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A WRITER OF PROMISE
Justin Nash ’21 was a runner-up for a national prize for undergraduate nonfiction
writing. In the quest for the best essays written by college undergraduates across
the country, a panel of judges at a major publishing house selected the work of a
young writer who discovered Washington College through a high school writers’ conference
held at WC in 2016.
A WRITER OF PROMISE
Justin Nash ’21 was a runner-up for a national prize for undergraduate nonfiction
writing. In the quest for the best essays written by college undergraduates across
the country, a panel of judges at a major publishing house selected the work of a
young writer who discovered Washington College through a high school writers’ conference
held at WC in 2016.
NAVIGATING NEW WATERS
Sean Garin ’20 is still considering what path his career will take, but two consecutive summer internships in the molecular biology division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory give him a clear advantage, whether he finds himself doing biochemical research or pursuing a medical degree.Additional Opportunities
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Sean Garin ’20 is still considering what path his career will take, but two consecutive summer internships in the molecular biology division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory give him a clear advantage, whether he finds himself doing biochemical research or pursuing a medical degree.Additional Opportunities
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FINDING HER THREAD
On campus Amanda Mede ‘20 is a kind, welcoming, genuine spirit, always ready to lend an ear. Majoring in psychology with a dual concentration in behavioral neuroscience and clinical/counseling, Amanda often finds herself helping others.
FINDING HER THREAD
On campus Amanda Mede ‘20 is a kind, welcoming, genuine spirit, always ready to lend an ear. Majoring in psychology with a dual concentration in behavioral neuroscience and clinical/counseling, Amanda often finds herself helping others.
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Being first-generation college student and close to her community, Creasy immediately
chose this campus for the intimate opportunities to explore her chosen business and
economics double major, but still had no idea of what could potentially be waiting
for her there.
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Being first-generation college student and close to her community, Creasy immediately
chose this campus for the intimate opportunities to explore her chosen business and
economics double major, but still had no idea of what could potentially be waiting
for her there.
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Being first-generation college student and close to her community, Creasy immediately
chose this campus for the intimate opportunities to explore her chosen business and
economics double major, but still had no idea of what could potentially be waiting
for her there.
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Being first-generation college student and close to her community, Creasy immediately
chose this campus for the intimate opportunities to explore her chosen business and
economics double major, but still had no idea of what could potentially be waiting
for her there.
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Being first-generation college student and close to her community, Creasy immediately
chose this campus for the intimate opportunities to explore her chosen business and
economics double major, but still had no idea of what could potentially be waiting
for her there.
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Being first-generation college student and close to her community, Creasy immediately
chose this campus for the intimate opportunities to explore her chosen business and
economics double major, but still had no idea of what could potentially be waiting
for her there.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
As a Kent County native, Carly Peet ’23 is no stranger to Washington College, where she recently decided to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Carly has known for a while that graduate school for pharmacy is part of her future, but the undergraduate degree that will get her there– that has been a journey.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
As a Kent County native, Carly Peet ’23 is no stranger to Washington College, where she recently decided to study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Carly has known for a while that graduate school for pharmacy is part of her future, but the undergraduate degree that will get her there– that has been a journey.
SPEAKING UP
Growing up Caroline Albert ‘21 felt the impacts of watching family members cope with mental illness. She quickly realized she wanted to help those living with mental illness; making a psychology major an easy choice. Having never taken a psychology course before, Caroline thoroughly researched the programs of her potential colleges, when Washington College stood out to her.
SPEAKING UP
Growing up Caroline Albert ‘21 felt the impacts of watching family members cope with mental illness. She quickly realized she wanted to help those living with mental illness; making a psychology major an easy choice. Having never taken a psychology course before, Caroline thoroughly researched the programs of her potential colleges, when Washington College stood out to her.
SPEAKING UP
Growing up Caroline Albert ‘21 felt the impacts of watching family members cope with mental illness. She quickly realized she wanted to help those living with mental illness; making a psychology major an easy choice. Having never taken a psychology course before, Caroline thoroughly researched the programs of her potential colleges, when Washington College stood out to her.
SPEAKING UP
Growing up Caroline Albert ‘21 felt the impacts of watching family members cope with mental illness. She quickly realized she wanted to help those living with mental illness; making a psychology major an easy choice. Having never taken a psychology course before, Caroline thoroughly researched the programs of her potential colleges, when Washington College stood out to her.
