Alumni Stories

Gabriel Delgado and Marisol Marrero at their graduation celebration
Spider Family
Mother and son
Mother and son duo Marisol Marrero and Gabriel Delgado graduated from SPCS in 2024—together.
Members of the Westhampton College class of 1970
Teamwork
Together still
The Class of 1970 had a less-than-conventional 50th reunion in 2020. Now, in 2025, they're leaning enthusiastically into their 55th.
The Ellwein family at the graduation of daughter Alexa, ’24
Financial Aid
Limitless opportunity
The Ellwein Family Fund was inspired after daughter Alexa's first year in 2020. The fund provides support for first-generation and/or limited-income students.
A large group of students, sitting on the grass at Westhampton Green. They are joined by WebstUR and are all smiling into the camera.
Postscript
Spider census

Yes, Spiders are everywhere. Here’s a current look at UR’s alumni community.

Beth Marschak, W’72
Lives Of Purpose
Lived experience
Beth Marschak, W’72, has advocated for women's and LGBTQ+ rights since the 1970s. “I like to be able to do something about what I believe.”
Tom Lappas, ’98
Journalism
Because it matters
Tom Lappas, '98, owns The Henrico Citizen, which bounced back after losing all its advertising revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1992 Westhampton alumni circle letters
Moments
The circle letter
A group of 1992 alumni stayed in touch through snail mail for 20 years, each person adding their letter to the ever-growing parcel of memories.
Headshot of Braxton Hughes
Performing Arts
No small part
Spider football player Braxton Hughes, '22, continues to play professionally in Brazil, but you may have spotted him in your latest Netflix binge, too.
Jaida Hinds-Clarke headshot
Lives Of Purpose
Main character energy
The Trevor Project's associate instructional designer, Jaide Hinds-Clarke, '20, aims to be the supporting character to her clients' stories.
Headshot of Taylor McClain
Career Growth
Back to school
Going back to school for a master's degree can be a big decision. That's why Taylor McClain, GC'21, waited years to return. "I absolutely loved it."
Destiny Bolling, ’16
Public Service
The power of voice
Running for public office had always been on her bucket list, and now it's reality for Virginia House of Delegates member Destiny LeVere Bolling, '16.