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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Linnea Stuart shares with us how she balances being an RA with forensics

Posted by Trinity Klomparens on 1/11/24 2:17 PM

From challenging course loads to theatre productions to forensics tournaments to sports games to maintaining social lives, there can be a lot to balance. For some, this balancing act can feel like a...

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The Carried Tradition of Lessons & Carols

Posted by Trinity Klomparens on 12/1/23 10:00 AM

The Barbara Hodel Center Gymnasium at Patrick Henry College is dark and still. Parents and children sit expectantly, unlit candles gripped firmly in their hands. Choir stands are poised on stage,...

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Why reflection is important for the moral imagination

Posted by Patrick Henry College on 11/14/23 10:00 AM

Each fall and spring a handful of students congregate at the Freedom Center in Leesburg, VA, meeting for political theory retreats held each semester. Senior James Hodson shared his experiences from...

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PHC family hosts annual Hoedown!

Posted by Trinity Klomparens on 11/5/23 10:00 AM

In late October, students at Patrick Henry College threw on their boots, pulled flannels from their closets, and donned their cowboy hats for the College's annual country hoedown. 

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Dear High Schooler: a letter from college students

Posted by Susanna Hoffman and Julia Adams on 8/29/23 1:29 PM

I remember how excited I was as I began to consider what college I wished to attend to pursue my undergraduate degree. It is no easy task! For one, I was bombarded with emails from various colleges...

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How to start and maintain a fitness routine in college

Posted by Annalise van der Wel on 5/4/23 3:42 PM

As you navigate through classes, assignments, and social activities, it's essential to prioritize your physical well-being. Regular exercise can improve your physical and mental health, reduce...

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Why master a foreign language in college?

Posted by Julia Adams on 5/4/23 3:31 PM

One of the most common questions we are asked is why our students must obtain proficiency in a foreign language. Depending on your PHC major, you can either study a Classical Language (Latin or...

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