| Maggie Allesee |
 In the late 1940s, Maggie Allesee was head cheerleader for the first FSU cheerleading squad and earned the first varsity letter given to a woman by Florida State. She is still one of FSU’s head cheerleaders and can be seen almost ever year at Homecoming proudly wearing her cheerleaders uniform. An avid Seminole fan and ardent supporter of her alma mater, Mrs. Allesee has been a steady and generous donor to FSU for over 10 years. Most recently, Mrs. Allesee made a gift the FSU that reflects not only her love the University but also for the arts. This $1.5 million gift to FSU’s School of Visual Arts and Dance created and endowed The Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography. The gift is expected to draw state matching funds that will bring the total endowment to more than $2.7 million.
“My gift represents a continuing connection to FSU and to the hope that students will continue to take advantage of the great opportunities available, said Mrs. Allesee. I give back to FSU because I want to make a positive impact on young peoples lives. What better way than through education?” Maggie Allesee is a 1949 FSU graduate in English, journalism and education, who now lives in Detroit. She received a master’s degree in education, guidance and counseling and a post master’s degree in gerontology from Wayne State University |