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MESSAGE FR OM THE DEAN The Transition Team, chaired by Associate Dean Ostrow, director, International Center for Performance Lynn Housner, will meet in fall 2007 to discuss proposed Excellence. office and laboratory space in the planned 3500 square Academic Programs foot building. Strategic Plan Update Also within the ongoing changes, effective fall 2007 the G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G arm wishes to you and your family as you enjoy the summer vacation. Although most University stu - School’s proposed reorganization structure along with the Each academic program has updated their strategic Wdents are away for the summer season, we are taking advantage of this "down time" to move forward with exciting new proposed name for the School and departments will be plans, with a focus on three mission areas: research/scholar - plans, including the ongoing transition to a state of the art facility and a shift of organizational structure. reflected as shown on at the bottom of previous page. ship, teaching, and service. Within each mission, goals are Transition Team Update developed, i.e., research/scholarship – obtaining grants and G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Follow the Leader conducting research; teaching – introducing technology into Initiative Introduced The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Dean supported the School of the classroom; and service – serving as an officer in a nation - G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Physical Education’s Transition Team proposal to move to a new facility within the next 3- al/state professional organization. The School’s strategic plan 5 years. The new facility will be located on the Evansdale Campus and will contain state- The Dean’s Office conducted the first Follow-the- goals were developed and a time is used to complete the goals of-the-art technology-based classrooms, computer laboratory space, and office space for Leader Program during the 2007 spring semester. The over a five year time period. faculty and staff. The School of Physical Education will gain access to the WVU program targets graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in higher education administration and/or sport Alumni Activities Recreation Center to teach basic instruction classes and physical education teacher edu - G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G cation classes, enhancing our existing outstanding educational learning environment. management/administration. The Dean’s Office hosted a luncheon reception on Dr Lynn Housner will serve as interim Chair for the Coaching and Teaching Studies The four students selected for the 2007 spring program January 19, 2007 in the Northern Virginia area with Dr. Department and Dr. Jack Watson will serve as interim Chair for the Sport Sciences were Evan Favocci , Dirk Kelley , Christopher Rivera, Linda Carson, Ware Distinguished Professor, as speaker. and . Along with Dean Dana Brooks, Department. Drs. Housner and Watson will provide the leadership necessary to develop Meghan Sternart Guests included Mary Wykle , Ken Teed , Sam Huff , Associate Dean Lynn Housner, School of Physical the two new departments as outlined in the new re-organization structure. I plan to Sue Thompson and Dr. Mike Davis , CEO, appoint two new Departments Chair Search and Screen Committees for the Fall, 2007. It is anticipated the two new AAHPERD. While in the greater D.C. region, Department Chairs will be hired by August 15, 2008. Linda also made a presentation before West Virginia congressional representatives and their aides at the Senate Hart Building. Dean Brooks attended, as well. College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (tentative) WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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Expert Fund Raising & Education; Terri Howes, Associate Athletic Director, WVU Business Office Development Department of Intercollegiate Athletics; Jennifer McIntosh, Executive Director, WVU Office of Social Staff Justice; Ed Pastilong, Director, WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics; and Dave Taylor, Director, WVU DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Recreation Center also offered their professional expertise Lifetime Activities Motor Development International Center for to the students. Shown (from left in photo) Terri Howes and daughter, Blake, Programs Center Performance Excellence Dean Brooks, and Linda Burdette. Each student met with the team leaders during the 2007 spring semester to observe "a day in the life of an The School also hosted a half time reception, January 17, SPORT SCIENCES COACHING & TEACHING STUDIES administrator." Additionally, the students attended an ori - 2007 during the men’s basketball game against University of DEPARTMENT CHAIR DEPARTMENT CHAIR entation meeting, kept a log of team discussions, and South Florida. Faculty, staff, and graduate assistants enjoyed • Athletic Training • Athletic Coaching visiting with alumni and friends before heading back to the • Sport & Exercise Psychology • Basic Instruction Program attended the annual National AAHPERD Convention held • Sport Management • Physical Education Teacher Education in Baltimore. game and cheering on the team to a 69-58 win over USF. Students also met with Professor Bruce Wilmoth, activity director, National Youth Sport Program and Dr. Andrew

