Serving up Caldwell Jul 17, 2008
He went on to play tennis for Hibriten High School, then attended Lees-McRae College (where he played both basketball and tennis). He also went to North Carolina Acentrating his efforts on the tennis courts. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Road title eludes Skyhawks again May 13, 2008
Tied in "omnium" team points with the University of California-Davis after Friday's time trials and Saturday's stormy road races - with a very strong squad from Lees-McRae College just 10 points behind - the Skyhawk racers and coaches greeted Sunday's clear, calm sunrise with guarded optimism. "Honestly, I'm a wreck right now," said a nervous Fort Lewis coach Rick Crawford before the first race of the day, the Division I women's criterium. (Durango Herald)
Cycling is king at Lees-McRae College May 6, 2008
By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY At Lees-McRae College, one out of 10 students is a member of the school's cycling team ... Carla Swart is one many Lees-McRae College students that are members of the school's cycling team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gaskill Named Assistant Volleyball Coach Apr 15, 2008
Gaskill served as an assistant at Appalachian State while finishing his coursework and playing collegiate volleyball at Division II Lees-McRae College ... Gaskill received his Bachelor of Science degree in sports management from Lees-McRae College in 2006. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Prescott achieves her ‘goal’ Apr 13, 2008
One of Prescott s biggest goals recently came to fruition when the Washington High School senior accepted an offer to continue her academic and athletic career at Lees-McRae College. I love the mountains and it was somewhere new, Prescott said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Spot sports some love Jan 26, 2008
Isn't it sad that a graduate of the university and of the ETSU cycling team was hired by Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., to start a cycling program in 2002. The LMC cycling team has now won over seven national championships as a team and has had over twice that many individual national champions. (East Tennessean, TN)
Getting to play at the ‘next level’ Jan 19, 2008
However, Gina Valenti, a former star at Washington High School who is now competing at Lees-McRae College, said character plays a big factor. One must be a good sport, Valenti said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Lees-McRae cycles past rival FLC Dec 25, 2007
Cycling powerhouse Lees-McRae College of North Carolina defeated Fort Lewis College in the overall omnium at the 2007 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships last weekend in icy Kansas City, Kan. Archrivals in Division I cycling, Lees-McRae (440 points) and Fort Lewis (330) finished 1-2 for the second consecutive cyclocross nationals and the second consecutive national competition. (Durango Herald)
Tech coach Johnson driven Dec 16, 2007
Even after Johnson moved on to Lees-McRae College, Georgia Southern and Hawaii, he stayed in touch with his former coach. When Aldridge died, Johnson delivered the eulogy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ride ETSU competes in nationals, brings home national champ Nov 2, 2007
The ETSU Cycling Club, Ride ETSU, recently competed in the National Collegiate Mountain Biking Competition hosted at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. To qualify for nationals a team must place in the top three in their conference, or qualify as individuals. ETSU Ride has qualified for national competition every year since their official founding in 1999. (East Tennessean, TN)
FLC mountain bikers pedal to national title Oct 31, 2007
Fort Lewis Cycling collected wins in the men's cross country race, the men's downhill and the women's downhill - and the FLC cyclists added key points in short track and dual slalom - to win the Division I title over host and rising cycling power Lees-McRae College. In final omnium scoring, Fort Lewis won with 730 points. (Durango Herald)
FLC cycling sweeps XC titles Oct 28, 2007
Fort Lewis leads the overall omnium standings after the first of three days of competition by 20 points over host Lees-McRae College. "They're pretty much our chief rival at the national level," Hagen said of Lees-McRae. (Durango Herald)
Wedding announcement: Margaret Anne Dykes and Drew Addison Swanson Sep 19, 2007
He is a graduate of Chatham High School in Chatham and attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. While attending Lees-McRae, he received a Bachelor s of Science degree in botany and history. He also received his Master s degree in history from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., and is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Georgia. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
More of this story Jul 26, 2007
