Hugh MacDonald

  January 2008 - "Married to Louise and jointly produced six children one of whom played for the STEELERs during the strike.  He attended Kutztown College / University and was Division ll, All American.

My family refers to my wife as the bionic woman since she has two knee implants and a right hip implant circa 5 Dec. 2007.  About six years after retiring in 1995 I was a small business contractor to the Army in specialized problem solving.  Taught these methods to 5,000 engineers and scientists from government and industry (20 major DOD contractors participated) in the areas of guided missiles, small arms, special purpose batteries, radars, M1 tank armament, and Land Mines.  It seems that I could start a small war if needed.
 

My brother-in law was the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade SANTA for 25 years and was able to connect with at least a billion people around the world via satellite.
 

Whew I am getting cramps typing with two fingers.

June 10, 2002 - Some more life information---Gus

Subject: Re: Some U.S. Army Experiences with Creative Problem Solving
Hi Larry!  Congratulations on that wonderful letter to the Defense Department!  And thanks for at the same time making it clear to me what you, Sam and Gus did all those years.  It is an impressive story and one which makes me very proud.  I'll be looking forward to seeing you at CPSI soon, and to pursuing our endeavors further there.  Appreciatively, Sid

Burt, Bea, Sid, & Sam,
Attached is the e-mail I sent to Dr. McDade Morrison. I focus on extending Sid's comments by providing specific things we did with our CPSI training.  I consider this the completion of my assigned action.  Larry

-----Original Message-----
From: Lawrence Ostuni
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 10:10 AM
To: Dr. Leslye McDade-Morrison
Subject: Some U.S. Army Experiences with Creative Problem Solving

Dr. Leslye McDade-Morrison
Director of Human Resources
Office of the Secretary of Defense

1. Reference: Letter; Dr. Sidney Parnes to Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld, dated 2 February,2002

My name is Larry Ostuni and I recently retired from the U.S. Army Tank and Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center in Dover, New Jersey.

Two of my colleagues also retired from this Center and all of us attended and subsequently became part of the Creative Problem Solving Institute's (CPSI) teaching staff.  Each June we spend our vacation in Buffalo teaching the Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving Process to participants from 30 nations; in my case for over 28 years.  All of the staff at CPSI are volunteers so it is a labor of love.

2. Dr.Parnes, one of the leaders in the field of "Deliberate Creativity" outlined in the reference letter his experiences with DOD.  I like to provide an outline of what the three of us accomplished with the knowledge gained at CPSI.  To say it was a life changing experience is true but a little too vague.  I retired as Division Chief for Simulation and Analysis; Mr. Samuel Pinkard  as Deputy Project Manager for Mortars; and Gus Magistro as expert in failure analysis.  Some of our accomplishments are as follows:

a. Developed the Women Effectiveness Workshop in the 1970's.  Workshop was the first of its kind within the U.S. Army and combined motivation, communications, and creative problem solving.  Workshop was targeted to secretaries many of whom were single head of households.  This was the first time many of these women operated as a member of a team or had to give a briefing; all experiences increased job opportunities some reaching the GS 13 grade in Project Managers Offices.

b. Conduct a classified workshop on safeing the Pershing II Nuclear Warhead Sections in case of adverse environments e.g. fire. plane crash, etc.  The workshop's solution was accepted for the Pershing II and was used on other tactical nuclear missiles.

c. Co-developed the Root Cause Analysis method for resolving difficult failures which were those that involved the loss of life or a major project's hardware failure.  This method was listed as an "Innovation Initiative" and was taught throughout the U.S. Army Materiel Command during the 1980's.  In the 20+ years this technique was used in our Center (40+ times) the failure never recurred....I  don't have the data from the rest of the U.S. Army Materiel Command.  Root Cause Analysis is basically the tailored application of the Osborn-Parnes Creative Process to failure analysis.

d. In the 80-90's timeframe, workshops were conducted on the future of mortars.  These workshops were conducted at the U.S. Army Infantry School as well as within government labs.  Some of the workshops included private contractors and representatives of our allies.  This effort resulted in one of the first Master Plans for Mortars.  Many if not all of the current efforts for mortars are in that master plan.

e. Conducted workshops on the Objective Family of Infantry Weapons e.g OICW.  Workshops included representatives of the National Labs ( Los Alamos; Sandia; Oakridge), DARPA, Private Contractors including a German Company and User Personnel (e.g. Army. Marine Corps, & Air Force).  Issues included reducing the weight of the infantry weapons as well as determining design characteristics.  Subsequent workshop focused on infantry weapons after 2010 and this included workshops within the National Labs as well as the US Army and US Air Force Research Laboratories.

f. Supported the U.S. Army Artillery School Battle Lab. by being one of the two leaders nominated for facilitating the Army After Next Workshops; the other leader was the Director of the Battle Lab. I didn't work for the Artillery School but was requested by the Battle Labs to represent them.  My task was to co-facilitate a team of private contractors in developing ideas for a future lighter, more mobile force....also supported the war games at the U.S. Army War College.

g. Supported the development of the Systems Engineering Department at the U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point.  Mr. Walt Hollis the Undersecretary of Army for Operations Research is familiar with this task which involved forming teams of cadets and our center engineers & scientists in solving real problems.

h. Conducted workshops on the entire family of armaments including the Future Combat System (FCS); guns & munitions; and non-lethal weapons.

i. Supported a DOD Contractor by formulating and facilitating the First DOD Wide Conference on Developing Requirements for Eliminating Land Mines.  This effort was extended to conducting a workshop with MIT, UCLA, Applied Physics Laboratory, etc. scientists in developing ways to meet the requirement document that was the output of the first conference.

j. Conducted workshops for government laboratories and private contractors on Strategic Planning / Transformation.  The workshops focus more on change and were designed to fit within the tight schedules of DOD managers.

