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Although he is not particularly worried However, once he is ready to settle down him as a ‘townie’.about the job market he faces, Wilson admitsand start a family, Wilson hopes to raise his “It is funny because people are really sur-that after graduation it is likely that he children right here in his hometown. prised when I tell them I am from Williams-will branch out and move away from Williamsburg“I really loved growing up in Williamsburg,”he says with a laugh. “It is somethingto get a taste of another area. burg,” he reflects. “I enjoyed many good they don’t expect, especially since so many“Everyone needs an economist,” he says. times and can honestly say I never had a of my peers are from other areas. All in all I“There are usually a lot of government jobs bad experience. I love that the town is quiet like it a lot, and I am proud to be a ‘townie’.”open. I know people who [have] already and that so many people come here to raise Wilson will always consider himself as just agraduated and are working for the govern-their children. There are people of virtually Williamsburg guy. NDNas do both of his parents.“My grandmother has always been activein the community,” he says. “She has livedhere since the late 1970s and has madeso many friends andment in the Washington D.C. area, so thatcould be a path I may follow. I also think adegree from William and Mary will give mea leg up.”every age here.”Meanwhile, Wilson enjoys college life andis having fun as a student – and he finds ithumorous when some of his friends refer toconnections. Sheloves the area.”Wilson’s fatherworks in informationtechnology forNorthrop Grumman,while his mother is aconsultant for nonprofitorganizations inthe area and throughoutthe Peninsula.“It is funny because people are really surprised when I tell themI am from Williamsburg. It is something they don’t expect,especially since so many of my peers are from other areas. Allin all I like it a lot, and I am proud to be a ‘townie’. “ ~ Wilson HaleWe Treat You!(Not just your teeth)As your dentist, wecare about your oral andoverall health. Keepingyour teeth’s supportingstructures (gums and bone)healthy and inflammationfreecan reduce your riskof tooth loss, heart disease,diabetes, and osteoporosis.Come see us for your comprehensiveevaluation. Call us today!757.345.5500• STATE OF THE ART TREATMENT FACILITY• NEW PATIENTS WELCOME• MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTEDDr. Brett C. Dunnill, D.D.S.Dr. Rick J. Rubin, D.M.D.and family• EMERGENCIES SEEN PROMPTLY •and family213 Bulifants Blvd., Suite E • Across from Williamsburg Sentara Hospital • www.williamsburgfamilydentistry.comNEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSAUGUST2011 29