A memorial tribute to Mark Wise, the John A. McCone Professor of High Energy Physics at Caltech, who passed away at age 72. Delivered by longtime colleague and friend John Preskill, the remarks celebrate Mark's remarkable journey from an indifferent student rejected by every PhD program he applied to, to one of the most influential theoretical particle physicists of his generation. The tribute highlights his dedication to hands-on calculation, his beloved teaching style — complete with coins tossed to students, socks hurled at blackboards, and 'Wisecracks' — and his warmth as a colleague, mentor, and friend.
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