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Rivals, Not Enemies: The Monon Bell Luncheon

Wabash College and DePauw University jointly hosted a luncheon at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis on the Wednesday of Monon Bell Week, an event that "celebrated our cherished rivalry."

 

Photos by Richard Paige and Brittney Way

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(from left) Wabash College President Scott Feller, DePauw University President Lori White, Wendy Feller, and Anthony Tillman.

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Feller (left) chats with atendees.

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There was plenty of pleasant conversaton prior to the program for David Lewis '81 (right).

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Stevie Baker-Watson, DePauw's associate vice president for student wellness and director of athletics and recreational sports, listens intently.

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Smiles were everywhere in the Westin Indianapolis Capitol Ballroom.

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Students on both sides of the rivalry were in attendance.

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Kevin Armstrong (center) converses prior to lunch.

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The event was an opportuniy to catch up with friends and colleagues.

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Cody Stipes '11 (right) greets a friend.

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The atmosphere was light and lively.

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Tillman (center) talks with Wabash students.

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Baker-Watson (right) talks with friends and colleagues.

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Andrew Buroker (left) and Ian Finley '19 pose for a photo.

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Jennett Hill, president of Lilly Endowment Inc., (left) and Clay Robbins '79, chairman and chief executive officer of Lilly Endowment Inc., welcomed attendees to the event.

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Alan Hill has ties to both schools.

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Plenty of attention was paid to the featured speakers.

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Robbins and Hill set a very pleasant tone.

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Kathy Hubbard chats with a tablemate during lunch.

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Hill and Robbins shared the stage as only good colleagues could.

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Robbins (right) reacts to a gift of gold M&Ms from Hill.

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The atmosphere at the event was relaxed.

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Aman Brar '99 was one of the keynote speakers.

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Brar drew more than a few laughs.

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Brar competed in this rivalry as a football player at Wabash.

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He is a business leader and entrepreneur in Indianapolis.

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There was plenty of time to reconnect duirng lunch.

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DePauw's Matt Hunt was a keynote speaker as well.

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Hunt quarterbacked the Tigers to a Monon Bell win in 2016.

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Hunt's speech earned grateful reactions from the audience.

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Hunt gave an engaging speech to those in attendance.

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Hunt finds a moment to smile.

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Robbins (right) receives the Raymond "Gaumey" Neal Award from Hubbard.

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It was a pleasant afternoon for all.

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Hill (right) receives the Raymond "Gaumey" Neal Award from Lewis.

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Presidents Feller and White climbed the stage together.

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Steven Jones '87, dean for professional development and director of the Malcolm X Institute, applauds the presidents.

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Feller addresses those assembled.

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White was smiles for much of the afternoon.

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The presidents elicited strong and supportive reactions from those in attendance.

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White addresses the audience.

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White brings the event to a close...

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...with plenty of laughter from Feller.

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The presidents' remarks were a fitting close to a wonderful event.

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