ACHIEVE JESSICA BRILL LLOYD ’05 “I will never forget when my fiancé (now husband, Curtis Lloyd '01) was graduating from Coker, and the rainy day put the ceremony at the Center Theater. Curtis's tickets were taken up by his parents and grandparents, which left me waiting in the throng of people in the lobby of the theater trying to stay out of the rain and hoping for a seat at the ceremony. Dr. Terry saw me waiting and called me over. All he said was, 'come on,' and the next thing I knew, he steered me to an open seat where I was able to take a perfect picture of Curtis as he graduated from Coker College. A precious memory that still brings tears to my eyes! Thank you, Dr. Terry, for everything.”
Left to Right: John Whitlock, Reamer Evans, Coach Steve Terry & Alexander Baker
GINGER FREEMAN “As Steve's assistant for the past 16 years, I appreciate the assignments and opportunities that he afforded me. This allowed me to grow professionally and stretch beyond my comfort zone. Because he believed in me, I came to believe more in myself. This is a gift of a true leader.”
TRACEY BURNS “He is a kind and gracious gentleman who impacts the lives of everyone he meets. And it doesn't hurt to have him on your team for Coker Trivia at the Staff Olympics!” JULIA RAFALOWSKI “Steve makes daily work life a joy on the second floor of DeLoach. He always has a smile on his face and is always ready to share something to make your day better. Steve gives his support to all of the athletic teams and their coaches, and he is always there with an encouraging word or email. He is pretty much the coolest guy on campus. I'm going to miss him dearly.”
CLEMENTINE "TINA" ASHE ELLIS ’82 “I had Coach Terry for swimming course and was having difficulty. He told me to get on the edge of the pool and just practice standing on the edge as if I would dive. Following the instructions of Coach Terry, I learned to swim on that day. When I see classmates still today, they remember that day so well. I overcame my fear of water and will be forever grateful to him.” ERNEST SESSION ’84 “A year after Coach Terry recruited me, I called him having spent my first year at another college. He invited me up for a tryout, and the rest is history as I stayed, played, and graduated in 1984. That recruiting trip changed my life, allowing me to attend and graduate from a prestigious college, preparing me for life by exposing me to a great education. I have, through that experience, been able to run a successful business for 26 years.” SARA ATKINSON ’14 “Dr. Terry always checked in with me while I was at Coker to make sure student life was going well and that I personally was doing well. He will truly be missed at Coker College. His stamp is forever embedded in the culture of Coker, and his actions and devotion to the college adds to his legacy. Dr. Terry, we are forever thankful for your contribution to our alma mater and for your love that you poured into Coker.”
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SHIRLEY M cCLERKLIN-MOTLEY “Steve is the type of person who makes the sun appear to shine a bit brighter. No matter how many times I felt in despair, Steve always made me feel as if what I have contributed to the Coker community is truly valued and that he was grateful for my presence on campus.”
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