Ragontse would go on to become a regular fixture at the Murr Center, bringing his fast footwork, deceptive drop shots, and delightful personality back to Cambridge for the national individual championships. Ragontse would outlast Abrhaham in the semifinals before falling to Yik in the title match.

As Harvard's six seniors-Abraham, Ghosh, Merrill, Witcher, Robert Pike, and Ian Sinnott-graduate today, they will be able to take countless memories with them. The freshest ones, however, will surely be from this season.

"I will remember this season even more so than my freshman year when we won nationals because we worked so much harder and gave up so much more this year," Abraham said.

For the nine underclassmen, the loss of some great teammates will be met with both regret for their departure and gratitude for their service. While some of the intra-team friendships and rivalries will have to come to an end, the seniors have each played a part in helping the Crimson juggernaut grow stronger.

With rising seniors Dave Barry and Pete Karlen taking over the co-captainship, the team looks to be in able hands. The Rye, NY natives and long time friends have been immersed in the Harvard tradition since their days as youths at the Apawamis Club, where they played under two-time national champion Peter Briggs '73.

"I think Pete and Dave are going to be on top of this and they plan to get in touch with the freshman for next year pretty soon," Abraham said.