Claflin University students, faculty and staff set the standard for the “Live with Lucas College Tour” on Monday with an outstanding display of students’ academic achievements, talent, pride and that very special “Claflin Confidence,” when the WIS-TV personality visited the campus.

Despite the early hour for the live broadcast, which was aired regionally from 5am to 7am, students were ready to showcase the university, their talents and love and pride in their school.

Lucas, who immediately posted his impressions on the WIS-TV community website, said he’d never met such mature and motivated students, adding that when he and his team arrived, not only were students in place, many of them offered to help the crew unload gear and set up. “That has never happened anywhere I’ve traveled. It was amazing.”

His filed a report describing his visit to the campus which is on the WIS-TV website and reproduced below.

The "Live with Lucas College Tour" is always one of my favorite live shot series. I enjoy going back to school and talking to students and getting to know what life is like on a college campus.

              This morning we paid a visit to Claflin University in Orangeburg County. First of all we had great help from the security team. Then as soon as we got out of the car we had students waiting to help us with everything from where to set up to where the students need to stand to coordinate the segments. I was very impressed with the students at Claflin University.

            Throughout the show I talked to various students such as Mr. and Miss Claflin University, students from the Honors College and some student athletes. I also got to talk to the student body president who is on the ball. He helped me hook up two students for the Valentine's Day Ball taking place on campus this Wednesday. The sororities and fraternities put on a step show for us. We wrapped up our program by listening to the Jazz Ensemble and the Claflin University Concert Choir.