EchoF Aes L L 2 0 0 8 FROMTHEPRESIDENT

Dear YHC Family and Friends:

ummer was anything but a vacation here at YHC! It was great to have hundreds of alumni, friends and families S back on campus for homecoming, and especially meaningful to combine this annual gathering with my formal inauguration as your 21st president. I wanted the weekend to be a celebration of YHC’s rich history and exciting future. I think we accomplished that! My sincere thanks to all who participated in the inauguration and homecoming programs and to all on campus who planned the events and worked so hard to make sure everything flowed smoothly. I also wanted the weekend to benefit YHC, so we combined a great alumni evening with a benefit dinner to raise funds for enhancing the beauty of the campus and planting trees—21 native specimens that will honor the 21 presidents of the .We raised more than $10,000 in our Gala for Green and will start planting three groves of beautiful, large trees in the spring. If you missed homecoming weekend, you also missed a great opportunity to reflect on our past, present and future. We honored the decades of service by Dr. and Mrs. Harry Hill by naming our newest residence hall for them, we recognized the achievements of many alumni at our Gala for Green, we paid tribute to more than 40 years of dedicated service by the Mullins family, and we looked ahead by breaking ground on a 200-bed residence hall. It was a great weekend of celebration. You can read more about all of these special events as you go through this issue of Echoes. During the inauguration, Jerry Nix, chairman of the board of trustees, said “The train has left the station,” referring to the progress we’ve made in our transition to a four-year college. And he’s definitely correct; the train has left the station and is flying toward our new status as a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.We hope approval from SACS will be granted in December, giving us full authority to enroll a junior class next fall! With a record enrollment of 653 students this fall, we’re talking to all of them about the benefits of staying with us for the next four years.We added almost a dozen new faculty members this year to get ready for our bachelor’s degree programs, and another dozen will be hired next summer. NCAA sports are right around the corner.We’ll be applying for admission in June. Basketball and men’s tennis will be returning to YHC in the very near future. Our building plans are also impressive, and you’ll read more details about them in the spring issue of Echoes. We’ve got big dreams for growing YHC, while maintaining its close-knit, residential campus and strong United Methodist affiliation. Our dreams can only come true with the strong support of our alumni and friends. I hope you’ll consider supporting the Young Harris Annual Fund, our Local Scholarship Campaign and, in the very near future, our Capital Campaign. If you have good memories of your times at YHC, your support can make that same experience possible for today’s and tomorrow’s students. Jump on the train with us. It’s going to be a great ride! Best wishes,

Cathy Cox President Echoes On the Cover VOLUME 10, ISSUE 1, FALL 2008 President Cathy Cox President Cathy Cox

Provost/VP for Academic Affairs Dr. John Wells

Contents VP for Advancement Jay Stroman FEATURES VP for Enrollment Management 4 Homecoming 2008 Clint Hobbs ‘88

VP for Finance Wade Benson LETTERS VP for Student Development 2 Letter from the President Susan Rogers CATHY COX VP for Technology Ken Faneuff DEPARTMENTS VP for Planning, Research & Assessment Rosemary Royston ‘89 FACULTYFEATURE STUDENTS Board of Trustees, Chairman 12 Beetle Juice 20 College Bowl Turns 20 Jerry Nix BY DR.MEG GRING WHITLEY EDITORIAL STAFF CAMPUSACTIVITY 21 Kick the Competition Editor Ron Skenes 14 Being Green BY BRENDA K.HULL NEWS&EVENTS Executive Editor Ann P.Nelson 22 Life at The Carson House Art Director FACULTY&STAFF BY DR.STEPHEN J. HARVEY Melissa Mitchell 16 YHC in China 24 Taking Care of Our Own BY DR.KEITH A.DEFOOR CONTRIBUTORS 26 Man with a Plan Cathy Cox 18 New Faculty Dr. Keith DeFoor 28 Dr. Meg Gring Whitley People in the News Dr. Steven Harvey Brenda Hull 34 Activities Calendar Jennifer Marshall ‘79 Jennifer McAfee

PHOTOGRAPHY Aerial Innovations of Rick Blackshear ‘76 Dr. John Kniess Melissa Mitchell Peachtree Photography Katlyn Price ‘09

EDITORIAL OFFICE Echoes Magazine Office of Alumni Relations PO Box 275 Young Harris, GA 30582 (800) 241-3754 [email protected]

Echoes is the official magazine of www.yhc.edu 3 HOMECOMING 2008 Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of YHC

PLANT A LEGACY 4 Homecoming 2008 will live in the memory of alumni and friends for many years. Special for a number of reasons, this year’s festivities incorporated the typical class reunions, wonderful meals, award presentations and receptions with the first Gala for Green and the inauguration of YHC’s 21st president, Cathy Cox. From start to finish, it was a celebration of YHC. Plant a Legacy was the theme for the event as the YHC family got a preview of the exciting changes in store for our alma mater.

THURSDAY in the award winning Rollins Planetarium were a few of Friday’s activities. The weekend began with the traditional The first Gala for Green was Friday night Meet and Greet on Thursday night. Alumni at Brasstown Valley Resort—a sell-out event from different classes and different places attended by alumni, faculty,staff and friends. gathered in the Myers Student Center to Proceeds from the Gala for Green will go renew old friendships and make new ones. toward purchasing and planting 21 trees on campus in honor of the 21 presidents of the FRIDAY college, as well as underwriting other sustainable A Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae social efforts on campus. on the plaza, the annual meeting of the Alumni The evening was capped with the presentation Association of YHC and a planetarium show of the alumni awards. Alumni Clair Wofford

5 ceremony marked the official welcome for President Cox and her husband Mark Dehler. A procession of past presidents, trustees, more than 20 delegates representing and , emeriti faculty and current faculty and staff processed into the packed auditorium. The ceremony began with an invocation by campus minister Reverend Fred Whitley ‘66, followed by a special blessing given by associate Frazier ‘81, Jerry Taylor ‘71, Zell Miller ‘51 and campus minister Reverend Patty Ryle Clay. Brittany Girle ‘01 were recognized.The Pitts Greetings to President Cox were brought from family and the Shelnutt family were also Dr. Ruth Knox, president of ; recognized as outstanding friends and family Reverend Dr.Walter Kimbrough, pastor of YHC.The evening closed on the beginning emeritus, Cascade ; of a very special weekend. William Johnston ‘75, chairman of the Alumni Association of Young Harris College; Jerry Nix, SATURDAY chairman of the board of trustees; Dr. John Wells, provost and vice president for academic Saturday morning dawned grey and rainy,but services; Debra March, president of the staff nothing could dampen the spirits of the crowd forum; and 2007/2008 SGA President Kate gathering in the Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium Elizabeth Peterson ‘08.The benediction was for the inauguration of Cathy Cox as the 21st given by Reverend Dr. G. Lee Ramsey Jr. ‘76. president of YHC. In her inaugural address, President Cox spoke Although she took office in 2007, this of the transition from a two-year institution to a

PLANT A LEGACY 6 MULLINSHONORED

David and Margaret Mullins ‘61, ‘60, long-time members of the YHC family, and their daughters LaRanda Mullins Mauldin ‘91 and DeBronda Mullins ‘81 were honored with a replica of a bronze plaque commemorating the Mullins’ 47 years of dedicated service to YHC and its students. The plaque was placed next to the door of The Little Store, located in Sharp Hall.

7 HILLGROVEHALL

In a special ceremony during Homecoming 2008, Dr. William Harry Hill and his wife Harriet Hargrove Hill were honored for their generous donations to the college. President Cathy Cox, chairman of the YHC board of trustees Jerry W. Nix and other dignitaries paid tribute to the Hills in a naming ceremony for the newest residence hall on campus, christening it Hillgrove Hall. The moniker combines Dr. Hill’s name with his wife’s maiden name, Hargrove. The Hills also donated land for construction of the high school in Cobb County that bears the same name, Hillgrove High School. Dr. Hill joined the YHC board of trustees in 1976. Since that time, he and his wife have provided scholarship funds to eligible students, endowed two chairs at the college and continue to make gifts each year in honor and memory of friends. Dr. Hill plays an active role in recruiting students, bringing young men and women to tour the campus and meet professors, students and administrators. Dedicated United Methodists, Dr. and Mrs. Hill are active members of McEachern United Methodist Church in Powder Springs. The McEachern Scholarship was established by Dr. Hill in 2002 for students who are members of McEachern United Methodist Church and wish to attend YHC. Dr. Hill initiated the W. Harry and Harriet Hill Society for Planned Gifts to encourage friends of the college to do as they have done and make planned gifts to YHC. The society now has dozens of members. A retired physician, Dr. Hill has also taken an active personal interest in the biology program at YHC, offering support and advice to our faculty and administrators.

four-year, baccalaureate degree-granting college. plans President Cox has and all that she brings She described the exciting challenges and to the college. Dr. Ernest Seckinger ‘37 says it changes that lie ahead. Cox spoke of the goal best when he tells people,“She thought she of applying the new YHC motto, Excellence wanted to be governor, but being president is Everywhere, to all facets of campus life, much better!” “…every classroom, every program, every Following lunch on the lawn, the afternoon activity, every nook and cranny, everything was packed with special events. that occurs on the YHC campus.” David and Margaret Mullins ‘61,‘60 were Cox highlighted the Ethics Across The honored for their 47 years of dedicated service Curriculum initiative that will be integrated operating The Little Store on campus (see page into every academic discipline. “We want the 7). After their retirement, daughters LaRanda world to know that Young Harris College Mullins Mauldin ‘91 and DeBronda Mullins ‘81 graduates the most ethical teachers, scientists, managed the store until spring 2008. musicians, artists, lawyers, doctors and business Tribute was paid to Dr.William Harry Hill leaders,” said Cox. and his wife Harriett for their generous It is easy to understand why people get donations to YHC during a naming ceremony excited about YHC when listening to the for our newest residence hall. (See story above.)

