10 August 2005
Parents’ Handbook

Filed under Olin

I just recieved an advance copy of the 2005-2006 Parents’ Handbook (not a personal copy, obviously, but one for the library’s collection). I’m impressed with the number of people, especially in my class, who elected to change their picture. If you’re not an Oliner, let me backtrack: there are two handbooks published yearly, one for the students, and one for parents. What’s always interesting is the photographs of everyone that are included in both. I’ve always used my crappy (and now outdated) high school senior photo. I’ve just gotten used to it being in the handbooks.

Oh, and I suppose I should say that there aren’t any suprises as to *who* is in the lists. If you don’t know, several people left the school for one reason or another since last semester. The handbook has been updated accordingly. It’s not my place to report on missing persons, but most of the removals are just cleaning up people who have been gone a while. It’s refreshing to see that Olin is finally OK with the idea that not every student works here, and our graduation rate will never be 100%.

(And personally? The cover’s not my favorite.)

 ::  Adam