MURFREESBORO — MTSU
President Sidney A. McPhee issued the following statement on behalf of the
university regarding the death of Mary Scales:
“Mrs. Mary Scales was truly a community treasure, a
tremendous advocate for education and a cherished member of the MTSU community.
She was also a dear friend to me and my wife, Elizabeth, who worked closely
with her over the years as Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters as well as avid
supporters of local schools.
“Mrs. Scales was a trailblazer on the MTSU campus during her
tenure within the College of Education, becoming the university’s first black
faculty member and lending her voice within the wider community as a strong
advocate of civil rights for all.
“Her passion for properly educating the future generations
was unparalleled and the legacy she leaves shines as bright as that wonderful
smile that met everyone who had the privilege of crossing her path.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Scales family
during this time.”
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