BECOMING SINOPHONE
Longing to become fluent in Chinese, economics major Charles Snyder ‘21 headed to China to spend a semester studying abroad. After enduring the almost 20-hour flight, he knew he was ready for the challenge, but had no idea how rewarding the experience would end up being.
BECOMING SINOPHONE
Longing to become fluent in Chinese, economics major Charles Snyder ‘21 headed to China to spend a semester studying abroad. After enduring the almost 20-hour flight, he knew he was ready for the challenge, but had no idea how rewarding the experience would end up being.
BECOMING SINOPHONE
Longing to become fluent in Chinese, economics major Charles Snyder ‘21 headed to China to spend a semester studying abroad. After enduring the almost 20-hour flight, he knew he was ready for the challenge, but had no idea how rewarding the experience would end up being.
BECOMING SINOPHONE
Longing to become fluent in Chinese, economics major Charles Snyder ‘21 headed to China to spend a semester studying abroad. After enduring the almost 20-hour flight, he knew he was ready for the challenge, but had no idea how rewarding the experience would end up being.
BECOMING SINOPHONE
Longing to become fluent in Chinese, economics major Charles Snyder ‘21 headed to China to spend a semester studying abroad. After enduring the almost 20-hour flight, he knew he was ready for the challenge, but had no idea how rewarding the experience would end up being.
BECOMING SINOPHONE
Longing to become fluent in Chinese, economics major Charles Snyder ‘21 headed to China to spend a semester studying abroad. After enduring the almost 20-hour flight, he knew he was ready for the challenge, but had no idea how rewarding the experience would end up being.
HOME AGAIN
Chad Angelini is no stranger to Washington College campus; well-acquainted with the Chestertown area, he was always aware of the college’s influence within the community and how it impacted students from across the nation. After a brief stay at Champlain College in Vermont, however, Chad was back—with a new outlook in a familiar environment.
FINDING HIS PLACE
Chris Fuchs ’20 applied to Washington College on a whim. But his undergraduate experience has been anything but capricious. With a double major in anthropology and philosophy, Chris now has skill sets, the curiosity, and the cultural sensitivity he needs to work as a federal archaeologist on lands where ancient populations once dwelled.FINDING HIS PLACE
Chris Fuchs ’20 applied to Washington College on a whim. But his undergraduate experience has been anything but capricious. With a double major in anthropology and philosophy, Chris now has skill sets, the curiosity, and the cultural sensitivity he needs to work as a federal archaeologist on lands where ancient populations once dwelled.
Learning the Language
The most vivid memory Elizabeth Cassibry has of her childhood is attending German kindergarten, where she and four of her English-speaking friends learned their numbers, letters, and sounds. Before long, the four-year-old was ordering food for her parents in shops and restaurants.
Learning the Language
The most vivid memory Elizabeth Cassibry has of her childhood is attending German kindergarten, where she and four of her English-speaking friends learned their numbers, letters, and sounds. Before long, the four-year-old was ordering food for her parents in shops and restaurants.
A PASSION FOR TEACHING
Ellie Byers came to Washington College with a solid plan — to earn her undergraduate degree in just three years, complete a master's program in education, and then get certified to teach to chemistry.A PASSION FOR TEACHING
Ellie Byers came to Washington College with a solid plan — to earn her undergraduate degree in just three years, complete a master's program in education, and then get certified to teach to chemistry.
DIPLOMATIC TRACK
According to cultural expectations, Haitian emigrants can’t go home again until they have something meaningful to show for their time away. For Ervens Jean-Pierre ’20, that will be his college degree and his commitment to give back. EDIT Story Content
Ervens Jean Pierre ’20, an international studies major from Haiti, has learned a few things about himself over these past four years.
DIPLOMATIC TRACK
According to cultural expectations, Haitian emigrants can’t go home again until they have something meaningful to show for their time away. For Ervens Jean-Pierre ’20, that will be his college degree and his commitment to give back. EDIT Story Content
Ervens Jean Pierre ’20, an international studies major from Haiti, has learned a few things about himself over these past four years.
DIPLOMATIC TRACK
According to cultural expectations, Haitian emigrants can’t go home again until they have something meaningful to show for their time away. For Ervens Jean-Pierre ’20, that will be his college degree and his commitment to give back. EDIT Story Content
Ervens Jean Pierre ’20, an international studies major from Haiti, has learned a few things about himself over these past four years.
DIPLOMATIC TRACK
According to cultural expectations, Haitian emigrants can’t go home again until they have something meaningful to show for their time away. For Ervens Jean-Pierre ’20, that will be his college degree and his commitment to give back. EDIT Story Content
Ervens Jean Pierre ’20, an international studies major from Haiti, has learned a few things about himself over these past four years.
