Monthly Archives: February 2011

Homecoming and Alumni Frolic Week dates announced

Tweet The Lees-McRae College Alumni Board is pleased to announce dates for Alumni Frolic Week and Homecoming Weekend 2011. First, you’re invited to beat the heat of the summer in Banner Elk by joining your fellow alumni and friends on … Continue reading

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Fraziers make gift to Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute in honor of late son

Tweet Robert “Lee” Frazier II of Claremont, NC, has made a donation in honor of his son, Robert “Lee” Frazier III, to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute (BRWI) at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk for the care and rehabilitation of … Continue reading

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Dr. Lawrence Hopkins ’70 joins Board of Trustees

Tweet Dr. Lawrence D. Hopkins ’70 was elected the newest member of the Lees-McRae College Board of Trustees at the January meeting. Hopkins is a prominent surgeon in the Winston-Salem area, and is currently an assistant professor of obstetrics and … Continue reading

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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre announces 2011 schedule; Returning to three-show season

Tweet Lees-McRae Summer Theatre is pleased to announce that the 2011 season will return to the Hayes Auditorium stage with three shows beginning June 27 with I Do! I Do!, followed by Swing! the Musical and The Sound of Music. … Continue reading

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Staley Lecture Series presents Justice Drayton Nabers February 22

Tweet The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Series at Lees-McRae College will host former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Drayton Nabers Tuesday, February 22. Justice Nabers will present “Two Keys to Happiness: Obedience and Faith” at 3:30 p.m. in Evans … Continue reading

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Carla Swart memorial service set for Saturday at Banner Elk Presbyterian

Tweet Members of the Lees-McRae College and Banner Elk communities are invited to join in a memorial service to celebrate the life of Carla Swart at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.  The … Continue reading

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Polsgrove and Wild to coach barefoot for Samaritan’s Feet

Tweet When Lees-McRae College hosts Erskine College on Thursday, February 10, coaches Scott Polsgrove (South Bend, Ind.) and Sebastian Wild (Rostock, Germany) will coach in their bare feet to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet, a not-for-profit organization that is aimed … Continue reading

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Traditional storyteller Orville Hicks at Lees-McRae February 17

Tweet If you feel winter dragging you down, break away for an evening of old-time mountain fun. Traditional storyteller Orville Hicks will be practicing his art at Lees-McRae College beginning at 7:00 in Evans Auditorium on February 17. Sponsored by … Continue reading

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Vineyard Vines ties now available at LMC Bookstore

Tweet The Lees-McRae College Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore is proud to announce the addition of specially designed neck ties from Vineyard Vines to its inventory. The ties showcase the College shield in colors of yellow, light blue and light … Continue reading

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