What a shock… returning last summer to Boston after leaving my son’s college in Cleveland, I decided to stop off in Troy, N.Y. for the first time in 35 years. A banner read Class Reunion, including the Class of 1976 – the seniors I knew when my fellow Toads and I invaded Emma Willard as juniors. I was accepted as an honorary member of their clan and Thacher was remembered fondly by all.

But, the real surprise wasn’t mine. It was due a young EW student who ushered around the alums and gave me directions. Despite my assurances, she couldn’t conceive how I could have ever attended her school. Then, it made sense…. reconstructive surgery (and very poorly done at that!)

Andy J. Holman CdeP 1977