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Alumni activities continued Anniversary will celebrate important milestones in our history, Other events hosted by the Dean’s Office include the while highlighting significant achievements, and emphasizing National Leader in Healthy Lifestyles, Capital Classic Luncheon, January 24, 2007 for School the future of the School of Physical Education. Fitness & Education to Speak April 19 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G guests in the Charleston area. The School of PE also wel - The 75th Anniversary Celebration will affect School comed alumni and faculty in March at a social during the awareness while targeting the West Virginia University com - Michael G. Davis, P.E.D., chief executive officer, resources, professional support and development opportuni - AAHPERD Conference in Baltimore. This May, the Dean munity, local, regional and multi-state arenas to communi - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, ties and encourages and disseminates research to help prac - and area alumni and faculty enjoyed a day on the links at cate key messages and events. Stonewall Resort prior to a retreat with WVU Tech Athletic Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), spoke about cre - titioners improve their skills and so further the health and Coaching Education faculty. Throughout the year, there will be many activities and ative and life-enhancing lifestyles for all Americans on well being of the American public. events celebrating the 75th Anniversary. To review a prelim - April 19, 2007. 75th Anniversary Celebration inary Anniversary Celebration time line including existing "Mike brings an important perspective to the Alliance G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G organization. We are fortunate that he is available to share dates, please see the Anniversary event calendar on the Coordinated through WVU School of Physical his vision with our School of Physical Education Visiting During the upcoming 2007-2008 academic year the inside back cover of this newsletter. More dates and events Education, the presentation highlighted AAHPERD, the School of Physical Education will celebrate its 75th Anniversary will be announced in the future. largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting Committee, faculty and staff," explains Dean Dana Brooks, to showcase the school’s history, vision and mission as we con - those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, School of Physical Education. Submitted by, health promotion and education, and all specialties related tinue to advance research, provide innovative instruction, and A successful researcher, communicator, and teacher, to achieving a healthy lifestyle. look toward the future of growth and development. Davis contributes to his profession through his far-sighted The goal of the celebration is to host events and activities AAHPERD is an alliance of five national associations leadership. He formerly that highlight the School’s accomplishments and also demon - Dana D. Brooks, Dean and six district associations and is designed to provide mem - served at the University strate the vast resources available to students and faculty. The bers with a comprehensive and coordinated array of of Wisconsin system-- where he had acted as a departmental chair, Visioning director, assistant dean, Visiting Committee Report and associate dean--to take over the permanent For the spring Visiting administrator role for Committee meeting 20 of the AAHPER as executive members were able to attend. vice president. He has The weekend began with a served as chief executive Career Fair in which seniors officer since 2001. Davis were invited to participate with runs the daily workings members of the Visiting of the organization and Committee. A second Fair ses - partners with its board sion was held Friday following From left to right: and annually-elected president to ensure the success of the the Awards Luncheon. Bill Douglas, Leion Ryan, Ferris Antoon, AAHPERD mission: to promote creative and health-enhanc - Terri Howes, Jes Hutson, Leslie Meltzer, ing lifestyles for all Americans. Thursday evening there Jim Bialek, Jean Irion, Dale Williams, was an excellent presentation Mary Wykle, Milt Richards, Louise Christensen, Jack Frost, Peggy Bahnsen, Bob Rubenstein, of Creative and Life-enhancing Michele Hoffman, Les Poolman, Judy Hayes, Lifestyles for all Americans by Dean Cana Brooks Michael G. Davis, CEO of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Subcommittees met with selected School of Physical The weekend was also about renewing friendships and Education fa culty, staff and students and shared their reports with con tacts with the other Visiting Committee members and The sub-committees of student affairs, development, fit - the full committee on Saturday. We had two of our members who the School of Physical Education faculty and staff. Members ness & wellness, and Hall of Fame & Outstanding Alumnus received awards this year: Horace Belmear was the recipient of the are invited to attend the Fall 2007 Visiting Committee met and selected 2007 School of Physical Education Hall of 2007 Neil S. Bucklew Social Justice Award and Mary Wykle was Weekend, October 11-13, featuring a luncheon at the Fame and Outstanding Alumni candidates. One of the major the recipient of the 2007 John K. Williams, Jr. Adapted Aquatics Mountainlair, Hall of Fame Ceremony and meetings on both topics this year featured the upcoming events to celebrate the Award bestowed by the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Friday and Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you this fall. 75th Anniversary of the School. Louise Christenson, chairperson, School of PE Visiting Committee

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Judson, BS ‘70, Orange Park, FL, is president Linda Keeler, BS, ‘06, SEP has been serving as an adjunct The Barretts, of tion at the University of Vermont. of the Rotary Club. He enjoys spending time with his six faculty member at East Tennessee State University for the Huntington , are being past year, was recently hired as a Tenure Track Assistant Jessica Bartgis, BS, ’05, has just finished her MS in ACE. grandchildren. honored for their time Professor in Psychological/Sociological Kinesiology at She was hired last year as an assistant coach at the University Earl W. Kennedy, BA ‘70, MS, ‘82, retired from Consol- and dedication to the California State University, Chico. of Pittsburgh. (article in separate file) Energy and the US Army Reserves where he was a major and University. an infantry and military police officer. S. Rebecca Franklin, BS, ’79; MS ’99, Hopwood, PA, Barbara Wright MS ’74, Roanoke,Va is head of PE Dept. has