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Charter Day Celebration
Charter Day Celebration
February 7, 2025
William & Mary will mark the 332nd anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England during this year's celebration.
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Kristen Popham ’20
Government and French & Francophone Studies Double Major
Law Student and Human Rights Advocate
Matt Kudo ’21
International Relations & Data Science Double Major
Cofounder, MeshMap
Steve Prince
Director of Engagement & Distinguished Artist In Residence, Muscarelle Museum of Art
Samantha Boateng ’20
History & English Double Major
Founder of Read 2 Lead & Community Manager for Amazon
Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D ’16
English Major
Two-Time World Cup Champion
Pip Decker ’04
Public Policy Major
Co-founder and CEO of Current Trucking, Renewable Energy Entrepreneur
Kiya Tomlin ’96
Psychology Major
Fashion Designer & Founder of the Kiya Tomlin Brand
Ashley Huang ’24
Biology Major
Medical Student
Sean McDermott ’98
Finance Major
Head Coach of the Buffalo Bills
Tiara “T” Cruse ’06
Kinesiology Major
NCAA and WNBA Referee
Garrett Bellin ’25
Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics Major
David Samuel Johnson
Class of 1964 Associate Professor, William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS