Washington College Magazine

Winter 2005

About the cover

Paul Bayne '99 is one of nine Washington College alumni who works for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in its mission to "Save the Bay" through education and advocacy programs. As a mate aboard the CBF skipjack, Bayne dredges for oysters—once the most valuable commercial fishery in the Bay and now in serious decline. Photo: markswisher.com

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Features

Borne To The Bay
After living and studying on the Chester, several graduates now work to protect and restore a national treasure.
John A. Buettner '89

Allen Ginsberg Levitates Chestertown
The "beat" goes on for a creative writing program that has lured famous writers to experience—or imagine—where we live.
Professor Robert Day

Into Africa
A new summer seminar in Tanzania introduces students to the wonders and realities of this part of the world.
Laura Parr '05

Departments

The Reporter

At Fall Convocation, Richard Brookhiser "Rules"
Theatre Project Gets Green Light
Landscapers Offer Campus Makeover
100-Voice Choir Raises Money And Spirits
Publishing Pros Offer Advice
College Guide Touts WC
Heard Around Campus: On Hamilton's Relationship
In Memoriam: Helen Shaefer Gibson
New Stadium Construction Begins

Volume XLXIII No.3
Summer 2005

STAFF

Editor
Marcia C. Landskroener M'02

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

Assistant Editor
Sarah Snyder '04

Class Notes Editor
Carol Tait

Web Editor
Shane Brill '03

Editorial Consultants
Meredith Davies Hadaway M'96
Kevin O'Keefe '74

Contributing Writers
John Buettner '89
Ryan Griswold
Phillip Ticknor
Matt Wolfe '03

Printing and Mailing
United Litho, Inc.
WC in the News: Some Recent Ink
College Responds to Katrina
In Memoriam: H. Hurtt Deringer
Primary Research: Funeral for a Hero
Tennis Coach Wins Toughest Match
Golfer Scores Big Bragging Rights
Berger Shows Star Power in MLL
Musician Breaks Top Forty
Historic Papers Excite Learning
The Bonds of Sisterhood
Alumni Snapshots: Miracle Mahoney
The Next Generation: Howard Ponzer '90 and Michele Volansky '90
Chiarappa on the Chesapeake
Remembering Old Chestertown

Faculty/Staff Achievements

Portfolio
A view from the top of the world.

Alumni Update

Class Notes

Currents
Keith Twitchell '77 on recovery in New Orleans.

Back cover: Washington College in Person (PDF)
Linda Ayres '89