Belknap College

Lakeflier · 06-05-2017, 08:57 AM

I am a new member of the forum and very much enjoying this discussion. My husband and I have just purchased a cottage on Whortleberry Island, where we are permanent summer residents.

As a female I can tell you I did not enroll at Belknap to avoid the draft. I was attending UMass Amherst, but not liking it as it was large and impersonal. I had attended a small high school (Westwood, MA) and missed the personal engagement with teachers. I had a summer job as a counselor at Girl Scout Camp Treasure Island (1963?) when I heard an announcement on the radio about the new Belknap College. With its small size and impressive faculty, it sounded like the place for me, so I transferred, and it turned out to be a good decision. Studies were challenging, but classes interesting and teachers dedicated. I majored in Psychology, and got my BA in 1966. My high score on the Graduate Record Exam removed any concern that Belknap's curriculum was sub-standard. My husband also graduated the same year with a BS in Physics.

Many of the students, including the guy I eventually married, had transferred from the College of Advanced Science in Canaan, NH in order to follow Dr. Brigham and Dr. Frye when they formed the new Belknap College. The posted story in this forum of the behind-the-scenes financial and logistic hurdles jumped to bring the college to life was really interesting to me. Brought back a lot of memories and fuller appreciation of the dedication of those involved.

Greetings to all other Belknap Alums!

Descant · 06-05-2017, 10:35 AM

Welcome to the Forum, and to island living. I have a cousin who graduated from Belknap College, and went on to a career in meteorology.

jbolty · 06-05-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Welcome to the Forum, and to island living. I have a cousin who graduated from Belknap College, and went on to a career in meteorology.

guessing you mean Bill Hovey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS1nwfRUaaU

BroadHopper · 06-06-2017, 06:07 AM

Lakerider

I attended Belknap College from 1969 to closing. What a wild ride that was as rumors of closing put all of us on edge!

I started with physics classes with Edmund Meskys, he is with us in Laconia.
I ended up a semester shy of graduating and was able to transfer almost all of my credits to PSC to graduate.

We have annual reunions, posted at Belknap College website http://www.belknapcollege.com/

The is also a FB page 'Belknap College'.

For those who remembered Bill Hovey, he is ranked high among the old school meteorologists: http://old-school-boston.blogspot.co...from-back.html

Lakeflier · 06-09-2017, 09:55 PM

Broadhopper,
I'll watch for news of a Belknap reunion. I see the one last year was in October. It would be fun to meet up with later students to hear how the college developed.

I remember Mr. Meskys, although I never took one of his classes. My husband did, though. Dr. Sterling Tracy (English) and Dr. Noel Paradise (Psychology) were two of my favorites.

BTW, it's Lakeflier, not Lakerider. I fly a Lake Amphibian airplane.

BroadHopper · 06-10-2017, 05:20 AM

I am good friends of Armand and Shirley as well as Bruce and Katie. Flown in Lakes many times. Great aircraft!

jbolty · 08-30-2017, 05:05 PM

Found this tucked into a book. That's my dad in the middle, Harland Boulton.

I know I have at least a few more pictures of the Belknap days but have not run across them yet.

jbolty · 09-13-2017, 10:03 AM

Found this stuff, all originals. Not sure what to do with them; shoving back into a box seems like a waste. Who would care?

check the pdf links at the bottom too.

BroadHopper · 09-14-2017, 10:53 AM

Collects all things Belknap College. You may also want to post on the Belknap college website or Facebook page.

jbolty · 09-14-2017, 01:07 PM

thanks. I emailed the guy running belknapcolledge.com and he told me they are putting together an archive at the historical society. Oddly the historical society is the logical thing but it never occurred to me to start there

BroadHopper · 10-17-2017, 11:47 AM

Former business professor at BC.

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/commu...ller-lovett-94

06-05-2017, 08:57 AM	#1
Lakeflier Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NH, NC Posts: 46 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	1966 Belknap Alumna I am a new member of the forum and very much enjoying this discussion. My husband and I have just purchased a cottage on Whortleberry Island, where we are permanent summer residents. As a female I can tell you I did not enroll at Belknap to avoid the draft. I was attending UMass Amherst, but not liking it as it was large and impersonal. I had attended a small high school (Westwood, MA) and missed the personal engagement with teachers. I had a summer job as a counselor at Girl Scout Camp Treasure Island (1963?) when I heard an announcement on the radio about the new Belknap College. With its small size and impressive faculty, it sounded like the place for me, so I transferred, and it turned out to be a good decision. Studies were challenging, but classes interesting and teachers dedicated. I majored in Psychology, and got my BA in 1966. My high score on the Graduate Record Exam removed any concern that Belknap's curriculum was sub-standard. My husband also graduated the same year with a BS in Physics. Many of the students, including the guy I eventually married, had transferred from the College of Advanced Science in Canaan, NH in order to follow Dr. Brigham and Dr. Frye when they formed the new Belknap College. The posted story in this forum of the behind-the-scenes financial and logistic hurdles jumped to bring the college to life was really interesting to me. Brought back a lot of memories and fuller appreciation of the dedication of those involved. Greetings to all other Belknap Alums!

06-06-2017, 06:07 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,224 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Welcome to the Forum Lakerider I attended Belknap College from 1969 to closing. What a wild ride that was as rumors of closing put all of us on edge! I started with physics classes with Edmund Meskys, he is with us in Laconia. I ended up a semester shy of graduating and was able to transfer almost all of my credits to PSC to graduate. We have annual reunions, posted at Belknap College website http://www.belknapcollege.com/ The is also a FB page 'Belknap College'. For those who remembered Bill Hovey, he is ranked high among the old school meteorologists: http://old-school-boston.blogspot.co...from-back.html __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

06-09-2017, 09:55 PM	#5
Lakeflier Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NH, NC Posts: 46 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Reunion Broadhopper, I'll watch for news of a Belknap reunion. I see the one last year was in October. It would be fun to meet up with later students to hear how the college developed. I remember Mr. Meskys, although I never took one of his classes. My husband did, though. Dr. Sterling Tracy (English) and Dr. Noel Paradise (Psychology) were two of my favorites. BTW, it's Lakeflier, not Lakerider. I fly a Lake Amphibian airplane.

06-10-2017, 05:20 AM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,224 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Lake Amphib I am good friends of Armand and Shirley as well as Bruce and Katie. Flown in Lakes many times. Great aircraft! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-30-2017, 05:05 PM	#7
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 665 Thanks: 320 Thanked 252 Times in 151 Posts	Found this tucked into a book. That's my dad in the middle, Harland Boulton. I know I have at least a few more pictures of the Belknap days but have not run across them yet. Attached Images

06-05-2017, 10:35 AM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,383 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,628 Times in 1,060 Posts	Welcome to the Forum, and to island living. I have a cousin who graduated from Belknap College, and went on to a career in meteorology.

09-14-2017, 10:53 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,224 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Center Harbor Historical Society Collects all things Belknap College. You may also want to post on the Belknap college website or Facebook page. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-14-2017, 01:07 PM	#10
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 665 Thanks: 320 Thanked 252 Times in 151 Posts	thanks. I emailed the guy running belknapcolledge.com and he told me they are putting together an archive at the historical society. Oddly the historical society is the logical thing but it never occurred to me to start there

10-17-2017, 11:47 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 3,224 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Rev Dr Miller Lovett of Spindle Point Former business professor at BC. http://www.laconiadailysun.com/commu...ller-lovett-94 __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.