Dave Halloran, Scribe, Bill French, Publishing, Mark Smoller, Class Notes PRE-REUNION ISSUE: NEXT ISSUE POST REUNION

Collins Corner

The Sensational 60th Reunion:

We are down to wire now and the Sensational 60th is just around the corner. Harlan Fair and his energetic team have put together a wonderful experience for all of us and I hope you will be able to be part of it. The schedule of events appears elsewhere in this wonderful Newsletter and there is something there for everyone depending on your preferences. As of the moment, and this is being written on April 11th, there are 126 of you who have said yes you plan to attend and 62 have already registered. Additionally, there are 34 more of you who have indicated you may be able to make it and we are waiting for your positive decision. There is a list of all of these names in this Newsletter. If you have not yet registered, now is the time to do it in order for Harlan’s gang to have the numbers to work with to make it the best ever. If your name is not listed and you would like to join in the festivities, just th send in your registration and collectively we will enjoy the largest 60 reunion in Dartmouth’s history. There is still an ample supply of hotel rooms in Hanover and the surrounding area, and many classmates have opted to enjoy the reunion from the assigned dormitory, which is the recently refurbished Hall. You all have received the registration package and the paperwork for reserving a room in the dormitory. If you wish to register online just go to the website http://dartmouth.org/reunions/1953.html. and click on the “Register Now” button. To see who has already registered so far, just click on the “Whose Coming” button for a full list. If you have any questions or would like some help, you can contact Dave Siegal at [email protected] (603-643- 0098), or me at [email protected] (617-266-5390). Today would be a great time to make your plans and register.

The Fund:

Our tireless head Agent, Ron Lazar has been hard at work with his four Regional Agents and 45 Class Agents to maintain the excellence of the Class of 1953 right through our 60th year since graduation. We are under way towards our goal of $500,053 but still have a lot of work to do. Since we would like to make our successful announcement at Reunion, I would like to ask all of you to step up and make your annual gift to the College no later than May 25th. Additionally, in order to get there, if you could see your way clear to include a 60th Reunion increase in your 2013 donation your Class, your College and Ron would be most appreciative. I would be remiss if I did not mention that Ron has been breaking records for our class for many years and this year is no exception. The 60th reunion record is $600,000, and Ron has been working quietly to see if perhaps we could do that and put one more record breaking experience into the annals of this great class. We will keep you posted, and any part you can play in making this event happen would be most welcome.

The Reunion Directory:

I hope you enjoyed the Reunion Directory recently mailed out to all of you. A contact list for a group this large is a moving target and every effort was made to maintain a high degree of accuracy. If you note any needed corrections, let me know and the changes will be made in both the Class and the College listings. One correction: Bill Murray’s correct e-mail is bmurray@[email protected] and his correct phone is 207-761-2103

A Florida Trip:

I spent three weeks touring around Florida in late March and was fortunate to find myself at Harbour Ridge at the same time as Dick Fleming’s annual Dartmouth bash. A host of Dartmouth types from all classes, including a group of ‘53s, met at Dick’s place for a wonderful Dartmouth green gathering. I believe the names of those from the class attending are elsewhere in this newsletter. While in Florida I had an opportunity to spend some time with Bob Simpson at Harbour Ridge and a delightful lunch with th Bob Henderson in Vero. Stay well, and I look forward to seeing many of you in Hanover on June 10 . The very best to all,

Al The Lineup of Classmates Attending the Sixtieth!!!

