David Welborn ’66 gives Presbyterian College a great deal of credit for taking a 17- year-old boy from Easley and helping him mature into a responsible young man. More than 55 years later, that man is remembered for generously paying PC back. Wellborn primarily enjoys helping younger generations of student-athletes receive the same benefits he
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Price ’84 and Tammy ’86 Woodward
Price ’84 and Tammy ’86 Woodward met and fell in love at Presbyterian College and the love they have for the family they created is rivaled only by the love they share for their alma mater. Price, a retired executive with Edward Jones and Company, and Tammy, the former head of the Hartsville, SC, chapter
John ’87 and Tish Inman
John Inman made his first gift to Presbyterian College a few months before he graduated in 1987. And he hasn’t stopped giving since. A soccer player and Theta Chi member when he attended PC, John and his wife, Tish have donated to the Scotsman Club, the Neville Renewed campaign, Theta Chi, and the Promise of
Carlisle Hewitt ’55
When he was a chemistry major at Presbyterian College, Dr. J. Carlisle Hewitt ’55, received the gifts of knowledge and care from two of the College’s finest professors – Dr. Nolon Carter and his wife, Eugenia. When the late Carter retired in 1987, Hewitt returned their gift with a gift of his own by joining
Toby ’64 and Anne Garrett
Toby Garrett ’64 is the first of three generations to call Presbyterian College “alma mater.” His son, Chris ’93, is an alumnus, as is his daughter-in-law, Sandy ’92. His granddaughter, Caitlin ’20, also is a PC graduate. Toby and his wife Anne also have given for generations to the PC Fund and the Scotsman Club.
The Balle Foundation
The Balle Foundation was established through the estate planning of Mary Balle of Laurens after her death in 2002. Over the past 17 years, the foundation has provided in excess of $700,000 to various entities in Laurens County that fulfill her vision for assisting others. Presbyterian College has been the recipient of Balle’s philanthropic legacy
Bill Loeble ’65
Bill and Diane Loeble were named the 2020 Distinguished Members of the WPJ Society. The Loebles have faithfully supported Bill’s alma mater for a number of years. Bill has served on PC’s Board of Trustees since 2010 and has given to library renovations, the Neville Hall renovation and other campus projects. The history wing in
Steve M. ’84 and Gayla Marshall ’85 Smith
Steve and Gayla Smith are both proud alumni of Presbyterian College. Steve, a four-year basketball letterman and three-year captain, graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. Gayla graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in psychology. She was a cheerleader for the football and basketball teams during her four years
Robert F. ’35 and Irene W. Fleming
Robert F. Fleming, one of the early silicone research chemists, graduated from PC in 1935. The planned gift that he and his wife, Irene, have left the College will impact the lives of many students as they prepare for the future. From Laurens, S.C., Bob earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and received a commission
Rev. Dr. Marc and Marion Hill Weersing
Rev. Dr. Marc and Marion Hill Weersing were awarded the titles “emeritus” and “emerita,” respectively, for their distinguished contribution of service to Presbyterian College. Dr. Weersing, who died in 1986, was awarded the title President-Emeritus for his service as president of PC from 1963 to 1979. During this time, PC increased assets 400% and added
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