What does it look like when a man squeezes everything he can out of Wabash? Tobey Condon ’26, a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) has taken advantage of as much as one could from the college. Being from Watervliet, New York, Condon has felt the connections and experiences of small communities for most of his life, and that same small-community feeling was given to him here on campus as well. For Condon, his college years have helped him in all aspects of life. Wabash College has provided him with an environment that promoted and developed professional skills and encouraged him to be more outgoing with the goal of becoming the ideal student.

“Tobey is a rockstar,” said Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism director Daniel D’Amico. “In class he leads the pack by taking the highest level of responsibility for the assignments and material. I was not surprised in the least that he took home the gold in moot court and a distinction pass on comps. He’s the most reliable participant in co-curricular activities I’ve ever worked with and he writes like an angel.”

Condon is a brother of Phi Kappa Psi. He has found that going through the experiences of college with his pledge class, as well as living and engaging with people from entirely different backgrounds, has improved his time at Wabash.

“When alumni come to campus and talk about life-long bonds, I finally know what they mean,” said Condon. “It is thanks to the time I have spent with my pledge brothers and the time we have shared together.”

Condon’s fraternity brother Alexander Schmidt ‘27 has enjoyed getting to know Condon and has seen the way in which he lives out the ideal of a Wabash man.

“Tobey is a proud brother of Phi Psi,” said Schmidt. “He is a great Wabash brother who always strives to put his best self forward whether it be socially or academically.”

Condon has remained involved in both academics and extracurriculars including the Stephenson Institute. He has also worked for the Ramsey Archives since his freshman year. The involvement in these groups has deepened Tobey’s appreciation for both his field of study as well as his connection to Wabash itself. He gives credit to the Stephenson Institute for not only enhancing his PPE education but for providing him with the opportunity to travel and see more of both the country and the world. Condon’s time with the Ramsey Archives has also given him a deep appreciation for the rich history of this campus.

“I would implore students to engage meaningfully with Wabash’s history,” said D’Amico. “As it provides a sense of scale that is vital to being a successful student and a good member of the Wabash Community.”

Condon feels that his field of study has benefited him greatly both in and out of the classroom, and believes that these areas of study are the perfect complement to a strong liberal arts education.

“In a time fraught with uncertainty and discourse, I’ve learned what it means to be a good citizen,” said Condon. “I learned how to engage with a broad swath of topics that are essential to understanding our world today, how we got here, and what can be done moving forward.”

After graduation, Condon plans to pursue a career in law, either through a graduate degree or work in the field of foreign or public policy. While his mind is not entirely made up, he gives thanks to his time here at Wabash for giving him new or different possibilities after college.

“I have always been driven by the goal of helping others,” said Condon. “When I was younger, that goal took the form of a future career in the public sector, but through my time in college I’ve become more aware of the ways in which private organizations can advocate for the autonomy and empowerment of the individual.”

Condon is proud to be a Wabash man and believes the struggles and adversity are a part of what makes this place so special.

“Being a Wabash man is a title only reserved for a worthy few,” said Condon. “If your college experience is not challenging, you’re selling yourself short. I might not always be thankful for it at the moment, but I deeply appreciate the fact that I am surrounded by classmates, fraternity brothers, faculty and staff who are encouraging me to push myself socially and academically.”