SLADE MEAD AND ANNIE KEEL RECEIVE HWS PADDLE AWARDS

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On Tuesday, October 3rd, Trinity-Pawling warmly welcomed to campus Mr. Bob Murphy, Vice-President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions, Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) and Ms. Brianne Ellis, William Smith Class of 2013 and Associate Director of Admissions. Brianne met with interested students for an informative session about Hobart College. Murphy arrived to surprise both Slade Mead and Annie Keel with HWS Paddle Awards. These awards were established over ten years ago to honor the collective effort of community members “in the same boat” who contribute to the mission of the Colleges.

Mead, Director of College Placement, has worked closely with Murphy and several Admissions Directors. With Mead’s guidance, twenty-seven Trinity-Pawling graduates have gone on to further their education at Hobart College. Experience while at Trinity-Pawling has prepared our students well for a smooth transition to and successful undergraduate career at Hobart.

Last year, four Trinity-Pawling graduates matriculated to Hobart College. Keel, Science Department Chair and William Smith Alumna, had the pleasure of working through the college process with Dakota Harvey ’17. Keel had the opportunity to reconnect with her Alma Mater and be introduced to the incredible HWS Deans, Faculty, and Staff on campus now. She loves HWS and is thrilled that Harvey is a member of Hobart Class of 2021!

Murphy presented the paddles to Mead and Keel, which included a plaque reading, “In recognition and appreciation of the partnership for building our community with inspired students, future leaders, and caring global citizens of the 21st century.” Sharing common goals for our students—there are sure to be more Trinity-Pawling graduates moving onto Hobart College in the years to come! We look forward to the continued good work together.