First-Year Students
Peer Mentors
First Row: Katelyn Malchester, Carrie Palmer, Mandy Moore, Kelsy Long, Rachel Glassar, Jim Bannar, Chris Soper, Megan Jaison, Ryan Beaston
Second Row: Bobby Klepacki, Dorothy Johnson, Brittany Dunbar, Meaghan Moxley, Keenan Wheeler, Alisha George, Anjelica Jackson, Latoya Gatewood-Young, Megan Andrews, Michael Alexander, Julie Sherwood, Trish McCarthy, Jamie Beaber
Third Row: Chrissy DiEleuterio, Allison Fischbach, Mike Powell, Meaghan Murphy, Tim Danos, Katie Skarwecki, Annabelle Shore, Gaven Blundon, Chris Todd, Marissa Babnew, Eni Eboda, Kathleen Bromelow
The Peer Mentors are a group of 35 students who are dedicated to helping First-Year Students become more informed about campus life, better prepared to meet the challenges that face new students in the classroom and out, and more connected to members of the Washington College and Chestertown community. They have gone through an extensive application and interview process, as well as a spring training program and will be your best resource as you make the transition from high school to Washington College.
You have been assigned a Peer Mentor and will hear from him or her over the summer. In addition to being in contact with you and about 12 of your classmates over the summer, your Peer Mentor will also lead you all through Fall orientation when you arrive on campus in August.
For more information about the Peer Mentor program, please contact one of the administrators below.
Sarah Feyerherm
Associate VP of Students
Office of Student Affairs
sfeyerherm2@washcoll.edu
410-778-7228
Patrice DiQuinzio
Associate Provost for Academic Services
Office of the Provost and Dean
pdiquinzio2@washcoll.edu
410-778-7206
Peer Mentor Leaders
Chrissy DiEleuterio '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Toll S104 / 14
Hometown: Newark, DE
Major(s)/Minor: Psychology major, Sociology minor
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Birthday Ball because it was on my 19th birthday and it seemed like everyone knew. I felt like such a queen!
One thing I would not come to college without: My iPod!
One thing I would leave at home: Besides my parents? Probably extra pairs of shoes for more closet space!
Favorite class at WC and why: That is tough! I would have to say Behavior Modification because not only did I learn about how to change behavior, but I actually got to change people's behavior as a part of the class!
Professor I would recommend: Jim Siemen of course! He is one of those professors who you know what you are getting with him! Although his exams are tough, you remember what you learned! He makes his classes fun and always has an awesome story about a patient of his!
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be one of those things that cuts an apple and leaves the core because I love to get to people's cores when I talk to them and I love being able to let people into my core as well!
Activities: Psychology Club, Students for Social Awareness, Writer's Union, EROS (Encouraging Respect of Sexuality), Art History Club, Cater Society of Junior Fellows, ODK, Psi Chi, AKD, Peer Tutor, and being a Peer Mentor
Anjelica Jackson '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: N106 / 1
Hometown: Bowie, Maryland
Major(s)/Minor: Psychology and Business Management Double Major
Activities/Interests: Sleeping, dancing, reading, running, Campus Christian Fellowship, Black Student Union, Multicultural Mentor, singing (mostly in the shower).
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Me and one of my best friends, Tri, got the chance to record our own version of the songs "Lean on Me" and "She Will Be Loved." We sounded HORRIBLE but it was so cool to be rock stars for a day.
One thing I would not come to college without: A teddy bear
One thing I would leave at home: Any pre-judgments you have about college because believe me, it will absolutely blow your mind!
Favorite class at WC and why: Acting I: I had the absolute greatest professor (Polly Sommerfeld) and she made every class exciting, silly, funny, and CRAZY!
Professor I would recommend: Lauren Littlefield!!!
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be a salt shaker because I bring the flavor and I like to shake things up.
