The Caldwell County Schools Alumni Association awarded a $1,000 scholarship to recent graduate Presley McKinney Wednesday.
According to Alumni President Rick Blackburn, the association was founded 31 years ago but the name of the group has changed over the years. It’s designed for everyone who graduated from any high school in the Caldwell County School system over the years.
The group has been providing a scholarship for several years to a female graduate who has excelled in athletics.
click to download audioBlackburn added the scholarship started out as a $500 one-time award but has increased to $1,000.
click to download audioMcKinney was very active in her high school years playing girls’ basketball and softball and was also involved in FFA, the National Honors Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletics, and the Gifted and Talented program. She said this scholarship will enable her to continue her education as she enters college in the fall.
click to download audioMcKinney plans on attending Madisonville Community College, and later transferring to Murray State University.
click to download audioShe’s grateful for the Caldwell Alumni Association and their support.
click to download audioMcKinney is the daughter of Wendy Lane McKinney, of Caldwell County. Blackburn was joined by Alumni Vice President Bebby Lewis in presenting the scholarship.
