Leave your legacy
with planned giving. E. Graham Holloway made many contributions to Lyon College during his lifetime. Dr. Holloway was a longtime member of the Lyon Board of Trustees and served as chairman of the board from 1995-98. He also served as interim president of the College in 1988-89 and as the College’s first Executive-in-Residence in 1993.
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Michael Counts takes his final bow
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Professor of Theatre retiring after 21 years
Andrea Hollander says goodbye
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Lyon board freezes tuition, fees
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Strategic planning process under way
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New VP Vestal assessing Lyon’s brand
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Teaching and appraising history
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Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball is a success
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Scots earn trip to national tournament
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Kevin Jenkins takes over a new role
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Alumni News and Notes
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No increase for 2013-14 tuition at Lyon College 6
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Assessment will increase marketing effectiveness
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Writer-in-Residence retiring after 22 years
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The Lyon College
In Memoriam
Remembering Cassie Creighton and John Dahlquist
Planned giving involves providing for a future gift to charities through your financial and estate plans. Planned giving arrangements can:
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1996 grad makes waves in the art world
Dr. Holloway’s generosity continued after his passing in 2009. He left a $1.75 million gift to the College through a trust he established to benefit the institution both during and after his life. Dr. Holloway’s generosity was realized as a result of thoughtful planning.
To learn how you can support Lyon College and its students while ensuring your family’s financial future, contact Jon Vestal at 870-307-7208 or jon.vestal@lyon. edu or Gina Garrett at 870-307-7557 or gina.garrett@lyon.edu. More information is also available online at tinyurl.com/ GiveToLyon.
Shea Hembrey becomes 100 artists
Alumni find dream careers in Massachusetts
The family of Graham Holloway (daughter Valerie Skinner, wife Carolyn Holloway, and son Scott Holloway) stand in front of a portrait of Dr. Holloway (left) in the Holloway Theatre. The Holloway Theatre is named in memory of the Holloways’ son, I. Graham Holloway, whose portrait (right) is also displayed in the theatre lobby.
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Gala raises $160,000 for student scholarships
Women’s basketball sets program record for wins in a season
President promotes Jenkins to single role as Athletic Director 18