Wabash Always Fights!

I’ll miss many, many folks and for that I apologize.  But they’ll understand.

Wallies came from near and far to support the Little Giants.
– Russ Harbaugh and his brother from New York City.
– Jim Davlin from Detroit.
– John Panozzo from Colorado.
– Khurram Tahir from California.
– Jim Kilbane from Chicago.

And there was the crew that rode the fan bus from C’ville, leaving at 4:00 AM, that included Profs. Rick Warner and Lexie Hoerl, Dean Mike Raters, Gary Ross, Bill Fell, and others.

And there were many, many more.

A great tailgate

The Wabash Crowd

Before you shoot me, it isn’t about the outcome – it’s about Wabash fans!

They cheered loud and long – nothing unusual there.
They were into “it” all game long – nothing unusual there.
They yelled “Wabash Always Fights!” all afternoon – nothing unusual there.
They sang “Old Wabash” with heart and passion – nothing unusual there.
Special fans – Yes indeed!!!

Dear Old Wabash

Wabash Pride

And after the game was over, and the Mount Union team and ALL their fans had left the field, we had it all to ourselves.  Our team.  Our coaches.  Our fans.  The team had given it their all and the very personal, very proud feelings came to the forefront.  It’s the time where I almost think that pictures are invasive.

Days like Saturday help us to understand how really special the Wabash community really is.

Some Little Giants?  Yes, indeed.

Joe Emmick '92

Joe Emmick ’92, departing later this month to take a leadership position at Elmhurst College, talked in Chapel yesterday.

Joe’s talk was about the changes in Wabash during his time at the College.  A lot of changes.  A lot of good changes.  Challenges…and opportunities.

Joe is “Wabash” through and through – he loves his Alma Mater just like we do.  He’ll be an involved alumnus in Chicago.  In fact, I think he’s looking forward to being just Joe Emmick ’92…if you get my drift.

We’ll miss him for sure – he’s been the “heavy lifter” and “go-to guy” for Advancement for many years.  But this is a professional and personal opportunity he didn’t want to miss.  They came looking for him – he wasn’t looking for them.

The Standing “O” at the end?  For sure.  We had a great crowd in Chapel to hear Joe and the guys clearly understood how much Wabash means to Joe and how much their Alma Mater has benefited from Joe’s hard work.

Wabash College Chapel and Joe Emmick '92

My sense is, though, that Wabash may see Joe Emmick back here at some point…stay tuned for a future season.

Travel safe, my friend!

Lt Col Tom Hauser, Wabash Class of 1988 and a Crawfordsville guy, is returning from Afghanistan.  Hopefully Tom will be home for Christmas – he’s been deployed for 11 months.

The Journal Review article mentioned Tom’s medals – those he had earned in combat. Ask him, I’ll bet, and you’ll get an “Aw shucks” kind of response.  “We don’t do what we do for medals” is probably what he would tell you.

I don’t know Tom…but I don’t need to know him.  He’s a brother…Wabash brother and military brother…and that’s all I need to know.

Happy Holidays, Sir!  Welcome Home!!!