completed any for secondary schools. Men from 1978 are employed as mal degree requirements at the time of the survey, but teachers in smaller numbers than earlier classes 32 percent have received at least a master's degree. Of fewer by nearly a third. Younger men are employed in the class of 1968, 83 percent of the respondents had
Graduate Study, by Sex
Study Status 1968 1976 1978 Totals
123 Men 93 Men 96 Men Of All Men 81 Women 80 Women 49 Women Of All Women
At least some graduate study M 85.0% M 67.0 % M 56.6% M 68.7% F 74.5% F 68.4% F 36.0% F 58.lOJo
M.S./M.Ed./M.A./M.A.T. M 27 .6% M 30. 1 OJo M 6.3% M 22. 40Jo (earned) F 61.7% F 38.0% F 26.0% F 44.00Jo
M.B.A. M 25.2% M 12.9% M 10.4% M 18.00Jo (earned) F 5.00Jo F 11. 00Jo F 2. 00Jo F 7 .OOJo
Ph.D. M 7.3% M 4.3% M 3.1 OJo M 6.00Jo (earned or, for 1978, in process) F 8. 7% F 1.8% F 5.6% F 5.00Jo
J.D. M 20.00Jo M 4.3% M 2.2% M 8. 00Jo (earned) F 1.0% F 5.00Jo F 2.0% F 2.0%
M.D. M 6.5 OJo M 6.1OJo M 2.00Jo M 5.3% (earned) F 3.00Jo F F 1.6% F l .OOJo
22 attended graduate school at some time, and 3 percent "If Colby and other private four-year liberal arts still expect to do so. With 18 percent of that class schools want to survive in a depressed 'market ' they affected by military duty upon graduation, it is likely must get their heads out of the clouds. While religion, graduate figures were influenced by the Vietnam con education, sociology, classics, philosophy, and flict. Of those who indicated graduate study in the psychology are all integral parts of a well-rounded class of 1968, only 16 percent never completed formal liberal-arts education, majors in these subjects lead advanced degree requirements. nowhere. At a cost of $25, 000-$30,000 most students The class of 1976 follows a similar 80 percent pat and their parents are going to want a more realistic tern. Sixty-seven of the respondents have done at least career-oriented education. Our world is fast becoming some graduate study, and 14 percent expect to do so almost completely technically oriented and to deny in the future. To date 35 percent have earned master's this as a fact of education is to become totally naive. " degrees, but 41 percent have not completed formal (l 976) degree requirements at the time of the survey. Though their areas of study are different, heavily "The strength of Colby 's curriculum was that it oriented toward business, already 47 percent of the managed to remain a liberal arts college while allow class of 1978 respondents indicate they have done at ing in-depth work in the major. The January Program least some graduate study, with a whopping 32 per was especially valuable, as were other courses that cent indicating they expect to do so in the future. required or encouraged independent, original work. Fully 73 percent had not completed formal degree Another great strength of Colby was the personal requirements at the time of the survey, though 13 per interest shown by faculty in students and their career cent had already earned master's degrees of some plans. The absence of 'red tape ' and a rigid approach sort. An important difference in graduate study data allowed students to concentrate on priorities and for the 1978 group was that 26 percent of the 1978 minimized the strain of academic life. But the Colby women plan no graduate education. This contrasts to experience spoils you for work at other institutions!" 15 percent of the women in each of the other two (1968) classes who plan not to attend. "The value of a college education cannot be translated into vocational preparation and woe befall us if it be translated into such a direction. College Colby 's Effects-Life/Study/Work ought to be (and was for me) an opportunity to read, Colby alumni found they were very well prepared for write, think, and develop interests in the humanities and the sciences. " ( 1968) graduate study, and gave highest marks to the challenging workload demanded at the college. Two thirds of the respondents who had done graduate "My liberal arts education was valuable and will increase in value, but did not prepare me for my cur study indicated this factor had been of "major value" in their preparation for advanced study. Closely rent position, in a technical sense. It did prepare me following as an influential factor was study in the to interact successfully in a business environment. " (1978) major, with just under two-thirds of the respondents rating this of major value. These two elements were also the highest rated for their value in preparing "The liberal arts program I took at Colby has alumni for their work experiences. Both the liberal enriched every facet of my life, both personal and arts emphasis and the English requirement received career oriented. It has provided me with such a diver wide support by alumni as well, regardless of any sified background of knowledge that I find I now graduate study they might have done. These elements learn things faster (i. e. , different types of skills) and were rated by two thirds and half, respectively, of the have much wider interests than before I attended Colby. Jn other words, I am a more capable and con respondents as being of major value in preparation fident individual overall. " (1978) for either study or work. Of significant interest to many college officers was "I sometimes feel the class of was the last of a what percentage of their Colby education alumni felt 1976 dying breed-people who went to college to gain was "career-oriented. " No conclusions could be drawn from the percentages, with opinion evenly knowledge and broaden their perspectives rather than spread over what percent of the Colby education was to equip themselves for a specific career path. With "career oriented. " Fourteen percent of the the economy as bad as it is now, education for educa tion 's sake is a luxury few can afford. I'm not sorry respondents, however, felt no portion of their Colby that I pursued it that way. " 976) education had been career-oriented, and that they had (l not expected it to be. Many comments resulted from this issue of "career oriented" education. Some samples include:
23 Forty-three percent of the respondents indicated tional return rate of over 60 percent. The many com they had taken "about the right amount of career ments offered were thoughtful and incisive; many oriented courses." Only 5 percent of the alumni indi alumni in turn received letters from survey staff or cated they had taken too many career-oriented courses from President Cotter. and each of these individuals indicated it had been With little doubt the survey must be called a suc their narrow vision, not Colby's. Nearly 40 percent of cess. The mailing of 1,335 pieces represents about a the respondents indicated they wished they had taken tenth of all "mailable" alumni, though a greater pro more career-oriented courses. Women wished so in portion of the college's actual graduates. Definitive greater numbers, but their majors also were those data are in hand that indicate important views on more aligned with the traditional "liberal arts. " course work at Colby and how such work relates to Of 217 individuals who made speci fie course sugges further study or career experiences of a "typical" tions, 58 percent indicated wishes for business/ad body of recent alumni. These alumni are neither 100 ministrative science courses; 19 percent indicated percent millionaires nor 100 percent Rhodes Scholars wishes for more psychology/organizarional behavior but convincingly describe themselves as active par courses, those closely allied with the work experience. ticipants in, not merely consumers of, Ufe, dedicated Both business and psychology are well covered by to the principles of the liberal arts education. areas of the Colby curriculum. Alumni knew this, and commented that accessibility, because of major requirements or scheduling, were significant factors in their having avoided these "career-oriented" course areas. Thirty-three percent indicated wishes for computer science courses. These respondents will be delighted to learn Colby is beginning to meet the challenge, with new faculty, equipment, and courses specifically devoted to programming and computer operations beginning this fall, beyond the exposure normally pro vided in other parts of the curriculum. Few respondents-97-made specific recommenda tions for courses to be dropped. Most often men tioned was the language requirement, 30 percent of the people making comments, but beyond that the range was wide. Remarks demonstrating the range of viewpoints on courses to be dropped include:
"/ don't think any liberal arts courses should go if possible; with the dehumanizing of the world by numbers, etc. , it is invaluable to study how really far man has come through liberal arts. " (1968)
"E ducational psychology!!! Philosophy, religion, sociology-all these courses should be eliminated as majors as they are worthless as careers unless teaching or going to graduate school. " (1976)
"Depends on the individual-I, at least, should have been advised to take at least a few 'practical ' courses. " (1978)
Overall the respondents to the 1981 survey are a positive group. They have continued studying in significant numbers. Over 50 percent indicate they found meaningful and/or fulfilling work immediately after looking for work. They have changed jobs far fewer times than the national averages for their age groups, by nearly a third. The respondents were generous with information, and highly committed to the purposes of the survey, as evidenced by the excep-
24 Homecoming Highlights
The Overseers joined the Board of Trustees fo r their second annual joint meeting during Homecoming Weekend. President William R. Cotter addressed the group and gave a detailed report on the state of the college.
Dean Ernest C. Marriner '13 (left) was the honored guest at the Presiden t's Club dinner Friday evening of Home coming. He was presen ted the first Distinguished Service A ward by John R. Cornell '65, president of the Alum ni Council. From here on the award will be known as the Ernest Cummings Marriner Distinguished Service A ward. An additional surprise came fo r Dean Marriner when a birthday cake was wheeled out, honoring his 90th birth day which coincided with the Friday night dinner. Colby alumni flocked to the tailgate luncheon before the Homecoming fo ot ball game, chatting with old and new fr iends. G. Cecil Goddard '29, at left, listens to stories along with Ludy Levine '21 and Anthony Stone '36.
The Colby Pep Band lent a hand at the Homecoming fo otball game. Although they cheered the sp ectators, there was little they could do to help the action on the field. Colby lost to Trinity 24-0.
Halftime activities at the fo otball game were colorful and comical. A parade was held fea turing floats fr om the various dormitories. Wa ving to their adoring fa ns are Homecoming king and queen Eric Ridg way '82, of Bryn Mawr, Penn., and Karen Enegess '82, of Ne wton, Mass. Sp oofs on the Heights cornerstone ceremony drew gales of laughter, but Mary Low Coburn residents stole the show and first prize fo r their song and dance routine in fro nt of the crowded grand stand.
