Reunion 96--Class of 1956
The accolades are arriving daily--the verdict is in. Our 40th reunion was super. Fifty-seven classmates plus spouses, guests and visitors from the classes of '55 and '57 spent a memorable Reunion Weekend at Colby preceded by 65 of us convening earlier at the Samoset Resort. The weather cooperated until Saturday p.m. but nothing could put a damper on the special camaraderie that prevailed. There were many first timers to the great delight of those of us who called and wrote to send encouragement to attend. The overwhelming consensus was, "Why did we wait so long to return?"
First timers were Phyllis and Charlie Brown, Lois Weaver Neal, Dick and Domenica Tranquillo Rainer, Bobbie Moore Parsons, Sue Veghte Wilson, Bill Wyman, Peg and Dave Van Allen, Liz Russell Collins, Larry and Grace Mainero Andrea, and Kathleen Vogt.
If I missed someone, my apologies, please drop me a line. I'll be reporting in future columns on reunion activities and encourage input from all involved. As John Marshall has said, "Why ruin a good story for lack of a few facts."
We had responses from 37 classmates for our reunion memory book. Included are excerpts from baccalaureate and commencement plus Professor Cary's poem to the Class of '56 (30th Reunion). I will send a copy to anyone requesting one if a belated questionnaire is sent.
Let's keep the news coming, particularly of those mini-reunions that are now being planned. Everyone who attended the reunion surely agrees that the Class of '56 is indeed "alive and kicking."