Bobby Klepacki '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: LFC Seminar / 22
Hometown: King of Prussia, PA
Major(s)/Minor: Biology, Chemistry Minor
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Being able to spend most of winter break on campus with my teammates for basketball.
One thing I would not come to college without: Cell Phone
One thing I would leave at home: Pets
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A crock pot because I work well under pressure.
Favorite class at WC and why: Biotech and Molecular Biology with Dr. Ford because the labs were challenging and I learned a lot.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Gillin
Activities: Men's Basketball, Beta Beta Beta, Character Counts, Peer Mentor Leader
Keenan Wheeler '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 222 / 27
Hometown: Towson, Maryland
Major(s)/Minor: Biology/Chemistry, Premed concentration
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Rowing in the ECAC National Championship
One thing I would not come to college without: My sketchbook
One thing I would leave at home: Pessimism
Favorite class at WC and why: Green and Sustainable Chemistry was my favorite class because it taught me how to think of human behaviors and impacts from a much greener perspective.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Verville
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: If I could be a kitchen appliance, I would be a mixer because I like to incorporate all different aspects in my life.
Involvement on campus: Men's Rowing; Student Government Association Vice President; Kappa Alpha Order; Peer Mentor Leader
Peer Mentors
Michael Alexander '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Daly 211 / 5
Hometown: Lower Gwynedd, PA
Major(s)/Minor: Political Science/Sociology
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: The Dashboard Confessional Concert
One thing I would not come to college without: My Pillow
One thing I would leave at home: The Lawnmower
Favorite class at WC and why: The History and Philosophy of Sports. The first year seminar allowed me to research corruption inside AAU basketball, giving me real insight when similar issues are debated in the media.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Gerrity, she encouraged class discussions which really helped me understand the material.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A blender, so I could merge together all my different interests into one.
Activities: Club Lacrosse, Model UN, College Democrats, Intramural Football
Megan Andrews '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Daly 212 / 6
Hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania
Major(s)/Minor: International Studies with a Concentration in the Middle East
Activities: President of the International Studies Council, Model UN
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Enjoying the company of the wife of a former ambassador, and benefactor to WC, at an International Studies dinner.
One thing I would not come to college without: Bottled Water
One thing I would leave at home: Pets
Favorite class at WC and why: Intro to World Politics—Studying politics on an international scale is exciting; the students learn the basic tools that are necessary to make a difference in the world.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Maynard
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: The refrigerator—it has the best food in the kitchen.
Marissa Babnew '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Daly 216 / 9
Hometown: West Deptford, NJ
Major(s)/Minor: Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience), Pre-Med
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Going to Birthday Ball
One thing I would not come to college without: a fan
One thing I would leave at home: a printer, it takes up valuable desk space and you can just print at the library!
Favorite class at WC and why: Psychopharmacology because the labs are really fun and interesting.
Professor I would recommend: Kerchner
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: a toaster because I love pop tarts
Activities: Tour Guide, Lifestyle Editor for The Elm, Gen. Psych Course Mentor, Psi Chi, SJF, and Circulation Desk Assistant in the Library
Jim Bannar '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 218 / 10
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Major(s)/Minor: History
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Going on a fishing trip with my roommate and the guys who lived on my floor.
One thing I would not come to college without: My alarm clock
One thing I would leave at home: Any pets
Favorite class at WC and why: America On Film CNW, I am a huge fan of film and I took some film appreciation courses in high school. We got to watch movies and hold discussions on the meanings of scenes and characters.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Miller, he is a history professor that just has the ability to involve every student he encounters.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would have to say the freezer because everyone likes ice cream so people would have to constantly come to me to get it.
Activities: Varsity Baseball player, SAM, Character Counts, Elm Staff, Anything outdoors, fishing, kayaking, boating, hunting, hiking you name it, and IM Sports, IM Soccer Champs 2 years running,
Jamie Beaber '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 110 / 7
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
Major(s)/Minor: Psychology: Clinical Counseling and Behavioral Neuroscience double concentration
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: That's a really tough one to pick because there are SO MANY great memories I made during my first year...to name one: My first Crew 5K race at The Head of the Schuylkill.
