Presbyterian College Class Notes

Class of 1961

Dr. James Monroe Jr. ’61 retired from higher education after 51 years of teaching. He is now serving as rector of Holy Cross Anglican Church in Cleveland, Texas. James earned a master’s degree in political science from Wayne State University, a master’s of divinity degree from the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Kentucky and a Ph.D. from the University of Miami.

Class of 1962

Henry Maxwell (Max) Clyburn ’62 was posthumously inducted into the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Greenville, S.C., on November 14, 2020. Max coached golf at Lancaster (S.C.) High School for 27 years, where his teams produced two undefeated seasons, 14 region championships, nine region runner-up finishes, and an overall record of 556–93–3. He was named South Carolina Coach of the Year four times and was named Southeast District 3 Coach of the Year in 1984. Throughout his life, Max showed a life of service by being involved at church, heading local fundraising golf events, and volunteering with the Special Olympics, in adult education, and at MUSC-Lancaster.

Class of 1967

Hugh ’Skip” Weldon, ’67 and Ann Harwell ’70 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30, 2020. They were married on May 30, 1970 in Macon, Ga. PC President Marc Weersing performed the ceremony. Classmate Carson Rhyne ’70 was the organist. Other PC classmates in the wedding party were Lilbet Vass Wilkerson ’70, Joy Glenn Shackelford ’70, David Wyatt ’67, and Allan Weldon ’71.

Class of 1970

Candler G. Matthews Jr., ’70 and his wife, Renee, have been married since 1987. Candler retired from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in 2007 after 35 years of service. In 2009, Candler became the Water Program Manager for the USAF at Shaw Air Force Base near Sumter, S.C. Candler and Renee have two children, Candace and Candler. Candace resides in Columbia, S.C., and is a second grade teacher. Dr. Candler G. Matthews III and his wife, Brooks, reside in Little Rock, Ark., where he is in his second year of residency.

Class of 1976

Kim Hellenga ’76 retired on April 3, 2020, after a 41-year career in the pharmaceutical industry in the midwest. For the last 25 of those years, Kim was employed at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in St. Louis, where he began in quality, then product and compliance, business support, research and development, and finally lifecycle management, retiring as senior principal biologist. Kim participated on and later chaired the examination development committee for the Specialist Microbiologist certification for the National Registry of Certified Microbiologists. He has since resumed a new career as a “professional grandpa.” His wife, Linda, is retired from her career in tax and accounting. They have two grown children. Their home is in Edwardsville, Ill.

Clay Dykes ’76 and Cindy Kimball Dykes ’77 are proud first-time grandparents of grandboy twins born on Thanksgiving Day 2019 to their daughter, Mary Kathryn Dykes Endicott ’10.

Dwight McInvaill ’76 had his book, “Alice: Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, Charleston Renaissance Artist,” released by Evening Post Books on March 1. The work is a coffee-table book enhanced by more than 200 illustrations of paintings, prints, sketches, and photographs. Many are shared for the first time. All net proceeds from the sales support the Middleton Place Foundation. Related art exhibits will soon thereafter occur in Charleston, S.C., at Middleton Place, the Edmondston-Alston House, and the Gibbes Museum of Art and additionally in Florence, S.C., at the Florence County Museum. Other virtual and in-person activities will likewise be featured later throughout the state. To learn more about Alice, its images, upcoming events, and so forth, please visit the website https:// aliceravenelhugersmith.com.

Class of 1977

David Tribble ’77 was elected to Laurens County Council in November 2020. David and his wife, Dr. Leta Meole Tribble ’76, live in Clinton, S.C. Leta continues to serve as the director of education for the Greenwood Genetic Center.

Class of 1978

In the fall of 2019, PC Sigma Nu alumni and spouses got together for a fun reunion weekend at Litchfield Beach. Lex and Lib Reynolds hosted the event. Pictured are Jeffrey ’78 and Becky Goforth Reynolds ’80, Marshall Vann ’80 and Anne Marie Vann, Lex Reynolds ’77 and Lib Reynolds, Andy ’77 and Maryellen Mulkey Horton ’78, Edmund ’79 Holmes ’79 and Carletta Holmes, and Mark ’79 and Susan Stevenson Kaltz ’78. Treasured friendships and longtime marriages! All were dating at PC in the late 70s!

Sigma Nu alumni from classes of '77, '78, '79, and '80 gathered in the fall of 2019.