served 26 years as a 7th grade social studies teacher at Eddie Barrett grew at Virginia Western Community College. Wendell Teets, MA ‘71, EdD ‘80, Mountain Lake Park, MD, Cheat Lake Middle School, Morgantown, WV. Rebecca up with a love of the Dave Ryden, BS, ’95, Bridgewater, NJ, received his MA is superintendent of schools in Garrett County, MD. He start - coaches girls’ basketball and track at CLMS. gold and blue and grad - from Montclair State University in 2005. Dave is currently ed his 10th year with Garrett County Schools and previously uated from WVU in served as superintendent in Taylor County for eight years. Matt Troy, BS ’03, Westminster, MD, teaches business the Athletic Director and Supervisor of Extra Curricular and coaches varsity baseball at Linganore High School, 1952 with a degree in Activities for Marlboro High School in New Jersey. Leon H. Ryan III, BS ’78, Birmingham, AL, is a district Frederick, MD. He recently completed the Athletic English. He worked Brian Sellers, BS ’96, MS ’98, Charlottesville, VA, is equip - sales manager for Morgan Stanley for Arkansas, Arizona, Coaching Education online master’s degree. long hours in the WVU Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. ment manager at University of Virginia and is responsible for Denver Allen, MS ’84, Charleston, WV, has accepted the athletic department men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s swim - Debbie Thorpe, BS ‘78, MS ‘83, Haw River, NC, enjoys role of Associate Vice President for Development in the while attending classes ming and diving. spending time with her daughter Skylar. University of Charleston (WV) Office of Advancement. and then spent 14 years as the athletic publicity director. He Lance Everhart, MS ‘ 02, Oklahoma City, OK, recently Jes Hutson, BS ‘79, MS ’82, Uniontown, PA, received the currently serves as president of Tax Sheltered Benefits Inc. married Teresa O’Conner. Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Award for Post nassm recognizes sm alumni Barrett is a member of Mountain Honorary, Beta Theta Secondary Educator of the Year. Donald R. Turley, MS ’62, Greensburg, PA, retired in 1993 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Pi fraternity and Jerry West Society, and he served as presi - and moved to Greensburg in 2006. Married to Sally Turley, Michele "Shelly Ski" Ostrowski, BS ’79, MS ’88, At the June luncheon of the North American Society dent of the 2005 WVU Alumni Association Emeritus Club. MS ’62. The couple has four grandchildren. Warrenton, MO, owns her own massage therapy business, Almost Heaven Massage. for Sport Management (NASSM) conference in Fort He identifies with what he calls "the work-your-way- Robert D. Carroll, BS, ’52, Scottsdale, AZ, is 81 years old. Lauderdale, the program listed the past Presidents of through college students" and has made it a point to give He is one of only three living former WVU basketball play - Douglas L. Timmons, EdD ‘79, Terre Haute, IN, is the inter - NASSM over its 20 year history. Three (3) former back to the school that gave him so much. He and his wife, ers who never lost a home game at WVU. im dean for the College of Health and Human Performance at Presidents of this prestigious organization are alumni of Betty, have contributed to WVU for 24 consecutive years and Indiana State University. Jack E. "Duke" Wellington, BS ’53, Laurinburg, NC, cel - the School of Physical Education: Drs. Brian Crow, supported – financially and/or with gifts of time – several ebrated 54 years of marriage to his wife, Kathy. Duke was a Linda Safier Caplan, BS ’67, Sugar Land, TX, is a home- Jackie Cuneen, and Dan Mahony . Congratulations to WVU programs, including the Alumni Association, athletics, catcher for the WVU baseball team from 1949-53. based travel agent ([email protected]) this esteemed group of alumni and to the Sport community development, English, journalism, physical edu - Husband, Lou Caplan, BS ’66, retired from Worley Parsons. Betty Jo Richards Harper, BS ’60, Fort Wayne, IN, retired Management program for the quality of students cation, political science and the President’s Office. He has in 2006 as director of Northrop High School Planetarium Stephen Michael Joseph, BS ’75, Winfield, WV, was nom - Also, Dan Mahoney is the 2007 Zeigler Award also taken an active role in the campaign to build a new where she worked for 12 years. She also retired from the Fort inated for the 2006-07 Cambridge Who’s Who Among alumni center. Wayne Community Schools after teaching science for 21 Professional Teachers of Special Education. Recipient as selected by NASSM at their annual banquet, held during their 22nd Annual Conference in Fort Betty Barrett has won numerous prestigious awards years. Thomas Maderia, MS ’88, Burlington TWP, NJ, was Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Mahoney delivered the address for her work with homelessness, affordable housing, men - William H. "Bill" Flemming III, BS ’64, Lynchburg, VA, inducted into the South Jersey Football Hall of Fame. entitled "No One Can Whistle a Symphony: Working tal health and poverty issues. Both are Old Gold members retired as co-owner and president of Rehabilitation Associates Ferris Antoon, ‘60 BS, was honored this past year with the Together for Sport Management's Future." of central Virginia, a multiple outpatient physical therapy renaming of the soccer league he founded in 1966 with 6 teams of the WVU Alumni Association and members of the Irvin practice. and as President oversaw its growth to 85 teams. The league is now He received his master's degree from WVU in 1990 Stewart Society. Regis Woods, BS ‘65, MA ‘68, Cambridge, OH, is presi - known as the Ferris Antoon-Jim Carrigan Monmouth County and his doctorate from the Ohio State University in 1995. dent of Guernsey County Port Authority for Economic Intermediate School Soccer League. Both men are still serving on In addition to his academic and administrative career, he Development. the Executive Committee. Ferris is a member of the School's

