July 01, 2009

The California Coast

One of the many places we have stopped along the California coast.  There are photo ops around every corner.

From what I can see, the California economy is going great guns...or at least the prices seem to demand top dollar...

Back next Wednesday....

 

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June 25, 2009

Grunge - Out! Ga'Bunge- In!

Friday, June 26th at O-dark-thirty, Grunge and Carol will make the transition to Ga'Bunge and Nana.  This year's July 4th trip is the California coast from LA to San Fran then Yosemite and Sequoia back to the LA area.

Of course, it will start in Disneyland...after all, there are some things in life you just have to do...

So, to you nine loyal readers, I'll try to send a pic or two from Alcatraz and the Golden Gate bridge.  See you back in C'ville around the 8th of July.

Don't forget the end of the fiscal year...June 30th...click here to support the education of the latest group of Wabash men. 

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Connor Joins the Klen Clan

That's Connor William Klen flanked by his proud parents, Molly and Joe '97.  Connor weighed in at the potential lineman weight of 8 pounds and 9 ounces on Monday, June 15th.  Most importantly, Molly and Connor are both at home and doing very well.  And so is Joe.

In true fighter pilot fashion, I quickly offered two potential nicknames - "Connie Klen"  (shades of Connie Mack) and "Billy the Klen".  Well...let's just leave it right there.

 Congrats to Molly and Joe!

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June 23, 2009

President Thad Seymour - In the Blog-news

The Wabash President from my days, Thad Seymour H'78, if featured in a short blog about presidential portraits and his classic tweed jacket.

The blog includes links to his other two official portraits - as Dean at Dartmouth and as President at Wabash.

It's interesting reading and can balance some of the heavier material Robin covers on her blog. 

You can read this story and see more pictures here. 






















 

 

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June 22, 2009

Father's Day in the Rockies

Got an email from Jim Roper '68 bright and early this morning - 0211L. (don't worry, that's only a little after midnight in Colorado.)

Jim's Father Day included a hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park.  And, just as happened  couple of years ago when Jim met Greg Birk '77, he ran into a fellow Wally on the hike - this time it was Daren Courter '89 on vacation from California.

An even smaller world - the Grunge will be on vacation in California later this week!

Helpful tidbit of the day from Ropes - when you are 62 or older, you can pay a $10.00 fee and get a lifetime pass to our National Parks.  I am looking forward to that 'cause the rest of this getting old stuff isn't what it's cracked up to be...

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June 19, 2009

Proud Dad - Aman Brar '99

Just got this email from Aman..."Susan and I are happy to announce the arrival of Navraj Singh Brar - born at 8:50PM on Monday night (June 15th) - weighting 7 lbs 3 oz and 20.5 inches tall.nd 20.5 inches tall."  Already a smiley little one.    

In other alumni baby news...Born about 4 hours earlier in the day was Connor William Klen, son of Molly and Joe Klen '97. Connor is more of a lineman, coming in at 8 lbs., 9 ozs.  I have already selected a nickname, "Billy the Klen", but I doubt that gets too far, knowing Joe.

Most important news - all parties are doing well.

Let see - the Class of 2032 now has two members!  Where are those referral cards...

Congratulations to all.

 

 

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June 18, 2009

Chip Timmons '96 Appointed to the Board of Directors

Wabash's own Chip Timmons '96, Associate Director of Admissions, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Colleges That Change Lives, Inc. (CTCL).   CTCL is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process.  

CTCL was founded as a result of a book with the same name.  Colleges That Change Lives was written by retired New York Times education editor Loren Pope.  Mr. Pope graduated from DePauw but often stated he wished he had attended Wabash.

The book is an incredible resource for high school students seeking a college that delivers a life-changing experience.  You can find more on their web site.  

Congrats Chip!

 

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