House residents also plan an annual ice skating charity event called Evening With Champions, which draws such stars as Paul Wylie '91 and Oksana Bayul to raise money for the Jimmy Fund.

Kirkland

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Conveniently situated between the Malkin Athletic Center and the shops and restaurants on JFK Street, Kirkland House was once so full of athletes that there was concern it might violate NCAA regulations. While that may no longer be the case, the House boasts a strong rowing team and is known for its holiday time Incest Fest (draw your own conclusions).

Two House suites--known informally as "The Swamp" and the 10-Man--are famous for their parties. House Master Donald H. Pfister teaches Biology 143, "Biology of the Fungi," and with 17 years under his belt in the House, is now the second longest serving master at Harvard, along with wife Cathy. The Pfisters and Kirkland House are good friends of the Harvard Foundation's Cultural Rhythms, having hosted a reception for Cultural Artist of the Year Will Smith before this year's production.

Leverett House

Its physical layout dominated by two high-rise towers built in 1960, Leverett House may not be the most elegant of Harvard's 12 Houses. But House residents--known as the Leverett Rabbits--seem to be satisfied. Their House is graced with large rooms, a popular bi-annual '80s Dance and beautiful river views. And there's always McKinlock Hall (Old Leverett) for those afraid of heights.

House Masters Howard and Ann B. Georgi were selected last spring to replace outgoing 17-year masters, the Dowlings. Howard Georgi, known around the House as "chief," is Mallinckrodt professor of physics; Ann Georgi, a.k.a "coach," is a research assistant at Harvard Medical School--and both are committed to improving resources for female scientists who live in Leverett. Meat lovers take note: Howard Georgi is known as a barbecue aficionado.