Meet the Men of H-SC
What kind of man goes to Hampden-Sydney College? Read their stories to learn about our diverse and passionate student body.
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Class of: 2023 | Major: Government
With a newfound sense of direction, Noah Selfe ’23 urges students to push themselves and utilize the tools they have at Hampden-Sydney College to become good men and good citizens.
Class of: 2023 | Major: Government
Andrew Parker ’23 credits Hampden-Sydney College for preparing him for the future and teaching him the necessary skills to succeed after graduation.
Class of: 2025 | Major: Biology | Minor: Environmental Studies
William Gardner '25 credits his time in South Africa as a moving experience that has allowed him to prosper and grow during his time at Hampden-Sydney College.
Class of: 2023 | Major: Economics
Tiger Lacrosse player Jack Shipman ’23 stepped outside his comfort zone at H-SC and found new opportunities and connections that would prepare him for the future.
Class of: 2023 | Major: History
For Hampden-Sydney College senior Noah Moore, success on the Hill means being involved, making lifelong friends, striving to do well in your classes, and most importantly, taking the time to contemplate what it means to be a good man.
Class of: 2023 | Major: Government
Government major Michael Rowe '23 wanted a college with ample leadership opportunities in an environment focused on individual students, but he never could have imagined how closely he would interact with his professors and other faculty members at Hampden-Sydney College.
Class of: 2022 | Major: Psychology | Minor: Leadership in the Public Interest
Psychology major Coleman Meadows ’22 has an impressive understanding of how his experiences at Hampden-Sydney College have real-life implications and will no doubt use them as he works toward his career goals in counseling.
Class of: 2023 | Major: Psychology | Minor: National Security Studies
Combat veteran Mike Daum ’23 is not your typical Hampden-Sydney College student—married and in his mid-twenties, he brings a unique perspective on life and the real world.
Class of: 2023 | Major: Philosophy
It’s hard to explain what makes Hampden-Sydney College so special, but Ben Hager ’23 says it begins with being a small part of the College’s long history—a shared experience of building lifelong relationships, gaining confidence, and seizing new opportunities.
Class of: 2022 | Major: Economics and Business
Volunteer firefighter Peter Orgain '22 chose Hampden-Sydney College because it felt like home—the rural feel of the campus, the unique and personal relationships between students and their professors, and the opportunity to serve in diverse leadership roles led him to fall in love with the school.