The Witt Nation Washington, D.C., event was a success, thanks everyone who participated in the event. One of the moments that stood out most to me was after introductions, I found myself asking Alum, “So when’s the last time you’ve visited Ol’ Witt?” One, to get understanding of what they know and don’t know of our ever-changing campus, and two, out of my own curiosity for how long it’s been since they’ve been able to re-live some old Wittenberg memories and perhaps, create some new ones, as well. Surprising, but not uncommon, for some it’s been years since their return to campus.

I found myself chatting with hostess Peggy Tighe ’88, who, though she had not been back at Witt for some years, expressed her love for her undergraduate days and times as Ezra the Tiger, with such excitement and passion. It was as if she had just paraded around football games as our beloved mascot yesterday. One of the greatest things about Witt Nation is that it brings Wittenberg to the Alum in circumstances where the Alum, for whatever reason, have not been able to make it back to their alma mater.

I am very fortunate to have met the D.C. Alums! In the exciting and lively city of Washington, D.C., our Wittenberg Alums certainly gave the city a run for its money, keeping the stories and laughs coming all night!

Lauren R. Welch

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