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Time Well Spent in the Boathouse

Little Love Stories

Aimie Smith Chapple ’91 traces the origin of her lasting friendship with staffer Micky Finn

BY AIMIE SMITH CHAPPLE ’91

Published June 5, 2025

My greatest enduring relationship from Smith, aside from my housemates, is with Micky Finn. He was on the maintenance staff my first year, and in subsequent years he worked in the boathouse and was my house fellow. I became lifelong friends with his family, and he is precious to me and my husband, Ed. My days in the boathouse and time spent with the Finns are some of my fondest, most-enduring memories and critical parts of my Smith education.

—Aimie Smith Chapple ’91

Micky Finn and Aimie Smith Chapple ’91 dancing on the dock of Smith's boathouse. Courtesy of Aimie Smith Chapple ’91

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