George's Generals

Daniela Amores
Class of 2028

Hometown: Takoma Park, Maryland

High School: Northwood High School

Major: International Studies
Minor: Education

Involvement: Peer Mentor; Latinx Student Union; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC?: I chose Washington College because of the small school atmosphere and the ability to be more involved with the surrounding community.

Brigid Baldwin
Class of 2026

Hometown: Port Deposit, Maryland

High School: Perryville High School

Major: Psychology 
Concentrations: Clinical Counseling and Behavior Neuroscience

Involvement: Resident Assistant; Student research with Dr. Weil; Wellness Intern;
SGA Environmental Committee; George's General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC: The opportunities and quality of education in my field!

Kyaran Balin-Brooks
Class of 2026

Hometown: Rockville, MD

High School: Walter Johnson High School

Majors: International Studies and Anthropology

Involvement: Peer Mentor; Women's Rowing; Student Government Association; George's General

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Boathouse 

Why WC:  I fell in love with how welcoming everyone was when I visited. The small campus and the Chestertown community really make it feel like home. My mom is also an alum!

Maya Barkus
Class of 2028

Hometown: Townsend, Delaware

High School: Middletown High School

Major: Education Studies

Involvement: Theatre; Animal Impact Club; Alpha Omicron Pi; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC?: I knew many people who went here, and when I took a tour, I saw how gorgeous campus is—especially in the fall.

Meredith Bedell
Class of 2028

Hometown: Deerfield, Massachusetts 

High School: Tabor Academy

Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Anthropology 

Involvement: Women's Rowing; Alpha Omicron Pi; George's General

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Boathouse

Why WC: I  saw that there are so many opportunities for me to grow as a student, an athlete, and a person, as well as prepare me for life after graduation.

Damaira Billups
Class of 2027

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

High School: Baltimore City College

Major: Anthropology
Minors: Museum, Field & Community Education and Medieval Studies

Involvement: Latinx Student Union; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Cromwell Hall

Why WC: I chose WC because they had all of the academic programs that I was interested in taking!

Elisabeth Braswell
Class of 2027

Hometown: Monroe Township, New Jersey

High School: Monroe Township High School

Major: Clinical Counseling/Psychology
Minor: Public Health

Involvement: Women’s Lacrosse; Student Athletic Advisory Committee; Student Government Association; Presidential Fellow; Student Representative of the IRB; George's General

Favorite place on campus: The Waterfront

Why WC: I chose WC because of the warm atmosphere, both literally and figuratively! The location is incredible and the people here are even better. They encourage you to pursue all of the things that you love while also challenging you to become better.

Sam Denlea
Class of 2028

Hometown: Bayville, New Jersey

High School: Central Regional High School

Major: Biology
Minors: Accounting and Chemistry

Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha; Fetching Freedom; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Miller Library

Why WC?: I chose WC because when I stepped on campus, it felt like home. The campus community was so welcoming and inviting.

Ava Dombrowski
Class of 2027

Hometown: Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

High School: West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Major: Business Management
Minor: Marketing

Involvement: American Marketing Association; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Casey Academic Center

Why WC?: I chose WC because I loved the small and close-knit community, which allows everyone to have so many different and amazing opportunities.

Laney Errickson
Class of 2028

Hometown: Marlton, New Jersey

High School: Cherokee High School

Majors: Anthropology and Environmental Studies

Involvement: Field Hockey; Student Government Association; Anthropology Executive Board; Honor Board Student Panelist; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC?: I chose WC because of the strong academics, the welcoming team environment, and the professors.

Sarah Fronheiser
Class of 2028

Hometown: Finksburg, Maryland

High School: Westminster High School

Major: Music – Vocal Performance
Minor: Education Studies

Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha; WC Choir; Theatre; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Hotchkiss Recital Hall

Why WC?: I chose WC because of the small campus environment, along with the welcoming staff and professors.

