Class of '30

Beatrice Griswold Brennan wrote from Montclair, N.J., that she would like to see more photos of Vermont and UVM in the Vermont Quarterly. She is always interested in hearing about UVM’s academics and sports.

Class of '34

Gordon Davis, wrote that he and his wife, Niki, are living in Rockville, Md. They still enjoy camping and spent six weeks in the wilds of Newfoundland and Labrador. As I am writing this column, William ‘35 and I are at our camp. Because of needed improvements we did not get here until a few weeks ago. Our sixteenth great-grandchild arrived on June 17, a son born to granddaughter Sandra and her husband. Two of our granddaughters have recently moved back to Vermont, one from Hawaii, and one from California. Our sympathy goes out to our classmate, Dot Thomas Parsons, whose husband, Stanley ’36, passed away in February. In June our class celebrated our 65th reunion, both at the Green and Gold Luncheon and, the night before, at our class dinner. Although only eight of us (six ladies and two men) were able to attend, it was an enjoyable event. We all signed a card, which was sent to Jack and Gen Libby, who, because of Jack’s illness can no longer be with us at Reunion. A letter of regret from Gen was read at the dinner. A brief meeting was held. Jean Smith, our president, said she was stepping down, and Chet Eaton agreed to take her place. Yours truly will continue as secretary. Special thanks to all the volunteers who made this reunion so special. It was reported that our scholarship fund in honor of Jack Libby is doing very well. It helps at least two UVM students who need help. Classmates, remember any size contribution made to the university can be designated to our fund. Let’s help it grow. In closing, please send me your news.

Class of '36

Those who attended the 1999 Green and Gold Luncheon know what a nice occasion it really is. Ed and Helen Vervoort are regular attendees and count that as part of their enjoyable living at Wake Robin, in Shelburne, Vt. Larry Spaulding Dwyer comes from Underhill, Vt., where she now makes her home, which she says is shared with “those ever-present deer, plus a chipmunk named ‘Clyde.’” Libby Downer looks forward to seeing fellow ’36ers at the luncheon and wishes that more could attend. Carolyn Hill Hodgson has lived on South Union Street in Burlington for forty-six years and plans on welcoming the year 2000 from that same wonderful location. Mary Whitney Rowe and Dr. Harry are always happy to see a good representation at the Green and Gold Luncheon, where friendship is like music to their ears. Doris Maeck, with her usual optimism, wants to start planning for the Y2K reunion with the hope of attracting a good group. Don Davis has indicated that he will work on that reunion. You may recall that your secretary announced with pride our scholarship help from the “36 Fund,” declaring that four Vermonters were the recipients. It bears repeating to say that the awards are available to all students, Vermonters and out-of-staters. Frank Hale died on May 14, 1999, in Durham, N.C. Frank will be remembered as a mechanical engineer living in Connecticut, who, as a retiree, took up oil and watercolor painting, leaving a legacy of many beautiful works of art.

Class of '38

Donald Carpenter left California in 1997. He lives at Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt..

Class of '39

Our class officers for the year are Bernard Lisman, president; Fran Leonard, vice president; and Mary Shakespeare Minckler, your class secretary. At Reunion time, we had a glorious weekend, and many of us attended President Ramaley’s reception and our dinner at the Windjammer. Margaret Spencer Steward flew in from Calgary, Canada, and Phyllis Foster Shelander and her husband came from Sierra Vista, Ariz. No speeches, but great jokes from Jerry Jerard. On Sunday, we attended the Memorial Service and a crowded Green and Gold Luncheon. Beryl Frank will be president of the Green and Gold Club, and Bernard Lisman will serve on the committee in 1999. Special thanks to all the volunteers who made this reunion so special. If you are in a New York hospital and have an emergency, Dr. Walter Glass might show up, because, in his retirement, he has joined a pool of doctors answering these calls. Dr. Murray Levin is assisting in a classroom in rural New Hampshire.