Every dollar donated to tonight’s Step Up for Scholars is dedicated to Lyon’s Annual Scholarship Fund and is fully tax-deductible. Each year, Lyon awards over $5 million in student scholarships to enable our students to achieve their dream of a Lyon College degree. Without your support, this would not be possible, so we invite you to step up for our scholars.
The Fourth Annual
As extra thanks for your generosity, we’ll enter your name in a drawing for a pair of custom-made boots. A donation of up to $1,000 will receive one chance to win, with an extra chance entered for each $1,000 increment beyond the first level.
The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock Concord, Arkansas
Please give tonight and help secure our students’ futures tomorrow.
A Benefit for Student Scholarships at Lyon College
“My scholarship gave me the freedom to explore fully everything Lyon has to offer without having to worry about financing. Because of my scholarship, I have been able to to pursue leadership positions and valuable internships. Lyon has given me opportunities not found anywhere else.” Robbi Riggs, ’16, Recipient of the Brown Scholarship
Friday, March 6, 2015
Your bidder number is posted on your program. General Auction Rules All sales are final. There are no exchanges or refunds. No warranties are made with respect to the value or quality of the merchandise or services auctioned. All are “as is.” The values listed were submitted by the donors. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year by mutual agreement between successful bidder and donor. Live Auction Information Hold your bid card up so the auctioneer or spotter can see it and acknowledge you.
Friday, March 6, 2015 The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock
5:30 p.m. Registration Silent auction (until 8 p.m.) Appetizers and cocktails Portraits 7 p.m. Dinner 8 p.m. Live auction 9 p.m. Dance
Pepper-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon Fillets Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Wild and Long Grain Rice Pilaf Homestyle Green Beans Chimney Rock Chopped Salad Rustic Gourmet Dinner Rolls with Butter
Silent Auction Information The silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and close when the live auction begins. On the bidder sheet, you must print your bid number, phone number, and the amount you wish to bid (whole dollar amounts only) on the next available blank line. Checkout will begin after the live auction closes. Just like eBay, leapfrog the competition! Pay retail price, and the item is yours—no more coming back up to check the latest price, no frustration when you lose—bidding stops and the items is yours. Sign the bid sheet on the Buy It Now! line and return the sheet immediately to the registration desk. How to Obtain Your Purchase 1. Payment must be made at the cashier’s table. In a split bid for an item, only one purchaser can be responsible for payment. 2. Payment must be made using cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. 3. Items may be claimed upon presentation of a “PAID” buyer’s receipt. 4. The cashier will give the winning bidder a gift certificate upon payment for items sold that are not on display. 5. All items are taken home on the night of the auction, unless arrangements are made with the cashier. Special Tax Note Please note that the amount deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes is generally limited to the excess of your total payment over the fair market value of the goods or services you purchase. Consult your tax adviser for specific advice regarding charitable deductions.
Dr. Donald Weatherman, President of Lyon College, with First Lady Mrs. Lynn Weatherman Welcome to the Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball! Lynn and I are thrilled by the enthusiastic support for this occasion from Lyon College’s many friends who understand the importance of student scholarships. By being here tonight, you are helping provide one of the finest educations available in the world to young men and women who have chosen to pursue Lyon’s rigorous academic program. We thank you for supporting our students in this special way. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lyon College offers a challenging curriculum centered on the liberal arts, guided by an Honor System and coordinated with co-curricular programs, all fostering the critical, creative thought and ethical, spiritual growth that will prepare students for fulfilling personal and professional lives committed to lifelong learning and service. Dr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Lyon thanks Dr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr., Honorary Chairs of the 2015 Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball. Dr. LaCroix has served on the Lyon College Board of Trustees for 17 years, including six years as chairman. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2013. Mrs. LaCroix serves on the Executive Committee of the First Ladies’ Auxiliary. 20 1
Apparel and Accessories Robert O. Seat Photography is here to photograph guests. You will receive a 4”x6” keepsake portrait as a gift from Lyon College after the event.
»» Handcrafted jewelry by Stacey Rhoades Donated by Mrs. Stacey Spragins Rhoades, Hardy
»» Handcrafted jewelry by Diana Gray Donated by Ms. Diana Gray, ’88, Salem
»» Handcrafted jewelry by Diane Tebbetts Donated by Dr. Diane Tebbetts, Batesville
»» Lyon College ladies’ scarf
Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop
»» Lyon College four-in-hand necktie Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop
»» Lyon College bowtie
Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop
Lyon welcomes gifts, large and small, early or at the last minute! Just $20 (cash or credit) for a chance to win a Big Green Egg, a fox fur collar wrap, or a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. $100 buys you six chances to win! Prizes will be awarded during the live auction.
