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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