Beckham chooses Maryville Kim Johnson - Thu, Aug, 28, 2008
Brian Beckham, Farragut resident and 2008 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, has accepted a Maryville College Scholarship and plans to enroll this fall as a member of the Class of 2012.
Brian is the son of Bill and Susan Beckham of Farragut.
While in high school Brian was a soccer standout in midfield for the Fighting Irish. He was a four-year letterman in varsity soccer, was team captain his senior year, as well as two-time All-Region selection.
Brian also was a member of Arsenal Club, a Mu Alpha Theta member and a First Honors and Principal’s List recipient.
The Maryville College Scholarship is awarded to students with proven academic ability.
“Many of our students receive some kind of financial aid,” said Gerald W. Gibson, president of Maryville College.
“This is Maryville College’s mission — to make a quality education affordable to deserving students. Such support is one of the many ways we invest in the future by developing the next generation of leaders.
Brian said he plans to major in math.
“I am pursuing my dreams of playing soccer in college and being challenged academically,” he added.
