In a display of community spirit, South Carolina State University alumnus Howard T. W. Ragin made a significant contribution by donating over 38,000 bottles of water on Wednesday. This act underscores Ragin’s deep commitment to his alma mater and the Bulldog community.
Ragin, who has a long history of supporting SC State, emphasized that his water donations stem from a profound love for the university. “This is born out of my love of my university, my alma mater,” Ragin stated.“The first year (that he donated) we had food and fed the freshmen.” He came up with the idea for the water bottle donation but he says the initiative was supported by family, friends, and other alumni.
This donation of water marks the fourth installment of his ongoing support. Earlier this summer, he began contributing to the football team by providing granola snack bars every Monday before practice. He even gifted the Champagne Dancers with travel luggage.
Keeping Bulldogs Hydrated
On Wednesday, Ragin delivered 20 pallets of bottled water, each containing 45 cases and 40 bottles per case. The donated water will be distributed among various student organizations and athletic teams, including:
– Student pantry
– Cheerleaders
– STATE Club
– Softball
– Soccer
– Volleyball
– Tennis (Men’s and Women’s )
– Track & Field (Men’s and Women’s)
– Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)
– Marching 101 Band
– Football
– Student Government Association
Derrick Green, SC State’s Director of Fleet Management, expressed his gratitude for Ragin’s contributions. “I am just elated. It’s always great when we get alumni to step up and fill in places to help us defer cost on the university side,” he said. “It makes a difference in the world. I encourage all alumni to step up and do what they can.”
In addition to the water donation, Ragin plans to provide food for the football team, the Marching 101, and students during the upcoming Homecoming tailgate at Felton Field. He is a member of The STATE Club, the official booster club for SC State athletics.
