Over 300 Prospective Students Arrive for 110th Honor Scholarship Weekend

Dean of Admissions Steve Klein chats with parents

The Wabash College Admissions Office welcomed over 300 young men Friday who are competing for upwards of $4 million in scholarships during the 110th Annual Honor Scholarship Weekend.

More than 1,200 young men have applied for admission to Wabash next fall. Wabash is looking for a class of about 250.

"We've had record numbers of applications to Wabash each of the last several years," says Dean of Admissions Steve Klein. "This year we have a very diverse applicant pool, including a higher number of National Merit Semifinalists, and it has the potential to be a remarkable class."

At Honor Scholarship Weekend, Wabash's prospective students will take a series of exams in English, history, foreign language, math, and science. They will also have the opportunity to meet the men who will make up the Wabash College Class of 2007.

Admissions counselor Grant Tharp works with a prospective student

"This is a really good opportunity for prospective students to see Wabash up close," says Klein. "There's a lot going on that weekend in addition to the exams. For example, the fraternities will have open houses, we're hosting a range of athletic events, faculty and coaches will be available to talk, there are arts events and entertainment, and a number of alumni will join with faculty and students at the Honor Scholarship Banquet.

Many of the Honor Scholar visitors arrived on campus with their parents, who were greeted by alumni and parents participating in the College's Volunteer Symposium.

Professor Peter Frederick and alumnus Jon Pactor talk with an Honor Scholar visitor

"Each year, a large majority of the men who attend Honor Scholarship Weekend matriculate in the fall," adds Klein. "In that way, it's a great opportunity for prospective students to meet and get to know the men who will make up their class."

The weekend began Friday, March 21 with registration, an activities fair, parents' reception, and tours of campus. The rest of the weekend is filled with exams, sporting events, the arts, and the onset of fraternity rush.

Saturday activities include exams in math and science, followed by lunch and a series of academic sessions designed to give students an understanding of the Wabash curriculum.

Professor Bobby Horton talks with parents at the Parents Reception

Students competing for Honor Scholarships eat in their host living units Saturday night, then enjoy entertainment from Tom Deluca and more fraternity open houses that evening.

Wabash is also hosting its first ever Latin American Festival on Saturday evening.

"This is always one of the most exciting weekends at the College," added Klein, "and I imagine we'll see many of these young men as freshmen next August."