Elsberry High School - Smoke Signal Yearbook (Elsberry, MO)

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L A Dr. Howell Presenting Kirk and Grace McGee 1920 A ward Scholarship to Kirk McGee Alice Stamper Kirk McGee Day was proclaimed Wednesday, March 14. 1981 by the Lincoln County R-ll School Board of Education. Mr. McGee was a 1910 graduate of EHS. He has established a scholarship fund in his name. The first year the fund will amount to $500. The amount each year will be based on the amount of interest that has been earned. The Home Economics class, under Mrs. Lake’s instruction, prepared a luncheon honoring Mr. McGee. Invita- tions were sent to nine of his classmates to attend the luncheon, but only one classmate. Mrs. Anna Branch Libby, was able to attend. Other guests included friends, relatives, board members Ro- semary Davis, Leslie Whiteside, and David Hausgen. along with Jim Mayes. Principal, and Dr. Jim Howell. Superinten- dent. Entertainment for the luncheon was presented by the music department under the direction of Mr. Gene Ditch. Performing were two vocal groups, a clarinet quintet, and Debbie McGlaughlin. with a tuba solo. After the luncheon, Dr. Howell presented Mr. McGee with a 1910 trophy. This trophy was presented to his class 61 years ago. Later in the afternoon Mr. McGee spoke to two different high school classes. His speech was a tribute to the blessing of rural living, to hard work, and to the strength of the business communi- ty in America. Mr. McGee contributed several items to the EHS library. The items included a book on Washington. D. C. presented to Mr. McGee by his U. S. Congressman in Ohio, a book with his pictures and activities covering his 40 years with Proctor and Gamble, and various certificates of recognition. Mr. McGee distinguished himself in the business world. He was employed by Proctor and Gamble for over 40 years. He has exhibited those time honored values that still work. Values such as honesty, loyalty, hard work, dedication, and a desire to do one’s best. 1