One thing I would not come to college without: Pictures of my friends and family, which soon became my wall paper... It is important for me to see their faces everyday. I am also very glad I brought flannel sheets (so snuggly!!!) and a bicycle
One thing I would leave at home: My Television
Favorite class at WC and why: WOW! Another really difficult choice...My Groups Processes and Counseling course was pretty phenomenal, it focused primarily on experiential learning—which I think is the most priceless aspect of college.
Professor I would recommend: Basically any Professor in the Psychology Department :o)
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: The Counter Top...it's where creativity is born and memories are made :o)
Activities: Founding the Washington College Triathlon Club Fall 2008 (IF YOU'RE INTERESTED E-MAIL ME! jbeaber2); Washington College Crew; S.A.M-Student Athlete Mentor; Ride for the Future; Wilderness Adventure Club; SAFE RIDE; Peer Mentor Leader; Work at The Miller Library; Other quirky things here and there :o)
Ryan Beaston
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 223 / 11
Hometown: Enola, Pennsylvania
Major(s)/Minor: Political Science and Psychology - Double Major
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Spring Training in Florida for crew and Birthday Ball.
One thing I would not come to college without: iPod - it works great to drown out the noise your roommate makes when you're try to fall asleep.
One thing I would leave at home: books to read for pleasure - your classes will provide you with plenty of reading material
Favorite class at WC and why: Psychopathology 2 because learning about the different mental illnesses can be heavy but Dr. Littlefield teaches it with a sense of humor that makes it very enjoyable and interesting.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Littlefield
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A blender because they're efficient.
Activities: Men's Rowing, Psi Chi
Gaven Blundon '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 226 / 12
Hometown: Memphis "dirty south," TN
Major: Psychology
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: March 29th - Kappa Sigma Beta class Initiation
One thing I would not come to college without: Shower shoes
One thing I would leave at home: Guitar Hero
Favorite class at WC and why: CNW Lincoln and his Legacy. By far the most interesting president to date.
Professor I would recommend: Kevin McKillop- Social psych
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: Call me a teapot, I spit hot fire.
Activities: Kappa Sigma Fraternity -Rush Chairman, SGA Kent Senator, SEB Committee, Musician's Union—Drums
Kathleen Bromelow '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Toll S111 (ENV room) / 13
Hometown: Eldersburg, Maryland
Major(s)/Minor: American Studies/English
Activities: International Studies Council, WC Orchestra, Fakespeare
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Going to McGill University's Model UN in Canada with the Washington College International Studies Council.
One thing I would not come to college without: Dress clothes. You never know when you need to look professional for a dinner or an interview.
One thing I would leave at home: Every book you own. Though it is nice to bring a couple books you enjoy reading, remember that you will be reading many other books. You can always check out your favorites at the library.
Favorite class at WC and why: It's a tie between Shakespeare and my first semester CNW- Generals Cowboys and Company Men.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Harvey. His classes are great and you read a variety of books.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A blender. I like to mix things up.
Tim Danos '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Toll S204 / 4
Hometown: Washington, DC
Major/Minor: Political Science, Education
Most Memorable Experience as a First-Year Student: Making friends and learning about myself
One thing I would not come to college without: My Guitars and 8-Track Recorder
One thing I would leave at home: Baby Pictures
Favorite Class at WC: Dr. Deckman's class on Media and Politics. As my mom has a Master's in Political Science, I actually used the same materials she used for her classes on the subject, like Doris Graber's Mass Media and American Politics and Larry Sabato's Feeding Frenzy.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Gillin: Though his classes are always early, he is always insightful, funny, and makes William Wordsworth relevant to current times.
Kitchen Appliance: I would be a blender: I like to bring different things together and attempt to make them all complement each other.
