Why alumna Grace Weitz founded Loudoun Classical School

Posted by Hannah Gaschler on 3/6/24 1:41 PM

Growing up, Grace Weitz (CLA, ’19) did not like school. “I was being homeschooled, and it was like fighting tooth and nail with my mom,” she said. She was NOT going to college. After high school, she...

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How Dr. Ford decided to become a chemistry professor

Posted by Sarah Merly on 2/23/24 4:19 PM

Way down in the vial-filled basement of Red Hill, Dr. Rachel Ford begins her Tuesdays and Thursdays teaching General Chemistry II. “I have to get up at 4 a.m. in order to get out of the house at 6...

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Praising God together: a look at student-led nightly dorm worship

Posted by Hannah Gaschler on 2/12/24 9:12 AM

Around 9 p.m. every night during the week, students cluster in each dorm lobby, voices raised in song and heads bowed in prayer. Although this tradition goes by several names—Hymn Sing, Psalm and a...

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PHC students involved in local churches

Posted by Trinity Klomparens on 1/16/24 9:35 AM

“Getting involved in a good church is vital to our spiritual growth. The Christian life is not meant to be a solo trek. It is meant to be walked alongside the church,” junior Esteban Weesner...

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Spice of Life: homemade apple butter, the traditional way

Posted by Gretchen Whittington on 12/11/23 1:29 PM

The air smells so strongly of cinnamon and apples that I feel like I’ve stepped into a holiday supply store. I’m still outdoors, though: in the middle of my backyard. 

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Senior Gabriel Lysne wins National Military Foundation's 2023 National Merit Scholarship Award

Posted by Julia Adams on 12/7/23 11:10 AM

The National Military Intelligence Foundation announced PHC senior Gabriel Lysne as a recipient of the National Merit Scholarship Award. Gabriel is a student in PHC's Strategic Intelligence in...

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When Cultures Collide: Alumna Kirsten Etherton shares about teaching overseas

Posted by Julia Adams on 12/5/23 10:44 AM

On a Good Friday, Alumna Kirsten Etherton (CLA-ed ’06) and a friend borrowed a coworker’s car and drove to the local Roman ruins. They had the place to themselves. Up on the hilltop, Kirsten sat in...

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Navigating the deluge of college applications

Posted by Patrick Henry College on 8/24/23 11:00 AM

The following article was authored by Emma Perley, Leonardo Briceno, and Julia Adams. Briceno is a former admissions officer at Patrick Henry College where he reviewed and met hundreds of college...

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Experience Matters: how to choose extracurriculars that will help you in the future

Posted by Marlowe Carroll on 7/12/23 3:00 PM

One question that students ask when touring PHC is “What about extracurriculars? Do you even have time for that here?” Fortunately, the answer is yes! Here are a few quick tips about how to pick...

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5 free productivity app recommendations for your most productive semester

Posted by Annalise van der Wel on 2/3/23 4:54 PM

College students are used to having a lot on their plate. From classes and studying for exams, practicing for an upcoming tournament, completing internship tasks, or simply scheduling time to connect...

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