Patrick is a sophomore from Band Company, playing as a Bagpiper in the Pipe Band. He is a native of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and is majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in aeronautical engineering. Patrick is a member of the Citadel Honors Program, Turbela Verborum, and the Citadel Chapter of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). He is also an active member in The Citadel’s BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry), where he serves as a Freshmen Bible study leader, discipling young men on their unique journeys to and alongside the Lord. He is currently part of Air Force ROTC pursuing a commission, and intends to fly the C-17 after his time at The Citadel and graduate school.