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Skeen, the Virginia Commonwealth University senior who helped lead his underdog Rams to cinch a spot in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four, joined students, faculty, parents and community members Saturday, April 9, as they helped improve the high school’s campus during the Parent Teacher Student Association’s Viking Pride Day.
“It means a lot to be able to come back,†Skeen said. “And what better time to come back than Viking Pride Day when I can give back to something that has given me a whole lot. I wouldn’t be where I am today without North Meck.â€
When asked by a student for Skeen’s secret success on the basketball court, Skeen replied with unexpectedly simple advice: “Just put the ball in the hole.â€
“I just tell the kids to not forget where they came from,†Skeen said. “If they go on to do big things, they need to remember the people – the parents, the teachers, the coaches – who helped them get to where they are.â€