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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! 

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Crab Feast

August 3rd 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Don’t miss one of our favorite summer events – back for its 22nd year! Registration will open on April 13 at 8:00am. Held on the banks of the beautiful West River in Shady Side, MD, the menu for this all-you-can-eat Crab Feast also includes low country boil, hush puppies, hot dogs, beer and soda. Don’t be shy if you’ve never had crabs before – we’ll teach you to pick like a pro. And there is more to do than just eat! Go for a swim in the pool, try to catch a few crabs yourself, take out a kayak or
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August 3rd 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Crab Feast


August 3


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2:00 pm



6:00 pm

Don’t miss one of our favorite summer events – back for its 22nd year! Registration will open on April 13 at 8:00am.

Held on the banks of the beautiful West River in Shady Side, MD, the menu for this all-you-can-eat Crab Feast also includes low country boil, hush puppies, hot dogs, beer and soda. Don’t be shy if you’ve never had crabs before – we’ll teach you to pick like a pro.

And there is more to do than just eat! Go for a swim in the pool, try to catch a few crabs yourself, take out a kayak or canoe or join a guided boat tour of the river. A huge thank you to Mark ‘91 and Cindy ‘90 Derrick for hosting.

Early Bird Registration is $42 for Club Member adults and $19 for children (ages 4-12). Non-member tickets are $80 for adults and $37 for children. Clemson Club Members may register for up to 4 member tickets even if the guests are not Clemson alumni or Club Members. Children under 3 are free. Early Bird pricing is available until May 31 so don’t delay!

Clemson Day at the Orioles!

August 24th 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cheer on the Orioles as they take on the Houston Astros! Tickets will be purchased directly from the Orioles. Clemson fans will be seated in a block together in the left field, lower level. Tickets are $34. It’s also a give-away day! The first 25,000 fans will receive an Orioles soccer jersey!
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August 24th 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Clemson Day at the Orioles!


August 24


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4:00 pm



7:00 pm

Cheer on the Orioles as they take on the Houston Astros! Tickets will be purchased directly from the Orioles. Clemson fans will be seated in a block together in the left field, lower level. Tickets are $34. It’s also a give-away day! The first 25,000 fans will receive an Orioles soccer jersey!

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