June 2006 Trachtenberg Receives Honors from James Madison High School, Lyon and Touro Colleges The James Madison High School Alumni Association honored GW President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg as a distinguished alumnus of the Brooklyn, NY, high school on April 30. A 1955 graduate of the high school, Trachtenberg was student government president and editor-in-chief of the newspaper Madison Highway. The alumni association created the honor in 2001 to recognize graduates who have made a difference in society. In addition to Trachtenberg, this year, the association inducted 9 new honorees, including Nobel Prize winning economist Gary Becker; the late Bill Gaines, Mad Magazine founder and publisher; Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN); and microbiologist John Robbins. Each honoree is recognized with a plaque featuring a photo and biography, which is displayed on the school’s “Wall of Distinction” at the main entrance. “My teachers and classmates played an important role in my professional development, interest in public service, and commitment to academic excellence,” said Trachtenberg. “I’m honored to be among the noted alumni of James Madison High School and to join such an illustrious group.” In addition to the Distinguished Alumnus award, Trachtenberg received honorary degrees from Lyon College and Touro College. On May 6, Lyon College in Batesville, Ark., awarded Trachtenberg a Doctor of Laws degree, and on May 28, Touro College in New York also bestowed upon him a Doctor of Laws degree. Send feedback to: bygeorge@gwu.edu