Writes just as spring term is about to begin, and remarks that he is still attempting to be caught up again with the pulse of the school from being away Fall Term. Grievously notes the death of Ashley Scarborough in a hit-and-run accident. Also notes the success of W&L's recent New York Party, and adds that John Elrod continues to lead the reaccreditation program, and the development in the Fraternity Renaissance. Notes that the numbers of applications are up, and that spring sports are underway.