Category Archives: Alumni

W&L Alum Recounts His Life in Ballooning

Magazine cover 2013

Washington and Lee alumnus Kingswood Sprott '56, '58L, has published an e-book about his experiences as a hot air balloonist.

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2,620 Miles and Counting

Billy Webster '79

When Washington and Lee alumnus Billy Webster '79 runs in the Paris Marathon on Saturday (Apr. 7, 2013), it will mark his 100th marathon.

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Lacey Putney '50, '57L Announces Retirement from Virginia House of Delegates

Washington and Lee alumni Lacey Putney, left, and John W. Warner at the Virginia House of Delegates.

Washington and Lee alumnus Lacey Putney '50, 57L, Virginia's longest-serving legislator, will not seek reelection after 52 years.

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Michael Hanson '03 Honored by Photo Magazine

Michael Hanson, Washington and Lee University, Class of 2003

Washington and Lee alumnus Michael Hanson is recognized as one of the world's top emerging photographers.

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Two Local Alums Reunite for Art

A view of Liberty Hall by Patrick Hinely '73.

Even if you are not attending Alumni Weekend on May 2–4, you’ll want to see an exhibit by two members of the Class of 1973, both of whom live in Lexington and will be celebrating their 40th reunion. “Recent Work by Two Guys Who Came Back and Stayed” comprises paintings by Michael Kopald and photographs [...]

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Keel Laid for U.S.S. John Warner

Keel-laying ceremony for the USS John Warner (SSN 785)

In a ceremony at the Newport News Shipyard last Saturday (March 16), the keel was laid on the USS John Warner (SSN 785), a Virginia-class fast attack submarine named for Washington and Lee alumnus John Warner '49.

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"Piggy" Off Broadway

PIggy Nation Poster

A musical by creator/writer/lyricist Washington and Lee alumnus Richard Rosser '84, "Piggy Nation The Musical," opens at the Jerry Orbach Theater in New York this month.

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Alumnus Digs an Archaeological Debate

Ted Goebel, Washington and Lee Class of 1986

Washington and Lee alumnus Ted Goebel '86 is exploring the first Americans.

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Honor Among Cruciverbalists

Neville Fogarty, Washington and Lee Class of 2010

Washington and Lee alumnus Neville Fogarty '10 finishes 69th in national crossword tournament — and would have finished higher had it not been for the Honor System.

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Distinguished Historian Addresses Phi Beta Kappa Convocation

Elizabeth R. Varon

Elizabeth R. Varon, the Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History at the University of Virginia, will address the Phi Beta Kappa//Society of the Cincinnati Convocation at Washington and Lee on Thursday, March 14, at 11:45 a.m. in Lee Chapel.

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