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Home › For Our Patients › COVID-19 › COVID-19 VACCINE Information about the Vaccine for COVID-19 We are an approved vaccine provider. At this time, we are following the state's guidelines and vaccinating eligible patients and community members as we have stock available. If you are interested in getting vaccinated, please call our clinic. To learn more about the vaccine and where to get one visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-get.htm. In the meantime, please use this page as a resource to learn more about the vaccine. FAQ Update: November 4, 2021 What is the difference between a third dose and a booster of the vaccine? Right now, the terms are mainly a difference in eligibility and timing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending a third dose for moderately to severely immunocompromised people four weeks after receiving their second Moderna of Pfizer vaccine. That's because immunocompromised people sometimes don't build as much of a protective antibody response after the first two doses of the vaccine as people who are not immunosuppressed. Booster shots are different in that they are recommended for everyone. The timing varies, though. For the latest information on when to get a booster, the CDC has some great information on who will be eligible and when. NorthLakes will administer vaccine as stock and capacity allows. If you are interested in receiving a booster and are eligible, please contact the clinic and be sure to have your vaccination record card with the date of your last dose. Does the need for a booster mean that the vaccine doesn't work? No. The vaccine stimulates your immune system to make antibodies, and over time, the amount of antibodies in your system can decrease. A booster dose brings those antibody levels back up and offers the best defense against COVID-19, including the Delta variant. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC issued a joint press release on August 18, 2021, regarding booster shots. You can read that release here: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/joint-statement-hhs-public-health-and-medical-ex… Can I get a different vaccine than my first round? Yes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC): "Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC's recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots." Here is the link to that page which contains information about COVID-19 booster shots: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p1021-covid-booster.html When should I get a vaccine booster shot? Six months after you have received the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or the first and only dose of the Johnson & Johnson. Should I call and schedule a time to get my booster shot? If you received your vaccine from NorthLakes, expect a call from us to schedule a time as stock and capacity allows. You don't need to call us to schedule it. For most people this is going to be in the late Fall, closer to the holidays. What if I lost my vaccine card? This is what the CDC recommends to do if you have lost your vaccination card: If you have lost your vaccination card or don't have a copy, contact your vaccination provider directly to access your vaccination record. If you cannot contact your vaccination provider directly, contact your state health department's immunization information system (IIS). You can find state IIS information on the CDC website. Vaccination providers are required to report COVID-19 vaccinations to their IIS and related systems. If you enrolled in v-safe or VaxText after your first vaccine dose, you can access your vaccination information using those tools. If you have made every effort to locate your vaccination information, are unable to get a copy or replacement of your vaccination card, and still need a second shot, talk to a vaccination provider. Do I need my vaccine card to receive a booster? When will patients get the vaccine? Now. NorthLakes will be vaccinating people using the instructions and vaccines given to us by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Wisconsin. We are currently vaccinating approved medical patients weekly at our medical sites. We hope you all will consider getting vaccinated. Again, it's the best way to protect ourselves and those we love. We encourage you to learn more about the vaccine and watch for vaccine updates on this website. Do NorthLakes medical providers recommend we get the vaccine? Yes! NorthLakes medical providers are excited for the vaccine and recommend all patients who are eligible get vaccinated. Is the vaccine safe? Yes, the vaccine is safe. The vaccine was tested in trials with thousands of Americans and no serious safety concerns were reported. The FDA takes these approvals very seriously. In addition, the science to develop this vaccine is NOT new. Scientists have been doing research on this type of vaccine for many years with previous outbreaks caused by related viruses. This research gave us a big head start. Safety is the top priority! The CDC has set up a specific program (V-Safe) to monitor concerns that may come after receiving the vaccine. You can register online. Someone from the CDC will call to check on you at intervals after getting the vaccine. Your personal information will not be stored or shared. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html Can I get COVID from the vaccine? No, you cannot. The vaccine gives our body practice recognizing the virus and safely developing an immune response against it. None of the vaccines are live virus vaccines. Are there side effects from the vaccine? About 20% of people do experience side effects, such as fever and nausea, for one to two days. This is completely normal and means that both your immune system and the vaccine are doing their job. All results from the trials show a quick recovery from symptoms and no serious side effects. If your symptoms worsen, contact your medical provider. Is the vaccine effective? Very much so. All of the vaccines that are currently available in the United States are very effective against preventing severe cases of COVID-19 and will go a long way towards stopping the pandemic. How many doses do I need? Right now, the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine require two doses separated by three to four weeks. The first and second dose must be from the same brand. It will take your body up to one month to develop the protection it needs. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a single dose. Can I choose which kind of vaccine I get at NorthLakes? No. Right now, the government is supplying us with a weekly allotment of vaccines. The type is based on availability, not on patient preference. How long does the immunity last? At this point, we do not yet know how long immunity will last. This is something important that experts are currently trying to learn more about. The CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available. Do I still need to wear a mask and social distance? YES, we need to use all the tools in our toolbox to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe. The vaccine is just one tool. CONTINUE wearing a mask, washing your hands, and staying at least 6 feet away from others. Just because you have received the vaccine does not mean that you cannot transmit it if you have been exposed to it. The Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for people 12 years and older. The Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccine is approved for those who are over 18. Everyone should talk to their doctor before getting vaccinated. Who should not get vaccinated? Unfortunately, right now some people should NOT get the vaccine: People with a severe allergy to a vaccine ingredient or to any vaccine. People younger than 12 years old. People who have COVID-19 symptoms or are isolated because of an exposure RIGHT NOW. You can get vaccinated after you have recovered or are out of isolation. Can I get the vaccine if I'm pregnant? People who are pregnant should talk to their doctor or midwife about the vaccine. Does the vaccine cause infertility? No. For a while, there was misinformation being spread that the vaccine causes the body to make antibodies against the protein syncytin-1. Syncytin-1 is an important component of placenta in mammals. However, there is no proof that the vaccine will cause the body to attack and reject the protein. If you are trying to get pregnant, please talk to your primary care doctor about any concerns you have. Here is some additional information as well regarding infertility and the vaccine: https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210112/why-covid-vaccines-are-falsely-linked-to-infertility Can I get the vaccine if I have an immune issue or disease? People who have immune issues or diseases should talk to their doctors about getting the vaccine. I've already had COVID, do I need to get the vaccine? We recommend that all individuals who are eligible get the vaccine, even if you have already been diagnosed with COVID. There is no way to know whether or not you have enough immunity from your past exposure, and it is best to protect yourself with the vaccine. Will the COVID-19 vaccine be free for our patients? Yes. During the public health emergency, NLCC will be waiving any administration fees tied directly to administering the vaccine to our patients. The vaccine itself is provided to us for free as well during the public health emergency. Will the second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine make me feel worse than the first? The COVID-19 vaccine does not contain the virus itself, but you may experience some side effects that feel like COVID-19. This is a good sign. It means the vaccine is working and as a result, the second dose may create a stronger reaction as your body builds immunity to the virus. Clinical trials found that side effects, such as a sore arm, were common but mostly mild to moderate. However, other side effects such as fever, chills, tiredness, and headaches are more common after the second dose of the vaccine. These reactions aren't unexpected but that doesn't make them less scary or frustrating. If you have questions, please be sure to consult with your primary care doctor prior to getting the vaccine. COVID-19 Provider Round Table Discussion In response to the COVID-19 vaccine arriving in our communities, NorthLakes CEO, Reba Rice hosted a conversation with area physicians to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to Dr. White from Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Reitz from Red Cliff Community Health Center, and our own Dr. Dryer for taking part in this conversation. Please take some time to watch the video below and continue doing what you can to keep our community safe. Why I Vaccinate In response to the COVID-19 vaccine arriving in our communities, NorthLakes Community Clinic Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Deb Dryer, shares her story about why she chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine. CDC Resources for COVID-19 Vaccine Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information Children's Hospital of Philadelphia – Questions and Answers about COVID-19 Vaccines COVID Vaccine Patient FAQ

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On the Upper East Side, Italian eatery Carpe Diem is moving into a space on 78th Street between Third and Lexington avenues. For those who feel that eating pizza is both unwieldy and inconvenient, a new pizza-served-in-a-cone chain restaurant, K! Pizzacone, is opening in Midtown. Food truck phenom DessertTruck is opening a permanent shop at 6 Clinton Street on the corner of East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. Also, a Mexican eatery, Hecho en Dumbo is opening at 354 Bowery on the corner of East 4th Street. There's lots of activity going on in Long Island City. The Cat's Pajamas Hotel, a cage-free boarding facility for cats and other small animals, has opened up on the corner of 11th Street and Jackson Avenue. LIC market, a new eatery, is planning to move into 21-52 44th Drive Near 23rd Street. Yet another eatery is coming to the neighborhood, a Cuban grill and steakhouse called Madera, at 4729 Vernon Boulevard. In Brooklyn, a Montreal-inspired deli, Mile's End, is opening next Monday at 97 Hoyt Street in Cobble Hill. A tanning salon is opening at 317 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens, at the former side of a tailor shop. A couple of New York City gastronomic mainstays may be heading out of the boroughs. The former owner of popular Red Hook wine shop LeNell's Wine and Spirits Boutique, LeNell Smothers, has announced she's moving to Mexico, where she plans to open a bed and breakfast. Meanwhile, former Four Seasons chef Fabio Trabocchi says he might be headed to new opportunities in Washington, D.C. Yoga boutique Omala, located at 400 Atlantic Avenue Boerum Hill, has announced that it will close late next month.

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KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refused to allow the cricketers to take along their families to the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be held in England and Wales from May 30. Sahiwal clinch kabaddi title LAHORE: Sahiwal division became Punjab under-16 kabaddi champion in thrilling fashion when they snatched a narrow one-point victory against strong Faisalabad team in the final of SBP Annual Sports Calendar second phase kabaddi event at Punjab Stadium on Thursday. The Howzat Foundation for Cricket has scheduled Friday April 19 to Sunday April 21, for the 23rd Howzat National Junior Cricket Super League for Chief Philip Asiodu Trophy. Can the Proteas score enough runs to be title contenders? Lahore: Pacer Mohammad Amir failed to find a place in Pakistan's 15-man preliminary squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup, starting May 30 in England, but has been included for the ODI series against England. COLOMBO – Former Sri Lanka captains Dinesh Chandimal and Upul Tharanga were left out of the 15-man squad announced on Thursday for the World Cup in England and Wales, while spin-bowling all-rounders Milinda Siriwardana and Jeevan Mendis were recalled. ALICE Springs' premier oval at Traeger Park will be used for the first time since last September and Alice Springs Cricket Association president Bruce Walker hopes the ground is up to it. JP Duminy could be made available for the Cape Cobras in the T20 Challenge. MUMBAI: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Thursday announced that two new teams will be added to the T20 Mumbai League which debuted last year, taking the number of teams participating to eight in total.

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Politics in Nigeria Abia Reports Anambra Reports Enugu Reports News and Stories from South-East Nigeria The South-South Orient Women Latest News In Nigeria Today - Latest News In Nigeria Today ABUJANISTAN- ` Nigeria in the Web of Global Jihad & Islamic Terrorism By Orientdaily Last updated Aug 18, 2022 by Moses Oludele Idowu "A civilization is not destroyed by wicked people; people don't need to be wicked but only that they be spineless." – James Baldwin ( The Fire Next Time) "My task which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel – it is before all, to make you see." – Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) The Third World War started. Yes, you heard me right. The World War has started and we are in it whether you like to hear that or not. It didn't begin today however, it started long ago but many people are not even aware of it. It started on October 6, 1981. And this war is not between rich and poor or black versus white; it is between freedom and bondage, between liberty and slavery, between globalism and ideologies of totalitarian internationalism on one side and the right of the nation-state and ethnic national/ religious identity on the other hand. Follow me I want to show you the root of what is going on so you can understand what is ahead of you and be prepared to fight it. On the morning of October 6, 1981, General Anwar Sadat, ( bless his dear heart) was reviewing a victory parade of the Egyptian army in Cairo in celebration of Operation Badr, the Egyptian Army Suez Canal crossing and temporary Victory against Israel during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Immediately he was cut down by two soldiers, members of the Al-Jihad, the military wing of Al- Islamiyyah, and an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood. Why is this even significant and historic? Why is this of concern to us? Anwar Sadat was the human face of Islam, that is moderate Islam. A general of the army who chose to toe the path of peace rather than war; a man of peace who chose to make peace with Israel rather than continue hostility as most Muslims preferred with Israel. Even he refused to kill and torture members of the Muslim Brotherhood and the radical elements of Islam because he felt as a Muslim it was wrong to kill another Muslim. Instead, he tried to appease and placate them, to make them see the reason why Egypt could not be like Saudi Arabia as a full-blown Islamic State. But you can't placate or appease a devil. That was Sadat's greatest mistake and it cost him his life. The same terrorists and radicals that he spared in the name of common Islamic solidarity took his own life in a gruesome murder. The killing of Anwar Sadat and the popular support for that killing in some Arab states like Libya, Iran, and Syria shows a shift, a stark departure in the relations of the Muslim world with the rest of the World. The killing of Sadat and the support that the killing enjoyed in some Arab nations ( for several hours the news was replayed and celebrated with joy on Libyan radio) because they considered his rapprochement with Israel as a betrayal of Islam and the Arabs shows that Moderate Islam had given way to Radical Islam. The last voice for peace and the human symbol and Face of Moderate Islam was Sadat and his killing shows a shift has occurred. This is the first angle to the mystery of what is now playing out. Hosni Mubarak who took over after Sadat did not treat these radicals like Muslims with mercy or compassion, he treated them as enemies and worse than enemies. They were flushed out of Egypt and they scattered in different directions to London, Iran, Lebanon and, for most of them, Afghanistan. The incursion of the Soviet Union to dislodge and invade Afghanistan, a sovereign Muslim state provided another opening for jihadists and radicals worldwide to test their strength with a superpower. America came into the picture to revenge for her defeat in Vietnam which the Soviet Union made possible by arming the Vietcongs, a Soviet proxy against Americans. It was Soviet Union's time to taste the bitter pill. So Americans armed most of these jihadists and the CIA recruited many to fight Soviet occupational forces. It was here Osama bin Laden began to work with the CIA and al-Qaeda was born. The hordes of terrorists that could no longer stay in Egypt due to Mubarak's crackdown moved en masse to Afghanistan to open another theatre of war. Al- Zawahiri who became Bin Laden's deputy was one of the masterminds of Sadat's assassination who escaped Egypt. He became the leader of al-Qaeda after Laden was killed and he too met his death in the hands of American forces through drones this last week, a deserved end after a bloody career in terrorism. After several years Russia discovered that it would never win the war. The cost was too much to bear even for a superpower. Thus on 15 May 1988, the Soviet Union began to withdraw with shame just like the Americans did in Vietnam a decade earlier. By 15 February 1989 Russia had withdrawn all her forces from Afghanistan. A year late the Soviet Union began to unravel and implode leading to the disintegration of the Soviet republics. The Birth of Global Jihad The concatenation of these events happening around the same period and the morale and oxygen they gave to jihadists and Islamic terrorists worldwide are incalculable. In their imagination, they had defeated a superpower and caused the collapse of a superpower as a result of an economic meltdown due to overexposure to the war in Afghanistan. If they could defeat Russia, why not Americans too? More so since they had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan they now realized that even Americans are not better than Russians and both are dangerous to Islam. There and then they began to plot for the collapse of America too. Something happened at this time which was not part of Islam's preoccupation before then: world conquest. The terrorists and jihadists seeing their victory in Afghanistan then decided to stop fighting Islamic nations as they did in Egypt but to expand their scope to include global conquest and the imposition of Sharia Islamic Law on all nations. They were no longer concerned about just capturing one nation but now imposing Islamic rule in all nations. The revolution in Iran also serves as a booster that radical elements can take control if they persist enough. At the same time, Islamic terrorist groups and jihadists began to proliferate and multiply like raindrops on monsoons all over the world. Here are a few names you haven't heard: Islamic Terror Groups Malaysia: Jemaah Islamiyyah Algeria: Armed Islamic Group ( GIA) and Salafist Group for Call & Combat Morocco: Islamic Combat Group Palestine: Hamas & al- Fatah Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood & Al- Jihad, al- Islamiyyah Kenya: al- Shabab Somalia: al- Shabab Lebanon: Hezbollah Afghanistan: Taliban's Pakistan: al- Qaeda All these radical Islamic groups are sold on terror and are agreed and united by three things: the Koran is their rule book, Mohammed is their inspiration and prophet and Islam is their religion. And one more thing: their goal is world conquest, the defeat and destruction of Israel, America and Christians and Jews. These are the precursors and forerunners and enablers of Boko Haram, ISWAP and Fulani herdsmen and bandits who have now opened a new theatre of warfare in Nigeria and terrorising the people. Britain with her treacherous and adulterous policies provided a haven to shelter these terrorists in the name of asylum-seeking and London became their headquarters. It may surprise you that the 9/11 attacks were planned in London not Saudi Arabia even though 14 of the 19 terrorists were citizens of Saudi Arabia! This is how and why the name Londonistan came into the lexicon of European Intelligence circles and community. Nigeria: Long Road to Islamization The Secretary of the Arab League declared what their intent is: "Our goal is to Islamize America and Arabise Africa." That specifically is the goal. For the Islamic World conquest to sail through Africa with her enormous resources is crucial. And three nations are very significant in Africa: Egypt in the North, Nigeria in West Africa and South Africa in the East. Egypt is already in their hands, Nigeria is not yet fully in their hands and South Africa with her Christian majority and the strong army is still a no-go area. However, their intent in Africa which is Arabization is disguised in the name of Islam. Since the indigenous peoples won't support Arabization and removal from their land, they have to disguise their intentions with the promotion of Islam but their real intentions are land grab and takeover of the land in Africa and expulsion of blacks for the Arabs and Arab- like Africans. Most Muslims in the south are yet to discover this, thinking they are fighting for Islam but by the time they do discover it would have been too late. The Sudanese in Darfur were Muslims yet they were exterminated by these Arabs because they are blacks. This is what is presently playing out in Nigeria against the indigenous people in Benue, Plateau, and Southern Kaduna. In Plateau State, more than 55 communities have been evacuated from their homes and Fulanis and foreigners now live there. It has happened in some Benue, Niger, and Zamfara communities as well. It began with Islamization but it will end in Arabization. The journey to Islamization is very long and it is still ongoing. Here is a list of memorable dates and events: In the early 1,970s, a meeting of the Islamic Conference Organisation was held in Cairo where it was decided that all Christian mission schools must be taken over. It was discovered that schools were the major source of proselytizing by Christianity. Yakubu Gowon was Nigeria's head of state – a good man who did not know what he was doing. As someone said, " It is not the crooks we are afraid of, it is the honest man who does not know what he is doing.". Gowon was that honest man who does not know what he was doing. Immediately the military government ordered all mission schools taken over by the government. This is the beginning of the rot in our educational sector today. Suddenly, Christian missions and churches lost all their schools. Again it was decided that all Muslim nations should antagonize Israel and member nations should sever relations with Israel. However, this was disguised as to get sympathies from Africa so they propagated the idea that Israel took possession of Sinai from Egypt an African land forgetting it was in the war and it was Arabs who started the war. The Arab Lobby in OAU moved that a resolution should be passed that all Africa should break relations with Israel. Again, Yakubu Gowon was the Chair of OAU, the honest man who did not know what he was doing. He was used by the Arabs to rubber-stamp the resolution. It was an Arab/ Islamic agenda, not Africa. Africa benefited nothing from it. Soon they removed Gowon from power after using him. Then in 1978 during Constituent Assembly the Muslim Lobby presented the inclusion of Sharia in the 1979 Constitution. Justice Udo Udoma was the Chair, a Christian from Cross River State. He threw out the proposal. It was defeated. In response, Shehu Shagari leading other members whom Achebe calls "Islamic fundamentalists" staged a walkout. Olusegun Obasanjo who was Head of State always ready to appease the Muslims and the Islamic Lobby quickly moved by slamming a no-go area on the Assembly. He would waver again many years later when some Northern states introduced Sharia and he refused to do the needful and rise to save the Constitution. In 1983 during the Presidential election campaign, Shehu Shagari declared at the Ilorin Stadium that "Israel is our enemy" and that if Awo is elected he would bring Israel to Nigeria. I heard this from his mouth because I was based in Ilorin then. How was Israel our enemy and my enemy? He was possibly referring to the Islamic Conference Organisation resolution earlier passed which most Nigerians do not know. Then on December 31, 1983, Buhari came to power. He named his deputy, Chief of Army Staff, Supreme Headquarters and Chief of Army Staff, all three were Muslims. It was a stark departure from the tradition of balance that had held Nigeria together. However, this made sense later because part of the resolution of the OIC was that all sensitive posts and positions must be held and occupied by Muslims and that it is unislamic for a Muslim to serve under a non-Muslim. Buhari was aware of this Resolution and was following it to the letter. Unfortunately for him, he went too far that even the Muslims in that government became uncomfortable and with a large presence of Christian officers, he was removed. power. Then came Ibrahim Babangida, ever smiling and friendly but the hardcore Islamists still put pressure on him to proceed with the agenda. Thus it was a shocked nation that woke up on Monday morning in 1986and discovered that Nigeria has become the 46th member of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC). The rupture and tension were palpable everywhere. The Nigerian Press, ever ready for such fights rose to the occasion. Nigerian Tribune, Daily Sketch (now defunct) God bless your courage. Christianity was alive and well in this nation then and the message of comfort and prosperity has not weakened her. A military government panicked and went for broke as Christians and non- Muslims with some honest Muslims like Gani Fawehinmi, the Ife Socialist Collective ( Fashina, Olorode etc), the Ahmadu Bello University Radical School consisting of Bala Usman and Patrick Wilmot all came out to demand that Nigeria must be pulled out of OIC. CAN be alive and on fire then under Olubunmi Okogie. Babangida panicked and trembled, he had to summon all army officers conference to explain to them the situation. Only National Concord newspaper ( now defunct) was championing the Islamization agenda. But it failed. Benson Idahosa went a step further by placing a ban on his members from reading the National Concord newspaper and the ban wasn't lifted until Abiola went there to reconcile. He was even disallowed from entering the Benin Stadium to watch a football tournament because of his perceived support for the islamization of Nigeria. That was how vibrant the anti- Islamization agenda was in the 1980s, unlike today where Christians seem to be under a spell and in disarray. Babangida had to seek cover and the agenda slowed down. One of the things these Islamists fear and hate is confrontation. They hate to be confronted. They are not prepared for it. Sani Abacha was not for any agenda, he was for himself. Then came the Fourth Republic. Obasanjo became the President, he is Christian. The Senate President was also Christian from the East. Thus a new game has to be played to further the agenda: Sharia implementation. All the Sharia states began to introduce the full implementation of Sharia beginning with Zamfara State in a bid to subvert the Central administration which was headed by a Christian from the South. In essence, by introducing a different law in its absolute they seceded from the nation but not many people and even scholars saw this. Unfortunately, today it has backfired. More on this later. Then came 2015 and Nigerians made a terrible mistake by electing a Sharia enthusiast and Islamic fundamentalist, Muhammadu Buhari. Then the agenda that was truncated in 1985 when he was removed resumed in earnest. The first four years seem to be for consolidation and preparation and study. By the time he was returned the second time, the stage was set for the regime to bear its wings. The National Assembly has become a lame duck and rubber stamp, with the two arms headed by "Useful Idiots" who are more loyal to the administration than to the people who elected them. The Governors Forum is weak and comatose and the governors are cowardly except for two – Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State and the Gov. Wike of Rivers. But for these two men who knows what this government would have done and how far it would have proceeded with the agenda? However, it has reached its final and decisive stages and barring the mercies of God, nothing stops it. The Christians are weak and sleeping, the Press is corrupt and inept, the Civil Societies are comatose, the Trade unions like ASUU are embroiled in personal battles; the two major parties are in the hands of the same Islamist forces and the National Assembly is weak and headed by lapdogs of the Islamist- supporting the government. All the security forces are headed by Muslims, possibly sympathisers with terrorists. There are at least 3 or 4 critical figures of this administration who by their antecedents show sympathies with terrorists and jihadists. Attack on Abuja: Islamic Terrorism Comes Home We may now be in the last stage of the agenda of complete takeover and Islamization by the terrorists, terrorist sympathisers in government and security agencies and the Islamists and their sleeper cells in the population. There is now incontrovertible evidence even in the public domain of the fact that the terrorists attacking this nation and especially the capital and the present government are on the same page. I will visit that another day. If anyone is in doubt the last two months conclusively prove it. According to newspaper reports the DSS forwarded 44 security reports to the security agencies warning of attacks on the Correctional Facility in Kuje, Abuja and nothing was done. It is also stated that "soldiers guarding prisons were removed 24 hours before the terrorist attack." ( See Vanguard July 7, 2022 p.25). Meanwhile, the weekend before the attack scores of youths was reportedly massacred in the southeast by the same military in search of so-called "unknown gunmen". The same military that refused to attack the terrorists who are raping and killing and abducting for ransom is busy looking for what was not lost. If you think this is an ordinary coincidence then you should think again. The Vanguard Editorial Comment was forced to ask the military: " We never hear any report of similar efforts to dislodge armed herdsmen who have forcefully set up camps in the forests of indigenous communities, killing people in their farms, raping and kidnapping for ransom… " The forest invaders are spared, but it is those confronting them that are hunted down and killed along with other innocent youth." ( See Vanguard July 7, 2022 p.18) It is even worse than stated. If you can add one or two together then you know we are on dangerous ground. Is it for nothing that several soldiers have resigned their commission under this administration citing "biased deployment and malicious use of soldiers"? Why should it be difficult for our military to confront terrorists if not for sabotage at the official and highest levels? Some of the parents of Baptist students abducted said the terrorist knew what their bank balances were during negotiations. So how did they come in possession of this knowledge if not aided by agencies of government in charge of Communication? Who is subverting Nigeria? Thus what General Danjuma said is correct: the military is no more neutral. And the military is not neutral because the Commander in Chief is not neutral. The same government that travelled hundreds of kilometres to Kenya to bring an ethnic agitator and sent hundreds of soldiers to Ibadan to remove Sunday Igboho, the same military that extra-judicially murdered "Gana", the Benue ethnic warlord who went for amnesty is foot-dragging when it comes to herdsmen and terrorists. There may be some credibility in the allegations of Shehu Sanni that this government may be planning to hand over to Islamists. Abuja is now under siege. Even though our military refused to attack them they have taken the initiative by attacking the military instead. They have killed some officers of the Brigade of Guards and even shot at a convoy of the president. The enemy you refused to fight will fight you. With Kaduna, the home of the 1st Mechanised Division permanently under siege and Ibadan the home of the 2nd Division far away from the capital and Jos the place of the 3rd Mechanised Division several kilometres away, the future may be bleak if these terrorists who have encircled Abuja decided to storm in hundreds of Okada carrying militants with weapons. Abujanistan may then become not a dream or wishful thinking in the minds of some deviants but a tragic reality, a nightmare turned real. With Islamists clearing out an entire battalion of soldiers in neighbouring Niger State and even storming Abuja and killing several soldiers the day may be in sight when the inevitable may happen as secretly designed by the Islamist-supporting government. So where does this lead us? What does this sum up to? Each community should make its arrangements and stop depending on the government at the centre or on a military whose loyalty is now called into question by even its officers and generals. To this end, I urge all people to set up their own People's Militia in every town and community to be ready to resist this self-inflicted monstrosity. Governor Ortom has taken the right step. Gov Matawale of Zamfara has taken the right step by encouraging the people to defend themselves and even conferring the right to own guns. This is what this government has brought upon us. The threat is real and we ignore it at our peril. Facebook: Moses Oludele Idowu © Moses Oludele Idowu All Rights Reserved.. Please take time to read and digest. Orientdaily 5180 posts 3 comments Bloomberg , a media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, has This to say concerning the presidential candidates THE SCOURGE OF IGNORANCE MONEY EVERYWHERE Why Southwest will support Peter Obi for 2023 presidency Open Letter To INEC Cross River State By Comrade James Eddelukpata 2023 Presidency: Umahi and the lamentations of a Betrayer-In-Chief! 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We promised you updates on cool things team members are doing, and here's the first one. The Itinerant Mainer (what a name!) is none other than our very own Rami Blair, and on his blog you can find his musings about life, love, and literature. Rami's research examines British novels of the Interwar period to determine the changes in women's lives, roles, and duties in the early twentieth century, and his blog is an extension of that research and an application of it to the world around us today. The Itinerant Mainer is a unique and engaging look at the work of one of our most accomplished debaters. Go to the link below and check it out. Morehouse has many fine traditions. One of them is the Maroon Tiger's annual Man of the Year (MOTY) issue, which honors and profiles a student who exemplifies the values of the institution and discusses his achievements and growth. The MOTY issue also profiles several students from across the AUC, separating them into categories such as entrepreneurs, travelers, and intellectuals. In the 2013-2014 MOTY issue, the Morehouse Debate Team received the honor of being identified and profiled as the finest example of intellectual achievement Morehouse has to offer. For over an hour, the senior members of the team sat with the Maroon Tiger writer to discuss various topics, including debate, intellectual excellence at Morehouse, funding for various programs, and more. The article is a well written and accurate peek into the minds of some of Morehouse Debate's finest; team members are candid and frank, and more than one takes the opportunity to call out a perceived issue with the school, administration, student body, or all of the above. If you have some time, check it out at the link below. It's nice to be a winner, and it's even nicer to win against a talented program. When that win comes in a pivotal debate that's on a topic that can have extremely personal meaning and outcomes, things can't get much better. 1. This house believes that HBCUs must diversify to remain relevant in the 21st century. 2. This house believes that college athletes should unionize. Stay tuned for updates, and feel free to comment with any opinions or insights! Here you can find periodic updates on team members, results, and information about the debate world.

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Ep 193: A Nurse for Sheriff? History Could Be Made Nurses are uniquely qualified for the responsibilities that come with holding a public office, which is why we're seeing more and more campaigning. But did you ever think about running for sheriff? Caitlin Sepeda is a registered nurse in Massachusetts that's doing just that and today she joins the show to tell us about her path to this point and why she hopes to make history. Listen to the episode... Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsPandoraLeave a ReviewShare DownloadListen in a New WindowSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSPlayer Embed Check out the timestamps below to help you navigate through the many topics we discussed. On This Episode: We've been seeing more and more nurses become active in local and state government, both through advocacy and through public service, but did you ever think you'd see a nurse run for sheriff? That's exactly what Caitlin Sepeda is doing in Massachusetts. After spending the last decade working as a nurse in corrections, Sepeda is running for sheriff of Hampshire County. That recent experience in has given her a unique insight into the challenges facing people in correctional facilities and she hopes to carry that into her new position. If successful, Sepeda will become the first nurse to hold this position in the United States. Once we heard the news, we had to ask her to come on the podcast and learn more about this unique career path. Here are some of the things you'll learn on this show: How does a nurse end up running for Sheriff? (7:09) The difficult decisions that have to be made with the limited budget provided by the state. (12:43) What makes nurses so qualified for public office? (16:50) Details on the election she's campaigning for. (19:45) How do you overcome the lack of law enforcement experience? (23:49) Why a new outlook and approach can benefit law enforcement. (26:59) The campaign budget she's working with. (34:04) What it would mean to become the first nurse to hold a Sheriff position? (37:37) Check it out the interview at the top of the page and use the timestamps to help you navigate through the many topics we discussed. To learn more about the Emma Kate fundraiser event: https://halosofthestcroixvalley.com/ "Rehabilitation is the focus and who better than to helm an agency than someone who has rehabilitation and care and empathy as their core and their background." -Caitlin Sepeda Ep 225: An Inside Look at Lobbying for Your State Association During our visit to the NCANA meeting last fall, we had the opportunity to host a live podcast about lobbying for your state association and we had the pleasure of bringing NCANA lobbyists Patrick Ballantine and Tracy Kimbrell onto the panel with us. Both of them have been tremendous assets to our association because of their passion for lobbying. We explored that role to find out what skills it takes, how to utilize a lobbyist, and what you should expect from them. Ep 224: ASA 2022 Difficult Airway Algorithm Update The American Society of Anesthetists initially released the Difficult Airway Algorithm in 1993 to provide a guide for managing a patient with a difficult airway. It has been updated every 10 years since with the fourth iteration being released in January 2022. The latest update has a number of key changes that Jeremy and Sass will take you through in this episode of the podcast. CRNA Careers Ep 223: Starting Your Own Aesthetic Injectables Practice Now Suzanne Jagger is helping other CRNAs and NPs learn how to follow her path to start their own aesthetic injectables practice, and she'll share that experience on this episode. If you've ever considered aesthetics or were curious to learn more, we'll share an inside look at what it takes to be successful along with the challenges of running a practice. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! HAVE A QUESTION OR WANT TO BE GUEST? J. Cross CRNA Bill.Nye I enjoy listening every morning. Great content and always a pleasure to learn something new. biggestbaseballfanever Trvlgrl1 doubledownmoney READ MORE REVIEWS OR LEAVE YOUR OWN!