26 Class Correspondence ______
The Armstrong Insurance Agency librarian • Many SO Plus-ers will remember she contributes the "Letter from Maine." She 5 0 + in Wilton, Me., of which Muriel Peter Pericles, operator of Colby DryCleaners, had a long-term connection with the Hall Sanborn Armstrong '29 and her who died recently in Waterville at 91 • Esther School in that city. late husband were the founders, celebrated its E. Wood '26, Blue Hill, is quoted frequently in Correspondent ERNEST E. MIUER '29, 218 SOth anniversary last spring. The business is the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Mass., to which Pickett District Rd., New Milford, Conn. 06776. now owned by their son, Dick, brother of the former chairman of Colby's music department, James Armstrong • Muriel LewisBaker '28, of ______Southbury, Conn., a director of the Early CLASS AGENT AWARDS American Decorators Guild, was featured lec turer at a needle art exhibit at Mystic, Conn., in June • Laurice Merriman Chandler '28 writes that they had to forego the SO Plus ban quet to attend a grandson's wedding this year. "Maybe next!" • Oscar M. Chute '29, of Evanston, Ill., expected to do some "leaf look ing" in New England this fall • The Reverend William C. Dudley '21 , South Berwick, was honored with a distinguished achievements award by the Berwick Academy Alumni Asso ciation in June. Mr. Dudley is retired professor of epistemology at Andover Newton • SO Plus members will be interested to know that the late Charles Clarke"Pop" Dwyer '08, Colby athlete and coach at Hebron Academy, was admitted to the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame this year • The salmon fishing prowess of Rev. Franklin Huntress Bertrand W. Hayward Roderick E. Farnham George E. Fletcher '29, of Strong, was noted at length in the WatervilleSentinel. His specialty Awards were presented to class agents at an honors banquet during Homecoming is the Atlantic salmon • Florence King Gould '08, of Newton Center, Mass., is reported by Weekend. Roderick E. Farnham '31, an agent for over 25 years, received the G. Cecil her daughter, Ma�orie Gould Murphy '37, Goddard '29 Class Agent Achievement Award. It is the highest award bestowed upon an West Oneonta, .Y., as "keeping up on local, agent, recognizing outstanding performance and dedication to servingthe Alumni Fund . world, and national affairs" and is "grateful for He also received one of four Frank S. Carpenter '14 Improvement Awards for a reunion reports on Colby friends." Mrs. Gould is 9S class with the greatest participation by its members. and maintains her own home • Merrill S. F. Greene '20, M.D., Lewiston, was honored by Bertrand W. Hayward '33 walked away with three awards. He received two his home town of Athens when the towns Carpenter awards for non-reunion classes with the greatest participation and with the people dedicated the town report to him and greatest amount of dollars contributed. He also received the Joseph Coburn Smith '24 presented him with a plaque in appreciation of Best Overall Performance Award for non-reunion classes with a size of 100 to 200 his "interest in the town." Dr. Greene made a visit to Taunton, England, where he served as members. a medical major during World War II • Hilda Other recipients of awards were the Rev. Franklin Huntress '56, the Carpenter Award M. Fife '26, Ph.D., Eliot, professor of English for greatest amount of dollars contributed by a reunion class; Nellie Pottle Hankins '25, emeritus, Univ. of Maine, has been cited in the Smith Award for overall performance in a non-reunion class with fewer than 100 Down East magazine as the founder of the members; Steve C. Bartow '60, Smith Award for class size between 200and 300; Robert Maine Old Cemetery Association. G. Cecil '68, Goddard '29, China, is a director of the S. Aisner Smith Award for class size over 300. organization • SO Plus President Goddard The Smith Award for a class graduating within the last five years went to Dana Ber quoted from a letter concerning Philip W. nard '78 and the Smith Award for any reunion class went to Mark Mordecai '51. Hussey '13, Kennebunkport "In December he will be a remarkable 90, still filledwith the Col by spmt that was instilled in that class of 1913" • Reverend Neal Bousfield '29, Bar Har bor, and Reverend Nathanael M. Guptill '39, Hartford, Conn., were featured speakers at the Maine Seacoast Mission Diamond Jubilee. Mr. Bousfield was superintendent from 1938 to 1972 • Ethel Mason Goetz '25 writes from Grand Rapids, Mich., "I always enjoy getting mail from Colby friends" • John T. Nasse '29, M.D., reports that health problems keep him close to home in Saco • According to the Portland Press Herald, the Times Record in Brunswick was launched in 189S by Frank B. Nichols, a Colby alumnus, Class of 1892, who gave up se1ling patent medicine to become a newspaper publisher • Clara Collins Piper '14, Caribou, has been nominated for the Dana Bernard Steve C. Bartow Nellie Pottle Hankins Maine Achievement Citation Award. She is a former teacher, social worker, and
27 Since I have had no news of you representative at the Boardman Memorial Ser of no word in recent years: Lawrence V. Kane, 3 2 members, here is a reminder that vice. On the "In Memoriam" list for 1934 were Swampscott, Mass., Warren C. Amidon, Han· time is fugiting and our 50th will William Alexander Logan, Mary Hodgdon over, N.H., Dr. Frederic B. Champlin, Danbury, be here before you know it. Let's make it a Prescott, and George Herbert Rogers. Frannie Conn., Dan Ayotte, Tampa, Fla., Kathryn Her· time to be remembered with as many of you included a note with a program of the service. rick McCrodden, Berkeley, Calif., Ray that can get to Colby next June. Our numbers At Easter she visited in Florida with her sister, Binkowski, South River, N.J., Madeline E. are gradually dwindling, and we want to see Bea Palmer Frederick '29, and she is currently Nelson, Middletown, Conn., Norman R. all we can before we get any fewer. taking a history of religion course in the Brown, Rye, N.H., VirginiaSwallow Seepe, Fort Class secretary: GWEN MARDIN HAYNES (Mrs. William), Oakwood Manor, 5 Red Maple Terrace, Sarasota, Fla. 33577. REQUEST FOR RECOLLECTIONS From John L. Skinner comes the 3 3 following: "I was on the Colby Professor G. Frank Sammis is working on a biography of Dr. Mark Shibles '29, former Bates-Bowdoin-Mt. Holyoke trip University of Maine dean of education. Prof. Sammis asks that anyone who has stories, to Greece last October, most of which time anecdotes, or memories of Dr. Shibles during his Colby years send them to the address was spent on a boat, the Argonaut, visiting the Greek Islands and archeological sites at below. The project has received approval from the Shibles family. Send recollections to: various stops. It was an excellent trip with Prof. G. Frank Sammis about 15 Colbyites, counting spouses. Among 42 Davis Road us there were George Mann '34, who now Southwick, Mass. 01077 lives in Texas, and Bob Lee '51, who graciously represented the board of trustees and hosted a couple of cocktail parties for the Colby group. We occasionally go into New York City for Colby alumni affairs. The last was on April 30th for a 'sing' at the Brown University Club, Newton Lifetime Learning Program • Our Lauderdale, Fla., Marie Berry, Torrance, Calif., where we enjoyed hearing the Colby 8, as kindest thoughts of sympathy go out to Ruth Edward J. Gurney, Winter Park, Fla., Reverend well as singing groups from Brown, Wheaton, Stubbs Estes, whose husband died unex Deane L. Hodges, Newington, Conn., and and Columbia University. I am still practicing pectedly in April. After completing a 30-year Robert W. Colomy, Conoga Park, Calif. • It law in Glen Cove, N.Y., play tennis year career as a United States Steel official, Bay would be great to get correspondence from became an economist for the American Iron round, swim, and ice-skate. I'm saving golf for Maine's residents of our class including Donald and Steel Institute in Washington, D.C. During my old age. Are you listening, Irv Malsch? M. Bither, Raymond, Thomas W. Libby, Owls this period they lived in Mclean, Va., and took Hope to see you and the other survivors in Head, Henry R. Thomas, Skowhegan, many fabulous business and fun trips to June 1983 or sooner." Your class correspon Reverend Merfe Cole Cook, Bangor, Elizabeth Europe. Ruth has two sons, two daughters, dent thinks we have found a class Peter Pan: Mann Dresser, Calais, Frederick A. Bowker, and nine grandchildren. We sincerely hope John L. Skinner • Colonel Ellis M. uAndy" Scarborough, Hilda Wood Jude, Ellsworth, that you will keep in touch with us, Anderson, USAF Ret., has had his recently Margaret Henderson Richardson, North Ruth • Two letters arrived from Ruth Handley Bridgton, Milton P. kleinholz, Brunswick, Ruth published book of short stories adopted as a Price. Because of space limitations, one of Shesong Ross, Old Town, Laurence E. Dow, text for the creative writing class at Fresno City them will appear in a later column. After 47 Belfast, and Llewellyn F. Wortman, Green College, which has an enrollment of 25,000. years Ruth renewed acquaintance, for 11 days, ville • A mid-June note from Joe Bishop, Congrats • Your class correspondent cele with the French exchange student of our mailed from Portland, acknowledged column brated his 40th wedding anniversary and 70th senior year, Micheline Brosson Rockias. In the remarks concerning his successful alumni fund birthday in July. Among the many guests were intervening years Micheline taught in Califor efforts for which the alumni council honored Dr. David S. Sherman and his wife, Barbara, and Ethel and Nissie Grossman '32 • Keep nia, in England, and in France. Her husband, him. "The plaque I received is a handsome sending in those ideas for celebrating our 50th Robert, was a math professor. They have three one; it really belongs to all who contributed reunion. Above all, hang in there, think homes in France, one at the old home in last year." The recent Portland Colby club din positively, and make sure you all attend. I Volvic, a small apartment in Paris, and a new ner "had a good turnout to hear President Cot want to hear from you. What are you doing? home in the south of France. I have all three ter. The more I see and hear him, the more im What do you plan to do? Who have you seen? addresses. Micheline invited anyone coming pressed I am. Dave and Ann Trimble Hilton Your classmates are asking for news, and only to France to get in touch with her. Wouldn't came to the dinner and spent the night with you can furnish it. Stay well. we like to see her again! • On July 23 Harriet us" • Faithful letter-writer, Blanche Silverman Class secretary: MYRON J. LEVINE, 45 Bonair Pease Patrick entertained at a Colby luncheon Field, Brookline, Mass., spent an exciting sum St., West Roxbury, Mass. 02132. in her charming Cape home on Glenhaven Cir mer week in Burlington, Vt., participating in an cle in Saco. Guests were B. Z. White Morse, Elderhostel program, "with three classes daily, Louise Williams Brown, Annie Tuck Russell, plus extra-curricular affairs every evening. in As I sit down to write this column, Lois Crowell, Elizabeth Weeks, Eleanor Wheel cluding two plays." She enjoyed "the beautiful 3 4 I have just finished watching the wright Ness, and Peg Salmond Matheson. Green Mountains scenery during ou r motor Royal Wedding on television. It is Lunch was served in a garden room with a trip, with stops at a Lake Champlain beach and not easy to return to reality from that story lovely view of rose bushes and old-fashioned the famous Shelburne Art Museum." Blanche book world of glass coaches and golden lan flower beds. We had the opportunity to see mentioned that last year Dana Jaquith attend daus. For all I know I may have turned into a Harriet's beautiful collection of cloisonne and ed his 50th year class reunion at Portland High pumpkin. And yet I seem to recall that our her many antiques. She gives lectures on both School, from which she also graduated. "This class, too, contributed to a few traditions of of these interesting hobbies. This mini-reunion June was my 50th year, and I'll attend the our own during our years in the ivory towers was a real fun day! • Hope the summer planned September class reunion" • My own of Colby, didn't we? • It was great to greet brought you many happy experiences, too. Worcester, Mass., High School of Commerce once again those of you who came back in Class secretary: PEG SALMOND MATHESON 50th class get-together occurred during June, June for alumni weekend. Members of our (Mrs. Donald), Lakeview Drive, China, Maine but I couldn't attend • Houston's torrid heat class attending the awards dinner were Abner 04926. makes me yearn for the upcoming autumn Bevin, Lois Crowell, Franklin Norvish, Frances New England coolness, which arrives down Palmer, George Putnam, and Peg Salmond here about December. Meanwhile, I look for Matheson. Warmest congratulation to Lois Hopefully this column's contents ward to mail from some of you to bolster this Crowell, M.D., who was the recipient of a Col 3 5 will be fortified by replies to a column's ensuing issues • Good health and by Brick for her most distinguished service to class letter and an updated ques best regards to all of you. her profession and to her college • My tionnaire • News of current interest from the Classsecretary: MAURICE KRINSKY, P.O. Box thanks to Frances Palmer, who was our following '35ers would be welcome because 630, Houston, Tex. 77001 .
