THE PROMISE OF LOST COVE n 72 HOURS ON THE MOUNTAIN n SEWANEE CELEBRATES 150 SPRING 2008 SewaneePUBLISHED FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH G Higher round Contemplative teaching takes flight. In this issue Cultivating Wonder A unique set of teaching methods that helps students bring a departments different kind of focus to their work is taking flight at Sewanee. PAGE 14 Vice Chancellor’s Corner 4 Viewpoints 5 Finding Lost Cove The University’s historic purchase of 3,000 acres preserves a On the Mountain 6 priceless resource for current and future generations of faculty and students. PAGE 20 The Sewanee Call 34 History 39 72 Hours on the Mountain Photographer Scott Suchman spends three days in Sports 41 Sewanee to capture a vibrant cross-section of student life today. PAGE 28 Alumni News 43 Class Notes 46 On the cover: Illustration by David Cutler. In Memoriam 56 Above: Photo by Woodrow Blettel. Afterword 62 Editor Buck Butler, C’89 Magazine Advisory Council Send address changes to: where preference is given to individuals of the Associate Editor Pamela Byerly Alumni Members: Julian Bibb, C’97; Jack Hitt, Office of University Relations Episcopal faith and except for those employment Graphic Designer Susan Blettel C’79; Paige Parvin, C’93; Margaret Rixham, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000 positions where religious affiliation is a necessary Assistant Editors Margaret McCall, C’08; Rachael C’87, Associated Alumni Vice President for Phone: 800.367.1179 qualification). The University of the South Snow, C’08; Catherine Ann Whelchel, C’10 Communications; John Sullivan, C’97; Jennie E-mail:
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