General Clubs and Organizations
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23Student Chair: Lauren Acker '12Email: ackerl12@mail.wlu.edu23 is a student-run organization committed to creating and promoting a united community of student-athletes
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Craft GuildPresident: Emily Comer '14Email: comere14@mail.wlu.eduAdvisor: Erich UffelmanThe Washington and Lee Craft Guild provides a creative outlet for the students of our community, both for personal and charitable organizations in the Lexington area.
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Fancy Dress CommitteeCo-Chairs: Charlotte Bancroft '12 and Ellen Stauffer '13Email: fancydress@wlu.eduWorks to organize the most enjoyable, creative and memorable event for the students, the faculty, and the Lexington community.
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FYLC (First-Year Leadership Council)The mission of the FYLC is to warmly welcome new students and create a commons environment for fun, growth, learning, and transformation at W&L and in Lexington.
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FYOC (First-Year Orientation Committee)The FYOC is comprised of approximately 90 upper-division students who organize all aspects of Orientation Week with the Assistant Dean for First-Year Experience.
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Generals Interested in Legal Studies (GILS)President: Bailey YiEmail: yir13@mail.wlu.eduWebsite: www.wlu.edu/x35763.xmlGenerals Interested in Legal Studies ("GILS") is a student group geared to serving the needs of students interested in learning about the law, including but not limited to those interested in attending law school or pursuing law-related careers like legal journalism.
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GAB-General Activities BoardChairs: Kelton Buchanan '13 and Hanes DunnAdvisors: Kelsey GoodwinEmail: gab@wlu.eduThe GAB exists to provide diverse entertainment to the W&L University community. GAB specializes in bringing a wide range of concerts to W&L as well as comedians and other regular campus activities.
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KathekonAdvisor: Jen UtterbackEmail: jutterback@wlu.eduMembers of Kathekon serve as the voice of the students for visiting alumni. Kathekon members assist the Alumni Office with events such as Homecoming and Alumni Weekends.
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Mock TrialPresident: Jackie YarbroAdvisor: Beth BelmontEmail: wlumocktrial@gmail.comMock trials will focus on the American legal system by simulating real life criminal cases and working through them. Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers in a court setting and learn further about the legal system.
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Parliamentary DebatePresident: Tom Sanford '13Advisor: Ryan HalfordEmail: pdebate@wlu.eduWebsite: www.apdaweb.orgThe mission is to form an elite team of Parliamentary Debaters who place on a consistent basis, as well as to provide an exciting forum for students interested in debate, talking, or developing their rhetorical and analytical skills.
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Phi Eta SigmaAdvisor: Jason Rodocker, Assistant Dean of First-Year ExperienceEmail: jrodocker@wlu.eduPhi Eta Sigma recognizes academic excellence within the first-year class. We also bring speakers to campus, hold community service events, and have an annual induction ceremony in May.
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Quest Scholars ClubPresident: Braedon Suminski '14Email: suminskib14@mail.wlu.eduAdvisor: Dean Tamara FutrellThe mission of the Quest Scholars Club is to provide a fellowship of students from similar backgrounds to uplift the pillars of the Quest Scholars Network, and to utilize the tools provided to maximize our preparation for the career world.
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SAO (Student Activities Organization)Advisor: Kary SmoutEmail: sao@wlu.eduThe Student Activities Organization is an all inclusive student run organization that connects students of diverse backgrounds and organizes participation in activities in and around W&L.
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Student ConsultingAdvisors: Elizabeth Oliver and Rob StraughanEmail: wlsc@wlu.eduW&L Student Consulting (WLSC) is a student-managed organization created to provide pro bono consulting services to for-profit and not-for-profit business and community organizations.
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SEALStudent Environmental Action LeaguePresident: Tal Jacobs '12Email: jacobsj12@mail.wlu.eduThe Student Environmental Action League (SEAL) is active in promoting environmental issues on campus and within the community.
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Students for LifePresident: Mary Huerster '13Adviser: Roger DeanEmail: studentsforlife@wlu.eduW&L Students for Life seeks to spread an appreciation for the fundamental right to life throughout the W&L community through education, awareness, and support of issues pertinent to the Pro Life Cause in a practical and compassionate way.
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TravellerChair: Abigail DeanAdviser: Ed BulgerEmail: traveller@wlu.eduTraveller serves the W&L community as a safe ride system. Traveller Dispatch deploys three vehicles that travel along a fixed route seven nights a week.
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US Army ROTCAdviser: Major Timothy Crider, Army ROTCEmail: criderte@vmi.eduUS Army ROTC classes are available through the Virginia Military Institute. Students can join at any time during the school year.
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WearabLePresident: Joshua Bareno '13Email: barenoj13@mail.wlu.eduThe purpose of WearabLe is to expand Washington and Lee's general mentality about fashion, personal expression, and the progression of style. Our goal is to take the traditions that make Washington and Lee unique and put them in a real-world perspective.
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W&L Engineers Without BordersPresident: Dana Fredericks '12Email: fredericksd12@mail.wlu.eduThe purpose of W&L Engineers Without Borders is to combine the efforts of students in all majors and interests in a collaborative effort with the EWB chapter at VMI in order to enhance the living conditions of developing areas worldwide.
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Williams Investment SocietyEmail: wis@wlu.eduWebsite: wis.wlu.eduThe Williams Investment Society is a student organization that manages a portion of W&L’s endowment in equity securities. The Society’s purpose is to provide students with a forum to develop their interest in investments and financial analysis by giving them the opportunity to actively manage real capital.