PLANT A LEGACY 8 Finally,in what was the first of many such events to weekend came to a close with worship services at Sharp come in the next few years, President Cox and a group of Memorial United Methodist Church. Reverend Dr. G. dignitaries officially broke ground for the new residence Lee Ramsey Jr. ‘76 was the guest speaker. hall that will be ready for the fall 2009 semester. Class reunions; a special art exhibit by Mary Barber Cox, President Cox’s mother, and wood-turning artist A new,exciting chapter in the YHC story is about to David Hammond; and other events rounded out the unfold. As we transition to a four-year college YHC will afternoon and evening. continue to maintain the distinct characteristics that have made it such a special institution for 122 years while SUNDAY expanding its impact on new generations of young people. It is truly a wonderful time to be a part of the YHC family. From its beginning, YHC has had a strong association with the Methodist Church, so it was only fitting that the

GROUNDBREAKING

Our newest residence hall is under construction. When completed in the fall of 2009, it will house 200 students on three floors. It will feature four music practice rooms, a 24-hour lobby and laundry facilities. In keeping with the YHC commitment to sustainability, it will also be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.

L–R: Kurt Momand ‘77, Ray Lambert Jr. ‘77, Clair Frazier ‘81, Dr. Harry Hill, Brantley Barrow ‘74, Rev. David Haygood Sr. ‘60, Buddy Carter ‘77, Bob Head Jr. ‘59, Jon Anderson ‘65, Cathy Cox, Paul Beckham ‘63, Rev. Jim Ellison ‘88, Jerry Nix

Illustrator: Barbara Worth Ratner 9 The annual YHC Alumni Awards were presented during the Gala for Green Celebration.

CLAIR WOFFORD FRAZIER ‘81 to education.The award name is was presented with the taken from the YHC motto: Hic 2008 Susan B. Harris Iventus Incenditur—Here Youth Are Award. Named for Inspired.Taylor is a Towns County Susan Bevel Allen native and taught at Towns County Harris, wife of Judge High School from 1973 through Young L. G. Harris, this 2006. He has been named Star award is presented to an alumna who Teacher,Teacher of the Year and exemplifies service and dedication to Towns County Citizen of the Year. her alma mater. He is involved in many civic and Frazier’s contributions to YHC professional organizations and is an have been immeasurable. As owner of active member of Sharp Memorial Wolf Creek Broadcasting Company, United Methodist Church. she has provided promotional advertising and sponsorships, and her The 2008 Outstanding Friend of radio stations broadcast Mountain YHC was awarded posthumously to Lions baseball live throughout the a person and a related organization mountains, providing the college that have made transformational unprecedented exposure. She and changes possible through significant her husband A.D. Frazier created contributions to the college, the Wofford-Frazier Endowed MARGARET PITTS AND THE Scholarship Fund for deserving WILLIAM I. H. AND LULA E. PITTS students and regularly provide FOUNDATION, in part due to the corporate sponsorship for the magnitude of their contributions. YHC Clay Dotson Open Golf This award is presented each year to Tournament. Frazier was elected to a friend of the college who has the YHC board of trustees in 2007 dedicated time, resources and energy where she serves on the Student to ensure a successful future for our Affairs Committee and the Academic alma mater. Upon Margaret Pitts Affairs Committee. death in 1998 at the age of 104, her estate was left in trusts which named JERRY A.TAYLOR ‘71 was the YHC as a perpetual beneficiary.To recipient of the 2008 date, YHC has received $24 million Iuventus Award.This in income from the trusts.The award is presented college’s annual income from the annually to a graduate trusts exceeds $2 million a year and who has made is used to fund more than $1 million significant contributions in scholarships each year plus

10 approximately $750,000 for Young Harris and later as a state traveling to Juarez, Mexico, with operating expenses and technology senator. In 1975 he was elected campus minister Reverend Fred improvements.The W.I. H. and lieutenant governor of Georgia and Whitley ‘66 and other students to Lula Pitts Foundation also continues served 16 years before winning the build houses for families in need. to support YHC and has given more first of two terms as governor in She earned a degree in social work than $600,000 in recent years for 1990. As Georgia’s chief executive, from UGA and, one week later, additional scholarships, capital he provided innovative leadership for moved to El Paso,Texas, where she projects and general support.Without the state, designing and implementing began work as a full-time missionary question, the Pitts family has made the HOPE scholarship and making with Casas Por Cristo. She was the the single largest gift ever to the education a focal point of his site leader for the spring 2008 YHC college, providing a solid, perpetual administration.The sudden death Mexico Mission Trip. source of revenue to support students, of Senator Paul Coverdell, a YHC operations and growth.The Pitts trustee, led to his appointment as The first YHC Family of the family has been an incredible friend Georgia’s US senator. Miller has Year Award was presented to the to the college and its students. been an ardent supporter of YHC SHELNUTT FAMILY.This award throughout his life, raising funds for recognizes a family with a THE HONORABLE ZELL BRYAN scholarships and other needs at the longstanding relationship with the MILLER ‘51 was presented with the college.With the help of Mickey college, having supported the 2008 Distinguished Mantle and Hank Aaron, he raised institution through a variety of ways Alumni Award for significant support for the YHC including contributions and enrolled Lifetime Career baseball stadium which is now named students. For generations, members of Achievement.This in his honor. An endowed Chair for the Shelnutt family have made YHC award is presented Government and Public Affairs, a their destination for college. (A total annually to a graduate lecture series and several scholarship of 15 as of 2008.) Beginning with who has achieved great career funds have been created at YHC J. H. Shelnutt ‘37 and ending, thus success, building on the foundation honoring Miller and his family. far, with Leslie ‘08, the Shelnutt name laid at YHC. Miller was born and has been a constant presence on the raised in Young Harris and has more BRITTANY B. GIRLE ‘01 received class rolls at YHC. Family members connections to YHC than perhaps the 2008 Young Alumni Achievement have aspired to important careers, but any other living alumnus. His parents Award.This award is presented to a most importantly,all have contributed were both employed by the college, person who graduated within the last significantly to the cause of making and he became a student here, 15 years and who has excelled in her the world we live in a better place. graduating in the class of 1951. He chosen profession. They have dedicated their time and served as a Marine, earned both Shortly after beginning her academic resources to their alma mater, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in career at YHC, Girle became immersed YHC is a better place because of them. history at The of Georgia in religious life programs on campus. and came back to YHC as a professor She participated in the Mexico in the late 1950s. Politics soon called Mission Trip during spring break of Miller into service, first as mayor of her freshman and sophomore years,

PLANT A LEGACY 11  Beetle Juice ANINTERVIEWWITHDR.PAULARNOLD

he YHC hemlock project was started in May 2005 to help preserve the Faculty Feature T hemlock trees that are such an important part of the aesthetic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Echoes magazine recently sat down with Dr. Paul Arnold, director of the project, to get an update on the program.

Echoes: Dr. Arnold, can you give us a brief history of the hemlock project, and why it was started?

Dr.Arnold: The hemlock is a very important tree ecologically in the eastern United States, especially in the Appalachian region.They like moist conditions and thrive along rivers and streams.They provide shade for the streams which cools the water and, in turn, creates an environment that is beneficial to aquatic life—especially trout.The hemlock trees also help prevent erosion along the river and stream beds.The hemlock tree seeds are an important source of food for wildlife. Hemlock tree bark is used for tanning leather. Echoes: What is happening to the It is also very important in terms hemlock trees? of the aesthetics of the mountains and eastern US forests.The unique, Dr.Arnold: In the 1950s a Japanese distinctive shape of the hemlock hemlock tree was brought to the contributes significantly to the United States. Unfortunately,it was character of the mountains.The infested with a parasite called the loss of hemlocks would have a hemlock wooly adelgid (HWA).The tremendous impact on this region HWA is an aphid-like parasite that in terms of aesthetics and even feeds at the base of the hemlock tree property values. needles. It sucks the sap and nutrients So, you can see that it’s important from the tree. Once a tree is infested, both ecologically and economically. it will die in three to nine years.

