Nathan Knox Enrolls as a Patrick Henry Scholar

2012 Aug 31

Nathan Ross Knox, a graduate of Westminster Academy, has enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College with the Class of 2016 as a Patrick Henry Scholar. Nathan is the son of Lynne Knox of Germantown and Steve & Sandra Knox of Osceola, AR.

The Patrick Henry Scholarship is named to honor the great American patriot and early trustee of Hampden-Sydney. Recipients are recognized for demonstrated leadership in their secondary schools and communities and for strong academic achievement in a competitive college preparatory curriculum.

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.