Ralph Adams, Byron Allen, Frank Amick, Forrest Anderson, Jack Avril, Abdul Bahrani, Phil Beekman, Don Bigham, Put Blodgett, Tom Bloomer, Dick Blum, Edgar Boody, Peter Bridges, Clark Brink, Charlie Buchanan, Nathan Burkan, Curt Bury, Dick Calkins, Fred Carleton, Norm Carpenter, Seth Carpenter, Warren Cassidy, John Cernius, Bill Chamberlain, Bud Cherry, Leo Clancy, Tom Clark, Al Collins, Dick Conn, Russell Cook, Dave Cost, Owen Cote, John Cunningham, Allen Davis, LeBaron Dennis, Tom Dewey, John Dickason, John Dodge, Dave Donovan, Fred Dorkin, Carl England, Aaron Epstein, Roger Ewy, Harlan Fair, Phil Fast, Dick Fleming, Dave Florence, Tony Frank, Karl Friedmann, Gene Gabianelli, Bill Gitt, Ed Glickman, Len Gochman, Dick Goodman, Gerry Grady, John Green, Richard Greene, Rudi Haerle, Dick Hall, Dave Halloran, Bob Henderson, George High, Dave Horlacher, John Horne, Ed Johnson, Mayo Johnson, John Kennedy, Dave King, Bill King, Fran L’Esperance, Ron Lazar, Lefty Leavens, Dick Loewenthal, Bob Longabaugh, Richard Mainzer, Bob Malin, Pete Mattoon, Tom McCrea, Don McMichael, Byron Menides, Ted Merritt, Bob Michael, Al Miller, John Mitchell, Jay Montgomery, Jack Morris, Bob Morris, Jack Newton, Dick O’Connor, Phil Parshley, Ed Parsons, George Passano, Jack Patten, Pete Patterson, Steve Pearsall, Don Perkins, Doug Perkins, Bob Pierce, Tim Reed, Chuck Reilly, Dave Replogle, Robert Robinson, Dave Salter, John Sargent, George Sarner, Peter Schwarzkopf, Gil Shapiro, Wade Sherwood, Walt Shim, Dave Siegal, Andy Sigler, Bob Simpson, Ted Spiegel, Fred Stephens, Joe Stevens, Mitch Strickler, Bernie Sudikoff, Tim Thomas, John Thornley, Tom Trager, Jack Tukey, Gib Warren, Fred Whittemore, Michael Zarin, Jack Zimmermann Our Beloved Widow Classmates Attending:

Lynne Atherton [Fred Chase], Connie Clery, Shirley Cobb, Nancy Johnson, Beverly McCarthy, Irma Napoleon, Marilyn Paganucci, Jane Springer Classmates that are Probable for Attending

Ray Alexander, Wally Ashnault, Gerry Avanozian, Harry Bennett, Dick Cahn, Roger Cole, Dick Collins, Ed Condit, Bob Douglass, Tom Duke, Dave Folger, Bill Friedman, Bill Gilges, Tom Gill, Dave Godschalk, Al Gruber, Nick Hagoort, George High, Dick Joslin, James Kiley, Stan Kimmel, Blair Law, Bill Loomis, Bill Murray, Doug Perkins, Howie Pitts, Bob Poor, Ben Potter, Hilty Rosen, Emil Schnell, Wade Sherwood, Herb Solow, Denny Speidel, Warren Wentworth, John Williamson.

Class of 1953 – 60th Reunion---June 10–13, 2013---Updated Schedule Residence Hall: New Hampshire Hall Class Headquarters: Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons Green indicates College sponsored events ($) indicates extra fee applies; not part of Reunion registration

Sunday, June 9 Mt. Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Overnight Stay ($)---This optional event includes hiking, meals, and overnight lodging. Registration begins May 5; call (603) 764-5858.

MONDAY, JUNE 10--Arrival Day---Get reacquainted with the campus. 8 am–3 pm --Moosilauke Hike and Lesser Trails with Put Blodgett--Meet at Ravine Lodge 10 am–5 pm -- Registration -- Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons 10 am 1953 Golf Tournament --Contact: Bob Simpson ’53 at (772) 336-3350 1953 Tennis Berry Courts North-Contact: Jack Zimmerman ’53 at (603) 643-0053

11 am–noon --Dartmouth College Today Campus Bus Tour--Meet at Hanover Inn Student-guided bus tour of campus and the Hanover area.

Noon--Lunch on Your Own

2–3 pm--Dartmouth College Today Campus Bus Tour--Meet at Hanover Inn Student-guided bus tour of campus and the Hanover area. 2:30 pm--Glee Club Rehearsal with University Chorus -- Faulkner Hall, Hopkins Center For all former Glee Club singers. 3–5 pm--Academic Open Houses--Various locations: See back of program for details Get an update on Dartmouth academic life today. 3:30–4:30 pm--“The Hillwinds Know Their Name: Remembering Those Who Have Served” Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center . Join us for a presentation by Dartmouth president emeritus James Wright ’64a, author of Those Who Have Borne the Battle: A History of American Wars and Those Who Fought Them. 3:30 pm Architectural Walking Tour of Campus Meet in front of Dartmouth Hall (rain: Room 105, Dartmouth Hall) Tour begins at 3:30 pm. Led by Marlene Heck, senior lecturer in art history and history. 5–6 pm--AA Meeting--Dick’s House library

