Six Words, Six Photographers

Charming

2010-10-26T01:20:00.000-04:00

Maple leaves paint the early evening and carpet the lawn outside Rosenstock Hall as the sun sets on Monday.

Friendly, brainy, charming

2010-10-08T12:00:00.002-04:00

Hood College students Victoria Farmer-Long and Caitlin Witters rejoice as they get a lab experiment procedure right during Dr. Oney Smith's Newsstand Biology class.

Graduate student and teaching assistant Emma Bowers, middle, helps out Victoria Farmer-Long and Cailin Witters with a lab exercise.

Megan Cooper watches as lab partner Manav Danwar fills a pipette during Dr. Oney Smith's Newsstand Biology class.

Business Management major Mike Higgs fills a pipette with live yeast during a lab exercise in Dr. Oney Smith's Newsstand Biology class.

Dr. Oney Smith checks out the work of one of his students during a lab exercise in his Newsstand Biology class.

Brainy

2010-10-08T11:45:00.001-04:00

Hood ROTC Cadets Ira Benoit and Michelle Vestenmark identify flower reproductive organs during Dr. Sue Canney's Physiology of Plants and Animals class.

Hood College ROTC Cadet Michelle Vestenmark peers through a microscope during a lab exercise in Dr. Sue Carney's Physiology of Plants and Animals class.

Charming

2010-10-01T19:07:00.000-04:00

The German House is on Magnolia Avenue and it's a colorful group that lives there.

Friendly

2010-10-01T19:02:00.000-04:00

Studying brings out the smiles in us all.....sometimes

Friendly

2010-10-01T15:17:00.002-04:00

More friendly faculty.

Friendly

2010-10-01T15:15:00.000-04:00

Hood has colorful, friendly and respected instructors.

Friendly

2010-10-01T14:37:00.000-04:00

The faculty welcomes the new semester with smiles.

Friendly

2010-10-01T14:34:00.000-04:00

Some of the faculty, friendly and brainy.

Brainy

2010-09-29T21:14:00.002-04:00

Piano student Beth Myers prepares for a recital under the guidance of professor Noel Lester.

Practical

2010-09-29T21:08:00.001-04:00

Vocal instructor Catherine Porter-Borden demonstrating the fine art of enunciation as student Nicole Beller rehearses.

Surprising

2010-09-29T21:05:00.000-04:00

Justin Kadoura provided the soundtrack for an ongoing pool game at the Whitaker Campus Center yesterday.

Surprising

2010-09-29T17:05:00.000-04:00

This photographer was surprised at the number of students who were so willing to interrupt their lunch for a quick portrait. Oh, the joys of youth!

Exciting

2010-09-29T17:01:00.000-04:00

The year 2010 is an exciting time to be a student at a dynamic institution like Hood College. Just ask any one of these students if you have any doubt!

Charming

2010-09-29T16:45:00.001-04:00

There is simply no shortage of charm among these students!

Friendly

2010-09-28T16:02:00.000-04:00

Here are just a few of the friendly faces of the Hood College student body.

Friendly

2010-09-28T15:42:00.001-04:00

Straight Shooters: Hood College photography students Stephanie Ducker, Dan Lora, Chandra banks and Jennifer Lipscomb pause for a group photo while n a class field trip to the Great Frederick Fair.

Charming

2010-09-28T14:37:00.001-04:00

The photographer was not sure whether someone's in love with the car, the driver, or Hood College! Maybe all three?

Friendly

2010-09-28T09:23:00.005-04:00

Ready and Set: It was a friendly yet spirited game of flag football Sunday for a group of Hood College students.

Practical

2010-09-28T09:13:00.001-04:00

Made In The Shades: Sunglasses were the accessory of the day Saturday for students watching the Hood College Mens Soccer team take on Marymount University. the Blazers won the game 1-0.

2010-09-28T09:06:00.003-04:00

Friendly

2010-09-28T09:03:00.001-04:00

Rub A Dub Dub: Sometimes is just fun to have a good friend give you a good head rubbing.

Exciting

2010-09-27T18:49:00.001-04:00

Horsing Around: Blaze, Hood College's new mascot, works up the crowd during a men's soccer game.

Friendly

2010-09-27T03:36:00.000-04:00

Looking for a college? Come be one of the friendly faces at Hood!

