The Enotah Yearbook 2012-2013

Young Harris College

ENOTAH

2012 - 2013

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Travel Abroad:

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YHC Adds Competitive Cheerleading & Lacrosse

The YHC Spirit Leaves its Mark in Germany, Italy & the Dominican Republic

August 2012 - March 2013 THE ENOTAH

Volume 88

Managing Editor

“Having the pleasure of becoming managing editor for the yearbook staff as a freshman was not something I anticipated, but it was an exciting opportunity. I am thankful to those who had the faith to choose me for this position. Without help from the enotah staff, faculty and other students, producing a quality yearbook would have been impossible. I have loved getting to know the everyone through the many late-night meetings and working together to accomplish this year’s book. I appreciate each staff member’s hard work and contributions to this edition of the enotah, and look forward to working with them again next year.” -Wade Orr

Photo Editor

“Being this year’s Photo Editor has really taught me a lot as a photographer and leader. I have always had a love for taking photos, editing them and ultimately capturing memories. Being able to wrap all three of those things into one job was an amazing experience. My dream career is to work in the photography department at National Geographic Magazine, so this job really set the foundation for my future plans.

Not only was I provided with a job that correlates directly to my interests, but I also got to work with some amazing people. The purpose of a yearbook is to capture the highlights of a year, and for me, this year was filled with new experiences and great memories. Therefore, it was really cool to be able to be apart of the staff responsible for producing the Enotah.” ” -Audrey McLendon

EditorsEditor-in-Chief

“ This year has been a learning experience for me. I have truly learned how to appreciate help from others and how to manage my time. I know this experience was stressful at times, however very rewarding. Looking back on how much time, thought, and effort has been put into this book has made me proud. I hope the entire student body, faculty, and staff are in love with this book as much as I am and cherish all the memories that come with it. Thank you fellow staff members, Scott Dean, our printing company, and everyone else who had a part in making this yearbook. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of peers. May God be with you all and your future endeavors.” -Jade Smith

“Thousands of tired, nerve shaken, over civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.” -John Muir

yhc.edu1 College St., Young Harris, GA 30582

A classroom unlike any other...

2 Senior Superlatives: superlative adjective 1. of the highest kind, quality, or

order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme: superlative wisdom.

2. grammar - of, pertaining to, or noting the highest degree of the comparison.

4 Portraits: Seniors 4, Juniors 19, Freshmen &

Sophomores 27, Faculty & Staff 42.

53 Residence Life: Young Harris College is a residential campus 90 percent of students live in one of the College’s residence halls. By living on campus, students join a community to expand their learning experience beyond the classroom. Students enjoy an environment where diversity is celebrated and where students can study and share ideas with peers, faculty and staff whose culture, lifestyle and opinions may be very different from their own.

62 Greek Life: Greek Life at Young Harris College emphasizes scholastic achievement, philanthropy, leadership and personal growth. There are eleven fraternities and sororities for students to choose from—and with both national chapters on campus as well as local groups exclusive to YHC, every student is sure to find the perfect fit.

71 Clubs & Organizations: Young Harris College recognizes and sponsors more than 50 student organizations that welcome student participation, energy and leadership. With social groups, honorary and service organizations, religious fellowship groups and other special interest groups, there are activities that appeal to every student’s interests.

94 Athletics: - 15 Varsity Sports - 7 Men’s Sports - 7 Women’s Sports - 1 Coed Sport - NCAA Division II - Peach Belt Conference - Mascot: Mountain Lions - Colors: Purple & White

124 Dedication: Each year The Enotah chooses a faculty or staff member to dedicate the yearbook to for their service to the campus and community. The Enotah staff strives to make a decision for this honor based on commitment to their YHC family, devotion to students inside and outside of the classroom and the perseverance to continue making the Enchanted Valley a better place.

125 Pacesetter Awards are given to students, faculty and staff who are believed to be exceptionally successful in their day-to-day jobs, whatever they might be, here at Young Harris College. To show appreciation, these awards are presented as a ”Thank You” to these individuals for making everyone’s experience at Young Harris the best possible.

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Cover photographed by Scott Dean

Contents

HY2013

Senior SuperlativesClass of 2013

Mr. & Ms. YHCMatt Wilmer and Keri Brown

Most AthleticAshley Walker and Kayla Jones

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Most likely to SucceedMary Beth Maxwell and Thomas Crosby

Most SpiritedMatt Peeler and Bekah Medford

Most TalentedMelissa Murphy (Music), Kyle Hunneycut (Art)

and Evan McLean (Theatre)

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Wezly BarnardBusiness and Public Policy

Boksburg, South Africa

“My favorite memory was the close team culture on the soccer team and all

the great friends I made.”

Stephanie ArrowoodBiology

Blairsville, GA

“After graduation I plan to attend medical school at Mercer University.”

Kelsey Battle Business and Public Policy

Douglasville, GA

“My favorite memory was playing soccer all four years and scoring a goal

in my very last game.”

Katie BludworthCommunication Studies

Alpharetta, GA

“I attended YHC for golf and to con-

tinue friendships I had already made.”

Doukoe Mouhamed BechirBusiness and Public Policy

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

“My favorite memory was the men’s soccer semi-final match of the Peach

Belt Conference. ”

Chase AlfordTheatre

Carrollton, GA

“My favorite memory was winningGreek week with Phi Delta.”

Senior Class of 2013

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Don Bracewell History

Johns Creek, GA

Keri Brown Education

Conyers, GA

“My heart and flesh may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion

forever.” –Psalms 73:26

Jesse BrockHistory

Watkinsville, GA

“Not for a day, or an hour, or a college term only, but for life.”

–Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Michael BrownTheatre

Savannah, GA

“I always knew I was a star, and now, the reset of the world agrees with me.”

–Freddie Mercury

Kendall CainBiology

Grayson, GA

“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they

are after.” –Henry David Thoreau

Ryan BurksBusiness and Public Policy

Blairsville, GA

“My favorite memory at YHC was the first home basketball game I atteneded.”

“YHC was something short of an ac-cident, but nothing short of a miracle. I feel so blessed for being able to be here

for these four years.”

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Allie CokerBiology

Clarkesville, GA

“Do small things with great love.” –Mother Teresa

William Derek ChastainBusiness and Public Policy

Hiawassee, GA

Emalyn Cork Biology

Marietta, GA

“I attended YHC because of the beauti-ful campus and the personal relation-

ships with the faculty and my friends.”

Kendra Lynne Cowart English

Dahlonega, GA

“My favorite memory was meeting my fiancé at START.”

Alexis Cosper English

Douglasville, GA

“Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.” –Yoda

Ian CalhounBusiness and Public Policy

Young Harris, GA

“My favorite course was fly fishing with Rob Dussler. ”

“I attended YHC because it’s a family tradition; many of my family

members, including my great-grandfather, studied here.”


Paige Crawford Theatre

Decatur, GA

“After graduation I plan to move to Chicago to do sketch comedy.”

Taylor Dallas Education

Conyers, GA

“I attended YHC because of the moun-tains and the family atmosphere.”

Thomas CrosbyHistory

Coventry, England

Jake DavisHistory

Dalton, GA

“My favorite memory was being the mascot the last two years.”

Sean Dorough Music

Marietta, GA

“I attended YHC because of the moun-tains.”

Sarah DeeseCommunication Studies

Roswell, GA

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it’s the Lord’s purpose that always

prevails.” –Proverbs 19:21

“I attended YHC because of Coach McKeever and his vision for the YHC

soccer program.”


Alejandra EscamillaBiology

Cumming, GA

“If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it.” –Anonymous

Christine DurniatOutdoor Leadership

Snellville, GA

Amberly Lashae Fell Comunication Studies

Hiawassee, GA

“My favorite memory was living in Winship.”

Alex GannonMusic

Blue Ridge, GA

“What we think, we become.” -Buddha

Rolando FernandezMusic

Canton, GA

“Always make it a habit to where you’re surprised that you messed up, not the other way around.” -Benny Ferguson

Jeree DukesMusic

Lincolnton, GA

“My favorite memory was freshman year performing in the talent show with

my friends.”

“May you live all the days of your life.”

-Jonathan Swift


Robbie GarrettBiology

Hampton, GA

“My favorite memory was being a member of Upsilon Delta Sigma.”

Kathy GuerreroBiology

Lawrenceville, GA

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”

–Mother Teresa

Camden GoddardArt

Blairsville, GA

Hilary HawkEducation

Marietta, GA

“I plan on becoming an elementary school teacher and eventually furthering

my education from there.”

Callie HollowayBiology

Jefferson, GA

“My favorite memory was meeting the people who have helped me become who

I am today.”

Erika GarciaBiology

Lawrenceville, GA

“After graduation I would like to pursue a career in the field of orthodontics.”

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to propser you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”

–Jeremiah 29:11


Betsy Bennett HutsonEducationGriffin, GA

“Dr. Leigh Miller was my favorite professor.”

Anna Laurie HunterCommunication Studies

Powder Springs, GA

“I loved every moment getting to know the people who will be my

lifelong friends. ”

Naomi Hyde English

Ellijay, GA

“My favorite professor at YHC was Mrs. Franklin who taught Non-European

Literature.”

Paige JenkinsMusic

Dallas, GA

“I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite.” -Elf

Kyle Shaw HuneycuttEnglish and ArtBlairsville, GA

“My favorite memory was when I went to Italy for two weeks with the Art

Department. ”

Nathan A. Hughes Business and Public Policy

Young Harris, GA

“I attended YHC because my father wanted me to, however, my friends have

kept me here. ”


Amber JohnsonBiology

Marietta, GA

“My favorite course was Parasitology with Dr. Jones. Animal shopping for road kill made my semester so much

fun.”

Ashton JonesCommunication Studies

Blairsville, GA

“My favorite memory at YHC was meeting new friends during the summer

session of 2009.”

Marley KahounCommunication Studies

Dacula, GA

“My favorite course was Intercultural Communication with Dr. Hallet.”

Kayla JonesHistory

Covington, GA

Sarah KeelerCommunication Studies

Blue Ridge, GA

“After graduation I would like to get a job with events and weddings.”

Dane Allen KnudsenBiology

Savannah, GA

“My favorite memory was founding the Kappa Sigma Fraternity chapter at

YHC.”

“My favorite memory was meeting my soon to be husband, Samuel Walker,

freshman year and all the girls I have lived with over the years.”


Kelsey McEntyreBiology

Hiram, GA

“My favorite course was Organic Chemistry with Dr. Forrester.”

