Jack Camp, ‘29 on Cross Country, Academics, and Finding Passion

In this episode, host Thomas Wakefield sits down with Jack Camp, ‘29 — Washington & Lee cross country and track athlete from Jacksonville, Florida — to talk about his journey to Lexington, the W&L athletic experience, and life as a student-athlete at one of the country's top liberal arts schools.

Jack walks through his college recruitment process, including a candid rejection from Lafayette and how W&L's personal approach ultimately won him over. He also opens up about navigating the academic jump from the Bolles School to W&L, discovering an unexpected passion for accounting, picking up ancient Greek, and joining the bluegrass ensemble on a whim.

On the athletic side, Jack reflects on what it meant to win ODAC Conference and Regional Championships in cross country — including W&L's first regional title in 33 years — and what the winning culture at Washington and Lee means to him heading into outdoor track season.

Generals on the March is a storytelling podcast exploring the athletic history of Washington and Lee University through interviews with athletes, coaches, and alumni.

📍 Recorded at the Generals Redoubt Podcasting Studio, Fancy Hill, W&L University