FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear friends,

Greetings from the Enchanted Valley! For this issue of Echoes Magazine, we are honing in on our special place in the Appalachian Mountains. There are over 136 years’ worth of memories entangled in the sidewalks, walls, and lawns, and we want to share some highlights with you in the following pages.

You’re about to get the scoop on a number of events that took place in 2022. It was an exciting year.

First up, we’re going to share important updates about the leadership here at the College. Our Board of Trustees continues to strengthen the institution, and they excel at doing so with alumni, donors, and students in mind. We also want to recognize many special committees we have that share the same mission!

Next is a peek into the academic lives of our young Mountain Lions, from Commencement 2022 to a student’s internship in Washington D.C. Get to know a special staff member and a longstanding faculty member a bit better, and think back to those on campus who made your time special.

From there, take some time to hear from a recent alumna, Erin Tozier, 2021. Her essay about what the Enchanted Valley means to her is heartfelt, clever, and leaves you wanting more. It segues nicely into a student section that makes you feel like you’re back on campus, enjoying freshman orientation or getting ready to graduate. Good times!

Did you know we had multiple winning athletic teams this past year? The Den was cheering louder than I’ve ever heard it! Take some time to get an update on YHC Athletics.

If you haven’t attended an alumni event in a while, you’ve missed out. Check out everything our very active alumni body has been doing, but also save the date for the 2023 events we already have in the works.

Then you’ll find the 2022 Donor Impact Report, which includes the Honor Roll of Donors. We are excited to have printed the name of every donor who gave to Young Harris College during our past fiscal year: July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022. When we say any amount counts, we mean it. Thank you.

Lastly, scan the Class Notes to see if any of your classmates shared an update! We always want to know what our alumni are up to after their days at YHC.

As always, we hope to see you in the Enchanted Valley soon!

Sincerely,

Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D. President Young Harris College