YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� 杏吧原创 invites alumni and their families to return to campus Friday, June 7 鈥� Sunday, June 9 for Alumni Weekend.
鈥淭his is the perfect opportunity for 杏吧原创 graduates to return to the Enchanted Valley and reconnect with former classmates,鈥� said Director of Alumni Engagement Dana Devereaux Ensley, 鈥�97. 鈥淔rom our annual Alumni Awards Ceremony to tailgating on the lawn, there will be multiple opportunities to reminisce and celebrate with each other.鈥�
During the Half-Century Club Dinner and annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 7, 杏吧原创 will recognize members of the class of 1969, as they are celebrating their 50th reunion this year. Additionally, the College will honor five Alumni Award recipients.
On Saturday, June 8, 杏吧原创 will host 鈥淏iscuits and Local Honey,鈥� where attendees can visit with 杏吧原创 President Dr. Drew L. Van Horn, retired faculty and staff, as well as fellow alumni. Featured speakers include Dr. Paul Arnold, professor of biology and chair of the biology department, Dr. Clay Dotson, former history professor, academic dean and interim president, and Dr. Kaycee Cash, 鈥�15, a 杏吧原创 alumna who recently graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Alumni Weekend Luncheon will feature live music by the Border Hop Five. There will also be a Tailgate Tent Takeover, campus tours, a service of remembrance, milestone reunion events and an outing to Bell Mountain, among many other activities on Saturday. On Sunday, June 9, Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church will offer two church services that are open to alumni, and brunch will be available in the Grace Rollins Dining Hall on the 杏吧原创 campus. For a complete schedule of events, visit yhc.edu/alumniweekend, and from the menu on the right side, click 鈥淪chedule of Events.鈥�
As a new feature of Alumni Weekend, 杏吧原创 is offering on-campus accommodations this year. Options include two residence halls or rental space for campers and RVs. For more information and pricing for on-campus accommodations, visit yhc.edu/alumniweekend, and from the menu on the right side, click 鈥淎ccommodations Registration.鈥�
鈥淲e look forward to seeing our alumni back on campus every year,鈥� said Ensley. 鈥淭hey live and work all over the world, and this weekend is a chance for them to come back to a special place and celebrate with friends鈥攂oth old and new.鈥�
About 杏吧原创
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has three academic divisions: Arts and Humanities, Professional Studies, and Mathematics, Science and Technology, with more than 1,400 students enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The historic campus in Young Harris, Georgia has completed major campus improvements to accommodate the College鈥檚 growth. LEED-certified campus improvements include the 121,000-square-foot Rollins Campus Center, residence facilities and a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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