Winfrey has passion for his work at WSSU

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina --
Ken Winfrey didn’t attend Winston-Salem State as a student.

While he grew up in Winston-Salem, he didn’t know much about the school but is making up for that in a big way. Since 2013, Winfrey has settled into his role as the voice of the Rams, a job he does with a smile on a volunteer basis.

“I love it,” said Winfrey, a 1974 graduate of North Forsyth who attended Wake Forest. “Just to see these athletes thrive on and off the field is something I get a kick out of it.”

There’s no paycheck for Winfrey despite his long hours and his trips to faraway places to broadcast games. But the satisfaction of doing a good job and telling a story along the way is good enough for him. With a tight budget, WSSU can’t afford to pay Winfrey, but the reach he has on the internet through the school’s website gives the athletic program a voice.

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