What I Really Know about High School Reunions
by Anne Rodgers, West Palm Beach, Fla.; reprinted from AARP Bulletin March 2012
Some people faithfully attend school reunions. Others scoff and wonder if it isn't a bit crazy to fly halfway across the country to see folks who, except for maybe three or four, are not acquainted with who you are now and certainly don't care. So why go?
My high school experience is best summed up as awkward and interminable. Though adulthood has shown me to be a clear-cut extrovert, I was unable to access that quality amid the agony of self-consciousness that drowned me in high school.
So-once a decade-reunions have become that rare opportunity for a do-over. I can mingle with people I was once too shy to speak to, be friendly, be the person I wanted to be in high school. It's a chance to spruce up outdated recollections steeped in angst-filled teenage introspection and self-absorption. Rewriting history this way has become a big lure of reunions. But it didn't start out that way.
Because I have not lived in my hometown since I left for college, I went to my 10th high school reunion out of curiosity. I was depressed and a bit horrified to find many classmates still clinging to their outdated cliques: Cheerleaders were still with cheerleaders. Same with the band kids and athletes. I went to my 20th out of perversity, I suppose, with low expectations-and was delighted to discover my fellow grads had come to see that what bound us together was much more important than those small differences that separated us in high school. It was a fun night.
My recent 40th reunion included a tour of the old neighborhood by my best friend from grade school. I was shocked to see that the lawn space between his house and the next-door neighbor's was tiny, 4 to 5 feet. I remember flying kites from that spot and learning to twirl a baton there, in what I'd recalled as a vast expanse. How could all those bright memories fit into such a small space?
At our high school, where my friend and I were part of the third graduating class, I teared up as we pulled into the parking lot. "Just think, 40 years ago this was brand-new," he said. And so were we, I thought. We were embarking on complicated lives we could in no way predict. In that moment, the passage of 40 years was an exceedingly difficult concept to absorb.
But those experiences are why I'm willing to make the long journey home. What a gift it is to come face-to-face with the tangible reminders of youth, which rekindle those priceless memories.
50th Anniversaries, Holidays, National Observances and Birthdays
50th anniversaries
Aug. 1
"Señorella and the Glass Huarache" is the final Looney Tunes cartoon to be released after Jack Warner shuts down the Warner Bros. Cartoons Division.
Aug. 7
Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which paves the way for the rapid escalation of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam by authorizing President Johnson "to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression." The resolution comes after the U.S. destroyers USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy are allegedly attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Aug. 20
President Johnson signs the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964-the linchpin of his "war on poverty"-into law.
August 29
"Mary Poppins," starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, is released. It will receive 13 Oscar nominations, which remains the record for any motion picture released by Walt Disney Studios.
August national months, observances and holidays
Cataract Awareness Month
National Breastfeeding Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Aug. 19: National Aviation Day
Aug. 21: National Senior Citizens Day
August milestone birthdays
5 things you didn't know about Melinda Gates, philanthropist (born Aug. 15, 1964)
She was born in Dallas, the daughter of an aerospace engineer and a stay-at-home mom.
She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at Duke University, where she earned a double bachelor's degree in computer science and economics as well as an MBA.
While at Microsoft in the 1990s, she worked as a marketing manager on the ill-fated Microsoft Bob project, which transformed the desktop into a house filled with animated characters.
She initially hesitated to go on a date with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates when he asked her out two weeks in advance because of his busy schedule.
She became interested in funding family planning efforts in the developing world after impoverished African women told her of walking for hours to reach medical clinics in a fruitless effort to obtain contraceptives.
