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12 WAC Magazine | wac.net first take 95th anniversary We're kicking off our 95th anniversary starting this summer! Yeah, we realize our official birthday is still a few months off, but who can blame us for wanting to start the party early? Aer all, it's not every year you get to celebrate 95! Plus, we have a few great surprises coming soon. For start- ers, there's our awesome new art deco logo, seen here. We love how it screams history and modern at the same time. Someone right away said, "It feels Gatsby." We like that! Of course, with a little math, you'll quickly realize the WAC opened just aer F. Scott Fitzgerald's Roaring Twenties. In fact, it was a chilly December day in 1930 when we pushed open the Clubhouse doors for the first time. As the first members entered their newly minted club, then Seattle's third-tallest building, they shook off the cold and smiled at the grandeur before them. A local newspaper would soon call the WAC "the skyscraper of sports." We like that, too! From the beginning, members embraced not just the athlet- ic facilities but also the social component. In fact, our very first Jubilee was one of the Club's first-ever events. is December, the tradition continues. But first, there's another party coming to the Club you don't want to miss. Our Roaring Twenties gala will bring the flapper vibe to the Crystal Ballroom in a themed celebration that will double as a WAC Foundation fundraiser. We're also putting the final touches on some exciting new apparel and merchandise that will tap the throwback feel. Plus, there's a new history installation planned for the 3rd Floor, a commemorative issue of WAC Magazine that will only be available in the Clubhouse, a new series of 95th anniversary house wines, and much more in the works. is is a big one, and we're ready to get started! Stay tuned to the WAC app and keep your eye on your weekly e-newslet- ter for all the details in the weeks and months ahead! Happy 95th anniversary! Celebrating 95 years! NEW WAC GOODS Look for a fun new line of throwback apparel and more in the Club Shop this summer. We'll have shirts, zip-ups, tote bags, hats, and more featuring a historic WAC logo and our new 95th anniversary mark. Turn on your WAC app notifications to get the first word on when new items arrive. ROARING TWENTIES GALA Friday, October 17 Celebrate 95 years of the WAC with a Roaring Twenties gala! Don your finest flapper dress or dapper suit and join us for an evening of jazz, dancing, and revelry as we toast to nearly a century of community, athletics, and timeless elegance.