5:30–6:30 pm--1953 Welcome Reception --Class of 1953 Commons 6:30–8 pm--1953 Dinner--Class of 1953 Commons 8–11 pm --1953 Class Socializing--Sarner Underground, Class of 1953 Commons

8:30–10 pm University Chorus of the Upper Valley Concert--Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center 9:30 pm--Stargazing --Shattuck Observatory--Look up! An astronomy expert will be on hand to help you understand the night sky. Weather permitting.

Tuesday, June 11 7:30–10 am--Late Registration--Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons 7:30–9 am--Breakfast --Class of 1953 Commons 7:30–8:45 am--Professional School Breakfasts--Open to graduate school alumni and guests.

Thayer School of Engineering Jackson Conference Room, Cummings Hall, Thayer School of Engineering Remarks by Joseph Helble, dean and professor, Thayer School of Engineering. Registration required by June 8; RSVP to [email protected]. Geisel Medical School Hayward Ballroom, Hanover Inn Remarks by Dr. Wiley Souba, dean, Geisel School of Medicine. Registration required by June 8; RSVP to [email protected]. Raether Dining Room, Tuck School of Business Remarks by Paul Danos, dean, Tuck School of Business. Registration required by June 8; RSVP to [email protected]. 9–10:15 am Tour of 1978 Life Sciences Building and Tour of Murdough Greenhouses Class of 1978 Life Sciences Building Transportation provided. Introduction to the and Presentation of Expansion Plans Hood Museum of Art Lead by Kathy Hart, Associate Director and Barbara C. and Harvey P. Hood 1918 Curator of Academic Programming, and Lesley Wellman, Hood Foundation Curator of Education. 10:30–11:30 am --Presidential Reunion Address--Moore Theater, Hopkins Center With a special tribute to volunteer service.

12:30–2 pm--1953 Luncheon--Class of 1953 Commons

1:45–5 pm--DOC: Organic Farm and Greenhouse Tours ($) Robinson Hall Organized by Outing Club. 2:00–3:00 pm --Tour of the Black Family Visual Arts Center Gather at the Maffei Arts Plaza, Black Family Visual Arts Center Transportation provided. 2:20–3:15 pm Class-Planned Lecture: “When Are You Too Old For Sex?” Room 003, Rockefeller Center A presentation by obstetrician and gynecologist Sam Smith ’58. 3:30–4:45 pm--“Great Issues at Dartmouth: Climate Change, Energy and Politics" Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center--A panel discussion exploring the underlying science, predictive modeling and policy implications of climate change; with Mark Borsuk, Assistant Professor of Engineering; Jay Buckey, Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Engineering; and Joseph J. Helble, Dean of Thayer School of Engineering. 5:30–6:30 pm--AA Meeting Dick’s House library

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6–6:45 pm--1953 Reception Connecticut River waterfront (rain: Collis Common Ground) Transportation provided . 6:45–8 pm 1953 Lobster Dinner Connecticut River waterfront (rain: Collis Common Ground) Transportation provided. Dixieland jazz provided by the Grimo Band. With a visit from College President Philip J. Hanlon ‘77.

8:30–11 pm--Class Socializing--Class of 1953 Commons

9:30 pm—Stargazing--Shattuck Observatory Look up! An astronomy expert will be on hand to help you understand the night sky. Weather permitting.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12--7:30-9 am—Breakfast Class of 1953 Commons 8–9 am--1953 Memorial Service Rehearsal--Rollins Chapel 9:15–10:15 am--1953 Memorial Service--Rollins Chapel--Led by Len Gochman ’53. 11–noon 1953 Class Meeting Moore Theater, Hopkins Center Performance by the Dartmouth Aires. noon–1:30 pm--1953 Lunch--Baker Library lawn (rain: Class of 1953 Commons) 1:45–2:00 pm Class of 1953 Photo Dartmouth Hall front steps