Brainy

2010-09-27T03:16:00.001-04:00

Under the careful eye of Dr. Falkenstein, Biology 202 (Physiology of Plants and Animals) students Patricia and Charles Haynes along with others dissect insects to study their digestive enzymes.

Surprising

2010-09-27T03:09:00.000-04:00

Meanwhile over in Bio 339 (Cell Biology) class, at least one student appears to be using the mind-over-matter method of getting experimental results.

Practical

2010-09-27T02:59:00.001-04:00

Students in Ann Hobart's ceramics class master the difficult art of hand-building.

Ceramics instructor Ann Hobart demonstrates the proper technique for glaze coating.

Charming

2010-09-27T02:44:00.001-04:00

Pianist Bryan Ponton warms up the keys while waiting for Hood's jazz ensemble to begin rehearsal...

...and director J. Kevin Lewis brings it all together with verve.

Practical

2010-09-26T10:28:00.001-04:00

Glazed bisque ware ready for loading into the kiln DAY 1

Gas fired kiln for Graduate Ceramics Class

Record photo of partially filled kiln

Full load

Breann and Janis finishing the first layer of the opening

Ian and Breann

Second layer of brick over the opening. Joyce Michaud starting the interior drying heat.

Covering the entrance with mud

More mud,

Mud everywhere except the peep holes

Friendly

2010-09-26T08:29:00.000-04:00

Many students' family members, including a few pets, were taking in Fall Family Weekend activities Saturday afternoon in the Whitaker Campus Center.

Charming

2010-09-26T08:24:00.000-04:00

How did we ever get along before the era of cell phones?

Brainy

2010-09-24T19:35:00.001-04:00

The teaching style of adjunct professor James Corley makes for intense discussions and lively group interaction in the graduate level Education 514 leadership class.

Practical

2010-09-24T19:16:00.002-04:00

Head coach Brian Wall leads his team by example, demonstrating the moves that will bring the Blazers a winning season.

Exciting

2010-09-24T16:03:00.001-04:00

Students in the Actors Workshop class perform a variety of motion exercises.

Billy Lewis massages his face in order to help loosen up.


Josie Wawrzyniak participates in an excercise to relax her facial muscles.

Instructor Joe Brady lays out an exercise concept for the class.

Practical

2010-09-24T15:57:00.000-04:00

Instructor Phil Bermeburg delves into the science of propane as a fuel source in Art 530: Kiln Technology and Firing Theory.

Jonathan Verock poses a question.

Class members are reflected in an overhead mirror.

Charming

2010-09-24T03:35:00.002-04:00

The impossibly good-looking Hood College music faculty. Need anyone mention their prodigious talent as composers, teachers and performers of music? Go hear them at their next concert!

Charming

2010-09-22T15:23:00.001-04:00

Young At Heart: Students in Education 321-Theories and Principles of Early Childhood Education learn hand gestures to a children's song during a class activity. The class is co-taught by Susan Weddle, Debbie Hanley and Debbie Smith.

Exciting

2010-09-22T06:44:00.000-04:00

Teresa Bean, assistant state's attorney for Frederick County, MD, describes her Law and Society class as having plenty of robust discussion. It does!

Brainy

2010-09-21T13:34:00.001-04:00


Editing and Layout students (from left) Kristin Hawkins, Julia Banks, and Tory Wilson collaborate on a research project.

Jillian Murphy has the answer!

Professor Donna Bertazzoni assists Ariel Grove in an internet search..

Students were tasked with researching the answers to 25 questions without using the most popular search and reference websites.

Exciting

2010-09-21T11:07:00.004-04:00

High And Mighty: Hood College Mens Soccer team goalkeeper Sophomore Will Lane gets some air time as he punches out a corner kick during Saturday's game against Waynesburg.

An Emotional Outpouring: Hood College Mens Soccer player Aaron Crone goes from exaltation to dejection after his game winning header goal was called back during Saturday's game against Waynesburg. The Blazers lost the game 3-2 in overtime.

The Shirt Off His Back: Hood Mens Soccer player Freshman Eric Diehl gets his shirt tugged by a Waynesburg player while making a run during Saturday's game.

Athletic Supporters: Hood students and parents fill the bleachers Saturday as they show their support for the Hood Men's Soccer Team.

