Witherspoon House is named for Founding Father John Witherspoon, the only clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration of Independence. As a Presbyterian minister, president of Princeton, and champion of both faith and learning, Witherspoon played a vital role in shaping America’s moral and intellectual foundations. Guided by the motto “Life in God, a life in freedom,” Witherspoon House stands for wisdom, prudence, and faithful leadership. Through its symbols of education, perseverance, and devotion to Christ, Witherspoon House inspires students to pursue truth, cultivate discernment, and live lives of service and freedom.