Frequently Asked Questions
General
 Who are
the Senior Class Officers and what do you do?
I’d like
to get involved? Who do I contact?
Senior Week
What is
this whole ‘Senior Week’ thing?
What are
the trips going to be?
How much
will this cost?
Sounds
great. Sign me up!
Class Gift
What
exactly is this so-called "Class Gift?"
What is
the Gift going to be?
How much
does the Gift cost?
Where
does the money come from?
How can I
donate?
Other
Hey, you
didn’t answer my question!!!
General
Who are the Senior Class Officers and what do you
do?
The officers are President Kai Xu, Vice-President Renee Willemsen-Goode,
Secretary Sophy Acord, and Class Agent Jeremy Schifeling. They are ably
assisted by Pub Nite Maestro Brett Klukan and DJ Extraordinaire Phil
Watts, as well as a crack team of expert drivers, and many, many others.
However, we can always use more help, be it assisting at Pub Nite,
driving to stores, or throwing a fundraiser, so
drop us a line if
you’re interested.
We are in charge of organizing Senior Week, choosing a Class Gift,
and fundraising insane amounts of cash to pay for all of this. In
addition, we’ll be helping to throw class reunions post-Swat (the first
is just two years away!) and keeping you posted on the achievements of
your classmates through the Alumni Bulletins.
I’d like to get involved? Who do I contact?
You can connect with all of the officers by emailing us at
officers03@sccs.swarthmore.edu. Alternatively, feel free to call or
email one of us individually. Again, there’s a lot to do and we’d love
to have your help, even if it’s just in the form of a suggestion or
comment.
What is this whole ‘Senior Week’ thing?
Senior Week, held the week before Graduation (link to Calendar page
here), is sort of like Orientation in reverse. With classes and exams
but a distant memory, you can finally just chill out, meet or renew ties
with classmates, and enjoy Swat for all that it’s worth! Traditionally
there are a number of events on campus, including the Senior Dinner and
Green Bottle, as well as many off-campus trips sponsored by your class
officers, such as outings to Philly or the beach.
What are the trips going to be?
While the final roster of outings is still being worked out, you can
get a taste of the many ideas by visiting our
Senior Week page, which will be updated as more info becomes
available. Needless to say, the trips should be a blast and will
definitely cater to a variety of tastes. And, if you’ve got a suggestion
for a possible destination, feel free to
let us know!
How much will this cost?
It all depends on the specific destination, but we are doing our
absolute best to minimize costs. All trips will be subsidized by our
different fundraising initiatives (Pub Nite, Senior t-shirts, donut
sales, etc.), which means that some will be free while others may
require a small personal contribution.
Sounds great. Sign me up!
Not so fast, tiger. We’re still planning the various events and
activities. However, rest assured that as Senior Week approaches, we’ll
have sign-up boards in Parrish to choose the specific trips that you
want. In the meantime, just continue to support your class fundraisers
since all money we raise ends up coming back to you – an incredible scam
if ever there was one!
What exactly is this so-called "Class Gift?"
The gift is the Class of 2003’s way of leaving its mark on the campus
and the community. It’s not a gift to the administration or to the
officers, but to future generations of Swatties who will benefit from
our contribution. And finally, it’s a gift to our class – something that
we can all enjoy and gather ‘round for years to come.
What is the Gift going to be?
The Gift has not been finalized yet, but we’ve received a lot of
great suggestions thus far and would
always appreciate more.
Keep in mind that the Gift need not be something traditional like a tree
or bench, and in fact, we’re shooting for something really distinctive
that will highlight our class’s achievements. However, it must obviously
be financially feasible and meet the College’s administrative guidelines
(see below for more). Also, please realize that the Gift can be
multi-faceted, including perhaps a physical installation and a donation
to a local charity. Additionally, there will be a percentage
contribution to the Annual Giving Fund, which covers the cost of the
“hidden scholarship” that each Swattie enjoys (about $20,000, given that
the actual cost of a Swat education is about $50,000 per year).
How much does the Gift cost?
This depends on how much money we raise. Past classes have raised
anywhere between $1,500 and $4,000. The really important aspect, though,
is participation, so we’re definitely encouraging everyone to give
something – even if it’s just a few dollars. Furthermore, an anonymous
matchbox couple has generously agreed to match our contribution
dollar-for-dollar if we can exceed the participation rate achieved by
the Class of 2002 (just 30% - suckers!).
Where does the money come from?
This is a very important consideration since the entirety of the Gift
must be funded through personal donations. This means that none of the
money raised through Pub Nite or any of the other class fundraisers can
go to the Gift (and besides, it’s all helping to pay for Senior Week
festivities). In other words, seniors and their families must give to
the Gift Fund directly.
How can I donate?
 Mail - Check payable
to “Swarthmore College”
Gift Records
500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone - (800)
660-9714
Online -
http://gift.swarthmore.edu
In any situation, make sure to specify that the donation is for the
Class of 2003 Gift Fund. On the website, you can put this in the
Comments section. And remember, participation is the key thing here, so
please donate only as much as you feel comfortable with.
Other
Hey, you didn’t answer my question!!!
Whoops - our bad. However, we might have the answer elsewhere on our
site, so be sure to check out our other pages on specific class
activities. And of course, feel free to contact us at
officers03@sccs.swarthmore.edu. We’d be glad to help in any way
possible.
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