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A gift for the Piedmont dining hall
arah and Allen Smith of Cornelia recently presented a beautiful and unique gift to Piedmont College in memory of Margaret Ballard, Katheryne Lunsford, Hank Rowe, and Dean Westbrook. With members of their respective families on hand, President James F. Mellichamp accepted the hand-crafted, 21-foot cherry banquet table for use in the college’s “Fireside Dining Room.” Each of the individuals honored by the memorial gift had college connections as long-time friends, employees, or graduates of the school. “These individuals were more than just friends to us,” Sarah Smith said. “We considered them to be vital parts of our own extended
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The piedmont college journal
| Fall 2013
family. Our most vivid and lasting memories of Margaret, Katheryne, Hank, and Dean were centered around our dining room table, where family activities are typically defined and where special events are celebrated. We couldn’t think of a more appropriate memorial gift to the college than a huge dining table around which the Piedmont ‘family’ might gather, enjoy friends and fellowship, while celebrating memorable occasions.” Pictured with Sarah and Allen Smith (left) and Dr. Mellichamp (right) are members of the families of Margaret Ballard, Katheryne Lunsford, Hank Rowe, and Dean Westbrook.