Durnstein Castle: Bonnie and Frank Taylor '64
Bonnie and Frank Taylor ’64 at the Durnstein Castle on the Danube River in Austria. It was constructed in the 12th century.
Alaska: Virginia ’17, Julianna ’14 and Jackie ’83 Ellis
We were at Misty Fjords National Monument part of the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Clemson Tigers take on the island of St Lucia – June 2015
We had our annual vacation with our families and mother, Sandra Zeagler Murray, in June 2015. We all had a wonderful time and wore our Clemson colors and t-shirts throughout the week showing the people of St Lucia our family is Loud & Proud and “All In” supporting the Tigers! Pictured (l-r) front row: Brayden Ginn-10, Brenden Ginn-8, Brysen Ginn-7, Colton Smith-10; middle row: Rhonda Murray Ginn, ’97, Sandra Zeagler Murray, Tammy Murray Smith, ’93, M’95. back row: Kevin Ginn, Dalton Smith-13, Keith Smith.
Bryson City, NC: Whitney Sewell ’12 and Weslee Sewell ’15
Clemson alumni and sisters Whitney Sewell ’12 and Wesley Sewell ’15 zip line in the North Carolina mountains while showing off their “Tiger Pride.”
European Crossroads program in Brussels, Belgium 2015
Since 2005 this program has been a hit with Honors students eager for an enriching study abroad experience that combines formal study with opportunities to expand one’s cultural understanding. Pictured: Eric Hahn, Chris Costley, Will Ensor, Tyler Myers, Austin Turbeville, Stephen Borthayre, Molly Ryan, Christine Martin, Selene Hess, Quinnlan Sweeney, Kristen Wong and Claire Sadowski
http://www.clemson.edu/cuhonors/current-students/please-go-away/brussels.html
Stonehenge, UK: Tom Brown ’87
Tom Brown ’87 and daughter Caroline at Stonehenge
Tigers on the High Seas
Tiger fans let their Tiger Rag fly while bareboating on the Sea of Abaco, Bahamas, during a father and sons trip. Left to right: Darren Gersch ’97, Kevin Gersch ’95, Wayne Gersch, current CAVA member and IPTAY member.
Norway: Richard Donoghue M ’79 (ENG)
Rich and his wife Jane visited Jane’s relatives, attended cousins birthday party, and toured Oslo, Bodo, and Trondheim. He is shown here in front of a palace in Oslo.
My Clemson: Cambridge Gamble ’17
Since forever, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. But my mom always told me I was going to be a lawyer. Coming to Clemson has meant figuring out that we were both right. Meanwhile, I’ve been able to make the most of my time in a place that truly had everything I was looking for in a college: small campus, great variety of courses, amazing athletics, beautiful campus and a big-family atmosphere.
I came here through the Call Me MISTER® program, majoring in elementary education, but I’ve also been able to pursue a history minor. That’s meant taking some of the political science courses that will serve me well when I go to law school in four or five years — after I’ve had an opportunity to teach and serve in an elementary school setting.
My freshman year, I took part in the Clemson Cup public speaking competition. My topic addressed the transition we were facing between a retiring president and a new one. I won, and that was an amazing opportunity that I will never, ever forget.
For one thing, I was the first freshman to ever win. Also, earning the Cup gave me the chance to speak at Clemson’s commencement, which was incredible, in no small part because it showed me how far I’ve come with my public speaking: When I was in high school, I took part in a Future Business Leaders of America speaking competition. The first year I competed, I came in last place. The second year I was determined to improve, and I won, which allowed me to represent the entire state of South Carolina and place 27th nationally.
I’m sure my public speaking skills will come in handy as an attorney. In the meantime, I’m enjoying every second of college life, whether it’s giving campus tours, cheering on my Tigers as a member of Central Spirit, serving as an Orientation ambassador or just hanging out on Campus Beach on a Friday night.
Randolph R. "Randy" Smith ’66, HD ’97
“Getting is in the giving.”
When Randy Smith graduated from Clemson in 1966, he had some unusual options to consider. A lineman for Coach Frank Howard, he was drafted by the New York Jets (AFL) and the Atlanta Falcons (NFL).
But driven by a desire to serve others, he chose medical school over professional football, graduating from the Medical College of Georgia in 1970. That desire has resulted not only in a successful private practice in plastic and reconstructive surgery in Augusta, Georgia, but a lifetime of service as a volunteer surgeon in developing countries. In trips across Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa, he has made dramatic differences in the lives of thousands of children and families, while working “with limited water, no laboratory and rudimentary instruments.”
This spring, he traveled back to Palestine, his ninth trip to the region, where he performed surgery at the Ramallah Medical Complex on children with burns and congenital deformities. The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund honored him in 2013 for his dedication and work in that area, one of a number of local and international recognitions he has received for his humanitarian efforts.
This past year, his high school, Richmond Academy, inducted him into their Hall of Fame. Smith is a founder and board chair of Georgia Bank and Trust and chair emeritus of University Health Inc., the governing board of University Hospital in Augusta.
It’s not all just work and service, though. In 2014, Smith completed his fifth Iron Man Augusta competition, which involved swimming 1.2 miles in the Savannah River, biking 56 miles in South Carolina and running 13.1 miles in downtown Augusta.
Living by the motto, “getting is in the giving,” Smith has been recognized for his humanitarian work and civic involvement by Clemson as well, as a recipient of an honorary doctorate (1997) and the Distinguished Service Award (2008).