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Reflecting Along the Journey

Four years ago, a head coaching candidate for our men’s basketball team sat across from me in my office.  He told me if given the position, he would build a winning program at Davis & Elkins College and do it with young men of character.  Coach Daniel Mondragon is...

Reflecting Along the Journey

“More than 50 years have passed, and I still miss those days on the D&E campus.”  These words from a Davis & Elkins College alumnus from the 1960’s serve as just one of myriad comments I heard this past week during our 2023 Snowbird Tour of Florida.  Our...

Reflecting Along the Journey

One’s attitude is like a lens through which we see the world.  Positive people see life through a lens of clear and even rose-colored glasses, while negative people peer through a dark and gloomy lens.  It is often the power of perspective, and we know one Davis &...

Reflecting Along the Journey

All associated with Davis & Elkins College know the names of Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen Benton Elkins, both United States Senators and the founders of the Presbyterian College in Elkins.  However, according to Davis & Elkins College Diamond Jubilee...

Reflecting Along the Journey

A rich Scottish heritage is prevalent at Davis & Elkins College and throughout Randolph County.  One fortunate D&E student experienced Scotland firsthand and had a royal encounter that she may tell her children and grandchildren one day. Gabriele “Gabby”...

Reflecting Along the Journey

With the spring semester well underway, I resume my weekly “Reflections Along the Journey” for the alumni and friends of Davis & Elkins College. As is our custom at D&E, the faculty and staff of the College gather for an “Opening Session” just before the...