By Stacy Dyer
sadyer@presby.edu
Batesburg-Leesville student Hallie Keisler learned the value of serving others as a child.
"I remember my mom always …
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"I remember my mom always going the extra mile to serve as a teacher, member of the church, and just a friend," Hallie said.
"When choosing schools, I was stuck between two. The words, 'Thornwell Children's Home is a place you can spend your time at and feel fulfilled' sold my heart of service."
Thornwell, across the street from PC, is where students volunteer with the Big/Little Sister and Brother program.
"Our college has been based on the act of service since the 1880s," she said.
"Years before any of us students arrived in Clinton, William Plumer Jacobs was creating waves of service beyond himself."
Jacobs founded Thornwell in 1875, 5 years before founding PC.
On MLK Day of Service, PC students prepared the bike and walking trail, a section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Do you know someone in our community whose service needs to be recognized? Please email JerryBellune@yahoo.com
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