Quintessential Woman, finding room to write in your annual is extremely difficult. It speaks to your popularity – wanted or not,

it does exist… and it’s easy to see why!!! You know I had heard of you last year… you had / have a lot of fans… and you lived up to all the hype – w/out trying! Merely by being yourself and working as hard as you always do, you made a believer out of me. I honestly fought the feelings – I wanted absolute proof, undeniable evidence that you were as supernatural as people make you out. I’m a believer! I want to thank you for being one of the bright stars in this year’s galaxy. I’ve looked forward to seeing you each day. I’m glad you participated in S.D. [Speech & Debate]. You did a great job at Student Congress. Do

you realize what kind of trouble I’m going to be in when people find out I signed your annual? What is your magic? Why am I willing to get in trouble because of you? I’m going to deny I signed this! It’s easy to see why so many guys fall in love with you! Beauty manifested outwardly is short lived; charm is lasting! You’ve an over abundance of that! Besides, how many times have I stated: “Intelligence is an aphrodisiac?” I’ll be honest w/ you; you are one reason I’m returning next year. I had fun watching you play soccer and softball! I never go to those games…. I did this year! This guy talks about you all the time [draws arrow on page to a student’s picture]. I always get this, “Have you seen Pierce today?” I always reply, “No! So what?” I’m going to run out of space soon. The kids in here think this annual belongs to a

senior…. ha! ha! ha!  this guy’s nuts about you [draws arrow to a student’s picture]. He tells me he calls you up! I say, “So what?” I’m thinking about trying to compete at Berkeley (U. of California) next year. We had so much fun last year; I’m sorry I succumbed to – jeez… a ’76 grad just walked in and I forgot what I was going to write! Anyway. I’m running out of time and space. Becca, thanks for the smiles …. Thanks for making me glad I’m an old man; otherwise I’d be a teenage fool chasing you aimlessly. Have a most deserving nice summer. Love – renaissance man!