I hope you won’t be too disappointed to see Secretary James A. Baker III instead of me in this video. While I’m sure we can all agree that I’m cuter, it seems likewise clear that he has a great deal more gravitas than I do. It’s always interesting to hear what he has to say. That’s not, of course, why I’m posting this today. It’s Roy, the elk head, that seems to fit my mission.
Bonus: This was taken during the renovations last summer.
I thought it interesting that the video only alluded to his grandfather as being the one for whom Baker College is named.
In the entire meeting was anything said about Capt. Baker being the person who rescued the W.M. Rice finances and plans for Rice Institute, now University?
And what is the story behind that transom picture?
(Is that properly called a transom?)
Yes, that’s a transom. It’s been propped open, sealed with plastic, and an air duct (presumably for exhaust) is coming out. Maybe it is for ventilation or a dust exhaust during renovation construction?
Very neat, brought back memories of when Dr. Kissinger came and lectured.