Linda F. McKinnie
IN HER WORDS:
"I have been teaching at BCHS for 34 years as a Special Education Teacher. I played Basketball here at BCHS and was part of the teams that were State Runner-Up and State Champions. Also, I went to Memphis State University (Now Known as the University of Memphis) for Four Years. I have my jersey retired at Both Schools (BCHS AND UofM) and inducted into the Wall/Hall of Fame. I know that I can give these young Ladies what they need to pursue their career in Basketball and help Direct them to understand the importance of Education while attending BCHS. I have been involved with Basketball all my life. I was an assistant Coach under Fredel Harris for 18 years at BCHS. I have been a Volunteer Coach for the Recreational Department for Over 30 Years and I am Presently Volunteering. I coached a team in the Spring League at Middleton High School. Also, I was the Head Coach at Ripley High School in Ripley from 2006-2010"
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-1st African American Lady Athlete with Career Score over 2100 pts at BCHS
-1st African American Lady Athlete (basketball) awarded back to back MVP at State Tournament
-1st African American Lady Athlete Retired Jersey #51 at BCHS AND Memphis State University
-1st African American Lady Inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at her High School (BCHS) and her College (Memphis State University)
-1st African American Lady Head Coach at Bolivar Middle School (Grades 7th-9th)
-1st African American Lady Volunteer Coach (Basketball All Grades) at the Bolivar Recreational Facility for over 30 years
-1st African American Lady Coach of AAU/MAYB 14U Boys Basketball (Formerly Known As the Bolivar All Stars)
-1st African American Lady to became GAME Operator of the West Tn. Heat Semi-Pro Basketball Team
-1st African American Lady TEACHER OF THE YEAR at Bolivar Central High School