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Emily Mackay reminisces on her time as a U-E Tiger with students

ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Paris Olympian Emily Mackay continued her homecoming tour today with visits to her elementary, middle and high schools. News 34 caught up with Mackay at an assembly with 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Ann G McGuinness Elementary in West Corners. Mackay discussed the importance of goal setting while reminiscing about her time at McGuinness. Mackay says she remembers fondly running around the bus drop-off zone for gym class, always with the goal of beating the boys. She says it was wonderful seeing some familiar faces and getting the opportunity to try and inspire this next generation of U-E Tigers. 'I played violin up here, I was looking at this setup on the stage with all of the band stuff. I just remember sitting up there for my violin lessons. So many incredible memories here,' said Mackay. Among the familiar faces was Mackay's 3rd grade teacher Lauralee Kephart. Kephart says she's extremely proud, but not surprised, by what Mackay has accomplished. She says the Olympian is a great role model for the young kids. 'She was a great student, very bubbly. A hard worker then, so I knew she was going to do great things,' said Kephart. 'Our character trait right now is perseverance. So, I can use it as a teaching moment for that. I have her picture already hanging in my classroom and I can use it by saying, 'Look, she persevered, and I can use it for a teaching moment with them perfect. It's perfect for that.' Mackay autographed photos for each classroom before moving on to visits at George F Johnson Elementary, Jennie F Snapp Middle School and Union-Endicott High School. Her next major competition is world championships in Japan in September. Meanwhile, her ultimate goal is to return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and this time bring home a medal. Emily Mackay reminisces on her time as a U-E Tiger with students Take a behind the scenes look of Kilmer Mansion with Junior League Broome County Medical Director urges residents to get vaccinated Vestal Joann Fabric and Crafts set to close Binghamton and Broome hire outside law firms for Kweller case Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.