Have you ever reached into your filthy pants pockets, emptying them of all miscellaneous debris, and discovered, much to your delight that you had an extra ten-dollar bill wadded up-almost as if the Tooth Fairy had put it there for you? Imagine reaching into your pocket and instead discovering a FIFTY-dollar bill!
Ah-ha! You really could find a fifty-dollar bill if you won this year's writing contest. But to win, you must first submit an entry either poetry or prose (using 500 words or fewer) describing "What is writing?" or "Why do I write?"
Entries should be typed and double-spaced. We at the Writing Workshop (Project Center, Upper Level) would be much obliged if you'd also attach a separate cover sheet with the following information: your name, major and year (i.e. class of 2000). Essays will be judged for creativity, clarity, specificity, and eloquence. We'll even make it easy for you; you can submit your entry electronically by e-mailing writing @wpi.edu. If you prefer, you can add some pizzazz and drop by the Writing Workshop yourself (M-R 10-5; F 10-3). This will give you an excellent opportunity to meet this year's writing tutors.
Wait! There's one more important detail. The deadline. If you're anything like me you'll drop your jaw...May 1, 2000. But just because the deadline has three zeros in it doesn't mean you have to wait until New Year's to start. If I were you, knowing fifty green smackeroos waited at the flick of my fingers across my keyboard, I'd get started now.
Hall of Fame welcomes new members
Six individuals will be inducted into the WPI's Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 24th, in Alden Memorial. The evening will begin with the reception at 6 p.m., Hall of Fame Banquet followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. The year's inductees are Kenneth B. Adrian '65 (golf); David V. Berthiaume '91 (cross country and track and field); Bruce J. Carbone '85 (swimming and diving); Allen H. Hoffman '63 (cross country and track and field); John A. Roy '93 (wrestling); and Michael P. Shebek '53 (football and basketball and baseball). The 17th annual event will also honor the Class of 1954's undefeated football team. For more information, call ext. 5243.
In Pursuit of Greece
What are you doing for Spring Break? Join the WPI Instrumental groups for our trip to Greece! Read on for all sorts of great info about this excursion. Members of these groups will continue to sell raffle tickets to provide a FREE ticket to one lucky winner. The drawing will be held at the end of September - so get 'em while they last!
Not convinced that you should come along on the trip? This will prove to be an amazing adventure. Athens is full of amazing sights. We will be sightseeing in and around Athens, visiting places like the Acropolis and the towering columns of the Parthenon. We will also walk through the National Archeological Museum, home to an extensive collection of classical works of art of all types from excavations throughout Greece. A full day cruise is included which will travel to the Saronic Gulf Islands, Aegina, and the fascinating Hydra Islands.
Do you enjoy shopping? We'll do that too! Sightseeing will also include the ancient marketplace of Agora! More modern shopping will be nearby at the Monastiraki, a group of flea markets and shops with a wide variety of gifts and trinkets. With such a wide variety of amazing experiences waiting in Greece, you can't go wrong by sharing in this excursion with the WPI Instrumental groups.
At a total value of $1450, this trip includes airfare, some meals, hotel accommodations, and sightseeing including all the areas above and MORE! All this could be yours! For just $5 you can enter to win this trip, or get 5 chances to win for only $20! Tickets will be on sale in the Wedge and by participating members of the Band, Jazz, and Orchestral groups. Thanks for the support in this matter! Don't forget to get your raffle tickets for your chance to win a $1450 value trip to Greece! Don't go home, or to somewhere silly like, Myrtle Beach or California. Come to Greece with the Band, and experience the world! And for one lucky winner, all this for just $5!
Unfortunately, because of some logistical problems, the first major fundraiser, the Quartet-a-Thon, had to be postponed until the beginning of B-term. Keep an eye out for further details. For more information about the band, the raffle, or anything related, send email to band@wpi.edu and we'll be happy to respond! Good luck and have fun! Avtio! (that's Greek for "SEE YA!")