Classmate Updates

August, 2026

Dear Classmates,

1. YCNY Monthly Luncheon –

The next Class of 1967 luncheons at the Yale Club of New York City — Wednesdays, August 12 and September 9 — 12:30 p.m. ET.

All classmates are warmly invited to join us for good fellowship, lively conversation, and an enjoyable lunch at the Yale Club of New York City. Whether you’re a regular attendee or haven’t joined us before, we’d be delighted to welcome you. These informal gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet classmates you may not already know.

If you’re planning to attend or would like additional information, please contact organizer David Richards at darichards322@gmail.com. We hope to see you at a future luncheon!

2. Talk ’67 – “Love Among the Ruins: Inside Cuba Today — Romance, Resilience, and Surprising Cooperation with the U.S.” – August 19th – Zoom – 4:00 p.m. ET

Join classmate Jorge Dominguez — one of America’s foremost scholars of Cuba — for a fascinating firsthand journey through today’s Cuba. Today it’s a city where romance and resilience endure amid economic collapse, where political confrontation coexists with practical cooperation, and where the reality is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Come prepared for memorable stories and a uniquely informed insider’s perspective on one of America’s closest — and least understood — neighbors.

Talk ’67: Wednesday, August 19, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Register now for this special event. A recording will be available shortly afterward at Yale67.org/talk-67.

3. 60th Reunion of the Class of 1967 – YAA Announcement Coming Soon

The Yale Alumni Association (YAA) will soon announce the dates and residential college venue for all Yale reunion classes. We expect the Class of 1967’s 60th Reunion to take place either the last weekend of May or the first weekend of June 2027.

We hope to see you there!

4. Class Survey Coming Soon – Sharing Healthy Living Experiences at Our 60th Reunion

The Reunion Planning Committee will soon send all ’67 classmates a brief survey about the activities that keep you engaged, active, resilient, and purposeful. Please tell us what you’re doing—and whether you’d be willing to share your experience with classmates at our 60th Reunion.

A special part of the Reunion will be learning from one another, sharing experiences, and perhaps inspiring each other along the way. We’re sure we’ll discover some fascinating things our classmates are doing.

When the survey arrives by email this month, please take a few minutes to respond. We look forward to hearing from you — and to learning from one another!

5. John Mauceri: Broadway in Black & White: The Untold Story of the American Musical

John Mauceri’s forthcoming book, written with linguist and cultural commentator John H. McWhorter, offers a provocative new interpretation of how the American musical — and, in many ways, American culture itself — came to be.

John traces Broadway’s evolution through the remarkable interaction of two musical traditions: African American forms—including spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, gospel, and rhythm—and European operetta and classical traditions brought by composers and immigrants. These influences mingled with minstrelsy, vaudeville, and other popular forms to create what the authors call a “dazzling cauldron of influences.”

The book will be released November 3. For more details, visit Yale67.org/publications.

6. Talk ’67 – Living Longer and Better

In the July session of Talk ’67, Dr. Becca Levy of the Yale School of Public Health and Dr. Peter Whitehouse of Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toronto shared groundbreaking research and practical, evidence-based insights into healthy aging. They explored how our attitudes, daily habits, relationships, and communities can profoundly influence not only how long we live, but how well.

Classmate Rick Moody served as moderator. Prof. Levy’s research found that people who are optimistic about their future typically live seven years longer than those who are pessimistic. Dr. Whitehouse’s research on dementia and Alzheimer’s led him to the view that Alzheimer’s is not a single disease, but the result of a continuum of factors within the broader process of dementia.

Both speakers emphasized the benefits of intergenerational relationships—for both older and younger people. Dr. Whitehouse and his wife even founded a highly successful intergenerational school in Cleveland. The speakers urged older adults to keep learning, remain physically active, resist the negative thinking associated with ageism, and, perhaps most importantly, find and pursue a sense of purpose.

Their message was clear: aging is not simply a biological process. It is also shaped by the expectations and beliefs we hold about growing older — and those beliefs can profoundly influence our health, behavior, resilience, and even longevity.

You can view the recording of this session at Yale67.org/talk-67.

7. Class Notes

Marty Snapp recently submitted the next Class Notes to the Yale Alumni Magazine, featuring some good news about Fred Hashimoto and a eulogy for Bob Ward. But, as always, you don’t have to wait until September to read it because it’s already on our class website, Yale67.org (no password necessary).

Alas, Dan McNamee died last month, and John Terry died in March. If you have any stories about Dan or John, as well as memories of Jed Devine, Jeff Milman, Martin Sear, Peter Lumaghi, Rob Wagner, Robert Bourgeois, or Tom McGuire, please consider sharing them with Marty at catman442@comcast.net.

8. What’s New in Your Life? Share Your News with Your Classmates

You can help us keep our classmates updated and connected is by sharing your latest milestones, adventures, or even everyday happenings. Your classmates will be delighted to hear about ‘what’s new with you.’

Please send your news to Marty or Barry for inclusion in our class-wide MailChimp newsletter and on the Classmate Updates page of the Class of ’67 website.

Your news could brighten someone’s day, spark a renewed connection, and help keep our Yale ’67 community as vibrant and engaged as ever. We hope to hear from you soon!

June/July, 2026

Dear Classmates,

1. Roy O’Neil’s Musical to be Performed for 100th Anniversary of Sherman, CT Playhouse

Roy’s ‘comfort-rock musical’ “Save the Palace” will receive a stage reading on August 21-23 at the Sherman Playhouse. The work was selected to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic venue. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, August 21 and 22 @ 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

From the theater:

“Missy Alexander, President of the Sherman Players, discovered Save the Palace at the show’s concert presentation in Washington Depot, CT last summer and made arrangements with the playwright, Roy O’Neil, to present it at the Sherman Playhouse in Sherman, CT.

“This comfort‑rock musical keeps winning hearts across Connecticut. This is your chance to see the story of Eddie, Gracie, and The Palaceades as they battle corrupt politicians to save the Palace. The Sherman Players are getting ready to shake the rafters with a four-piece band and a staged reading of this original musical that blends 1990’s nostalgia with a story full of heart. It’s intimate, it’s joyful, and it’s packed with songs that stay with you long after the final chord. Come experience the show in its most revealing form — the actors, the music, the story — no production bells and whistles, just pure connection.”

The fascinating story of Roy’s years-long journey to bring this musical to life is featured on our class website: https://yale67.org/performing-arts/.

