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Shannon Cleary Sharkey, James Sharkey, Josh Young, Kate Ramler Elliott, Michelle Stinehart, Zachary Arms, Hans Klar and Betty Bagley stand with their Tiger Rag next to the Arctic Circle column.

Finland: Shannon Cleary Sharkey ’08; James Sharkey ’09; Josh Young ’00, M ’05, Ed.S. ’20, Ed.D. ’23; Kate Ramler Elliott ’02; Michelle Stinehart ’14; Zachary Arms ’17, M ’24; Hans Klar, Education professor; and Betty Bagley M ’76, Ph.D. ’23.

A group of educators from the School District of Pickens County toured the Oulu University Teacher Training School and learned about the Finnish education system …

Gregory Richard Jones, Kathy Dabkowski Jones and Christine Smith Kirchoff stand with their Tiger Rag in front of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in Egypt.

Egypt: Gregory Richard Jones ’89, Kathy Dabkowski Jones ’90 and Christine Smith Kirchoff ’90

Gregory Richard Jones ’89, Kathy Dabkowski Jones ’90 and Christine Smith Kirchoff ’90 took a pilgrimage to Egypt and Israel in January 2023. “We made …

A group in Kotiang, Kenya, including Peter Alem, hold up Clemson drawstring bags.

Kenya: Peter Alem M ’10

Peter Alem M ’10 is a native of Kotiang, Kenya. As a Clemson student, he attended Hepsibah Baptist Church in Seneca, South Carolina. The church …

Nick Aughtry's son, Noah, holds a 2018 National Championship Tiger Rag over the snowy slopes of Breckinridge, Colorado.

Colorado: Nick Aughtry ’01

Nick Aughtry ’01 traveled to Breckenridge, Colorado, where his “11-year-old son, Noah Aughtry, challenged me to take the highest chair lift in North America to …

Meghan Foley, Mark Bouchillon, Katie Bouchillon, John Lancaster and John Sherard stand on the Pacaya Volcano with their Tiger Rag and the Guatemalan flag.

Guatemala: Meghan Foley ’11, Mark Bouchillon ’04, Katie Bouchillon ’04, John Lancaster ’85 and John Sherard ’77

In January, Meghan Foley ’11, Mark Bouchillon ’04, Katie Bouchillon ’04, John Lancaster ’85 and John Sherard ’77 traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, where they distributed …

Bill Taylor and Mindy Higgs Taylor hold out their Tiger Rag with the Sydney Opera House and other views of Sydney, Australia, in the background.

Australia: Bill Taylor ’74 and Mindy Higgs Taylor ’85

Bill Taylor ’74 and Mindy Higgs Taylor ’85 took a trip to Australia and New Zealand, where they visited the Banks Peninsula of New Zealand’s …

George Petersen and his wife, Jennifer, smile with their Tiger Rag in front of Mount Rushmore.

South Dakota: George Petersen

George Petersen, dean emeritus and Provost Distinguished Professor of Educational Innovation, and his wife, Jennifer, took a “2022 excellent adventure road trip” to many stops …

John Kent holds his MBA Tiger Rag near the water in Antarctica.

Antarctica: John Kent M ’23

John Kent M ’23 took this photo in Antarctica while on a tour of the Arctic and South America.

Michael Ferguson, Tim Lewis, Mark Timbes and Brent Waldfogel stand in a orange-colored slot canyon with their Tiger Rag in Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Arizona: Michael Ferguson ’90; Tim Lewis ’89, ’91; Mark Timbes ’90, M ’94; and Brent Waldfogel ’89

Michael Ferguson ’90; Tim Lewis ’89, ’91; Mark Timbes ’90, M ’94; and Brent Waldfogel ’89, all Sigma Nu fraternity brothers, gathered for a Grand …

Kevin Thalinger, Lindsay Hawkins Thalinger and their kids pose with their five guides in East Africa.

Tanzania: Kevin Thalinger ’03 and Lindsay Hawkins Thalinger ’03

Kevin Thalinger ’03 and Lindsay Hawkins Thalinger ’03 visited East Africa with their kids, Jackson and Addyson. With the help of five guides (pictured), the …