I am a regular donor to Hillsdale College, so I get lots of mail from them touting their activities and successes. Here is one of interest to fans of action shooting sports:
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Since 1844, Hillsdale College has aimed to preserve the blessings of liberty through learning. Our John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center helps us fulfill that mission by teaching the responsible and disciplined use of firearms and offering instruction in the U.S. Constitution. The Halter Center is quickly becoming the premier shooting sports facility in America. Since you are a partner in the activity of the Halter Center, I write to tell you about some of the recent developments at the range. Our new Ailes Action Shooting Range includes four 30-yard pistol bays, a 40-yard pistol bay, and a 100-yard rifle range. It is home to the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team, which earned varsity status in 2021. They were repeat Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) Collegiate National Champions during their first two seasons. I am told they are poised to earn the title again at the National Championship in Talladega, Alabama, in March. The team is sponsored by Springfield Armory, which provides support through an academic scholarship program to help the College recruit some of the finest pistol shooters, as well as Springfield Armory pistols for the team's use. I have enclosed an article from The Outdoor Wire that discusses all that has been accomplished through this partnership.
From The Outdoor Wire, November 3, 2023:
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SPRINGPIELD ARMORY@ is proud to be a prominent supporter of Hillsdale College through its sponsorship- of the Hillsdale College Action Shooting Team. Hillsdale College, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, has built a national reputation through its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. With an emphasis on a traditional, classical core curriculum, the college is ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States. And with the strong support of Springfield Armory, the school's Action Shooting Team has earned two national championships at the Scholastic Action Shooting Program's College Nationals - the first in 2022, and the most recent this year. Part of this support-is an academic scholarship program created and funded by Springfield Armory to help the college recruit members for the Action Shooting Team. Additional support has been provided through the donation of a range of Springfield Armory pistols for the team's use. This includes models such as the new Echelon™, the 1911 DS Prodigy™ and the 1911 Emissary. "Over the last several years, the Hillsdale College Halter Center has become a major hub for the shooting sports - especially the shotgun sports," says Rich Pewe, Hillsdale College's Chief Administrative Officer. "Now, with our new Ailes Action Shooting Range and with Springfield Armory's support, I think people will begin to see the Halter Center as a home to the pistol sports, as well. We are very grateful for Springfield's support of our work." The school's Ailes Action Shooting Range is designed to support the team with a facility for training and practice. It features :four 30~yard pistol bays, a 40-yard pistol bay and also a 100-yard rifle range. "Our action shooting sports team is only a few years old," says shooting team coach Adam Burlew. "To date, most of our athletes have been walk-ons, and we have been very successful. Now, with Springfield's help, we can recruit high school shooting sports athletes and let them know they can find a home here at Hillsdale." "The opportunity to be a student-athlete for the Hillsdale Action Shooting Team is truly a one-of--akind experience," says team captain Joseph Grohs. "I left the Special Operations community after 12 years of service with 2nd Ranger Battalion, and it is humbling to find myself once more among those who want to be the best. Springfield Armory has been a staunch supporter that has unhesitatingly provided equipment and training, which are cornerstones that have helped the team flourish." Springfield Armory has also supported the Action Shooting Team by providing access to world-renowned competitive shooter Rob Leatham. "It has been my distinct pleasure to work with the Hillsdale College Pistol Team," said Leatham. "Having been in the firearms training industry for so many years I have seen it all. From beginners to winners, I've trained the most talented and dedicated shooters throughout the world. None have been more satisfying for me to work with than these young people."
It does my heart good to know that this special college--which declines all Federal funding--is promoting competitive shooting for its students.
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Everything I see or read about Hillsdale indicates they are on the right track.
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That's why I donate each year. I note that Florida is also rejecting "woke" academics. Ben Sasse, former (anti-Trump) Senator, is ending DEI at the University of Florida.
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Originally posted by c1steve: Hillsdale sounds like a great school. Are religious studies forced on the students, or is that optional?
While I can’t speak to the actual school, my kids first charter school followed their model (officially) and it was just as biased as normal schools are, but to the other side. Questioning and critical thinking, especially of traditionally right wing issues (Trump, Christmas, Christianity) were not received well.
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Originally posted by c1steve: Hillsdale sounds like a great school. Are religious studies forced on the students, or is that optional?
I live there. Our children went to the Academy from almost it's beginning. Then both the Academy and the college were noted as "in the Judeo-Christian tradition with Greco-Roman heritage" Today, both are billed as a "Christian college and Christian school".
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Hillsdale provides a Christian and classical education; but there is no specific religious requirement AFAIK. Among Christian colleges, Hillsdale is pretty unique in emphasizing classical education. I just found a Graph of religious demographics that shows around 60% Protestant, 25% Catholic, 15% non-religious or other religion.
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