August 20
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August 20
- 1934: In a meeting at the home of Rupert H. Fike, M.D., nine Clemson boosters form IPTAY, a now-classic alumni and fan sports support organization plan that has been widely copied at other schools. The name stands for "I Pay Ten A Year" for the original donation requested from the members during the Depression era.
- 1978: Dormitories open.
- 1984: Freshman wide receiver Marvin Montgomery passes away after two days in a coma following traffic accident.
- 2006: CAT bus service on the Red Route and the Campus Connector begins new 24-hour service.
- 2007: The Welcome Back Festival held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, on College Avenue. More than 60 local businesses and university organizations have tables at the festival with samples and prizes that can be exchanged for tickets. Tickets can be purchased for 50 cents each, with proceeds going to the Student Alumni Council Endowment Fund, which helps fund scholarships. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.
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