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Robert McGill

Off to run in my first Boston Marathon! Anyone wanting to track my progress live on Monday can do so by going towww.bostonmarathon.org and entering my bib number 9655. Send good vibes, I'll need all the help I can get!!

Winning Some $ is Possible for '83!

Halfway through the April Donor Challenge and we're still in third  (Both categories: Overall Total and Most Improvement).  This is actually impressive for us!

Our competition in the most improved category is below.  This is clearly where we can make our mark and win cash for our class because I know 1997 and 1979 are making another run for the most donor title.

              April
Class      Improvement

1974      +13

2009       +9

1983       +8

2010       +3

1954       +3

2006       +2
1967       +2
1957       +2

To keep up the momentum, please make a gift to DA this month (previous givers may do so as well!).  Kudos to our class agents reaching out to others- keep it up...

Class of '83 April Honor Roll:
Mr. Whitney B. Armstrong
Mr. Geoffrey S. Bennett
Mr. Cameron T. Chalmers
Dr. Peter H. Crow
Mr. Timothy G. Ehrhart
Mr. Robert E. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Hardie S. Jackson
Mr. John G. Knight
Mr. Paul D. Magee
Mr. Douglas A. Mays
Mr. David F. Morley
Dr. Johannes W. Mortier
Mr. John R. Munro Jr.
Mr. Scott F. Pryce
Mr. James L. Wareck

Dios mío!

Paul Magee stopped by campus today for five minutes.  No big deal except HE LIVES IN MEXICO and hasn't been to campus in a decade!  He was visiting his 83 year old mom who just had a hip replaced in Bronxville, NY and then his sister who lives in W Hartford, CT.  He was driving to Walpole, NH with his brother in law and figured what the heck, go say hi to JK...Such a thrill.  He recommends all the books by McKay Jenkins '81. When Paul was reminded that the April Donor Challenge was happening he pulled out a $20 and said "That's a buck for each year since graduation!"  So maybe math isnt his forte but he's got spirit!  Great to see you Pablo, please don't wait another ten years.

And less than two hours after Paul's visit, another international classmate called to make his April Donor Challenge gift.  Johannes "Yogi" Mortier - our orthapedic surgeon in Dusseldorf, also informed the class that his 13 year old son happily challenges any of us to a tennis match, as his accolades continue.  Scott Pryce in Spain might be closest geographically- maybe we'll see how that matchup goes before we send any others?

A banner day for '83!