’93 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’04 ’23 Forrest Hall housed only men when Ritchie was a student, but she has fond memories of visiting friends who lived in the dorm. “I remember going into the building and seeing the dedication plaque that displayed my family name. I always took a few moments to pause and smile when passing by it,” said Ritchie, even though she never told her classmates at the time about the family connection. After 55 years of providing a second home to students, Forrest Hall — originally appointed as a temporary dorm — was taken offline this academic year and will be demolished in the coming months. “It has been special to hear of the fond memories current students and alumni have shared about their experiences living in Forrest Hall. For these students, and for those of us in student life, we will be forever grateful to the Forrest family for Forrest Hall and their commitment to Lycoming College,” said Dan Miller, Ed.D., vice president for student life and dean of students. Although saddened upon learning of the impending razing, Ritchie recognizes the needs of the College. “I hope that future generations will understand the love my grandmother had for this institution,” said Ritchie. “She was very proud to be a part of this school, and I want all to realize how much Lycoming meant to her. It means a lot to me, too. I am forever proud to be a graduate of Lycoming College!” A date for razing Forrest Hall is forthcoming, at which time Lycoming will host an event to acknowledge the Forrest family’s philanthropy. Alumni will have the opportunity to preserve a piece of campus history by purchasing a commemorative brick, with proceeds benefiting the campus facilities fund. Permanent recognition honoring the Forrest Hall legacy will be placed within its new greenspace. Suzanne (Smith) Culin ’74 and Esther (Leppler) Korner ’74 pose by the built-in desk and bureau in Forrest Hall (1970) and remain friends today Forrest Hall room 314 in 1977-78 — great times, great memories. - Kathy Moyer Herring ’79 Forrest Hall will be forever in my heart. As an RA, [I] undoubtedly had the most fun and best residents my sophomore and junior years. - Lisa Novakoski Howard ’97 In 2004, the board of trustees voted to demolish Forrest Hall, but the decision was reversed, and the building continued to house students until 2023 Katherine Forrest Mathers’ granddaughter, Anissa Epple Ritchie ’93, graduates from Lycoming College Seth Brahler ’99 in his dorm room Martin Burke ’99 and Josh Sivers ’99 decorate Forrest Hall It was a great place to live, and I loved those built-in shelves! - Amanda Young ’04 During Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 7, 2023, the College hosted Forrest Hall: The Final Countdown. Alumni had the opportunity to relive their glory days in the dorm. Snacks and beverages were stationed throughout the first floor, complete with a glow room where guests could write their farewell messages on the walls. Susan (Burkhard) Wilkins ’79 brought her Forrest Hall vintage tee to Homecoming Weekend 2023 13 www.lycoming.edu
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