Practical

2010-09-21T11:07:00.003-04:00


Measuring the sample site on the Monocacy River in northern Frederick County. The object of the trip was to chart the movement of invasive "rusty" crayfish. This the the 7th year of the study in conjunction with NRS.

Setting the nets for the crayfish and beating the water.

Examining and collecting the first samples

Instructor Ron Albaugh identifying and monitoring the count

Moving to Piney Creek for samples in a tributary of the Monocacy


Piney Creek was deeper.

A found object !!

Surprising

2010-09-21T10:30:00.001-04:00

Crayfish samples from the Monocacy River collected by the Environmental Studies students.

Charming

2010-09-21T04:28:00.000-04:00

The last sunny days of summer have brought out the diverse but persistently spring-like character of Hood's student body.

Practical

2010-09-20T18:56:00.000-04:00

Varsity cross country team members perform a shin excercise.

Dan Jacobs works on a stretching excercise.

Surprising

2010-09-20T18:53:00.000-04:00

The creativity of Hood College students knows no bounds.

Charming

2010-09-20T18:44:00.000-04:00

Classes change as students go from place to place, under the campus clock and the columns of Alumni Hall.

Charming

2010-09-20T18:40:00.001-04:00


Keith Dilliplane left, and Ryan Rakhshan want to PUMP you UP!

Brainy

2010-09-20T18:37:00.000-04:00

Professor Aldan Weinberg, director of the Hood Communication Arts program, listens as a student gives an oral presentation.

Concentration!

Students in Professor Weinberg's Senior Seminar discuss a class presentation.

Everyone has an observation, and they're all shared in this Senior Seminar.

Charming

2010-09-20T14:28:00.000-04:00

Giovanni Kavota and Maria Velasco stoll toward Smith Hall.

Bicycles and white columns form a classic campus scene.

Friendly

2010-09-20T14:24:00.000-04:00

Coblentz Hall, where the dining hall is located, is a busy place around lunch time.

Colleen Brown, left, and Amanda Cucchi chat during their meal.

Sara Kroske and Miriam Bennett relax before heading back to classes.

Pamela Bell and Megan Wade check the internet after lunch.

Beth O'Malley, dean of the chapel greets a student.

Nejra Isic listens to a tablemate.

Alex Del Signore is involved in an animated discussion.

Exciting

2010-09-20T12:41:00.000-04:00

Are there better things to do than sing?

Listen closely and the sound of young voices inspires.

The sopranos will take your breath away.

This Choral class is fun.

Lynn Staininger, the choral director, gracefully directs her students.

Exciting

2010-09-20T04:36:00.008-04:00

Adrienne Mullikin, Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications, gives Hood's mascot Blaze a hand prepping for Sunday's "Discover Hood College" day - and photo ops with visitors.

Vice President Kathleen Bands welcomes prospective Hood students to the college and introduces the afternoon program.

Practical

2010-09-20T04:26:00.001-04:00

Hood College President Ronald Volpe inspires prospective students with his personal insights on making informed choices in education.

Exciting

2010-09-20T04:21:00.000-04:00

Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, talks about "Igniting Your Educational Experience" to prospective Hood College students.

Surprising

2010-09-20T04:14:00.000-04:00

ROTC Representative Eugene Datoc gives contact information to Grace and Peter Frickman in the Hodson Science and Technology Center.

Practical

2010-09-20T04:07:00.001-04:00

A concerned dad inquires about a merit scholarship for his daughter at the admissions desk.

Associate Director of Admissions Michael Deegan counsels applicants to Hood College.

Friendly

2010-09-20T04:01:00.000-04:00

A panel of Hood College student leaders answers questions from prospective students.

Practical

2010-09-20T03:56:00.001-04:00

Music professor Noel Lester prepares a microphone for the fifth annual Randall family concert, performed by The Appalachian Wind Quintet and Mistral Winds at Brodbeck Music Hall on Sunday afternoon.

The Appalachian Wind Quintet tunes for their performance at Brodbeck Music Hall.

Charming

2010-09-20T03:51:00.003-04:00

The Appalachian Wind Quintet performs "Roaring Fork", an Eric Ewazen composition, at the fifth annual Randall Family concert series at Hood College.

The Mistral Winds woodwind group performing at Sunday's concert.

