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George Washington Book Prize Reception

September 18, 2008

Members of the College community attended a reception at the Hynson-Ringgold House following the annual George Washington Book Prize lecture.

The yard of the Hynson-Ringgold House was decorated with floral arrangements and torches.
The yard of the Hynson-Ringgold House was decorated with floral arrangements and torches.
Elizabeth Joines '12, Katie Laury '12, and Sara Krome '12 choose from the variety of hors d'oeuvres.
Elizabeth Joines '12, Katie Laury '12, and Sara Krome '12 choose from the variety of hors d'oeuvres.
Jan Van Ewijk '09 brings out his bow-tie for the special occasion.
Jan Van Ewijk '09 brings out his bow-tie for the special occasion.
Vice President for Student Affairs Mela Dutka, Tom Polvinale '70, and Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Lorraine Polvinale '69 pose for a photo.
Vice President for Student Affairs Mela Dutka, Tom Polvinale '70, and Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Lorraine Polvinale '69 pose for a photo.
Guests spoke in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hynson-Ringgold House with author and 2008 George Washington Book Prize winner Marcus Rediker.
Guests spoke in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hynson-Ringgold House with author and 2008 George Washington Book Prize winner Marcus Rediker.
President Baird Tipson addressed the audience.
President Baird Tipson addressed the audience.
Friends of the college, members of the board, faculty, and administration enjoyed light fare and conversation throughout the night.
Friends of the college, members of the board, faculty, and administration enjoyed light fare and conversation throughout the night.
John G. Eckenrode P'08 encouraged the house to attend upcoming Washington College events.
John G. Eckenrode P'08 encouraged the house to attend upcoming Washington College events.
2008 George Washington Book Prize winner Marcus Rediker converses with attendees.
2008 George Washington Book Prize winner Marcus Rediker converses with attendees.
Nola James, granddaughter of two faculty members including Norman James, was excited for her "favorite formal event of the fall."
Nola James, granddaughter of two faculty members including Norman James, was excited for her "favorite formal event of the fall."
Marcus Rediker autographs a copy of <em>The Slave Ship: A Human History</em> for Norris W. Commodore, Jr. '73.
Marcus Rediker autographs a copy of The Slave Ship: A Human History for Norris W. Commodore, Jr. '73.
Nola James made fast friends with Mrs. Margaret Nuttle, beneficiary of the Barksdale-Dabney-Henry Fund.
Nola James made fast friends with Mrs. Margaret Nuttle, beneficiary of the Barksdale-Dabney-Henry Fund.

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