2:15–3:15 pm Healthcare and Dartmouth Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center Speaker: Albert G. Mulley Jr. ’70, MD, director, Dartmouth Center for Health Care Delivery Science. 3:30–4:30 pm • Horticultural Walking Tour of Campus Meet in front of Parkhurst Hall Tour begins at 3:30 pm. Led by David DiBenedetto, College arborist. • Tour of Orozco Murals Reserve Reading Room, Baker Library Led by Mary Coffey, associate professor of art history. • "How Do You Deal with Joints Like This?" Spanos Auditorium, Thayer School of Engineering Getting over a joint gone bad? Join us for a lecture on joint replacement presented by Michael Mayor the William N. and Bessie Allyn Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Geisel School of Medicine and adjunct professor at Thayer School of Engineering and John Collier the Myron Tribus Professor of Engineering Innovation. Transportation provided. 4–5:30 pm Informal gatherings at fraternities, clubs etc. 5:30–6:30 pm--AA Meeting--Dick’s House library .

6–6:45 pm--1953 Reception--Class of 1953 Commons With music by the Fred Haas Group. 6:45–11 pm --1953 Banquet and socializing --Class of 1953 Commons After-dinner remarks with Buddy Teevens ’79, the Robert L. Blackman Head Football Coach. Jacket and tie suggested.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13--8–9:30 am--Farewell Breakfast--Class of 1953 Commons

“Miraculously Builded in Our Hearts.”

Class Notes; July-August, 2013

And so it is fitting that as we enter our seventh post Dartmouth decade, once again one of our classmates is being honored by Dartmouth. Joseph J. Heible, Dean of Thayer School in his citation to Harlan Fair said in part,” On behalf of the Overseers and Chair Terry McGuire, it is my honor to inform you that at their February meeting in Houston, Texas, the Board elected you to be the 2013 recipient of the Sylvanus Thayer Fellows award in recognition of all you have done for Thayer School. Not only do you serve actively as an agent for the Thayer School Annual Fund, you have served as President of the Dartmouth Society of Engineers, and continue to serve as a member-at-large. You have also devoted your time and expertise in support of engineering students in their project work, and you serve the College as well, most recently as chair of your 60th reunion.” Cheers for Harlan for his extraordinary achievements of service.

It is also in our Class’ character that fifteen hearty classmates and wives enjoyed a marvelous ski day at Cynthia and Dave Donovan’s house at Lake Sunapee which is an extraordinary accomplishment for a bunch of octogenarians. At almost the same time, Dick Fleming hosted a group of 20 classmates and wives at the 1953 “BOQ” at Harbour Ridge, Florida, a tradition our dearly beloved Bob Callender started many years ago. Of the two, the award for most Intrepid goes to the Donovan group, and the award for the most convivial to the Harbour Ridge group. It was a dead heat for the affability award.

Unfortunately, a consequence of time is the inexorable loss of our esteemed classmates. I am saddened to announce the deaths of Eric Van Schaack, Barron W. Schoder, and Ronald Scheman and offer the sincere condolences of our entire Class to their families.

From your Class Secretary and Class Notes author, a verse came to my mind, and my heart that seemed so appropriate for this time in our Class’ Life Story.

Sixty years back was a wonderful day! A charge from the President signaled our way. A group of young men, awash with great verve Went out from our school a-fired to serve. The verdict is booked, to be written anon. It’s now in perspective, these sixty years on.

We’ve made our mark in all ways of living. We subscribed ourselves to all ways of giving. And so, though our record’s not complete at this time, It’s still to behold, an exemplar sublime. So let us rejoice, at this date anon, Sixty years later, sixty years on.

Mark H. Smoller; 4 Schuyler Drive, Jericho, NY 11753; (516)938-3616; [email protected]

David Salter and the Genesis of the Boone Healing Arts Center.

One of the many delights of being your Newsletter Scribe has been the exposure to that special spirit which I choose to call “Excitainment,” the love of going after life the way we did beginning in June of ’53. In spite of our age, our health situation, our material wealth [or lack thereof!], or our circumstance, it seems that so many in this fascinating, fabulous Class of Dartmouth 1953 are busy doing new and exciting things to bring joy to their families, communities, and themselves. Though we have lost many dear brothers, Al Collins and Dick Fleming’s directory reveals how many octogenarians are still “Charging the Hill” and Dave Salter’s story is a classic example of that delightful facet of ’53 Life.

