Recent Pennington alumni from the Classes of 2021 through 2025 returned to campus to reconnect with their alma mater and share their college experiences with upperclassmen during a College Freshman Realities panel. Drawing from their own transitions to college life, the alumni offered candid perspectives on academics, social life, and navigating new levels of independence, giving current students a realistic look at what lies ahead.

The panel created a meaningful space for conversation and connection, allowing students to ask thoughtful questions and hear honest advice from graduates who were recently in their shoes. The exchange highlighted the strength of the Pennington community and the lasting impact of alumni who are eager to give back, learn from one another, and support the next generation of Pennington students.

We are very grateful to our panelists:

Hailey Adamsky ’24, University of Pennsylvania

Onan Benedith ’24, Boston College

Sarah Birkenstock ’25, Virginia Tech University

Tyler Bock ’23, Southern Methodist University

Kira Cafferty ’21, Babson College

Olivia Cano ’25, The College of New Jersey

Lia Brunetti-Carroll ’25, University of Richmond

Adam Fisher ’24, San Diego State University

Gabrielle Hall ’25, Rowan University

Sophia Murphy ’24, Stevens Institute of Technology

Chisom Okemoa ’25, La Salle University

Matthew Passalacqua ’25, New York University

Aiden Prestigiacomo ’25, The College of New Jersey

Christopher Sirolly ’23, Villanova University

Cassidy Zelt ’24, Dickinson College

Jenny Zhu ’25, Brown University