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

Jean Bruce, W&M Class of 1949

During her time at William & Mary, Jean participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Student Association, the Women’s Student Cooperative Government Association’s Judicial Committee, the YMCA, and German Club.

Jeffery Trammell, W&M Class of 1973, Board of Visitors Member and Rector

Jeff Trammell arrived at William & Mary in 1969. During his time as a student, he played on the Men's Basketball Team and was involved in Young Democrats, Lambda Chi Alpha, and the Botetourt Bibliographical Society.

Jill Ellis, W&M Class of 1988

Jill Ellis arrived at William & Mary in 1984. During her time at William & Mary, she played women’s soccer, wrote for the Flat Hat, and participated in the College Reading Program. She was the first in her family to attend university.

Judy Che-Castaldo, W&M Class of 2004

Judy Che-Castaldo arrived at William & Mary in 2000. During here time at the College, she worked as a research assistant in the Biology department, participated in the Chinese Student Organization, volunteered at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, and tutored English as a second language to international students.

Justin Reid, Class of 2009

Justin Reid arrived at William & Mary in 2005. During his time at William & Mary he participated in the African Cultural Society, was a President’s Aide, served as president of the W&M Chapter of the NAACP, served as a Resident Assistant and an Admission Tour Guide, and helped to establish the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. 

Justin Reid, W&M Class of 2009

Justin Reid arrived at William & Mary in 2005. During his time at William & Mary he participated in the African Cultural Society, was a President’s Aide, served as president of the W&M Chapter of the NAACP, served as a Resident Assistant and an Admission Tour Guide, and helped to establish the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

Kathryn Healy, W&M Class of 2007

Kathryn Healy arrived at William & Mary in 2003. While at the College, Healy studied abroad in Spain and became a sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Kyle McQuillan, W&M Class of 2017

Kyle McQuillan arrived at William & Mary in 2013. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Kappa Delta and Student Conduct. Additionally, she was a member of the crew team during her freshman year and a member of the club lacrosse team her junior and senior years.

Mallory Walker, W&M Class of 2017

Mallory Walker arrived at William & Mary in 2014. During her time at William & Mary, she served as an Orientation Aide, a W&M tour guide, and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Additionally, she wrote a column, “Behind Closed Doors”, for the Flat Hat, and gained work experience through Phone-a-thon and the Reeder Media Center.

Mardie MacKimm, W&M Class of 1955

Mardie MacKimm arrived at William & Mary in 1951. During her time at William & Mary, MacKimm participated in Pi Beta Phi, the Colonial Echo, Panhellenic Council, Political Science Forum, Pep Club and Philosophy Club. She was also a President’s Aide and was a member of Mortar Board.

Michael Engs, W&M Class of 1969

Michael Engs arrived at William & Mary in 1967 after transferring from Christopher Newport College, now University, where he had been the first African American student at the institution. During his two years at William & Mary, Engs was a member of the ROTC, the first African American to do so at the college, and participated in intramural sports. He also worked as a historical interpreter for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation during his time as a student.

Michael K. Powell, W&M Class of 1985

Powell served as president of Theta Delta Chi and was involved in men's gymnastics and ROTC at W&M. He graduated with a BA in Government, served as an officer in the U.S. army and became W&M's first African American Rector.

Michael Powell, W&M Class of 1985

Michael K. Powell arrived at William & Mary in 1981 on an ROTC Scholarship. During his time at William & Mary, he served as President of Theta Delta Chi, was a member of the Men’s Gymnastics Team, and became the first black commander of the ROTC.

Michele Mason, W&M Class of 1996

Michele Mason arrived at William & Mary in 1992. During her time at William & Mary, she was a member of the Women’s Soccer Team, participated in the Black Students Organization, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mason was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Millie West, Trailblazer for Women's Athletics

Millie West arrived at William & Mary in 1959, not as a student but as an instructor, professor, coach, and Women’s Athletic Director. In 2017, she was awarded a degree of Doctor of Human Letters from the university.

Nancy Gunn, W&M Class of 1988

Nancy Gunn arrived at William & Mary in 1984. While at the College, she was heavily involved in the theatre department and acted in several plays.

Olympia Trumbower, W&M Class of 2008

Olympia Trumbower arrived at William & Mary in 2004. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Relations Club, and Student Alumni Council. She also served as an Admission Tour Guide and an Orientation Aide.

Olympia Trumbower, W&M Class of 2008

Olympia Trumbower arrived at William & Mary in 2004. During her time at William & Mary, she participated in Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Relations Club, and Student Alumni Council.

Paul Verkuil, W&M Class of 1961, President, and Honorary Alumnus of 2017

The Honorable Paul Verkuil arrived at William & Mary in 1957. During his time as a student, he was active in the ROTC and Pi Lamba Phi.

Ruth Tillar, W&M Class of 1945

Ruth Tillar arrived at William & Mary in 1941. During her time at William & Mary, Tillar was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, French Club, German Club, and the Flat Hat.