Lees McRae College - Ontaroga Yearbook (Banner Elk, NC)

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.iss .E if , A at , Q.. Emil M, - 11 ,gg ll A . T' Front row ll-rj: Steve Tallent, Eric Watterson, Veronica Moretz. Brent Honeycutt. Deidre McPheters. Back row: Melissa Stone. Nick Farr. Kelly Clark. Kim Krege. Keith Fowler. Tina Banner, Kenny Casner. Michelle Burleson, Richard Luther. Sam Burton. Director. At the South Atlantic competitions they captured first place with the four-couple precision and first place in the line dancing. They were named Grand Champions in the precision category which was won by having the highest score of any team in that category. At the Master's City Clogging Competition they claimed first place in line dancing and first place in the four-couple precision danc- ing, won the overall Grand Championship, and were named Overall Grand Champions of the competition. The Cloggers participated in the Mossy Creek Barnyard Arts and Crafts Festival at Perryf Warner Robbins, Georgia. The festival featured nationally acclaimed artists, crafts- men and entertainers and has been named one of the top twenty events in the Southeast. Sam Burton, Director, was elated by the acclaim afforded the group. We are delight- ed to represent Lees-McRae and thrilled to win this recog- nition. The Cloggers have worked hard and deserve the accolades that have been bestowed upon them this year. They are an outstanding and talented group and their achievement speaks for itself. .ff K X ,, if H 7 Y Z7 V Performing Arts 139

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WY gf, , t-TB 'xi . sb xg- n X' . lb xfgwl i' Q, X --t Q s I, t , ,Q , Lees-McRae observed its annual Homecoming the first weekend in October with the Class of 1935 celebrating its 50th reunion. Other classes highlighted the reunion sched- ule for the weekend while students prepared for the activi- ties with a pep rally on the softball field Friday night prior to the Green 8a Gold Intrasquad Basketball Game that was held for student and alumni entertainment. Saturday's activities began with alumni meetings, a free picnic on Tate Lawn, and the annual Homecoming Parade at one 140 Homecoming If-M 1985 HOMECOMING o'clock. The Bobcats entertained Coastal Conference rival Hudson Valley in the football game and a reception for alumni and members of the Bobcat Club was held in the President's home with Dr. and Mrs. Crain as hosts. The alumni banquet was held in MacDonald Cafeteria, the second performance of The Boyfriend' was presented in Hayes Auditorium by the Performing Arts Department and the Homecoming Dance for students was well attend- ed at the Sugar Mountain Lodge.