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More on GeorgeHarlow Unger ’49 has been namedMount Vernon’s distinguished visitingfellow of American history for 2008.As such, he will deliver three talksthere—on June 17, September 16,and November 18—on “The HiddenGenius of George Washington.”His most recent book, America’sSecond Revolution: How GeorgeWashington Defeated Patrick Henryand Saved the Nation, describes thestruggle among the Founding Fathersover how to govern themselves andtheir countrymen following independencefrom Britain. Harlow isthe author of 15 books, includingThe Unexpected George Washington:His Private Life and the awardwinningbiography Lafayette.“His talent for delving intolittle-known aspects of the personalitiesand character of historicalfigures makes him an incrediblycompelling speaker and scholar,” saidMrs. Shepard Ansley, regent of theMount Vernon Ladies’ Association,the country’s oldest national preservationorganization, which ownsand operates Washington’s home.“George Washington didfar more than lead America’sRevolutionary War,” says Harlow.“He was also the father of ourConstitution and architect of oursystem of government, which revolutionizedthe world by entrustingcitizens with rights never beforegranted to ordinary people in theannals of man.”For more information, visitmountvernon.org.Alumni Puck TimeTwenty-eight players took the ice inthe annual Alumni vs. Alumni HockeyGame in Odden Arena on February9. Red beat white 5–3, with MattDonaldson ’88 sneaking in a final goalbefore the buzzer. Before dropping thepuck, the group took a moment to rememberScott Richardson ’82, a faithfulalumni game participant for many yearswho passed away in June.Remember Madame Butterfly?m Front, from left, Brian Grady ’96, MikeErensen ’00, Christian Jensen ’01, EricTurgeon ’97, Eric Hidy ’93, Jonathan Lieber’91, Jeff Overman ’97, Courtney Wemyss’78, Jerry DeLeo ’82, John Long ’88;standing, Headmaster Willy MacMullen ’78,Sean Coakley ’97, coach Danny Murphy,Sean Bennett ’09, Matt Donaldson ’88,Mike Aroesty, Dougie Freedman ’88, TimCooney ’90, Gary Rogers ’83, Jordy Davis’91, Larkin Glazebrook ’76, Chris Watson’91, Paul Stancs ’79, Tucker Cavanaugh ’86,David Wood ’69, Casey Archer ’86, PaulKessenich ’88 and Pete Maro ’83.After a year with Vancouver’s BalletBritish Columbia—where she was featuredin work by John Alleyne, CrystalPite, Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp andMartha Graham—dancer Tara Lee ’93is back with Atlanta Ballet, which shejoined in 1995 and where she recentlyplayed the lead in Romeo and Juliet.“I got to experience a whole new perspectiveon my art,” says Tara of her timein Vancouver. “I was given the chance toperform different repertoire and to workwith some very talented artists.”Although she has undertaken someprofessional choreographic work, includingtwo pieces performed by theAtlanta Ballet and a commissioned pieceshe created on Emory Dance Companyin 2004, dancing has obviously kept herbusy since 2002, when she was last profiledin the Bulletin (summer 2002, “AButterfly Takes Flight”).“Dancing itself has remained mytop passion,” adds Tara, “and I’m sograteful to have enjoyed a long career.”“This whole year has been incrediblyrewarding,” she says. The company recentlycompleted its performances of Romeo andJuliet, which was a personal highlight forTara, who adds, “Whatever we’re workingon at the moment is my favorite. Whenyou commit yourself physically, mentally,emotionally, spiritually to what you’re doing,it’s hard not to love it.”This spring, the company performedtwo contemporary classics:Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room, andGeorge Balanchine’s Serenade. Theyfinished out the season with a collaborationwith Big Boi of the famous hip-hopduo Outkast in April. For more information,visit AtlantaBallet.com.b Tara Lee ‘93 as Juliet in Atlanta Ballet’srecent production of the Shakespeareclassic. Charlie McCullers. Taft Bulletin Spring 2008