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July 3, 2013
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while making my dream stronger. It's a
ton of hard work, but there is no greater
reward than to make a difference in the
life of a child, especially if that child is
your own. She sees my efforts and my
struggles, and is already planning for her
own journey at Clayton State.”
“Clayton State has helped shape me into
the intellectual, civically involved, and
now internationally traveling woman I am
today,’ says Watson, a Communications
and Media Studies major and a graduate
of Ola High School. “The faculty of the
Visual and Performing Arts Department,
especially Dr. Bonner, have really
inspired me to continue my education into
grad school, and have pushed me to be
well educationally rounded and to do the
best work that I can. Without the faculty
of my department I know for sure that I
would not have the opportunities that I
have now.
“In addition to academics, the Department
of Campus Life has really propelled my
social involvement on campus and the
community. Connecting with other stu-
dents and faculty, especially in
AmeriCorps, has helped me realize parts
of myself that I never knew existed. The
school as a whole has made me stronger,
wiser, more courageous, and successful
than I ever imagined.”
Watson answered the University
Relations Facebook post from Ireland,
where she is currently on a study abroad
trip.
“Right now in Ireland I was sitting out-
side, looking at a castle, thinking how
magnificent this experience is,” she con-
tinues. “It has always been a dream of
mine to travel internationally, but I never
thought I would do it so young. With sup-
port from the campus, my advisor, and the
Clayton State star scholarship, I was able
to make this trip possible. Just another
example of how Clayton State is making
my dreams real.
“I really just want everyone to know how
great the Clayton State and Laker
Community experience can be if you
apply yourself and allow the campus'
opportunities to find you. Because trust
me, they will.”
Ruby Litzenberger
Ruby Litzenberger, 80, passed away June
25. She is survived by her sons, David
(Rita) Litzenberger of Dallas, Mike
(Sherry) Litzenberger of Senoia, Kevin
(Clarissa) Litzenberger of Fayetteville;
grandchildren, Cole, Jesse, Tristan of
Senoia and MacKenzie and Riley of
Fayetteville.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday,
July 2, at 5 p.m. at the Chapel of Mowell
Funeral Home, Fayetteville. The family
will receive friends Tuesday from 4 p.m.
to 5 p.m., prior to the service.
“I think that when I came to Clayton State
in 1972, Ruby was the secretary to the
Dean of the College, Dr. Billy Nail,” says
Clayton State Retirees Dr. Peggy Capell.
“She held that position for many years
and retired sometime in the 90’s.
Someone reminded me today of Ruby’s
cakes - she was known for her delicious,
beautifully decorated cakes which were
found at many college gatherings.”
Doris Holloway
Former chair of the Clayton State Music
Department, violist and church organist
Doris Holloway, 79, died June 18, follow-
ing a year-long battle with cancer.
Born in Kansas, Doris moved to Georgia
from California when she accepted a posi-
tion with the Atlanta Symphony following
her freshman year at San Diego State.
After completing her graduate work at the
University of Illinois, she taught at
Georgia State and then Clayton State. In
retirement, she continued as organist at
Mary Branan UMC. Funeral services
were held Saturday, June 22, at the chapel
of A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home
and Crematory.
“Doris was such a kind and positive per-
son. Her office was next to mine when I
first arrived here in 1994. I will never for-
get the kindness and patience with which
she guided me during my first year,” says
Dr. Michiko Otaki. “She was always full
of smiles. Doris would look at the bright
side of everything, and would talk enthu-
siastically about the wonderful things in
her life — with a big smile, of course! She
will be greatly missed.”
“Such a great person. Such a loss,” adds
Dr. Gordon Baker.
Life’s Transitions
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