Under Hesburgh, in 1952, there was a decided shift in emphasis to academics. Hesburgh always felt that was the principal mission of a great college. Exit Leahy. That is what he wanted and what in time was attained. The landscape has changed dramatically since then and since Ara. I believe a balance can be created with some adjustments to entrance HS core curriculum and a new academic pathway for special needs students. This does not mean the standards need to be lowered, but adjusted for a special need student. Harvard, Yale and some other top 10 schools have these considerations. Granted not for athletics, but why not? Why not a very limited, special needs pathway to graduation for students who add to the social and academic climate of the University? That should be the discussion of the Administration and how this might be incorporated into the school environment. It can be done, if people are open minded.