Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Tommy Marks, and his wife, Truly, have donated $12,500 to the McNeese State University Foundation for the McNeese Black Alumni Scholarship and pledged an additional $37,500 over the next four years bringing the total donation to $50,000. Tommy attended McNeese on a track scholarship and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and human performance. The Marks now reside in Woodbridge, Virginia. On hand for the presentation are, from left: Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese president; Kyandria Scott, McNeese Black Alumni Chapter president; Truly Marks; Tommy Marks; and Sarah Leonards, McNeese Alumni Association associate director. McNeese Photo
