Feature Stories (page 69)
Athlete of the Year
The Scripps College Athlete of the Year Award for 2004-05 has been presented to Kirstin Wilson ’06.
Read MoreIn Today Already Walks Tomorrow
On June 12, 1962, Rachel Carson delivered the Commencement address to the next generation of Scripps women. Carson was a biologist and author of one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring. Only a few days later, sections of the book were published in The New Yorker.
Read MoreThose Who Have Walked Down This Path Before Us
When I sat down to write this speech, it began like all the papers that we have written in the past four years, with a blank page. There was the slight apprehension that comes with every new beginning. I thought, maybe I should start with a really great quote to inspire you all about going out into the real world. Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Read MoreThis Little Piggy Came Back to Scripps
Each year, Scripps seniors participate in a tradition marking the beginning of their philanthropic support of the College. In addition to raising money, the senior classes of Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Pomona Colleges engage in a good-natured competition to achieve the highest participation rate. The school with the highest rate of giving is awarded a trophy, a small ceramic pig named Ellen.
Read MoreThe Class of 2005 Address from Lynn Jeffries Hunt ’75
I would like to thank you, Class of 2005, for inviting me to be your commencement speaker. I am thoroughly honored and thrilled to be back under the elm trees for graduation. It is hard for me to believe that 30 years ago I was sitting in your place. But I’ve got to say, looking at all of you, I definitely feel like a graduate of the class of 1975.
Read MoreKathleen Brogan Schwarz ’64 Comes to Campus as Lois Langland Alumna-in-Residence
Kathleen Brogan Schwarz, M.D. ’64, a leading pediatric gastroenterologist, returned to Scripps in February as the Lois Langland Alumna-in-Residence (LLAiR). During her week at Scripps, she counseled individual premed students on their future careers and addressed a Women in Science luncheon crowd at the Malott Commons, among other activities.
Read MoreScripps College Summer Academy
On June 12, thirty-four highly motivated young women moved into Eleanor Joy Toll Hall to participate in an academically intensive two-week residential program. The women, who attend public and parochial high schools from the greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire area, are participating in the Scripps College Summer Academy, now in its third year. Throughout their two weeks at the Summer Academy, participants experience living and studying in a private, liberal arts college. The program helps high potential, under-represented students succeed in high school and prepare for entrance into college.
Read MoreBoot Camp for Thinkers
Marc Katz urges students to be intellectually daring: “Ask the big questions. Consider everything on the table. Bite off more than you think you can. Surprise me.”
Read MoreScripps Senior To Make Memorable Trip as Watson Fellow
Amelia Hight ’05 has been awarded a prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. She joins an elite group of 50 students nationwide selected to conduct independent research projects abroad.
Read MoreIn Today Already Walks Tomorrow
On June 12, 1962, Rachel Carson delivered the Commencement address to the next generation of Scripps women. Carson was a biologist and author of one of the most influential books of the twentieth century, Silent Spring. Only a few days later, sections of the book were published in The New Yorker.
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