28 This period of class reporting the beach and I hope you are doing the same, you two sending back the questionnaire so we 3 6 must begin with a hearty "Thank or something similar! can oblige Carl • A fellow Floridian, Al Le your' to Betty Thompson Clark for Class secretary: AGNES CARLYLE HADDEN Brun, lives in Boynton Beach, retired from the her faithful contributions of the past five years. (Mrs. Frederick C), 15 Pequot Rd., Wayland, state division of hotels and restaurants. He is And, from those who attended the reunion, Mass. 01 778. now self-employed as a consultant and, in ad· another vote of thanks is due Kay Caswell Ab dition, has developed some handsome wood bott and Alice Bocquel Hartwell who made working items (he enclosed a photo) which he Class secretary: FRED DEMERS, our reunion weekend so enjoyable. Those intends to market. He and Stella have six P.O. Box 4641, Clearwater, Fla. who did not attend missed a good time and a grandchildren in Alabama • The alumni of 33518. delicious dinner • About 30 class members, 37 fice has been informed of the death of Alton with friends and mates, gathered in the alumni Artell Kane • Our class retirements are more house for happy hour and dinner. Gradually Class secretary: MRS. WIUITT A numerous now, but there's a lot of the faces below the gray and thinning hair HERRICK HAU, Quimby Pond, resourcefulness and much enjoyment of this began to look familiar. We were a healthy, Rangeley, Maine 04970. new leisure. I am missing Maine painfully after happy looking group. John Reynolds presided 38 27 summers spent on Mt. Desert Island. I at the head table, introducing Professor became a widow this past year. I hope to Class secretary: MARGARET A. Emeritus Gordon Smith and Elmer Warren, resume my Maine life next year. WHALEN, 98 Windsor Ave., former director of personnel at Colby, who Class secretary: RUTH HENDRICKS MAREN, Augusta, Maine 04330. both spoke briefly. Bill Clark was speaker of 39 2201 N.W. 21st St., Gainesville, Fla. 32605. the evening. Bob Williams telephoned from California to extend his greetings to all the It is with pride and pleasure to an· Class secretary: RUTH ROBERTS class • Jeanette Benn Beebe came the nounce here that Bob Bruce has HATHAWAY (Mrs. Henry), 25 greatest distance, from San Lorenzo, Calif., become president of Widener Graham St., Fitchburg, Mass. and reported on raising four children, traveling College.40 Widener is in Chester, Penn., a school 1 4 01420. a good deal, and being involved in art classes of 6,500 students, only eight years younger and theater • John Dolan, alone because his than Colby, having been founded in 1821. A wife had broken her hip and was still unable to profile of Bob on this appointment says, "It is Class secretary: PRISCILLA travel, came from Des Moines, Iowa, where he impossible to meet him and not like him, so GEORGE McNAUY (Mrs. Leslie), has spent recent years teaching languages. He gracious is he, so cooperative, so candid, so 11 Palmer Rd., Foxboro, Mass. has been involved in teaching English to Boat effervescent." His objectives are to find the 42 02035. People and Russian immigrants • Kay Laugh resources to enable the school to function, to ton Briggs retired in June from teaching and provide an internal structure that permits effi· Although you will receive this now enjoys time for her hobbies, gardening, cient management, and to staff it with people much later than I write it, the sewing, and oil painting • Charfes Caddoo who can provide expertise in their own areas memory of our gypsy moth cater and his wife came from Florida looking hale of proficiency. He was most highly regarded pillar4 3invasion remains, and I ask all of you and hearty from his outdoor activities, which by all search and selection: students, faculty, knowledgeable classmates to send advice for run the gamut from fishing to tennis • An· alumni, and managers. This certainly provides the coming spring. As I drove north, the thony "Tiny" Stone, Cliff Veysey, Tom Van a great challenge to both Bob and his wife, devastation was very obvious, and I found Slyke, Eleanor Manter LeMaistre, Billie Mac Judith (Garland) '58. Our best wishes go with caterpillars in Waterville! Is nothing sacred? • • Priscilla Mailey Carey Whitmore, and her husband, Alvin, them in Clovis, Calif., I received a very welcome note from licah Anita Thibault Bourque, Elizabeth Miller, Edna retired five years ago, has done interesting Shapiro Mellion who has completed 20 years Bailey, and Helen Sparks, the widow of Bob traveling; last year to far north China, where as a chemistry teacher at Robert E. Lee High • Sp.uks, were some of the others present It few tourists are seen, and this spring to Scan· School in Springfield, Va. licah has completed was announced that our classmate, Beulah dinavia. At home she runs her small plantation a course in anthropology. The Mellions have Fenderson Smith, has published a new book of and is active in a bell choir and is a dispatch three grandchildren • Sid Rauch has com • poetry entitledFrost/ire. In his newspaper col· driver for the cancer society Carf McGraw, pleted 27 successful years at Hofstra Univ. He umn Bill Clark gives the book an excellent living in Rochester, N.Y., is retired from continues to write material for children with review • If some of you who did not fill out Eastman Kodak. He participated in the press reading and learning problems and has pub· the pre-reunion questionnaires find that they corps in the Olympics at Lake Placid and since lished a series called A Need to Read • are still in your desks, please fill them, com· then has been skiing in Switzerland and the Leonard Osier has retired as first selectman of pletely, and send them to me. Lacking the Rockies, and when there's no snow, golf. He Bristol, but he and his wife continue to run form, please send a note or letter. Don't be said he'd like to hear news of Clyde "Chicle" their summer cottages at New Harbor • shy, tell us your triumphs and glories. I'm off to Hatch and Johnny Daggett '41, so how about Ressa Flewelling Edmunds and her husband, John, attended their daughter's wedding in Vista, Calif., in May. She was the last of their three children to be married. The Edmunds MATIER OF WILL POWER plan a winter visit with their youngest daughter in Hawaii • George Popper is another of the travelers in ou r class; Israel in Horace and Evelyn Hinds of Green Valley, Arizona, were two devoted friends of Colby early spring, Germany in May, and Switzerland College who have made tangible their affection for the institution through bequests in July. George wrote that he visited Milton which total nearly $475,000. Proceeds from the Hinds' estates established an endow· Hamilt '42 this spring • Richard Sawyer, as ment fund, the income from which is to be used each year as the President and Trustees director general for the International Potato Center in Lima, Peru, describes his work as of Colby College determine appropriate. "global responsibility for Third World coun· The Hinds, at one time or another, established residences in Newton, Massachusetts; tries to improve their food production." Dick Ogunquit, tv1aine; and Arizona. Horace Hinds, a retired World War I Naval aviator, was was given an honorary Doctor of Science also engaged in the candy manufacturing business and graduated from MIT in 1910. degree by the Univ. of Maine and was also knighted by the president of Peru for his ef Evelyn was a master pianist. Horace died in April 1980 at age 90 and Evelyn in forts toward bettering humanity. Our con November 1980 at age 77. They particularly enjoyed their relationship with President gratulations • Barbara Philbrick Mertz visited and Mrs. J. Seelye Bixler and Carolyn Stevens Thompson '16 and the late Paul Thompson theColby campus last summer and was proud '18. and impressed. The Mertz family includes a new grandson. Barbara keeps busy as a Horace and Evelyn Hinds have the enduring respect and gratitude of the college both member of the board of a nursing home, elder for their foresight in "setting their house in order" and their outstanding generosity. of the church, and chairman of refugee reset· tlement in Corsicana, Tex. They planned to
29 see more of the United States this summer I am sorry not to have had a news by Gerald Baker, who is with Mega Marketing, with trips to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, 7 column in for so long. There was a housewares distributor. Gerry was a fraterni Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon • I just not enough news to write in ty brother of mine at Tau Delta Phi, and this is must keep a few notes for a future class col about.4 Now that I have accumulated a bit, the first that I have known of him since gradua umn, so this is a bit shorter than usual. Do here goes • Beverly Benner Cassara, dean of tion • About a month ago, I had a long con write. Your classmates want to hear from you. graduate studies of the Univ. of the District of versation with Jim Pearl '49, who called to get Class secretary: ELEANOR SMART BRAUN Columbia, has been invited to be a visiting the address of Barbara Starr Wolf in Brazil, as MULLER (Mrs. Albert), 115 Lake Rd., Basking research professor at the Univ. of Siegen in he hopes to travel down there in the near Ridge, N.J. 07920. West Germany in 1982. She will be working future. Jim has been in the furniture business with the university and the Volkhochschule to since leaving college, and I used to see him assess educational needs and interests of low twice a year at the furniture markets in High Class secretary: BARBARA BAYLIS income women and to recommend programs Point, N.C. Jim is the founder and president of PRIMIANO (Mrs. Wetherell), 15 and curricula to meet their needs. There's Pearl Clocks, the company which he started Crossways, Barrington, R.I. 02806. 44 another of our classmates who has made the not too many years ago. It is located in Mem grade • Clif and I attended a wedding this phis, Tenn., and has become well-known in Class secretary: MAURICE WHIT summer. This time it was Dana and Harriet the furniture industry as the manufacturer of a TEN, 11 Lincoln St., Gorham, Nourse Robinson's youngest boy, Timothy. It fine product • Just 1n case you missed it, our 45 Maine 04038. was a lovely outdoor event at Tim's farmhouse own Arthur "Red" O'Halloran was named 1980 in Williston, Vt. Tim is employed as a baker at "C" Club man of the year • Last fall Philip the well-known Shelburne Museum, and his Shearman, who 1s a consultant and adult Paul '48 and I just returned from new bride will continue her final year of col education speaahst with the Tri-County Men North Haven on Long Island, lege in the field of biochemistry. "Hat" and tal Health Services, was the guest speaker at a where we go for a "recharging of Dana had the misfortune of a bad fire in their meeting of the central region of the Maine the46 batteries" every year. Before we left, we home and lost all their Christmas decorations Association of Savings Bank Women at West spoke to Chuck '45 and Shirley Martin Dudley and some of their Chinese treasures stored in Bath. Phil now resides in Gorham • Earlier who planned to drive to Montana during July their attic • A letter to the Alumnus from this year, Maine governor Joseph E. Brennan to visit their son, Jon, in the air force. They will Sylvia Gray Noyes reflected my thoughts, and I announced the appointment of Allen Pease as be stopping in Denver on their way home to imagine those of many of you, on the recent director of a cooperative project aimed at see Thelma Giberson Moore '4 5 • Heard article about Rowena and the Blue Beetle. strengthening the working partnership be from Charlene Blance Ray that she and Those were the days! I'll never forget the Wendell were spending the summer at Winter tween the state government and the Univ. of morning the girls set my clock ahead one hour Harbor on the coast. She already had 4,000 Maine. Allen has served over the last 14 years and then woke me up to catch the Beetle to miles on her moped and hoped to add more in the cabinets of three governors and class. Rowena had already started off but during their stay • I had a nice talk with Hope previous to his latest appointment was direc stopped when she heard my yelling. I arrived Emerson Hatch at reunion. She and Larry have tor of the state planning office. He has taught at the old campus at 7 a.m. instead of 8 a.m., sold their beautiful Maplebrook Farm and pol1t1cal science at five of the eight campuses so I got to spend a whole hou r at the railroad • have retired to a lake house in North Wind of the Univ. of Maine Congratulations go to station drinking coffee-another old Colby ham. Sounds idyllic. They are extremely busy Philip Dine, who was elected vice-president of tradition, remember? Sylvia says she gets Almy's Stores, Inc. Phil, who lives in Hanover, people • Adelaide jack McGorrill and her together often with Dorie Meyer Hawkes, Jean husband planned a summer move to Atlanta, Mass., will assume a new position of director Rhodenizer Fontaine '46, and Carolyn Ar • Ca. • Others present at our 35th in June of personnel with the firm This is all for this mitage Bouton '46, former bridge-playingpart were: Anne Lawrence Bondy, Norma issue, but I shall include my telephone number ners. I have often thought of dropping in on Taraldsen Billings, Reverend Benjamin Bubar, in case any of my classmates are passing Sylvia during one of my many excursions to Herbert Cates, Ruth Lewin Emerson, Carol through Stamford or just wish to call: Bangor but just never got around to it. So "Hi, Robin Epstein, Doris Lyon Hesdorfer, Dorothy 203-322-0561. Sylvia!" • I am sti ll commuting 23 miles daily Dunham Hobbs, Audrey Dyer Houghton, Class secretary: ALAN E. SILBERMAN, 769 to Rockport, where I work as an IV technician Rockrimmon Rd., Stamford, Conn. 06903. Glenyce Miller Kaplan, Rowen Kusnitt Kessler, in the pharmacy of Penobscot Bay Medical Hannah Karp Laipson, Reverend Fred Le Center. Some days are really hectic, but I love Shane, Marie Jones Nye, Emily Holbrook the work. My husband, Clif, is now sort of Pelissier, jean O'Brien Peri 30 INAUGURATIONS best structured but unpressured atmosphere possible • Dr. David S. Crockett Ill is an associate professor of chemistry and director Periodically, Colby is invited to send a representative to special academic events at col of research at Lafayette College, Easton, Penn. leges and universities. The following people have represented the college at various in In May, he was awarded an $8,000 summer augurations in past months. fellowship by the Gas Research Institute and the American Society for Engineering Educa President William R. Cotter, inauguration of James English as president of Trinity College. tion. David is one of about 20 scientists from President William R. Cotter, inauguration of A LeRoy Greason as president of Bowdoin around the country who have been invited to investigate possible alternate energy re College. sources and propose new directions for President and Mrs. William R. Cotter, inauguration of Nannerl Keohane as president of energy research • Ed and I can't stay away from Maine even though Louise '80 graduated. Wellesley College. In June we took the day-long rubber-raft trip Elizabeth Swanton Allan '33, inauguration of The Reverend John E. Deegan as president through the white water at the upper end of • of Merrimack College. the Kennebec. It was quite an experience Well, keep those cards and letters coming in, Kershaw E. Powell '51 , inauguration of Robert J. Bruce '59 as president of Widener and you, too, may see your name in printl University. Class secretary: MARY SARGENT SWIFT(Mrs. Edward), 1401 Main St., Glastonbury, Conn. Raymond S. Grant, Jr., '52, inauguration of Gene A Budig as chancellor of the University 06033. of Kansas. '57, Philip A Deering inauguration of Gresham Riley as president of The Colorado Col This is the second Alumnus article lege. 3 for which I have no news from any of you. So another short note, R. Dennis Dionne '61 , inauguration of Donald W. Mc emar as headmaster of Phillips 5 to be followed by a request for your news for Academy, Andover. the next issues • My only news is that I had a wonderful three-week vacation in June and Judith deluce '68, inauguration of Paul Pearson as president of Miami University at Ox July. I spent 10 days in Israel, all of them in ford, Ohio. Jerusalem, where I toured the Old City: the Ann E. Miller '71, inauguration of William R. Dill as president of Babson College. Wailing Wall. the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, an Armenian church, and two of Deborah Marson '75, inauguration of Daniel