News and Events
Winter 2005 Magazine
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
Volume XLXIII No.3
Winter 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.
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
- 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
Portfolio
A view from the top of the world.
Alumni Update
- Alumni Program Gets New Leadership
- Eight Inducted Into Hall of Fame
- Community Outreach: Showcasing WC Writers
- O'Keefe Heads MHEC
- Births and Adoptions
- Marriages
- In Memoriam
Currents
Keith Twitchell '77 on recovery in New Orleans.
Back cover: Washington College in Person (PDF)
Linda Ayres '89