CLASS NOTES reading books and occasionally baking bread of several longtime friends and relatives Stan Newman mentioned that he and his with a nitfy bread-making machine.” recently, and while this is to be expected, it is wife celebrated their 63rd anniversary this From the Alumni Oiffce: Ted Thomas writes, also sad. We discontinued our annual winter past Fourth of July. Yeah! He teaches history “I recently received my Reporter and learned, trip to Florida because the travel was too at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Made among other things, that there were very grueling. My best wishes to all the members me Google it, which piqued my interest even few notes from ’52 classmates. I think that of the Class of 1953 who are still with us.” more with my love of history. is a sad commentary, given that our class Tex Coulter called the Alumni Oiffce and Charlie Bowen has to be cheering the was so exceptional in every way. We excelled reported the following: “I am a grad of recent news of the Canadian border opening, in sports, in knowledge, and in general Holderness School, Class of 1949, which only as he and his wife may be able to get to their friendships. Under the leadership of Dave has eight living members letf out of a class of cottage in Ontario during the summer. First Smith, Billy Goralski, and others, we took our 27—about 80 percent. We are thinking about a trip to Newport for a granddaughter’s class to new levels. I wonder if there has been presenting a trophy to give to its last remain- wedding and family get-together. If any class - a class at Trinity that has offered so much. ing member. The big 9-0 is fast approaching mates are in the Chicago/Lake Forest area, If nothing else, this should bring a gang this June 18; my eldest son and his wife give him a call at 847-234-2850. of comments from members of some other plan a clambake at their home in Plymouth, Skip and Pauline Pike are ensconced in classes. Fortunately, I live far enough away Massachusetts. We are looking forward to their casita in Tucson. This past year, Skip that I can’t hear the deafening roar. Speaking seeing family, friends, and loved ones to get has spent too much time with doctors and of roar, I wonder if Rory O’Connor ’50 is still caught up on the news. The kids wanted to eating hospital food. Glad to say he is well on lumbering the hills of New England. My wife, know what gitf I wanted. Atfer much thought, the way to recovery. Joan, and I have been living in the northeast I suggested that they all chip in and buy me Glad to hear from Bill Conner, whose small corner of Florida (Ponte Vedra Beach, by a stationary bike. My son-in-law couldn’t aircratf company in Erie continues to do well. name). We were fortunate to move to a CCRC believe it. The stock market has been kind to His new oiffce is at 410 Cranberry Street, (Vicars Landing) almost six years ago, and we us as of late. Our self-directed stock market Suite 110, Erie, PA 16507. couldn’t have made a wiser decision. So, to account earned enough to give each one of I received an extensive note from Tim all my good buddies in the Class of ’52, I wish our kids some retirement money, which we “Grant” Thomas, handwritten and by mail. you good tidings along with good health.” plan to present to them on the 18th. That’s all Wow! He remarked how important taking for now, folks. Our best to you all.” religion was as an elective in his freshman Class Secretary: Stanley R. From your secretary, Stan McCandless: year. He remarked about the controversy in 1953 McCandless Jr., 3712 Rice “These must be ‘hardscrabble times.’ Where education today. He said, “The history of Blvd., Houston, TX 77005-2824; stanley. are my classmates? Sal and I have just America is a constant effort to become a more [email protected] • Class Agent: returned from a long weekend in Round perfect union.” Joseph B. Wollenberger, Esq. Rock, Texas, just north of Austin, at the Dell My big regret is that the Declaration of Once again, the Trinity Class of 1953 has a Diamond baseball stadium for the Texas state Independence gets short shritf today; it says, chance to share with each other what has high school championships. My grandson “All men are created equal.” Today, so much been going on in their lives. As always, send plays catcher for his team. There is a lot of attention is paid by the judiciary to parsing your information to me at any time, by mail very good ‘schoolboy’ baseball played at this the Constitution. It reminds me of the medi- at 3712 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX 77005; by level in Texas. Well, the team took a hit and eval Christian world where clerics debated email at [email protected]; or phone came in third in the state. Sal and I plan to be how many angels could dance on a head of at 713-669-1830. My class email address list in Crested Butte, Colorado, for the ifrst three a pin. is old and fuzzy, so please update it at your weeks of July. This is a departure from our Enough; thank all of you for writing. Keep convenience. usual trips to Chatham on Cape Cod. We will in good health. Bob Wolff Jack North says he was unable to put in miss seeing Joan Moses.” his garden this year … just too much work. Class Secretary: E. Wade He sounds great and is fortunate to have his Class Secretary: Robert A. 1955 Close Jr., 65 Shoreline Drive, daughter staying with him and a grand - 1954 Wolff, 527 26th St., Santa Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-7139; wade. daughter at Trinity. Monica, CA 90402-3145; robert.wolff.1954@ [email protected]; fax: 412-820-7572 Bill Bernhard writes that he and his wife, trincoll.edu • Class Agent: Alexander J. Wow! Nineteen of our classmates reveled MP, are starting to cruise again. They’ll be Campbell II in another virtual (Zoom) gathering— on four cruises on rivers in the United States I am pleased to say that a number of our Reunion—on June 10, 2021. With a major and one in and around French Polynesia. He classmates responded to the challenge of assist from Trinity’s Alumni Relations notes that he may be in remission from idio - sending some notes to let all of us know what Oiffce, the 2½-hour event seemingly went pathic pulmonary ifbrosis thanks to OFEV, is transpiring in their world. fast and produced enjoyable visitations, a treatment that in some patients slows the John Bloodgood and wife Linda are return- personal exchanges, laughter, and song disease’s progression. ing to Connecticut from South Carolina to (lyrics provided). Dave Longobucco writes, “Hi, Stan. My wife a life-care facility in Bloomifeld. They are Many of our class (30 participants) had and I continue to live a quiet but good life in both in good health. John is getting his letf attended our initial Reunion Zoom event on lovely Madison, Connecticut. We have been arm ready for the Sox. New address is 400 October 1, 2020, and we expected a similar here for 61 years. We celebrate our 68th wed - Seabury Drive, Apt. 2139, Bloomifeld, CT turnout this time. But for those of 87–89 ding anniversary this June 13. We both man- 06002. years of age, so much can happen unpre- aged to avoid COVID while it was prevalent. Sandy Campbell and Ellie are still living the dictably to prevent participation in a short At 90, I have found it wise to withdraw from good life in Virginia off the Chesapeake Bay. time frame. However, one special newcomer, a few of my volunteer activities. But I am still The blue crab there is the best. As our class Charles “Chuck” Leonard, joined us atfer 30 active in several, and that consumes much agent, he is advising us that Trinity’s giving years from his last Reunion visit. He was of my time. We have witnessed the passing request is coming soon, so start saving. able to bring us up-to-date, including his 42 THE TRINITY REPORTER