George's Generals

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Jay Dadhania

Jay Dadhania
Class of 2024

Hometown: Hainesport, NJ

High School: Rancocas Valley Regional Highschool

Areas of Study: Chemistry major; Biology minor

Activities: Washington College Swim Team, Student Government Association Senator, American Chemistry Society, National Chemistry Honor Society, Student Athletic Advisory Committee

Favorite place on campus: Lab bench 2 in the upstairs chemistry lab all the way to the right of the hall.

Why WC: Washington College gives me the best advantage when applying to med school while allowing me to continue to swim and explore other interests.

 

 

Asia Elliott

Asia Elliott
Class of 2025

Hometown: Washington, DC

High School: Potomac High School

Areas of Study: Sociology major; Justice, Law, and Society & Black Studies minors

Activities: BSU Social Media Chair, WC Dance and Theatre Social Media Manager, Musicians Union, Jazz Combo vocalist

Favorite place on campus: Green Room in Gibson

Why WC: I chose WAC because I felt it would be a good place to step out of my comfort zone, and learn about myself and who I want to be.

 

Lilly Cook

Lilly Cook
Class of 2025

Hometown: Linthicum, MD

High School: Glen Burnie High School

Areas of Study: Sociology major; Justice, Law, and Society & Social Welfare minors

Activities: Softball Team, Georges General

Favorite place on campus: The Miller Library 

Why WC: I chose Washington College because of the close knit community, being close to family and being recruited to the softball team here. I enjoy when my family can come watch me play during the spring and I've been able to make friends that will last a lifetime at WAC.

Amy MacNair

Amy MacNair
Class of 2025

Hometown: Lansdale, PA

High School: North Penn High School

Areas of Study: Neuroscience major; Chesapeake Regional Studies & Music minors

Activities: Women’s rowing, stem sisters, chorus, presidential fellows, George’s Generals

Favorite place on campus: The Boathouse

Why WC: I loved having the opportunity to take many classes in different disciplines with amazing professors that genuinely care about their students!

Jordan Hyde

Jordan Hyde
Class of 2025

Hometown: Mt. Airy, MD

High School: Urbana High School

Areas of Study:  Political Science major; Sociology minor

Activities: Womens Rowing, Starr Center intern, Zeta Tau Alpha

Favorite place on campus: Hodson boathouse

Why WC: Washington College is a place where you can become involved in a wide array of academic studies while still pursing any and all personal and extracurricular interests.

 

Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson
Class of 2024

Hometown: Denville, NJ

High School: Morris Knolls High School

Areas of Study: Human Development major; Psychology minor

Activities: Alpha Omicron Pi

Favorite place on campus: Toll Atrium

Why WC: The small class sizes really made me feel like more than just a number. A big fear going into college was falling under the radar and the faculty to student ration at WAC made me feel better about that not happening.

Precieux Tshibangu

Precieux Tshibangu "PT"
Class of 2025

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

High School: Springdale Preparatory School (MD)

Areas of Study: Business Management major; Finance & Data Analytics minors

Activities: Men's Basketball, Washington Scholar, Black Student Union, African Student Union

Favorite place on campus: Cain Athletic Center

Why WC: The campus feels like a community. It is easy to form relationships.

Shannon Rosche

Shannon Rosche
Class of 2025

Hometown: Middletown, DE

High School: Appoquinimink High School 

Areas of Study: Environmental Studies major; Chesapeake Regional Studies minor

Activities: Member of the Softball team

Favorite place on campus: SG hall

Why WC: I chose Washington College for all of the amazing opportunities they can provide for their students. I was also really drawn to the friendly and welcoming manner by staff and faculty. The campus's location right on the Chester River was perfect being an Environmental Studies major.

Felipe Tassara

Felipe Tassara
Class of 2025

Hometown: Silver Spring, MD

High School: DeMatha Catholic High School

Areas of Study:
Anthropology major; Political Science minor

Activities:
Latino Student Union, Communications Chair for American Marketing association @ Washington College Georges General officer

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC: I chose Washington College because of the strong community values that were shared. along with the great research opportunities that could be provided through the Anthropology department and to get a more 1 on 1 experience with professors and students

 





Emily Marik

Emily Marik
Class of 2025

Hometown: Reston, VA

High School: South Lakes High School

Areas of Study: 
Environmental Science major; Psychology & Education Studies minors; Secondary Education certification

Activities: Zeta Tau Alpha Historian, Presidential Fellow, Student Senator, Admissions Social Squad Officer

Favorite place on campus: The tree on the library terrance

Why WC: I chose WAC because I wanted a small community where I could do hands on work in classes right away to gain experience in the field

 

Riley Murray

Riley Murray 
Class of 2024

Hometown: Dagsboro, DE

High School: Indian River High School

Areas of Study:
History major; Education Studies minor

Activities:
president of the equestrian club, student teacher at QACHS, member of the symphonic band, presidential fellow

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC: I felt at home.

