New students and parents met alumni from the Annapolis chapter at Hollywood Farm, the home of Jean-Francois '70 and Thackray '69 Seznec.
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Mac Boyle '11, Mike Mason '11, and Chris Waldeck '11 follow the path to the water.

Anthony Topita P'11 discusses Washington College life with David Bauer '04.

Ashley Jones '11 and Vincent Hynson scholarship recipient Christa Frison '11 explore the selection of hors d'oeuvres.

Becky and Marc Waldeck P'11 enjoy the reception outside.

Associate Director of Admissions Tony Littlefield and Department of Psychology Chair Lauren Littlefield join VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Mela Dutka in the main hallway.

Professor Emeritus of English Bennett Lamond steps into the yard with Assistant Professor of Philosophy Matthew McCabe.

Dean and Elaine Hovell '73 walk to the waterfront.

Victor Seznec charmed guests throughout the evening.

Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Lorraine Kenton Polvinale '69 P'98 reviews the portfolio of Ashley Jones '11.

Jean-Francois Seznec '70 exchanges stories with Marc and Becky Waldeck P'11.

VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Mela Dutka greets Liz Cumberpatch '11 and her mother, Lisa.

Mac Boyle '11, Chris Waldeck '11, and Kelly Topita '11 explore dining options.

Maria Whitman '11 and her parents, Elsie and William, stand by the front entrance to Hollywood Farm.

Mike Mason '11 and his parents, David and Anne, explore the path to the river.

SGA President Spencer Dove '09 converses with VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Mela Dutka in the hallway.

Kelly Topita '11 and her parents, Karen and Anthony, talk with Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Lorraine Kenton Polvinale '69.

Director of Alumni Programs Judie Barroll '88 M'91 and Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Lorraine Polvinale '69 P'98 present the door prize for new students to Erin Gray '11.

The door prize for alumni went to Eric Purdon '66.

Chair of the Annapolis Alumni Chapter, Tim Reath '91, speaks about the resonance of the Washington College experience throughout one's life.

Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Lorraine Polvinale '69 P'98 presents a gift to the evening's hostess, Thackray Seznec '69.

President Baird Tipson describes the importance of work and the discovery of love as undergraduate students.

Onlookers fill the hallway as President Tipson shares his speech.

New students tell stories by twilight on the dock of Hollywood Farm.

Guests enjoy the cool summer evening.