A standout tennis player in high school, Heath won state championships in singles and doubles and received a tennis scholarship to Lees-McRae College in North Carolina. After one season there, he transferred to Webber and finished his collegiate playing career under his father, Bill Heath, who was Webber s tennis coach at that time and who is now Webber s athletic director. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Wallace Named Moore Teacher of Year May 20, 2007
" Wallace has degrees from both Lees-McRae College and Appalachian State University. She has taught for 23 years. She has also been named Central Tarheel Volleyball Coach of the Year twice. Wallace is an active member of her church, where she teaches a youth Sunday School class. "Through teaching exceptional children, through enormous responsibility of the accompanying paperwork, and through my dedication to successful outcomes for all students, I have learned that I did indeed choose the right... (The Pilot Newspaper)
»RSH alumni roundup: Roller helps ECU as a freshman May 5, 2007
Alex Bryant, Anthony Hailey, B.J. Horne all played on the 2002 Mid-Southeastern Conference championship team, the last conference winning squad before this season s. The Lady Raiders softball team s former flame-throwing ace pitcher Jessica Kinsey is pitching at Lees-McRae College. Roller is having a strong freshman year at East Carolina. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
(Wayne Tilcock, Davis Enterprise)"> Apr 17, 2007
The widest shutout margin was on March 26, 2003, when six goals led the Aggies to a 23-0 drubbing of Lees-McRae College. Senior continues to lead the Aggies in most statistical categories, and is now within striking range of two single-season records. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Pair creating midfield magic Apr 16, 2007
"Smith was mostly overlooked during his days at Maine Central Institute, Champlain, and Lees-McRae College, then with the Carolina Dynamo. Smith scored a goal for Bermuda against the Revolution in a 2005 exhibition game and then was signed by the team. Smith was considered a forward then.The Revolution started tentatively in their opener but shifted into gear against Toronto for a home-opening crowd of 18,184. Joseph converted a penalty kick (61st minute) after Adam Cristman was fouled, and Andy... (Boston Globe)
UMES NAMES DON METIL HEAD WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL COACH Feb 22, 2007
Before his stint at Coppin State, Metil was at nationally-ranked Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C. There he was head women's volleyball coach and an assistant with the men's team. The DII power finished 30-9 and 16-2 in the Carolinas Virginia Athletic Conference, winning their eighth consecutive league championship. (Umeshawks.com)
Local students earn seats in All-District band Jan 27, 2007
Samuel Keesler of Huntersville has been named to the Lees-McRae College Dean s List for the fall 2006 semester. Lees-McRae College, a private four-year institution, is located in Banner Elk, N.C. Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C., has announced members of its dean s list for the fall semester. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Fallen Salisbury Marine called credit to Corps Oct 24, 2006
" McLelland met Elrod at an ROTC camp five years ago, and they became "soul mates," she said. They dated, but decided they'd make better best friends. "Nathan was the one person I'd do anything for," said McLelland, a freshman at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk who called Elrod "Blondy. " He called her "shorty. (Charlotte Observer)
»Anson High School to host college night Sept. 18 Sep 14, 2006
Anson County Weather Sponsored by. Anson High School to host college night Sept. 18. (Anson Record, NC)
Kemp hires three new assistants for upcoming season Aug 31, 2006
He has spent the last two seasons as the assistant women's basketball coach at Lees-McRae College. Page 1 of 2. (East Tennessean, TN)
Read and comment on this article May 26, 2006
That will be enough to begin classes June 12 in a program offered through Lees-McRae College at Surry Community College. Students in rural areas face many obstacles to higher education, and money can be one of the biggest. (Winston-Salem JournalNow)
Marable wins long jump; Knox, others finish high May 22, 2006
Next season, Valenti will be running for Lees-McRae College in cross country as well as track and field. NCHSAA CLASS 3-A FINALS RESULTS. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Shoelaces and lifejackets: Boat accident survivors tell story Mar 19, 2006
All six men were volunteer firefighters in Banner Elk, where Shope, McFadyen and Lyerly attended Lees-McRae College. In a statement released Friday, Knight and Poore described how swells swamped and capsized their 18-foot boat Wednesday afternoon, sending them scrambling and swimming for lifejackets. (Herald Sun)
Four boaters die, two survive, after boat overturns Mar 17, 2006
A spokeswoman for Lees-McRae College said the three younger victims were all students there. Lyerly was due to graduate in May, McFadyen was a sophomore and Shope was a junior who played on the soccer team, college spokeswoman Sunny Townes said. (Herald Sun)
