Alan Shortridge Rodgers ’53

Al died Feb. 12, 1999, of congestive heart failure. He was 68 and had entered Princeton from Webster H.S. A big fellow, Al rowed heavyweight crew for four years, chose chemistry as his major, and was a member of Prospect Club. Ron Cape, who roomed with Al during sophomore and junior years, remembers him as very interested in opera. During their midnight bridge sessions, Al would have one ear near the record player listening to his favorite arias. After graduation, Al spent two years in the army and earned his PhD at the U. of Colorado. He signed on with 3M Co. and later relocated to Texas A&M as a chemistry professor. We extend sincere condolences to wife Ann, daughters Karen, Susanne, and Julia, and sons Mark and John.

The Class of 1953