The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine University of Maine Alumni Magazines - All University of Maine Alumni Magazines Winter 2008 Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 1, Winter 2008 University of Maine Alumni Association Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/alumni_magazines Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the History Commons This publication is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Maine Alumni Magazines - All by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. Winter 2008 MAINE Alumni Magazine Investing for Explaining America to Itself Doug Kneeland '53 basketball coach “Kids are our best resource and we need to keep that brainpower in Maine. One way to do that is to encourage bright young people to stay in Maine by providing them with financial assistance through scholarships. ” —Edward “Tim” McManus ’54 hen Tim ’54 and Barbara McManus moved back to Maine 15 years ago, Tim reconnected with his alma mater. In fact, he served as president of his class and spearheaded both the 45th and 50th class reunions. Tim and Barbara became concerned about the number of young people that were opting to leave the state of Maine, particularly in light of the loss of manufacturing and technology jobs over the past several years. Aware of the shortage of qualified teachers in the state, Tim and Barbara created the Edward “Tim” McManus ’54 and Barbara Fitzgerald McManus Scholarship Fund in 2004 in honor of Tim’s 50th class reunion.