September 17, 2007
A New Name AS AN OUTSIDER, I joined the faculty at Toccoa Falls College 25 years ago; and I immediately felt sincere acceptance and unreserved support from other faculty and staff. Yet I kept hearing unknown names and historical references that everyone else was familiar with. Knowing I had come to a rich and worthy tradition, I for awhile felt like a transplant. But I learned the names and became familiar with the references, students papered my yard indicating I was accepted, and my identity with the college became strong. For years now, I have worn the Toccoa Falls mantle