Scholarship honoring Connie Tucker announced

Special to Long Beach Breeze

Connie Tucker

The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation has established an annual scholarship in memory of long-time Long Beach High School Career Center Technician Connie Tucker, who passed away earlier this year.

A proud Long Beach High School graduate, Tucker returned to her alma mater and dedicated more than two decades to serving students. She worked tirelessly to connect graduating seniors with scholarships and grant opportunities, and she supported students entering the workforce by helping them secure employment. Foundation representatives say her commitment to students was evident, and she approached her work with genuine passion and care.

To honor her legacy of service, the Foundation will award the first Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation – Connie Tucker Memorial Scholarship this month, with plans to continue the award annually.

The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to support the Long Beach School District, its teachers and its students. The Foundation administers funds for scholarships, teacher grant programs and other supplemental initiatives that enrich the educational experience within LBSD.

Tax-deductible donations to support the scholarship may be mailed to P.O. Box 13, Long Beach, MS 39560. More information about the Foundation is available at www.lbexcellence.org.