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Celebrating Generations of Highlanders at the Alumni Legacy Lunch
“I’m absolutely ecstatic to have my daughter attend my alma mater,” says Mark Antley ’84, whose daughter, Megan, was beginning her first year as a transfer student at Radford University.
When asked why she ultimately decided to transfer to Radford University, the Charlottesville native replied with a laugh, “You mean besides my dad?”
“The atmosphere,” Megan continues. “The campus is beautiful, and Radford has a number of major options suited to my interests.” Although she is currently undeclared, Megan states that she is leaning toward a major in English.
The Antley family represented just a few of the 150 Radford University alumni and future alumni who participated in Legacy Alumni Family Luncheons hosted by the Radford University Office of Alumni Relations on Aug. 24-25. The luncheons, which have become a tradition for alumni families, were held in the recently renovated Russell Hall, the new home of the Office of Alumni Relations.
“The campus has changed considerably since I graduated,” says Mark regarding the construction. “It’s been all for the better.”
“One of the main reasons my son, Josh, came to Radford University was because of the facilities, specifically the new College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences building,” says Susan Rogers ’87. “It’s amazing.”
“I’m hoping to attend law school after this,” says Josh, as his mother nods in approval. “So the new College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences building, with the mock courtroom, is a good fit.
“And the people here have been great,” he continues. “I even got to meet President Hemphill during my first campus visit.”
“Where else can you do that,” Susan asks rhetorically, “meet the University president on your first tour?”
As if on cue, Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., arrived to meet and greet the Highlander families. It was not long before the President found himself at the Rogers’ table, discussing possible law school destinations with Josh.
While each person attending the luncheons — be it parent or child — shared a sense of nervous anticipation, they also shared something else: the Highlander spirit. ■
