Monthly Archives: December 2011

Lees-McRae cyclist Megan Baab killed in accident

Posted on 12/15/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Updated December 16, 2011 Lees-McRae College is mourning the loss of freshman cyclist Megan Baab who was killed in an accident on US Highway 221 on Thursday, December 15. According to reports, Baab, 19, was traveling north on US … Continue reading →

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El Camino Academy director visits Division of Education, Shares teaching opportunities in Colombia

Posted on 12/2/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet Beth Afanador, Director of El Camino Academy in Bogota, Columbia met with the Division of Education at Lees-McRae College in early November to recruit graduates for employment and teacher candidates for internships (including summer session). About 20 teacher education … Continue reading →

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New Opportunity School for Women wins! Voted grand prize winner for national AARP contest highlighting volunteer work, Receives $15,000

Posted on 12/1/2011 by Site Administrator

Tweet This holiday season, the New Opportunity School for Women in Berea and at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC, and the people it serves, received an early gift – Jane Stephenson winning submission to AARP Create The Good’s national … Continue reading →

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