Bethel honors Dennis Kiefer for work on university’s Alumni Garden
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — One university has a creative physical outlet to express gratitude to their alumni.
Bethel University’s Alumni Garden is located on their McKenzie campus.
It is a park-like setting with bricks, benches and plaques engraved with the names of Bethel alumni.
The pricing for engravings varies on the size.
Dennis Kiefer, a Bethel alumnus of the Class of 1967, came up with the idea.
The garden is a self-perpetuating way to raise funds for the college and carries on the history of Bethel.
It also presents the perfect opportunity to walk down memory lane — literally.
“Everybody comes at homecoming particularly,” said Dr. Bob Watkins, Bethel’s interim president. “They come in here to look around, and they’ll say ‘Well I remember him, I remember her,’ and it’s just a great place.”
Dr. Watkins awarded alumnus Dennis Kiefer an alumni appreciation award for his efforts. The two were classmates during their time as Bethel students.
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