An e-mail I received requesting some historical information

Dear Class Secretaries,

I’m writing an article for the Yale Alumni Magazine on party suites—the rooms that most Residential Colleges designated (and supported one way or another) to throw parties—Silliman’s Beach Club, Branford’s God Quad, Calhoun’s Bookworld, etc. The article will consist mainly of anecdotes from alumni of all ages, thei r funniest and craziest memories from living in or visiting party suites while at Yale.

Would it be possible for you to forward this email to your class’s list serve so that members of your class will have the opportunity to contribute stories for the piece? Many of the suites have long tradition sand I’d love to hear more about the history behind them, as well as any stories that might illuminate how partying has changed over the years. Or things that are just plain funny. Anyone who’d like to contribute can reach me at this email, benjamin.conniff@gmail.com. I can certainly make your story anonymous if you’d prefer.

Thanks so much for your help, and I look forward to hearing from you and your classmates.Best wishes,

Ben Conniff, JE ‘07Benjamin.conniff@gmail.com