It doesn’t happen often, but it’s nice to see an occasional RPO review in your pages. Thanks for Samantha Miller’s recent piece. I’d like to see more students take advantage of this top-flight orchestra, especially considering Paetec Corporation’s generous underwriting of $5 student tickets. That’s an amazing deal.

The RPO is a fine orchestra with an excellent reputation and a distinguished past. Do take advantage of the RPO experience, and tell your friends.

-Harold JewellDepartment of Athletics and Recreation



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