"Miriam Cannon Hayes donated millions ($10,000,000 if I remember) to the AppState music program."
But did she "watch" the performances? That was the point being made in the post two above this.

I think it was the largest private donation in Appalachian history and I bet she saw more concerts at App than you have football games.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote:Sure
"Miriam Cannon Hayes donated millions ($10,000,000 if I remember) to the AppState music program."
But did she "watch" the performances? That was the point being made in the post two above this.
It is very different. The music majors have very few in home visits by the music staff. In addition I would also expect that they have the academic background for admission. If they are the finest musician in the country but have very poor grades then we are not the proper place for them. There are places where the only study is their musical skill. This opens a space for a student at ASU who makes the grade.wb247 wrote:How is being the most promising high school violinist in the country different from being the top high school quarterback in the country? If one has better grades than the other and can get into their college solely on academics, why even bother with the extracurricular qualifications?bcoach wrote:No I would not. Any kid that played a sport would still be able to note all those things.
That's pretty much my point. I see absolutely no problem with taking other attributes into account, as a supplement to academics or even as a trade-off for academic shortcomings, as long it is applied evenly and equally across the board.DoubleA wrote:...So maybe the typical student at University X finished in the top 10% of their high school class, but said university makes allowances for excellent athletes, or piano players, who finished in the top 25% of their high school class...
I was placing tongue firmly in cheek hence the lol. I am sure you are correct on both counts. Largest donation, and her times at music events.Yosef wrote:I think it was the largest private donation in Appalachian history and I bet she saw more concerts at App than you have football games.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote:Sure
"Miriam Cannon Hayes donated millions ($10,000,000 if I remember) to the AppState music program."
But did she "watch" the performances? That was the point being made in the post two above this.
(I can back that last statement up with no facts but I do know she wasn't a stranger.)
As the family was driving around Boone earlier today one of my daughters mentioned someone they knew that was admitted to the Hayes School of Music but could not get in to App as a rising freshman. This student is not attending App. Maybe a conservatory is the best place for this person, though I feel bad for anyone that wants to go to App not be given the chance.bcoach wrote:It is very different. The music majors have very few in home visits by the music staff. In addition I would also expect that they have the academic background for admission. If they are the finest musician in the country but have very poor grades then we are not the proper place for them. There are places where the only study is their musical skill. This opens a space for a student at ASU who makes the grade.wb247 wrote:How is being the most promising high school violinist in the country different from being the top high school quarterback in the country? If one has better grades than the other and can get into their college solely on academics, why even bother with the extracurricular qualifications?bcoach wrote:No I would not. Any kid that played a sport would still be able to note all those things.
That's pretty much my point. I see absolutely no problem with taking other attributes into account, as a supplement to academics or even as a trade-off for academic shortcomings, as long it is applied evenly and equally across the board.DoubleA wrote:...So maybe the typical student at University X finished in the top 10% of their high school class, but said university makes allowances for excellent athletes, or piano players, who finished in the top 25% of their high school class...
I agreeMcLeansvilleAppFan wrote:As the family was driving around Boone earlier today one of my daughters mentioned someone they knew that was admitted to the Hayes School of Music but could not get in to App as a rising freshman. This student is not attending App. Maybe a conservatory is the best place for this person, though I feel bad for anyone that wants to go to App not be given the chance.bcoach wrote:It is very different. The music majors have very few in home visits by the music staff. In addition I would also expect that they have the academic background for admission. If they are the finest musician in the country but have very poor grades then we are not the proper place for them. There are places where the only study is their musical skill. This opens a space for a student at ASU who makes the grade.wb247 wrote:How is being the most promising high school violinist in the country different from being the top high school quarterback in the country? If one has better grades than the other and can get into their college solely on academics, why even bother with the extracurricular qualifications?bcoach wrote:No I would not. Any kid that played a sport would still be able to note all those things.
That's pretty much my point. I see absolutely no problem with taking other attributes into account, as a supplement to academics or even as a trade-off for academic shortcomings, as long it is applied evenly and equally across the board.DoubleA wrote:...So maybe the typical student at University X finished in the top 10% of their high school class, but said university makes allowances for excellent athletes, or piano players, who finished in the top 25% of their high school class...
Because the NCAA is in their back pocket and doesn't want to find fault.MountainMan wrote: Regardless, let's get this thing turned back on where it is intended.....
A complete trashing of "The Carolina Way"..........
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Why the heck has UNC-CHeat not yet incurred the wrath, or even the direct attention, of the NCAA???
I must not have gotten the whole story. What was the severe punishment? Head coach can't coach 9 games and they have great assistants ready to step in. No tournament this year with a not so great team. Forfeit past games that are now history and really mean nothing. I think they got off pretty lite if that's all there is.8993 wrote:If UNC is punished in anyway similar to Syracuse, then they're in trouble.
Syracuse deserved what the NCAA did to them, but UNC deserves worse. Unfortunately, ESPN, the ACC, and NCAA will all cover their precious child, the Tarheels. They don't want to see their paychecks cut by a dime if UNC's punishment cuts a penny from any of the money they make every season.
bcoach wrote:I must not have gotten the whole story. What was the severe punishment? Head coach can't coach 9 games and they have great assistants ready to step in. No tournament this year with a not so great team. Forfeit past games that are now history and really mean nothing. I think they got off pretty lite if that's all there is.8993 wrote:If UNC is punished in anyway similar to Syracuse, then they're in trouble.
Syracuse deserved what the NCAA did to them, but UNC deserves worse. Unfortunately, ESPN, the ACC, and NCAA will all cover their precious child, the Tarheels. They don't want to see their paychecks cut by a dime if UNC's punishment cuts a penny from any of the money they make every season.
HeffnerIV wrote:Punishing presidents and chancellors would help. Many of those presidents who really don't like this behavior but turn their heads because of the monetary advantages and booster pressure would reconsider.
I wasn't aware of that.appdaze wrote:HeffnerIV wrote:Punishing presidents and chancellors would help. Many of those presidents who really don't like this behavior but turn their heads because of the monetary advantages and booster pressure would reconsider.
The NCAA does not have that power to my knowledge. That will not happen. They have no real power.
Ok, that's why I thought I was not getting the whole story. Yes that could do some damage and is much more appropriate although another couple years of tournament bans would be even better.WVAPPeer wrote:the loss of 12 scholarships could be somewhat damaging ---
Pretty sure I remember hearing that the NCAA reopened the investigation after new information came to light. How vigorously they are pursuing the investigation may be another question entirely.newtoasu wrote:Is UNC Chapel Hill under an official investigation by the NCAA for these things. I thought this had already been investigated and they were slapped on the wrist prior to all of this new information coming out. Did they reopen that investigation or start a new one? I was under the impression the NCAA was through with them. I hope I am wrong on this. There has been so much more come to light that they really need the book thrown at them. Of course what went on their was so big and bad that they will never get the punishment they deserve.
WTH...Did you read North Dakota?GreatAppSt wrote:https://www.yahoo.com/travel/what-every ... soc_trk=ma
"North Carolina: Biggest producer of sweet potatoes
North Carolina’s biggest exports are sweet potatoes, hogs, and college basketball teams that make people want to punch them in the face."