Meet Jedda Levy, Junior Wildlife Biology Major
"It's really an honor to give back...in both the natural side and also to the people, the businesses and community. We bonding together we can do so much more than going it alone." —Jedda Levy
Students Unite, Serve, and Give Back to Lees-McRae
Following Hurricane Helene, students support their mountain home in its time of need.
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in Banner Elk in late September, it became one of the strongest storms to hit these mountains in history. Producing the most rainfall in the region since the Great Flood of 1916, Helene caused devastating flooding, landslides, and damage to roads, buildings, and nature.
Though the storm caused damage to the college’s campus, to the Town of Banner Elk, and to the surrounding communities, Lees-McRae students, faculty, and staff have come together through this difficult time to support each other and rebuild our mountain home. Whether they were locals remaining in the area, or evacuees supporting the community from afar, many students have worked hard to do what they can to support the High Country in its time of need.
Students Come out in full force at Mountain Day
Produced by current student, Jamari Russell ’26