Editor’s Note from Harry Forsdick: There are moments in each of our lives where we have learned a lesson we will never forget. Sometimes these lessons get recorded in a form that can benefit others — whether it be a book, a photograph, a magazine article, or a radio interview. Steve Bemis had one such incident in his life when he was learning to fly a small plane. Steve writes: Gentlemen – I saw the invitation…
Classmates received their copy of the 50th Reunion ClassBook, with most books arriving the first week of April. And the response received by the reunion committee and ClassBook leadership has been overwhelmingly positive: Macon Cowles submitted a “Memories and Observations” post, saying “To our publisher, Art Klebanoff, and to all of you who worked hard, designed well, wrote well and shared photographs: Thank you so very much. We are grateful beyond measure for this terrific community of sharing.”…
Frank passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Frank was a resident of Alexandria, Virginia at the time of passing. [in_memoriam_closing]
The title of Reed Hundt’s recently published book comes from what one of Barack Obama’s advisors was saying in the fall of 2008. A crisis is a terrible thing to waste because it provides the opportunity for accomplishments which would otherwise be impossible. The thesis of Reed’s book is that Obama …
Did you know that…? One of the two basements in Berkeley contains a wall on which hundreds of plaques are placed, each bearing the name of one of the College’s graduates. Reading some of the names there reminds us that there are some great stories associated with the college and its former tenants. Take Potter Stewart, for example. (We quote from a latter-day interview). As an undergraduate, he lived with a roommate in a top-floor…
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of the Survey results, and it addresses Religion and Spirituality. Unlike our summary posts on Survey results in parts 1 – 6, this one is an in-depth analysis and report. It’s a copy of the essay that Mike Baum did for the 50th Reunion ClassBook … which you’ll see next month in your mailboxes. It’s longer than the others, but well worth the read. For Whom, for country, and…
We have the results of our music survey! You have chosen your favorite artist, album, and song from the 1960s—which was arguably the greatest pop music decade ever. Here is what you decided.
Dear ones, I can’t overstate the pleasure that I am getting from the 50th Reunion Book that arrived at my doorstep today. To our publisher, Art Klebanoff, and to all of you who worked hard, designed well, wrote well and shared photographs: Thank you so very much. We are grateful beyond measure for this terrific community of sharing. Macon Cowles, Boulder, Colorado April 1, 2019
My perspective on Co-Ed Week comes from being a “stringer” for LIFE Magazine, hired to cover this raucous and marvelously in-your-face celebration of true change. These are my photographs and reflections on the event, and on its meaning to our class and to Yale.
Editor’s Note: A poem from our own Jamie Woolery.
Some kids and older wastrels hung around.
The least those utter darlings could’ve done
was wait quietly. For something. Rain will come, …
For many years, William Sacco, ’69, was a professional photographer working directly for Yale. He photographed all sorts of official and alumni events over the years.
These are some photos from his undergrad years. The Ingalls Rink meeting was the one where the future of ROTC was debated and voted upon (creating the famous tie vote.)
wsj.com The Yale Dad Who Set Off the College-Admissions Scandal By Jennifer Levitz and Melissa Korn Updated March 14, 2019 4:32 p.m. ET The tipster who led federal authorities to the biggest college-admissions scam they have ever prosecuted was Morrie Tobin, a Los Angeles financial executive who was being investigated in a securities fraud case, according to a person familiar with the investigation. Mr. Tobin was being questioned in an alleged pump-and-dump investment scheme—in which people conspire…
Editor’s Note: This is a re-issue of a post published earlier, along with a reminder that the “due date” on the survey for First Wives is April 30th. Brian has had a few interesting responses already, and he promises to write up a report summarizing what he learns. So, if you know any “first wives,” please urge them to participate. Details inside!
You may recall a question on the Class Survey, “Boxers or Briefs?” Well, we are going to have a little fun with the answer. Please GUESS the percentage of respondents who answered “briefs”. Those getting closest to the correct percentage will win a $30 Duluth Trading Company gift certificate –enough for either boxers or briefs. The winner will be announced at the Class Dinner on Friday night at the reunion.** [You must be present to win!]…
I’m a Class of 1968 Yale College graduate. Prior to attending our 50th reunion this past year, I re-looked at some Berkeley College sporadic newspapers that I had edited when an undergrad. I noted that the March 11, 1966 edition of the High Street Herald contained an editorial about Will Rhodes, a Class of 1969 freshman who had died of cancer. I thought that you — especially those in Berkeley College — would enjoy this…
Editor’s Note: You can now register online for the reunion events, meals, and on-campus housing by going directly to the Registration Page hosted by the Yale Alumni Association.
If you plan to attend, register now. If you want to learn more about the reunion fees, program details, meals, accessibility, accommodations, financial aid or more, read this post and/or look at the Reunion Details page on Yale1969.org.