Travis J. McAllisterBusiness and Public Policy

Athens, GA

“My favorite memory was being a founding father of Kappa Sigma at

YHC.”

Whitney McClureCommunication Studies

Hayesville, NC

“Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” -Benjamin Franklin

Ashley Loyd Theatre

Blairsville, GA

“Never say goodbye, ‘cause goodbye means going away, and going away

means forgetting” –Peter Pan

Mary Elizabeth MaxwellBiology

Carrollton, GA

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt

Landon LovellMusic

Blairsville, GA

“I plan to go to graduate school and hopefully get a job in music technology, sound design or teaching music at the

collegiate level.”


Robert McKinnonBusiness and Public Policy

Oxford, GA

“I attended YHC because it is a beautiful campus.”

Bekah MedfordTheatre

Powder Springs, GA

“My favorite memory was the day AO asked me to be their Sweetheart!”

Evan McLeanTheatre

Woodstock, GA

“My favorite memory was being Max Bialystock in The Producers.”

Cameron MedinaBiology

Bremen, GA

“I attended YHC because I had the opportunity to play golf.”

Melissa Armazinda MurphyMusic

Blairsville, GA

Eric Wright MillerMusic

Clayton, GA

“Trust, but verify.” -Ronald Reagan

“You know it’s never too late to shoot for the stars, regardless of who you are.”

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Carson PruittBiology

Athens, GA

“My favorite memory was being a founding father of Kappa Sigma at

YHC.”

Caleb PaulEducationAthens, GA

“The measure of the good that God is doing in our lives isn’t how we are feeling about it, it’s how others are

changed by it.” –Bob Goff

K.C. PagnottaBusiness and Public Policy

Paulding County

“My favorite memory was playing on the women’s soccer team.”

Sarah PinsonMathematicsJasper, GA

“My favorite memories were all the road trips with the softball and golf teams.”

David Ruben NietoBusiness and Public Policy

Hendersonville, NC

“My favorite memories were all the moments I experienced as a brother of

Upsilon Delta Sigma.”

Stephania OrbeBiology

Lawrenceville, GA

“After graduation I would like to attend Pharmacy School.”


Stephen A. RamsayEnglish

Sugar Hill, GA

“My favorite memory was storytelling festival for the oral traditions course.”

Heather Richbourg Biology

Hayesville, NC

“After graduation I plan to attend graduate school to obtain a Ph.D. in

animal cognition research.”

Brett Alan Rogers English

Blue Ridge, GA

“After graduation I plan to attend law school and travel the world.”

Todd Searcy RillingBusiness and Public Policy

Ocala, FL

“My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.” –Psalms 7:10

Melina Medina SalmeronBusiness and Public PolicyCordoba Veracruz, Mexico

“My favorite memories were being a part of the Sigma Beta Sigma sorority.”

Anabel Sanchez-BustamanteCommunication Studies

Guerrero, Mexico

“After graduation I plan to attend graduate school to earn a master’s

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Cristen StevensonBusiness and Public Policy

Hayesville, NC

Jake SorrellsBiology

Jasper, GA

“My favorite memories were from living in Winship.”

Austin R. ThomasCommunication Studies

Kennesaw, GA

“After graduation I plan on attending seminary to get a Master of Divinity

and become a student minister.”

Cheyenne TeeplePsychology

Englewood, FL

Victoria Sink Education

Hoschton, GA

“After graduation I would like to become a teacher and change

children’s lives.”

Carmen SolisBiology

Lima, Peru

“My favorite memory was Halloween week when children came knocking on

the dorm doors for candy. ”

“He who is happy whose circumstances meet his temper. He who is more excellent whose temper meets any circumstances.” –David Hume

“With all its sham, drudgery and bro-ken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.” -Max Ehrmann


Christelle May VerebCommunication Studies and Psychology

Bardstown, KY

“Live simply so that others may simply live.” –Unknown

Shaenique’ Tywana TyndalEducationAtlanta, GA

“My favorite memory was being a founder of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority

at YHC.”

Luis J. Artega Vega Communication Studies

Blairsville, GA

“My favorite memory was when I first joined Upsilon Delta Sigma fraternity

and made great friends.”

Connie WallaceHistory

Klamath Falls, OR

“I came to YHC because of my daughter that graduated from here

in May of 2012.”

Ashley WalkerBusiness and Public Policy

Birmingham, England

“I came to YHC because of Coach McKeever and the athletic facilities.”

Cody Dewain WatkinsBusiness and Public Policy

Blue Ridge, GA

“I attended YHC because of the small class sizes and sense of community.”


Katheryn WoodsEducation

Cleveland, GA

“My favorite memories were sledding and snow kayaking in January of 2010. The whole student body was out in the

snow all day.”

Mathew WilmerCommunication Studies

Conyers, GA

“My favorite professor was Dawn Dickins.”

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it

becomes a memory.” -Dr. Seuss


Kirsten Anderson Allison Arnold David Atwood

Sara Beaster Molly Blaschke Kelsey Britt

JuniorsClass of 2014

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Erica Brooks Mathilde Brun

Britney Cheney Cassie Chupp Kara Cook

Nina Couch Ashley Cross John Daniels

Shelby Brown

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Kelli Denning Lateefah Dooling

Katie Earle Emily Espy C.J Fellows

Robyn Finley Rebecca Fordyce Katie Freeman

Nadia Dean


Breanna Gleeson Martin Roger Harach

Victoria Herndon Emily Hornsby Daniel Hudson

Ladondra Johnson Daniel Jones Jamie Kelley

Sara Gillispie


Monica-Gayle Lewis Tim Linley

Rocio Estupinan Lomas Alexis A. Maddox Whitney Marcus

Amanda Massey Sabrina McLucas Paige McQuade

Elizabeth Land


Erica Neese Emily Nichols

Aaron O’Tule Brittany Olsen Grayson Payne

Carol Raterman Jessie Robinette Lauren Robinson

Jordan Meeks


Nicole Schmidt Dawn Shannon

Ambrose Clarance Sleister III Lauren Smith Daniel Sowell

Matthew Sudderth Hilary Taber Jordan Meeks

Trey Rogers


Laura Grace Tarpley Lawrence J. Trotti VI Danielle Tully

Gloria Umana Shannon Weaver

“Education is not preperation for life; education is life itself.”

-John Dewey


Freshmen & Sophomores

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“My advice is to not have any expectations for what your college experience should be like and to take advantage of whatever opportunity is offered to you.”

- Dasha Bohannon



“I really like how close everyone seems to be around here. I have made so many new friends in such a short period of time. I consider the women’s lacrosse team as my second family.”

- Breanna Farmer



“Being a sophomore is a lot different from being a freshman. You have gained experience but still have a lot to learn.”

- April Hobbs



“I love the mountains and cannot imagine a better place to spend my time.”- Sarah McDevitt



“Everyone is really nice and friendly here and the science department is awesome.”

- Anthony Peters



It is with great sadness that one of the members of the YHC family, and the Enotah staff, passed away this year. Angelina was a freshman art major with a minor in psychology from Chatsworth, Georgia. She suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm and passed away on February 28, 2013 surrounded by her family. This edition of the Enotah is dedicated to her memory and the impact she made on all of us at YHC.

Angelina Rosales, 1993-2013



“Coming to YHC has proved to be the best decision I could’ve made when deciding what school to choose because I have met some of the best people and the faculty

and staff here are truly amazing!” - Saundra Wright


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Athletics


Information Technology


Police Department






Physical Plant

Grace Rollins Dining Hall Staff


Residence Life

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Appleby Complex

Erica Pilote and Denae Cloud

Freshman Tony Kipkemboi

Glona Nam and Gloria Avalos

“I’ve loved being an RA for two years. I’ve had the privilege of watching new residents grow. I’ve been given the opportunity to form lasting relation-ships with other RAs and residents. This is an experi-ence I will always be grate-ful for.”

- Christelle Vereb

Mallory Thurmond, Emmy Hendrix, Anna Walsh and Kally Rushnell

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Enotah Hall

Joe Appolonia, Garrison Coles, John-Michael Robinette, Drew Milner and Cape Lovvorn

LaDareon Copeland

Mary Leigh Enders, Kaisha Marlow and Alisha Epps

Nichole Vacarella, Ivey Franklin and Caitlin Pardus

Phoebe Kellar and Grayson Bennett

Michael Rismiller and Brandon Hollis


Hillgrove Hall

Wade Orr and Matthew Heard

Codi Wayand and Bailey Brado

Maia Price, Emily Adair and Claire Galt

Armando Granados and Spencer Murray

Kaleb Swanda and Emily Harper

“Personally, I love Hillgrove for the peace and quiet. The people are super nice and will help you with anything you

need. The RAs are the greatest. They always help with maintenance problems and are easy to talk to. Hillgrove is the

best!”- Ansley Chandler


Manget Hall

Cole Hanson, Trey Rogers and Will Leatherwood

Adam Moore and James Mills

Harrison Myers and Nathan Hughes

Mauricio Jacobo

Will Clements, Trent Jones and Erica Neese


Rollins Hall

“I love living in Rollins. It is such a great experi-ence being in a suite with six other girls. One of my favorite things about liv-ing here is having access to a complete kitchen. My friends and I go into the Rollins common room to bake dessert or a complete dinner.” - Angelina Rosales

Dasha Bohannon, Nicole Drake, Erica Lowery, Allison Burnham, Emily Espy and Angelina Rosales

Samantha ParkerNicole Drake & Angelina Rosales

Jasmine McGrath, Marissa Donegan and Savannah Ash


The Village

Carly Marus

Lauren Robinson and Christelle Vereb

Carolina Hernandez, Lina Parra Pa Ya and Stormy Dvorak

Shae Tyndal

Katie Bludworth, Carly Parsons, Sarah Deese, Laura Tarpley , Carly Marus, Caroline Hearst, Jordan Meeks and Jordana Freitas

RA lip SyncL to R: Gina Dropp, Katie Bryant, Cheyenne Teeple,

Katie Richardson


Commuters

Adam Miller, Brett Davis, Becka Merritt and Nolan Burks

Tex Fambrough

Beau Page Catie Tanner, Shanda Speed and Callie Dyer

Kyle Hunneycut

Jade Garrison


Resident Assistants

Appleby Complex RAs:

Melissa Murphy, Christelle Vereb, Katheryn Woods, Tom Crosby, Ashley Walker, Arielle Thomas, Jane

Plevako

Hillgrove Hall:Ashley Cross, Caroline Dern, Roman Martin and

Ambrose Sleister

Rollins Hall:Elizabeth Land, Taylor Loveless, Erica Lowery and

Heather Richbourg

Manget:Chase Alford, Tim Linley and Sam Wolaver

The Village:

Don Bracewell, Gina Dropp, Callie Holloway, Dakota Kellerman, Mary Beth Maxwell, Caitlin Meads, Katie Richardson, Taylor Rogers, Aaron Shepherd, Alex Sleister, Cheyenne Teeple and Hayden Verner

Enotah Hall

Keri Brown, Ashley Davenport, Cedric Epps, CJ Fellows, Richie Heyward, Daniel Hudson, Alyssa

Lowery, Rebekah Medford, Erica Neese and Ben Sims


Greek Life

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Alpha Iota

Alpha Iota is a sorority which promotes sisterhood, scholarship, good sportsmanship and character.

