Statesman Scholar Dusan Stankovic

Like many of my teammates on the men’s soccer team, I am an international student-athlete who came to Richard Bland College of William & Mary in pursuit of a great education, the opportunity to play college soccer, and transfer to a school where I can continue doing both at the next level. I was born […]

Statesman Scholar Aiyshanti Green

I have always been fascinated by fine arts. In high school, after years of writing lyrics, I found a new interest in theater. I joined the Forensics team (not science related) and started competing, performing monologues and playing small roles in class productions. I loved being a different person while acting, figuring out their quirks […]

Statesman Scholar Kayla Hand

During my senior year at Hickory High School in Chesapeake, deciding where I was going to college was a difficult decision. I wanted to attend a college where I could earn a respected degree and play softball. Richard Bland College of William & Mary proved to be the perfect place where I could challenge myself […]

Statesman Scholar Wyatt Bair

I applied to eight schools my senior year of high school. By the time May came around I had received eight rejection letters and realized my hard earned 3.9 GPA had gotten me nowhere. Maybe I shot too high? Richard Bland College of William & Mary suddenly became my choice school and I was determined […]

Statesman Scholar Alexis Lyons

During my senior year at Prince George High School, I knew exactly what I was going to do and how I wanted to achieve my goals. However, I was unsure of which college would be the best fit for me. I had offers to play volleyball at other schools, but I decided I wanted to […]

Statesman Scholar Tomas Forsenca

I was an average high school student in my native Portugal. My grades limited my choices for remaining home, attending a top college and playing soccer. Although I wasn’t sure what my next journey would be, I realized that in order to get a good education and play college soccer I would have to break […]

Statesman Scholar Michelle Britt

While attending West End Christian School in Hopewell, where I graduated as valedictorian in 2017, I struggled with choosing between two career interests: marine animal rehabilitation and pediatric/obstetric nursing. I am considering both as professional careers because I want to help people and/or animals, and each path provides a different degree of satisfaction and fulfillment. […]

Statesman Scholar Jamie McAvoy

Throughout high school, I didn’t receive the best grades, and I struggled with motivation to continue my education. Then I was given the opportunity to come to America from my home in Scotland to attend college and play intercollegiate soccer. It took a lot for me to leave my home in Ayr, Scotland, and come […]

Statesman Scholar Drew Short

I started at Richard Bland College of William & Mary as a dual enrollment student during my senior year at Dinwiddie High School. Attending RBC was a natural progression because I could live at home while learning to be a college student. I didn’t want to rush the process of figuring out my academic pathway […]

Statesman Scholar Destiny Grubbs

When people learn about my background and the life I lead, they often wonder how I’m able to be a Statesman Scholar and balance a hectic schedule. My days consist of school, working two jobs, duties in the U.S. Army Reserves, and helping to take care of my family. After graduating from Prince George High […]

Statesman Scholar Miodrag Dronjak

I am a second-year international student from Kladovo, Serbia, arriving in the United States six years ago to pursue my academic and basketball dreams. I am both an honor student with a 4.0 GPA and a member of the Statesmen basketball team. I started playing basketball at a young age in Serbia, then earned a […]

Statesman Scholar Ashley Fritz

As a senior at Lloyd C. Byrd high school in Chesterfield, I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my life or where I wanted to continue my educational journey. As I explored the many opportunities available to me by visiting several schools throughout Virginia, none of them felt like home. I grew […]

Statesman Scholar Abby Gill

I have always loved animals, and I am proud to say it’s one of the several reasons I chose to attend Richard Bland College. I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving my dog Keeno and my job at the Disputanta Animal Hospital. My dad Roger, who graduated from RBC in 1982, often told me what […]

Statesman Scholar Kayla Zanders

I have been gifted the opportunity to serve as the Student Representative to the William & Mary Board of Visitors, a selected position I never imagined for me. I’m getting the chance to help guide the incoming class, and be a voice for all students who chose Richard Bland College to “Create Their Journey” towards […]

Statesman Scholar Danny Torres

There have been many challenges throughout my life and also great blessings for which I am very thankful. One of those great things that I have been able to achieve is being at Richard Bland College of William & Mary for academics, soccer, and personal opportunities. I am an international student from Colombia, South America. […]

Statesman Scholar Jason Nesmith

Richmond native Jason Nesmith might be the busiest student on the Richard Bland College of William & Mary campus. He’s a member of the Honors Program, an RA in the dorms and a Student Ambassador. He’s an accomplished musician and a member of the Music Club. His schedule also includes being a member of the […]

Statesman Scholar Darianne Addington

Matoaca resident Darianne Addington worked tirelessly to become a Statesman Scholar at Richard Bland College of William & Mary. The second year Honor Student starts her day at the crack of dawn and doesn’t stop until the wee hours of morning. She adeptly balances being a commuter student at RBC with a rigorous academic schedule […]

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