Ho Ho Kus resident, Hamilton College graduate Charlie Ratner awarded college's $30K Bristol Fellowship

He'll use fellowship grant to explore leadership skills learned through lacrosse in five countries

Clinton, NY (07/10/2023) — Ho Ho Kus resident Charlie Ratner, a May graduate of Hamilton College, was one of two recipients of the College's prestigious Bristol Fellowship this year. Each Bristol Fellow receives a $30,000 research grant to spend a year after graduation studying an issue of personal interest. Ratner, a computer science major, will travel to Chile, Australia, Czech Republic, and Kenya to "examine the leadership, teamwork, and confidence skills emphasized by lacrosse leaders in each culture."

Ratner's project will be highly hands-on as he plans to volunteer with lacrosse coaches to better understand how the respective cultures and traditions of the countries he visits "shape the game." As a two-time captain of Hamilton's men's lacrosse team, he will conduct a "cross-cultural analysis" between the experience of the students he works with and his own.

Ratner is looking forward to gaining a global perspective through his work. "I'm excited to step outside of my usual routines and dive into the customs, traditions, and values of diverse cultures," he said. "I'm especially eager to learn new languages and explore unique cuisines, music, and art, while connecting with people from various backgrounds who share my love for lacrosse."

The Bristol Fellowship has been funded by the Bristol Family since 1996 in honor of William M. Bristol, Jr., Class of 1917.

Charlie Ratner is a graduate of Northern Highlands Regional High School

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