ABOUT THE BEACON
The Beacon Magazine is published twice annually and is printed as a service to alumni, donors, and friends of the College. We strive to ensure that the information contained in each issue is accurate and current. If you note any inaccuracy, please contact the Office of Communications and Public Relations. LeMoyne-Owen College, 807 Walker Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126. You may also contact us by telephone at (901) 435-1677 or via email at communications@loc.edu. We also invite you to visit the LeMoyne-Owen College website at www.loc.edu.
IN THIS ISSUE
12
Loving our community
18
Giving TO the MAGIC
22
Purple & Olympic GOLD
24
Believe In the Magic
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Marcus L. McCurry
Marketing, Design and Brand Management
Contributors
Vernell Bennett-Fairs, Ed.D.
President
Erica Williams
Contributing Writer
Alisha Tillery
KQ Communications
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Marcus L. McCurry
LeMoyne-Owen College does not discriminate in its admission of students on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship or other protected criteria.
LeMoyne-Owen College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the baccalaureate degree and the associate degree. Questions about the accreditation of LeMoyne-Owen College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097,
by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).