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Yesterday we celebrated "Wabash Always Gives…Back<\/strong>" Day. What does it mean?<\/p>\n To our students, it means up until this date (from July 1, 2009 until October 8, 2009) they and their families have paid to operate Wabash College. From this point on, the entire operation of the college for the year<\/strong> will be paid for by the combined generosity of the larger Wabash family. That’s right – the entire cost. Said another way, 75% of the cost to run this college come from sources other than the students and their families. Today’s current crop of students benefit…just like we did when we were here.<\/p>\n As a wrap up, the Wabash LEAD (Linking Education and Alumni Development) committee, led by chairman Mike Warren ’93<\/strong>, asked the students to sign a "Thank You" card. The student received ice cream, a "Wabash Always Gives…Back" boomerang, and a handout highlighting the support the college gets from it alumni and friends. <\/p>\n Photos: But with that gift comes a responsibility. For Wabash to remain strong these young men will need to step up and provide the same support for the generations to follow. To make that case, Trustee Ted Grossnickle ’73<\/strong> explained to them in a Chapel talk<\/a> this bit of history. Ted also explored the various reasons people make gifts to organizations. His Chapel talk<\/a> was short and right to the point.<\/p>\n
<\/em>Top- One of the first students to sign the card, with boomerang in hand.
<\/em>Right – Trustee Ted Grossnickle makes a point in Chapel <\/em><\/p>\n