H. Perlman as president of Suffolk Universi the most famous and spectacular mosques in the world, including the Dome of the Rock. I ty. walked through the Jewish quarter and through the hectic, crowded Arab markets. The foods were wonderful, often very new to me, and I enjoyed them all. I visited with some of my relatives, with several friends, and I even town manager of Andover. Lucy is a cardiac and have six children. Donald is a timberlands had a "busman's holiday" when I participated in a social-work staff meeting in a hospital care nurse • We saw Daisy and Dick Kaplan manager for Scott Paper Co., in Philadelphia. at graduation. Their daughter, Leslie '81, Lorraine is head dietician at the Chester Coun there. Then I went on to Greece, where graduated. Their son, Douglas, is entering law ty nursing home • I talked recently with War Carolyn English Beane, Ginnie Falkenbury Mur phy, and Tommi Thompson Staples, and I school this fall. They live in Wellesley Hills, ren Finegan. He spent a delightful afternoon in spent almost two fabulous weeks. We toured Mass. Dick is the marketing manager for Jaffrey, .H., with the Bixlers. He said they Athens, Delphi, and enjoyed a three-day Christofle Silver, and Daisy is a decorator • look great and both are as sharp as usual. Greek Islands cruise. We had a great time with Mary "PoUy" Leighton Robertson has remar They discussed making a video tape of a Sophia Hadjigeorgiou Krallis '54 and her ried and lives in ewport Beach, Calif. Mary is meeting of Presidents Bixler, Strider, and Cot wonderful family. They live in Athens, and an educational psychologist. She is starting a ter, which will be held in ovember • Ann Sophie joined the tourists on the cruise! This private practice in ewport Beach. She is now Morrison McCullum is in trouble with Helen mini-reunion was a marvelous one. All of us married to Keith Robertson, who has a Ph.D. Leavitt Campbell and Helen Ritsher Rindge for had a lot of catching up to do, and the at • Bradford and Edith Harris Edgerton live in not showing up at our reunion last spring. Ann mosphere was perfect. We loved it all; the ewport, R.I., and have three children. Edith is lives in Cape Elizabeth and her husband, Jim, is history, the absolute beauty of the sea, the a real estate agent, and Bradford is an my dentist • Start sending me some letters islands, and the people. And the myths, which engineer and president of Raytheon Ocean please, or better still, send them to Charlie make the magnificence of the Acropolis and of Systems Co. • Eduardo and Lois Poulin Seda Mcintyre. Delphi so understandable. The food here was live at 806 Polaris, Dos Pinos, Rio Piedras, Class secretaries: ROBERT E. CANNELL, 2 Puerto Rico, and have four children. Lois Robinhood Lane, Cape Elizabeth, Maine also marvelous, especially the home-cooked meals. We had such fun! We even rode mules teaches English as a second language at the 04107, or CHARLES MdNTYRE, 25 Elm St., to the top of Santorini, and have pictures, over Multilingual Institute, Univ. of Puerto Rico. She Marblehead, Mass. 01945. is also working on a doctorate at New York 200 of them, to prove itl All in all, a fabulous Univ. Her husband is an anthropologist and vacation, with many great memories that will be with us for a long time • By the time you professor at Univ. of Puerto Rico. He is doing The news for this column is read this, the holidays will be approaching, research on migration with the social science always so old by the time that it 2 and I wish you the best for them, and for you research center there • Ted Weaver came all reaches me. It is discouraging. 5 and yours, a great 1982. And please, let me the way from SanJuan Capistrano, Calif., to be However, if we put it in its proper perspective hear from you soon. at our reunion. He looked exactly like he did and we at least know what the Class of '52 is Class secretary: MARTHA "MARTY" FRIED when he was in college. He is the regional up to from time to time, I guess we serve a LAENDER, 382 Central Park West, Apt. 14A, sales manager for L. L. Sampson and Sons, that purpose • Carol Thacker Scott has run the New York, N.Y. 10025. makes church furniture and stained glass. He Community Cooperative Nursery School of travels the southern California area • Hazel Old Saybrook, Conn., for the past 10 years. and M. Cass Lightner live in Boonton, N.J. He is Carol taught for four years at the elementary the president of Stoney Glen Enterprises and is school level. She receivedher master's degree Class secretary: BARBARA working on a possible new development for from Boston College. The nursery school is GUERNSEY EDDY (Mrs. C. Arthur), industrial sewing machines • Lorraine and geared solely to allow the child to grow and 54 R.R. 1, Box 198, Lincoln City Rd., Donald D. Maheu live in West Chester, Penn., develop at his own pace while providing the Salisbury, Conn. 06068. 31 PROFILE at graduation with their daughter, Kathy '81. Kathy will be working for a management com pany in Concord, Mass., in September. Karl '58, Marietta A. Pane commanding officer of the Naval Technical Training Center, has and Jane have an exciting move ahead for been promoted to Captain, one of only six women to attain that rank in the recent them. After 25 years in their 1798 home in round of selections. The Meridian Star reported Captain Gary W. Werenskjold, Chief of Gorham, they will be moving to Muskegon, Mich. Jane says it will be "an adventure that Naval Technical Training, Assistant Chief of Staff for Submarine Warfare and Specified evokes mixed emotions." We hope this move Training, who presented her with her new gold stripe, as saying "Captain Pane has been for the Dornish family is successful but will not an outstandingof ficer and credit to the country she serves. The example she sets is one keep them from Colby functions • An in that all Naval personnel would do well to emulate. It is nice to see one who is so deserv teresting note arrived from Ron Francis, who is professor and chairman of the photographic ing receive this honor and I take pride in sharing this day with her." science and instrumentation division at the At the same ceremonies, Captain Pane was presented with a Meritorious Service Rochester Institute of Technology. Ron has Medal from the Chief of Naval Operation, Admiral T. B. Hayward. "For meritorious ser won professional awards from the Society of vice as Director of Training, Service School Command, San Diego, California; Com Photographic Scientists and Engineers, has a mander Pane's innovative management techniques were critical factors in the successful major experimental design on the space shut transition to increasing military training in technical training commands, as well as in tle program, and is guest lecturer at major in dustry and government laboratories. We can creasing the quality and motivation of personnel to the fleet. Her performance con understand why he says his hobbies and in tributed significantly to the accomplishment of the effective implementation of the new terests are his profession • Letters from Ruth Integrated Training Brigade concept," The Meridian Star quoted the citation. Kesner Osborn and Joan Sandberg came Captain Pane was commissioned as an ensign in 1961 . within days of each other. Both Ruth and Joan live in Arizona and had seen each other at a Bellevue reunion. Ruth lives in Flagstaff, is a proud grandmother, and is general manager and part owner of AFS--Ember Hearth Stove Company. During the past year, Ruth married Paul Osborn. Joan Sandberg, director of the medical records department at Arizona Children's Hospital, has enjoyed her three years in Phoenix. Her address is 3122 N. 37th Street, Phoenix. She would enjoy hearing from classmates • I would enjoy hearing from the rest of our classmates, too. Please send in those questionnaires! Class secretary: SUE BIVEN STAPLES (Mrs. Selden), 430 Lyons Rd., Liberty Corner, N.J. 07938. Nelson P. Hart was elected presi 6 dent of the Waterbury Founda tion, a community trust founded in5 19 23. The foundation contributes to com munity programs that are not specifically covered by other fundraising organizations in the area. Nelson is now a member of the board of directors of Platt Brothers Company in Waterbury, Conn., as well. Class secretary: JUDITH PENNOCK LILLEY (Mrs. Albert F.), R.R. #3, Elgin, Ontario, KOC 1 EO, Canada. Captain Cary W. Werenskjold, Chief of Naval Technical Training, congratulates Captain Marietta A. Pane '58, at frocking ceremonies where she also received a Meritorious Service Medal. Class secretary: ELIZABETH HAR· DY GEORGE (Mrs. Donald), 80 Acorn Lane, North Conway, N.H. 57 03860. Classmates: Thank you (in order hill, Mass., add ress for the Staples family. We of returning the questionnaires) are still in Liberty Corner. Our own personal 5 5 to: Dave and Ruth McDonald good news is that our second son, Spencer Thanks for so many prompt Roberts, Judy Stetson, Ron Francis, Ruth '81, graduated from Colby, May 31. Even bet 8 responses to our recent request Kesner Osborn, Mary Ellen McGoldrick ter news is that he is among the employed, for class news. Here is some of McGowan, John Dutton, Carol Smith Brown, working for Bear Stearns in New York City. In the5 latest • Paul Rockwell lives in Bristol, Andy Boissevain, Sue Franklin Chapman, Joan spite of the downpour just at graduation time, N.H., where he and his wife, Shirley, own and Sandberg, Jane Bull Shaver, Ron Swanson, it was a pleasure to see, if only briefly, other run a gift shop, Wheel House of Gifts • Bar Ross Bear, Dorothy Couillard Carlson, Carol 'SSers at their childrens' graduation. Dick and bara Field West now has the title "the Plavin Shapiro, Jane Millett Dornish, John Jean Hahlbohm Hampton were there with Reverend." She was ordained to the Reisman, Dorothy Dunn Northcott, Bruce their daughter, Lauren '81 . We also saw Paul priesthood in December 1980, when Bradshaw, Barbara Leavy Klauber, Marcia and Germaine Michaud Orloff with their classmate Linda Corcoran Smith participated Jebb, Jane Whipple Coddington, and Joanne daughter, Karen '81 . It was especially pleasant in her service as a deacon. About a month Bailey Anderson. I appreciate your responses for us to spend graduation weekend with later Barb took part in Linda's service of or to the questionnaire, and in this Alumnus and Dave and Ruth McDonald Roberts, their girls, dination. "A first and only-two Episcopal succeeding editions I will pass along your and Ruth's mother Helen Dresser McDonald priests who were roommates in our senior news • The college apologizes for the Haver- '23 • We saw Karl '54 and Jane Millet Dornish year at Colby!" Barbara is assistant to the rec- 32 tor at St. James Episcopal Church in Glaston News of Arthur Goldschmidt is so extensive The Class of '61 celebrated its bury, Conn. Her husband, Bob, is regional that it would take a truly accomplished 20th reunion in June. Forty-five at vice-president with Connecticut General Life author, such as he is, to write a book on the tended the full weekend, 71 were Insurance Company. Their children, Susan and subject. To highlight: Art, who has a Ph.D. there61 for the lobster bake on Saturday, and, Christopher, go to Skidmore and Colby re from Harvard, has been a professor at Penn from all indications, the weekend was a suc spectively • DouglasS. Hatfield is an attorney sylvania State since 1965. He has received a cess. There is a full report of the reunion in the in Hillsborough, N.H. He was elected president sabbatical leave from Penn State and a summer issue of the Alumnus • Several Col of the ew Hampshire Judges Association for Fulbright faculty research grant to spend a by names have been in the news. David M. 1981-82. His wife, Judy (Ingram '60), is a "pro year in Cairo, Egypt, in 1981-82. During that Tourangeau was elected vice-president of fessional volunteer and homemaker." Their time he plans to complete work on two of his equity administration for the Union Mutual In son, Davis, is at Hiram College, Ohio, and their most recent books. Arthur says: "My introduc surance Co. Dave lives in Berlin, N.H., and has daughter, Janet, at St. Lawrence. Steven is in tory textbook for Middle East history, A Con been with Union since he joined the company the eighth grade • Helen Payson Seager con cise History of the Middle East, is selling as a second vice-president in 1970 • Bob '59 tinues as the director of the Pennsylvania respectably. I presented a copy to Colby via and Wendy lhlstrom Nielsen were honored in Commission for Women, advising Governor Seelye and MaryBixler when we visited them July by the New Canaan, Conn., paper for Dick Thornburgh on matters affecting women in August 1979. They later wrote me that they their many contributions to the community. and acting as their advocate. She also is in had been reading the book aloud to each Wendy is an active member of the local charge of implementing Pennsylvania's state other before they turned it over to the Col historical society, a Brownie scout leader, a ERA and informing women of the state of mat lege." Art and his wife, Louise (Robb '60), have volunteer history teacher, and a member of ters affecting their lives. "Any Pennsylvania two teenage sons who seem to be following the church choir. Bob is a volunteer fireman, a classmates who would like to receive the their parents' footsteps. Their academic Little League coach, and an active member of Commission for Women Newsletter (no honors are too numerous to list in this col the Rotary, the Red Cross, and the chamber of charge), please write!" Helen continues to be umn. Louise has been working part-time as a commerce. They were both involved in plan active in the Episcopal church and plans to secretary and research assistant for both the ning the town's jubilee celebration and have give the sermon at the hundredth anniversary Institute for the Arts and Humanistic Studies been elected ccrpresidents of the parent of the Episcopal Church Women in Pittsburgh. Department at Penn State and is about to go teacher council for the coming school year • State duties keep her in Harrisburg during the back to school to study for a B.S. in landscape As your new class correspondent, I am looking week, but she returns to Pittsburgh on week architecture • We are about midway be forwardto hearing from you, about you, and ends to be with her family. Her husband, Brad, tween reunions and, at a time like this, class classmates you see. 1s an educator/administrator with the Univ. of news becomes scarce. Consequently, be pre Class secretary: SUSAN DETWILER GOOD· Pittsburgh. They have three teenagers, Mary, pared to receive a questionnaire in the mail ALL (Mrs. William), 88 Heald Rd., Carlisle, Thomas, and Myra • Norman Lee lives in soon. I need information to<:omplete these ar Mass. 01 741. West Hartford, Conn., with his wife, Charlotte ticles as well as to compile a class letter which (Clifton '61), and children, Cynthia and Brad will delve more extensively into the great ac ford. He is vice-president and manager of the complishments of the Class of '59. Dick Mittleman is a partner in the