»» Lion rampant necktie
Donated by the Lyon College Pipe Band
»» Vera Bradley travel bag and matching cosmetic bags Donated by Heritage House, Batesville
»» Choice of men’s or women’s leather cowboy boots, worth up to $250
Donated by B. F. Smith & Son Saddlery, Pleasant Plains
»» Dysport services by Dr. Verona Brown Donated by MedAesthetics, Batesville
»» Handcrafted leather wallet by Miller’s Leather Shop Donated by Miller’s Leather Shop, Hardy
Big Green Egg donated by Living Spaces, Batesville. Fox fur collar wrap donated by Fletcher & Bensky Furriers, Little Rock. Maui Jim sunglasses donated by EM Jeans, Conway. 2 19
»» Fudge handmade by Mrs. Jane and Mr. Earnest Allen, ’63
Donated by Stonebrook Fudge Factory and Candy Company, Mountain View
»» One case of assorted fine wines Donated by George’s Liquor, Newport
Art and Collectibles »» Original print by Assistant Professor of Art Dustyn Bork: “Shard no. 2” Donated by Mr. Dustyn Bork, Lyon College
»» Photograph by Assistant Professor of Art Morgan Page Donated by Ms. Morgan Page, Lyon College
»» Photograph by student Jason DeMoulpied: “Orchid Emulation 5”
Donated by Mr. Jason DeMoulpied, ’15, Lyon College
»» Oil painting by Leila Yarbrough: “Autumn by the Creek”
Danny Dozier and the Lockhouse Orchestra Danny Dozier........................................ guitar, vocals John Parks.............................guitar, vocals, keyboard Sarah Roark......................................................vocals
Donated by Mrs. Lynn Weatherman, Lyon College
Penny Wolfe.....................................................vocals
»» Wild turkey print by John James Audubon
Jerry Bone............................................................. bass
Donated by Mrs. Laura Parks, Batesville
»» Print by Stephen Sebastian: “Granny’s Favorite” Donated by Dr. Diane Tebbetts, Batesville
»» Print by Peggy Meitzen
Donated by Peggy Ann Prints and Custom Frames, Batesville
»» Acrylic on canvas by Brien Hall
Donated by the Reverend Brien Hall, Ash Flat
Jason Moser.......................................................drums The Lockhouse Orchestra was formed by Danny Dozier in 2007. The band members are from Arkansas and Missouri and have been playing music throughout their lives. Although they perform mainly in Arkansas, they have also traveled to Boulder, Colorado, and New York City.
»» Ceramic vase by Rodney Lemonier
Donated by Good Earth Pottery, Rogersville, Missouri
»» Stoneware by Dahlstedt Pottery
Donated by Dahlstedt Pottery, Mountain View
»» Little Big Town autographed album Donated by Little Big Town
Max Hunter, auctioneer Bill and Gail Davis Chimney Rock Cattle Company
»» Set of four whiskey glasses engraved with the Lyon College seal by Marc Herring Donated by the Ozark Classic Crafts Mall, Hardy
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Senior Class Raymond LaCroix Jr. Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus LaCroix Optical Co.
Outdoors »» Two duck calls
Donated by Killer Kallz, Batesville
»» Day sailing trip for four by Outdoor Program Director Scott Dirksen Donated by Mr. Scott Dirksen, Lyon College
»» Caving trip with astrobiologist Dr. Dave Thomas Junior Class Citizens Bank of Batesville
FutureFuel Chemical Company
Mark Martin Automotive
Donated by Dr. Dave Thomas, Lyon College
»» Earth Station Nursery $200 gift certificate Donated by Mr. Doug Brodie, ’62, Batesville
»» Outdoor adventure birthday party for 15 featuring ziplining, wall climbing, pool kayaking, disc golf Donated by Mr. Scott Dirksen, Lyon College
»» Lyon College Athletics Booster Club family membership, with Lyon Scots T-shirts Donated by the Lyon College Athletics Booster Club
»» Swing in the Spring at Eagle Mountain: Entry fees for golf foursome Donated by Lyon College Athletics
J. D. Simpson III, Lyon College Trustee Sodexo Campus Services
Travel and Leisure »» Four Harlequin Theatre season passes, including dinner at Edwards Commons Donated by Harlequin Players of Lyon College; Sodexo Food Services
White River Health System
»» Two Arkansas Symphony Orchestra tickets
Donated by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Little Rock
Charles Whiteside, Lyon College Trustee Sophomore Class WER Architects
»» Catered card party for up to four tables in the President’s Dining Room in Edwards Commons Donated by Mrs. Lynn Weatherman, Lyon College
»» Natalie’s restaurant offers a day room rental for a group of eight; lunch, drinks, and desserts from the excellent menu Donated by Mrs. Natalie Cox, Batesville
»» Natalie’s 9”x13” casserole WRD Entertainment, Inc.
Donated by Mrs. Natalie Cox, Batesville
»» Layer cake by a master baker: choice of Italian crème, carrot, red velvet, German chocolate Donated by Mrs. Brenda Hyatt, Sodexo Food Services
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Freshman Class Blair & Stroud
The Cone Group Intelligent construction
Ricky Davis, Sonic Drive-In Table for eight at the Arkansas Scottish Festival Ceilidh Dinner, April 11, 2015 Retail value: $400 A traditional Gaelic gathering known as a Ceilidh is the highlight of the Arkansas Scottish Festival weekend. This evening of outstanding dining and first-rate entertainment will include cocktails and appetizers, a full Scottish buffet featuring carved prime rib and Atlantic salmon, and live performances by the Lyon College Pipe Band, Celtic singers, and instrumentalists, as well as Scottish and Irish dancers. Share a table with friends to cap off a lovely spring day of exploring Scottish heritage on the beautiful grounds of Lyon College.