Class of 1979

Grant Jaquith ’79 was approved by the Senate last summer to serve as a judge on the Veterans Appellate Court in Washington, D.C. Grant served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 1982 to 2011, earning the rank of colonel. He began working as an assistant U.S. attorney in 1989. Grant has been head of the Northern District prosecutor’s office in Albany, N.Y. since July 2017. He’s been a federal prosecutor and served in active military service, for more than 30 years. He earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.

Class of 1982

Dr. Audrey Allan ’82 has taken a position with Winthrop University to serve as the project director for a $3.8 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant funded by the Masters in Teaching Teacher Residency program.

Tom Steele ’82 was voted by the Ferrum College faculty as the 2020 recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for staff and faculty members. The award recognizes “college students and members of the college community who have demonstrated noble character and acted as humble servants, placing service to others before self-interest.” Tom is incredibly humbled. His philosophy in working with students is to provide them with the same guidance and “tough love” that he received from his PC advisor, Dr. Fred Chapman. Tom works with studentathletes who need to develop “academic maturity.”

Class of 1983

Eileen Abercrombie ’83 is happily married to Gregg Watson. Eileen retired and is the proud parent of a miniature schnauzer named Jed.

Class of 1984

Becky Hunter ’84 has been named chief staff attorney for the South Carolina Supreme Court. Becky has been a staff attorney at the Court since her graduation from law school in 1987.

Class of 1986

Doug Hand ’86 closed the door on a 33-year career in printing to go back into the real estate business with his cousins in Newnan, Ga. Doug works with Lindsey’s Realtors and is focused on residential and commercial real estate. Doug reports that he continues to stay in touch with numerous PC alumni and looks forward to having homecoming again. Doug lives in Fayetteville, Ga. with wife, Lisa,14-year old son, Noah, and dogs, Lulu and Rosie.

Class of 1987

Dr. Jon Dubose ’87 returned August 22, 2020, from 12 months of active duty. Jon served as the brigade surgeon for the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Jon was awarded the Legion of Merit for service performed during the mission and was promoted to the North Carolina Army National Guard State Surgeon.

Class of 1990

Chris McManus ’90 was named head of strategy and consulting for the South Market Unit of Accenture North America. He is responsible for helping bring the very best of Accenture talent and assets to assist Fortune 500 clients in their quest to digitally transform, use cloud technology and optimize for future growth.

Class of 1992

On May 12, 2020, Stephanie McLaughlin-Rawlinson ’92 was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to serve as the 7th Congressional District Commissioner to the S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Commission. The S.C. Senate Medical Affairs Committee and the full S.C. Senate unanimously confirmed the appointment. Stephanie had served on the Florence County Disabilities Board & Foundation board since 2018. Stephanie became an outspoken advocate for individuals who are “differently abled” in 2017 when her then 14-year old daughter, Mary Catherine, became a quadriplegic due to a head-on automobile collision. Stephanie also serves on the advisory council for Shepherd Center rehabilitation hospital in Atlanta, Ga., where her daughter was hospitalized for five months.

The Reverend Michael Erwin ’92 was named chaplain and gift coordinator for the Good Samaritan Home, a long-term care facility in Evansville, Ind. The organization is owned by the local United Church of Christ congregations. Michael also continues in his role as owner and director of Church Campaign Services, a full-service fundraising consulting firm specializing in churches and faith-related agencies.

Class of 1993

Gregory Brown ’93 is married to Anna K. Brown. The two have three children, Bo (12), Savannah (3), and Bella (9 months). Gregory received a graduate certificate in business management from Cornell University at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations in October of 2018.

Ann Jaskwhich ’93 is senior vice president and retail banking director at Coastal Carolina National Bank in Anderson, S.C. Ann provides leadership and sales direction to the bank’s retail branch network and assists in cultivating new account relationships. In addition, she develops and manages the execution of the retail banking team’s overall strategy and helps refine CCNB’s sales culture. “I am pleased to welcome Ann Jaskwhich to CCNB. Her exceptional knowledge of financial services, extensive experience in retail delivery, sales management and training, and customer experience, will continue to enhance our ability to provide innovative, best-in-class financial services to our retail banking customers,” said Laurence Bolchoz, president and CEO of the bank. Ann’s career spans more than 27 years in financial services, including retail branch banking, sales management, coaching, and training. Most recently, she served as a retail district manager with Wells Fargo, where she was responsible for overseeing eleven branches in the Upstate of South Carolina. Ann serves on the Board for AIM, and Imagine Anderson, and is a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, Leadership Anderson, and Furman University Women’s Leadership Institute. She is a native of Anderson, where she lives with her husband, Mike, and her 11-yearold daughter, Catherine.

