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The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

All content by Peter Rathmell
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General of the Week: Lizzy Stanton, ’17

As the lone Division III competitor, Lizzy Stanton, ‘17, vaulted 3.63 meters to break the Washington and Lee pole vault record at the Highlander Invitational on April 29. With the new record, Stanton now holds both the school’s indoor and outdoor pole vault record. The Phi sat down with Stanton to talk about her life on and off the track.
Peter Rathmell
May 9, 2016
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General of the Week: Mary-Frances Hall

Just halfway through her college career, Mary-Frances Hall, ‘18, has already earned a spot in the Washington and Lee trophy case. On April 24-26, the reigning ODAC player of the year won the conference tournament by a stroke to help lead the Generals to a second place team finish. Hall sat down with the Phi to talk about her conference title, the future of the golf team and more.
Peter Rathmell
May 4, 2016
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General of the Week: Danny Devereux

In only fifteen appearances, Danny Devereux, ‘19, has already done something that no Washington and Lee pitcher has ever done: record eight saves in a single season. The previous record of six was set in 1996 by Matt Reedy. As a first-year, Devereux is already only two saves shy of the career record. Between breaking various pitching records, Devereux took a minute to sit down with the Phi and talk about his role on the team, his goals for his career and his life off the mound.
Peter Rathmell
April 4, 2016
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Maddy Graves

It did not take long for Maddy Graves, ‘19, to make a name for herself on the Washington and Lee women’s lacrosse team. Through her first ten games as a General, Graves leads the team in goals with 17 (the next highest goal scorer, Olivia Sisson, ‘17, has 12) and has netted exactly half of her shots. She has scored multiple goals in six of the team’s matches this season and is averaging three goals per contest in ODAC play. The Phi sat down with Graves to talk about her success on the field and her life off of it.
Peter Rathmell
March 28, 2016
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General of the Week: Brooke Donnelly

Brooke Donnelly, ‘17, has been on fire to start the tennis team’s spring season. Through her first dozen matches, she has a singles record of 11-1 and a 9-3 doubles record alongside Tessa Hill, ‘19. She was a singles All-American last season and has been named to the All-ODAC team in every season as a General. This week, Donnelly sat down with the Phi to talk about her career as a Gennie, both on and off the court.
Peter Rathmell
March 21, 2016
Photos courtesy of W&L Sports Information

General of the Week: Brooke Donnelly

Brooke Donnelly, ‘17, has been on fire to start the tennis team’s spring season. Through her first dozen matches, she has a singles record of 11-1 and a 9-3 doubles record alongside Tessa Hill, ‘19. She was a singles All-American last season and has been named to the All-ODAC team in every season as a General. This week, Donnelly sat down with the Phi to talk about her career as a Gennie, both on and off the court.
Peter Rathmell
March 7, 2016
Elisabeth Holmes, ‘17. Photo Courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

General of the Week: Elisabeth Holmes

Elisabeth Holmes, ‘17, was crucial in the swim team’s defeat over rival VMI 148 to 69 on Jan. 30. She set the Cy Twombly Pool record in the 200 frees and was a member of the pool-record setting 200 freestyle relay as well as winning the 100 free. She sat down with the Phi this week to talk about her record- setting meet, her growth since freshman year and her life outside of the pool.
Peter Rathmell
February 8, 2016
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General of the Week: Devin Kearns, ’19

As a freshman, Kearns ranks second on the team in scoring during ODAC play with 15.9 points per contest, third on the team in rebounding, all the while leading the Generals in steals. He has scored in double figures in eight of the team’s last nine games, including a 27-point outburst against Roanoke. The Phi sat down with Kearns to learn more about his first year as a General, both on and off the court.
Peter Rathmell
February 1, 2016
Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Campus rec increases accessibility

Check out everything W&L Campus Rec has to offer
Peter Rathmell
October 5, 2015
The 2015 Women’s XC team has a mix of first-years and seasoned veteran runners. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Thirty years of excellence

The Women’s XC team hopes to celebrate anniversary with bid to nationals. Captain Rachel Solomon wants to take them there
Peter Rathmell
September 28, 2015
It’s been 20 years since the W&L men’s cross-country team has been to the NCAA Championship meet. Photo courtesy of W&L Sports Info.

Fall sports preview: A sneak peek at men’s XC

Influx of new talent has 2015 Men's XC team poised to be one of the best teams in school history
Peter Rathmell
September 21, 2015

Riding to ODACS

Peter Rathmell, Staff Writer
April 6, 2015
Nothing but net

Nothing but net

Hendricks reflects on the differences between protecting the net in the fall, and attacking it in the winter
Peter Rathmell
December 10, 2014
Soccer rivalry with Lynchburg lives on

Soccer rivalry with Lynchburg lives on

Women's Soccer loses to Lynchburg in ODAC final, in hard fought 1-0 game
Peter Rathmell
November 16, 2014
Reflecting on the outdoor season

Reflecting on the outdoor season

Women’s Cross County looks to a strong recovery from injuries
Peter Rathmell
November 9, 2014
The young Generals hope to use this as a rebuilding year, and will look to compete for an ODAC championship next year.

Sweet victory, a long time coming

The Generals brought home their first “Win” of the season, against rival Randolph-Macon
Peter Rathmell
November 2, 2014
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