President, Co-Treasurer: Cheyenne TeepleVice-President, Co-Treasurer: Alison Missler

Secretary: Hayley HoopingarnerSisterhood Educator: Mindy Moore

Historian, IGC Rep; Sports Chair: Caitlin MeadsSergeant at Arms: Jessica Aderhold

Community Service Chair: Kinsey Wade Member at Large: Melissa LeViner

Member at Large: Lindsey YearwoodAI Guy: Taylor DavisAI Guy: Tyler GunninAI Guy: Will Skelton

AI Guy: Bradly Rodriguez

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Alpha Omega

“Alpha Omega is a brotherhood that is completely life changing. There is nothing like having an unbreakable bond that goes beyond friendship with a group of guys. We are founded in Christ and we try to represent the Lord on

this campus. God is good!” - Hunter Good

President: Jacob VermilyaVice President: Alec Housholder

Chaplain: Don BracewellCommunity Service Chair: John Ross

Secretary: Ben SimmsTreasurer: Corey Helton

Alumni Chair: Lawrence TrottiSocial Chair: Steve Ramsa

Michael RismillerNathan HughesMatthew Wilmer

Hunter GoodSweetheart: Bekah Medford

Sweetheart: Stephanie Kennedy

We provide a brotherhood on campus that is based on Christian values, a place to gather to share common Christian beliefs, and a refuge from ideals and interests which may otherwise compromise the shared Chris-tian values of the brotherhood. Our brothers take advantage of service and/or mission opportunities throughout the campus and community, as well as to fellow brothers and sisters in Christ wherever they may be.


Chi Delta PhiOur fraternity aims to develop a strong brotherhood through understanding and working together intellectually, physically and socially. Chi Delta Phi works to promote individualism, to provide service to the campus and community, and to develop cooperation by working with one another. Our members develop leadership, scholarship ad maturity while also increasing self-motivation, self-confidence and good sportsmanship. We constantly try to promote recreational and leadership opportunities, a strong tradition of academics and scholarship, chivalry, and most importantly a positive image on campus.

President: Jeremiah KerstingRicky Getch

Zachariah ChamberlinWilliam SkeltonSamuel WolaverTaylor Loveless

Lindsay YearwoodCheyenne Teeple

“Being a part of Chi Delta Phi is a priveldge in which I am thankful for everyday. These

guys have truly made a difference in my life.”- Ricky Getch


hi Alpha Phi promotes love and en-couragement through the unity of a Christian sisterhood, rooted in a pas-sionate love for God. Our goal is to achieve outreach and ministry through-out the campus and the community. We have banded together, under God, as a solid rock of support to offer strength and accountability for one another in each of their daily walks with Christ. We constantly strive to reflect the ex-ample laid before them in Proverbs 31, by showing humble kindness and a strong love for the Lord.

Phi Alpha Phi

President: Emalyn CorkAdvisor: Tonya Nix

Gents: Lou Roland, Robert Mckinnon, CJ Fellows, John Ross, & Nathan Hughes

Rachel Sherrod, Jerilyn Oquendo, Anna Vacerella, Grace Patterson, Yustin Nambo, Ashley Davenport, April Hobbs, Erica Pilote, Paige

Jenkins, Megan Fisette, Clair Galt, Hana Kudela, Adrea Simmonds, Emily Adair, Sarah Bohannon, Melissa Walters

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Phi Delta Sorority develops a strong sisterhood and friendship through understanding and working together, as well as providing opportunities for recreation, leadership and scholarship. We promote individualism, service to the campus and community, and good sportsmanship. Our members de-velop cooperation and leadership skills by working with one another. One of our main goals is to increase a sense of initiative and self-confidence among members of this strong sisterhood.

President: Erin Brewton Vice President, Treasurer and Chaplain: Madison Black

Alumni status: Ashley MurrayMr. Phi Delta: Zachary Collett Mr. Phi Delta: Stephen Kuni

Big Brother: Trevor Rich

“Phi Delta is the pipeline to a friendship and a sisterhood that will last forever. We are different, but together we grow stronger and find out who we really are. I love every single one of these ladies and gentlemen. I know at any moment

they would do anything they could for me and I would do anything for them. I love PHI DELTA!

BAFPDAPDWBAFY!!!!”

Phi Delta

- Madison Black


Sigma Beta Sigma

Ashley Eschbach, Katherine Gwin, Melina Medina, Marley Kahoun, Alex Chance,

Danielle Tully, Erica Ware, Alec Housholder, Alex Sleister, and Luis Artegea

Our sorority’s overarching goal is to foster in the hearts of our members a love for Christian fellowship and an attitude of goodwill towards others.

“Sigma Beta Sigma is a group of girls that love me for exactly who I am and support me through anything. It has also given me the

opportunities to connect to other organizatiobs and gain many close friends.”

-Alex Chance


Upsilon Delta Sigma

President: Luis Jesus Arteaga Vega Vice President: David NietoSecretary: Robbie GarrettTreasurer: Alex Sleister

Historian: Richard NobleChaplain: J.D. Umberson

Recruitment Chairman: Tyler BensonJesse DickersonTanner Petitt

Gerardo OjedaSweetheart of the Year: Monica Lewis

Sweetheart: Kathy GuerreroSweetheart: Kelsey Britt

Upsilon Delta Sigma holds true to our virtues and morals, to believe in ourselves, to make right deci-sions, to foster a spirit of brotherhood, to excel aca-demically and athletically, to better our community and college, and to believe in tradition, loyalty and brotherhood no matter what walk of life we come from.

“This brotherhood has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. It’s

about the individual and diversity of the brotherhood. The brotherhood al-lows you to grow and be yourself, not adhere to a standard others expect. It doesn’t matter which walk of life you come from. This brotherhood was here

first and will be last.”

“A brotherhood not only for these days but for all our

years.”

- Robbie Garrett

- David Nieto


Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded January 16, 1920. Zeta began as an idea conceived by five coeds: Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie and Pearl Neal, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. We were founded to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty and health concerns of the day. Omega Epsilon Zeta Chapter will be the advising chapter at Young Harris College.

Founding Members:President: JeRee Dukes

Vice President: Shae TyndalSecretary: Lauren RobinsonTreasurer: Christelle Vereb

Daphne Mungin

“I thank God every day for the relationships I have had the oppor-tunity to form through being a part of Zeta Phi Beta! My sisters are priceless! I could not ask for better friends who encourage me and give me wonderful advice.”

- Christelle Vereb


Clubs and Organizations

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Charter members of the Georgia Xi chapter of national honor society Alpha Chi were inducted at YHC in 2011. The installation of this new chapter of Alpha Chi reflects the College’s transition to a four-year institution, as all colleges seeking a chapter must grant baccalaureate degrees and be regionally accredited. Membership in Alpha Chi is limited to no more than 10 percent of the junior and senior classes. The objectives of Alpha Chi are to promote and recognize superior scholarship and those elements of character which make scholarship effective for service. Founded in 1922, the society has more than 300 chapters. Membership is the highest academic honor on campus.

Alpha Chi

Spring 2012 Inductees: Wezly Bernard, Sara Beaster, Donald Bracewell, Delia Contreras, Emalyn Cork, Ashley Cross, Jacob Davis, Sarah Deese, Emily Hornsby, Rebekah Medford, Mayeli Medina, Eric Miller, Sarah Pruett, Teresa Ricks, Brett Rogers, Heidi Sherlock, Carmen Solis, Austin Thomas, Miriam Torres, Connie Wallace, Jordan Wilkes, Katheryn Woods

“It has been an honor to be apart of the Young Harris Alpha Chi chapter. Being recognized by the institution I love for being a hard-working, responsible student not only acts as encouragement for the present but will also help later

in job searching endeavors.” - Kathryn Woods

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Aspiring Medical Professionals

President: Stephanie ArrowoodVice President: Madison Purdue

Secretary: Joelynn HeckTreasurer: Tyler Benson

Historian: Whitney MarcusKellan Burrell, Mary Calderon, Chris Cal-

loway, Kathy Guerrero, Robin Hayes, Lauren Johnson, Mary Beth Maxwell

AMP brings students together who are interested in pursuing careers in the health care field and to offer opportunities for these students to organize and participate in health-related volunteer opportunities on-and-off-campus.


The Anime club provides students with the opportunity to learn about cultural storytelling through the mediums of anime, manga (Japanese comics) and music.

Anime Club

Christine MayfieldSabrina McLucasKelsey M MauldinKristen AndersonGerardo Ojeda

Brooke H DonaldsonMegan FisetteKelley M LeySara GillispieCrystal ClarkTimothy Dean

Emma Dennis (Chara)Rocio LomasTaylor Tracy

Joseph LoomisLacey Larrimore

“The Anime Club is a crazy, but really great family.”

- Kelsey Mauldin


Bass Fishing TeamYoung Harris College’s bass fishing team formed in Fall 2009 and regularly competes in tournaments locally, regionally and nationally.

Kendall Cain, Brad Rutherford, Chandler White, Matthew Peeler, Chase Blair, Crystal Bishop,

Daniel Jones, Edward Howard, Grayson Payne, Jarrett Brown, Joe Thompson, Judson McEachern,

Lou Roland, Megan Canter, Robert Woods, Tate Cooper, Trevor McPherson

Advisor: Jonathan Davis


This group recently formed on campus in 2011 to promote the emergence of “bodhicitta” (awakened consciousness and compassion). This gathering is to offer a safe and open environment for committed Buddhists and those interested in spiritual and religious exploration in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. Additionally, this organization is nominally Buddhist for the purpose of providing a space for Buddhist practice and reflection.

