Peace, Love & AMM

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<h2><strong>Join Us for the Peace, Love &amp; AMM 5K Run/Walk</strong></h2> <p>Help us celebrate the life and legacy of <strong>Ann Marie McGhee</strong> by participating in this meaningful event. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from afar, your support helps carry forward her message of <strong>peace, love, and inclusion.</strong></p> <p>&#x1f31f; <strong>All proceeds benefit the Ann Marie McGhee Foundation</strong>, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to honoring Ann Marie’s legacy through scholarships and recognition of students who embody her values.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Ann Marie McGhee</strong><br />Every now and then, someone enters the world and leaves it brighter. Ann Marie McGhee was one of those rare souls. A passionate educator, loving friend, and tireless advocate for every child, Mrs. McGhee had a gift for making everyone feel seen, supported, and celebrated.</p> <p>Her classroom was a place of acceptance, curiosity, and growth. She didn’t just teach—she inspired. Her impact lives on in the lives of her students, colleagues, and the community she served so faithfully at Horse Creek Academy.</p> <p>Ann Marie was:</p> <ul><li>Inclusive and kind to all</li><li>A natural problem solver and lifelong learner</li><li>Deeply committed to education</li><li>Proud of her school and her students</li><li>A woman of warmth, wisdom, and heart<br /><br /></li></ul> <p> </p> <h3>Scholarships &amp; Legacy Awards</h3> <p>To continue her legacy, the Foundation awards an annual <strong>$1,000 scholarship</strong> to a deserving high school senior who reflects Ann Marie’s values:</p> <p><strong>2024 Recipient:</strong> Matt Godson<br /><strong>2025 Recipient:</strong> Ashtyn Poston</p> <p><br />In addition, the <strong>Ann Marie McGhee Award</strong> is presented each year to a fifth-grade student at Horse Creek Academy who exemplifies traits Ann Marie held dear—kindness, dedication, helpfulness, curiosity, and school pride. Each award winner will also receive a <strong>$1,000 scholarship upon graduation.</strong></p> <p><strong>2023 Winner:</strong> Emily Ann Moore<br /><strong>2024 Winner:</strong> Mason Aaron<br /><strong>2025 Winner:</strong> Kathryn McKibbin</p>