Alice Lloyd College Hosts Annual Spring Alumni Banquet

On Friday, April 11th, Alice Lloyd College held its annual Spring Alumni Banquet at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The evening celebrated tradition, community, and the lasting impact of the College’s mission.

Mrs. Alicia Dawson, Class of 1990, welcomed alumni and guests, setting the tone for a night of reflection and gratitude. Her welcome was followed by a performance from the Voices of Appalachia, under the direction of Dr. Mindy Rubin.

A highlight of the evening came from current ALC junior Reese Stivers of Pippa Passes, Kentucky, who shared her personal connection to the College. “I am proud to be part of a family that has contributed to the rich tapestry of this institution,” she said, speaking on how her family’s deep roots at Alice Lloyd have shaped her identity and academic journey.

Current ALC freshman Christian Meade of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, was recognized as the recipient of the Sarah M. Laven Purpose Road Endowed Scholarship. Named in honor of the late Sarah M. Laven, an educator and founding member of the Floyd County Alumni Chapter, the scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman from Floyd County and is used to assist with the cost of supplies and fees not already covered during the student’s first year of college.

President Jim Stepp offered remarks and shared exciting updates from campus, reflecting on the continued growth of the College. He concluded with a touching writing from his late mother, Miss Irma, on the importance of being thankful. In his closing words, President Stepp expressed his heartfelt thanks: “I am thankful for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Alice Lloyd College.”

The evening served as a reminder of the Purpose Road Philosophy and the bonds shared among the ALC community.

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