Advisor: Nathan Eric Dickman President: Dasha BohannonCoordinator: Alyssa Lowery

Coordinator: Mason MitchamErin BrewtonHaley RichTaylor DavisNicole Drake

Tessa KnudsonCrystal Bishop

Buddhist Meditation & Mindfulness Gathering

“BMMG hopes to contribute to religious diversity on campus by offering

the opportunity for students to either sustain an already committed

meditative practice, or to drop in and try something new. For me personally, BMMG has enabled me to develop a contemplative practice which now affects the way I regularly see the

world. Expanding my horizons of reli-gious experience has certainly increased

my sensitivity and understanding towards other people.”

- Alyssa Lowery


Campus Activities Board

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) at Young Harris College is a student-run organization that provides a variety of quality entertainment and leadership opportunities for all YHC stu-dents, allowing them to get involved on campus in a unique way. Not only do students gain incredible life skills through planning and running events, but they also enjoy experiences that they will remember for a lifetime with friends they’ll never forget.Students can join seven committees that are committed to planning exciting events for all students at YHC like Fall Fest, Spring Fest, live concerts, monthly coffee houses, laser tag, casino night, dances, entertainers including comedians, hypnotists and magicians, intra-mural activities, pool and poker tournaments and many more. CAB’s events not only help student relax and enjoy their time on campus - they also often provide students with a much-needed break from studying.

“I think the best part about being in CAB is providing free events around

campus that help students relax during the week and help everyone enjoy life at

Young Harris.”President/Special Events Chair: Kelsey Harris

Vice President: Maia PriceCo-Chair: Claire Galt

Secretary/Treasurer: Taylor Loveless Ideas and Issues Chair: Emily Adair

Special Events Co-Chair: Emily HarperSocial Activities Chair: Erica Lowery Social Activitie Co-Chair: Rawlin West

Sound and Lighting Techncian: Kaleb SwandaPublicity Director: Sarah BohannonPublicity Co-Director: Melissa Wall

Coffee House Chair: Ashley EschbachCoffee House Co-Chair: LaDareon Copeland

- Sarah Bohannon

CAB provides students with experiences in planning, publicizing, budgeting and imple-menting programs that help them develop lifelong skills to compliment their academic experiences at YHC. Any student at Young Har-ris College is welcome and encouraged to get involved with CAB through the committees at anytime during the academic school year. CAB is funded by the Office of Campus Activities.


Circle K

Circle K promotes fellowship, leadership and service. The group strives to establish a strong sense of responsibility through service to the community.


Fellowship of Christian Athletes

President: Sarah DeeseVice President: Adam MooreSecretary: Callie Holloway


Mu Phi EpsilonAdvisor: Richard KneppPresident: Rachel Bettis

Vice President: Paige JenkinsSecretary: Lisa Dear

Treasurer: Melissa MurphyHistorian: Heather PooleSteward: Patrick Young

Chaplain: Richie HeywardChorister: Ashley Johnson

Sam WolaverJudith Lyle

Shelby Brown

The Zeta Kappa Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon was founded at Young Harris College in 2011. Mu Phi Epsilon is an In-ternational Professional Music Fraternity whose purposes are the recognition of scholarship and musicianship and the promotion of friendship. Its aims are the advancement of music throughout the world, the promotion of musicianship and scholarship, loyalty to the Alma Mater, and the development of a true bond of friendship. Election to membership in Mu Phi Epsilon is based upon scholarship, musicianship and character. Undergraduates must be enrolled as music majors or minors and have attained at least second term freshman standing, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in music subjects and 2.0 in academic subjects. The Fraternity is composed of Collegiate Chapters, Alumni Chapters and Allied Members. Since its beginning in 1903, Mu Phi Epsilon has installed more than 210 chapters.


Change, diversity and involvement are the three main aims of this group, as well as bringing forth leaders and creating a bridge of unity and commitment.

Multicultural Club

President: Shae TyndalVice President: Alissa ValvoSecretary: Amber Johnson

Treasurer: Lisa Rucker


Photography Club

This group is dedicated to the education of the photographic arts for all members of the YHC community that enjoy being behind the lens. The organization meets regularly to discuss old and new practices of the art, learn about photographic techniques and technologies, discuss photographic methods and create images in digital and darkroom spaces. The organi-zation hopes to branch out in the future to encompass many other facets of the educational institution including dramatic arts, science and astronomy, outdoor leadership and athletics, where photography is of common use in these fields. The Photography Club is affiliated with The Campus Gate Art Gallery and the Art Department of YHC.

From left:Vice President: Logan Polley

Ed HowardPresident: Hunter Good

Grace PattersonRoman Martin

Audrey McLendonGrace Patterson

Advisor: Scott DeanTrent Sizemore

Advisor Scott Dean, Audrey McLendon, Ashton Jones and Logan Polley photograph a Georgia Tech Football game on Septmeber 8, 2012.

Grace Patterson and Jerilyn Oquendo photograph a Uni-versity of Georgia football game on September 15, 2012.


Roots & ShootsYHC founded a student chapter of Roots & Shoots in 2009. Roots & Shoots is a global environmental and humani-tarian youth program of the Jane Goodall Institute. The chapter is currently focusing on campus recycling, allo-cating part of their funds to educate students about the correct way to recycle. The chapter also collaborated with the YHC Student Government Association (SGA) to produce signs for recycling containers purchased by SGA for all residence halls. In the future, the group plans to focus on animal rights outreach and help non-governmental organizations communicate the dangers of invasive plants and the benefits of planting native species.

President: Crystal Bishop Vice President: Emily Hornsby

Treasurer: Daniel Sowell Secretary: Maggie Atkinson

Edward Howard, Rocio Lomas, Sarah Holmes, Karina Garcia, Breanna Farmer, Mark Jackson, Andrew Lyons

-Crystal Bishop

“I joined Roots and Shoots because I saw an opportunity to help out the evironment and make friends.”


Sigma BetaSpat Club strives to form a body of men thoroughly representative of the best social, spiritual and scholastic interest in the student body. The club unites its members intrinsically in the bonds of good fellowship and unites them ex-trinsically to the campus through the bonds of leadership and service.

President: Shaw CarterVice President: Richie Heyward

Secretary: Ben SimsTreasurer: Harrison MyersHistorian: Robert TaylorChaplain: Hunter Good

Spencer Thomas, Roman Martin , Jared Whigham, Jacob Vermilla, Mike Medori, & Ptah Garvin

Advisor: Lee March

Sweethearts:FALL 2012: Jessica Robinette

SPRING 2013: Grace Patterson

SPAT Club


Advisor: Debra MarchPresident: Sara Beth Tankersley

Vice President: Natalie TrippSecretary: Ashley Davenport

Treasurer: Kaycee CashHistorian: Grace Patterson Chaplain: Katie RichardsonSpat Master: Judith Lyle

Active Members:Hana KudellaCaitlin Ramsey

Sigma Delta ChiSigma Delta Chi (Dorcas) is an honorary service organization for women that renders service to the student body, the college, the church and the community. Spiritual growth of members is also a major goal of the organization through a conscious effort to render its services after the manner of Dorcas.

“Dorcas is unique because it’s a service -based organization that helps the college and the community. All of us are always busy and I love when we get together to catch up on each other’s lives. Dorcas is an amazing organization and I am so

happy to be a part of it.”- Grace Patterson

Dorcas Society


Senior SenateAllie Coker, Emalyn Cork, Jeremy

Mabe, Kacey Miller and Ryan Shepard

Junior SenateMolly Blaschke, Erica Brooks, Cassie Chupp, Daniel Jones, Emily Nichols, Shannon Weaver and Daniel Deas

Sophomore SenateRoman Martin, Caitlin

Ramsey, Sarah Beth Tankersley, Kathryn Johnson and

Sheresse Williams

Freshmen SenateMark Jackson, Breann Lindsey,

Jared Lee, Brandon Clabo, Ed Howard, Fernando Serrano, Zachary

Champion, and Nicole McDermott

The purpose of the YHC Student Govern-ment Association is to develop principles of democratic self-government; hear and express the concerns and interests of the student body; facilitate communication be-tween administration, faculty and students; and encourage student involvement in all facets of campus life.

Student Government Association

President: Ashley CrossVice President: Paige McQuade

Secretary: Madison PerdueTreasurer: Mary Beth MaxwellSergeant-at-Arms: Shaw Carter

Academic Affairs Committee Head:Caitlin Ramsey

Student Development Committee Head: Ryan Shepard

Sustainability Committee Head: Emalyn CorkChaplain: Sarah Beth Tankersley

Historian: Allie Coker

“SGA has always been dedicated to help-ing the student body whether in academic

life, or in student life. We have a great group of senators and it has been a priv-eledge and a blessing to work with every

single one of them!”-Ashley Cross


S.I.G.H.T

S.I.G.H.T. offers a safe and open environment to discuss topics such as faith, doubt and spirituality. This organi-zation is non-sectarian for the purpose of objective intel-lectual and spiritual exploration.

President: Alyssa Lowery Vice President: Taylor DavisAdvisor: Dr. Eric Dickman

Student Inquiry Group for Humanist Thought

“Where can people go who are interested in religious, spiritual, and human questions, but who are comfortable with the questions? SIGHT is a space for those kinds of people, and anyone else who enjoys conversation about deep issues. It’s not about debate or

proving the superiority of one point of view, but instead allowing subject matters to unfold in often unpredictable ways. Participants often walk away with even more questions than when they came in! It’s kind of a church or zendo for Humanists, and exploratory

conversation is our liturgy or meditation. As an advisor, I particularly appreciate seeing students fall in love with thinking and exploring ideas and questions, and I assume this only enhances their academic prowess and passions. Students often remark that

they come to SIGHT to recharge and to be inspired. It’s what we think learning might be like without grades!”

- Dr. Eric Dickman


The Enotah is the Young Harris College Student Yearbook which documents the academic year through photographs. Staff members plan, design, compile, and edit pages and photos in order to create the book. The members also learn to work closely with student organizations, faculty members, and staff members to gather the information that is used in the book. While being on the yearbook staff teaches members how to create and design pages, take and edit photos, it also teaches members how to interact with others, and work as a team. The yearbook staff is made up of volunteers, and we encourage other students to join us in the coming year to help create next year’s version of the Enotah.