IT'S ALL BUSINESS
Throughout his high school career, Ethan Hu explored his interest in the business world through a wide range of close-knit summer programs. Wanting to continue and improve upon his knowledge within the field, Hu began searching for the same sense of closeness when looking for a liberal arts school to attend with a strong business program--he happened to come upon Washington College.IT'S ALL BUSINESS
Throughout his high school career, Ethan Hu explored his interest in the business world through a wide range of close-knit summer programs. Wanting to continue and improve upon his knowledge within the field, Hu began searching for the same sense of closeness when looking for a liberal arts school to attend with a strong business program--he happened to come upon Washington College.IT'S ALL BUSINESS
Throughout his high school career, Ethan Hu explored his interest in the business world through a wide range of close-knit summer programs. Wanting to continue and improve upon his knowledge within the field, Hu began searching for the same sense of closeness when looking for a liberal arts school to attend with a strong business program--he happened to come upon Washington College.IT'S ALL BUSINESS
Throughout his high school career, Ethan Hu explored his interest in the business world through a wide range of close-knit summer programs. Wanting to continue and improve upon his knowledge within the field, Hu began searching for the same sense of closeness when looking for a liberal arts school to attend with a strong business program--he happened to come upon Washington College.
GLOBAL CITIZEN
Felicia Attor has thrived as a chemistry and French double major on a pre-med track, but it has been her time off campus—during a semester abroad in Morocco and an internship in Thailand—that has helped her define the path she hopes to take in the future.GLOBAL CITIZEN
Felicia Attor has thrived as a chemistry and French double major on a pre-med track, but it has been her time off campus—during a semester abroad in Morocco and an internship in Thailand—that has helped her define the path she hopes to take in the future.GLOBAL CITIZEN
Felicia Attor has thrived as a chemistry and French double major on a pre-med track, but it has been her time off campus—during a semester abroad in Morocco and an internship in Thailand—that has helped her define the path she hopes to take in the future.GLOBAL CITIZEN
Felicia Attor has thrived as a chemistry and French double major on a pre-med track, but it has been her time off campus—during a semester abroad in Morocco and an internship in Thailand—that has helped her define the path she hopes to take in the future.GLOBAL CITIZEN
Felicia Attor has thrived as a chemistry and French double major on a pre-med track, but it has been her time off campus—during a semester abroad in Morocco and an internship in Thailand—that has helped her define the path she hopes to take in the future.GLOBAL CITIZEN
Felicia Attor has thrived as a chemistry and French double major on a pre-med track, but it has been her time off campus—during a semester abroad in Morocco and an internship in Thailand—that has helped her define the path she hopes to take in the future.
A TEAM PLAYER
“I had an idea of going into the Business department because I’ve always been interested in lead management and how to lead different people,” he said. “I knew I always wanted to connect my career with sports and media.”A TEAM PLAYER
“I had an idea of going into the Business department because I’ve always been interested in lead management and how to lead different people,” he said. “I knew I always wanted to connect my career with sports and media.”
STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
On November 16, 2019 a crowd gathered in Tawes Theater for an experience that will never again be recreated—an hour and a half later there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. I and You, by Lauren Gunderson, a senior directing thesis from Hannah Sauer, was a captivating, intelligent and thoughtful production about how we connect to others and the legacy we leave behind.STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
On November 16, 2019 a crowd gathered in Tawes Theater for an experience that will never again be recreated—an hour and a half later there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. I and You, by Lauren Gunderson, a senior directing thesis from Hannah Sauer, was a captivating, intelligent and thoughtful production about how we connect to others and the legacy we leave behind.
CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Imagine leaving your comfort zone at sixteen and choosing to immerse yourself in a place and a culture so completely different from Westchester County, New York, that you have to start by learning Malay just to be able speak to your family.
THE FOUNDATION OF BUSINESS
After receiving a tuition-based scholarship from the college, Jenna approached the school full of determination, prepared to enter an environment surrounding the very foundations of our nation--business.THE FOUNDATION OF BUSINESS
After receiving a tuition-based scholarship from the college, Jenna approached the school full of determination, prepared to enter an environment surrounding the very foundations of our nation--business.THE FOUNDATION OF BUSINESS
After receiving a tuition-based scholarship from the college, Jenna approached the school full of determination, prepared to enter an environment surrounding the very foundations of our nation--business.THE FOUNDATION OF BUSINESS
After receiving a tuition-based scholarship from the college, Jenna approached the school full of determination, prepared to enter an environment surrounding the very foundations of our nation--business.THE FOUNDATION OF BUSINESS
After receiving a tuition-based scholarship from the college, Jenna approached the school full of determination, prepared to enter an environment surrounding the very foundations of our nation--business.THE FOUNDATION OF BUSINESS
After receiving a tuition-based scholarship from the college, Jenna approached the school full of determination, prepared to enter an environment surrounding the very foundations of our nation--business.
