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Peter H. Gray ’60

An Indianapolis native, Peter graduated from Carmel High School there on his way to Princeton. Here, he majored in religion and literature, joined Terrace, was…

Adrian V. Woodhouse ’59

On March 29, 2022, pancreatic cancer took Woody, one of the class’s and the University’s most engaging and faithful members. A year at King’s School…

Rhett Murphy ’59

A friend described Rhett as a friendly, kind, fun-loving family man, and the description was apt. This engaging gentleman died July 13, 2019. Born in…

David C. Humphrey ’59

Dave, who came to us from the George School in Newtown, Pa., took his meals at Dial Lodge; roomed with Bingler, Bodman, Burkhardt, Crofton, and…

William R. Barnes Jr. ’59

Bill, born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, was preceded at Princeton by his father, William Barnes Sr., of the Class of 1928. Bill prepared for Princeton…

Henry F. Olds ’58

Henry died July 18, 2022, in Lexington, Mass. He was 85. He came to Princeton from Phillips Exeter Academy, where he wrote for the school…

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…

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