The Tripod

Our collegiate experience has been shaped by money: giving it by the bucketload in tuition, watching as interest on our loans soars, seeing how a lack of money translates to class and faculty cuts - the impact that money has had on our Trinity experience is staggering.

As some students near graduation, Trinity has begun the donation push, urging seniors to donate to the Senior Class Gift. To some - who have been paying $40,000 plus for four years - the request to donate seems excessive, to say the least.

Let's be frank, though. Trinity needs the money.

This year, the Senior Class Gift will used to create a scholarship - the Class of 2008 Scholarship - which will help fund the education of an incoming Trinity freshman beginning next year. The Senior Class has set a goal of 90 percent participation and $8,000 raised.

As added incentives, Trinity College Trustee and alumnus Tim Walsh '85 has offered to match, dollar-for-dollar, donations up to 79 percent participation. Walsh will match, two dollars-for-one dollar, all gifts once the class reaches 80 percent participation and a $5,000 bonus - all funds will go into the Scholarship Fund.

Additionally, Walsh will give $5,000 towards Senior Week when 85 percent participation is reached and an additional $2,500 when 90 percent participation is reached.

Whether we enjoyed every minute of our time here or wanted to transfer constantly but never did, Trinity has shaped us in countless ways and transformed us all into the people we are today.

It's impossible to put a price on a good education, but, unfortunately, Trinity comes with a very high price tag. By giving back to Trinity, students are able to fund an education for a student who otherwise might not be able to attend Trinity.

The Tripod strongly urges every available senior to donate to the Senior Class Gift.

Please visit tcommerce.trincoll.edu to donate or contact Emily.Moore@trincoll.edu.

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