Randy Randall’s Legacy Gift to Establish a Scholarship to Support Future Students

Randy Randall’s connection to Presbyterian College is one shaped by time, relationships, and a deep sense of belonging. What began as a student experience grew into a lifelong bond that continues to impact both his life and the College today.

“A lot of people from Washington, Georgia, had attended PC,” Randy recalls. “I came to PC for a chance to play college basketball.” While basketball brought him to campus, it was the experience beyond the game that left a lasting impression. “I did play for two years and had great teammates. Many of us still get together every year.”

As a student, Randy fully embraced campus life. “I excelled in playing basketball, making new friends, and going to fraternity parties,” he says with a smile. “I doubt many people had more fun than I did.”

While on campus he discovered an early passion for engaging with campus events, announcing women’s flag football games, and serving as the field announcer for the first Special Olympics held at PC.

Randy’s PC experience led to something even more meaningful: he met his wife Kim during his time at Presbyterian College. What began there grew into a lasting family legacy, with both of their daughters, Kelley and Taylor, following in their footsteps and graduating from PC themselves.

Reflecting on his time as a student, Randy points to the bigger picture of personal growth. “I think that growing up to become an adult happened at PC,” he says. “Meeting so many people, it really comes down to the most meaningful thing: the people.”

After graduating, Randy’s relationship with Presbyterian College deepened. He returned to campus and spent approximately 35 years working at PC, helping shape the student experience for generations of Blue Hose. “I have so many memories and stories that it is hard to pick out a favorite,” he says.

His career touched nearly every corner of campus life. He served as director of student activities, organized concerts featuring nationally recognized artists, helped build a large intramural program, and played a role in launching the women’s basketball team. Along the way, he formed lifelong friendships with faculty and staff who had once been his mentors. “I became friends with faculty and staff members who were my mentors and heroes when I was a student,” he reflects.

Among those relationships, one stands out above the rest. “My friendship with Tom Stallworth has meant so much to me,” Randy shares. “Tom was my professor, he performed our wedding, and Kim and I became close friends with both him and Mary. As we like to say in my family, ‘he was good people.’ ”

Randy also reflects on the lasting impact of others who shaped his time at PC, including Ben and Jane Hammet as well as Cally Gault and Ed Campbell. “Each of them played an important role in my story,” he says.

That deep sense of connection inspired Randy’s commitment to giving back.

“After I graduated, my dad told me that everybody ought to support their alma mater,” he says. He began by making modest gifts, first annually and then monthly, even during his early career when resources were limited. “PC was important to me, so I started giving every year. At some point I gave every month.”

Over time, Randy felt called to do more. “As I passed 70 years old, I decided that all those small gifts had added up but the total needed to be larger,” he explains. “I wanted to leave a legacy for the future to this place that I love and where I have spent most of my life.” Through a planned gift, he is establishing a scholarship that will support future students and the programs that meant so much to him.

His vision for that support reflects his own journey. “I want to support the music and theater programs, the women’s basketball program, and students who, like me, may not have been the greatest students but have the ability to contribute with their zest for life.”

For Randy, giving is about ensuring the future of Presbyterian College and its community. “I want PC to grow and prosper for the future students and for the future of Clinton, South Carolina,” he says. “I want PC to be a place that my grandchildren and great grandchildren want to attend.” 
He hopes his gift sends a message that resonates with generations to come. “I want students to know that someone who came before them loved PC enough to help make it a great place for them as well.”

For the Randalls, Presbyterian College is more than a place. It is where their story took shape and where it continues to live on. “Presbyterian College matters to me because it is my home,” Randy says. 

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