James
Rich, white, like to have a good time
Kendall
Some stereotypes that exist about Washington and Lee and Washington and Lee students are that they are all white, rich, and southern. That stereotype is false because I am not white, rich, or southern, and many of my friends aren't either. Another stereotype is that the students here are all monolithic and think the same way, which is farthest from the truth. You are going to meet people at Washington and Lee with very diverse ways of looking at the world, which is absolutely fascinating and ultimately, a great way to gain a better understanding of what people in the world are like. Lastly, another major stereotype of Washington and Lee is that everyone here has got to be apart of the Greek System, whether is it is through Historically black greek or Majority greek. I think that this way of thinking is dying out and the school is starting to see a lot more students opting out of going greek.
Stuart
All girls wear pearls and that all guys show up to class wearing madras shorts and vineyard vines attire.
Mel
It is a close-knit community with a relatively uniform student body. Some classify us as close-minded and highly conservative.
Liz
Picture this: Sperry loafers or Rainbow flip-flops; chinos in Nantucket reds, buttery yellows, or soft pinks; every pastel shade of Polo shirts and button-downs imaginable; croakies expertly attached to sunglasses; floppy frat hair; and a cold can of Natty Lite, probably attired in a W&L coozie. This is not the stereotypical dress of W&L's fraternity scene...it's the reality of it. Dressing well, both in the classroom and while out at night, is an unspoken rule, and the students don't mind abiding by it. Men, see above. For women, this means brightly-colored dresses and well-matched shoes (Jack Rogers sandals are a current favorite). For a dressed down look, designer denim is another common adornment, and the classic prep style--chinos, button-downs, loafers--is always acceptable at W&L.
John
Preppy, rich, nice people who are very intelligent.
Lexi
"All W&L students are rich, white, conservatives"
Marisa
Wealthy, elitist, southern, conservative.
Dale
White, Upper-middle class, Southern, Party goers, Fun loving, Sheltered
Jordan
1. They are alcoholics who drink all the time.
2. They are all rich, white, preppy, and stuck up.
3. The Greek system dominates and creates a social hierarchy.