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Grace Unveils Scholarship To Honor Coach Kessler

Written on February 21, 2016 by Staff Reporter

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The Grace College men's basketball program unveiled the Kessler Endowed Scholarship on Saturday to honor longtime coach Jim Kessler. Shown above (from left) are Jim Swanson, Bob Jackson, Mike Watson, coach Kessler, Rex Schrader and Chad Briscoe (Photo provided by the Grace College Sports Information Department)
The Grace College men’s basketball program unveiled the Kessler Endowed Scholarship on Saturday to honor longtime coach Jim Kessler. Shown above (from left) are Jim Swanson, Bob Jackson, Mike Watson, coach Kessler, Rex Schrader and Chad Briscoe (Photo provided by the Grace College Sports Information Department)

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team unveiled the Kessler Endowed Scholarship on Saturday to honor the Lancers’ legendary coach.

Over $100,000 has already been donated to the men’s basketball scholarship fund, commemorating the legacy and impact of head coach Jim Kessler. Money has poured in from Kessler’s former players and friends of the program as a surprise to Kessler.

The announcement was made by Grace AD Chad Briscoe and Grace Regional Director of Advancement Bob Jackson on Saturday prior to the men’s basketball game.

To read more about the scholarship or to donate, go to www.GCLancers.com/kessler.

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