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I'm actually rather surprised that there isn't a bit more to cover from these two weeks of Strange Horizons, but as what is here is excellent you won't hear me complaining. One story, two poems, and a very revealing nonfiction piece are, in this instance, more than enough to absolutely blow my mind. The story is deep and fun and dark and has an ending like a hammer shattering a walnut. The poetry is a mix of love and scenery and place and destruction, about the way things fall apart and how we are poorer afterward. And the nonfiction looks at SFF reviewing and is just a great resource for people wanting to know a bit about the landscape (and some of its systemic problems). It's a heady mix, and I'm going to get to reviewing it! Art by Nora Potwora "How High Your Gods Can Count" by Tegan Moore (3380 words) Well fuck. [SPOILERS] So many monkeys die in this story. Trigger warning maybe? So. Many. Monkeys. Die. It is a brutally effective story that hits with the force of a bullet, that doesn't relent, that shows a cruelty, a darkness, that pervades and sinks into everything. The story stars a group of monkeys around an old temple. Monkeys who fight for food and occasionally attack a tourist. But what's going on behind that, below that, is a deep world building and growing sense of unease and dread that the story pulls off very well. And yes, I was a bit heartbroken to see the monkeys die. I love monkeys. But maybe what I love is the idea of monkeys and by playing with that, by how people view one of their closes genetic relatives, the story plays with the idea of being "chosen." The idea that humanity is the chosen species, that we are perfect in the eyes of the gods. And the story questions that so sharply that it's just so amazing. That ending. That ending and the title just…I rather love this story. It's got monkeys and it's got death and capricious gods and random punishment and it warns against thinking that humanity is somehow special, somehow above the animals. And that there might come a time when we learn that we aren't the highest, the best. When shit starts to go down and the monkeys will give this knowing fucking smile and nod and this story is amazing go read it. GO READ IT!!! "Agadez Love Stories" by Annette Frost This poem works as a way of conveying place to me. The title implies a series of images, narratives, and the poem does not disappoint, separating each section by a bullet. Which, yeah, given the subject matter, the looming threat of war about to consume, about to erase, it makes a great amount of sense to me. That these are all views of this city, of the lives that encompass it and that it holds. The lives that are defined by it. And the lives that are about to be lost. 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And it's a beautiful piece that manages to capture the loose logic of a dream and the way that it reflects something from the real world, the waking world, how it can show loss and sow fear and show how beauty and barriers can fall apart and form again. I love the way the narrator envisions the end, like a painting coming undone, and in some ways it feels to me like the poem is about art and about painting, so for instance there are layers of a painting, what we see and something that's been covered over, and this moment of the poem, the apocalypse, is one layer being melted away, brushed clean. The glove imagery does a nice job of evoke the need for care with painting, a parallel to the cotton gloves or similar that must be used when handling art, but also sets up this idea of barrier, that there's something we can't touch directly, whether that's the dream world or the true world or any of it. And I quite like the voice of the poem, too, the way the narrator seems to keep remembering that the world is ending, that it's like they want to forget it but can't quite, that it's too present to be denied and then when they have to confront it there's this loss, this feeling that they can't quite reach to where they want, can't capture any of it, just has to deal with making the transition as best they can. There's just a lot of solid images and a feel that mixes dreams and art and reality and the end of things, or at least the end of something. A great read! "The 2015 SF Count" by E.G. Cosh and Niall Harrison Ah, data. This year Strange Horizons has upped their chart game a bit with some interactive data and some neat visualizations. So now the fact that SFF and publishing at large still rather suck at being inclusive even in the shallowest of ways can be rendered in a more attractive fashion. Articles like this are important. They are vital, because without actual data the way people perceive the state of publishing can get really, really skewed. There have been studies done about perception of diversity as opposed to actual diversity and so yeah, I can why some people (read: some people I don't want to interact with in any way) think there is a "problem" with publishing (or SFF or whatever the fuck they're going on about) is actually too diverse and too "politically correct" and too...GAH! So yes, articles like this are important because they show in very simple terms that things are not even close to reaching parity when things are examined at the very lowest of bars. Even counting all People of Color as one group and making Women and Non-binary people one group things still don't look even. 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Home News LASG, Experts, Parents join forces against disability in children LASG, Experts, Parents join forces against disability in children Paul Ukpabio's Blog 17:27 News, DSC 7313: (L-R) Mrs. ArinolaOluwo, representative of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. AkinwunmiAmbode;Dr. IdiatAdebule,Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor,Lagos State;Mrs. Joyce Onafowokan, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Social Development; Mr. Daniel Onwe, Lead Partner, Daniel &Sophina Legal Practitioners; and Mrs. AbiolaLiadi, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Children living with disabilities in Lagos State and its environs may now heave a sigh of relief as Lagos State Government, some parents and medical experts have agreed to take concerted efforts against disabilities in children. They reached the consensus at the first 'Stakeholders Summit on Disability' organized by the office of the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Social Development. The Summit, whose theme was Ability in Disability: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine, was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Tuesday. Addressing participants at the occasion, the Executive Governor of the State, Mr. AkinwunmiAmbode, represented by Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor, Dr. IdiatAdebule, said the state government had decided that every category of people necessary must henceforth align forces to make life more meaningful for children living in disabilities. The governor said early intervention of disability in the affected children would help a lot in giving hope of a meaningful life to those children. As a result of that, he said the concept of early intervention was targeted at parents and guardians of the target children. His words: "Early intervention of disabilities in children will afford you the opportunity to do what is needful medically. Since nothing can be done to change the circumstances of those children, you must show them the abilityto support them in harnessing their potentials." In her welcome address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Development, Mrs. Joyce Onafowokan, disclosed that the governor's inaugural speech in which Governor Ambode advised that our circumstances should not be obstacles to our dreams with the promise that the issues of disability will receive greater attention this year necessitated the Summit. According to her, too often, some professionals make the mistake of telling parents what they need only, in handling disability in children. However, she said with the Summit, the State Government was beginning a new journey because we are putting systems in place to be better at early diagnosis and intervention. She said: "We are here to ask you to join us. We want to listen to you. We want to know how we, all, collectively, in partnership can better the lives of our children.One thing I want you to know is that being here at this Summit, is our first step in the mandate that His Excellency gave to us.We will get there but we must agree to move. We must agree on where we want to get to and how we intend to get there." In his keynote address delivered at the Summit, Professor Julius Ademokoya, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, said there is no person with disabilities without abilities for one's good and the good of humanity; provided necessary assistance is given. He therefore advised that some programmes and procedures must be put in place to ensure early identification of disabilities. Among the programmes he suggested are: Antenatal Disability Screening, Newborn Screening and Ability/Disability Assessment. For the way forward, Professor Ademokoya said Intervention programmes for managing disabilities should target establishing Special Needs Education (SNE) that would provide the required education to curtail disabilities, educate persons with disabilities and sieve out abilities from disabilities. He insisted that adequate support must be guaranteed for persons living with disabilities through: Attitudinal change programmes, Instituting necessary legislations and Highlighting capabilities and achievement of persons living with disabilities. Similarly, Dr. (Mrs.) BarakatAnimasahun, Associate Professor/ Consultant Paediatrician, College of Medicine, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, said disability in children can lead to stigma and discrimination; poor caregiver interaction; institutionalization; violence, abuse and neglect; as well as limited access to programmes and services.According to her, all these easily lead to poor survival, development and failure to reach full potential. Meanwhile, Animasahun stated that there is ability in disability; as a result of that she advised people to always highlight more the positive side of disability over adverse side. She advised that prevention of conditions causing disability should usually be prevented. According to her, some of the causes of disabilities in children can be reversed if they are discovered early enough ad necessary intervention measures are taken. 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ECHOES T H E M A G A Z I N E O F Looking Back, MOVING FORWARD New president embraces YHC's storied past to help shape the future 16 THE HOMETOWN HERO 28 MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS 34 TODAY'S TRAILBLAZERS 55 A TALE OF TWO GENERATIONS Y O U N G H A R R I S C O L L E G E S P R I N G 8 10 CONTENTS 8 PRESIDENT AND INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D. DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Randy Dunn VICE PRESIDENT FOR CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY Ken Faneuff VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Clayton Daniels PROVOST Jason Pierce, Ph.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR PLANNING AND SPECIAL PROJECTS Rosemary Royston, '89 VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Laura Whitaker-Lea, Ph.D. CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kurt Momand, '77 Echoes is published by the Office of Communications and Marketing at Young Harris College. The views and opinions presented in this publication are not necessarily those of the editors or the official policies of the College. © 2019 Young Harris College COMMENCEMENT 2018 The festivities featured words of inspiration from speaker Dr. Danny Morrison, symbolic spiritual services, and special awards for students and friends of the College. THE START OF SOMETHING New YHC President Dr. Drew L. Van Horn is embracing the College's rich history while focusing on YHC's current needs and diligently planning for what's to come. THE HOMETOWN HERO Family and friends of the late Zell B. Miller, '51, recount his legacy of transformational leadership—a legacy rooted in Young Harris. FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION Alumni Board President Elect Phil DeMore, '63, and his daughters, Leslie Frierson, '91, and Laura Williams, '96, reflect on the YHC connections they've made through the years. THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY Mountain Lion pride runs in the family for YHC trustee Richard "Dick" Burrell, '47, and his daughter, Pamela Russo, '81— and it's only grown through the years. MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS YHC is adding breadth and refinement to its academic offerings with four new bachelor's degrees that will prepare students for successful careers in in-demand fields. TODAY'S TRAILBLAZERS Two students and one recent graduate ruminate on how they are being educated, inspired and empowered to help shape YHC for future generations. A GIVING HEART INVESTED IN THE FUTURE New Board of Trustees Chair Kurt Momand, '77, aims to ensure that a new generation of students can achieve their academic pursuits and find a home at YHC. O.V. Lewis worked and taught at the College for nearly half a century and is still devoting his life to bettering the College and its students. 16 ECHOES VOLUME 19, ISSUE 2 SPRING 2019 D E PA R T M E N T S YHC's extensive family includes dedicated supporters like Mary Broadrick who are playing a vital part in the school's ever-evolving story. 4 FROM THE PRESIDENT A TALE OF TWO GENERATIONS Two generations of student-athletes shared the court and classroom—even though their homes are around 4,500 miles apart. ALUMNI WEEKEND 2018 The mountains called members of the YHC family home to the Enchanted Valley for a fun lineup of gatherings and events. Krystin Dean ART DIRECTOR Melissa Mitchell 5 IN THE KNOW Kelly L. Crawford Maddy Elledge, '16 Jaime Levins Michael MacEachern Rosemary Royston, '89 40 FACULTY VIEWPOINT 42 INQUIRING MINDS 45 MOUNTAIN LION LUMINARY Kelly L. Crawford Scott Dean Kyle Huneycutt, '13 Philip Sampson, '84 Brooke Hanna Swanson, '09 50 GIVING 52 ATHLETICS 62 CLASS NOTES Email echoes@yhc.edu Web yhc.edu/echoes 67 THE LAST WORD Mail Office of Communications and Marketing P.O. Box 275 Young Harris, GA 30582 Phone (706) 379-5173 Fax (706) 379-4572 ­­O N T H E C O V E R PHOTO BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 New YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., was photographed on the steps of Sharp Hall overlooking Susan B. Harris Chapel—two structures located in the heart of campus that embody YHC's rich history. facebook.com/YoungHarrisCollege twitter.com/YH_College instagram.com/youngharriscollege youtube.com/youngharriscollege pinterest.com/youngharris flickr.com/youngharriscollege artemas_snaps Embracing Each Era Young Harris College President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., is embracing the College's rich history while focusing on YHC's current needs and diligently planning for what's to come. This edition of Echoes highlights the people and moments that embody the past, present, and future of YHC. We recently sat down with Dr. Van Horn to get his take on these three eras. Q: W hat is something from your past that you're bringing to your role as YHC president? A: One of the things that I bring with me is my athletic experience. Growing up in a small community, sports were what drove me as a youth. From athletics I learned a simple but important philosophy. Discipline, not desire, determines your destiny. Having desires is easy for us as humans, but it's also easy for organizations to have desires. On the other hand, it's very difficult to focus on the disciplines that can make our desires a reality. In many cases, people will lower their desires rather than increase the discipline needed to accomplish their bigger desires. The reality is that instilling discipline in ourselves, or in an organization, is not easy. Sometimes it requires letting go of something or foregoing something, and this can be uncomfortable. I believe that my experience in helping executives and organizations reach their desires will be beneficial for YHC as we set our course for the next 10 years. I will do my best to motivate our YHC team and family to discipline ourselves so that YHC can become the institution that we desire for it to be. Q: Do you have any sort of mantra that you follow—or a daily goal that you aspire to when you wake up? A:Besides "discipline, not desire, determines your destiny," there's another mantra that I try to follow every day: "The story you tell yourself is the story you live by." My experience has helped me to understand that life experiences shape a narrative that people repeat to themselves. Depending on the narrative, the story they repeat impacts how they live their lives and how they view themselves. Many times, the narrative a person has written about themselves focuses on their weaknesses rather than their strengths. A number of years ago, I resolved to write down the narrative that I was living under. I then made a commitment to take steps during the next six months that would rewrite a certain part of my life narrative. At the six-month point, I revisited my narrative and revised it based on what I had learned over the previous six months. This required me to be brutally honest with myself and to take control of those areas of my life that I had surrendered to victim mindset. While the process was not always comfortable, the narrative I now repeat to myself is completely different from the narrative that I told myself years ago. future Q: What's your top priority as you work to shape the future of YHC? A: The higher education industry is facing disruption and will continue to face new disruptions. My job is to lead the College through the disruption we're facing and make sure we adapt where we must. To that end, my top priority is to establish an environment whereby YHC can be financially viable and educationally relevant. To be successful, the College cannot focus on what is best for us; we must focus on what our students and their future employers need and want. This will require us to be innovative and flexible. If we narrow what we do, and how we do it, we will become obsolete. We, the YHC team, are working to position the College so that it has multiple options available to be financially and educationally viable. We are seeking permission to offer master's degrees and programs that are completely online. While we remain committed to a strong liberal arts core, we're adding professional programs that we believe are needed in the workforce and desired by students and their families. By increasing the breadth of our programs and program delivery methods, we are giving YHC greater opportunity for relevance in the higher education market. THE TOP STORIES FROM AROUND CAMPUS YHC Recognizes Longtime Faculty Members YHC WELCOMES Dr. Jason Pierce as Provost Jason Pierce, Ph.D., brings 19 years of experience in higher education to YHC. Dr. Pierce comes to YHC from Tusculum College where he served in several roles including provost, vice president of academic affairs, Title IX coordinator, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) liaison, and professor of English. "We're so excited to welcome Jason into the YHC family," said YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D. "I'm confident that he is the best fit for our College as we continue to look at ways to strengthen and expand our academic programs. His expertise and commitment to enhancing student success will be vital for providing the excellence that YHC is known for." Dr. Pierce earned his bachelor of arts and master of arts degrees in English from the University of Maine, his master of letters in Scottish literature from the University of Saint Andrews, and his doctorate in English from the University of South Carolina. He is widely published academically and has presented nationally on a variety of topics, including programs that support first-year student experience and college honors programs models. Dr. Pierce and his wife, Joanna Pierce, Ph.D., have two sons. Three YHC employees were recognized for their service of 30 years to the College. "It is an honor to recognize these faculty members for their dedication to YHC and our efforts in providing the best quality education possible," said former YHC Vice President for Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer Brooks Seay, Ed.D. "They each have impacted the lives of students for generations and continue to do so." Those honored included Professor of Biology and Biology Department Chair Paul Arnold, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and the Scott B. Appleby Chair of Science Margaret Forrester, Ph.D., and Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies Jim Thomas. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Keith DeFoor, previous Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Benny Ferguson, Jim Thomas, Dr. Paul Arnold, Dr. Margaret Forrester and Dr. Brooks Seay Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members Meaghan Derrick Fine serves as first vice president of enterprise risk services for SunTrust Bank in Atlanta, where she previously served as vice president of capital and funding. Prior to joining SunTrust, she worked in macroeconomic research at Comerica Incorporated in Dallas, Texas. Fine earned her B.B.A. in economics from Millsaps College and her M.B.A. in global business from Georgia Institute of Technology. She serves as a volunteer for Junior Achievement of Georgia. Fine and her husband, Dan, recently welcomed their first child, Catherine Diane Fine, who made an early debut on July 4. She serves on the finance and student affairs committees for YHC's Board of Trustees. Martha Logan, '74, serves as senior vice president of RAM Partners, LLC, an Atlanta-based asset management firm. She is known in the apartment industry as an innovator and as a successful implementer of new ideas. Logan served as executive vice president of Post Properties for 10 years. She holds the Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management and is a licensed real estate agent. Logan serves on the board of the Atlanta Apartment Association and the Georgia Apartment Association. She serves on the properties and student affairs committees for YHC's Board of Trustees. YHC INTRODUCES New Academic Divisions DIVISION OF YHC recently restructured the academic divisions so that Dean: Dr. Mark Rollins departments are now housed across three divisions—Arts and DEPARTMENTS: Humanities, Professional Studies, and Mathematics, Science, Art Music and Technology. Communication Music Education "This structure is needed as we move into the future," said Studies Musical Theatre Provost Jason Pierce, Ph.D. "We're an institution that's already Creative Writing Religious Studies been evolving for the last generation, but we need to continue English Spanish to change—and this is the system that makes us more nimble Graphic Design Theatre and better prepared for new opportunities and programs." History A committee formed by YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., conceived this reorganization as a way to streamline departmental supervision by allowing deans to become full-time administrators instead of splitting time in the classroom. DIVISION OF DIVISION OF Dr. Pierce noted that all three divisions have distinctive responsibilities. For instance, Arts Dean: Dr. Todd Jones and Humanities generates most Dean: Dr. Linda Jones DEPARTMENTS: of the College's credits, while Business and Public Policy DEPARTMENTS: Professional Studies will see a lot of Education Accounting program growth and development Management Biology of strategic initiatives. Interdisciplinary Studies Chemistry "We're trying to expand the reach Organizational Leadership Economics of Young Harris to serve the people Outdoor Leadership Environmental Science of North Georgia and Western North Mathematics Carolina, and this is the structure that Psychology allows us to do that," said Dr. Pierce. MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Biology Graduates Receive Accolades at Georgia Academy of Science Several students presented research at the annual Georgia Academy of Science at the University of West Georgia in 2018, and four senior biology majors received top accolades for their presentations. Sarah Gossett, of Tunnel Hill, won the Best Undergraduate Paper Award in Biology for her talk "Comparison of Spotted Bass Populations Among Three North Georgia Reservoirs." Yazmin Ramos, of Chatsworth, won the Best Undergraduate Paper Award in Biomedical Sciences for her research on "Effects of Turf Bead Extract on AHR Activity in Human Liver Cells in the Presence and Absence of Resveratrol and Quercetin." Arielle Charles, of New Port Richey, Fla., and Rachel Lepine, of Ontario, Canada, received one of the Best Poster Awards in Biomedical Science for their research on "Effects of Exposure to Lead (Pb) and Other Divalent Cations on Neuromasts of the Posterior Lateral Line in Embryonic Zebrafish." "These are amazing feats," said Professor of Biology and Biology Department Chair Paul Arnold, Ph.D. "I wish I could keep these students forever, but I know it's time for them to fly from the YHC nest—and I wish these wonderful people all the success in the world." BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES New Mission Statement YHC's Board of Trustees recently approved a new mission statement: "In a world of continual change, Young Harris College educates students in the liberal arts and professional programs, serves both the region and the world, and empowers its graduates to create and define service, successes and meaning throughout their lives." "The administration and board believe that the adopted mission statement reflects the College's offerings, its service and its distinctiveness," said YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D. The board also approved the addition of one new value—Innovation—to the current list that includes Truth, The Liberal Arts, Heritage, Community and Citizenship. The Innovation value states that YHC is "open to new methods and ideas" and "open to using a variety of learning platforms to deliver educational programs." YHC EXPANDS Academic Offerings YHC now offers a bachelor of arts degree in history in addition to the already established bachelor of science in history. Both programs allow students to develop the skills and knowledge associated with a liberal arts degree, while providing them with the analytical skills necessary to compete in a global economy. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Keith DeFoor, Ph.D., noted that it's common for colleges and universities to offer both options to students. "Our B.A. emphasizes skill sets associated with the humanities and prepares students to pursue further education at the graduate level and enter law school," explained Dr. DeFoor. "The B.S. serves students who are interested in pursuing careers in business, education and other professional areas—even M.B.A. programs." YHC INDUCTS INAUGURAL CLASS INTO Golden Key International Honour Society YHC recently inducted its first cohort of students into the Golden Key International Honour Society, the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership is by invitation only and applies to the top 15 percent of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors based solely on their academic achievements. "I'm excited to have this outlet to step up and step out through Golden Key's leadership and service opportunities," said the society's secretary, sophomore business and public policy major Samuel Gaston, of Lilburn. "Having Golden Key on campus at Young Harris will continue to allow current and future students to make a difference in this world." With a mission to provide numerous service opportunities for YHC students while recognizing academic excellence, the Golden Key chapter at YHC is now part of a network of more than 400 colleges and universities from across eight countries. "Golden Key allows students at Young Harris to connect with other scholars across the globe, which is an incredibly unique experience," said sophomore psychology major Ashley Marchman, of Clayton. "This opportunity makes me feel like I'm a part of something much bigger, making my time here at YHC even more special." FOUR YHC STUDENTS NAMED Finalists for Prestigious Writing Contest Senior English major Alejandro Lemus-Gomez, of Young Harris, senior outdoor leadership major Paxton Spessard, of Cumming, Cortney Esco, '18, of Royston, and Joshua Sharpe, '18, of Pooler, were named finalists in the Agnes Scott Writers' Festival Contest at Agnes Scott College. Participants submitted works across many platforms including poetry, nonfiction, fiction and drama. This is the fifth year in a row that YHC students have been selected as finalists. "After revising my poems to bits, sitting down with my professors and going to poetry conferences to refine my craft, it's an incredible feeling to have the hard work pay off," said Lemus-Gomez. COMMENCEMENT 2018 Check out a special message from the Class of 2018—including words of wisdom for current and incoming YHC students. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Graduates gathered outside for a group photo. President Dr. Drew L. Van Horn presented Brantley Barrow, '74, with the Young Harris College Medallion. Representatives from the Class of 1968 marched with the graduates in recognition of the 50th anniversary of their own graduation. Many graduates took a moment to thank professors. The Class of 2018 was congratulated by a long line of faculty members. isk and progress are complementary variables. You have got to take some risks to get some progress." These were the words of former president of the Carolina Panthers Danny Morrison, Ph.D., who addressed 261 graduates during Young Harris College's Commencement ceremony on May 5 in the Recreation and Fitness Center. Members of the Class of 2018 were also encouraged to "be who you are, do it in your own style and learn from others" by Dr. Morrison, who received an honorary doctor of humane letters from YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., during the ceremony. The Young Harris College Medallion, the highest honor bestowed by YHC to alumni and friends who have made extraordinary contributions, was awarded to Brantley Barrow, '74, who has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of YHC for more than a decade— including serving as the chair of the Board of Trustees from 2013 to 2018. Since joining the Board of Trustees in 2004, Barrow has assisted on various assignments such as reviewing the College's enrollment and mission, which began the first discussions about becoming a four-year institution, and building new housing that would complement the existing campus community. Dr. Van Horn presented the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award to Kenneth Boykin, Jr., of Columbus, Ga., and the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award to Madison Barnes, of Blairsville. Created nearly a century ago to honor the service leadership of their namesakes, the awards are given annually by the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation to individuals whose nobility of character and dedication to service sets them apart as examples for others. The Dr. Charles R. Clegg Outstanding Scholar Award, which recognizes graduating seniors View more photos of the Commencement festivities at flickr.com/youngharriscollege. with the overall highest grade point average, was presented to Taylor Bilicki, of Blairsville, and Sarah Gossett, of Tunnel Hill. Jada Williams, of Snellville, was presented the Zell B. Miller Leadership Award for significant contributions to campus life at YHC as an outstanding leader and role model. Michael Livingston, of Suwanee, and Lauren Gregory, of Flowery Branch, received the Young Harris Spirit Award for demonstrating personal integrity, friendliness and engagement with the campus community. "In this class, there are tremendous voices, wonderful actors, talented athletes, activists, innovative thinkers, counselors and leaders," said Dr. Van Horn in a final charge to the graduates. "You are capable of many things and you can accomplish what you set your mind to. While uncertainty can be scary, do not let fear gain a foothold in your life. Remember that the people you will serve and the world that you will tend belong to something bigger than any human." Representatives from the Class of 1968 participated in the ceremony in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their own YHC graduation. After walking across the stage and turning their tassels, the Class of 2018 recessed through a line of faculty members who applauded, hugged and congratulated them. The graduates then met with family and friends, posing for photos and savoring the moment before beginning new adventures as YHC alumni. Watch the event. Thanks YHC for all you've given to me! Now it's time to get ready for my next adventure as a missionary in Poland! Julia Falgout INSTA YHC PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 Of all the things that Young Harris College has given me, these friends are my favorite. Each of these girls has such a special place in my [purple] heart! Kelley Bryson I am officially a college graduate! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in psychology and a minor in history. I will miss YHC and all of my friends and the wonderful faculty that have supported me along the way. Next stop, Mercer University to pursue my doctorate degree. Just call me Dr. Hardy (in 5 years)! Lindsey Hardy GRADUATES ENJOY SYMBOLIC SPIRITUAL SERVICES Graduates gathered at the top of Brasstown Bald for the annual Vespers Service on May 3. Many students participated in the seven-mile hike up Bald Mountain before joining others to share in a meal. Following a sermon titled "This I Believe," graduates released environmentally friendly balloons into the foggy sky over the Enchanted Valley. On the eve of the Commencement ceremony, seniors gathered to share in worship during the annual Baccalaureate Service on May 4. Rev. Dr. Kimberly Russaw, an ordained clergywoman in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered an inspirational message to the students. The ceremony also included a senior class prayer, the ceremonial presentation of purple stoles to the graduates by special mentors and the distribution of a Bible to each senior as a reminder of the College's spiritual heritage. START of SOMETHING BY MADDY ELLEDGE, '16 | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 ON OCT. 16, 2017, Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., officially became the 23rd president of Young Harris College. But his connections with the College go back much further than that. While serving as president of Brevard College in Brevard, N.C., Dr. Van Horn was instrumental in its transition from a two-year to a four-year, baccalaureate degree-granting institution in 1995. In the early 2000s, YHC was preparing to take the same step. That's when Dr. Van Horn received phone calls from the late former U.S. Senator and Georgia Governor Zell Miller, '51, and Brantley Barrow, '74, on behalf of YHC's Board of Trustees asking him to share his experiences. The query made sense considering Brevard is a small, private, residential liberal arts college founded three decades before 10 YHC. Dr. Van Horn said the two schools shared a "symbiotic relationship with a Methodist connection and being mountain turf schools." In fact, a team from YHC had already visited Brevard to learn about their Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education program when the College's outdoor leadership program was being shaped. A few years later, Dr. Van Horn was selected by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to serve as visiting president at YHC. He spent three days on campus engaging with former president Cathy Cox, trustees and other members of the community. He continued to follow the College's progress, having no idea that less than 10 years later he would be back in the Enchanted Valley in a much larger capacity. "I was in Iowa when a friend of mine who has a house in Hiawassee called me and said, 'Drew, they're looking for a president at Young Harris College, and I think you ought to apply,'" Dr. Van Horn recalled. "I knew that YHC still had the values and the commitment to what it was deemed to do, but there was also the sense that the institution understood that it had to evolve in some way and was ready to do that. That's what really attracted me to apply." When Dr. Van Horn and his wife, Camille, came to campus for his interview, they both described YHC as a "comfortable place" where they felt right at home. Camille traveled the long and windy road up Bell Mountain that day and savored the magnificent views. "From the beauty of the surrounding area to the family atmosphere, I just knew that we wanted to make this our new home," she said. The pair was also wowed by the meticulously cared for facilities and grounds at YHC—from the historic structures like Susan B. Harris Chapel to the new, state-ofthe-art Rollins Campus Center. What stood out the most, however, were their interactions with the campus community. "There's sometimes an arrogance you can sense when you go to a private school. That was not the case at YHC," said Dr. Van Horn. "Everyone—from the students, faculty and staff to the members of the Board of Trustees—gave a sense of 'we are confident in who we are, but we're also humble enough to realize we don't have to brag.' That was really impressive to me." Raised in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains in Valdese, N.C., Dr. Van Horn is proud of the Appalachian heritage that YHC has also embraced. "I had to work hard growing up as a student, both physically and educationally. All of those things become ingrained into who you are as a person," he explained. "That's what I like about Young Harris—I can be who I am and it's exactly what fits in with what the institution is and what YHC says it wants in a leader." When Dr. Van Horn first took on the role of president, he tasked himself with 11 LEFT TO RIGHT Dr. Van Horn and his wife, Camille, often walk their two labs, Hector and Apollo, around campus. Dr. Van Horn spent some quality time on the lawn with students on the day of his inauguration as YHC's 23rd president. The Van Horns pose in front of their home on the YHC campus. learning as much about the College's history as possible. He quickly saw an underlying mantra emerge: "You can." That theme started with circuit-riding Methodist minister Artemas Lester, who came through town back in the 1880s and decided the area needed an institution to provide the first—and only—educational opportunity for residents in the isolated Blue Ridge Mountains. "When you look at the past, Young Harris College has always had a strong history of saying 'you can.' You can be educated; you can be successful; you can do these things. That's what it was here to do from the very beginning," said Dr. Van Horn. He also discerned that YHC has a long history of being adaptable, noting the College's transformations from a secondary school, to a four-year college, to a junior college, to a four-year institution again— based on what was best for the College at the time. Most recently, in the ongoing tradition of working with high school students, YHC's Early College enrollment has grown significantly. Young Harris Early College offers high school students a quality academic start on a pathway toward a degree while earning both high school and college credits, and enrollment moved from 185 in 2017 to more than 400 in 2018. Early College will likely provide a pipeline of students who choose to attend YHC due to their quality experiences as dual-enrolled students. Pipelines such as these will enable the College to expand its programs. Dr. Van Horn called YHC a "go-getter" institution equipped with everything needed to be successful in the future, and he aims to honor the College's strong foundations moving forward. "We are doing something that the institution has always done: starting something else," he said. "If we stay true to that 'you can' philosophy that this institution has always had, our eyes will be open to the innovative things we have to do to make sure young people and adult learners can be successful." Dr. Van Horn said it's important for YHC to fit into the mold these students need to prosper—not the other way around. This concept, he said, simply boils down to keeping the student at the forefront of each decision. "It's not about who we are but about those future students we will serve," he said. "And as long as we keep them in our mindset, this institution will always be viable and beloved." As parents of two children, Julia, 25, and Jack, 23, the Van Horns strived to instill some valuable life lessons: stay true to yourself, be well-rounded and find success by leading from your own unique strengths. They hope to, by example, encourage YHC students to subscribe to this same outlook. "I am uncomfortable when I can't be who I am—when I feel like I have to be worried about my Southern twang that might make someone uncomfortable," he explained. "The reality at YHC is that the community here can be who they are, and we are here as a community to say that's okay. We are all here to learn, and everybody can be successful." In addition to keeping a student-centered focus, Dr. Van Horn's plans for the future include eliminating as many barriers as possible that could potentially keep YHC from thriving. "I want YHC to become whatever it needs to become, and that truly takes humility. Even though there is comfort in the old ways of doing things, there is no future in that," said Dr. Van Horn. "That's why we're intentionally hiring folks who have been at comprehensive institutions and understand this notion." Dr. Van Horn immediately began to investigate ways to broaden the College's academic offerings to better serve students, as well as the communities of North Georgia and the surrounding regions. Within months of his arrival, the College was preparing to offer its first-ever master's degree, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), which will also be YHC's first-ever program offered via a synchronous online class. [Read more about the MAT on page 31.] "The fact that we welcomed a MAT program and four new majors in 2018 is a testament to the strides for the future of the College," said Dr. Van Horn. His recipe for success includes building YHC PRESIDENT DR. VAN HORN CREATES NEW COMMISSION OF YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE Dr. Van Horn aims to strengthen connections between the campus community and the community surrounding the campus. In Jan. 2018, he appointed the Commission on the Future of Young Harris College to ensure that YHC is meeting the needs of students and businesses in the region throughout the next decade. The group, chaired by Rosemary Royston, '89, vice president for planning and special projects, held focus groups and listening sessions throughout the spring to gain insights from faculty, staff, students, alumni, local educational leaders, government entities, and businesses located in North Georgia and Western North Carolina. strong partnerships with local schools, community colleges, state institutions and community organizations. This is evident in his creation of the Commission on the Future of Young Harris College this year, which connects campus leaders with the greater community at large, including educational leaders, government entities and business owners. [Learn more about the Commission in sidebar on the right.] "Removing those barriers of what we can and can't do, instilling the concept of adaptability, and building partnerships— those are the three big areas that I am trying to focus on," said Dr. Van Horn. While he commits himself daily to these tasks, Camille is also forging her own role at the College by focusing all of her energy on goals that will benefit YHC. "I know we want more students to come here and stay here, and we want to engage with our community and have strong connections with the surrounding areas," said Camille. "We want to keep a sense of community among faculty, staff, students—everybody. I think that's my role: to maintain the community. It's very important to me." Dr. Van Horn said that his wife is already bringing things to his attention that he may never have realized, because her involvement with the YHC family gives her a totally different perspective. "By working as a team, we can really understand what we are walking into and what we might need to do to be successful," he said. "This has been a longstanding philosophy of our marriage: sharing information, hearing that information and then talking about what possibly needs to be done." When Dr. Van Horn is away from the office, the pair enjoys exploring the area surrounding campus and remaining active by hiking, golfing and playing tennis. Dr. Van Horn grew up as a trout fisherman, so he's also discovering the best local spots to fish. "We are just really down-to-earth people," he said. "I wash the cars, she plants her tomatoes. We're the kind of people who always look around for a new project or something to fix. It's a great way for us to get to spend time together." Since joining the Mountain Lion family, the Van Horns have made every effort to build intentional relationships with students. This is second nature for them as parents who were highly involved in their own children's academic experiences. "We enjoyed our kids so much as The Commission includes 8 YHC faculty and staff members, 1 YHC Alumni Board President (Charlotte McCloskey, '64), 1 Board of Trustees member (Carol Chastain, '84), and 5 community members (BRMEMC Director of Economic Development Erik Brinke, Bank of the Ozarks Market President Jason Karnes, Towns County Chamber President Candace Lee, former Union County Chamber President Al Harper and Young Harris City Council member Dr. John Kelley). The Commission hosted 3 listening sessions with local leaders including government officials, school officials, and health care and business owners. These groups were asked 2 questions: "What does the next 10 years look like for your organization? In what ways could YHC possibly assist you in these goals?" Additionally, 1 listening session was held on campus with YHC's Student Government Association. The group collected 4 key findings: YHC should offer high-demand undergraduate and graduate degrees; YHC should increase the number of internships and experiential learning activities—especially for students in the adjacent four counties; YHC should enter a comprehensive campaign to fund facilities and programs that are needed for its growth; and YHC should be a regional facilitator for education and economic development. DR. VAN HORN'S YHC trustee Brantley Barrow, '74, said Dr. Van Horn's "experience at Brevard College, another private, residential liberal arts college affiliated with The United Methodist Church, and extensive fundraising expertise" allowed him to rise to the top of over 100 candidates who applied for the position. Take a quick look at the noteworthy past of the president who will take YHC into the future. Earned 3 degrees between 1978 and 2002: B.A. at Elon College, M.Ed. from Campbell University, and Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina Named member of Elon University Athletic Hall of Fame and 2-time Academic AllAmerican in basketball Served for nearly 10 years in various studentand development-related roles at Elon University Spent 9 years as president of Brevard College Held 2 previous vice president roles—vice president of university advancement at Iowa Wesleyan University and vice president of institutional advancement at Lenoir-Rhyne University Helped increase Brevard's first-year student enrollment by 50%, improved student retention by 40%, led the college's first capital campaign that raised $19 million, and created 3 new academic programs Initiated Brevard's transition from National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II athletics, securing the college's membership in the South Atlantic Conference Brings 30+ years of experience in higher education to YHC Named 23rd president of YHC in 2017 they were growing up, and we were always involved with their friends and activities," said Camille. "Our kids are mostly gone from the nest, but it's like 'Look! We have more now!' It's just thrilling and a pleasant surprise when a student wants to chat or connect with me. It makes me feel grateful and humbled. I love it." It's not uncommon to see the Van Horns eating in Grace Rollins Dining Hall with students, working out in the Recreation and Fitness Center, inviting students to their home for dinner, attending fine arts and athletics events, and walking their two labs, Hector and Apollo, around campus. Dr. Van Horn pointed out that being invested in the lives of students and building rapport with them on a daily basis also provides a learning opportunity for the Van Horns as they strive to make a positive impact on the trajectory of the lives of every student. "We are so blessed because by engaging with students, we get to see a beautiful side of them. We know these students come from all different backgrounds and bring all kinds of gifts with them," he said. "We know that when we invest our time, we benefit. The more we talk to them, they become more comfortable to talk back, or invite us to their church, or eat with us. And we learn from them." Dr. Van Horn said he is also focused on creating connections with faculty and staff, because each of them helps shape the experience of each student and contributes to the familial environment that the Van Horns so quickly experienced for themselves. "I want students to feel that we're part of a group here that made sure their transition into the next phase of life was comfortable and warm and nurturing. I hope they feel prepared and empowered, and that they were cared for," said Camille. "Part of it is the education and part of it is the culture—the friends, faculty members, mentorships—and hopefully we can be part of that. To make sure students feel and know that they are important and loved." Dr. Van Horn said his greatest hope during his tenure is that the students who come through the doors of YHC will feel like they personally know him and his wife—and that, in the future, those same students will remember them as a genuine, encouraging couple with integrity. "If those three words could be associated with Camille and me, we would feel good and we would feel proud," he said. "I want students to know we genuinely care about them, that we want to help and encourage them to pursue their purpose. We want to be the ones who look at them—and the institution as a whole—and say, 'You can do this' when they need to hear it the most." YHC FAMILY Welcomes DR. VAN HORN Young Harris College students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees and friends officially welcomed Dr. Van Horn as president during an Inauguration Ceremony held on April 20 during Alumni Weekend. Several members of the YHC community brought greetings to Dr. Van Horn during the ceremony. Here's a sampling of the warm words shared during the event. View more photos of the Inauguration Ceremony at flickr.com/youngharriscollege. "Dr. Van Horn, you have joined an institution with an impressive history and a legacy of leadership. We gather today not just to remember Young Harris College's history but, more importantly, to look to its future. Young Harris, under your able leadership, is poised to continue that trajectory of profound influence in the lives of students and in the broader higher education community. In celebrating your inauguration, we acknowledge YHC's storied past, strong present and your ability to forge a path to a future worthy of the legacy you have inherited." DR. SUSANNA L. BAXTER GEORGIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT "This is a college that's full of heritage and tradition—but perhaps our greatest times lie ahead of us. I look forward to you leading us into those greatest times." BUDDY CARTER, '77 YHC TRUSTEE AND CONGRESSMAN "President Van Horn, we look forward to working with you to create an environment of respect and community which seeks to graduate students who learn the importance of service and dedication beyond the walls of Young Harris College. We are grateful for your steadfast commitment to the traditions of the College, our region and a liberal arts education. We believe in your ability to move us forward and are excited to offer our support and expertise to make your vision a reality." TAMMY GIBSON ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, REGISTRAR AND STAFF FORUM PRESIDENT "The board has challenged Dr. Van Horn to concentrate on future career and professional opportunities and to shape our courses, curriculum, and majors to prepare our students for the future work and professional world. However, at the same time, we will not desert our liberal arts history and will ensure the basics of critical thinking and analysis are still instilled in our students. Our students can truly go anywhere from here, but the future is going to require rapid change to adapt to the new realities of college education—and we feel Dr. Van Horn is the one to lead us through this evolution." BRANTLEY BARROW, '74 YHC TRUSTEE "YHC is more than a college. It is a community. It is a family. So you may as well pull up a chair because you're never going to want to leave... Dr. Van Horn, since the moment we met, I knew you'd be a great fit. From the first time you stepped on campus, you have made YHC your home. You have embraced our culture. I'm very excited for what the future holds for YHC with you in charge." ELLI FLAIG, '18 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Watch the event—including Dr. Van Horn's inspirational message to the Young Harris family. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Barrow officially introduced Dr. Van Horn as president and presented him with the Young Harris College Medallion. Dr. Van Horn and his wife, Camille, posed with students. Dr. Van Horn addressed the crowd. Alumni, trustees and friends were on hand to welcome Dr. Van Horn. Charles Lipham, '66, chatted with Dr. Van Horn during a reception held on the Campus Plaza after the ceremony. Flaig shared some words of wisdom with the new president. The Hometown Hero BY JAIME LEVINS | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZELL AND SHIRLEY MILLER LIBRARY Governor. Senator. Educator. Methodist. Marine. Author. Family man. Friend. Young Harris College alumnus and lifelong supporter Zell B. Miller, '51, was all of these things—and the YHC community grieved the loss of the hometown hero when he passed away on March 23 at the age of 86. 16 Close friend and YHC trustee Rev. Dr. Don Harp, '61, said one of the many things he recalled Miller saying was, "Always remember who you are and where you came from." While Miller's storied career in politics led him far from the Enchanted Valley, he never forgot his upbringing in Young Harris or the College that provided a solid foundation for his success. "During his lifetime, Zell's body would travel the world, but his heart and soul always remained in Young Harris," said his son and former Chief Judge of the Enotah Judicial Circuit Murphy Miller, '74. "He came from a family of teachers, and although he would carry many titles and honorifics, he considered himself a teacher like his parents." Miller's beginning was a humble one. He was born on Feb. 24, 1932, during the Great Depression, to parents who met while serving on the YHC faculty. His father, Stephen Grady Miller, served as dean and taught history, while his mother, Birdie Bryan, taught art. Miller's father passed away just 17 days after his birth, so Birdie was left alone to raise an infant and 6-year-old daughter, Jane. She spent weeks hauling hundreds of smooth rocks out of a nearby creek to build the Miller family home on a plot of land near the College. The house had no electricity or running water. "In certain places, her handprints are still visible in the concrete," wrote Miller. "She wanted to remain in Young Harris so that my sister and I would know who our father was and who my father's people were. She was afraid that if we went back to her home state of South Carolina, we may never get back to Young Harris or know our father's heritage." Politics were important to both of Miller's parents. His father served a term in the state Senate, while his mother served on the city council for a quarter century and worked the polls on Election Day—usually accompanied by her young son. "I would huddle up over in the corner, and I would watch them count out the votes," Miller recalled in a 2006 interview with the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. "That's where it all began. I loved the political process. I loved trying to figure out how to get a program through and how to get enough votes to pass something. I loved that competitive angle of it—how can we carry this county and this one?" Miller graduated from the Young Harris Academy in 1949 and Young Harris Junior College in 1951. He was a Phi Chi champion debater, captain of the baseball and basketball teams, and Enotah yearbook editor, among other involvements—and his classmates aptly named him "Most Popular." Miller went on to study at Emory University in Atlanta. In his book, "Corps Values: Everything You Need to Know I Learned in the Marines," Miller said he found himself "lonely, miserable and depressed" as he had a hard time adjusting to life outside of his hometown. He decided to drop out and enroll in the Marines in 1953 at the age of 21. Around that same time, Miller began dating Shirley Carver, '54. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Miller shone on campus during his student days. In 2011, YHC awarded Miller an honorary doctor of public service degree. While Miller's career required a lot of travel, he always called Young Harris home. Allie Matulia, '12, of Fayetteville, posed with her family and Miller after receiving the Zell B. Miller Leadership Award during Commencement. While she didn't attend YHC with Miller, they shared mutual friends and she was often on campus when he came home for visits. One fateful Fourth of July, Miller went to Shirley's hometown of Andrews, N.C., and asked if he could come back to see her. When he returned the following Saturday morning, Shirley's father told her it was time to run an errand at Nantahala Lake. "His first experience with me included my little brother and an old farm truck going to change out the salt licks for the cows," laughed Shirley. "So I thought, 'I'll never see him again.'" Miller was undeterred by the chores and asked Shirley to a square dance. They were married on Jan. 15, 1954. This meant Miller served in the Marines as a newlywed—an experience he credited with teaching him the values necessary for a successful life. He served in an artillery regiment stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., before he was sent to Naval Journalism School north of Chicago. Upon his return south, Miller wrote for the base paper, The Globe, and edited the regimental newspaper, The Cannoneer. He received the Good Conduct and Expert Rifleman's medals and rose to the rank of sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge in 1956. The young father of two sons, Murphy and Matt, then studied at the University of Georgia (UGA), where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1957 and a master's degree in history in 1958. He continued taking classes to pursue his doctorate while serving as a teaching assistant and tutor to UGA football players. The Millers didn't intend to leave Athens—but then YHC president Dr. Charles Clegg, '27, reached out to offer Miller a position teaching history and political science in his hometown. Miller also served as faculty advisor for the Enotah Echoes student newspaper and started the College's baseball program in 1960, coaching the team to three winning seasons. "Everyone wanted to take his class and be known by him," said Rev. Dr. Harp. "For those of us who played baseball, he was our coach, our counselor and the most knowledgeable person about baseball that any of us had ever known." The Millers frequently drove the team to away games—Shirley kept score, counted pitches and made notes for her husband—and fed the players dinner when late-night practices ran past normal dining hall hours. "We lived in a little framed house near where the post office sits today. Our porch stayed full of baseball players," Shirley recalled. "All of the players were so dear to us. We followed many of their lives since leaving YHC." Miller's return to Young Harris to teach and coach in 1958 also marked the beginning of his political career. Shirley recalled how her husband didn't actually run for mayor of Young Harris, but was elected to the position while they were away attending a UGA football game. Two years later, at age 28, the married father of two did decide to run for office and won a seat in the state Senate. YHC administrators allowed Miller to take off the winter quarter to serve in the Senate as long as he taught extra classes during the other quarters. He was elected to two terms from 1961 until 1964. A myriad of political positions soon followed, including director of the Georgia Board of Probation, deputy director of the Georgia Department of Corrections, executive secretary to the governor of Georgia, executive director of the Democratic Party of Georgia and member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. He was also a delegate to the 1972 Democratic National Convention. Later, Jimmy Carter appointed Miller to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, a position from which he resigned to run for Lieutenant Governor. In 1974, he won by almost 300,000 votes. His tenure lasted 16 years—the longest term of any Lieutenant Governor in the state's history. In 1990, Miller was elected Governor of Georgia. He was a strong advocate of education and is credited with making enormous improvements in the educational system of the state. The HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship program is funded by the lottery at more than $1 billion per year and supports Pre-K programs, the HOPE Career Grant for technical schools, and the HOPE Scholarship for traditional colleges and universities that has provided 1.8 million Georgia students—and counting—with the opportunity to attend college. "I would invite valedictorians to the Governor's Mansion, and I was disappointed that so many of them planned to attend college elsewhere, which meant that they might end up leaving Georgia for good," said Miller of how the idea for HOPE was formed. "I wanted a merit-based way to keep young scholars in the state, and I was inspired by the G.I. Bill, which paid my way and taught me the valuable lesson that when you give something, you get something in return." After serving two terms as Governor, Miller accepted adjunct teaching positions at the University of Georgia, Emory University and Young Harris College. But political life soon called him back. In 2000, Sen. Paul Coverdell died, and Gov. Roy Barnes appointed Miller to the vacant seat. Miller won a special election that November and remained in Washington, D.C., to complete Coverdell's original term. Throughout his career in politics and academia, Miller was also an accomplished author. He published numerous books, including "The Mountains within Me," "Great Georgians," "They Heard Georgia Singing," "The Miracle of Brasstown Valley" and "Purt Nigh Gone: The Old Mountain Ways." While Miller's professional pursuits kept him busy, he always made time to come back—and give back—to his first alma mater. In 1988, Miller was appointed to the College's Board of Trustees and provided his leadership and wisdom to help the College grow throughout the next three decades. A sports enthusiast since his youth, Miller never lost his Mountain Lion pride. He recruited baseball legends and close friends Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron to help him raise funds for YHC's baseball stadium that bears his name. "The team used to play on an old, rocky field, and I wanted them to have a firstclass field," said Miller, who was also a fixture in the bleachers during basketball games as a season ticket holder when the sport returned to YHC in 2010. During his tenure as distinguished visiting professor at YHC, Miller made a lasting impression on many future alumni—including his grandson, Bryan Miller, '11. "Zell was a teacher at heart," said Bryan. "That title meant more to him than any other he obtained throughout his career. Whether he was at his home or yours, in the state Capitol, or in Washington, D.C., Zell was a constant learner and gifted teacher. Our family and those who were closest to him were blessed to graduate from 'Zell Miller University.'" A Long-lasting Legacy Miller's far-reaching impact on Young Harris College has been celebrated throughout the decades. • Miller was awarded the Young Harris College Medallion, the highest honor bestowed by the College, in 1978 and 1997. • In 2008, Miller received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Career Achievement for demonstrating great success in his career following a successful foundation laid by the College. • In 2011, YHC awarded Miller an honorary doctor of public service degree and established the Zell B. Miller Leadership Award that's presented to a graduating senior who has made significant contributions to campus life as an outstanding leader and role model. • In 2013, Miller was an inaugural inductee into YHC's Athletics Hall of Fame. • The 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Zell and Shirley Miller Library opened in 2014. One prominently displayed permanent exhibit showcases the Millers' inspiring story, including their legacy of public service to the state of Georgia and the nation. • An endowed chair for government and public affairs, a lecture series, and several scholarship funds have been created at YHC honoring Miller and his family. Remembering Zell Miller During a memorial service held on campus on March 26, Zell Miller was eulogized by close family and friends including his son and former Chief Judge of the Enotah Judicial Circuit Murphy Miller, '74, former campaign advisor Paul Begala, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia Steve Wrigley, Ph.D., and Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church Pastor Rev. David Tinsley. Remarks touched on Miller's wit and wisdom, his life as a public servant, his love for family and baseball, and his legacy of transformational leadership—a legacy rooted in Young Harris. Watch the memorial service. Miller helped design YHC's innovative business and public policy major, which prepares students for an ever-changing and fast-moving economic world through a curriculum that stresses critical thinking, reasoning and strong communication skills. From 2006 to 2007, Miller chaired the trustee committee that studied the College's future and the possibility of transforming from a two-year to a four-year college. His guidance led the board to a unanimous vote to begin awarding baccalaureate degrees. Miller delivered the Commencement address during a milestone ceremony in 2011 in which 40 graduating seniors were awarded the College's first bachelor's degrees in nearly a century—including his grandson, Bryan. In his remarks, Miller addressed the graduates on the theme of perseverance and encouraged them to overcome adversity and challenges in their future endeavors by "rejecting rejections" and following the advice of Sir Winston Churchill to "never give up." Miller also reflected on his time as a YHC student: "Burned in my brain are six letters: YHC – IOU. I am not the only one who feels this way. There are many. Perhaps you do, or will someday. For many of us, it is where we discovered ourselves, where we realized the value of work, the significance of God, the pursuit of excellence and the thrill that will stay with you always of having an exceptional teacher." YHC certainly owes Miller a debt of gratitude for his abundant contributions to the campus and the city that meant so much to him. He left an indelible mark—and the hometown hero's legacy will surely continue to inspire generations of the Young Harris family for years to come. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Zell and Shirley Miller Library opened in 2014. Miller rose to the rank of sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge in 1956. Miller raised funds for YHC's baseball stadium that bears his name. Miller and Miller served in many roles at YHC including teaching, alumna Shirley Carver Miller, '54, were married in 1954—and were married for 64 years. coaching and even serving as Director of Alumni Affairs. CLOCKWISE TOP The '91, 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Zell and Shirley Miller Library opened in 2014. Miller rose to the rank of Chip Frierson, FROM Leslie Frierson, Phil DeMore, '61, sergeant before honorable Miller raised funds for YHC's baseball stadium that bears his name. Miller and fellow Lu DeMore, Laurareceiving Williams,an '96, and Todddischarge Williams,in 1956. alumna Shirley Carverrow) Miller, '54, were married in 1954—and were married for 54 years. Miller served in many roles at YHC including teaching, '96, along with (front Max and Philip Williams coaching and even serving as Director of Alumni Affairs. on the Campus Plaza. BY KRYSTIN DEAN From Generation to Generation BY KRYSTIN DEAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 The Young Harris College community is all about connections. Some people are led to YHC because of them, and others make lasting ones once they arrive. Many members of the Young Harris family, like Phil DeMore, '63, do both—and then ensure that cycle continues. Born and raised in Detroit, Mich., DeMore first heard about YHC from his grandparents who lived in Clarkesville and knew former YHC President Dr. Charles Clegg, '27, through church. DeMore went to Piedmont College for one quarter before transferring to YHC. The first time he laid eyes on campus, he was holding his suitcase ready to move into Peel Hall—and the Enchanted Valley looked like a winter wonderland. "There was snow all over the place. And the first real thing I can remember is slipping on the ice and falling. Here I am, the guy who was so used to the snow but was not used to the mountains," he said with a laugh. DeMore's graduating class in high school had over 700 students, more than YHC's total enrollment at that time. He soon realized he was the "only Yankee on campus except for some basketball players." He formed friendships quickly once he started singing in the choir, joined the Ministerial Association and got a job at the library. He also attended vespers several times each week in addition to the two required chapel services. "One of my fondest memories is hearing the carillons every night playing songs you could hear all across the valley—the old songs we used to always sing," he said. "It was a very holy place—a place you felt you were kind of set apart." His other recollections are equally idyllic—crowding into the post office to pick up letters from home, singing "Going to Kansas City" during basketball games, doing "the Twist" during dances, looking forward to Sunday supper each week. 21 LEFT TO RIGHT The two generations of proud YHC alumni were all smiles. DeMore's love for his alma mater also spread to his wife of 54 years, Lu. DeMore always knew he wanted to go into ministry, but he thought he would do that in Michigan. He moved back north briefly before realizing he had made a new home in Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from the University of North Georgia, master of divinity degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and doctor of ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. DeMore served as a minister in the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church for 40 years from 1964 through 2004. During that time, he served as district superintendent twice and pastored many fellow YHC alumni. One of DeMore's objectives was always remembering "the worth of every individual"—something he said the faculty and staff at YHC have been doing for decades. "I've always gotten the feeling that they try to make everybody feel important," he said. "I think students still sense the warmth of the student body, the way you're able to find groups and become part of a little family." DeMore's description of the College led his brother, Gary, '68, a fellow retired Methodist minister, to trek south to attend YHC. His love for his alma mater also spread to his wife of 54 years, Lu, and their two daughters, Leslie Frierson, '91, and Laura Williams, '96. "My dad told me that YHC was such a special place and didn't want me to overlook it," said Frierson. "Young Harris just felt right. Leaving home for the first time, it was nice to have a place that felt comfortable and warm." While Williams also grew up hearing tales about YHC from her father, she became more intrigued by the College during trips there to visit Frierson. "I looked up to my sister, and I watched her love for the small campus and the friendships she made shape the person she grew up to be," said Williams. "When the time came to apply for colleges, Young Harris was really the only school I had in mind." DeMore will never forget dropping off both of his daughters to begin their collegiate careers. "I cried all the way home," he said. "My little girls had grown up in the blink of an eye." He wrote an article for Williams in the church newsletter the week she started college that was filled with words of wisdom including, first and foremost, to enjoy that time in her life. "He wanted me to make friends, share joy and say encouraging things to people," said Williams. "He also told me to call collect whenever I needed to, which now makes me laugh." Frierson recalled receiving similar advice. "He mainly just encouraged me to love it like he did," she said. "He's always encouraged me to look for the good in everything." The sisters followed their dad's advice and, in doing so, created a long list of memories that, while very different from his own, are still just as cherished. Frierson's favorites include climbing out of the windows of Appleby Center to hang banners during "sign day" and drinking Cherry Cokes at Dave's Little Store. Williams reminisced about latenight trips to Huddle House and evenings spent around a bonfire with friends. They also became part of the same sisterhood at YHC by pledging Alpha Iota sorority. An offer from a friend, Todd Williams, '96, to tutor her in math led Williams to discover a different kind of lifelong bond. "I made a D in math, but came away with a fantastic husband," she said with a smile. The pair married in 2000 surrounded by YHC alumni. Words of Wisdom We asked Phil DeMore and his daughters to share advice for current YHC students who are shaping their own futures. Here's what they had to say. "Every day is important, and you are experiencing some of the best days of your life as a student at YHC. Enjoy the surroundings and the spirit. The time will pass so quickly, and the memories will grow stronger every day." PHIL DEMORE "Embrace every moment. Soak up all that Young Harris has to offer. Step out of your comfort zone. Don't overlook any possibilities. The future is big. Don't limit yourself." LESLIE FRIERSON "I think my dad had everything right. Enjoy this time in your life, make friends, share joy and say encouraging things to people. This is one of those phases and stages which is preparing you for something else." LAURA WILLIAMS "Our YHC friends are still some of the dearest friends Todd and I have," she said. "When I graduated, I knew I was going to be okay in life because I had a great group of friends and an idea in mind of what I wanted to do in the future." Williams initially considered becoming a child psychologist, but taking an education class at YHC that allowed her to volunteer at an elementary school made her realize she wanted to help children in a school setting. "I found myself looking forward to the days I would get to go and work with those kindergarteners," said Williams, who earned her bachelor's degree in special education from the University of Georgia and master's degree in behavior disorders from Brenau University. Williams has worked in education for 19 years, teaching students with autism, behavior disorders, learning disabilities and other health impairments. She recently completed her first year as a special education coordinator for Hall County Schools, where she strives to "ensure that all students are given a chance to live the most successful, independent life possible." Unlike her sister, Frierson had "no idea" what she wanted to do when she got to YHC—but the small class sizes allowed her to get to know professors who helped her figure that out. She earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education and master's degree in education from the University of Georgia and an educational specialist degree from Brenau University. "I love it when students I taught tell me they are going to YHC after graduation," said Frierson, who serves as the principal at Centennial Arts Academy in Gainesville, Ga., where she works to ensure the staff is developing an environment that best meets students' needs. "What motivates me is knowing that what I'm doing directly impacts the future of my students. That sets the bar high," she said. "I like a challenge, and each day certainly presents one—or 50." The sisters come from a family full of educators including their mom, Lu, who worked as a paraprofessional for years. Frierson said their service-oriented parents had a pronounced impact on their career paths. "Our mom and dad provided us with an example that allowed us to see that there was great value in helping others," she said. "Working in education gives us an opportunity to work to help students reach their potential. I don't think that's a coincidence." Williams' two children, Philip, 10, and Max, 8, both attend school where their aunt "Leelee" works. Frierson recently took them on a family field trip to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium followed by peanut butter and chocolate milkshakes at Gibson's. "Who knows, maybe someday Philip will be in the Class of 2030 and Max will be in the Class of 2032," said DeMore. "To talk about this possibility says a lot about how I feel about this school. I love my children and grandchildren, and I want the best for them. I know what Young Harris can mean to someone, and I will continue to be a cheerleader for this College." DeMore joined YHC's Alumni Board in 2012 and will begin serving as president in 2019. He said that "the people on the board are people who love the school" and want to encourage fellow alumni to stay connected and involved with their alma mater. The DeMores have also given financial support to YHC through the years. "It's just an opportunity to give back," said DeMore, who Profound Professors The alumni trio traded notes about the educators who made the biggest mark on their time spent in the classroom at YHC. "Zell Miller was without a doubt one of the best teachers I ever had. He instilled in me a love for history. He just made it come to life." PHIL DEMORE "Rev. Fred Whitley had such an impact on me. He brought so much energy into everything. Dr. Paul Arnold's passion and compassion for others and nature made a mark on me. And Lynne Nation helped me to not hate math. She did a great job of making it entertaining." LESLIE FRIERSON "Hands down the professor that made the biggest impact not only on my student days at YHC, but also on my entire life, was Dr. David Franklin. School had always been more of a social event for me. Then I developed a huge interest in history and found everything that Dr. Franklin taught to be profound. Studying for his class became easy because just listening to what he said made sense to me. I started making 100s on tests and As in my classes. It was the first time in my life that I realized I was capable of more." LAURA WILLIAMS lives by Luke 12:48: "From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required." "We have the responsibility to leave something for the future generations," he said. "Now, I don't have enough money to be a Winship or a Rollins—but I do have some dollars that I can give to help somebody along the way." Frierson said she likes seeing that YHC is "staying relevant" for future generations and reaching out to students who are the first in their family to attend college. "I think that's what has inspired me to be so committed to the Class Scholarship Challenge," she said. "I have seen firsthand the positive impact scholarships are making for students." Several youth from Williams' community have chosen YHC, and she always enjoys hearing about what's new. "I'm most impressed by the residence halls," she said. "I never would have thought kids would have the privilege of air conditioning in their rooms!" "It seems so different but still has the same feel as years ago," added Frierson, who enjoys witnessing new developments—"who would have ever thought YHC would get a Starbucks?"