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with Steve Stice, one of the greatest scientists in the world, who is doing groundbreaking research regarding finding a cure for strokes.

There are times when I find my way to the backyard office of Gary Bertsch, which is one of the coziest retreats in the Classic City. The changing of the seasons reveals an overwhelming splendor of blooms brought about by the tender loving care of his wife Joan.

Then in the fall, autumnal colors envelop his homestead. The view so enrapturing that Henry David Thoreau would be as inspired as he was at Walden’s Pond—particularly if he joined Gary for a glass of the best Bordeaux.

These are but two examples of the vast reservoir of academic talent that gives UGA the highest marks when others evaluate what has taken place since 1785.

Of course, the exhilarating achievement that comes with a masterful performance by the home team between the hedges is the ultimate in emotional fulfillment when the marquees of the sports pages and the internet serenade the Red & Black.

As another season of gridiron scrimmaging endures, let us take our hats off to the total university. It and its people are a treasure. Sit back and invoke the chorus of “Going back to Athenstown,” Going back, going back to Athenstown, Going back, going back to the best old place around, Going back, going back to hear that grand old sound, Of the chapel bell and the Georgia yell, Going back to Athenstown.