Edward Jones Investments
First Community Bank
Midwest Lime Co.
Donated by Lyon College.
Ozark Information Services
Pediatric Dentistry of Eastern Arkansas
Pleth, LLC Nike Athletic Apparel for Men and Women Retail value: $115 per set Dress for fitness success with these Nike outfits from The Scot Shop. For the ladies, we offer a pair of Black Legend Tights and a DriFit 1/4 zip long-sleeved pullover. For the men, Black Fadeaway Shorts and a DriFit 1/4 zip long-sleeved pullover, with a Flex Fit cap.
U.S. Bank
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop. 16 5
Your dollars will provide much-needed scholarships to some of the nation’s brightest young minds. Every single student who attends Lyon College receives some form of financial aid, so your gifts make an impact. Right here. Right now. Three out of four Lyon students are Arkansans, and two of every four qualify for federal financial aid programs because they come from low income families. One in three is the first from his or her family ever to enroll at a college or university. Thank you for your attendance at tonight’s Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball. Most important, thank you for your investment in Lyon College students and a brighter future for us all. Before bidding, please review the auction guidelines on the inside back cover of this program. Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry Retail value: $600 Hammered sterling silver accented with 18‑carat gold filigree distinguish this necklace and earrings by Gabriel and Co., noted for fashion‑forward design and impeccable artistry. Donated by Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, Batesville.
Ozarks by Horseback*: One-day horseback ride for two Retail value: $500 Two people are invited to join Scott and Myra Wood for an adventurous one-day horseback ride in the Ozark Wilderness. Lunch on the trail and the evening meal are included. Spend the night in your own cozy cabin overlooking the Spring Creek valley compliments of Shelton’s Big Flat Getaway, in Big Flat, Arkansas. Date, destination, and duration of the ride to be mutually determined. Horseback ride donated by Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wood, Batesville. Accommodations donated by Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Shelton, Big Flat. Arkansas Code Annotated 16-120-201 to 202 which specifies that livestock owners are not liable for injury of participants applies.
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C. W. Waters Duck Club: One-day hunt for two Retail value: $500 Embark on a one-of-a-kind hunting trip at C. W. Waters Duck Club outside Newport. The hunt includes a hot breakfast, guide, and a morning of Delta duck action. Bring your hunting gear and a valid duck-hunting license, and enjoy a morning of duck hunting in the Black River Bottoms for you and a fellow duck-hunting enthusiast. Donated by Mrs. Connie Boyster, Newport.
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Dinner for eight in Historic Home, with house tour
Hollywood and Vino
Retail value: $800
Retail value: $850
Enjoy champagne and dinner for eight, based on your choice of international cuisines. Hosted by Diane and Terrell Tebbetts in their elegantly restored home, the historic Garrott House—built in 1842 and Batesville’s first listing on the National Register, your evening includes a tour of the house filled with art and antiques.
You and three girlfriends will begin your Thursday evening at the Barbara/Jean Beauty Bar. Enjoy wine, cosmopolitans, or martinis and hors d’oeuvres as Arkansas’ finest skin care and cosmetic specialists pamper you. Aferwards, treat yourselves to dinner at Local Lime with a $100 gift card, then enjoy a night in the spectacular presidential suite at downtown Little Rock’s Holiday Inn Presidential. The luxurious accommodation has a full‑sized refrigerator, microwave, and wet bar; a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub; and an expansive bathroom with a Jacuzzi shower.
Donated by Dr. Diane and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts, Lyon College.
Soirée donated by Barbara/Jean Ltd., Little Rock. Accommodations donated by Holiday Inn Presidential, Little Rock. Dinner donated by Local Lime, Little Rock.
Four-day, three-night stay at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort at Walt Disney World Retail value: $700 Enjoy all the amenities at this exceptional hotel in Downtown Disney, within walking distance to a variety of shops and restaurants. A continuous complimentary shuttle assists in your exploration of all four Walt Disney World theme parks. All Disney tickets are available at the Guest Services desk or in the premier Disney Gift Shop, both on the lobby level of the hotel. Blackout dates do apply. Donated by The Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel Best Western.
Family Golf Package Retail value: $3,600 The whole family can enjoy the fun with this one-year golf membership to The Course at Eagle Mountain. Membership is from April 15, 2015, through March 30, 2016, and includes golf cart. A $50-per-month expenditure at the Eagle Mountain Restaurant is required. (Current members are ineligible for this package.) Donated by The Course at Eagle Mountain, Batesville.
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Highlighting the best of the best among this evening’s silent auction offerings.
Weekend at the Races at Oaklawn Retail value: $1,500 Put on a little Ritz at the races at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs! Enjoy an 8-seat box in the paddock area for three days of racing action March 20-22. This package includes a guided tour of the backside of Oaklawn Park conducted by Bill and Janis Walmsley on Saturday, March 21. Guests will enjoy a comfortable two-night stay at Embassy Suites in Hot Springs. Donated by Judge and Mrs. Bill H. Walmsley, Batesville.