— incorporated alongside familiar landmarks like Cupid's Falls and the Chapel. DeMore pointed out that there will always be one connection that all generations of the extensive YHC community share: the incomparable mountain setting. "Every time I return to campus and see it in the distance, from the Hiawassee side, I get a feeling like no other," he said. "It is a place of beauty and peace. I am once again 18 years old with the world in front of me. It is a place filled with memories and endless possibilities. It's kind of my happy place." 23 The SPIRIT of COMMUNITY BY KRYSTIN DEAN Clayton native Richard "Dick" Burrell, '47, was drawn to attend Young Harris College's registration day in 1945 for two reasons: "reputation and proximity." This pragmatic approach actually emanated from a combined love for family and education that guided Burrell's path. "My father had passed, and I didn't want to be too far from my mother, should she need me," he explained. "I was simply looking for a solid foundation for acquiring an education degree at a senior institution." The only problem was that when he arrived, he was told there were no more spots. World War II had just ended, and an influx of war veterans was securing spots at colleges and universities across the nation. The College's registrar told him that the only person who could make an exception to admit a new student was the president—so the second person Burrell met with was J. Worth Sharp. "I told President Sharp that I had limited funds and I would need assistance, but I would very much like to go to school," recalled Burrell. "He told me, 'We'll find some way to assist you' and he instructed the registrar's office to find a way to enroll me." They did just that, and Burrell found himself bunking in a basement apartment in Peel Hall with three roommates. He quickly realized that laundry was the "bane of every student's existence" and that, while laundry and dry cleaning service was included in the cost of tuition, "it wasn't very good." So Burrell promptly contacted a company in Murphy, N.C., and offered to be their representative at YHC. They agreed—provided the College didn't allow any other cleaners to service the campus. The young entrepreneur, again, scheduled a meeting with President Sharp. Not only did he agree to this arrangement, but Sharp was also persuaded to provide Burrell a room in Appleby Center to offer the laundry service to female students. Burrell added that Appleby's dorm mother, "Mamaw Sharp"—who was also President Sharp's mother—was "not too thrilled with my presence." However, he persevered. "I ran the business out of my dorm room and Appleby Center for the full two years I attended YHC," he said. "That is how I earned money for my tuition." Burrell combined his gift as a skilled orator with a go-getter attitude in his roles as business manager of the Enotah yearbook and president of the Young Harris Debate Society—"the precursor to the fraternity, which I truly enjoyed," he said. In the classroom, he loved studying language with Hilda McCurdy. "She was a wonderful person—a great teacher and a truly special individual," said Burrell. "I remember how dedicated she was to all of her students." 24 While he made many good friends at YHC, Burrell said his most meaningful friendship was with the late former Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator Zell Miller, '51, who attended the Young Harris Academy during Burrell's time at YHC. "I have treasured Zell and Shirley's friendship over the years," said Burrell, who joined YHC's Board of Trustees in 2011 and served alongside his longtime friend. Burrell served on the board's athletics and academic affairs committees before becoming an emeritus trustee in 2017. He was also instrumental in restructuring YHC's Alumni Association to align with the goals of the College and the Board of Trustees. Education has always been important to Burrell, who earned an education degree from Piedmont College after he graduated from YHC. He was a teacher and coach for a brief time before being drafted by the U.S. Army to serve in Japan during the Korean War in 1950. Burrell married his wife, Nancy, in 1954 when he returned to the U.S., and the couple moved to the Washington, D.C., area where he began working as a manager for Household Finance. Burrell soon moved to government relations, where he stayed for the bulk of his 40-year career. He was responsible for doing that work at the state level for the Southeastern U.S. on behalf of Household International, now HSBC. Following his retirement in 1993, Burrell served as a consultant to the Georgia Financial Services Association until 2003. Over the years, he has also served on the board of directors of Eagle Bancshares, Tucker Federal Bank, Stone Mountain Memorial Association and Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Atlanta. Burrell said he was "very pleased" that two of his three children, Pamela Russo, '81, and Steve Burrell, '76, followed in his footsteps to attend YHC, along with two of his nephews, Michael Burrell, '71, and Everett Burrell, '76. "They all formed many friendships that have lasted through the years," said Burrell. Russo said that even through she and her brother attended YHC five years apart, they share a lot of the same friends and have often attended Alumni Weekends together. She credited the College's remote location with fostering a familial atmosphere. "You had to make your own fun. The College was small enough that you could get to know everyone on campus—and know them well," said Russo, who noted that everyone spent weekends on campus because "no one wanted to go home." Russo was eager to attend college after completing her high school courses by the end of 11th grade. Her parents said she could start college early—and they gave her two colleges to choose between. "After visiting both, I knew I wanted to be at YHC," said Russo, who had "plenty of exposure" to YHC through visits to campus with her family through the years. "It gave me a good feeling to see Susan B. Harris Chapel or Dave's Little Store—places that I had heard so much about," she said. "But it was also stimulating to see the growth on campus, when new dorms Richard "Dick" Burrell, '47, said he was "very pleased" that two of his three children, Pamela Russo, '81, and Steve Burrell, '76, followed in his footsteps to attend YHC. or academic buildings were built, all signs of progress." Russo stayed busy as an active member of the Phi Delta sorority, Political Science Club, YHC Choir and Theatre Young Harris troupe. She made a lot of memories in Appleby Center, where her room became "the place to meet before meals." Russo's Phi Delta sisterhood filled her time outside of the classroom—competing in intramural games, taping up signs on the front of Appleby Center, practicing for the skit competition, playing backgammon before dinner—and account for some of her "most precious memories" at YHC. "To this day, some of these women are my closest friends," said Russo, who regularly meets up with former classmates for "girls' weekends" and class reunions. "Sometimes we will just run up to campus to have a look around. It's amazing to see the growth, the new buildings and infrastructure, not to mention all of the activities." Russo studied at Emory University and briefly worked in the banking industry before obtaining her master's degree in international business from the University of South Carolina, concentrating in marketing with a German language focus. "I feel I developed a larger worldview during my time at YHC," said Russo, who recalled how Dr. David Roebuck's enlightening class discussions often spilled over into Political Science Club meetings. "He was clearly enthusiastic about what was happening in our world and how his students could better understand it all," she said. Russo also recalled receiving encouragement from longtime math professor and tennis coach Dr. Bob Nichols after she earned a C in calculus during her first year at YHC. "I wasn't sure I could survive Calculus II without retaking Calculus I, but Coach Nichols really encouraged me to try and helped me along the way," she recalled. "I ended up with an A on the final, thanks to his belief in me." Russo's love for YHC stayed strong when she moved to New Jersey to work in the pharma industry and married her husband, Ray, who she described as "a Rutgers man" who understands remaining loyal to one's alma mater. "He forced me to attend every Rutgers sporting event he could," said Russo with a laugh. "Now that we live in Johns Creek, my brother has hooked him into various YHC events and outings." The Russos have also expressed their dedication to YHC through a gift of stock, which Russo called "a great way to donate a greater amount, as any growth in value is tax-free." "I know how important it is to help students in any way we can," said Russo. "YHC is such a special place that allowed me to develop and mature as an individual, and I want to help encourage it to continue and to grow, so other young people can have a safe place to discover who they are." Burrell also expresses his Mountain Lion pride by regularly contributing to the Class Scholarship Challenge, Department of Athletics, and Young Harris Fund that meets the College's most important needs and priorities. Burrell recalled the pride he felt when his alma mater became a four-year institution in 2007—"what that means to the community and to the future of the College"—and he's confident that the "Young Harris spirit" lives on for new generations of students. "The spirit of community that has passed down from year to year has remained steadfast, even up to now," said Burrell. "I believe the quality of education has been steadily enhanced through the years and will only continue." Russo added that she is confident that the College's next steps will be the right ones thanks to administrators and supporters who share the same goals. "They have been thoughtful about their growth and where they choose to develop new emphases, looking toward where our world will need leaders in the future," she said. Words of Wisdom We asked Dick Burrell and his daughter, Pamela Russo, to share advice for current YHC students who are shaping their own futures. Here's what they had to say. "Take advantage of the opportunities you have at Young Harris to accelerate your own growth and build on your own strengths." DICK BURRELL "Enjoy your time here; it is idyllic. Always plan with an eye toward marrying your strengths with careers that will be needed in the coming years. If you can find that pivotal point where your strengths and interests intersect with a career that will be in high demand, you'll be both happy in your profession and have a sense of security for you and your family." PAMELA RUSSO INVESTED FUTURE BY KRYSTIN DEAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 Sometimes a seemingly small decision can have an immeasurable impact on a person's life. For Kurt Momand, '77, it all started with a simple offer to help pick up a high school friend who was attending a choir summer camp. He headed two hours north to the Enchanted Valley from his hometown of Atlanta, looked around and immediately decided to book a campus tour. "After that visit, I knew it was the school I wanted to attend," said Momand. Remembering what made Young Harris College the only choice for him 43 years ago helps shape Momand's priorities as he looks to YHC's future as the new Board of Trustees chair. "Continuing to provide a first-class education while maintaining the character and feel of the Young Harris experience is number one," he said. "For me, it was truly the total experience—attending what was, and still is, a beautiful campus; talented professors you had interactions with both inside and outside of the classroom; and classmates who became lifelong friends." Many of those friendships were forged through Momand's involvement as sports director of the Upsilon Delta Sigma fraternity and a member of the InterGreek Council. His fraternity brothers still often gather outside of bigger YHC events like Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. "Being in a fraternity was all about being part of a team, taking responsibility, raising money for various causes—and a great group of guys who would do anything for you," said Momand. His time spent in the classroom also made an impression, especially when he was under the tutelage of O.V. Lewis, who taught business and served as registrar, and Dr. Bob Nichols, who taught math and served as director of academic advising. "O.V. demanded the best from his students and kept expectations high, even if it was sometimes painful. Bob emphasized life lessons and always giving it your best," said Momand. "These two, like many others at YHC, knew you, pushed you and had a genuine interest in wanting you to succeed. 26 You knew they cared." When Momand came to YHC, he already had his sights set on working in the investment world. After studying business at YHC, he obtained a finance degree from Georgia State University (GSU) and subsequently his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. "I found that Young Harris prepared me quite well as I competed very effectively in the classroom setting at GSU," said Momand, who has worked in the investment field for nearly four decades. He currently serves as a partner with the Atlanta-based firm Montag & Caldwell, which he joined in 2003 after being affiliated for more than 12 years with Trusco Capital Management as a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager serving institutional clients. It's safe to say that Momand knows a good investment when he sees it—but he set aside his professional prowess when it came time for his daughter, Heather Brunone, '08, to choose a college. He knew she was "ready for her own adventure" after hearing so much about his days at YHC— so he simply recommended that she attend a Visitation Day like he had. "The kids went one way and the parents went another for the morning. When we met back up for lunch, she said, 'Dad, I really like this school.' I said, 'You mean you want to go here?' She said yes, and we never visited another school," Momand said. "I like to think she saw all the things that attracted me and so many others since then to Young Harris." Brunone also recalled how that visit completely changed her initial plans to attend a big school far from home. "Hearing FROM TOP Momand is YHC's new Board of Trustees chair. Momand shared a laugh with fellow YHC trustee Rev. Dr. Don Harp, '61. Momand enjoyed a snow day on campus. YHC being described by students who so passionately loved the College and its history made me feel like I was seeing the campus and all of its opportunities for the first time," she said. Momand's goals for his daughter at YHC were simple. "I remember hoping she had as full of an experience as I did," he said. "And I told her to have fun." Brunone described her academic experience as "both challenging and meaningful" and said the campus became the "perfect backdrop" for a growing network of friends and supporters that quickly turned into an extended family. Brunone followed in her father's footsteps by obtaining a business degree from YHC that propelled her forward to earn a bachelor's degree in international affairs and modern languages from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MAT in reading, language and literacy education from GSU. She taught high school Spanish for four years before embarking on a new career path as a Program Coordinator at Ultimate Software in Atlanta. "Explaining the depth of experience offered at YHC is a difficult task," said Brunone, who serves on YHC's Young Alumni Council. "The connection between alumni is instantaneous, as we are part of a family unlike any other. We share the mountains that hold some of our most wonderful memories. We share a home." Momand has always aimed to ensure that a new generation of students can achieve their academic pursuits and find that feeling of home at YHC. He's part of a group of alumni who founded a golf tournament in 1996 to raise funds for student scholarships—which was named the Clay Dotson Open in 2005. "It has been very successful over the years, and we appreciate all those who support and play in it," said Momand, who has participated in every single tournament since its inception, along with another event co-founder, Paul Butler, '77, of Sugar Hill. "Over the years, we have been fortunate to have students join us and play from time to time, which is always fun." He noted that there are several ways for alumni to support their alma mater, from giving to initiatives like the Clay Dotson Open and Local Scholarship Campaign, to attending YHC events on campus and throughout the state, to establishing connections that can lead to professional opportunities for students. "It would be wonderful to see increased participation by all alumni in increasing their support of the school— and increasing support of our students through scholarships and internships," said Momand. "There are so many things we can do to make a difference in students' lives." Momand was encouraged to join the Board of Trustees in 2008 by his good friend, Congressman Earl "Buddy" Carter, '77, of Pooler, who was also his roommate at YHC. "It has been a labor of love and a privilege to serve," said Momand. "It's just so exciting to help in providing and improving the experience for students who come to Young Harris. It's also great to have the opportunity to work with a very exceptional and dedicated group of fellow trustees." Momand said that coming back to campus "brings back a lot of great memories" of his own student days—and his involvement with the Board of Trustees allows him to play an active role in the evolution of the College. He joined the board the same year YHC officially received accreditation as a four-year institution, which generated tremendous growth—including a larger student body, NCAA Division II status, new academic programs, and state-of-the-art facilities. "Even with all the growth, the campus still retains its feeling of home," said Momand. "It makes me proud that we can reach more students and provide them with a greater choice of courses and sports options—all while maintaining the Young Harris experience. I hope it is a place alumni and students are as proud as ever to call theirs." Momand is often called upon to describe what sets YHC apart from other schools, and—along with the beautiful setting— he always highlights the "dedicated and impressive faculty and staff" who are invested in the success of each student. "Young Harris has always been an institution dedicated to seeing students succeed academically, socially and, ultimately, professionally," said Momand. "It is a wonderful environment to develop the whole student as they make their way through the college years." Momand knows that fortifying this longstanding legacy of educating, inspiring and empowering students means being nimble enough to meet the changing needs of students who want to be both challenged and supported on their educational journeys. "We are always looking for ways to elevate the overall student experience," he said. "I hope and believe it will always be a time students will remember as some of the best years of their lives." YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., said Momand's love for the core values of the College, along with his keen understanding of finance and investments, perfectly position him to help further YHC's vision for the future. "Kurt understands that the alumni of the '70s and '80s are the future leaders and donors that will keep YHC a strong and respected institution," said Dr. Van Horn. "I look forward to working with Kurt during this next phase in the life of YHC." LEFT Momand helped found the Clay Dotson Open golf tournament in 1996 to raise funds for student scholarships and has participated in every single tournament. MAJOR developments BY KRYSTIN DEAN Young Harris College is adding breadth and refinement to its academic offerings with four new baccalaureate degree programs that will prepare students for successful careers in in-demand fields—accounting, economics, management and graphic design. "We want to provide students with more specific choices in areas in which they may be interested," explained Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy Nathan Gray, Ph.D. "We hope students will see the value in these new majors by adding specificity and allowing them to move from education to profession more smoothly." The College already offers a degree in business and public policy, an innovative program that combines traditional business courses with courses in ethics and in public 28 policy formulation and analysis. That major offers three tracks: economics, management and public policy. The Department of Business and Public Policy now allows students to specialize in one of five distinctive areas encompassed in this field of study. Students already within the department can easily double major, while non-business students can enrich their education by adding a minor. According to Dr. Gray, labor statistics drove the decision to add these degrees, as data indicates future growth in management and analytical business careers. Over the next eight years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects an 8-percent growth in these areas. "Economics is the most popular major at many colleges and universities across the country," said Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy Whitney Buser, Ph.D., who noted that economics not only prepares students for many career paths—corporate jobs, government and nonprofit work, even ministry—but is also an excellent preparatory degree for law school and MBA programs. "Any student who likes asking questions and thinking about the world we live in is a great candidate for the economics major," added Dr. Buser, who noted that mathematics and philosophy majors are excellent candidates for double majoring in economics. MacKenzie Melton, a junior from Macon, is one of those students. Earning AP credit :: Y HC students can now choose from 28 majors and 23 minors. in high school landed her in Calculus II as a freshman, and she quickly settled on a math major. Then a Managerial Accounting course made Melton realize she could hone her passion for "working with numbers" by double majoring in accounting. The accounting program helps students understand the mechanics of professional accounting with regard to public accounting, for-profit industry, and nonprofit organizations, incorporating the usefulness of financial statements to make business decisions. "Any time I have needed help, or even clarification about something, my professors have gone out of their way to provide me with the support I need," said Melton. "I feel like I'm getting more individualized attention catered to my needs at YHC than I would on another campus." Sophomore John Lichtenwalner, of Cumming, agreed. "The professors at YHC really take the time to get to know you and help you, and the small class sizes make it easier to ask questions and participate in class," he said. Like Melton, Lichtenwalner decided to major in accounting because of the math involved—and because "there will always be a need for accountants." He plans to pursue a career in accounting or financial management and will lean on his professors as he starts to explore internship opportunities. "YHC is preparing me for life after graduation by teaching me how to communicate properly and work productively—and giving me the classes I need for my career path," said Lichtenwalner. Melton recently completed an internship working with accounts receivable and employee expense reimbursement in the finance department for SalesLoft, an Atlantabased sales engagement software company. She's also gaining valuable experience on campus as a math tutor in YHC's Academic Success Center, treasurer for Dorcas Society and secretary for YHC's Student Government Association. "YHC is not only providing me with knowledge, but also connections that will prepare me to succeed once I graduate," said Melton. "I've participated in numerous workshops, including one on résumé building, that have pushed me to go ahead and prepare for my future—and I've met 29 numerous faculty, staff and alumni who will be good resources when I begin applying for jobs." Senior John Bogenschutz, of Powder Springs, came to YHC as a business and public policy major but decided to double major in economics because, he explained, "I want to help better market myself for jobs when I get out of school." The economics degree teaches students how to apply economic principles to current issues and policy problems— and how to apply macroeconomics theory to explain and predict events in the aggregate economy, including roles played by fiscal and monetary policies. Bogenschutz originally considered transferring to pursue a degree in risk management, but a conversation with "knowledgeable and extremely kind professors" like Dr. Buser changed that plan. "I decided to stay at YHC when I realized I could pursue my career field without that specific degree," explained Bogenschutz, who hopes to work for a large company like Porsche or Chick-fil-A. "YHC is preparing me for the workforce by allowing me to learn a lot in the classroom but also encouraging me to join organizations and pursue internship opportunities." He completed an internship at Chickfil-A's Blairsville location and accepted a supervisor position there during the summer. Bogenschutz also serves as secretary for Phi Sigma Kappa, an organization that he said has taught him "life lessons in management, leadership and even finances." Junior Marcia Hall, of Clarkesville, said her involvement outside the classroom as a resident assistant has taught her about the importance of teamwork, time management and conflict resolution—skills that are all crucial to becoming a successful manager and coworker. "I have learned how important it is to be a source of positivity and honesty, while still personally adapting to change," she said. "I am able to communicate effectively, encourage efficiently and provide quality service through personal support." Hall said her "goals have transformed" since her freshman year, as she considered MANY PEOPLE IN FOR-PROFIT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF LIBERAL ARTS TRAINING TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME BETTER DECISION MAKERS. DR. NATHAN GRAY pursuing majors ranging from education to communication studies before realizing that YHC's new management degree was the perfect fit for her. Management majors learn to describe the legal, social, ethical and economic environments of business in a global context. These future leaders develop skills in conflict resolution, employee supervision, business writing, oral communication and critical thinking. "I instantly fell in love with the idea of serving others by leading teams, planning events, organizing details, and directing programs to empower and encourage groups of individuals with a passion for service and success," said Hall. She completed a real estate internship in her hometown and earned her real estate license this summer. Hall also has a dream to open her own business in the future. YHC to Begin Offering First-Ever MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM 2019 marks a major milestone in Young Harris College's history when future educators have the opportunity to take part in the College's first-ever master's degree program. This summer, YHC earned approval from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to add the Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education with concentrations in biology, English, history and mathematics. The one-year, 42-credit-hour program will officially launch in June, though the first cohort consisting of three students began in February. Graduate students will begin the MAT program during the summer term to prepare them for teaching the following fall. Professor of Education Karynne Kleine, Ed.D., said the College's top goals when putting the MAT together were to make it accessible, affordable and progressive while also enhancing the reputation of YHC's Teacher Preparation Program. "We will continue our tradition of preparing teachers as highly regarded educational leaders who contribute to the social and economic success of Georgia's young people and citizenry," said Dr. Kleine. "We also aim to engage collaboratively and professionally to become an influential model that elevates both the profession and narratives regarding teacher preparation." The College's Department of Education currently offers baccalaureate degree programs to serve traditional on-campus students. The MAT will provide an opportunity for a Georgia educator teaching English, history, math or science under a nonrenewable certificate to become qualified for a renewable certificate in just one year of study. Dr. Kleine pointed out that the U.S. is currently experiencing a teacher shortage, and that school systems are looking beyond traditional four-year degree students to "career changers" who are entering the teaching field from other professions. "Our MAT will allow folks, such as career changers with a content area background, to become certified teachers," she said. The College was also approved to begin offering more than 49 percent of the program online. The MAT will be offered on-site and via distance education using Cisco's Webex videoconferencing platform. While the curriculum is new, it is fully informed by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards with a focus on teachers working effectively with diverse learners. Dr. Kleine described the ideal candidate for this program as a "self-regulated learner with a growth mindset who is open-minded and willing to work hard to improve the educational outcomes for all of Georgia's youth." The College's education faculty have a great deal of expertise in preparing intentional, reflective, professional educators and are committed to offering a first-class program that includes a high level of engagement between faculty and students. "Students will experience a great deal of support and scaffolding through dialoguebased, experiential curriculum along with expectations for their continuous improvement," said Dr. Kleine. The program is a perfect fit for YHC considering the Georgia Department of Labor projects that the region surrounding the campus is likely to need nearly 150 new teachers per year, every year through 2024. "Perhaps most noteworthy is that tuition for the MAT will be just $9,000, making it one of the most affordable teacher certification programs not just in Georgia, but nationwide," said Provost Jason Pierce, Ph.D. "Once the MAT is up and running, we look forward to adding other graduate degree programs to continue serving North Georgia and regions beyond." Learn more about YHC's MAT program at yhc.edu/mat. 31 I HAVE LEARNED HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO BE A SOURCE OF POSITIVITY AND HONESTY, WHILE STILL PERSONALLY ADAPTING TO CHANGE. MARCIA HALL "My goal is to find a way to love and serve others by implementing my passion for faith, family, fashion and food," she explained. Hall feels prepared for these pursuits thanks to professors who are "encouraging and truthful in their conversations about academia and life outside of the classroom"—like Business and Public Policy Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy Todd Jones, Ph.D. "He is so personable and puts forth the extra effort to turn education into what he calls 'edutainment' by making the material relatable and personal to each student," said Hall, who also looks forward to taking upper-level courses with her advisor, Professor of Business and Public Policy John Van Vliet, Ph.D., who has been a "constant source of support." "YHC has been preparing me for success since day one," said Hall. "I've been encouraged by numerous faculty and staff members, and I believe that has allowed me to really grasp the confidence I need to reach my goals in life. I believe that passionate Young Harris professionals are the reason why students are so successful after graduation." The process of adding these three new degree programs included the adoption of a new paradigm for all of the major programs in the Department of Business and Public Policy. Students are required to take a "pre-core" group of courses along with a business and public policy core—in addition to the College's general core. This means that students who major in management, accounting, or economics will all take courses in ethics, public policy, and math before diving into courses specific to their chosen field. "Many people in for-profit and nonprofit organizations understand the importance of liberal arts training to help students become better decision makers," Dr. Gray 32 explained. "This approach allows us to better support the liberal arts, which members of our department deem of great importance." Around a dozen courses have been or will soon be added to the catalog to accommodate these new accounting, economics and management majors, including capstone courses that are focused on preparing students for graduate school and successful careers. Strategic Management was designed to focus on case studies that will incorporate a hands-on classroom experience, while "Econometrics" will give students statistical and software training that can be directly added to a résumé and increase competitiveness in the job market. "Managers, accountants, economists, and policy analysts are detailed-oriented and pay careful attention to data analysis, trends, and critical decision-making processes," said Dr. Gray. "Members of society ask people in these types of jobs to make major decisions affecting employers, employees and consumers. We intend to help our students be the best decision makers possible." The College is committed to adding experiential learning opportunities for business-minded students, and the new majors will open doors for internships as students complete coursework that makes them prime candidates for these experiences. Through Future Business Leaders of America—Phi Beta Lambda, students can participate in philanthropy, attend state and national conferences, and compete in advertising and speech competitions. Students will also be eligible to participate in Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society in the field of economics. Hands-on experience is at the core of the College's new bachelor of arts degree in graphic design. Students are prepared for successful careers in the area of visual communication by concentrating on creating competitive portfolios, participating in various regional and national design internship programs, and working with clients in a "signature experience." "The signature experience is all about putting design students together with real clients so the students can have a professional working experience while they're still in school instead of after they graduate," explained Associate Professor of Art Stan Anderson, '73. "Many of these experiences also turn into amazing internships that mature into full-time jobs." YHC students gain experience on campus with projects like designing all of the Theatre Young Harris posters—and some have already started working with clients such as the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and the Atlanta Track Club's Peachtree Road Race. There are also plans in place for students to work with NBCUniversal and CNN during this academic year. Anderson said YHC's goal is to ensure all graduates have an impressive portfolio for graduate school and countless career paths in the fields of design, web, broadcast, film, animation, advertising, marketing and more. "This program is for students who want to live a full life of creativity that is steeped in their own creative voices— students who want to work as interpreters, storytellers, and creatives for clients in designing work that is both fresh and innovative," Anderson explained. The curriculum uses the latest Mac software programs in the College's stateof-the-art digital lab with new courses focused on typography, illustration, video design, branding, advertising principles and more—enhancing YHC's catalog for all students who can take these courses as electives to enrich their respective degree programs. Graphic design majors have the opportunity to create sequential comic art, use high-tech camera and video editing equipment, and work with regional and national clients in rebranding initiatives as well as new strategy and marketing campaigns. During the Professional Practices course, seniors develop their portfolios and take field trips to design houses in the region. Students discuss the "business of design" including budgetary concerns, planning for internships and job interviews, and maneuvering through a new career. The standalone course educates students with all of the necessary information for surviving the first few years of employment post-graduation—the ABCs of preparing for a job, keeping a job, being promoted and perhaps even moving on to seek a better position elsewhere. Associate Professor of Art and Art Department Chair Ted Whisenhunt noted that the College has offered introductory digital arts courses ever since the bachelor's degree in art was created—and the decision to add the graphic design degree was largely based on the fact that many graduates have gone on to careers in this competitive and lucrative field. "We felt that we could really strengthen student digital and design portfolios if we added more focused courses specifically in graphic design and offer another option for those students who are interested in pursuing this as a career," Whisenhunt explained. The graphic design degree enriches the Art Department by helping YHC attract and retain talented students who are interested in the applied arts rather than the traditional arts. "Our new courses benefit all art majors because they get to take more in-depth digital and design courses and interact with additional faculty and students," added Whisenhunt. Sophomore Jack Owen, of Gainesville, Ga., chose to major in graphic design because he was "very intrigued by the idea of a profession with an endless amount of diverse opportunities." He originally planned to study biology and pursue a career in the medical field—but one class with Anderson changed all of that. "His digital arts course was an absolutely amazing experience," said Owen. "I enjoyed the work I did inside of class just as much as the work I did outside of it, which is the ideal experience, I think, that anyone would look for in a college course." Owen plans to head to graduate school to work toward his goal of working for an Atlanta-based film production company. His mentor has a lot of firsthand knowledge to impart, as Anderson's extensive résumé includes work with companies like CNN, NBC News, Twentieth Century Fox Films and New Line Cinema. "I'm confident that I will credit YHC for the majority of any success I have in my future," Owen said. "The people I have met—and will meet—at YHC and my experiences here will greatly influence what's to come. This is accomplished by the overwhelming amount of support by the YHC faculty and staff, and the wonderful small college community that allows personal relationships with the teachers." 33 I think change is vital, and we are moving in the right direction, and it's good. Luckily, there are also still strong traditions, and because of that, the YHC culture hasn't changed. BY MADDY ELLEDGE, '16 From shared fond memories of time-honored traditions that can only be found in the Enchanted Valley to varied hopes and dreams for the future, two students and one recent graduate recently sat down to ruminate on the many ways Young Harris College has impacted their lives—and how they are each being educated, inspired and empowered to help shape YHC for future generations. ELLI FLAIG, '18 Elli Flaig, '18, of Odessa, Fla., never imagined herself at a small liberal arts college in the North Georgia mountains. The College had just reached more than 1,000 students when the women's lacrosse coaching staff reached out to Flaig to see if she wanted to visit campus for a clinic. Her interest in playing lacrosse for an NCAA Division II school was piqued, and she made the ninehour drive north. "I kept thinking there's no way I can go to a school that tiny," she recalled with a smile. "I came for the clinic and fell in love immediately with YHC. Between my future teammates and the campus, I knew I found my home." She said she soon learned that a "tiny" campus translated into a close-knit community where "everyone is a name and a face." Flaig found comfort in knowing she could talk to anyone, not just her lacrosse teammates, wherever she went on campus. "I don't think I could have made so many relationships at a large university," she said. "You know everyone. Professors know who you are. It's truly special." When she came to YHC four years ago, she decided to join a few clubs and "see what happened." And a lot happened given the long list of activities she participated in outside of her responsibilities as a student-athlete. Flaig spent her spare time involved in YHC's Student Government Association (SGA), Campus Activities Board and Phi Beta Lambda business club, while also volunteering as a Spanish-English translator at Hayesville Elementary School in Hayesville, N.C. By senior year, Flaig was named president of SGA, a title that came with ex-officio membership in YHC's Board of Trustees. She had the opportunity to attend board meetings and speak on behalf of the student body, and she didn't take that responsibility lightly. She thought a lot about her top priority: emphasizing the importance of making internships available to students. "I went around during the meetings and talked about how we need work experience," she said. "I want to get the board involved because they care about the school already, so my whole message to them was that they could help us get internships. Trustee Pam Rollins, who is a leading force here at YHC, helped me so much. And I found out that all of the board members are so willing to help." Flaig said she is excited to see how the College grows under the leadership of YHC President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., including adding new majors, facilities and organizations. "I think change is vital, and we are moving in the right direction, and it's good," she said. "Luckily, there are also still strong traditions, and because of that, the YHC culture hasn't changed." She already looks forward to coming back to YHC years from now during Alumni Weekend, Homecoming and other events and checking on the progress of campus—including how residence life has evolved for future generations. "I want to come back and see if The Towers are considered the 'old dorms' by current students," she said, then added with a laugh, "Will Manget Hall still be here? That's the real question." Flaig is confident that YHC's path will be paved, in large part, by students who come to YHC and instantly become so invested in the College—just like she did. "The students who have that 'want-to-make-a-difference' attitude will do just that," she said. "And it's not complaining to get your way—it's making your voice heard while also understanding all sides. One thing that makes YHC special is that people really listen. I love Dr. Van Horn because he listens to everything we have to say. They all really listen." CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Lindsay Adair, Flaig and Diane Turpin enjoyed the views on Bell Mountain. Flaig and Kerry Ostrowski enjoyed a summer day on Lake Chatuge. Flaig enjoyed the holiday spirit on campus. Lummus and Flaig hoisted the Gulf South Conference championship trophy. Members of the women's lacrosse team and Luke the Mountain Lion cheered on the basketball teams. The women's lacrosse team prayed together before a game. Anna Lummus, Ivey Franklin and Flaig prepped for a lacrosse match. Joseph DeFrank is proud to be part of a college community that is steeped in tradition—and that has also proven to be adaptable throughout its 132-year history. "To ensure traditions stay the same, we just have to live in the present in every moment," he said. "And we have to actively make change in the direction we want to go." This outlook is what drew the junior from Canton, Ga., to join YHC's SGA—in addition to a long list of roles that have allowed him to explore various facets of campus culture including Greek life, athletics and religious life. DeFrank serves as a member of Alpha Omega fraternity and a gentleman for Sigma Beta Sigma ("Susan Bs") sorority, founder and president of the Golden Key International Honour Society and Chess Club, and manager of the men's lacrosse team. He's also involved in Inter-Religious Council, Student Inquiry Group for Humanist Thought (SIGHT), Student Advisory Council for the Honors Program and the history honor society Phi Alpha Theta. "I think YHC is unique in the 'cross pollination' of groups," he said. "You can be involved in sports and still be part of SGA. You get close to all different kinds of people and learn so much." He described YHC as a place where "demographics are changing," and he said the College's growth reflects that—especially with the recent addition of the first-ever master's in teaching degree program and more online courses. "We can retain the intimate setting we have with our upper-level and specialty courses while having more of our general education courses CLOCKWISE FROM TOP DeFrank was surrounded by spirited members of Susan Bs at Purple Out. DeFrank enjoyed sledding and snowball fights on campus with friends. DeFrank and McGehee shared a laugh during Alumni Weekend. DeFrank posed with Dr. Eric Dickman and classmate Erin Tozier after receiving the John Kay Award for Excellence in Comparative Religious Studies during YHC's Honors Ceremony. DeFrank posed with Rebecca McGehee after presenting at YHC's Undergraduate Research Day. JOSEPH DEFRANK I think YHC is unique in the 'cross pollination' of groups. You can be involved in sports and still be part of SGA. You get close to all different kinds of people and learn so much. 36 online, which gives students an opportunity for better time management," he said. DeFrank is a double major in history and religious studies, so it's no surprise that he mentions the College's longstanding track record of adjusting to meet students' needs to drive home his point. "During World War II, we went from offering college degrees to teaching high school students to fit the needs of the local population when the college-aged students were off fighting in the war," he said. "So this is definitely not the first time the College's demographic has changed." However, it's one of YHC's defining factors since its founding more than a century ago that made DeFrank decide to attend YHC after speaking with History Department Chair and Associate Professor of History Matthew Byron, Ph.D., during a campus visit. "He told it to me straight and said, 'Look, you are going to get the help you need here to get where you want to go. You are going to get the one-on-one relationship,'" said DeFrank. "For me, that was huge because I didn't want to just be a number." DeFrank said Dr. Byron was correct in his initial assessment of the YHC experience—from finding professors that "challenge students to keep going and to raise their own bar" to the "engaging and witty conversations" he enjoys with faculty mentors over lunch in Grace Rollins Dining Hall. The passion his professors display is mirrored in DeFrank's own studies. He received the John Kay Award for Excellence in Comparative Religious Studies at the 2018 Honors Ceremony for his Honors Program independent research project titled "Are Comparative Religious Studies 'Good'?" DeFrank, whose distinctive mark is being made both inside and outside of the classroom, called the culture of YHC a "phenomenon" that's difficult to describe to someone who hasn't experienced it firsthand. "I can take you to the plaza to listen to Greek cheers or to the Chapel to hear Rev. Blair Tolbert preach right before that. Or we could go to 'late night' on Wednesday for chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. Or you could come to my Thursday morning philosophy lecture with Dr. Eric Dickman," he said. "But, unless you live it, you don't understand how wonderful it is." Considering how much the campus community means to him, DeFrank's decision to spend his junior year studying abroad in Ireland at Queens University of Belfast highlights his desire to dive deeply into the entire collegiate experience. It's comforting for him to know that the College's traditions that he has worked hard to keep alive will still be there when he returns for senior year—and years from now when he returns to campus as an alumnus. "I hope that when I come back and ring the Chapel bell, the Susan Bs will still come running. It's such a little thing, but it's such a unique tradition that makes YHC, well, YHC," said DeFrank, who also shares a singular hope with his fellow students: "Manget Hall still survives! Viva la Manget!" DeFrank took an impromptu trip to Bell Mountain with friends this spring. The much-beloved Manget Hall mentioned by Flaig, Garvin, and DeFrank was built in 1956 with funds from 1895 alumnus and trustee Scott B. Appleby and honors the memory of John Manget. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Garvin visited Niagara Falls during a trip to Canada with the Department of Theatre in 2017. Garvin was all smiles in the Rollins Campus Center. The START Orientation Leader got incoming freshmen on their feet. Garvin posed with friends at the Alpha Psi Omega induction ceremony. Garvin got into the Halloween spirit. The theatre major shone onstage in "The Taming of the Shrew." any students choose Young Harris College because they want to follow in the footsteps of their family. It was that exact reason, however, that senior theatre major Bakari Garvin did not initially want to consider YHC. The same year that Garvin graduated from high school, his older brother, Ptah, '15, earned the Young Harris Spirit Award during YHC's Commencement after remaining highly involved in SPAT Club, Greek life and as a College Representative; completing impressive internships; and starring in several theatre productions. The College Park native saw going to college as the first time he could branch out from his brother, but one of their likenesses—a love for theatre—led him to apply to YHC. It wasn't until START Orientation that Garvin realized YHC is where he's meant to be. "START really solidified my decision to come here," he recalled. "I met so many great people who are still my friends today. I could really see myself being here for four years and thriving. It felt like I found my family." Dobbs Theatre in Goolsby Center has become a second home for Garvin as he's earned roles in everything from the critically acclaimed play "Almost, Maine" to the Medieval morality play "Everyman." In 2018, he served as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual Valentine's Day Cabaret and won the Theatre Department's "Outstanding Company Member" award for his performance in William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." He has formed meaningful connections with his classmates, as well as the faculty in the Department of Theatre who encourage him both onand offstage. "I have a genuine relationship with each of my professors," he said. "It is easy to build relationships here. I know my professors. It's not just 'Dr. this' or 'Dr. that' here—they are my friends." Garvin aspires to one day use what he's learning while pursuing his degree to become a television or film actor—and hopes to show the world that YHC cultivated his talent. "I can't wait to say I went to a small liberal arts college in the North Georgia mountains and that I was able to come out of it and do such amazing things with my life," said Garvin. "I want people to know you can come to Young Harris and become whatever you want to be when you leave." When Garvin thinks of the past, present and future of YHC, one word comes to mind: progress. He said he's proud to see that the campus community has become more diverse even in the few short years since his brother was a student. "Diversity is crucial to experiencing how different people think," he said. "You learn to compare and analyze each other's life in a nonjudgmental way. We see that we are different in a good way. We really are all the same, but we come from different backgrounds." When Garvin graduates in 2019, he will take time to reflect not only on how the College has grown but also how he has progressed during the four years he spent here. "My dad always told us to go into things one way but come out having grown," he said. "From freshman year to now, I know I've grown my craft, my personality, my life. The person I am has grown. I have matured, and that is because of my experiences here." Those involvements run the gamut—from being a College Representative, to serving as president of the Alpha Psi Omega theatre honor society and a gent for the Gamma Psi sorority, to participating in a trip with the Department of Theatre to Canada in 2017. Garvin has enjoyed partaking in YHC's rich traditions— from "walking the wall" for good luck the night before final exams start, to Greek cheers on the Campus Plaza every Wednesday, to avoiding stepping on the seal in the center of campus to "ensure" graduating on time. Garvin hopes that when he eventually visits YHC as an alumnus, he will hear that these longstanding rituals are still taking place even as the College evolves. "I would love for YHC to expand, from increased diversity to new buildings. But I would love for everything that is here now to be here. I want to say, 'I stood on that stage.' And I hope Manget Hall is still here—maybe renovated though," he said with a laugh. "Even though YHC might change a little as time goes by, the foundation is still the same. And we have had a great foundation laid for us. We need to remember we were placed here to make an impact—and our impact will then impact YHC's future." BAKARI GARVIN I can't wait to say I went to a small liberal arts college in the North Georgia mountains and that I was able to come out of it and do such amazing things with my life. I want people to know you can come to Young Harris and become whatever you want to be when you leave. FACULTY VIEWPOINT Constant Connections BY ROSEMARY ROYSTON, '89 It was May of 1994 when I returned to Young Harris College, no longer a student, but now an employed alumna. Since then, I've served in admissions, institutional research, assessment and planning—all of which have led to my current senior leadership position, where I've been a part of an ongoing team of members who have helped move YHC into its next iteration. Along the way, I continued my own studies and found my way into a M.F.A. program in writing, and began to do something I never thought I'd do at YHC: teach. For several years, I taught "English Composition" or "Introduction to Creative Writing" each semester in addition to my administrative duties. To be in the classroom, to stand in the places where some of my most well-loved English faculty—Steve Harvey, Ph.D., Janice Moore and Bettie Sellers—once stood, was daunting at first. While I still miss Rich Hall with its large paned windows and hardwood floors, its absence is not an impediment, but rather a testament to growth and change—all of which a healthy organization must move through. As the daughter of a United Methodist minister who was told that my three choices for college were Young Harris, Young Harris or Young Harris, I will admit I was a bit resentful upon my arrival. But once I spent a week in the classroom, that resentment fell behind and instead I found myself questioning everything. Reading the New Testament from an academic perspective was quite different from what I'd experienced in Sunday school. The questions blossomed and pushed me, sometimes on untrod ground and often in uncomfortable ways—yet the end result was a depth of contemplation I'd not yet put myself to at the young age of 17. The connections I stumbled upon between my history course with David Franklin, Ph.D., philosophy with John Kay, D.Min., and Dick Aunspaugh's art made me both giddy and dizzy. Who knew everything was so connected? I can still feel the bubble of amazement as I recall those days. At YHC, I was challenged intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. There was no Internet back then. I was the proud owner of a Brother word processor and typed out my papers on a green screen and then printed them in my room. My Appleby East suitemates and I watched the same VHS tape, "She's Having a Baby," at least 300 times on the small television in our common room. Now students have the luxury of viewing movies on their laptops or cell phones, both of which they bring with them. Landlines are no longer in the residence halls, or the phone we had in Appleby Center that was located in the stairwell surrounded by an orange metal "cage." But even with these changes—new and updated facilities, around 1,400 students as opposed to the enrollment of 435 I experienced in 1987, and many leaps in technology—there is one thing that has not changed at Young Harris College, and that is the drive to educate, inspire and empower students. I married a fellow student, Rusty Royston, '88, whose aunt, LaFaye Williams Schmitt, attended YHC in the 1920s when it was known as the Young Harris Academy. I imagine that these themes were also present back then. Asking meaningful questions. Examining. Contemplating. Performing at one's best ability. Devotion to quality scholarship. Growth of the mind, the body, the spirit. In fact, all of this is encompassed in the freshman class of 2018's First Year Experience program, "Creating a Community of Scholars." The pedagogy, the residence halls, buildings, athletic fields and technology have evolved, but the impetus to educate, challenge and inspire students to reach their full potential has remained constant. It gives me pleasure to witness the growth of students— the same growth I had and my peers had, but now at a higher level. Since YHC became a baccalaureate degreegranting institution in 2008, I've had the joy of watching our faculty get to finish what they start. No longer do we send our students off to wrap up their college careers elsewhere. Instead, they make the choice to spend four years here. The College started hosting an Undergraduate Research Day in 2013. During this annual event, I've seen the fleshedout academic experience come to life. Our YHC graduates are ready to stand up and present; they are ready to make a difference in both academia and in the professional world. One of the first who comes to mind is Kaycee Cash, '15, a biology major with minors in chemistry and English. I met Kaycee, whose name I'd heard around campus often due to her skills on the basketball court and in the classroom, MY TOP 5: YHC Mentors 1. Janice Moore Emeritus Associate Professor of English when she asked me to work with her on her Honors Program capstone. Kaycee had already completed her biology capstone with Sydnee Weaver, '15, centered on endangered crayfish, but she opted to do the additional capstone and showcase her scholarly range by writing and editing poems she crafted in response to her studies and time at the College. Then there's Chris Yenney, '17, a passionate outdoor leadership major whose legacy project was to improve Corn Creek. Chris and a team of students restored a section of the creek by removing trash and cutting back privet, phase one of a long-term plan, setting the example by making a difference for all who enjoy the campus. In 2018, I listened to a presentation by art major Yolanda Evans, '18, called "Staring Down the Barrel" where she took the audience through the rationale behind an art exhibition on racism, detailing how the order of the artwork contributed to the overall experience. I could go on, but the list would be too long. Obviously, students are making close connections to their faculty and staff who mentor them through not just research projects, but also residence life, student employment and their future choices regarding either graduate school or entry into the workforce. Relationships that last a lifetime continue to be made. My first résumé listed the name of my work-study supervisor, Dr. Susan Vardeman, '78, and it was her connection with the Girl Scouts that helped me land my first job out of college. (Note that it was my YHC connection, not a UGA connection, which I turned to). When I enrolled in graduate school years later, I reached out to my longtime mentors and friends Dr. Steve Harvey and Janice Moore. These relationships between students, faculty and staff continue. The names have changed, the buildings have changed and certainly technology has changed. But the connections—the intellectual, emotional and spiritual push—is alive and well at Young Harris College. The flame of youth being inspired continues to be fanned, and it is an honor to be a part of that. The first paper I ever wrote in English composition was for Janice Moore. The theme was to address something that we thought was true as a child, but turned out not to be accurate. My topic: how I thought all dogs were male and all cats were female until I was introduced to the tomcat. This humorous misunderstanding eventually made its way into a poem. It was Janice who welcomed and encouraged me to join the North Carolina Writers' Network. 2. Dr. Steve Harvey Emeritus Professor of English He was gifted and challenging in the classroom, and pushed us all to think critically and write well. Receiving high marks on Dr. Harvey's papers reinforced my confidence and helped me understand that English would be my major. 3. George "Bud" Dyer Emeritus Director of Admissions I worked for Bud Dyer for many years. He trusted us to do our job, provided warm direction and encouraged each of us to grow professionally. 4. Dawn Lamade Former Dean of Library Services Dawn served as the Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee prior to the College making its transition to a four-year institution. It was a pleasure to have her as a role model, as Dawn was organized, witty and just a joy to work with. 5. Dr. Nathan Eric Dickman Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies and Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department Soon after I began teaching, I had the opportunity to co-teach an honors course with Eric called "Existentialism and Poetry." It was truly an honor to teach alongside Eric, as I've admired his intellect, engagement and wit ever since he joined our faculty. Vice President for Planning and Special Projects and Lecturer of English Rosemary Royston, '89, started working at YHC in 1994 and joined the English faculty in 2011. After graduating from YHC, Royston earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Georgia and her M.F.A. in writing from Spalding University. INQUIRING MINDS: LARRY BROWN P H O T O G R A P H B Y K E L LY C R A W F O R D There are three staff members who have dedicated more than 30 years of service to Young Harris College—and Larry Brown is one of them. Working at YHC is truly a family tradition for the Hiawassee native who's been part of the ever-changing landscape of campus—literally— while serving on the grounds crew for 35 years. Brown has always worked diligently to cultivate a sense of home for everyone who lives, visits and works at YHC. We sat down with him to discuss everything from what it's like to work with his wife to what goes into picking out those famous tulips for the Campus Plaza. DID YOU START WORKING AT YHC BEFORE YOU GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL? Yes, I actually worked here at age 15 through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, a government program that offered work to low-income families including summer jobs for high school students. After I graduated from Towns County High School, I came back to work at YHC. Once I got my job here, I've never left—and that suits me fine. DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME YOU VISITED THE CAMPUS? When I was a kid, my elementary school was right across the street from campus where the Fine Arts Annex is now. Every year, we walked across the street to the College to see plays like "Brer Rabbit." I sure did enjoy coming over here to do that instead of going to class. WHAT HAS STAYED THE SAME ABOUT YHC OVER THE YEARS? I have loved seeing the campus grow with so many new buildings—especially the improvement in the living areas. I think we still cater to our students. We still make them part of the Young Harris family just like we did 30 years ago. DESCRIBE YOUR FAMILY'S HISTORY WITH YHC. My wife, Rita, started working in housekeeping at YHC eight years ago. We have been married for 34 years. We actually met while playing softball at YHC. Rita is loving and kind and always by your side. She's always helping out even without asking. Her uncles, aunts and grandfather all worked at YHC. My brother, Gary, also worked here on maintenance and grounds crew. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2002 from cancer. Rita and I have two daughters who share the same August birthday one year apart—Ashley is 21 and Emily is 20. They both still live here. Ashley took core classes at YHC and the University of North Georgia as she pursues a nursing degree. Rita and I have a 10-minute commute to work from a house we built in the Track Rock area that sits on two acres of land we purchased from Rita's grandfather. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS TO VISIT OUTSIDE OF CAMPUS? I like to go to Helton Creek Falls for the beautiful waterfalls, Bell Mountain because of the amazing views, and Cooper's Creek which is back in the woods and far away from everything. YHC IS KNOWN FOR ITS GORGEOUS FLORAS—AND YOU HELP PICK THE ARRAY OF FLOWERS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR. WHAT'S THAT PROCESS LIKE? Flower orders need to be put in six months ahead of time. Tulip bulbs are ordered in the summer for fall planting with the tulips blooming in the spring. We put violas on top to give color, as they can withstand cold. This way, we have color during the winter months prior to tulips blooming. Zinnias, angelonias and impatiens are the summer flowers. Angelonias can withstand dry areas, so we use those for the areas that don't have irrigation. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE EVENT ON CAMPUS? Weekends are actually my favorite time on campus. Previous students come back and mingle and talk with staff and current students. There are still things going on, but there's definitely a calmer, more peaceful atmosphere. It's also easier to get grounds worked on without too many people on campus because there aren't class changes to compete with or big groups of students walking around. YOU HAVE OFTEN GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY—LIKE SPENDING ALL NIGHT SHOVELING SNOW TO KEEP THE CAMPUS SAFE. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GET THE JOB DONE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES AREN'T IDEAL? We are here to look out for the students. It's our job to do the best we can and to keep things safe. THE 2015 EDITION OF THE ENOTAH YEARBOOK IS DEDICATED TO YOU AND RITA. FORMER PHYSICAL PLANT GENERAL MANAGER RUSTY ROYSTON, '88, SAID, "BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DO, WE WILL REMEMBER OUR EXPERIENCE HERE AS THE TIME WE FOUND OUR YOUNG HARRIS FAMILY." HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE FAMILY YOU HAVE AT YHC? All the faculty and staff always talk to you and do not act like they are better than you. And I have always had pleasant interactions with our students the whole time I've worked here. There is very much a family atmosphere. WHAT HAS DEFINED YOUR YHC EXPERIENCE? Everybody works together to try to accomplish what needs to get done. It's very important to have folks who work together to accomplish the goals we set. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS? I'm not a city guy! There's a slower pace here. It's usually a bit cooler than it is going south of here. I just love the mountains. I don't care about the beach. Go out west if you want to see something different! THIS EDITION OF ECHOES IS ALL ABOUT THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF YHC. WHAT DO YOU THINK BEST DEFINES THESE THREE ERAS? I think of the College's past as a steppingstone and a good, solid foundation. What has been defining our present is establishing ourselves as a four-year College—and all of the new people, majors, buildings, sports and activities that have come with that. I think in the future we can expect even more new degrees that will help more people around here for whatever they need schooling for. MY TOP 3: SPOTS TO STOP AND LOOK AROUND ON CAMPUS Larry Brown has dedicated more than three decades to keeping Young Harris College as picturesque as a postcard and, in doing so, has likely seen every view of campus at every time of day at every time of year. These are his three favorite spots to frequent. 