• Why do Wabash students feel as if they are better than DePauw students? pg 22—DS

• In response to the second paragraph on page 23, is there an expectation for all Wabash Graduates to be high executive positions; in areas like business, medicine, and law?—AS

• Page 23, paragraph 3, "... Nothing, or almost nothing, is irreversible..." Is this statement accurate in the grand scheme of things, and even if something is "reversed," does that make it of the same quality of it you hadn't had to in the first place, better, or worse?—JS

• In the 3rd paragraph on page 24, what does Placher mean when he says: This place grabs ahold of people in way that they never quite get over?—MT

• Why did Placher feel the need to mention that men in 'those days' at Wabash were tough, and is he suggesting that today's Wabash men are soft? p. 24 bottom paragraph—CSt

• On page 25 Wabash’s first president, Elihu Baldwin states, “Our purpose is never to rest while Wabash College shall lack any advantages for the student which are offered by the highest class of American colleges.” Do you feel that Wabash is still able to accomplish this goal in this present day, and why?—CSz

• On page 25, paragraph 4, Placher explains how the college “treats you as adults.” Wabash is known for enforcing few rules upon its students. How might Wabash’s reputation, as well as the passion from alumni be changed if Wabash was strict?—BY

• On page 25 Placher mentions that a goal of Wabash in the early years was that, "‘the sons of industrious poor will be placed on a level with the wealthy and, and the talented and aspiring youth may climb to a level with princes and kings.’” I was wondering how true this stands today: How many in our class (if they wish to divulge this information), like myself, would have chosen to attend another institution without the scholarships and financial aid Wabash offers.—NB

• In regards to the questions that we are supposed to submit for tomorrow's discussion it has been brought to my attention a very personal and public question. The question that I have to tie into the reading is how accurate the depiction of the reasons why men come to Wabash truly is? What is it that makes us, Wabash men, driven to attend a college with such determination, emphasis on humane living and overall pursuit of excellence? In reference I would like to refer to page 25 "...Wabash aimed high..."—LH

• On the bottom half of page 25, Platcher suggests that this is a time to think about one's life and changes we want to make. My question is: What changes would he be referring to? Would they be changes in career path, or on larger scales such as religion or more important issues?—DE

• In the second to last paragraph on p.24, Placher mentions a quote made by Hovey’s wife mentioning the ignorance they faced while living in Crawfordsvile. Do you feel any emotion of frustration or annoyance because of living in Crawfordsville and if so why?—MO

• P. 26: If one is to compare the advice our freshman class received on Freshman Saturday and the freshman class that Placher spoke to, has the advice to succeed at Wabash changed, and if so how?—HW

• Dr. Placher talks about Wabash offering men an opportunity to receive more than a great education and a higher average income. I personally came to Wabash with aspirations to lay a foundation as a man to be a great husband and father. What are other underlying knowledge do Wabash Men intend to gain from the school? (pg. 26) Do exercises like this create the powerful connection between Wabash Alumni and their alma mater? (pg. 24)—RG

• Pp. 26–27. How does a new college gain credibility and become successful?—CB

• What has allowed Wabash to keep the same standards over the schools history?—CJM