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Trust Fund Established for Cherokee Students

News from the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
Cherokee News Path ~ Wednesday, March 28, 2001

TAHLEQUAH, OK - Glenn Gammon built his fortune from money the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma, paid him for his land. Many years later, after his death, Gammon and his wife, Faye, found a way to say thanks by willing more than $290,000 to the Cherokee Nation’s higher education program.
The Cherokee Nation is honoring the Gammon’s contributions by establishing the Glenn L. and Faye V. Gammon Educational Trust. In accordance with the Gammons’ will, income from the trust will be used to provide tuition and related educational, travel and living expenses for Cherokee students with a blood quantum of one-quarter or more. The Cherokee Nation is still determining criteria for the distribution of funds for the trust.
"It is my desire that we use this gift to provide a full college scholarship for students graduating from Sequoyah High School," said Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. "It would accomplish the intent of Mr. Gammon by establishing a legacy for our students."

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