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Izac Olatunji
Biology and fine arts majors
Izac Olatunji ’23 traveled to a remote corner of Alaska and gained new insights on home and heritage as a research assistant to Hampden-Sydney College Associate Professor of Rhetoric Sean Gleason. Izac Olatunji ’23
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Michael Harris
Theatre major
What do a standout football player, a theater major, and a TikTok influencer have in common? If you’re Hampden-Sydney College student Michael Harris ’22, they have a lot in common—because they all describe him. Michael Harris '22
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Grayson Phillips
Government major
An avid fisherman and determined student, Grayson Phillips ’23 knew he would be a Hampden-Sydney man from the moment he stepped on campus. Grayson Phillips ‘23
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Grayson Manning
Government major
Grayson Manning ’23 spent winter break shadowing Hampden-Sydney College alumnus William B. Allen III ’69 at his law firm. Grayson Manning ’23
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Noah Selfe
Government major
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. Noah Selfe ’23
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Andrew Parker
Government major
Andrew Parker ’23 credits Hampden-Sydney College for preparing him for the future and teaching him the necessary skills to succeed after graduation. Andrew Parker '23
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William Gardner
Biology major and Environmental Studies minor
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 Hamdpen-Sydney College. William Gardner '25
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Jack Shipman
Economics major
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. Jack Shipman '23
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Noah Moore
History major
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. Noah Moore '23
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Michael Rowe
Government major
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. Michael Rowe '23
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Coleman Meadows
Psychology major and Leadership in the public interest minor
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. Coleman Meadows ’22
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Mike Daum
Psychology major and National Security Studies minor
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. Mike Daum ’23
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Ben Hager
Philosophy major
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. Ben Hager '23
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Taylor McGee
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Philosophy, and Spanish majors
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. Taylor McGee ’23
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Peter Orgain
Economics & Business major
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. Peter Orgain '22
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Kaleb Smith
Mathematical Economics major
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. Kaleb Smith '22
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Joey Kelly
English and Visual Arts majors, Music minor
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. Joey Kelly '22
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Jordan Blackwell
Government major, Rhetoric minor
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. Jordan Blackwell ’22
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Scott Pittman
History major, Rhetoric minor
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. Scott Pittman '22
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Cal Mitchell
Government and Foreign Affairs major
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. Cal Mitchell '22
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Alex Zorko
Foreign Affairs major, Leadership in the Public Interest minor
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. Alex Zorko ’22
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Jason Hill
English & Theatre majors, Rhetoric minor
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. Jason Hill ’22
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Tyler Howerton
Physics major, Mathematics minor
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. Tyler Howerton '21
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Matt Marsh
Government major, Environmental Studies & Leadership in the Public Interest minors
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. Matt Marsh ’22
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Andrew Barden
Economics major, Mathematics minor
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. Andrew Barden ’21
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Harrison Whaley
Biology major, Leadership in the Public Interest minor
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. Harrison Whaley '21
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Brennan Vaught
Chemistry major, Visual Arts minor
Student Court chairman Brennan Vaught '21 describes why Hampden-Sydney College is, to him, the most distinctive college in the world. Brennan Vaught '21
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David King III
Economics major
COVID-19 may have cancelled his summer internship plans, but David King III ’21 turned his disappointment into the trip of a lifetime. David King '21
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Phil Pullen
Engineering Physics major, Math & Rhetoric minors
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. Phil Pullen '21
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Stanton Camp
History major, Rhetoric minor
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. Stanton Camp '22
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Ben Skinner
Government major
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.” Ben Skinner '23
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Rakeem Walker
Psychology major
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. Rakeem Walker '20
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Arthur White
Spanish major, Visual Arts minor
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. Arthur White '20
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Lucas Hamby
History major
Lucas Hamby, a sophomore history major and historical reenactor, recently presented his experiences to the Hampden-Sydney College community. Lucas Hamby '22
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Sam McLean