12 Hemlock trees in the US had no Echoes: How is the program resistance to the HWA, and there funded? were no natural predators to combat the HWA. Dr.Arnold: We have been The HWA began attacking eastern fortunate to get support from a hemlocks in Virginia and spread number of foundations and outside north into New England. Part of supporters. For example, the Bancker the problem is the rapid rate of Williams Foundation, which reproduction for the HWA. Every specializes in environmental causes, HWA is a female, and each one lays life cycle revolves around the adelgid. provided a grant that allowed us to up to 300 eggs twice a year. So the So it seems to be the ideal tool for renovate this house and create our HWA population quickly exploded combating the HWA. environmentally controlled “rearing and began to overwhelm the rooms” for the beetles. hemlock forests. Echoes: Is that the type of beetle Most of our workers are students that you are raising here at YHC? or community volunteers who Echoes: How did the YHC generously give of their time to hemlock project get started? Dr.Arnold: Yes.That is exactly the project. what we are doing.We started the lab Anyone who is interested may Dr.Arnold: In the 1990s, the here in late 2004.We started raising contribute to the program or HWA infestation began to move St beetles in 2005 and by January volunteer to help. south.We believe that HWA reached 2006 were in full production.We Georgia in 2003. It was first detected started in a closet in the Maxwell Echoes: Is the project working? in Towns County in 2004.That same Center and are now housed in what year we experienced the first HWA is affectionately called “The Beetle Dr.Arnold: That’s a hard question presence on the YHC campus. House” here on campus. Ours was to answer.There is good evidence There are two methods of treating the first beetle lab in Georgia, but from Connecticut that there has been trees infested with HWA. now both The a reduction in tree mortality. Here in The first is a chemical treatment. and North Georgia College and State the south it is too early to tell, since It is very effective but also very University have labs.We work very we have only been releasing beetles expensive. Depending on tree size, closely with those labs and the lab for three years compared to 10 years it can cost from $20 to $90 per tree. at Clemson University. up north.There is anecdotal evidence That is not too bad for someone that it is working. It’s frustrating who has a few hemlock trees in their Echoes: What are the goals of the because there are some encouraging yard. But it is prohibitive in a forest program? signs in some areas but not in others. environment both economically and We just don’t understand enough yet ecologically. Dr.Arnold: The program has to know why. The second treatment grew out several goals.The first goal is to save But we committed to continuing of research that started in the early the hemlock trees. A second goal is the project and doing all we can 1990s. A particular beetle, called the to involve students in ‘real’ research to save the hemlock trees here on “St” beetle, was discovered in Japan and teach them research skills. And campus and throughout the that is a natural predator to the HWA. it is a humanitarian effort. Appalachian region. The St beetle feeds on the HWA and only the HWA.The St must have a Special beetle t-shirts and caps are diet of adelgid to reproduce. Its entire available through the Advancement Office for a donation of $25 or more.

13  GreenBEING BYBRENDAK.HULL

Kermit the frog sang It’s Not Easy is well on its way to protecting Mother Common Ground Environmental

Campus Activity Being Green in 1970 on Sesame Earth and accepting the wisdom she Club, recycled approximately 9,000 Street. Joe Raposo’s lyrics lament that has to offer.With leadership from pounds of plastics, aluminum, paper green “blends in with so many other President Cathy Cox, YHC has and cardboard. As of the end of things” and yet by the end of the stepped up the effort to be green September 2008, approximately 4,400 song, positive feelings are associated in many ways. Recycling, energy pounds have already been recycled, with accepting yourself for “being conservation, water management, promising this coming year may green.” Being green these days has planting trees and a new LEED- surpass last year.Thomas Kloepfer ‘08, much greater connotations than certified residence hall under the recycling champion from last year, accepting yourself; it applies to the construction are only a few of the will have a tree planted on campus movement of being gentler and most recent endeavors. in his honor, and Common Ground kinder to Mother Earth—perhaps During the 2007–2008 academic student volunteers lead by Pat accepting her for what she is. YHC year, YHC, through the efforts of Gannon ‘09 are quickly becoming

14 this year’s guardians of recycling. Park Service and representing the Last spring semester, a global National Wildlife Federation warming class sponsored an energy discussed gardening for wildlife. His contest between residence halls, and presentation encouraged the college for three weeks students competed community to create a campus for an ice cream bonanza. Dr. Bobby wildlife habitat. Native plants, bird Nichols helped the students organize feeding stations and water sources the event by consulting with Blue bring songbirds to campus and create Ridge Mountain EMC on meter small areas for escaping the stress of reading and interpreting those college life. readings into the correct energy The plight of the Albertine Rift savings. Rollins Hall residents were in Uganda was presented by Dr. Jody the winners with a decrease of 61 Stallings, one of YHC’s newest watts per person—all from living faculty members. Dr. Stallings spent in the dark and walking around with the last four years in Uganda with wet hair. USAID and has firsthand experience The Math/Science Division in this endangered place. Students jumped into the action by sponsoring packed the Rollins Planetarium to It’s Not Easy Being Green Symposium learn about mountain gorillas and Day. On September 15, the Athens other African wildlife. band Dubconscious kicked off the A hemlock crisis workshop was event with a concert in Glenn lead by Dr. Paul Arnold who has Auditorium.This environmentally raised thousands of predatory beetles on economic and environmental “conscious” band plays reggae style to eat the hemlock wooly adelgid— impacts and the entire social justice and drives a biodiesel van. the Asian pest that has infested our aspect of living sustainably. Students Workshops began on September 16 native hemlocks. Students walked and faculty members were encouraged with a tree-planting session lead by around campus to witness the wooly to get involved and to come up with TVA’s Linda Harris and Hiawassee infestation of our campus trees and their own ideas. Students can propose River Watershed Coalition’s Callie then visited the Beetle Rearing Lab and implement ideas through the Moore. Students and faculty members where the tiny predators are raised. new Green Fee that was established planted 64 native trees along Corn At YHC it actually is easy being by Common Ground and the Creek to help control erosion and green as I led a workshop on how Student Government Association for establish a better habitat for the creek students can get involved with the this academic year. dwellers such as aquatic insects and sustainable movement sweeping our The sustainability movement is the rainbow and brook trout. campus and our nation. A discussion spreading worldwide as humans Jennifer Van Winkle, with the help led students through the larger become true stewards of our planet. of students, faculty and community, picture of sustainability,focusing Our goal is to educate and encourage built a labyrinth in the Campus Gate all members of the community to Gallery from paper and cardboard become responsible for our actions. collected from the college and We all have experiences and abilities surrounding community.Walls were to bring to the sustainability table covered with paper and the labyrinth allowing YHC to lead the way to itself towered above as visitors a better future for our beautiful wandered through.The entire exhibit southern Appalachian valley and our was recycled when finished. Mother Earth. Jerry Hightower from the National

15 YHC in China BYDR.KEITH A.DEFOOR Faculty & Staff

16 This past summer a group of 17 Xi’an, once the largest city students, faculty and friends visited in the world as well as the the mysterious country of China. capital of 11 dynasties. Xi’an During spring semester, we met boasts the 7th century Big weekly to learn about the Chinese Goose Pagoda (built by culture and the nuts and bolts of Xuan Zang, the monk who international travel.Then, after introduced Buddhism to China), the 8th century Great Mosque (one of China’s oldest and largest Muslim temples), and the Chinese landscaping dating back to North Square (which includes 1537, and viewed a spectacular Asia’s largest musical water fountain). display of Chinese acrobatics. Also However, Xi’an’s tour de force is the in Shanghai, we experienced the Terracotta Army,more than 6,000 Chinese culture directly with visits to painstakingly modeled, life-size a senior center where elder citizens warriors and horses—of which no were engaged in classes, chorus and two are alike. Discovered in 1974 by dancing and a hospital where we peasants digging for water, this army were introduced to acupuncture, was created to protect the tomb of acupressure and cupping. Our final city was Hong Kong, the great financial center and former Encompassing the historic value of British Crown Colony. In Hong China and the sheer awe of its Kong, our group climbed Victoria entirety, I consider traveling with Peak for a fantastic view of the members of YHC’s faculty and city and neighboring islands, and student body to four of China's we toured Aberdeen Harbor to get graduation, our eager group boarded greatest cities to rank among both a close view of the boat people, a plane for the Orient. the most incredible opportunities citizens who live exclusively on After a long flight directly over and greatest highlights of my life; the water, and the famous floating the North Pole, our group landed in a traveling experience pictures restaurants, Jumbo and Tai Pak. On Beijing, the capital of China and the our last day in Hong Kong, our forward-minded Olympic host city. can scarcely describe. members ventured out in different Under clear blue skies, we toured GRADY GARNER ‘09 directions: church tours, shopping Tiananmen Square, the largest public and even Disneyland! square in the world and the sight of the 1989 student uprising, as well as the Forbidden City,China’s most Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, who magnificent architectural complex unified China more than 2,200 years from which 24 emperors ruled for ago. Our group spent half a day nearly 500 years. From Beijing we touring the excavation site of this traveled north to experience one of fascinating and amazing recent the wonders of the world—the Great discovery. Wall of China. Along the way,we Our next stop was exotic Shanghai, saw the Olympic Village including which, with more than 13 million the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. people, is China’s largest city. In Just before leaving Beijing, our group Shanghai’s city center, we relaxed on toured the Quigzhuhu Foreign the Bund, the beautiful promenade Language School where we were able overlooking the Huangpu River, and to actually visit a middle school class collected souvenirs on Nanjing Lu, to exchange presents and converse the city’s foremost shopping street. with students! Our group toured the glorious Yu From Beijing, we took a flight to Garden, a showplace of classical