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Belmear Honored With University by teaching thousands of students the art of dance, Distinguished West Virginian A ward G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G was inducted into the West Virginia University Order of Vandalia for her extraordinary service to the University during the 2007 Hammond Shoots PERSONAL BEST Horace Belmear, a longtime teacher, coach, educator He continued his career at WVU, serving as director Commencement weekend May 12-13. At World Cup and recruiter for minority students at WVU, was recently of international student admissions and assistant dean of G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Mary Kathryne "Kacy" Wiedebusch, professor emerita honored with the Distinguished West Admissions and Records. At his side by Nathaniel Zinn for MSNsportsNET.com June 5, 2007 in the WVU College of Creative Arts was recognized along Virginian Award. was his late wife, Geraldine, who was MUNICH, Germany – West Virginia University with Sophia B. Blaydes, also an adviser and assistant dean – and rifle coach and 2004 Sport Management graduate Gov. Joe Manchin presented the award WVU English Department helped establish WVU’s Center for Jon Hammond recently finished his competition with to him June 6 in Fairmont for his exception - professor emerita. al accomplishments and work he has done in Black Culture. Great Britain’s rifle team at the World Cup held in Marion and Monongalia counties. Because of his work with and influ - "The Order of Vandalia Munich, Germany, last week. is reserved for those who ence on students, WVU honored him The Aberdeen, Scotland, native shot in the 50- Belmear launched his teaching career have demonstrated extraor - with the Neil S. Bucklew Award for meter three position competition and in the 50-meter in 1946, eight years before Brown v. the dinary service, loyalty and Social Justice – one of the highest prone at the event. Board, at Fairmont’s all-black Dunbar High dedication to WVU," said School. The school closed 10 years after awards for student advocacy the "I am just really happy to compete at the inter - University can bestow – in April. President David C. the Brown decision, but Belmear pushed Hardesty, Jr. "The two peo - national level again with some of the best shooters in on – first as an education service officer for Belmear earned degrees from West ple being honored this the world," Hammond says. "On top of that, to have Virginia State College and WVU. He the U.S. Army who counseled officers and spring truly embody the a personal best and do so well made it just a great has also studied at the University of enlisted personnel pursuing degrees, then as a freshman ori - qualifications necessary to week. I have a few other competitions coming up in entation counselor and later as the admissions director for Illinois, Duquesne University, Boston University and the the future and this set me up well for those." University of Maryland. receive this honor. They are the University of Pittsburgh's Allegheny County campus. valued friends of the University who have given of their time Hammond set a personal best on his way to finishing and energy to make WVU an outstanding institution of high - 22nd out of 117 shooters with 1168 out of 1200 points in the G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G er learning." men’s 50-meter rifle three positions competition. The Mary Kathryne "Kacy" Wiedebusch Known as WVU’s score was also just one "First Lady of Dance," Wiedebusch retired in 2006 as pro - point off the British record Alums: let’s hear from you! fessor, dance coordinator, artistic director and choreographer shot by Alister Allan in Name Maiden Name of WVU’s Orchesis Dance Ensemble after serving the 1990. In the final, University for 51 years. Wiedebusch was inducted into the Address Hammond shot 399 in School of Physical Education Hall of Fame in 1994 and pre - prone for the second con - City State ZIP viously served on the School’s Visiting Committee. secutive day, 377 in stand - Phone (Home) (Work) A native of Clarksburg, Wiedebusch received her bach - ing and 392 in kneeling to elor’s and master’s degrees from WVU and continued her total his personal best Email professional dance study in New York City. She began teach - score of 1168. ing at the University in 1955. Address Change? K(Yes) K(No) Degree: K B.S. K M.S. K Ed.D. Year(s) Hammond had shot Notes about current employment, family, awards, other events: Under her guidance, the dance program grew from a few 1160 in the elimination round on June 1, including 399 in classes offered in the School of Physical Education to a full- prone, 373 in standing and 388 in kneeling, to qualify for the scale innovative dance curriculum in the Division of Theatre final on June 2. and Dance in the College of Creative Arts. In the men’s 50-meter prone event, Hammond did not In the 1960s, Wiedebusch also played a pivotal role in advance after shooting a 587 and placing 54th in elimination creating the Elizabeth Moore Dance Studio, formerly known relay I of the competition on May 30. Complete results can Please Mail to: WVU School of Physical Education, as the roof garden which has been named and dedicated in be found for the competition can be found at www.issf.tv ATTN: Kim Cameon POB 6116, Morgantown, WV 265O6-6116 her honor In 1978, she founded the artist-in-residence pro -

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ERICKSON ALUMNI CENTER GRO UND BREAKI NG EVENT

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Surrounded by alumni and friends, the Alumni Association donned WVU hard hats and broke out gold - en shovels to officially break ground on the new Erickson

Alumni Center Friday, June 1. Margo and John Strong with J. William Douglas The new 48,000-square-foot facility, which will Jack Frost, Visiting Committee member, feature architectural characteristics reminiscent of meets new friend from University of Georgia while touring Woodburn Hall, is located on WVU's Evansdale the beautiful Italian countryside. Campus and will more than triple the size of the current alumni center. The $12 million project is expected to be complete by late fall 2008.

