In Memoriam: Monuments Past, Present, Fallen and Future

A lover of literature and all forms of art, Faith Stilwell is a senior English major at William & Mary, with a minor in East Asian Studies. As the youngest in a military family, Faith's childhood was filled with the excitement of traveling to new places. Finding home with each move, a piece of Faith's heart lies in each country she has lived in, from Australia, to Germany, to Norway. Visiting countries all throughout Europe, Faith developed a love for learning about different cultures and their histories at an early age, and has pursued that love throughout her life. After moving back to the United States at ten years old, Faith's family settled in Northern Virginia, where she pursued her interests in writing, music, and art. In highschool, she published several short stories and articles, both in print and online, worked at a used bookstore, and spent her free time in her room, writing novels, crafting dramatic poetry, and listening to emo music. Faith has also played a variety of sports, from swimming in middle school, to getting her black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do at 13, to becoming the Captain and voted MVP of her varsity volleyball team. After graduating highschool, Faith attended Grove City College for two years of undergraduate, where she published short stories and poetry in literary magazines, was involved in several activist clubs, and worked as a poetry section editor for the campus magazine, The Quad. Transferring to William & Mary her junior year, Faith has further pursued her passions for art and literature, writing poetry, acting in a performance of Hamlet, and studing the history of music and subcultures. On any given day, Faith can be found reading, nestled into a nook at the library or tucked away in a window seat.

Joseph Johnson is a sophomore hoping to study Applied Mathematics from Northern Virginia. He is also a member of the football team at William & Mary and plays Wide Receiver. Some of his interest in school include Government and Math, while outside of school he enjoys playing the piano and guitar. He is also a member of a music group where he plays the piano called The Virginia Strings Project, where he plays at weddings, nursing homes, festivals, etc. Joseph joined this program because he loves traveling and trying new things. Throughout high school he lived very close to DC and couldn't pass up the opportunity to be immersed in the vibrant culture of the nation's capital for a few weeks.

Jackson is a junior from Northern Virginia majoring in Biology and Environmental Science and Policy. She is the president of her acapella group, The Intonations. She is the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Chair for her social sorority. She is also a recently appointed Dining and Sustainability Intern and Orientation Area Director.

Braden Coykendall (Class of 26) is a Government major at The College of William and Mary. He is a brother of Kappa Alpha Order, The Queens’ Guard, and ROTC. Braden has always lived in Williamsburg and is excited for start class and exploring DC with the Tribe.

Alana is a Senior majoring in Biology with a focus on Bioengineering. As a former member of William & Mary’s iGEM team and as a Beckman Scholar awardee, she has spent much of her time doing research with bacteria and bacteriophage. When not in the lab or class, you might find her wandering campus with a coffee in hand or sewing a stuffed animal. She has a passion for art and loves interactive classes, and she is excited for this opportunity to learn about art and monuments.

Katie is a history and government double major who is graduating with the class of 2026. On campus, she is a member of the Spotswood Society and Women's Club Soccer. She enjoys spending time reading and listening to music.

Spencer is a senior at W&M studying History and French. His favorite history topics to study are World War II and the French Revolution. He enjoys running with Team Blitz at the university.

Daniela Pereira Flores is a senior, majoring in business analytics. Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, she moved to the United States at the age of 12. Recently, Daniela had the chance to study abroad in Vienna, Austria, and is extremely excited to be part of the Washington D.C. Winter seminar this upcoming winter. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, discovering new food/coffee spots, and traveling.

Emma is a junior studying biology at W&M. She is interested in tangible applications of science, especially relating to visual arts. She enjoys communicating through various media, including sculpture, written text, and digital art. Emma also likes problem-solving and collaborating with others to find innovative solutions. In the future, Emma hopes to have experience in the museum sector so she can combine her passion for the natural world with her creative ideas. She is excited to meet others with similar interests.

Matthew is a sophomore studying business analytics with a concentration in supply chain and a data science minor; also considering a double major in psychology. A native Virginian born and predominantly raised in Leesburg, VA. As a first-generation student, Matthew is hardworking, kind, and driven to excel in class and help. He speaks two languages fluently (English and Romanian) and has an intermediate level of Spanish. Some of his favorite things to do to unwind is lift, run, listen to music, or play his guitar. He also enjoys being outside and experiencing the great outdoors.

Max Kaminski is a sophomore from Bethesda, Maryland studying Public Policy and Data Science at William & Mary. Continuing his involvement with public equity/accessibility initiatives, Max is grateful for this unique hands-on experience that combines both theory and practice. On campus, he serves as Associate Editor at The Monitor, Facilitator at Tribe Innovation, and as Aedile at Kappa Delta Rho. Outside of the classroom, Max can usually be found with friends listening to music or hiking in the woods enjoying nature.