Newington office of theConnecticut Bank and Class secretary: MARY TWISS KOPCHAINS law firm of Zietz, Mittleman and Trust Company. orm went on a Colby (Mrs. Robert), 4 Kyle Rd., Somerset, N.H. Webster in Providence, R.I. His sponsored, three-week trip to mainland China 08873. wife,6 2Linda, is a real estate broker. They have and hopes to visit Egypt with his daughter in two sons • Mike McCabe is an eastern sales the spring • Another Connecticut classmate manager for U.S. Cap and Closure, Inc. He is Class secretary: MARGARET is Lois Macomber, who lives in Windsor and is playing a lot of golf, including the PrcrAm in tax BARNES DYER (Mrs. Calvin), 140 a analyst with Connecticut General Life In the Keystone Open • Art Pickman is owner surance Company. She has plans to redeccr Hamilton Dr., Terre Haute, Ind. 60 47803. of CAP Industries, Inc., in Hollywood, Fla. He rate, repair, and remodel her new home, received his master's degree in business ad which is a few blocks from Chuck '45 and ministration this past year. His wife, Claire, is a Shirley Martin Dudley '46. Lois's hobbies in class "A" mother of two daughters. Their older clude canoeing, quilting, and rosemaling daughter, Heidi, went to Israel on a study (traditional Norwegian folk painting). She is travel program. Beth, 12, spent the summer at treasurer of the ew England Rosemalers' a camp in the Poconos. During the past two Society and hopes to return to orway in 1984 years, their family has traveled to Hawaii, Mex or to further her interest in this craft and 1985 ico, Las Vegas, Boston, and the Bahamas. Art to see more of this beautiful country she first mentioned talking with Craig "Bucky'' Malsch visited in 1964. and Al Neigher • Henry Hansen owns a real Classsecretary: MARY ELLEN CHASE BRIDGE estate business in the seacoast area of New (Mrs. Peter), 78 Sandy Lane, Burlington, Vt. Hampshire. His wife, Joan, manages Oriental 05401 . Rugs in Exeter. They are fixing up an old farm· house and barn on 15 acres of land • Bren· da Lewison Wooldredge is continuing her Bob and Wendy lhlstrom '61 studies in art, architecture, and photography 5 9 Nielsen have been written up in at Kent State Univ. She is also a photographer their local New Canaan, Conn., for an architectural firm in Cleveland. Brenda newspaper as about the friendliest and most is planning to have her first show of photos versatile citizens of New Canaan, and I don't and sculptures in the fall at Kent State. doubt it. Among their credentials: Bob is a Brenda's husband, Bill '61, is executive vice founder and board member of New Canaan president of B.F. Goodrich in Akron. Bill and Bank & Trust, is Republican district leader, and Brenda have two children: John, 15, and a member of the Republican town committee. Becky, 13 • Gerry Tays is a district ranger in He is a volunteer fireman, Little League coach, Mount Rainier National Park. He directed and ccrpresident, with Wendy, of a local Robert }. Bruce '59 was recently inaugurated as search efforts in connection with the worst parent-teacher council. Wendy is equally ac president of Widener College in Chester, recreational climbing accident in the nation's tive as a volunteer teacher for the local Penn. He was previously vice-presidenl for history. A more positive highlight for Gerry historical societyand as a Brownie leader. She development. Bruce also worked as develop this year was getting married. In May he mar also sings with the Presbyterian church choir. ment officer at Colby from 1965 lo 1969. ried Nancy Hopkins who is a registered The Nielsens have two children: Jay, in the Representing Colby al the inaugural nurse • Linda Laughlin Seeley and her family seventh grade, and Stacey, in the fourth grade. ceremonies was overseer Kershaw E. Powell, have moved from California to Lake Oswego, According to their local newspaper reporter, D.M.D., '5 1. Also attending was Fred Geib, Ore. They are enjoying decorating and land they are "The typical American family" • professor of sociology at Colby. scaping their new home. Last spring they 33 spent 10 days traveling in Hawaii and Maui. has moved to the Pacific northwest with his three children. Eliot is president of Selectone During the summer their boys participated in wife, Maddie, and their son, Billy. The Harrises Corporation, a manufacturer of communica· enrichment programs for gifted students • are in Issaquah, Wash., where Jim is the tions equipment • Tom '63 and Patti Ray Ann Tracy is chairman, not chairperson, of the regional representative for Crown Book mond Thomas live in Doylestown, Penn. Patti English department at S.U.N.Y. at Plattsburgh. Publishing Corporation. Jim is president of the has JUSt completed a two-year term as presi Her first "real" book should be coming out in Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association and dent of the Doylestown League of Women the fall. It is a reference book, Eighteenth Cen a basketball coach for the town park and rec Voters and is also on the board of the local tury Romantic Gothic Novel. Last winter Ann reation department • Steve Schoeman 1s a Y.M.C.A. • Margo Wesley and her husband, enjoyed a three-week trip to France and doctoral candidate in politics at New York john Gies, live 1n Berkeley, Calif. Margo is England. She mentioned seeing Frank Wiswall Univ. Steve and his wife, Ellen, live with their employed by the Univ. of California as a per in church in Castine and ta lking with Jenny two children in Scotch Plains, N.J. • As for the sonnel policy and compensation analyst. Their Nesbit Lutz. Fowlers, Michael and I spend every weekend first child was born 1n August of 1980 • John Class secretary: COLLEEN "JO" LITILEFIELD possible at the New Jersey shore sailing or just Cornell sent word to Colby that he will move JONES (Mrs. William), 24 Bailey St., Skowhe enjoying the solitude. This year I was offered to Cleveland, Ohio, where he will become a gan, Maine 04976. one of those "too good to refuse" oppor partner in the Jones Day firm this fall. tunities and accepted a position with Becton Class secretary: JOAN COPITHORNE BOW Dickinson, where I report to the president, am EN (Mrs. Richard), 11 Fox Run Rd., Bedford, Jerrold B. Speers, of Winthrop, a member of the operating committee, and Mass. 01 730. 6 3 has been named director, office am heading up the separate division of of program development, in the management information services. My posi office of community action in Maine. Jerrold tion has world-wide responsibilities and in Class secretary: JAN ATHERTON has been active in politics since graduation cludes extensive involvement in strategic plan 66 COX (Mrs. Thomas A.), 115 and maintains a law practice in Maine. ning, an area of special interest to Woodville Rd., Falmouth, Maine Class secretary: GAIL PRICE KIMBALL (Mrs. me • Thanks again for the questionnaire 04105. Ralph), 55 Maple St., Paxton, Maine 01612. returns and your separate letters. Class secretary:JEAN MARTIN FOWLER (Mrs. Michael), R.D. 1, Box 101 3, Flemington, N.J. Bill George was selected to be 08822. Doris Kearns-Goodwin was a 6 president and chief executive of 64 speaker at Northeastern Univ. Her 7 ficer of Mountain Trust Company subject was "Women in a Man's in Stowe, Vt. Bill, his wife, and their two World" • Bob Mangion has been named a Ned and Lynne Urner Baxter live children live 1n Stowe • Jean Howard Bleyle, vice-president in the investment division of the 6 5 in Eureka, Calif. Ned is a senior her husband, John, and their three children First National Bank of Boston • George Shur systems analyst, currently super live 1n Upper Arlington, Ohio. Their third child, is a lawyer practicing in the Portland area as a visor of the curriculum development section. John Allen Bleyle, Jr., was born this past April partner in Shur, Sawyer and Nelson. The firm Lynne is a secretary with an organization serv • Tom McCrumm writes that he is still living specializes in education law but also handles a ing the developmentally disabled • Eric on his farm in the mountains of Virginia and is wide variety of other areas. George and his Beaverstock and his wife, Elizabeth, live in a partner in a rare-coin business. He spent wife, Martha, continue to be very involved in Hudson, N.H., where Eric works for Hendrix most of last winter skiing in Vail, Colo., where community affairs. George is president of the Electronics as a software specialist • Charles he saw lodger Anderson and Thom Rippon Portland Colby club. This spring they were Bonsall and his family live in Bogota, Colom '68 • Derek Schuster is the founder and ex visited by Bob Gelbard, his wife, Alene, and bia, where he is a radar engineer and advisor ecutive director of Family Dynamics, a child their brand new daughter, Alexandra. The to the Colombian civil aviation department • abuse prevention program in New York City. Gelbards live in Paris where Bob is economics Holly Gower Boots lives with her husband, He received his doctorate in education. He officer at the U.S. Embassy • Judy Milner jack, and their son, Byron, born March 1981, in and his wife, Karen, have three girls, Sloane, Coche and her husband, Erich, reside in Irvine, Calif. She earned her master's of city Brooke, and Devon • Jim Helmer, his wife, Philadelphia, Penn., with their two children, and regional planning at Harvard in 1977. Now Nancy, and their one-year-old daughter, Raymond and Juliette. Judy is involved in a full employed as Chino Hills development director Narelle, live in Boulder, Colo., where Jim is a career in psychotherapy, clinical supervision, for the county of San Bernardino, her respon division manager for an electronics corpora teaching, and research. She has also published sibilities include managing the planning and tion. He reports having seen Dave Strout in numerous articles. The center-city Philadel development of an 18,000-acre development Seattle and Erik Thorson '66 in Nashville • phia brownstone which Judy and her husband • Charles '63 and Pam Plumb Carey live in Judy Kolligian received a master's degree in renovated is both a home and the location of Cumberland, R.I., with their two sons. Pam has counseling in 1978 and is working in mental their joint private practice in clinical completed work on a certificate in interior health counseling. She lives in Jamaica Plain, psychology. It's no surprise tha� Judy was design from the Rhode Island School of Design Mass., and is interested in getting a small listed in Who's Who in American Women and now works as an interior designer • group together from the Boston area to sing. -1980 for she is also president of the Denis Carter lives in Bemidji, Minn. A part-time She really misses the old Colbyettes. So do I. Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists, psychotherapist in private practice, he is Please call 522-971 3 if you are interested • assistant clinical professor at Hahnemann featured on a local radio program dealing with Gil Congdon, his wife, Pam, and their three Medical College, and regional advisor for the the dynamics of marriage • George Hooker children live in Bethlehem, N.H., where Gil is a Pennsylvania Parents Without Partners • Ken has been living in Bangkok, Thailand, for the high school math teacher, athletic director, Levy is fortunate to be enjoying making a liv past 13 years, where he is employed by a and coach for basketball and baseball at Pro ing in a life-long hobby. Ken is president of research and development firm. He learned file Junior/Senior High School there. He is look Eastern Numismatics of Bayshore, N.Y., deal Thai at the Army Language School in ing forward to attending our reunion. He ing in rare coins, currency, and precious Monterey, Ca lif., and now speaks it notes, however, that all Colby functions are metals. Ken and his wife, Nicky, have been fluently • Pam Pierson Parziale, her husband, always held while he's teaching, coaching, married 16 years and have three children, ages Ren, and two children live in West Virginia. planting, or harvesting his vegetables • Sue 8, 12, and 14 • Paul and Sue Rumsey '66 They had an article published in Studio Potter Barden Johnson, her husband, Mark, and their Strong reside with their two children in Alfred magazine, "Pottery in the 1800's: The Weis two children live in Hastings, Minn. Sue is in Station, N.Y., where he is an associate pro Pottery," a research paper on early American volved in genetics research and counseling fessor of English at Alfred Univ. The Strongs redware pottery made in West Virginia. Pam and has presented a paper in Greece • Ross are very much into tennis. Paul is doubles also writes for The Crafts Report, a newspaper Birch, his wife, Mary, and three children live in champ at Alfred, and Sue and he are the for the working craftsman and artist • Arnold West Roxbury, Mass. Ross works for E.F. Hut mixed doubles champs • Another professor Repetto lives in Granby, Conn., and is ton and has traveled to Freeport, Bahamas, is Martha Schatt Abbott. Marty is department employed by Aetna Life and Casualty. He ran and to Montreal. He reports that he saw head for early childhood education at Georgia the 1981 Boston Marathon in two hours and George Smith '69 on a business trip to Burling State Univ. Her two children, her job, skiing, forty-four minutes • Eliot Terborgh and his ton, Vt., and that he also sees Jim Sither '66 soccer, and tennis keep her busy • Jim Harris wife, Cris, live in Atherton, Calif., with their frequently • Elinor Caito Thompson '66 and I 34 will both be returning to four-fifths teaching agronomy at Pennsylvania State. They have a positions at Scituate, R.I., Junior/Senior High daughter, Anna, born in January 1981 • Doug School this fall. Elinor received her M.F.A. from McMillan works as a manufacturer of electric Boston Univ. last year and teaches art. I teach motors in Woodville, Wisc. He writes that the English and am continuing to work on my company has had a rapid growth since it master's degree at Providence Col lege, in ad started in 1976. According to Doug, Mitch Fox dition to taking extra courses for alternate cer has moved to San Francisco • Rick and Carol tification in history and social studies. Fall 71 Leslie are living in Winslow. Rick is a Class secretary: SAUY RAY MORIN (Mrs. flight officer for American Airlines, and Carol is Ramon), 243 Victory Highway, RR-3, Che an English teacher at Winslow Junior High. In pachet, R.I. 02814. his free time, Rick enjoys golf, fishing, and ski ing. They have two children, Laura and Alli son • Arthur and Jeanne Emerson Young are Class secretary: BETTY SAVICKI living in Hanover, N.H. He is a programmer at CARVEUAS (Mrs. John), Wilder State Street Banking Services, Inc. On a recent 6 ness Rise, RD 4, Colchester, Vt. 8 trip to San Francisco he saw Joe 74 and Jane 05446. Thayer Hutchinson and Sean 74 and Barb Thayer 74 Barry. Jeanne is a tax specialist for the C.P.A. firm of Smith, Batchelder & Rugg. Very little news from our They have a daughter, Kate • Ellen Muzzy classmates this summer, but I did 9 Farnham and john returned in January from 6 hear from Judith Lee Richter who 3y, years in Japan with the Navy. John's next