Washington College Magazine

Summer 2005

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Beribboned diplomas bearing the names of individual graduates suggest the close attention to detail required to pull off a meaningful, and orderly, Commencement ceremony. Photo: Melissa Grimes-Guy.

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Features

Founding Fortune
The George Washington Book Prize winner breathes new life into cast of Founding Fathers.
Marcia C. Landskroener M '02

Return To Flatbush
The Sophie Kerr winner reflects on her urban upbringing.
Claire Tomkin '05

Dollars & Sense
Challenging consensus, one economic analyst suggests the Social Security system isn't in such bad shape after all.
Professor Robert G. Lynch

Departments

The Reporter

Eisenhower, Mfume Offer Perspective To Class Of 2005
Toll Caps Career With Science Center
College Answers Kresge Challenge
Tipson Calls For Marketing Plan
On A Polarized Press...
Three Professors Retire
Some Recent Ink...
WC Students Get Gelfman
Seidel Gets Underwater Camera

Volume XLXIII No.3
Summer 2005

STAFF

Editor
Meredith Davies Hadaway M'96

Managing Editor
Marcia Landskroener M'01

Art Director
Diane D'Aquino Landskroener '76 M'81

Class Notes Editor
Carol Tait

Web Editor
Shane Brill '03

Editorial Consultant
Kevin O'Keefe '74

Contributing Writers
John Buettner '89
Eleanor Shriver Magee '93
Kees de Mooy '01
Phillip Ticknor

Printing and Mailing
United Litho, Inc.
Chiarappa Accepts CES Post
Novelist Is New Lit House Chief
Project Retraces Early Voyage
Board Chair Honored
Nordberg Named Vice Chair
Board Sets Tuition
Chestertown Turns 300
Berger Goes Pro Lacrosse
Batters Enjoy Renaissance
Athey Joins Hall Of Fame
From C-town to Tinsel Town

Faculty/Staff Achievements

Portfolio
Landscapes through the lens of an earth scientist.

Reunion Scrapbook
"There are places I remember" ... good vibes from Reunion '05.

Alumni Update

Class Notes

Currents
Nicole Alpert '05 stands ready to take charge.

Back cover: Washington College in Person (PDF)
Mary Jane and Bill Willis