As founding members of the Lipscomb Family Foundation, the Lipscombs have established
an endowment in the Department of Art and Design at Winthrop University. The name Lipscomb is synonymous with the visual arts in the
state of South Carolina. Mr. Lipscomb, an artist himself, helped found the South Carolina
Watercolor Society in 1977 and wrote a watercolor instruction book, Go With the Flow.
Ms. Mintich has been a pioneering art educator and artist whose work has helped to
establish an understanding of sculpture in the region. She has been a steadfast supporter
and advocate of Winthrop University Art and Design students, the Department of Art
and Design, and the Winthrop University Galleries. In addition, she has established a scholarship for students majoring in sculpture or jewelry/metals design.
Dr. Myers has a colorful history. He is an historian, playwright, author, and winner
of the National Book Award for The Children of Pride, an archive of letters from the
Civil War. As an educator, Dr. Myers has taught English at the University of Maryland,
the University of London, and a number of other institutions.
As a jazz musician and founder of the family-based band "Plair," Mr. Plair has "years
of music writing and performing experience that is unique to the world of contemporary
music". He has spent over 30 years as a music educator and band director in the public
school system. Mr. Plair has been a vital member of the Rock Hill community.
The Whites have long been advocates of Winthrop University and the arts in York County.
Mr. White served as both member and chair for the Winthrop University Board of Trustees and Mrs. White has served on various committees and has been involved with multiple
arts organizations. Through their generous sponsorship, the Department of Music has been able to establish a new series of departmental recordings on compact discs
entitled Eagle Editions.