For more information or reservations: https://shermanplayers.org/buy-tickets/; Tel: 860-354-3622; to contact Roy O’Neil: gotsongs@cs.com or 203-910-2920.

2. Bruce Fenton Updates Us:

“Thought I would present a little news about my wife Susan, so here goes:

“Susan and I moved to Los Gatos from Manhattan in April, 2021. I never liked cities, and we have 2 children and 4 grandchildren in the Bay area. We were always flying out here. My 3 children and 5 grandchildren ranging from 3 to 19 (a sixth is “under consideration”) are my pride and joy.

“Susan was depressed because she did not know what she was going to do here. Well, she found out that a small town has opportunities not exactly the same as in a big city. Susan ended up with her own TV show on the local non-profit TV station – KCAT. You can see her shows on You Tube under “Sue on the Street” (and no, despite the joking suggestion of Sue’s first husband, the name of the show is not meant to suggest that she is a streetwalker). I am actually in one of the shows, briefly.

“Then Susan started writing columns for a local seniors’ monthly paper. Turns out that the first thing some people do here when they get the publication is to turn to her column. Funny, serious, irreverent… I had a hand in the columns, by the way, with suggestions and as the typist and editor. I will lay claim to some of the funny parts.

“So, the KCAT team decided that the columns should be put together into a book (a small one). The book is Dancing in the Rain by Susan Fenton. All proceeds go to charity. The book launch party is also on YouTube; one person at the launch party told her that her comments changed his life.

“BTW – I did not realize that retirement could be so busy.”

3. Our next Talk ’67 event is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Join us for “Living Well,” a timely and practical conversation featuring two internationally respected experts on healthy aging: Becca Levy, Ph.D., of the Yale School of Public Health, and Peter Whitehouse, M.D., Ph.D., of Case Western Reserve University and the University of Toronto. Together, they have devoted their careers to studying — and teaching — the factors that help people live longer, healthier, more vigorous, engaged, and meaningful lives.

Moderating the discussion will be our own Rick Moody, Ph.D., a nationally recognized author, editor, educator, and one of the country’s leading voices on the many dimensions of successful aging.

Whether you join us live and ask your own questions during the Q&A or watch the recording afterward, you’ll come away with fresh insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based advice that can help you — and those you care about — live well at every stage of life. We hope you’ll make time for what promises to be one of our most valuable Talk ’67 programs.

4. The Talk ’67 Zoom session on June 25 featured classmate Jack Finnell on “How to Succeed in Business.”

Jack shared the remarkable story of his professional journey and the many business and life lessons he learned through his service in the U.S. Navy, his career in sales, and his success as an entrepreneur. He discussed the principles of leadership, customer relationships, team building, sound management, and the importance of integrity, perseverance, and seizing opportunities when they arise. These are lessons he now teaches to students in his classes in Southern California. His engaging presentation sparked an excellent discussion and provided practical insights that extend well beyond the business world.

If you were unable to join us — or would like to watch the presentation again or forward it to others — a video of the event is available in the Talk ’67 archive at https://yale67.org/talk-67.

5. The next Class of 1967 luncheon at the Yale Club of New York City — Wednesday, August 12 — 12:30 p.m. ET.

Our most recent luncheon included George Pataki, Van Johnson, Mark Laidig, and David Richards, and everyone agreed that the camaraderie and conversation were great.

If you’re planning to attend or would like additional information, please contact organizer David Richards at darichards322@gmail.com. We hope to see you at a future luncheon!

6. Class Notes

Marty Snapp has just submitted the next Class Notes to the Yale Alumni Magazine, featuring some good news about Fred Hashimoto and a eulogy for Bob Ward. But, as always, you don’t have to wait until September to read it because it’s already on our class website, Yale67.org (no password necessary).

Alas, we just found out that another one of our number, Dan McNamee, died last month, and John Terry died in March. If you have any stories about Dan or John, as well as memories of Jed Devine, Jeff Milman, Martin Sear, Peter Lumaghi, Rob Wagner, Robert Bourgeois, or Tom McGuire, please consider sharing them with Marty at catman442@comcast.net.

7. So, What’s New In Your Life? Share Your News With Your Classmates.

One of the best ways to keep our class connected is by sharing the milestones, adventures, and everyday happenings in one another’s lives. Whether you’ve traveled somewhere interesting, taken up a new hobby, welcomed a grandchild, celebrated an anniversary, published a book or article, volunteered in your community, received an award, started a new project, or simply have a story you’d enjoy telling, your classmates would be delighted to hear about it.

Please send your news to Marty or Barry for inclusion in our class-wide Mailchimp newsletter and on the Classmate Updates page of the Class of ’67 website. No accomplishment is too large — or too small. Sometimes a brief update is all it takes to rekindle an old friendship, prompt a phone call or email, or remind a classmate that we’re still part of one another’s lives.

Your news could brighten someone’s day, spark a renewed connection, and help keep our Yale ’67 community as vibrant and engaged as ever. We hope to hear from you soon!

May, 2026

Dear Classmates,

1. Biography of Maury Yeston

It had to happen: somebody has written a biography of Maury Yeston. (The only surprise is that it wasn’t written earlier.) Joshua Rosenblum, a noted composer himself, has penned A Very Unusual Way, a book studded with vivid anecdotes, a critical survey of Maury’s scores, a technical analysis of his style, and an annotated discography, all rolled into one. You’ll even find previews of works still in the pipeline. This is the first book written about Maury, but it’s not going to be the last. You can find out more at: https://yale67.org/publications/

2. Our ’67 Whiffs in New York

Our Whiffenpoofs and spouses spent a terrific four-day gathering in New York in late April, organized by Bob “Pitts” Burke, and hosted by Harry Blumenthal at the Yale Club of New York City. Norm Hile reports, “We stayed at the New York Yale Club, which was a perfect HQ for our get together. We saw ‘Proof’ on Broadway, which is directed by Tommy Kail, Mike Kail’s son.” Joining a celebratory dinner at historic Fraunces Tavern in the Battery in Manhattan were Sherry Tift, Bill Tift, Jim Manor, Norm Hile, Belinda Beckett, Tom Jones, Laura Beeson, Gail Jones, Eleanor von Stade, Charlie von Stade, Bob Burke, Tim Rice and Ann Rice, Mike Kail, Peter Beeson, and Walt Buhl. See a photo of the joyous Whiffs’ dinner group at Fraunces Tavern on our Class Events page: https://yale67.org/class-events/.