As retired DOD civilians we are active as volunteers in resolving contamination issues in Montclair New Jersey; Community Developing in Chester, PA (Chester is the crime & drug capital of Pennsylvania); Dismantling Racism & Prison Ministry for the Episcopal Diocese of Newark; and developing a program on Creative Aging i.e. application of the creative process to increasing the positive impact of the our aging population....this last workshop is also for my colleagues and I since I am the youngest at 66 years old.

Relative to awards: We received the "Supervisor of the Year" (1991) by the Picatinny Arsenal Federal Women's Program; Fire Power Award (one for technology the other for management) from the National Defense Industrial Association; Order of St Barbara from the U.S. Army Artillery School; and Total Quality Management Award signed by the Secretary of Defense.

3. I'm sorry for the length of this e-mail and I hope I spelled your name right....couldn't get a clear printout.  Gus Magistro and Larry Ostuni

April 14th, 2000 - Reviewed data on 52 statistics.  A new car was just under $1,800 and my total expenses were for the year.  In addition, I understand from a neighbor that her daughter's expenses for this year are $33,000!  Guess what a full size car costs today with sales tax? - $32,000 ± $5,000.  I also worked in Packard Hall, Work-study, for that $.75 per hour and was glad to get it.

December 4th, 2000 - Hi - I spoke with Frank Sgambelluri last week and he thought Dave Mesick also served in Georgia with us.  Some personal thanks- To Ken Thompson and Bob Terry for getting me through "Dynamics', to Chet Nowick for all those rides from the Holland Tunnel (NYC) to Lehigh.  To Prof. Tom Jackson for getting me a job in Packard Hall and to my immigrant parents who choose the best - Lehigh.

November 9th, 2000 - I have lived on Princeton Ave, Wharton, NJ, for 40 years. I am retired from 35 years service at Picatinny Arsenal and am currently operating a business, Magistro Associates, from our home.  My Failure Analysis skills have taken me across the US for Government and Industry.  My wife, Louise, and I have six children and 8 grand children and have been married 45 years.   I bought my house on a GI loan from Korean era service, non-combatant.

Frank Sgambelluri and I worked in the same building at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, for more than 20 years.

Paul Speranza and I lived at 444 Pawnee St. for three years.   He is living on Debra Lane in Basking Ridge, NJ, amongst the ATT crowd where he spends lots of time reading.  He worked for ATT and Bell Labs.

Bob Mentzer & I lived in the same four-plex in Augusta, GA, after we were drafted in "54.  Gus

James Mahan

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

Duncan ("Scotty") Malcolm

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - Military service: U.S. Air Force, 1952-1954, tried to teach navigation in pilot training program.

Work history: Sinclair Oil & Gas, geologist, Casper, WY, 1954-1958. United Carbon Co. (later Ashland Oil), Chief Geologist, Eastern Division, 1958-63. Cabot Corp.  Manager, Exploration & Development, Charleston, WV 196368. D. C. Malcolm, Inc. (how's that for an original name), oil and gas exploration, producing and consulting, Charleston, 1968-present.  Also run a small gas distribution company (Consumers Gas Utility Co.). Still working and plan to continue unless my son runs me off.

Family matters: Married 48 years to Lura (introduced by Harry Stowers). 4 grandchildren - girls 16, 12, 7 and boy 6.

Robert Mantell

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

January 2008 - I'm so sorry to learn that Wil died this week.

I had been visiting him in the nursing home every time I went to Williamsburg, but didn't go last October while there (now much to my regret).

He had never improved from his debilitating stroke, and it was hard watching him in pain and partially paralyzed.  He always had Lehigh memorabilia in his room and I know he really thought a lot of Lehigh. (Don't we all?)

If you have the address of his nephew, please send it to me as I want to write to him.   I think Ralph and Sue Fortney also visited Wil from time to time and maybe you ought to send Ralph a note to read the website.

I think my info is up to date.  But I do have twin granddaughters who will be 2 in March.   (My only grandchildren.)   They live only five miles away so I do a lot of baby-sitting.   Here's their picture: Gordon

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - Following graduation, I worked for 6 weeks in the research lab at Scott Paper in Chester trying new bleaches for making whiter toilet paper.  Then, I went into Air Force pilot training, flew an amphibian for 3 years in Michigan and Labrador and spent the rest of my first active duty tour as an Air Force ROTC instructor at the University of Virginia. I never returned to Scott Paper.

In 1959, 1 went to work for GTE and spent 41 years in the telecom business in Florida, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut, Texas and Washington, DC . The last assignment was 16 years in the Washington office doing federal regulatory work.  With the merger of GTE and Bell Atlantic into Verizon, I decided it was a good time to retire, in March 2001.

