Reaction

Lee's plea bargain was met with sadness andanger across the University yesterday.

"We're very happy to see that this guy is goingto jail because that is where he belonged," saidUniversity Attorney Allan A. Ryan Jr., whoattended the proceeding. "He stole $120,000 thatwas supposed to go to kids with cancer. Heabsolutely ought to be in jail."

University spokesperson Joe Wrinn, who alsoattended the hearing, agreed.

"We're glad that Mr. Lee was caught and isgoing to jail," Wrinn said. "I hope this isolatedincident won't overshadow the good work that hasgone on for more than 25 years at Eliot House forthe Jimmy Fund."

Dean of the College L. Fred Jewett '57 said heis satisfied with the sentence.

"Obviously, it's a tragic situation for theyoung man involved, but it seems [fair] to me inlight of the circumstances," Jewett said in aninterview last night.

Dean of Students Archie C. Epps III declined tocomment on the case, as did former CrimsonPresident Julian E. Barnes '93, who roomed withLee for his four years as an undergraduate.

A host of Eliot House figures, including Lee'sco-chair--Rachel Schulz '93--Kolodner, MasterStephen A. Mitchell and Co-master Kristine L.Forsgard did not return phone calls.

The Man Behind The Thefts

Lee's crimes are not consistent with hisextensive record of community service while atHarvard.

During his undergraduate years, Leeparticipated in the Big Brother program, filedbooks in Lamont Library and ushered at MemorialChurch, in addition to his Evening With Championsresponsibilities.

Lee was also head of his hometown church'scommunity service program for young members,Lawson said.

But friends interviewed by The Crimson over thepast several months agreed that Lee--an only childwho grew up in a middle-class home in Tenafly, NewJersey--enjoyed the finer things in life.

In particular, Lee longed to live up to theEliot House image of old money and lavishspending, friends said.