The President's House Association is a locally chartered association of men founded in 1964. They are located at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown, Kentucky

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, and they work under the pillars of Academics, Brotherhood, and Christianity. The association is also known colloquially as PHA, and its men are often called "PHAs."

History

The idea of the President's House Association began as an experiment due to a housing deficiency in 1964 at Georgetown College. A group of men petitioned the administration to be able to move into the former President's House which was then vacant. The best and brightest independent men were selected to live in this house without the supervision of a House Mother, a rare occurrence for that time period. This was the basis of it being known as an honors dorm, not solely because of the high academic and scholastic records of the men, but also because the men lived "on their honor."

Currently

Today, the men of the President's House Association still strive to uphold the values begun many years ago. Its alumni have produced many successful members of society serving as doctors, lawyers, missionaries and pastors.

The Men of The President's House were recently bestowed the honor of the highest GPA among all men on campus, including Greek and independent men. PHA holds the highest GPA historically as well.

While often confused for a Greek fraternity, PHA is in fact quite different. The association and its men do not abide by many of the Greek rules set forth by the College's Inter-Fraternal Council and have no national charter or organization to respond or answer to.

Lil Sis's

Every fall, each sophomore PHA selects a young woman to be his Little Sister. Also known as "Lil Sis's," these women are appointed to members of the house based upon the idea that they will support and show an active interest in the lives of multiple members of the President's House Association.

Other events

The President's House Association is well represented on campus, staying involved with all aspects of the college. Its men can be seen playing in the band, participating in intramurals, working in the admissions office, serving as President's Ambassadors, volunteering throughout Scott County, and doing many other activities.

Various traditions from years past are still upheld such as boxer runs and stake-outs.

On Thursday nights, the men of PHA host a devotional worship service known as "The Valley".

PHA in the past year (2009–2010) won The Overall Intramural Champion. PHA has won Overall Champion ten out of the past thirteen years.