During the New York assignment, I began flying C-124 transports in the Reserve at Stewart AFB and was recalled to active duty for 18 months during the Viet Nam conflict.  I couldn't keep up the flying when I got off active duty and moved to North Carolina, but I did stay in the non-flying Reserve long enough to retire as a Colonel.

Along the way, I received an MBA from Duke in 1973 and a JD from Catholic University in 1988.  Passed the Maryland Bar and waived in the DC Bar.

Married Alice Christopher of Bluefield, WV in 1953.  Our daughter, Susan, is an attorney in Washington, DC.  No grandchildren as of this writing,

March 26th, 2001 - I am retiring this Friday after 41 years in the telecommunications business with GTE and now Verizon since the merger with Bell Atlantic.

November 8th, 2000 - I spent time looking at all our classmates who have died, some of whom I knew pretty well at Lehigh and did not know they were gone.  And here I am, still employed by Verizon, but maybe I can ease out next year.  (Out of working, that is, not this earth.) Gordon

Robert McCann

  Fall 2009 - The Tower Society article about the strength of   
Lehigh's Endowment and Faculty had this picture of  Bob:  

From Fall, 2007 Alumni Bulletin - Our president, Bob McCann, won the highly coveted Alumni Award, the highest award an alumnus can achieve.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->
 

Spring, 2007 Alumni Bulletin - In early November (2006) I received a number of email photos of a group of happy and good‑looking "seasoned citizens."  The location was the lovely South Carolina home of Sarah and Harry Stowers on Hilton Head Island.  In attendance were Scottie Malcolm with wife Lura, Bob McCann with wife Ann, and Ed Leidheiser with Mary Lou.  Sue Ann and Ralph  Fortney, who also have a place on Hilton Head, joined this group for dinner. The conversation got around to the classmates’ prowess many years ago in varsity baseball and basketball.  All agreed they were awesome jocks.  Today they are awesome bocce ball players, fortified with copious adult beverages.  Some things never change!  Editor's note:  Harry Stowers died August 12, 2007 right after this news article was published)

Great to get updated on some classmates, most of whom I can remember.   I thought that 50th reunion went very well & enjoyed it   Ann & I are enjoying the weather  & climate of Santa Rosa, not to mention the absence of snow.   On a few days I can look at it on some nearby high-above mountains & that is a close as I want to get.  I sprung a leak in my brain early last June, resulting in a stroke, from which I am recovering.   The left side duzn't work so well, but most of the rest of me is in fair shape , considering all the abuse it has had.     Sam

Winter 2004 Bulletin - Sam McClure writes that he is still in Santa Rosa, Calif., enjoying weather, scenery and his grandson.  He summers in Chautauqua, N.Y.

Sam writes:  Sorry to hear about Terry Hoyt.  Sympathy to Bob.  Still in Santa Rosa, CA, enjoying WEATHER (no snow), scenery, & grandson, not necessarily in that order.  Will make annual trip to Chautauqua this summer - look me up @ Sports Club - June 2004

January 2003 - We just moved to 308 Buck Run Trail, Westerville, Ohio 43082, 614 532-2969.  We are always looking for crew on the 40 ft. sailboats we charter someplace in the world and to share the expenses.  Great Fun!  Captain Hank.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - I was older than most of the class of '52 because of serving in the Army Corp of Engineers for 2 years as a Lt. in the Philippines.  In September of 1951, 1 saw a redhead (Peggy Toner) at a restaurant on the north side, dated her in January 1952, engaged in June and married the "townie" in November. After 34 years, a wonderful marriage and 3 great kids, she died in 1987.

On graduation, I started work with National Gypsum in Bellefonte, PA as the Mine and Plant Engineer.  Progressed to Mine Shift Boss, drilling for gypsum in Cuba before Castro, Plant Manager of various limestone, asbestos shingle and insulation foam plants.  After a stint as VP of Manufacturing and Engineering, starting the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, I held the position of VP Operations of all of National Gypsum's cement companies.  My most critical and difficult decision came when the company sold the cement division and I left after 28 years to become President of Columbia Cement Co.  This, too, was sold after 3 years, so I stayed in Columbus as Corporate VP of Manufacturing, Land and Construction for Cardinal Industries.  After 7 years, I retired, hated it, and worked for a consulting firm for 7 years teaching corporations Project Management.

I retired after 45 years and married Sue, a Columbus "townie", in 1997.  We sail, travel and volunteer.  In addition, I started a 5-year study program of the Great Books of the Western World.  Life is good!

 Inauguration 2007 Class Column:  Norm "Mr. Lehigh" Merksamer said he's still working part‑time on Wall Street at age 76.

November 2006: The Merksamer's names were added to the Leadership Plaza on Oct. 20, 2006 - Founder's Day - (Copy of award)

Geraldine F. and Norman J. Merksamer 1952
Norman J. Merksamer graduated from Lehigh University with honors in 1952 and went on to earn a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business.  He is a certified public accountant and was an independent member of the New York Stock Exchange, active on the trading floor for approximately 25 years.  He is still active on Wall Street on a part-time basis.

Since graduation, Norman and his wife, Geraldine, have been generous to Lehigh.  Their support includes a memorial scholarship in honor of his late parents, discretionary fund for the dean in the College of Business and Economics, and funding for projects in Rauch Business Center, Alumni Memorial Building, the Financial Services Laboratory, and Goodman Stadium.