1. The "Middle Grounds" I'm partial to the "middle grounds." The area from Hillgrove through the Campus Plaza is my favorite part of campus. There's so much activity. It's the main part of campus that we try to keep looking the best. It's definitely our high-priority area. 2. Susan B. Harris Chapel The Chapel is one of my favorite spots because it's our oldest building, so it has a lot of history and has withstood the passage of so much time. 3. Rollins Campus Center I always like visiting the Rollins Campus Center because it constantly has lots of events and things going on. MOUNTAIN LION LUMINARY: KAREN WILLIAMS BY KRYSTIN DEAN | PHOTOGRAPH BY SCOTT DEAN There's a reason Karen Williams is known as "Mama Karen" to many Young Harris College students. Her office door is always open and her warm smile greets every visitor, no matter if it's someone she's known for years or only just met. "My job is never boring," she said. "I love not knowing who will walk into the office next—a happy student, a student who needs help, a faculty member with questions, alumni with extraordinary stories, parents, senators, even an Appalachian Trail hiker. Many times I'm challenged to find a fix, know a fact, give directions, make fast decisions or give a hug." Throughout 11 moves to six different states, Williams worked as a teacher until she and her husband, Gray, moved to Blairsville for his job in poultry research. She had two interviews on the same day in 1996: one with a public school system and the other with YHC's Office of Admissions as a receptionist and switchboard operator. "It just felt right," said Williams, who arrived on campus just in time to organize orientation for the College Reps. She later worked as an admissions specialist before moving on to administrative assistant for the Office of Academic Affairs in 2006. "It was the best blessing ever when I accepted a job here. The YHC heart and soul truly inspires me to be a better person," said Williams. "This College touches the lives of others as soon as they step on campus. They feel the love and compassion just as I did 22 years ago." Williams has often spread that feeling—like a memorable spring break in 2005 when a Swedish student needed an emergency appendectomy and Williams "adopted" him for the week. She still hears from his family each Christmas. "Strong connections are made at YHC," she said with a smile. Williams has helped out with SPAT Club and Dorcas Society ever since the latter made her an honorary member in 1998. She became the Dorcas advisor last year and called the group "strong and independent—the epitome of humility and unselfish accomplishments." Williams plans the annual Academic Convocation each fall and the Honors Ceremony each spring, and she's on the Commencement planning committee. Each year, she reflects on how the campus community has grown as well as who is moving on to new adventures. "The YHC experience is defined by growth for the mind, body and spirit. We all build bridges that we carry with us anywhere we go from here," she said. "As we go into the world, I would like to think we carry a piece of the golden spirit from YHC to always think of others before ourselves." Two alumnae who did just that are Williams' daughters, Jayme Holcombe, '00, and Tiffany Caponigro, '01, who attended YHC as student-athletes on the tennis team. Williams said she "loved the girls attending YHC as much as they did." Holcombe recently opened her own physical therapy business in Colorado, while Caponigro works as a risk and compliance consultant in Iowa. Williams visits their families—including her grandchildren, Syanna, 4, and Grayson, 2—as often as possible, along with her "spunky" 95-year-old mother who lives in Virginia. Williams is quick to point out that she still has relatives nearby. "The faculty and staff at YHC are my dear adopted family," she said. "I just love the people and their dedication to the College. Faculty, staff and students of the past continue to love YHC as much as the present." As for the future, Williams is ready for whatever comes next. After all, she's had nine supervisors and changed office locations seven times—and she's watched YHC add 50 full-time faculty members since 2006. "I'm excited about Dr. Van Horn's vision and the possibilities that are ahead. I predict unity and growth within the YHC family," she said. "I've always welcomed change at work and at home. I get tired of the same old thing. We need to keep changing in order to keep growing." Williams' grandfather, Rev. Bob Childress, was a Presbyterian minister who built six rock churches in Virginia, many along the Blue Ridge Parkway. He brought Christianity to a section of Appalachia that had none. The book "A Man Who Moved A Mountain" describes his trials and tribulations. Heart iving G B Y K E L LY C R A W F O R D PHOTOGRAPHY BY MADDY ELLEDGE, '16 "Where is Young Harris?" That's the question O.V. Lewis asked when he was invited to Young Harris College for an interview in 1952 after teaching high school for two years in Wayne and Appling counties in South Georgia. "I didn't know that there was anything north of Atlanta," Lewis said. "However, when I came across Neal's Gap, I knew I would never return to the flatlands." Lewis worked at the College for nearly half a century, serving as an instructor of business at Young Harris College for 48 years and registrar for 31 years—ultimately retiring in 2000 with the longest tenure of any previous YHC employee. "Certainly, the cordial faculty and staff, the glorious history of the College—especially the interaction with the students, and the knowledge that I could become an integral part of it all, were the reasons I came," said Lewis, "but the sheer majesty and grandeur of the mountains were, and still are, the compelling forces that keep me here." Lewis said that, through the decades, YHC has also been set apart by the frequent face-to-face interactions between faculty and students. From dialoguing with student artists in YHC's gallery to cheering on student-athletes, time spent together outside of the classroom makes a measurable impact. "I think the whole College is built around that concept of student-faculty involvement and cooperation and recognition," said Lewis. "I've been to eight different colleges and universities in my life, and I've never had the feeling at any of those institutions that I have at Young Harris. A school's wealth and bigness—that doesn't have anything to do with education. It's all about the interactions the student has with the faculty, being able to relate with each other." Those whose lives have been influenced by Lewis sing his praises. Ron Hinson, '76, YHC's Board of Trustees vice chair and retired EVP, CFO, treasurer, and comptroller of Georgia Power Company, said, "I owe O.V. more than I could ever repay in terms of his impact on my field of study and career." "O.V. is a unique individual who had a significant influence on my success at YHC and my life in general ever since," added Dorsey Grist, '88, who serves as senior vice president at United Community Bank in Lawrenceville. Lewis's syllabus was built around the idea of giving students something outside of the textbook. "If you can't use it, you don't think about it," explained Lewis, who always asked students to share career aspirations and regularly customized the curriculum 46 to reflect that—such as adding a unit on stock and bonds that ended up being a huge highlight of the course. YHC Class Coordinator Rudy Harrell, '71, of Atlanta, said he will never forget the moment he was informed by Lewis that he likely wouldn't pass his accounting course—which meant he also wouldn't be able to graduate. "Until that moment, I'd been a kid that cared little about debits and credits or much of anything else," recalled Harrell. "But I sure didn't want to embarrass my parents, who were scheduled to arrive one week later to attend my graduation." Lewis enlisted a student tutor to help Harrell and also spent hours of his own time sitting on the back steps of his house on campus going over the material that would appear on the final exam. "He probably doubted the material would ever sink into my thick head," joked Harrell. With Lewis's personal commitment to Harrell's education, he passed the final and walked across the stage to receive his diploma just days later. The experience had a profound impact on Harrell's life. "O.V. is truly a man of quality and integrity that students should only pray they have the opportunity to call their professor," said Harrell. "It was this man that showed me at 19 that if there is anything you want badly enough—even when the odds are against you—if you work hard enough, then you can accomplish your goal." LEFT TO RIGHT Lewis served as registrar for 31 years in addition to his teaching duties. Lewis received the Young Harris College Medallion in 2017. Lewis's syllabus was built around the idea of giving students something outside of the textbook. Lewis always enjoys mingling with friends and former students during Alumni Weekend. More than three decades after he graduated from YHC, Harrell was named the top real estate producer in Atlanta. Out of the blue, he received what he called "a kind but slightly sarcastic letter" from Lewis—who, it turned out, had been following his career for years. Harrell laughed when he read the line: "I knew you would not be president of a bank but that your personality would take you far." The loyalty of Lewis's students runs deep. Undoubtedly, that's because of his unparalleled commitment to them—both inside and outside of the classroom—that has often lasted well beyond graduation. "Without any regrets, I have given my entire adult life to Young Harris College," said Lewis. "Today, my former students are some of my best friends, and I take great pride in hearing of their success. What I have received from my students is far greater than what I have given them." Lewis is also deeply devoted to the surrounding community. He serves on the vestry as an active member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville, N.C., and has served on the Board of Assessors and as a poll manager for Union County. He has also served as an auditor for various municipalities and small businesses, and he was appointed to the Board of Directors for Southern Acceptance Corp. He's also known to prepare the income tax returns, without fee, for many of the College's faculty and staff members. Lewis has been retired for 18 years, but his unwavering dedication to the College is still clear. He's generous with his time, talent, and resources as he continues to devote his life to bettering the College and its students. As a member of the Harry and Harriet Hill Society for Planned Gifts, Lewis has made provisions in his will to support YHC students in perpetuity through the O.V. Lewis Endowed Scholarship. "My whole life is here and, quite naturally, I will make every effort I can to pay back what the College has contributed to my well-being and my profession," said Lewis. "A gift that you make in dollars and cents adds to a personal satisfaction—it gives you a fulfilling feeling of love and care for the institution—and it's also providing preparation for life for the recipient." Lewis said that his favorite time spent on campus in recent :: Lewis has visited all 50 states and all continents except Antarctica. years—other than his visits to YHC's Recreation and Fitness Center, where you can find him at 6:15 a.m. five days a week— was at the College's Scholarship Luncheon that allows donors and student recipients to meet and mingle. "That program made me teary-eyed," said Lewis. "To have the students give their thoughts about what the scholarship meant to them, how it helped them to be able to afford to come to Young Harris—and then to give the donors the opportunity to share their appreciation for the student… I thought that feeling was just tremendous." Lewis was presented the Young Harris College Medallion, which is the highest honor bestowed by YHC to alumni and friends of the College, during the College's Commencement ceremony in 2017. Leading up to the event, his former students raised $70,000 to add to his endowed scholarship fund. This special tribute, together with Lewis's generous bequest, will allow his legacy to live on and benefit Young Harris College for generations to come. "I think right now that with President Van Horn, the College is on a new route to becoming everything I have ever wanted it to be," said Lewis, who is especially pleased about the addition of an accounting major at YHC. "Our students should have an employable skill upon graduation—something they can do when they leave here," said Lewis. "Adding accounting back into the curriculum is something we had to do. It was a must, and Dr. Van Horn recognized that." When YHC's new president reached out to Lewis for his opinions and seal of approval when crafting the new degree program, he decided to get an up-to-date accounting textbook. Just in case. "I'm 87 years old and my work has already been done here, but as far as going back to be a supply person or something like that?" Lewis smiled. "I've got my suit ready." Luckily for YHC, Lewis is still in the neighborhood—and his mentoring days are far from over. 47 Friends and Family BY KRYSTIN DEAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE ROUTH The Young Harris College family is vast and extends beyond students, alumni, faculty and staff to include dedicated supporters like Mary Broadrick who are playing a vital part in the school's ever-evolving story. Broadrick's fondness for the College began with her father, the late George H. Broadrick, '41, who served with distinction as a member of YHC's Board of Trustees for 14 years and as an emeritus trustee for 29 years. "My father's love of and loyalty to Young Harris was so important to him," said Broadrick. "He never forgot what he gained from being a student there. He always wanted what was best for the College and the students." Mr. Broadrick made the most of his student days at YHC, and his outgoing personality made him very popular with his classmates. He served as class president, captain of the basketball team and a champion debater in the Young Harris Debate Society. He was also a member of the Quill Club, where he became friends with noted poet Byron Herbert Reece, '40, who later taught at YHC. "They were very good friends," Broadrick explained. "Reece was around five years older than my dad and, I think, a little different than the other students, but they must have bonded over their poetry. No one would believe that my father wrote very beautiful poetry." Broadrick has a copy of the letter Reece wrote to her parents when she was born, along with several books Reece sent to her father with handwritten notes on the pages that allude to memories they shared at YHC. One note written in a copy of "Ballad of the Bones" said, "Remembering the days at Young Harris College where, among other things, we conspired to fleece Mr. Rich of money to finance the Quill Club Anthology." "There's no telling what else they may have been up to," said Broadrick, whose father corresponded with Reece until his untimely death in 1958. After graduating from YHC, Mr. Broadrick joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a navigator during World War II and the Korean War. He was later stationed at Warner Robbins Air Force Base as a Stat Officer Captain. He was the recipient of three Purple Hearts and two Distinguished Service Flying Crosses, among other honors. Mr. Broadrick attended Harvard University for training as a statistical officer while in service, and later graduated from Mercer University. He served as president of First Citizens Bank in Charlotte, N.C., and was highly involved in the community as president of the 48 Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, a Rotarian and Kiwanis Club member, just to name a few. Broadrick described her father as a family man and "a true southern gentleman." He enjoyed 65 loving years of marriage with his wife, June, until he passed away in 2011. "He was, until the day he died, an extremely humble man. He never liked the limelight and was never comfortable with recognition and accolades," said Broadrick. "He would much rather come home to us after work than go out and socialize." Broadrick was "very shy" as a child and attended a private Christian high school where the small setting allowed her to thrive. "Not everyone is meant to be in a large school or even a university," she said. "Sometimes being a big fish in a small pond is better." She went on to attend a nearby community college where she discovered she was interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. "I didn't want to become an officer, just something where I could be a part of police work," she explained. This led Broadrick to attend business school and, by 1975, she was employing what she learned while working for the CharlotteMecklenburg Police Department. She served in different bureaus, including five years in the crime lab, before transitioning into human resources. She retired from her role as benefits coordinator in 2003. Every chapter of her life has had one constant: Young Harris College. She began visiting the campus at a young age with her parents. Her first vivid recollection is from the mid-1960s when she sat on a bench "for what seemed like hours" waiting for her parents to emerge from an event going on inside Glenn Auditorium. "I was relegated to the bench because we had a dog I had to watch after," explained Broadrick, who added that subsequent pilgrimages to the Enchanted Valley—including many Alumni Weekends—were much more, well, enchanting. "I grew to love the campus more and more with every visit." When she married her husband, John Moffitt, in 1999, he fit right into the Young Harris family, forming bonds with her dad's former classmates who regaled the couple with stories of their student days at YHC. In 2015, they came to the College for the annual YHC Scholarship Luncheon. Broadrick said she was "stunned" by all of the new facilities, including the Rollins Campus Center that now serves as the social and intellectual heart of campus. "They all fit in perfectly with the campus I remembered," she said. During the event, the couple had the opportunity to get to know some of the students who had benefited from the George H. Broadrick, June T. Broadrick and Mary Broadrick Scholarship that was established by her father in 1991. "Many of my father's friends and fellow students needed assistance with their tuition, which I believe is what led him to endow a scholarship," said Broadrick. "My father had told me in the past to invest my money in these students, and John and I felt the same way." That's why they recently created the Broadrick Moffitt Endowed Scholarship for a deserving student majoring in business and public policy who would likely be unable to attend the College without the assistance of the scholarship. The first recipient was Sam Gaston, a junior from Lilburn, who is involved with YHC's Campus Ministry Team, College Republicans, Equestrian Club and SPAT Club. He is a work-study student for the Office of Student Involvement and works for Chick-fil-A on campus. Gaston has already completed two internships, one in Atlanta with State Representative Matt Gurtler and another in Washington, D.C., with the Council of State Government, where he primarily wrote about election cyber security. "He is an exceptional young man," said Broadrick. "He is an example of what is good and right with young men and women. We are so proud of him and what he has already accomplished in his two years at Young Harris. He is a great representative for the College." :: In 1996, George Broadrick was awarded the President's Medallion for his outstanding service to YHC. When former YHC President Cathy Cox asked Broadrick to join the Board of Trustees last year, she said she "realized that this was something I wanted and needed to do." She serves on the distinctive student experience and academic identity committees. "I feel strongly that the Board of Trustees wants the best for every aspect of this school," she said. "Even though many of us did not attend YHC, we have developed a love for and commitment to this special place." Broadrick and her husband enjoy attending athletic events at YHC and have taken a particular interest in the golf program by attending some of the team's tournaments and, most notably, donating funds needed to construct a state-of-the-art putting green that's located next to the YHC Athletics offices across the street from campus. "My husband and I are so proud of Young Harris and its continued commitment to the students," she said. "John has made some good friends and is very eager to support the school. Of course, he is thrilled with the fact that he can play golf while I'm at my board meetings." The couple can often be found displaying Mountain Lion pride outside of campus visits—from their purple shirts and baseball caps, to the decals on their cars, to Moffitt's golf bag that has already made two trips to Scotland. "I think, in his day-to-day wardrobe, John is actually representing the College wearing his golf attire more than I do," Broadrick admitted, adding that their YHC gear often provides opportunities to promote Young Harris. "We talk about YHC a lot," she said. "I'll tell anyone who asks about the beautiful campus nestled in the mountains of Georgia. I say that it's small enough not to feel overwhelmed, with caring and dedicated staff and faculty who want nothing but the best for the students. I talk about the lifelong friendships and memories you will make." Spoken like a true member of the Young Harris family. LEFT TO RIGHT Athletics Director Randy Dunn and his wife, Susan, mingled with Mary Broadrick and her husband, John Moffitt. Broadrick and her parents, June and George, frequented the campus together through the years. The Broadricks were lifelong supporters of YHC and established the George H. Broadrick, June T. Broadrick and Mary Broadrick Scholarship in 1991. YOUR ACT OF GENEROSITY, OUR LONGEVITY The W. Harry and Harriet Hill ANNUAL CLAY DOTSON OPEN Offers Rewarding Challenge for Golfers The 14th annual Clay Dotson Open golf tournament to benefit student scholarships at Young Harris College was held in May 2018 at Brasstown Valley Resort. Nearly 150 players helped raise more than $95,000 while enjoying morning and afternoon flights followed by an awards ceremony. More than 95 percent of YHC students receive some form of financial assistance, and all proceeds from the Clay Dotson Open are used toward scholarships for YHC students. Prize categories included overall winners for each flight, as well as second and third place for each flight, longest drive and closest to the pin. The tournament also featured the annual Alumni Team Challenge. "The tournament helps provide our students the financial support they need to grow, learn and succeed at YHC," said Executive Director of Development Mark Dotson, '88. "It's also a great way to bring alumni and friends of the College together for a fun day of golf and fellowship." The tournament, which was founded in the mid-1990s, was renamed the Clay Dotson Open in 2005 to honor the former history professor, academic dean and interim president's 42 years of service to YHC and his love for golf. Since then, the tournament has raised $1,246,815 for student scholarships. "I am thankful for my scholarship because I would not be able to attend YHC without it," senior education major Meghan McQuade, of Hayesville, N.C., said. "The support of the local community has allowed me to get a great education close to home and to grow as an individual." The 2019 Clay Dotson Open will be held on Monday, May 13. For player registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit yhc.edu/claydotsonopen or contact Executive Director of Development Mark Dotson, '88, at (706) 379-5355 or mcdotson@yhc.edu. Society for Planned Gifts allows Young Harris College to thank and recognize individuals who have provided for some form of a future gift. Through charitable bequests, insurance policies and other forms of planned gifts, Hill Society members create a lasting legacy for many YHC students, faculty and programs that will transform the lives of future generations. You may become a member of the Hill Society in many ways: making a bequest in a will or living trust, designating the College as a beneficiary in a retirement plan or life insurance policy, establishing a charitable remainder trust or making any other planned gift that provides for the College's future. Planned gifts are designed to help alumni and friends of YHC meet financial and charitable goals while supporting the College in the long term. If you have already arranged a future gift, we hope you will notify the Office of Advancement of your planned gift. You are among our most important donors, and we would like the opportunity to thank you. Learn more about planned giving at yhc.giftlegacy.com. YHC BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MATCH NEW GIFTS AND GIFT INCREASES FOR THE 2018-2019 CLASS SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE Alumni from across the generations are rallying together to help deserving students attend their alma mater through the annual Class Scholarship Challenge. This year, YHC's Board of Trustees will match up to $250,000 for new gifts or gift increases made by March 1, 2019. This is a great opportunity for new participants to make a first gift go further—and those who gave last year can take advantage of the match by increasing this year's contribution. All gifts raise a class's total giving amount while, most importantly, increasing the amount of scholarships offered to deserving YHC students. Many alumni were able to attend YHC because someone cared enough to provide them with financial assistance. Now, they have the chance to pay it forward—while also engaging in a friendly competition that promotes unity and spirit within each class. The challenge, which is organized by Class Coordinators, encourages each class to raise $1,000 or more each year for scholarships that are awarded each fall to current and incoming YHC students. There is power in numbers. If 100 members of a class give just $10, the class will reach its goal. :: T he Class of 1957 was the winner of the Class Scholarship Challenge in 2017-2018. Accept the Class Scholarship Challenge at classchallenge.yhc.edu. For more information, contact your Class Coordinator or Director of Annual Giving Mackenzie Harkins at (706) 379-5318 or mharkins@yhc.edu. YHC Recognizes Those Who Give at Leadership Levels The 1886 Young Harris Society is Young Harris College's premier Those who contribute gifts of $1,000 or more made during the annual giving recognition circle for those who give at leadership College's fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) qualify for 1886 Young Harris levels to support the College's mission. Members are committed to Society membership. Gifts, which may be made with one payment helping YHC succeed—and give generously to ensure that it does. or via multiple payments, are directed to the College and its various Society members are kept informed of YHC's successes and developments through personal communication from President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., and other College leadership. Members also enjoy several opportunities to engage with the College, including private dinners and special events on campus and around the country. projects and programs. There are several initiatives underway at YHC that gifts from alumni and friends can support: • Young Harris Fund • Athletics • Class Scholarship Challenge • Friends of the Arts • Local Scholarship Campaign • Endowed Scholarships Learn more about how to join the 1886 Young Harris Society at yhc.edu/giving or contact the Office of Advancement at (706) 379-5173 or advancement@yhc.edu. MOUNTAIN LIONS ROUNDUP 2017-2018 SEASONS YHC saw 42 student-athletes named to their respective All-Peach Belt (PBC), Gulf South (GSC) and Great Lakes Valley (GLVC) conference teams during the 2017-2018 seasons. + YHC saw 61 student-athletes named to their respective PBC All-Academic teams in 2017-2018. + YHC saw 29 student-athletes named a PBC, GSC or GLVC Player of the Week in 2017-2018. + Four student-athletes were recognized as Player of the Year in their conference: Macauley King, a junior from Narborough, England, for soccer; Bevan Pate, a sophomore from Keller, Texas, for lacrosse; Zach Stephenson, a junior from Peachtree City, for lacrosse; and Hannah Sacristan, a junior from Acworth, for lacrosse. King was also named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-America Second Team. + Gabby Coumes, a senior from Loganville, and David Wallin, a senior from Stockholm, Sweden, received the PBC Elite 15 award for soccer and golf, respectively. Coumes was also the first YHC women's soccer player to be named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Division II Academic All-America® Women's Soccer Third Team. + Marco Micaletto, a junior from Rome, Italy, was named to the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Scholar All-America team. + Samantha Hurley was named the GSC Women's Lacrosse Coach of the Year, while Forrest MacConnell was named the GLVC Men's Lacrosse Coach of the Year. + The men's soccer team was named the NCAA Division II Southeast Region Coaching Staff of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches. + Both soccer teams earned the Team Academic Award from the United Soccer Coaches—marking the seventh consecutive year for the men's team and the fourth consecutive year for the women's team. + Baseball earned its first-ever trip to the PBC Tournament in the program's history after winning 15 PBC contests—the most-ever for the Mountain Lions. + Michael Livingston, a senior from Suwanee, was named to the All-Southeast Region Second Team by the American Baseball Coaches Association, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and the Division II Conference Commissioners Association. Livingston was also named the NCBWA Division II Southeast Region Pitcher of the Week, while teammate Tristin Smith, a junior from Adairsville, was designated Hitter of the Week. + Emily Harris, a freshman from Cumming, was named the YHC's first-ever National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American in the NCAA era. Harris, who was named to the Third Team, was also recognized as one of eight finalists for the NFCA NCAA Division II Freshman of the Year. + Baseball's Tyler Washington, a junior from Adairsville, and softball's Hannah Harrison, a senior from Suwanee, were named to their respective Google Cloud Academic AllDistrict® III teams. + YHC's golf teams both received the PBC Team Sportsmanship Award—marking the first time the men's team received the award and the third time for the women's team. MEN'S SOCCER WINS SECOND REGIONAL TITLE PATE COUMES In Fall 2017, the men's soccer team earned their second NCAA Division II Southeast Regional title in the past four seasons as they defeated No. 13-ranked Lander University 3-2 in double overtime. A header goal made by freshman Seba Andreassen, of Ålesund, Norway, 41 seconds into the second overtime gave the Mountain Lions the win. Young Harris defeated three ranked teams—Lenoir-Rhyne University, Limestone College and Lander University—to earn the region title. Young Harris advanced to the quarterfinals in the NCAA tournament before losing to No. 2-ranked Lynn University 2-1. The team ended the season with a 14-4-2 record and a No. 12 national ranking. MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH PETE HERRMANN RETIRES LACROSSE TEAMS TAKE HOME CONFERENCE TITLES YHC's women's lacrosse team won the Gulf South Conference (GSC) title in 2018 for the third consecutive year with a perfect 8-0 league ledger. Young Harris won a program-best 14 games and claimed their third GSC Invitational Tournament title as they defeated the University of Alabama in Huntsville 20-6 in the title match. The men's team, which has played as an independent since the program launched in 2013, won the inaugural Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) regular season title with a perfect 5-0 league mark. Young Harris, which defeated two nationally ranked teams and won 13 consecutive matches during the season—a program best, advanced to the GLVC Tournament championship before falling to the University of Indianapolis 12-8. Pete Herrmann has served as a collegiate head or assistant coach for more than 38 years. In 2009, he was selected as the first men's basketball head coach for the Mountain Lions in four decades since the program was discontinued in 1969. "To all of the supporters we have at Young Harris from the community and the College, it has been a terrific experience over the last eight seasons," said Herrmann. "The administration, community and other sports teams here have made my stay in the Enchanted Valley really enjoyable." Herrmann recorded a 114-102 mark at YHC and coached eight players to AllPeach Belt (PBC) honors, including three who were named to an all-region team. Six of his players were named to the PBC All-Academic Men's Basketball Team, and two were named to the prestigious College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-America® Division II Men's Basketball Team. "The biggest thanks goes to the players that restarted the program here," said Herrmann. "We were always in the hunt every year. They earned the respect of everyone in the Peach Belt." Soon after re-establishing YHC's basketball program, Herrmann led Young Harris to a 22-4 record during the 2011-2012 season and was honored by the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association as their NCAA Division II Coach of the Year. Before coming to Young Harris, Herrmann coached at the University of Georgia for six seasons and Navy for 12 years. He also coached at Kansas State University, University of Virginia and Western Kentucky University. Prior to his 29 years as a coach at the NCAA Division I level, Herrmann spent 10 years coaching at the high school and NCAA Division III levels. Herrmann's teams have won 15 regular season or tournament conference championships. Twenty-four teams advanced to the postseason and nine teams advanced to the NCAA tournament—including two in the Elite Eight and one in the final four. "I'm thankful to Coach Herrmann for his commitment, hard work and dedication to building the men's basketball program here. The professionalism he displayed helped bring respect to the College, alumni and team," said YHC Athletic Director Randy Dunn. "As a coach, I've always felt Pete is one of the best I've ever been associated with during my career. I always felt we were never out of a game when he was coaching. As Pete enters into retirement, I wish him and his wife, Sharon, the very best." BASKETBALL TEAMS LOOK TO NEW LEADERSHIP MEN'S BASKETBALL: JEREMY CURRIER COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING TEAM FINISHES IN THIRD AT NATIONALS The competitive cheerleading large coed team came in third place for Division II at the National Cheerleading Association's (NCA) Collegiate Cheer Championship held in Daytona Beach, Fla. It was the sixth consecutive year the Mountain Lions qualified for nationals. The Mountain Lions, who earned a silver bid to nationals, finished with a score of 92.40 in the preliminaries and advanced to the final round, earning a score of 90.63. Young Harris was the top PBC institution in the competition, outscoring rival Columbus State University by over two points. Jeremy Currier was selected as the men's basketball head coach after 11 seasons at Pfeiffer University. He led the Falcons to 47 wins with one of the most potent offenses over the past two seasons as Pfeiffer scored 100 points or more in 40 games. Last season, Currier guided the Falcons to a 21-4 record in their first season as an NCAA Division III institution. They were ranked No. 1 nationally by three different outlets and won two in-season tournaments while averaging a program-best 110 points per game. The team led the NCAA in total steals, steals per game, forced turnovers and turnover margin while also setting 10 school records. "From incredible fan support, to high-level academics, to first-class facilities and the ability to recruit at the highest level, everything is in place at Young Harris to build an elite program," said Currier. "My family and I are honored to become a part of the Mountain Lion family, and I look forward to adding to its storied history." WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: JIM DAVIS New women's basketball head coach Jim Davis knows what it takes to lead the Mountain Lions to victory after previously serving as an assistant coach at Young Harris College—and helping create the program—from 2011-2013. His résumé includes four seasons at Tennessee Technological University, 18 highly successful seasons at Clemson University, six years at Roane State Community College, one championship season at Middle Tennessee State University and one year in the WNBA with the Minnesota Lynx. "My wife, Bobbie, and I are thrilled to be back in the Enchanted Valley," said Davis. "We love the people—they are our kind of people. Obviously, we have some work to do here to bring up our talent level to the rest of the PBC. We think we can get it done and look forward to the challenge." SOFTBALL AND MEN'S GOLF ADVANCE TO POSTSEASON PLAY For the third consecutive year, both the men's golf and softball teams earned trips to NCAA Division II postseason play. The softball team, which finished in fourth place in the PBC and ranked No. 14 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association NCAA Division II Coaches poll, went 35-21 this season. Young Harris, which was a No. 7 seed from the Southeast region, won the Hickory Regional before advancing to the program's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II Southeast Super Regional. The men's golf team, which landed in third place in the PBC Championship, finished first or tied for first in four tournaments this season. The Mountain Lions were ranked No. 20 in the Bushnell Golfweek Golf Coaches Association of America Division II Coaches Poll and finished in 15th place at the NCAA Division II South/ Southeast Regional. A Tale of Two GENERATIONS BY KRYSTIN DEAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 It seems cliché to say that it was fate that brought the families of Young Harris College basketball teammates Sara Jorgensen, '18, and Eryn Cochran, '18, together. But it's also an apt way to describe the extraordinary tale of two generations of student-athletes who shared the court and classroom—even though their homes are around 4,500 miles apart. Sara Jorgensen's Instagram post about her mom, Lena, (#30) playing basketball at Hayesville High School caught her teammate Eryn Cochran's eye when she spotted her mom, Sara, (#21) in the throwback photo. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. This saying took on new meaning for Eryn and Sara one serendipitous day last fall. While scrolling through Instagram, Eryn stopped to study a throwback photo Sara posted with the caption: "Mom was ballin' at Hayesville High School 34 years ago, which is located 15 minutes from my college. Life is crazy." Sara hails from Stockholm, Sweden, so it was surprising to see her mom wearing a jersey from the same high school Eryn had attended in her hometown of Hayesville, N.C. It was even more unexpected when Eryn spotted a familiar face in the front row of the team photo taken in 1982. It was her mom. Eryn said she "freaked out" and called her mom, Sara Cochran, to see if she remembered playing basketball with an international student from Sweden named Lena Jorgensen—and then commented on the post: "Holy cow! My mom's #21!" Sara said she "really couldn't believe it" when Eryn told her about their moms' shared history. "It just felt like it was even more meant to be that I chose YHC," said Sara, whose college search organically led her to Young Harris as she sought out a way to play basketball overseas. Mrs. Jorgensen recognized the College's name and was excited at the prospect of her daughter studying in the same part of the U.S. she once did. "My mom told me about the beautiful scenery and said that a smaller school would fit my personality," recalled Sara, who ultimately chose YHC because it "seemed like a great fit" for her to grow both on the court and in the classroom. A love of athletics also led Mrs. Jorgensen to study abroad. As a teenager, she played team handball at the semipro level in Sweden until a knee injury sidelined her from the sport. "Handball had been a huge part of my life, but since it was no longer an option for me, I decided it was time for a change," explained Mrs. Jorgensen, who was offered the opportunity to study in Hayesville through the exchange program Nacel Open Door. "I wanted to continue to train, and therefore decided to try every sport I could," said Mrs. Jorgensen, who worked as a PE assistant and joined the track, basketball and softball teams. Mrs. Cochran described Mrs. Jorgensen as an "integral part" of the success of their high school sports teams and vividly recalled her "intense, self-imposed training regiment" for track season. Eryn and Sara Cochran caught up with Lena and Sara Jorgensen during Commencement. "As an underclassman, I had many talented teammates to look up to and learn from," said Mrs. Cochran, "but I had not encountered anyone who seemed to love running and training as much as I did." Mrs. Jorgensen remembered Mrs. Cochran as a "very energetic and happy person"—which closely paralleled Sara's description of Eryn's "positive attitude and drive." Eryn grew up cheering on the Mountain Lions. Her older sister, Casey Evans, '08, ran cross country at YHC, and the Cochran family often took advantage of the College's family-friendly activities—athletic events, fine arts programming, summer camps, planetarium shows and holiday festivities. "Long before my girls were thinking of or planning for college, they were blessed to have one of the most beautiful campuses just minutes from home," said Mrs. Cochran. "And this same College, all those years ago, staffed with forward-minded administrators and generous benefactors, was already thinking of them and their futures. That's pretty special." Eryn started her college basketball career at Columbus State University before transferring to YHC her junior year. Eryn and Sara guarded each other while playing on opposing teams, and standing side by side sparked remarks about the student-athletes' physical resemblance. "I always heard how I looked like the other #3 on the court," said Eryn, who noted that her first photos with her friend are, ironically, from those matchups before they even officially met. 56 ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. That's how often someone you cross paths with, thanks to timing and circumstance, later becomes a best friend. That's what happened to Sara and Eryn, whose likenesses became even more noticeable when Eryn became a Mountain Lion—and exchanged her #3 for #10. "We became extremely close when we realized we did pretty much everything similarly," said Eryn. "We ran about the same pace, we looked for passes and cuts the same way, and we got frustrated over the same things, which allowed us to handle each other well when there were successes and struggles." Eryn's favorite moment on the court with Sara was the secondto-last play of a home game against Columbus State. Eryn brought the ball down the court and passed to Sara in the corner, who then assisted Briana Bell, '18, of Stone Mountain, with the gamewinning three-pointer to beat CSU in overtime. "Although Sara and I just did the passing, I think that play showed the skills and decision-making ability of all three of us, and our ability to execute under pressure," Eryn explained. Sara enjoyed lighter moments when the teammates would "totally goof off to a good song"—and said they could "share all of the ups and downs" that are part of being a student-athlete who aims to succeed both athletically and academically on a daily basis. Eryn and Sara, both biology majors, eventually became roommates and supported each other while completing labs, finishing papers, and practicing senior capstone presentations. People want to go where they feel loved and welcome, and that's a true testament to Young Harris and the surrounding counties. It's a place that invites people back, where friendships can be made and connections in the community can last across borders, across oceans, across years. ERYN COCHRAN "I feel like I can manage any large project or presentation now because we were able to balance basketball games and practices along with our large workloads for our majors," said Eryn. Sara, whose nickname on the team was, fittingly, "Sweden," said she found a "home away from home" thanks to the welcoming YHC community, and that studying abroad added an enriching layer to her educational experience. "Just being in another country has prepared me for the future in many ways," she said, "but the high standards my professors and basketball family set have prepared me for anything I face in life." Eryn and Sara both want to follow in their parents' footsteps by pursuing careers in the medical field. Sara plans to attend medical school in England and possibly specialize in sports medicine or pediatrics, while Eryn intends to enroll in a speech language pathology program on the West Coast. "As a kid, I always saw my dad, who was a physician, helping others and making sure everyone he saw was taken care of in the best way possible," Eryn explained. "I knew I had a heart for helping people, and I truly love learning about speech and different languages." Mrs. Jorgensen is a physiotherapist and runs her own clinic in Sweden. She said Sara has always been interested in learning about the rehabilitation of injuries and how to diagnose them. "She's had her fair share of them herself, but has also been keen to help her teammates over the years," said Mrs. Jorgensen. "I think she will be a great fit for the profession." "We just love Mr. Tommy," said Mrs. Jorgensen, who also appreciated receiving greetings from commentators from opposing teams during online broadcasts. The Cochrans, on the other hand, only had to drive 15 minutes to catch Eryn's home games. While she admitted she was initially "nervous" that the close proximity to home might cost her some independence, that feeling quickly dissipated. "My parents understood that I needed my space, but I also understand how important it is to see family," said Eryn, who regularly scheduled coffee catch-ups and dinner dates with her family. Mrs. Cochran said that, as a "two-time YHC mom," she would recommend the College to any student-athlete who embraces a family atmosphere and wants to reach their fullest potential in the classroom and on the court or field. "Eryn has always gravitated toward individuals and places that are uplifting and promote a positive atmosphere," said Mrs. Cochran. "Her experience at YHC was exactly that—and many lifelong friendships were forged through her academic, social and athletic activities." The Cochrans and Jorgensens have reunited twice in person, once during a visit in January and again during Commencement in May when Eryn and Sara traded in their jerseys for caps and gowns. "It was so great to reconnect with Lena through our girls," said Mrs. Cochran, who added that this experience has motivated her to take advantage of social media and the friendships it can renew—sometimes simply by posting a photo. Eryn said her friendship with Sara "speaks volumes" about the interconnectedness that comes from being part of the extensive Young Harris family. "People want to go where they feel loved and welcome, and that's a true testament to Young Harris and the surrounding counties," said Eryn. "It's a place that invites people back, where friendships can be made and connections in the community can last across borders, across oceans, across years." IT'S A SMALL WORLD —especially thanks to social media, which allows students to share their everyday lives with family and friends across the globe. The Jorgensens logged a lot of screen time on FaceTime, Snapchat and Instagram to keep in touch, and Mrs. Jorgensen got to return to the Enchanted Valley during a couple of visits. "It's been so much fun for her to go abroad to pursue something she loves," said Mrs. Jorgensen. "I know from my own experience that you grow so much as a person, and I wanted that for Sara. She has grown so much, on and off the court, and it's been an exciting journey to watch." Sara's parents followed her games online and quickly became familiar with the voice of Tommy Jenkins, who's known for providing colorful play-by-play commentary for YHC's basketball games. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Rep. Buddy Carter, '77, met with members of Upsilon Delta Sigma. The plaza was packed throughout the weekend. Students and alumni mingled at the annual Dorcas/SPAT breakfast. Alumni from across the generations gathered on the plaza. Members of Kappa Tau Omega caught up with alumni. YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE Alumni Weekend 2018 PHOTOGRAPHY BY BROOKE HANNA SWANSON, '09 The mountains called members of the Young Harris College family home to the Enchanted Valley during Alumni Weekend 2018, April 20-22. "This year's Alumni Weekend gave everyone the chance to rediscover what makes YHC so special while also learning about all of the exciting ways the College continues to grow," said YHC Alumni Association President Charlotte McCloskey, '64. Alumni mingled with current students, faculty, and staff as they reconnected with classmates and mentors from their days at YHC. A committee chaired by Holly Gunter Royston, '01, planned a fun lineup of gatherings and events throughout the weekend. On Friday, the College community celebrated the inauguration of YHC's 23rd president, Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., at Glenn~McGinnis Hall followed by a reception on the Campus Plaza. [See page 15 for a full inauguration recap.] The highlight of Friday evening was the Half Century Club Dinner and Alumni Awards Ceremony in the Suber Banquet Hall of the Rollins Campus Center. Alumni gathered to reminisce and honor a group of outstanding alumni and friends. Members of the Class of 1968 were also recognized as special guests of the evening in commemoration of their 50th reunion. On Saturday morning, alumni gathered for the annual Dorcas/SPAT breakfast, a morning coffee with President Van Horn and retired and emeriti faculty and staff, and a College Update presented by McCloskey and Dr. Van Horn. View more photos of Alumni Weekend 2018 at flickr.com/youngharriscollege. LEFT TO RIGHT Lunch was served on the patio of the Rollins Campus Center. Breanna Gleeson, '14, and Zach Chamberlin, '15, were all smiles. Watch highlights of the event. Members of the Class of 1975 reunited at the All-Class Social. R EMEM B E R I N G Shaw Carter , '16 Two events during Alumni Weekend were held in remembrance of Shaw Carter, '16. A service of dedication was held at the Old Well on the lawn that was organized by the Alpha Omega fraternity, Spat Club, and young alumni who dedicated a plaque honoring Shaw's legacy of YHC spirit and service. The Young Harris community also took part in the Young Harris 5K Run/Walk through campus that was hosted by the Rotaract Club Recreation and Fitness Center. Proceeds of the 5K benefitted the recently established Shaw Carter, '16, Memorial Fund. Shaw passed away on Aug. 8, 2017, in Athens, Ga., at the age of 24. Born with a congenital heart defect, Shaw led a courageous life of faith, humor, hope and optimism. He earned a full academic scholarship to YHC and was highly involved on campus as SPAT Club President, Student Government Association Senator, Alumni Ambassador, and member of the Honor Council and Alpha Omega fraternity. He graduated magna cum laude in 2016 and received the Young Harris Spirit award at graduation. Shaw continued his education at the University of Georgia. He also interned with the Foundation of Athens Regional Medical Center, volunteered for Mended Hearts at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, served as a counselor for Children's Health Care of Atlanta's Camp Independence, worked with the Heart Association and mentored to pediatric cardiology patients. YHC trustee and Congressman Buddy Carter, '77, celebrated Shaw's life on the House floor. Listen to Rep. Carter's reflection of the inspirational life that Shaw lived. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The Class of 1968 gathered for a class photo during their 50th reunion celebration. Children of alumni enjoyed activities provided by members of YHC's SPAGE. Many Greek organizations had tables set up on the lawn. Friends posed together in front of Appleby Center. Alumni then enjoyed music and children's activities provided by members of YHC's Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (SPAGE) during a luncheon held on the patio of the Rollins Campus Center. Alumni who brought their college-bound children to Alumni Weekend were invited to enjoy a legacy tour and information session sponsored by YHC's Office of Admissions. Many alumni also attended a memorable service in Susan B. Harris Chapel. Saturday drew to a close with the All-Class Social on the Campus Plaza. Alumni had the opportunity to enjoy cultural events on campus including shows at O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium, the Senior Thesis Exhibition at the Campus Gate Art Gallery and Theatre Young Harris's season finale play "Silent Sky." The YHC baseball team hosted Peach Belt Conference competitors Columbus State University throughout the weekend. The festivities wrapped up on Sunday morning with a worship service at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church led by Rev. Thad Haygood, '92. YHC alumni have the opportunity to enjoy two big events in 2019. Alumni Weekend FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 7-9 • Make plans to attend the Half Century Club Dinner and Alumni Awards Ceremony on Friday evening, where special VIP tables will be available for Class of 1969 members. • Catch up with classmates during the Alumni Weekend Luncheon and All-Class Social. ALU MNI AWAR DS Emily Clifton, '05, Washington, D.C. Young Alumni Achievement Award Given to an alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the last 15 years and has excelled in his or her career • Start planning your milestone class reunion by contacting the Office of Alumni Services. • Contact the Office of Alumni Services at (706) 379-5334 or alumni@yhc.edu to nominate alumni and friends for the 2019 annual alumni awards. Learn more about the awards online at yhc.edu/alumniawards. All-Alumni Social SATURDAY, JUNE 29 • J oin fellow YHC alumni to network and socialize at Sweetwater Brewing Company in Atlanta. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. •E njoy a tour of the brewery, a tasting and dinner. Candler Johnston Ginn, '77, Cartersville Spirit of Young Harris Award Given to an alumnus or alumna who is a shining example of faithful service to YHC and dedication to his or her community and family Rudy Harrell, '71, Atlanta Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Career Achievement Given to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated great success in his or her career following a successful foundation laid by the College YHC Alumni Board President-Elect Phil DeMore, '63, on why Alumni Weekend is making the move from April to June in 2019: "It's all about making sure as many folks as possible can come and enjoy Alumni Weekend. June is the beginning of summer vacation for a lot of people—and it doesn't interfere with the Easter holiday or school events like graduations and proms. We really hope more people can make a spot on their calendars!" Jerry Nix, Atlanta Nancy Louise Haynes Stephens Sanderson Robertson Outstanding Friend Award For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Services. (706) 379-5334 | alumni@yhc.edu Given to a friend of YHC who has dedicated his or her time, resources and energy to ensure a successful future for the College YHC hosted A Weekend in the Enchanted Valley in Nov. 2018. Alumni had the opportunity to mix and mingle during the Dorcas/ SPAT breakfast and tailgate lunch; enjoy reunions and special events for fraternities and sororities and many student organizations. The McCollough Family YHC Family of the Year Award Given to a family associated with YHC in recognition of their special connection to the College During Homecoming in Feb. 2019, alumni enjoyed a special luncheon for all alumni before cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams as they took on Georgia Southwestern State University. The event included reunions for student-athletes, cheerleaders and pep band members—and plenty of Mountain Lion pride. Look for full event recaps in the next edition of Echoes. CLASS NOTES Share your news with other Young Harris College alumni and friends. Send achievements, announcements and photos to: Young Harris College Class Notes P.O. Box 275 Young Harris, GA 30582 | alumni@yhc.edu | yhc.edu/alumni ACHIEVEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 1970s Morris Nix, '77, recently portrayed a polygraph examiner on the TV show "Swamp Murders" on Investigation Discovery. Nix currently works with the Cobb County Cold Case Unit for the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. Barbara Kelly Palermo, '75, has helped collect more than 55,000 suitcases for foster children with totes 2 tots, an initiative she founded in 2003 through her job with Georgia Cancer Specialists. Palermo got the idea for totes 2 tots after adopting a child through Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services in 2002. "He moved into our home with all of his belongings in garbage bags," explained Palermo, who left the company in 2008. "I'm so proud that Georgia Cancer Specialists took the idea and ran with it. They have made it bigger and better." 1980s Rev. Brad Whitaker, '81, was called to be the rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. PHOTO BY KEENAN ROGERS Rev. Catherine Boothe, '99, associate pastor at Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta, was recently named "Chaplain for the Day" at the Georgia State Senate. During the session, she spoke about the importance of Sabbath and self-care. Gabe Martin, son of Clay Martin, '93, and Heather Martin, '93, and nephew of Sonya Martin Parker, '90, and Ken Parker, '88, joined YHC's basketball team for the 2018-2019 academic year. Meghan Rafinski Wade, '96, of Atlanta, was named president of Georgia 811 in 2017 after serving as corporate communications director for 11 years. Wade has participated with and held leadership roles for organizations like the Georgia Utility Coordinating Council, Common Ground Alliance, One Calls of America and Southeastern One Call Systems. "We will continue our mission to be an industry leader in promoting safety and preventing damages to utility facilities while providing education to our stakeholders," said Wade. 2000s Brandon Butler, Ph.D., '00, was recently approved for tenure and promoted to associate professor at the Darden School of Education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Dr. Butler and his wife, Kristen, who is also an educator, have two children, Jackson, 4, and Samuel, 3. Dr. Butler is the son of YHC alumni Frank Butler, '76, and Norma Bass Butler, '78. Michael Chapman, '01, began working as zoning division manager for Cherokee County in June 2018 after serving as a planner in the Department of Planning and Land Use for 10 years. In 2016, Chapman graduated from Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as second lieutenant in the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF). The GSDF provides search and rescue, administrative, medical, legal, and training support to the Georgia Department of Defense. AMY DALTON AIMS TO TAKE AUGUSTA MALL INTO THE FUTURE Amy Dalton, '12, was featured in The Augusta Chronicle for her accomplishments as the manager of her hometown's 1.2-millionsquare-foot Augusta Mall. She assumed the role in 2016 after being hired as the mall's marketing coordinator in 2012, shortly after graduating from YHC with a communication studies degree. In just under two years of Dalton's oversight, the mall has added a K-9 unit to its security team, solar panels on its roof, a drive-through at the Chick-fil-A and a parking app designed to let shoppers plan their visits around the mall's least congested hours. She said she's open to adding nontraditional amenities to the mall property such as fitness clubs, hotels, grocery stores and office buildings. "The mall of the future is going to be a multifunctional space where one lives, works and plays," she said. "Malls were the centralized location for the community; now we are again because everything you need can be within super-easy walking distance." Brian K. Creasman, Ed.D., '01, recently co-authored three books published by Rowman and Littlefield: "The Leader Within: Growing and Understanding Teacher Leaders," "Growing Leaders Within: A Process toward Teacher Leadership" and "Can Every School Succeed?: Bending Constructs to Transform an American Icon." All titles are available on Amazon. Dr. Creasman currently serves as school district superintendent for Fleming County Schools in Kentucky. Celebrated Emeriti Faculty and Administrators Reunite O.V. Lewis (left), who served as an instructor of business and registrar, and Clay Dotson, Ph.D., (right) who served in many capacities at YHC as a history professor, academic dean and interim president, recently traveled to Tennessee to visit Ray Farley, Ph.D., (center) who served as a history teacher, residence hall director, dean and president of YHC. Emma Tatum Johnson, '01, of Cartersville, began heading up inside sales for Legacy Turf Farms in June. Johnson and her husband, Brandon, have two children, Andrew and Anne. Jessica McClure, '01, began working as a clinical dietician for Vibra Hospital in Redding, Calif., in 2017 after completing a dietetic internship at Napa State Hospital in Napa, Calif., in 2016—the same year she earned her master's degree in nutritional science from California State University, Chico in Chico, Calif. 2010s Kalie Pritchett Chumley, '15, of Greensboro, N.C., received her juris doctorate from Elon University's School of Law in Dec. 2017 and passed the District of Columbia bar exam in Feb. 2018. She was married to Justin Chumley at Enotah Valley in Blairsville on Oct. 7, 2017. Ashley Starnes Coleman, '16, and Rebecca Fowler, '16, served as bridesmaids. Elli Flaig, '18, of Atlanta, began working as talent acquisition specialist for Rollins, Inc., in June. She decided to see the world before beginning her new job, and her travels took her to Croatia, Germany, Prague and Morocco. Anna Lummus, '17, of Atlanta, began working as a junior account executive and account specialist, fraud solutions - financial services for Experian in August. Bryan Miller, '11, became chairman and CEO of the newly founded Miller Institute for Public Policy in Jan. 2017. The Miller Institute is designed to preserve the legacy of the late former Georgia Gov. and U.S. Sen. Zell Miller, Members of the Class of 1967 enjoyed a cruise to Canada and New England including (front row, left to right) Toni Todd Britt, '67, Rick Britt, Jimmy Sapp, Jackie Warnock, Larry Warnock, (middle row, left to right) Karen Smith, Ruth Woolley Sapp, '67, Larry Liebau, (back row, left to right) Mike Ginn, '67, Creg Smith, '67, Wynette Ginn and Carolyn Brown Liebau, '67. '51, promote bipartisan solutions to critical issues facing Georgia and inspire stakeholders to work together to achieve results. Stephen Ramsay, '13, published a novel titled "Shadowgrave"—the first in a planned trilogy—in March 2017 that's available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. "I credit my English major from Young Harris as having polished my writing skills to give me the confidence to send the book out," he said. .Stephen Trent Sizemore, '14, of West Yellowstone, Mont., released a coffee table photography book titled "Moving West: A Journey from Georgia to Montana" that features 172 pages of photographs and stories chronicling his first two years living in Montana directly after graduating from YHC. YHC Art Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art Ted Whisenhunt wrote the book's foreword. administration with a concentration in student affairs from Boston College in May. She began working as a career counselor at the University of Georgia's Career Center in July. Grace Williamson, '16, of Athens, Ga., earned her master of education degree in higher education DR. DANE KNUDSEN EARNS DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Dane Knudsen, '13, became YHC's first four-year graduate to complete veterinary school when he earned his doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree with an emphasis in small animal medicine from the University of Georgia's (UGA) College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2017. Dr. Knudsen, who majored in biology at YHC, was recently named associate veterinarian at Creekside Animal Hospital in Cumming in July. He works there with his wife, Julie, who also recently earned her DVM from UGA. The pair was married on Oct. 7, 2017, in the Day Chapel of the State Botanical Gardens in Athens, Ga. "A number of my Kappa Sigma fraternity brothers from YHC attended our wedding," said Dr. Knudsen, "and I'm still in contact with many of them on a weekly basis—including providing well care for their dogs and cats." 63 ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES & BIRTHS Barn at Oak Hill Manor in Newnan. YHC alumnae Kaycee Cash, '15, Sara Beth Tankersley Barger, '15, and Erica Neese Harrison, '14, served in the bridal party. The pair currently resides in Texas. Betsy Wester, '68, married Jae Emery-Dawe at St. John's Lutheran Church in Atlanta. 1990s John Vaughn, '97, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, welcomed Wallace John Vaughn on June 27, 2017. Wallace weighed just over 8 pounds and was 20 inches long. His parents said they plan on him enrolling at YHC in the fall of 2035. John became the assistant principal for the Coweta County School System in Jan. 2018 after serving as an instructional technology coach there for four years. Ali Neese Hatley, '12, and Kyle Hatley, '11, of Braselton, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Harper Hatley, on May 2. She was 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 20.25 inches long. 2000s Kristen Stephens Sosebee, '07, and her husband, Dustin, welcomed their first son, Rooks Ezra Sosebee, on Nov. 14, 2017. 2010s Jessica Aderhold, '12, and Robert Taylor, '12, married in Brunswick on March 11, 2017. The pair got acquainted as members of YHC's Alpha Iota sorority and Zeta Pi fraternity. Stephanie Kennedy, '15, married Zach Pagàn on Aug. 26, 2017, at The Emily McCart, '16, and Adam Taylor, '16, of Cumming, were engaged at Inniskillin Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on Dec. 30, 2017. Taylor, a Canada native, proposed in front of his family. The pair met while attending YHC's Fall Fest together with a group of friends. "Adam and I ended up walking through the haunted house and he got scared at the end and ran out," said McCart. "I thought it was so funny and we've been together ever since." Parker Sewell, '17, and Jordan Silvey, '17, of Suwanee, were married in Cleveland, Ga., on May 26. "Parker and I met in the beautiful valley of Young Harris and got engaged on top of Max Patch, so it was only natural for us to get married surrounded by our beloved mountains," the pair explained. The pair chose YHC Dean of the Chapel and College Minister Rev. Blair Tolbert as their officiant. Many YHC alumni served as bridesmaids and groomsmen including Irenee Payne, '16, Maya Roberson, '15, Rachel Sherrod, '16, and Andrew Sudderth, '17. Ashley Brown, '10, was Matron of Honor, and Grant Rich, '18, was Best Man. Sewell is a project manager for D.N. Langford Construction Company, while Silvey is a program coordinator for SkillsUSA Georgia, a national, nonprofit student organization. The pair are "very thankful" for the astronomy class at YHC that brought them together. 64 Corey Helton, '15, and Caitlin Ramsey, '15, were wed in 2016 in Clayton, N.C. The wedding party included several YHC alumni, and former YHC campus minister Rev. Dr. Tim Moore officiated. Caitlin earned her master's degree in family therapy from Mercer University's School of Medicine in May. Corey is a fourth-year student in the M.D. program there, and intends to match into family medicine in 2019. Marjorie Jade Smith, '15, married Brandon Paustian on May 27 at Kingwood Resort Golf Course in Clayton. Jade teaches algebra at North Oconee High School and was recently named the women's head lacrosse coach there. Victoria Thomas, '17, and Garrett Autry, of Monticello, married at 9 Oaks Farm in Monroe on July 14. Two YHC alumni were in the bridal party including Thomas's college roommate, Taylor Beauchamp, '15, and Phi Alpha Phi "little sister" Lindsay Adair, '18. A Tribute to Three Exceptional Trustees Emeriti Dr. Sam Coker, '47 Candace Jane Watts, '15, married Adam Watts in Candace's hometown of San Antonio, Texas, on May 13. Haley Twiggs, '15, who played on YHC's golf team with Watts, served as Maid of Honor. The Watts currently live in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Adam is stationed. Candace recently earned her B.B.A. in marketing from the University of North Georgia in May. Sydnee Weaver, '15, married Daniel Griffin on June 2 in her hometown of Sylvania. Many YHC alumni and former softball teammates attended the wedding, including her Maid of Honor, Katie-Jo Gentry, '14, and bridesmaid Kacey Miller White, '13. "It's crazy how friends you made so long ago in the Enchanted Valley become lifelong friends who are there for you through all the stages of life," said Weaver. YHC Emeritus Trustee Dr. Sam Coker, '47, passed away on Oct. 12, 2017. Dr. Coker joined YHC's Board of Trustees in 1965 and served for 31 years before being elected an emeritus trustee in 2009. He served on the Academic Affairs Committee. A loyal alumnus, Dr. Coker was presented the Artemas Lester Award by YHC's Alumni Association in 2015 for a lifetime of dedication to the ministry and commitment to Christian service. Dr. Coker graduated from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. During his 50 years as a Methodist minister, he served many churches in the North Georgia Conference. A longtime generous supporter of YHC, Dr. Coker created the Gene Allison Coker Scholarship in memory of his wife, whom he met at YHC in 1946. The pair was married for 55 wonderful years. Robert "Bob" Head, Jr., '59 YHC Emeritus Trustee Robert "Bob" Head, '59, of Blairsville, passed away on June 6. He was elected to YHC's Board of Trustees in 1993 and served on the Executive Committee. Head married YHC alumna Carol Fleming Head, '58, in 1960, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves and Georgia Air National Guard. He was president of Robert L. Head Building Supply, president of Head-Westgate Corporation and co-founder of Union County Bank, which merged into United Community Bank in 1988. He served on the bank's Board of Directors since 1973 and as chairman from 1989 through 2014. Head was incredibly civic minded and community oriented. He was a member of the Union County Rotary Club, Union County Industrial Authority and the building committee for First United Methodist Church of Union County, among other involvements. He was a longstanding member of YHC's Board of Associates and received YHC's Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Career Achievement in 2013. Bishop L. Bevel "Bev" Jones, III YHC Emeritus Trustee Bishop L. Bevel "Bev" Jones, III, died on March 6 at the age of 91. Bishop Jones was a devoted and faithful member of YHC's Board of Trustees for 43 years after being elected in 1975. He served for 10 years on the development and scholarship committees before being elected an emeritus trustee in 1985. Bishop Jones graduated from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. He pastored six churches in the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church and was elected bishop in 1984, serving the Western North Carolina Conference until his retirement in 1996, when he returned to Candler as bishop-in-residence. He gave unselfishly of his time, talents, and resources to YHC, and established two endowed scholarships in memory of his father, Rev. L. Bevel Jones, Jr., and his sister, Kathryn Jones Foster. A strong believer in higher education, Bishop Jones stated, "a college degree will better equip a person for service to society." 65 Remembering Lillie Mae Green Lillie Mae Green, who passed away on March 22 at the age of 99, epitomized what it means to be an extraordinary community citizen and friend of YHC. The Gainesville, Ga., native, along with her husband, Frank, and son, Ronnie, '65, created an inspiring legacy of ethical business practices, exceptional customer service, wise financial savings and a lifetime dedicated to hard work. From humble beginnings in 1950, the Greens owned and operated Green's Grocery Store in Gainesville, which earned both industry awards and customer loyalty. Following Ronnie's untimely death in 2001, Mr. and Mrs. Green found opportunities to strengthen and support health and education causes in memory of their son. Following Mr. Green's death in 2008, Mrs. Green continued to make gifts on behalf of the family, including several to Ronnie's beloved alma mater. Mrs. Green made special provisions through her estate to provide support for the Young Harris Fund and further endow the Ronnie Green Endowed Scholarship at YHC. She also recently gave the College a significant gift— once again, supporting YHC and its students and further intertwining the Green family's story with that of YHC. To honor Mrs. Green's commitment to enhancing the student experience, YHC named Enotah Hall's first-floor common area The Green Family Lobby as a lasting tribute to the family's incredible story. Mrs. Green received YHC's Nancy Louise Haynes Stephens Sanderson Robertson Outstanding Friend Award in 2011 and the President's Medallion in 2015. "She's truly been one of the most extraordinary benefactors in the history of the College. She and her husband, Frank, had a deep love for this place," said Jimmy Owen, vice president for advancement at YHC. "Something else that was remarkable about Lillie Mae was her spirit. I think she inspired so many here at Young Harris and in Gainesville and beyond with the way she lived her life. It truly made an impact, so she will be sorely missed." IN MEMORIAM Rev. Hoyt Albion Allen, '52 April 12, 2018 John V. Ard, '61 March 16, 2018 Ancel Bailey, '59 May 3, 2018 Patricia Barlow Friend of YHC Feb. 21, 2018 Sara F. Bond, '58 July 19, 2018 Bill R. Bradley, '72 March 10, 2018 Larry E. Cart, '62 July 7, 2018 Judith Carter, '47 Jan. 7, 2018 William E. Chambers, '62 May 8, 2018 Bobbie Dudley, '48 March 8, 2018 Ida Kimsey, '42 June 28, 2018 R. Charles Clark, '65 July 3, 2018 Blanche Flanders Farley Friend of YHC June 28, 2018 George Koller Retired faculty Jan. 7, 2018 Margaret E. Foster, '47 Jan. 28, 2018 F. Dennis Lalley, '63 May 3, 2018 Elizabeth H. Cornelius, '57 Jan. 27, 2018 Dorian M. Daniel, '81 Jan. 27, 2018 Barbara Dayhuff, '58 Jan. 8, 2018 Charles L. Dennis, '57 Jan. 16, 2018 Ronald J. Denton Friend of YHC Feb. 19, 2018 Matthew Thomas Donaldson, '15 Jan. 18, 2018 Anne Gilmore Friend of YHC May 6, 2018 Elizabeth J. Lashley Friend of YHC March 15, 2018 Margaret Sarah HicksDurham, '05 April 29, 2018 Paige E. Lavergne, '92 June 14, 2018 Gregory A. Hollis, '69 March 2, 2018 Fern M. Lavinder Friend of YHC May 31, 2018 Nancy Housand, '61 Feb. 6, 2018 William A. Marrett, Jr., '73 March 12, 2018 Dorothy Maul Friend of YHC Jan. 7, 2018 Patrick M. Mobley, '80 May 2, 2018 Dorothy Allen Pirkle Friend of YHC Feb. 4, 2018 Robert R. Stewart Friend of YHC April 11, 2018 Frances Wingfield, '58 April 5, 2018 Barbara Woodall Friend of YHC May 24, 2018 THE LAST WORD Overheard@YHC: Transformation Tuesdays Members of the Young Harris College family compared notes on the changing landscape of the 136-year-old campus through #TransformationTuesday posts on social media. Holly Kemp SO jelly of the macs in the classroom, how awesome! Chris Strals In the fall of 1995 all students were required to take a class on how to use this new thing called email in the new computer lab. Back then email seemed pointless, ha! That lab was a room full of new Gateways and that was located next to the old dining hall. That was also the room where they used to have the pool tables to take it back to the early '80s! Eileen Alt So blessed my daughter attends this beautiful college! Bill Carrier Love relationship since 1974. Keith Smith Sharp Hall has a renovated front from my days in the early '80s. Amy Huckaby Not only has the beauty remained but so has the soul! It is still a place that young people leave having grown in so many ways. facebook.com/YoungHarrisCollege @youngharriscollege Office of Advancement P.O. Box 275 Young Harris, GA 30582 Alumni help advance YHC's mission through their time, experience and resources. Now alumni will be rewarded for a vital role they play in the College's growth: recruiting future YHC students. Alumni who refer a student that enrolls at YHC will be invited to a special reception honoring outstanding alumni during A Weekend in the Enchanted Valley. Learn more—and refer a student today. yhc.edu/refer-a-student NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 8316 ATLANTA GA Echoes Magazine, Spring 2019 youngharriscollege

