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MailCall Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation (Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) Two Tech Tales Here’s a story on Dean Griffin, circa early 1950s and another of that era. Dean Griffin frequently would stroll through the dormitories knocking on students’ doors to meet and interact with them. When the student opened the door, Dean Griffin would sometimes jokingly start the conversation with: “Hello, I’m Dean Griffin and I’m looking for stills.” This was always a good icebreaker — until one day the student answering the door turned pale at the comment. Of course Dean Griffin looked farther at this response. Going into the room he found a blanket hanging from the top bunk and covering the space between the bunks. Pulling the blanket aside he found a real still with a container of mash cooking on a hotplate. Another story concerns a student who owned a Model A Ford. He lived a good ways from Tech. Because of the age of his Model A, he did not feel comfortable driving it that distance. Therefore, he left it on the campus during the Christmas holiday. It so happened in the early SCOTT DINERMAN TECH TOPICS Publication No. 1062-077X Frequency: Quarterly No. of issues published annually: Four Annual subscription price: None Publisher–Joseph P. Irwin, 190 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30313 Editor–John C. Dunn, 190 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30313 Managing Editor–Kimberly Link-Wills, 190 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30313 Owner-Georgia Tech Alumni Association, 190 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30313 Known bondholders, mortgagees and other securityholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at special rates. The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has not changed during the preceding 12 months. Extent and nature of circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Mos. Summer ʼ07 Single Issue Nearest to Filing Date Wreck-ognize this? Former Dean of Students Jim Dull received this sculpture of a Ramblin’ Wreck from a student probably in the 1960s. A plaque attached to the wooden base has since fallen off and disappeared and, with the passage of the decades, Dull has forgotten who gave it to him and the circumstances surrounding the gift. He turned to the Alumni Association’s Living History program for help in identifying the sculptor. According to Marilyn Somers, director of Living History, the sculpture is bronze, not pieced-together scrap metal as once thought, and weighs more than 40 pounds. It is 9 inches high and 8 inches wide. If you know anything about the origins of the sculpture, e-mail editor@alumni.gatech.edu or give Somers a call at (404) 894-9271. a. Total No. Copies . . . . . . . . .112,450 . . . . 111,000 (Net Press Run) b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation (1) Outside-County Mail . .111,951 . . . . 110,458 Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541. (Include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies) (2) Paid In-County Sub- . . . . . None . . . . . . None scriptions (Include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies). (3) Sales Through Deal- . . . . . None . . . . . . None ers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution. (4) Other Classes Mailed . . . .None . . . . . . None Through the USPS. c. Total Paid and/or . . . . . . . . .111,951 . . . . 110,458 Requested Circulation (Sum of b (1), (2), (3), and (4). d. Free Distribution by Mail (samples, complimentary, and other free copies (1) Outside-County as . . . . . . .None . . . . . . None stated on Form 3541 (2) In-County as Stated . . . . . .None . . . . . . None on Form 3541 (3) Other Classes Mailed . . . .None . . . . . . None Through the USPS e. Free distribution outside . . . . . .313 . . . . . . . . 350 the mail (carriers or other means) f. Total Free Distribution . . . . . . . 313 . . . . . . . . 350 (Sum of d. and e.) g. Total Distribution . . . . . . . . .112,264 . . . . 110,808 (Sum of c. and f.) h. Copies not distributed . . . . . . . .186 . . . . . . . . 192 i. Total (Sum of g. and h.) . . .112,450 . . . . 111,000 j. Percent Paid and/or . . 99.7 percent 99.6 percent Requested Circulation This statement of ownership will be printed in the Fall 2007 issue of this publication. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Joseph P. Irwin Publisher 1950s that there were many students from Cuba at Tech. Many did not have the funds to travel home and stayed on campus during the Christmas break. One Christmas several of these Cuban students dismantled the Model A and reassembled it in the owner’s room, where it greeted him upon his return from break. ROY A. NANCE, ME 54 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Introducing the New Collector's Edition Ramblin' Wreck Do not miss this chance to own your own piece of Georgia Tech history. This brandnew edition of our 1930 Model A Ramblin' Wreck has been completely recast with a new sleek convertible design. Also a shiny new spare tire graces the right side. . . . This is a great gift for every Tech fan — and perfect for any occasion. Order your new edition today! 8 TECHTOPICS | FALL 2007

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Contents Mail Call Alumni House Historic Renovation 007 Buzz Bash Dazzling Daylilies Living History Cover Story: Key to the City The Hill Tapping Technology Robotics Rivalry No Easy Ride Giving Back Balancing Act Student Life Burdell & Friends Epic Story of Heroism Yellow Jackets Very Good Team Passport to Retirement Real World

Tech Topics - Fall 2007

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