English major, Environmental Studies minor
As a tour guide for Glacier Anglers in Montana, Sam McLean '22 spent his summer disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with himself. Sam McLean '22
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Charlie Wolfe
Chemistry major
Charlie Wolfe is Hampden-Sydney College’s fifth Goldwater Scholar in history. It is the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Charlie Wolfe '20
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Griffin Davis
Economics & Business major
Griffin Davis '20 chose to come to Hampden-Sydney College to play football, but discovered much more. Griffin Davis '20
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Alex Dent
Physics major
Physics major Alex Dent ’21 is the first student from Hampden-Sydney College to be accepted into the prestigious and highly competitive Clinical Research Internship Program at the Mayo Clinic. Alex Dent '21
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Bruce Shober
Economics major
Hampden-Sydney College golf team captain Bruce Shober ‘20 overcomes the odds after a serious auto accident injury and leads Hampden-Sydney to national ranks. Bruce Shober '20
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Henry O’Neal IV
Government major, Classics minor
Henry O’Neal IV ’19, a government major with a minor in classics, has used his time at Hampden-Sydney College to make a positive difference in local communities. Henry O’Neal ’19
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Andrew Howell
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major
Hampden-Sydney’s Cycling Club president Andrew Howell '20 united the campus community in raising over $5,000 to buy new bikes and helmets to reward hard-working students at Prince Edward County Middle School. Andrew Howell '20
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Cole Johnson
Biology major, Chemistry minor
Coleman Johnson '19 presented his melanoma research at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Atlanta, Georgia. Coleman Johnson '19
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Corey Williams
Biology major
Corey Williams '19 received an Honorable Mention Award for the presentation of his melanoma research at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Atlanta, Georgia. Corey Williams '19
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Shaun Everson
Biology major, Chemistry minor
A result of the relationships he's developed in his work with the Hampden-Sydney Animal Rescue Community, Shaun Everson '20 will be a veterinary technician intern at Ridge Animal Hospital and hopes to become a veterinarian. Shaun Everson '20
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Max Dash
English major, Creative Writing minor
Recent Hampden-Sydney graduate Max Dash '18 devoted the bulk of his senior year to honors research, delving deep into what he calls a very personal, passion-driven project. The creative work thrust the English major deep into Tiger athletics past and present, analyzing the relationship between sports narratives and American culture. Max Dash '18
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Austin Senecal
History major, Military Leadership & National Security minors
J. Austin Senecal '19, is the first Hampden-Sydney student to win the prestigious Boren Scholarship, awarded to just 221 undergraduates nationwide. Austin Senecal '19
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Travis Stackow
English major, History and Rhetoric minors
Hampden-Sydney College senior English major Travis Stackow was selected to present his summer research at the Central Slavic Conference, an honor granted to a select few undergraduate students. Travis Stackow '19
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Luis Torres
Economics and Spanish majors
A 2019 Tiger’s Den entrepreneurship competition winner, Luis was also a member of the Learning by Giving Foundation, managed the Varsity Soccer team, and studied abroad in Spain. Luis Torres '18
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Christopher Ross
Government major, Public Service and Military Leadership & National Security minors
Recent Hampden-Sydney graduate and Kappa Alpha brother Chris Ross ’18 spent much of his four years at the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest when he wasn’t busy with duties as chairman of the College Republicans or as a member of the Pre-Law Society. Christopher Ross '18
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David Fluharty
Biology major
A founding member—and now president—of Hampden-Sydney's Cycling Club, David Fluharty '20 also serves as a resident advisor, vice president of both the Outsiders Club and the International Club, and editor of the Journal of the Sciences. David Fluharty '20
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Dalton Hall
English major
Dalton Hall '19 came to Hampden-Sydney College not knowing what he was looking for outside of an education in English; he stayed because, over the course of his first transformational year, he began to understand the tremendous value of the liberal arts. Dalton Hall '19
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Tillmon Cook
Mathematical Economics major
Tillmon Cook ’18 spent four months aboard the MV World Odyssey with students from 33 other countries, earning college credit while sailing the world, a global adventure that took him to four continents, 11 countries, and 12 cities. Tillmon Cook '18
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David Bushhouse
Biology major, Chemistry minor
David Bushhouse '19 is one of only eight students from the state of Virginia to be named a 2018 Goldwater Scholar, awarded to undergraduates in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. David Bushhouse '19
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Will Fussy
Biology major
When Will Fussy '18 chose a research topic for his honors capstone, he found one that combines his biology major with his desire to attend law school: the legal patenting of human genes. Will Fussy '18
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Sean Walden
Biology major, Chemistry minor
The Hampden-Sydney College summer research program provides students with the opportunity for experiential learning. Sean Walden '18 chose to research fungal infections in hops plants—a problem plaguing the beer industry. Sean Walden '18
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Austin Galeski
History major
Austin Galeski, Hampden-Sydney College Class of 2019, is a National Karate Champion Austin Galeski '19
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Duncan Keefe
