Fall 2014

Pat Moran (now deceased):

WebMaster's Note:  This is an update of the missing Fall Class Letter.

June 2014 Class Notes:

Lehigh Valley to Panther Valley to Long Valley to Prescott Valley – the Morans are on the move!  Yes, DAZ and I have moved to Prescott Valley, AZ, located in the northwest section of the state.  It is high chaparral country, grasslands, horse and cattle ranches.  We are 5100 feet above sea level, nearly as high as Denver.  Our new neighbors and townspeople are extremely friendly and the universal reply when we say that we are new to the area is “You are going to love it here.”  There is great energy, the people are conservative (many flags flying) and the folks are “proud to be American.”  That in itself is refreshing.  We are looking forward to new vistas and new adventures.

 Dick Schmidt (deceased) and Carolyn are very proud to announce that their son, Curt, Lehigh class of 1975, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Lehigh Alumni Association.  Bill Erdman and Kay write that they are healthy and keep moving, just at a slower pace.  They love to travel in their Odyssey, as they will do this summer of 2014 for three months.  “Camp, hike and bike” is the Erdman style.  Thanks, guys, for a good update.

 Some obits came to my attention:  Bob Youry, per the UVA alumni magazine (Bob was a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School); Susan Paules, wife of Charlie Paules, passed away in Hilton Head, SC.  The Class sends its sincerest condolences to the Youry and Paules families.  Thanks to Gordon Maxson (deceased) for the Youry alert and to Pete Shaw (deceased) for the Paules information.

 Let us shout out a welcome aboard to our new alumni contact, Diana Skowronski, whose title is Assistant Director Volunteer Engagement.  Also, good luck and God speed to departing alumni contact, Jessi McMullan, Lehigh Class of 2005, with many thanks for her great help. 

 Thanks, Classmates.  Let me hear from you.  You make this column possible.

 October 2014 Class Notes:

 With the aspens turning to gold and the maples to red, Heaven is quite close to the central highlands of Arizona.  DAZ and I love our new home, approximately equidistant between Phoenix and Flagstaff.  The neighbors are friendly, and they stop and chat on their walks or wave (with all their fingers) on their drive-bys.  Now, almost to November, the temps are still 70-80 during the day and high 30s to low 40s at night.  What could top that?  The skies are either blue wall-to-wall, no clouds, or clouds that look like so much whipped cream.  The sunsets are awe-inspiring.  A paradise, to be sure.

 Alas, classmates, our new home is not what this column is all about.  It is really about the Class of 1952, but there is little news to report.  I need your communication.  Please let me know what is happening in YOUR lives.

 The Alumni Office and Ralph Fortney seem to have “lost” Joe Paquin (deceased), Sigma Nu 1952.  Anyone with information on him, please contact me.

 Bob Hoyt spent some time with Betsey and Mayo Snyder (deceased)  at their home overlooking the lake in Cooperstown, NY.  Mayo and Bob grew up together in Plainfield, NJ.  Bob also visited with John Seville in Lancaster, PA in June, 2014 prior to spending the summer on Nantucket boating and cycling.  Thanks, Bob, for keeping us up to date.

 That’s it, ‘52’ers.  Let me hear from you.

Deceased

• Francis T Bailey

• Allen G Barclay

• Bill Bloomfield

• Louis F. Brandt

• John G. Hatfield

• Anthony J. Iarocci

• Charlie Paules

• William D.  Vuono Jr

• Bob Youry