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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications (304) 696-7153
‘Gene McKee Memorial Scholarship’ will go to South Point student
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A scholarship honoring Selba E. “Gene” McKee, a lifelong resident of South Point, Ohio who was actively involved in the church, education and business communities, has been established by the Marshall University Foundation, Inc.
The Gene McKee Memorial Scholarship will go to a graduating senior from South Point High School who has a 3.3 GPA or better and a minimum 21 ACT. The student also must be registered as a full-time student and pre-education major in any specialization in early childhood, elementary, middle or secondary education in the College of Education and Human Services at Marshall.
A realtor, McKee owned Gene McKee Realty offices in Huntington and South Point. In addition, he pastored several local churches. McKee served more than 20 years on the South Point Board of Education where he strived to improve education for South Point students.
To honor his dedication to education, the staff of the South Point Local School district joined with McKee’s family to establish this scholarship as a tribute to him.
The first award will be made during the 2007-2008 academic year. To donate to the scholarship or for additional information, persons may contact Marshall’s office of development at (304) 696-6214.