Brainy

2010-09-20T03:39:00.000-04:00

Linear Algebra requires a disciplined intellect and Nathan Jacobson has exactly that kind of gift.

Practical

2010-09-20T03:36:00.000-04:00

A solitary student studies in a classroom Sunday afternoon in the Hodson Science and Technology Center.

Practical

2010-09-18T23:15:00.003-04:00

Eliza Evry has the eye of an artist and the patience of a horticulturist; the plants in Hood's greenhouse seem quite happy under her care.

Brainy

2010-09-18T22:33:00.015-04:00

Haley Ormrod and Mandy White fine-tune their notes in Biology 114 biodiversity lab.

Jahtay Teh seems lost to all else except his notes in the same lab.

Friendly

2010-09-18T22:28:00.003-04:00

Caitlin Buchholz and Robin Bast take a break from the intensity of their Quantitative Analysis classwork to share a bit of humor.

Brainy

2010-09-18T22:17:00.001-04:00

Kali Ball and Calvin Silvious concentrate on their notes in Statistics 112 class.

Surprising

2010-09-18T22:13:00.001-04:00

Garam Kim and Yujin Jung share laughs over Hood's "Six Words, Six Photographers" blog after lunch at the Whitaker Campus Center.

Friendly

2010-09-18T21:34:00.003-04:00

Chayton Mouzon gets a hug from Sierra Scott, because sometimes that's just what friends are for.

Charming

2010-09-18T06:51:00.000-04:00

Cole Brackna and Kendal Enz shoot video of one of the flower planters outside of Tatem Hall for a multimedia project.

Brainy

2010-09-18T06:48:00.000-04:00

Carly Psioda, a Hood junior, said that the second floor of the Whitaker Campus Center makes a great place to study, since it was quiet on a Friday afternoon.

Practical

2010-09-18T06:44:00.000-04:00

Ari Gonzalez and Alexzander Van Mantgem work together in the Student Life office.

Friendly

2010-09-18T06:41:00.000-04:00

Darcey Heflin multi-tasks with a friend Friday afternoon.

Brainy

2010-09-18T06:39:00.000-04:00

Haamida Niang studies intently in the Whitaker Campus Center.

Brainy

2010-09-17T19:31:00.002-04:00

Studying brings students close, and the exchange of ideas does more than simply recall facts.

It can actually be fun working together.

Whittaker is the place to be seen.

Sissi Hamann (left) and Milana Braslavsky, Professor of Exhibitions Management, go over photo selections.

Exciting

2010-09-17T11:00:00.001-04:00

The French classroom is a place for repartee.

Listening closely is part of learning French.

The French believe that their language is artful and charming.

Brainy

2010-09-17T10:54:00.003-04:00

The drawing classes are usually quiet and solemn. One will often find students and instructors deep in concentration.

In art, students will not always agree with their teachers.

A work of art is both an individual's vision and a collaboration.

Practical

2010-09-16T22:21:00.000-04:00

Bigger is Better: Hood Senior Carlin Rabie hooks up his computer to one of the flat screen televisions in the new game room in the basement of Coblentz Hall while doing his homework for an HTML computing assignment.

Practical

2010-09-16T22:15:00.001-04:00

Laundry 101: Residents of Meyran Hall gather in the laundry room of their dorm in preparation for a lesson from their Resident Advisor on doing laundry. Detergent samples and free quarters were given to students who answered questions correctly on how to do your own laundry.

Friendly

2010-09-16T22:10:00.000-04:00

Fit To Be Dyed: Two Hood students have a friendly chat on the steps outside Myron Hall.

Charming

2010-09-16T22:08:00.002-04:00

Team Spirit: A resident of Myron Hall, an obvious fan of the popular Twilight movie series, displays her support for Team Jacob on the wall of her dorm room.

Friendly

2010-09-16T22:03:00.000-04:00

Service With a Smile: It was game on during a friendly game of ping-pong in the basement of Memorial Hall.

Surprising

2010-09-16T22:00:00.000-04:00

Surprise Attack: A student in the Hood freshman class jumps into the lap of another student during an exercise in bonding prior to a lecture on overcoming hardship in Hodson Auditorium.

Brainy

2010-09-16T21:56:00.000-04:00

Class Act: Students in the Class of 2014 listen to a motivational speaker in Hodson Auditorium.

