Spike Offers Comfort and Steals the Show

The Wrightons' dog, Spike, regularly accompanies President Wrighton around campus.

May 9, 2023

Spike, President Wrighton's dog, has a calming influence during his interactions with members of the GW community. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Spike, Mark S. and Risa Zwerling Wrighton's dog, has been a constant companion of the president in walks around campus, sometimes in his office and, of course, all around the President's Residence. Spike welcomed incoming students at Move-In in 2022. He crashed Boo Bash last October. And he begged for students' attention during Apple Day on Kogan Plaza last year. We hope you enjoy photos of Spike as you navigate through Final Exams period.

Spike at Proud to Be GW 2022 on Foggy Bottom Campus. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Spike relaxes between President Wrighton and his wife, Risa Zwerling Wrighton before heading out from the President's Residence to greet students during Move-In on the Foggy Bottom Campus in August 2022. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Spike and President Wrighton on Move-In Day 2022. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Spike enjoying time in fresh air on Kogan Plaza during Apple Day 2022. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Spike offers a calming demeanor for the Wrightons at the President's Residence. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Spike and President Wrighton at Boo Bash 2022

As usual, Spike gets the attention when out with the president, this time at Boo Bash 2022. (Jordan Tovin)