Cooper’s Hawk Golf Club: One-year membership Retail value: $1,380 Enjoy one of Arkansas’s most beautiful golf courses for the next 12 months with this Cooper’s Hawk Golf membership. The 7,000-yard course located in Izard County is a premiere destination for golfers who enjoy challenging play enhanced by the natural beauty of rolling countryside and natural wooded areas. Donated by Cooper’s Hawk Golf Club, Melbourne.
Handmade Queen Size Quilt Retail value: $650
This beautiful queen-size cotton quilt customdesigned by Nell Tebbetts, ’07, features Lyon’s school colors of navy, crimson, and gold. Diane Allgood crafted this original piece.
Winter in Arkansas can be frosty, icy, snowy, and just plain frigid. Don’t let the cold get to you. Instead wrap yourself in the warmth and luxury of this beautiful queen-size quilt handcrafted by Mrs. Willie Ann Horrell Garner, 1957 graduate of Lyon College and proprietor of Quilt Palace in Glencoe. This allcotton quilt is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item and the perfect way to warm your body and heart.
Anonymous donor.
Donated by The Reverend Brien Hall and Dr. Julea Garner, Ash Flat.
Lyon College Queen Size Quilt Retail value: $650
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Custom-Designed Jewelry from Sissy’s Log Cabin
Eight-day, Seven-night Stay for Six in Destin, Florida
Retail value: $5,000
Retail value: $1,500
Life’s too short for ordinary jewelry, so adorn yourself or your loved one with the epitome of luxury from Sissy’s Log Cabin in Little Rock. The winning bidder will receive an exquisite custom piece, designed by worldrenowned jeweler Christo Kiffer. You are guaranteed to be the envy your social circle and everyone beyond.
Get ready for a week of sun, sand, and shopping at Destin/San Destin’s flawless white beaches! This Shoreline Towers condominium is 1,600 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths. When you’re not taking a dip in the Gulf or soaking up sunshine, take advantage of the spectacular shopping, golf, and restaurants this family-friendly area offers. Certain date restrictions apply.
Donated by Sissy’s Log Cabin, Little Rock, Arkansas. Custom design provided by Mr. Christo Kiffer, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Donated by Mrs. Hope Spragins, Batesville.
Turks and Caicos Islands Vacation: Oceanfront Villa, Seven days/six nights Retail value: $7,000 Spend an unforgettable week in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Your three-bedroom villa is right on the ocean and features a full kitchen, a private swimming pool, satellite TV, and broadband internet. Just minutes from world-famous Grace Bay Beach, Provo Golf Club, dozens of restaurants, bars, and water sports operators, you’ll be in a prime location. Snorkel or bird watch in the morning, bone fish in the afternoon, and unwind as the sun sets at the nearby private cove. This island getaway is guaranteed to revive even the most stressed-out landlubber.
Gourmet Dinner and Private Concert for 10 Retail value: $1,000 Ten friends will enjoy cocktails and a four-course gourmet dinner hosted by President Donald and First Lady Lynn Weatherman in Bradley Manor, the president’s residence at Lyon College. After dinner, the group will be treated to an in-house acoustic guitar concert by award winning Arkansas guitarists, Steve Davison and Danny Dozier. Dinner donated by Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman, Batesville. Concert donated by Mr. Steve Davison, Little Rock, and Mr. Danny Dozier, Batesville.
Select dates subject to availability. Donated by Mr. Mike and Mrs. Sandy Forbis, Memphis. 12 9
Pipes and Drums at your special occasion
Lyon Scots Football Package
Retail value: $1,500
Retail value: $350
The Lyon College Pipe Band, recognized worldwide for its skill, quality, and presentation, is donating a performance for an event of your choice. Pipers are very popular at festivities of all kinds as well as at more solemn occasions such as memorial services. Provide your special occasion with an unforgettable highlight!
Kick off Lyon’s inaugural football season with a Tartan Club Season Pass package that includes four season tickets, reserved parking, and seat backs. To commemorate the season opener, you will take home an autographed team ball from the Scots’ first game. Donated by Lyon College Athletics.
Reasonable notice is required to arrange performance. Donated by the Lyon College Pipe Band, directed by Mr. James Bell.
Blue Jeans No Tie Dinner Retail value: $800 Fabulous Golf or Ski Weekend, bidder’s choice at Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, Michigan Retail value: $960 This bidder’s choice three-night package offers options for summer or winter. Shanty Creek Resorts boasts world-class golf, with four distinct courses, plus lessons, clinics, and family golf. For the skier, Shanty Creek offers 53 runs, four terrain parks, 30 kilometers of Nordic skiing, a five-lane tubing park, and on-property snowmobiling, as well as lessons, clinics, and children’s programs. Package will include either 36 holes of golf or two 2-day super lift tickets.
Enjoy casual fine dining for eight on the White River at Tom and Gayle Thompson’s cabin in Bethesda. Start the evening with appetizers, light drinks, and social time at this rustic home place with a roaring fire in the outdoor chimney. Kenton Adler will provide music, and guests will toast the White River at sunset. Donated by hosts, Mr. Larry and Mrs. Martha Bentley, Mr. Gary and Dr. Verona Brown Bebow, and Mr. Tom and Mrs. Gayle Thompson, Batesville.
