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.
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “How do you feel about the start of a new semester?” Adrianna Minor ‘27 said, “This new semester is pretty interesting for me. This time around I feel more studious and more focused on achieving my academic goals. Since this is the second semester, I am more familiar…
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “Are you enjoying the colder weather?” Lexy Kantrowitz ‘26 said, “I am enjoying the chilly weather a lot. I am especially excited for snow. I love wearing winter clothing and layering!” In response to “Does your family have any favorite holiday traditions?” Helena Bart ‘27 said, “My favorite…
Written by Juniper Rogers Adelle is a senior from Clarksburg, Maryland who double-majors in Literary Studies and Criminal Justice. She is working with IPOR, a survey group in Virginia, for her distinction project this year. Her research was made possible by the work of Dr. Parsons, research that aims to determine the effect that a…
Written by Adriana Rose Juniper Rogers is a sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina. They are majoring in creative writing and minoring in environmental studies while also focusing on the publishing and editing concentration. After college, she plans to find a role in which she can act as a voice for the Appalachian Mountains. She hopes…
Written by Juniper Rogers Mikaela Gantz (she/her), a junior, is currently a pre-law student double-majoring in Political Science and Environmental Studies while pursuing concentrations in Peace and Justice Studies and Legal Studies. She is from Sterling, in Loudoun County, Virginia, which is the richest county in the United States. “I think I had a very…
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “What is your favorite holiday?” Lizzy Pighini ‘26 said “Christmas is my favorite holiday because I love the decoration, lights, snow, and the big Christmas day meal and celebration with family.” In response to “What’s been your favorite moment so far this year?” Dixie Lumsden ‘27 said “My…
Written by Juniper Rogers James Suleyman (He/Him) is a senior from Greenville, SC who is double-majoring in Sociology and Criminal Justice and double-minoring in Spanish and Psychology. You’ll see James all around campus giving his time and energy to a wide selection of marvelous organizations. He is the Vice-President of Service of APO, the Vice-President…
Written by Juniper Rogers Maxwell (Max) Koch (he/him) is a senior based in Washington D.C. whois double-majoring in Literary Studies and French. He is also pursuing a concentration in Publishing and Editing and a senior honors project in comparative film. Max works for both subject tutoring and the writing center. “In France, I was the…
Written by Juniper Rogers Ethan Stevenson (he/him) is a senior from Apex, North Carolina who has buckets full of ambition and charm. He is double-majoring in Economics and Political Science with a concentration in finance. Speaking on where he hopes to take these academic endeavors, “I want to work in a finance occupation that isn’t…
by Juniper Rogers Suzanne Jackson is a senior from Scotch Plains, New Jersey and is majoring in Sport Management and Communication Studies. Coming from New Jersey to lovely Salem, Virginia, Suzanne says “It’s important to be open and understanding how other people think. When I moved down here, I made more of an effort to…