Class of 1994

B. J. Wertz ’94 was named the athletic director in Ninety Six High School in South Carolina in April of 2020. B. J. earned his master’s degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy after graduating from PC. He brings 26 years of coaching experience to his AD role.

Class of 1996

Cassandra Paschal ’96 is married with three children. Her stepson, Chase, graduated from PC in 2020 and is enrolled in the PC School of Pharmacy. She was recently named the principal of the newest elementary school in School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, located in Chapin, S.C. She says the opportunity to build a school and create a positive climate with a strong instructional environment is incredible.

Class of 2003

Matthew E. Warren ’03 was promoted to operations director for Lexington County School District One, after serving as the district’s operations program manager for five years. In his role as operations director, Warren oversees the maintenance and facilities department and continues his work with contractors, design firms and growth plans.

Skye Earls Replogle ’03 oversaw the marketing campaign for National Geographic Documentary Films (@natgeodocs) Academy Award-nominated “The Cave” for Best Documentary Feature. “The Cave” is a can’t-miss film covering an underground hospital during the Syrian war. It features Dr. Amani Ballour and her colleagues as they risk their lives to help civilians against incredible odds. Last year, Skye oversaw the marketing campaign for National Geographic Documentary Films Academy Award winner “Free Solo” for Best Documentary Feature, about rock climber Alex Honnold and his journey to climb El Capitan without ropes. Skye and her husband, Stephen ’02, live in the D.C. area with their two daughters.

Class of 2004

Christina (Rogers) Wouters ’04 was promoted to the assistant director of graduate services for the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music. Christina graduated with a bachelor of arts in music and further studied at the Boston Conservatory and the University of South Carolina. She lives in Chicago with her husband of 10 years, Jared.

Allison Russell ’04 has been named president of Third River Partners in Tampa, Fla. Allison designs and delivers innovative development experiences that foster desired leadership behavior from the inside out. As an architect of the Serving Leader Development Experience and the Teaming Advantage, she teaches critical thinking and partnering skills that are foundational to achieving healthy relationships and desired results. Allison holds a master’s degree in criminal justice and applied behavior analysis from Saint Joseph’s University.

James Stetson ’04 has been married to Abi Brown since 2008. They have two children, Jonathan (10) and Hannah (8).

Jane Harper (Hicklin) Dollason ’04 has joined Carriage Properties LLC, the premier firm in the Charleston S.C. luxury real estate market. Jane Harper’s focus is on residential real estate and in providing superior service to her clients. She and her husband, Patrick, live on James Island with their two children, Henry (5) and Mary Helen (3).

Class of 2005

Bradley Riddlehoover ’05 was promoted to partner at McGuire- Woods LLP in Richmond, Va. Brad works in tax and employee benefits and helps taxpayers facing federal tax disputes. Bradley guides taxpayers through the resolution process from administrative audit to trial, and he advises nonprofits and charities on federal tax issues.

Sarah Smith ’05 has been accepted in a familiarization placement program with the Church of Scotland. She has been assigned to work with a minister, who is her supervisor, at the congregation he is serving for a year. She will be assessed during the year, and the committee will vote at the second assessment. If the committee votes to sustain her, she will be able to search for a congregation to serve in Scotland.

Justin Mullner ’05 went from graduating from PC in 2005 to attending the University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine to earn his medical degree. He did his residency with Prisma Health in Columbia before serving a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Atlantic Health in New Jersey. He has thrived in the field of sports medicine, including having worked with the New York Jets and quarterback Mark Sanchez as he recovered from his shoulder injury in 2013. Justin has served as team physician for DC United and the Washington Spirit. He also served as physician for the Washington Ballet. Currently, Justin is a sports medicine physician at the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and is director of the Orlando Health Sports Medicine Fellowship program. He is also lead sports medicine physician for the Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride. Justin has always been passionate about serving others; however, he has certainly embodied our motto—“While we live, we serve”—and continues to value the importance of helping others.

Class of 2006

After spending the six previous years at home with two small children, Heather Cardwell Myer ’06 has been part of the FAITH Catholic Communications and Publishing staff for the past year. Initially the digital coordinator, Heather assumed the role as junior project manager in late 2020. She works with web developers to produce new, customized websites for Catholic clients all over the country. She enjoys her work and enjoys working for a great company.

