Board Member Spotlight
Dion and Karen Wiggins P’26
Dion Wiggins, Emmy Award-winning Photojournalist, who joined CBS affiliate WUSA in Washington, D.C., in March 2005. Dion is a native of Baltimore, a graduate of Patterson High School in Baltimore, Maryland and received his undergraduate degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis on Television Production from Norfolk State University. In his spare time, Dion enjoys DJ’ing, Videography and Photography. Dion is a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics fan.
Karen Wiggins, currently serves as the Recovery Medicare Audit Program Manager, at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, in Washington, D.C., since July 2018. Prior to Sibley Memorial Hospital, Karen was the Member Service Center Manager at the District of Columbia Bar, for twenty-one (21) years. Karen is a native of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory High School in Washington, D.C. and received her undergraduate degree in Biology from George Mason University and her Master’s Degree in Health Care Management from Marymount University. Karen loves to travel and the beach.
Dion and Karen are the proud parents of Lauren A. Wiggins ‘26, Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University. Lauren plays on the Women’s Rugby Team that earned the National Championship Title in 2023. Lauren, in her freshman year, was also named the MVP for the team!
Upcoming Events
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Wreaths Out
January 11
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8:00 am
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11:00 am
By January, the holiday spirit has lessened and the weather is colder. The 250,000+ holiday wreaths that were placed at Arlington National Cemetery in December are ready to be removed. Coordinated by Wreaths Across America, this is an often overlooked volunteer opportunity. Join the Clemson Club to help retrieve/remove wreaths as we honor veterans, their service and their final resting place.
This volunteer opportunity is open to everyone and many hands are needed to help!
Mom's Care Package Party - VA
Mom's Care Package Party - VA
January 30
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6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Hosted by Angie Paolozzi P’24 & Helen Bath P’23 at Angie’s home in Vienna, Virginia.
We would love to have you join us for a very casual evening of Clemson camaraderie! We’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, meet some great local Clemson moms, and assemble care packages for our Clemson students in time for a Valentine’s Day surprise.
Here’s how it works: Once we have a confirmed guest count, each person is asked to bring one item to contribute to the care packages. For example, if we have 15 people joining, then you would bring 15 of one item (Rice Krispies treats, lip balm, ramen noodles, fuzzy socks … you get the idea!) and at the end of the night, you’ll walk away with a box full of goodies that you can mail to your Clemson student(s).
Sounds like fun,right?!
Mom's Care Package Party - MD
Mom's Care Package Party - MD
January 30
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6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Hosted by Jenny Sprungle P’25, P’28 at in Severna Park, Maryland.
We would love to have you join us for a very casual evening of Clemson camaraderie! We’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, meet some great local Clemson moms, and assemble care packages for our Clemson students in time for a mid-term surprise.
Here’s how it works: Once we have a confirmed guest count, each person is asked to bring one item to contribute to the care packages. For example, if we have 15 people joining, then you would bring 15 of one item (Rice Krispies treats, lip balm, ramen noodles, fuzzy socks … you get the idea!) and at the end of the night, you’ll walk away with a box full of goodies that you can mail to your Clemson student(s).
Sounds like fun,right?!
Football Thursday Lunch - February
Football Thursday Lunch - February
February 6
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Gather with fellow Tigers to break down this year’s Football season on Thursday, February 6, 12:00pm – 1:00pm at at Allen Martin’s office, 499 South Capitol Street, SW, Suite 600, Washington DC. Registration is $10 for Club members; $25 for non-members. Come prepared to discuss some Clemson Football with special guest Graham Neff. Graham Neff will join via Zoom. Lunch will be provided.