Table of Contents
FEATURES
32 Mind Matters
Research by brain sciences professor Abigail Baird offers a compelling explanation as to why seemingly smart teenagers make some pretty dumb decisions. BY IRENE M. WLELAWSKI
38 "D" is for Denial
He used to be worth $20 million as one of Wall Street's masters of the universe. Then he lost it all in a wild descent into alcoholism and drug abuse. A cautionary, first-person tale about drive, denial and, finally, deliverance. BY PETER JAQUITH'58
ON THE COVER Photo composite: Abigail Baird photographed byThomas Ames Jr. 74; teenager and sky backgroundphotographs by Getty Images.
DEPARTMENTS
10 LETTERS
Notebook
18 CAMPUS
News and notes from around the Green.
24 INTERVIEW
America's top trade rep, Rob Portman '78, explains why now is a critical time for the world economy. BY CHARLIE WHEELAN '88
26 PERSONAL HISTORY
An aspiring actress lands a role she never expected—and an unforgettable audience. BY NELL SHANAHAN'99
28 FACULTY OPINION
28 FACULTY OPINION Two Tuck professors explain how entrepreneurship succeeds—and fails—in large corporations. BY VIJAY GOVINDARAJAN AND CHRIS TRIMBLE
30 SPORTS
30 SPORTS Three-sport coach Whitey Burnham receives the ultimate compliment. BY BRAD PARKS '96
Alumni News
46 SEEN & HEARD
52 THE CLASSES
84 CLUBS
85 ALUMNI COUNCIL
86 OBITUARIES
Continuing Ed 96
Shonda Rhimes '91 on making Grey's Anatomy BY LISA FURLONG
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Peter Jaquith '58 contemplates an up-and-down life.
