Ian Giles Recognized in Collegiate Who's Who

2012 Jan 12

Ian Christopher Giles, a senior at Hampden-Sydney College, has been recognized as an outstanding campus leader in the 2012 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

A Patrick Henry Scholar, Ian serves as a Resident Advisor and plays offensive line on the varsity football team. He was named to the ODAC All-Academic Team for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. Ian is a volunteer at Southside Community Hospital and is a member of the honorary societies Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership) and Chi Beta Phi (scientific), the Appeals Committee, the Garnet & Grey Society (admissions tour guide), the Pre-Health Society, the Society of '91 (leadership program), and the professional scientific fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma. He was the recipient at Final Convocation in April 2011 of the Topham Chemistry Award. A chemistry and biology major, Ian is a graduate of Northside High School and is the son of Mr. & Mrs. James L. Giles of Roanoke.

Twenty-one students from Hampden-Sydney College were selected for this year's edition. Students are nominated by seniors, administrators, faculty, and coaches based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success. They join a select group of students from more than 2000 institutions of higher learning in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign nations. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.

A private college for men, Hampden-Sydney is ranked in the top tier of liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The College is known for its liberal arts curriculum, the Honor Code which stresses individual and collective responsibility, and a focus on the needs of young men.