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, The Crucible, Peter Pan, and many more.

Members of the current governing board are Danae McGregor ('13), Russell York ('12), Chandler Karadsheh ('13), Phoebe Daigle ('11), and Charlotte Blacklock ('13). Click here for student club website.

Streaming Media Network (Film)

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

Since 2005 student members have produced and directed several web series, which typically feature four episodes a year.  Increasingly, SMN 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 led by its Executive Board--Chief Executive Officer Tony Cavicchi ('13), Chief Operating Officer Cordell Asbenson ('13), and Chief Financial Officer Steven Page ('13)--and Executive Director Iain Armstrong ('12).

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 and 2010, Patrick Henry College was recognized as an Outstanding Delegation (the highest award possible) throughout the conference, and also received numerous individual awards. This club provides an excellent opportunity to network with other students from around the world and practice the art of diplomacy. James Nelson currently serves as the club's President. Questions concerning the club can be directed to James at phcnmun2012@gmail.com.

PHC College Republicans (Affiliated with CRNC)

The Patrick Henry College Republicans promote conservative principles of government in the United States through the Republican Party. The club provides hands-on opportunities for PHC students to be active and involved within the Republican Party by campaigning for candidates and conservative causes. The club also brings conservative speakers to campus to address the student body and sponsors PHC's annual 9/11 service.

The College Republicans Executive Board currently consists of Chairman Tony Cavicchi ('13), Vice Chairman Aaron Strassner ('13), Recording Secretary Jason Lloyd ('13), Corresponding Secretary Glenn Bertsch ('13), Director of Public Relations Chandler Karadsheh ('13), Executive Director Sarah Ellison ('15), Finance Director Ben Fornwalt ('12), Men Campus Coordinator Iain Armstrong ('14), Women Campus Coordinator Sophie Linde ('13), Past Chairman Willie Deutsch ('12), Past Chairman James Flath ('13), and at large Kayla Griesemer ('14). Questions concerning the group can be directed to the Chairman: apcavicchi744@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.

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 Mission of the Patrick Henry College Titan Society is to foster an educational environment that stimulates thought and cultivates an understanding of financial and entrepreneurial ideas and principles in its members through interaction with innovative leaders in the business world.  The Titan Society meets weekly to discuss the world of personal finance and entrepreneurial opportunities, from personal wealth creation and management, to investment strategies, to successful life skills.  Bryant Condrey ('12) currently serves as the Society's President, and can be contacted at jbcondrey@students.phc.edu. Dr. Michael J. Kucks serves as the Society's advisor. Visit the Titan Society’s web site at www.phctitansociety.com.

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. It is affiliated with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (www.isi.org), a relationship that has served the college will for several years now. 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, Dr. Vigen Guroian. Joel Salatin, and Dr. James Matthew Wilson.

ATS's members have traditionally been among the most academically motivated and accomplished on campus. ATS's current leadership is in the hands of Logan Spena (moderator, '12), Ryan Hauser (Vice Moderator, '14), Daniel Broaddus (Membership Coordinator, '12), Sydney Thomas (Publicity Coordinator & Secretary, '12), Matthew Maule (Treasurer, '12) and Greta Pilgrim (Senior Editor of Notes on the Times, '12).  For more information, contact plspena618@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.  Rebecca Hobbs ('13) serves as the current club president, and can be contacted at rahobbs718@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.

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. Jeremy Siblerud ('12) serves as the club president, while Zachary Renne ('14) serves as secretary. To obtain more information about the club, email jrsiblerud@students.phc.edu. 

International Justice Mission Club

The International Justice Mission Club meets bi-weekly to focus on raising awareness of global human slavery, trafficking and exploitation.  The group meets to lift up victims of injustice in prayer and also raise money on behalf of the International Justice mission. Gracy Howard currently serves as President and Alan Carrillo serves as Vice-President. Contact Gracy at gmhoward861@students.phc.edu to learn more about IJM club.

All Girls Allowed

The mission of All Girls Allowed is to restore life, value, and dignity to girls and mothers, and to reveal the injustice of China's One-Child Policy by exposing the truth about the One-Child Policy, rescuing victims of the One-Child Policy, and celebrating the work of God in bringing life value, and dignity to girls and mothers.  The men and women of the PHC chapter of All Girls Allowed work to support this effort by raising awareness, conducting specific advocacy on the issue, and fundraising for the organization.  Nicole Frazer ('12) is the current President of the PHC All Girls Allowed Chapter; Sarah Davis ('14) is the Vice President; Alyssa Mundy ('14) is the Secretary; and Gracy Howard ('14) is the Treasurer.  Questions about PHC's chapter of All Girls Allowed may be directed to Nicole Frazer at ncfrazer009@students.phc.edu, and more can be learned about All Girls Allowed at www.allgirlsallowed.com.

Cuttlefish

"Touched, we pour forth ink," is the motto of Cuttlefish, the literary journal produced monthly by Patrick Henry College's Literature department. The journal, designed to be a literary voice of the campus, contains student submissions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and artwork chosen by the editorial team, itself composed of students.
 
Whether or not their pieces get published, every author will undergo a one-on-one editing process with the section editors before the issue is released. As pieces are polished, both writers and editors have opportunities to grow in experience in their fields.
 
Cuttlefish, (formerly called Scratch), was instituted in the 08-09 school year by Brian Dutze (Literature, 2010), and has Dr. Steven Hake as the faculty sponsor. Mary Sue Daoud is the current editor-in-chief.
 
All questions are welcomed. Email cuttlefish.phc@gmail.com for more information.