Posionettá Fowler
Class of 2027

High School: Great Mills High School

Major: Psychology
Minor: Communication and Media Studies

Involvement: Student Event Coordinator; SGA Wellness Liaison; Global Ambassador; Athletic Communications; Athletics Med Tech; Black Student Union; George’s General; Admissions Content Creator

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Hall

Why WC: I chose WC because of the small class sizes and 
the accommodations they offer for students.

Myla Harrell
Class of 2027

Hometown: Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

High School: West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Major: Economics

Involvement: Peer Mentor; Elm Photographer; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC?: I chose WC because of the tight-knit community.

Erin Helgerman
Class of 2026

Hometown: Gaithersburg, Maryland

High School: Quince Orchard High School 

Majors: Sociology and Studio Art
Minor: Psychology

Involvement: - Student Government Association; Fetching Freedom; Cater Society Fellow; Student Representative for IRB Board; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: The Library Terrace 

Why WC: I chose WC because of the people that I met during the college application process and how welcome I felt.

Sierra Lear-Wecht
Class of 2028

Hometown: Severna Park, Maryland

High School: South River High School

Major: Business Management
Minor: Marketing and International Business

Involvement: Student Events Board; Club Soccer; Zeta Tau Alpha;Intramural Sports;Club Volleyball; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Dining Hall and Dorm

Why WC: I received a scholarship and I also loved the close-knit campus along with the small class sizes. I liked that students could get involved with a lot of different activities and clubs on campus.

Ella Lenert
Class of 2028

Hometown: Havertown, Pennsylvania

High School: Haverford High School

Major: Neuroscience

Involvement: Gibson Crew; Gibson Prop Shop; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC?: I chose WC because of the environment. We have a wonderful community that feels very interconnected with campus life.

Justin Looper
Class of 2026

Hometown: Mt. Airy, Maryland

High School: Linganore High School

Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Chesapeake Bay Regional Studies

Involvement: SGA Secretary of the Environment; Peer Mentor; Toll Research Fellow; Environment and Society Fellow; Presidential Fellow; Chess Connections

Favorite place on campus: Miller Library

Why WC: I chose WAC for the small class sizes that encourage a close-knit community, and for the professors that are invested in your success.

Juli Nelson-Gaudette
Class of 2028

Hometown: Williamsport, Maryland

High School: Williamsport High School

Major: English
Minor: French

Involvement: The Elm; The Pegasus; French Club; Class Secretary; Anthropology Club; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: The Lit House

Why WC?: I chose WC because of the plethora of literary opportunities, including the Sophie Kerr Prize.

Samantha McMahon
Class of 2026

Hometown: Bear, Delaware

High School: Appoquinimink High School

Major: Neuroscience
Minors: Public Health and Sociology

Involvement: Field Hockey; Presidential Fellows; Tri-Beta Biological Society; John S. Toll Fellow; Cater Society Fellow; Student Athlete Advisory Committee; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: The Library Terrace

Why WC: From the moment I stepped on campus, I instantly felt a sense of community. Small class sizes have given me the ability to make lifelong connections, and the opportunities and resources at WC set students up for success in any field of study! 

Katherine McMenemy
Class of 2027

Hometown: Barre, Massachusetts

High School: Quabbin Regional High School

Majors: Anthropology and International Studies
Minor: German

Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha; German Club; Women’s Rowing

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Boathouse

Why WC: I chose to come to WC for the sense of community and great opportunities the school has to offer, as well as the close proximity to the water!

Evan Paddock
Class of 2027

Hometown: Ledgewood, New Jersey

High School: Brandywine High School

Major: Music

Involvement: Student Government Association; WACappella; George's General

Favorite place on campus: Hotchkiss Recital Hall

Why WC: I chose to come to WC for the sense of community and great opportunities the school has to offer! 

Faith Poulton
Class of 2026

Hometown: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

High School: Kennett High School

Major: Sociology
Minors: Justice, Law & Society and Social Welfare

Involvement: ROS Social Media Chair; ZTA Treasurer; Student Government Association; WACappella; Compost Club; Theater; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: The Library Terrace 

Why WC: I chose WC because of the intimate classroom environment and academic opportunities, along with the school’s proximity to my hometown and other cities like DC, Baltimore, Philly, and Annapolis! 