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“Through The Year s” G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Alumni and Friends updates Ace Grad Joins University of Originally from Frederick, Md., Bartgis was an elite gymnast at Alumni News Continued... Pittsburgh Staff MarVa Teens Gymnastics Club. She earned her B.S. in 2005 from West Virginia in physical education with an emphasis in Jessica Bartgis, B.S., ‘05, ACE, MS, ‘07 Sport athletic coaching education. Bartgis completed her Master's at Huggins 21st basketball coach the program and WVU fans should be thrilled. There are good Management, ’03), is the newest addition to the University West Virginia in the same concentration in May 2007. coaches and there are great coaches - Bob is one of the greats. of Pittsburgh gymnastics staff. Bartgis will be an assistant Lisa Stoia Joins WVU Staff Bob Huggins, a 1977 School of Physical Education grad - coach focusing primarily on the vault. A former collegiate This past season, Huggins led Kansas State to 23 victo - By Tim Goodenow for MSNsportsNET.com June 18, 2007 uate of West Virginia who has won 590 games as a collegiate ries, the Wildcats' most wins in 19 years. Kansas State broke gymnast, she brings several years of experience both as a MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Lisa Stoia (B.S., Sport head coach, has been named the 21st head men's basketball an eight-year postseason drought when Huggins led the gymnast and coach. Management, ’03), a former Mountaineer All-American, has coach at his alma mater, director of athletics Ed Pastilong has Wildcats to the NIT second round. The Wildcats also col - "We are extremely excited to get a young coach with such been named an assistant women’s soccer coach at West announced. lected 10 Big 12 wins for the first time since the league’s a high level of knowledge of collegiate gymnastics," said Head Virginia University, head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown announced inception in 1997. Huggins earned USBWA District VI coach Coach Debbie Yohman. "JB has already shown that she is ready “I’ am so happy to have Bob Huggins back at West Virginia in June. University,” says Pastilong. Bob’s record speaks for itself, and of the year honors as well as Big 12 coach of the year by the and able to bring her abilities as an elite-level gymnast to the we are delighted to have him back at his Kansas City Star. table from the perspective of a coach. She has had great inter - "We are very excited to have Lisa return home to West alma mater. action with both the collegiate level gymnasts and the highly Virginia," says Izzo-Brown. "She has done so much for this Huggins elevated the Bearcat program competitive age group gymnasts she has worked with. She is program already and her enthusiasm will benefit West Huggins, 53, has compiled a 590- to among the nation is elite. He regis - anxious to get started and looking forward to throwing herself Virginia University greatly. Lisa was a high-level player at 211 (.737) record in his 25 seasons as a tered a 399-127 record (.759) during his right into the middle of our recruiting season and our 2006-07 WVU, won a champi - head coach, which includes stints at tenure, making him the winningest training preparations, and we are excited to work with her. onship at Jacksonville Walsh College (1980-83), Akron (1984- coach in terms of victories and percent - "Our student-athletes know of her and are also anxious to and experienced the 1989), Cincinnati (1989-2005) and age in the school is rich basketball histo - get started on the new year. She will bring a mix of qualities to NCAA Tournament as Kansas State (2006-07). He ranks sixth ry. The Bearcats advanced to postseason the program that will help us as we move to the next level. I a player and coach. in total victories and eighth in winning play in each of his 16 seasons, reaching expect her to contribute as a coach on every event, with routine She will be an invalu - percentage among active Division I head the Elite Eight of the NCAA construction and choreography as well as with our strength and able asset for us here." coaches. Tournament three times and in 1992, conditioning. The fun part will be that she's just as eager to be Stoia returns to her appearing in the Final Four. Huggins “I'm incredibly happy to be coming a part of the team as she is to continue learning, and I feel our alma mater after two directed Cincinnati to 10 conference back to West Virginia,” says Huggins”, I gymnasts will work just as hard for her as she will for them. seasons as an assistant left a great situation at Kansas State with regular season titles and eight league "Bartgis served as a volunteer assistant coach with the coach at Jacksonville wonderful people who are as close to tournament titles. West Virginia gymnastics team last season. She helped guide University where she West Virginia people as you can get. I just wanted to come A proven success as a program builder, recruiter and the Mountaineers to a third-place finish at the EAGL helped guide the home. I was in a great situation, an unbelievable situation. I've game strategist, Huggins directed the Bearcats to successive Championships and a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Dolphins to a 2006 known Ed Pastilong for a long time, and he does a wonderful finishes in the Final Four and Elite Eight. Over the ensuing Southeast Regional Championships. Bartgis has also spent NCAA Tournament job as athletic director. There are incredible teams in the BIG seasons, he developed young and inexperienced squads with time coaching in area clubs including Westmoreland berth. The Dolphins posted their first double-digit win total EAST and I'm so proud to represent this state and this won - as many as three freshmen starters into squads that captured Gymnastics in Greensburg and Aerial Port Gymnastics in since 2002 and their second Atlantic Sun Championship in derful University.” two more league titles and made another pair of NCAA Fairmont, W.Va. school history. appearances. Huggins surprised the basketball world in 1998 Huggins’ teams have participated in postseason play in As a gymnast at West Virginia, Bartgis had an outstanding She was active in securing the Atlantic Sun’s top recruit - by directing a team that had only one returning starter to a 22 of his 25 seasons, including 15 NCAA tournament senior season and ranks third in school history for the highest ing class, according to SoccerBuzz magazine, who recently 27-6 record, conference regular season and tournament appearances. His squads have won 20 or more games in all all-around score with a 39.625. She was a First Team All- picked Jacksonville’s 2007 class as best in the conference. JU titles, a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament and a Top 10 but four of his 25 campaigns, including 30 or more twice, EAGL selection in the all-around and uneven bars in 2005 and players benefited from Stoia’s two seasons of leadership as finish in the polls. Huggins’ 2002 team, unranked when the and he has averaged 23.6 victories a season. a Second Team selection in the all-around and vault in 2004. four Dolphins picked up all-conference recognition and for - season began, posted a 31-4 record, setting a Cincinnati ward Keri Zwikker earned 2005 Atlantic Sun Freshman of “I'm absolutely thrilled with the announcement of Bob mark for victories. A strong vaulter, Bartgis tied for the 2004 EAGL title on the Year honors. Prior to JU, Stoia served as a student Huggins as WVU's next basketball coach,” says former the event with teammate Janae Cox and Pitt gymnast Alysse Mountaineer great Jerry West. He is a great coach and a great Zeffiro. She additionally achieved perfection with a 10.0 vault Lisa Stoia was a two-time NSCAA/adidas All-American recruiter. We're fortunate to have one of our own back to lead against Cornell in 2004. Bartgis was additionally a three-time for WVU. EAGL All-Academic and earned NACGC/W All-Academic honors in her final season.

