Andrew Forrester ’11 In His “New” Office

The Grunge caught up with Andrew Forrester ’11, the Executive Director of Community Relations for the town of Madison, Indiana.  Andrew’s office is getting completely redone but he wanted me to see that the Wabash sheepskin was proudly displayed.

Andrew was offered a job while still a student – a good thing.  However, his boss at that point was merely a candidate for mayor.  Win…and you join the mayor’s management team.  Lose…and you join the employment line.

Andrew believed in what his boss wanted to do and signed on.  The mayor believed in Andrew because he had heard about Andrew’s demonstrated skills as an intern.  The mayoral candidate called Andrew…Andrew’s performance as an intern had set him apart.  You have to like the way this one unfolded.

The Bench according to TKE

The ritual of multi-coats to the senior  bench is off and running.  Here’s yesterday’s paint scheme – a TKE original.  The “guards” appear to have a bottomless outfit on…but I am probably wrong.  I’ll check it out later today…unless there’s a fresh coat of paint!

2012 Community Fair

If participation is any measure, the Community Fair today was a great success.  Put on by our friends in the Schroeder Center for Career Development, it brings our community together with our students in a friend-to-friend way.  Banks, places to eat, Churches, etc. all with the same message – you are a part of us.

Don’t tell my folks- please! I told them Wabash was HARD!

I kiddingly said to the lady that was giving the shoulder massage that I thought he was asleep – as you can see, he signaled the massage was exactly what he needed.

BTW – check out the SCC shirt…”Because One Day You’ll Graduate”

m.wabash.edu

Have an iPhone?  iPad?  Want a Wabash mobile app.  Well, there it is.

You haven’t heard about it because we’re testing it out in Area 51.  Elvis reports it works well and he really likes the option of selecting the full site as well.  Some being that landed at Roswell several years ago noted that “Events” is the college calendar.

Remember, you didn’t hear it first here.

Hugh Vandivier ’91 Administers the Quiz

The latest IAWM get-together was held at Barley Island in Noblesville (owner is Jeff Eaton ’85!)

Besides superb beverages, good food, and a golden opportunity to do some networking, IAWM board member Hugh Vandivier decided to include a Wabash quiz.  Hugh asked the faculty for some questions and got a lot of responses.

I “had to leave” part way through the Division I questions – at that point I was “Oh-Fur”.  No aero questions, lift over drag, or pipper placement questions…

A good time was had by all.  Lee Clark ’73 won a Bookstore gift card and the Quiz winner was Bob Riggles ’94.

The latest rankings are out.  West Virginia holds the #1 spot – they were last there in 2007.  Our friends to the south are ranked #12.  No other conference school made the Top 20.

Want to see the article?  Click here.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/21/living/west-virginia-party-school/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Orientation Is Over – Time For Business

Took this yesterday morning – guys on the way to their 9:00 AM classes.

Backpacks full of books and other gear – heads full of wonder.  Love the combo of shorts and sweatshirts.

The WABASH Day Map – As of today

WABASH Day is just around the corner.  We’re getting location and project information updated daily.  To find a project in your area, click here.  The web site also shows a google map (thanks Mike Warren’93) with project details.

Think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively and live humanely – the actions in our mission statement.  WABASH Day brings all of those to life.

A member of the Class of 2016

This snapshot was taken a few years back.  I think it’s safe to say that he had “Wabash on his mind.”

Fast forward to 2012…Freshman Saturday.  This not-so-little guy is a member of the Class of 2016.

He smiled and Dad smiled last Saturday.  A lot.

That’s Brian Hayhurst ’16, son of a very proud father David Hayhurst ’83.

Keeping it all in the family.

I sent myself the card!

I just finished talking to a nice young lady at PCI headquarters in Texas.  For the record, the call only took a few minutes.

I was on hold for exactly 24.6 seconds…less than a call to the doctor’s office! (And a lot less time than standing in line at the BWV!)

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