Joseph Lantagne Enrolls as Allan Scholar

2012 Aug 31

Joseph Anthony Lantagne, a graduate of Benedictine High School, has enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College with the Class of 2016 as an Allan Scholar. Joseph is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Anthony G. Lantagne of Richmond.

The Allan Scholarship is the highest academic scholarship awarded by the College. The scholarship is named for Dr. D. Maurice Allan, Class of 1916, a long-time professor of philosophy and psychology. Allan Scholars are recognized for outstanding academic achievement and scholastic aptitude. They are offered a wide variety of intellectual challenges and independent study, thereby broadening and complementing their traditional academic pursuits.

When asked about this year's honors students, Dr. Jennifer E. Vitale, Elliott Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Honors Program, stated, "This year, Hampden-Sydney College welcomes one of the largest freshman classes in the College's history. Among them are 56 talented and intellectually gifted Hampden-Sydney Honors scholars. A diverse group of student with interests ranging from Model UN to welding, from homes as near as Farmville to as far as Hanoi, these young men will do much to enrich the college environment both inside and outside of the classroom."

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 education of young men.