Ask Charlie: The life and times of a Guilford legend
by Jeff
Shortly after I was hired as an Assistant Director of Admissions in 1998, I had someone tell me I’d was the next Charlie Hendricks. I replied,”bu^^*%#!” (and meant it). At that point, Charlie had been in “exile” from the Admission office for reasons unknown. That was a policy that would quickly change when I headed up the NC Initiative, Randy Doss took over Admissions, and Charlie Harrelson, Alumni and Family Relations.
I remember picking Charlie up or meeting him at College Fairs and putting out an extra seat. In addition, Charlie was dancing with a very attractive lady at club in Wilmington at the ripe age of 80 something. I thought, “Man, hope I’m doing that at 80!”.
During several elections, Charlie would, in bi-partisan fashion have two signs in his yard. Congressman Howard Coble and mine. I appreciated his friendship.
Charlie Harrelson dropped by “Ask Charlie” today. Written by my former roommate and male hunk, Robin McWilliams ‘93. I hope folks will give it a read.