Written by Devon Mitchell To Roanoke’s Class of 2020, as you cross the finish line of your college career and enter into the crazy unknown which has become a new normal for the world, know that the people who have been with you since the beginning wish you the absolute best on your journey. You…
Written by Alexis Barton Time really does fly when you’re having fun! Seniors, it’s hard to believe that you’ve spent four whole years at Roanoke with four unique years filled with memories. Here are some of the biggest events during your time at RC. -August 27th, 2016: Move-In Day, the day that started it…
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 Ryan Denholm The addition of the men’s swimming team and women’s swimming team was a big announcement for the Athletics Department. After an accomplished career that has included competing in the 2012 Olympic trials, Scott Thacker was hired to be the head coach. At the ODAC Championship on October 29th, 2016 in…
Written by Alexis Barton and Ryan Denholm The first time I met Garrett it was at my interview for the Brackety-Ack. After a failed meetup in Commons during the first week of class, I met him at Mill Mountain at 8:15, back when I was a chipper freshman and got up well before my classes…
Written by Zachary Dalton The time you’ve been dreading, or anticipating, has come. After four years, give or take, of hard work, hastily written papers, meal days celebrated, and friendships made, you’ve reached the end of your college career. While this wasn’t the ending you anticipated, it is one hell of a story. The silver…
I have a fond memory of his first day in class, fresh from Argentina wearing a heavy poncho on a warm fall day! He sat attentive in the front row and was absolutely engaged in most everything I said and to every question I raised. I subsequently appointed him my research assistant, a position he…
Written by Devon Mitchell When the Class of 2020 began their time at Roanoke College in August of 2016, they never would have guessed their time in college would be filled with so many important national and global events. Starting college, catching Pokémon after the summer of Pokémon Go, they would soon become a part…
Written by Dr. Darcey Powell I have two seniors in my research lab: Riker Lawrence & Rachel Harmon, that I’d like to highlight. Riker has been a research fellow in my lab since the first day of her freshman year at Roanoke. That spring, she and several more senior lab-mates were going to join me…
Written by Alexis Barton Seniors, as we look back to honor your four years at Roanoke College, some of your coaches have one final message for you and your teammates. Men’s Basketball “We are extremely grateful to our three seniors for the outstanding job they did representing our program both on and off the court. …