Activities: College Democrats, Intramural Sports, Kappa Sigma, Musician's Union, Student Events Board, Writing Center, Bookstore Employee, etc.
Brittany Dunbar '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Toll Atrium North / 15
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
Major(s)/Minor: Business Management/Art
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Making a cardboard boat for the Waterfront Festival and pledging for Alpha Chi Omega.
One thing I would not come to college without: A camera! I love to take pictures to help make the memories last.
One thing I would leave at home: drama and negativity—college is a time to be happy and try new things.
Favorite class at WC and why: First Semester CNW Reading, Writing, and Fishing on the Eastern Shore with Professor Hiortdahl. We read countless haunted tales, went fishing, and learned all about the culture of the area.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Scott and Dr. Munson.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A knife so I could cut through any problem thrown my way.
Activities: Alpha Chi Omega, Student Government, Phonathon, Reunion Week
Interests: Soccer, Sailing, Running, Traveling, Summertime
Lindsay Dutton '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Toll Atrium South / 16
Hometown: Owings Mills, MD
Major: Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience)
Activities: Safe Ride (President), Yearbook Business Manager, Psychology Club (Treasurer), Honor Board, SGA, Grateful Paws Spay and Neuter Clinic Volunteer, WCSPCA, PEER MENTOR!
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Probably the excitement of meeting so many new people.
One thing I would not come to college without: My laptop (but thats kind of mandatory) so I would say a fan (unless you are in one of the newer dorms).
One thing I would leave at home: All that extra decor that cant be hung up on the walls. Dorm rooms are small enough without having to make space for your childhood collections.
Favorite class at WC and why: Comparative Psychology with Dr. Kerchner. As someone with a lot of interest in animals I found this course to be the most interesting and directly correlated to my plans for the future.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Spilich and Dr. Kerchner
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: An ice maker, because im all about the simple pleasures, and ice is definitely one of those simple pleasures.
Allison Fischbach '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 202 / 17
Hometown: Woodbine, Maryland
Major(s)/Minor: English Major/ Religious Studies Minor
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Cleaning up after the Ben Folds Spring Concert- and then eating breakfast at Waffle House.
One thing I would not come to college without: Posters/wall covers. The rooms are blazing white without them.
One thing I would leave at home: The coffee maker. I use it maybe once a semester. Defiantly not worth the hastle.
Favorite class at WC and why: I took a Tolkien class last semester, which was the most amazing experience considering the bulk of our work was to read Lord of the Rings and discuss it. As a book nerd, it was a dream come true.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Olsen, in the English Department
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be a refrigerator, because I'm good at keeping things cool and I'm pretty laid-back as a rule. Also I enjoy iced tea.
Activities: Editor of the Writers' Union Newsletter, Writers' Theatre Treasurer, Literary House Clerk, Print Shop, and Peer Mentor.
Latoya Gatewood-Young '11 (aka LT)
Meeting Location/Group Number: Psych Common Area (Dunning 1st Floor) / 18
Hometown: Elkton, MD
Major(s)/Minor: International Studies
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Becoming a member of Alpha Omicron Pi
One thing I would not come to college without: My laptop
One thing I would leave at home: My ironing board.
Favorite class at WC and why: My favorite class at WC would be Intro. to Anthropology because it enabled me to enhance my perception of global counterparts.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Gerrity
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be a spice rack because I have many different flavors. I can be an asset to any situation, and I like to mix it up.
Activities: Alpha Omicron Pi, WAC Rugby, Basketball, and Model UN.
Alisha George '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Math Common Area (Dunning 2nd Floor) / 3
Hometown: Westminster, MD
Major(s)/Minor: Political Science/ English
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Which News is Fake News? talk during the Humor and Satire Festival. Joe Garden from The Onion was hilarious!
