A High Cost for Denying the Cross

The removal of the Christian cross from Wren Chapel by the College of William and Mary’s President Gene Nichol has taken a huge toll on the school. Not only did the school lose a $12 million planned donation, but William and Mary’s undergraduate applications have increased only 1% over last year and the endowment growth rate is down from 12% to 2%. “The school sustained serious damage to alumni relations, fundraising and reputation under the current Administration and is in serious danger of falling further in the rankings,” according to William and Mary alumnus Lance Kyle. A local independent newspaper has suggested to the college’s Board of Visitors not to renew President Gene Nichol’s contract. Worldnetdaily.com", 4- 21- 07.