08/11/2012
Dear Friends of the larrimoRe:
Below is a letter, written from Beer M. Sphere himself, which was retrieved from the annals of the larrimoRe. The addressee's name has been censored for privacy considerations. Hopefully this will illuminate some of the storied history of the house.
"Dear X,
My sincere apologies for not responding to your email sooner. I have been very busy cooling beers and traveling to New Orleans with my old pals from Spain.
The larrimoRe, is a house that has been passed down by students in the law school for about thirty years. Historically, three law students and one physics PHD candidate live in the house. The name comes from a beloved former resident, Aaron Larrimore. Before being called the larrimoRe, the house was called the PSF house because it hosted many PSF fund raisers, and still does; the house is listed on the Williamsburg registry of historic places as the Andrew J. Barnes house. It knows no rules--not even grammar or capitalization.
At its core, the larrimoRe is a magical place where law students gather to drink, drink more, and be merry. It is a welcoming place; the people who live there have the benefits of a large house, a large yard, absurdly low rent, and being within walking distance of the law school and the bars; in return, they are expected to host the first party of the year every year and welcome everyone to their home. They are encouraged to host gatherings, fundraisers, and events upon any reasonable request from anyone in the law school community. This welcoming and all-inclusive aspect is the essence of larrimoRe. Everyone and anyone is always welcome, no clique, class year difference, or personal beef should ever lead someone to not feel welcome.
William & Mary has traditionally been a unique law school because of its friendly, laid back, and non-competitive student body. The larrimoRe attempts to foster this atmosphere and promote these characteristics of the community by bringing people together for non-academic gatherings.
I am serious about these goals and descriptions, that is how the house was last passed down, and I hope the next generation of residents will continue the legacy. If you have not experienced the welcoming vibe described above, I sincerely apologize and hope you will always feel welcome in the future. Along those lines, there will be a gathering before Barrister's Ball (which is conveniently within walking distance), you and everyone else is welcome to come. There will be a full keg (minus whatever gets drank this week).
Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns, I promise my response will be more prompt than this one was.
Sincerely,
Beer"