A tireless Lehigh volunteer in fundraising and recruitment, Norman helped chair the New York City campaign during Lehigh’s Preserving the Vision campaign, presently serves on the executive committee of the board of advisors to Lehigh’s College of Business and Economics, and is a member of the Lehigh Leadership Council.  In recognition of his efforts, Norman’s classmates honored him with the Alumni Award at his 40th reunion.  He received the prestigious “L-in-Life” Award in 1990.  He received the Eugene G. Grace Award from the university in 2002 and the James Ward Packard ME 1884 Distinguished Service Award in 2004.

The Merksamers are frequent visitors to the Lehigh Valley, where they met while Geraldine was attending Cedar Crest College.  They are parents of Gregg D. Merksamer, who graduated from Lehigh in 1984.  The couple lives in Scarsdale, New York.

November 2005:  I will be 76 on Nov. 6th.  Still work part time on Wall St.  I have a 2nd cousin and a grand niece attending Lehigh at present time.

2002 Presentation of the Eugene G. Grace 1899 Award
Butz Lobby, Zoellner Arts Center, Saturday, June 8, 2002

My special duty this reunion weekend is the presentation of the Eugene G. Grace, class of 1899, Award.  Eugene Grace was the longtime chairman of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and the Lehigh University Board of Trustees.

This year’s recipient of the award is Norman J. Merksamer, class of 1952.

The Grace Award is presented each year "in recognition of distinguished service encouraging support of Lehigh University."

Norman, you are a shining example of the generosity and deep personal commitment that this award epitomizes.  You have been Lehigh’s roving goodwill ambassador since graduation 50 years ago.

Since graduating from Lehigh, Norman has been actively involved in supporting the university on many levels and encouraging others to do the same while pursuing a distinguished career on wall street.

He has been a member of the Asa Packer Society since its inception in 1967 and a charter member of the Tower Society.  He was the co-chairman of the class of 1952 35th reunion fund and has been an involved participant in absolutely every fundraising campaign Lehigh has had in the past 50 years.  He played an especially important role in helping to raise funds for the construction of the Rauch Business Center and is a current member of the Board of Advisors of the College of Business and Economics.

In addition, Norman has been very active with the Lehigh University Alumni Association and received the prestigious L-in-Life award in 1990.

Those of us who know Norman know that his devotion to Lehigh extends well beyond monetary support, although he has been very generous over the years.

He has been actively involved in recruiting students through the alumni admissions outreach program and has successfully recruited over 100 candidates for Lehigh since 1982 when the program started.  Norman is always on the lookout for good admissions candidates whether it’s walking through the aisles of his local grocery store or on vacation in the Caribbean.  If there is an alumnus in the area or a prospective student thinking about Lehigh – Norman will find him!

Congratulations, Norman. Thank you for your commitment and devotion and for all that you do for Lehigh.

 From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 -

Worked my way through aided by a Trustee Scholarship.  Spent the next 2 years in the Air Force as an Audit Officer.  After the Air Force, I worked for 5 years in various national accounting firms, at the same time, I obtained a Master's Degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business (accomplished at night).  Also became a Certified Public Accountant.  Then worked for 5 years as an associate investment banker for Bear, Steams & Co.

In 1964, I became a member of the New York Stock Exchange, active on the trading floor in various capacities until 1, October, 1988.  Since that time, I have leased my membership and devoted my time to my own investments as well functioning as a consultant on Wall Street.  Since 1975, I have been a member of the N.Y.S.E. Board of Arbitration.  Currently, I serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Advisors to Lehigh's College of Business and Economics and have served 2 terms on the Board of the Alumni Association.  I received L-in-Life Award from the Alumni Association in 1990 and Alumni Award in 1992 (40th reunion).  Established Frankel-Merksamer Fund strengthening Business Education, plus Harry and Edythe Merksamer Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Provided funds for a room in Fairchild-Martindale Library, classroom in Rauch Business Center, Admissions Office Suite and Gallery in the Alumni Memorial Building, renovation of the President's Suite and handrail in the stadium.

Married to the former Geraldine Frankel (a Cedar Crest alumni).  Our son, Gregg, is a member of the Class of 1984.

May 13, 2002: Dear '52 Class Member,

It gives me great pleasure to tell you that your classmate, Norman Merksamer has been selected as the 2002 Eugene G. Grace Award recipient.

This award recognizes Norman for his "distinguished service in encouraging support to Lehigh University."  We are all proud and appreciative of Norman's 50 years of exemplary volunteer commitment to his alma mater.

I hope that you will join your classmates during Reunion Weekend by attending the Alumni Breakfast Meeting on Saturday, June 8th at 7:45 a.m. and honor Norman as he receives this prestigious award.

Sincerely,
Gregory C. Farrington

Spring, 2001: Pat Moran ran into Gerry and Norm Merksamer at the Penn game and, among other things, learned that their son, Gregg '84, is a published author, and that the Merksamers are still playing tennis.  Norm says the shorts on the court are shorter than on the golf course.

Fall, 2000:  Other news from the mail bag: Norm Merksamer gave a tour of the New York Stock Exchange (his home turf) to a group of Lehigh students who won a business concept contest.  Norm sprung for lunch and the students loved looking at the business world through "reality" glasses

December 8th, 2000 - Most of you remember me as Jay rather than Joshua, but I'll answer to most anything!

