Winning His "W": A Story of Freshman Year at College

"Winning His 'W': A Story of Freshman Year at College" by Everett T. Tomlinson is a story following a group of freshmen navigating the challenges of college life at Winthrop College, where friendship and personal growth intertwine. Will Phelps and Foster Bennett eagerly await the arrival of their friend, Peter John Schenck, who is filled with anxiety about fitting in and facing potential hazing from upperclassmen. Peter John's introduction to college life is marked by awkwardness and comical misunderstandings, immediately establishing the lighthearted tone of the narrative. As the boys settle into their new environment, the story follows their adventures as they adapt to their new experiences. The novel portrays youthful innocence blended with the struggles of transitioning into adulthood, as the boys discover the values of friendship and develop a better understanding of themselves amidst their new surroundings.