Carson's death mourned at UNC and beyond
Published: Thu, Mar. 06, 2008 02:06PM
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closeCHAPEL HILL -- Reaction to Eve Carson's violent death has been heartfelt and widespread.
"She touched millions of lives and was going to change the world. Everyone on the campus has been inspired by her."
— Katie Sue Zellner, who serves as chief of staff for the student government.
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"She just gave you hope in every way."
— Jordan Myers, student body treasurer.
"She had all this energy that she was willing to devote to all these good causes. My impression is she had such a bright future in front of her."
— Sally Greene, Chapel Hill City Council member.
"She was one in a million. Things just seemed to be charmed for her. She was brilliantly intelligent. She was a beautiful young lady. She was fiercely competitive on the soccer field."
— Sam Hicks, a guidance counselor and boy's soccer coach at Clarke Central High School in Carson's hometown of Athens, Ga.
"There's no easy way to describe Eve she was so charismatic. She was intelligent. She was direct. She was a very compelling person."
— Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy.
"I think she would have had a great future as a leader in North Carolina or elsewhere."
— Rob Nelson, UNC system vice president for finance.
"One of the most impressive people I've ever met. She was going to be a change-maker in the world."
— Bobby Mills, student body president at N.C. State University
"I've only been here for two-and-a-half years. But I've never met anyone who had more potential."
— UNC President Erskine Bowles
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