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In response to the horrific shooting at a high school in Floriday, MVPJ member Craig Wiesner wrote an article for Tikkun Daily Blog. Start it here then go to the Tikkun website to read the whole piece. "Thoughts and Prayers? What the Prophet Isaiah Said" 17 more dead. "Our thoughts and prayers are with you." Sackcloth, ashes, bowing your head… Actually, on the night 17 people were killed in Florida, I thought to myself that maybe my husband and I should fast. We didn't. We did sit and watch the news as details of the mass shooting at a high school in Florida were slowly revealed. We closed our eyes in prayer, feeling helpless, angry, sad. 17 dead, the shooter in custody, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, neighbors, grieving. A chorus rings out "Our thoughts and prayers are with you." Two words come to mind when I hear or read that phrase coming from people in power who could do so much more than think and pray. Then, yesterday, the pastor of our church asked me if I would lead the Time for the Child in us all at church this Sunday. "What's the scripture?" I asked. Curious? Read on!

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GLCA/GLAA Resources for the spring, whether you're teaching face-to-face, hy-flex, or all online plus new GLAA Speakers Bureau. The CTL Work of the CTL Local Teaching & Learning Centers Teagle Foundation Support Article of the Week Essays for Action Research Annotations Town Halls/Webinars CTL Learning Communities Changes in Faculty Roles/Teaching Evidence-Based Teaching and Evaluation Community Engaged Teaching and Learning The Value of a Liberal Arts Education CTL Learning Communities: Community Engaged by Steven Volk | Dec 21, 2018 | Community Engaged Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized | 0 comments Using high-impact, research-based pedagogical practices to encourage local liberal arts colleges to engage more productively and sustainably with the communities in which they are situated; working toward deeper understandings of our local community on the part of students and faculty; helping students negotiate their residence in communities with which, for the most part, they are unfamiliar; and promoting interaction in a manner that responds to community interests and priorities while helping students develop thoughtful and reflective forms of civic engagement. Please send questions, comments, or submissions to: Steven Volk, Oberlin College Gregory Wegner, GLCA Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glcateachlearn/ Follow us on Twitter: @glcateachlearn What We're Reading & Watching A recent article by James Lang in the Chronicle of Higher Education on "The Distracted Classroom," points to a new book by Adam Gazzaley (neuroscience) and Larry D. Rosen (psychology) on The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World (MIT 2016). Distraction, as Lang summarizes, is not about looking up from reading the newspaper when something interesting is happening on the subway on the way to work. Distraction is basically when you're trying to reach a goal that matters and something gets in the way: constantly checking Facebook when you're trying to finish writing a review that's due in three hours. As Gazzaley and Rosen write, "The reason why goal interference in particular is so prominent in our lives, is the inherent complexity of our goals and the limitations we have in fulfilling them. Our ability to establish high-level goals is arguably the pinnacle of human brain evolution. Complex, interwoven, time-delayed, and often shared goals are what allow us humans to exert an unprecedented influence over how we interact with the world around us, navigating its multifaceted environments based on our decisions rather than reflexive responses to our surroundings." Although our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention, the authors offer suggestions for changing them to better cope with these challenges. Teaching Tools that Worked: Evidence from 2020 Winter Break: The Long(er) Read The Post-Pandemic Liberal Arts College: A Conversation The Election Meet Your Colleagues Elizabeth Trembley (Hope College, Department of English) for the GLCA/GLAA Consortium for Teaching & Learning Prof. Jocelyn McWhirter,Stanley S. Kresge Professor and Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Albion College: "Writing Assignments" Contact her at: jmcwhirter@albion.edu. GLCA-Consortium for Teaching and Learning. Copyright. All rights reserved.

