has finally affixed its Ivy stone to the foundation of Nassau
Hall, only 57 years after we received our Princeton diplomas. This delay is no breach of recent tradition but may set a new record for time since college senior year. President Shirley Tilghman, an honorary classmate, presided over a formal dedication ceremony on Friday, April 20 at 11 am. Forty classmates and wives enjoyed the luncheon (paid for by class dues) which followed at the Springdale Golf Club. Read
more about the Ivy Stone tradition and see photos on
Dave Fulmer’s letter to
President Thompson.
To read the President's Letter from August, 2011 and other articles recently moved to make room for current events, open the
Archives page.
- Announcements
- Reunions 2012 set for May 31 - June 3
The Reunion 2012 schedule of events is now available on the
Alumni Association Reunions website. Come and enjoy great conferences, colloquial and panels, as well as theater, music, fireworks and the one and only P-rade. For details of class activities, see
Upcomming Events.- Memorial for John Sienkiewicz
You are invited to celebrate the life and accomplishments of John
Sienkiewicz on Monday, June 4, 2012. There will be a luncheon reception at
University Cottage Club beginning at 12:30 pm. Maisie, Mark and Pete feel that
John would be pleased to have as many of his classmates as possible
attend. Some of you may have already indicated that you will attend but anyone
else able to be present should respond to Maisie atmaisiebarlow99@comcast.net.
- Class of 1955 Distinguished Achievement Award
Kenneth Lewis was selected by the Executive Committee to receive The Class of 1955 Distinguished Achievement Award. Each
Alumni Day, our class president bestows this honor upon a
"classmate whose career achievements have been outstanding and exemplary, having impact above and beyond his area of expertise."
Rich Thompson made this presentation at the Mid-winter Reception and Dinner, held this year at The Springdale Golf Club on Saturday, February 25. To refresh your memory for the names of prior recipients of this award,
click here. Also visit the Recent Activities page for
more details.
Lee Neuwirth's Princestones July 1, 2011
Ever since our arrival on campus in 1951, many of us have admired the gargoyles, grotesques and other stone carvings which adorn many of the older buildings. For the past ten years, Lee Neuwirth has been making a photographic record of these fascinating ornaments. He has recently assembled the best of over 200 images in several elegant self-published volumes; a set of seven volumes, 12"x 12", building by building, and a smaller 8"x 8" single volume containing all the photos. On June 27, Lee and Rich Thompson presented the collection to a very appreciative President Tilghman as a gift from the Class of 1955. Some of the images are posted in the website Photo Album. Lee would be pleased to show the books upon request
(lee.neuwirth@verizon.net) or to sell copies at cost.Executive Committee Meeting May 28, 2011
Log onto Administration,
class officers page, to read the minutes.
Our website revision is complete. We think you will find it more
helpful and attractive. It will be maintained up to date and new
features will be added from time to time.There is always room for
improvement; please send us your news, photos and especially your
constructive criticism. A broadcast email inviting you to take a look at
our face-lift was sent out to all classmates but went
"undelivered" to 19 addresses. Please be sure that we have your most
current email address by updating "My Profile" on the Administration
page.
Princeton Project 55 has changed its name to Princeton
AlumniCorps. Created by the Class of 1955 twenty years ago, the new name reflects the program"s expansion and its success in involving alumni from many classes. For details,
click here.
Reminders
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We have paid for your PAW subscription. We have sent you a
current Class Directory. You have received a DVD of the Fifty Fifth Reunion
Memorial Presentation. We have revised and updated the Class Website. This year your dues rate has been reduced by 10%. So that we can afford to keep sending you stuff, please send us your class dues. This reminder is intended for any classmate who is not among the 360 who have already contributed $50.00 for this fiscal year. If we have your check or it is in the mail, many thanks. Gifts to the Class of 1955 Foundation are also fully tax deductible. For details, click here.