Ele and I  are talking about attending the 50th, but we haven't made any specific plans yet to do so.  Although I've been partially retired since 1991, I manage to stay fairly busy as an independent  consultant and as a volunteer  --  as a qualified ABET examiner, on an NRC Committee and sporadically as Chair of the Board of Appeals for Building and Safety for San Bernardino County.   As a result, I've been out of town nearly half the time since September.  In turn, I'm not now looking forward to  any more trips, but things will likely change  --  hopefully for the better in terms of travels  --  by June '02.  

Seriously, I'd like to see if I have the least hair and most wrinkles among the class members; thus, I'm actively thinking of spending June '02 in Eastern PA  --  for fun rather than business.  Jay

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - ->

Spring, 2001: Pat Moran took his annual trek East in September and witnessed a Lehigh / Cornell game.  At halftime, the 50th anniversary of the 1950 undefeated team was celebrated.  On the field were 31 of the original 42 players; imagine, not only are 31 of these guys still with us, but 74 percent of them returned!   Of those back, 11 were from our class - Bob Borofski, Stan Gedney, Pete Ginesi, Lon Haines, Bill Henderson, Dave Mesick, Joe Orr, Dick Pradetto, Walt Pullar, Dick Schmidt and Bill Smith.

December 4th, 2000 - Gus Magistro and Frank Sgambelluri believe they worked with Dave in Georgia some years ago.

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - 2001 turned out to be quite year for us.  We had the opportunity to travel to Australia in February, Florida in the springtime, Chicago in the summer, Victoria B.C. for Indian summer, and Florida in the fall.  We are also blessed to live in the San Francisco Bay Area which is a travel destination for many of our friends.  Sailing, singing, sewing and physical rehabilitation remain among the primary activities in our lives.  Sailing provided many travel opportunities to participate in regattas and to see our friends throughout the world.

Singing with the Sons of The Sea ( SOTS ) which is part of the St. Francis Yacht Club is both fun and rewarding.  In addition to my daily physical rehabilitation activities, both Carolynn and I are involved with the County of Marin In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Governing Board which is overseeing the development of improved working conditions, wages, and benefits for attendants who are providing services to the disable and aging population who would rather stay at home than be placed in a nursing home or similar institutionalized facility.

Trip to Australia - in February, we traveled on Qantas Airlines to Melbourne, Australia.  The Access Dinghy Foundation chooses one person each year to travel to Australia to participate in the International Access Dinghy Championships . I was chosen to go to Australia as a result of my winning the North American Access Dinghy championships in November, 2001 which was sailed in Miami, Florida.  We spent the first week in Melbourne visiting with Jackie Kay and Chris Mitchell who are the founders of the Access Dinghy Foundation and the designers, developers, and builders of the Access Dinghies.  We stayed at the factory where they manufacture the boats and had a chance to get to know all the wonderful people who made Sailability Australia, "Sailing for Everyone" a reality.

We rented a minivan in Melbourne and headed north towards Canberra, the capital city of Australia, where the International Regatta was scheduled to happen.  Debbie Frankel traveled with us and did most of the driving thank you Debbie.  It was, however, very exciting for me in the passengers seat driving on the "wrong side of the road" with Debbie and / or Carolynn at the wheel.  Chris had suggested we take a scenic road through the Snowy River Mountains on the way north.  It was a magnificent drive on a narrow, unpaved two-lane and sometimes one lane road which took over six hours to go 100 miles.  The outback country provided us the opportunity of seeing kangaroos, wild birds, and numerous other animals in this remote country.  We spent the night before at a picturesque seaside community where we had a view of the clear blue ocean and an inlet through the sandbar which opened access for the fishing boats.  We were glad to have the opportunity of seeing a bit of the rustic East Coast of Australia.  We loved the fact that there were still so few people in Australia compared to the population pressures in California.  If you get a chance to travel down under, do so before it gets too crowded.

The International Regatta in Canberra provided us with the opportunity of meeting and competing with over 135 disabled sailors both young and old who utilized 85 Access Dinghies which were brought to the site by Sailability clubs throughout Australia.  The Regatta was held on a lake within the city limits of Canberra.  Team tents were set up along the shoreline to shade the spectators and supporters for the teams.  There were sailors from Japan, Singapore, Canada, France, England and the USA.  I had a good time sailing and finished seventh overall and first among the visiting international competitors.

We celebrated my 70th birthday on February 25th at the Regatta banquet.  What a great place to be on my birthday.

After the completion of the Regatta, we drove to the Clark Bay Farm Resort on the coast due east of Canberra and about 100 miles south of Sydney.  This resort was developed to be accessible for people with disabilities.  There were five separate buildings for guests which included accessible kitchens and bathrooms. T he resort is located on 32 acres overlooking a beautiful bay with a small rain forest adjacent to the property.  Birds, lizards, snakes and other animals can be seen and enjoyed while sitting on the deck of your cabin.  Brightly colored birds, which many of us have only seen in zoos or in pictures, flew by for our viewing and enjoyment.  The Bell birds in the forest adjacent to the resort provided us with a constant ringing sound from dawn to dusk which was only interrupted when they spotted an intruder, like a hawk, flying through their space.  Then they would change their bell ringing song to a warning signal squawk.

