Alumni Profile – Morgan Hall ‘16

What have you done since graduating from LI?
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Spanish from the United States Military Academy at West Point in May 2020 and commissioned as an Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army. I was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (2020–2021), Fort Drum, New York (2021–2023) with a rotation to Romania, and returned to Fort Leonard Wood in 2023. I was promoted to Captain and completed a master’s degree in Geological Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2024. Since October 2024, I have served as an instructor at the U.S. Army Engineer School. Most recently, I completed an Emergency Medical Technician course and am working toward earning my EMT license.

How many people in your family graduated from LI?
Myself and two older brothers, Jered Hall ’12 and Wayne Hall ‘14

What are you most proud of from your LI experience?
Winning the Ultimate Frisbee Vermont State Championship in 2015!

What extracurricular activities did you participate in?
Soccer, Nordic Skiing, Ultimate Frisbee, Trap & Skeet Club.

Which class helped you the most with your future endeavors?
Mr. Raymond’s - Military History class

Which classes were the most difficult and why?
English class was for me because, I have always struggled to write papers.

Which event was your favorite during Winter Carnival?
Flag Football

Where was your favorite place to hang out after school?
The Student Center in the Barn

What do you miss the most about your time at LI?
The community. Between my friends, the amazing teachers, and the coaches, LI had this unique balance of being small enough to feel close-knit but big enough to always offer something new. I did not know everyone deeply, but I knew enough people to always feel connected, and no matter what, there was a sense that everyone supported each other.

Who was your favorite teacher at LI?
It would have to be a tie between Mr. Ulrich and Mr. McCarthy

What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Not all paths are straight or make sense

What is something at LI that you absolutely loved being a part of?
The international student community. I made so many friends from all over the world!

What is something you wished had been different about your LI experience?
I wish we had more opportunities like today’s students do, especially for unique, non-standard classes like wilderness survival or carpentry. Those kinds of hands-on experiences would have been great additions to my LI years.

What advice do you have for students as they look for future careers or programs to apply to?
Do not limit yourself. Push beyond your comfort zone and try new things. Your journey doesn’t have to be set. I am a perfect example of how your journey doesn’t have to be linear or be limited. Changing majors or even careers is not a setback, it is an opportunity. Each shift adds perspective and makes you a more well-rounded person, with the ability to connect across disciplines and with different people.

What is your favorite quote?
“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It is not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.” – Robin Williams