Neosho County Community College is happy to announce our 2012 Heritage Family, the William Glen and Marge Neely Family.  Both Glen and Marge grew up and attended school in Neosho County.  Mr. Neely attended Chanute Junior College from 1940 – 1942 during his time at CJC he lettered in football. He was also part of the Civil Air Patrol and upon graduation he signed up for the military and went into the Navy.  When he returned to Kansas in 1945 he went on to K-State to finish his education.  Mr. Neely was a very civic minded individual and served on many boards.

• The Earlton School Board
• The Chanute School Board
• Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
• CEO of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation District
• Neosho County Commissioner from 1974 until 1992
• He served on the Federal Land Bank Board from 1953 – 1969
• Kansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Board
• He was a strong supporter for 4-H his entire life

Mrs. Marge Neely attend Chanute Junior College 1 hour each morning before heading off to work at the Bank of Commerce.  She also attended K-State and graduated from Pittsburg State University.  She taught school for 22 years at USD 101.  Glen and Marge had 6 children all of whom attended NCCC; Mary Neely Dunn, Jim Neely, Ann Neely Sullivan, Jane Neely Hansom, Robert Glen Neely (deceased) and Mark Neely.