The senior class gift – a costume of a “Dutchperson” with
a sweater emblazoned with the number “98” – made its debut during ReUnion Weekend.
Plans are to introduce the mascot to the College community before
Commencement, says Ruthie Strosberg '98, senior gift chair. There is to be a contest
to name the mascot, known for now as “Dutch.”
The mascot has an oversized head and garnet clothing. It is “sort
of androgynous,” Strosberg admits. “The gender is in the eye of the
beholder.”
“We hope this becomes a tradition,” she said. “This could
be the (senior) gift that is really special.”