Student Organizations

Patrick Henry College students enjoy a rich variety of extra-curricular activities. From art to athletics, students’ common desire to develop Christian leadership continues to produce a wide array of available clubs and organizations.

Official student organizations are approved by the Student Senate and sponsored by a PHC faculty member. 

Student Organizations

Eden Troupe (Drama)

Eden Troupe, PHC’s drama club, seeks to glorify God through the production of plays that communicate truth and beauty. The group produces one or more theatrical productions each semester, which have included As You Like It, Our Town, Arms and the Man, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelve Angry Men, Leave it to Psmith, Arsenic and Old Lace, Twelfth Night, and many more.

Members of the current governing board are Shannon Healy ('11), Aidan Grano ('10), Brianna Edelblut ('10), Lillie Schmidt ('10), and Russell York ('12).  The Fall 2009 semester features a highly-anticipated production of The Crucible. Click here for student club website.

Streaming Media Network (Film)

Streaming Media Network, founded in 2005 to produce and distribute student productions through the schools intranet, has grown over the years to produce several web series and movie shorts.  The group provides members with experience in directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, makeup, lighting and acting.

Since 2005 student members have produced and directed several web based series, which typically featured four episodes a semester.  Increasingly the club has focused on producing short films, assisting Dr. Veith's film class and sponsoring student film exposes.  Produced genres include music videos, love stories, documentaries, dramas and mockumentaries. 

Streaming Media network is currently under the leadership of Club President Paul Sellers ('10), executive board members Ian Reid ('11) and Matthew Exline ('10) and advisory board members Bridget Degnan ('11), Andrew Fetters ('11) and Wesley Grose ('11).  For contact search "Streaming Media Network" on Facebook or online at www.phcstreamingmedia.net.

Student Chorale

Chorale presents an exciting opportunity for students to use their voices to create a vocal masterpiece. The PHC Chorale performs annually for the students and community members at concerts, Commencement, and special chapel services. Last spring, the PHC Chorale partnered with Lancaster Bible College for the world premiere of Mendelssohn’s Elijah in Spanish. Directed by Dr. Steve McCollum, involvement in Chorale is worth one academic credit.

Strings Ensemble

The Strings Ensemble was formed by PHC students in 2005 and since that time, members have gathered to practice their instruments as time has allowed. The group performs almost every year at PHC’s “Harmonicomedy,” and in 2007, the group performed pre-show music for the Liberty Ball. In the future, the group hopes to create an advanced string quartet.

National Model United Nations

Each year, PHC students form a delegation to travel to New York City, NY to represent their assigned countries (and College) in simulated United Nations committee meetings. They prepare throughout the year for the international spring conference, during which they work to write, debate, and pass resolutions to practice solving world-wide problems. In 2008, Patrick Henry College was recognized as an Outstanding Delegation throughout the conference, and also received numerous individual awards. This club provides an excellent opportunity to network with other students and practice the art of persuasion.

PHC College Republicans (Affiliated with CRNC)

PHC’s College Republicans serve to promote the Christian worldview and the conservative principles of government in the Republican Party and in the whole of the United States of America. The club also provides hands-on opportunities for PHC students to be active and involved within the Republican Party.

In the past, the College Republicans have campaigned for conservative candidates, such a George Allen, and worked for conservative causes, such as the Virginia Marriage Amendment. The club also attracts conservative speakers to address the PHC student body. In 2008, the College Republicans welcomed author and speaker Star Parker to campus. They also organize an annual 9/11 memorial service, and they campaigned extensively for Bob McDonnell in 2009.

The College Republicans are a highly active campus group, and currently have six members on their governing board. Rebecca Beach ('11) serves as Chair of the Board, with James Flath ('13) and Alyssa Farah ('11) serving as Vice-Chairs. Aaron Strassner ('13) serves as current treasurer, Anthony Cavicchi ('13) as secretary, and Glenn Bertsch ('13) as Member at Large. Questions concerning the group can be directed to Rebecca, at rjbeach047@students.phc.edu.

College Democrats

Recognized by the PHC student Senate as an official campus group in 2008, the PHC College Democrats serve to promote Democratic principles on campus. To date, the club has no elected officers.

The Patrick Henry Herald (Student Newspaper)

The Patrick Henry Herald is published each week and distributed around campus to the students, staff, and faculty at PHC. The publication is from 8-12 pages long, and features hard-news stories about campus and local events. The paper is written by PHC’s journalism students and overseen by Dr. Les Sillars. Bridget Degnan (Journalism, '12) currently serves as The Herald’s editor-in-chief.

The Source (Student Magazine)

The Source is a magazine-style paper, published once every two weeks and distributed around campus to the students, staff, and faculty at PHC. The publication is from 10-16 pages long and publishes feature stories and editorials about events relevant to students. The magazine is written by PHC’s journalism students and overseen by Dr. Les Sillars. Rachel Leon currently serves as The Source’s editor.

