This is probably the first website at MIT to put in view a large group of classmate photos. They are being put here to cement old friendships as well as new ones formed at our Fiftieth Reunion. Moreover, they create a record of how we looked at the Millenium.
      Note that each picture has a unique URL. If you like, copy the URL while you have the picture up and e-mail it to friends and family members to share the picture.

Questions and Answers

     Q. Somehow we missed the photographer and failed to get our picture taken. Can we send one in to be put up?
     A. Absolutely. Send it in. See below.

     Q. Do I have to be in the red jacket?
     A. No.

     Q. Do I have to be in any jacket at all? Or wear a tie?
     A. It's optional. But to keep a fairly high-class tone to the photo pages, we'd prefer to have folks reasonably well-attired. Some reunion photo subjects will be in shirt sleeves, as you will soon notice. (Those June Reunion afternoons were warm.) Dress as neatly as you can.

     Q. We didn't attend the Reunion. Are these only to be Reunion pictures? Or can we send in a photo of ourselves, too?
     A. You can. That would be fine, and we seek photos as much from those not attending as from the rest. Send a photo in. See below for format suggestions.

     Q. We don't have one to send in, and the one you've put up is not very flattering. Can we have it taken off?
     A. Sure. Just request.

     Q. We spotted a couple of typos or other mistakes. How do we get them corrected?
     A. Just notify us. There may well be some errors, with so many names, nicknames, home towns. Let us know.

     Q. When one partner dies, what of the web photo then?
     A. This will be the survivor's choice. Suggestion: We keep the page intact, but with a simple addendum noting the decease and date. That way, the page cluster will not keep thinning down, but will stay as a permanent record of how we looked around the year 2000. However, the preference of the family will still govern.

     Q. We have memorable, nostalgic pictures taken at Pops, Mohonk, etc. Classmates would enjoy them. How can they be displayed.
     A. A separate page will be devoted to Reunion memorabilia. Send the photos in. Those writing the Reunion Record can use them as they see fit.

Submitting Pictures

     Suggestion: Look over a few of the existing photos. We'd like to keep some unity of format. Note that the pictures are obviously posed, not candids shot on the fly. The classmate and spouse (if present) are the subjects; others in the photo are well in the background.

     A 5 x 7 inch color glossy print is best. Almost as good: 4 x 6 inch. Subjects are close-up, but a little background can show to add color. Pictures in sunlight best; cloudy day, almost as good; flash, least desirable.

     To be avoided:

• Situational photos (On horseback, at helm of yacht, etc.)
• Group photos of any sort (Whole family with kids & grandchildren, with another couple at Leaning Tower of Pisa, etc.)
• Black & white photos.
• Dated photos (pre-1994, say).
• Photos in digital form (JPEG Only) Please don't e-mail attachments without consulting first.

     Mailing address:

John Kocher

2658 Skytop Drive

Scotch Plains, NJ  07076

908-233-7211

e-mail: JOHNKOCHER@aol.com

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