17 New Faculty

DR.ROSEMARIE BARKUS DR.BENNY P.FERGUSON Biology Instrumental Studies

Faculty & Staff B.S., Biology; College Misericordia B.A., Music Education; Ph.D., Genetics; Indiana University Newberry College Master of Music,Trumpet Performance; DR.BILL of South Carolina Education B.S., Forestry and Education (Natural Ph.D., Music Education; Science); University of Tennessee University of North Texas M.A. and Ed.S., Secondary Science Education;Tennessee Technological DR.JENNIFER S. HALLETT University Communication B.A., Communication; Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction Michigan State University (Secondary Science Education); University of Tennessee M.A. and Ph.D., Communication; University of California, Santa Barbara DR.EDWIN “SANDY”CALLOWAY Music B.M.E.; Mississippi State University DR.JENNIFER PEMBERTON Sociology M.M.E.,Voice; B. A., Sociology; Mississippi State University New College of Florida M.M.A.,Vocal Performance; M.S. and Ph.D., Sociology; Florida State University D.M.A.,Vocal Performance; University of Alabama DR.JODY R. STALLING Biology EDDIE COLLINS M.S.,Wildlife Biology; MusicalTheatre Murray State University B.A., Drama; M.A.,Tropical Conservation; M.F.A.,Acting; University of Florida Wayne State University Ph.D., Forest Resources and Additional studies: Moscow Art Conservation; University of Florida Theatre, Dell’Arte School and the University of South Florida

18 DR.NATALIA STAROSTINA History B.A.; University of St.Petersburg, Russia M. A., Russian/Soviet History; Michigan State University Ph.D., Modern European History;

DR.JOHN VAN VLIET Business and Public Policy B.S., Engineering; US Military Academy M.A., Political Science; Georgetown University M.B.A.; Georgia State University Ph.D., Organization and Management; It’s Miller Time! Capella University The Honorable Zell B. Miller ’51, former US senator and Georgia governor, is back in the classroom at YHC. He started his college career ETURNING R at YHC and completed bachelor’s and master’s DR.JOHN WESLEY KAY ‘56 degrees at The University of Georgia before Religion returning to YHC as a professor in the late 1950s. A.A.; Young Harris College We are honored to have Senator Miller as the B.A., English; LaGrange College 2008–2009 Professor of Leadership. B.Div.; D.Min.;Vanderbilt University Additional studies: Claremont School of Theology

THE HONORABLE ZELL B. MILLER ‘51 Leadership A.A., History; Young Harris College B.A.and M.A., History; The University of Georgia

Former Georgia State Governor L-R: Matt Lowery ‘10, Miller, James Tripp ‘10, Drew and US Senator. Dixon ‘09, Josiah Bridges ‘10, Tyler Moon ‘09

19 Students College Bowl Turns BYDR.MEGGRINGWHITLEY  On April 8, students and faculty missing third stanza has been sung gathered in the Susan B. Harris each year and is reserved exclusively 2 0 Y E A R S O F Chapel for YHC’s 20th College for College Bowl.The crowd went COLLEGEBOWL Bowl.True to College Bowl tradition, wild…as it has for the past 12 years. WINNERS 16 teams (consisting of four players On that high note, College Bowl and two alternates each) vied for the 2008 was off and running. coveted prize money of $150, $100, For two hours, cheers, excitement, 1989 Student Senate $75 and $50 for first, second, third enthusiasm and a spirit of fun and 1990 Upsilon Delta Sigma and fourth places respectively. Single camaraderie reigned.The semi-final 1991 Upsilon Delta Sigma elimination rounds produced rounds determined fourth place 1992 BSU a winner in a bit more than two winner Wesley Fellowship and third hours of grueling competition. place winner Buster Magoo and the 1993 Sigma Beta The questions, written by faculty Brain Trust.The final round was a 1994 International Club members, covered a range of 33 déjà vu of College Bowl 2007. Alpha 1995 Delta Gamma different topics. Omega against Alpha Xi.What’s 1996 Sky Club Teams consisted of the expected more, the results were the same as the 1997 Kappa Tau Omega sororities, fraternities and the Wesley previous year. Alpha Xi took second Fellowship, as well as others with place for the second year in a row, 1998 Wesley Fellowship creative monikers such as The but the phenomenal Alpha Omega 1999 Alpha Xi Dragons, Suite 42, Mmmmkay and team won for the fourth time in a 2000 Alpha Omega Buster Magoo and the Brain Trust, row and the fifth time overall.What 2001 Forensics which reflected not only their a record! originality in name making but also Congratulations and many thanks 2002 Student Activities Board in the teams’ composition. to all participants and the YHC 2003 Honors Floor Campus minister Reverend Fred faculty for their outstanding 2004 Honors Floor Whitley ‘66 provided the invocation, questions.This was the best College 2005 Alpha Omega and everyone sang the alma mater. Bowl ever! Rev and Dr. Bob Nichols hugged 2006 Alpha Omega the microphone as they crooned the 2007 Alpha Omega famous “missing third stanza” of the 2008 Alpha Omega alma mater. Originally penned by Dr. Nichols for College Bowl 1996, the

20 MENANDWOMEN’SSOCCERTEAMS Kick the Competition

As this issue of Echoes went to press, the Lady Mountain Lions were ranked #3 in the nation with a 17-1-1 record.The men, ranked #11 in the nation, were 14-3-0. Adrain Klammer ‘08 was named national Player of the Week twice during the season and led the nation in scoring with 99 goals. Congratulations to both teams for another outstanding campaign.

MEN’STENNISADDED YHC is adding men’s tennis to the athletic program for the 2009–2010 season and expects to field a full team with a new head coach for the upcoming season. The men’s tennis team will become part of the college’s intercollegiate program moving toward four-year status both academically and athletically. Information on the men’s tennis team is available at www.yhc.edu/athletics.

Check yhc.edu for up-to-the-minute sports schedules and results.

21  Life at The Carson House BYDR.STEPHENJ.HARVEY News & Events I took Barbara back to our old place, the Carson house, as a surprise. It is the white bungalow with a front porch and a massive oak in the yard located on the road behind Manget residence hall.The building had been scheduled for demolition, and I knew that the back door was open. As soon as we walked in, Barbara began to see what it had been like when we lived there. “We had the washer here,” she said as she walked through. “The dining room table was there— remember?—and the piano and sofa were there.”With all of the rooms empty of people and furniture, it was easy to picture the way it was in 1976, more than 30 years ago. We were both struck by how small and enclosed the house seemed and found it hard to believe that we once lived there with our four children. Watercolor of the Carson house by Vee Brown, former YHC professor of art. The house has a storied, if The painting hangs above the fireplace in the Harvey’s home in Blairsville. somewhat sordid, past. Ed Rich, a former theater professor, lived there before we did. He warned us that the would harvest asparagus that grew house and threw a famous party that house would be an adventure as he wild in the field for years after he included a bathtub filled with green walked across a bathroom carpet that had left. Once a group of writers Jello. It seems as if friends enjoyed made a squishing sound with each commandeered our house for a our place more when we were away. step. O.V.Lewis, longtime registrar party while I was away at school in Built when TVA electricity was and accounting professor at the Vermont.They declared themselves inexpensive, the house had almost college, who lived in the house S.O.A.P.though I have no idea what no insulation when we arrived.The before Ed, used a small stone shed the acronym means. Even now,when lintels above the door were behind the place for a wine cellar I see these writers at conferences, unmeasured one-by-four boards that and had, by all accounts, wonderful they tell me what a wonderful time extended beyond the edges of the parties. He also planted a vegetable they had in my absence. Later, during door frame, and the heating system garden in the side yard, and we the years that I left to earn a Ph.D. was a floor furnace.The house got so at Virginia, David McTyre used our cold in the winter that icicles formed

