Lever Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Frank Fitzsimons III
FitzSimons began his career in 1978 as a County Extension Agent in Dorchester County. He later served as County Extension Director for Georgetown County, County Extension Director for Richland County, and County Extension Agent in Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston Counties.
FitzSimons exemplified a lifelong commitment to the principles of an Extension Agent through dedication to effective and relevant Extension programming; and successful leadership at the local, sate and national levels.
FitzSimons was a devoted SCACAA and NACAA member, regularly attending State and National meetings. He also served a two year appointment to Clemson University's CAFLS Alumni Board.
Clara Rice Hanvey
Hanvey worked as an Extension Home Economist beginning in 1970. In 1973, she became an Associate County Leader. Later in 1979, she started her work as a County Agent, continuing until her retirement in 1984.
In addition to her work overseeing the work of EFNEP - Expanded For and Nutrition Education Program staff, Hanvey lead the county 4-H program and regularly contributed news articles to the McCormick Messenger.
Hanvey served on the Town of McCormick Appearance Committee and was chair for the McCormick County Housing for the Aging Committee
David A. Parker
Parker served as a Clemson liaison to the people of Cherokee and Spartanburg for 35 years as an Extension Agent. He also authored grants, bringing some of the first Integrated Pest Management programs to Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. He hosted and taught IPM programs for strawberries, row crops, livestock, and for the homeowner.
Through his contacts with professors and industry leaders he could always find a solution to a problem. He was quick to make a site visit or offer to bring in an expert from campus.
Parker authored numerous publications and regional newsletters ranging from commercial strawberry production to crape myrtle pruning to maximizing profits in the cattle industry. His wit and broad knowledge base made these newsletters very popular and relevant.
Leslee D. Spivey
Spivey left a significant impact upon Williamsburg County. Spivey worked as a County Extension Agent, leading others in Food and Nutrition, Family and Consumer Living, 4-H, Community Development, Family and Community Leaders, and as the EFNEP supervisor. She often served as a mentor to new agents, taking them under her wing and working to make them successful.
Spivey was highly involved with her community through government, school, private and community organizations. She was characterized by one of her supervisors as an energetic, highly skilled individual with a pleasant personality who thrived on her work.
Spivey continued to be an advocate and continued to support Extension programs after retirement through her work with ServeSafe and the Williamsburg County Junior Leadership.