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Q: How do I pair devices using core bluetooth? I am trying to develop bluetooth based application that will provide users the functionality to share data via bluetooth pairing. I am facing issue while pairing the device. This is my scenario The user will login the application and will be prompted to enable bluetooth service. This is the code for the same :- //MARK: - DECLARATIONS var cbCentralManager : CBCentralManager? var peripheral : CBPeripheral? var peripherals: [CBPeripheral] = [] //MARK: - VIEW_METHODS override func viewDidLoad() { super.viewDidLoad() self.setUpView() } func setUpView() { cbCentralManager = CBCentralManager(delegate: self, queue: nil) } //MARK: - EXTENSION extension ViewController : CBCentralManagerDelegate { func centralManagerDidUpdateState(_ central: CBCentralManager) { if central.state == .poweredOn { print("Bluetooth is enabled..") central.scanForPeripherals(withServices: nil, options: nil) } else { print("Bluetooth is not enabled..") } } func centralManager(_ central: CBCentralManager, didDiscover peripheral: CBPeripheral, advertisementData: [String : Any], rssi RSSI: NSNumber) { guard peripheral.name != nil else {return} print("Sensor Found!") //stopScan cbCentralManager?.stopScan() //connect cbCentralManager?.connect(peripheral, options: nil) self.peripheral = peripheral } func centralManager(_ central: CBCentralManager, didConnect peripheral: CBPeripheral) { //discover all service peripheral.discoverServices(nil) peripheral.delegate = self } In the next step, on the click of button, near by BLE devices will be scanned. func startScan() { let options: [String: Any] = [CBCentralManagerScanOptionAllowDuplicatesKey: NSNumber(value: false)] peripherals = [] print("Now Scanning...") self.timer.invalidate() centralManager?.scanForPeripherals(withServices: nil, options: options) Timer.scheduledTimer(timeInterval: 17, target: self, selector: #selector(self.cancelScan), userInfo: nil, repeats: false) } After the user selects a device to be paired from the list of scanned BLE devices, below code will be executed for establishing connection between devices. func connectToDevice(device:CBPeripheral) { centralManager = CBCentralManager(delegate: self, queue: .main) self.blePeripheral = device self.blePeripheral?.delegate = self centralManager?.connect(self.blePeripheral!, options: nil) } The delegate methods are extended extension HomeVC : CBPeripheralDelegate { func peripheralManagerDidUpdateState(_ peripheral: CBPeripheralManager) { if peripheral.state == .poweredOn { return } print("Peripheral manager is running") } //Check when someone subscribe to our characteristic, start sending the data func peripheralManager(_ peripheral: CBPeripheralManager, central: CBCentral, didSubscribeTo characteristic: CBCharacteristic) { print("Device subscribe to characteristic") } func peripheral(_ peripheral: CBPeripheral, didDiscoverServices error: Error?) { print("*******************************************************") if ((error) != nil) { print("Error discovering services: \(error!.localizedDescription)") return } guard let services = peripheral.services else { return } //We need to discover the all characteristic for service in services { peripheral.discoverCharacteristics(nil, for: service) // bleService = service } } func peripheral(_ peripheral: CBPeripheral, didDiscoverCharacteristicsFor service: CBService, error: Error?) { if ((error) != nil) { print("Error discovering services: \(error!.localizedDescription)") return } guard let services = peripheral.services else { return } //We need to discover the all characteristic for service in services { peripheral.discoverCharacteristics(nil, for: service) // bleService = service } print("Discovered Services: \(services)") } func peripheralManagerDidStartAdvertising(_ peripheral: CBPeripheralManager, error: Error?) { if let error = error { print("\(error)") let errorStr = "\(error)" let alert = UIAlertController(title: "Alert", message: errorStr, preferredStyle: UIAlertController.Style.alert) alert.addAction(UIAlertAction(title: "Ok", style: UIAlertAction.Style.default, handler: nil)) self.present(alert, animated: true, completion: nil) return } } } I am stuck as I am not getting the alert for pairing devices. Can anyone guide me in this ? Thanks in advance.

