Massey Energy-Sponsored Education Banquet Called "An Outstanding Success" by Williamson Daily News


CHARLESTON, WV--(Marketwire - May 27, 2009) - The Williamson Daily News reports that the Williamson Kiwanis Club's 26th annual "Top of the Class" banquet, sponsored by Massey Energy Co. (NYSE: MEE), was "an outstanding success with the area's top students... participating."

Mike Blackburn, a representative of Massey Energy, spoke to the audience about Massey's ongoing commitment to education and presented the students with plaques commemorating their excellence in education.

In addition to the financial support they provide each year to Kiwanis' annual banquet, Massey Energy's "Partners in Education" program rewards academic achievement and good classroom behavior by donating on average $50,000 to $75,000 annually to support school attendance incentives and the purchase of laptop computers and other equipment for students.

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