Folks at Noke

Folks at ‘Noke is the page for features on exemplary students here at Roanoke! From ‘Folk of Noke’ to ‘Maroons Talk Brackety-Ack’ and even columns from students abroad, this is the place to go to get to know your fellow Maroons.

Maroons Talk: Revved for Turkey

After Halloweekend, students are revving up for Thanksgiving and the late fall season. Freshman took the initiative to respond to questions regarding their traditions...

Folks at Noke: Jillian Morgan

Jillian Morgan is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in psychology and minoring in disability studies. She has done stage work for RC...

Folk of ‘Noke: Andrea Perez Escujuri

Andrea Perez Escujuri is a senior majoring in elementary education, double-minoring in psychology and disabilities studies, and pursuing concentrations in human development and Spanish...

Maroons Talk: Holiday Traditions  

As this holiday season draws closer, Maroons are finding themselves reflecting on  their traditions that make this time of year so memorable. The holidays...

Folk of ‘Noke: Mary Lynn Aylor

  Mary Lynn Aylor is a senior from Orange, Virginia, majoring in Biology and she is hoping to do a masters in Education next year. ...

Maroons Talk: Winter Reflections

As the winter chill settles in and students return from their winter break, many are reflecting on their experiences and the little things that...

Savory Selections: A Poll

As winter break ends and the first week of the spring semester winds down, Roanoke College students are settling back into their routines. Amidst...

Maroons Talk: Pranks, Registration, & Spring

With the arrival of spring, students are anticipating the warmth, blooming flowers, and a much-needed break from the unpredictable weather of Virginia. After months...

Polling Maroons: Spring Activities

The first day of spring has finally arrived, and students at Roanoke college are excited to welcome the new season. After the long cold...

Folk of Noke: Janice Jones

 Janice Jones is a double major in Communication Studies and Political Science.  She’s a dual-citizen from Belgium.  Janice is a Maroon Ambassador with the...

Folk of ‘Noke: Chaplain Chris Bowen

     Chris Bowen has earned many names and titles since he joined Roanoke College 12 years ago to serve officially as Dean of...

Maroons Talk: Holidays, Summer, & Graduation

     As the semester comes to a close and the academic year wraps up once more, students are soaking in their final moments...

Polling Maroons: Looking Back with Music

     The end of the school year is here, and with it comes a mix of excitement, reflection, and a touch of nostalgia....

Folk of Noke: Dr. Laura Garrison

   Dr. Laura Garrison is a professor in the School of Communication, Culture, and the Arts in her eleventh year with Roanoke College.  Hailing from...

Welcome Back, ‘Noke!

The Maroons are back on campus, and the school year has just started. Let’s take a look into how they are settling in and setting...

Study Abroad Favorites

Roanoke College students have officially flooded the hallowed halls of campus as we jump into the start of the semester. Some old faces, some new...