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Alumni News Continued... Stilger, undergraduate athletic training program director. The years for Methodist Sport Medicine Center in Indianapolis program is fully accredited through the Commission on and has been working four years for the Colts. Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). “The athletic training program at WVU was instrumen - WVU Athletic Training Bachelor’s and master‘s degrees are offered. Admission is tal in preparing me for working with an NFL team,” Barill Grads Served On selective, with up to 15 students accepted annually into the said. “This job is something I've always wanted to do, and to Sidelines Treating competitive undergraduate program. Currently, the program be working with a team on its way to the Super Bowl is a Athletes During Bears, dream come true.” Colts Match- Up has 41 students. G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G “We have several of our alums employed in the NFL,” Hammer graduated from WVU with a bachelor’s in Stilger said.”This speaks to the work ethic, dedication and 1982; Walston graduated in 1988 with a master‘s degree. SUPER BOWL BOUND – WVU commitment they’ve put forward at that level. It also speaks alum (left), head athlet - Tim Bream highly of the WVU program. Since 1975, WVU has had an ic trainer for the Chicago Bears, excellent reputation and history of producing good, top- works with linebacker Brian Erlacher, notch athletic trainers.” widely regarded as one of the best Barill of the Colts earned two bachelor’s degrees from defensive players in the NFL. Bream WVU– a secondary education and athletic training degree in credits WVU's athletic training pro - 1992 and a physical therapy degree in 1994. He worked 10 gram with giving him a solid founda - tion for success. Graduates of West Virginia University‘s athletic training program in the School of Physical Education were on each sideline during the 41st Super Bowl match-up between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts (Feb. 4) at Dolphin

Stadium in Miami. 07 20, 20 March kle m Tim Bream‘s head athletic trainer O. Wy aol.co e Mary kle@ f Fam School of PE Aluminus Dr. MWy Hall o e for the Bears, while the Colts benefit mail: ming ive th Via e- Swim o rece - tional ction t resent from the services of Erin Barill, director and , nterna r sele rd is p Mary f the I of you e Awa ci- Dear ard o you d. Th the dis the Bo nform Awar cing of rehabilitation, Dave Hammer, associ - an of ge to i uatics advan Visiting Committee hairm privile ted Aq wards Photo by: Bill Smith As C is my . Adap ions to ate head athletic trainer, and Dave F), it ms, Jr tribut 7, at (ISHO Willia nd con 1, 200 hn K. vice a ay 1 Walston, assistant athletic trainer. Member Mary Wykle 07 Jo ng ser iday, M SHOF 20 standi s. on Fr 2007 I h or out quatic mony f the on wit ed f pted a s Cere sion o ou so of ada ward e occa ntact y Bream received his master‘s of science in sports medi - The University currently has at least 10 graduates work - received the pline d the A , at th ill co atten , USA staff w you to erdale HOF cine and athletic training from WVU in 1984. ing in the NFL, Spiker noted. All have a great work ethic and nvite Laud the IS n this We i n Fort er of you o OF i memb tulate are known for their selflessness. he ISH nd. A congra 2007 t eeke . and I He said, noting that the University’s athletic training rs W tion ion Hono forma rofess nal in your p program provided vital preparation for achieving career goals. "You have to understand you're not the person in the additio art in John K. Williams Jr. stalw been a limelight,” said Spiker of athletic trainers. “You have to be the have . Bream credits John Spiker, Greg Ott, Al Johnson and You award orious Adapted Aquatics Award merit hes, first to come and the last to leave.” st wis Jack Brautigam with mentoring him when he was at WVU ere be h sinc and helping him to get where he is today. “You also need a lot of desire to want to help people, Wit "I'm very proud of our graduates for reaching this level,” while enjoying the athletic environment. You have to learn pitz Board everything you can to help athletes achieve their goals. You ark S of the said Spiker, who is coordinator of athletic medical services at M irman F Cha WVU and president of HealthWorks Rehab and Fitness. "I don't get to the NFL and stay there without that.” ISHO don't know if we've ever had four athletic trainers on the WVU’s athletic training program was one of the early field during a Super Bowl.” c u r r i c u l u m s i n t h e n a t i o n t o b e accredited, said Vince