3. A Great Yale ’67 Golf Tradition

Warren Gelman reports on a longstanding tradition of Class of 1967 classmate trips to some of America’s greatest golf destinations. For some 35 years, old friends from the class and from other schools have traveled, played golf, and enjoyed great fellowship in beautiful places. Some of the participants include: Warren Gelman, Jack Walsh, Mike Brooks, Tony Barclay, Dick Lawler, John Kane, John Raben, Rick Tilghman, Mike Leahy, Wint Ritchie and Jack Morrison. 1967 classmates who have participated over the years include Ted Carey; the late Martin Sear and the late Dwight Miller. And Jim Rogers and Jim Kreuttner, who started in ’67 and graduated with ’68 have also participated. See more details and a great group photo of this year’s participants on the Class Events page: https://yale67.org/class-events/.

4. Next Class of ’67 NYC Luncheon – June 10, 2026

Our next monthly luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 10, at the Yale Club of New York City. All are welcome – from near or far. To RSVP or ask questions, contact organizer David Richards at darichards322@gmail.com.

5. Class Notes & Memories

Marty Snapp has submitted the next Class Notes to the Yale Alumni Magazine, featuring an elegy for Bruce Breimer, one of the greatest teachers who ever taught. But, as always, you don’t have to wait until July to read it because it’s already on our class website, Yale 67.org. Unfortunately, we just found out that another one of our number, Dan McNamee, died last month. If you have any stories about Dan, as well as memories of Jed Devine, Jeff Millman, Martin Sear, Peter Lumaghi, Rob Wagner, Robert Bourgeois or Tom McGuire, please consider sharing them with Marty at catman442@comcast.net.

6. Talk ’67, May 14: Japanese-Americans in World War II

Our most recent Talk ’67 Zoom session held May 14 saw Marty Snapp, Fred Hashimoto and Joanne Sakai recounting the heroism of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II, who were giving their all for Uncle Sam at the same time their families were languishing behind barbed wire at brutal prison camps back home. This gripping conversation can be viewed at https://yale67.org/talk-67. As with other Talk ’67 sessions, if you know of someone out there who would be interested in following this story, you can send the above URL to them – no password needed – so they can view the video and explore the historical literature and online resources listed in the “takeaways.”

7. How to Succeed in Business – Our Next Talk ’67 Event on June 25 on Zoom

Jack Finnell’s story is not the typical Yalie story. It’s a candid and engaging account of lessons learned far beyond Yale – through real-world challenges, unexpected opportunities, and tough decisions made in real time. Join us on June 25 for Jack’s inspiring perspective on business, entrepreneurship, and learning beyond the hallowed halls of Yale.

8. Jeff Fuller & Friends – Ellington Jazz Series

Good news for jazz buffs, especially if you live within striking distance of New Haven: On September 18th our own Jeff Fuller will lead his jazz group, Jeff Fuller & Friends, at the Ellington Jazz Series at Yale School of Music’s Morse Recital Hall. The group of seven musicians, all either established or emerging artists, and will play a mix of Jeff’s original compositions and some standards from the American Song Book. We’ll send you another reminder when the date gets closer. More on Jeff at https://yale67.org/performing-arts/.

INVITATION – To help your ’67 classmates stay better connected – with you. No accomplishment is too grand, and no update is too modest. Travel, grandchildren, books, volunteer work, golf victories, new interests and experiences, memories, or simply “Here’s what I’ve been up to” – We’d love to hear from you, and so will your ’67 friends and their families. Please email your news to Barry or Marty.

April, 2026

Dear Classmates,

1. Dine and sing with the Whiffs in New York

Join the Whiffs and their spouses for dinner in New York on April 29th. Here’s the invitation from Whiff Bob Burke:

“Hi Guys, ten of us and spouses will be dining at the Oyster Bar on Wednesday night April 29th between 6 and 9 pm. Can you help us share this with nearby classmates who might want to make their own dinner reservations or drop in for drinks? We can’t foot the bill, but it would be great to be together. Reservations: 212.490.6650 and ask to be seated in the SALOON with the Yale Whiff group. Directions: Enter Grand Central at the corner of Vanderbilt Ave & 42nd Street. Go down the ramp from the street and turn right down another ramp to the restaurant entrance. We’ll raise a glass to absent friends. Bob 973-449-3397.”

2. April Class Luncheon at YCNY

Participants in our April 8th Class of 1967 luncheon at the Yale Club of New York City included George Pataki, Bob Kenney, Whit Conrad, Van Johnson, David Richards, Ron Meister, Don Glascoff, and Walter Squire.

3. John Mauceri at Woolsey Hall

John Mauceri’s Yale Symphony performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” on March 28 was a sellout—100 orchestral musicians, 100 choral performers, and multiple encores. The evening also marked John’s inspiring return following major cardiac surgery. A great event for all who attended; Bravo, Maestro! See: https://yale67.org/performing-arts/.

That evening, the beautiful Branford Gate saw Peter Sheckman and his wife, Maryanne, along with Bob Silberman and his wife, Nancy Netzer—all delighted to attend, connect with John, and even discover they were staying at the same hotel. See: https://yale67.org/classmate-travels/. A memorable evening all around!

4. Next Class of ’67 NYC Luncheon – May 13

Our next monthly luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 13, at the Yale Club of New York City. All are welcome—from near or far. To RSVP or ask questions, contact organizer David Richards at darichards322@gmail.com.

5. Class Notes & Memories

Marty Snapp has submitted the next Class Notes to the Yale Alumni Magazine, including eulogies for Larry Reed, Jim Ratner, and Rob Wagner. They’ll appear in the July/August issue, but you can read them now at: https://yale67.org. Marty is also seeking memories of Bill Blomquist, Bob Ward, Chip Clark, Jed Devine, Jeff Millman, and Peter Lumaghi. If you knew any of them, please consider sharing a note with Marty at catman442@comcast.net.

6. Talk ’67 – May 14 – Japanese-Americans in World War II

Our next Talk ’67 Zoom session will be held Thursday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Marty Snapp will recount the heroism of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II, alongside the incarceration of Japanese Americans during that same period. He’ll be joined by classmate Fred Hashimoto, whose parents were interned, and whose uncle Fred Yamamoto, a soldier in the 442nd was killed in combat. This promises to be a powerful and moving program.

