A former Marian High School student who received tuition assistance has come full circle, now serving as the school’s alumni director and advocating for giving back to the community.
Emily McKenna’s giving journey began when she was a student at Marian High School. She says tuition assistance from donors allowed her to attend Catholic school and have amazing educational experiences. That inspired her to host a girls’ education week her senior year, which led to an opportunity to meet Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.
“That conversation was really powerful for me because she’s like, do good things, be kind, keep using your voice,” McKenna said. “And that was really an aha moment for me because it taught me I wanted to live a life of service, a life of kindness, and a life of giving back.”…