Since the BAA began back in '95, we've hosted brunches on Homecoming, receptions on Alumni Day, and a swell tailgate before the '98 Brown game in Providence (three cheers for those Saugy dogs!).

Our most recent event was a pre-game party before the Penn-Columbia basketball game at the Palestra on February 19, 2000. Everyone had a great time as the Penn Band joined alumni for food, drinks and fun.

But most important, we threw the Penn Band Centennial Gala on November 8, 1997. More than 250 Band members, alumni, spouses and hot dates gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel in Philadelphia to celebrate the Band's first century. And a good time was had by all.

We're currently going through our scrapbooks and photo archives so we can show you some of the fun we've had. Check back soon to see them. And if you've snapped a few photos at any of our parties, we'd love to share them with your fellow BAA members. You can e-mail them directly to baawebmistress@aol.com or contact us for the correct snail mail address and we'll scan them for you.

Be sure to check out our upcoming events to find out what we'll be up to next.