A look back at the the beloved, yet infamous basement floor in Centennial where just about anything could—and did—happen. Plus, plenty of photos of some memorable Pit moments.

Joan Marshall ’03 was in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year working with the nongovernmental organization Search For Common Ground. She told us what brought her to the Ivory Coast, about the work she did there, and about the challenges the West African nation faces in bouncing back from years of conflict.

As a fashion designer on Madison Avenue, Pamela Elmi ’91 felt the need to give back to her community. These days, she serves as the director of a non-profit organization that helps educate children from low- to middle-income families.

Wrestling taught Scott Puzia ’77 how to overcome adversity. Now, he draws on that same inner resourcefulness in overcoming the obstacles he faces as an entrepreneur. He may well have hit on the next big idea with his newest product.

Nearly 100 alumni and their families gathered on campus for an afternoon barbeque this past June during the Second Annual Alumni Grove Open House. The event was held as a thank-you to those alumni who have helped pave the way to success by purchasing a brick for the Alumni Grove.

It was 20 years ago today–well, not quite to the day, but it has been approximately two decades since the group at left posed for a Seal photographer during the Homecoming 1988 festivities. Perhaps you’re pictured here, or someone you know is? Read on to see a larger version of the photo and let us know your take on the picture.

For years, the excitement of heading off to college was tempered with the anxiety concerning who you’d be sharing a tiny dorm room with for the next nine months. What would that randomly selected roommate look like? Would the two of you get along? What if he or she were (gasp!) a nerd? Times have changed, and these days students are likely to know nearly everything about their roommate-to-be long before Move-in Day. Read on to find out why.

Prior to his passing in August, Jack Eisenstein ’49 was honored by the school system in which he had served for decades as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. Jack’s dedication to serving others was also evidenced by his service during World War II and his continued devotion to his alma mater.

More than 4,000 alumni came back for last year’s Homecoming, and this year’s event, scheduled for October 17-18, promises to be even bigger and better. Read on for details.