Dave and his business partner, Christina Howe, of Boone, North Carolina, have developed a center to help people help themselves to spend more time and effort to improve their health and live a better life. The high and increasing economics of medical care were a major factor in their business decision. Dave and Christina believe that the Boone Healing Arts Center is a model that will be duplicated in many cities across the country, driven by proven results, common sense, and the demanding economics of medical care.

Dave writes “Christina Howe and I discovered that we were of the same mind, and visualized a center where healing arts were practiced. Our planning would make any business school professor shudder. We hastily went out and bought a medical building, and converted it to our liking. What resulted is a beautiful spot with an open space for such things as workshops and yoga. There are rooms rented to our practitioners for their sessions. Boone Healing Arts Center brings together over 20 people under one roof to pursue their specialty. We provide massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Alexander technique, Rolfing, nutritional counseling, cooking lessons, yoga and pilates. We provide receptionist and administrative services and have a small store carrying beauty products, books, and other offerings related to our mission.

The central theme upon which Christina and I worked was that practitioners would develop a synergism and bonding that would help them develop and complement their specialties, exploring new concepts, and consequently provide a greater service to their customer---“the whole is greater than the sum of the parts”---which would make the center a success. This has happened, and BHAC, as they call it, has been well received by the Boone community. Further, Dave and Christina believe BHAC is a model, a prototype if you will, that will be duplicated in many cities across the country.

Dave Salter’s insights are profound. He further writes “I believe that in these hard times that charity begins at home. Whether this is a profitable business or a charity is a good question. I have put the money up, and am making every effort to make the center profitable. I am serving in the capacity of director, and Christina is assistant director. Our website is bhacboone.com. and we run an active face book page. Come check us out and drop us a line if your think the concept makes sense for your community.”

Here is the link to Christina’s recent television interview discussing BHAC, as fascinating interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyjmHOqB7qo. Joanne and I plan to do that for the Seminole County region of Central Florida and will turn this story over to those in our community who could run with this idea. We can perhaps call this “The Enlightenment with Octogenarian Oxygen.” David thanks for passing this on, and congratulations. The Class will recall that Dave was one of the pioneers of our CEZ, or Continuing Education Zealot, multilogue that eventually involved 15 classmates discussing a variety of issues affecting the Universe. Keep going troops. ED. The Cartmells and O’Connors Reunion in Vero Beach

Dick and Cynthia O’Connor helped bring the ever smiling Jim “Wheels” Cartmell “out of hiding” in Vero Beach with a visit there in March. Jim is a stirring example of the will to win in his health victory of the past few years. Here are Okie and Jim, as well as all four at the Cartmell’s vista in Vero. Jackie and Cynthia are keeping the boys under control. Jim’s magical smile has not changed one iota since our days in Hanover together. Well done, Jackie!!

Rounding the Corner with a Touch of Chuckling Humor

• All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand. The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest smiled broadly. As her father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card. • Smith climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asks the Lord. "God, what does a million years mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A minute." Smith asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A penny." Smith asks, "Can I have a penny?" The Lord replies, "In a minute." • Women and cats will do as they please; and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.

Yes, They Are At It Again---Gabby, Charlie, and Beek at the 40th Aspen “Has Been Event”

Charlie Buchanan, the reporter for this event, appears in the center with no smile. The other six are really enjoying the Has Been Joke in play. Charles has always been our stabilizer. Left to Right, Gene Gabianelli, Gabby’s grandson ’14 in his junior year abroad, at Aspen???, Wow!!! Tom Tyler ’54 , Charlie, Phil Beekman, Steve Mullins ’54, and Bill Thomas ’54. Charlie’s report revealed that the ‘54’s, when they weren’t skiing or drinking, were constantly searching for ’53 60th Reunion plans so they could copy it. Suggestion to Charlie and Beek, invite them to our Reception at the ’53 Commons in exchange for them picking up the tab. They will get the whole picture

Wild Bill Barlow Checks In. Another one of the delights of the Scribe’s assignment is to hear from those out of touch for long, long time, like maybe sixty plus years. Bill Barlow is one of them and here is his thoughtful letter received as a result of our “’53 Reach Out” campaign. So good to hear from you Bill.

