Teacher Found Dead on Campus

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Posted: 12:17 AM Dec 1, 2008
Last Updated: 6:17 PM Dec 1, 2008
Reporter: Phil Pendleton
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Grief counselors were on hand Monday at Pulaski County High School after a teacher was found dead on the school's campus Friday evening.

According to Somerset Police, 32-year-old Scott McAninch was at the school to do some work at the time of his death. They say a colleague of his found him unresponsive.

The Pulaski County Coroner determined that McAninch died of a pulmonary embolism. Based on those results, police say their case is essentially closed. The coroner says McAninch did have some prior health issues.

McAninch taught sophomore and junior English, and coached the Baseball team.

Funeral arrangments are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Morris and Hislope Funeral Home in Science Hill.

Many students and staff wore maroon ribbons Monday in memory of the teacher and coach of 10 years.

Pulaski County High School is also helping with a scholarship fund for McAninch's young son.

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Posted by: Jennifer Location: Somerset on Dec 3, 2008 at 10:57 PM
I was a student at Southwestern High School of his brother Rodney McAnich's history class. My condolences and deepest sympathy go out to the entire McAnich Family.

Posted by: Teresa Location: Somerset on Dec 2, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Mac was one of the greatest teachers of all time. He will be missed by everyone here at pc. He was not just a teacher but a friend to his students. Mac was always there to lift us up and to make us laugh. I don't know what we will do with out you mac. R.I.P Mac we love and miss you very much

Posted by: kayla Location: pulaski on Dec 2, 2008 at 08:22 AM
R.I.P coach mac. you are in my prayers

Posted by: Gina on Dec 1, 2008 at 10:55 PM
teaching is one of the most stressful jobs around.

Posted by: DUSTIN Location: SOMERSET on Dec 1, 2008 at 10:13 PM
YOU WILL BE MISSED MAC

Posted by: whathappened? Location: Somerset on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Where drugs and/or alcohol involved in this death?

Posted by: dylan Location: pulaski on Dec 1, 2008 at 09:27 AM
I had Mac for fifth period for 08-09 and I thought he was one of the best teachers i ever had. he made learning fun. and i'll really miss him

Posted by: cookie Location: jackson on Dec 1, 2008 at 08:47 AM
iam sorry to hear that god bless the famaily

Posted by: Teri Location: Williamsburg on Dec 1, 2008 at 06:05 AM
I'm really sorry to hear about this. Scott was in online classes with me and seemed to be a great guy. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

Posted by: eric Location: pulaski county on Dec 1, 2008 at 01:41 AM
mr.mcaninch was the most outgoing guy you could of ever meet, so full of life. as a former student of his i never saw a frown once on his face, he always had a smile. the world lost a great person,but god recieved the best. for all of us who were honored to have him as a teacher and all who knew him closely should always keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: johnathan Location: pulaski on Nov 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM
i had coach mac as a teacher and he is one of the greastest guys u will ever meet...his family is in my thoughts and prayers....R.I.P coach mac

Posted by: matthew Location: pulaski county on Nov 30, 2008 at 08:36 PM
mr mcaninch was a good man and god bless his famliy and his friends and all his student will miss him and he will be loved for ever and he is in hevaen now with angles and wacth down with his family god bless.

Posted by: Sunshine Location: Pulaski County on Nov 30, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Scottie was a great guy!His family and friends are in my prayer.

Posted by: cary m Location: pulaski on Nov 30, 2008 at 04:23 PM
I didn't know scott but I knew his brother in school we went thru high scool together,Rodney is a good guy as I'm sure his brother was God Bless all his family and friends you will be in our prayers

Posted by: Dee Location: Pulaski County on Nov 30, 2008 at 01:25 PM
It came a real shock to everyone that knew him. Students have asked that Monday they wear a maroon ribbon in his honor. Please pray for his family, co-workers, and friends.

Posted by: sarah Location: lexington on Nov 30, 2008 at 01:06 PM
so sorry to hear of his untimely death, I will pray for his family as I know this is a very difficult time of year to lose anyone, especially so young and so sudden.

Posted by: Former Student Location: Pulaski Co. on Nov 30, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Mr.McAninch was the best teacher any student could have, He put much pride into his work as an English teacher. And will be greatly missed by all. R.I.P Coach Mac

Posted by: Halyn Location: Pulaski Co. on Nov 30, 2008 at 07:51 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. McAninch's death. I'm sure everyone at PCHS will miss him.

Posted by: Amanda Location: Wayne Co. on Nov 30, 2008 at 07:29 AM
This is so sad..I am praying for his family, friends, students and fellow co-workers.

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