Computer Science major
Duncan Keefe '19 traveled to France and Luxembourg as a production assistant for American Rifleman Television, helping film a series about American soldiers who fought in the First World War. Duncan Keefe ’19
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Austin Hardman
Foreign Affairs and Religion majors
This summer, Austin Hardman '18 put both of his majors to work when he interned with a small non-profit in South Africa. Austin Hardman '18
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Patrick Kline
Mathematical Economics major
For Senior tight end Patrick Kline '18, his final year on the field as a Hampden-Sydney Tiger was the ultimate farewell to his lifelong friend Shorty. Patrick Kline '18
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Wes Kuegler
Computer Science major, Biology minor
Wes Kuegler '18, a computer science and biology student, landed a paid internship at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton. Wes Kuegler '18
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Quinn Sipes
Greek major, Theater minor
While travelling abroad in Tokyo, Quinn Sipes '19 studied the ancient Japanese theatre form, Noh. Quinn Sipes '19
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Sam Fleming
Economics major, Spanish minor
Sam Fleming '19 was selected to be one of 150 performers in the renowned Carolina Crown Drum Corps, the bronze medal winners at the Drum Corps International World Championships. Sam Fleming '19
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Josh Katowitz
Economics & Business major, Rhetoric minor
Josh Katowitz '18 not only earned an internship with IBM, but also landed a job offer at Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, NC. Josh Katowitz '18
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John Pittman II
History major, Rhetoric minor
John Pittman II '20 spent a summer working at the Tabasco Mash Warehouse of McIlhenny Company. John Pittman II '20
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Zane Moody
Government major, Public Service minor
A government major, Zane Moody '18, interned at the White & Case LLP Singapore office during his summer break. Zane Moody '18
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Tanner Beck
Economics & Business major, Public Service minor
Two Hampden-Sydney students launched a philanthropic clothing company "on a mission to eliminate illiteracy" while maintaining full academic loads. Tanner Beck '18
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Jacky Cheng
Economics & Business major, Public Service minor
Two Hampden-Sydney students launched a philanthropic clothing company "on a mission to eliminate illiteracy" while maintining full academic loads. Jacky Cheng '18
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Ryan Kluk
Biology and History majors, Rhetoric and Theater minors
Tiger mascot, Ryan Kluk '17, uses his energy to take advantage of all Hampden-Sydney has to offer. Ryan Kluk '17
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Dustin Wiles
Biology major
For most Hampden-Sydney students, baseball season represents a semester's worth of opportunities to enjoy spring weather with friends-a perfect break from studying. For athlete Dustin Wiles, the season represents an entirely different beast. Dustin Wiles '17
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Sam Murphy
Interdisciplinary Studies major
Hampden-Sydney College Student Body President Sam Murphy '18 flies through life as fast as he skates down the hilly campus paths, full of energy and enthusiasm. Sam Murphy '18
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Alex Abbott
History and Philosophy majors
Hampden-Sydney College student Alex Abbott '17 recently won the Best Paper award at the 3rd annual National Undergraduate Philosophy Conference at West Virginia University. Alex Abbott '17
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Gui Guimaraes
Chemistry major
Although he isn't sure what the future holds, Gui Guimaraes '18 knows in some way it will involve taking what he has learned at Hampden-Sydney College-as a chemist, athlete, leader, and citizen-back home to make a positive impact in Brazil. Gui Guimaraes '18
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Hunter Hoffler
Economics & Business major
One week before his freshman orientation at Hampden-Sydney, Hunter H. Hoffler '19 added World Champion to his list of accomplishments--a list which already included National Champion, Team USA captain, business entrepreneur, and star of his own television show on the World Fishing Network. Hunter Hoffler '19
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Chris Williams-Morales
English and History majors
Hampden-Sydney awarded the Thomas Edward Crawley Scholarship in English, the first of its kind at Hampden-Sydney College, to Christopher Williams-Morales ’17. Chris Williams-Morales '17
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Bobby George
Foreign Affairs major, Rhetoric minor
Bobby George '17 is spending what would have been his senior year deployed in Qatar on National Guard duty. Bobby George '17
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Aaron Dawley
History major, Public Service minor
Aaron Dawley '18 exemplifies the well-rounded liberal arts student — one who has focused most on leadership. Aaron Dawley '18
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Lewis Brooks
Economics & Business major
Cross Country runner Lewis Brooks '19 just broke the school record for the 8K on November 12 at the NCAA Regional Meet by shaving five seconds off the top time. Lewis Brooks '19
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Tyler Langhorn
Government major, Public Service minor
Tyler Langhorn, Hampden-Sydney College Class of 2017, spent a summer working as an intern at the Fulbright Commission in Prague, Czech Republic. Tyler Langhorn '17
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Hunter Williams
Mathematical Economics major, Math and German minors
Some callings are so strong that you end up going back to them. For Hunter Williams '20, that calling was Sozo Children in Kampala, Uganda. Hunter Williams '20
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Reggie Johnson
Economics major
Reggie Johnson, Hampden-Sydney College Class of 2016, accepts an offer to sign with Houston Astros. Reggie Johnson '16
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Robert Jackson
Biology major, Chemistry minor
Robert Jackson '18, worked on an Army Research Office funded internship at the Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center. Robert Jackson '18