7. Talk ’67 – On the Origin of Life

In March, Talk ’67 featured leading research scientist Charlie Carter’s fascinating exploration of how early nucleic acids and enzymes may have given rise to life as we know it, with expert narration by Joseph Feit. Watch the discussion here: https://yale67.org/talk-67/

8. Congratulations, Mayor Hashimoto

Congratulations to Fred Hashimoto on his election as mayor of Corrales, New Mexico, beating his opponent by 61.9% to 38.1%, and running on the slogan, “Fred Instead,” to which voters in the small town strongly agreed. Fred had served on the Village Council from 1990 to 1994 and beat the incumbent Mayor by2,318 votes to 1,426, per unofficial election results. Fred ran on a platform of preserving the village’s peaceful and unique rural identity and lifestyle, resisting an incursion by large businesses and regionalization, and including more of the community in major decisions.

9. 60th Reunion – Looking Ahead to 2027

We’ve sent out a pre-reunion survey seeking your ideas for presenters, topics, and events. If you haven’t responded yet, we hope you will. Your input will help shape what promises to be a memorable gathering. If you need another copy of the Survey email, or wish to contribute 60th Reunion comments or suggestions directly, please contact Barry Bardo (barry@bardocommunications.com) or Tom Gottshall (trgottshall@gmail.com). Help us make our 60th Reunion a great one!

10. 60th Reunion Committee – creating a great 60th Reunion will be the working group of Barry Bardo, Tom Gottshall, Keating Hagmann, Bill Mace, Don Metzger, David Richards, and Andy Skodol. We are committed to making this a great reunion, and look forward to welcoming many of you there. We’ll let you know the residential college venue and the dates as soon as we receive the news from Yale Alumni Association, in a few months.

So… if there’s anything you’d like to share with classmates, to help us all stay better connected, please send your news to Marty or Barry. Your newsy update could brighten a classmate’s day and inspire a welcome call or email, especially if it’s been a while.

March, 2026

Dear Classmates,

1. Reminder: John Mauceri’s Yale Symphony Mahler Symphony no. 2 “Resurrection” Concert in Woolsey Hall is set for Saturday, March 28. The performance honors John’s recovery from major cardiac surgery at NYU Langone and return to a schedule of concerts and other public appearances.

2. Participants in the March monthly luncheon of the Class of 1967 at the Yale Club of New York City were: George Pataki, Bob Kenney, Whit Conrad, Van Johnson, David Richards, Ron Meister, Don Glascoff, and Walter Squire. See the group photo at: Yale67.org/class-events/

3. The next monthly Class of ’67 luncheon in New York is schedule for Wednesday, April 8 – YCNY – all are welcome, from near or far, and if you plan to attend or have questions, please contact organizer David Richards at darichards322@gmail.com.

4. Jack Morrison updates on his daughter, U.S. Rep. Dr. Kelly Morrison. He tells the proud tale of his daughter’s accomplishments: Kelly Morrison graduated cum laude from Yale in 1991 and went on to Case Western Reserve Medical School and a Northwestern residency. She built a successful career as an OB/GYN in Minneapolis, practicing medicine for more than 20 years, becoming a managing partner – while raising 3 wonderful children. So when Kelly told her mother and me that she planned to step away from medicine to run for office, we were more than a little surprised. Her decision grew out of the political climate following the 2016 presidential election, when she and her husband, a former Army Ranger, felt strongly that they should do more to serve their community and country.

Kelly was elected to the Minnesota legislature in 2018 and later ran for Congress in MN CD3, winning the seat in 2024 with 58% of the vote—the strongest showing in the district in more than 60 years. In her first year and a half in Washington she has been busy: she was the first freshman Democrat to pass a bill, helped found the Democratic Doctors Caucus, and has served on the Veterans’ Affairs and Small Business Committees. She has worked to protect small businesses from harmful tariffs and has emerged as a strong messenger for a pragmatic, moderate approach to governing. Kelly remains committed to public service and hopeful about continuing her work if reelected in 2026. Chris and I are enormously proud of the energy, conviction, and intelligence she brings to the job—though the only downside is that we don’t get to see her nearly as often as we would like.

5. Marty Snapp just sent the next class notes to the Yale Alumni Magazine, featuring eulogies of Larry Reed, Jim Ratner, and Rob Wagner, and you’ll be able to read them in the upcoming May/June print issue – or read them right now on our class website, Yale67.org.

Marty is also looking for memories and stories about Bill Blomquist, Bob Ward, Bruce Breimer, Chip Clark, Jed Devine, Jeff Milman, and Peter Lumaghi. If you knew any of these men, please send your memories to Marty at catman442@comcast.net.

6. News from Talk ’67 – the next Talk ’67 Zoom session will go live on Thursday, March 26th at 4:00 p.m. Eastern, when Charlie Carter will lead us on a fascinating journey to the beginnings of life as we know it, and how his research career brought him to some breakthrough – and some say, controversial – insights. Join the fascinating discussion, moderated by Joseph Feit.

February’s Talk ’67 session saw the impassioned testimony of California death row prisoner Kevin Cooper, who was ably defended pro bono by Norm Hile for more than twenty years. You can review the video highlights of this powerful conversation at Yale67.org/talk-67.

7. YAA Delegate Report 2025 – Bill Mace has served with excellence and great diligence as our Class’s Delegate the YAA Assembly & Yale Alumni Fund Convocation. These two-day events, held in late-November and coinciding with either Princeton or Harvard Game weekends, require plenty of energy, and a conscientious effort to report on the many events, presentations, and speakers. Bill’s report reflects all of that, and includes an interesting update from Yale’s first-year President, Maurie McInnis. See Bill’s excellent Delegate’s Report at: Yale67.org/yaa-delegate-reports/.

8. Randy Alfred – our adventuresome, traveling classmate spent two weeks in Southeast Asian in December, 2025. His more than 100 photographs from his days in Laos and Vietnam will transport you to that far-away part of the world. Please be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to see up close the sites and sights of these two beautiful countries. Here are links to Randy’s terrific photos:

Laos, Dec. 5-11, 2025
(26 items: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5o9wE1MgbX4cr23T8)
Vietnam, Dec. 11-29, 2025
(100 items: https://photos.app.goo.gl/C6d243JovTD5AKaLA)

9. Class of 1967 – 60th Reunion – late May / early June 2027 – would you like to contribute suggestions to our Reunion Planning Committee? We will be sending you a survey to request your ideas and suggestions for the Class’s next Big Event. It’s only a little more than a year away – and we want the Reunion to reflect the interests and preferences of as many of our classmates and guests as possible. So, when you receive the Reunion Survey in a few days, please give us your suggestions – and don’t be afraid to step up to organize something – a presentation, panel, interest group, College mini-reunion, team reunion, fraternity reunion, publication staff reunion, or whatever other group you’d really love to reunite with. All ideas and volunteers for any aspect or contribution, large or small, will be much appreciated and recognized. Send your suggestions to Reunion Co-Chairs Barry Bardo or Tom Gottshall at trgottshall@gmail.com.