Class of 2007

Ryan Harper ’07 joined a team of investigators at the University of South Carolina Upstate, in partnership with Spartanburg Community College and Spartanburg County schools this past year. The project seeks to address a need for highly qualified mathematics and science teachers through a new $1.2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant. As a mathematics instructor and director of tutoring for mathematics and computer science at USC Upstate, Ryan joins others leaders on the project. Principal investigator on the project is Dr. Stephen Bismarck, associate professor of education at USC Upstate. Co-principal investigators on the project are USC Upstate faculty members Dr. Chris Bender, associate professor of chemistry; Dr. Kimberly Shorter, assistant professor of biology; and Jane Addison, adjunct instructor.

The Rev. Sara Anne Berger ’07 was installed as pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Ark., on November 1, 2020. Among the installation commission was the Rev. Lindy Vogado ’05, who preached a wonderful sermon on salt and light.

Class of 2008

Emily Wetzel ’08 was awarded the AICPA-sponsored Woman to Watch Emerging Leader by the North Carolina Association of CPAs for 2019. Emily works at CliftonLarsenAllen, LLP in Charlotte, N.C.

Gwen Chretien ’08 accepted the director of admissions position at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy. She and her husband now reside in Riverview, Fla.

Amy Bolin Tinsley ’08 and Jennings Tinsley ’07 joyfully welcomed a daughter, Henrietta “Etta” Walker Tinsley, on August 5, 2020. She joins a brother, James Bolin “Bo” Tinsley.

Justin Durant ’08 and Krysten Handy Durant ’11 welcomed their first child in September 2020, a happy, healthy baby girl named Elliott. They were married in April 2019 in St. Pete Beach, Fla. Several PC alumni were a part of both sides of the bridal party— Kayla Handy ’11, Stephanie Payne ’11, Sherman Burnett ’08, Marcus Boyd ’08, Antwan Thomas ’08, Anthony McKnight ’08, and Ryan McAlister ’07—with even more alumni in attendance. Justin and Krysten currently live in Tampa, where Justin is a lease sales manager for Penske Truck Leasing, and Krysten is a senior data analyst for Progressive Insurance.

Class of 2009

Blake Edward Whitney ’09 and Mary Auburn Shuler Whitney ’13 welcomed a baby girl, Lilly Shuler Whitney, in November 2020. The couple is proud to announce the addition of another Blue Hose to their family.

Class of 2010

Dr. Kristan Price Mason ’10 has worked in higher education for 10 years in various areas including admissions and enrollment management, higher education technology (account management), and now as a faculty member. She earned her MBA in 2014 from Shepherd University and her Ph.D.in organizational leadership, human resource development, at Regents University. Personally, while growing professionally and academically, she continues to spend time with family. Kris married in 2016 in Jamaica to her best friend and gave birth to a beautiful daughter, Lydia, in 2018. As a family, they now live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. She also serves on the African American Alumni Council at PC.

Katie Turpen ’10 was married to Michael Doyle on August 1, 2020 in Birmingham, Ala.

Class of 2011

Joseph McMillan ’11 welcomed a daughter, Kensley Grace McMillan, on July 3, 2019.

Dr. Shelley Whitehead ’11 is engaged to be married to Mr. Daniel McCombie, Jr. (Penn State ’04). Shelley and Dan met in Pennsylvania, where Shelley attended PSU for her doctoral studies, and Dan served as parts manager for The Bedford Auto Group of Bedford, Pa. They plan to make their home in Bradenton, Fla, where Shelley now serves as the senior entomologist for Manatee County Mosquito Control. She is the daughter of Danny ’68 and Ginger Whitehead.

Kat Leitner ’11 is the co-founder of Allora Solutions Group, an operations-centric outsourcing company in Charleston, S.C. Allora helps small- and mid-sized businesses optimize profitability through strategic improvements to productivity. Their solutions center on three key areas: human resources, recruitment, and teambuilding; operations, workflow, and relocations; marketing, social media, and event planning. By introducing outsourcing efficiencies, Allora helps companies reduce overhead and administrative challenges so that they can focus on what matters most—growing their business. Kat and her co-founder, Ashleigh Metherell, launched their Business Solutionaries Podcast (available wherever you listen) in late 2020 with new releases every Tuesday. Kat is an active community volunteer, serving in numerous leadership roles with the Junior League of Charleston, PC’s Young Alumni Council and the Charleston Alumni Chapter, Children’s Trust of South Carolina, Going Places, Inc. and more.

