Agriculture wing named for Skelton

PICKENS COUNTY — On Tuesday, the agricultural wing of the Pickens County Career and Technology Center was dedicated to Dr. B.J. Skelton.

“Dr. Skelton served our community for decades as Clemson University professor and as a school board member,” SDPC officials said. “He was also the namesake of the B.J. Skelton Career Center, which was the predecessor to our current Pickens County Career and Technology Center.

“His influence on career and technical education in Pickens County is profound,” they said.

At the dedication, Career and Technology Center students and faculty unveiled a mural in his honor.

“We are very grateful to Dr. Skelton for his lasting impact on our schools,” they said.

Agriculture wing at CTC named for Skelton.

https://www.sentinelprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_skelton1.jpgAgriculture wing at CTC named for Skelton. Courtesy photo

Career and Technology Center students and faculty unveiled a mural in Skelton’s honor.

https://www.sentinelprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_skelton2.jpgCareer and Technology Center students and faculty unveiled a mural in Skelton’s honor. Courtesy photo