CHESAPEAKE AT HEART
Jimmy Looper has lived in Maryland his whole life, spent weekends fishing, crabbing, and having fun on the water, and he thought he knew the Chesapeake Bay. That’s before he spent four months fully immersed in it as part of the Chesapeake Semester.CHESAPEAKE AT HEART
Jimmy Looper has lived in Maryland his whole life, spent weekends fishing, crabbing, and having fun on the water, and he thought he knew the Chesapeake Bay. That’s before he spent four months fully immersed in it as part of the Chesapeake Semester.CHESAPEAKE AT HEART
Jimmy Looper has lived in Maryland his whole life, spent weekends fishing, crabbing, and having fun on the water, and he thought he knew the Chesapeake Bay. That’s before he spent four months fully immersed in it as part of the Chesapeake Semester.CHESAPEAKE AT HEART
Jimmy Looper has lived in Maryland his whole life, spent weekends fishing, crabbing, and having fun on the water, and he thought he knew the Chesapeake Bay. That’s before he spent four months fully immersed in it as part of the Chesapeake Semester.
CONTINUING THE LEGACY
For Jocelyn Elmore, the legacy of Washington College runs through her family. Her sister, Ashley Elmore, who graduated with the Class of 2016, introduced her to the wide range of fascinating programs the college had to offer its students. Interested in exploring the structures behind business, as well as further expanding her knowledge and appreciation for Hispanic language and culture studies, she took the opportunity to come--and has not looked back since.CONTINUING THE LEGACY
For Jocelyn Elmore, the legacy of Washington College runs through her family. Her sister, Ashley Elmore, who graduated with the Class of 2016, introduced her to the wide range of fascinating programs the college had to offer its students. Interested in exploring the structures behind business, as well as further expanding her knowledge and appreciation for Hispanic language and culture studies, she took the opportunity to come--and has not looked back since.
TAKING AIM ON THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
For Jordan Ukishima, approaching the Washington College campus for the first time was a memorable experience, if not overwhelming due to the expectations of the lasting legacy the college provided for its students. However, as soon as he began immersing himself within the department and what it provided for those pursuing active careers, Ukishma knew that Washington College could provide him the skills he needed to achieve success in the competitive world of business. EDIT Story ContentTAKING AIM ON THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
For Jordan Ukishima, approaching the Washington College campus for the first time was a memorable experience, if not overwhelming due to the expectations of the lasting legacy the college provided for its students. However, as soon as he began immersing himself within the department and what it provided for those pursuing active careers, Ukishma knew that Washington College could provide him the skills he needed to achieve success in the competitive world of business. EDIT Story Content
BRAIN POWER
For his senior capstone project, Josh Samuels ’19 investigated physical exercise as an organic relief for depression. Quietly confident, Josh Samuels ’19 sat down, leaned forward, and explained how he came to make the connections between psychology and the biology of brain chemistry.BRAIN POWER
For his senior capstone project, Josh Samuels ’19 investigated physical exercise as an organic relief for depression. Quietly confident, Josh Samuels ’19 sat down, leaned forward, and explained how he came to make the connections between psychology and the biology of brain chemistry.
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Julia Blackburn ’20 began her college studies at a small liberal arts school in Virginia, but after two years at Randolph-Macon, she decided to come home.
OUT OF THE BOX
Don’t make any assumptions about Julia Manaraze. The humanities major can take you down in unarmed combat just as easily as she applies eyelash extensions. She chose Washington College because she wanted to explore lots of different subjects at a college close to home; a healthy tuition aid package and the Mixed Martial Arts Club clinched the deal.OUT OF THE BOX
Don’t make any assumptions about Julia Manaraze. The humanities major can take you down in unarmed combat just as easily as she applies eyelash extensions. She chose Washington College because she wanted to explore lots of different subjects at a college close to home; a healthy tuition aid package and the Mixed Martial Arts Club clinched the deal.
A WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
There is something quietly superhuman about Julia Portmann ’19. While setting records—and never missing a practice—as a member of the varsity swim team, she is double majoring in biology and environmental science, minoring in German, and seems to be everywhere at once, wholeheartedly embracing every opportunity WC has to offer.A WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
There is something quietly superhuman about Julia Portmann ’19. While setting records—and never missing a practice—as a member of the varsity swim team, she is double majoring in biology and environmental science, minoring in German, and seems to be everywhere at once, wholeheartedly embracing every opportunity WC has to offer.A WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
There is something quietly superhuman about Julia Portmann ’19. While setting records—and never missing a practice—as a member of the varsity swim team, she is double majoring in biology and environmental science, minoring in German, and seems to be everywhere at once, wholeheartedly embracing every opportunity WC has to offer.A WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
There is something quietly superhuman about Julia Portmann ’19. While setting records—and never missing a practice—as a member of the varsity swim team, she is double majoring in biology and environmental science, minoring in German, and seems to be everywhere at once, wholeheartedly embracing every opportunity WC has to offer.A WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
There is something quietly superhuman about Julia Portmann ’19. While setting records—and never missing a practice—as a member of the varsity swim team, she is double majoring in biology and environmental science, minoring in German, and seems to be everywhere at once, wholeheartedly embracing every opportunity WC has to offer.A WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
There is something quietly superhuman about Julia Portmann ’19. While setting records—and never missing a practice—as a member of the varsity swim team, she is double majoring in biology and environmental science, minoring in German, and seems to be everywhere at once, wholeheartedly embracing every opportunity WC has to offer.A WRITER OF PROMISE
Justin Nash ’21 was a runner-up for a national prize for undergraduate nonfiction writing. In the quest for the best essays written by college undergraduates across the country, a panel of judges at a major publishing house selected the work of a young writer who discovered Washington College through a high school writers’ conference held at WC in 2016.A WRITER OF PROMISE
Justin Nash ’21 was a runner-up for a national prize for undergraduate nonfiction writing. In the quest for the best essays written by college undergraduates across the country, a panel of judges at a major publishing house selected the work of a young writer who discovered Washington College through a high school writers’ conference held at WC in 2016.
EXPLORING CELLULAR PATHWAYS
A John Toll Fellow who conducted neuroscientific research on campus, Kaitlyn Marino ’19 used a zebrafish model to test memory after stroke.
CHEMICAL ATTRACTION
When Kayla Mehrtens took a chemical principles class during her sophomore year with Aaron Amick, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, she was only intending to fulfill a requirement for what was then a premedical track. Instead, the class helped her figure out precisely what she wanted to do—become a chemistry teacher.CHEMICAL ATTRACTION
When Kayla Mehrtens took a chemical principles class during her sophomore year with Aaron Amick, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, she was only intending to fulfill a requirement for what was then a premedical track. Instead, the class helped her figure out precisely what she wanted to do—become a chemistry teacher.CHEMICAL ATTRACTION
When Kayla Mehrtens took a chemical principles class during her sophomore year with Aaron Amick, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, she was only intending to fulfill a requirement for what was then a premedical track. Instead, the class helped her figure out precisely what she wanted to do—become a chemistry teacher.CHEMICAL ATTRACTION
When Kayla Mehrtens took a chemical principles class during her sophomore year with Aaron Amick, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, she was only intending to fulfill a requirement for what was then a premedical track. Instead, the class helped her figure out precisely what she wanted to do—become a chemistry teacher.CHEMICAL ATTRACTION
When Kayla Mehrtens took a chemical principles class during her sophomore year with Aaron Amick, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, she was only intending to fulfill a requirement for what was then a premedical track. Instead, the class helped her figure out precisely what she wanted to do—become a chemistry teacher.CHEMICAL ATTRACTION
When Kayla Mehrtens took a chemical principles class during her sophomore year with Aaron Amick, Associate Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, she was only intending to fulfill a requirement for what was then a premedical track. Instead, the class helped her figure out precisely what she wanted to do—become a chemistry teacher.
HEAD OF THE CLASS
On the field, defending the goal is her top priority, but for Kayla Zapcic ‘21, a goalie on the women’s field hockey team, there’s more at play.HEAD OF THE CLASS
On the field, defending the goal is her top priority, but for Kayla Zapcic ‘21, a goalie on the women’s field hockey team, there’s more at play.