After several years of being vacant, the Director of Church Relations office has been filled for the past year by Perrin Tribble ’11. Under the umbrella of the Advancement Office, Perrin has brought her expertise and connections into the role in a very effective way. She hosts a monthly Zoom gathering for alumni whose work involves the Church—pastors, Christian educators, youth leaders, church music directors, validated ministry leaders, etc. “The monthly Zoom gatherings were born from a need for connection and encouragement when the COVID-19 pandemic forced churches to move online. I know the Blue Hose alumni who serve in ministry are some of the most creative and thoughtful leaders in the Church, so I wanted to create a space for them to share best practices, listen to new ideas, and help one another imagine all the possibilities of ministry in a new age.” By reconnecting with the PC(USA) and expanding our relationship with other denominations, Perrin hopes to attract prospective students with a heart for service, connect our current students to mentors in ministry, and continue to foster relationships with the alumni of PC.

Class of 2012

After four years as an assistant solicitor at the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Andrew Heitman ’12 accepted a position as an associate attorney doing medical malpractice defense work at Davis and Snyder, P.A., in Greenville, S.C.

Caroline McGill Hider ’12

Caroline McGill Hider ’12 and Christopher Robert Hider were married on November 7, 2020. Tyler Todd Kemarly ’12 served as the matron of honor. Caroline works as a grants administrator at the Medical University of South Carolina. Chris and his family own and operate a home remodeling company on Seabrook Island. The pandemic wedding was held at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, S.C., with an outdoor reception at James Island County Park. Fellow Blue Hose also pictured are Caroline’s parents, John ’85 and Angie Gardner McGill ’86, the bride’s brother, Caleb McGill ’17, and sister-inlaw, Martie Hiott McGill ’18, and friends, Michelle Griggs ’10 and Rachel Day ’10. Lakia Johnson ’12 serves as motor carrier safety administrator at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Lakia has been working at SRS for over three years and very much enjoys her work.

Dr. Matthew Nodelman MD ’12 completed his family medicine residency in Cincinnati and started a full-time position at Prisma Health—Richland Campus in Columbia, S.C. He is part of the education faculty for the Family Medicine residency program at Prisma. Matthew teaches new family medicine doctors who are in training and inspiring medical students to pursue a career in primary care.

Class of 2013

Pressly Caldwell Brown ’13 is employed by Greenville (S.C.) County School District and is working on a master’s degree in educational leadership.

Susan Hayne Cobb ’13 and William Chitwood Furse, Jr.

Susan Hayne Cobb ’13 and William Chitwood Furse, Jr. were married on January 9 at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C. Among others, bridesmaids included fellow PC alumnae Chelsea Hathaway ’13, Larkin

Blackwell Julian ’13 and Grant LeFever ’13. Additional beloved PC friends were in attendance, although wedding size was limited due to the pandemic, and the couple wishes they could have celebrated with more. Susan Hayne and Will reside in Manning, S.C.

Marlie Briggs ’13 is engaged to Dexter Smizer of Kansas. The couple resides in Atlanta, Ga., with their golden retriever, Luke. They have plans for a spring 2022 wedding in Columbia, S.C.

Abby Scott ’13 was promoted to audit manager at BDO USA, LLP in Boston, Mass., in November of 2020.

Class of 2014

Nathan Crocker ’14 is general manager for Nolan Transportation in Chamblee, Ga. Nathan and his wife, Nicole Hammer, were married in November 2020. Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins ’81 officiated the wedding ceremony.

Class of 2015

The Rev. Andrew Hane ’15 graduated from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, N.C., with an M.Div. in 2018, a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling in 2019. Andrew transitioned to organizing and serving as a professor at the La Ceiba Biblical Seminary in La Ceiba, Honduras in June 2020.

Lauren Bazemore ’15 was married last fall and has begun her fourth year as a school-based speech language pathologist. Her little sister, Kate ’23, is currently at PC loving every minute as a Blue Hose.

Charles Clevenger ’15 welcomed his first child, Kelli-Louise, in November of 2019. Charles is a teacher and coach at Dorman High School in Spartanburg, S.C.

Austin Ryan ’15 was accepted into the PT Solutions Orthopedic Residency and began in February. He earned his doctorate degree in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences in 2018 and has been working as a physical therapist in Florida.

