Title
Vaughn Hayes Oral History Interview
Description
Vaughn Hayes was a student at Appalachian State University from 1964-1968. He earned a degree in history education and went on to teach for three years after graduation. He joined Lowe’s Companies Inc. in 1971 and while he worked there he took a variety of different positions in the company. While working at Lowe’s he earned his MBA and after 32 years, he is now the retired vice-president of store planning for Lowe’s. He has continued to serve ever since he graduated. He joined the Yosef Club in 1974 and has remained a member since as well as serving on the Club Advisory Council and the Appalachian Alumni Council. He is a past chair of the College of Arts and Sciences Advancement Council and member of the Centennial Campaign Steering Committee.
Information discussed in the interview: childhood, early education, attendance at Appalachian State University, the dormitories, social events and habits, daily life, weather, relationships, sports, class life, jobs held while at school, the library, and life after graduation.
Subject
Appalachian State University
Rights
The materials contained in the Appalachian State University Memory Project, 2006-2017, undated Collection are available for free personal, non-commercial, and educational use provided that proper citation is used (e.g. Appalachian State University Memory Project, 2006-2017, undated, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Special Collections, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC). Please contact the Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection with specific questions or with requests for further information.
Identifier
5108_BDA_26_Part_01_VaughnHayes_2017_1116_AC
Spatial Coverage
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Comments
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