Long-time Robert Morris University Groundskeeper John Tucci – also known locally as “Flagman” – was recently named “President For A Day”. RMU issued a challenge: If the university’s alumni, faculty, staff, and students could help reach a goal of 1,001 donors in a single day, the legendary groundskeeper would be named “President for a Day.” They well-exceeded their goal. 1,159 people made a donation to the university, exceeding their 2018 total by over 300 donors. As a result, Tucci, who has been a groundskeeper at RMU since 1993, was named President on February 20th. “President Tucci” was sworn in in the President’s Conference Room, signed a “Declaration of Kindness,” and visited the Robert Morris Ice Hockey Team at RMU Sports Island. Tucci tells Beaver County Radio newsman that it was the experience of a lifetime…

 

Tucci says that it was a special day he’ll never forget…

Tucci says it was a very busy day…

…and Tucci says it was an honor to receive such recognition…

Tucci has been known to sing the national anthem – not only at various RMU athletic events –  but also at Beaver County Radio pep rallies, and has been a fixture in the Beaver County community.