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David Hadley's Retirement Reception

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Wabash's legendary political science faculty: Melissa Butler, David Hadley, and Phil Mikesell, who combined to teach for over 120 years.

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David Hadley and Melissa Butler crack up during Saturday night's retirement reception for Hadley

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It was a good day to be a grandfather, too: David and grandson Owen.

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Mayor Barton hands Dr. Hadley a proclamation: May 21 is David J. Hadley Day in Crawfordsville

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David checks out his new Democrat tie

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Dr. Hadley started his remarks by reading a mass mail letter from Mitt Romney urging David ("a loyal Republican," according to the letter) to help out with his campaign.

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Jesus Campos ’04 and Professor Hadley. More than 150 people turned out to wish Dr. Hadley well in his retirement.

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Cleo Washington and Dr. Hadley

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Dr. Hadley is greeted by David and Betty Givens

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Greg and Mary Huebner with Dr. Hadley

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Sheridan and David pose for a photo

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Dr. Hadley and his pastor, Rev. John Van Nuys

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Melissa Butler served as emcee and helped Sheridan plan the reception

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Dr. Hadley's long-time colleague Phil Mikesell got a few laughs with his Nixon photo

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Alumnus Ray Jagjelski read a proclamation from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

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Sheridan shows off her blue cowboy boots

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All of the tables at the reception were adorned with David's political memorabilia and fishing items

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