So – whether you’re enjoying retirement, still working, volunteering, managing family, traveling, or simply staying in touch with old friends, your news matters.Send your updates to Marty or Barry — help your classmates stay connected and inspired by what you’re doing! Your friends are eager to hear from you.

February, 2026

Dear Classmates,

Here’s hoping this email finds you and yours in good health and good spirits.

Breaking News: Yale has a new head football coach, Kevin Cahill, a protégé of Coach Tony Reno, who resigned for health reasons in late 2025 – see that story below.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2026

Kevin Cahill Named the Joel E. Smilow ’54 Head Coach of Yale Football
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yale Athletics has named Kevin Cahill the next Joel E. Smilow ’54 Head Coach of Yale Football, bringing the reigning National FCS Coach of the Year back to the Yale Bowl. Cahill becomes the 35th head coach in program history.

Cahill is no stranger to New Haven. He previously spent 10 seasons on the Bulldogs’ coaching staff from 2012-2022, contributing to three Ivy League championship teams and serving as Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator in his final five years with the program.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Kevin back home to the Yale Bowl,” said Victoria M. “Vicky” Chun, Thomas A. Beckett Director of Athletics. “From his formative years under Coach [Tony] Reno’s mentorship to his outstanding success at Lehigh, highlighted by being named the nation’s top FCS coach as the Eddie Robinson Award winner, Kevin has consistently built and supported strong, values-driven programs grounded in character and culture. Our entire community is excited to welcome Kevin, his wife Carah, and their children Patrick, Thomas, and Elizabeth, back home to Yale.”

“It is an honor to return to Yale Football. This legendary program has a proud history built on academic excellence, sportsmanship, and competitive success, and I look forward to working every day to build upon that foundation,” said Cahill. “I am grateful to President McInnis, Athletic Director Vicky Chun, and the entire administration and alumni for the confidence they have placed in me. My family and I are proud to be part of the Yale community once again, and we are committed to upholding the standards and traditions that make this program exceptional.”

Cahill returns to New Haven after orchestrating one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the FCS at Lehigh University. He inherited a 2-9 program and, in just his second season, guided the Mountain Hawks to a 9-4 record and a Patriot League championship. In 2025, Lehigh followed with a record-setting 12-1 campaign. Lehigh was one of only two teams in the FCS who entered the playoffs undefeated, and the Mountain Hawks climbed as high as No. 3 in the national rankings during the 2025 season.

Cahill was named the recipient of the Eddie Robinson Award, presented annually to the National FCS Coach of the Year, becoming just the second head coach in Lehigh history to earn the honor and the first since 2001. He emerged from a group of 15 finalists, receiving 136 points and 12 first-place votes.

Under Cahill’s leadership, Lehigh captured back-to-back Patriot League titles in 2024 and 2025, giving the program a league-best 14 football championships. The Mountain Hawks advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs in consecutive seasons. The 2024 team earned the program’s first playoff victory since 2011 with a win at Richmond, while the 2025 squad secured the No. 5 seed in the FCS playoffs following a 12-0 regular season, just the sixth undefeated regular season in program history.

In 2024, Cahill was named Patriot League Coach of the Year, ECAC Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award. In 2025, he was recognized as AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year and led the Mountain Hawk staff to Dick Biddle Patriot League Coaching Staff of the Year honors.

Over his three seasons, Cahill mentored 27 All-Patriot League selections, including the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year, Luke Yoder, and Defensive Player of the Year, Tyler Ochojski. Lehigh’s 12 wins in 2025 matched the program record for victories in a season, and the team’s 17-game regular season winning streak, dating back to 2024, was the longest active streak in the FCS.

In his previous tenure at Yale, Cahill oversaw one of the nation’s most productive offensive units. In 2022, the Bulldogs went 8-2 overall and 6-1 in Ivy League play to capture their third Ivy League title in five seasons, leading the league in total offense and ranking among the top 25 in the FCS.

Cahill joined Yale after four seasons on the staff at the University of Maine, including three as Special Teams Coordinator, while also coaching the wide receivers and running backs. During his tenure, he helped the Black Bears reach the FCS playoffs twice.

Earlier, Cahill spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons at Murray State University, coaching the wide receivers and serving as the Racers’ Recruiting Coordinator, where he mentored two all-conference student-athletes. His first Division I coaching experience came at the University of Tennessee-Martin in 2004 and 2005, helping the program record its first winning season in 13 years. He began his coaching career at Maine Maritime Academy in 2001 before returning to his alma mater, Springfield College, for two seasons.

A standout student-athlete, Cahill was a three-year starting quarterback and a three-year starting pitcher at Springfield College, helping lead the program to two NCAA playoff appearances. He was twice recognized as the ECAC Division III New England Player of the Year.

A native of New York Mills, N.Y., Cahill graduated from Springfield College in 2001 with a degree in physical education and earned a master’s in athletic administration in 2004.

In other news…

Best wishes to our man in Hollywood, Joe Cohen — now living and working in sunny Puerto Rico — as he recovers from a serious fall and a diabetic episode. We’re glad to report that Joe is improving steadily and has been released from the hospital.

John Mauceri warmly invites classmates and friends to join him at Woolsey Hall on March 28 for a special performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. Having made a strong recovery last year from a serious cardiac condition — thanks to the exceptional team at NYU Langone — John is dedicating this concert to the doctors and nurses who made his return to the podium possible. Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony, which moves from darkness to a vision of transcendent renewal beyond specific religious expression, holds deep personal meaning for him. As John reflects, “This is a very big deal for me — an honor, of course, but also a testament to my doctors and nurses, and everyone at NYU Langone who has made this unlikely event possible.” The evening also marks his 80th birthday year, and he looks forward to celebrating both milestones with friends and classmates. Those attending are warmly invited to greet him backstage after the concert. If you plan to come, please let him know — it promises to be a memorable evening of music and friendship. Tickets are available through the link provided, and a limited number of complimentary tickets may be arranged through Brian Robinson, Manager of the Yale Symphony Orchestra, at 203-432-4140, 203-215-8080, or brian.s.robinson@yale.edu.

