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 "Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity." These words from Aristotle illustrate a truth that most Young Harris College alumni have come to find - that the lessons we learned, both in and out of the classroom, run as deep as the mountains that surround the College. These lessons inform us, ground us and allow us to build upon them to reach for even greater heights.
I graduated from YHC in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in business and public policy. While on campus, I was active in the Student Government Association, Honor Council and as a brother of Alpha Omega. I also had the privilege of serving as a College Representative and Student Ambassador. Outside of Young Harris, I have served as a Congressional intern and recently returned from a journey through Europe.
As a member of the College's Young Alumni Council, I have had the opportunity to share many of the gifts I received at YHC with others. The gift I've enjoyed sharing most is my understanding of what Young Harris College is. It's a place that affords its students the opportunity to discover that a life full of learning is a life well led.
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The Swingin' Medallions Return to YHC Big Dance
The Young Harris College Board of Associates will present the third annual Young Harris College Big Dance Saturday, March 9, in the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center to benefit the YHC Local Scholarship Campaign, which provides scholarships for local students. Members of the YHC community are invited to enjoy a fun evening of beach music featuring The Swingin' Medallions live in concert. Doors open at 6 p.m., and music begins at 7:30 p.m. Find out more>> To register, call (706) 379-5173.
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Faculty Notables
Upcoming Young Harris Alumni Connections
The Young Harris Connection - Macon
Monday, March 18
Mulberry Street United Methodist Church
11 a.m. - Organ Musical Performance
12 p.m. - Alumni Luncheon
Cost per person: $10
Please RSVP by Monday, March 11.
Mountain Lions Mingle - Savannah
Saturday, March 23
YHC Baseball vs. Armstrong Atlantic State University
11 a.m. - Alumni Luncheon, Pirate Field
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Doubleheader Baseball Game, Pirate Field
Cost per person: $20
Please RSVP by Saturday, March 16.
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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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 YHC to Host "The Greatest Purple Party on the Planet"
Generations of Young Harris College alumni will travel to the Enchanted Valley next month for Alumni Weekend, Friday-Sunday, April 19-21. This year's event, dubbed "The Greatest Purple Party on the Planet," will include fun activities and endless opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to interact and share the Young Harris spirit that spans the decades. Read more>> |
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Alumni Spotlight: Jane Harrell Roberts
 Sometimes one conversation can have a profound effect on an entire household. This was the case for the Harrell family, of Bainbridge, who first heard about Young Harris College when the family's patriarch, Thomas, casually mentioned to his friend Ed Brock, of Whigham, that he was looking for a small, nurturing institution for his eldest daughter to attend. "Mr. Brock's children had attended YHC, and he gave rave reviews about his family's experience with Young Harris," explained Jane Harrell Roberts, '70. "I had intended to attend the University of Georgia until I visited my sister on campus. I felt so welcomed by the faculty and students that I followed her to YHC instead." Read more>> |
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5 Questions for... Dr. Paul Arnold
 The Office of Alumni Services recently posed five questions to Paul Arnold, Ph.D., who currently serves as biology department chair and professor of biology at Young Harris College. Since 1987, Dr. Arnold has taught courses in biology, botany, invertebrate zoology, ecology, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology and beekeeping at the College. He is the founder of the YHC Hemlock Project and co-founder of the popular annual YHC Beekeeping Institute. Find out what Dr. Arnold loves about being part of the YHC community and living in one of the most biologically rich areas of the continental United States. Read more>> |
 In Memory of Mrs. Fay Harmon Clegg Hoag, '33Since 1933, a strong yet graceful woman supported, guided, nourished and thoroughly loved Young Harris College in every way possible. Often referred to as the beloved "Guardian Angel" of YHC, Fay Harmon Clegg Hoag, '33, was a central member of the local community for more than 80 years. Mrs. Hoag was born in Maysville and grew up the daughter of a cotton farmer in Unadilla. She enrolled at YHC during some of the nation's toughest economic times. She captured the heart of a distinguished educator and YHC alumnus, Dr. Charles Clegg, '27, and the pair wed soon after she graduated from YHC with an associate of arts degree. Read more>>
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YHC Introduces New Piece of Appalachian Folk Art
 Young Harris College recently introduced a new piece of folk art in the form of a "bottle tree" located in front of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Community Engagement (CASCE). This colorful and unique addition to campus is the result of a collaborative effort between the CASCE, Sodexo Physical Plant and Department of Art at YHC. "We were thrilled to be able to install the bottle tree at the center," said Director of the CASCE and Professor of Communication Studies Ron Roach, Ph.D. "Not only does it help beautify the campus, but it also helps preserve an important folk tradition from the southern mountains." Read more>> |
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YHC to Host Inaugural Undergraduate Research Day
Young Harris College's inaugural Undergraduate Research Day will be held in Goolsby Center on Friday, March 22. The afternoon event, titled "From Paint Brushes to Petri Dishes," will feature presentations and discussions that showcase research projects of YHC faculty and students from all academic disciplines. Read more>> |
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YHC Art Major Advances Photography Career
 Young Harris College student Trent Sizemore, a senior art major from Lilburn, is quickly establishing a career as a professional photographer, both in the surrounding community and at the national level. His work was recently featured at Tastings of Blue Ridge in February, and will be displayed this month at River's Edge Outfitters in Cherokee, N.C. Three of his images are also currently on display in the Campus Gate Art Gallery as part of YHC's Student Juried Art Exhibition. Read more>> |
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YHC Establishes Faculty Lecture Series
 Young Harris College recently established a new Faculty Lecture Series this semester that began in January and will continue through April. This inaugural series gives faculty members the opportunity to present and discuss specific topics of interests that go beyond the standard course curriculum. The idea for the new series came about in fall 2012 when Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Faculty and Professor of English and Creative Writing Gary Myers, Ph.D., expressed a desire to find ways for students and faculty to interact outside the classroom during a Division of Humanities faculty meeting. Read more>> |
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YHC Hosts Mountain Lions Mingle in Dahlonega
 Young Harris College alumni and friends (front row, left to right) Liz Cornelius, '57, Ruth Wade, (back row, left to right) Derrell West, '61, YHC President Cathy Cox, Don Wade, '61, Allen McCrum and Phyllis McCrum recently enjoyed a Mountain Lions Mingle event held in Dahlonega on Feb. 21. The YHC men's basketball team defeated North Georgia 89-83, while the women's basketball team lost in a close match 73-67. Click here to view more photos of the event. |
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