Lee University’s Summer Honors residential program recently concluded another successful two-week term, exposing high-achieving students to numerous aspects of college life at Lee University.

The program offers students a head start on their college career by earning six hours of academic credit and offering a wide variety of activities they can expect to find upon arrival at Lee as freshmen. The theme this year dealt with how the students answer Christ’s question of “Who do you say that I am?”

Program Director and Vice President for Student Development Mike Hayes said, “Summer Honors 2012 was a remarkable experience. The students were challenged to learn, grow in their faith, serve others, and experience a sense of community. It’s always a privilege to watch them grow through the experience.”

Activities included whitewater rafting, an Atlanta Braves game, a formal dinner, group devotions, campus tours, advanced class selection, Lee’s Greek Olympics and more.

This year’s program also gave participants the opportunity to serve The Caring Place of Cleveland, a Christian non-profit organization aimed at meeting the needs of the disadvantaged in Bradley County. The students, along with Lee University and Caring Place staff, hosted a block party for The Caring Place clients and volunteers, a time for them to enjoy food, fellowship, face painting and more.

Other students had the opportunity to serve at Havenplace, an outreach to community youth, Arnold Elementary School, and the Greenway Table, an up and coming urban farm in Cleveland that missions to enhance and enable the community through the power of food.

The cost of the entire program is $950.00, about one-third the cost of the same number of credit hours for a traditional student. This price includes tuition, meals, lodging, a video, a memory book, and travel and admission to all events.

More information on the Summer Honors program may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Development at (423) 614-8406 or by email at [email protected].

Photo:  (from top) Students attend a Braves Baseball Game during Summer Honors 2012; Emmalee Manes serving at the Greenway Table Community Garden; Group photo of 2012 participants. (Photos by Shashank Shrestha)