Alumni-2012-13

Fall 2012

Phil 385 ‘Philosophy of Political Economy.’ (Left to right): Will ‘That’s Just Not Right’ Flory, Grigory ‘Grish’ Makarenko, Prof. Kevin ‘I Wish I had the watch Cartwright promised me’ Dunn, Phil Bailey, Alex ‘the welcher’ Cartwright, Luke ‘Wait, I need to change my mind if I am agreeing with you’ Schroeder, and Dylan DelliSanti. 

Phil 210 ‘Ancient and Medieval Philosophy.’ (Standing, left to right): Bryon ‘Can’t Keep Him Quiet’ Hines, Lewis Bell, Paris ‘Random French City’ Wood, Dylan Schlaak, Jay Brandt, Jonathan ‘J-Wade’ Wade, Ryan Rivas, Mitchell Pereira, and James ‘Rob’ Loflin. (Sitting, left to right): Robert Keefe and Justyn ‘Two, no, Three Alarm’ Tisdale.

Justyn and Ryan demonstrating (or attempting to) the appearance-reality distinction. As they say, they are ‘keeping it real.’ 

Phil 304 ‘Nineteenth Century Philosophy.’ (Left to right): Daniel ‘Loves Little Pink Ponies’ Hopkins, Dylan ‘See? I Can Be Non-Preppy’ Bishop, Will ‘That Will’ Flory, Will ‘I Never Met a Thresher I Didn’t Want to Fall Into’ Riggins, Luke ‘The Sweaterman’ Schroeder, and Benjamin ‘I Coulda Been a Marxist’ Hartnett.

Honors 101 – Paintball Excursion! In late September, we headed out to Zwackerz for some male bonding. Nothing bonds better than being shot at point blank range by your mates! (Standing, left to right): Jeff Mburu, John Kroencke, Sean Manos, Ryan Justus, David Foulke, Hight, Will Brantley, and Sawyer Klein. 
(Kneeling, left to right): Nathan Knox, Sam Johnson, Cameron Tilley, and Taylor ‘The Angry Beast’ Anctil. 
Honors 101 – Paintball Excursion! In late September, we headed out to Zwackerz for some male bonding. Nothing bonds better than being shot at point blank range by your mates! (Standing, left to right): Jeff Mburu, John Kroencke, Sean Manos, Ryan Justus, David Foulke, Hight, Will Brantley, and Sawyer Klein. 
(Kneeling, left to right): Nathan Knox, Sam Johnson, Cameron Tilley, and Taylor ‘The Angry Beast’ Anctil. 

In December of 2012, Hight rescued a 7 lb mini-Dachshund named Liesl…. Owing to previous neglect, she had to have her teeth removed (those few that remained), making it hard for her to control her tongue. A sweeter girl you are unlikely to find.

Spring 2013

Phil 303 ‘Empiricism and Kant.’ (Left toright): Ben ‘Dare me to talk’ Hartnett, Jonathan ‘J-Wade’ Wade, Dylan ‘Buble’ Schlaak, and Ryan ‘Yes, I mean no’ Rivas.
Honors 102 ‘Thinking about Weird Things.’ (Left to right): Joshua ‘I have nothing to say’ Taylor, Patrick Whitesides, Nathan ‘What? I’m on time today’ Knox, David Hart, Samuel Johnson, Cameron ‘Why shouldn’t I put my finger in the outlet?’ Tilley, and Justin Parker.
Phil 217 ‘Philosophy of Religion.’ (Left to right): Raine McMillan, Daniel Hopkins, Jeremy Lachman, Ryan Rivas (seated), Dylan Schlaak, Bryon Hines, and Jonathan Wade. 

Philosophy Senior Dinner 2013. (Left to right): Prof. Wilson, Hight, Will ‘I am going to go prosecute people’ Flory, Luke Schroeder, Dylan Bishop, Philip Bailey, Will Riggins, and Prof. Janowski. 

Second Consecutive Ethics Bowl Victory!

Roger Mudd (of History Channel fame), Will Brantley, Christopher Deen, Ryan Rivas, Baker Allen, and Tom Goode. The team poses with the Batton Cup after the win over Washington and Lee University. The plaque is displayed in the academic awards case in Settle Hall (along with the Batton Cup for one year).

 

At right: The team consults during the final round against Washington & Lee at the VFIC Ethics Bowl tournament. 

Celebrating the win against a good team from Washington & Lee, Ryan Rivas, Will Brantley, Hight, Christopher Deen, and Baker Allen hold the Batton Cup.