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College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae--Interviews

Andrew Ojeda, W&M Class of 2012

Andrew Ojeda arrived at William & Mary in 2008. During his time at William & Mary, Ojeda worked as a research assistant and fellow on the Lemon Project, a research initiative on the College’s role in perpetuating slavery and racial discrimination. Additionally, he was involved with Alma Mater Productions and a sitcom called Ghostburg on William & Mary TV.

Audra Mallow, W&M Class of 1990

Audra Mallow arrived at William & Mary in 1986. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Chi Omega, the Ski Club, Student Alumni Council, Intramurals, the Swimming Club, and Study Abroad.

Audra Mallow, W&M Class of 1990

Audra Mallow arrived at William & Mary in 1986. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Chi Omega, the Ski Club, Student Alumni Council, Intramurals, the Swimming Club, and Study Abroad. She was also a member of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team her freshman year.

Betty Miller, W&M Class of 1949

Betty Miller arrived at William & Mary in 1945. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Pi Beta Phi.

Beverly Thompson, W&M Class of 1999

Beverly Thompson arrived at William & Mary in 1994, four years after graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s degree in Computer Science. In her five years at the College, Thompson forged lasting relationships with faculty and completed a dissertation as a part of her program.

Brooke Weinmann, W&M Class of 1979

Brooke Weinmann arrived at William & Mary in 1975. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Honor Council, the Washington Program, and Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society.

Cam Walker, W&M Class of 1964

Cam Walker arrived at William & Mary in 1960. During her time as a student, she participated in the Women’s Dorm Association, Kappa Alpha Theta, the Mermettes, and Colonial Echo. She was also named to Mortar Board and Phi Beta Kappa.

Carolyn Hines, W&M Class of 1972, 1978

Carolyn Hines arrived at William & Mary in 1970, earning a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Education by 1978. During her time at William & Mary she participated in the Black Students Organization, the Graduate Student Association, W&M Theater, and Delta Sigma Theta. She also served as a Board of Visitors Liaison and was involved with the Williamsburg Area Women’s Center.

Connie Swiner III, W&M Class of 1981

Connie Swiner III arrived at William & Mary in 1977. During his time at William & Mary he served as the President of Alpha Phi Alpha, and was a member of the Biology Club, Ebony Expressions, the Black Students Organization, and the Affirmative Action Committee. 

Connie Swiner, W&M Class of 1981

Connie Swiner III arrived at William & Mary in 1977. During his time at William & Mary he served as the President of Alpha Phi Alpha, and was a member of the Biology Club, Ebony Expressions, the Black Students Organization, and the Affirmative Action Committee.

Earl Granger, III, W&M Class of 1992

Earl T. Granger III arrived at William & Mary in 1988. During his time at William & Mary he participated in theatre, was a President’s Aide, an Admissions tour guide, and served as the President of the Black Students Organization. 

Earl T. Granger III, W&M Class of 1992

Earl T. Granger III arrived at William & Mary in 1988. During his time at William & Mary he participated in theatre, was a President’s Aide, an Admissions tour guide, and served as the President of the Black Students Organization. 

Fran Engoron, W&M Class of 1970

Fran Engoron arrived at William & Mary in 1966. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in the Colonial Echo and intramurals. She was also involved in the Newman Society, Alpha Kappa Delta sociology honor society, the Catholic Student Association, and Gamma Phi Beta.

Glenne Hines Harding, W&M Class of 1965

Arriving at William & Mary in 1961, Glenne participated in Kappa Delta, the Panhellenic Council, the Psychology Club, Orchestra, the Canterbury Club, Dorm Council, W&M Theater, and the Pep Club.

Hays Thomas Watkins, Jr., BOV Member, Rector, and W&M Honorary Alumnus 1982

Hays Thomas Watkins, II. served as a member of the Board of Visitors from 1984 to 1993 and served as Rector from 1987 to 1993. He is an Honorary Alumnus of the William & Mary Class of 1982.

Henretta Band, W&M Class of 1954

Henretta Trent Band arrived at William & Mary in 1950. During her time at William & Mary, she was a member of the Baptist Student Union, German House, and Delta Delta Delta. She additionally participated in the Biology Club, Backdrop Club, and Orchesis. Band also spent a year abroad through a program with Exeter University.

Hulon Willis, Jr., W&M Class of 1977

Hulon Willis, Jr. arrived at William & Mary in 1973, a little of two decades after his father, Hulon Willis, Sr. became the first African American student to attend the College. During his time at William & Mary, Willis, Jr. participated in the Student Association, the Baptist Student Union, the Judo & Karate Club, and the Black Students Organization. He was also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Janet Brown Strafer, Karen Ely, & Lynn Briley, W&M Class of 1971

University Archivist Kim Sims interviews Janet Brown Strafer, Karen Ely, and Lynn Briley, Class of 1971 and the first African-American students in residence at William & Mary. Recorded in the Pollard Room of the Alumni House on the campus of the College of William and Mary on March 19, 2016.

Janet Brown Strafer, Karen Ely, & Lynn Briley, W&M Class of 1971

Janet Brown Strafer arrived at William & Mary in 1967 as part of the first cohort of African Americans in Residence.

Jean Bruce, W&M Class of 1949

Jean Bruce arrived at William & Mary in 1945. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Student Association, the Women’s Student Cooperative Government Association’s Judicial Committee, the YMCA, and German Club. She was also chair of the Honor Council, served as a President’s Aide, and was a member of the Mortar Board.