Class of 2026

Will Brookby, an economics major with a minor in business, recently accepted an offer for a spring semester internship as a corporate strategy analyst for Milliken & Co. in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Over the summers in his hometown of Houston, Texas, Will built financial models for Imperato-Fazzino Real Estate Group, managed office operations for Motiv Fitness, and worked at Lakeside Country Club. At Sewanee, he serves as the real estate sector leader for Green's View Capital student investment club and is a member of the varsity men's golf team, the Order of the Gown, and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. His interests include fitness, real estate, college football, and golf.

William Coley, a finance major with a minor in business, recently accepted an offer from Creative Artist Agency (CAA) in Atlanta, Georgia, as a sports licensing and consulting intern for the spring semester of his junior year. During the summers, he has worked for Onward Reserve, Dilworth Bar and Grill, and Autobell Car Wash in his hometown, Charlotte, North Carolina. On campus, William is the president of Green's View Capital student investment club, the recruitment chair of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and a member of the Order of the Gown and the fly fishing club. He enjoys playing golf and soccer and discussing politics.

Clay Hershey, an English major with minors in business and French, recently accepted an internship offer from Tigris Water Company in Singapore and Bali as a management consultant for the spring semester of his junior year. During the summers, he is a sailing instructor with Level 1 and Level 2 US Sailing Instructor certification and NASBLA safe boating certification. Clay has taught aspiring sailors in his hometown, Charleston, South Carolina, and at Turney Sailing Center in New York. Currently, he is a host at LUNCH in Sewanee and has previous experience at Shenanigan's restaurant, Holey City Bagels, and a smoothie bar. On campus, Clay is the treasurer and social media manager of the Sewanee Sailing Club, an Aracadian tour guide, Sewanee Outing Program PRE leader, Flying Tigers FAA student pilot, French House resident, and a member of the Order of the Gown. He enjoys sailing, running, hiking, and exploring new places, especially on the Domain!

Kourtni is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is pursuing a degree in vocal performance music with a minor in business. Next semester, she will be a full-time digital marketing intern with Dualtone Music Group and SESAC Music Group in Nashville, Tennessee. On campus, she is the president of the Cambiata Acapella group and a member of the Order of the Gown, the Advisory Board of the Performing Arts Series, and the Sewanee Praise University gospel choir. Kourtni is a student worker in the Dean of Students office and is on their marketing team for the student newsletter. Kourtni is an accomplished vocalist who enjoys discovering new music, reading, dancing, and solving word puzzles. Her diverse interests reflect her creative spirit and love for challenges. 

Allison is from Lumberton, New Jersey, and is a natural resources major with minors in German and business. She recently accepted an economic development internship with Startup Junkie Consulting and Conway Development Corporation in Arkansas for the spring semester of her junior year. Passionate about exploring diverse ecosystems, Allison has held internships and research fellowships at New Logic Marine Science Camp, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. At Sewanee, she is a Sustainability Fellow with the Office of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability and is a barista at Stirling's Coffee House. Allison is an Arcadian tour guide, an event planner for the Global Home theme house, and a member of the Order of the Gown, varsity cross country team, and Kappa Delta sorority. She studied abroad at the University of Freiburg, Germany, in the environmental studies and sustainability program for a semester. Allison enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and camping on the Domain as well as karaoke and solving puzzles.

Ally McCasland is an economics major with a double minor in rhetoric and business.  She recently accepted a marketing and research internship from Tnemec Company in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 2025 Spring semester. At Sewanee, Ally is a senator for student government (SGA), a Sacristan at All Saints' Chapel, vice president of Kappa Delta sorority, tutor for the Center for Speaking and Listening, and a member of the Order of the Gown, Sewanee Women in Finance, Business, and Economics Society, and the Sewanee Wellness Advisory Committee. Ally completed two summer business programs, studying international political economics at the London School of Economics and European competitive strategy in Barcelona, Spain. Other work experience includes serving at Ozark Mountain Bagel Company and coaching for the Ozark Juniors Volleyball team in her hometown, Bentonville, Arkansas. Ally enjoys Escape rooms, cuisine, art, music, spades, and hiking on the Domain.

Sher Shah is from Lahore, Pakistan, and is an economics major with minors in computer science and business. He will be a strategy intern at BCG BrightHouse in Atlanta, Georgia, during the spring semester of his junior year. Pursuing his interest in data analytics, Sher worked with the USA for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as a data scientist fellow at Sewanee DataLab. He studied international economics and business at the University of Cambridge during the spring semester of his sophomore year. At Sewanee, he serves as the Class of 2026 Student Trustee and is a member of the Order of the Gown and the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Sher Shah works on campus at Tiger Bay Pub and Cup & Gown and enjoys engaging with different cultures and playing soccer in his free time. 

Ben Pollock, a finance major from Huntsville, Alabama, combines his studies with minors in math and business. This summer he passed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam and will apply his new skills in finance and investment management next semester as a spring analyst at Alterna Equity Partners in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Beyond academics, Ben is co-founder and co-owner of Eagle Power Washing LLC and completed a summer internship with RCP Companies in accounting and finance. On campus, Ben serves as president and captain of Sewanee Rowing Crew and is a member of the Order of the Gown, CRU youth ministry, Green's View Capital student investment club, and the Flying Tigers Flight Program. He is interested in ham radio and Morse code and enjoys riding motorcycles and playing the piano.

Nicole is pursuing a degree in economics with a minor in business and is also an Art Fellow. She recently accepted a marketing and business development internship from Current EV Motors in Austin, Texas, for the spring semester of her junior year. Currently, Nicole is the marketing and public relations intern for the Babson Center and works as a retail stylist for Kendra Scott in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. She has worked as a freelance designer and illustrator for a custom cutlery manufacturer and as an assistant coach for a 12-2 A5 travel volleyball team. At Sewanee, Nicole is the president and co-founder of the Creative Hub, the director of philanthropy for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and a member of the varsity volleyball team, the Order of the Gown, and the Women in Finance, Business, and Economics Society. A talented artist and designer, she enjoys music, writing, and outdoor activities.

Jack is from Cocoa, Florida, and is pursuing a major in English with a minor in business. He will pursue his interest in corporate law through a spring semester internship at Troutman Pepper in Atlanta, Georgia. In previous summers, Jack has worked as a legal assistant for the Loris Law Group and as a judicial intern for Judge Samuel Bookhardt at the 18th Circuit Court of Florida. At Sewanee, Jack is a tenor section leader in the University Choir, works as a tutor in the Writing Center, and serves as president and academic chair of Chi Psi fraternity. His academic achievements include inductions into the Order of the Gown, Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, and Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honors Society. In his free time, Jack enjoys hiking, singing, and playing the piano.