has been a researcher in vocational rehabilita assignment is in Philadelphia. Ellen and their tion for the State of Connecticut for the past fames E. Fell '66 has been named a Harvard two boys, Steven and Jeffrey, enjoyed a two years. Judith has also been active in Hart Newcomen Fellow in business history. As such lengthy visit with her parents in New Hamp ford's theater and musical groups • David he will write a history of the Americar copper shire, and John attended school in Washing Keene has been promoted to assistant vice industry. He has also been appointed manag ton while their new house was being built in president, real estate investment department, ing editor for one year of the Business History West Chester, Penn. • Kevin 71 and Pam in the financial division at Aetna Life and Reveiw at Harvard Business School. Fallon Jagla are still living in Portland, Ore. She Casualty. David is living in Simsbury, is self-employed in the real estate business and Conn. • Edward Rogerson is residing in Kevin is an analyst for Electro Scientific In Milton, Mass., and has been elected loan of summer of 1979. Jeff is in California finishing dustries. This past year Pam enjoyed a long ficer in the banking division of Shawmut Bank up an M.S.W. degree program, and Sandra is winter of skiing and managed to make a few of Boston • I have been named president of • working as a journalist Tom Whidden, his trips back to New England • Joseph 74 and Restaurant Brokers of America and Hotel and wife, Betsy, a graphic designer, and their two Jane Thayer Hutchinson live in San Francisco. Restaurant Personnel of America. Have a love children, ages 4Y, and 2Y,, live in Essex, Conn. She is an administrative assistant at Robert ly autumn. Tom is president of Sobstad Sailmakers, Inc., Morry, Inc., a commercial interiors business. Class secretary: BONNIE AUEN, 93 Mt. Ver which has sail lofts in California, Connecticut, Her husband is a product test manager at E-H non St., Boston, Mass. 02108. and ew York. Last summer he won the International. Future trips include going to visit America's Cup as sailtrimmer aboard Earle 75 and Cindy Sanders 73 Ingalls in Freedom, 12-meter boats, and the 1980 Rolex Tacoma, Wash., and traveling to the Nether Living in Cranston, R.I., with her award. An avid paddle-tennis player, he has lands to visit friends • Ginny Corriveau is an husband, Walter, Sharon Niles made various trips to California, Washington economics teacher and basketball coach at 70 Brokaw is administrator for the State, Florida, Texas, and England • Charles Merrimack, .H., High School. She also department of obstetrics/gynecology, Brown uskip" Wood, Westwood, Mass., is a senior coaches at Cathy Rush Basketball Camps all Univ., and Women and Infants Hospital of sales representative for Sperry Univac, selling over the east coast • David and Susan Hur Rhode Island. Walter attends graduate school large mainframe computers to manufarturing witz Tatelbaum 73 live in Mattapoisett, Mass., in rehabilitation counseling and they enjoy companies. He's gone on company quota-dub with their two children, Evan and Spencer. She working on their 1790 colonial home • Peggy trips to Rio de Janeiro and Hawaii, and has owns a small art business and won an interna Elkus, Pittsburgh, Penn., is a music therapist received his M.B.A. from Boston Univ. School tional art contest. Her prize-winning entry has and assistantprofessor of music therapy at Du of Management been turned into an internationally distributed quesne Univ. Landing this job was a high Class secretary: DONNA MASON WIWAMS postcard. She also wrote that Stan Waldman point, and she enjoys the combination of do (Mrs. Edward), 50 orth St, Grafton, Mass., married David's sister • Nancy Round Haley ing part-time clinical work with disturbed and 01 519. retarded adults along with her full-time teach plans to return to her job as senior toxicologist for the Rhode Island health department in ing • Chip and Judi Kelly Lord are in 1982. She took a leave of absence to stay Amesbury, Mass., where Chip is product Class secretary: LESLIE J. ANDER home with her new baby, Kaylen Jean. Her manager for a water-treatment chemicals firm SON, 251 South Logan St., husband, Steven, is a teacher in the Warwick in Salem, and Judi is at home with their 71 Denver, Colo. 80209_ school system • Ted Gawlicki has been pro 3Yryear-old son and 2-year-old daughter • moted to division manager of Lydall, Inc., Red Wayne Blanchard and his wife "continue to mond Plastics Division, in Marion, N.Y. In his spend most of our free time building ou r new Frank 73 and Nancy Capers new position he will have complete respon house in Rockingham, Vt., board by board, Mellen live in Plymouth, Mass. 7 2 sibility for the Redmond Plastics Division. He nail by nail. ..."W hen not doing that, Wayne Frank works for Boston Financial received his M.B.A. from the Univ. of Connec is a guidance counselor at the Springfield High Data Services,Inc., as a client administrator for ticut • The alumni office has been informed School and his wife is an income-maintenance a mutual fund transfer agent. Nancy is staying of the death of William H. Lutnicki. worker for the department of social welfare • at home to care for their son, Erik • Philip Class secretary: ANN BONNER VIDOR (Mrs. Brenda Handelman Sidman and her husband, Singer, in his position as a senior internal David), 1981 lnnwood Rd., Atlanta, Ga. 30329. Steven, live in Richmond, Calif., where he is an auditor for The New York Times, spends much engineer. Brenda devotes all of her time and of his time traveling around the U.S. • Larry energy for mothering Jessica, 6, Angela, 3Y,, and Pam Watson '74 Linnell have moved from and Hilary, 6 months • Greg Carbone is a Yarmouth to what he describes as a "6-acre Many of the questionnaires I have doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. He farmette" outside Warriors Mark, Penn. Larry 7 3 received mention the trauma of and his wife, Diane, a nurse, live in Louisville, is doing his family practice residency at turning 30 this year. It is time to Ky., with their 2-year-old daughter. They enjoy Allegheny Family Physicians Residency Pro read a new chapter of Passages! • Norman restoring their 100-year-old house, making gram at Altoona, having received his M.D. and Pat Flanagan Olsen have moved to wine, and then drinking it Greg reports that from Tufts. Pam has her M.S. in adult educa Salisbury, Md., where Norm has accepted a Jeff Carty and Sandra Haimila were married in tion and will be pursuing doctoral studies in position with American Original Corporation, 35 a large harvester of surf clams and producer of and is as big as ever and that Paul has traded in in Colonia, N.J., has been a major project for clam products • Dave Ross is a management his hockey stick for a hammer and saw • Michael and Denise Huber. Denise is a claim consultant for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, and Lynne D'Orlando was married to Keith Miller representative with PRUPAC, and Mike is an Company in Boston. His specialty is data in June of 1981. Lynne is a physical therapist, accountant in the expense accounting depart processing-systems designs and implementa and her husband is a mathematician and com ment with Prudential in Newark. They spent a tion • Francesca Gates Demgen and Tom puter programmer. Their favorite pastime is ski vacation in Quebec City in March • have purchased 62 acres of "beautiful Califor the tasting of California wines • More Douglas Schwarz earned a Ph.D_ in theology at nia countryside" and plan to build a passive winetasters, Albert Rosellini, Bob Preble, and Fordham Univ. and is now an assistant pro solar house. Fran works part-time as a con Robert "Skip" Tonge attended a winetasting fessor of religion at San Diego State Univ. He sulting aquatic biologist, is organizing a recy party hosted by Sten "Rocky" Goodhope in says he enjoys teaching and plans to return to cling center, and making pottery • Sterling Seattle. Rocky spent more leisure time forming the northeast soon • Also in the west is Jef Williams lives in Gorham and is a credit analyst a lacrosse team with a 7-3 record and sailing in frey Frankel who has founded a Phoenix in the commercial lending division of North the San Juans • Congratulations are in order chapter of Colby alumni with Bob Ragsdale east Bank • Gail Andrews McCarthy works to Joe 72 and Martha Hamilton Benson on the 73. Jeff is an attorney with Rosen & Sundeen, part-time as the director of District of Colum birth of their daughter, Melissa Ware, on June specializing in corporate law and estate plan bia Student Loans. She spends the rest of her 21, 1981 • Tom Lizotte is a sportswriter for ning. He enjoys sitting by his pool in Phoenix time caring for her son, Michael • Doug Gor the Waterville MorningSentinel. Tom attend on Saturdays, skiing in northern Arizona on man is a consultant for Braxton Associates, a ed the Winter Carnival in Quebec City with Sundays! • Lisbeth Lawson Rosenfeld is a firm specializing in corporate strategy for For Mike Roy and spent time canoeing in June surety claim specialist for the Travelers Indem tune 500 companies. He and Cheryl (Booker) with Paul Silvia 75 who is now a second-year nity Company. Her husband, Alan 76, is a 74 have bought a 300-year-old house in Med student at Vermont Law School. Tom and his medical resident at the Univ. of Connecticut field, and Doug says he is becoming an expert wife, Carolyn Louise, have welcomed the ad Medical Center. Liz received a J.D. from the plumber, electrician, and mouse catcher! dition of a new member to their family, An Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva Doug reports that George Mesritz is a lawyer drew Kenney, born June 17, 1981 • Ed Kemp Univ., in 1979 • Mike 76 and Mary Bastron for the National Labor Relations Board in left his job as news editor of Foster's Daily Harper have left Omaha and returned to their Detroit • Gretchen Van Tassel Williams Democrat in Dover, N.H., and is now an in home state of Minnesota. Mary has been prac works part-time as a tutor at a secure treat structor at Principia College • George 72 and ticing law for three years and took the Min ment facility for juvenile delinquents. She and Robin Sweeney Peabody are busy adapting to nesota bar exam 1n July. Mike graduated from Neal 74 have two children and saw Laurie their new life in Brussels, Belgium, where the Univ. of Nebraska Medical School in May Williams Woodfin and John and Kathy Knight George is heading up a new expansion into and is a resident in internal medicine at the Lowe at Cindy Sanders Ingalls' wedding in Europe for Calgon. Robin has lots and lots of Mayo Clinic in Rochester • Pat Wood is in January • David Sampson specializes in travel on her agenda and has issued an open residency also, in surgery, at New York Univ. public transportation as a consultant with invitation to any Colby alums who happen to Hospital Department of Surgery. He was in Wilbur Smith and Associates, an international be in that neck of the woods. They are expect ducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the honor transportation-engineering consulting firm. ing Debbie Wathen Finn and her husband, society of the medical profession. His wife, David and Joanne (Gordon) 71 are the proud Tom, for a visit this fall • I received an update Geri, is a doctoral candidate in nursing at ew parents of two children, Matthew and Rachel on the adventures of "one of the most enter York Univ. • Forrest and Deborah Stoddard • Anne Huff Jordan is a busy mother in prising trios of Colby alumni in recent Scott and their 2-year-old son, Zachary, live in Novato, Calif. She keeps in touch with many memory," Norm Rattey, Joseph "Mick" Newport, where she is teaching elementary Colby friends during her trips east • Luke Chapuk, and Marty "Doc'' Zeller. Their last school and Forrest works in soil research at Kimball is a buyer for Super Market Distribu enterprise, Miquito's Burritos, was so suc Univ. of Maine at Orono. They planned to tion Corporation. He and Linda have bought a cessful that they began to franchise it and spend the summer remodeling their house in Hopkinton, Mass. • Mary Jane Kelly finally sold their interest in January 1981 to home • Wharton graduates Keith Peoples Tiedman is a full-time mother and part-time in raise capital for their new venture, an indoor and his wife live in Florida and are managing formation consultant for a library/information suntan/sensory deprivation salon in Azusa, several businesses of the D. L. Peoples Group, consulting partnership in Washington, D.C. • Calif., affectionately named "Maine Tan." They Inc., a family-owned corporation with opera Martha C T. Wetmore has illustrated a are inviting all Colby alums to drop by and try tions that include Orlando Travel Service, children's picture book about a cat named it" • Larry 72 and Pam Watson Linnell have Reflections School of Modeling, two Pierre and planned to join the faculty of Curry moved to Pennsylvania where Larry will com restaurants, Southern College, a two-year College in Milton, Mass., in June. She instituted plete his residency at Allegheny Family Physi business school, and an in-house ad agency. a series of art workshops at Quincy Junior Col cians Residency Program and Pam will begin They are looking forward to retirement Jiving lege for the summer • After spending three her doctorate in agronomy at Pennsylva-nia in Florida! • Kevin Mayo is a sales represen years as a free-lance interpreter in Washing State. They spend much of their time with tative with Spector-Red Ball Freight ton, D.C., Hope Gottlieb has accepted a posi their three children, ages 5, 3, and 6 months, System • Laurus '73 and Carolyn Breeden tion with NATO in Brussels, Belgium • Nored and enjoy raising sheep on their new Newby enjoy racing their own sailboat. Laurus din Nahawi has been transferred to London to farm • That's all I have room for now. Please is co-owner of Mariner Sailing School in Alex manage a branch bank • Gary Lawless gave a keep sending the news. andria, Va. Carrie, a marketing representative joint poetry reading during August with Class secretary: EMILY WINGATE RYERSE for IBM, is working toward a C.P.A. designa another Maine poet, Theodore Enslin. Gary is (Mrs. Scott D.), 4201 Grimes Ave. So., Edina, tion • Michael Cantara graduated from the co-owner of the Gulf of Maine Bookstore and Minn. 55416. Univ. of Maine law school in May and plans to editor of the Blackberry Press. His latest book open a law firm in Biddeford with two law of poems is Wolf Driving Sled. school classmates. He won the best oralist Class secretary: MARGARET McPARTLAND Curtis 73 and Jeanne Lorey Sears award at moot court competition last year. BEAN (Mrs. Christopher), P.O. Box 1307, 7 5 live in Covington, Va., and both Class secretary: SUSAN F. CONANT, 165 Presque Isle, Maine 04769. are working for Westvaco, a Beacon St. #4, Boston, Mass. 02116. paperboard manufacturer. Jeanne is a chemist and Curtis a paper-machine engineer • Many thanks to those of you who Harold and Barby Carroll Peterson are the I guess