Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb2016

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I grew up with Lucy in Fountain Inn and knew
her and her family as long as I can remember.
We are shocked to hear of her passing. My
thoughts and prayers are with Lucy’s family
and friends.
• Anne Bell Stockman
Wando was the venue, but Ms. Beckham’s
mission in life was to provide the best education
possible for all students.When she spoke, you
felt her passion.
• Sheila Powell
Both of my daughters attendedWando while
Lucy was principal. She was a great leader
and example for the children attendingWando.
Because of her foresight and drive, our children
received the tools they needed to become successful
adults. I am forever grateful!
• Cindy Parnell Dawson
In 2002, my son was personally dealing with
a terrible tragedy, and Lucy called him on the
phone to give him strength.We will always be
grateful to her!
• Barb Bachus Ferson
From bagels with Beckham to encouraging
my strong reader to holding graduation in
2009 because half of the children graduating
were stuck on 526 for hours because of a bad
accident, Lucy went above and beyond to show
her love to the children ofWando.The speech
she gave toWando JROTC and Chief Costa
was a very special moment I was able to be a
part of. Lucy was one of a kind.
• Sandra Reed
Lucy Beckham was an amazing leader and
educator with CCSD. I am a retired bookkeeper
from CCSD and had the honor of attending
many meetings with Lucy and meetings she
hosted atWando. She was an influential force
in Mount Pleasant. I had the pleasure of
working with her son, daughter and son-in-law.
She will truly be missed!
• Terri Edwards Pye
Not only did she care for her students, she
cared for and cherished her staff! My husband
currently works there, and, from what I saw
and heard, she was always very intentional
about encouraging and building up her team.
She was a great leader and mentor to so many!
She will be missed and always remembered.
• Amy Crockett
Each student she touched is better for having
known her. She always had a kind word for my
son, a cashier at Publix. He will miss her.
• Franne Schwarb
I grew up with Lucy. Her mom taught me, and I
finished my teaching career in the area where her
mom’s family lives. Such a wonderful student at
Hillcrest High in our graduating class. I know she
will be remembered for her love of students!
• Melanie Barbrey Davis
I wouldn’t have even passed high school without
her help and support. She did so much forWando
and our community, and I’m going to miss her so
much.Thanks to her, I graduated high school and
got into college.
• Caitlyn AnnTobin
The last time I saw Ms. Beckham, I interviewed
her for an article I wrote about her new job with the
school district. While I was at the campus, she beamed
with pride as she walked me through the Center for
Advanced Studies. I was impressed and looked forward
to another interview sometime soon so I could write an
article for Mount Pleasant Magazine about the almost
brand new center of learning. I regret now that I didn’t
return sooner and that when I do write the article, I
will be touring the building with someone other than
Lucy Beckham.
Here are some other memories of Lucy Beckham,
courtesy of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Facebook page.
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more memories.
Brian Sherman
Managing Editor