ANSWERS

(A)  False. It actually took 5 years -- still pretty remarkable, considering that was 1858-63.

(B)  True. It was President Kase's brainstorm. Dubbed "Western Three," it was not hugely successful but was unique, and did contribute significantly to the annual fund drive.

(C)  False! Though a gradual decline in number of givers and amount of gifts might be expected through attrition, we exceeded last year's numbers: 797 gifts this year (compared to 647), $88, 541 (compared to $75,345).