|  Homecoming
- Bigger and Better than Ever - October 1
Book
Editor Talks About Without Reserve (Audio Clips)
Regional
Gatherings Span the Country
Reunion
Weekend 2005 Revisited
New
Officers Lead WRA Alumni Association Board
 Homecoming
- Bigger and Better than Ever - October 1
Homecoming 2005 will be bigger and better than ever. October
1 is the day, and it promises to be one with something for everyone. So
plan to join Honorary Grand Marshal Frank “Stretch” Longstreth
for these great events:
• Noon – Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Murdough Athletic
Center, with games and activities for children so you and your classmates
can catch up with each other. As a special added attraction, Jim
Gramentine ’51 will be at the lunch to autograph and sell
copies of Without Reserve. This newly released hardcover
book, inspired, compiled and edited by Jim, is a collection of alumni-authored
essays about life at Reserve through 1982. A number of essay authors
will also be joining Jim at the autograph table.
•
1:30 – The girls soccer team takes
on Gilmour at the soccer field between College and N. Main
Streets.
•
2:00 – The Pioneers play Culver Military Academy at the football
stadium. An alumni pep band will be formed to help cheer
the team on. Bring your own instrument, or use one provided by the
school
(limited availability).
•
3:30 – Historian and archivist Tom Vince
will lead a campus
tour from the Ellsworth Hall patio.
•
4:00 – Return to Murdough for a post-game
reception with soft
drinks, “adult” beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Homecoming
is sponsored by the WRA Alumni Association Board. While
there is no charge for any event, please let us know if you
plan to attend (and how many in your family or group) so
that we can accommodate you at the picnic lunch and post-game
reception. RSVP by sending an e-mail to rothmang@wra.net.
Book
Editor Talks About Collection of Alumni Essays: Without Reserve Captures Faces and Places in Time
This month, copies of Without Reserve went on sale through
Reserve’s online Campus Store. Priced at $20.00, the handsome
limited-edition hardcover with cover art by Elizabeth
Fraser ‘89
contains 52 essays by 53
alumni authors. Order
your limited edition now.
Essay titles hint at the broad range of topics authors used
for inspiration: Jiggs, The Aerie of the Misfits, Around
Thy Bars, Travels with Stretch, The
Great North Hall Caper, Black at Reserve, Taming the Social
Animal, Chop Chop, A Man for All Seasons and Confessions
of a Day Boy, to name a few.
Short Audio Clips: An Insider’s Look at Without
Reserve
Why I Did It
What inspired Jim Gramentine to undertake this collection?
Jim says the idea occurred to him while he was interviewing
alumni and exchanging e-mails for background on his last
book, Change and Constancy. To hear Jim’s explanation,
click here and
choose Why
I Did It. [:45]
Living on the Edge
Anyone who has spent time at Reserve knows there are
some interesting tales to tell. As senior editor, did
Jim find himself faced with tough decisions regarding essay
content
and propriety? To hear about Jim's dilemmas, click
here and choose Living on the Edge.
[[:41]
Playing
Favorites
As he read through essays and talked with authors,
did Jim have a favorite essay? Click
here and select Playing Favorites. [2:03]
Just Putzing Around
Remember putzes? So did our alumni authors! One or two instances
are included in the collection as prime examples, and
Jim will tell you who wrote his favorite, so click
here and go to Just Putzing Around.
[:52]
The Fan Factor
Finally, more than a few essayists wrote about adults
who had a profound impact on the young people they taught
and coached.
While the essay collection names many faculty--and
some colorful staff as well--did certain individuals
get a little additional ink? Well, here’s the scoop. Click
here and select The Fan Factor. [1:30]
We hope you'll read the collection, and if one of the
essays is particularly meaningful to you, contact
Jim and let
him know!
Regional
Gatherings Span the Country
The Alumni & Development Office and the Alumni Association
Board are again planning to host events in various cities
around the country where there are concentrations of Reserve
graduates. Watch your mail for specific invitations, but
in the meantime, go to Alumni on www.wra.net and visit
the Events
Calendar under Alumni Events.
Coming Up:
San Francisco Area - September 27
Palo Alto Area - September 28
Los Angeles Area - September 29
Philadelphia Area - October 6
and 12 additional regional events through May 2006...
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