Expires December 26, 2016. Donated by Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, Michigan, and FutureFuel Chemical Company, Batesville. 10 11
Pipes and Drums at your special occasion
Lyon Scots Football Package
Retail value: $1,500
Retail value: $350
The Lyon College Pipe Band, recognized worldwide for its skill, quality, and presentation, is donating a performance for an event of your choice. Pipers are very popular at festivities of all kinds as well as at more solemn occasions such as memorial services. Provide your special occasion with an unforgettable highlight!
Kick off Lyon’s inaugural football season with a Tartan Club Season Pass package that includes four season tickets, reserved parking, and seat backs. To commemorate the season opener, you will take home an autographed team ball from the Scots’ first game. Donated by Lyon College Athletics.
Reasonable notice is required to arrange performance. Donated by the Lyon College Pipe Band, directed by Mr. James Bell.
Blue Jeans No Tie Dinner Retail value: $800 Fabulous Golf or Ski Weekend, bidder’s choice at Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, Michigan Retail value: $960 This bidder’s choice three-night package offers options for summer or winter. Shanty Creek Resorts boasts world-class golf, with four distinct courses, plus lessons, clinics, and family golf. For the skier, Shanty Creek offers 53 runs, four terrain parks, 30 kilometers of Nordic skiing, a five-lane tubing park, and on-property snowmobiling, as well as lessons, clinics, and children’s programs. Package will include either 36 holes of golf or two 2-day super lift tickets.
Enjoy casual fine dining for eight on the White River at Tom and Gayle Thompson’s cabin in Bethesda. Start the evening with appetizers, light drinks, and social time at this rustic home place with a roaring fire in the outdoor chimney. Kenton Adler will provide music, and guests will toast the White River at sunset. Donated by hosts, Mr. Larry and Mrs. Martha Bentley, Mr. Gary and Dr. Verona Brown Bebow, and Mr. Tom and Mrs. Gayle Thompson, Batesville.
Expires December 26, 2016. Donated by Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, Michigan, and FutureFuel Chemical Company, Batesville. 10 11
Custom-Designed Jewelry from Sissy’s Log Cabin
Eight-day, Seven-night Stay for Six in Destin, Florida
Retail value: $5,000
Retail value: $1,500
Life’s too short for ordinary jewelry, so adorn yourself or your loved one with the epitome of luxury from Sissy’s Log Cabin in Little Rock. The winning bidder will receive an exquisite custom piece, designed by worldrenowned jeweler Christo Kiffer. You are guaranteed to be the envy your social circle and everyone beyond.
Get ready for a week of sun, sand, and shopping at Destin/San Destin’s flawless white beaches! This Shoreline Towers condominium is 1,600 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths. When you’re not taking a dip in the Gulf or soaking up sunshine, take advantage of the spectacular shopping, golf, and restaurants this family-friendly area offers. Certain date restrictions apply.
Donated by Sissy’s Log Cabin, Little Rock, Arkansas. Custom design provided by Mr. Christo Kiffer, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Donated by Mrs. Hope Spragins, Batesville.
Turks and Caicos Islands Vacation: Oceanfront Villa, Seven days/six nights Retail value: $7,000 Spend an unforgettable week in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Your three-bedroom villa is right on the ocean and features a full kitchen, a private swimming pool, satellite TV, and broadband internet. Just minutes from world-famous Grace Bay Beach, Provo Golf Club, dozens of restaurants, bars, and water sports operators, you’ll be in a prime location. Snorkel or bird watch in the morning, bone fish in the afternoon, and unwind as the sun sets at the nearby private cove. This island getaway is guaranteed to revive even the most stressed-out landlubber.
Gourmet Dinner and Private Concert for 10 Retail value: $1,000 Ten friends will enjoy cocktails and a four-course gourmet dinner hosted by President Donald and First Lady Lynn Weatherman in Bradley Manor, the president’s residence at Lyon College. After dinner, the group will be treated to an in-house acoustic guitar concert by award winning Arkansas guitarists, Steve Davison and Danny Dozier. Dinner donated by Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman, Batesville. Concert donated by Mr. Steve Davison, Little Rock, and Mr. Danny Dozier, Batesville.
Select dates subject to availability. Donated by Mr. Mike and Mrs. Sandy Forbis, Memphis. 12 9
Highlighting the best of the best among this evening’s silent auction offerings.
Weekend at the Races at Oaklawn Retail value: $1,500 Put on a little Ritz at the races at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs! Enjoy an 8-seat box in the paddock area for three days of racing action March 20-22. This package includes a guided tour of the backside of Oaklawn Park conducted by Bill and Janis Walmsley on Saturday, March 21. Guests will enjoy a comfortable two-night stay at Embassy Suites in Hot Springs. Donated by Judge and Mrs. Bill H. Walmsley, Batesville.
Cooper’s Hawk Golf Club: One-year membership Retail value: $1,380 Enjoy one of Arkansas’s most beautiful golf courses for the next 12 months with this Cooper’s Hawk Golf membership. The 7,000-yard course located in Izard County is a premiere destination for golfers who enjoy challenging play enhanced by the natural beauty of rolling countryside and natural wooded areas. Donated by Cooper’s Hawk Golf Club, Melbourne.
Handmade Queen Size Quilt Retail value: $650
This beautiful queen-size cotton quilt customdesigned by Nell Tebbetts, ’07, features Lyon’s school colors of navy, crimson, and gold. Diane Allgood crafted this original piece.
