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Mercer Brantley said it's been special to share in the Delta legacy. Her father was a Delta pilot for 30 years, retiring amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and she had the opportunity to fly in the cockpit with him on his last flight. "It took no time at all to understand why both of them love Mercer so much. It's Mercerians. It's the people, the close-knit feeling that set it apart," said Brantley. "I have three sisters, and all four of us are Double Bears, so if that doesn't speak to how incredible we think Mercer is, I'm not sure what does." Growing up, Mercer University alumna Allison Brantley had the opportunity to travel often with her family, a perk of her father's job as a Delta Air Lines pilot. She dreamt of continuing that Delta legacy one day through her own career, and now she is doing just that as a project manager in the TechOps Materials department. When she initially started to look into options for college, Mercer was the one place Brantley did not want to go. Her two older sisters were Bears, and following in their footsteps was not her style. However, her mindset changed when her parents took her to visit the Macon campus. Mercer was invaluable in preparing Brantley for her career. In addition to her strong academic foundation, her educational experience instilled in her a deep sense of community and a desire to give back. "Knowing I've contributed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for customers is fulfilling," she said. "What I like most about Delta is it feels like a family. Mercer and Delta are so similar in that regard." Growing up, Mercer University alumna Allison Brantley had the Growing up, Mercer University alumna Allison Brantley had the Growing up, Mercer University alumna Allison Brantley had the that set us apart IT'S MERCERIANS It took no time at all to understand so much. It's Mercerians. It's the so much. It's Mercerians. It's the people, the close-knit feeling that set it apart," said Brantley. "I have three sisters, and all four of us are Double Bears, so if that doesn't Double Bears, so if that doesn't speak to how incredible we think Mercer is, I'm not sure what does." mercer.edu Brantley is among the Mercerians featured in Mercer Illustrated: The Places, People, and Experiences of a Uniquely Impactful University, available from Mercer University Press at mupress.org. READ THE FULL STORY