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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Harrison Whaley '21

Class of: 2021 | Major: Biology | Minor: Leadership in the Public Interest

CAC chairman and biology major Harrison Whaley '21 tells us about what drew him to Hampden-Sydney College and what keeps him here—hint: it's the people.

Andrew Barden ’21

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

From volunteering with under-served communities, to managing a stock market portfolio, to diving into the African tech industry, Andrew Barden’s time on the Hill has been anything but ordinary.

Brennan Vaught '21

Class of: 2021 | Major: Chemistry | Minor: Visual Arts

Student Court chairman Brennan Vaught '21 describes why Hampden-Sydney College is, to him, the most distinctive college in the world.

Phil Pullen '21

Class of: 2021 | Major: Engineering Physics | Minor: Math & Rhetoric

Student Body President Phil Pullen '21 shares what he wants to achieve during his time in office, what advice he would give to new Tigers, and what he thinks makes Hampden-Sydney College so special.

Stanton Camp ’22

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

Hampden-Sydney College history buff Stanton Camp ’22 immersed himself in research at Red Hill Plantation this past summer, documenting the lives of enslaved people at the site.

Ben Skinner '23

Class of: 2023 | Major: Government

In his entrepreneurship class at Hampden-Sydney, Ben Skinner ’23 developed a plan to open a boat dealership on the Chesapeake Bay. COVID-19 had other plans, however, and the enterprising student “turned lemons into lemonade.”

Rakeem Walker '20

Class of: 2020 | Major: Psychology

Rakeem Walker ’20 has been inspired by, challenged by, and changed by the Hampden-Sydney brotherhood. The Washington, DC native discusses his semester of study in Provence, France.

Arthur White '20

Class of: 2020 | Major: Spanish | Minor: Visual Arts

Arthur White ’20 has made the most of his four years at Hampden-Sydney College. From the rugby pitch to the theater stage, the Spanish major is unafraid of trying something new.

Lucas Hamby '22

Class of: 2022 | Major: History

Lucas Hamby, a sophomore history major and historical reenactor, recently presented his experiences to the Hampden-Sydney College community.

Sam McLean '22

Class of: 2022 | Major: English | Minor: Environmental Studies

As a tour guide for Glacier Anglers in Montana, Sam McLean '22 spent his summer disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with himself.