Word: benefactors
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Ravelstein owes his good, big fortune to Chick, who suggested that his friend write a book in the hope of bringing his expensive tastes and his professorial income into closer alignment. But Chick does not consider himself Ravelstein's benefactor or mentor: "Though I was his senior by some years he saw himself as my teacher." Chick sees things the same way and willingly obeys Ravelstein's instructions: "He wanted me to write his biography and at the same time he wanted to rescue me from my pernicious habits. He thought I was stuck in privacy and should be restored...
...brief pre-game ceremony at midfield, Harvard officially opened its new artificial turf stadium in a dedication to its benefactor, Gerald Jordan...
...dedication ceremony took place on center court a few minutes before the start of the match. There were remarks from Director of Athletics William J. Cleary '56, Harvard Coach David R. Fish '72 and the benefactor himself, Robert M. Beren '47. An honor guard and the Harvard band brightened what was otherwise a cloudy, dark...