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CLASS NOTES
Stanley H. Gotliffe
The class celebrated its 59th reunion on November 3-5, 2000 at Arden House. In attendance were Mary Louise and Hugh Barber, Joe Coffee, Fanny and Ted de Bary, Suzanne and Bob Dettmer, Ann and Jim Dick, Cynthia and Arthur Friedman, Steve Fromer with Frances Molamed, Ruth and Stan Gotliffe, Lavita and Saul Haskel, Claire and Sherwin Kaufman, Judy and Harry Mellins, Ruth and John Montgomery, Alice and Jack Mullins, Lucille and Charles Plotz, Ross Sayers, Leonard Shayne with Trold Onsberg, Mabel and N.T. Wang, Arthur Weinstock, Miriam and Bernie Winkler and Bob Zucker. Also Janice and Henri Ozimek '38. Helen Abdoo and Betty Weinstock had planned to attend but were obliged to remain at home owing to illness. The weekend was spent socializing with old friends, renewing acquaintances, strolling the grounds, doing some serious eating and light drinking and catching up on campus events. Although tennis was played by some, no formal tournament took place, probably in deference to our longevity. We were also treated, on Saturday afternoon, to some reminiscences, anecdotes and musical selections by Sherwin Kaufman, as well as some updating on university matters by Ted de Bary. Finally there was discussion of the upcoming 60th reunion, possibly involving additional fund-raising activity. We have reserved space at Arden House for June 22-24, 2001. Please plan to come. Bob Wallerstein writes from Belvedere, Calif. (a San Francisco suburb) that he is now fully retired from psychiatric practice. Bob, who was our salutatorian, went on to a distinguished career in psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He had a series of directorships, at least one professorship, much published writing in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, and the presidencies of both the American Psychoanalytic Association and the International Psychoanalytic Association. His wife, Judy, is also well published, specializing in the impact of parental divorce upon children. She recently received widespread media attention, including a Time cover story, regarding her latest book on that subject. They have three children and five grandchildren. Ed Fischel writes from Centerport, N.Y., "to send best wishes to my surviving fellow classmates, most of whom have also passed the big 80 milestone." Formerly professor of medicine at SUNY Stony Brook and chief of medicine at Northport V.A. Hospital, Ed also did extensive research in rheumatology. He lists his current activities as "some gardening, watercolors, reading, music, film and TV, remembrances and trying to keep up with the avalanche of knowledge and development in medicine, biology and the mind-boggling limitlessly expanding universe." In a final note we mourn the death of Phillip B. Lockhart, M.D. (P&S '44) on March 10, 2000 in South Bend, Ind. Phil had been a board certified radiologist.
Herbert Mark Autumn was a busy time for us. Our program of informal luncheons was a great success. We had two during the fall, with Jim Sondheim, Nick DeVito, Aldo Daniele, Vic Zaro, Art Graham, Phil Hobel, Art Albohm, Jack Arbolino, Dave Harrison, Seymour Halpern, Manny Lichtenstein, Bill Carey and myself in attendance. Most of us made it to Homecoming as well, this time with our wives, and we were part of a turnout of 60 classmates, wives, other family members and friends. For Paul Moriarty, in from California, and Bill Carey, it was an opportunity for family reunions. Others present included Mike Kovach, Bob Wolf, Jerry Klingon, John Rogge, Len Garth, Nick Cicchetti, Art Wellington, Ed Kalaidjian, Tony Ventriglia, Bob Kaufman, Mel Hershkowltz. George Hyman and Bernie Moss. The food and drink were plentiful, the weather was perfect, and we won the game; everything worked. Travel is still attractive to many of us. Don and Doffie Seligman recently made a trip to Turkey to take in archeological sites like Troy and Ephesus. Nick and Gay DeVito were in Europe at about the same time. During a visit to England in October, I called Mike Broun, who has lived there since 1955. He retired from advertising and an audio-visual production company in 1991 and lives in the village of Chesterton, where he devotes himself to community activities. From Tom Monahan came word that Len Will passed away recently. Len is remembered by many as a star athlete and wonderful gentleman. He and Tom had been friends and teammates since prep school days. Tom is well, enjoying life and his family in retirement from his position as director of athletics for the city of Bristol, Conn. There have been many comments about Harold Wren's World War II memoir in our class newsletter. Harold is currently of counsel with a Louisville law firm after having taught law and served as dean of the law school at the University of Louisville. Harold has also been in touch with Bill Blodgett. Both hope to make it to our next reunion.
