Big Bash 2018 Saturday
Runners of all Wabash generations enjoy the alumni fun run. Here, two runners enjoy a light moment with Hugh Vandivier '91 (left) , the Assistant Director of Engagement, before the race.
Clerk of the Course and Senior Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Mike Warren '93 lays out the pre-race instructions.
Runners take your marks!
Runners enjoy a laugh while Will Drews '13 (rear) approaches quickly.
The four-mile race was won by Derek Woods '08 in a time of 27:18. He said with a smile upon crossing the finish line, 'I think I underestimated the competitive nature of the race.'
In his State of the College address, President Gregory D. Hess said, 'We will continue to build an institution that pushes back against the trends and effectively educates young men.'
So many stories were shared in the few moments that alumni waited for Chapel Sing to begin.
So many stories were shared in the few moments that alumni waited for Chapel Sing to begin.
Alumni and their families wait for Chapel Sing to begin.
There's nothing like coming home to campus and being able to share it with the ones you love.
Alumni had a chance to tour the living units, see what has changed since they were on campus, and interact with current students.
The documentation of an alum documenting Big Bash.
The spouses and partners of alumni were treated to a reception in Lilly Library, hosted by first lady Lora Hess.
John Streiff ’13 shows his son around the Beta house.
'The biggest surprise to me was the kindness of strangers, or Trail Angels. They are volunteers who cook food and give it away, provide a ride into town, or give you a warm, dry place to stay for the night.' - Jim Dashiell '68. Dashiell hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2012 and published a book about his experiences in 2016.
Steve Woods '93, presented on his first season as an NFL official, saying, 'At some moment, it's still just a football game...no difference from Pop Warner to the NFL.'
'I have to concentrate for seven seconds, 200 times,' Woods says. 'That doesn't sound like much, but I've found the mental exhaustion is far greater than in the Big Ten. There is a breakneck pace to the NFL season.'
Garrard McClendon ’88 began his presentation recalling days at Wabash and teachers like Horace Turner, Rob Johnson, and the men of the Malcolm X Institute who supported and befriended him. He also thanked Professor Emeritus Tobey Herzog, who was in the room for the presentation: 'You did so much for us.'
McClendon's presentation changed tone when he began to talk about his documentary, 'Forgiving Cain,' a film he felt compelled to make after the murder of his parents and his decision to forgive the murderers: 'I believe that murders can end in the United States.'
Mark Sutton ’68 signs 'the book.'
Sarah Claycomb walks down the Lilly Library staircase.
Ramon Parra ’68 enjoys catching up with a classmate.
Gary Simkus ’08 chats between sessions of 'Citizen Wally.'
Scott Smalstig listens to Professor Emeritus Aus Brooks ’61.