Winter in Arkansas can be frosty, icy, snowy, and just plain frigid. Don’t let the cold get to you. Instead wrap yourself in the warmth and luxury of this beautiful queen-size quilt handcrafted by Mrs. Willie Ann Horrell Garner, 1957 graduate of Lyon College and proprietor of Quilt Palace in Glencoe. This allcotton quilt is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item and the perfect way to warm your body and heart.
Anonymous donor.
Donated by The Reverend Brien Hall and Dr. Julea Garner, Ash Flat.
Lyon College Queen Size Quilt Retail value: $650
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Dinner for eight in Historic Home, with house tour
Hollywood and Vino
Retail value: $800
Retail value: $850
Enjoy champagne and dinner for eight, based on your choice of international cuisines. Hosted by Diane and Terrell Tebbetts in their elegantly restored home, the historic Garrott House—built in 1842 and Batesville’s first listing on the National Register, your evening includes a tour of the house filled with art and antiques.
You and three girlfriends will begin your Thursday evening at the Barbara/Jean Beauty Bar. Enjoy wine, cosmopolitans, or martinis and hors d’oeuvres as Arkansas’ finest skin care and cosmetic specialists pamper you. Aferwards, treat yourselves to dinner at Local Lime with a $100 gift card, then enjoy a night in the spectacular presidential suite at downtown Little Rock’s Holiday Inn Presidential. The luxurious accommodation has a full‑sized refrigerator, microwave, and wet bar; a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub; and an expansive bathroom with a Jacuzzi shower.
Donated by Dr. Diane and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts, Lyon College.
Soirée donated by Barbara/Jean Ltd., Little Rock. Accommodations donated by Holiday Inn Presidential, Little Rock. Dinner donated by Local Lime, Little Rock.
Four-day, three-night stay at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort at Walt Disney World Retail value: $700 Enjoy all the amenities at this exceptional hotel in Downtown Disney, within walking distance to a variety of shops and restaurants. A continuous complimentary shuttle assists in your exploration of all four Walt Disney World theme parks. All Disney tickets are available at the Guest Services desk or in the premier Disney Gift Shop, both on the lobby level of the hotel. Blackout dates do apply. Donated by The Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel Best Western.
Family Golf Package Retail value: $3,600 The whole family can enjoy the fun with this one-year golf membership to The Course at Eagle Mountain. Membership is from April 15, 2015, through March 30, 2016, and includes golf cart. A $50-per-month expenditure at the Eagle Mountain Restaurant is required. (Current members are ineligible for this package.) Donated by The Course at Eagle Mountain, Batesville.
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Your dollars will provide much-needed scholarships to some of the nation’s brightest young minds. Every single student who attends Lyon College receives some form of financial aid, so your gifts make an impact. Right here. Right now. Three out of four Lyon students are Arkansans, and two of every four qualify for federal financial aid programs because they come from low income families. One in three is the first from his or her family ever to enroll at a college or university. Thank you for your attendance at tonight’s Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball. Most important, thank you for your investment in Lyon College students and a brighter future for us all. Before bidding, please review the auction guidelines on the inside back cover of this program. Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry Retail value: $600 Hammered sterling silver accented with 18‑carat gold filigree distinguish this necklace and earrings by Gabriel and Co., noted for fashion‑forward design and impeccable artistry. Donated by Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, Batesville.
Ozarks by Horseback*: One-day horseback ride for two Retail value: $500 Two people are invited to join Scott and Myra Wood for an adventurous one-day horseback ride in the Ozark Wilderness. Lunch on the trail and the evening meal are included. Spend the night in your own cozy cabin overlooking the Spring Creek valley compliments of Shelton’s Big Flat Getaway, in Big Flat, Arkansas. Date, destination, and duration of the ride to be mutually determined. Horseback ride donated by Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wood, Batesville. Accommodations donated by Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Shelton, Big Flat. Arkansas Code Annotated 16-120-201 to 202 which specifies that livestock owners are not liable for injury of participants applies.
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C. W. Waters Duck Club: One-day hunt for two Retail value: $500 Embark on a one-of-a-kind hunting trip at C. W. Waters Duck Club outside Newport. The hunt includes a hot breakfast, guide, and a morning of Delta duck action. Bring your hunting gear and a valid duck-hunting license, and enjoy a morning of duck hunting in the Black River Bottoms for you and a fellow duck-hunting enthusiast. Donated by Mrs. Connie Boyster, Newport.
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Freshman Class Blair & Stroud
The Cone Group Intelligent construction
Ricky Davis, Sonic Drive-In Table for eight at the Arkansas Scottish Festival Ceilidh Dinner, April 11, 2015 Retail value: $400 A traditional Gaelic gathering known as a Ceilidh is the highlight of the Arkansas Scottish Festival weekend. This evening of outstanding dining and first-rate entertainment will include cocktails and appetizers, a full Scottish buffet featuring carved prime rib and Atlantic salmon, and live performances by the Lyon College Pipe Band, Celtic singers, and instrumentalists, as well as Scottish and Irish dancers. Share a table with friends to cap off a lovely spring day of exploring Scottish heritage on the beautiful grounds of Lyon College.