Yearbook

Editor-In-Chief: Jade SmithPhoto Editor: Audrey McLendon

Managing Editor: Wade OrrAdvisor: Scott Dean

Sierra Sonen, Noah Calhoun, Meghan Armento, Grace Patterson, Jerilyn Oquendo, Jesselyn Armstrong, Karina Garcia, Kendra Strickland, Jordan Woodward, Candy

Bautista, Angelina Rosales


Young Democrats President: Rachel MasonVice President: Alex HoodSecretary: Rebecca Fordyce

Hayley HoopingarnerWill Skelton

Hope FletcherPaige CrawfordNolan Burks

Becka MerrittArin Satterfield

Throughout our history, it has been the Democratic Party that day in and day out has stood up for civil rights, the environment, health insurance reform, energy independence and a host of other important issue. When every day Americans need a voice as they struggle to make ends meet, Democrats stand by them and fight for an economy that favors the middle class, not corporations. From President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s G.I. Bill to President Obama’s Student Aid and Financial Responsibility Act, Demo-crats have opened the doors of opportunity for millions of Americans to go to college.


Choir & Chamber Choir


Instrumental Ensembles


Theatre

Performances: Sweet Charity

JackDead Man’s Cell Phone

MuseumThe Producers

Musical Theatre Revue


Art


Left: Senior Cedric EppsRight: Sophomore Kaycee Cash

Left: Senior Ryan ShepherdRight: Sophomore Jerilyn Oquendo

Left: Senior Matt WilmerRight: Junior Erica Lowery

Left: Sophomore John RossRight: Senior Emalyn Cork

Homecoming

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Young Harris College students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Mountain Lions fans kicked off the 2012-2013 basketball season with Homecom-

ing on November 16-17. With festivities centered on the theme “Blast from the Past,” this exciting annual event was presented in collaboration with the offices of Student Develop-ment, Alumni Services, and the De-partment of Athletics.

Throughout the week, student orga-nizations competed to earn the title of Homecoming Week Champions by participating in a variety of chal-lenges and events, including a trivia game, spirit sign contest, car decorat-ing competition, “Chalk the Walk” competition, and a lip sync challenge.

Homecoming weekend kicked off Fri-day night with a student-led pep rally and bonfire, fol-lowed by a Homecoming parade on Saturday morning that included a variety of student-created floats as well as local civic leaders and businesses. Grand Marshal

Mrs. Julia, a Sodexo employee, led the parade from the athletic fields through The Plaza. Festivities and a celebratory pre-game picnic lunch catered by Atlanta’s

world-famous drive-in, The Varsity, followed for all attendees.

The YHC women’s basketball team defeated Bryan College 75-46, while the men’s basketball team lost to Shorter University in a close match 98-87. The Student Government Association were honored as the Homecoming Champions, and the Homecoming Queen and King were Emalyn Cork and Matt Wilmer.

“Traditions keep us rooted in what the school was founded on and the close relations we hold with one another. They’re the

bond that can’t be shared with anyone outside the YH family. The Homecoming tradition brings our older family members back home. It provides a chance for alumni to intermingle with current students and to see the improvements and growth this campus has made.”

-Matt Wilmer

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Softball

Kayla Jones, Kasey Pate, Callie Holloway, Molly Watson, Tori Dyer, Stacia Williams, Sarah Magill, Amber Statham, Brittany Henry, Sydnee Weaver, Jen Spradling, Lindsay Tudor, Brittany Olsen, Hunter Sims, Darby Stanford, Karli Timms, Lisa Wilson, Sarah Beth Marquis, Kali Shimmin, Dominique Sibley, Paige Sexton, Katie-Jo GentryHead Coach: Paul RaccioAssistant Coach: Jayme Larson

Several members of the Young Harris softball team received notable recognition for their ability to balance academics and athletics in the Fall of 2012. Tori Dyer, Kayla Jones, Kacey Miller, Brittany Olsen, Hunter Sims, Victoria Sink and Sydnee Weaver maintained at least a 3.5 GPA to earn the All-America Scholar-Athlete Accolade; Dyer and Weaver have managed to keep a perfect 4.0.

“Coming into the season there was a lot of confusion and a great deal of change related to our softball program and everyone involved. Coach met us with a number of challenges. However, he started us with ‘three simple assumptions,’ each somehow

interconnecting with another. They were: intelligence, maturity and love.

The biggest challenge throughout the season was not the physical obstacles or any of the typical answers you might hear from student-athletes. Although there were many problems in the beginning, proving we possessed each of those ‘assumptions’ placed before us at the beginning of the season was the most difficult. Of the three, the hardest task was showing our love for the game and for each other. This might seem hard to believe; how can


“[Love] means be-ing able to give up

some of yourself for the betterment of the people you love – in my case, my team-

mates.” -Sydnee Weaver

you not love something to which you devote so much of your life? How can you not love your teammates? The thing about love is that it is an action verb and arguably the most confusing emotion ever felt. You cannot just say you love someone or something. It is how you treat that person and what lengths you are willing to go to offer them support. It means being able to give up some of yourself for the betterment of the people you love and in my case, my teammates.

The biggest accomplishment of this season for our team was the new sense of family that we found within ourselves. Our team has become more than just a group of people who play a game together. We have become a family that honestly cares about one another and loves each other through victory and defeat.”

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This year, the Young Harris College baseball team has started off with a strong season, winning over five games in a row against universities such as West Georgia, Point, and Reinhardt and the team is soaring with confidence.

“Being on the baseball team is an incredible experience. We have a tight group of guys that play hard for each other day in and day out.

This past Christmas break we had the opportunity to do mission work in the Do-minican Republic. We saw some things that you cannot even imagine seeing. We were able to go and play baseball, play with kids and spread the gospel and the love of

Baseball

Josh Rudnik, Tom Valichka, Spencer Thomas, Bowen Klosinski, Miles Nagel, Mike Medori, Zeke Gribble, Brad Nassaur, Justin Cooper, Taylor Topping, David Atwood, William Leatherwood, Eddie Kongquee, Cole Outz, Parker Nunnally, Tyler Spradlin, Zach Bricknell, Brice Merritt, Cody Ching, Trey Rogers, Brady McCarterHead Coach: Rick RobinsonAssistant Coaches: Travis Huffman, Rick Guarno, Clint OgleStudent Assistant: Sarah Deese

Jesus Christ to many people by handing out Bibles and feeding an entire village. It was a life changing experi-ence, bringing us closer as a team, and most importantly, closer to the Lord. We are so grateful for each other and we really have a brother-hood together. We have some of the best guys I have ever met on this team and we are even more than excited for this upcoming season in the Peach Belt. “

- Mike Medori, Junior, Newark, DE


“After spending a week in the Dominican Republic, my eyes were opened to the important things in life. I am glad God chose us to be there, helping others and praying for those that need it the most. I know God chal-lenged us to spread his word and I have faith that we achieved our goal! It is unbelievable how little amounts of money these people live on and how remarkably hap-py they are with what they have. I realized that material posses-sions don’t bring real happiness. The little things in life matter the most. I am glad we were able to serve under God’s leadership. This trip will inspire me for years to come.”

- Spencer Thomas, Sohpomore, Key Biscayne, FL

“We are even more than excited for this upcoming

season in the Peach Belt.”

-Mike Medori


“This is an exciting class that consists of proven winners in the classroom and on the court. Each year you want to sign a class that will challenge your returnees, and this class certainly has the talent and work ethic to make us better and gives us depth going into the Peach Belt.” - Brenda Paul, Head Coach

“Coming from a different country and not knowing a single soul here was frightening, but my coach and team have made it hard for me to want to go back to Austrailya! The team, students, faculty and staff are there for me no matter whatand have become a great family filled with the spirit Young Harris brings to people. I was honored to

Women’s

Basketball

Front Row Left to Right: Arielle Thomas, Ashley Knox, Lauren Smith, Assistant Coach Matt Stearsman, Head Coach Brenda Paul, Tiffani Harrison, Jenna Thompson, Brooke ThomasBack: Student Assistant Missy Conrad, Keta Robinette, Shereese Williams, Katrina Evans, Peyton Robertson, Erika Zurauskaite, Kaycee Cash, Ladondra Johnson, Breanna Gleeson, Rebecca Cohen

help lead the team to our first victory. It was an away game and coach woke us all up on the bus as we rode through Young Harris with a police escort. We got off the bus around 1:00 A.M. and walked into “The Valley of Doom” where the band and other fans awaited our arrival. They played the fight song for us to congratulate our win!

The atmosphere on our home court is much more supportive than any of our opposition thanks to our students, faculty, staff and community. The support we have is really incredible; I


guess it stems from the wonderfulpeople at the college, especially those involved with the basketball program. I have so much Purple Pride and Young Harris has given me many wonderful life experiences for which I will be forever grateful. I have had uncountable laughs and crazy late nights with so many different people whom I will always remember from my time here at Young Harris College.”

- Breanna Gleeson, Junior, Adelaide, Australia


The Young Harris College men’s basketball team played well this year with a 9 game winning streak and a nail biting 111-107 win against Columbas State in overtime during the Mountain Lions final home game. The team also counted its 8th straight win against Lander Univer-sity.

“Packing your bags and start-ing a new life overseas in a completely different coun-try is not always the easiest thing to do, but I think go-ing to Young Harris College was the best decision I could have made. Everyone made the transition very easy for me. Everyone at the college from day one was as friendly as can be and made me feel at home.

Men’s

Basketball

Front Row Left to Right: Avery Knutson, Sean Preston, Tony Raymond, Jacob Blalock, Michael Matta, Corey Garrett Back: Assistant Coaches: Andre Morgan & Michael Moynihan. Malcolm Jackson, Frank Adams, Daniel Chatchou, Phillip Uys, Andrew Reid, Bryson Robertson, Steve Viterbo, Vince Martin, & Head Coach Pete Herrmann

- Sean Preston, Freshman, Melbourne, Australia

Being on a scholarship for basketball at Young Harris College, I knew that I would have my hands full in regard to balancing everything with school work and sports, but with Young Harris having such an understanding fac-ulty and staff, they made the dilemma easy, and somehow I was able to stay on top of classes and basketball.

It is a great honor that the coaching staff at Young Har-ris had enough faith in me to re-cruit me from over-seas and get me on board, and I’m very thankful for the opportunity.”


“Playing for the Mountain Lions during these past three seasons has been an incredible experience. Throughout my time here, I have noticeably grown as a student, member of the Young Harris community, and a member of this amazing team. Coach Herrmann is the perfect person to lead us into the NCAA conference. Hopefully, he will also lead us to a conference championship soon.”

