<p>JHS - I agree. The clubs exist. We can’t ignore them. They are loved by many, tolerated by many, disliked by some, and hated by a few. Clubs keep some people from applying, but it’s quite possible they are also one of the reasons for Princeton’s extraordinary (and I mean that in its statistical sense) alumni loyalty and the high rates of Annual Giving. As I said, I’ve changed my attitude over the last 30 years.</p>