50
Aug. 2: Mary-Louise Parker
Aug. 7: Hoda Kotb
Aug. 15: Melinda Gates
Aug. 25: Blair Underwood
60
Aug. 11: Joe Jackson
Aug. 16: James Cameron ("Titanic" director, deep-sea explorer)
Aug. 20: Al Roker
Aug 25: Elvis Costello
70
Aug. 4: Richard Belzer (comedian, author, actor)
Aug. 9: Sam Elliott (actor)
Aug. 15: Linda Ellerbee
Aug. 21: Jackie DeShannon (singer-songwriter)
80
Aug. 22: Norman Schwarzkopf
90
Aug. 15: Phyllis Schlafly
Freebies, Scams and Savings Tips
August free stuff
Aug. 25, National Park Service Birthday: Free admission to all 401 national parks (nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm); check the National Park Service website for details.
Yearlong Freebies
Books, CDs, DVDs, Internet access, classes and lectures: At 17,000 public libraries across the country.
Cash back: Rebate websites such as BeFrugal.com, CouponCactus.com, Ebates.com and Extrabux.com pay back a percentage of online purchases from select retailers.
Computer security software: Avast! (avast.com/index), AVG () and Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows ().
Computer software for word processing, spreadsheets and other features: OpenOffice.org.
Credit report: Get three credit reports per year (one from each reporting bureau) at annualcreditreport.com. Scores cost extra.
Diet and exercise plans: FatSecret.com, MyFitnessPal.com and SparkPeople.com.
Factory tours: FactoryToursUSA.com.
Grocery-shopping apps to compare prices or use coupons: CardStar.com, CouponSherpa.com, KeyRingApp.com, .com, and ZipList.com.
Hotel freebies: Check Priceline.com.
Home improvement workshops: Held weekends in local Home Depot (homedepot.com) and Lowe's (lowes.com) stores.
Medications (such as antibiotics): Meijer (meijer.com/pharmacy), Publix (publix.com/pharmacy/Free-Medications.do), ShopRite (shoprite.com/in-our-store/pharmacy) and other chains.
Military and veterans freebies: Various freebies and discounts at military.com, militaryandveteransdiscounts.com, themilitarywallet.com and VeteranOwnedBusiness.com.
Free or discounted tickets to sporting and other events for enrolling at vettix.org.
Wedding gowns for military brides at bridesacrossamerica.com.
Movies and TV shows to watch online: Crackle.com and Hulu.com.
Recipes: AllRecipes.com and Epicurious.com.
Restaurants: Some chain restaurants offer freebies on your birthday or anniversary if you subscribe to their e-newsletters or email clubs.
If you're a kid (or dining with one), certain restaurants offer "Kids Eat Free" promotions. Check MyKidsEatFree.com for details.
Go to your favorite businesses' Facebook pages and see if they offer free food and other stuff by clicking on "Like."
Samples of products: freesamples.org, getitfree.us, mrfreestuff.com, shop4freebies.com, startsampling.com, sweetfreestuff.com, TheFreeSite.com and TotallyFreeStuff.com. (To receive information without overloading your primary email, open a free dedicated account at Yahoo or Gmail.)
Free shipping: FreeShipping.org lists everyday shipping freebies and discounts.
Travel insurance: Check whether your credit card provides free travel insurance and other on-the-road perks.
August scam of the month: Man's best fiend?
Our love for dogs is so strong that canines warrant their own holiday: National Dog Day, on Aug. 26. And if you're among those who love man's best friend, scammers love you. Avoid getting bitten in these schemes:
Conning canine classifieds: Amid the legitimate ads are plenty of phony ones, printed in newspapers and online websites. They typically offer a puppy, shown with photos stolen from websites, either free to a good home or for an outrageously low price; you pay only shipping charges to deliver the pooch to your home. Sellers may allege to be owners or, more likely, breeders, soldiers or missionaries working overseas.
Of course, the animals don't exist. After sending payment or shipping fees, scammers claim to need more and more money-for customs fees, vaccines and other phony reasons-until you finally wise up. You'll know you're being scammed if the seller requests payment by wire transfer or supplies only an email address with no telephone number. Don't be fooled when ads list breeder websites: Scammers use legitimate sites to feign authenticity, victimizing real breeders (who usually don't advertise).
