PC: A Family Tradition
Graduating from PC has become a family tradition for many students over the years. For legacy students, including Riviere Propst, Mary Carpenter, and Matt Orck, being able to one day hang their PC diplomas beside those of other family members is one tradition they’re glad was passed on.
“My parents chose to send me here because they love the atmosphere and knew that I would excel,” Propst, a junior, said. “Especially after my brother had such a good experience, they wanted me to be able to have the same positive college experience.”
Likewise, Carpenter, a sophomore, was not pressured by her family to attend PC. Her personal experiences at PC greatly influenced her decision when looking at colleges: “It was through visiting my sisters, staying with them, and sitting in their classes that I realized this was the place for me as well.”
Having the PC name become so close to the family name carries a good deal of responsibility, one that legacy students accept.
“I definitely feel that PC's image and name is intertwined with my family name,” Propst said. “My parents are very active on the campus on the Board of Visitors and helping with anything they can. They are proud members of the Scotsman Club and are big advocates of the programs provided by PC. My close and extended family have all become interested in PC as a whole and have begun looking into the college for their children.”
“My family is definitely a PC family,” Carpenter said. “When all five of us are home, we’re not able to finish a family dinner without bringing up the subject of PC.”
“Since my dad graduated from PC, I feel like it is part of my family history: first my dad, then my brother, and now me,” freshman Matt Orck, said.
Both Propst and Orck agree that the people who comprise PC are what attract their family members and themselves to attend Presbyterian.
“PC's community has played a major factor in my family's love for the campus, Propst said. “The atmosphere and personable approach of the professors, administration, and faculty have also allowed my family to get to know every aspect of PC. The campus is gorgeous, and the people are unforgettable.”
Orck agrees with Riviere.
“I mean, everyone here knows your name,” he said. “You pass them on the sidewalk, your classes are smaller than high school classes, ultimately allowing you to have better grades, and the Greek life is awesome. What isn’t appealing about PC?”
Will the Propst, Carpenter, and Orck family names continue to be part of PC tradition after Riviere, Mary, and Matt graduate? They all say yes.
“I would want my children to have the liberal arts education I have had because it strengthens every aspect of a person and allows them to be well-rounded for the future,” Propst said.
“I would definitely encourage my children to attend PC, but I would never make them,” Carpenter said. “However, I would be slightly disappointed if they chose otherwise.”
“I feel like it is not only my duty to send my family members here, but it is an honor to send them here,” Orck said. “I want the best for my family members, and PC is the best. I would not feel comfortable letting my children go anywhere that did not meet the standards of Presbyterian College; Honor, Pride, and Service.”
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