Ladies of Coker Wiggins Walk way Dedic ation The plaque affixed permanently in her honor reads as follows:
The boardwalks are dedicated to BETTY CAMPBELL WIGGINS (1924 – 2010) In recognition of her devotion to and generous support of Kalmia Gardens of Coker College
On Saturday, August 25, the Ladies of Coker will meet in Greenville, S.C., for lunch at High Cotton followed by a lovely afternoon at the Upstate Women’s Show at the TD Convention Center. We will enjoy a time of fellowship and celebrate women while we plan for our next event in February, which will be held at Coker. Hotel rooms have been blocked off at the Hyatt Place Greenville for those ladies who would like to make it a girls’ weekend in the upstate of South Carolina.
Please contact Lindsay Crighton for more information on the Ladies of Coker, upcoming events and hotel reservations. Lindsay Crighton email: lcrighton@coker.edu phone: 843-383-8364
C3: C e l e b r at i n g Co k e r Co l l e g e wi t h a T r i p t o A i k e n, S.C. Come join us as we travel to Aiken, S.C., and enjoy the history, entertainment and dining this fine city has to offer. Coker College is pleased to resume its famous “Coker Trips” under the new name of C3: Celebrating Coker College. This adventure will include a tour of the famous thoroughbred race track, a guided tour of historical Aiken, an art class, a dance performance and so much more. We hope you will take this opportunity to explore one of South Carolina’s hidden gems while celebrating the success of Coker College with others who love the institution just as much as you do. Please note this trip requires a moderate amount of walking. For more information, please contact Lindsay Crighton at 843.383.8364 or lcrighton@coker.edu.
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When Betty Wiggins passed, her friends and family turned to poetry in an effort to memorialize the spirit they treasured, and which they deeply mourned when she left. Betty’s Song was in the garden when she was in the garden, and today its lyrics serve as a reminder of her joyful, authentic and beautiful spirit and of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve Kalmia Gardens. Today, it is clear that Betty’s passion must be applied to a greater good. The boardwalks she provided symbolize the steady path forward, which her generosity has helped make firm.
Coker College is excited to announce Ladies of Coker, a new women’s circle. Ladies of Coker serves to broaden the engagement of women - both alumni and friends of Coker - through philanthropy and leadership in ways that honor the history of the College. Women who give at an annual level of $500 will be invited to join.