Friendly

2010-09-16T16:59:00.000-04:00

The Whitaker Center is brimming with activity during a mid-day break. Whether it's for food, fun, or study, there's a comfortable space available.

Exciting

2010-09-16T16:49:00.000-04:00


Hood's International Club met Thursday afternoon to discuss a wide variety of upcoming projects.

International Club President Nilsa Gonzalez's enthusiasm for eminent projects is clear.

Club members like Young Jin, in eyeglasses, seem to share the club president's excitement.

Kaitlin Hays, in the foreground, reacts to information from the front of the Whitaker Campus Center room.

Practical

2010-09-16T03:55:00.000-04:00

Peter Heiss coaxes hypnotic tones from the lute while practicing in the chapel music room.

Exciting

2010-09-16T03:49:00.000-04:00

Hood's jazz ensemble rehearses for upcoming performances.

Brainy

2010-09-16T03:17:00.000-04:00

Director J. Kevin Lewis not only conducts but plays a mean sax with Hood's outstanding jazz ensemble.

Charming

2010-09-16T03:14:00.000-04:00

Even the small pipe organ at Brodbeck Music Hall makes moving music under the capable hands of Wayne Wold, college organist and associate professor of music.

Charming

2010-09-16T03:11:00.000-04:00

The pergola frames yet another ephemeral study in charm and charisma.

Surprising

2010-09-15T19:43:00.000-04:00

Freshman, Justin Kadoura strums some tunes of the Red Hot Chili Peppers while during a break from classes in the commuter lounge in the Whitaker Campus Center.

Charming

2010-09-15T19:40:00.002-04:00


Sophomore, Alexander Smith waits for a friend to join him for lunch in the Coblentz Dining Hall.

Freshman, Camellia Jahanshahi combines sunshine and cell phone minutes on the steps of Shriner Hall

Brainy

2010-09-15T19:33:00.002-04:00

It's all about strategy as David Poch practices his opening chess moves in the commuter lounge, at top, and Todd Ploski, plots his next shot on the table in the Whitaker Campus Center.

Friendly

2010-09-15T19:29:00.003-04:00

Basketball player Jordan Diggs greets friends in the dining hall.

Seniors and friends since freshman year, Rian McHenry, Tyler Snoots, and Chris Carson, from left, catch up with each other in the dining hall.

Practical

2010-09-14T17:12:00.001-04:00

Dr. Angela Chambers' Phys. Ed. class was outdoors on a sunny day teaching her students, including Dr. Volpe, about working with disabled children.

Dr. Volpe dons glasses to simulate what it must be like to be blind and play a game of kickball.

The erudite President of Hood College must continue his education...funny glasses and all.

The lecture begins on how to work with the disabled.

exciting

2010-09-14T15:58:00.000-04:00

The volleyball team has a blast...even just being introduced.

Camaraderie is the key to a strong and competitive team.

After a "kill" the team on the floor does a little unified jump to celebrate.

The Blazers flew high with their win over Trinity University.

As of this writing the Blazers have won 3 and lost 3 but have beaten Trinity 15 straight games.

Athletics and competition will always be popular at Hood.

Brainy

2010-09-14T13:58:00.000-04:00

The instructors will have a significant influence on each working student.

There can be a eureka moment or a quiet understanding of the ideas and lessons taught.

All students will be given the opportunity to express their opinions and ideas.

Practical

2010-09-14T13:51:00.000-04:00

It's practical to find a comfortable place to study. The mind opens up when we are relaxed.

Classes sometimes meet where it's convenient and spacious. And sometimes groups spontaneously gather together.

Charted in 1897, Hood has a rich history that can be discerned just going to and from classes.

exciting

2010-09-14T13:39:00.000-04:00

A dorm room is a sanctuary, a kitchen, an office, bedroom and more.

Studying in comfort is important.

Students enjoy learning from each other at Shriner Hall.

Charming

2010-09-14T13:30:00.000-04:00

Individualism is encouraged throughout campus.

Practical

2010-09-14T13:27:00.001-04:00

The laundry room in Shriner Hall doubles for a study hall.

The Meyran porch railing is a popular place to lock your bicycle.

The dorm rooms at Shriner have all the comforts of home.