IAWM Valentines Dinner
Robert Van Kirk '07 enjoys a laugh with his date before dinner. Robert and two other young men represented the Sons of Wabash.
The gifts were "unique". In addition to the IAWM brandy sniffer there was a toy American robin at each setting. Why? The IAWM was honoring Clay Robbins '79 as Man of the Year. No clay robins could be found and a clay pigeon just wouldn't do!
Majorie and Bob Christian '48 enjoyed the evening's festivities. They have been married for 60 years!!!
Tom Ristine '72 led on the piano as the group opened the evening with "Old Wabash",
Clay and Amy Robbins. Clay caught me taking the picture, obviously.
President Pat White welcomed everyone and lauded Clay for his efforts at the Lilly Endowment.
Campbell Robbins '09 gave a moving, surprise tribute to his father that received a standing ovation.
The Merry Wives of Wabash included a skit that was a test of Wabash knowledge. Here Andrea Pactor grills Professor Jon Baer and his loveyl wife on their knowlewdge of the Superbowl Wabash connections.
The Merry Wives also entertained the group with their own version of "Old Wabash". Leading the group was Wabash's first lady, Chris White.
Clay Robbins '79 was also honored with his own vintage of fine wine.
The night's Man of the Year took to the piano to close the festivities playing the "Alma Mater".
Clay's fraternity brothers enjoyed getting together and showed their solidarity during "Alma Mater".