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 Lexi Meadows The arrival of the long-awaited email from President Maxey came on Friday, September 4th, right before noon classes were about to begin. A range of emotions overcame students as they read what the rest of the semester would look like. For most Maroons, the semester remains completely online with an option…
Written by Lorin Brice Hall We here at the Brackety-Ack strive to highlight Maroons of the highest caliber. The young woman who graces this issue of Folks at Noke has been selected for several honor committees, held several leadership roles, and has a work ethic that rivals that of Jacob in commons. I’m talking about…
Written by Lexi Meadows This is a view similar to that of many Maroons currently spread across the globe. With classes and school activities being completely online for the time being, the strict anti-COVID procedures being enforced around every corner are shaping everyone’s daily routines. The students of Roanoke eagerly await the September 4th announcement…
Written by Brice Hall We here at Folks’ at Noke like to spotlight members of the student body who have worked hard to make Roanoke a better place than when they first arrived. The young woman who we have chosen to spotlight in this issue has tirelessly worked since her arrival to make Roanoke College…
Written by Lexi Meadows From Walker Phillips, To Ben Vester “It feels like yesterday when you said yes to joining my radio show on a whim without knowing me at all. Little did I know that you’d become my best friend and a person that I can and will always count on. Though I’m more…
Written by Lorin Brice Hall There are a number of faculty members who began their journey at Roanoke College with the Class of 2020 in the fall of 2016- Professor Steve Baker and Dr. Ivy Kutlu in Business Administration and Economics and Dr. Teresa Hancock-Parmer in Modern Languages. Additionally, there are several faculty members who…
Written by Lorin Brice Hall and Kaelyn Spickler Roanoke College’s beloved President Michael Maxey said the Class of 2020 was special from the start. In fact, his favorite memory of the last four years is the welcome for the Class of 2020. What happened during the welcome that made it his favorite memory? And what…
Written by Zoe Manoukian This school year I had the privilege of studying at Université de Nantes in Nantes, France. I arrived in September and left in March due to the pandemic, though I will continue my studies online through May. Through my study abroad experience, I learned a lot about different cultures as well…
Written by Alexis Meadows What does online school look like for you? Jared Martin, a Junior from Roanoke, VA: “Online school has its perks. It frees up a lot of time in my schedule allowing me to decide when I will do my school work. Although, I personally am not an online learner because I…
Written by Alexis Meadows What does online school look like for you? Shannon O’Leary, a Freshman from New Hampshire: “Online school for me has been a lot of learning on my own. It takes motivation to not only complete the assignment posted on inquire, but learn and take notes from professors’ powerpoints posted. This method…