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Piper K.

Ambassador at Lees-McRae College

She/her/hers

Class of 2027

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA

Major: Wilderness Medicine and Rescue

Minor: Ski Industry and Business


My advice to students searching for a college...

Tour both big and small schools to get a feel of what learning environment is best for you. pick a school with lots of major options that you like incase you change your mind.

Why I chose Lees-McRae...

I chose Lees-McRae because of the Wilderness Medicine and Rescue program, and to be on the swim team!

Most memorable Lees-McRae experience...

Running outside in the snow with my teammates after practice in our swimsuits and making snow angels.

Favorite thing to do in the area...

Go skiing at Beech Mountain in the winter, and going to swimming holes in the summer with friends.

I'm passionate about...

Swimming playing guitar Skiing Hiking Painting and Drawing Being Outdoors

I'm involved with...

Order of the Tower Lees-McRae Swim team Banner Elk Fire Department