In Memory of Megan Baab

Photo: Dan Jardin

On Thursday December 15, 2011 the world lost a wonderful cheerful young woman named Megan Baab. She was a freshman at Lees McCrae College in Banner Elk, N.C. and a first year member of the LMC Cycling Team. A wonderful customer of the shop since she's been here, we are going to miss her perky, cheerful, energetic personality. The ETSU team competed with her this year in the USAC SE Collegiate Conference and we'll miss her very much.


Updated December 16, 2011

Lees-McRae College is mourning the loss of freshman cyclist Megan Baab who was killed in an accident on US Highway 221 on Thursday, December 15.

According to reports, Baab, 19, was traveling north on US 221 in Altamont, N.C. when a southbound truck crossed the center line and struck her. Baab was air-lifted to Johnson City Medical Center, but was pronounced dead soon after arrival at the medical center from the injuries sustained.

Baab, a native of Euless, Texas, was a four discipline rider for the Lees-McRae cycling team and had competed on the national level at both USA Cycling National Championships (Track and Mountain Bike) this season for the Bobcats. She was slated to compete in January at the USA Cycling Cyclocross Championships for Lees-McRae.

“We all remember Megan as a bright and bubbly member of our campus community,” said President Barry Buxton. “She always had a smile on her face and a friendly word to say. Her contributions to our campus were noteworthy, even though we were only able to share a single semester with her. We send our most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends in Texas and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.”

“There is a deep sadness in my heart for the loss of Megan, to her family, her friends and teammates, we have lost a wonderful young woman,” said Director of Athletics, Craig McPhail. “She was and will always be remembered for her smile, passion and love for her friends and life, we all will greatly miss her.”

Baab came to Lees-McRae in August 2011 as a freshman and looked to make an immediate impact for the Bobcats in all disciplines, specializing in Road and Track.

“Megan was a breath of fresh air to the team,” said head coach Luke Winger. “She was incredibly positive and super fun to have around. The exciting thing for me, as a Christian, is that Wednesday my wife asked her if she was a Christian, and she joyfully stated she was; which brings me comfort knowing that she is in Heaven with the God who made her. I’m thankful for the chance to have known her.”

Megan's family, friends and school are in our thoughts and prayers, Godspeed Megan.