Amity Harrington

Amity Harrington
Class of 2024

Hometown: Island Heights, NJ

High School: Point Pleasant Beach High School

Areas of Study: Political Science & Philosophy majors; Justice, Law, and Society minor

Activities: Women’s Soccer team, President of the Compost Club, Cater Society, and Presidential Fellow

Favorite place on campus: Sunset on the Kib

Why WC: I love that the community feels like a family.

 

Justin Ly

Justin Ly 
Class of 2024

Hometown: Middletown, DE

High School: Middletown High School 

Areas of Study:
Business Managemenr major; Marketing & Entrepreneurship minors

Activities:
Station Manager of Radio Free George, Admissions Social Media Manager, Admissions and Financial Aid Committee member

Favorite place on campus: Radio Free George Station

Why WC: I chose Washington College because they truly believe and invest in their students. No matter what you are looking to pursue, there are countless opportunities here to develop and showcase your talents.

Maddie Fernandez

Maddie Fernandez
Class of 2025

Hometown: Bethesda, MD

High School: Walter Johnson High School

Areas of Study:
Communication and Media Studies major; Psychology & Hispanic Studies minors; Business and Organizational Communication concentration

Activities: WACappella (business president and publicity manager), Writing Center Tutor, Zeta Tau Alpha, Presidential Fellows, Social Media Wellness Intern (Counseling Servies), Psychology Club

Favorite place on campus: The library terrace

Why WC: I loved how friendly everyone is and how tight knit the community seemed when I visited. Everyone wants the best for each other, and it creates a welcoming learning and living environment.

 

Alexa Draper

Alexa Draper
Class of 2025

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

High School: Brandywine High School

Areas of Study:
Communication and Media Studies major; Business Management minor

Involvement on campus: Resident Assistant, Library Intern and Social Media Team for Admissions

Favorite place on campus: the lawn between the rivers

Why WC: The atmosphere the campus community has is so welcoming and loving you always feel like you belong here.

Dom Rapposelli

Dom Rapposelli
Class of 2025

Hometown: Newark, DE

High School: Salesianum

Areas of Study: Communications and Media Studies major; History & Journalism, Editing and Publishing minors

Involvement on campus: Athletic Communications, Radio Free George, The Elm

Favorite place on campus: The Skybox at the Kib 

Why WC: I love the on campus opportunities to get involved and the ability to pursue different interests

Adam Brown

Adam Brown 
Class of 2023

Hometown: Somerset, PA

High School: Owen J Roberts

Areas of Study: Environmental Studies major; Philosophy minor

Involvement on campus: Disc Golf Club

Favorite place on campus: The Waterfront

Why WC: I was initially enticed by the small class sizes and caring professors, and soon grown to love the countless opportunities this school offers.

Dillon Smith

Dillon Smith 
Class of 2024

Hometown: Georgetown,  MA

High School: Pingree School 

Areas of Study: Business Management major; Finance & Marketing minors

Involvement on campus: Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society

Favorite place on campus: Johnson Fitness Center

Why WC: I chose WC because I wanted a smaller school with a great business program. WC also gave me the opportunity to play D3 basketball in a highly competitive conference.

 

Emma Robinson

Emma Robinson 
Class of 2026

Hometown: Washington, DC

High School: Elizabeth Seton High School

Areas of Study: Math major; Education Studies minor

Involvement on campus: Women’s Basketball team and presidential fellow

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.

 

Grace Apostol

Grace Apostol
Class of 2024

Hometown: Bel Air, MD

High School: Maryvale Preparatory School

Areas of Study: English major; Journalism, Editing, and Publishing & Communication and Media Studies & Theatre minors

Involvement on campus: SGA, Wacapella, Writing Center Tutor, News Co-Editor of the Elm, Cherry Tree Screener, English Department intern, theater member.

Favorite place on campus: Practice Rooms in Gibson

Why WC: You really can have your hands in so many different pools! The flexibility and versatility here is so apparent and what helps make the close knit community that the college is.

 

Hailey Sutton

Hailey Sutton
Class of 2024

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

High School: Baltimore City College

Areas of Study: Biology major; Public Health minor

Involvement on campus: President of BSU, Peer Mentor, George’s General

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Hall

Why WC: I loved my tour guide. He made feel right at home at this beautiful campus. It was definitely a no-brainer.

 

Hunter Fredrick

Hunter Frederick
Class of 2025

Hometown: Laurel, MD

High School: DeMatha Catholic

Areas of Study: Economics & Political Science majors; International Economics minor

Involvement on campus: Peer Mentor, Student Government, Varsity Men's Rowing, Kappa Sigma

Favorite place on campus: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall

Why WC: Washington College is home to a ton of exceptional leadership and experiential learning opportunities. The College also has small class sizes so its easier to get to know our outstanding faculty.

 

Kate Gromacki

Kate Gromacki 
Class of 2024

Hometown: Forest Hill, MD

High School: The John Carroll

Areas of Study: Business Management & French Studies majors; Marketing & European Studies minors

Involvement on campus: Women's Field Hockey, SAAC VP, Cater Junior Fellow

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC: I chose WC because I really connected with the people here and love the idea that I can engage with all of my interests without having to choose one over the other. The opportunity to study abroad and do research alongside professors made me confidently choose WC.