One thing I would not come to college without: Pictures of friends and family
One thing I would leave at home: Excessive pairs of shoes
Favorite class at WC and why: Comparative Peace Processes because there are peace talk simulations where people in the class play different roles in a conflict
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Wade
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A toaster oven because it reheats pizza so that it's crispy and NOT rubbery
Activities: The Elm Section Editor, Amnesty International, College Democrats Secretary, WC Review Student Editor, Miller Library Circulation Desk Assistant
Rachel Glasser '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: N103 / 19
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Major(s)/Minor: Undecided
Activities/Interests: Varsity Swimming, Alpha Omicron Pi, IM Soccer
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Swimming at NCAAs with my grand-big!
One thing I would not come to college without: A laptop.
One thing I would leave at home: Pets.
Favorite class at WC and why: My CNW, Traveling the World, because it made me think more globally and with a more open mind.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Rubin
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A toaster oven because it does everything.
Megan Jasion '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 100 / 20
Hometown: Branchburg, NJ
Major(s)/Minor: Business Management and Economics (double)
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Participating in the Wellness Ski Trip to WISP
One thing I would not come to college without: camera because you are going to have so many memories to capture
One thing I would leave at home: extra clothes, they weigh down your suitcase and you probably won't wear them all
Favorite class at WC and why: Beginning drawing because I have never experienced or taken any classes that involved art
Professor I would recommend: Professor Lynch(economics)
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A dishwasher because I like things to be clean and I like making things neat and tidy.
Activities: SIFE President, Alpha Omicron Pi Treasurer and Panhel Delegate, Catering, and anything fun outdoors!
Dorothy Johnson '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 107 / 21
Hometown: Bedford, New York
Major(s)/Minor: English & Drama Major / Creative Writing Minor
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: There are so many, but Birthday Ball was definitely one of the best!
One thing I would not come to college without: Bottled Water (lots of it!)
One thing I would leave at home: A Printer—it is so easy to print for free in the library and you don't want to be the one kid who has to print out everyone's papers.
Favorite class at WC and why: Acting I— it is a great way to become comfortable in a new environment while fulfilling a distribution requirement. The teachers help every student uncover hidden talents.
Professor I would recommend: No one will give you a better crash course in college writing than Dr. Olsen!
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A Blender because I love bringing people together for a good time (and because I love smoothies)!
Activities: Peer Mentor, Sigma Tau Delta, Theater
Bernadette Loomis '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: LFC Wellness / 2
Hometown: Centreville, MD
Major(s)/Minor: Business and Biology, Double major
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Serving as the Washington College Equestrian Team President
One thing I would not come to college without: calendar or daily planner!!
Favorite class at WC and why: Philosophy—it really made me use my mind, and I could relate the lectures alot to college life
Professor I would recommend: Prof. Harvey
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A wisk, so I could make things come together and be something great, like cake!!
Activities: President of Alpha Omicron Pi, Sigmau Tau Chapter; Vice President Washington College Equestrian team; Senator; 2007-2008 Honor Board Member; Intramural Soccer and kickball
Kelsy Long '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 117 / 23
Hometown: Elkton, MD
Major(s)/Minor: Drama, English, Secondary Education
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Capture the Flag! No. Wait. Trips to Rita's and Gymnastics Playtime! No. Wait. Drama Department End of Term Parties! No. Wait. What the Cat Said! No...wait...I give up—I can't pick just one...
One thing I would not come to college without: Dry Erase Board Markers. All the rooms have dry erase boards on the doors, and it's fun to decorate yours and/or leave silly messages on your friends' doors.
One thing I would leave at home: Clothes that you know you probably won't wear—they take up space that you could be using for something else.
Favorite class at WC and why: Reading in the Content Area—Professor Scholz is absolutely amazing. I learned so much about teaching from her, and I can't wait to have more education classes with her.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Scholz! She's excellent.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: The freezer! I have an ice cream addiction—I would eat all the ice cream as soon as they put it in the freezer...if freezers can do that...maybe I should be a spoon instead...
