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A refreshing 'Summer Celebration' at Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero open the 2026 "Summer Celebration" with the traditional watermelon cutting Wednesday, July 1 on the Pedestrium near the Carruth Building.
- photo by Jason Martin
A Georgia Southern tradition that began 76 years ago was continued Wednesday by university President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero, who hosted the annual "Summer Celebration."
What started with slicing watermelons, now serves up a myriad of summer fruit, along with Leopold's Ice Cream to faculty, staff and summer-term students.
Amanda Mincey, left, a supervisor with Custodial Services at Georgia Southern, and Ramon Roberson, a custodian, pick from the selection of fruit at Wednesday's Summer Celebration.
- photo by Jason Martin
A Georgia Southern family enjoys the fruit of the celebration.
- photo by Jason Martin
Georgia Southern employees and students line up to enjoy the fruit and ice cream during Wednesday's Summer Celebration.
- photo by Jason Martin
