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Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024, the Magee High School gym was rocking to the sound of the band, cheerleader, and Colettes. A celebration was happening! Angela Furr, chairman of the endowment fund, made a life changing announcement. The Posey estate awarded a full tuition scholarship to Co-Lin to every Magee High School students who gradates with at least a 3.0 GPA!
The late Faye Posey was a teacher at Magee schools for many years. She never forgot her students and the importance of education. Under her direction, the scholarship foundation was established. 2024-2025 school year is the first year the scholarship will be awarded. The Posey scholarship is a “stackable” scholarship meaning this scholarship is in addition to any other scholarship received by a Magee graduate. The scholarship will be available January 1, 2025.
(More information on Faye Posey to come)
Main Picture: Mary Katherine, Dr. Anika Floyd, Senator Andy Berry, Dr. Dewayne Milton , President of Co-lin Community College, Superintendent of Simpson County School District Dr. Paul Lawrence,Dr. Angela Mixon assistant superintendent, and Dr. Jamaal Banks Magee High School principal
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