Lonnie "Gee" McGee proudly displays a plaque he received from Parks and Recreation Thursday night during the awards presentation after the 12-under championship game.
Gee was part of the officiating crew, dressed in full attire, in the three games featuring the championship contests in the 10-under and 12-under divisions.
He was presented the Coaches honor preceding the award ceremony for the 12-under champions, the Yellow Jackets.
“The plaque we presented to him was for his continued support, time, and effort in our football program. We give all our coaches/volunteers a coach’s plaque every season and Gee is included in that. He is a part of us and our staff,” said Justin Miller, Athletics Coordinator for P&R.
Miller said Gee mentioned earlier in the season that he did not have a troph or plaque.
Gee was overwhelmed when he was told the plaque was for him. He, gave a big yell of excitement, ran to the sidelines and showed the award to fans in the stands.
The plaque reads:
In appreciation of your time and effort with the Upstate Jackets Football Program, the City of Greer Parks and Recreation Department presents to you our Fall 2012 Coaches Award.