FMU Alumna Blankenship Recognized During McMaster’s State of the State Address

During Wednesday evening’s State of the State address, Governor Henry McMaster recognized Francis Marion University alumna MyKenna Blankenship of Darlington.

Blankenship is a 2022 graduate of Francis Marion where she was a Teaching Fellow and completed her bachelor’s degree in education. 

MyKenna always wanted to be a teacher. She completed the Teacher Cadet program through FMU while in high school and then entered the University to study education. She is currently a first year teacher teaching first grade in Darlington County School District.

“MyKenna was a remarkable student who fulfilled a lifelong desire to become a teacher – just like her mother,” said FMU President Fred Carter. “I’m delighted that the Governor recognized her in front of an audience that included the entire General Assembly and the viewing audience of every major station in South Carolina. She deserves it.”