The Stylus (Literary Journal)

The Stylus is a literary journal, published once each semester, which features the poetry and creative writing of the students at Patrick Henry. The Stylus offers awards to the authors of the best three pieces of poetry or creative writing each semester. The Stylus was founded in 2002 by Carol Browning and Brooks Lampe. The current editors are Jenna Lorence and Nikki Georgacakis. 

College Yearbook

What better way to save all your college memories than with your very own yearbook? PHC’s Student Senate appoints the members of the Yearbook Commission, who design books that best capture the school year, from orientation to graduation. If you are creative and interested in photography, design, and layout, this club is for you.

The Titan Society (Finance)

The Titan Society meets bi-weekly to discuss the world of finance, from investment strategies, to corporate accounting, to small business incorporation.  It serves as a liaison platform to the corporately independent PHC Investment Club and Entrepreneur Club. The Titan Society also publishes the annual Patrick Henry College Titan, a financial journal. Matt Boehm ('10) currently serves as the Society's President, and can be contacted at mtboehm@students.phc.edu. Dr. Michael J. Kucks currently serves as the Society's advisor.

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society (Political Theory)

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society is a student-led, voluntary association which seeks to facilitate discussion and further critical reflection among the student body of Patrick Henry College.  The Society strives to foster a spirit of intellectual inquiry and rigor through the publication of a journal, Notes on the Times, and the invitation of noted thinkers and speakers to lecture on a variety of topics. Speakers in the past have included scholars such as Dr. Claes Ryn, Dr. Patrick Deneen, Bill Kauffman, and Dr. Vigen Guroian.

ATS's members have traditionally been among the most academically motivated and accomplished on campus. ATS's current leadership is in the hands of Rachel Blum (moderator, Political Theory, '10), Barton Gingerich (Vice Moderator, '11), Phil Greendyk (Membership Coordinator, '10), Asriel Yousefi (Publicity Coordinator, '10), and Shane Ayers (Senior Editor of Notes on the Times, '10).  For more information, contact rmblum@students.phc.edu.

Sans Frontieres (Missions)

Sans Frontières, French for “without borders,” promotes a better understanding of foreign cultures and attracts PHC students interested in foreign countries and languages who want to enlarge their cultural worldview on an international scale while impacting those cultures for Christ.

In 2008, the club visited Puebla, Mexico, for a week-long missions trip. The club also hosts visiting speakers to improve their members’ comprehension of foreign cultures.

Priscilla Stout ('10) now serves as club president, with Jeffrey Weinmeister and Jeremy Smith serving as co-secretaries. For more information about the club, please contact prstout@students.phc.edu.

Fencing Club

One of the oldest and most well-established clubs on campus, the Fencing Club meets weekly to practice fencing - the ancient art of defense with a sword.  Using a combination of classical and modern styles, the Fencing Club provides the fun of competition, good exercise and an introduction to a sport rich in history and tradition.  Kirk Sosebee ('10) serves as the current club president, and can be contacted at kmsosebee@students.phc.edu. 

Libertas Society

PHC’s Libertas Society is a campus club that works to equip, network, and act in leading the nation and shaping the culture for Christ and conservatism. Libertas Society works to provide students with training opportunities in leadership and political activism. The club also uniquely works to network the PHC campus with other conservative groups on campuses in the DC Metro Area.

Formed in 2007 in conjunction with the renowned Leadership Institute, the Libertas Society has organized training opportunities, letter-writing and phone-banking campaigns for a variety of conservative issues, and led legislative lobbying trips into Washington, D.C. The group is also working with the Leadership Institute on creating and publishing a national newsletter for campuses in the greater DC Metropolitan Area. Currently, Noah Oberlander ('11) serves as club President, with Joanna Griffith ('11) serving as Vice-President. To learn more about Libertas Society, contact club President Noah Oberlander at nsoberlander@students.phc.edu.

Table-Tennis Club

No fall at PHC would be complete without the annual Table-Tennis Tournament. Don’t let the name confuse you, this tournament of both singles and doubles competition is just as intense as the U.S. Open. Year-long practice and strategizing could earn the lucky student bragging rights for the next school year. Brady Kauk ('11) currently serves as President of this club and Daniel Soares serves as the club sponsor.

Mixed-Martial Arts Club

PHC’s Mixed Martial Arts Club has functioned since 2006 and serves to provide an environment in which men can gain greater proficiency and experience in the martial arts. The club holds weekly meetings and sponsors supervised fights and martial arts training. Jeff Weinmeister ('10) serves as the club president. To obtain more information about the club, email jrweinmeister@students.phc.edu.