"History was made again," says Susan Vick, professor of drama/theatre, "with the announcement that Kenny Volock has achieved honorable mention in the 21st Century Playwrights Festival competition for If You're So Inclined. Last year, the first time WPI entered the competition, N.Harrison Ripps '96 received honorable mention for Retrain(Protocol). WPI's inclusion among this group was unique in that we are the only college represented which has neither a theatre department nor a playwriting program."
Volock, a civil engineering major, graduated with distinction in May and is attending graduate school at the University of Maine. Members of the WPI community may remember him from his roles in many WPI productions, including Gower in Henry V and Alisdair in Love Among the Juveniles.
"Kenny's personal accomplishment is significant, but he also brings honor to WPI with this achievement," says Vick. "That we have created a climate where student artists cam thrive is further confirmed by this good news."