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Vol. CLIV, Issue 10
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All about the Class of 2013

Accomplishments:
Completed photojournalism projects around the world.
Raised funds for and taught in a Burmese Orphanage
Surviving Cancer
A 2012 Archery Olympic hopeful
Organized a seven week trip through New Zealand, working on organic farms around the country
Won an essay contest for NACAC
Summited Denali
Marathon runner
Very successful triathlete
Awareness and activism surrounding a paper company’s mistreatment of the environment and its workers in Latin America
Volunteered at a summer camp for Siberian orphans
Interned for MacWorld magazine as a product tester.

Statistics:
74 (17%) were captain or co-captain of a varsity athletic team
34 (8%) founded a club, including:
Fly Fishing Club, Model UN, Quidditch club, Spanish Culture Club, Interact Club, Afghans for Afghans, Pink Ribbon Club, Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, Outdoor Club, Environmental Club, Frisbee Golf Club
25 (6%) were editor or co-editor of their high school newspaper or yearbook
14 (3%) were ASB or class president
8 men and 5 women (3%) earned their Eagle Scout recognition or Girl Scout Gold Award

Top States:
Washington, 159 students, 38 percent
California, 79 students, 19 percent
Oregon, 55 students, 13 percent
(tie) Colorado, 12 students, 3 percent
4) (tie) Minnesota, 12 students, 3 percent
6) Idaho, 11 students, 3 percent
7) Alaska, 9 students, 2 percent
8) New York, 8 students, 2 percent
9) (tie) Texas, 7 students, 2 percent
9) (tie) Wisconsin, 7 students, 2 percent

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    AlumSep 3, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    Some facts please:

    (1) How many completed applications were received?

    (2) How many of the applicants were admitted, including from the waitlist?

    (3) How many of the admits have registered and become members of the Class of 2012?

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