Florida State University News Trustees, special guests celebrate legacy of John and Jean Thrasher By: Jill Elish, Amy Farnum-Patronis | Published: June 17, 2021 | 4:51 pm | SHARE: The Florida State University Board of Trustees and special guests celebrated the legacy of President John Thrasher and FSU First Lady Jean Thrasher during a June 16 reception at the University Center Club. BOT Chairman Ed Burr emceed the event, which included remarks by former BOT chair Allan Bense, Provost Sally McRorie, and Kyle Hill, former student body president. Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor and County Administrator Vince Long also presented a proclamation in President Thrasher’s honor.