Will Flory Receives Final Convocation Award at Hampden-Sydney College

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Will Flory, left, with Dr. John Coombs

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA (05/10/2013)(readMedia)-- At Final Convocation on April 25, Hampden-Sydney College senior William Horn Flory received the Etta Sawyer Hart Bliss History Award, presented by Dr. John C. Coombs, Associate Professor of History. Established in 1982 by history professor Willard F. Bliss in honor of his wife, the Etta Sawyer Hart Bliss History Award is presented to the senior history major who, in the opinion of the history department, has demonstrated excellence in the study of history during his years at Hampden-Sydney.

Will plays varsity rugby and is a member of the Pre-Law Society. He received Honors in History for his project, "Land Barons and Big Men: Challenging the 'Land Grab' in Colonial Virginia using the Northern Neck Proprietary; 1650-1700." A philosophy and history major, Will graduated from Highland School and is the son of Doug & Toni Flory of Remington.

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.