UVa-Wise welcomes largest freshman class in its history

At 435 members strong, the Class of 2012 is the largest in the College’s history.

Hundreds of freshman moved into UVa-Wise residence halls on Friday. Returning students moved in on Sunday.

Over the next few days, freshman will take part in the second annual Expedition, which serves as an all-encompassing kick-off to the UVa-Wise experience.

The Class of 2012 prepares for their first class photo following Convocation exercises.

Expedition counselors lend a hand at Culbertson Hall.	Freshman Sierra Talmadge of Fairfax gets a hug from aunt Lena Patrick at McCraray Hall.
Freshman Ethan Brinkley of Northern Virginia and parents Brenda and Tripp  Brinkley haul boxes to McCraray Hall.	Vice Chancellor Gary Juhan and Alumni Director Pam Collie help Richmond resident Bob Bain upload daughter Gretchen's belongings.
	Freshman Matthem Kim of Gainesville and his family get their first look at Culbertson Hall.

Posted August 18, 2008