Claremont McKenna College

I absolutely loved the article featuring Howard Lincoln ’68, “Leading the Masses.” What an inspiring person. I was not moved by his celebrity congregants, but by how he helps the regular ones find hope. The most touching part of the article was his example of helping two ailing parishioners pass away. My family, about one year ago, had the privilege of a fine, compassionate priest helping us say “goodbye.”
—CAROL HARTMAN ’86

In “Coming Home,” Adam Kokesh’s testimony of his motivation for joining the Marine Corps Reserves and pursuit to actively serve in America’s Global War on Terrorism is inspiring. As a former senior combat commander in Iraq, I can echo Adam’s passion for serving our country in time of war and making a difference in the lives of the good people of Iraq who were not permitted to live free.

In CMC’s Army ROTC department, several officers and non-commissioned officers had the privilege of helping the Iraqis organize themselves in a representative form of government and restore the infrastructure that Saddam Hussein allowed to decay over the last 35 years. There is no greater feeling of satisfaction than peering in the eyes and hearts of people who are grateful for and appreciative of the chance to be free and have a say in their country’s future.

CMC Army ROTC continues to develop America’s leaders in the Inland Empire, focusing on the Army’s seven core values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Like CMC’s first students, who valiantly served America and the world during World War II, Adam Kokesh and CMC Army ROTC cadets are stepping up and selflessly committing themselves to the defense of our nation and those around the world who need our support.
—LT. COL. JEFFREY M. DOUVILLE
U.S. ARMY PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE & LEADERSHIP

It was great to read about Heidi Cruz ’94, another CMC alumna who has succeeded in the world of politics. I found it refreshing that the article, “Serving a Purpose,” both referenced her work on the Bush campaign’s efforts to attract women voters and highlighted her other accomplishments as a Bush White House staff member. Her example—as well as those of our classmates Tasia Scolinos and Julie Wong, who also have been featured in past issues of the magazine—illustrates the importance of not only highlighting their successes as women in politics, but also how successful they have been compared to the rest of their peers.

Keep up the good work, CMC!
—ARMEN MARTIN ’94

As an economics and math dual major and now a hedge fund manager, I applaud the efforts of CMC’s faculty and administration to maintain the College’s reputation as one of the finest liberal arts institutions in the country by launching the Financial Economics Institute (FEI), “Long-term Investment.” With its focus on arming students with practical skills to complement basic economic theories, FEI will add to CMC’s ability to produce some of the bestprepared undergraduates in finance in the country.

I was fortunate to meet with the first group of FEI students in New York in January, during their academic travel program. I saw first-hand how the caliber of CMC students continues to improve. The students were not only prepared and knowledgeable, but also showed an intellectual rigor rare in undergraduates. We will see good things from them in years to come.

I have no doubt that FEI will help CMC continue to attract the most talented professors, especially those who value quality research and giving students realworld skills. I still have fond memories of Professor Marc Massoud’s accounting class in which the “notes” always took precedence over the textbook.

Congratulations on another successful addition to CMC.
—JASON GOLDBERG ‘95

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