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Another valued way to support the School is a gift that HIGHLIGHT : provides income for life. It can be created now or in the coming years to provide for retirement support. Again, $25,000 is the minimum gift needed. A current tax deduc - Some have chosen to create a scholarship or fellowship, tion helps reduce income taxes today and the remaining CLASS OF provide future technology support to upgrade class- fund, after you no longer receive income, can be used for rooms or computer labs for the School of Physical whatever you specify. Education, or to supplement fitness and wellness programs Also possible are gifts of your remaining retirement or through their estate plan. Others are providing for library IRA account funds after you have passed away. Making the 2007 resource purchases or for faculty support in the same way. WVU Foundation the beneficiary of the account (to benefit 2007 All are members of the Irvin Stewart Society which hon - the School) is all that is needed. Life insurance policies can PLAQUE PRESENTATION ors and recognizes those whose future support will aid the be donated and a real estate gift with a retained life estate can 2007 School in important ways. There are ten of them now: Ferris also make good sense as a way to provide future support. How do you thank the faculty and staff of your program, May graduation ceremonies at the CAC. This is the first ‘60 and Deanna Antoon; J. William Douglas ‘61, ‘62; Olana And last but not least becoming a member of the Stewart school or college for supporting you through four (or more) time that students have formerly recognized the School at “Tick” Hedrick-Sheaffer ‘71, ‘73; Robert L. “Sam” Huff ‘56, Society yourself is the easiest part of all. Just call (304) 293- years of study, to achieve your degree? Students from the commencement. James V. Morris ‘47, Richard F. Mull ‘67, ‘68; Kenneth ‘71 3295, ext. 5251 or e-mail [email protected], School of Physical Education Class of 2007 wanted to and Beverly ’67, ‘74 Randolph; and Linda Umansky ‘67. During the award, students from each program area and Kim will be pleased to explain the simple process for join - demonstrate their appreciation for the time and dedication also acknowledged the high academic standards estab - If you’ve thought of including a gift provision in your ing the other members. They’ll be glad you did! shown by faculty and staff, and hoped to make a lasting lished by the School as well as life lessons learned that they will, make sure that your attorney uses the wording “to the impression of their own. West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of will carry beyond the University and into their newly estab - the School of Physical Education.” Your gift provision can So they created a permanent plaque to express their lished careers. The plaque can be viewed in room 253 in specify, for example, that a scholarship will be created. For gratitude and presented it to faculty and staff during the the Coliseum. $25,000 or more, an endowed scholarship that will last for - G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G ever and carry your or a loved one is name will help many Make a Difference in the Lives That Follow students start their careers at WVU --- and be glad they did! Commencement Student traveling home on the weekends to coach youth basketball. Feature Story He has also been active in the Phi Sigma Pi National Dirk Kelley Honor fraternity, Phi Epsilon Kappa honorary, Phi Kappa Phi Collegiate Honor Society and Hoping to dispel the stereotypes Sports Management Club along with the of his field, Dirk Kelley is proud of National Society of Collegiate Scholars his accomplishments in achieving and Institute for Human Dignity. a 4.0 grade-point average in sport He volunteers time for projects SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION management. He graduated in with Habitat for Humanity, Annual Fund Raising Campaign May with a bachelor of science Salvation Army, the Barlett degree in physical education, House, Ronald McDonald Name Graduation Year and minor in sports psychology House and a local nursing home. Address and business administration. His honors include the Kelley now has aspirations to Presidential Award, the Eberly City State ZIP E-mail: attend law school. College of Arts and Sciences scholarship, a Sport Management My enclosed personal gift is $ . "It is my impression that Dirk is ready to successfully move Scholarship, National Dean’s List K For the School where the needs are greatest or For division or program (specify) to the next stage in his life," said and membership in the Golden Key K My company: will match my gift in the amount of $ Gonzalo Bravo, assistant professor of International Honor Society. Kelley cites his senior year inde - K Contact me about a major gift. sport management. "He is ready because he not only possesses the disci - pendent study as a key academic experi - The School of Physical Education and West Virginia University appreciate your commitment. pline to move further in the academic ladder, ence. While focusing on the ethical and legal Please make your check payable to: WVU Foundation, Inc. - Physical Education but also has the intellectual capacity required in law aspects of performance enhancing drugs in athletics, he and mail to: school." gained a better understanding of the issues impacting his School of Physical Education Business office, West Virginia University, PO Box 6116, Morgantown, WV 265O6-6116. field. Kelley maintained an active lifestyle while at WVU devot - ing attention to his classes and activities during the week and He is the son of Joe and Gwenna Kelley

