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Dear fellow alumni,
As I think about this time of new beginnings for people in the academic world such as students, teachers and administrators, I relish the feeling of excitement at all things new. I grew up in Watkinsville, and Young Harris College was introduced to me by family members when I was a child. My first visit to the campus around 1993 came full circle when I began my freshman year 10 years later in the fall of 2003. There I was at a new beginning, and Young Harris offered unlimited help for me to find my way in education and in life.
Read Jessie's letter>>
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 Midnight Madness Set for Oct. 11
Young Harris College faculty, staff and students, along with community members, will get a first glimpse of the 2012-13 men's and women's basketball teams during Midnight Madness in the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center Arena on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 11 p.m.
YHC Men's Basketball Team Takes on UGA for Season Opener, Nov. 2
The YHC men's basketball team will play their season opener in Athens, Ga., as the Mountain Lions meet the University of Georgia Bulldogs at the Stegeman Coliseum at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2. Tickets to the game are free and open to the public. Transportation to and from the game will be provided for students and season-ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis for a small fee. More details will be announced soon.
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CALLING ALL
MOUNTAIN LIONS!
A Young Harris College student will be calling soon to talk with you about some exciting things happening at YHC and how you can be part of it! Don't miss the chance to get to know a current YHC student, update your record, learn more about upcoming events for alumni and friends, and learn more about ways to support the College through the Annual Fund. Our students look forward to meeting you soon!
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Young Harris College
Office of Alumni Services
P.O. Box 275
Young Harris, GA 30582
alumni@yhc.edu
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A publication of Communications and Marketing at Young Harris College, Today@YHC is an online newsletter for all Young Harris College alumni.
Please submit any story ideas and alumni photos to alumni@yhc.edu.
View Today@YHC archives.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jared Downs
 During his senior year of high school, Jared Downs, '96, decided he was going to leave his hometown of Macon to attend a large out-of-state university. His father, on the other hand, decided Jared needed to stay near home for his first two years of college. His mother knew neither situation would work, so she secretly met with Jared's high school guidance counselor and hatched a plan. "They decided I needed to attend a small college away from home. The small class size, academic reputation and religious influence all drew me to Young Harris College," Downs explained. "When we visited YHC, my dad and I knew it was where I needed to be. When I told my mom I wanted to attend Young Harris, she looked at me and said, 'I know, that was my plan all along.'" Read more>> |
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5 Questions for... Dr. John and Linda Kniess
 Young Harris College Retention Officer John Kniess, Ph.D., and Director of Health and Wellness Services Linda Kniess, R.N., knew that Young Harris was home from the moment they glimpsed the "Enchanted Valley" back in 1976. Since that time, Dr. Kniess has worn many hats, serving as instructor of recreation and physical education, intramurals director, director of athletics, women's tennis and softball coach and head of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Linda joined the YHC staff in 1992, and together the pair has watched countless students flourish at YHC and beyond. Find out what brought them to Young Harris, some of their fondest memories at YHC and what it has been like to watch the College grow over the years. Read more>> |
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YHC to Celebrate 2012-13 Basketball Season Home Opener with Homecoming Festivities
 This fall, Young Harris College students, alumni and Mountain Lions fans will celebrate the home opener of the 2012-2013 basketball season with Homecoming, Friday-Saturday, Nov. 16-17. Centered around the theme "Blast from the Past," this exciting annual event will be presented in collaboration with the offices of Student Development and Alumni Services and the Department of Athletics. A committee comprised of Young Harris College students representing Greek organizations, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Student Government Association and residential and commuter students, are planning an exciting week of activities. Read more>> |
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Theatre Major Lives Out "Broadway Dreams"
 Young Harris College student T'Arica Crawford, a freshman theatre major from Buford, recently attended the Broadway Dreams Foundation's week-long Atlanta Summer Intensive at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on a full scholarship. Featured on NBC, FOX and UPN Television, this premier workshop brings Broadway stars from around the globe to train actors who have their sights set on the Great White Way. Crawford was among a limited number of students to receive a full scholarship after submitting an audition video, letters of recommendation and an essay answering the question "What's your Broadway Dream?" Read more>> |
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YHC's Theatre Young Harris Announces 2012-2013 Season
Theatre Young Harris will present an exciting new lineup of performances for the 2012-2013 season. The season will be comprised of a four-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Studio Series, offering audiences a wide range of both classic and contemporary theatre and musical theatre productions. Read more>> |
YHC Office of Alumni Services Welcomes 2012-2013 Student Ambassadors
The 2012-2013 Student Ambassadors are (front row, left to right) junior history major Jake Davis of Dalton, sophomore biology major Ashley Davenport of Newnan, senior English major Kendra Cowart of Murrayville, junior history major Kara Cook of Kennesaw, junior theatre major Ashley Murray of Young Harris, freshman education major Nicole Vacarella of Johns Creek, sophomore outdoor leadership major Lou Roland of Woodstock, (back row, left to right) sophomore Natalie Tripp of Fayetteville, senior education major Keri Brown of Conyers, junior psychology major Emily Nichols of Buford, sophomore theatre major Lauren Chamblin of Cumming, senior English major Brett Rogers of Blue Ridge, junior English major Rebecca Fordyce of Arnoldsville, freshman Ivey Franklin of Buford, and junior music education major Tim Linley of Cartersville.
Student Ambassadors help host events, ensure that visitors have a pleasant experience at YHC and welcome guests of the College including alumni, parents, prospective students and friends. Student Ambassadors also serve on planning committees for major events like Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.
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