Emory & Henry Honors Alumnus Eric Scott ’88 with Memorial Court
Scott was an Emmy award-winning photojournalist and an Emory & Henry College alumnus, a longtime WJZ-TV photojournalist known for his professionalism and friendly, outgoing demeanor. Scott passed away in 2020. Scott worked at WJZ-TV Baltimore for 25 years covering international stories, including the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl win and the Winter Olympics in Japan. Scott was called on for every significant hurricane and snowstorm to hit the East coast. Dr. Teresa Keller, a former communications professor emeritus and long-time friend and mentor of Scott said that what Scott did with a camera was “art.”
Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court Dedication
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Theresa LaMotte, Belva LaMotte and Tonya Burke. Family of Eric Scott ’88, -
Family and friends of Eric Scott ’88 -
Theresa LaMotte, Charles Dabney, Belva LaMotte, Scottie Burke, Sereta Scott, Mary Scott and Tonya Burke; family of Eric Scott ’88 -
Theresa Malotte and E&H President Wells unveil signage for the Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court -
Major Warner ’91 greets family and friends at Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court dedication -
Members of the E&H Men’s Basketball Team -
E&H President John W. Wells and Dr. Teresa Keller greet the family of Eric Scott -
E&H President John W. Wells presents a plaque and memorial to Eric Scott ’88 -
Family, friends, faculty and staff at Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court dedication -
E&H President John W. Wells speaks at Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court dedication -
Belva LaMotte, Mary Scott, Sereta Scott, Tonya Burke and Theresa LaMotte; family of Eric Scott ’88 -
Rakeem Rutherford, E&H Director of Campus Recreation speaks at Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court dedication -
Rakeem Rutherford, E&H Director of Campus Recreation speaks at Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court dedication -
E&H President John W. Wells speaks at Eric Scott ’88 Memorial Court dedication -
Ryan Vaughan, E&H Student Government Association Secretary of Student Activities -
Members of the E&H Men’s Basketball Team -
Dr. Teresa Keller, E&H Professor Emeritus speaks of her former student and friend Eric Scott ’88 -
Dr. Teresa Keller, E&H Professor Emeritus speaks of her former student and friend Eric Scott ’88 -
Major Warner ’91, Eric Scott ’88 teammate and friend -
Net cutting by E&H basketball team member -
Ceremonial net cutting by Scottie Burke, teammate of Eric Scott ’88 -
Ceremonial net cutting by Tonya Burke -
Ceremonial net cutting Rakeem Rutherford, E&H Director of Campus Recreation
The dedication at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 21 was planned by the Director of Campus Recreation Rakeem Rutherford. It included a symbolic net-cutting ceremony, representing the opening of the multi-court for all to use. Scott’s basketball teammates climbed the ladder and cut the net, accompanied by Scott’s family and Rutherford. The net-cutting was followed by the unveiling of a signpost for the multi-court that includes a short biography for Scott that honors his legacy.
Keller and fellow alumnus Major Warner ’91 spoke at the ceremony alongside Emory & Henry College President Dr. John W. Wells and Student Government Association Secretary of Student Activities Ryan Vaughan.
“[Scott] never told me about any hopes for his legacy, or how he would like to be honored by the College, but I know that he loved this place, and he loved the people here. If you can welcome people onto this court and treat people with kindness every day, I know that you will be honoring [Scott]’s legacy,” Warner said.
After the dedication was completed, a new net was hung in the hoop and a 3-on-3 tournament was held in honor of Scott’s legacy. 75 students competed in the tournament, and the champions were Tyler McKinney, Raymond Morton, Qyjuan Marsh and Darrion Allen.
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