22 on the sink and bathtub faucets. Ray house, we had four children: Matt, neighbors, the Aunspaughs. Dick Farley,the president of the college Nessa, Sam and Alice. At breakfast, Aunspaugh taught art for many years at the time and our good friend, the bed got a bit crowded! at the college, and he and his wife renovated the upstairs and foundation During the 10 years that we lived Marcia were the parents of Jason for us, and I made improvements, in the house, Young Harris was a who was brain injured. Patterning but the building never entirely lost cozy community. In the evenings, was a system for imprinting a its seedy charm. Birds roosted in the our family ate dinner at the dining crawling motion in Jason's brain by attic and, after we moved, a pit of hall with many of the other college moving his arms and legs in repeated copperheads was discovered under families. Dinners cost 50 cents for patterns.The routine required three the kitchen.We sometimes heard adults and children under six ate for people, one for Jason's head and two snakes in the walls, and I distinctly free, so we could feed our family for for his arms and legs so patterning remember killing a huge rat in the a dollar. Parents sat at one long table was a true laying on of hands that hallway near the bathroom with a and children at another, and students drew together many of us in the hammer. Not long after moving often dropped by to chat or play community—students, churchgoers, into the house, we gave up camping with the kids. On Sundays, after parents, teachers—as we moved which we had always enjoyed before. lively sermons by John Kay ‘56 and Jason's arms and legs and Marcia “We don't have to go camping,” later, Fred Whitley ‘66, many of the tipped his head back and forth. Barbara liked to say,“we always are congregants from Sharp Memorial No doubt Jason got an earful as we camping!” joined us at lunch for the best meal argued, gossiped, commiserated with Despite these difficulties, we loved of the week which naturally created each other and laughed. Nothing the place. Barbara and I learned how an atmosphere of debate, chaos and symbolized the kind of community to be parents there. Our first winter frivolity. Most of us were pretty poor we knew then as clearly—as was very cold, and I remember, when back then, but Barbara and I learned palpably—as those daily patterning I left for work, that Barbara would while living in that house how to sessions. say goodbye standing on the floor participate in a community where Eventually the tour of our old furnace holding our baby Matt. status and material success didn't house took Barbara and me to the Occasionally she stayed there so long matter much. People mattered, and upstairs bedrooms that had been that the soles of her shoes stuck to we took care of each other. expanded during one renovation. the grate. Sometimes when I came I remember many acts of simple Even these rooms looked small and back from work, I would find her kindness.That first year, after a hard barren.Whatever we filled them up sitting in a sunny place on the rug freeze, Barbara mentioned to friends with was long gone. From the reading to Matt and our enormous at church that we had been cold window of one I could look out lab-collie named Jake. Matt called during the night, and by the time and see the roof of the Aunspaugh's these warm spots “sun puddles.” we got home, several space heaters old place, the college tennis courts When I taught Voltaire’s Candide in were on our porch. Bill Katter ‘78, and in the distance a range of blue a world literature class, I held my a student of mine, liked to catch mountains. I recalled, in my early baby daughter Nessa in my arms trout and fry them in the parking lot years at the college, devising plans and waltzed with her through the of Peel dormitory and occasionally to leave for another job, and living room singing the impeccable brought some to our house for a remembered that those blue lyrics of Richard Wilbur’s libretto at snack.They were delicious! Once, mountains had symbolized my the top of my lungs.The entire time when I was tending my garden, ambitions. In the end, I never crossed that we lived in the house, we had no David Singleton ‘79, a thoughtful that horizon, and I think I know television so we passed the evenings student who was not in my classes why. Standing in the old house with by reading, listening to music and that semester, spent the afternoon Barbara beside me, I realized again playing games. Later, as the family digging beside me, telling me that what I have long known. It was more grew,we created traditions such as his father believed that you should than the mountains and the college breakfast in bed on Sunday mornings never walk past someone working and the walls of this empty and before church with the whole family without offering to help. doomed building that kept us here in our bed and Jake on the floor Sunday afternoons were my time and sustained us for so many years. beside us. By the time we left the to 'pattern' at the house of our It was love.

23  Taking Care of Our Own LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN 2008–2009 News & Events

24 During the 2008–2009 academic year, YHC will award nearly $1 million in scholarships to local students; a reflection of our sincere commitment to the students and communities surrounding our campus.The Local Scholarship Campaign provides financial aid to students from Towns, Union, Fannin, Clay and Cherokee counties and ensures that no local student is ever turned away simply because they lack the necessary financial resources. The YHC board of associates is the driving force behind the Local Scholarship Campaign. This group of local business and civic leaders serve as ambassadors for the college, raising scholarship funds and serving as a sounding board for community concerns. To contribute to the 2008–2009 Local Scholarship Campaign contact Jennifer McAfee at (706) 379-5318 or [email protected].

2008–2009 BOARD OF ASSOCIATES

Mary Ackerly Candace Lee W.C. Nelson ‘63 Civic Leader Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Nelson Tractor Company Hayesville, North Carolina Young Harris, Georgia Blairsville, Georgia

Tonia Anderson ‘88 Stacy Lewis Greg Owenby Bank of Hiawassee United Community Bank North Georgia Stone Hiawassee, Georgia Blue Ridge, Georgia Blairsville, Georgia The 2008–2009 board of P.J. Bair Jennifer Dyer Ludlum ‘91 Kenya L. Patton ‘94 associates is chaired by Tonia Sunflower Antiques Union County High School Kenya L. Patton PC D.Anderson ‘88, vice & Interiors Blairsville, Georgia Blairsville, Georgia president of lending at the Hiawassee, Georgia Bank of Hiawassee. Anderson Mikellah Davis Makepeace ‘97 McKenzie Davis Payne ‘00 joined the board of associates Jennifer Bell Wolf Creek Broadcasting Patterson & Hansford PC in 2005 and has strong ties United Community Bank Young Harris, Georgia Cumming, Georgia to the board. Her husband Murphy,North Carolina Bob Anderson was a member Marla Kephart Mashburn Elizabeth Pedine Rick Davenport United Community Bank Cadence Bank from 1997–1999. Anderson’s Rick’s Rental Equipment Hayesville, North Carolina Blairsville, Georgia mother Carmolita Haney, Blairsville, Georgia owner of Mountain Realty, Britt McAfee ‘91 Clara Reffit was a board member from Dana Ensley ‘98 The McAfee Law Firm PC Nantahala Bank & Trust 1994–1997 and again from United Community Bank Blairsville, Georgia Company 2002–2005. Anderson’s Blairsville, Georgia Hayesville, North Carolina mother-in-law Elois D. Stephanie W.McConnell ‘92 Anderson ‘45 served on the Brandon Grimsley ‘97 Stephanie W.McConnell PC Don Schneider first board from 1992–1996. United Community Bank Hiawassee, Georgia United Community Bank Both husband Bob and Blairsville, Georgia Hiawassee, Georgia mother-in-law Elois are Duane Miller officers at the Bank of Robert “Bob” Head ‘59 Civic Leader Joey Swanson ‘94 Head Westgate Corporation Hiawassee, Georgia Bank of Blairsville Hiawassee. Blairsville, Georgia Blairsville, Georgia Brian Mundy YHC is grateful for this Phillip Ledford Mundy’s Heating & Air Toby Swartz dedicated group of community Bank of Blue Ridge Conditioning Re/Max Enotah Realty leaders who so generously share Blue Ridge, Georgia Murphy,North Carolina Blairsville, Georgia their time and talents.

25  News & Events

Douglas B. Mitchell ‘61, vice chairman of the YHC board of trustees, is the founder and chairman of Pathway Communities Inc., developer of Peachtree City. His path to success began like so many others—at Young Harris College. Man with a Plan

He completed his junior and senior home), camaraderie within the small piqued his interest in economic years of high school at Georgia campus community that allowed him development and led to what many Military Academy (now Woodward to get to know everyone on campus consider to be his greatest Academy). Following graduation, he and excitement at the opportunity professional accomplishment. began his YHC journey on a bus to to embrace an activity not available In 1979, Mitchell founded Murphy,North Carolina, arriving at in his rural Fayette County home— Peachtree City Development 2 a.m. armed only with a phone theater. Corporation and contracted with number. He called the number, and Following his time at YHC, and The Equitable Life Assurance Society someone from the college came and subsequent graduation from Auburn of the United States to design and collected him from the bus station. University,Mitchell began his work develop a master-planned community He attended summer classes, ending career as an accountant with Georgia in Fayette County. Under his the session with what he refers to as Power Company. leadership, Peachtree City has “an unfortunate occurrence,” because In 1970 he was lured away to work become one of the nation’s premier it was not repeated during his tenure for the Conyers/Rockdale Chamber communities, winning acclaim from there—he made the dean’s list. of Commerce as the organization’s Ladies Home Journal—“One of Mitchell’s feelings for YHC ran executive director. For the next America’sTen Most Successful the gamut—anxiety about his 2 a.m. six years, in various capacities, he Suburbs”; The Wall Street Journal— arrival, enjoyment in the mountains promoted Georgia and his community “America’s Hottest White Collar and rural atmosphere with hunting to businesses interested in bringing Address”; and CNN/Money—“Best and fishing (activities he enjoyed at new industry to the state.This work Places to Live—#8” to name a few.

