Walter Sorrells '85 has been a novelist since his mid-20s, publishing thrillers and mysteries under a variety of names; he has trained in various martial arts for more than two decades; he is a competitive pistol shooter; and for more than a decade, he has been handcrafting elaborate knives and swords.
“I’ve pretty much spent my entire adult life doing the same things I was interested in when I was 13 years old.”
Walter is featured in the Mixed Media section of the Spring/Summer 2016 issue of Haverford magazine.
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.
Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.
Each year, Fords look forward to myriad traditional events such as the Collection speaker series; frequent a cappella concerts; pinwheel day; and, most importantly, Fall and Spring Plenary.
Haverford fields 23 Varsity teams, and club and intramural options include badminton, crew, golf, soccer, Ultimate, volleyball, and rugby.
53% of our students are on varsity or club teams.
Members of the Varsity Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams are referred to as Goats. Haverford means “goat crossing” in Welsh. Photo: Michael Branscom.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.