January 10, 2002

Marc J Chelemer ’81
Class President
3 Hillcrest Rd.
Tenafly, NJ 07670-1414

Dear Marc:

I am delighted to report the Class of 1981 Student Financial Aid awardees for 2001/2002. Askia Howell ’04 of Oviedo, Florida will continue as a class scholar while Keith Durand ’05 of Houston, Texas has been selected as the new scholar for this year.

Keith Durand ’05, who plans to major in engineering, graduated from Spring Weeds High School in June. He belongs to the Boy Scouts, and is a member of the Houston Youth Symphony Band. Keith also has been a Red Cross volunteer, a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in the academic decathlon with his school. His interests include restoration of a 1956 Chevy truck and building Tesla coils.

Askia Howell ’04, who is majoring in electrical engineering and computer science, is a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and lives at the house where he serves as athletic chair. His interests include basketball, baseball, football, and golf and he plays intramural sports. Askia is also a community service volunteer. He plans a career in engineering and works in a supermarket near his home in the summer.

As you know, support from the Class of 1981 helps MIT maintain its commitment to admitting the best and brightest, regardless of need. On behalf of the Alumni Association and the Institute, I send sincere thanks for the Class of 1981’s contributions to this fund.

I hope you will be in touch if you want more information or if you would like to meet with Keith or Askia. Also, if you need any help with other class activities, please let me know. Thank you again for your support.    

Sincerely,



Peter Muise
Associate Director, Class Giving
617-253-8203; pmuise@mit.edu

cc:    Michael M Gerardi ’81, Secretary
        Robert B Schoenberger ’81, Webmaster