Through Her Eyes


current students, what challenges them, and how similar or different their experiences and opportunities are from what alumnae experienced.


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Many alumnae are now viewing the College through the eyes of their own legacy children and grandchildren and are experiencing vicariously the rigor, the cadence of the academic year, the traditions, and the uniqueness that is Randolph.


Jeanne Day Luksic ’79 and her sister Kathy Day Henderson ’67 have attended every parent’s weekend since Meghan Luksic ’12 was a first-year. “It is great fun when the three of us are on campus together. We go out with Meghan’s friends and compare notes. They are curious about the things that were popular when we were in school—especially Pumpkin Parade. There are more similarities than differences between our generations and Meghan’s,” said Jeanne.


The enrichment Meghan has received and the student leadership opportunities she has been given are obvious when she talks to friends about Randolph. “I didn’t push Meghan to attend Randolph, yet I hear her say to friends at home the same things I used to say. She is in awe of her professors and recognizes she has received a well-rounded education. I was a ‘book worm’ while Meghan earned the confidence more quickly to try more things,” added Jeanne.


Jeanne studied abroad in France her junior year. “Studying in France was life-changing for me. I knew Meghan was ready to take advantage of the educational opportunities at the College, including joining Professor Campbell in Italy for an art history course.”


lumnae often wonder what college life is like on campus— what holds the attention of


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