Tyler Rice
Class of 2028

Hometown: Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

High School: West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Majors: Business Management and Economics

Involvement: Student Athletic Advisory Committee; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC?: I chose WC because of the small class sizes, beautiful campus, and the downtown area.

Emma Robinson 
Class of 2026

Hometown: Washington, DC

High School: Elizabeth Seton High School

Majors: Math and Secondary Education
Minor: Political Science

Involvement: Women's Basketball; Presidential Fellow; George's General

Favorite place on campus: The Library Terrace

Why WC: I chose WC because of the close-knit community and small school environment. My professors and coaches have really taken the time to get to know me, and they have helped me grow into the best version of myself both academically and athletically.

Marcus Rosenstiel Jr.
Class of 2028

Hometown: Drums, Pennsylvania

High School: Marian Catholic High School

Majors: Business Management and International Studies
Minors: Economics and Asian Studies

Involvement: Trap and Skeet Team; Musicians’ Union; Club Volleyball; Kappa Sigma Epsilon Fraternity; Community Assistant – Residential Life; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Miller Library

Why WC?: I love my team and the environment they create. I was also impressed by the strong academics at the college.

Sophie Rower
Class of 2028

Hometown: York, Pennsylvania

High School: Central York High School

Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Public Health

Involvement: Women’s Rowing; InterVarsity; Women’s IM Flag Football

Favorite place on campus: Top floor of Toll Science Center

Why WC?: I fell in love with the boathouse on my tour and the waterfront in general. My parents also went here!

Charlotte Schurman
Class of 2027

Hometown: Manchester, Maryland

High School: Manchester Valley High School

Major: Political Science
Minors: Communication & Media Studies and Justice, Law & Society

Involvement: Field Hockey; Class President; Student Environmental Alliance; Politalks; Cater Society of Junior Fellows; Club Sports Manager; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC: I chose WC for both the academic and athletic opportunities, as well as the beautiful campus.

Ashley Swan
Class of 2027

Hometown: Lusby, Maryland

High School: Patuxent High School

Major: Business Management
Minors: Spanish and Marketing

Involvement: -American Marketing Association; Field Hockey; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace or the Kib

Why WC: I chose WC because of the atmosphere, the class sizes, and the ability for me to continue my athletic career!

Kendal Thompson
Class of 2026

Hometown: Catonsville, Maryland

High School: Mount de Sales Academy

Majors: Psychology and Economics
Minor: Business Management

Involvement: American Marketing Association; Cater Society of Junior Fellows; Field Hockey; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Boathouse Dock

Why WC?: I love the tight-knit community, atmosphere, and the endless opportunities that the College has to offer.

Mel Tuerk
Class of 2026

Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania

High School: Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

Majors: Anthropology and Environmental Studies
Minors: Museum, Field & Community education and Chesapeake Bay Regional Studies

Involvement: Student Government Association; EROS & SAGE, Anthropology Club; Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society; Kappa Alpha Omicron Environmental Science and Studies Honor Society; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Rocking Chairs Overlooking the Green

Why WC: I chose WC because of the small campus community, strong Environmental and Anthropology departments, as well as the opportunities that Chestertown and WC provides through the Chesapeake region.

Isabelle Wagner
Class of 2027

Hometown: Chestertown, Maryland

High School: The Gunston School

Major: Communication and Media Studies
Minors: Marketing and Business Management

Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha; George's Generals

Favorite place on campus: The Library Terrace

Why WC: I Love the small class sizes and how professors truly want you to succeed. I also love the beautiful campus.

Grace Walsh
Class of 2027

Hometown: Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

High School: West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Majors: Psychology and Sociology
Minor: Political Science

Involvement: Field Hockey; Student Athletic Advisory Council; Cater Society of Junior Fellows; Student Researcher; Wellness Advocacy Coach; Psychology Department Student Worker; George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Casey Academic Center

Why WC: I chose WC because of the beautiful campus, kind people I met and the amazing opportunities both academically and athletically.