- Tony Raymond, Junior, Brooklet, GA


This season, the Young Harris College cross country teams placed

sixth at the Peach Belt Con-ference Championship, a 6k race in October. In addition, several athletes earned spe-cial recognition. Freshman Nicole Smith, who finished 10th in the PBC, is the first YHC runner to earn the title “Co-Runner of the Year.”

“Cross country this year was a different experience than in my previous two seasons. The program has been grow-ing every year, and this fall, we competed at new races. However, what really changed everything was being the first Young Harris team to compete in the NCAA divi-sion II Peach Belt Confer-ence. It added a whole new dynamic to competing that never existed before. In prep-

Cross

Country

Left to Right Back: Chase Alford, Alex Bitok, Josiah Bennett, Drew Milner, Trent Jones, Cody Decker. Middle: Stephen Kuni, Tyler Gunnin, Harrison Myers, Dakota Barrett, Charles Too, & Coach Barry Brown. Front: Tony Kipkemboi, Trevor Rich, Sebastian Bautista, Danny Brewer

Students Left to Right: Robyn Finley, Holli Abernathy, Ashley Short, Alison Missler, Erica Brooks, Christelle Vereb, Ciara Wood, Dorie Brunzelle, Kristin Fuhs, Zeddy Jepkosgei, & Ni-cole SmithNot pictured: Stephanie Nichols

aration, we changed the way we trained and it turned out to be a productive season for us. This year we competed in six races across three states as well as in the PBC race in Montevallo, Alabama. YHC placed in the top half of ev-ery race, and both the men’s and the women’s teams won sixth in the conference final. Nicole Smith earned Peach Belt Runner of the week and Peach Belt Co-Runner of the Year. I was honored to be


“It was an honor to be added to the

All-Academic Team, and I am proud that we placed 6th in the

Peach Belt Conference.”

- Harrison Myers

named to the Peach Belt’s All-Academic team. For the men, Alex Bitok was named to the All-Peach Beltsecond team, and Senior Tyler Gunnin, Junior Trent Jones and Sophomore Harri-son Myers were named to the Peach Belt All-Academic Team.”

- Erica Brooks, Junior, Watkinsville, GA

“The cross country team made a great showing in our first year competing on the conference schedule. We have a strong group of determined and disciplined athletes who want to get better. Also, we have a lot of fun and still get the job done when it is time to compete. Overall, it has been a great year and next season we are working towards the win.”

- Trent Jones, Junior, Lakeland, FL


Anew sport was added to the list in the Fall of 2012: co-ed com-

petitive cheerleading. Previ-ously, YHC had a basketball cheer team, but now, it has gone up a notch. Mostly freshmen women and men were recruited from Illinois, Florida and Georgia. Al-ready, they’ve earned a bid to nationals in April, 2013.

“The team is very excited with their accomplishments, and the coaches are very proud of the result at camp. Having only been together for less than two weeks worth of practice, we competed up a division, placed in that divi-sion, qualified for Nationals, and turned heads of pro-grams that have been around for years, if not decades. It is a huge accomplishment for

Competitive

Cheerleading

Front Row Left to Right: Jessica Haas, Chelsea Belanger, Kara Cook, Jade McGarity, Bailey Brado, Kara Davis. Middle: Madison Aggen, Breann Lindsey, Stephanie Brady, Samantha Parker, Leslea Motley, Lexi Via, April Hobbs. Back: Cassady Leech, Luis Arteaga, Revon Magee, Tom Leshin, Stanford Thomas, Alex Sleister, Corbin Gilfilian, Christian Hambrick

our team!”

- Chase Carter, Head Coach

“My favorite part is seeing the student alumni’s reac-tions to our stunts and tum-bling. Many of us had not cheered sideline and only a few had cheered on the col-legiate level.”

- Stephanie Brady, Freshman, Dawsonville, GA

“Our coach always tells us, ‘You only have one chance to get it right the first time.’ As a member of the first Competition Cheerleading team at YHC, I learn to live by this quote. In the Fall,


“If you settle for less, you deserve less, but if you strive for ex-cellence, then that

is the result you will get; it is up to you to

strive for it.” -Revon Magee

we traveled as a team to Myrtle Beach, SC to attend NCA’s Collegiate Cheerleading Camp. Prior to that, the team was together for only one week: one week for us to move into our dorms, get to know each other and create a routine to perform at camp. Our coach reminded us that we are the foundation of this program, and we have the chance to make history. We left camp that weekend with Second Place in our division and a bid to NCA Cheerleading Nationals; we made history in one week.

Throughout the school year, we’ve prepared for NCA Na-tionals at Daytona, FL as well as the Peach Belt Conference Championship in Columbus, GA. Knowing that we’ve ac-complished this much in a short amount of time reassures me that the sky is the limit. When I look back at my time at YHC, I will be honored to say I was apart of its first Competitive Cheerleading Team.”

- Breann Lindsey, Freshman, Lindale, GA


“My experience with the Young Harris golf program has been unique and filled with second chances. I was recruited to play for Young Harris in 2009 and signed to play for the 2009-2010 academic year after leaving school to work for two years. This past summer, I decided to return to school and was gra-ciously offered another opportunity by Coach Brett Beazley. I have nothing but gratitude for the second chance at a career in golf and my education.

I view the season and our team as a work in progress. We have a very solid group of guys who all mesh very well together, both on and off the course. We have the potential to be champions and I am very excited to be a part of that opportunity. We have not quite made it to that point where we are all playing our ‘A-game’ at the same time. However, I am confident that each and every one of our guys want to win both individually and as a team, and we all will do everything we can to make that a reality. I am honored to call them teammates and friends.”- Beau Gammage, Sophomore, Cedartown, GA

Men’s

Golf

Front Row Left to Right: Zach Vick, Evan Jordan, Beau Gammage Clark MeltonBack: Coach Caleb Kelley, Adam Taylor, Chase Hankla, Matthew Peeler, Cameron Medina, Parker Hulme Coach Brett Beazley



Women’s

Golf

Front Row Left to Right: Kelsey McEntyre, Rachel Mason. Back Row: Coach Brett Beazley, Sarah Pinson, Katie Bludworth, Catherine Williams Coach Caleb Kelley. Not Pictured: Carol Raterman.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my four years at Young Harris College, and I credit a lot of this to the YHC’s women’s golf team and my experiences with them. Being on the golf team has taught me to work well with other people and practice good time management.

I picture the Women’s golf team as a family. At times we get on each other’s nerves like sisters, but we always have each other’s backs at the same time. When I first arrived at YHC the first person to knock on my door and welcome me was Courtney Moore, a sophomore at the time, and she put forth the effort to make sure I felt at home. Courtney Moore, Kelsey McEntyre, Katie Bludworth, Rachel Mason, Sarah Pinson and Catherine Williams are six girls whom I now consider sisters. As we spend a lot of time together between practices, travel and tournaments, we get to know each other very well.

I’ve also gone to many different golf courses that I would never had the opportunity to play if I was not a part of this team. When I decided to come to YHC and play golf, I did not know I was going to have such a great time with these amazing people.”

-Carol Raterman, Senior, Atlanta, GA

“The women’s golf team is like a family. We are always helping each

other become better golfers.”

-Rachel Mason



Women’s

Lacrosse

Jordana Freitas, Caitlyn Green, Jaclyn Kernohan, Taylor Lincoln, Sarah McDevitt, Carter Moore, Caitlin Pardus, Caitlin Pardus, Jade Smith, Amanda Thomason, Amanda Thomason, Nicole Vacarella, Nicole Webb, Stephanie Wright, Head Coach: Katie Ilott, Student Manager: Katie Patrick

“Lacrosse is Young Harris College’s newest contact sport. It helps build friendships and it promotes leadership and the love of the game. Lacrosse is actually the nation’s oldest sport, dat-ing back to the Iroquois Indians, who would play the game to prepare for war, settling inter-tribal disputes and also served as a religious function. Originally, it was only played by men, but there was a women’s form of the game that had differ-ing sticks, much like today’s game. Lacrosse has evolved a lot over the years and I am happy and proud to be able to play America’s oldest sport at a college level.”

- Carter Moore, Frehman, Columbus, GA


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Men’s

Lacrosse

Front Row Left to Right: Kevin Daly, Bobby Parker, Darian Rice, Chris Campaneria, Rene Mata, Marcus Lindquist, Ronnie Adams, Matt York, Alex Naftal, Ryan Ningard, and Andrew Kim. Middle: Alex Ashley, Tyler Woodruff, Mason McBroom, Tyler Bramblett, Reed Wilkinson, Andrew Warbington, Joe Appolonia, Ryan Pickowitz, Adam Staniewicz, Matt Spadafora, and Jarrett Brown. Back: Coach Nathan Young, Phillip Robertson, Mike Matthews, Patrick Moran, Kyle Henize, Matt Amell, Tyler Price, Tanner Shepardson, Jeff Rivait, Coach Kirk Rogers

Fall of 2012 marked the ad-dition of a new and exciting intercollegiate sport at Young Harris College; lacrosse. Kirk Rogers was hired as the new director of the men’s program and became respon-sible for recruiting the team needed to participate in the Peach Belt Conference. Most of the men are from Georgia, but others traveled from as far as Florida, New York and Canada. Many other players are transfer students, such as: senior Mike Matthews from Shorter University, sophomore Jeff Rivait from Pfeiffer University and junior Ryan Ningard from Northern Virginia Community College. Together, this team consists of many highly talented ath-letes.

The team started strong in its inaugural match in February against Point University. The Mountain Lions dominated the game winning by a land-slide with a score of 23-2. The first goal, scored within 79 seconds, was shot by Jeff Rivait and assisted by Ronnie Adams.

“My first thought about play-ing lacrosse in college was, ‘great!’ If I was told in high school that I’d be playing lacrosse, let alone any sport in col-lege, I would have called them crazy. I came from a lit-tle, private school where lacrosse was nonexistent. When I was a senior in high school I had


“Even after running three miles as

punishment, I feel like it’s worth every moment of pain to play this sport that I am so passionate

about.”-Alex Ashley

three major college preferences but my choice became much easier when I found out that Young Harris College was starting a lacrosse program.

My whole athletic career has been helping people start pro-grams from the ground up. When I heard about the one begin-ning here, my choice was easy, and it felt right. I am so glad I decided to play for YHC.

