Monthly Archives: November 2011

Heiferpalooza – A Silent Auction November 29-30

Posted on 11/30/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet By Jeremy Scott December and the ensuing assembly of holidays are fast approaching. So what better way is there to celebrate and display benevolence than to donate to a charity? Luckily, thanks to a few thoughtful students, one does … Continue reading →

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Lees-McRae Vocal Students Advance to Regional NATS Auditions

Posted on 11/17/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Nine vocal students from the Performing Arts Department at Lees-McRae College participated in the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NCNATS) Student Auditions held on the campus of Western Carolina University Saturday, November 12. … Continue reading →

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Lees-McRae shines in NCAA Academic Success Rate report

Posted on 11/11/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet The National Collegiate Athletic Association released this year’s edition of its Division II graduation rate data, including the division’s Academic Success Rate (ASR) on October 25, and the Lees-McRae College athletic department passed with flying colors. ASR is defined … Continue reading →

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Sport Administration and Physical Education students tour Bristol Motor Speedway

Posted on 11/10/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Sport Administration and Health and Physical Education students had the privilege of touring one of the world’s largest outdoor arenas for sports on September 29. The Bristol Motor Speedway is ranked fourth among sports venues, offering 160,000 stadium seats … Continue reading →

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Tommy Byerly ’65 is the Alumnus of the Month

Posted on 11/3/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet When you meet Tommy Byerly ’65, it’s nearly impossible to not have a smile on your face. He’s one of those people whose excitement and enthusiasm are contagious. And when it comes to his feelings for Lees-McRae College, he … Continue reading →

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Lees-McRae College announces scholarships for students in 10 local counties

Posted on 11/3/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College is committed to providing a quality, affordable education preparing students for elevated futures.  In celebration of opportunities for Appalachian students, the college announced local scholarships for graduating seniors from the following counties in North Carolina and Tennessee: … Continue reading →

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Receive application fee waiver during College Application Week November 14-18

Posted on 11/3/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Lees-McRae College will participate in the statewide College Application Week cosponsored by College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CACRAO) November 14-18.� Students who apply to Lees-McRae College using the … Continue reading →

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Learn about Appalachian life in the Toe River Valley with Dr. Michael Joslin’s presentation, Our Living Heritage, November 17

Posted on 11/2/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet If the natural and human history of Southern Appalachia interests you, come to Lees-McRae College on November 17th to participate in the John B. Stephenson Lecture Series. Dr. Michael Joslin will lead a discussion of life in the Toe … Continue reading →

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