Pat Conroy’s Legacy as Teacher

Join us for a presentation by Jonathan Haupt who will speak about acclaimed southern storyteller Pat Conroy (1945-2016), the author of a dozen beloved books, including The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Water Is Wide. Pat Conroy was first and foremost a teacher. He will explore Conroy’s legacy as a teacher and mentor through informative profiles of representative teachers from Conroy’s formative years as a student at Beaufort High School and through profiles of Conroy’s own students at BHS and on Daufuskie Island–using photos and excerpts from published and unpublished writings by and about Conroy.

The Evening Speaker Series is open to the public. To ensure the health of our supporters, we will be holding this event via the Zoom webinar. Tickets are $10 for this event or $25 for a subscription to all 3 events(bottom of the page). Each presentation will be approximately 45 minutes long followed by a Q & A session. Registration is limited so sign up early. n beloved books, including The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, The Lords of Discipline, and The Water Is Wide. Pat Conroy was first and foremost a teacher. He will explore Conroy’s legacy as a teacher and mentor through informative profiles of representative teachers from Conroy’s formative years as a student at Beaufort High School and through profiles of Conroy’s own students at BHS and on Daufuskie Island–using photos and excerpts from published and unpublished writings by and about Conroy.