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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.