As I am writing this in mid‑March, the winter is long gone, the birds are chirping, the sun is getting stronger, and spring has arrived in Tucson.  Now let's update the '52 news.

Our hardworking Webmeister, Bill Erdman, sent in some wonderful news from 2009: He and his wife, Kay, traveled on a three‑month, 13,500‑mile odyssey in their Odyssey, where they saw family; rode their bicycles 500 miles (wow, is that impressive); slept overnight in a submarine in Muskegon, Mich., with two grandkids; and took part in a hot air balloon rodeo in Steamboat Springs, Colo., which included 38 balloons.  Great stuff, you kids.  Webmaster note:  Pat is a year behind!  We did another one this year.

Many thanks to my Christmas card friends: Mary Jo Johnston (widow of Jim), Mary‑Lou Leidheiser (widow of Ed), and Betsey and Mayo Snyder.

Tess and Fred Kieshauer enjoyed the overtime Lehigh / Lafayette win.  Fred reported that he is playing a lot of golf; they haven't been traveling as much due to Tess' open‑heart surgery.  Fred sent news that Doc (Henry) Adams and Bill Barney have passed away.

An updated medical report from Frank Sgambelluri has both he and wife Barbara on the mend.  They both had medical challenges in recent years, but Frank says they are doing a lot better now.  Keep plugging, kids.  Our prayers are with you.

John Kerr sent a postcard lamenting the passing of Bill Smith, our good friend and fraternity brother.  We both miss a truly remarkable team player and gentleman.

On a slightly more upbeat note, Homer "Frank" Frankhouser, of Houston, Texas, was inducted into the Offshore Oil Hall of Fame.  Frank has a long history of offshore oil experience (North Sea and Irish Sea, and since 1992 has been president of his own company).

Randy Zelmer sent along news that our Class of 1952 Scholarship endowment market value is in excess of $185,000.  Contributions to our class fund are still possible with definite tax advantages available, particularly in estate matters.  ‑thanks, Randy, for the update.

Bob Arndt e‑mailed an account of his career in the steel industry.  In retirement, Bob has concentrated on his love of choral music.  At his church in Wayne, Pa., he sings with the Peter Nero Festival Chorus Christmas Show, and with the Berkshire Choral Festival in Sheffield, Mass.

Thanks, classmates, for all the news and information.  If anyone runs across my old fraternity brother Jim Land, please tell him to "phone home!"

Pat

Revised: April 02, 2011