Social Media
On social media, the Gettysburg College community shared feelings of energy and excitement, reflecting on memories at the College and in town.
Favorite Restaurants
For the HerCampus blog, Madelynn O’Connell ’28 reflected on her favorite restaurants in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Our community quickly chimed in on Facebook with their favorites in town:
“Sign of the Buck. Try it. Garryowen and Mamma Ventura always.”
– Eric Chubb ’82 | Facebook
“Having worked at O’Rorkes when I was a college student at G’burg, I’m happy to see it made the list. The staff at O’Rorkes was my family when I was a student. They took care of me, and I’m forever grateful for them.”
– Tara R. Wink ’07 | Facebook
“Our go-to places when we visit our daughter are O’Rorkes and Blue and Gray.”
– Danielle Weaver P’26 | Facebook
Special Shoutout
Gettysburg College continues to shine in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, from No. 55 among all national liberal arts colleges to No. 20 for first-year experiences and more. Our community celebrated on Facebook, and the College received a special shoutout from U.S News & World Report:
“Congratulations to the faculty, staff and students at Gettysburg College!”
– U.S. News & World Report | Facebook
“GC has a wonderful first-year experience comprehensive program.”
– Karlea Brunelle P’25 | Facebook
“My daughter is there and loves it! Class of 2027.”
– Wendy Foy P’27 | Facebook
Hometown Hearts
As we prepare to welcome the Class of 2029 this fall, we named all the states our students call home on Instagram. Our students and alumni shared their hometowns and welcome messages with our newest Gettysburgians:
“Maryland! 🦀”
– Ainsley Green ’27 | Instagram
“Massachusetts 🔥🔥”
– Jake Dagesse ’25 | Instagram
“Wisconsin 🐐”
– Sarah Daniels ’27 | Instagram
“CALIFORNIA! Bullets ’11 👐”
– Ashley Glenn ’11 | Instagram
“Welcome to Gettysburg!! 🧡💙”
– Kasey Varner ’14 | Instagram
Commencement Speaker
In March, our community was excited to hear Carol Daly Cantele ’83, P’15 was selected as our Class of 2025 Commencement speaker!
“Wow, what an honor! Congratulations Carol….you’ll wow them with wisdom 😃”
– Linda Luttrell Hayden ’81 | Facebook
“AWESOME! Congrats Carol!!!”
– Roger Goodstein ’83 | Facebook
“Congratulations Carol!!! Lucky class of 2025!!!”
– Suzanne Hino Gorab ’84, P’18 | Facebook
“Stellar selection!🌟”
– Todd Michael Gothberg ’86 | Facebook
“She is the GOAT 🙌🙌🙌”
– Laura Trumble Fay ’97 | Facebook