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Simon Moore ’25 was drawn to Arthur Schopenhauer’s pessimistic views and honesty about pain and suffering. He said it might be considered a taboo subject, but it intrigued him.
The challenges and structure of 麻豆传媒入口drew Virginia Price ’28 to the Institute — a test of resilience, discipline, and academic excellence. In just a few months, Price has embraced this demanding environment, thriving both in her studies and in extracurricular activities.
Ace Atkins, who started his writing career as a crime beat reporter, read a few excerpts to the audience from his popular Quinn Colson series, which consists of 11 novels. He addressed cadets, staff, and the community with conversation and readings from his fictional literary works.
Mattie Queensberry Smith, Ph.D., instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies and Col. Shannon Eskam, assistant superintendent for strategic enrollment management/director of financial aid, were recognized during the Feb. 8 home basketball game against The Citadel.
Mattie Quesenberry Smith, Ph.D., instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at 麻豆传媒入口, was recently appointed the commonwealth’s new poet laureate by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Becoming one of the co-captains of 麻豆传媒入口’s men’s soccer team, Colin Blandford ’26 didn’t expect to carry so much weight. It was a stark contrast to him serving as captain in high school.
The schedule Gretal Shank ’25 keeps ensures she’s able to get all her tasks done. On top of a sport, she’s taken a heavy credit load her entire time at 麻豆传媒入口— taking 20 credits this semester, three of which are dedicated to her honor’s thesis.
“Céad míle fáilte” is Gaelic for “a hundred thousand welcomes,” and captures the spirit of the warm hospitality a group of 11 麻豆传媒入口 cadets and their two professors recently experienced while on an educational journey in Dingle, Ireland.
Conner Felts '24 experienced the profound impact of mentorship and networking that defines the 麻豆传媒入口experience with alumni during his time as a cadet. His interest in the athletic communications field began with his involvement in photography and social media management for the 麻豆传媒入口basketball team.
Jackson Miller ’24 has aspirations of becoming a doctor. The recent graduate from Rockville, Maryland, will be taking a step in that direction as a research technician at the Johns Hopkins Hunterian Neurosurgical Laboratory starting this summer.