Dognapping: Some brazen thieves snatch leash-led dogs from retirees; others rip puppies from the arms of children, report police.
Why? Some dognappers seek quick cash selling their bounty on street corners or through classified ads. (Craigslist is especially popular.) Some wait for reward money postings-and try to claim it. Others actually hold pilfered pooches for ransom, shamelessly calling their owners from contact information on collar tags. Because of their small size, puppies and breeds such as Yorkies and Pomeranians are most often stolen, but any breed is vulnerable, say officials. You can better protect your pooch with pet-identifying microchips implanted under the dog's skin that can be scanned no matter where the dog turns up to prove you're its owner (and making a stronger case for "stolen property" criminal charges). Never offer rewards when posting fliers looking for lost pets. And don't brag to strangers about how much you love-and paid for-a dog. And if your pooch is missing, file a report with police or Animal Control.
August best buys
Camping equipment: These summer supplies take up a lot of room in stores, which is needed to display winter gear. Look for deals on tents, sleeping bags and the rest…for next year.
Clothing: Online shoppers, take note: Black Friday and Cyber Monday may get the glory, but in recent years the steepest discounts on men's, women's and children's clothing came during the last week of August through Labor Day weekend. You may not find these bargains at brick-and-mortar retailers, so look at store-branded websites and other online retailers.
Computers: If you want the latest and greatest deals, buy in August.
Dehumidifiers: Look for late-month sales as retailers try to unload excess inventory.
Linens and storage containers: College-bound kids need 'em, and good sales abound on these and other dorm supplies.
Sleepwear: With flannel and fleece forthcoming, it's prime time to buy lighter-weight pajamas.
Swimwear: No surprise there!
Wine: Many vineyards release new wines in the early fall, so it's a good time to stock up on the existing inventory.
Women's accessories: Discounts are steeper on belts, scarves and other accessories during August than at any other time of the year.
August sales tax holidays
Sales tax holidays differ by state and may be subject to legislative approval each year. Consult your state's department of taxation website (linked and listed below) for verification as well as a complete list of eligible purchases.
Alabama: Typically the first weekend on up to $750 on computers, and for each eligible item up to $100 on clothing, $50 on school supplies and $30 on books revenue.alabama.gov/salestax/STHolidayQuickRefSheet13.pdf
Arkansas: Typically the first weekend on school supplies and clothing dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/exciseTax/salesanduse/Pages/taxHoliday.aspx
Connecticut: Typically the third full week on up to $300 on clothing and footwear ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?A=1514&Q=318566
Florida: Typically the first weekend on up to $750 on computers and $75 on clothing and $15 on non-book school supplies, per item
Oklahoma: Typically the first weekend on up to $100 on clothing and footwear, per item tax.ok.gov/stholiday.html
South Carolina: Typically the first weekend on clothing, footwear, school supplies and other items www.sctax.org/NR/rdonlyres/45D2A22E-7E52-4153-9782-7EE4B262A844/0/RR107.pdf
Tennessee: Typically the first weekend on up to $1,500 on computers and $100 on clothing and school supplies, per item tn.gov/revenue/salestaxholiday/
Texas: Typically the second weekend on clothing, footwear and school supplies that cost less than $100 per item window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/taxholiday/d/
Virginia: Typically the first weekend on up to $100 on clothing and $20 on school supplies, per item tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=STHoliday
Fun Places to Go This Month
This list isn't comprehensive, and dates weren't all confirmed when we went to press, so verify the information with the websites provided and check your local newspaper for other ideas.
August great vacations
Aug. 8-10 (tentative)
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
(lcmfestival.com)
Burlington, Vt.
In the heat of summer, the cold, deep waters of Lake Champlain, the Northeast's most storied body of water, are the perfect setting for this long weekend of concerts, vintage boat shows and a wine and food fest. But nothing beats just sitting along the lake, watching the sunset over the Adirondacks on the New York State side, and hoping for a glimpse of "Champ," the lake's legendary monster.
