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Library of Congress

Preserving Veterans’ Stories

The Library of Congress was the site of the Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Clemson Club’s gala on May 14 to celebrate Clemson’s military history and veterans. For the event, the club partnered with Veterans History Project, a Library of Congress project that collects and preserves the personal stories and histories of the United States military. In a Creative Inquiry led by history professor Vernon Burton, students assist Veterans History Project by conducting interviews and collecting materials before digitizing them and sending them to the Library of Congress.

At the event, Sen. Tim Scott, Congressmen Jeff Duncan ’88* and Ralph Norman, Lt. Gen. Gene Blackwell ’63*, Maj. Gen. Ed Jackson ’86*, retired Maj. Gen. Mark Dillon, Maj. Gen. Timothy Kelly and Brig. Gen. F. Carlos Hill ’86* were in attendance, along with members of Clemson Corps and current cadets. A sold-out crowd of 200 alumni, parents and friends of the University enjoyed the event.

 

Philly Golf Tournament

On June 7, the Philadelphia Clemson Club hosted its third annual golf tournament and silent auction dinner at Rock Manor Golf Club in Wilmington, Del. Sixty-eight golfers participated, and there was a special appearance by the Tiger Cub. Over $7,000 was raised that day for the club’s scholarship fund.

 

Scholarship Banquet

The Spartanburg Clemson Club held a scholarship banquet and silent auction on April 30, which included a taco bar buffet by Cribbs Catering and desserts by Big Ben’s Desserts, notably his famous banana pudding. The event featured Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amanda Butler and Tim Bourret, former sports information director, along with appearances by IPTAY, the Alumni Association and the Women’s Alumni Council.

 

Tailgate Tavern

On May 13, the Aiken County Clemson Club put on a “Celebrity Waiter Night” at Tailgate Tavern in Aiken, S.C., to benefit Children’s Place. Celebrity waiters included members of the Women’s Alumni Council and celebrity hosts Sally Tice and Allison Basile. The 2019 National Championship game was played, and there was a Clemson-themed menu for guests to enjoy

Canada: Barry Godwin '84

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Barry Godwin ’84 and his wife, Charlotte, traveled from Hartsville, S.C., to visit Ottawa, Canada. During their trip, they toured Parliament Hill, The House of Commons, Rideau Hall, Canada National Mint, Notre Dame Cathedral, Byward Market, Museum of Natural History, National Gallery of Canada, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and Rideau Canal.

Kenya: Taylor Newsom '06 and Megan Russell '12

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Two Clemson grads and two Clemson dads were part of a group of six surgeons, one anesthesiologist, two Clemson nursing graduates (now CRNAs) and family members who travelled to Kenya on a medical mission. The group joined with the AIC Cure Children’s Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya, Samaritan’s Purse, and SmileTrain to transform 60 children’s smiles with cleft lips and palates. From left to right, Taylor Newsom ’06 (CRNA), Dr. Nate Alexander (daughter, Mercedes Purington ’23), Dr. Matt Vana (son, Luke Vana ’22) and Megan Russell ’12 (CRNA).