you all have liked my stuff 74 took the time to fill out the ques proud parents of a son, Gregory William, born 7 6 so far, because here I am for term tionnaires. It's really lots of fun to in November 1980. Barby plans to return to two. Thank you for your support catch up on the news of so many old friends. work this fall • Don Bell is a computer sales I didn't hear of my reelection in time to gather How about the rest of you guys? • Carol representative and places computer con any fresh news, and our daughter, Caroline, Wood Philbin and her husband, Paul 76, are sultants with clients. He reports a new kept us home reunion weekend. Consequent living in Columbus, Ohio, where Carol is a member of his household, an Afghan hound. ly, I haven't had access to the latest gossip. trust officer for Bank One Trust Co., and Paul Don travelled to Bermuda last year and saw These bits date back to summer of 1980 • is a corporate reference librarian for O.C.L.C., Peter Gorniewicz in St. Thomas, St. John's, and Karen L. Smith finished up as a unit secretary at Inc. Carol reports that Garth is still with them San Juan last fall • Fixing up their new house Highland Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., to start 36 in the nursing program at Alfred Univ. Karen's on an art degree at the Univ. of Maine at Montgomery, where he is a communications hope is to eventually become a certified nurse Orono • An education and labor consultant officer. Recent travelling has included trips to midwife • In May of 1980, Becca Hushing to World Bank, Qaiser Khan is travelling all Puerto Rico and the Mediterranean. Gary's ad was an account representative for WIGY-FM, a over the world. This year's assignment was to ditional news: "Being seasick is the Bath radio station. As usual, she was im assess training requirements for agricultural pits!" • Dave Tozer writes from Carnegie mersed in the performing arts, looking for workers in Africa. He made trips to Zambia, Mellon Univ. in Pittsburgh, where he has been ward to seeing the production of her first Nepal, Malawi, and Zimbabwe • Jeff Got busy working on an M.F.A. in painting, published play, an adaptation of "Flood of tesfeld was president of the student body at teaching a drawing class, goal-tending for the Creatures# • Since his graduation from Amos law school, writer for the law review, and hockey team, and DJ-ing for the school radio Tuck in June 1980, Kenny Johnson has been clerk at the Youth Law Center. He is looking station. In his spare time, he had a one-man working in marketing at Hannaford Brothers, a forward to passing the bar and going to work show of his work at the Carnegie-Mellon food distributor and ret ailer in Portland • As in family and juvenile law. He writes that Sher Hewlett Gallery • Lyn Hildebrandt has a publicist in New York City, Mary Tuttle rie Perkins is enrolled in the M.D./Ph.D. pro started an M.B.A. program at Bentley College Lemonick was moving from Delacorte Press to gram at the Univ. of Miami • Lenny Saulter is in Massachusetts • Al Atvges should soon be Simon & Schuster • Valerie Jones Roy was finishing his studies at Palmer College of Chiro finishing his dental program at Tufts promoted in February 1980 to loan officer at practic with a specialty in sports medi Univ. • Peter Sheerin just graduated from Industrial National Bank in Providence • Bill cine • News of Mike Sbarge is that he is in Tufts, and he writes that as vice-president of Romainia was working for Duracell Batteries medical school at Ben Gurion Univ. in Israel. A the graduating class he had the opportunity as a sales representative, and planning to start quick message to Rob Hamblen 76 and Rob and the challenge of giving the senior speech on an M.B.A. at S.U.N.Y. at Albany • Lydia Meredith, please get in touch with Mike • On at graduation because the president of the McAnemey was three-quarters through an March 21, 1981, Kelani Lynn was born to class went into labor an hour before the M.S. in outdoor recreation at Northeastern Michael and Denise Martell Martin • Robert speech was to be presented! • Judy Cue while teaching environmental education at the Clarke was named retail manager of the James writes from Lynn, Mass., where she is working Hale Reservation • Wendy Swallow was mar Bailey Co. in Portland • Another Colby wed for General Electric. Judy is responsible for ried to Fred Williams in August 1980, at which ding took place this past spring; Kathleen developing computer software to insure that time she was still with the ACTION federal Keegan married Jamey Cowie. Kathleen is there is a supply of spare parts for jet agency as a program specialist. She was plan managing editor of Opinion Outlook in engines • Chris and Lea Jackson Morrissey ning to start a master's in print journalism at Washington, D.C., and Jamey is an M.B.A. can have moved to California • Liz Treadwell is American Univ. in Washington • Mary Upp didate at Stanford Univ. Delva King, who lives with Digital Corporation in Massachusetts, gren was anticipating a December 1980 in and works in Houston, attended this wed planning and developing new products • graduation from the American Graduate ding and said it was beautiful • As far as I Finally, Steve Miller writes from Indiana, where School of International Management in know, David Vaughan is at the Baker River he is a band musician opening for such bands Phoenix • Suki Whilton Agusti, a consultant School, an alternative school in Wentworth, as Pousette Dart and Pure Prairie League. with Booz-Allen and Hamilton, was involved N.H. He has 24 students from 10 different Steve writes that the band plays all original in market analysis for solar-energy building ap states. The focus of the program is scientific music with an accent on Steely Dan and the plications • Jim Mullarkey, a 1979 graduate and environmental, involving the natural and Doobie Brothers. We'll be watching for an of the Colorado School of Mining, was a reser cultural history of the area and current world album! • That's it for now. Remember to voir engineer involved in oil and gas explora issues. Dave teaches science and environmen write with any new news. tion for Nicor Exploration in Golden, Colo. • tal studies and leads backpacking excursions Class secretary: MARJORIE GONZALEZ Cathy Worcester was promoted at Brink's to • Ken Colton works for Cushman, Darby and BLACKWELL (Mrs. Douglas), 55 Pine St., Sud coordinator of international sales, and in April Cushman. In addition to patent applications bury, Mass. 01 776. 1980 went on her first overseas business trip and research assignments, Ken has been in to Holland and Belgium • My most recent volved with some E.P.A. cases • Jonathan news has been from Lynn Leavitt, who Maslow is studying at the Univ. of California at Many thanks for a prompt reply planned a June wedding to Chad Marrison, a Berkeley's school of journalism • I start the 7 9 to the last questionnaire! I'll Johns Hopkins graduate. Lynn has been genetic counseling program in health and squeeze in as much news as pos teaching at a special education school called medical sciences at Berkeley this fall. Please sible this time and save the rest for future col Eagle Hill in Greenwich, Conn. She told me take note of my new address and keep those umns • Kathy Perkins is guest service director that Jenny Frutchy has gone ahead with her letters coming. for Ramada Inn of Portland. She drove from plans and is working on a master's in educa Class secretary: JANET McLEOD-ROSENAELD Maine to Los Angeles via Florida, Texas, and tion at Harvard. Jenny had written earlier to (Mrs. Kenneth), 203 20th Ave., San Francisco, Colorado between January and June • Cal say it would be a good change from the rustic Calif. 941 21. Cooper completed a year of education life in Vermont • I shall close with the tradi courses at the Univ. of Maine at Orono and tional plea for news. Get in the habit of drop will student teach in Camden in the fall • ping me a line whenever something in Newspaper clippings sent my way Julie Jacobson entered a three-year physician's teresting happens to you! 7 8 indicate that John Gray is very ac assistant training program at Rutgers Univ. this Class secretary: MEUSSA DAY VO KEY (Mrs. tive in his house of representa fall. She spent the first year after graduation Mark), 11 Cambridge St., Salem, Mass. 01970. tives position. John is one of the youngest working as a legal secretary and the second members of the house, but he is working to year completing chemistry and biology identify problems and resolve them. John was courses in order to pursue a career in medi This column was written on my a government major at Colby, and has been in cine • Doug and Kim Ledbetter Williams are 7 7 cross-country journey to Califor the legislature since winning his first term soon the proud parents of a baby boy, Erik Spencer nia • After a trip to France, Larry after graduation • Paul Harvey has also been Williams, born May 9, 1981 . Congratulations • and Ina-Lee Toll Block have returned to busy busy, not on the legislative floor, but at Tufts Jodie Dwight works in the national division fall schedules. Ina-Lee will be a first-year stu Dental School and on the basketball court. of Manufacturers Hanover Trust traveling dent at Harvard Business School while Larry in Paul, a two-time Division Ill All American at Texas. She hopes to go to Europe in terns at Faulkner Hospital • Andrea Lie Fasko Colby, has continued to play excellent basket September to visit Cindy Flandreau who is graduated from Douglas College with a ball with a squad in Portsmouth • In other working .outside London • Bruce Brown degree in foods and nutrition_ She moved to news, Sue Jacke has married Christopher Lit graduated from the Univ. of Canterbury in Tallahassee, where she works as a renal dieti tlefield and is living in Rhode Island. Sue has Christchurch, New Zealand, with an M.A. in tian. Andrea hopes to begin her master's in been attending graduate school at the Univ. of Pacific history. He explored Australia, the human nutrition very soon • A graduate of Rhode Island, studying coastal zone manage Cook Islands, Tahiti, and Hawaii on his way the Univ. of Colorado, Cindy Lanning lives in ment in the marine affairs program. Her hus back to the U.S.A. He is working as a bailiff in Denver and is working as a management in band is a commercial fisherman on Block one of the Arizona superior courts. He wants tern with a savings and loan association • By Island. Sue's plans include learning how to me to tell everybody that, although he had a this time, Karen Bacon should have a dental surfcast for striped bass and diving for great 14 months abroad, it's nice to be home lab in Bangor of her own. She is also working lobsters • Gary Winer is on the U.S.S. Elmer again • Lisa Yemma Percival married Marvin 37 Percival in Lawrence, Mass., in December Lisa Turner, Lydia Mason, and dyslexia, tumors, etc., in children • Bob 1980, and they are residing in Sydney, Rachel Lavengood have taken up Motley 1s a financial planner and investment Australia. Marvin owns computer companies 0 residence in Seattle, Wash. They advisor in the Boston area • Andy Goode is in both Australia and New Zealand. Lisa was travelled8 west with Margie Weeks '82 last fall sales and leasing coordinator at Dedham Dat the area support manager for Asian/Pacific • Also in Seattle, Prudy Betterley works at a sun, having travelled in Colorado this past Wang Industries but terminated in the spring day-care center • Cyndi Kaihlanen Desmond year with Elliott Pratt • Charlie White and to become a homemaker. They are expecting writes from Carbondale, Colo., that it's great Mari Samaras '81 are engaged • Gretchen a baby in December 1981 • Mary Zukowski is to be married and back west. She is a recep Huebsch and Mike Daly, who both live and a circulation analyst at L. L. Bean in Freeport tionist in an orthopaedic clinic and spent last work in Connecticut, are also engaged. Mike and writes that she hopes everyone in the summer caretaking at Professor Doel's cabin works in energy conservation • Pete Golden class is on their mailing list • Geoff and Karen • Jim and Laurie Munson Lowe are in is engaged to a girl from his home Oehrle Emanuel have been busy buying a con Madison, Wisc., where Jim studies classics at town • Chris '79 and Karen Starkey Webber do, travelling to Florida, and sailing for one the Univ. of Wisconsin and Laurie works at the were married April 15. They live in Wayne, week at Block Island last summer. Karen is a Bank of Madison • Jim D1sidoro and Neil Kie N.J. • Dave and Kathy Clark Castonguay computer programmer at Aetna Life and ly are field advertising representatives for were married July 15. They live in San Fran Casualty, and Geoff is a property manager at Procter & Gamble. Jim wntes that he has cisco, where Dave is with Hathaway Shirts and Connecticut General Insurance Corporation • worked the Tennessee, Kentucky, and New Kathy is with IBM • Jen Sadly and Jim Elmore In addition to her superb performance as '79 York areas and will travel throughout the U.S. were also married • I spent a weekend in class agent, Cheri Bailey is working as a wire during the next year • Rick '79 and Sue Philadelphia and went innertube rafting on the operator for Merrill Lynch in New Mexico. She Thompson Sadler are in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Delaware with Jane DeMartin who is studying is pursuing her interest in theater, having where Sue teaches at Hathaway Brown School for her M.B.A. in Pittsburgh, Bob Glaser and recently performed in Guys and Dolls in addi • Mike Childers bought a condominium in Larry Bradley who are both at Wharton Econo tion to stage managing a play • Randy Chicago and is director of merchandising at metric Forecasting Associates, Nancy Reed Papadellisreceived his M.B.A. from Cornell in Talent Network, Inc., representatives of pro· who enioys her M.A. program in social work at May and is working as assistant product fessional athletes. He organized Basketball Univ. of Pennsylvania, and Tom Haggerty who manager for Frito-Lay, Inc., in Dallas, Tex. He Bears, a basketball team comprised of mem· works at Dean Witter in Manhattan. I'm with writes that if there are any Colby people in bers of the Chicago Bears football the credit management training program at Dallas, give him a call • Ross Moldoff is team • Mark Lake is at Northwestern's European American Bank in New York City regional planner for Strafford regional plan· graduate school for engineering • In Boston, along with Sue Sullivan. She is six months ning commission in Dover, N.H. • Gayle Lynn Collins and Peter Hedberg are research ahead of me in the program. Amato is the manager for customer support technicians in the pulmonary lab at Brigham & Class secretary: DIANA HERRMANN, 6 Whal for a computer software vendor in Simsbury, Women's Hospital. Lynn lives in Brighton with ing Rd., Darien, Conn. 06820. Conn. In October 1981, Gayle will marry Bill Liz Nelb. She spent last summer at Salt Pond, Kenefick, a Maine Maritime Academy gradu Eastham, Mass., as biologist for the town's ate who is now