The Theron Long Memorial Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to honor the legacy of Theron Long who passed away in May of 2017. Theron worked for DeSoto County Schools for 44 years as an educator, administrator, teacher, coach, and principal. He was inducted into the Mississippi Coaches Hall of Fame in 2004, winning 25 titles. He was also the State President of the Association of Secondary School Principals. The scholarship will be available to a qualified candidate who will attend a two our four-year college with plans to pursue a degree in education.
Must be a Hernando High School student to apply.