Bill Cook '66 Leads Wabash Group To Italy
Bill Cook ’66 is leading another trip to Italy next year. Dates are May 24 to June 7, 2012.
Bill Knows Italy!
Bill is able to get the group into places off limits to normal groups touring the country.
Space is very limited so make your plans today. You can get more details by sending an email to alumni@wabash.edu. We’ll fire off a brochure to you.
Look who is on the cover of Sports Illustrated? That’s Herm Haffner ’77 and his son Jim. I think they were out in New York picking up the trophy to bring it to C’ville and present it to a Little Giant.
Seriously, Herm and Jim attended the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium last Saturday and, as you can see, someone had a shot set up with the SI cover in the background and the trophy strategically placed. Cool that Herm and Jim were decked out in Wabash gear.
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!!!
Kane House
Yesterday the guys got their first taste of winter this year. The day started with a lot of rain and then transitioned into heavy, wet snow. The drive home was interesting, to say the least.
Regardless, the view from our porch is always a good one (I don’t have to write papers or go to 8:00 AM classes!) Life changes daily but like Wabash, the Hays Center is timely and timeless…all in one.
Tomorrow is December 1, 2011. The Holidays are upon us.
Dave Callecod '89
Dave Callecod is president and CEO of Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. He has been making a difference in healthcare for many, many years. He’s also been a engaged alumni leader – in regional settings and on the board of directors of the National Association of Wabash Men.
Another alumnus who fits exactly the same description and holds a similar position in Detroit, Terry Hamilton ’89, sent me a note on a nice article about Terry’s vision and leadership. Here’s the link.
Guys like Dave and Terry really stand out in tough times like these.
An amazing comeback
The words are flying all over cyberspace: “Wabash Always Fights!” Yes, the Wabash vs. North Central College was that kind of game.
It was truly a “WOW” game…for sure. But in a strange way, it was also exactly what we expect from a Wabash team – we never quit. We didn’t when it was 21-0…we didn’t when it was 28-7…we just kept giving it all we had.
Then 28-14….then 28-21…then 28-27…and an extra point waiting to be scored.
Then…GO FOR TWO. I can tell you from my vantage point, that decision was supported by 100% of the fans around me. If you can go for the win, why not?
Wabash does Always Fight…and that pays dividends for the rest of a Wally’s life.
Wabash Chapel
I got the “beak” last night about something. One of those “why do we have to deal with that?” bouts. Glen wasn’t there to cool me off but Cincgrunge did even better.
She let me think about it.
On reflection, especially here and especially now, we have a great deal for which to be thankful. It’s not about what we wish for, it’s all about what we have on our plate. We’re blessed.
I’ll bet you are as well.
So take a minute to think…just as I did last night….Happy Thanksgiving!