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we will start with the Place des Vosges. You will see private mansions and secret gardens. I hope to surprise you with a dense path of discoveries. Le Marais is a beautiful historical area. There are many different and charming museums, I will help you for choosing one or two if you like it.The Rosiers Street is perfect for a lunch. The creativity of the designers will charm you. Certainly, the Marais is a must for a first visit in Paris. I recommend you a visit Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday; Museums are closed the others days.

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A gastronomic tour of Argentina and Chile, from high-end dining to casual fare. Most of these reviews come from a tour of Argentina in December 2011. Argentina is the most spectacular and beautiful country, and it is a huge one too: reviews cover Purmamarca in the north to El Calafate in the icefields of Patagonia, a distance of 4,000 kilometres. This fine dining restaurant within one of BA's grandest hotels, the Alvear Palace, is without doubt the most haute-cuisine experience I had in the capital, based on international, French-inspired gastronomy. If Michelin gave stars in South America, this would probably be the prime contender for three of them. The room is urbane, chic and sophisticated with all the luxury trappings including glamorous fresh flower displays and sumptuous red leather chairs at crisply-napped tables. We decided against the tasting menu and opted for à la carte from chef Jean-Paul Bondoux's menu, making our choices as we nibbled on little ham muffins and cheese bread sticks. An amuse of a fantastically deeply flavoured gazpacho arrived, alongside a little deep-fried ball of herbed mozzarella. My first course proper was exceptional: an indulgent slice of seared and caramelised foie gras, that came with half of a fresh peach that had been crusted with crushed almonds and then grilled, along with a very sweet and richly sticky sweet wine reduction. My main course of Patagonian lamb three ways – confit, loin and two perfect little chops – came on a bed of terrific confit tomatoes with braised lettuce and cooking juices. This was wonderfully flavourful and accomplished cooking, each morsel of the lamb different in texture and taste that was unmasked by any stronger flavours, and the accompaniments fresh and yet full-flavoured. A little coconut granite pre-dessert did its job, before a stunning dessert: a fresh peach soufflé with lemon verbena ice cream and a side dish of lightly poached fresh peaches in syrup. The wine list is huge of course, and we had a few by the glass suggestions from the sommelier, all of which were expensive by Argentine standards, but very reasonable on European levels. The meal was so richly satisfying in terms of the intensity of the dishes that the array of chocolates and petit fours served with coffee remained (largely) untouched. A fabulous high-end dining experience, certainly on the formal side, but that is to be expected. Expensive at around £250 for two. It's formidable team here at this chic restaurant inside the boutique Fierro hotel, bringing together Chef Gipponi, whose experience includes a brace of two-star Michelin restaurants in Spain, and the wine list of Andres Rosberg, President of the Argentine Sommelier Association. Working against a series of powercuts and a temperamental generator during the service of my dinner, the young team coped well. Two tasting menus of around 10 small courses are offered, each at 195 Pesos (£30) which is outrageously cheap by European standards for refinement of this quality. A couple of glasses of sparkling wine drank nicely with courses one and two, a little deep fried chard fritter with a creamy sauce, followed by one of the star dishes, a bowl containing crayfish, brown shrimps, mussels and a scallops on a smoked cheese cream with light layer of a dark jelly, and a little test tube of fish reduction that is uncorked and poured over. It might sound like an overly-worked dish, but the sweetly cooked seafood and mild, creamy cheese, with the salty lick of the reduction was superb. Another terrific dish followed, which with the lightly oaked Gewurztraminer from Rutini, was the wine/food match of the night: sweetbreads served on a fennel mash, topped with a pile of lemon grass and fennel shavings. The melt-in-the-mouth meat and punchy flavours of the vegetables was superb against the gentle creaminess, sweetness and spice of the wine. A series of other excellent dishes followed, including a tranche of succulent hake, a squid-ink darkened bowl of rice, king prawn and wild mushroom and onto the final savoury dish, braised Patagonian lamb with an artichoke purée. Again the food match here was terrific. Finally, after a palate cleansing sorbet the best of two lovely desserts was a glass of creamy, rich yoghurt topped with a tangy passionfruit-like sorbet (it was a Brazilian fruit but I've forgotten the name), slices of fresh lychee and heaps of toasted sunflower seeds and little strips of citrus zest: hugely tangy and uplifting, and with a glass of late harvest Viognier, the perfect end to an absorbing but never heavy meal. Gipponi's watchwords seem to be freshness and balance in his sometime subtle, sometimes more vivid dishes, but the overall effect is excellence. On my first night in sultry Buenos Aires and staying in the excellent Hotel Fierro (above) we wanted to eat somewhere good, casual, local and air-conditioned. Miranda really delivered. A hip and slightly hippy modern interpretation of the classic parilla (barbecue), the young, friendly and informal staff are nonetheless efficient and attentive, and the simple wooden tables, open kitchen and busy bar all set a pleasantly buzzy atmosphere. A basket of fine breads and herby cheese spread plus a bottle of Susanna Balbo's Crios Torrontés at £10 kept us entertained until our food arrived. I chose pork fillet from the grill, three formidable but absolutely delicious slices, perfectly cooked with charry outside and cooked-through but soft inside. Accompanied by an assortment of apple, whole onion and sweet potato cooked on the grill, a wonderful sweet tomato marmalade and a very fresh chimichurri (a salsa of herbs, garlic and vinegar) it was delicious. Puddings were excellent too – my 'crunchy apple tart' had a feather-light streusel topping over loads of caramelised apple and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. With coffees, a bottle of Malbec from Achaval Ferrer and bottled water, the final bill of 328 Pesos – about £60 was such a bargain for the quality and overall experience. Ask anyone to name their top three traditional parillas in BA and chances are Don Julio will figure. The crowd spills out onto the corner outside, smoking and drinking glasses of wine, but we were quickly led to our reserved table in the air-conditioned room just in front of chef Pablo, expertly carving superb cuts of meat on his butchery counter whilst simultaneously working the grill like a maestro, moving and juggling the meat from hotter to cooler and from flame to smouldering ash, to make sure each is cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is noisy and energetic, the efficient and friendly waiters sweeping through with plates of food and bottles of wine, and conversation buzzing all around with a mix of locals and tourists. Don Julio is also renowned for its wine list, and we started with a bottle of the Yacochuya Torrontés with meat empanadas and sweetbreads. Both were delicious, though I found the sweetbreads a touch firm and missing the melting, foie gras-like creaminess of the best. Onto the main course, and with a huge bowl of fat-cooked chips came a Bife Chorizo Ancho (top end of the rib-eye) and Lomo (tenderloin) which we divided and shared. The Chorizo Ancho won easily on moist, juicy flavour and deliciously easy slicing, though the Lomo was tenderness personified and still had great flavour. With this we drank another bottle of the fabulous 2010 Mendoza Malbec from Achaval Ferrer at a modest £24 a bottle. The accompanying chimichurri was tangy and deliciously moreish. Somehow leaving space for dessert, dulce de lecce-filled pancakes are the traditional end to a meal at Don Julio, so we shared a portion to end an excellent meal and historic BA experience. Around £65 for two. The super-modern dockside area of Puerto Madero is a lovely place to escape the heat of downtown for a stroll. It glistens with sky-scraping new office blocks and apartments, yacht clubs and of course restaurants and cafés. More than one of BA's smartest city restaurants has opened a branch here, and the very upmarket parrilla, La Cabaña, has relocated here from downtown since my last visit. Very expensive by BA standards a steak will cost 150 Pesos or more (around £23 at time of writing), so double what even the best traditional steakhouses will charge. But for that you get sumptuous surroundings with huge wood and leather tables and chairs and ostentatiously oversized wine glasses to slightly over-state the high-end credentials. Steaked out from a parilla dinner the evening before, we stopped for lunch and ordered pasta – the main alternative option – in the shape of pumpkin raviolis. There was a lot to like about the overall experience, with lovely breads and good coffees, glasses of Catena Chardonnay and excellent service, but in truth the dish was disappointing: the pasta was nicely cooked, but the filling was just too sweet and the raviolis swam in a sea of even sweeter creamy sauce. It did not hit the spot, though it would be unfair to write off a place renowned for steak when choosing something else. It offers a calm and grown up spot amongst the crowd of tourist-filled bars and restaurants on the quay-side, and its high prices give a little feeling of VIP exclusivity. Peru's most famous culinary export is Astrid y Gaston. Now a chain of half a dozen restaurants across South America, here chef Roberto Grau interprets the dishes that built a huge reputation for this highly, but delicately spiced Peruvian cuisine based around native fish, seafood and vegetables. The Argentine branch burst into the top of the city's fine dining scene when it opened a few years ago, though it has also faced a little criticism for the rather dreary decor. Based in an old mansion in a quiet Palermo side street, the numerous rooms are decorated very plainly with red and yellow walls that indeed don't really cut it in the hip BA scene. Unfortunately the complex menu was all in Spanish, and our Peruvian waitress spoke not a single word of English, so we had little choice but to opt for the tasting menu, understanding enough to do so with confidence. At only 240 Pesos (under £40) it certainly was not expensive. Of the various little courses (around nine in all) the ones that stood out most where a fine ceviche with squid, salmon and bass, served with a rich spicy tomato broth studded with tiny, deep fried calamari. The vivid lime tang of the ceviche, yielding flesh of the fish and the crunch and heat of the broth and calamari delivered real flavour and texture fireworks – exactly what we'd hoped for from the experience. Other fine courses included more octopus, grilled with a lovely caramelised edges and served with various Peruvian vegetables in a light, citrusy and fruity sauce, and a Peruvian take on spring rolls stuffed with stewed rabbit and slow-braised beef cheeks. A whole menu of Pisco drinks is available, but we stuck to some Argentine sparkling wine and well-chilled Torrontés on a steamy hot evening when the occasional waft of air from a tall window was the only thing to alleviate the heat. With a total bill of less than £130 this was a real experience. Next time I'll be sure to take along a phrase book. What a great lunch I had in this place, a real institution in the heart of the city's San Telmo district. La Brigada is a very long-established and traditional steakhouse a little off the tourist trail, its dining room filled with gaucho memorabilia and souvenirs of the Argentine and Boca Juniors football teams. The experienced, efficient staff bustle around as chef-proprietor Hugo Echevarrieta directs the kitchen. The baby beef was succulent and absolutely overflowing with juicy taste, and there is a serious wine list here of Argentina's very best, so passion for cuisine and wine is obvious. This is the sort of friendly, honest and welcoming place that is always a joy to discover in a foreign place. Prices are very modest for the quality. First thing to say is that this is absolutely not a destination restaurant and would barely merit a mention except it ticked several boxes. It is sited within an upmarket shopping mall which provided an air-conditioned sanctuary after a couple of hours of fascinating strolling around the open market and Recoleta cemetery (burial place of Evita and many BA notables). Tired, hot and hungry, on the top floor were various predictable food options, but tucked at one end in a more salubrious position and enjoying a cool, airy glazed dining area, La Strada offered something closer to fine dining. In fact the efficient, friendly staff and decent rendition of Italian classics was good: my spinach gnocchi came with plenty of rocket, sweet baby tomatoes and torn chunks of mozzarella. With good breads, some ice cream to finish, water and a half bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from Trivento, the bill for two barely reached £30. Handy to know about if you are shopped-out, sighted-out or sunned-out in this part of town. This super-expensive Relais & Chateaux property lies on its own 4,000 acre estate in a stunning location mid-way between the airport of Calafate and the Perito Moreno glacier and iceberg field of the Upsala glacier. Built as a traditional estancia around a central garden, it affords mesmerising views in every direction, to the mountains and glaciers, to the wide expansive of Lake Argentino and across the Patagonian steppe. The hotel is exquisitely furnished with antiques and local fabrics and artefacts, but all in a harmonious and quite minimalist style. Its 17 suites are interspersed by lounges, libraries and other intimate public areas. The service and staff are impeccable, and you feel cosseted and welcomed from the moment you airport transfer deposits you in the spacious, comfortable living room, and one of the hotel staff orientates you to the surrounding glaciers and mountains on large scale maps. Guests are on a full board basis, and the food is really excellent – up there with the best of my 18 day trip across Argentina. Typical would be a starter of carpaccio of local deer, with plenty of citrus and capers in the dressing and a little salad of poached pear. For mains, one evening a whole Patagonian lamb was barbecued and served to the entire dining room. It was beautifully flavourful and fell apart at the threat of a fork. On other evenings there is a choice of several dishes, some of my favourites being Partridge cooked two ways – the breast pan fried and a delicious little stew of roasted leg and thigh meat, or Patagonian tooth fish – a two inch thick tranche of flaky white meat. Desserts are excellent, including a dense flourless chocolate cake served with Calafate ice cream (Calafate is a wild red berry from bushes growing on the estancia). The wine list is extensive and proudly features Patagonia's top wines from the likes of Chacra, Noemia and Famila Schroeder, as well as the best from other Argentine regions, though mark-ups are amongst the highest I encountered (all prices in US dollars. But then this is one of the country's most exclusive hotels delivering the highest levels of service in an extraordinary and remote setting. Guest taking one of the all day excursions to the glaciers choose a packed lunch from a menu the evening before which is thoughtful and delicious too, and afternoon tea is a ritual with a choice of exotic teas and infusions and dainty cakes and sandwiches. But the setting that is the star. The hotel's own guides will take you on bird-watching hikes through the grounds, horse rides or mountain bike trails, with expert spotting of the abundant wildlife – we saw condors, Caracara falcons, a flock of galloping rheas, boxing hares and so much more. Truly a magical place. Rooms start from around £500 per night for two, full-board. The Hyatt is one of the smartest hotel addresses in the city, and as the epicentre of the wine business I have stayed there on four previous visits to Mendoza, always enjoying at least one meal in the bistro. Having booked for dinner several weeks in advance and requested a table on the broad terrace that overlooks the bustling life of the Plaza, I was disappointed to turn up and find the à la carte menu had been suspended and the terrace closed because of a large function in the hotel. In its place was a buffet (my personal food hate). I expressed by dissatisfaction in no uncertain terms that there had been no prior warning of this, and to give the maitre'd her due, the kitchen managed to offer us the à la carte menu in the rather soulless interior dining room as a concession. As usual the food was good. A starter of home cured bresaola, figs and brie was good, drizzled with olive oil and served on little toasts. My main course was two very succulent and moist fillets of a local fish that was "like sea bass" according to my waitress, served with artichoke hearts and potato gnocchi, with plenty of olive oil, lemon and capers making a punchy sauce. We drank a bottle of the fine Rutini Chardonnay (just over £20) and finished with two slices of refined cheesecake. The total bill came to £75, but it was a disappointment to find the corporate world of catering for a function being allowed to steamroller over their normal service paying guests can expect. Based in the Escorihuela winery, a beautiful and atmospheric old building, 1884 is widely regarded as one of Argentina's top restaurants (it features regularly as one of the 50 best restaurants in the world according to Restaurant Magazine). Chef Francis Malman is classically French trained, marrying these techniques to the best Argentinean produce. In the courtyard a huge wood-fired oven produces succulent roasted meat dishes, whilst the menu is peppered with more exotic fare, but all centred on prime Argentine ingredients. The wine list has all of Argentina's top-end stuff, and even at this level of dining, European and North American diners will find prices to be very reasonable. I have eaten here several time, starting as usual with a selection of empanadas and a big roasted pumpkin salad, the empanadas from the wood-fired oven succulently filled with melting cheese, or prime steak and mirepoix of vegetables wrapped in short, buttery pastry. The salad was deliciously fresh with lots of leafy greens and the chunks of sweet pumpkin had tasty caramelised edges. Our main course was, with hindsight, a mistake for us: we could not resist the 'giant bisteca' for two, imagining a chateaubriand. What arrived was an absolutely enormous, two-foot long rib of beef, served with roasted vegetables and chimichurri. It was seriously delicious, but the sheer gargantuan size of the steak was just too much and after a few mouthfuls it was just too daunting. I wished we'd gone for a more manageable cut. We drank the excellent Malbec from Bodegas Mendel, a couple of glasses of house fizz and squeezed in a very good lemon tart to share after the half-abandoned steak. The food and service is exemplary in this restaurant that is stylish, yet in its soul so rustic. The bill, at a shade over £100 in total, was exceptional value. On the corner of the Plaza Indepencia, just across from the Hyatt, this corner café/bar looked like a promising place for an informal light lunch after a morning's sight-seeing and shopping. There is a broad pavement terrace shaded by tall plane trees, but we chose a table in the small, air-conditioned interior. We enjoyed a simple but delicious lunch. I had saltimbocca, a really juicy flattened chicken breast draped in crispy pancetta and smothered in cheese, topped with lots of finely sliced peppers, onion and tomato that deliver bags of flavour. My partner's pan-fired trout with almonds, capers and baby tomatoes was pronounced delicious too. With a couple of beers and coffees, the bill came to just under £30 equivalent. The menu runs to salads, sandwiches, cheese and cold meat sharing platters and a few special dishes like this, in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. A good lunch spot. It was a job finding this winery restaurant, with the sign for the Route 60 not clear from the autoroute heading south from Mendoza. Look for the junction at 16km from the city centre. Housed in a beautiful and charming small hotel that is part of Bodegas Tapiz, the old adobe building is cool and airy with its high ceilings and views to the vineyards. This was some of the best cooking in the Mendoza region for sure, my tempura of langoustines plump and juicy, served with a simple salad. My partner's bruschetta of ham, burrata cheese and tomato was three refined little discs of bread surmounted by quality ingredients. For my main course I chose raviolis of wild hare which were deliciously earthy and deep, and for pudding we had a playful take on an English trifle, with lovely vanilla ice cream layered with rich, dark lightly poached berries and topped with cream and nuts. We drank glasses of the Tapiz Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec, both of which were good, and priced at 20 Pesetas, or less than £3 each. With coffees and waters, the bill of around £60 was truly great value, especially as we sat in the beautiful garden with our coffee afterwards, enjoying the birdsong and sunshine. La Lenita is a huge, bustling place downtown in Salta that throngs with an unusual mix of celebrating locals and large tourist parties, enjoying steaks and copious amounts of Malbec in the noisy atmosphere of its vast dining room with its exposed brick walls and central buffet station for those who choose it. In truth this was not my sort of place, but was recommended by my hotel's duty manager and it is quite clearly one of Salta's 'highlights', even down to a guitar-strumming and singing waiter to end the evening. Food was pretty good and service briskly efficient. Dinner for two with wine will cost around £40 – £50. Salta: Dis Tinto, Ave Reyes Catolicos 1255. The first thing to say is that this is not a 'destination' restaurant, but this modern parilla was extremely handy for our wonderful small hotel in Salta (Hotel Kkala) being a five minute stroll away and recommended by the hotel manager. Indeed the food was simple and exemplary, the empanadas very tasty, the steaks beautifully cooked and so big that at the English-speaking waitress's suggestion, we shared one and were more than replete by the end of dinner. The wine list is small and mostly local, and the welcome friendly in an inexpensive, simple, low key place that in some ways blew Salta's bigger names away. Around £40 for two all in. This was the one big disappointment of our entire three week trip across Argentina. Much hailed as the best restaurant in Salta, and inventor of 'high Andean cuisine' specialising in local and seasonal ingredients, things started brightly as we arrived to find a modern, very stylish and cool dining room off of one of the main touristy strips. But alarm bells did start to ring as we realised part of the hushed atmosphere was because there was only one other table occupied, whereas the evening before at La Lenita there were 150 people crammed inside, with a queue waiting patiently outside on the street. Our waiter left us with menus and approached the other table to clear their plates, and we overheard an exchange in English with one diner complaining that their dish "tasted funny" and the waiter agreeing to remove it from the bill. When they left, we were the sole diners for the rest of the evening, creating a difficult ambience with three staff watching the two of us eat. The food was not terribly good, with nothing particularly stand-out in terms of flavours or textures. A few unusual seeds and herbs added interest, but not particular enjoyment. Prices were modest at around £60 for dinner with a bottle of Torrontés from Yacochuya and two glasses of Malbec, but the overall experience was not a great one. Purmamarca is the wonderful little village in the Jujuy Province north of Salta, at the centre of the breathtaking drive through the multi-coloured rock formations of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. It's a tourist-focused economy now, but that does not negate the charms of its spectacular mountain setting, the adobe buildings and the handcrafts being practised by locals. One of the few dining options is this airy restaurant where a big plate of meat and cheese empanadas and a couple of bottles of beer provided a delicious lunch on a long day's touring. Very inexpensive and the village and the area is a must-see if touring the north. Cafayate is a lovely town at the centre of the wine industry in the north, the bustling central square surrounded by restaurants and cafes. We settled on a wine bar that looked pretty chic and had an interesting menu, but once seated in a rather sombre room (all outside tables where taken) and noting the thick layer of dust on the table-mats and cutlery, took ourselves off to this large and obviously mid-market sort of place on the square that provided a decent meal (no specific notes taken) and a comfortable outdoor terrace under broad trees and parasols, where we very happily ate, drank and watched the world go by for an hour or so. Decent quality and value at around £40. The reviews in this section are from my 2004, 2006 and 2007 as marked below. This was a meal I enjoyed, in the Mediterranean restaurant of this five-star hotel. The restaurant has efficient, polite service, a nicely relaxed yet quite formal décor and atmosphere, and lovely views over the Hyatt's gardens to the Andes beyond. A starter of home-made papardelle with a hare ragout was delicious: the papardelle, cooked perfectly and drizzled in olive oil, was generously sauced with a rich, slightly gamy shredded hare stew and topped with some crisply fried basil leaves. A very nicely cooked (though not rare) thick little steak of yellowfin tuna was served on a little disc of dense, textural aubergine and green olive and was delicious, the meaty but soft fish nicely counterbalanced by the rich tapenade. My main course was a lovely piece of pan-fried red deer, that had been cooked wrapped in bacon so it was very moist and lightly smoky, and was served on a creamy pumpkin puree, and drizzled with a red wine reduction enriched with dark chocolate. Pudding, a warm chocolate pear cake, was very good though slightly too sweet, with the chocolate not bitter enough, especially with the accompanying vanilla ice cream. A very nice meal overall though. Expensive (2007). Sister restaurant to a Vinos & Tapas in Barcelona, this casual wine bar and restaurant opened in 2006, and is in a nice part of town and opposite a large branch of the excellent Vinos del Mundo wine stores. With minimalist, modern wooden furniture and a bright, airy atmosphere, the smartly uniformed staff serve tapas and small main dishes to accompany Torres's wines from Chile and Spain, all of which are available by the glass or bottle. In truth, I didn't rate the food here that highly: a fish and seafood tartare was slightly rubbery in texture, though a rich sun-dried tomato tapenade was very good. The best dish was a simply fried chunk of conger eel, with a green olive emulsion enriched with little chunks of morcilla sausage. The food is ok, and it would be a good choice for a casual meal or glass or two of wine and nibbles on a day around Santiago's shops. Moderate (2007). Carlo von Mühlenbrock is Chile's celebrity chef: a better looking Jamie Oliver who's TV show is adored in equal proportions by teenage Chilean girls and earnest foodies. Osadia is a funky destination with basement bar and buzzing ground floor restaurant. Mr von Mühlenbrock is behind the stoves every evening, and I have to say, the food was superb. I started with a cast-iron pot filled with a rich fish stew, liberally endowed with chunks of seafood and fish. A second course of gnocchi, in a dramatically dark wild mushroom sauce, was fantastically tasty, as was a lamb carpaccio which unexpectedly appeared before the main course. Seared tuna was served with creamy mashed potato and roasted red pepper sauce was delicious, with the thick-cut steak crusted black outside, but raw in the centre. Finally, a grand dessert plate of miniature creations blurred slightly given the quantity of food and wine that had gone before, but the whole Osadia experience was first class. Moderately expensive. (2004). This much more humble seafood restaurant was absolutely superb: much more traditionally Chilean food, served in a white-tiled, no-nonsense restaurant, its folding doors thrown open to the bustling street. Friendly waiters served up copious dishes of ceviche: raw fish and seafood (scallops, shrimp and squid) marinated in a citrus dressing until it "cooks", served with a crisp, leafy salad and chunks of flat bread. Everything here was simply cooked, presented, and wonderfully fresh: exactly as it should be. There's a small wine and beer list, and prices are low. (2004). Siete Tazas, or "seven cups" is a national park easily reachable (especially if you have a four-wheel drive vehicle) from the city of Talca on a day trip. You can explore the dramatic seven waterfalls and ice-cold pools after which the park is named, and there are miles of hiking trails into the Andes. We took a four hour hike, on which we saw eagles, condors and some stunning mountain flower displays. The park's only food option is La Flor de la Canela, and it was a welcome sight when we returned in early afternoon. From the outside La Flor de la Canela looks like a slightly tumbledown shack. What a joy to discover that inside is a warm welcome and excellent home cooking, with fruits and vegetables grown and preserved by the owners, and baskets of wonderful warm flat bread served with bowls of Chancho en Piedra, a deliciously spicy, coriander (cilantro) -based salsa. We had steaks and chips, and washed down the lot with a couple of ice-cold beers. Fantastic place, and very cheap. (2006).

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AccountKit is not a document management system, leaving this to the multitude of providers specifically built to look after your file management needs. Instead, we utilise the connections to link back to source documents enabling quick access and previewing from within any tool and the ability to save reports and files direct back into your DMS. The idea is to bring the documents you care about to your fingertips for quick ease of access. Microsoft use the same login process across all of their platforms (OneDrive, OneDrive for Business and Sharepoint), so if you use the login associated with your Office365 account, it will give you access to the sharepoint files on the team site. So ensure you are using the correct login credentials. The connection process is the same for each DMS, noting that you can have multiple DMS's hooked up at the same time. You will then be returned to AccountKit where you'll now have the option to define the default directory for each connected DMS. All Users will be notified via the notification strip of the connection to the DMS and can access from their login. The purpose of this is to select a Default Folder to start from when browsing the file structure of each DMS throughout AccountKit; This is optional. Click Select the Default Folder per the above image. A browse window will appear. In the browsing window select the folder you want to be the default. If you do not have a folder yet click New Folder and you can create and name a new one. Once the practice has been connected, individuals will get a notification at the top of the page identifying that there's been a new DMS connected. By requiring individuals to individually login, they're assigned the same underlying folder and file permissions already attributed to them. Each user (including the Practice Administrator) can follow the link within the notification or just head straight to the "My Profile" under their username . You will then be returned to AccountKit, where the icon will now be in colour to indicate the successful login. All DMS related elements of each page will now be enabled. The purpose of this is to streamline access to the underlying client folder from within any tool saving a manual browse through the directory structures to find the applicable location of a particular document; It's not mandatory, but sure will make your life easier. Browse to the applicable client folder and put a check next to it. You'll now find the icon is coloured to indicate the default folder has been set; Hover over it to see the default path. You don't need to go through and do all clients at once. Instead, when you next go to link a document for a specific client, from the browsing window, you have an option at the top to set a current folder as the current client's default folder. This is a much better use of your time! You'll see this scattered all throughout AccountKit; Selecting this will either show and link new files; If they're a light grey, no documents are linked as yet; Once a file is linked, the icon will go a dark grey and identify the number of documents presently linked. Enables you to preview (but not edit) a linked document; Where the document is unable to be previewed, the eye will appear in light grey. Pressing this icon will download the current linked document to your local computer. Pressing this will enable you to upload a document from your local computer into the current location in the DMS. Selecting this icon will delete the applicable file from the DMS; This is not reversible unless the DMS allows it from within their system. The option to link a file is available throughout AccountKit and is indicated where ever you can see the icon. The process for linking files is the same throughout the system. Examples of files that you may want to link include as follows. Note that you can link any file, but you can't preview all files in which case the icon will be greyed out. Important Document Register – Wills, land title certificates, and trust deeds. Correspondence Register – Reference documents for a meeting held. Professional Development Register – All documents and certificates relating to staff training. Equipment Finance – A copy of the finance contract and invoice. Where a register entry has already been processed with no documents linked, you can come along afterward and link a file at your leisure. Select the appropriate DMS in the top right-hand corner if it hasn't already been preselected. If the file is already in the cloud locate it and click the checkbox and click Select to complete the process. If it does not exist in the cloud then click upload a file, select the applicable file and press the upload button. The link icon will darken with a number identifying the number of linked documents. Drag and drop a document into the middle of the register entry page for it to then give you an option of where to save the document within the current client folder structure. After uploading, the file will also be linked. Where you're making a new entry into any of the registers, you essentially follow the same steps as above. Instead, though, you initiate the process by pressing the "Link or upload documents" button at the bottom of the record. Here's how it looks once a document is linked to the mail register. You may at some stage need to change between DMS which if you have multiple connections is quite easy. When the file browser window is open, you will see on the right-hand side the available DMS systems presently connected. The selected DMS will be in colour to indicate this is where you're presently looking. To select a different DMS simply click on the icon you want to connect with. The browsing window name will change to the DMS Selected. The DMS icon selected will appear in colour to indicate that it's been selected. The Purpose of this is to show you how to create a new folder in your cloud drive as required. In the browsing window select New Folder a box will appear where you can type in the new folder name. Click Create Folder you then need to select the folder by clicking on it. There is also an example in the Upload Video below. The purpose of this is to explain how to upload a file from your local storage to your cloud storage. Click on upload a file, and select "choose file". You will be taken to your local storage (PC, Mac) where you will search and select the file you wish to upload. Click the Upload button, the file will be uploaded to the current location within the DMS. From your local storage folder (PC, MAC) select the file you wish to upload to your DMS and AccountKit. Click and drag the file to AccountKit and drop the file anywhere within the register area. You can tell if you're in the right area as the drop area will highlight with a green dashed outline. Once you've browsed to the folder you want to upload the file to, let the mouse button go to initiate the upload process. When the progress bar has completed, the file will have been uploaded and linked. You can use drag and drop within any of the practice tools once the register entry window is open. Sometimes you'll need to search for a file amongst a set of files and folders, using the search function will search and filter all files within the current folder and associated sub-folders. You can then select the applicable file as required.

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Fuchsklinge – abgeleitet vom Grundwort Klinge 'kleines Kerbtal' – ist ein Talname in Baden-Württemberg: Fuchsklinge (Aimersbach), linke Waldbachklinge zum Aimersbach vor Lorch, Ostalbkreis Fuchsklinge (Brettach), linke Klinge zur Brettach (Kocher) vor der Vordermühle, Gemeinde Mainhardt, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall Fuchsklinge, Unterlauf-Waldklinge des Erbachs, rechter Zufluss der Rems auf der Markungsgrenze zwischen den Stadtteilen Neustadt an der Rems und Hohenacker, Stadt Waiblingen, Rems-Murr-Kreis Fuchsklinge, Waldklinge des Federbach (Ohrbach), linker Zufluss des Ohrbachs (zur Bühler) nahe bei Stöcken, Gemeinde Adelmannsfelden, Ostalbkreis Fuchsklinge, Waldklinge des Fuchsbachs, linker Zufluss der Blinden Rot zwischen der Ludwigsmühle, Gemeinde Rosenberg, Ostalbkreis und der Röhmensägmühle, Gemeinde Bühlerzell, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall Fuchsklinge (Häldenbächle), rechtes Bachtal zum Häldenbächle (zum Westernbach, zur Ohrn) vor Büttelbronn, Stadt Öhringen, Hohenlohekreis Fuchsklinge (Hergstbach), rechtes Bachtal zum Hergstbach in Korb, Stadt Möckmühl, Landkreis Heilbronn Fuchsklinge (Kocher), rechte Waldklinge zum Kocher nach Wengen, Gemeinde Sulzbach-Laufen, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall Fuchsklinge, Oberlauf-Waldklinge des Kronbachs, linker Zufluss des Stangenbach (Lauter) zwischen den Orten Stangenbach und Lohmühle, beide Gemeinde Wüstenrot, Landkreis Heilbronn Fuchsklinge (Lappach), rechte Waldbachklinge zur Lappach (zum linken Oberlauf Große Enz der Enz) bei Enzklösterle, Landkreis Calw, Baden-Württemberg Fuchsklingenbach (Schöntaler Bach), rechter Waldklingenzufluss des Schöntaler Bachs gegenüber dem Schöntalhöfle bei Grab, Gemeinde Großerlach, Rems-Murr-Kreis Fuchsklinge (Seebächle), linke trockenfallende Waldklinge zum Seebächle (zur Sulm) vor Willsbach, Gemeinde Obersulm, Landkreis Heilbronn Fuchsklinge (Sülzbach), rechte trockene Waldklinge zum Sülzbach (Sulm) knapp vor Wimmental, Stadt Weinsberg, Landkreis Heilbronn Fuchsklinge, Waldklinge des Mittellaufs des Tälesbachs auf dem Gebiet der Stadt Calw, Landkreis Calw Fuchsklinge (Tiefenbach), rechte Waldbachklinge bis vor Rohracker, kreisfreies Stuttgart zum rechten Hauptstrang-Oberlauf Tiefenbach des Dürrbachs (zum Neckar) Fuchsklinge (Totensteigebach), rechte Waldbachklinge zum Totensteigebach vor Unterregenbach, Stadt Langenburg, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg Ähnliche Namen für Gewässer: Fuchsklingenbach, rechter Zufluss des Schöntaler Bachs gegenüber dem Schöntalhöfle, Gemeinde Großerlach, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg Fuchsklingengraben, linker Zufluss des Lentersheimer Mühlbachs (zur Wörnitz) vor Altentrüdingen,Stadt Wassertrüdingen, Landkreis Ansbach, Bayern Siehe auch: Fuchsbach Fuchsgraben

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Michael Rapaport appears to have mixed feelings about the school walkouts in protest of gun violence that took place this week. As students ditched class on Wednesday to prompt change in the nation's gun policy following the latest mass school shooting, the "Atypical" star and "This Book Has Balls" author let his mouth do the moving, deeming the walkout "incredible" and "historical," but ultimately "f—ing sad" that it even had to occur. "So this walkout is fantastic, but in reality, it's f—ing sad," the actor concluded. Watch Rapaport sound off on the walkout below. Kids Can't Be Kids Anymore?

