Bill Russell

At one time, I had interest in both mechanical engineering and architecture. But, after attending one semester at UTC and my involvement with the Brothers at the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, I discovered that 2 years of additional, mandatory classes was a gross waste of time, which I felt, was more or less an extension of high school. On the other hand, involvement with fraternity members introduced me to society in general and really "opened my eyes", in the epiphany that all people in snobby, self-indulgent 'cliques'... learned that the world didn't "revolve" around them, and if a broader inclusion of humanity wasn't realized and accepted as a prerequisite into the 'real world'... then the harsh reality of exclusion would be the end result. My fraternal involvement was teaching me valuable social skills.
After one semester in Chattanooga, I took 2 years "off" to both learn the family business and become more acquainted in social situations, with the observance of other's practical applications in everyday life's activities, as the "theme" of my budding interest. In 1974, I attended MTSU and finished my "studies in humanity" through involvement in the Kappa Sigma fraternity, while taking some business and philosophy classes, as well.
After another few years of "hodge-podge", I started a business with philanthropic goals set in my journey through life. I am both happy and successful at this point in my life and plan on achieving more lofty ideals which provide me with a more satisfying feeling, than just making monetary gain, which I believe to be the real meaning of my existance (and most others).

I (and others, including Keith Fults) got involved in procurring the 30foot± Christmas tree for the CHS auditorium. There is a picture of it in the annual... Keith Fults' facial profile can be seen in the right hand side of the photo.
I will add a different story every year; the funniest sparked me to write a non-fiction book and involves Col. Creed Bates. The book? "Which Side Is the Beach (on)", coming out in 2010. Now, back to the rest of this story...
Keith had a 'crush' on Cindy Fuller (as did I... and almost every other guy at City!). I found it very fitting and moving, that Cindy would be the first. to write about him on his memorial page. Thank you Cindy, on behalf of Keith, thank you.