 

Keira Anderson

Keira Anderson 
Class of 2024

Hometown: Smyrna, DE

High School: Smyrna High School 

Areas of Study: Psychology major; Education Studies minor

Involvement on campus: Women’s rowing, student government association

Favorite place on campus: Upstairs in the Library

Why WC: I chose WC because of the small class sizes and ability to pursue multiple interests and take classes in many different disciplines. I also love the small town and sense of community here at WAC.

 

Kyaran Balin-Brooks

Kyaran Balin-Brooks
Class of 2024

Hometown: Rockville, MD

High School: Walter Johnson High School 

Areas of Study: International Studies & Anthropology majors

Involvement on campus: Women’s Rowing, Student Government Parliamentarian, Peer Mentor, Wacapella

Favorite place on campus: Hodson Boathouse

Why WC: I love how small our community is and all the opportunities that our campus offers. My mom is also an alum!

 

Larissa Conte

Larissa Conte 
Class of 2024

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

High School: Delaware Military Academy

Areas of Study: Economics major

Involvement on campus: Zeta Tau Alpha, SEA, IM sports

Favorite place on campus: Library Terrace

Why WC: I liked how close to home WC was but it gave me enough distance to gain my independence

 

Melchoir Tuerk

Mel Tuerk 
Class of 2026

Hometown: Allentown, PA

High School: Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

Areas of Study: Environmental Studies & Anthropology majors, Museum, Field, and Community Education &Chesapeake Regional Studies minors

Involvement on campus: EROS, SAGE, SGA, film club, art club, garden club, Allentown, PA, Sophie Kerr fellow, CES fellow, Chesapeake Semester student

Favorite place on campus: Any of our green spaces

Why WC: The small campus community, strong Environmental and Anthropology departments, as well as the opportunities that Chestertown and WC provides through the Chesapeake region

 

Miranda Parrish

Miranda Parrish
Class of 2025

Hometown: Cockeysville, MD

High School: Dulaney High 

Areas of Study: Political Science & Communication and Media Studies majors

Involvement on campus: Student Government Association, Black Student Union, Women in Business, Writing Center Tutor, Cater Society, WAC Democrats

Favorite place on campus: Java George

Why WC: It is a peaceful and nature-centered campus that has gluten free options (they are great with accommodating for allergies).

 

Morgan Carlson

Morgan Carlson
Class of 2025

Hometown: Berlin, MD

High School: Stephen Decatur High School

Areas of Study: Environmental Science major, Chesapeake Regional Studies minor

Involvement on campus: RA, George's Generals, EROS Secretary, Cater Society Fellow, Presidential Fellow, CES Fellow, art and art history club exec, Bird Club, Chesapeake Semester 2022

Favorite place on campus: The Waterfront

Why WC: Visiting the waterfront and seeing the academic and professional opportunities for environmental science students at Washington College drew me to the college. When I went to Admitted Students Day, I felt welcomed by all the students, professors, and trees on campus and knew this was my new home.

 

rachel Beall

Rachel Beall
Class of 2025

Hometown: Columbia, MD

High School: Wilde Lake High School

Areas of Study: Environmental Science & Math majors; Chesapeake Regional Studies minor

Involvement on campus: Cater Society Vice President, QSC math tutor, garden club apiculturist/ethnobotanist, dance club

Favorite place on campus: SG Hall

Why WC: I knew I wanted to study environmental science, and WC had an awesome ENV program and exciting opportunities that I did not find anywhere else! I knew I wanted to apply for the Chesapeake Semester, and I was excited about the GIS lab and other research opportunities on campus. And, I wanted to go to a smaller, undergraduate only, school where I could get to know my professors and they could get to know me and my interests.

 

Bridget Tiffey
Class of 2025

Hometown: Columbia, MD

High School: Wilde Lake High School

Areas of Study: Human Development major; Elementary Education certification

Involvement on campus: Women’s Lacrosse, Presidential Fellows, Fetching Freedom, Water Sports, Study Abroad & George’s Generals!

Favorite place on campus: The Library Terrace

Why WC: I  chose WAC because of the tight knit community and the sense of arrival when you enter CTown! I have been able to study abroad in Milan, Italy which has made my WAC experience so memorable. My Education program and Women’s Lacrosse Team is surrounded by hard working people that make me a better person, student, and athlete.

 

Cate Manos 
Class of 2025

Hometown: Elkridge, MD

High School: Mount de Sales Academy

Areas of Study: Biology major; Pre-Nursing track

Involvement on campus: varsity lacrosse, presidential fellows, john s toll science and research fellow, tri beta biology honor society, fetching freedom club, watersports club

Favorite place on campus: The Waterfront campus

Why WC: I loved WC because of its family feel, the lacrosse team, and being right on the water!

 

Nathan Pianalto

Nathan Pianalto
Class of 2024

Hometown: Rockville, MD

High School: Rockville High School

Areas of Study: Environmental Science & Sociology majors

Involvement on campus: Previous swim team manager, intramural sports, George’s generals

Favorite place on campus: North Campus Parking Lot

Why WC:  Environmental science was appealing

 


 

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