MEMORIALS
Samuel Sykes Williams ’57
Sam saw himself as a simple man. He was gentle, reflective, and quietly grateful for all he had, including friends who were drawn to his…
Thomas G. Soper ’57
As a doctor’s son, Tom knew his future profession as soon as he came to Princeton. He roomed first with Chuck Acree, Bob Bolgard, and…
Kent C. Simons ’57
Another of our best class athletes, Kent (winner of the William B. Nash ’55 Trophy for outstanding freshmen swimmers and team captain as a senior)…
John W. Bittig ’57
Jack died Jan. 17, 2022, in Royersford, Pa. Coming to Princeton from Nyack (N.Y.) High School, where he was a track and cross-country runner, he…
James C. Hormel ’54
The Class of 1954 lost James twice: when he left Princeton after his freshman year, and when he died Aug. 13, 2021. James had come…
Robertson Hatch ’54
Rob died June 18, 2022. He prepared at Phillips Exeter Academy, where he was active in debating. At Princeton, he majored in classics and the…
Stephen L. Conn ’54
Steve died Feb. 26, 2022. He prepared at Newton (Mass.) High School, where he was active in football, student government, and debating. A history major…
John E.P. Barnds ’54
Jack died June 30, 2022. He prepared at Pontiac (Mich.) High School. At Princeton, he majored in geological engineering, was president of Tiger Inn, played…
Richard D. Donley ’52
Dick graduated from Gilman. At Princeton, he majored in history, joined Cap, played lacrosse and 150-pound football, and belonged to the Republican Club and the…
Peter Cartwright ’52
Pete graduated from Richmond Hill (N.Y.) High School. At Princeton, he majored in geological engineering, ate at Campus Club, and was managing editor of the…
Clifford Barr ’52
Cliff graduated from Poly Prep and came to study sociology, join Elm Club and WPRU, and play club sports. He went on to graduate from…
Alexander Steele Lyman II ’51
Coming from Manhattan’s Trinity School, Sandy was an NROTC student, majored in chemical engineering, joined Terrace Club, and roomed with Gene McGrew. Receiving an ensign’s…
Memorial PAWcasts
Remembering Hendrix Niemann ’73
‘A relationship with Drix, even in business, it was personal. You couldn’t be with him ... and not treat it as a friendship that you either wanted to develop or…
Remembering Richard Springs III ’64
Dick was ‘a philosophy major playing football, which always bemused our father enormously. Or maybe a football player
majoring in philosophy ... ’ — Lanny Springs ’64
Remembering Bill Miller ’55
"When Bill was at Elm Club, as an undergraduate, he wasn’t especially remarkable. As a person in the landman field, I don’t think he was especially remarkable there. But he…
Remembering Jennifer Parmelee ’80
“Jenni had the deepest sense of responsibility to give back and to do good and to support the little guy. … as time went on, she never lost that sense…
Remembering Victor Brombert
“Brombert was very concerned that I talk about his love of teaching. He said, ‘My love isn’t war, it’s teaching and I hope you’ll find a place to mention that,’…
Remembering Karl Hummel ’67
“What’s unique about Karl is he represented all these great, broad, national economic and management and philosophy trends. He touched on every one of them. I don’t know many other…
Remembering Isabella De La Houssaye ’86
‘We had a rule. You can’t compare yourself to Isabella because fool’s errand. But whatever race you were on, you always could push yourself further thinking of her and thinking…
Remembering Ernie T. Pascarella ’65
‘Just so that everybody knows, this was one outstanding guy in every way,’ said Cosmo Iacavazzi ’65
Remembering Joe Schein ’37
Joe Schein ’37 the oldest living alum in Princeton's history at the time of his death. He carried the 1923 Silver Cane eight times at the P-rade during Reunions.
PAW IN PRINT
July 2026
Architect Tod Williams ’65 *67 reflects on the Obama Presidential Center; rain and revelry at Reunions.
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