Lanny Davis has a new book forthcoming in April, Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey Through History, co-authored with Carl Cannon. The foreword is by President Bill Clinton and Al From. In the preface, Lanny imagines a walk across the Yale campus in the 1960s, greeting two future presidents — Bill Clinton and George W. Bush — as well as future secretaries of state John Kerry and Hillary Rodham Clinton, future Governor of New York, George Pataki, and future United States Circuit Judge, J. Harvie Wilkinson III. The memoir is rich with Yale memories: his Davenport roommates Dave Foster, Robert Kenney, and Andy Baltins; the DKE house and “Dubya;” Joe Lieberman and the Yale Daily News (chaired by Lieberman and later by Lanny); and his years at Yale Law School. Beyond Yale, he reflects on his long career in law and national politics, including decades of association with Bill and Hillary Clinton. Throughout, Lanny makes a spirited case for civility, careful listening, and the search for a constructive “third way” in American public life. More about the book at Yale67.org/publications/. Lanny would be delighted to hear from classmates at LDavis@lannyjdavis.com.

J. Harvie Wilkinson III has received the Outstanding Virginian Award from the Virginia General Assembly—one of the Commonwealth’s highest civic honors, recognizing exceptional service and leadership in Virginia’s public life. Jay has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit since 1984, following his appointment by President Reagan. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s most thoughtful and influential appellate judges, he is known for judicial restraint, deep respect for institutions, and eloquent opinions that have helped shape constitutional and administrative law. A former professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, he has also been recognized by numerous bar associations, law schools, and civic organizations for his lifetime contributions to the law and to public service.

It is with sadness that we share the news that Bruce Breimer and Larry Reed have joined our growing roster of departed classmates. Marty is gathering anecdotes to help enrich remembrances of them and Chip Clark, Derek Bush, Rob Wagner, Robert Bourgeois, Jeff Millman, Martin Sear, and Pete Lumaghi. If you have memories of these departed classmates or stories to share, please send them to Marty at catman442@comcast.net.

On the occasion of the celebration of life of our late classmate Bruce Breimer at a January 23rd luncheon at the Yale Club of New York City, were Whit Conrad, Mike Leahy, Tom Goldstein (in from Berkeley), Warren Gelman (in from Buffalo), Walter Squire, David Stevens, David Richards, and the gathering’s snowed-out organizer from Montana, present in spirit, Doug McClelland. See the photo at Yale67.org/class-events/.

The next monthly Class of 1967 luncheon will be held at the Yale Club of New York City on Wednesday, March 11. Luncheons have resumed their regular schedule, the second Wednesday of the month. All in the New York area and beyond, if you’re in town, are invited to drop by the Yale Club for good ’67 fellowship. Contact Dave Richards at darichards322@gmail.com for updates and to confirm your attendance.

We also share difficult news that many of you may already have heard: our beloved head football coach, Tony Reno, has been compelled to retire because of an undisclosed health concern. The announcement came on the heels of one of the most successful seasons in Yale football history. The Bulldogs captured a share of the Ivy League Championship, defeated Harvard 45–28 in the 141st playing of The Game on November 22, 2025, and won their first-round NCAA FCS playoff match-up against Youngstown State, while losing the second round to powerhouse Montana State — marking the first time an Ivy League team has participated in postseason tournament play. Some coaches win by intimidation. Tony won the Yale way — by respecting his players, believing in them, and teaching lessons that endure long after the final whistle. It worked for Carm Cozza, and it worked for Tony.

At the February 19 session of Talk ’67, Norm Hile, joined by Mike Kail, spoke live by telephone with death row inmate Kevin Cooper from his confinement in Stockton, California. Norm and his firm worked pro bono on Cooper’s case for 23 years. Norm outlined significant evidence that has emerged since the 1983 San Bernardino County murder conviction — evidence he believes raises serious questions about whether justice was served — and reviewed what he described as the extensive use, and possible misuse, of forensic material at trial. Participants also heard Cooper’s direct and impassioned appeal for continued legal assistance following Norm’s retirement. Cooper has been on death row since 1985. A recording of Norm’s presentation and Cooper’s remarks is available at: Yale67.org/talk-67/

At our next Talk ’67, Charlie Carter will reflect on his distinguished scientific career and his exploration of one of the most profound questions of all: how life began — and what that may reveal about humanity’s place and agency in the universe. If you’d like to follow Charlie’s remarkable journey in science and engage these big ideas, join him on March 26 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern, in conversation with moderator Joseph Feit on Zoom. Watch for your invitation and be sure to register early.

Want to share your story with your Yale ’67 classmates — and see theirs too? We’d love to know what you’re up to! Whether you’re enjoying retirement, still working, volunteering, managing family, traveling, or simply staying in touch with old friends, your news matters. Send your updates to Marty or Barry — let your classmates stay connected and inspired by what you’re doing! Don’t wait — your friends are eager to hear from you.

Dear Classmates,

Here are some more Classmate Updates since our last edition of news for the “Classmate Updates” page of our class website, Yale67.org.

• Doug Schofield: I am glad to report that Janet and I are still somewhat active. She just published another book, Discovering Bhutan, on our many experiences in our 11 years of working there. I had another Fulbright assignment in Laos, developing an entrepreneurship program at the National University. Later this fall we were exploring the Mustang province in northern Nepal, but sadly left 1½ days before the rebellion broke out, missing all the excitement (on a prior business trip there we got to view a Maoist parade after the government collapsed). I am still looking for new clients for my personal financial advisory business.

• It with great sorrow that we inform you that another valued member of our class, Bill Blomquist, has died. This will doubtless be sad news for many, especially the guys in Davenport. If you have any memories of Bill to share, please send them to Marty Snapp at catman442@comcast.net.

Meanwhile, Marty just filed the class notes for the March/April issue of the alumni magazine, featuring remembrances of Hank Schutz and Paul Adams Sitney. But why wait until March when you can read them right now on our class website, Yale67.org? No password necessary.

