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Michael Harrell ’95AccountantAmy Harrell ’95Department Chair at Nash Community CollegeNashville, N.C.the space: A 1,000-square-foot playroom (with twokids, the floor is often cluttered with toys). We used tohave an office that was our NC State room, but after wemoved and had a bigger space, we decided to make theplayroom NC State-themed.cool stuff: A piece of the floor of Reynolds Coliseum.An NC State Santa, bobblehead dolls, an NC StateBarbie, stuffed animals, towels, blankets. An NC Stateputting green for the boys (ages 10 and 6). By the timethey were 2, they could sing the alma mater.notable décor: It took four coats of paint to get theright shade of red. (“NCSU Red” by Glidden.) If youwant a snack, we’ll serve it on an NC State chip-and-dipcontainer. Cold? We’ll give you an NC State blanket.Need to go to the bathroom and wash your hands? Wehave NC State washcloths.reactions: “That’s a whole lotta red.”“THAT’S A WHOLE LOTTA RED.”48 autumn 2013www.alumni.ncsu.edu 49