Edward Jones Investments
First Community Bank
Midwest Lime Co.
Donated by Lyon College.
Ozark Information Services
Pediatric Dentistry of Eastern Arkansas
Pleth, LLC Nike Athletic Apparel for Men and Women Retail value: $115 per set Dress for fitness success with these Nike outfits from The Scot Shop. For the ladies, we offer a pair of Black Legend Tights and a DriFit 1/4 zip long-sleeved pullover. For the men, Black Fadeaway Shorts and a DriFit 1/4 zip long-sleeved pullover, with a Flex Fit cap.
U.S. Bank
Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop. 16 5
Senior Class Raymond LaCroix Jr. Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus LaCroix Optical Co.
Outdoors »» Two duck calls
Donated by Killer Kallz, Batesville
»» Day sailing trip for four by Outdoor Program Director Scott Dirksen Donated by Mr. Scott Dirksen, Lyon College
»» Caving trip with astrobiologist Dr. Dave Thomas Junior Class Citizens Bank of Batesville
FutureFuel Chemical Company
Mark Martin Automotive
Donated by Dr. Dave Thomas, Lyon College
»» Earth Station Nursery $200 gift certificate Donated by Mr. Doug Brodie, ’62, Batesville
»» Outdoor adventure birthday party for 15 featuring ziplining, wall climbing, pool kayaking, disc golf Donated by Mr. Scott Dirksen, Lyon College
»» Lyon College Athletics Booster Club family membership, with Lyon Scots T-shirts Donated by the Lyon College Athletics Booster Club
»» Swing in the Spring at Eagle Mountain: Entry fees for golf foursome Donated by Lyon College Athletics
J. D. Simpson III, Lyon College Trustee Sodexo Campus Services
Travel and Leisure »» Four Harlequin Theatre season passes, including dinner at Edwards Commons Donated by Harlequin Players of Lyon College; Sodexo Food Services
White River Health System
»» Two Arkansas Symphony Orchestra tickets
Donated by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Little Rock
Charles Whiteside, Lyon College Trustee Sophomore Class WER Architects
»» Catered card party for up to four tables in the President’s Dining Room in Edwards Commons Donated by Mrs. Lynn Weatherman, Lyon College
»» Natalie’s restaurant offers a day room rental for a group of eight; lunch, drinks, and desserts from the excellent menu Donated by Mrs. Natalie Cox, Batesville
»» Natalie’s 9”x13” casserole WRD Entertainment, Inc.
Donated by Mrs. Natalie Cox, Batesville
»» Layer cake by a master baker: choice of Italian crème, carrot, red velvet, German chocolate Donated by Mrs. Brenda Hyatt, Sodexo Food Services
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»» Fudge handmade by Mrs. Jane and Mr. Earnest Allen, ’63
Donated by Stonebrook Fudge Factory and Candy Company, Mountain View
»» One case of assorted fine wines Donated by George’s Liquor, Newport
Art and Collectibles »» Original print by Assistant Professor of Art Dustyn Bork: “Shard no. 2” Donated by Mr. Dustyn Bork, Lyon College
»» Photograph by Assistant Professor of Art Morgan Page Donated by Ms. Morgan Page, Lyon College
»» Photograph by student Jason DeMoulpied: “Orchid Emulation 5”
Donated by Mr. Jason DeMoulpied, ’15, Lyon College
»» Oil painting by Leila Yarbrough: “Autumn by the Creek”
Danny Dozier and the Lockhouse Orchestra Danny Dozier........................................ guitar, vocals John Parks.............................guitar, vocals, keyboard Sarah Roark......................................................vocals
Donated by Mrs. Lynn Weatherman, Lyon College
Penny Wolfe.....................................................vocals
»» Wild turkey print by John James Audubon
Jerry Bone............................................................. bass
Donated by Mrs. Laura Parks, Batesville
»» Print by Stephen Sebastian: “Granny’s Favorite” Donated by Dr. Diane Tebbetts, Batesville
»» Print by Peggy Meitzen
Donated by Peggy Ann Prints and Custom Frames, Batesville
»» Acrylic on canvas by Brien Hall
Donated by the Reverend Brien Hall, Ash Flat
Jason Moser.......................................................drums The Lockhouse Orchestra was formed by Danny Dozier in 2007. The band members are from Arkansas and Missouri and have been playing music throughout their lives. Although they perform mainly in Arkansas, they have also traveled to Boulder, Colorado, and New York City.
»» Ceramic vase by Rodney Lemonier
Donated by Good Earth Pottery, Rogersville, Missouri
»» Stoneware by Dahlstedt Pottery
Donated by Dahlstedt Pottery, Mountain View
»» Little Big Town autographed album Donated by Little Big Town
Max Hunter, auctioneer Bill and Gail Davis Chimney Rock Cattle Company
»» Set of four whiskey glasses engraved with the Lyon College seal by Marc Herring Donated by the Ozark Classic Crafts Mall, Hardy
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Apparel and Accessories Robert O. Seat Photography is here to photograph guests. You will receive a 4”x6” keepsake portrait as a gift from Lyon College after the event.
