SUMMER 2021
Geology Professor, Student Make Mega Discovery
From a fossil dig at a Summerville construction site, geology instructor Bobby Boessenecker and recent graduate Addison Miller '20 discovered a 25 million-year-old nursery for baby megasharks.
Living With a Liar
Recent graduate Alice Ohlandt talks about learning how to live with, instead of against, her ‘trickster,’ dyslexia.
Pillars of Success
While continuing to value its traditions, the College has a new strategic plan that places an emphasis on innovation, starting with student success.
Tall in the Saddle
Equestrian team member Haley Cole rides in honor of her late mother, who passed down her love of horses.
The Unswerving Hard Hitter
Cougars first baseman Ari Sechopoulos ’20 is reliable and steady in his skills at the plate – and in his loyalty to the College.
CofC Cross-Country Star was Born to Run
Breaking a school record in the 6K while maintaining a near perfect GPA, double-major Tess Masselink has proven herself to be quick in more ways than one.
Touched by an Angel
Keeping his promise to the late David Maybank Jr., who not only paid for his education but mentored him, Otis Robinson ’90 is paying it forward.
A World of Good
The new Mroz Global Leadership Institute creates a global legacy at the College by preparing students for international diplomacy.
Alumni News & Notes
Donnetta Lavinia Grays ’99 received a 2021 Whiting Award for drama writing; Baker Manning ’09 has published a pair of digital guides to getting a job in the yachting industry; Katie Morgan Lyon ’14, Wes Lyon ’13 (MBA) and Max Berry ’13 (MBA) started Allegiance Flag Supply and more.
Adding It All Up
As a special agent for the IRS, Lisa Brantley ’85 spent her career investigating the power of greed and deception that turns ordinary Americans into criminals.
Church AND State
The pastor of the Mt. Zion AME Church less than a block from campus, Kylon Middleton ’95 won election last fall to the Charleston County Council.
Slow Living Keeps Alumna Busy
As a lifestyle Instagram influencer and book author, Julia Watkins ’98 shows her followers how to live a more simple, sustainable existence.
Laying Down the Law
As a legal counsel at Spotify, Mary Canter '05 helps supports product managers, engineers and business teams developing new features or experiences.
Meteorology Alum Forecasts Sunny Days Ahead
As one of the first meteorology graduates from the College, Mikel Hannah-Harding ’19 is living the dream as a weatherman.
Hearts of Stone
What was it like to be a student at the College in the age of COVID? One thoughtful undergrad weighs in with a monumental approach.