Aug. 9
Richard Nixon's Resignation: 40th Anniversary
Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
(www.nixonlibrary.gov)
Yorba Linda, Calif.
Love him or loathe him, Richard Nixon was one of the pivotal presidents of the 20th century. You can stand in the doorway of Army One, the presidential helicopter in which the disgraced Nixon left Washington on Aug. 9, 1974-and also in the doorway of the house in which he was born (it stands on the museum grounds).
August book fairs
None this month.
August film festivals
August TBA
Montreal World Film Festival (Festival des Films du Monde)
(ffm-montreal.org)
Montreal, Canada
Top Prize: The Golden Zenith
If you can't get to Cannes, this film festival in French-speaking Quebec is the next best thing. Films from more than 80 countries are featured as the festival pursues its mission of promoting cultural diversity.
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Telluride Film Festival
(telluridefilmfestival.com)
Telluride, Colo.
The lineup, which is kept secret until opening day, usually includes 25 feature films, various seminars and discussions, and awards bestowed on three different artists in the world of cinema.
August food and wine festivals
Date TBA
Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
(lafw.com)
Los Angeles, Calif.
This event, which began in 2011, has events at restaurants in downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Celebrities from both the culinary and entertainment worlds make appearances; chefs offer cooking demos. Admission.
July 30-Aug. 3
Maine Lobster Festival
(mainelobsterfestival.com)
Rockland, Maine
This will be the 67th annual celebration of the state's favorite crustacean, in which festivalgoers consume an estimated 20,000 pounds of lobster. There's also the ritual crowning of the Festival Sea Goddess. Admission.
Aug. 16
San Francisco Street Food Festival
(sfstreetfoodfest.com)
San Francisco, Calif.
Founded by a local nonprofit kitchen dedicated to helping immigrant entrepreneurs, this event in the Mission District celebrates the diversity and tastiness of global street food. Some 80,000 attendees show up to try treats of all kinds and enjoy live music. Free.
Aug. 29-31
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
(sonomawinecountryweekend.com)
Sonoma, Calif.
Wineries host lunches, dinners and barbecues on Friday, the Taste of Sonoma on Saturday and a wine auction on Sunday. Admission.
Aug. 30-Sept. 7
Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival
(gotahoenorth.com/events/autumn-food-and-wine-festival)
North Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Cooking demonstrations, a Blazing Pans cooking competition and a "wine and brew walk" are all part of this annual festival (this will be year 29). Some events are free, others charge admission.
Diet, Health and Recipes
August health tip of the month
August's typical sweltering temperatures and oppressive humidity mean an increased health risk for older adults because their bodies don't deal with heat as well as when they were younger, say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some medication can also make it difficult for the body to cool off. Be sure to drink plenty of chilled nonalcoholic, noncaffeinated beverages and be aware of the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion: nausea, dizziness, muscle cramps and rapid breathing and pulse.
August superfood of the month: Olive oil
Choose olive oil instead of saturated fats when grilling chicken and vegetables. Because it's monounsaturated, it's been found to lower blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease the risk of heart disease. Research also shows that this type of fats may keep insulin levels low and improve control of blood sugar, something that's especially helpful for those with type 2 diabetes. This healthy fat contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that's important in the creation of red blood cells, and vitamin K, which not only helps in blood clotting, but some research indicates it could help older individuals maintain bone health.
August fitness tip of the month
Take care when exercising in the heat. If you're not acclimated to it, you could be susceptible to heat exhaustion, or its most serious consequence-heatstroke. The general rule of thumb for exercising in hot weather: Drink 24 ounces of fluid two hours before exercise, followed by 8 ounces of water or a sports drink right before working out, with another 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes during exercise. And be on the lookout for signs of heat-related illness: muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, nausea and a sudden cessation of sweating. If you experience any of these, find some shade and quaff a cool, nonalcoholic drink immediately.
