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The annual dinner was held at the Alcoa Building. The turn out for Paul O’Neill was wonderful and a good time was had by all. Much credit to Vickie Pisowicz ‘92 for lining up Paul O’Neill as speaker and organizing the event.

Photos are courtesy of Princeton Alum B.J. Ferguson. As you can see, the views from the venue were spectacular.

The picnic turned out great! We had 25 RSVPs and 18 attendees (15 adults, 3 kids, not counting the Pattersons). Alums ranged from Ed Floyd *65 to two 2007s. Fun was had by all, including Sophie Lyon (P’2022?), who loved the playground and thought that the $.99 peach scented bubbles were the best investment PAAWP has ever made.

The menu consisted of fried chicken, vegetable lasagna, coleslaw, potato salad, fruit salad, a vegetable tray, watermelon, chips, pretzels, cookies, bottled water, several varieties of soda, plain rigatoni (for the 3 and under crowd), and beer (for the 21 and over crowd). We received positive feedback on the small size (everyone seemed to enjoy more in-depth conversation as opposed to general mingling and listening to a speaker) and the food.

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All luncheon lectures are held at the Allegheny-HYP-Pittsburgh Club at 619 William Penn Place, downtown (next to the Regional Enterprise Tower). Lunches run from noon until 1:15. The cost is $18, or only $15 for Allegheny-HYP-Pittsburgh Club and Harvard Club members. For reservations, call (412) 281-5858. More information at http://www.geocities.com/AllIvyNetWPA/harvardluncheonlectures.html

Sunday, June 20, 2004 - Pirates Baseball

This event was such a success that we hope to plan another night at PNC Park in the future. More information coming soon…

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - Reception for Princeton Early Decision Admits, Class of 2009

Congratulations and welcome to the local students who successfully gained admission to Princeton during its Early Decision application process for the Class of 2009.

The PAAWP hosted these students, their families, 14 current undergraduates, and several alumni at a holiday lunch back in December. Graduating seniors were recognized and new students were introduced at this annual luncheon. Current students dispensed advice to the new ‘09ers. Mike Manzo ’70, believing in the theory that you can’t emphasize it enough, passed out BEAT HARVARD buttons to all the students.

Tuesday, February 22, 2005 – Princeton Night

If you are planning to attend Alumni Day in Princeton, please join us PRINCETON NIGHT. This annual evening of dinner and camaraderie is open to all Princetonians.

Guest speakers this year will be Dean of Admission, Janet Rapelye and Provost, Chris Eisgruber.

Where: The Princeton Club of New York, 15 West 43rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York, NY

If you will be in the area, please visit the Princeton Club of New York website or send an e-mail to: events@princetonclub.com.

The Princeton Club of New York is the oldest and largest regional alumni association. It has reciprocity with over 50 prestigious clubs around the world, from London to Beijing --one of the largest such networks of any club. See their Reciprocal Club List for further information. Non-resident dues average only about $500, and members can stay in one of the many bedrooms starting at only $167 a night.

Also view the Club's collection of Princeton photographs and hundreds more on sale.

Saturday, February 26, 2005 – Alumni Day

Where: Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

See the Alumni Day website for information.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005 – Princeton Ice Skating Party

Princeton and the 7 other Ivy League schools are having an ice skating party at the rink in Schenley Park. It is a beautiful outdoor rink, and we will have it to ourselves for the evening. Family members, significant others, friends, etc. are all welcome. Join us for some winter fun!

When: 7:00-9:00pm.

Where: The Rink in Schenley Park (near Schenley Oval), Oakland, Pittsburgh

Cost: Skating is FREE and skate rentals are only $2.50/pair.

Need more information?: Contact Dave Lassman at dlassman@alumni.princeton.edu.

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 – Reception for New Admits

All Princeton alumni are cordially invited to a reception for new admits.

When: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Allegheny-Harvard Yale Princeton (HYP) Club, 619 William Penn Place, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA [map]

RSVP to Mary Ellen Martin Dye '76 at memdye@gmail.com by Friday, April 15th.

Please join us as we welcome local students who were admitted to Princeton's Class of 2009. We will be serving appetizers and soft drinks. As an added incentive, we will revive our custom of introducing the students to the Princeton Locomotive by honoring the oldest class present, the youngest class present, and of course, the new class of 2009! Hope to see you there.

Princeton received a record 16, 516 applications this year, representing a 21% increase. Princeton has a national 10.9% acceptance rate for the Class of 2009 and is aiming for a freshman class of 1220. Western PA has 16 admits, representing an 11.6% acceptance rate.

Our ASC interviewer corps had many new faces this year, representing over a third of the total interviewer pool. Many thanks again to all who interviewed applicants - your efforts are much appreciated by both the Western PA Schools Committee and Princeton.

If any alums are interested in conducting ASC interviews next year, please contact Colleen Frank '93 at colleenfrank@hotmail.com.

Our guest for the evening will be Princeton History Professor, Molly Greene, who will discuss the history of Islamic rule and its implications for future Islamic states.

When: Hors D'oeuvres at 6:00; dinner at 7:00

Where: Allegheny-Harvard Yale Princeton (HYP) Club, 619 William Penn Place, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA [map]

Cost: $40 per person with a cash bar. Please make checks payable to the Princeton Alumni Association of Western Pennsylvania. Checks may be mailed to David Lassman, 5430 Plainfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or may be brought to the dinner.

MEAL CHOICE: Grilled chicken with scallions, shiitake mushrooms and tomatoes or grilled salmon au poivre noir with lime butter.

RSVP by May 1st with number of attendees and their meal choices to David Lassman '84 (412) 421-5442 or dlassman@alumni.Princeton.edu

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