Activities: Drama Department Productions, Fakespeare, Riverside Players, Education Club, Pi Lambda Theta, Capture the Flag, working for Student Affairs.
Katelyn Malchester '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 201 / 33
Hometown: Millersville, Maryland
Major(s)/Minor: Biology/Business
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: The first time stepping onto the Roy Kirby Stadium to start my first soccer practice!
One thing I would not come to college without: 3MM Command wall hooks
One thing I would leave at home: Extra Clothes, really, you do NOT need as many as you think you do, speaking from personal experience!
Favorite class at WC and why: Biology, because I loved Bill Nye the Science Guy and The Magic School Bus as a kid!
Professor I would recommend: Professor Anthony Harvey, music
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be an oven, because I like to crank up the heat!
Activities: Varsity Soccer, Character Counts, Work-study in Toll Science Building
Trish McCarthy '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 113 / 24
Hometown: Durham, NH
Major(s)/Minor: History
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: joining a sorority (AOTT for life!)
One thing I would not come to college without: my hair-straightener
One thing I would leave at home: that extra outfit that I know I'm never going to wear anyway
Favorite class at WC and why: The New Deal and World War II because Professor Striner was always so well dressed
Professor I would recommend: Professor Miller
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: a microwave so you can get what you want quickly and easily
Activities: Varsity Volleyball, and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority(VP Communications).
Mandy Moore '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: NG 13 / 25
Hometown: Bear, Delaware
Major(s)/Minor: Psychology/ Pre-Med
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: My most memorable experience is Birthday Ball. Getting dressed up then dancing and hanging out with my friends all night! What a blast!
One thing I would not come to college without: Cell Phone Charger! — Vital for keeping in touch with people. Without the charger the cell phone is useless
One thing I would leave at home: I would leave behind any ideas of what you think college is going to be like. Come with and open mind.
Favorite class at WC and why: General Psychology- The professors made it fun and interesting. Not to mention you learn a lot of really cool stuff.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Kerchner- He is funny and really makes you want learn what he has to teach you
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be the oven because that's where you make cake and cookies amd everyone loves cake and cookies!
Activities: Campus Christian Fellowship, Girls Bible Study, Yoga, Townball, and Health Center Student Worker
Meaghan Moxley '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: NG 14 / 26
Hometown: Churchville, MD
Major(s)/Minor: Psychology, Concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience, Pre-Med/Biology
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Getting out on the water for the first time as a novice rower
One thing I would not come to college without: rain boots and Post-it notes
One thing I would leave at home: unnecessary keepsakes/knick-knacks
Favorite class at WC and why: General Psychology — it's a good overview of the major, and with each professor teaching his/her specialty, an awesome introduction to the department.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Black
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: An ice cream maker — watermelon sorbet is my summertime staple.
Activities/Interests - Psi Chi, Tourguide, Peer Mentor, Campus Christian Fellowship, helping at the local elementary school, and reading and cooking when I have time.
Meaghan Murphy '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Toll Atrium Center / 8
Hometown: Westminster, MD
Major(s)/Minor: International Studies with a concentration in East Asia
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Participating in a delegation to the McGill Model UN simulation in Montreal.
One thing I would not come to college without: My laptop
One thing I would leave at home: Procrastinating. After a few sleepless nights you'll know why I say this.
Favorite class at WC and why: Introduction to World Politics because it integrates many different subjects like history, socio/anthropology, and political science. This course teaches exactly what I want to do as a job someday.
Professor I would recommend: Dr. Jessica Gerrity in the Political Science Department.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A coffeemaker because I'm so perky! No, but seriously, then I would never have to pay money for the ambrosia of the gods (a.k.a. coffee) again.
