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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
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
ALEXIS GRADUATES EARLY
ALEXIS GRADUATES EARLY
ALEXIS GRADUATES EARLY
ALEXIS GRADUATES EARLY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Beyond the Classroom
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