Tom Streeter writes: “As far as I know, I have never written a word to the alumni magazine’s formnotes. At the 10th Reunion in 1950, it was war stories, first jobs, and marriages. At the 25th (1965), I had just made partner, and our son was at SPS, representing our family’s fifth generation. And at the 50th (1990), people had started retiring. But it was not over – at the 75th (2015), Clarence Michalis did a solo walk down the hill and onto the cover of Alumni Horae. Of the 94 members of the Form of 1940 in the yearbook, 15 died in World War II and one in Korea. Their monument stands at the flagpole. Only four of us remain, after the recent deaths of Talbot Adamson and Harry Platt. Nothing much happens to us these days, but there is one good development. Ordinary life insurance policies usually pay off at around age 97 if the insured is still alive, and we are all at or near that landmark. In my case, the National Service Life Insurance policy that I had taken out when I enlisted in 1942 decided that I was going to go on indefinitely and paid me off at face value. A part of this is going to SPS.”
George Grove
802-429-2101
Dave Ogden shares this news: “Still doddering along at 94. Play nine holes of golf and lots of bridge when not at book clubs. I think a lot about education now that we have five great-grands and another soon. We need more teaching on how to cooperate, the downside of tribal mentality, and the universe being part of us. Myths are fine for storytelling, but believe only what is proven. There is little difference in the sexuality of men and women, and nature and animals are but a gene away from humans. You only get one chance at life, so enjoy.”
Norm Walker
walkerns@verizon.net
Norman Walker and Bobby Pennoyer had dinner together in June at the Rainbow Room in N.Y.C., where Bobby’s architect son, Peter ’75, and Norman’s daughter, Anne, were honored for their collaboration on histories of American architects by the Preservation League of New York State.
Tony O’Connor writes: “Our 75th Anniversary will soon be here – Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2020 – a chance for us to meet the new Rector and a last formally defined Anniversary for us. Of course, none of us knows if we will be up to getting to Concord, but preliminary soundings are good. Tom Armstrong, who is recovering from a hip injury, said, “See you in Concord. Give Amo (Houghton) a call.” John Ramsdell said something like, “If things are the same in May as they are today, okay!” He is one of two First Formers; I am the other. Doug Coleman looks pretty much the same as at our 50th Reunion and expects to be there. Lots of O’Connors will attend. I think it will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. I think many of you are aware that Dick Henriques died in June in Portland, Maine. He was a wonderful guy and, like me, survived a winless Delphian football season our Sixth Form year. Henry Ferguson died in August after a distinguished academic career.”
From Doug Coleman: “I’m looking forward to our 75th at SPS, 70th at Williams, Sandy’s 70th at Smith in June 2020 and our 70th wedding anniversary in August. Some good fun if we can last that long and right now the odds look pretty good. Had a good lunch with Cynthia Henriques, who is doing very well. Talked to Tom Armstrong, who is now residing at Piper Shores in Prouts Neck and sounds well, despite a hip injury earlier this year. Also, our fearless leader, Tony O’Connor, is rounding up at least five (hopefully more) so we can outdo 1944 on their presence at this year’s reunion. See you in Millville for our 75th.”
Sid Lovett
sidlovett@gmail.com
(L. to r.) Jim Kinnear ’46, Stacy Neul ’15, and Susan Neul P’11,’15 in Italy.
Jim Kinnear sends this update: “I am still busy and productive with interests including the Metropolitan Opera, the church, and my family. In June, daughter Susan Neul P’11,’15, granddaughter Stacy Neul ’15, and I sailed from Venice to Rome, along the whole Dalmatian Coast. Although Texaco used cute Dalmatian puppies for years in its ads for Fire Chief Gasoline, no spotted dogs were seen in the land of their origin. A fabulous trip of Roman history, beautiful ports, historic churches, and delicious food. Truly a journey to remember.”
Pete Coley
bradleypetecoley@aol.com
Hezy Sprague
pm.club@yahoo.com
George Hambleton writes: “Diana and I continue enjoying life in Charleston. We love serving on boards such as the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, and The Library Society in Charleston. We hope classmates will visit us soon (973-214-9724).”