We’ll need a lot of this…
And a lot of this…
Supported by a lot of loudness right here…
And if you are coming to C’ville for the football game, come a little early and catch the undefeated Little Giant Soccer Team at 11:00 AM in Mud Hollow Stadium.
And if you can’t be in C’ville on Saturday, you can watch here: http://www.wabash.edu/live/
Dick Griesser and his wife talk to the President at a class agent meeting in 2008
In a few short weeks, Homecoming will be here and the Society of Wabash Class Agents will be back on campus for their annual meeting. This Homecoming marks the 60th Anniversary of the Society. We’re set to welcome back class agents spanning the decades of the 1940s to the 2010s.
In between all of the logistics surrounding Homecoming, I couldn’t help but think about the contributions of some of our best class agents. And when you think about impact, my good friend Dick Griesser ’51 is right at the top of the list.
He was sooooo proud of the Class of 1951 and their long time support of the College – they are among our most loyal classes. He treasured his classmates. Sure, the Phi Psi bunch held a special place in his heart but that’s OK…they should. Think about the time Dick was a student at Wabash – War, new fraternity, world changes – and you get a sense of lasting memories in a number of ways.
Dick now resides in Class Agent heaven, I am pretty sure. I’ll bet he sees Dorman Hughes ’43 every day.
Being a class agent isn’t easy. It’s a labor of love…for Wabash and for the class. Dick Griesser was a standard bearer.
Friday night get-together drew over 100 Wabash fans
We started the weekend with an informal get-together at a local restaurant/bar in Farmville. We had over 100 fans join us during the event. The following morning’s tailgate included over 300 fans! A great turnout.
“Flying Wallies” takes on new meaning!
Mason Zurek went airborne to score this touchdown. Seems very fitting as several Wabash football alumni went together to raise enough money so the team could fly to Virginia. Mason’s was one of five touchdowns scored that day.
Sack by Connor Karns and Ethan Buresh
The defense played a very good game allowing less than 100 yards of total offense and limiting HSC’s scoring to a field goal.
Arlington National Cemetery
Sunday’s post game events included four team members laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Here the wreath is presented to the guys. After their visit, the team also spent some time on the National Mall before heading back to campus.
We’re set up at the Hampton Inn in Farmville. See you tonight at Charley’s and/or tomorrow at the tailgate and game.
Wabash Always Fights!
Here’s the link.
Charley’s – See you there Friday night
Tomorrow, the Grunge and Carol head towards Virginia. It was almost a year ago that I took the trip out there for the first time.
We’re expecting a good crowd at Charley’s on Friday night – hope we see you there.
Football and Tailgate
It’a a natural grass field and, as you can see, there’s not much seating on the visitor’s side. Bring lawn chairs! For those of you attending the tailgate, it’s in the red building straight behind the visitor’s bleachers.
The VIP section of their home stands
Above their general seating, there’s a nice area where the HSC folks can entertain their VIPs.
This should look familiar
Their Chapel looks a lot like the one at Wabash.
Where HSC got its start.
Make sure you take a little time to look around campus. You’ll be amazed at the similarities.
See you there – WAF!
First stop – pick up “stuff”
If you are like me, you remember the day…but not a lot of the details. I remember our son’s better than I do mine. Regardless, you go high school boy to Wabash Man-in-the-making in the space of a couple of hours. (Mom, your home cooking also became sooooo good!)
You pick up your packet of “stuff” and you begin making your way – the transition is incredible if you think about it. These young men start the journey to becoming a man responsible for their actions…in simple but concrete ways.
Coach Kyle Brumett talks to a family
Familiar faces in the group ease part of that transition – for students and parents alike. Coach Kyle Brumett (left), head basketball coach, was there to talk a little “X and O” and a lot of Wabash College.
He’s tall!
First Lady Lora Hess seems to be asking Trustee Dave Callecod ’89 where his son, Nolan ’19, got his height.
President Hess talks to a set of parents as Dean for Advancement Michelle Janssen looks on.
Of course, the central piece of of the day is the welcoming of the families into the Wabash community. President Hess does that in a very visible fashion at the Ringing In Ceremony. He also does it one-on-one – helping families to understand the Wabash isn’t a four year educational business exchange..Wabash is 4-LIFE.
Yes, the times have changed, the faces have changes, and orientation is better than ever. What hasn’t changed is the zeal for life and learning that becomes a part of the DNA of every Wabash man.
Luke Odom ’08, Matt Gunty ’97, Cal Black’66, Mike Rapier ’87, Zeljko Gavranovic ’04, Michael Putko ’16 and Darryl Kennon ’10.
Cal Black ’66 sent me this photo of an informal get-together in Phoenix. The photo was taken at Zipp’s Sports Grill, the site of the annual Monon Bell telecast party in Phoenix. (Look for the Grunge to be there this coming November for the telecast party.)
Wabash network connections? You bet. Luke Odom works for Mike Rapier’s company, Liberty Paper. Michael Putko spent the summer as an intern for Zeljko Gavranovic.
Wabash Always Connects!
David Morgan, director of Campus Services, gives a tour through the new student housing
The kitchen features a stove, refrigerator, dish washer, and microwave.
This is the ground floor 2 person room. Upstairs are two singles and a double for a total of 6 guys in each side of the townhouse.
These could be busy every weekend
A single person room at the end of the hallway on the second floor.
Overall, the new housing is very nice. Our guys will have the comforts of apartment style living while they are right in the middle of the new residential area. The layout will be conducive to study but also to larger gatherings. They look great to me!
Welcome To Wabash College
Took this shot this morning as the sun was just lighting up the campus. Spot the difference?