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James F. Barker, AIA
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Delta Kappa Alpha/Alpha Tau Omega
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14th President of Clemson University
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Professor Emeritus, Architecture
Dr. Jerome V. Reel, Jr.
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Advisor, Pi Kappa Alpha
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University Historian
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Professor Emeritus, History
Bobby Clark
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Advisor, Pi Alpha Chapter
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Director of Procurement and IT
Vendor Management, CCIT
KimWilkerson
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Delta Delta Delta
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Clemson Alumni Association
Distinguished Service Award
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Chair, Clemson Board of Trustees
Amanda H. Hays
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Alpha Chi Omega
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Former College Panhellenic Council
President
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Assistant Vice President, Student
Affairs
Mable Wynn, Posthumous
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Founding Advisor, Omicron Phi
Chapter at Clemson
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Emeritus Faculty, PRTM
The inaugural class of Pillars of the Community honored by Fraternity
and Sorority Life included (L-R) Kim Wilkerson, Jim Barker, Jerry Reel,
Mandy Hays and Bobby Clark. Not pictured is Mable Wynn, who was
honored posthumously.
Honoring Fraternity and Sorority Pillars
TRANSITION OUT
PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY
One of the hallmarks of the student experience is
ensuring lifelong connection back to Clemson University.
In April, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life did just
that by celebrating 50 years of national affiliation. During
a gala on April 22, the office honored an inaugural class
of community pillars who have impacted fraternities
and sororities at Clemson over the 50-year period. The
inaugural class included James F. Barker, Bobby Clark,
Mandy Hays, Jerry Reel and Kim Wilkerson. Mable Wynn
was also honored posthumously.
“We created the Pillars of the Community awards to
recognize fraternity and sorority alumni that have made
significant contributions to Clemson University, their
organizations, their professions, or to public service,”
said Gary Wiser, assistant dean of students and director
of Fraternity and Sorority Life. “This event would not have
been possible without these pillars and their incredible
contributions.”