»» Handcrafted jewelry by Stacey Rhoades Donated by Mrs. Stacey Spragins Rhoades, Hardy
»» Handcrafted jewelry by Diana Gray Donated by Ms. Diana Gray, ’88, Salem
»» Handcrafted jewelry by Diane Tebbetts Donated by Dr. Diane Tebbetts, Batesville
»» Lyon College ladies’ scarf
Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop
»» Lyon College four-in-hand necktie Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop
»» Lyon College bowtie
Donated by the Lyon College Scot Shop
Lyon welcomes gifts, large and small, early or at the last minute! Just $20 (cash or credit) for a chance to win a Big Green Egg, a fox fur collar wrap, or a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. $100 buys you six chances to win! Prizes will be awarded during the live auction.
»» Lion rampant necktie
Donated by the Lyon College Pipe Band
»» Vera Bradley travel bag and matching cosmetic bags Donated by Heritage House, Batesville
»» Choice of men’s or women’s leather cowboy boots, worth up to $250
Donated by B. F. Smith & Son Saddlery, Pleasant Plains
»» Dysport services by Dr. Verona Brown Donated by MedAesthetics, Batesville
»» Handcrafted leather wallet by Miller’s Leather Shop Donated by Miller’s Leather Shop, Hardy
Big Green Egg donated by Living Spaces, Batesville. Fox fur collar wrap donated by Fletcher & Bensky Furriers, Little Rock. Maui Jim sunglasses donated by EM Jeans, Conway. 2 19
Dr. Donald Weatherman, President of Lyon College, with First Lady Mrs. Lynn Weatherman Welcome to the Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball! Lynn and I are thrilled by the enthusiastic support for this occasion from Lyon College’s many friends who understand the importance of student scholarships. By being here tonight, you are helping provide one of the finest educations available in the world to young men and women who have chosen to pursue Lyon’s rigorous academic program. We thank you for supporting our students in this special way. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lyon College offers a challenging curriculum centered on the liberal arts, guided by an Honor System and coordinated with co-curricular programs, all fostering the critical, creative thought and ethical, spiritual growth that will prepare students for fulfilling personal and professional lives committed to lifelong learning and service. Dr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Lyon thanks Dr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr., Honorary Chairs of the 2015 Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball. Dr. LaCroix has served on the Lyon College Board of Trustees for 17 years, including six years as chairman. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2013. Mrs. LaCroix serves on the Executive Committee of the First Ladies’ Auxiliary. 20 1
Your bidder number is posted on your program. General Auction Rules All sales are final. There are no exchanges or refunds. No warranties are made with respect to the value or quality of the merchandise or services auctioned. All are “as is.” The values listed were submitted by the donors. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year by mutual agreement between successful bidder and donor. Live Auction Information Hold your bid card up so the auctioneer or spotter can see it and acknowledge you.
Friday, March 6, 2015 The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock
5:30 p.m. Registration Silent auction (until 8 p.m.) Appetizers and cocktails Portraits 7 p.m. Dinner 8 p.m. Live auction 9 p.m. Dance
Pepper-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon Fillets Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese Wild and Long Grain Rice Pilaf Homestyle Green Beans Chimney Rock Chopped Salad Rustic Gourmet Dinner Rolls with Butter
Silent Auction Information The silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and close when the live auction begins. On the bidder sheet, you must print your bid number, phone number, and the amount you wish to bid (whole dollar amounts only) on the next available blank line. Checkout will begin after the live auction closes. Just like eBay, leapfrog the competition! Pay retail price, and the item is yours—no more coming back up to check the latest price, no frustration when you lose—bidding stops and the items is yours. Sign the bid sheet on the Buy It Now! line and return the sheet immediately to the registration desk. How to Obtain Your Purchase 1. Payment must be made at the cashier’s table. In a split bid for an item, only one purchaser can be responsible for payment. 2. Payment must be made using cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. 3. Items may be claimed upon presentation of a “PAID” buyer’s receipt. 4. The cashier will give the winning bidder a gift certificate upon payment for items sold that are not on display. 5. All items are taken home on the night of the auction, unless arrangements are made with the cashier. Special Tax Note Please note that the amount deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes is generally limited to the excess of your total payment over the fair market value of the goods or services you purchase. Consult your tax adviser for specific advice regarding charitable deductions.
Every dollar donated to tonight’s Step Up for Scholars is dedicated to Lyon’s Annual Scholarship Fund and is fully tax-deductible. Each year, Lyon awards over $5 million in student scholarships to enable our students to achieve their dream of a Lyon College degree. Without your support, this would not be possible, so we invite you to step up for our scholars.
The Fourth Annual
As extra thanks for your generosity, we’ll enter your name in a drawing for a pair of custom-made boots. A donation of up to $1,000 will receive one chance to win, with an extra chance entered for each $1,000 increment beyond the first level.
The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock Concord, Arkansas
Please give tonight and help secure our students’ futures tomorrow.
A Benefit for Student Scholarships at Lyon College
“My scholarship gave me the freedom to explore fully everything Lyon has to offer without having to worry about financing. Because of my scholarship, I have been able to to pursue leadership positions and valuable internships. Lyon has given me opportunities not found anywhere else.” Robbi Riggs, ’16, Recipient of the Brown Scholarship
Friday, March 6, 2015