2012 Annual Report

Message from the President
Dear Friends,
I hope this edition of Pippa’s Song finds you well. As the
landscape begins to come to life here in the mountains
of Appalachia, we are reminded of how blessed we are to
be on the banks of Caney Creek. For us, spring signals
the end of another semester. As another academic year
comes to a close, we are taking time to reflect on the year
gone by.
Just as we watch the mountains around us change each
spring, we continue to witness the transformation of an
entire region. Nearly a century ago, our founders, Alice
Lloyd and June Buchanan, began the daunting task of
bringing education to the youth of Appalachia. Through
hard work, compassion, and sacrifice, they sculpted
Caney Creek Community Center into what is known and loved by so many today as
Alice Lloyd College. Due to their “ethical leadership and commitment to making a
difference in the lives of fellow citizens,” Alice Lloyd and June Buchanan were
recently honored at the Women of Distinction Luncheon in Lexington, Kentucky.
You can find more information regarding the luncheon on the adjoining page.
In this issue, you will find proof of the legacy Mrs. Lloyd and Ms. Buchanan have left
behind. They instilled in students the idea of leadership and service. Anthony Yonts,
an alumnus of both The June Buchanan School and Alice Lloyd College, credits ALC
for strengthening his character and work ethic. You can read more about Dr. Yonts
on page 34.
As you peruse the pages of the 2012 Annual Report, you will realize that numerous
people join in your efforts to carry on the mission of Alice Lloyd and June Buchanan.
Thanks to our supporters, we have been able to continue that mission for nearly a
century. To this day, we are able to guarantee that students from our service area will
not pay a dime out-of-pocket for their tuition. In recognition of this, Alice Lloyd
College is consistently ranked as the #1 institution in the nation for graduating
students with the least amount of debt (read more on page 2).
Through my many years of serving this institution, I have witnessed the expansion
of the educational experience made available at Alice Lloyd College. I am happy to
say that we are still growing and with your support, we can continue to improve the
Appalachian region through education.
May God richly bless you and yours,
In this Issue
Joe A. Stepp
President
ALC News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,2,35
Alumni News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,35
JBS News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Honors and Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Planned Giving News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,34,35
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2012 Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Spring 2013