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I did it! I now have a PhD! It's an unbelievable feeling!
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I did it! I now have a PhD! It's an unbelievable feeling!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:24 AM

I highly recommend the University of the Cumberlands Leadership Program.

Dr. PBT - got a ring to it, aye?

Go Tigers!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:29 AM

Congrats! Great accomplishment!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:29 AM

Congrats!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:33 AM

Congrats, Doc!

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Congratulations, Dr. Pacific Beach Tiger!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:34 AM

Now you can spend some time decompressing!!!! (You should absolutely take some time to decompress!!!)

After enjoying your much-deserved decompressing, will the next step be to start publishing from your dissertation??

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Clemson: Academic Excellence! Athletic Excellence!


Thank you so much.

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:58 AM

My dissertation was on Factors that Impact Teacher Retention at International Schools.

I will decompress! Too early for a beer? hahaha

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Re: Thank you so much.

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:11 PM

It’s five o’clock somewhere! Congratulations

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:37 AM

Congratulations Dr PBT!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:38 AM

Congrats!

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Congrats doc!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:40 AM



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Congratulations, doctor!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:44 AM



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"All those 'Fire Brownell' guys can kiss it." -Joseph Girard III

"Everybody needs to know that Coach Brownell is arguably the best coach to come through Clemson." -PJ Hall


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Dec 12, 2024, 11:49 AM

Congrats. I was hoping you would be an MD and could give free medical advice. Would you give free medical advice anyway? Thanks and all the best

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:52 AM

Congrats!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:54 AM

Congratulations Doctor!
Go Tigers!

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Class of '87


Get Grump to Rename You Dr. Pacific Beach Tiger

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:55 AM

well-deserved

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Re: Get Grump to Rename You Dr. Pacific Beach Tiger

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:57 AM

Gonna need a new avatar...

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:55 AM

Go out and enjoy the fruits of your labor today!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:58 AM

Congratulations!

GO TIGERS!!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:07 PM

You see, it works out for some defendants. Good work!

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:07 PM



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Dec 12, 2024, 12:30 PM

Post Hole Digger? Kidding. Nice job.

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:32 PM

BS - just what it sounds like

MS - More of the same

PhD - piled higher and deeper

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Congratulations, Doctor!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:35 PM



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Excellent

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:38 PM

I never got past ABD

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Dec 12, 2024, 12:42 PM

Congrats but to add...my sons father-in law is a retired college
professor but still does some internet work with the college.I
called him Doctor at a family function and he said I'm not a
Doctor,I replied, you are a Doctor of education...Doc. He has
a PHD by the way.

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Congrats!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:11 PM

You can now park in Dr parking at the hospital....

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Defending my dissertation was

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:14 PM

the MOST nerve racking thing I think I've ever gone through. It was in the top floor Tillman... My committee did not hold back.

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I could not sleep last night! I am exhausted! My committee wasn't too bad.***

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Dec 12, 2024, 4:26 PM



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Congrats PBT. Several on here have a PhD in

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:14 PM

PBR.

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Congrats!

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:22 PM

https://youtu.be/gY2k8_sSTsE?si=GesWjwiTPu5ewaZp

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:23 PM

Congratulations

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:29 PM

Congrats Doctor
Pacific!

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CONGRATS DR PEPPER...er, Dr PBT!!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:30 PM

Go Tigers!

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Dec 12, 2024, 1:43 PM

Congratulations PBT. I got mine from CU 1980. It was a great feeling! And no one can ever take it from you!

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Dec 12, 2024, 2:06 PM

Go get a blooming onion and celebrate!

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Doctor P.B. Tiger.....................nice ring to it! Congratulations!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 2:33 PM



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Be sure to thank

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Dec 12, 2024, 2:47 PM

Your family and support team all around you that were part of this process for many months/years. They are part of this success too.

Congratulations!!

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Oh I have!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 2:47 PM

Just hope it is not in Clemson Football opinions... JK congrats!

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LOL. let's hope!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 4:28 PM



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Outstanding. Congrats!*

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Dec 12, 2024, 2:49 PM

aaaaa

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Dec 12, 2024, 2:49 PM

I remember my first PhD......

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I appreciate all the congratulations. Now, let's beat TEXAS!!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 4:29 PM

Go Tigers!!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 5:01 PM

Congrats Dr. PCT. Couple of questions, if I may ask..

1. Do you get commenced with cap & gown etc??

2. Awhile back you had a small boutique hotel in South America (or somewhere), is that still active and on going?

3. Where you intend to live and work with your PHD ??

WT

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Dec 12, 2024, 5:06 PM

Thank you so much!

1. I don't think I will do that since the commencement is in May.
2. I sold Tiger Paw Hostel in Medellin but built a B&B on the coast of Barranquilla. The last rooms are nearing completion. My Colombian wife is managing it.
3. Have have no idea, I hope to find an admin job in Colombia.

