A few weekends ago, Washington and Lee hosted a crowd of high school seniors vying for the coveted Johnson Scholarship. For about two days these young hopefuls swarmed the campus learning about all things W&L, connecting with each other, interviewing for the esteemed scholarship, and running their mouths. The quotes below are overheard statements spoken … Continue reading Overheard at Johnson weekend
As the annual Fancy Dress ball swiftly approaches and we get excited to don our gowns and tuxedos conversations about this year’s theme echo through the air all around campus. As many know, the theme of this year’s ball is A Midspring Night’s Dream, a clever play on the famous Shakespeare work A Midsummer Night’s … Continue reading Rejected Fancy Dress Themes
It feels like yesterday when it happened. A group of students stirs in Elrod Commons as they await the reveal of this year’s Fancy Dress theme. The Fancy Dress chairs giggle to each other atop the balcony as they hold that rolled-up banner in their hands, ready to enlighten their peers with this magical piece … Continue reading The Radish’s Guide to the 2024 Fancy Dress Theme
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