George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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GW According to Greenfeld A fixture in the GW community for the past seven years, Henry Greenfeld took his last final exam at GW in 1979. Born and raised in New York City, this gradu- ate of the High School of Music and Art is (to the surprise of no one who knows him) a rabid sports fan. He lives out his obsession by photo- graphing virtually every GW basketball game (home and away) since his Freshman year (back when you were still in diapers kiddies). He also holds season tickets to Washington Redskins and New York Giants football games. Best known for his photographic prowess and unique style of intramural officiating, Henry brings his wry wit and keen eye for pretty wom- en to the Cherry Tree one more time in a com- mand performance (actually we only had to get on one knee to plead). Seven years (yes he will be back for number eight) has left him with an entertaining per- spective on GW and the American way of life. Oh yeah, his greatest dream is to have some- body stop a Georgetown Hoya on the street and confuse them with GW. I t seems like only yesterday that you sat in the back seat of your parents car as your father tried desper- ately to find where New York Avenue merges with Pennsylvania. Without warning and with a sigh of relief you suddenly found yourself on the Pennsylva- nia Avenue. You, your parents, and Fido realized you were passing it. The White House. As quickly as it came into view, it was behind you, your father now trying to figure out where he can make a left turn onto F Street to deposit you at your new home, Thurston Hall. But no matter how hard you tried not to get em- barrassed as your parents began schlepping your ' ‘invaluables ' upstairs, and how you tried to cope with those awkward initial meetings of your room- mates. the stark reality that you were going to spend the next four years minutes away from the White House would not leave your head. Little did you realize as you passed it that the home of the Presi- dent of the United States would almost become a daily part of your life, whether you passed it returning Larry Highbloom from Woodies, watching baseball on the Ellipse, or taking a midnight stroll while trying to relax during finals. One of the earliest lessons of living in D.C. is that the safest area of town is the block surrounding the White House. The second lesson ingrained new- comers to this town is that when the “big one” is dropped we will be the first to know. Attending school at GWCi it is impossible not to be affected by living in such close proximity to so many edifices of power and thanks to GW students, in- trigue. Long before the President was wounded two years ago, one became apparent of his presence every time his motorcade sped down E Street, or during the excitement of his inauguration. And when that unfortunate day in March occurred and the skilled staff at our fine hospital treated the wounded, the eyes and ears of the world were focused on our campus. To some students who longed for mountain climbing, the White House also served a purpose. Who will ever forget the first time (and don’t deny it) 22

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