The ESCC eagle arrived on campus in late 2009. After the opening of the Workforce Development Building, Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy, ESCC President at that time, and Dr. Barbara Johnsen, ESCC Foundation Board President at that time, determined there was a need for a “centerpiece”. Dr. Johnsen contacted local sculptor David Turner to create the bronze eagle. The base for the eagle is pure granite and weighs approximately 17,000 pounds.