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

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Board of Trustees Chairman, John R. King, stated that 'when Brad Crain hit the campus in J, , dse February he landed running and has not stopped sincef' This best sums up the hectic agenda of Lees-McRae College's President in his first year in Banner Elk. His agenda for the year g reads like a travelog as he has journeyed the eastern United States in search of benefactors S and foundations to aid the college in its pro- grams and expansions. Dr. Crain's dedication, energy and hard work, and untiring efforts are witnessed by the refur- bishing of the buildings on campus, and with the many landscape beautification projects. He has been instrumental in expanding the educa- tional programs as well. His concern and inter- n iif A A est in the student is not only evidenced by his open door' policy to the student body but by his continuing desire to improve the programs and facilities of the college. Active in church and civic affairs, Dr. Crain is constantly in de- mand as a speaker. Educated at Berea College, receiving his B.A. degree in English in 1965, Dr. Crain received both his M.A. degree f1968l and his Ph.D. de- gree f1973l in English from Harvard University. Having served as an instructor of English at both Berea College and Harvard University, Dr. Crain began as an assistant professor of English at Stetson University in 1970. He left Stetson as a full professor in 1980 to assume the duties of professor of English and head of the Depart- ment of Languages, Literature and Dramatic Arts at Armstrong State College. President's Scholarship Winners: Lees- DI. Bradford Crain McRae President, Dr. Bradford L. Crain, pre- sents Robin Wiseman with the President's President Scholarship while Mike Tutterow, male recipi- ent, looks on. These awards are given to the rising sophomores, male and female, with the highest academic average. 20 Administration

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James A. CJimJ Stonesifer assumed the duties of Academic Dean following the resignation of Lewis Hall who stepped down after ten years from that post to return to the teaching ranks at Lees-McRae. Stonesifer came to the college in 1967 and assumed the post of Chairman of the Biology Depart- ment in 1970. He served in that position until 1973 when he was named Academic Dean. Prior to coming to Lees-McRae, Stonesifer taught two and one-half years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and also taught at Bridgewater College briefly. At the untimely death of Dr. H. C. Evans, Jr., he ably assumed the responsibilities of Acting President of the college upon the direction of the Board of Trustees. When Dr. Crain was named to the post of college president, Stonesifer was recognized by the Board of Trust- ees with the following resolution: RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO JAMES A. STONESIFER May 11, 1985 WHEREAS, the illness and ultimate death of Dr. H. C. Evans, Jr. deprived Lees-McRae College of an able and dedi- cated leader: and WHEREAS, the circumstances necessitated the assump- tion of leadership duties and responsibilities by various indi- viduals during the final weeks of Dr. Evans' life and then while the search for a successor to him as President of the College was organized and conducted: and WHEREAS, the administrative team assembled by Dr. Evans performed in a commendable manner during a very difficult time in the life of the College: and WHEREAS, in his capacity as Acting President of Lees- McRae College during the period from January, 1984, through January, 1985, James A. Stonesifer provided loyal and effective service to and for the college: and WHEREAS, Jim Stonesifer's dedication and leadership during the trying period of transition were of benefit and importance to Lees-McRae College: and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Lees-McRae College, along with the other constituencies of the College, is most grateful for the efforts and contributions of Jim Stonesifer as Acting President and of those individuals who labored with him during those difficult months: and WHEREAS, the Lees-McRae College Board of Trustees wishes to express its appreciation to Jim Stonesifer and his administrative associates for their efforts on behalf of the College during the leadership transition period between Dr. Evans and Dr. Brad Crain: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEES-McRAE COLLEGE AS FOL- LOWS: 1. That this Board express its appreciation and gratitude to Jim Stonesifer as Acting President and his administrative associates for their loyalty and dedication to Lees-McRae College during the leadership transition period recently completed, 2. That the Board commend Jim Stonesifer and those who assisted and supported him during this period for their effec- tive and beneficial performance to and for the Collegeg and 3. That this expression of the gratitude and commenda- tion of this Board for their special service and contributions to the College during a difficult time in its life and history be conveyed to Jim Stonesifer and those who worked with him with our heartfelt thanks and in such a manner as the Chair- man of the Board shall determine to be most fitting and proper. 22 Administration James A. Stonesifer Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College James Stonesifer, Academic Dean, reads a resolution from the Board of Trustees to outgoing Chairman, Jick Garland, while Mrs. Betsy Garland looks on.