We continued our journey North towards Sydney along the beautiful coastline.  We took the time to see several remote beaches and small communities as we drove up the coast.  Carolynn visited the local fabric shops whenever we needed gas or a pit stop.  We spent the next week touring Sydney - a truly magnificent city. Judy and Zoltan Pegan were our attentive and generous hosts during our stay in Sydney.  We had the opportunity of visiting the Opera House, The Royal Botanical Gardens, a zoo, the aquarium and many other scenic spots.  We took advantage of the public transportation system which included accessible ferry boats, trains and taxi cabs.  The people running these systems were very polite, friendly and accommodating.  Being a senior citizen gave us the opportunity of traveling for 24 hours on all the public systems for $2.50 Aus ($1.75 US) What a bargain 1

We headed home after three marvelous weeks in Australia. I am so glad we got a chance to go there as it was one of my dreams which now has come true. It is much better to have memories rather than to live life with expectations.

During August, I participated in the Independence Cup and North American Challenge Cup which is U.S. Sailing's National Championship Regatta.  The weather was extremely hot and humid in Chicago this year with the heat index at 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.  My spinal cord injury has affected the ability of my body to deal with the heat,  As result of getting overheated, I suffered a TIA (Transcient Ischernic Attack). This is like a stroke which temporally affected my ability to speak.  Fortunately, we had Dr. Anne Allen and Dr. Gib Wright in attendance who recognized my problem, took my blood pressure, and called the paramedics.  I was transported to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital for evaluation and observation.  It was decided that I should spent the next few days at the hospital for a series of tests to evaluate my situation.  After four days of numerous tests, I was released with instructions to take medication to lower my cholesterol and to thin my blood with aspirin.  Everything seems to be going well with my system now and I am awaiting the results of some recent blood tests to see how the cholesterol level is adjusting to the medication.  Carolynn had the opportunity to visit her dad in Iowa for a few days while I stayed in the hospital for my tests.  After all, I was under 24-hour surveillance and control.

In September, we traveled to Victoria, B.C. to participate in the Mobility Cup, 2001.  There were 60 disabled skippers competing in 30 Martin 16 sailboats.  We sailed in two groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  The weather was marvelous in this picturesque city on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.  The hosts at the Armed Forces Sailing Center created and ran this marvelous Regatta.  I hope we can return to this venue again in the near future.  We stayed at David Cook's home in Victoria.  Thank you David for your hospitality.

Our way home, we planned to spend a few days with my son Michael in the Seattle area.  When we awakened on Sept. 11, we realized that we may have to spend a few more days with him than we had originally anticipated.  We enjoyed our extended visit with Michael, Marcey and Michelle.  On Friday Sept. 14, we were able to get out on a flight to Oakland and eventually home.

In October, we traveled down to St. Petersburg, Florida to participate in the North American Championships for Access Dinghies at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center.  This was a wonderful event in which we saw and competed with our friends from across the U.S. and Canada.

Prior to the Regatta, we attended the annual general meeting of U.S. Sailing.  I was appointed Chairman of the Sailors With Special Needs Committee which coordinates and assists adaptive sailing activities throughout the United States.  This should keep me quite busy during 2002.

Carolynn keeps quite busy while we are in St. Petersburg - she goes to the sewing centers while I go to the sailing centers.  She has many projects underway and is gradually completing them one at a time.

We have enjoyed the many Holiday events which we attend each year.  The Corinthian Yacht Club's eggnog party starts the season on the first Saturday of December.  The St. Francis Yacht Club's Christmas party was especially nice this year.  Gregor and Margaret, Phil and Judith, and Peter joined in the festivities and heard the SOTS sing during the annual show.  I was dressed as Santa Claus during this event.  We are all looking forward to the New Year's Eve party at St. Francis Yacht Club at which the SOTS will be performing songs from Gilbert and Sullivan

Katy is recovering from from surgery in November when she had two vertebrae fused in the cervical area of her neck . Apparently, injuries sustained over a long period of time from sporting activities created the problems.  She is recovering very well and anticipates going back to work after January 1st.  She has her tickets in hand for a skiing vacation at Whistler Mountain in Vancouver, B.C. during February, 2002.

It is so important that we appreciate how wonderful it is for us to be able to to get together with our family and friends at this particular time of the year.

Love to All and Peace on Earth
Herb and Carolynn

December, 2001 - I have been having the greatest time reminiscing my days at "Old Lehigh" on our web site for our class reunion.  I'm going to give you a brief update of my years since graduation.  I've also attached some recent pictures of me sailing on San Francisco Bay and in Victoria, B.C. during the summer of 2001.

After graduation, I went to work for the DuPont Co. in Wilmington, Delaware in the Plastics Department.  Within one month after being hired, my orders for active duty in the United States Air Force arrived.  I had been commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant through the ROTC program at Lehigh.

My initial assignment in the Air Force was to Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi.  I became an Airborne Electronics Officer.  My next assignment was a year in Korea.  I returned home and was discharged from the service.

I met my first wife, Joan, in the San Francisco area.  We were married and then took a three-month honeymoon trip to Europe.  We have five children and four grandchildren.  Joan and I were divorced in 1980.

I went back to work for DuPont after our honeymoon trip to Europe. I worked as a technical sales representative for DuPont and was part of the initial development team which introduced Teflon to the marketplace. It had been a classified military material during World War II and we helped to introduce Teflon into commercial and consumer markets.