Medical breakthrough of the month: Role of heavy metals in Alzheimer's
For several years, a group of Alzheimer's disease researchers have believed that metals such as iron and copper play a role. A study published Aug. 19, 2013, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences supported that theory. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that copper may be one of the main environmental factors that trigger the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Rashid Deane, Ph.D., lead author of the study, said that copper seems to impair the brain from clearing excess amyloid beta that forms the plaques that are the hallmark of the disease. Alzheimer's experts stress that although this intriguing new research may add important clues to solving the puzzle of what causes the devastating disease, people should not try to lower copper intake. Not all researchers agree that copper in the brain may be tied to the disease, and some conflicting evidence suggests it may actually help prevent Alzheimer's disease. To reduce risk of Alzheimer's, there's more evidence that you can reduce your risk by increasing physical activity, eating a healthy diet, controlling blood pressure, stimulating your brain and socializing.
August recipe of the month: Penne With Broccoli Pesto
Summer produce is at its peak, and basil is one of the most versatile and flavorful of its offerings. Take advantage with this twist on the usual pesto recipe.
By Pam Anderson, AARP food expert.
Serves 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
Salt
1 large bunch broccoli, florets cut into bite-size pieces, stems peeled and sliced thin
3 garlic cloves
½ cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup packed basil leaves
Ground black pepper
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for grating
12 ounces penne
DIRECTIONS
Bring 2 quarts of salted water to boil in a large soup kettle.
Add broccoli florets and cook until just tender and still bright green, 4 to 5 minutes, adding garlic cloves for the last minute.
Remove florets and garlic with a slotted spoon and transfer to a food processor along with nuts, oil, basil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper; process to pesto texture.
Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese and set aside.
Meanwhile, add penne to the boiling water. Using back-of-the-box times as a guide, cook partially covered and stir frequently at first to prevent sticking, until just tender, adding broccoli stems the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Set colander over a large bowl and drain penne, reserving cooking liquid.
Return penne to the pot.
Add pesto to penne and toss, adding enough cooking liquid to make moist, saucy pasta.
Taste to adjust seasonings, and serve, sprinkling with additional Parmesan.
This Day in History
August 1, 1981: Fledgling cable channel MTV begins broadcasting to several thousand subscribers, prophetically playing the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" as the future popular music and culture juggernaut's first video.
August 2, 1992: American track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins gold in the heptathlon at the Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. She is the only woman ever to win two consecutive Olympic heptathlons.
August 3, 1958: Cmdr. W. R. Anderson and the crew of the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, pass below the North Pole, marking the maiden crossing of the Arctic Ocean underneath the icecap.
August 4, 1934: Playing for the New York Giants, Mel Ott becomes the first player in modern-day Major League Baseball to score six runs in a single game, helping his team beat the Philadelphia Phillies 21-4. A decade later, Ott would tie his six-run record, the only player ever to do so.
August 5, 1864: Union Adm. David Farragut ignores warnings of minefields, supposedly crying, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" as he leads his fleet into Mobile Bay.
August 6, 1991: British computer scientist and MIT professor Tim Berners-Lee posts the first public pages on the fledgling World Wide Web, beginning the history of a little thing known as the Internet.
August 7, 1974: Philippe Petit walks on a tightrope suspended between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, successfully crossing the 1,350 feet between the towers eight times, besides kneeling, jumping and lying down on the wire. Petit's stunt is the subject of the documentary "Man on Wire," which will win the Academy Award for best documentary in 2009.
August 8, 1968: Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew are nominated as candidates for president and vice president at the Republican National Convention in Miami.
August 9, 1974: Gerald Ford becomes the first president of the United States who was not elected to either the presidency or the vice presidency when he assumes the office upon the resignation of president Richard Nixon.
August 10, 1985: Madonna becomes the first female solo artist to have an album reach sales of 5 million copies, when "Like a Virgin" is certified by Billboard magazine.
August 11, 1909: After the damaged American ship Arapahoe begins drifting, T.D. Haubner becomes the first person to use the SOS signal for a vessel in distress.
