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LETTERS
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Magical surprises
The spring 2003 issue of Tufts
Magazine just arrived in my mailbox. I couldn’t
be happier to see the Magic Circle Theater on the cover
and highlighted within the issue. This is such a well-deserving
group, with an incredibly talented staff. My son has been
attending their summer performances for the last ten years,
and was part of their Creative Arts/Jackson Troupe program
for five years. I’m so delighted they are being
recognized in this way.
Carol Liedes
Andover, MA |
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Trip into Nostalgia
What a nice surprise and a great trip into nostalgia while
reading about the lost movie houses of Somerville. My
wife and I both grew up and lived in the Teele Square/Davis
Square area until 1940. We fondly remember attending many
of the theatres mentioned in the article (during seven
years of depression-era dating with admission prices of
25 to 50 cents each). After marriage in 1940, we kept
up with local happenings through periodic family visits
until 1959. Although my mother did not care for movies
she made sure that my sister went weekly to collect the
plate-of-the-week until the set was complete. The set
(long since gone) was given to us to use “for the
kitchen” when we married. It was also our only set
for quite a while. Many thanks to Professor Guss for reviving
many fond memories for us.
Ralph C. Palange, E36
Shrewsbury, MA |
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Returning Seniors
While I certainly applaud any institution for taking a
good, hard look at itself periodically, I had to laugh
when I read one of the main findings/concerns in this
article (“College Life Reconsidered, spring 2003).
At one point, Professor Metcalf is quoted about having
difficulty reconnecting seniors to campus life once they
return from programs abroad. I was one of those returning
seniors—in 1970. Not only did the University not
have housing for me, but they even forgot I existed! It
was a very upsetting and difficult first few days of the
semester and, in truth, I never did feel reconnected after
that. But 33 years later is a little late to address this
obviously ongoing problem.
Sandra Stark, J 71
Warren, NJ |
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Not the Only
One
It is always great to read about my old buddy John Baronian
and his ongoing dedication to Tufts. I know of no one
else who would travel the world and collect elephants,
except perhaps Ringling Bros. Also, no one is more deserving
of the awards mentioned in your Class Notes section. In
your last issue, you mentioned John was the only lineman
to have earned four letters in football. Not to take anything
away from John, but I too had that wonderful distinction
and pleasure. There may be others as well who took advantage
of the freshman eligibility rule available after WWII.
However, you might acknowledge John for having been selected
on the Armenian All-American Team during that period.
You are doing a fine job with your magazine. Keep up the
good work.
Irv Schneider, A50
Hallandale, FL |
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