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Fall 2025
Cover Story
“Education Changes Lives”
The Roger Lehecka Double Discovery Center celebrates 60 years of helping students realize their greatest potential.
Features
On the Right Track
Kyle Merber ’12 is changing his sport for the better, one race at a time.
Features
Folk Hero
The Library of Congress’ Stephen Winick ’90 works to preserve cultural traditions.
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Alumni News
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VOLUME 53 NUMBER 1 Fall 2025
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alexis Boncy SOA’11
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Lisa Palladino
DEPUTY EDITOR
Jill C. Shomer
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Emily Dreihaus
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
James C. Katz ’72
ART DIRECTOR
Eson Chan
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