And here be another response from “’53 Reach Out” -- Ralph Heyman and his lovely lady Sylvia, Happy Couple at Happy Hour. We are getting younger every year and our ladies are becoming even more beautiful. Good to hear from you Ralph and you take good care of the lovely Sylvia. See you in Hanover.

Two Giants of the Class of 1953 Return to their Creator

As Mark noted in his Class notes, Ron Scheman and Barry “Smiley” Schoder have left this life and gone on to the next. Here are the obituaries for these two extraordinary members of our beloved class, men of great accomplishments both, but also men of total dedication to family, friends, country, and community, including the Class of 1953. Thoughts from Ron’s daughter Ann were best expressed in a note to George Sarner which read ”As you know, my Dad was a big fan of Albert Schweitzer, and always had a picture of him hanging in his office. My Dad also subscribed to a "thought of the day" email. This is the email thought that arrived on April 1, the day he passed away. The co-incidence of this gave me pause. ”In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Clearly you were one of the people who rekindled his inner spirit. Ann then quoted a letter left by Ron for his children: “ My main thought to you all at this time was expressed many years ago by a European poet who said: “When you set out on your journey to Ithaca, pray that the road may be long, full of adventures, full of knowledge. But do not hurry the journey….Better that it last for many years….and that finally you anchor at your island old, blessed with all that you have gained along the way, not expecting Ithaca to give you riches. Ithaca gave you a splendid journey….” (Constantine Kavafy). You know, and should tell the world, that I have had a splendid journey.” Ann, your comments will sustain the marvelous memory of your Dad’s journey, forever.

The Honorable L. Ronald Scheman died peacefully after a brief illness on April 1, 2013, in Washington, D.C. Ron dedicated his life to improving relations among the countries of the Americas, and to bettering the economic conditions of the people. A philosopher, musician, vintner, author, lecturer, world traveler and devoted father and grandfather, his intellectual pursuits were balanced by his sense of humor. He will be missed by friends around the world, and most deeply by his children Ann, Corinne, Jennifer, Daniel, Walden, their spouses and his 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Sharon Hertz and her daughter Kathy. A memorial service for Ron was held at the Cosmos Club in Washington on April 8. Ron’s impact on the development of Western Hemisphere Economic, Political, Philanthropic, and Mutual Understanding is such an awesome accomplishment that we felt the Class would relish a brief review of this extraordinary man’s dream, passion and success.

Ronald Scheman was instrumental in founding the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) more than 50 years ago thus creating one of the first non-profit organizations to mobilize public-private partnerships to assist the most vulnerable people of the Western Hemisphere through development programs. A tribute to Ron was expressed by José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organization of American States and Chairman of the PADF Board of Trustees. “Everyone who knew Mr. Scheman remembers the work he did for democracy, development and peace in our region, as well as his important contributions to the unity of the Hemisphere. His warmth and humanity, his genuine love for our region and its people will be with us forever,”

For more than 50 years Ron dedicated himself to advancing progress and hemispheric cooperation in the Americas. From his position at the OAS Legal Department, he established PADF in 1962 and served as its first executive director from 1962 to 1968. Subsequently he moved to senior positions at the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Development Bank. He was elected President of the PADF Board of Trustees from 1977 to 1983. His leadership resulted in PADF’s pioneering work in providing credit and technical assistance to micro-enterprises and developing local foundations of business and community leaders during the 1960s through the 1980s.

In the early 1960s, Ron developed PADF’s first corporate partnerships with Caterpillar and Pfizer and pioneered some of the earliest concepts for using corporate social responsibility to support development and disaster assistance. He led efforts to mobilize private support to respond to major earthquakes in Chile, earning PADF the Bernardo O’Higgins award for its work in that country and beginning the Foundation’s disaster assistance program. In addition, he remained a strong supporter of PADF’s In-kind donations of tools for Latin American schools and training centers, and for medical-dental equipment, that he initiated in the late 1960s. In 2012, that program provided more than $6 million in equipment to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. PADF President, Frank Gomez said, “Ron Scheman’s vision and commitment will continue to inspire all of us at PADF as we move forward to create a hemisphere of opportunity for all.”

