2008 Celebrating Scholarships Luncheon
Sophomore Daniel King was the student speaker at the 2008 Celebrating Scholarships Luncheon, which was attended by nearly 400 students, family members, donors, and friends. In his remarks, King told his own life story — about how he wanted to attend college but wasn't sure he could after his father died of a stroke when Daniel was 15. "My story is not unique... If you look across the table, there's a good chance the student sitting there could not be here without your generosity," he said.
President Patrick White welcomed a large crowd to the Celebrating Scholarships Luncheon, which honors the tradition of generosity of Wabash's alumni and friends.
Senior Lincoln Smith is the recipient of the Thomas Corwin Hood Memorial Scholarship.
Junior Steve Egan of Crown Point is the recipient of the Lucinda Diddle Memorial Scholarship.
German Professor Brian Tucker received the Albert M. Gavit Scholarship when he was an undergraduate. He spoke to the Celebrating Scholarships Luncheon attendees from the perspective as both a scholarship recipient and also as chair of the Gavit Scholarship Committee. "We want to take the time to recognize the good work of our alumni and friends... So much of what we do here is made possible by your generosity," Tucker said.
Senior Alex Nolan of Bedford, Indiana attends Wabash with several endowed scholarships. Nolan, a chemistry major, has received the Paul Logan DeVerter, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund for Chemistry; the Haenisch-Howell-Hart Scholarship; and the Dr. James Harvey Ransom Scholarship.
The Glee Club's T-Tones entertained the luncheon attendees with three numbers, including the hysterical "Sophomore Philosophy."
Dean for Advancement Joe Emmick ’92, himself a scholarship recipient while at Wabash, served as master of ceremonies.
Nancy Kashon, a long-time assistant in the Dean of the College's Office, attended the luncheon with her husband, Tony.
Freshman Wes Chamblee of South Bend, who excels in football and track and field at Wabash, is the recipient of the Gilbert Memorial Scholarship.
Ginny Hays enjoyed lunch with the recipient of the Wil H. Hays Scholarship.
Freshman Greg Hurst of Xenia, Ohio is one of five recipients of the Hollett Family Scholarship. Fran Hollett H’85 and Tom Hollett ’56 were on hand for the luncheon.