a third mate with the Exxon aquaculture program • Linda Davis is a pur· USA fleet • Louis Cutolo completed graduate chasing agent for New England Electronics, a The Waterville Sentinel has an work at New York Univ. and will attend microcomputer company • Jon Bees works nounced thatboth Brigitte Raquet Downstate Medical School in the fall. He spent for Savin Copiers • Liz Yanagihara Horwitz is 1 and Christopher Morrill have one week in Saint Martin and three weeks in a framer in an art shop. She and Barry '79 joined8 their staff. Brigitte is a reporter while Italy this past spring. He writes that Richard honeymooned in Japan • Dan Berger is an in· Chris will cover area religion news and be Uchida will start law school in the fall and that ternational research consultant at Prime Com assistant city editor. Bob John completed an M.B.A. at Univ. of puter • Alice Dornarheads the BEAMteam at Class secretary: PAULA HINCKLEY, 811 Michigan last spring • Denise White is study· Children's Hospital, a program to detect Maple St., Manchester, N.Y. 03104. ing computer programming at Northern Essex Community College in Massachusetts until January. She earned her maste(s in Spanish from Middlebury in August 1980 • Peter Krayer is an assistant communications officer and tactical communicator on a naval ______helicopter carrier. He is currently in the Medi Milestones terranean on a contingency rescue operation Jayne Ryder Osler 76 to John Richard Sutton, for Lebanon and Syria. He has visited Naples, Ma rriages May 30, 1981, Mclean, Va. Venice, Alexand ria, Barcelona • David Louise Ann Butenas 78 to Woodson S. Bercaw Caruso married Nancy Spector in May 1981 in '55 John Macklin to Kay Jean Harvey, May 2, 78, May 30, 1981, Meriden, Conn. Kings Point, N.Y. Both are doctoral candidates 1981, Bangor. Deborah Marilyn Chichester 78 to Douglas in psychology at Case Western Reserve in '67 Douglas N. Howe, Jr. to Janice C. Frank Baker 79, May 23, 1981, Waterville. Cleveland, Ohio • Hillary Jones completed Weisman, May 1981, North Andover, Mass. Elisabeth Mathey 78 to John Thomas Landry, an M.S. degree at Pace Univ., where she 70 Peter Michael McNicholas to Diana Morrill Jr. 78, May 30, 1981, Ipswich, Mass. studied nursing. She is headed for Seattle, Macvane, May 16, 1981, Nashua, N.H. Barbara R. Smith 78 to Richard Bryce Jones, Wash., to complete a residency as a family 70 Todd Hamilton Smith to Sarah Virginia June 27, 1981, Pelham, N.Y. nurse practitioner • Linda Good worked for Ewell, May 30, 1981, Byfield, Mass. S. Clarke Moody DI 79 to Elizabeth DeVries Getty Oil this summer in Los Angeles and 72 John Taylor, Jr. to Christine Ann Place, May Salmons, June 1981, Darien, Conn. returns to the mineral economics department 30, 1981, Georgetown, Conn. Jennifer Scully '80 to James Ray Elmore '80, at the Colorado School of Mines to complete 73 Ken Gorman to Catherine McMahon, June June 13, 1981, Scarborough. her maste(s degree • John Smedley writes 21, 1981, Manchester, Mass. Karen Susan Starkey '80 to Christopher Harty that he is a doctoral student in chemical 74 Lynne D'Orlando to Keith Douglas Miller, Weober '79, May 1981, Verona, N.J. physics at the Univ. of Colorado • Janet June 1981, Needham, Mass. Dana Alan Johnston '81 to Dianna Lynn Chap Deering Bruen is a territory representative for Jeffrey L. Werner 74 to Nancy Ruth Lapon, man, June 6, 1981, Scarborough. Burroughs Business Forms in Columbus, Ohio. June 1981, Brookline, Mass. Her husband, Phil '77, is senior territory Paul Coburn Pape 75 to Vivian Calobrisi, June representative for Union Mutual, Cleveland. 20, 1981, Long Island, N.Y. Recent highlights include a whitewater rafting James Schmidt75 to Kim Anne Smith, June 6, Births excursion in West Virginia and a Bahamas trip 1981, Genoa, Nev. • That's all for this issue. See you in three Gail T. Ciborowski 76 to Francis P. Ferreira, A daughter, Lydia Marion, to Mitzi and Quim months. May 1981, Worcester, Mass. by Robinson '61, March 18, 1981 . Class secretary: ANGELA MICKAUDE, 3128 Carolyn C. O'Bryan 76 to Michael A. King, A daughter, Sarah Katherine, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Guilford Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21218. May 9, 1981, Waterville. Stephen Weeks '63, February 7, 1980. 38 A daughter, Alison Lyman, to Paul and generous supporter of Colby throughout his Franklin Charles Matzek '24, June 20, 1981, in Elisabeth "Betsy" Lyman Rachal '65, February5, life. As recipient of a Colby Brick in 1976, he Sarasota, Fla., age 79. A native of Milwaukee, 1981 . was honored for his " ...faith in Colby's Wisc., Mr. Matzek attended Colby from 1920 A daughter, Breanna Stewart, to Jeff and Janice endeavors and willingness to help out." Mr. to 1922. He began a journalism career at the Mc 39 She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic United States Navy during World War II. He 1s Church and former member and secretary of survived by two sons. St. Mary's Literary Guild. Survivors include a son and a daughter. Margaret Dillenbeck Fletcher '48, May 30, 1981, 1n Natick, Mass., age SS. A native of John Howe McNamara '38, June 30, 1981, in Pittsfield, Mass., Mrs. Fletcher attended Colby New London, Conn., age 6S. After graduation, from 1944 until 194S. She was employed for the New York City native was employed by 12 years as a salesman for Sears Roebuck & the Panamanian government. During World Co. Mrs. Fletcher was active in the South Cen War II, Mr. McNamara was a lieutenant in the tral Massachusetts Colby Alumnae Association Navy, serving as an expert in oil handling in and was an active member 1n the Order of the the Caribbean area. He later worked in Eastern Star. Among her survivors 1s her hus Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Republic of Haiti with band, Earle. the United States State Department. From 1961 until his retirement in 1971, Mr. Edward A. Lampert '50, June 29, 1981, 1n McNamara worked as administrative officer Chestnut Hill, Mass., age S2, The Lowell, for the former Underwater Sound Lab Mass., native was cofounder of the Total oratory. His wife, Julia Haskell '38, survives. Distribution Association, one of the largest distribution chains in New England. Until his Margaret Cooke Sheridan '39, June 20, 1981, death, he was president of the Westco Cor in Chicago, age 63. A native of Haverhill, poration, another New England-based building Mass., she attended Colby from 1936 to 1937. supply chain. In 19S6, Mr. Lampert cofounded She is survived by her husband, Martin, two Unisystems, a publishing and book distribution daughters, and a brother. firm that, in the same year, helped establish book departments 1n discount stores, a new Mar1or1e Hope Nicolson Donald James leGassey '42, April 29, 1981, in concept at the time. An active philanthropist, Seattle, Wash., age 61 . The Millinocket native he was a member of the Speech and Hearing worked as a chemist for several organizations Foundation, the National llly1tis Foundation, sc1ent1f1c discovery on literature, she under and served as a lieutenant in the United States and the Sidney Farber Cancer Institute. He took a study of the history of science. Her Navy before joining the sales staff of Dow leaves his wife, Joan, two sons, and his publications explained the influence on Chemical Co. in 1947. In 1961, he was named mother. literature of Galileo's discovery of the moon, district sales manager for Hawaii. While living and of the discoveries of the microscope and there, he served as director of the Hawaiian Jane Eplett Scranton '59, December 12, 1980, the telescope. Professor Nicolson received her Open Golf Tournament. He later moved to in Barrington, R.I., age 43. A native of Bridge Colby degree during a convocation, entitled Seattle and worked as corporate account port, Conn., Mrs. Scranton was employed as a "The Liberal Arts in Illiberal Times," celebrating manager. Among his survivors are his wife, research assistant at Barrington College. Ac the completion, 111 1953, of Colby's move to Jean, and a sister, Lucille '4S. tive as a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal the Mayflower Hill campus. She was gradu Church in Barrington, she was the first woman ated from the Un1vers1ty of Michigan and Joseph Richard Alfred Rancourt '42, February lay reader in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode earned a Ph.D. from Yale. She was dean and a 23, 1981, in Washington, D.C., age 60. The Island. She was a former member of St. Mark's member of the faculty of Smith College, presi· Waterville native was organist and choir Episcopal Church in East Providence, where dent of the Modern Language Association of master at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic she was a superintendent of the church school America, and chairman of Columbia's English Church in Washington, posts he held since and a member of the parish ministry council. department. 19S9. Before that he served in the same Her survivors include her husband, Wilbur '58, capacity at St. Peter's Church. From 19S9 to a daughter, and a son. John Shively Knight, LLD. '69. June 16, 1981, 1961, he was dean of the Washington chapter in Akron, Ohio, age 86. Founder of the Knight of the American Guild of Organists, serving in Arlene M. Lipman '79, April 17, 1981, in publishing empire and editor emeritus of numerous other capacities with the organiza Vassalboro, age 24. Ms. Lipman, a native of Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc., John S. Knight tion throughout his 3S-year membership. Mr. Augusta, died of injuries sustained in an was known for his aggressive editorial style Rancourt entered the Army during World War automobile accident. She was a social worker, and honored for his belief that his newspapers II and later moved to Washington where he employed by the Augusta Mental Health In be "committed to the philosophy that jour worked for the Army. In 19SO, he earned a stitute. She was active in various kennel clubs nalism is likewise a public trust, an institution master's degree in music at the University of and showed dogs throughout New England. which serves, protects and advances the North Carolina. For the past 19 years, he was She was graduated from Northfield-Mount public welfare." Recipient 1n 1969 of the Elijah manager of the sheet music department of Jor Hermon School, class of 197S. She leaves her Parish Lovejoy Award, Mr. Knight had dan Kitt's Music Company. Among his sur parents, Frank and Anna Lipman, two sisters, displayed courage and integrity that set him vivors is a daughter. two brothers, and her fiance, George Trask, of apart from his peers. As early as 1954, he con Vassalboro. tended that "intervention in Indochina would John Alden Thompson '44, April 1S, 1978, in find us fighting another dead end war with vir Sinclairville, N.Y., age 67. A native of Bemus tually no support from our allies." Later, in Point, N.Y., Mr. Thompson taught social Honora ry reference to official dispatches from Washing studies at Maple Grove, N.Y., junior and ton and Saigon showing that the U.S. was ac senior high schools. He was a class advisor for Ma�orie Hope Nicolson, l.H.D. '53, March 9, tually winning the war, he "maintained that many years and served several terms as village 1981, age 87. One of the country's foremost these overly optimistic pronouncements were trustee of Bemus Point. He is survived by a scholars, Professor Nicolson in 1941 became a mendacious melange of misinformation." His brother. the first woman to be appointed to a full pro eminence in the profession was recognized as fessorship on the graduate faculty at Columbia well by a Pulitzer Prize for his own editorials, a John William White '46, April 29, 1981, in University. A year earlier, she had become the number of Pulitzer Prizes for newspapers in his Cambridge, Mass., age S7. The Amesbury, first woman to head the United Chapters of organization, and the John Peter Zenger Mass., native taught history and social studies Phi Beta Kappa. Known internationally for Award. He was twice president of the at Weymouth, Mass., from 19S2 until 1962 research on Shakespeare and the romantic American Society of Newspaper Editors, and was associate professor of education and poets, the Yonkers, N.Y., native developed an former president of the Inter-American Press director of student teaching at Suffolk Univer interest in the literature of science and scien Association, a member of the board of direc sity from 1962 until his retirement in 1972. Mr. tific discovery when she found that there were tors of the Associated Press, and was a fellow White received an M.A. from the University of many theories in literature that could not be of Sigma Delta Chi, the professional journalism Maine and earned a master's degree in educa interpreted in the light of the philosophies of society. Surviving is a son, Charles Landon tion from Harvard University. He served in the the times. Realizing the profound influence of Knight. 40 ALUMNI CLUB NEWS ______ Colby Alumni Clubs were active this fall from coast to coast. Seattle alumni were hosts for Joan Alway '71 from the admissions office, as were alumni of the Denver Club. The Portland Club launched the season with a freshman send-off party at Two Lights State Park. That was followed by a cocktail party in downtown Portland and a tailgate luncheon in Lewiston before the Bates football game. Southwestern Maine Alumnae held a potluck supper, as did the alumnae of the South Central Massachusetts Club. Steve Levine '59, who recently moved from Waterville to the West Coast, held a wine-tasting party at his home for San Francisco alumni. Penny Sullivan '61 and her Washington, D.C., Club held their annual picnic in Oc tober and have sent us a full schedule of activities for the year. President Cotter and Pen Williamson '63 were guests at the fall dinner of the New Hampshire Club in Manchester. The Waterville Club was out in force during Homecoming Weekend and sponsored a wine and cheese party in the Millett Alumni House following the Bowdoin football game that also included Class Agents and all the participants from the alumni hockey and basketball teams. The New York City Club organized a delightful tour of interesting and historic buildings on the upper West Side following a brunch. The "Three Presidents" day, November 1, was the largest event of a busy fall. Spon sored by the Boston Club, Presidents Bixler, Strider, and Cotter met before more than 500 people in a fascinating discussion of Colby's role in liberal arts education. Members of the New York Colby Alumni Club gathered on a brisk Saturday afternoon for a walking tour of New York's West Side. Guide Barry Lewis conducted the tour after the group brunched at O'Neal Brothers Restaurant. He highlighted buildings such as the prestigious Dakota and the A,:r thorp Apartments, renowned for their Old World elegance. The enthusiastic group represented classes as early as 1920 and as recent as 1980. Libby Corydon 74 organized the tour with Dick Schmaltz '62, president of the club. She reports that the event was a success and hopes to conduct a similar tour in the spring.