Dr. Donald Henne McLean
Walter Wager Leonard Koppett - our Hall of Fame sports scribe passed through Manhattan for the annual dinner of the Baseball Writers Association before returning to his serene abode in Palo Alto to complete his new book of colorful and profound reminiscences of lively decades in the press box. Gordon Cotler - recharging his powerful batteries after Ellery Queen magazine scooped up another short story starring his new detective. Perhaps a series? He's taking a look at Vietnam with his psychologist spouse, Marta. The locale might show in his future fiction. Captain Thomas Dwyer - the retired U.S. Navy officer sounded on his way to better health when phoned at home in January. As he recovers under the t.l.c. of spouse T.C., he's looking forward to a good 2001 with letters and fruit cakes from friends. Dr. Francis Rigney - the eminent San Francisco psychiatrist has added to his full schedule. While continuing on his multi-volume treatise, he's agreed to serve as chief medical officer of a unique "care" firm that will create practical short videos for people whose health require ongoing medical attention at home. David Sacks - the sagacious and philanthropic retired vice chairman of the Joseph Seagram conglomerate is again spending most of the winter in his ancestral condo at Longboat Key near sunny Sarasota. "Ancestral" means he's no newcomer to the neighborhood. John T. Williamson - the retired P.G.A. wizard who resides in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. retains his wit and putter. Responding to a final sentence in the '44 report in the previous issue of CCT, he challenged your correspondent's casual request for news rather than jokes or menus. He mailed an excellent photocopy of a 1941 Lion's Den lunch menu: 20-cent burgers, 15-cent liverwurst sandwiches, hot fudge sundaes for a dime. It was sent by bearer with forked stick to editor of CCT, who might elect to run it in a future issue. After our recent national fracas, anyone might elect anything. P.S.: Your news and ultimata will be, if in good taste, welcomed.
Clarence W. Sickles Dr. V. Peter Mastrorocco (our class president, by the way) of Brooklyn sent an interesting editorial from The Wall Street Journal regarding Columbia's sexual misconduct policy [for more information, see CCT, December 2000]. The editorial was critical in that under the policy, the accused student may not be present when the accuser and witnesses testify, nor can the accused cross-examine such witnesses or have an attorney present. Peter thinks this new policy devalues due process and informed President Rupp of his thoughts. I am sure Peter would send you a copy, if available. Another interesting communication came from John M. Khoury of Harrington Park, N.J. John joined the army in 1943 and returned three year later as a business major. After graduation, he helped Columbia with fund raising telethons, was our class correspondent and served as class president. John mentioned a photograph of the 55th reunion class that appeared on page 37 of Columbia College Today (September 2000) and recognizes only Joseph Lesser. (Can't locate my copy of that issue; anyone recognize other classmates?) John wrote of "the sign of 1945 with the shell shattering the numbers" and that he drew the design to be used for a class flag and wanted to know if it ever became the class flag. John also wrote that he had class papers including the 1945 by-laws as prepared by the late John A. Kiser. Anyone know about the class flag or a place for John's vital records? Thanks to John for this interesting information. Dr. Herb Sandick just returned from a cruise in French Polynesia where he joined his daughter and family, including four grandchildren who are sailing around the world in a small sailboat. (I'm curious to know the size of that boat, Herb.) All were guests aboard the liner. The children hope to attend a French school on the island of Raiatea next year. On a late November Jeopardy program, I did not hear the question which the contestants failed to answer, but I heard Alex give the answer as "Jacques Barzun." I wonder what the question was. Did any of you hear it? If so, please let me know so that it can appear in the next column. Our honorees this time are donors (Did you contribute to our 55th reunion fund? It's not too late to do so.) to the Columbia College Fund: Dr Frank J. Carter of Norwich, Conn.; John S. Witte of Geneva, N.Y.; Louis A. Collins of Montauk, N.Y., and Dr. Marcus M. Key of Irvington, Va. It would be good to hear from these classmates or about them.
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