Barron W. Schoder, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully March 24, 2013 in Vero Beach, FL with family at his side. He was born in Westfield, NJ to Barron and Ann Schoder, and graduated from Westfield High School. Following a post-graduate year at St. George's School in Middletown, RI, he received his BA from Dartmouth College. There he made lifelong friends who always called him Smiley. He had the most contagious and continuing smile of anyone in our beloved class and this editor always had difficulty remembering to call him Barry. Smiley, see you at the next stop.

Following Dartmouth Smiley joined the U. S. Marine Corps, serving as a First Lieutenant in Korea along the 39th parallel. After his discharge from the Marines in 1955, he began his 37 year career in the commercial printing industry. He started with his father at Stewart, Warren & Benson in New York City, followed by several years at Darby Printing Company in Washington D.C. In 1963 he joined R.R. Donnelley & Sons where, during a 29 year career, he earned roles of increasing responsibility, rising to President of the Catalog Division and Donnelley’s executive management committee. After retiring in 1992, he did volunteer work for the Executive Service Corps including service in the Ukraine. He also worked part time for Jannotta Bray & Associates and was on the Board of Directors of Solberg Manufacturing.

A resident of Winnetka, Illinois for nearly 35 years Barry and his wife later lived in Northfield and Evanston. He was very active in his community, serving as a Winnetka Park District youth football coach, Winnetka Library Board member, and a youth education teacher in Bethesda, MD, Darien, CT, and Winnetka. He enjoyed many outside interests and pursuits over the course of his life, among them horseback riding, sailing, tennis, running, fishing, photography, even baking bread. First among his passions, however, was his family. Barry and his cherished wife, Ginger, were true partners in life, and enjoyed extensive world travel together, and with family and friends, to many countries on every continent except Antarctica. He loved his grandchildren and children dearly and is survived by Ginger, his sons Andy, Rob (Jeanne), Tom (Mari), and grandchildren Rob, Steve, Mari, Michael, Katie, Will, Scott, Tommy, Charlie and Ginny. He is also survived by his two sisters, MaryAnn and Carolyn. Memorial gifts may be made to the Parkinson ’s disease Foundation or VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, Florida. A memorial service was held for Barry, aka Smiley, at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, IL on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Other days are very near us, as we sing here soft and low, We can almost hear the voices of the boys of long ago. They are scattered now, these brothers, up and down the world they roam Some have gone to lands far distant, from the dear old college home Some have crossed the silent river, they are looking down tonight And the thought of these old brothers, makes our love now burn so bright.”

Spring Time Celebrations Abound in the Peninsula Paradise

Following in the traditions instituted years ago by the Great Cal Callender, Dick Fleming hosted a Green Bash in the Harbour Ridge “BOQ” as its current Maître’ D until the Donovan’s arrive later in the Spring. Conviviality and affability were celestial in their proportion at this grand gathering which included these lovely celebrants---Dick Fleming, Al Collins, Howie and Debbie Pitts, Leo and Dolores Clancy, Bob and Anne Simpson, John and Lore Dodge, Jane Springer, Jean Vitalis, Jack and Jody Zimmerman, Nick and Rhea Hagoort, Joe and Janey Stevens, and Bob and Gail Malin. In addition to the camaraderie for which we '53s are justly famous, we had to chance to thank and congratulate Al Collins and Dick Fleming for the Class of 1953 60th Reunion Directory booklet just published. Your Scribe and Bride, former occupants of the BOQ along with Pag and Cal, just could not get away from the busy life of retirement in Altamonte Springs to join the group, regrettably, but we could hear them all the way up here in Central Florida.

The week prior, Scribe and Bride, on the great day of the Saint Patrick, hosted a “pre-Patrick-party” in the Pearly Gates Pub here at Villa Hallorano, with all the family and business associates we could recruit, prior to our community annual St. Patrick’s Bash in the Spring Valley Park with Trad Music, Jig Dancing, and Guinness tasting. Here are pics of your Scribe and Bride as well as lifelong friend Dick O’Connell from Isle of Palms, SC, who looks just like our new Pope Francis. We were going to get a white frock and beanie for him and introduce to the assembled masses at the party as a “Surprise Weekend Visitor.” Take a peek. Slainte, Scribe

As we close out this Pre-Reunion Edition of ’53 Out we cannot help but reflect on the capability, the character, and the charisma of this special group of people who have done so much for the World, their Country, their beloved Dartmouth College, their family, and their friends, and the one word that captured all of that came to mind: DETERMINATION