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Cool, I went to Columbia (SA not SC) for the first time

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Dec 12, 2024, 5:08 PM

Last year for a medical mission trip. I found it to be a beautiful country but we were way rural had to fly to a port city and take like an 8 hour boat trip to where we were. The people were so kind.

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They really are!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 7:24 PM



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Congrats Dr. PBT. Couple of questions, if I may ask..

1. Do you get commenced with cap & gown etc??

2. Awhile back you had a small boutique hotel in South America (or somewhere), is that still active and on going?

3. Where you intend to live and work with your PHD ??

WT

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Congrats you learned little thing you....

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Dec 12, 2024, 4:30 PM

is it a doctorate in leadership?

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Yes, educational leadership. Great program, learned a lot.***

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Dec 12, 2024, 4:58 PM

Congratulations.

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Dec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM

Dr. PBT congratulations my man!

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We keep getting better & better everyday, in every way!
“The only disability is a bad Attitude” Dabo Swinney!!
Let’s Go Tigers!


Congerts! I hereby confer upon thee my first ever Treasured Post Award, in honor

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Dec 12, 2024, 7:47 PM

of your accomplishment. I don't know how many other Piled Higher and Deepers we got on the Tnets, but now we know we got at least ONE!

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Thank you so much 76!***

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Dec 12, 2024, 8:08 PM

Congrats! That is awesome!!

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Dec 12, 2024, 8:22 PM

Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾

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Dec 12, 2024, 10:28 PM

Amazing accomplishment! Congratulations!!

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Congratulations!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:51 PM

Huge accomplishment and amazing feeling. Well done!

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Dec 12, 2024, 11:52 PM

Can you adopt me moneybags?

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Dec 13, 2024, 6:16 AM

What a great accomplishment! You have set a mighty high bar for the rest of us.Congratulations!

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Eeeh,

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Dec 13, 2024, 6:27 AM

What's Up Doc?

Congratulations!

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Congrats Doc!***

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Dec 13, 2024, 6:40 AM



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• Put up goal posts
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Dec 13, 2024, 6:48 AM

Congrats!!

Awesome achievement!!

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Dec 13, 2024, 7:19 AM

Congratulations!!!

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Dec 13, 2024, 7:30 AM

Congrats. I’m sure it takes great dedication and hard work. After my BA from Wofford I was done.😁

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Dec 13, 2024, 8:50 AM

Congratulations!

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Dec 13, 2024, 8:50 AM

Congratulations!

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Dec 13, 2024, 9:26 AM



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hahaha***

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Dec 13, 2024, 9:33 AM

PB are my actual initials,so i feel compelled to recognize and support.having reached the same level many years ago,although in a different sphere,i know the euphoria that accompanies your achievement.here's to many happy returns for your hard work and sacrifice.now go out and celebrate with those closest to you.

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Thank you so much, Dr.!***

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Dec 13, 2024, 11:32 PM

you're more than welcome!a victory over the short horns would be a nice commorative gift,so go TIGERS.

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Dec 13, 2024, 9:35 AM

Congratulations!

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Dec 13, 2024, 9:42 AM

Congratulations!!! I know you must be so happy that you are finished.

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I am, thanks.***

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Dec 13, 2024, 8:49 PM



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Dr. Tiger has entered the building. Congrats!***

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Dec 13, 2024, 11:20 AM

Congratulations Doc. You should be very proud of your accomplishment. I would be.

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Dec 13, 2024, 11:52 AM

All that worry for nothing ;) Great job!

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Yeah, I prepared for 2 days just for the defense. I worry. I worry a lot! =)***

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Dec 13, 2024, 8:50 PM



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KONGRAJULASHUNS!

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Dec 13, 2024, 12:07 PM

No - really - that's AWESOME.
AND I know that was a lot of work and dedication.
Siriusly!

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Dec 13, 2024, 12:22 PM

Congrats!!!

Now make it serve you well and get the most from it!!!

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Way to go!***

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Wrong board.

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Dec 13, 2024, 1:42 PM

And no one cares you got some letters next to your name.

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LOL***

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Dec 13, 2024, 3:36 PM

Congratulations

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Dec 13, 2024, 3:39 PM

Congrats on an amazing achievement!

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Dec 13, 2024, 5:17 PM

💪🤓. Congratulations Doc!

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Dec 13, 2024, 6:28 PM

Congratulations 👍

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Dec 13, 2024, 6:40 PM

Congrats!!

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DOCTOR Pacific!

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Dec 13, 2024, 6:50 PM

I didn't go to school to be called mister thank you very much!

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Haha.***

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Dec 13, 2024, 7:18 PM

Congrats Dr. PBT

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Dec 13, 2024, 7:19 PM

Congrats

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Very cool! What an accomplishment! Congrats!

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Dec 13, 2024, 7:41 PM

🍻💯

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Dec 13, 2024, 8:01 PM

Good for you Doc

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Congratulations!!!***

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Dec 13, 2024, 8:42 PM



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Congratulations!!!!***


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Dec 14, 2024, 6:37 AM

Congrats

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Dec 14, 2024, 7:04 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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