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Five years ago, I returned to Young Harris College to attend [what was then known as] Homecoming for the first time ever. I had visited the campus a few times, but never for this event. One YHC Homecoming and the rest is history. I fell in love all over again with our alma mater! I jokingly tell people I did not return until Cathy Cox was named president of YHC.
During the last five years, I have returned for every Alumni Weekend, attended drama and musical performances, attended sporting events, became a class coordinator for the Class of 1961 and was just recently appointed to serve on the YHC Alumni Board.
I have to admit that when I visit the campus these days, the hills seem a little steeper and the distance between the chapel and the dining hall seems a little longer-but there is still that "Young Harris spirit" alive and well among our current student population.
We recently held our fall Alumni Board meeting, and what an exciting experience it was to hear about all the great things that are occurring on campus. President Cox reported that we have the largest student enrollment ever and the largest freshman class in the history of the College. Students are coming from several foreign countries, and many states are now represented. My fellow alumni, our secret is out!
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YHC and Fieldstone Cinemas Six Host Red Carpet Party and Screening of Warner Bros. Film "Trouble with the Curve"
On Sept. 20, approximately 450 Young Harris College students, faculty and staff enjoyed a special private screening of the Warner Bros. film "Trouble with the Curve" at Fieldstone Cinemas Six in Young Harris.
Members of the campus community "dressed to the nines" while enjoying the red carpet experience, as the YHC Photography Club took photos of the memorable event.
Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood, Oscar nominee Amy Adams, and Justin Timberlake star in "Trouble with the Curve," which marks the feature film directorial debut of Eastwood's longtime producing partner Robert Lorenz. Several scenes were filmed on the YHC campus and around north Georgia. Members of the YHC baseball team are featured in a scene filmed at Zell B. Miller Field, and many of the College's students served as extras for the movie.
Click here to view more photos of the red carpet party and screening.
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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.
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Alumni Spotlight: Marc McAfee
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When Young Harris College alumnus Marc McAfee, '07, says that "very strong family ties" are what led him to attend YHC, he really means it. His great-grandfather T. Jack Lance served as YHC's president from 1930 to 1942, and nearly a dozen of his relatives have graduated from the College dating back to 1915. While growing up in Kennesaw, he often heard stories about the "Enchanted Valley" that had worked its magic on so many of his family members. "My grandparents met there, and, while her father was president, my grandmother actually lived in what was later known as the Hesed House," said McAfee. Read more>>
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5 Questions for... Dr. Jim and Barbara Hale
 The Office of Alumni Services recently posed five questions to Dr. Jim Hale, who taught history and psychology and served as dean of students at Young Harris College, and his wife Barbara, who taught education courses at the College for many years. The Hales have made an impact on the lives of many alumni during the decades they spent as educators, advisors and mentors at YHC. Find out what brought the couple to Young Harris in 1972, some of their fondest memories at YHC, and what it has been like to watch Young Harris College become a four-year institution. Read more>> |
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Get Ready for Homecoming 2012!
 A committee comprised of five Young Harris College students is planning a memorable week of festivities for Homecoming 2012 that will incorporate many of last year's events along with some exciting new activities. The annual event will be presented in collaboration with the offices of Student Development and Alumni Services and the Department of Athletics. "Each Homecoming should be bigger and better than the year before. Having more events allows students to get even more hyped about the basketball games on Saturday," said Resident Director Hilary Martin, who serves as program coordinator for Homecoming and game day activities. Read more>> |
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Office of Religious Life Hosts Annual Spiritual Life Retreat
 The Office of Religious Life and the Chapel Ministry Team sponsored the annual Spiritual Life Retreat (SLR) at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, Sept. 7-9. The retreat was attended by 80 Young Harris College students, faculty and staff. The theme for the weekend event, "D.I.S.C.I.P.L.E. (Detach, Introspection, Silence, Cling, Imagine, Place, Listen, Engage)," was discussed in large and small group sessions. The theme was selected as an extension of the Office of Religious Life's theme of "Discipleship" for this academic year. Read more>> |
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Center for Appalachian Studies Kicks Off New Course and Service Projects
 On Sept. 13, members of Young Harris College's chapter of Roots & Shoots, students enrolled in the College's new "Introduction to Appalachian Studies" course, Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Community Engagement and Professor of Communication Studies Ron Roach, Ph.D., and Dean of the Division of Mathematics and Science and Associate Professor of Biology Linda Jones, Ph.D., engaged in a service project to maintain and upgrade the trail at the Trackrock Archaeological Area in Union County. Read more>> |
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Campus Gate Art Gallery Presents Multimedia Exhibit by Jeremy Waltman
 Young Harris College Assistant Professor of Art Jeremy Waltman's exhibit "Solo" is currently on display at the Campus Gate Art Gallery. The exhibit features large- and small-scale drawings and video elements that represent a culmination of the artist's gallery work from the last 10 years. Read more>> |
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YHC Celebrated Make-A-Difference Day
 Young Harris College recently hosted a special day of service to celebrate Make-A-Difference Day, a national annual event traditionally held in October. The event was sponsored by S.E.R.V.E. (Service, Empowerment, Responsibility, Voice and Engagement), a committee comprised of student and staff representatives from the College's Bonner Leaders Program, Office of Religious Life and Office of Campus Activities. Read more>> |
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YHC Board of Associates Kicks Off Local Scholarship Campaign
 During the 2012-2013 academic year, more than $3.2 million will be awarded to more than 250 local students attending Young Harris College from Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Rabun, Towns and Union counties in Georgia and Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina. Gifts made by organizations and individuals to the College's Local Scholarship Campaign make much of this scholarship assistance possible. Read more>> |
YHC Alumni Enjoy Connection in Big Canoe
On Sept. 27, Young Harris College alumni enjoyed a connection event at The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti in Big Canoe. The event was hosted by YHC Alumni Board member Charlotte McCloskey, '64, (far left) and Jim McCloskey (far right). YHC President Cathy Cox (center) served as the featured speaker for the event. YHC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty Gary Myers, Ph.D., also addressed the group. Click here to view more photos of the event. |
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