Meredith Begins Teacher Appreciation Receptions
The Office of Admissions and the Office of Alumnae & Parent Relations have partnered to develop Teacher Appreciation Receptions across Wake County.
On Monday, February 21, during a teacher workday, representatives from Admissions and Alumnae & Parent Relations visited ten high schools in an effort to build stronger connections with alumnae teachers in our feeder schools. Teachers were given a wall clock featuring Meredith’s logo to display in their classrooms.
The schools visited were: Broughton, Cary, Green Hope, Leesville, Sanderson, Athens Drive, Wakefield, East Wake, Apex, and Middle Creek. Many alumnae were in attendance, and the events were very well received.
—Submitted by Megan Greer, co-director of admissions
Meredith Students Participate in NATS Conference
Congratulations to Professor of Music Ellen Williams and her students who participated in the student auditions of National Association of Teachers of Singing in Winston-Salem, N.C., on February 18 and 19. Hailey Best won first place in the statewide competition for freshmen. Christina Hunt and Alden Pridgen also are eligible to participate in the regional competition at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Va., on April 2 and 3. Singers Maegan Coble, Rose Turchi and Spencer Powell will also be competing at regionals in the musical theater category.
—Submitted by Fran Page, professor of music
Office of Admissions Hosts Visitation Day
On Saturday, February 19, the Office of Admissions welcomed 54 high school juniors and 74 of their guests to campus for the first Junior Visitation Day of the year. The theme for this year’s event was “Destination: Meredith.” Visitors had the opportunity to tour campus, learn more about the admissions and financial assistance process, and meet current students and representatives from all academic and student services departments.
The Office of Admissions appreciates the assistance and support received from faculty and staff in helping to make this event successful. The second Junior Visitation Day of the year will be held on Saturday, March 19.
—Submitted by Grace Sugg, admissions counselor
“It Matters” Publication Highlights Young Alumnae Success
The Department of Marketing recently completed a new edition of “It Matters,” a publication for admitted students. The publication, now in its second edition, illustrates the outcome of a Meredith education by highlighting the success of young Meredith alumnae.
Alumnae featured are:
- Britney Brown Matthews, ’08, sales strategy project manager at BB&T in Winston-Salem, N.C.;
- Katie Holden, ’10, showroom/sales intern at Findings Showroom, New York, N.Y.;
- Nayely Huerta-Perez, ’09, community organizers at El Pueblo, Inc., Raleigh, N.C.; and
- Erin Etheridge, ’10, graduate student at the University of Virginia.
Faculty and staff are invited to suggest about young alumnae who could be featured in future Meredith publications. Send ideas to marketing@meredith.edu.
In this Issue:
Commencement Speaker Announced
Student Participates from Scotland in Reach the World Program
Meredith Mayhem Competition Generates Meredith Fund Gifts
From the President’s Desk
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs
Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.