Her call for youth to \u201cvote as a bloc\u201d represents the epitome of \u201cgroupthink,\u201d submission to peer pressure, and the rejection of free thought and expression. My impression has been that the liberal arts exist to promote intellectual exploration and independent analysis. Promoting diversity of complexion, ethnicity, and sexual identity isn\u2019t worth much if accompanied by a rejection of diversity in outlook and belief.<\/p>\n
Jan C. Gimar \u201973<\/strong> I feel compelled to share my gratitude for The Trinity Reporter<\/em>, especially the winter 2024 issue. My father, Theodore R. Blakeslee II, was an associate professor in engineering and computer science. I have so many fond memories of Trinity, from many moments in Hallden, eating lunch at the Cave or Faculty Dining Hall, attending football games while my dad sold tickets, walking along the Long Walk, doing research for high school projects at the library, attending graduations \u2019neath the elms, and spreading a blanket in that spot to enjoy carillon concerts. Sadly, both my parents\u2019 funerals (Virginia A. Blakeslee) were in the Chapel, but those services were special because we were surrounded by so many friends and family and memories.<\/p>\n Back to the Reporter<\/em>, I was particularly fascinated by \u201cEtched in Stone\u201d by Eliott Grover. We almost always went to Trinity up the hill formed by those very rocks. I took the hill for granted, maybe occasionally wondering why Trinity\u2019s landscape was so different. Now I know!<\/p>\n I always appreciate and enjoy reading the varied articles and memories shared by alumni. I was touched by the published entries regarding \u201cWhat is your favorite place on campus?\u201d That prompted me to share mine with you, above.<\/p>\n Thank you again for all you do and for bringing me joy.<\/p>\n Meg (Marguerite) Blakeslee Summey<\/strong> I hope this finds you well. It was phenomenal to see a picture of the Ferris weight room on the back cover of the latest Reporter. I spent many, many hours in that exercise room while a student from 1989\u201393. It was aesthetically abysmal, but it was what was available. When I think about the facilities available on college campuses now, it makes me laugh. Palaces!<\/p>\n I have many memories from that exercise room. Meeting classmates who would later become roommates. Equipment breaking. I used to bring a boom box (yup, that was a thing), and I remember the music we would play . . . on cassette tapes! Employees and, I believe, community members could use the room, and I remember making friends with some of them. One of them brought an amazing contraption that he could hang over a pull-up bar and do upside-down crunches. It was pretty colorful in there. Never expected to see a photo of the place.<\/p>\n My other favorite memory from Ferris is my Class of 1993 classmates and I acted as the practice squad for the women\u2019s basketball team. I don\u2019t remember everyone, but I know Josh Bruno, Mike Giardi, and Tim Richman were on this practice squad with me. It was a lot of fun. I am not sure how much better we made them at the game of basketball, but we appreciated the chance to try.<\/p>\n Thanks for the chance to reminisce.<\/p>\n
\nHutchinson, Kansas<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMemories etched in stone<\/h5>\n
\nBurlington, North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFerris flashbacks<\/h5>\n
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