A few years ago, the Class of 1956 was deciding on a project that would benefit the campus in some way. I found out that they had been considering 19 other projects, but they ultimately chose to help the ASC. In a matter of a few years, the twenty-two leaders selected by the class managed to raise nearly $3 million.
And Friday made it official.
Of course, the ceremony is merely symbolic. But I'm sure the class members could not help but feel a thrill when their spades pierced the earth. I do not know how many will be alive when the building is complete. I don't even know how long it will take. But I do hope that at least some of them can see the finished product.
Later in the day, Michael McLeod, my supervisor, told me that he wishes the new building to be to academics what the football stadium is to athletics. Who was I to disagree? I also want to see a campus focused more on academics.
The Clemson Tiger Cub listens to the speaker...I think.
President Barker gave a few remarks.
Breaking ground.
