Appreciating the band

In response to: Band’s visit to The Citadel draws a frosty reception

By Thomas G. Meeker ’56

Published in the Nov. 05, 2008, issue

We have read the Charlotte, N.C., newspaper account castigating our band for its performance and appearance Sept. 20 at The Citadel, when the members were harassed and taunted by large number of unruly cadets (Notebook, Oct. 22). Aside from there being little apology for this...

Proud of the band's behavior

In response to: Band’s visit to The Citadel draws a frosty reception

By Robert Wright ’97

Published in the Nov. 05, 2008, issue

As a Southerner (born in Alabama, raised in Texas), I was saddened to learn the details of the recent football game at The Citadel in South Carolina. In particular, the cadets’ treatment of the Princeton University Band failed to live up to traditions of Southern hospitality. I...

American education

By Adrian Woodhouse ’59

Published in the Nov. 05, 2008, issue

Looking at the current news on the Alumni Association Web site, one must wonder about the condition of secondary education in the United States. A couple of years ago, we were amazed that while we got two Nevada high school students accepted to the Class of 2011, the class ended...

Butler’s architecture

In response to: New residential college rising

By Leonard S. Thomsen ’56

Published in the Nov. 05, 2008, issue

Re “New residential college rising” (Notebook, Sept. 24): Butler College  — what a dreadful-looking building! Did the donor want his legacy to resemble a prison? Surely more than $50 million a year (Annual Giving, FY ’08) can create better-looking architecture.  

First-year assistance

In response to: Meeting their match

By PHILIP D. DIGGDON ’54

Published in the Nov. 05, 2008, issue

As the son of immigrants and the first of either family to attend college, I relate to Chip McCorkle ’09’s observation (On the Campus, Sept. 24) that one feels lost and out of place during one’s first year at Princeton. Add to that the presence of many prep-school classmates and...