Justin Davis Enrolls as an Allan Scholar at Hampden-Sydney College

2013 Aug 29

Ronald Justin Davis, a graduate of Trinity Episcopal School, has enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College with the Class of 2017 as an Allan Scholar. Justin is the son of Laura P. Armstrong of Ashland and Matthew K. Davis of Glen Allen.

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 another outstanding group of freshman Honors Scholars. The academic and extra-curricular excellence demonstrated by these 45 young men during their high school career have earned them the privilege of being designated a Hampden-Sydney Honors student. Coming to us from homes both neara?"Virginiaa?"and fara?"Connecticuta?"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 nationally 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.