August 12, 1851: Isaac Singer of New York City is granted a patent for a revolutionary double-treadle home sewing machine.
August 13, 1924: Vernon Dalhart records "The Prisoner's Song" as the B-side for "The Wreck of the Old 97." Dalhart's recording is the first country music release to sell a million copies; he will be posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1981.
August 14, 1945: President Harry S. Truman announces that Japan has unconditionally surrendered, sparking massive celebrations among the Allied countries and the end of World War II in the Pacific. Because of the time difference, it is already Aug. 15 in Japan.
August 15, 1790: John Carroll is consecrated as bishop at a ceremony at Lulworth Castle, England. Upon returning to Baltimore in December, Carroll will become the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States. He also will be recognized as the founder of Georgetown University.
August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, is pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Although most people agree that the King died on this day at age 42, some loyal fans claim to have spotted him across the country over the years.
August 17, 1959: Trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis and his ensemble release "Kind of Blue" on Columbia Records. It will become certified quadruple-platinum and the best-selling jazz album of all time.
August 18, 1963: James Meredith, whose entry into the University of Mississippi sparked a riot quelled by federal troops and marshals, becomes the first African-American to graduate from Ole Miss.
August 19, 1909: Driving at an average speed of 57.4 miles per hour, Stoddard-Dayton chief engineer Louis Schwitzer wins the five-mile inaugural race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, now home to the Indianapolis 500.
August 20, 1960: Space dogs Belka and Strelka safely return to Earth after their daylong orbit aboard Sputnik 5. Along with a selection of mice, rats and plants, the pair of pioneering canine cosmonauts are the first living organisms to return from space flight, eight months before Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in space.
August 21, 1858: Abraham Lincoln and Illinois Sen. Stephen Douglas take part in the first of seven debates about the spread of slavery during the contest for Douglas' seat. Although Lincoln ultimately loses the Senate race, he attracts national attention and wins the presidency in 1860-beating three other candidates, including Douglas.
August 22, 1851: The schooner America beats 14 British ships in a sailing regatta around England's Isle of Wight, winning what is now known as the America's Cup, the oldest continually contested sporting trophy and the highest honor in international sailing competition.
August 23, 1979: Alexander Godunov of the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet defects to the United States after the company performs in New York City.
August 24, 1950: Chicago attorney Edith Sampson becomes the first African-American to officially represent the U.S. in the United Nations after being appointed as an alternate delegate to the General Assembly by President Harry S. Truman.
August 25, 1932: Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to make a solo transcontinental nonstop flight. She arrives in Newark, N.J., 19 hours and 5 minutes after taking off from Los Angeles.
August 26, 1971: A joint congressional resolution, introduced by Rep. Bella Abzug of New York, designates Aug. 26 as Women's Equality Day, commemorating the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920.
August 27, 1912: Edgar Rice Burroughs introduces the world to "Tarzan of the Apes," in the Oct. issue of All-Story Magazine. The popular, heroic adventurer will be featured in more than two dozen books, as well as many Hollywood films.
August 28, 1963: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial before a crowed of about 250,000 people in Washington, D.C., as part of a rally urging Congress to pass a civil rights bill granting blacks equal opportunity and an end to segregation and discrimination.
August 29, 1990: Ken Griffey Sr. signs with the Seattle Mariners, becoming teammates with his son, Ken Griffey Jr. Two days later, they are the first father and son to play together on the same Major League Baseball team. Both hit singles.
August 30, 1983: Air Force Lt. Col. Guion S. Bluford Jr. is the first African-American astronaut in space when he lifts off aboard the space shuttle Challenger for a six-day mission.
August 31, 1968: Surgical pioneer Michael E. DeBakey, M.D., leads a team of more than 60 medical staff to perform the first simultaneous multiorgan transplant, at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. DeBakey and his colleagues transplant the heart, lung and kidneys of a single donor into four men between the ages of 22 and 50.
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