Activities: International Studies Council, International Relations Club, Japanese Club, Amnesty International, College Democrats, Model United Nations, Library circulation desk worker, rugby, reading
Carrie Palmer '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 207 / 28
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Major(s)/Minor: Political Science and Spanish Double Major
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Birthday Ball
One thing I would not come to college without: sticky putty for posters and pictures on your walls or duct tape, it fixes everything
One thing I would leave at home: high school drama.
Favorite class at WC and why: Fundamentals of Visual Design, even though I'm not an art major, I loved this class and I hope everyone takes advantage of the wide spectrum of classes.
Professor I would recommend: Lisa Noetzel, she adds a creative and fun touch to foreign language study.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: a blender because I like to bring everything good together
Activities: WC Varsity Tennis, Men's Basketball Manager, Student Government, and Peer Mentor
Mike Powell '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Goldstein 208 / 29
Hometown: Aston, PA
Major(s)/Minor: Pre-Med (Art major, Bio minor)
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: pledging my fraternity
One thing I would not come to college without: microwave
One thing I would leave at home: high school girl friends!
Favorite class at WC and why: My first semester CNW class, Religion in America with Prof. McClure. He was an awesome professor and the material was relevant and interesting.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Sheila Barry
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: an oven, because I bring the heat!
Activities: SGA Secretary of Service, Phonathon, brother and IFC Delegate of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Julie Sherwood '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Daly 106 / 30
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Major(s)/Minor: Human Development Elementary Certification Major/Phsychology Minor
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Spending winter break with with my basketball teamates at WAC.
One thing I would not come to college without: a sense of humor :)
One thing I would leave at home: Candy and extra clothes
Favorite class at WC and why: Wisdoms of Mistakes and Failures because it taught me how to be positive and keep an opened mind in any kind of situation.
Professor I would recommend: Professor Spilich
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: The refrigerator, because I love to keep it fresh!
Activities/Interests: WC Basketball, WC Orchestra, Alpha Chi Omega, Intramural Kickball, water sports
Annabelle Shore '11
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 336 / 31
Katie Skarwecki '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Smith 332 / 32
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Major(s)/Minor: Drama
Activities/Interests: Drama! Musician's Union, tour guide for Admissions, the gym, coffee, movies, sports, laughing
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Walking down to the boathouse for the first time. It's gorgeous.
One thing I would not come to college without: Power strip, poster tape, Goldfish. Easy.
One thing I would leave at home: Books! You'll never have time to read them.
Favorite class at WC and why: Shakespeare with Professor Moncrief- she is absolutely amazing and keeps you engaged the entire time. Also, any acting class. They're all brilliant.
Professor I would recommend: Moncrief! She's one of those teachers that you just have to have.
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: I would be a clock radio that attaches underneath a cabinet. Cause those are silly.
Chris Soper '10
Meeting Location/Group Number: Daly 218 / 34
Hometown/HS: Towson, MD/Loyola Blakefield
Major/Minor: Economics/American Studies
Activities/Interests: Swim Team, SGA, Kappa Alpha Order
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Getting 2 firsts and beating Gettysburg for the first time in WAC history (swim team). Joining Kappa Alpha Order
One thing I would not come to college without: Comfy stuff for my bed.
One thing I would leave at home: Random stuff you don't need that takes up space.
Favorite class at WC and why: CNW: History of Freedom in Western Culture. Fantastic professor, great conversations with classmates (in and out of the classroom).
Chris Todd '09
Meeting Location/Group Number: Daly 107 / 35
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Major(s)/Minor: Business Management/French
Most memorable experience as a First Year Student: Throwing a dance party on the literary house porch during the first snow of the year.
One thing I would not come to college without: Pillow
One thing I would leave at home: girlfriend/boyfriend
Favorite class at WC and why: Non-Profit Management because it put a whole new perspective on running a business.
Professor I would recommend: Prof. Lynch
Activities: Student Events Board, Amnesty International, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Intramural Sports, Musician's Union
If you could be a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why: A Whisk, so I could blend different things together to make something even greater.
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