• Doug McClelland and Mike Leahy took us on a fishing expedition through the Western Hemisphere in the December edition of Talk ’67, “My Life in Fly Fishing,” where we enjoyed tales of fishing, conservation, and travels to North and South America: Yale67.org/talk-67/.

• The Yale Library has changed dramatically since 1963-1967. Library Development Director Basie Gitlin will present a fascinating presentation of the physical and programmatic changes on Talk ’67 on Jan 20th at 4:00 p.m. EST. Classmate David Richards will participate in the discussion.

• Good fellowship was shared at January’s Class of 1967 Luncheon at the Yale Club of New York City by Whit Conrad, David Stevens, George Pataki, David Richards, Rick Moody, Donn Smith, Walter Squire, Ron Meister, Don Glascoff, Van Johnson, and Bob Ramage. See the group photo on the Class Events page of our class website Yale67.org/class-events/

• The next monthly Class of 1967 Luncheon at Yale Club of New York City will convene on February 11 at 12:30 p.m. EST. All classmates living in the New York area or passing through are warmly invited to join in the good fellowship of classmates and guests. Contact host David Richards if you plan to attend or have questions at darichards322@gmail.com.

• Yale News – Top 25 stories including inaugurations of Maurie McInnis as President of Yale and Cristina Rodriguez as Dean of the Yale Law School, Yale’s Nobel Prize winners and other leading accounts of Yale people and progress.

• Yale Football Team 152 completed a historic season by winning the Ivy League championship and completing a two-game run as the first Ivy League team to participate in a post-season playoff. Read about the historic performance by one of Yale’s greatest football teams.

• Our ’67 Whiffenpoofs performed a concert at their annual gathering in Arizona in 2024. Participating were: Norm Hile, Tom Jones, Mike Kail, Bill Tift, Tim Rice, Charlie von Stade, Walt Buhl, and Jim Manor. You can enjoy the great music from that performance on the class website at Yale67.org/class-events/.

• Connect to today’s Yale or your Yale friends – if you’re curious about the latest news, ideas, and opinions at Yale – here’s a quick way to explore: go to Yale67.org – scroll to the very bottom of the page – and you’ll find links to the Yale Alumni Association, Yale Alumni Magazine, Yale Daily News, and Yale Athletics. There’s also a link to Marty Snapp, our Class Corresponding Secretary, and a link to the YAA Directory, if you want to search for the contact information of a classmate or any other Yale alumnus or alumna. “Be in touch!”

Speaking of ‘be in touch’ – please send us your news updates – so your classmates can keep current with what you’re doing these days.

2025

Dear Classmates,

Here are a few updates since our first installment of this new “Classmate Updates” page.

And we sent you a survey – asking what people and topics you’d like to see on Talk ’67. If you haven’t sent in your suggestions, please answer the Talk ’67 Survey to keep the interest high in connecting with the exceptional experiences of our classmates and the special knowledge of our Yale faculty and others. You can use this link to the Survey. Send us your suggestions!

Tom Goldstein and Randy Alfred knocked it out of the park on the November 19th episode of Talk ’67 with their expert and free-wheeling conversation about the crisis in journalism today. The video recording is great watching at https://yale67.org/talk-67/

Speaking of Talk ’67, our monthly Zoom forum, Doug McClelland (link to invitation) will regale us with travel tales, fishing adventures and more with “My Life in Fly Fishing,” on December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. See how a passion for trout fishing led Doug to the heights of service to fishing, conservation, and the environment.

Sadly, we have another death to report: Jim Ratner, who passed away November 2 after a brief illness. If you have any memories of Jim or anecdotes to share, please send them to Marty Snapp at catman442@comcast.net.

For the fourth year in a row, We Beat Harvard in The Game! See the exciting highlights at: https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=401767708 (highlights) or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsPJkR23cn4 (game summary 19:31; cuts off with 2 min. to go, but you won’t miss anything important, as Harvard was thoroughly whipped by then!).

And speaking of Yale Football, Coach Tony Reno, whose team, quarterbacked by his son, Dante, who passed for 3 touchdowns and ran for another in a breakout performance in Yale’s stunning victory over Harvard, 45-28 in the Yale Bowl on November 22nd, is scheduled to join us on Talk ’67 on Thursday, February 19th. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us to bask in the glory of our great Coach and his powerhouse Yale Football Team. Boola!

From Ron Meister: “With politics and health having become fraught subjects around our contemporaries’ dinner tables, I have turned more to talk of travel, of which we have been fortunate to enjoy a great deal this past year. Jane and I were in New Zealand, with its geologic thermals reminiscent of Yellowstone, its harbor hills looking like San Francisco, and its popular whitebait sandwiches tasting like breaded guppies. Son David and I took a four-city Midwest baseball trip, and daughter Sarah joined me for my annual C.S. Forester literary conference, this year in Plymouth, England, and nearby travels in Devon (on the trail of the Hound of the Baskervilles) and Cornwall (looking for pirates in Penzance). Adding in shorter trips to Seattle, Salt Lake City, the Litchfield Hills, and the Berkshires, we were able to store up enough chat to replace groaning about the state of the country and moaning about the state of our knees. Back home, I was re-elected to a new term on our local Town Court, and continue to serve on various judicial, ethics, and military law committees. In my leftover time, I have embarked at Fred Hyde’s suggestion on a program of re-reading all of Nero Wolfe, and I see several of our New York area classmates at the monthly Yale Club luncheons arranged by Dave Richards.”

A new book, Blue Power: Brian Dowling, Calvin Hill, and Greatness at Yale, by Reg Lansbury, looks back at Yale in the turbulent late 1960s—coeducation on the horizon, protests over Vietnam and civil rights, and a rising counterculture. Amid this change, under President Kingman Brewster Jr., Yale fielded a powerhouse football team led by Brian Dowling and Calvin Hill, whose 16-game winning streak became the nation’s longest. The book captures the human story behind their march toward perfection, stopped only by Harvard in the unforgettable 1968 Game, and offers vivid cultural snapshots of the era. Available at www.RegLansberry.com.

Remember – your classmate friends are eager to know what’s up with you – So Please Send Us Your News!

Barry
barry@bardocommunications.com

Marty
catman442@comcast.net

Dear Classmates,

When we asked you to tell us what’s happening in your life, you came through!

Our deepest thanks to everyone who responded.

These classmate updates will be a regular feature on this new class website page.

