J.D. Vance unabashedly believes in the American Dream and the right for all people to pursue happiness. Both are in dire need of repair. Especially in the type of blue-collar communities where he came from, Vance said Monday night. The New York Times best-selling author was Christ School's special guest as part of the Godwin-Hauser Visiting Writer Program.

Townsend Tanner '03 says point-blank that his diploma from Christ School is skyrocketing in value, far more than any stock certificate.

Anticipation for Monday's visit by New York Times best-selling author J.D. Vance has reached a crescendo.