26 Following the overwhelming with their communities on a the G.I. Generation success of Peachtree City,Mitchell voluntary basis. Receipt of this when he was born and his company,renamed Pathway award gives Mitchell membership through Generation Z Communities, have extended the in an exclusive club of notables with the birth of the concept of planned communities including Neil Armstrong, Gerald latest Mitchell child! with SummerGrove,Avery Park and R. Ford and Sam Nunn. He is married to Anne Monarch Village on Atlanta’s south Mitchell attended the most Macdaniel, and they side and Lake Forest, Lake Astoria recent World Scout Jamboree live in Atlanta. and River Rock on the north side held in Hylands Park, Essex, of the city. United Kingdom in 2007. Held What you may not know about approximately every four years since A few of Mitchell’s achievements include: Doug Mitchell is how committed 1907 (except during war years), to and involved he is with the Boy the jamboree is conducted by the * Eagle Scout and recipient of the Scouts of America. In 1956, Mitchell World Organization of the Scout Distinguished Eagle Scout Service was the second person in Fayette Movement and is attended by tens Award County to become an Eagle Scout. of thousands of scouts from around * Business Person of the Year by the He has received the Bronze Palm Fayette County Chamber of Award and the Gold Palm Award Commerce (for continued leadership and skill * Southside Person of the Year by achievement),The Silver Beaver the Chamber of Commerce Award (for outstanding service to youth), the James E.West Fellowship * Young Harris College board of Award (national award for trustees vice chairman contributions to scouting),The Silver * Board of directors of the Georgia Antelope Award (regional award for Chamber of Commerce outstanding service to youth),Wood * Member Atlanta Regional Badge Award for S.R. 131 Heritage Commission Society (recognition of significant * Member Urban Land Institute’s achievement in leadership and direct Community Development Council service to young people), and in 2006 the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. * Woodward Academy President’s The Distinguished Eagle Scout Council Award is presented to Eagle Scouts * Georgia Public Policy Foundation who, after 25 years, have the world. Mitchell’s attendance in * Advisory Board for the Georgia distinguished themselves in their life 2007 was significant in two ways. Environmental Facilities work and have shared their talents First, the 2007 Jamboree coincided Authority/chair—Oversight with the celebration of 100 years Taskforce Committee of scouting and was hosted by the United Kingdom, the birthplace of scouting. Secondly,and on a more personal level, this was the 50th There is no doubt that the solid anniversary of Mitchell’s first World educational foundation—of body, Scout Jamboree, held in 1957 in mind and spirit—has provided the Sutton Park, United Kingdom! springboard to achievement and the Mitchell takes great pride in his encouragement for philanthropy that family. Ever the over-achiever, he has is exemplified in the exceptional six children who range in age from men and women who comprise the 2 to 39. Friend and former chairman YHC board of trustees. Douglas B. of the YHC board of trustees Mitchell ‘61 is at home in their Paul Beckham laughingly says that midst, and YHC is a better place Mitchell has personally participated because of his presence. in the past six generations—from

27  People in the News Let us know what’s happening in your life! Send your news and photos to: []Young Harris College News, PO Box 275, Young Harris, GA 30582 or [email protected]

1 9 4 0 s Young Harris College Auld Lang Syne: Noah and Sofia who are both 7, and A Candid Look Back at the Early Olivia, who is 2. After leaving his job TOMMY W.BOYLEN ‘46 was looking News & Events Sixties. Contact Glen at 401 East with Milliken in LaGrange in the for an old roommate, Bill Pinson, Fourth Street, Donalson, GA 39845 1980s, he took 10 years to paint and for 60 years. Several months ago, he or (229) 524-6153 or draw across the US. He lived in the found him on classmates.com and [email protected]. Smoky Mountains for several years, wrote him a message.They have then moved to Colorado where he been trying to catch up in weekly worked as a snowboard instructor communications since. He takes great 1 9 7 0 s in the mid-‘90s.Then he moved to pleasure in staying in touch with his the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Alan and MARLENE BRYANT friends and urges you all to reach and worked for Lee’s Carpets as a out to those you care about. You ARMSTRONG ‘72 of Tucker are proud to announce that their daughter designer before coming to Dalton can always find him across from in 2004. He enjoys playing the banjo, the chapel at homecoming or at Sarah was crowned Miss Oxford College of Emory University for whitewater kayaking, snowboarding, [email protected]. He will be mountain biking and of course, happy to assist you in your search. 2008-2009. Sarah participated in the British Studies Program at Oxford drawing and painting. He can be University,England and worked in reached at (706) 483-8372 or [email protected]. 1 9 6 0 s Yellowstone National Park during the summer. She is completing her PHIL MURRAY HOPE ‘62 would love degree at Emory in anthropology REVEREND DR.DAVID C. to locate and reconnect with friends and environmental studies. JOHNSON ‘71 is honored to be the from some of the best times of his president-elect of the Association of life.Thanks for the memories and Professional Chaplains (APC). He M. BRANTLEY BARROW ‘74, YHC the many contributions each made to trustee and chairman of Hardin has served on the APC board for six who he is. Contact Phil at PO Box Construction Company in Atlanta, years and as the chairman of the 202,Tybee Island, GA 31328-0202 recently obtained LEED Gold Professional Ethics Commission. or (912) 844-2125. Certification for Hardin’s newly He will now serve two years as renovated office building off Windy president-elect followed by two years GLEN D. HUNTER ‘64 suffered a Hill Parkway in Cobb County,the as president.The APC is committed heart attack in February 2006 after first such LEED certification for a to interfaith ministry. being a teacher/administrator for commercial builder’s headquarters in six colleges, three universities and the state. Hardin also just completed BARBARA KELLY PALERMO ‘75 four high schools.With changed one of the tallest buildings in Atlanta, works for Georgia Cancer Specialists perspectives and priorities, Glen now the Sovereign/3344 Peachtree, a where she coordinates the Totes 2 confines his activities to writing and condominium and mixed-use property. Tots/Totes For Tots suitcase drive playing the piano and keyboard. He held during the MLK Jr. holiday has decided to write about his years weekend each year. Georgia Cancer DARLENE COLLUM CARTER ‘74, aka at YHC, 1962–1964, and the three Chipmonk, would love to hear from Specialists will host its seventh annual classes those years encompass. He classmates at [email protected]. Totes For Tots suitcase drive at all its would appreciate any assistance from locations on January 16, 2009, from those with pertinent memories or 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.Totes For Tots KEN HAMILTON ‘78 lives in Dalton memorabilia to share. He is most and works as design manager for benefits foster children of Georgia by grateful to the more than 140 helpers Mannington Carpets. He and his supplying them with new or nearly so far.The book is tentatively entitled wife Victoria have three children, new suitcases, backpacks, etc.

28 Collection sites close to YHC LYDIA JACKSON SARTAIN ‘79, who months in Kuwait and Iraq in 2003- include the GCS office in Blairsville practices law in Gainesville with the 2004. Happily married to Tonya and Blue Ridge, however, GCS has firm of Stewart, Melvin and Frost since 1991, they live in Gulf Shores, offices throughout Georgia.Visit LLP,appeared on NBC’s The Today Alabama. He would love to hear the Web site at www.gacancer.com Show this fall with a client who had from friends and can be reached at for a location near you or call obtained a judgment against the [email protected]. (770) 496-9400 for more information. client’s fiancé for losses she incurred can be reached Barbara at after their wedding was cancelled. BRUCE G. DUNCAN ‘83, after 18 [email protected]. years of practicing law,has left the law firm of Petter, Clement, Lowry BARRY D. PARKER ‘71 is retired M. BRYAN “TOM”THOMPSON ‘72 and Duncan where he will remain from the Georgia public school invites all YHC alumni and friends of counsel only. Bruce is president system where he served as a visual to visit his SAANS Downtown art of an agricultural and development arts teacher in elementary and middle gallery and photography studio company that specializes in citrus, schools. In August, he began work at whenever they are in Salt Lake City, sod, cattle, blueberry and jatropha the Riverside Military Academy in Utah. He and wife Elizabeth Howell production on farm locations. Gainesville as department head for MD moved to Utah in 2005, and Additionally,the firm participates the Fine Arts Department (music, both enjoy their new location very in real estate development when drama, visual arts). As a YHC student, much. Elizabeth practices and teaches agricultural production becomes he was inspired to pursue the field in the Medical School at the University impossible due to surrounding of art by Ezra Sellers. Barry can of Utah and was recently appointed residential or commercial be reached at [email protected]. to the Utah Medical Board. development.

BECKY STYLES PARKER ‘74 has MARK HELLMAN ‘88 has a new moved to Watkinsville. She would 1 9 8 0 s position as senior manager of love to hear from friends and development and government CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS classmates. Becky can be reached affairs with Hands On Georgia. CHAMBERS ‘83 graduated from at [email protected]. Indiana University in 1999 with a degree in business management and JULIE TEPP ‘87 was recognized this EVE RESPESS ‘76 is now serving as is working on a master of business fall in the Atlanta Business Chronicle the assistant director of character and education at Auburn University. as one of the Most Influential People leadership development for the Boys Christopher entered the US Army in in the hospitality industry. She is & Girls Clubs of America. She works 2002 after serving in Desert Storm in president of the Atlanta Arts Festival, in the Atlanta office and is also active 1991 with the US Navy. He spent 15 which she launched two years ago in Peachtree Road United Methodist after managing the Atlanta Dogwood Church’s choir. Festival. For more details on her plans, see www.atlantaartsfestival.com.

