: Comments on the rapid speed of the academic year, and the academic rigors of W&L. Notes that the basketball team is struggling despite a group of talented seniors, though he notes that the wrestlers and swimmers are doing well. Admissions are up, though Wilson notes that high school graduates are down. Remarks on the success of the fraternity renovations and the continuing effort to restore these buildings. Wilson admits that Lenfest is behind schedule in its construction, but promises that the opening ceremonies will still continue. Wilson also comments on the struggles of this year, including finding faculty replacements, keeping on schedule with fraternity renovations, but notes that the Annual Fund is off to a great start in that year.