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May 2009

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3L Class Gift Campaign a Success!

The Class Gift is a tangible commitment by the members of the graduation class to support the School of Law. Since 2002, class gifts have been established by each graduating class. The Class of 2009 continues the tradition by pledging to make a significant contribution to the building campaign and scholarships.

The Class of 2009 has pledged approximately $61,000 over the next five years to support the building campaign. In addition, the class raised $3,000 for scholarships.

Leigha Blackwell, during her speech at commencement, let the crowd know that “Despite the dismal state of affairs surrounding our recessed economy, the University of South Carolina Class of 2009 has so much to be proud of. The money raised this year represents the highest gift total since 2007, and ranks our class amongst the top 5 gifts since the 3-L class gift campaigns began.”

Kelly Wilson Hall added, “The student meeting room will have a plaque that reads as follows ‘Throughout its three years at the University of South Carolina, School of Law, the Class of 2009 constantly strove to affect positive change for the students, the city of Columbia, and the legal community of South Carolina. Its work for the pro bono program, the Guardian ad litem program, and loan forgiveness program are examples of their dedication to the betterment of South Carolina. The Class of 2009 hopes that its legacy will inspire future students at the USC School of Law.’”

When asked why he participated, Adam Brooks Landy stated, “The class of 2009's gift will provide future lawyers with the ability to obtain a first-rate education taught by first-rate professors and adjunct professors! I believe it is robbery if we do not give back a little of what USC Law gave to us.”

The 3L Class Gift Campaign Committee members were: Leigha Blackwell (co-chair), Kelly Wilson Hall (co-chair), Suzanne White, Ann E. Rice, Walter Cartin, Will Dillard, Brooks Fuller, Amanda Bernard, Meggie Baker, Derek Shoemake, Joe Harris, Adam Landy, Brooke Johnson, Jamie Whalen, Yvonne Murray-Boyles, Omeeka Loggins, Ryan Holt and Lindsey Lovingood.

THANK YOU to the gift campaign committee and the individuals who made a commitment to the Law Class of 2009 Gift Campaign! As new USC School of Law alumni, they are dedicated to making a significant contribution to their alma mater and the legal profession.

Participants were: Steve Christopher Davis II, William E. Davis, Jr., William C. Dillard, James Drawdy, Miranda Dynes, Tynetra Evans, Caroline Ford, William Fortino, Katherine Foster, Preston Brooks Fuller, Lambert Guinn, Kelly Wilson Hall, Mary Claire Hall, Anna Hamilton, Joseph C. Harris, Daniel Harshaw, Nora Helman, Raia J. Hirsch, Katherine Hix, Ryan Holt, Rachel Hutchens, Brooke Johnson, Emily Joseph, Jessica E. Kinard, William Kinney, Stephanie Lamb, Adam Brooks Landy, Cheves Ligon, Omeeka Loggins, Lindsey Lovingood, Christopher Main, Amber Martella, Malinda McAleer, Emily McIntosh, Mark McLawhorn, Meredith McMillan, Stafford John McQuillin III, Robert Hall McWilliams, Jr., Valerie D. Metrakos, Stephen Monnier, Julie Moore, Yvonne Murray-Boyles, J. Clarke Newton, Catherine F. Noyes, Darla Pierce, Andre Rembert, Ann E. Rice, Hugh T. Rice III, Benjamin Richter, Michael J. Schwartz, Lawrence Shaheen, Jr., Charles William Christian Shea, Derek A. Shoemake, William Sloan, John Whit Sowards, Shannon Swords, Shanaya Ludley Thompson, Philip Wagoner, Kathryn A. Waites, Katherine Walker, Meghan Walker, Amelia S. Waring, Logan Wells, James Whalen, Arthur White, Suzanne White, David Williams, Virginia Watson Williams, John O. Williams II, Caroline Wingate, Barbara Wofford-Kanwat and John Zimmer.

3L Class Gift Chairs Leigha Blackwell and Kelly Wilson Hall speak at commencement.