When I arrived at campus and began practicing with the team, it took time for us to get used to each oth-ers’ skill levels and learn our strengths and weaknesses. Despite the difficulty, the effort I put in was worth it because I can play the sport I love.

There have been times when I’ve felt horrible and won-dered, ‘why do I go through all the stress and pain,’ but those thoughts vanish when I see my teammates working as hard as I do. Whenever I doubt myself, I remember all the time and effort I put in for this team to play at this level, and I suck it up to make sure I match everyone else’s intensity on the field.”

- Alex James, Freshman, Atlanta, GA


Women’s

Soccer

Front Row Left to Right: Coach Kathy Brown, Beckie Kruse, Allison Burnham, Kelsey Battle, Hayden Verner, Elana Newman, Dani Heald, Taylor Erikson, Becky Abraham, Mika Lopes, Krissy Kauffman, K.C. Pagnotta, Haley Holderfield, Savanah Poole, Coach Levi NunnallyBack: Devin Waldron, Erica Lowery, Whitney Thomas, Kimmie Tierney, Kristen Naylor, Liza Carpenter, Yustin Nambo, Gabby Smith, Ashleigh Scarpinato, Shannon Lees, Caroline Mills, Kaeli McDermott, Alison Cox, Madelyn Youngblood

“My teammates inspire me every time I step onto the pitch, whether for practice or a game. They literally give blood, sweat and tears for this program. I give credit to the coaching staff; they dedi-cate so much time and effort to help us become better, not only as soccer players, but also as students.

Our coaches stress that we are students before athletes and they strive for us to become successful women upon graduation. Our team is a family that I have had the privilege to play with over these past few years. This team and the beautiful game truly put a smile on my face at the end of the day, no matter if it has been good or bad. I could not ask for a better group as I see old

faces graduate and new faces arrive. I am truly blessed to be with these girls. Our team is always classy, never trashy, but sometimes sassy.”

- Yustin Nambo, Junior

“One of my favorite things about our soccer team is the pre-game ritual. Before the team heads to the field from the locker room, we pile into cars and drive a loop around campus. We honk, scream and tell people to come to the game. It’s a good way to get every-one pumped and excited, and it spreads the word, encouraging peo-ple to come.


“I like that our coaches still love to

play the game as much as they love

coaching it.” -Allison Burnham

The team is always there for one another on the field. When we are doing hard fitness, those that finish first encourage the rest to keep going and to end strongly. When a player makes a great pass or tackle, we always yell, ‘Good work!’ The encour-agement brings a positive atmosphere to training.

One thing I like about prac-tice is that when we scrim-mage, Coach Kathy and Coach Levi play with us. It’s awesome that our coaches still love to play the game as much as they love coaching it. They bring a playful inten-sity to the field and the team when they play. In addition, they do Insanity workouts with us in the spring. They are always there to push and encourage us on the field and off.”

- Allison Burnham, Junior, Perry, GA


Men’s

Soccer

Front Row Left to Right: Coach Mark McKeever, Dean Grey, Sean Morris, Zach Cravey, Bryson Read, Declan Traquair, Lewis Hilton, Wezly Hayward, Jordan Bradshaw, Kyle Ball, Homero Perez, Angel Salome, Alex Rivera, Mouhamed Bechir, Khurram Shazad, Max Stallings. Back: John-Michael Robinette, Tom Crosby, Stanford Thomas, Jonas Sturesson, Ilija Ilic, Andreas Pechmann, Sean Verhallen, Pedro Ozi, Samuel Mansour, Ashley Walker, William Schonfeldt, Kenny Pratt, Niall McCabe, James Thorpe, Sam Walker

“Young Harris men’s soccer team is like a family. I’ve had two fantastic experiences this year. The first was the trip to Pensacola; we won both our games and everything worked out perfectly. The beach, sun, bus driver, and my teammates created for an enjoyable atmosphere.

I remember our second game against Rollins College on a Sunday morning. Coach McKeever clearly said, ‘This is the most important game of the season.’ Magic hap-pened on that pitch, and ev-eryone gave their all on that beautiful morning. We could see in each other’s eyes that we were living and loving the moment. We knew that better things were about to come. The other great moment was our victory on Senior Day.

The game against Lander University was crucial be-cause they were undefeated, and it was my last game on the Francis Wood Wilson Soccer Field. Thankfully, we won and thanked the fans that supported us. The atmo-sphere of the team was spec-tacular this season, and even though we didn’t win the title, I am confident that we will soon. I gave everything to Young Harris College and received more than I expected. It’s amazing how I learned from so many cultures and made friend-ships that will continue for the rest of my life.”

- Alex Rivera, Senior, San Pedro Hulas, Honduras


“Our coach is very optimistic about our future soccer

endeavors, so maybe a trophy is near!”

-Lewis Hilton

“I’ve loved every minute of being a YHC soccer player. Our first season in the Peachbelt Conference and our record shows we were successful. However, I believe that we can improve further because of the quality of players. As a freshman, I was nervous before I traveled here from England because I didn’t know what the coaches and players would expect of me. Every-thing impressed me; the lads and team spirit are fantastic, and Coach McKeever has such passion for the game.

This season, we’ve beaten top-notch opponents and have played some really at-tractive soccer! The style that we have is unique and fun to watch. I’m sure next season we’ll kick on further. I’ve been personally pleased with my first college soccer season. I’m happy about the indi-vidual recognition I’ve received, and I hope press on next year. Ultimately, I want to win trophies as a team!”

- Lewis Hilton, Freshman, Newquay, England


Young Harris College’s women’s tennis team began the spring sea-

son with an 8-1 win against both Brevard and Tuscu-lum College. Jane Plevako, ranked 23rd on a national level in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Divi-sion II preseason rankings.

“I joined the tennis team at YHC in 2011. It was my freshman year and my first time in the U.S. When I met my team, everyone seemed so quiet and shy, but all of them were very nice to me and befriended me. Being from a foreign country, I didn’t know much about American culture and people however, I soon realized that their mentality is similar to mine. Overall, my team is so friend-ly, funny, and supportive.

Women’s

Tennis

Back Row Left to Right: Jane Plevako, Carolina Hernandez, Charlotte Moreau, Victoria Herndon, Charlotte DawsonFront: Diana DiMarco, Lina Parra Pava, Katie Bryant, Stormy Dvorak

We’re all different yet uni-fied at the same time. Coach Kelly Blount showed us what it’s like to be a part of the team and what we can do to contribute. Our practices are very interesting and she teaches us respect. In match-es we support each other and show team spirit. Before I came to the U.S. I thought that tennis was an individual sport; I relied only upon my-self. When I got to YHC and became a part of the ten-nis team, I let the experience change me for the better.”

- Jane Plevako, Sophomore, Kazakhstan


“Over the three years that I have been a part of YHC tennis, I have gained friendships that I will have forever. I have be-friended girls from all over the world, including Russia, France and Columbia. The best part of being on the team is that we are our own ‘little family,’ and we have so much fun together.

Practice is never a chore because we enjoy being on the courts with girls that are some of our best friends. We want to succeed together - a main goal that Coach Kelly has given us. Not only have my teammates impacted me, but also my coach. She has taught me that believing in myself gives me the ability to strive for the goals I want to achieve. She encourages me to always think positively and reminds me to forget mistakes and play with a positivite atti-tude. This year, moving into the Peach Belt Conference is both exciting and scary since it’s the toughest tennis conference in the nation.”

- Victoria Herndon, Junior, Statesboro, GA

“The best part of being on the team is

we are our own little family.’”

-Victoria Herndon


Men’s

Tennis

Back Row Left to Right: Martin Harach, Joan Valls, Sebastian Dartnell, Brecht Vangrinsven, Guilherme FriasFront: Devon Hampton, Gabriel Oliveira, Andrew Timms, Tom Gibaud

The Young Harris College men’s tennis team started the spring with a new coach, Barrett Elkins, who coached at Ave Maria University for four years. The players start-ed their spring season strong with wins against Covenant, Brevard, and Tusculum Col-lege in the beginning of Feb-ruary.

“Since joining Young Harris in the Fall of 2011, I have enjoyed many great experi-ences. The tennis team was my reason for selecting YHC. The team has become more than just a team to me and I am extremely lucky to have such great people around me. The tennis program is fantastic and is only getting stronger. One of my favorite memo-ries of playing on the tennis team occurred in the Spring

of 2012. The team and I had traveled to Shorter Univer-sity to compete against their top-ten NEIA team. Shorter was a strong team and had edged us in a tight match a few weeks prior. As a team, we knew it would be a tough match to win, but I played well in the previous match and beat my singles oppo-nent, which increased my confidence. If we could play well as a team then we could beat Shorter. The match was intense and after three closely con-tended doubles, we had a two-to-one edge going into the singles. As a team we were pumped up, and the atmo-sphere at the tennis complex was awe-some - both teams battled hard.


“Being a part of a group of people from all over the world is a unique experience

for me.”-Joan Valls

After six nail-biting singles matches we pulled out a huge win: five to four. It was a great experience, a great team win and I won singles and doubles, which made it a great individual day for me too.”

- Tom Gibaud, Senior, Bournemouth, England

“The funniest moments oc-cur when we travel on the bus or stay in hotels because we tell jokes. Also, I enjoy every day at practice be-cause we push ourselves to be in the lineup for the next match. Even though this can create tension between us on the court, outside of it we are all friends. Being close helps us win matches because we work together on the same page. I love when we have home matches or play the conference tournament because we compete against the best teams in the country.”

