Holland, Dwight ’52 – Curator of Design and Planner of the NC Zoological Park, a primary mover to bring art to the public schools. Stringfield, Lamar ’15 – In addition to being the founder and first director of the NC Symphony, Stringfield was a composer of symphonic works based on American folklore, and Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship winner, conductor, flutist, teacher, and promoter of local and regional musical groups, chiefly in North Carolina. His motto: “Character Above All.” FINE ARTS During his tenure, he focused heavily on strengthening the schools in the system. Dean ’54 – Former chancellor of the University System of Georgia. High School Athletic Association, former assistant coach to Kay Yow at NC State. Tucker, Que ’74 – Commissioner of the N.C. Hyatt, Margaret ’74 – Principal of Avery’s Creek Elementary School in Buncombe County, named the 2005 Wachovia Principal of the Year for North Carolina. Wagner, Lavonda ’86 – Former head women’s basketball coach at Oregon State University, former assistant coach at Duke, member of MHC Hall of Fame.Ĭoble, Charles ’61 – Leading expert on education reform, served as Vice President of the Education Commission of the States, Dean of the School of Education at East Carolina University, Vice President for University-School Programs at UNC-Chapel Hill. More than doubled the enrollment at Elon and increased the campus from 145 acres to 500 acres. Young, Fred ’54 – President Emeritus, Elon University. Under his leadership Appalachian became known for its undergraduate research, internationalized curriculum, service-learning and sustainability, both in academic programs and campus practices. Peacock, Ken ’70 – Retired chancellor of Appalachian State University. Ramsey, Liston ’39 – Longest-serving member of the NC House of Representatives, the only member to serve four terms as Speaker of the House, brought a fair share of political clout and state dollars to the mountains. Thornburg, Lacey ’50 – Former Attorney General of North Carolina, appointed by President Bill Clinton to be United States District Court Judge, based in Asheville. Price, David ’59 – U.S Congressman since 1986, recognized leader in foreign policy, ranking Democrat on the Democracy Assistance Commission, which he initiated to support new democracies around the world. Pizzi, Becca ’02 – first American woman to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Miller, Matt ’86 – White House Advisor to the Veterans Administration May, Joyce ’84 – Worked in security for the Clinton White House, founded a private telecommunications and security firm that contracts primarily with the U.S. Potts, Erwin ’52 – Served as President and CEO of the McClatchy Company, the second largest newspaper company in the U.S., on the national boards of the Newspaper Advertising Bureau and the Newspaper Association of America.
’41 – Started a 38-year banking career in 1947 as a result of helping a banker restart his stalled car, served as Vice-Chairman of First Union Bank, Board Member of the FDIC, President of the American Banking Association. Here are some of Mars Hill’s more notable alumni (you’ll find others listed within the departmental pages throughout the MHU website): BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Mars Hill has been preparing leaders who make a difference in their professions, their communities and the world since 1856.
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