Name & Year: Neil Kennovin, 2012
Major: English, Government
What he’s involved in on campus:
Large Group, Americans for Informed Democracy
How did you find yourself at W&M?
I was born and raised on Chincoteague Island, VA, where intelligence was a scarce resource. I decided I would study hard and move away. At the same time, I was really interested in ice hockey, so I ended up applying to UVA and William and Mary (for knowledge) and the University of Minnesota (for hockey). I visited Williamsburg my Junior year of high school and fell in love with the campus, so I decided to choose W&M over UVA and UM.
What is your favorite thing about the ladies at W&M?
My favorite thing about the ladies of W&M, especially English majors, is their complex personalities. Each woman I have met on campus is beautifully cryptic in their own idiosyncratic way, and I do enjoy a good puzzle.
If you could take your crush on 1 date in Williamsburg, what would you do?
First, we’d dine at a classy eatery like the Blue Talon. Then, we’d wander around CW for a while, observing its natural beauty. Along the way, we’d stop to feed the horses with carrots or apples or whatever fruits we decided to bring. Finally, we’d have a late night coffee at the Grind or Aromas and discuss politics, art, music, or movies. Of course I’d be a gentleman and escort her back to her dorm, making sure she was safe and sound before I left.
What’s your best line?
“I’m actually quite sentimental. I’ve had poetry published in The Gallery, ya know.”
What is the sweetest thing you’ve done for a girl?
In high school, I was deathly afraid of asking one of my girl friends out to prom. I had had a crush on her for about two years, but I had never made a move to advance the relationship. By a stroke of bad luck, I developed a severe sore throat the week I was going to ask the girl to the prom. Instead, I took all of our inside jokes and her favorite things and made a crossword puzzle out of them, with circled letters spelling out “Will you go to prom with me?”