A noted photographer journeys behind the scenes of Patrick Henry College to present a candid, intimate study of the conservative, evangelical college and its politically right-wing students, many of whom will go on to join the conservative power elite of American politics.
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Patrick Henry College is the school of choice among conservative young Christians aspiring to enter the elite of American politics. The explicit mission of PHC is to take America back to God by training tomorrow's leadership in politics and entertainment. Already, alumni have met with success on both coasts. They have burgeoning careers at Fox News. They're interning at the White House. Watch closely, these students will be a force in the future of American politics.At Patrick Henry, suits and ties replace the radical fashions seen on mainstream college campuses. Here, students read classics in Latin, and agree to ask parental permission before courting a member of the opposite sex. Many spring from the growing homeschooling movement. They have achieved perfect SAT scores, yet have had little or no exposure to the greater outside world until now.Photographer Jona Frank presents an intimate, eye-opening portrait of the institution, and its students and their families, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions about a school and a youth movement with the potential to produce many of tomorrow's leaders. An introduction by Hanna Rosin, as well as interviews with the subjects themselves, accompany and contextualize the portraits.
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