Flexographic Center; and Appalachian State University dedicated the Katherine Harper Hall in 2009. The Harpers also helped Clemson University develop their graphics department and initiated a drive to get interactive Smart Boards in 2,000 classrooms in Gaston County schools. • Corporate • Advertising • Industrial • Editorial
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In 1995, in recognition of all of the Harpers’ contributions, Governor Jim Hunt appointed Ron Harper to the NC Education Fund board of directors. Even after retiring from the business in 2006, the Harpers continued to work in the community, and in 2010, received the Spirit of Freedom Award from the Gaston Gazette and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine State from Governor Bev Perdue. “Our father—Lee’s grandfather— will be greatly missed,” says Margie, “but we fully understand the importance of his legacy in business and community service. It will be carried on.” Pressing Forward Since 2006, HCA has been managed by the Harpers’ daughter Margie, son Jim and grandson Lee, who can recall childhood Saturdays playing in his grandfather’s office. Lee, who worked his way up the ranks from ➤ part-time janitor through blast operator,
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