I left DuPont in 1968 to join a real estate syndication company in the San Francisco area.  During next 20 years, I formed my own company and became general partner of several real estate limited partnerships which owned and developed commercial and residential properties in Arizona and California.

In July of 1993, I was sailing on San Francisco Bay on a 50 ft. sailboat when I was involved in an accident which rendered me a quadriplegic.  In an instant, my life changed.  I am in a wheelchair and need 24 hour a day assistance and care.  Fortunately for me, Carolynn Heilig came into my life.  She took a personal interest in me, became my attendant, my significant other, and then my magnificent other and is now my fiancée.

Sailing is still a very big part of my life.  I was able to sail again in 1994 and continue to sail in races throughout the United States, Canada and Australia.  I serve on several nonprofit organizations which make sailing available for the disabled and disadvantaged youth..

•  Chairman -- Sailors With Special Needs Committee -- U.S. Sailing Association

•  Commodore -- Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors

•  Board Of Directors -- Treasure Island Sailing Center Foundation

•  Board Of Directors -- Salability, USA

Bob Reisman frequently sees classmate Harry since he relocated to Vero Beach.  Harry is a member of the Moorings Club of which Bob is president and Harry appears to be a fine golfer. 

Don Moodie remarried in May '02, is living happily in Wolfeboro, N.H., and still owns his company in Nashua, N.H.  - Winter 2004 Alumni Bulletin

From 50th Reunion Book (Revised), 2002 - 1952 – 1954:  U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps., Far East Command
1954 – 1955:  Attended Rutgers Graduate School of Business
Former President, Calculagraph Company, East Hanover NJ, and Control Products, Inc, East Hanover NJ
Former Board Member, Employer’s Association of New Jersey
Former Chairman, Board of Trustees, Brookside Community Church, Brookside NJ
Chairman, Greenerd Press & Machine Company, Inc,. Nashua, NH
Former Board Member, Smaller Business Association of New England
Former Aircraft Owner; Licensed Pilot, Instrument Rated
Member: 4000-Footer Club of the White Mountains, Appalachian Mountain Club
Married in 1953 to the late Carolyn B. Moodie
Married in May 2002 to Janet T. Moodie
Children: Lynn M. Elkinton
Granddaughters: Hannah and Meg

 I remain active in my business, but still have plenty of time to travel, and to enjoy my kids and grandkids, my farm, and New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

January 2002: I was with Anaconda for many years and is now retired with my wife, Margaret, in Dennis, Mass.  My recreational activities involve the ocean and I have a boat that doesn't get away from the mooring slip enough.  I tend to hang out with three old, retired goats, and we spend our time fishing, clamming and running a string of lobster pots.  In the winter we oyster, ice fish and also clam.  Our association is like the best days spent in high school.  Like school boys, we have special names - Dick has one eye, Charlie has a central nervous disorder, and Walter is deaf as a post.  We refer to each other as One Eye, Shaky and Deaf.  I'm mostly whole but am accused of poor hearing and am referred to as 'Huh'."  I've been very busy with charities and church.   It's much more relaxing to follow orders than to give them.

 Inauguration 2007 Class Column:  G'day mates,  Good on ya!  This edition of the '52 column is coming from halfway around the world, namely New Zealand.  This is a wonderful corner of the world.  The people are genuinely open, friendly, a little innocent.  Away from the cities, Nzed is caught in a time warp.  They dress in a 1960s‑'70s mode, listen to our '60s‑'70s music, and it is reported that in order to quell a riot on the North Island, a Barry Manilow tape was played.  Seriously, when DAZ and I were on the South Island, Glenn Campbell was touring.  Where did I put those plaid pants?  All in all, our five weeks in NZ were memorable, with wonderful people met, breath‑taking scenery seen, and world‑class golf courses played.

Winter 2006 Class Column - Hola, '52ers! The last time we spoke your correspondent had just come through triple bypass.  Now, I am happy to report that I am doing fine.  In fact, I was half of the winning team in a local golf tournament in early September.  I still get tired, but I do rest as required . My wife, Daz, has me on a rigid deep‑water rehab program.  Due to her diligence, I am probably in better shape now than I was at 40!

I'll put the lid on this entry with:  My recent brush with mortality reinforces my feeling that our Class of 1952 is special, that our lives are special and that we should stay in touch with each other.  Why not drop me a line?

October 2005 - My recovery continues - my energy level remains high during the day but come 8PM I'm over the edge and it's Goodnight.  My golf scores are actually better since the Operation and my golf pals are contributing to my cash flow! Your Pal Pat Moran

Fall 2005 - I do have some news of my own this time.  Last May I had a heart "alarm," not an attack.  After textbook symptoms, I found myself in the Tucson Heart Hospital being monitored and prepped for an angiogram and subsequent triple‑bypass surgery.  I didn't know I had a heart problem!  Everyone in my family lived to be 85 or better (my mom was 94) and none had heart problems, as far as I knew.  Here I was, facing major surgery and just a little scared.  I had faith in my surgeon and in my Higher Power that I would come through the surgery successfully.

Fast forward one month: I came through fine and am recuperating nicely, thank you.  My surgeon is amazed at the progress I have made in such a short time . Having come through this crisis I am happy to report that my sense of smell is keener, my eyesight is sharper, my awareness of everything around me is more acute, and I am thankful to be alive.  I appreciate the wonderful Sonoran Desert, my wife, Daz, and the support of all my Lehigh friends.

