College Unveils First-Ever Mural

Enterprising Woman of the Year Award.

Since taking office in January of 2019, Evette has been laserfocused on utilizing her professional background to serve the people and businesses of South Carolina. She has dedicated her time to highlighting South Carolina’s thriving small business ecosystem and attracting new business to the Palmetto state.

As a staunch promoter of innovative public-private partnerships, she also has worked to bring awareness to S.C. non-profits and the impact they have in our local communities.

Beyond business, Evette’s passion for serving others has guided her focus on early childhood education and reading. In 2019, she was asked the join the sixth cohort of Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows Program which focuses on state education policy. A strong advocate for school choice, Evette is also a vocal supporter of South Carolina’s technical college system as a pathway to career success.

Evette serves on the boards of directors of the St. Francis Foundation (affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System) and the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO).

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Cleveland State University.

The College’s first-ever mural, designed by local artist Lacey Hennessey with input from students and employees, was unveiled March 27 to faculty, staff and students. Over spring break, Hennessey spent four days painting the mural located outside the entrance to the Anderson Hall Event Center on the Pendleton Campus.

The mural’s aim is to evoke a sense of belonging. It’s also interactive and uplifting and showcases the College’s colors and region.

President DeHay said whenever he spoke with students, they talked with him about the great experiences at the College and suggested a landmark to celebrate being a TCTC student.

Faculty, staff and students were surveyed to get ideas for the mural. Responses indicated they wanted it to be interactive and representative of TCTC students and to have an educational focus. “The notion of belonging was the predominant theme,” said President DeHay. “It’s a great way to honor insight from our students.”

The mural can be used as a photo opportunity that students, employees and visitors can share on social media.