Dr. Kathryn Anderson ’15 graduated magna cum laude from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in May 2019. She completed a PGY1 community-based pharmacy practice residency at the University of South Carolina at Medicine Mart. She was awarded an incentive grant from the American Pharmacists Association Foundation to develop a naloxone education and dispensing service.

Class of 2016

Dr. Sydney Fontenot ’16 graduated from the doctor of physical therapy program at Texas Woman’s University and has relocated to St. Petersburg, Fla., with her significant other.

Natalie Cook ’16 completed a year-long internship with Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Richfield, N.C., and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Gold Hill, N.C., as one of the few “2020 pandemic interns.” For the fall 2020 semester, Natalie was hired as the associate minister at the University of South Carolina’s Lutheran Campus Ministry. Fun fact: USC’s Ukirk ministry shares their building with Lutheran Campus Ministry. She completed her four-year M.Div. at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in December 2020, and was approved for ordination through the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on December 8, 2020. She is now eligible to interview with congregations for her first call to full-time parish ministry.

Class of 2017

Travis Carn ’17 has attained his MAT in history from Ithaca College and has begun his teaching career at Finn Academy in Elmira, N.Y. He is engaged to Nicole Alleva ’17, with a wedding planned for July 2021 in Charleston S.C. The couple met in the fall of 2016 during their senior year at PC. The couple currently lives in Ithaca, N.Y., while Nicole attends the veterinary school at Cornell University.

Mursashi Briem ’17 is a Ph.D. candidate at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

Cade Crow ’19, an association adoption manager, received the Q4 MVP Award in the Strategic Analytics & Adoption Team at Cerner Corporation located in Kansas City, Mo.

Rebekah Smith McArthur ’18 and Justin Bailey McArthur ’17 were married in November 2020. Rebekah is currently enrolled at the University of Saint Augustine in the master’s program in occupational therapy. Justin is the owner and operator of JBM Farms in Alcolu, S.C.

Ellison Brown ’17 married Weston Jackson ’16 on June 13, 2020. The two were surrounded by friends and family, many of whom also attended PC.

Tyler Fagan ’17 and Emily Jacques Fagan ’17 currently live in Clinton, S.C., with their daughter, Anna Ruth. Tyler is currently serving the Newberry and Laurens areas as a member of the S.C. Highway Patrol. Tyler and Emily met as freshmen at PC. Dr. Stefan Wiecki, professor of history at PC, obtained his S.C. Public Notary license so that he could officiate their wedding ceremony in June of 2017.

Peri Imler ’17

Peri Imler ’17 graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law on May 8, 2020. During her time at USC Law, Peri won a national championship as a competition team member of the Mock Trial Bar. She also served as vice president of Phi Delta Phi, communications editor of the South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business, and Student Bar Association class representative. She began her legal career in Anderson, S.C., this past fall. Peri also serves on the PC Young Alumni Council.

Class of 2018

Elizabeth DiBona ’18 earned a master’s degree and began pursuing a Ph.D. in marine biology at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, Texas in the fall of 2020.

Mary Moore Driggers ’18 is in the ordination process for the PC(USA) through Foothills Presbytery, after obtaining her master’s of divinity at Union Presbyterian Seminary.

Brandon Mills ’18 started his wealth management career at Ameriprise Financial as a client service associate working with Lee Bugay and Mary Larkin Watson. The duo have modeled what a successful franchise office is capable of with some of the highest client satisfaction levels in the business. Outside the workplace, Brandon and Brooke Lee, from Furman/ FIDM/Liberty, were married in an October wedding in Carmel, Calif. His brother and sister-in-law, Grayson Mills ’14 and Dr. Lindsay Krause Mills ’13, celebrated their third year of marriage this past June. Brandon serves on the PC Young Alumni Council.

Taylor Johnson ’18

Taylor Johnson ’18 is a third-year law student at Cumberland School of Law at Samford. Living out the PC motto, Taylor is volunteering as an advanced Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) intern with SaveFirst AL. Taylor assists low-income, working families with tax preparation. A similar role that Taylor had interning with the United Way of Laurens while she was a PC student led her to seek out this service opportunity.

Class of 2019

Kevin Yascur ’19 recently moved to Greenville, S.C., from Charleston, S.C., to begin work as a data analyst at Lima One Financial.

Lindsey Odum ’19

Lindsey Odum ’19 is currently working full time as a director of youth and missions at Easley Presbyterian Church. She is also in seminary part time at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, N.C. to obtain her Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Education.