Bruce Heintz: “My connection to Yale is still strengthening these days as our Yale’67 Zoom calls and our website educate me and help me reflect on just what a prized opportunity we all had via our Yale experience. You’ve got to admit, we are a collection of very smart people! Currently, I’m enjoying retirement and practicing a skill introduced to me by one of our classmates during a Zoom: learning how to un-hurry.”

Gary Drobnack: “My wife Manya and I did a trip on an Abercrombie and Kent cruise ship this year. We started in Venice, went down the Adriatic Sea, past Croatia, Montenegro, Kotor and into Greece. We went through the Corinth Canal on this ship and finished up in Athens/Piraeus.

“Our goal in Athens and Piraeus was to locate the burial site of my wife’s Russian grandfather. We have traveled several times to Greece to find his grave but were not successful until this trip. My wife’s father, Igor, was born in Sevastopol in Russia (Crimea), and his father was a member of the Russian Imperial Navy, based in Sevastopol. After the Bolsheviks revolted, they initially focused on the imperial powers in the north. After diminishing those powers successfully, they started to reach out to other parts of the Russian Empire where there were still remnants of Imperial Russia, many of them former military personnel and some politicians.

“It became clear to these people that they and their families would not likely survive an encounter with these Bolsheviks, so there was a rush to leave Russia, which later became part of the Soviet Union. Many these families went off to Greece while others found their way to the UK, France other parts of Europe, and a few to the USA. A large number that went to Greece were former Imperial Navy or Army veterans.

“On this trip we discovered a very large Russian cemetery set amid a much larger cemetery for Greeks. It was in this cemetery that we discovered a Russian Navy chapel built using the stone casket covers that were initially buried side by side in the ground. Over the years, this combined Greek and Russian military cemetery had become so popular that they were running out of space. Many of the stone casket covers were removed and laid much closer together on the ground or set vertically in long rows. We found my wife’s grandfather’s casket cover as one part of the Russian Imperial Navy Chapel. It was positioned vertically, and on it his name, rank, and date of death are carved on it.”

Norm “Pitchpipe” Hile: “The ‘67 Whiffs are planning our annual get-together next April in NYC. Bob “Pitts” Burke is our host. We are planning on staying at the Yale Club.”

Rick Moody: “When I was at Yale I had no interest in aging. I never expected I would spend my entire career in gerontology (the study of age). My last job was as Vice President for Academic Affairs with AARP in Washington, DC., a wonderful job and a fascinating experience. I retired at age 69 and people asked, ‘How will you retire?’ I told them, ‘Just watch me!’

“Retirement has turned out to be, in many ways, different from the rest of my career as a nonprofit manager. I do a little teaching, but mostly I write. This year, I’m publishing three books: ‘Climate Change in an Aging Society,’ ‘The Hidden Power of Dreams for the Second Half of Life,’ and the 11th edition of my textbook, ‘Aging Concept and Controversies.’

“I also do newsletters: ‘Climate Change in an Aging Society’ (1,200 subscribers) and ‘Human Values in Aging’ (5,000 subscribers each month). I also do a newsletter for Indivisible in San Mateo, California where I have lived for the past five years. My wife (we married in 1969) and I moved here to be near our children and grandchildren (3 little girls, between 2 and 9 years of age).

“I’m pretty busy, and I find retirement different from what I might have expected. I started working with older people in 1970, when I was 25, and now I’m a specimen of what I’ve studied. It’s like a professor of Japanese who taught the language for decades and then, for the first time, visits Japan. My health is good, and I do things that make the world better, including defending democracy in America. I feel obliged to work to prepare a planet and a society where my grandchildren can survive and flourish. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.”

John Mauceri: “I recently survived a life-threatening illness, thanks to expert care at NYU Langone Health. After months of unexplained swelling and fatigue, doctors discovered constrictive pericarditis, a rare thickening of the heart’s protective sac. On June 5, 2024, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Eugene Grossi performed the delicate operation that freed my heart and restored my vitality. Within weeks I regained my strength, and by fall, I was once again conducting in London, Paris, and Japan. The NYU team’s skill and compassion was a truly uplifting example of humanity. They’ve given me the gift of extra time.

“On March 28 I will return to the Yale Symphony to conduct Mahler’s epic Symphony No. 2 in Woolsey Hall. The concert will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the orchestra which I helped create, as well as my 80th birthday.”

Peter Ashley: “Thanks for putting on the Esselstyn Zoom last week. My wife and I have been plant-based for 5 years and have been familiar with Dr. Esselstyn. It was nice to hear him again in this format. Incidentally, Dr. Esselstyn gave his email address, so my wife emailed him a question. The next day he called her personally — quite impressive.”

Talk 67: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., ’56, is a pioneer of the plant-based nutrition program that has been clinically proven and institutionalized in employer health plans. He appeared on Talk ’67 Oct 23. You can see his presentation, informative slides, and actuarial data proving successes on Yale67.org, along with recordings of all the other Talk ’67 Zooms we have produced to date.

More news…

George Pataki was awarded the J. Scott Glascock Medal of the Fifty Vanderbilt Foundation at an October 19th gala at the Yale Club of New York City. A recap of his service to New York and beyond, as well as some historic photos, from George at Yale to NYS Governor to 9-11 and beyond, can be found on the home page of this class website.

Tom Goldstein and Randy Alfred are hard at work preparing our next Talk ’67 session at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, November 19. The title: “Don’t Kill the Messenger: Journalism in Crisis.” It promises to be a lively and thoughtful session from two leading journalism professionals on media trends that affect our everyday lives. If you’ve received your invitation, please register. If you haven’t received it, please send us an email, and we’ll get you one right away.

THE GAME – Yale versus that other school on Saturday, November 22 at the Yale Bowl. Be there if you can and cheer our Bulldogs on to victory, or join a viewing party with fellow Yalies at your local Yale Club. Or watch from the comfort of home. The Game will be broadcast on ESPNU. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.

THE GAME BONUS: on February 19, 2026, Yale Football coach Tony Reno will join us on Talk ’67 to share his updates and insights into today’s Yale Football program.

And you should have received the November/December alumni magazine, featuring obits of Alan Kenney and Leighton Longhi (with an especially moving remembrance by Charlie Von Stade) in the Class Notes.

But why wait for the January/February 2026 issue when you can read remembrances of Jay Flaherty and Larry Jones (with a great story about Larry’s grandfather) right here and now on Yale67.org?

Barry
barry@bardocommunications.com

Marty
catman442@comcast.net

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