David Robinson

Where do I begin? I met David Robinson in the summer of 1984. I was backpacking through the Anredica region of Bolivia when I ran into a young David on the streets. Disoriented and confused, I had been without food, water of money for 6 days or so. David was kind enough to provide me with a watermelon and phat suede Pumas in size 9.5 to sooth my aching feet. The legacy of David would continue. As Alpha Beta President at Syracuse in 1999, he was a leader to us all. His handling of trade sanctions with Canada and Mexico brought the economy to record levels. His international relations with countries and institutions around the world continues to be a model for world leaders even as I speak. On the domestic level, David can be credited for many accomplishments. His standardization of the paper size to 8.5 by 11 inches saves corporations millions of dollars a year. David is also responsible for developing the technology necessary to synchronize the timing of flashing traffic lights around the country; most notably in Arizona and West Virginia.

The bonds that David formed and the people he has met has been an inspiration to us all. In the summer of 2002, he appointed Jonathan Wise as Director of the 8400 Society. Jon continues to excel at the position to this day. David played minor league baseball for 4 years in the Minnesota Twins farm system before retiring due to reoccurring jock itch.

In closing, what I remember most about David is his will to succeed and his guitar playing abilities. He is currently spending time in his secluded Southfield, Michigan studio where he is recording his first album. Yet to be named, this album includes the contributions of Benmont Tench, the longtime pianist for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. We wish them both success.