Freshmen from northern New Jersey and the metropolitan New York City region joined Scott and Cathy Mercer, Grove City College student parents, at their home in Ridgewood, New Jersey for an afternoon of fun and fellowship on Saturday, July 18, 2009.

Guests enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers, along with a wide variety of homeade side dishes from students and their families.  Representing the College was Roxann Williams, Director of Donor Relations.