Summer 2003:  I would like to tip my (golf) hat to my wife, Daz.  She has operated a successful massage therapy business for 10 years.  Recently, she designed and had constructed a water massage spa on our property.  She designed the pool, the hot tub, and the landscaping.  She also put in a beautiful kiva (Indian fireplace) and a complete outdoor kitchen.  This is a gem of a healing center.  Kudos to Daz.

July 2003:  Daz and I came back from a month in England to 110 Degrees and a forest fire at our door!  The fire has backed off a little, but we were a little anxious when it was about 2 miles from our house.  Regards Pat Moran

P.S. Street and Smith picks Lehigh to finish 3d in the P/L, behind Fordham and Colgate.

My first official meeting as president of the Lehigh Club of Southern Arizona was the Lehigh / Lafayette football telecast on Nov. 23.  About 15 Lehigh alumni / alumnae (and four from Lafayette) attended our soiree - great fun, but wrong score.  My Lafayette counterpart and I agreed that we will do this again next year.

Thanks, classmates, for your support.

Continue to let me know what's happening in your lives.  Pat, Spring 2003

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 - At Lehigh: Varsity swimming team, President of Alpha Kappa Psi, professional commerce society, ROTC Scabbard & Blade.

U.S. Army 1952-54, infantry officer. Sales representative for Inland Steel and Ryerson Steel,  1955-57. Self-employed manufacturer's representative, 1957-92. First American salesman to sell foreign precision ball bearings to Boeing, NASA and various other defense contractors.  Who's Who in American Industry and Commerce, 1990.

Retired and moved to Arizona in 1992.

Member of Asa Packer and Tower Societies.  Donor of University Scholarship in memory of my father, Walter L. Moran.

Recipient of Lehigh Alumni Award at 45th Reunion, 1997. Former class president, present class correspondent for over 15 years, committee member and editor of Entre Nous newsletter for the 50th Reunion.

Member of LU Alumni Board / Region IX VP (Southern States)

Fanatical golfer.

April 2002 - The real me -
Click to enlarge if you dare!

December, 2001:  

My life of 50 years (since Lehigh) told in 50 Minutes (seconds) or less:

•  Basic information

  • W L "Pat" Moran, 6581 E Placita Acambay, Tucson, AZ 85716

  • BS in BA, 1952, Lehigh University

  • 1952 - 1954: Infantry Officer, US Army Rangers / Airbourne training

  • Postgraduate work at Purdue University

  • 35 delightful years in metal industry

  • Last 25 years as a ball bearing specialist

  • I loved to sell and miss it every day!

•  Accomplishments

  • 1990 - "Who's Who" in business & commerce - National

  • 1972 - Won 2 week trip to Japan for sales dollar performance - 27 consecutive straight years of sales increase

  • Various local (Mid-Atlantic area) sales awards

  • Sold bearings to sub-contractors - US Space Program

  • First US Rep to sell foreign precision bearings to Boeing, General Dynamics, NASA, Republic & other nationally know companies.

•  Family

  • Married to Daryl (Daz) Bodnar November 27th 1983

  • Lived in Long Valley, NJ, 1983 - 1993

  • Lived in Lambertville, NJ, 1993 - 1995

  • Been in Tucson ever since

•  Retirement

  • Retired in 1992

  • Enjoy golf, travel, cooking, reading, helping Daz run her massage-therapy business

  • Active in Lehigh affairs:

    • Former Class President

    • Class correspondent for 20 years

    • Author of Entre Nous - 50th Reunion Newsletter

    • 50th Reunion plans

    • Lehigh Alumni Award (Highest Lehigh Alumni award) recipient at 45th Reunion

•  Today

  • Healthy

  • Happy at age 71

  • Thankful for my many blessings

Pat, December 2, 2001

David Morrow

From 50th Reunion Book, 2002 -

After graduating from Lehigh, I met the love of my life at Worthington Corp.  Together we have produced 4 children -2 boys, 2 girls and have 2 granddaughters.

After a stint in the defense industry, we moved our growing family to Pittsburgh, PA to work at Elliott Co. in the Research and Development Department.  I was Manager of Turbine Development with emphasis on the aerothermodynamics of steam and gas turbines.

Moving on to Hartford, CT, I worked at Terry Steam Turbine, a division of Ingersol-Rand, where I was Director of Engineering. We redesigned and modernized the entire product line.

After a merger of Ingersol Rand and Dresser Industries, I joined Solar Turbines in San Diego, a division of Caterpillar Corp.  My position was Consulting Research Engineer-Scientist, in the Steam and Heat Recovery Product Development Center.  One of the more interesting projects utilizing the exhaust from a stationary gas turbine was the design of the highest temperature (1500F) boiler and steam turbine ever to operate.  This requires the use of super alloys and the most advanced manufacturing methods.  The supersonic topping turbine produces electric power, that reduces the exhaust steam temperature to values acceptable for commercially available multistage turbo-generators.

I have enjoyed every day of my career since leaving Lehigh.  I also hold a sincere sense of gratitude to Lehigh for the basic engineering education and the lasting friendship of fellow students.

I am now enjoying my retirement doing some consulting work, playing golf, gardening and traveling with my wife.