Philanthropist’s gift will boost field trips, clubs at McKay
The band plays during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at McKay High School on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
Lester Green spent years involved at the high school that bears his father-in-law’s name.
The Salem philanthropist moved to the area in 1950, shortly after marrying college sweetheart Marylou McKay, who was the daughter of then-Governor Douglas McKay.
Since McKay High School was built in 1979, Green and his descendants in Salem have stayed involved, contributing…