A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Attending a small, close-knit high school for four years, Keelie Verbeek ‘22 was missing that same community feeling, as she headed into her freshman year on a large campus in the city of Boston. Fortunately, a trip to visit a friend in Chestertown changed everything.A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Attending a small, close-knit high school for four years, Keelie Verbeek ‘22 was missing that same community feeling, as she headed into her freshman year on a large campus in the city of Boston. Fortunately, a trip to visit a friend in Chestertown changed everything.
ARTS THERAPY FOR CHILDREN
With a double major in human development and theatre, and a minor in psychology, Kelly Young ’20 is ready to tackle her passions after graduation—making drama or creative arts therapy more accessible for children.ARTS THERAPY FOR CHILDREN
With a double major in human development and theatre, and a minor in psychology, Kelly Young ’20 is ready to tackle her passions after graduation—making drama or creative arts therapy more accessible for children.
CHASING GOALS
While attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in New York for a brief semester, Kyle Gaeffke was looking to transfer to another school. Feeling that he had not received the kinds of opportunities he was hoping for, he had begun searching for a smaller campus where he could be sure he was getting the kind of education he needed to prepare for the world of business--and then he found Washington College.
LOCK, STOCK, AND BARREL
After working at two archaeological excavation sites in Maryland, anthropology major Kyle Bunts ’20 wrapped up his summer with a gunsmithing internship at Colonial Williamsburg.
THE PLASTICS CONUNDRUM
Larisa Prezioso ’19 easily remembers the first time she started to notice that plastics were a problem.THE PLASTICS CONUNDRUM
Larisa Prezioso ’19 easily remembers the first time she started to notice that plastics were a problem.
ALL IN
Whether she is packing food for needy schoolchildren, attending theatre productions and lectures, or playing Bingo in the Student Center, Leah Morris is always busy.ALL IN
Whether she is packing food for needy schoolchildren, attending theatre productions and lectures, or playing Bingo in the Student Center, Leah Morris is always busy.ALL IN
Whether she is packing food for needy schoolchildren, attending theatre productions and lectures, or playing Bingo in the Student Center, Leah Morris is always busy.ALL IN
Whether she is packing food for needy schoolchildren, attending theatre productions and lectures, or playing Bingo in the Student Center, Leah Morris is always busy.
A WAY WITH HISTORY
A double major in history and French studies finds her calling in museum work.A WAY WITH HISTORY
A double major in history and French studies finds her calling in museum work.A WAY WITH HISTORY
A double major in history and French studies finds her calling in museum work.A WAY WITH HISTORY
A double major in history and French studies finds her calling in museum work.A WAY WITH HISTORY
A double major in history and French studies finds her calling in museum work.A WAY WITH HISTORY
A double major in history and French studies finds her calling in museum work.
GETTING THINGS DONE
Throughout her collegiate career, Maura West was about getting things done. Any unexpected opportunity or experience that came about, she took it, challenging herself to learn more than just what her major provided for her.GETTING THINGS DONE
Throughout her collegiate career, Maura West was about getting things done. Any unexpected opportunity or experience that came about, she took it, challenging herself to learn more than just what her major provided for her.GETTING THINGS DONE
Throughout her collegiate career, Maura West was about getting things done. Any unexpected opportunity or experience that came about, she took it, challenging herself to learn more than just what her major provided for her.GETTING THINGS DONE
Throughout her collegiate career, Maura West was about getting things done. Any unexpected opportunity or experience that came about, she took it, challenging herself to learn more than just what her major provided for her.GETTING THINGS DONE
Throughout her collegiate career, Maura West was about getting things done. Any unexpected opportunity or experience that came about, she took it, challenging herself to learn more than just what her major provided for her.GETTING THINGS DONE
Throughout her collegiate career, Maura West was about getting things done. Any unexpected opportunity or experience that came about, she took it, challenging herself to learn more than just what her major provided for her.
Class of 2023 Graduates From Washington College
The College’s 240th commencement recognized the accomplishments of 221 graduates in front of family and friends from across the country and around the world.
Poet Wins Sophie Kerr Prize
Eylie Sasajima ’23 earned the prestigious honor with a portfolio of poems, academic work and creative nonfiction. The Prize caps a college career that included editing Collegian, serving as a poetry reader for Cherry Tree, and conducting research as an English major on Frank Herbert’s Dune.
Washington College approves faculty tenure, promotion and emeritus status
The Board of Visitors and Governors approved eight faculty promotions and four retired or retiring faculty for emeritus status this academic year. Effective July 1, Gabe Feinberg, Sara Clarke-De Reza, and Katherine Charles will become associate professors with tenure.