MEMORABILIADONATED YHC boasts a large archive of photographs and documents that have been donated by loyal alumni throughout the years.The most recent donations, generously made by Mamie L. Harris Scarborough ‘36 and her brother Thomas L. Harris ‘50 were items that once belonged to their mother, Lelia Lawrence Harris ‘15, including her YHC diploma, class picture and summer school certificate.These pieces of history have been put on display in the Pruitt-Barrett conference room.

29 VICKIE DARWIN UPCHURCH ‘80 Georgia in December 2007. She DAVID AND AUDREY NIPPER ‘91,  has completed a master’s degree is teaching at Madison County ‘91 have moved to Newnan. Nathan in education and counseling. She Middle School in Danielsville for is vice president and chief operating teaches at Abbotts Hill Elementary the fourth year. officer of Piedmont Newnan School in Duluth. Hospital. Audrey is a pharmacist, HEATHER THOMAS MARTIN ‘93 taking time off to raise their three has been recognized as a National daughters: Emily,7, Natalie, 5, and 1 9 9 0 s Board Certified Teacher. Heather Melanie, 3.They would love to hear teaches kindergarten at Banks from classmates and can be reached DENA DEWITT DUNCAN ‘94 lives in Loganville. She has been married County Primary School. She is at [email protected] to Robert for 7-1/2 years.They met married to CLAY ‘93, and they have News & Events during her UGA work internship in two sons, Gabe, 7, and Pierce, 4.The ALVIS ROY TUCKER ‘92 has Hartwell, and they have two children, family lives in Carnesville and would accepted a new position with Caroline, 6, and Paul, 4. Dena and love to hear from YHC friends at Milliken’s chemical division in Robert both work at McConnell [email protected]. Blacksburg, South Carolina where Middle School. Dena teaches 6th–8th he will be responsible for capital grade special education, and Robert KIM RUBEL MORGAN ‘90 has improvements and expansion of new teaches 8th grade science. Both have completed a Teaching American business. He was worked for Milliken received master’s degrees from History Grant: Seeds of Democracy, as an engineering services leader for Walden University this year. Dena a study of Colonial America, and has more than 10 years. received exciting news recently. Her been accepted into the Teaching high school ring, lost near Rollins American History Grant: Expanding 2 0 0 0 s when she was a student at YHC, had Frontiers.These are joint collaboration with Fayette, Cobb and been found and was being returned. WILLIAM MICHAEL COLLIER ‘02 She was surprised and grateful. Henry County schools. She was also has been accepted to the master selected by The Georgia Council for of environmental science program Economic Education as a reviewer BRYCE E. DURBIN ‘94 earned a at Yale University for fall 2008. doctor of education degree from for its publication, United States Focusing on the social ecology of Vanderbilt University in May. His Economic History,and was selected conservation and development, he concentration was higher education to work on a revision project with will study the relationship between leadership and policy. He is director Fort King George in Darien. She will poverty and environmental of institutional research at Berry be helping revise a historical guide degradation in sub-Saharan Africa. College. for classroom use. She also recently Upon completion, he will pursue a gave a presentation at the Georgia doctoral degree in sustainable Association of Historians conference SABRINA EDWARDS HOWARD ‘98 development. received a M.Ed. in middle school about the use of primary documents in an elementary classroom. education from The University of ALLYSON M. DYE ‘01 graduated from Duke Divinity School in

LOCALARTISTANDYHCALUMNA HELDARTSHOW North Georgia mountains artist Julie Sibley ‘80 joined forces with four other artists for a theme show from October 6 through October 31 at the Campus Gate Gallery.The Fruit and Vegetable Show portrayed the relationship between the health of our planet and the health of our own bodies. Art in two and three dimensional media was represented by clay,metal cutouts, paintings, prints, batiks, drawings, jewelry,clothing and garden chairs. Color and form depicted the wonder, whimsy and fun of life. Artists Sibley ‘80 and Gary Collins ‘75

30 December 2007 with a master of DEBORAH WILLIAMS ‘00 received (www.mitchlathemphotography.smug divinity degree. She is called not as her M.Div. from Emory’s Candler mug.com). Contact the Bryans at a pastor but as a teacher. She is School of Theology and is the youth [email protected] or employed by Elbert County Middle minister at Starkville First United [email protected] School and is actively involved at her Methodist Church in Starkville, home church. Mississippi, home of the “other ALEX N. MULL ‘04 and JESSICA bulldogs,” Mississippi State. She L. ORR ‘04 on June 28, 2008 in STAN GENTRY ‘04 was recently cast would love to hear from classmates Dahlonega.The couple lives in in Peachtree Battle,Atlanta’s longest at [email protected]. Sharpsburg. running show,in the role of Holcomb Habersham.The show COREY P.PIHERA ‘05 and ANGELA has been running for six years. ENGAGEMENTS J. NICOVICH ‘05 on May 17, 2008 in Norcross. Both are currently pursuing BRIDGET R. LARSEN ‘00 and RYAN ERIC C. MCCONNELL ‘01 was graduate degrees at the University of C. LEVERETTE ‘04.Wedding is promoted to assistant vice president scheduled for June 2009. Tennessee in Knoxville. for the Southeast Region at FSC Securities Corporation, an independent SAMANTHA KELLY SHRODES ‘03 to broker/dealer and financial planning MARRIAGES Gregory Welch on June 13, 2008. firm affiliated with AIG. The couple lives in Bethlehem near SALLY ADAMS ‘78 to Brad Smith Athens. SETH A. RIKARD ‘06 was awarded of Athens on March 17, 2007.The the E. Lanier “Lanny” Finch couple lives in Gainesville. Sally JEREMIAH BARRETT WRIGHT ‘01 to Scholarship to further his education would love to hear from classmates Jessica on June 9, 2007.The couple in broadcasting.The award was at [email protected] or lives in Gainesville. Jeremiah is presented by the Georgia Association [email protected]. currently working as a salesman at of Broadcasters. Jacky Jones Lincoln Mercury in JAMES DENNIS CHEEK JR. ‘05 and Gainesville; Jessica is an R.N. working SIRI GUNDERSEN SELLE ‘01 received AIMEE KATHERINE HALL ‘05 on at Scottish Rite NICU in Atlanta. the Emerging Artist Award from the July 21, 2007 at Forest Hills United Rome Area Council for the Arts in Methodist Church in Macon.The recognition of her promising Cheeks live at 780 Gaines School BIRTHS performance in the visual arts. She Road,Apt. 50,Athens, GA 20605. RYAN AND KEALY HEAD BUREL has participated in many solo and ‘94, ‘96 announce the birth of Taylor group exhibitions in the United BETH ELLIS ‘05 to Jeff Sabelko of Eau Clair,Wisconsin, on January 5, Skye on June 19, 2008. She weighed States, Norway and Belgium.View 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. her work at www.studiosiri.com. 2008 at Perry Presbyterian Church in Perry.The couple lives in Eau She was welcomed by big brother Clair,Wisconsin. Michael Allen, 4.The Burels live in RYAN SUTTON ‘02 is teaching health Pendergrass. at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee. He is also the JV boys’ MITCH LATHEM ‘03 and MONYA JEFF DOKE ‘92 and wife Jenifer BRYAN ‘03 On October 27, 2007 soccer coach and varsity assistant. announce the birth of Eric Lanier on Last spring he coached at Collins at Big Canoe.The couple lives in Gainesville. Monya teaches 4th grade March 5, 2007, three weeks before Hill High School where the varsity his big sister Emma’s second birthday. boy’s program was the AAAAA at Mt.Vernon Elementary School. state runner-up. He completed his She is currently pursuing her master’s ROBERT ANDREW ELKINS ‘91 and collegiate soccer career at Georgia degree in education at . Mitch is an associate wife announce the birth of Pearce Southern University in 2005 with a Carter on June 12, 2008 in Rome. degree in psychology. Ryan lives in broker, specializing in land sales and acquisitions for Southern Heritage Andrew works as a special education Dunwoody and can be reached at teacher at Woodland Middle School [email protected]. Land Company and works throughout the southeast. He also at Euharlee in Bartow County and is started his own photography business the head soccer coach at Woodland in 2007, Foxfire Photography Middle School.

