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Frank Mark inspired his son, Frank Jr., to attend Ramapo, again often quoting his parents, \u201cYou can go to school to learn basket weaving if you want, but you need to get a college education!\u201d Frank Jr., who majored in biology, mentioned that the combined experience of his family members along with a beautiful campus was the initial draw to Ramapo. Similarly, Jack, who majored in law and society, first learned about the college through his parents and upon visiting for an open house, was impressed by \u201cthe scenic campus and small class sizes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Both of Rose Marie\u2019s alumni grandchildren mentioned that the family\u2019s legacy <\/span><span>gave them a connection to the college from the start, and they felt that they had to \u201clive up to the Mark family reputation.\u201d A common experience for the Mark family alumni is the walk from Rose Marie\u2019s backyard, across the brook, through the woods and onto campus<\/span><span>\u00a0in just a few minutes. 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