- Joan Valls, Senior, Barcelona, Spain


Dedication Janice MooreAssociate Professor of English

“When Janice Townley, with her recent Master of Arts degree from Auburn University, trekked over Blood Mountain and wound her way toward tiny Young Harris, her “bouffant” hair grazed the roof of her over-

sized 1963 Pontiac, and her cat eye sunglasses covered her excited dark eyes, freshly lined with baby blue shadow. She cruised down U. S. Highway 76 without a stoplight to hold her back or a fast food restaurant to lure her in. Her new home in Hamby Hall, a women’s dormitory beckoned. Living among the students and sharing her passion for literature had drawn her to her first, and ultimately, her only teaching job. And while the temptation to recount Janice Townley’s early years at Young Harris College in the 1960’s is hard to resist, that story cannot overshadow the giant legacy she leaves for all of us who have called her beloved teacher, trusted colleague, and, most impor-tantly, friend. While many college professors teach for a long time, not many love their studies and their students as much at the end of their careers as they did at their beginning. Janice Townley Moore is the exception. Her love for litera-ture was enhanced by her own practice of the art and craft of poetry. She understood how students could struggle to know Dante, just as she grappled to find le mots juste for a rhyme. Janice Moore’s students always knew she was on their side as she inspired them in the classroom, counseled them in the office, and cheered at their achievements

on the stage or the ball field. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine a more faith-ful supporter of every extra-curricular activity than Janice Moore. Perhaps the difference between Janice and others is that she never viewed teaching as a job, never saw YHC as her employer, and never saw her colleagues as merely work place acquaintances. She had time for us all—students, advi-sees, administrators, and faculty. Her joy lifted us all and made us feel better about ourselves than we had before we knew her. What a gift she has shared with each of us in her over 10,000 hours in the classroom and 50 years of devotion to that same, though very much changed, small college she drove to so many years ago.” -Louisa B. Franklin

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Carol Raterman

Nathan Hughes

“From a teacher’s perspective, Carol Raterman is a student you are grateful to have in class because she creates an atmosphere around her – an atmosphere of energy, interest and sincere enthusiasm. Like the scent of baking cookies, Carol’s warm and sweet nature fills a room, but her laughter fills it like a hurricane. Whoever sits next to her feels the urge to join in on academic conversation, probably because Carol makes it look so pleasant and easy. Soon the whole room bubbles with talk. From the perspective of another human being, Carol is a person you want to know for the same reasons. I run into her outside of the class and she’s all smiles, lively conversation and animated adventures. She’s the bonne vivante of campus and I’m always glad to bask in her joy.”

PacesettersPacesetter awards are given to students, faculty and staff who are believed to be exceptionally successful in their day-to-day jobs, endeavors and studies at Young Harris College. To show appreciation, these awards are presented as a “Thank You” to these individuals for making everyone’s experience at Young Harris the best of any college or university in the world.

“Gracious, pleasant, engaging, modest and smart. These words characterize Nathan Hughes, a young man who arrived at YHC as a willing and hopeful freshman, but who has transformed himself into a confident and capable leader.

As are most YHC students, Nathan is quiet in class. However, his wry smile gives him away. Whenever I see that grin start to appear, I know it would be a good time to call on Nathan and hear what is on his mind. Usually, he will share valid “text-based” information that has been filtered through a solid dose of common sense and wisdom.

I leave it to others to catalog Nathan’s string of successes as a vibrant member of the YHC community. I choose to highlight his strong sense of purpose and his determined ambition. Nathan is a pacesetter at YHC, but has grand potential to continue to be a pacesetter for the rest of his life.”

- Dr. John Van Vliet

- Dr. Jennifer A. Hughes

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PacesettersDr. Eloise Whisenhunt

Dr. Jamie Watson

“Seeing Dr. Eloise Whisenhunt stride across campus on the way to her office or down the halls of Goolsby to one of her classes always lifts my spirits: she radiates energy, purpose-ful activity and good cheer with every step. Students praise her knowledge of the subject matter - whether it’s how to write a killer introduction or understanding the layers of irony in a Marianne Moore poem. Her students also value Dr. Whisenhunt’s dedication to their success and genuine concern about their well-being, both in and out of the classroom. Anyone who traverses the bottom floor of Goolsby must have noticed how much time Eloise gives her students - there is usually someone in conference with her and one or two others waiting in the hall. You will often hear laughter too - another sign of Eloise’s many gifts as a teacher; it’s not easy to make the writing process chuckle-worthy!

Dr. Whisenhunt brings the same dedication to her role as Director of Study Abroad. Building on the fine programs already in place, Eloise has strengthened the college’s study abroad opportunities in Italy, Ireland and England, with an eye to creating signature pro-grams available to all of our students.

Besides being a crackerjack instructor and administrator, Eloise (Weezie) plays a mean upright bass as one of the Butterbeans in the old-time string band Cornbread Ted & the Butterbeans. The group has a wide following, including Clint Eastwood, Justin Timberlake, and Amy Adams, but fame hasn’t gone to their heads. And you haven’t really lived until you’ve tasted Eloise’s iced tea punch and homemade cheesecake. She’s a keeper. Now let’s keep pace with her.”

“Jamie sets the bar high for our community in the quality of his service, scholarly contributions and especially in his commitment to students. A true philosopher - aiming for excellence in mind, spirit and body. Jamie invites whole-life excellence from students. In the classroom he demands students step up to face life’s most perplexing (and enjoyable!) questions. What do you believe? How do you know? Are you just going by the status quo or will you dare to emerge from your immature dependence on others to think freely?

Jamie consistently extends such engagement beyond the classroom - from Friday afternoon gather-ings on the CASCE porch, to accompanying students on life-changing opportunities, to the simple act of going for a hike. Jamie puts his rigor to the service of our common good - often a thankless job since so much thinking goes on behind the scenes! From the Core Curriculum, to support and leadership in our ‘gymnasium’ (Have any of you dared to take his Kick Boxing class?!?), to creating spaces for us to reflect on the “good life” in the EAC - such contributions have lasting impact on Young Harris College and show that Jamie is a model liberal arts educated mind. (Facilitating the ‘birth’ of new Majors and Minors is no small feat either!)

Jamie also strives for more and more excellence in scholarship. (Don’t tell him, but I’m jealous of all his publications aimed at helping us novice philosophers improve our reasoning and to see philo-sophical themes permeating our culture!) Jamie’s excellent publication and conference presentation record is a product of his disciplined work ethic. We are all fortunate to work with you in our efforts to upbuild YHC, Jamie.

Thank you. And, rock on!”

- Dr. Ruth Looper

- Dr. Eric Dickman


Charlie Rogers

Dr. Charlie Swor

Rick Robinson

“Charlie is the ideal model of what an employee and co-worker should be. She is passionate about her job, and even more so about the quality of work she performs. Charlie dedicates herself to the students on a daily basis from open to close. She makes it her personal mission to ensure that each student receives any assistance needed when they come to the Business Office. She spends countless hours on the phone with students and their parents answering questions, discussing bills with a professional manner and is always polite and courteous.

Charlie is also a vital resource to the faculty and staff because of her extensive knowledge of student accounts. In addition to these qualities, Charlie also has a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life as a whole. We are all very blessed to have her as a friend and employee at Young Harris College.”

“Dr. Swor enjoys talking to students about chemistry and any other topics of interest to him or those in his classes. Students enjoy his lectures because he uses such things as balloons to make chemical models, uses a beach ball to discuss gas laws and passes a phosphorous molecule from student to student to allow everyone to respond to questions he may ask as he is teaching.

Dr. Swor has many other interests such as hiking, hunting (this led to his broken leg for spring semester), sustainability and chemical safety to name a few. Last semester he pre-sented a talk on sustainability in the Faculty Lecture series and will be presenting another on the environment this semester. Dr. Swor loves his job and the students of YHC love Dr. Swor as their chemistry professor and mentor.”

“Coach Robinson has and will continue to set an example that others can only hope to follow. In a profession where success is usually measured by wins and losses, Coach Robinson has instilled in his players a number of values that go far beyond baseball. From his involvement in the local community, to his vision and ability to coordinate mission trips for the baseball team to travel to places like New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the Dominican Republic, Coach Robinson has been instrumental in transforming the lives of the young men he works with every day.

On a daily basis Coach Robinson expects nothing but the best effort from his team in the classroom, on the field and in the community. It is pretty amazing to see a baseball coach who, from a worldly view, is evaluated on the team’s season record and how many championships he has won, but internally evaluates himself on how effective he is at helping the young men on his team become productive citizens within the community, outstanding fathers, husbands and well-rounded men.”

- Travis Huffman

- Peggy Greene

- Dr. Margaret Forrester

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Students who are selected for Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges must meet the following qualifications at the end of the fall semester: These recipients must have earned a minimum of 90+ hours, have a minimum academic average of 3.5 without any honor code vio-lations, never have had a student conduct issues, and must show good citizenship, participation and leadership in all academic and extracur-ricular activities.

WHO’S WHOYHC

AT

Brittany AllenStephanie Arrowood

Wezly BarnardDonald Bracewell

Jesse BrockShelby CampbellWilliam Chastain

Allie CokerJoshua ColwellEmalyn Cork

Kendra Cowart

Thomas CrosbySarah DeeseEmily Espy

Charles HanklaCallie HollowayKyle HuneycuttTammy JenkinsLauren Johnson

Kayla JonesKasey Lents

Landon Lovell

Evan McLeanRebekah Medford

Kacey MillerKaryn Pagnotta

Caleb PaulJohn Payne

Sarah PinsonAngelina Polizzi

Heather RichbourgCollin RodgersVictoria Sink

Carmen SolisJeffrey StewartAustin ThomasJames Thorpe

Andreas Von PechmannJake WentzekColey Williams

Katheryn WoodsHannah Youngblood


Managing Editor

“Having the pleasure of becoming managing editor for the yearbook staff as a freshman was not something I anticipated, but it was an exciting opportunity. I am thankful to those who had the faith to choose me for this position. Without help from the enotah staff, faculty and other students, producing a quality yearbook would have been impossible. I have loved getting to know the everyone through the many late-night meetings and working together to accomplish this year’s book. I appreciate each staff member’s hard work and contributions to this edition of the enotah, and look forward to working with them again next year.” -Wade Orr

Photo Editor

“Being this year’s Photo Editor has really taught me a lot as a photographer and leader. I have always had a love for taking photos, editing them and ultimately capturing memories. Being able to wrap all three of those things into one job was an amazing experience. My dream career is to work in the photography department at National Geographic Magazine, so this job really set the foundation for my future plans.

Not only was I provided with a job that correlates directly to my interests, but I also got to work with some amazing people. The purpose of a yearbook is to capture the highlights of a year, and for me, this year was filled with new experiences and great memories. Therefore, it was really cool to be able to be apart of the staff responsible for producing the Enotah.” ” -Audrey McLendon

EditorsEditor-in-Chief

“ This year has been a learning experience for me. I have truly learned how to appreciate help from others and how to manage my time. I know this experience was stressful at times, however very rewarding. Looking back on how much time, thought, and effort has been put into this book has made me proud. I hope the entire student body, faculty, and staff are in love with this book as much as I am and cherish all the memories that come with it. Thank you fellow staff members, Scott Dean, our printing company, and everyone else who had a part in making this yearbook. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such a great group of peers. May God be with you all and your future endeavors.” -Jade Smith

“Thousands of tired, nerve shaken, over civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.” -John Muir

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