31 JAMIE AND KAREN WILLIAMS NANCY MANN WILLIAMS ‘02 and Department. He was the server  HARPER ‘98, ‘99 announce the birth husband Dave announce the birth of administrator, PC technician, ran the of Jackson Eli on October 20, 2007. Max Eli on November 28, 2007. public Internet service, and was Web He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 21 master for many years. After being inches long. Jackson was welcomed diagnosed in 2001, Richard fought a by big sister Kate, 2. INMEMORIAM tremendous battle with MS. December 19, 2007 ROBERT ALEXANDER ‘45 JASON K. AND MEGAN L. NORTON June 8, 2007 ‘02, ‘02 announce the birth of ALLEN PAT JONES ‘81 McKenzie Grace on April 9, 2008. July 27, 2007 CLARENCE BEAULLIEU She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19 dedicated friend of YHC News & Events inches long. Paternal grandparents are November 17, 2007 CAROLYN COLLINS KELLY ‘70 Keith and Kathy Norton of Young 2008 Harris, and maternal grandparents are CARL CONINE Tim and Debbie Lamb of Madison. dedicated friend of YHC REBECCA KESSLER ‘09 The family lives in Douglasville. November 12, 2007 October 3, 2008

DR.BRYSON R. PAYNE ‘91 and wife JERRY H. LANCASTER ‘61 ROBERT CORLEY ‘58 Beverly announce the birth of December 25, 2007 2008 Alexander James on June 17, 2008. Bryson received his Ph.D. in GINNY DODD LANE RICHARD ALLEN DANIELL ‘66 computer science from Georgia State January 28, 2008 dedicated friend of YHC University in 2004, and is currently January 23, 2008 the chief information officer and a In lieu of flowers, the family requests MARY MARTIN DONATI ‘57 member of the computer science February 3, 2008 that contributions be made to the Dodd faculty at North Georgia College Scholarship Fund at YHC. and State University in Dahlonega. WILLIAM J. “BILL”ERWIN ‘33 January 30, 2008 NINNIE RAGAN LANGFORD ‘35 HEATHER SILBER PULLEN ‘93 and February 3, 2008 husband Scott announce the birth PENELOPE SHERRILL GARRARD ‘78 of Owen Davis on May 24, 2007. February 6, 2008 DEE WALKER LOGAN ‘59 October 30, 2007 MATTHEW STEWART ‘97 and wife CHARLES HAMILTON ‘45 Leslie Wiley announce the birth of December 12, 2007 JAMES MCDONALD ‘58 Wiley Daniel on April 18, 2008 at October 2, 2008 three minutes past midnight.Wiley MELTON E. HARBIN ‘41 was welcomed by big sister Katie August 10, 2007 LENOS NICHOLS ‘35 Mae, 2. February 14, 2008

CYNTHIA HENRY ‘89 SCOTT THOMPSON ‘93 and wife January 25, 2008 JULIUS ORR ‘43 Rhonda announce the birth of February 23, 2007 Aiden Robert. Aiden weighed 7 lbs. FRANK BENTON HOLT III ‘74, 10 oz. Check out his pictures at THOMAS PHILLIPS JR. ‘41 husband of FREDA LANDERS HOLT www.AidenRobertThompson.com. ‘73 from injuries sustained in a December 1, 2007 Classmates can email the family at motorcycle accident [email protected]. September 29, 2008 MEREDITH EDGAR PURVIS ‘42 February 21, 2008 JOHN AND BETH PARMER VAUGHN SARA BRAGG HORNE ‘31 ‘97, ‘99 announce the birth of December 10, 2006 JOE THACKER ‘59 Madison Taylor on June 14, 2008 July 3, 2007 at 7:43 p.m. RICHARD H. HUNT, the second person hired into YHC’s ITECH REVEREND ASBURY WALTON ‘58 February 2008

32 Stuart Lance, Betsy Lance, Bert Lance, LaBelle Lance, Cathy Cox, Zell Miller ‘51

LANCESIGNATURECOLLECTIONONDISPLAY We are pleased to announce that the Bert and LaBelle Lance Presidential Signature Collection is now on display in the Duckworth Library.This extraordinary display features a signature from every US president.The signatures are all beautifully framed and arranged to provide a fascinating trip through the history of our nation. A dedication of the collection and open house was held at the April board of trustees meeting.The donation is in honor of Lance’s father,Thomas Jackson Lance, YHC class of 1908, president of the college from 1930–1942. Bert Lance had a long career in banking and public service at both the state and federal levels. He is a longtime friend and supporter of YHC and has been a member of the board of trustees since 1999. Interest in the collection has been very high with visitors from as far away as Australia and Okinawa having the opportunity to study the presidents through this historical display. Look for an in-depth feature article on the Lance Collection in the next issue of Echoes.

ALUMNIORGANIZATIONSUNITE It is with great pleasure that representatives of the college’s board of trustees and of the Young Harris Alumni Foundation (YHAF) announce an agreement in principle to work toward establishing one unified alumni organization for the college. The representatives who met to work out the new relationships included YHC trustees Reverend Dr. Don Harp ‘61, Reverend David Haygood ‘60 and Bob Head ‘59, and YHAF leaders Michele Turner ‘95, Dick Burrell ‘47, and Rufus Brown ‘60.The group met September 26, on campus with President Cathy Cox and Vice President for Advancement Jay Stroman, with guidance from retired Brenau University President Dr. Jim Rogers, to discuss opportunities to work together in support of the college’s transition into four-year status. The representatives are finalizing details of the new relationship as Echoes goes to press, but the group agreed in principle that all future fundraising activities should be conducted by the college, that the financial aid office of the college should award all scholarships according to the wishes of donors, and that all alumni activities should be coordinated through one alumni organization that will be formed with leaders from both existing alumni groups. This meeting represents a tremendous step forward for the future of YHC, and a clear willingness of YHC alumni to compromise and work together for the good of the college. Both groups agree that Homecoming 2009 will serve as a celebration of the new relationship, so mark your calendars now for Homecoming 2009, July 23–26.

33  Activities Calendar FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE EVENTS CALL (800) 241-3754

News & Events DECEMBER 8HOLY WEEK CHAPEL SERVICE Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. 2 YHC CHOIR CONCERT Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 8 p.m. 9COLLEGE BOWL Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. 3CHRISTMAS CHAPEL/TREE LIGHTING Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. 14 GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. JANUARY 15 EASTER CHAPEL SERVICE 19 MLK JR.CELEBRATION Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. TBA TBA 16 SPRING SYMPOSIUM DAY 27–28 WINTER REVIVAL GLOBAL EXPRESSIONSOFA Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. COMMON HUMANITY FEBRUARY TBA TBA

25 ASH WEDNESDAY CHAPEL SERVICE 16 REECE LECTURE FEATURING Susan B. Harris Chapel 7 p.m. MICHAEL HOFMANN

26–28 THEATRE YOUNG HARRIS PRESENTS TBA TBA NTO THE OODS I W 20 HONORS NIGHT Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 8 p.m. Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 7 p.m.

MARCH 23–25 THEATRE YOUNG HARRIS PRESENTS 4STUDENT RECITAL RED HERRING Recital Hall 4 p.m. Dobbs Theatre 8 p.m.

23 FALLA GUITAR TRIO CONCERT MAY Susan B. Harris Chapel TBA 8GRADUATION PICNICAND VESPER SERVICE Brasstown Bald 6 p.m. 27–28 YHC CHOIR SPRING CONCERT Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 8 p.m. 9GRADUATION Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 11 a.m. APRIL 11 YHC 2009 CLAY DOTSON OPEN 2HOAG CONCERT FEATURING DEKALB TBA 8 a.m. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 8 p.m. JULY

7 YHC CONCERT BAND/JAZZ BAND 23–26 HOMECOMING 2009 Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium 8 p.m.

34 THEATRE YOUNG HARRIS SACSUPDATE ONOURWAYTO For Reservations or Information FOURYEARS! (706) 379-4307 YHC’s application to become a four-year college was submitted to the Southern Into the Woods Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim in late August.The application contains Book by James Lapine literally thousands of pages of documentation February 26–28, 8 p.m. on our plans to offer bachelor’s degree Hilda D. Glenn Auditorium programs in English, Music, Biology,Business Ticket Price $15 and Public Policy. The Commission of Colleges is expected to vote on the application at the December Red Herring* 8–9 meeting in San Antonio,Texas. by Michael Hollinger Special thanks go to Rosemary Royston ‘89 April 23–25, 8 p.m. and Dr. Ron Roach for their dedication, Dobbs Theatre, Goolsby Center vision, perseverance and attention to detail in Ticket Price $8 writing the application and assembling the supporting documents. *This production is intended for mature audiences.

ROLLINS PLANETARIUM (706) 379-5195 or www.yhc.edu Newly renovated with a state-of-the-art digital projection system Shows begin at 8 p.m., except during June and July,when they start at 8:30 p.m.There is no admission charge.Weather permitting, the YHC Observatory on the grounds of Brasstown Valley Resort is open every Friday night after the planetarium show for stargazing.

DECEMBER SEASON OF LIGHT Presented December 5, 12

JANUARY–APRIL THE PROBLEM WITH PLUTO Presented January 16, 23, 30 February 13, 20, 27 March 27 and April 3, 17, 24

MAY–JULY THE COWBOY ASTRONOMER Presented May 15, 22, 29 June 12, 19 and July 10, 17

Call (706) 379-4312 or visit www.yhc.edu for more information.

35 Young Harris Annual Fund BUILDING ASTRONG FOUNDATION

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YHC is on what could be the most ambitious journey of our 122-year history. As we move toward becoming a four-year, baccalaureate degree-granting college, You can make a gift we must continue to improve our facilities and programming at a much higher rate. Your participation in the Young Harris Annual Fund provides the necessary that enhances YHC’s resources to attract the best and brightest students who otherwise may not be able to afford attending YHC. Gifts from alumni, parents and friends go directly ability to educate toward student scholarships, technology upgrades, facility improvements and programming enhancements. tomorrow's leaders. Please use the enclosed envelope to make your gift today!

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