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A freeze warning and a frost advisory in effect for 4 regions in the area 3rd worker at federal prison charged with sexual misconduct A federal correctional officer at a women's prison in California has been charged with sexually abusing an inmate. Inside federal prisons, employees are committing the crimes An Associated Press investigation has found that more than 100 federal Bureau of Prisons employees have been arrested, convicted or sentenced in criminal cases since the start of 2019. 2 parents convicted in 1st trial of college bribery scandal Two wealthy parents have been convicted of buying their kids' way into school as athletic recruits. Ex-coach tells of faking athletic credentials A former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California testified Monday that she regularly created fake athletic profiles with exaggerated accomplishments and images she found on Google to help get unqualified students admitted. 'Varsity Blues' trial promises fresh insights in old scandal The first trial of "Operation Varsity Blues" will begin this week with the potential to shed light on investigators' tactics and brighten the spotlight on a college admissions process many complain favors the rich. Investigators question warden at California women's prison Federal investigators have questioned the warden of a federal women's prison in California and searched his office. Ex-UCLA coach gets 8 months in prison for admissions scam FILE - In this March 25, 2019, file photo Jorge Salcedo, former University of California at Los Angeles men's soccer coach, departs federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. AdSui was sentenced to time served last year after spending five months in a Spanish prison following her arrest. Salcedo is the third coach sentenced so far in the case. Michael Center, who was a tennis coach at the University of Texas at Austin, got six months while ex-Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer got one day in prison which he was deemed to have already served. ____This story has been corrected to reflect that Salcedo was a coach at the University of California, Los Angeles not the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. 'Operation Varsity Blues' reenacts and reorients a scandal NEW YORK – Chris Smith didn't initially think the 2019 college bribery scandal made for a good documentary subject. He was editing "Fyre," the hit Netflix documentary about the music-festival fiasco, when his longtime collaborator, Jon Karmen, suggested another real tale of fraud and spectacle be their next film. By shifting the focus, Smith's "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admission Scandal," which debuts Wednesday on Netflix, attempts to reorient center stage in a headline-grabbing drama that has already spawned one Lifetime movie. The documentary, like the scandal, has a dose of Hollywood. "One of the only people that got back to us was John Vandemoer."Vandemoer, a Stanford University sailing coach, was the first person sentenced in the scandal. Netflix doc to examine man behind college admissions scandal This image released by Netflix shows key art for Operation Varsity Blues, a documentary about the college admissions scandal, premiering March 17. (Netflix via AP)LOS ANGELES – A Netflix documentary will use actor recreations of FBI wiretaps to tell the story of Rick Singer, the man at the center of the college admissions scandal that sent actors Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and and several other prominent parents to prison. Netflix announced Monday that "Operation Varsity Blues" will be released on March 17. More than 50 people were charged in the scandal that saw parents pay bribes to have someone cheat on their children's entrance exams or pretend their kids were star athletes for sports they didn't play. Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and several other charges, and is expected to testify at defendants' trials. Oliva Jade Giannulli learning from family college 'mess-up' FILE - Olivia Jade Giannulli arrives at the 5th annual People Magazine "Ones To Watch" party in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2017. Giannulli, the daughter of the Full House actor Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, discussed on the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk how shes been affected by the college admissions scandal involving her parents. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Maybe Olivia Jade Giannulli had hoped for kid-glove treatment in choosing the family vibe of "Red Table Talk" for her first public comments about the college admissions scandal involving her famous parents. Pinkett Smith, who said she had agreed to bring Giannulli on her show over her mother's objections, struck an understanding tone with her. "No matter what the situation is, you don't want to see your parents go to prison.... Mossimo Giannulli reports to prison in college bribery case FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2019, file photo, Lori Loughlin departs federal court in Boston with her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, left, after a hearing in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. Giannulli has reported to prison to begin serving his five-month sentence for bribing his daughters way into college. Giannullis wife, Full House actor Lori Loughlin, is already behind bars for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme involving prominent parents and elite schools across the country. (AP Photo/Philip Marcelo, File)BOSTON – Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli reported to prison on Thursday to begin serving his five-month sentence for bribing his daughters' way into college, officials said. Giannulli's wife, "Full House" actor Lori Loughlin, is already behind bars for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme involving prominent parents and elite schools across the country. Few parents, coaches still fighting charges in college scam Just 15 of the nearly 60 people charged in the sordid scheme that rocked the U.S. educational system are still fighting the charges. ___WHO'S LEFTOnly three coaches and 11 parents are still fighting the charges. Six coaches and nearly 30 parents have already agreed to admit to the charges. McGlashan has fiercely denied the charges and says he told Singer he didn't want to participate in the so-called side door scheme. Authorities say their investigation into the wide-ranging scheme is ongoing and charges against new parents keep trickling in. Loughlin, Giannulli remain silent as they await prison fate Loughlin and Giannulli will have a chance to address U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton when he decides whether to accept their unusual plea deals with prosecutors, which calls for Loughlin to serve two months in prison and Giannulli to serve five months. Under the plea deal, Giannulli has also agreed to pay a $250,000 fine and perform 250 hours of community service. Loughlin and Giannulli will appear before the Boston federal court judge during separate sentencing hearings held via videoconference because of the coronavirus pandemic. She and Giannulli fiercely fought the allegations for months, with their lawyers accusing prosecutors of withholding evidence that would exonerate them. They may also be concerned that saying the wrong thing could blow up their deal with prosecutors, lawyers say. Loughlin, Giannulli plead in college scam but await fate Under their proposed deals, Loughlin, 55, hopes to spend two months in prison and Giannulli, 56, is seeking to serve five months. Loughlin and Giannulli were among dozens of wealthy parents, athletic coaches and others charged last year in the bribery scheme. Prosecutors say they funneled money through a sham charity operated by college admissions consultant Rick Singer, who has pleaded guilty to orchestrating the scheme. Loughlin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Giannulli pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and honest services wire and mail fraud. Lori Loughlin, husband to serve prison time for college scam Loughlin, 55, and Giannulli, 56, are scheduled to plead guilty Friday via video conference before a federal judge in Boston, who must approve the deal. They agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in a plea agreement filed in Bostons federal court. Giannulli will also plead guilty to a charge of honest services wire and mail fraud, prosecutors said. They are the 23rd and 24th parents to plead guilty in the case. Others parents who've been sent to prison for participating in the scam include Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman. Fear of virus won't save mom in U.S. college admissions scandal from prison FILE PHOTO: Manuel and Elizabeth Henriquez, facing charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, enter federal court in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File PhotoFederal prosecutors in Boston say Elizabeth Henriquez and her financier husband, Manuel Henriquez, sought to rig their two daughters college entrance exam results and secure the oldest ones admission to Georgetown University as a fake tennis recruit. William Rick Singer, the consultant, pleaded guilty in March 2019 to charges he facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and helped bribe university sports coaches to present his clients children as fake athletic recruits. Prosecutors said the Henriquezes beginning in 2015 paid Singer nearly $50,000 to have an associate proctor the SAT and ACT college entrance exams for their daughters and feed them answers. Prosecutors said Elizabeth Henriquez also paid $400,000 to have Singer arrange to have a Georgetown tennis coach he was bribing designate her oldest daughter as an athletic recruit. feeds.reuters.com A year later, prosecutors are winning historic college admissions case but fight isn't over Authorities say they uncovered a sprawling scheme in which wealthy parents made six-figure payments to Rick Singer, a college consultant from Newport Beach, California. Now, 12 months later, legal experts say the Justice Department has proved successful on several fronts. Parents' defense attorneys have pushed back from the beginning, calling prosecutors overzealous and unfair by misportraying the actions and intent of parents. Instead, attorneys say, these parents believed they were making "legitimate donations" to a nonprofit operated by Singer. In a win for USC parents, federal Magistrate Page Kelley last week ordered USC to disclose unredacted admissions-related emails and other documents subpoenaed by Zangrillo. ocala.com news-journalonline.com dailycommercial.com Ex-University of Texas tennis coach gets six months prison for admissions scam BOSTON (Reuters) - The former mens tennis head coach of the University of Texas at Austin was sentenced on Monday to six months in prison after admitting he accepted $100,000 in bribes as part of a vast U.S. college admissions fraud scheme. Michael Center, the former head coach of the men's tennis team at the University of Texas at Austin, leaves the federal courthouse after being sentenced in connection with a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., February 24, 2020. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns declined Centers request for a non-prison sentence, saying his conduct had impugned the publics confidence in the integrity of what should be a merit-based college admissions system. As part of his sentence, Center must also forfeit $60,000. Prosecutors said he accepted another $40,000 in bribes directed to the University of Texas tennis program as donations. Test administrator pleads guilty, parent faces sentencing over U.S. college scam BOSTON (Reuters) - A former college entrance exam administrator pleaded guilty to participating in a vast college admissions cheating and fraud scheme on Wednesday, the same day a wealthy parent is set to face sentencing for his role in the scandal. Test administrator Igor Dvorskiy leaves the federal courthouse after being sentenced to probation in connection with a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., November 13, 2019. William Rick Singer, the consultant, pleaded guilty in March to charges he facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and helped bribe sports coaches at universities to present his clients children as fake athletic recruits. Dvorskiy, 53, who was the director of a private school in Los Angeles, served as a compensated test administrator for the companies that run the SAT and ACT college entrance exams, prosecutors said. Macfarlane, 56, pleaded guilty in June to conspiring to commit mail fraud. BOSTON (Reuters) - A former college entrance exam administrator pleaded guilty to participating in a vast college admissions cheating and fraud scheme on Wednesday, the same day a wealthy parent is set to face sentencing for his role in the scandal. Federal prosecutors in Boston say Igor Dvorskiy accepted nearly $200,000 in bribes to allow corrupt test proctors to secretly alter the answers of SAT and ACT college entrance exams for 20 students at the behest of their parents. William Rick Singer, the consultant, pleaded guilty in March to charges he facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and helped bribe sports coaches at universities to present his clients children as fake athletic recruits. Dvorskiy, 53, who was the director of a private school in Los Angeles, served as a compensated test administrator for the companies that run the SAT and ACT college entrance exams, prosecutors said. Macfarlane, 56, pleaded guilty in June to conspiring to commit mail fraud. Felicity Huffman Is Released From Prison After Serving 11 Days Felicity Huffman is out of prison. Huffman, 56, was supposed to be released from the low-security prison on Sunday, which would have been the 13th day of her sentence. RELATED STORIESWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'? Will Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal? Felicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom: Documents Actress Felicity Huffman released early from U.S. college scandal sentence Actress Felicity Huffman leaves the federal courthouse with her husband William H. Macy, after being sentenced in connection with a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., September 13, 2019. REUTERS/Katherine Taylor/File Photo(Reuters) - Actress Felicity Huffman, the first parent in the U.S. college admissions cheating scandal to go to prison, was released from a California facility on Friday, before the end of her 14-day sentence, a prison spokeswoman said. Huffman, 56, an Academy Award nominee, turned herself in to authorities at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, on Oct. 15. She is among 52 people charged with participating in a wide-ranging scheme in which wealthy parents engaged in a bribery and fraud scheme with a California college admissions consultant to get their children into top colleges, including Yale, Stanford and the University of Southern California. In the days after Huffmans arrest, her daughters top choice college rescinded her acceptance. Felicity Huffman released from federal prison (CNN) - Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday from a federal prison in Dublin, California, after serving 11 days of a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scam, according to the Bureau of Prisons. Huffman, the "Desperate Housewives" star, was the first of the more than 30 parents charged in the sprawling criminal case to begin serving a prison sentence. Huffman reported to federal prison October 15, according to a representative. In court during her sentencing, Huffman apologized to the judge, her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy. Huffman echoed that sentiment in a statement released to the news media, saying, "There are no excuses or justifications for my actions. Huffman released with 2 days left on 2-week prison term Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday morning from a federal prison in California two days before the end of a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal , authorities said. The "Desperate Housewives" star was released from the low-security prison for women because under prison policy, inmates scheduled for weekend release are let out on Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said. The scheme, the biggest college admissions case ever prosecuted by the Justice Department, has shown how far some will go to get their children into top universities like Stanford and Yale. Prison officials would not provide specific information on Huffman but said she would follow all the same rules and guidelines as other inmates. ___This story has been clarified to reflect that Huffman arrived at the prison with one day already served for the day she was originally arrested and jailed. chicagotribune.com Felicity Huffman released 11 days into 14-day prison term The "Desperate Housewives" star was released from the low-security prison for women on Friday morning because under prison policy, inmates scheduled for weekend release are let out on Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said. SAN FRANCISCO Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday morning from a federal prison in California on the 11th day of a 14-day sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal, authorities said. The "Desperate Housewives" star was released from the low-security prison for women on Friday morning because under prison policy, inmates scheduled for weekend release are let out on Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons said. Her husband, actor William H. Macy, dropped off Huffman aka inmate No. Huffman was the first parent sentenced in the scandal, which was the biggest college admissions case ever prosecuted by the Justice Department. Martha Stewart's Style Advice for Inmate Felicity Huffman Convicted felon Martha Stewart is giving advice in the wake of new footage showing Felicity Huffman in her prison garb. Stewart, who served five months in prison in 2004 after an insider-trading scandal, was asked about Huffman at a Vanity Fair event in Los Angeles Tuesday. Meanwhile, many are curious if prosecutors brought a new charge against Lori Loughlin because they're frustrated with the light sentence Huffman and others have received. RELATED STORIESIs Felicity Huffman Getting Special Treatment in Prison? Felicity Huffman Takes a Stroll in Her Prison Garb: Today on Inside EditionInside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in Prison Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman: Faces of college admissions scandal But Huffman pleaded guilty, while Loughlin and her husband have fought the charges. BOSTON - As Felicity Huffman's time behind bars nears its end, Lori Loughlin's fate for her alleged role in the college admissions scandal is yet to be determined. After news of the scam broke, the two actresses became the face of the scandal -- but Huffman pleaded guilty, while Loughlin and her husband have fought the charges. Singer pleaded guilty to four federal charges and is cooperating with prosecutors. Last week, Huffman reported to federal prison in Dublin, California, to begin serving her two-week sentence. Lori Loughlin's daughters no longer enrolled at USC, university says LOS ANGELES - Lori Loughlin's daughters are no longer enrolled at the University of Southern California, the school said in a statement to CNN on Monday. "Olivia Jade Giannulli and Isabella Rose Giannulli are not currently enrolled," the statement from the USC registrar's office read. Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were two of the many parents caught up in the college admissions scandal. They are accused of paying $500,000 to a fake charity to get their two daughters accepted into USC, falsely designating them as crew team recruits. Several attorneys for other parents involved in the scandal told CNN their clients would not be changing their positions. Lori Loughlin and other parents hit with new charges in college admissions scam Actress Lori Loughlin and several other parents were hit with additional charges in the college cheating scandal Tuesday. The U.S. Attorney's office said Loughlin, her husband and nine others are now accused of conspiring to commit federal program bribery, CBS Boston reported. Loughlin and Giannulli had already pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.They have been determined to fight the charges from the start. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and said in an apology that she's "deeply ashamed" of her actions. They're part of the 33 parents originally accused in the biggest college admission scandal in U.S. history. cbsnews.com Is Felicity Huffman Getting Special Treatment in Prison? Is Felicity Huffman getting special treatment in prison? Everyone is taken aback by images of a smiling Huffman exiting the prison facility, then walking freely through the prison parking lot. Prison consultant and former inmate Larry Levine said Huffmans treatment smacks of special privilege. Levine also said she's also receiving special treatment with meal privileges. RELATED STORIESInside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in PrisonFelicity Huffman's New Life in PrisonWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'? Felicity Huffman Takes a Stroll in Her Prison Garb: Today on Inside Edition Felicity Huffman was seen taking a walk in her green prison garb Saturday, giving the public a glimpse at her life behind bars. The former "Desperate Housewives" star is serving two weeks at a low-security federal prison in California for her part in the college admissions scandal. The parents of a slain American prosecutor have arrived on the remote island of Yap in the hopes of taking their daughter's body home. And an iconic scene from "Joker" has people flocking to the Bronx in New York City for a sweet photo op. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show. New photo shows Felicity Huffman in prison uniform CNN Video(CNN) - The public got its first look at actress Felicity Huffman's life in prison as photos and a video taken Saturday showed her walking in a green prison uniform. The "Desperate Housewives" star was spotted in a dark green jumpsuit in the low-security federal prison in Dublin, California, five days into her two-week prison sentence for her role in the college admissions scam. In the photos and video, Huffman is wearing glasses, a white hat, black sneakers and a watch on her right wrist. Huffman reported to FCI Dublin on Tuesday and is the first of more than 30 parents charged in the case to begin serving a prison sentence. In court during her sentencing, Huffman apologized to the judge, her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy. What life is like inside prison housing Felicity Huffman (CNN) - Actress Felicity Huffman began serving time in Dublin, California, this week at a federal prison that Forbes once said was among the "cushiest" in the country. Inmates can sunbathe on the weekends, but they have to wear a shirt and shorts, the handbook says. They can watch the lobby television until 8:45 p.m. during the week or 11:45 p.m. on weekends. Huffman will only spend 13 days thereHuffman was accused of spending $15,000 to boost her daughter's SAT scores. In court during her sentencing, Huffman apologized to the judge, her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy. Here's How to Get Better Service While Dining Out: Today on Inside Edition Want better service at restaurants? He told Inside Edition what not to do to guarantee your waiter doesn't hate you. A newly released video shows a Florida cop shoving a teen suspect off a roof. Felicity Huffman woke up bright and early on her first full day in prison. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show. Inside Felicity Huffman's 1st Day in Prison Felicity Huffman was up at 5 a.m. Wednesday after her first night in federal prison. She made her bed and then was offered a breakfast of milk, fruit, her choice of hot or cold cereal, and bread with jelly. She spent eight months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. RELATED STORIESFelicity Huffman's New Life in PrisonWas Felicity Huffman's Sentence in the College Scandal the Result of 'White Privilege'? Prison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former Inmate Is 'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant's Intro Best or Worst Ever? Today on Inside Edition A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant's opening introduction is raising some eyebrows. Blair Davis told host Pat Sajak he was trapped in a "loveless marriage" and cursed with stepchildren. The recent shooting of Atatiana Jefferson has some wondering whether more emphasis is being placed on cop safety than civilian lives. Inside Edition visited a training center to see what prospective officers are being taught. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show. Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman, who was given a 14-day sentence last month for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal, reported to prison Tuesday, her representative said in a statement. Huffman, 56, reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, and "is prepared to serve" the sentence, her representative said. Huffman also received one year of probation, 250 hours of community service and a $30,000 fine. Before being sentenced last month, Huffman tearfully apologized to U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, saying she was "deeply sorry" for her actions. I realize now that love and truth must go hand in hand. Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam DUBLIN, Calif. "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman reported Tuesday to a U.S. prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scandal, a representative said. A federal judge in Boston sentenced Huffman last month to 14 days in prison, a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and a year's probation. The Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin is a low-security prison for women in the San Francisco Bay Area. Huffman pleaded guilty in May to fraud and conspiracy for paying an admissions consultant $15,000 to have a proctor correct her daughter's SAT answers. The scandal was the biggest college admissions case ever prosecuted by the Justice Department. The prison has been described by media as "Club Fed," making its way onto a Forbes list in 2009 of "America's 10 Cushiest Prisons." Once inside the prison, Huffman will share a room and open toilet with three other inmates, according to a TASC Group publicist who declined to be named in accordance with company policy. Sally Swarts, a spokeswoman for the prison, said she could not provide specific information on Huffman but noted that everything in the inmate handbook would apply to the actress. Huffman was the first parent sentenced in the scandal, which was the biggest college admissions case ever prosecuted by the Justice Department. Others are accused of paying Singer to bribe coaches in exchange for helping their children get into schools as fake athletic recruits. Couple get month sentence in college bribery scandal A business executive and his wife, a former journalist, were each sentenced to a month in prison Tuesday for paying $125,000 to rig their daughter's college entrance exams in a scandal involving dozens of wealthy and sometimes famous parents. They follow five other parents who have been sentenced so far, with prison sentences ranging from 14 days to five months. Meanwhile, the case's lead prosecutor said he plans to recommend longer prison sentences for "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and other parents contesting the charges against them. "Let's say she goes through to trial: If it's after trial, I think certainly we'd be asking for something substantially higher. The "Desperate Housewives" star was sentenced Sept. 13 after she admitted to paying $15,000 to rig her daughter's SAT score. One month of prison for corporate lawyer in U.S. college admissions scandal BOSTON (Reuters) - The former co-chairman of the New York corporate law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher was sentenced on Thursday to one month in prison for his role in what prosecutors say is the largest college admissions scam uncovered in the United States. FILE PHOTO: Gordon Caplan, (L) co-chairman of Willkie Farr & Gallagher law company, facing charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, enters federal court in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 3, 2019. Caplan told the judge he was deeply ashamed of his actions and for contributing to the broader perception that the U.S. college admissions system is rigged for the rich. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine. The 35 parents charged include executives and celebrities, such as Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman, who pleaded guilty and was sentenced last month to 14 days in prison, and Full House actress Lori Loughlin, who is awaiting trial. The proctor was Mark Riddell, a former counselor at a Florida private school who pleaded guilty in April to secretly taking SAT and ACT college entrance exams in place of Singers clients children or correcting their answers. Corporate lawyer faces sentencing in U.S. college admissions scandal BOSTON (Reuters) - The former co-chairman of the New York corporate law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher will be sentenced on Thursday for his role in what prosecutors say is the largest college admissions scam uncovered in the United States. FILE PHOTO: Gordon Caplan, (L) co-chairman of Willkie Farr & Gallagher law company, facing charges in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme, enters federal court in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 3, 2019. William Rick Singer, the consultant, pleaded guilty in March to charges that he facilitated cheating on college entrance exams and helped bribe sports coaches at universities to present his clients children as fake athletic recruits. The 35 parents charged in the Operation Varsity Blues investigation include corporate executives and celebrities, including Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman and Full House actress Lori Loughlin. Prosecutors have said some parents took steps to prevent their children from realizing they were benefiting from fraud. Third parent sentenced to prison in U.S. college admissions scandal (Reuters) - The father of a former Georgetown University student was sentenced on Thursday to four months in prison, the third parent in the sweeping U.S. college admissions bribery scandal to draw jail time, federal prosecutors said. In all, 50 celebrities, business people, athletic coaches and others have been charged in the scandal in which parents allegedly paid bribes to get their children into prestigious universities. Actress Felicity Huffman, 56, was sentenced this month to two weeks in federal prison, and California businessman Devin Sloane, 53, on Tuesday drew a fourth-month sentence. Singer then paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to Georgetown tennis coach Gordon Ernst to admit the younger Semprevivo to the university in 2016, prosecutors said. Some of the 33 parents who have been charged have said they tried to shield their children from what they were doing. Second parent gets four-month sentence in U.S. college scandal (Reuters) - A California businessman was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday for paying bribes to get his son into a prestigious university, court records said, the second parent jailed in a U.S. college admissions cheating scandal. Sloane pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, court files online show. Huffman, the first parent sentenced in the scandal, was also fined $30,000 and ordered to perform 250 hours of community service. The schools included Yale, Stanford, Georgetown, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas and Wake Forest. Fifteen parents have pleaded guilty in the bribery scandal that FBI investigators call Operation Varsity Blues. Second parent gets four-month sentence in U.S. college scandal: media (Reuters) - A California businessman was sentenced to four months in prison for paying bribes to get his son into a prestigious university, media reported on Tuesday, the second parent jailed in a U.S. college admissions cheating scandal. Sloane pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, media reported. Huffman, the first parent sentenced in the scandal, was also fined $30,000 and ordered to perform 250 hours of community service. The schools included Yale, Stanford, Georgetown, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas and Wake Forest. Fifteen parents have pleaded guilty in the bribery scandal that FBI investigators call Operation Varsity Blues. Felicity Huffman Seen Out for 1st Time After 14-Day Sentence: Today on Inside Edition Felicity Huffman was spotted out and about this past weekend after being sentenced to 14 days behind bars for her role in the college admissions scandal. Huffman was dressed casually as she appeared to help her daughter Sophia move. Christie Brinkley is dropping out of "Dancing With the Stars" and being replaced by her daughter! Watch the terrifying surveillance video. For these stories and more, watch Inside Edition. Felicity Huffman Smiles While Out With Daughter Days After Sentencing Felicity Huffman was spotted out on mom duty, weeks before she must report to serve her 14-day sentence in the college admissions scandal. The actress was photographed with husband William H. Macy and daughter Sophia, whom they appeared to be helping move over the weekend. She managed a smile as they carried boxes together. Huffman and Sophia were also snapped outside a center for at-risk teens in Los Angeles. RELATED STORIESPrison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former InmateFelicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom: DocumentsAbby Lee Miller Has Prison Advice for Felicity Huffman John Legend: Prison isn't always the best answer Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images(CNN) - John Legend is weighing in on prison sentences a day after actress Felicity Huffman got 14 days for her role in the nationwide college admission scandal. In a series of tweets Saturday, Legend, who champions criminal justice reform, said prison is not always the answer for every mistake. "I get why everyone gets mad when rich person X gets a short sentence and poor person of color Y gets a long one. The answer isn't for X to get more; it's for both of them to get less (or even none!!!) In addition to two weeks in prison, the "Desperate Housewives" star was sentenced to one year supervised release and 250 hours of community service. Huffman wants to do time at low security Calif. prison As an inmate at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, the "Desperate Housewives" actress would have to don khaki clothing with her name and inmate number. For example, inmates at FCI Dublin can sunbathe on the weekends, but they have to wear a shirt and shorts, the handbook says. Inmates can watch the lobby television until 8:45 p.m. during the week, or until 11:45 p.m. on the weekends. Huffman, along with the actress Lori Loughlin, was among the most high-profile parents swept up in the scandal, dubbed "Varsity Blues." Prosecutors had suggested Huffman spend one month in prison and pay a $20,000 fine. Felicity Huffman sentenced, fined in college scam Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in jail for her role in the nationwide college admissions scandal. Here's what Felicity Huffman said at her sentencing Felicity Huffman exits the John Joseph Moakley U.S. BOSTON (CNN) - Before she was sentenced to 14 days in prison on Friday, actress Felicity Huffman told a federal judge she could have stopped her involvement in the college admissions scandal and was "deeply ashamed" that she didn't. Speaking to Judge Indira Talwani, Huffman talked about driving her daughter to a testing center to take a SAT test. Huffman said her daughter told her, "I don't know who you are anymore, Mom. "I am deeply ashamed of what I have done," Huffman told the judge. Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison BOSTON - Felicity Huffman will spend 14 days in prison for her role in what authorities have called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted. Prosecutors had suggested Huffman spend one month in prison and pay a $20,000 fine. Ultimately, Huffman "knew it was a fraud," Judge Indira Talwani said, adding, "it was not an impulsive act." In last week's letter to Talwani, Huffman tried to explain why she felt she had to participate in the scam. "I had no adequate answer for her," Huffman wrote. Prison Guards Will Try to 'Rattle' Felicity Huffman, Says Former Inmate Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days behind bars for her role in the college admissions scandal. 'I dont know who you are anymore, Mom,'" Huffman said her daughter said. Coulman said the other inmates will probably leave Huffman alone and that it's the guards that she will need to watch out for. RELATED STORIESWill Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal? Felicity Huffman's Daughter 'Has Nightmares' Over Armed Arrest of Mom: DocumentsFelicity Huffman Holds Brother's Hand as She Arrives to Plead Guilty in College Scandal Does Melania Trump's Coat Show Plane Flying Into Tower? Today on Inside Edition Melania Trump is no stranger to fashion controversies, but her newest scandal may be the most outrageous of all. For a 9/11 tribute last year, the first lady donned a coat that featured stitching on the back that some say makes it look like a plane flying into a tower. Will Felicity Huffman face time behind bars for her role in the college admissions scandal? And what a former "Survivor" producer is saying after he was released from a Mexican prison after killing his wife. For these stories and more, watch Inside Edition. Will Felicity Huffman Get Prison Time for College Admissions Scandal? The 56-year-old actress will be sentenced Friday for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal. Prosecutors have recommended a month in federal prison. If she does get time, she may serve her sentence Victorville Federal Prison Camp in San Bernardino, California. There's already a Lifetime movie inspired by the college admissions scandal scheduled to premiere next month with characters based on Huffman and Lori Loughlin, who denies any part in the scheme. Before he began his sentence, Sorrentino was given advice by his Uncle Nino on Jersey Shore that Huffman could use too. Ruling in college admissions scam could reduce prison time BOSTON - A federal judge's coming ruling in the college admissions scandal could determine whether the wealthy parents in the case get significant prison time -- or whether they only get a slap on the wrist. Federal court Judge Indira Talwani heard arguments on this debate in federal court Tuesday. These parents signed plea deals in which federal prosecutors agreed to recommend they get prison time at the low end of the federal sentencing guidelines range. But in the admissions scam, the fraud losses are more ephemeral, CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said. Fraud cases usually have clear monetary losses that play a role in the sentencing calculations, but that's not clear in the college admissions scam. Felicity Huffman explains role in college cheating scandal The "Desperate Housewives" star is one of dozens of defendants charged in a massive college admissions cheating scam. In the three-page letter, Huffman details early struggles with her daughter's medical issues and learning disabilities. Singer pleaded guilty to four charges in March related to cheating on standardized tests and bribing college coaches and administrators. Huffman said Singer told her "'we will make sure she gets the scores she needs" by having a proctor bump up her scores after she takes the test. "In my desperation to be a good mother, I talked myself into believing that all I was doing was giving my daughter a fair shot," Huffman wrote.

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Well here we are, the first week of February. It's that time of the year where people are digging their heels in to make sure they stick with their new year's resolutions. By chance was one of your resolutions to help market your business, creatively and targeting your audience? You are in luck! With the help of Leave Me On Hold, you can bring your resolution to fruition with a customized, creative, on-hold message. First, clean up your old message. Make sure there's nobody listed who doesn't work at your company anymore or services you no longer provide. This will give the feeling of starting the year off on a clean slate. Out with the old, in with the new. Now that you have cleaned up the metaphorical moth balls from your old message, take this opportunity to tell your customers about the new and exciting services or products you are revealing this year. Sharing relevant information about your business and upcoming events will keep you customers engaged and on-hold for longer. Most importantly, entertain your customers! This is arguably the most important component and what the creatives at Leave Me On Hold specialize in. We will make your message shine with enthusiastic brilliance. Maybe it's the untold story of how your business came to be. Or maybe it is a gluten free pie recipe for your allergen ridden customers. The possibilities are endless! Contact the professionals at Leave Me On Hold today to make your on-hold message the best one yet!

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Al Gore's movie (and book), An Inconvenient Truth, is playing to rave reviews. His laudable project is an urgent message on the vital issue of global warming. We all must heed the call. If we didn't realize it already, we now know that we are overheating our planet to alarming levels with potentially catastrophic consequences. 2005 was the hottest year on record. Think of an overheated car; now imagine that on a planetary scale. Organizations from Greenpeace to the Union of Concerned Scientists, World Bank and the Pentagon, all agree that global warming is, perhaps, the most serious threat to our imperiled planet. The Pentagon report, for example, states that climate change in the form of global warming "should be elevated beyond a scientific debate to a U.S. national security concern," higher even than terrorism. The effects of global warming are not hypothetical: waves are already washing over islands in the South Pacific, coastal cities and low-lying countries face severe flooding, extreme weather conditions like hurricanes are intensifying, the polar ice caps and the world's glaciers are melting, polar bears and other species are threatened with extinction, diseases are spreading more easily, crop failures are mounting. We are standing at a precipice. What many people do not know, however, is that the production of meat also significantly increases global warming. Cow farms produce millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane per year, the two major greenhouse gases that together account for more than 90 percent of U.S. greenhouse emissions, substantially contributing to "global scorching." According to the United Nations Environment Programme's Unit on Climate Change, "There is a strong link between human diet and methane emissions from livestock." The 2004 State of the World is more specific regarding the link between animals raised for meat and global warming: "Belching, flatulent livestock emit 16 percent of the world's annual production of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas." The July 2005 issue of Physics World states: "The animals we eat emit 21 percent of all the CO2 that can be attributed to human activity." Eating meat directly contributes to this environmentally irresponsible industry and the dire threat of global warming. Additionally, rainforests are being cut down at an extremely rapid rate to both pasture cows and grow soybeans to feed cows. The clear-cutting of trees in the rainforest — an incredibly bio-diverse area with 90 percent of all species on Earth — not only creates more greenhouse gases through the process of destruction, but also reduces the amazing benefits that those trees provide. Rainforests have been called the "lungs of the Earth," because they filter our air by absorbing CO2, while emitting life-supporting oxygen. "In a nutshell," according to the Center for International Forestry Research, "cattle ranchers are making mincemeat out of Brazil's Amazon rainforests." Of course, the U.S. should join the other 163 countries in ratifying the Kyoto Protocol. Of course, we should sharply reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and shift towards renewable sources of energy. Of course, we need to stop destroying the rainforests. Of course, we need to stop the war in Iraq and drastically reduce the U.S. military budget (presently at half of the entire world's total military spending), which would increase, not decrease, national and global security. But as we're struggling and waiting for these and other structural changes, we need to make personal changes. Geophysicists Gidon Eshel and Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago concluded that changing one's eating habits from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to a vegetarian diet does more to fight global warming than switching from a gas-guzzling SUV to a fuel-efficient hybrid car. Of course, you can do both — and more! It has been said that "where the environment is concerned, eating meat is like driving a huge SUV…. Eating a vegetarian diet is like driving a mid-sized car [or a reasonable sedan, according to Eshel]. And eating a vegan diet (no dairy, no eggs) is like riding a bicycle or walking. Shifting away from SUVs and SUV-style diets, to much more energy-efficient alternatives, is key to fighting the warming trend. Global warming is already having grave effects on our planet and we need to take action. Vegetarians help keep the planet cool in more ways than one! Paul McCartney says, "If anyone wants to save the planet, all they have to do is just stop eating meat. That's the single most important thing you could do." Andrea Gordon, in her article "If You Recycle, Why Are You Eating Meat?" agrees: "There is a direct relationship between eating meat and the environment. E Magazine asked the same question in its cover story, "So You're an Environmentalist. Why Are You Still Eating Meat?" Quite simply, you can't be a meat-eating environmentalist. Sorry folks." Vegetarianism is literally about life and death — for each of us individually and for all of us together. Eating animals simultaneously contributes to a multitude of tragedies: the animals" suffering and death; the ill-health and early death of people; the unsustainable overuse of oil, water, land, topsoil, grain, labor and other vital resources; environmental destruction, including deforestation, species extinction, mono-cropping and global warming; the legitimacy of force and violence; the mis-allocation of capital, skills, land and other assets; vast inefficiencies in the economy; tremendous waste; massive inequalities in the world; the continuation of world hunger and mass starvation; the transmission and spread of dangerous diseases; and moral failure in so-called civilized societies. Vegetarianism is an antidote to all of these unnecessary tragedies. The editors of World Watch concluded in the July/August 2004 edition that "the human appetite for animal flesh is a driving force behind virtually every major category of environmental damage now threatening the human future — deforestation, erosion, fresh water scarcity, air and water pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice, the destabilization of communities and the spread of disease." Lee Hall, the legal director for Friends of Animals, is more succinct: "Behind virtually every great environmental complaint there's milk and meat." Global warming may be the most serious global social problem threatening life on Earth. We need to fight global warming on the governmental and corporate levels, and we also need to fight global warming on the everyday and personal levels. We need to fight global warming with our forks! In the enduring and powerful words of Mahatma Gandhi, "You must be the change you wish to see in this world." ully shows, is "an inconvenient truth." The fact that the production of meat significantly contributes to global warming is another inconvenient truth. Now we know. DAN BROOK is a writer, activist and instructor of sociology at San Jose State University and author of Modern Revolution (University Press of America, 2005). He welcomes comments via Brook@california.com. E Magazine: So You're an Environmentalist. Why Are You Still Eating Meat?

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Hold On to the Nights ist ein Lied von Richard Marx aus dem Jahr 1987, das von ihm geschrieben und sowohl von ihm als auch von David Cole produziert wurde. Es erschien auf seinem selbstbetitelten Debütalbum. Geschichte Der Text des Liedes ist als Liebeslied zu verstehen. Die Singleveröffentlichung der Softrockballade war am 3. Mai 1988. Sie wurde Marx' erster Nummer-eins-Hit in den Billboard Hot 100 und konnte zugleich auch Def Leppards Pour Some Sugar on Me auf Platz zwei halten. In Großbritannien erschien der Song auch als Doppelauskopplung mit dem Song Endless Summer Nights und eine Live-Version des Liedes ist auf Marx Konzert-DVD A Night Out with Friends aus dem Jahr 2012 zu finden. In der Episode Die Gesetzeshüter von Family Guy konnte man den Song hören und in der Episode Verhängnisvolle Kokos-Kekse / Alle unter einem Mini-Dach / Wahre Hunde-Schönheit kommt von innen / In guten wie in schlechten Zeiten von Life in Pieces sang Richard Marx ihn persönlich. Coverversionen 1991: Debbie Gibson Weblinks Einzelnachweise Lied 1987 Rocksong Nummer-eins-Hit

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using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.Reflection; using System.Text; using log4net; using Nini.Config; using NUnit.Framework; using OpenMetaverse; using OpenMetaverse.Assets; using OpenMetaverse.StructuredData; using OpenSim.Framework; using OpenSim.Region.CoreModules.Avatar.Attachments; using OpenSim.Region.CoreModules.Framework.InventoryAccess; using OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes; using OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine.Shared; using OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine.Shared.Api; using OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine.Shared.Instance; using OpenSim.Services.Interfaces; using OpenSim.Tests.Common; using OpenSim.Tests.Common.Mock; namespace OpenSim.Region.ScriptEngine.Shared.Tests { /// <summary> /// Tests for OSSL attachment functions /// </summary> /// <remarks> /// TODO: Add tests for all functions /// </remarks> [TestFixture] public class OSSL_ApiAttachmentTests : OpenSimTestCase { protected Scene m_scene; protected XEngine.XEngine m_engine; [SetUp] public override void SetUp() { base.SetUp(); IConfigSource initConfigSource = new IniConfigSource(); IConfig xengineConfig = initConfigSource.AddConfig("XEngine"); xengineConfig.Set("Enabled", "true"); xengineConfig.Set("AllowOSFunctions", "true"); xengineConfig.Set("OSFunctionThreatLevel", "Severe"); IConfig modulesConfig = initConfigSource.AddConfig("Modules"); modulesConfig.Set("InventoryAccessModule", "BasicInventoryAccessModule"); m_scene = new SceneHelpers().SetupScene(); SceneHelpers.SetupSceneModules( m_scene, initConfigSource, new AttachmentsModule(), new BasicInventoryAccessModule()); m_engine = new XEngine.XEngine(); m_engine.Initialise(initConfigSource); m_engine.AddRegion(m_scene); } [Test] public void TestOsForceAttachToAvatarFromInventory() { TestHelpers.InMethod(); // TestHelpers.EnableLogging(); string taskInvObjItemName = "sphere"; UUID taskInvObjItemId = UUID.Parse("00000000-0000-0000-0000-100000000000"); AttachmentPoint attachPoint = AttachmentPoint.Chin; UserAccount ua1 = UserAccountHelpers.CreateUserWithInventory(m_scene, 0x1); ScenePresence sp = SceneHelpers.AddScenePresence(m_scene, ua1.PrincipalID); SceneObjectGroup inWorldObj = SceneHelpers.AddSceneObject(m_scene, "inWorldObj", ua1.PrincipalID); TaskInventoryItem scriptItem = TaskInventoryHelpers.AddScript(m_scene, inWorldObj.RootPart); new LSL_Api().Initialize(m_engine, inWorldObj.RootPart, scriptItem, null); OSSL_Api osslApi = new OSSL_Api(); osslApi.Initialize(m_engine, inWorldObj.RootPart, scriptItem, null); // SceneObjectGroup sog1 = SceneHelpers.CreateSceneObject(1, ua1.PrincipalID); // Create an object embedded inside the first TaskInventoryHelpers.AddSceneObject(m_scene, inWorldObj.RootPart, taskInvObjItemName, taskInvObjItemId, ua1.PrincipalID); osslApi.osForceAttachToAvatarFromInventory(taskInvObjItemName, (int)attachPoint); // Check scene presence status Assert.That(sp.HasAttachments(), Is.True); List<SceneObjectGroup> attachments = sp.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachments.Count, Is.EqualTo(1)); SceneObjectGroup attSo = attachments[0]; Assert.That(attSo.Name, Is.EqualTo(taskInvObjItemName)); Assert.That(attSo.AttachmentPoint, Is.EqualTo((uint)attachPoint)); Assert.That(attSo.IsAttachment); Assert.That(attSo.UsesPhysics, Is.False); Assert.That(attSo.IsTemporary, Is.False); // Check appearance status List<AvatarAttachment> attachmentsInAppearance = sp.Appearance.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachmentsInAppearance.Count, Is.EqualTo(1)); Assert.That(sp.Appearance.GetAttachpoint(attachmentsInAppearance[0].ItemID), Is.EqualTo((uint)attachPoint)); } /// <summary> /// Make sure we can't force attach anything other than objects. /// </summary> [Test] public void TestOsForceAttachToAvatarFromInventoryNotObject() { TestHelpers.InMethod(); // TestHelpers.EnableLogging(); string taskInvObjItemName = "sphere"; UUID taskInvObjItemId = UUID.Parse("00000000-0000-0000-0000-100000000000"); AttachmentPoint attachPoint = AttachmentPoint.Chin; UserAccount ua1 = UserAccountHelpers.CreateUserWithInventory(m_scene, 0x1); ScenePresence sp = SceneHelpers.AddScenePresence(m_scene, ua1.PrincipalID); SceneObjectGroup inWorldObj = SceneHelpers.AddSceneObject(m_scene, "inWorldObj", ua1.PrincipalID); TaskInventoryItem scriptItem = TaskInventoryHelpers.AddScript(m_scene, inWorldObj.RootPart); new LSL_Api().Initialize(m_engine, inWorldObj.RootPart, scriptItem, null); OSSL_Api osslApi = new OSSL_Api(); osslApi.Initialize(m_engine, inWorldObj.RootPart, scriptItem, null); // Create an object embedded inside the first TaskInventoryHelpers.AddNotecard( m_scene, inWorldObj.RootPart, taskInvObjItemName, taskInvObjItemId, TestHelpers.ParseTail(0x900), "Hello World!"); bool exceptionCaught = false; try { osslApi.osForceAttachToAvatarFromInventory(taskInvObjItemName, (int)attachPoint); } catch (Exception) { exceptionCaught = true; } Assert.That(exceptionCaught, Is.True); // Check scene presence status Assert.That(sp.HasAttachments(), Is.False); List<SceneObjectGroup> attachments = sp.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachments.Count, Is.EqualTo(0)); // Check appearance status List<AvatarAttachment> attachmentsInAppearance = sp.Appearance.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachmentsInAppearance.Count, Is.EqualTo(0)); } [Test] public void TestOsForceAttachToOtherAvatarFromInventory() { TestHelpers.InMethod(); // TestHelpers.EnableLogging(); string taskInvObjItemName = "sphere"; UUID taskInvObjItemId = UUID.Parse("00000000-0000-0000-0000-100000000000"); AttachmentPoint attachPoint = AttachmentPoint.Chin; UserAccount ua1 = UserAccountHelpers.CreateUserWithInventory(m_scene, "user", "one", 0x1, "pass"); UserAccount ua2 = UserAccountHelpers.CreateUserWithInventory(m_scene, "user", "two", 0x2, "pass"); ScenePresence sp = SceneHelpers.AddScenePresence(m_scene, ua1); SceneObjectGroup inWorldObj = SceneHelpers.AddSceneObject(m_scene, "inWorldObj", ua1.PrincipalID); TaskInventoryItem scriptItem = TaskInventoryHelpers.AddScript(m_scene, inWorldObj.RootPart); new LSL_Api().Initialize(m_engine, inWorldObj.RootPart, scriptItem, null); OSSL_Api osslApi = new OSSL_Api(); osslApi.Initialize(m_engine, inWorldObj.RootPart, scriptItem, null); // Create an object embedded inside the first TaskInventoryHelpers.AddSceneObject( m_scene, inWorldObj.RootPart, taskInvObjItemName, taskInvObjItemId, ua1.PrincipalID); ScenePresence sp2 = SceneHelpers.AddScenePresence(m_scene, ua2); osslApi.osForceAttachToOtherAvatarFromInventory(sp2.UUID.ToString(), taskInvObjItemName, (int)attachPoint); // Check scene presence status Assert.That(sp.HasAttachments(), Is.False); List<SceneObjectGroup> attachments = sp.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachments.Count, Is.EqualTo(0)); Assert.That(sp2.HasAttachments(), Is.True); List<SceneObjectGroup> attachments2 = sp2.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachments2.Count, Is.EqualTo(1)); SceneObjectGroup attSo = attachments2[0]; Assert.That(attSo.Name, Is.EqualTo(taskInvObjItemName)); Assert.That(attSo.OwnerID, Is.EqualTo(ua2.PrincipalID)); Assert.That(attSo.AttachmentPoint, Is.EqualTo((uint)attachPoint)); Assert.That(attSo.IsAttachment); Assert.That(attSo.UsesPhysics, Is.False); Assert.That(attSo.IsTemporary, Is.False); // Check appearance status List<AvatarAttachment> attachmentsInAppearance = sp.Appearance.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachmentsInAppearance.Count, Is.EqualTo(0)); List<AvatarAttachment> attachmentsInAppearance2 = sp2.Appearance.GetAttachments(); Assert.That(attachmentsInAppearance2.Count, Is.EqualTo(1)); Assert.That(sp2.Appearance.GetAttachpoint(attachmentsInAppearance2[0].ItemID), Is.EqualTo((uint)attachPoint)); } } }

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I think that by now we all know that I don't like to buy specific clothes for certain things. I don't like to buy maternity clothes when I am pregnant because then you are only wearing them for so long and they end up in a tote in the basement or crawl space waiting for the next time you need them and you just cross your fingers that they will be in style still. The same goes for me with nursing friendly clothes. I don't want to buy things that are specifically for nursing, I would rather search a little harder and find regular clothes that will work for nursing. I am excited to share with you some things to look for when looking for clothes that you can easily nurse your littles in or pump in if that is your jam! This one is probably something that we all think of right, but finding a shirt that buttons at the chest makes it perfect for nursing your littles in! So many different tops button at the top especially with trends right now that they are fairly easy to find. I know that these might not work for everyone or be what everyone is looking for in a nursing friendly top, but finding a flowy top that my babe can fit under and I can pull over so it is still loose is perfect if you ask me! It might be a tiny bit tricky to get your little to the breast at first, but once you get it down they are an easy option to find too! Henly tops are a huge trend right now and they are perfect for nursing mamas! Whether they snap or button at the chest they make it super easy to nurse in! I hope this helps you to know a few things to look for or gives you a few different options when it comes to finding tops to nurse your littles in that are't specifically made for nursing. I love that then I can wear them after I am done nursing my littles and they are a lot of the time more affordable!

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R U Game is a fast paced game show complete with buzzers, lights, sound effects and a lighted score board. The audience is divided into teams and compete against each other in this exciting event. The games include, Trivia, At The Movies, Name That Song, Goofy Games, Improv Forum and our very own R U Game. The game show is very flexible and can be customized to include the client's products, services and personnel. So, what are you waiting for! "Come on down your the next client on the R U Game show!"

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A few weeks ago, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to San Diego for the CSUN 27th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, commonly known as CSUN 2012. To kick off the new year, it is an absolute pleasure and privilege to present this interview with Shadi Abou-Zahra, a person who is uniquely placed to provide a personal insight into the inner workings of the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). For those who may not have heard of Shadi, he is based in Vienna, Austria and is extremely dedicated to supporting the online access needs of people with disabilities through his work in WAI. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the global regulatory body for the web, has recently updated a number of their working draft standards. A series of documents within its Web Accessibility Initiative have been progressed, with updates to the Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) 2.0, User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG) and draft documents released by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Evaluation Taskforce (Eval TF). The ATAG Working Group has published updated Working Drafts of ATAG 2.0 and the companion document Implementing ATAG 2.0 which define how authoring tools can help developers produce accessible web content that conforms to WCAG 2.0. It also defines how to make authoring tools accessible to people with disabilities.

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