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Reflections on A Williams Life
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In this final episode of A Williams Life before the Class of 1975's 50th reunion, host Gordon Earle is interviewed by Jon Earle, his producer, nephew and fellow Williams alum ('09). Gordon reflects on his positive experience talking with fellow classmates, most of whom he didn't know, or knew only slightly during his undergraduate years. He discusses their lives and legacies, and how they were shaped by their time at Williams—and beyond.
Gordon also reflects on his family legacy at the College. His father, Harry Earle ('47), had his initial years at Williams interrupted when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew 50 missions as a B-17 pilot in Italy during WWII before returning to the College to graduate. Gordon also talks about his uncle, John Earle, a multi-sport star athlete at the College, who graduated from Williams in 1941, but tragically died in the Pacific theater of the war. In addition to his father and uncle, Gordon's two brothers (David and John) attended Williams, as did two of David's sons (Jon and Matthew). Gordon also discusses his own years at Willams, including memories of this favorite professors and the impact they had on his life.
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Producer: Jon Earle ('09)
Web designer: Kathy Bogan ('75)
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