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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Kaleb Smith '22

Class of: 2022 | Major: Mathematical Economics

Stand-out Tiger Football running back Kaleb Smith ’22 has always given 100 percent both in the classroom and on the gridiron, and his efforts have been rewarded—he was named a semifinalist for the 2021 William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the academic Heisman.

Joey Kelly '22

Class of: 2022 | Major: English and Visual Arts | Minor: Music

Senior Joey Kelly is uniquely himself and, with the help of his transformative and well-rounded academic experience at Hampden-Sydney College, is not afraid to challenge his own or others' perspectives.

Jordan Blackwell ’22

Class of: 2022 | Major: Government | Minor: Rhetoric

Jordan Blackwell '22 has found a passion for leadership and academics at Hampden-Sydney College—he is learning to think critically, to engage with the work on his own, and to step into leadership roles that he may have never considered before.

Scott Pittman '22

Class of: 2022 | Major: History | Minor: Rhetoric

History major and student leader Scott Pittman '22 shares a unique bond with his father Virginius “Vee” Pittman ’84 and brother John Pittman ’20—not only are they family, but they are also bound by the Hampden-Sydney College brotherhood.

Cal Mitchell '22

Class of: 2022 | Major: Government and Foreign Affairs

Government and Foreign Affairs major Cal Mitchell '22 credits his Hampden-Sydney College leadership roles and summer internships with developing his gratitude, humility, conflict resolution skills, and career goals.

Alex Zorko ’22

Class of: 2022 | Major: Foreign Affairs | Minor: Leadership in the Public Interest

International student Alex Zorko ’22 says Hampden-Sydney College is the best decision he’s ever made and that he would do it all over again—and he can say it fluently in six languages.

Taylor McGee ’23

Class of: 2023 | Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Philosophy, and Spanish

Taylor McGee ’23 has achieved remarkable success during his time on the Hill—he was recently named a Goldwater Scholar, an honor that represents the highest level of undergraduate achievement in natural sciences, math, and engineering.

Jason Hill ’22

Class of: 2022 | Major: English and Theatre | Minor: Rhetoric

With COVID-19 came changes to Hampden-Sydney’s academic and social structure, but Resident Advisor Jason Hill ’22 tells us how the fabric that holds the Hampden-Sydney brotherhood together remained strong. 

Tyler Howerton ’21

Class of: 2021 | Major: Physics | Minor: Mathematics

A standout offensive lineman, 4.00 physics major, and humble and gracious Hampden-Sydney man, Tyler Howerton '21 has accomplished an impressive list of feats in his four years on the Hill.

Matt Marsh ’22

Class of: 2022 | Major: Government | Minor: Environmental Studies and Leadership in the Public Interest

Student Body Secretary-Treasurer Matt Marsh '22 says having a community to depend on made a big impact on a him, and now he's paying it forward by cultivating the student involvement programs that drew him to Hampden-Sydney College.