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Congratulations to the Sport West Virginia, which has the worst childhood obesity Tracy Hamner - 2006-2007 Athletic Coaching Education Program Management program for their continuing accomplishments. problem in the United States, is stepping up plans to use AWARDS Outstanding Graduate Student Award G NCAA President Miles Brand appointed the Dean as Konami Corp.'s "Dance Dance Revolution" to battle the bulge in its schools. Andrea Wamsley - 2006-2007 Athletic Training Program a member of a group of interdisciplinary scholars to plan a STUDENT AWARDS Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award forthcoming colloquium and new journal on college sports. The state, which plans to put the popular dancing Ishonte’ Cherrile Johnson-Peters, Physical Education Jacque Loutsch - 2006-2007 Athletic Training Program Dr. Brooks attended the first committee meeting on Jan. 4- video game in every one of its public schools, said research Teacher Education - Roger Alford Scholarship Outstanding Graduate Student Award 5, 2007 held in Orlando, Florida. suggested that it helped put a halt to weight gain. Jamie Lynn Kocher, Sport Management – Ferris and Deanna G While in the Kanawha Valley for the Capital Classic Preliminary results from a 24-week study of 50 over - Matt Carley – 2006-2007 2005 Physical Education Teacher Antoon Textbook Scholarship Luncheon in January, Dean Brooks spoke with WVU Tech weight or obese children, aged 7 to 12, showed that those Education Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award ACE faculty, students and Dean Brown. The Dean also pre - who played the game at home for at least 30 minutes five Amy Marie Toler, Physical Education Teacher Education – Amanda Metcalf - 2006-2007 Physical Education Teacher sented "An Overview in African Americans in Sport" to days per week maintained their weight and saw a reduction Fred M. Coombs Scholarship Education Outstanding Graduate Student Award WVU Tech’s African Americans in Sport class. in some risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Steven Lee Johnson, Physical Kristi Goodrick – 2006-2007 Sport G New faculty member Amy Hile, MA, ATC, has joined The study's control group included a dozen children Education Teacher Education and Exercise Psychology Outstanding the School of Physical Education as Clinical who did not play the game for the first 12 weeks, then did so and Sport & Exercise Psychology Undergraduate Student Award coordinator/Lecturer, Athletic Training. This appointment for remainder of the study period. Those children piled on an Doris Dorinzi Scholarship Joe Frontiera - 2006-2007 Sport average of 6 pounds during the first portion of the study but replaces Jeromy Alt’s former position. Amy Sidwell, Physical Education Sport and Exercise Psychology saw their weight stabilize in the second half. Amy earned her MA at the University Teacher Education Doctoral Outstanding Graduate Student Award of Connecticut, and her BS at The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency Program – Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Jamie Shapiro - 2006-2007 Sport Valparaiso University . She is a mem - sponsored the research project, which primarily involved Graduate Student Scholarship ber of NATA, WVATA Amy’s previous and Exercise Psychology Outstanding children of its policy holders. Kristina C. Herdman, Sport experience includes serving as assis - Graduate Student Award Food intake was not monitored as part of the study, said Management – Eleanor Lantz tant athletic trainer at WVU for two Dirk Kelley - 2006-2007 Sport Emily Murphy, a pediatric exercise physiologist from the Scholarship years. Amy’s hometown is Angola, IN. Management Program Outstanding West Virginia University School of Medicine's pediatrics Joshua Michael Blowe, Physical G Undergraduate Student Award Edward F. Fetzel, EdD, Psychologist/Associate department, who was part of the research team. Education Teacher Education/Health – Shown–Dean Dana Brooks, Kristi Goodrick, Joe Frontiera, Andy Stephenson - 2006-2007 Professor, SEPT., was elected to the Faculty Senate Murphy said that, prior to the study, most of the chil - John Semon Scholarship Jamie Shapiro, Dr. Sam Zizzi and Dr. Jack Watson Executive Committee this summer. dren reported feeling awkward about participating in gym Sport Management Program Jocelynn J. Clark, Preston High G The School of Physical Education was represented at and physical activity at school. Outstanding Graduate Student Award School, Intended Major: Pre-Athletic Training – William A. the March 2007 AAHPERD conference in Baltimore. Sean Michelle Jeffrey – 2006 Fall Semester WV Motor Development Following the study, children from the group reported and Anna F. Shuman Scholarship M. Bulger, Ed.D., along with three colleagues, presented the feeling more confident and willing to try other exercises, Center Commitment to Children Award in Honor of Ken McPherson Amber Nicole Herback, Athletic Training – C. Peter Yost title "The Sport Education Revolution." she said. Alicia Teeters - 2006 Fall Semester WV Motor Development G Scholarship Additionally, Linda Carson, Ware Distinguished Murphy West Virginia plans to develop after-school Center Commitment to Children Award in Honor of Ken McPherson Professor, School of Physical Education, WV Motor Brittany L. Arnold, Athletic Training – K. Douglas Bowers clubs for playing the game. Justina McGarvey – 2007 Spring Semester WV Motor Athletic Training Scholarship and Albert C. "Whitey" Gwynne Development Center and Emily Murphy, Research Development Center Commitment to Children Award in Honor of Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, "It's going to allow kids to be active in an after-school Athletic Training Scholarship activity that's not sports," she said. Ken McPherson WVU, presented the title "West Virginia Games for Health: Nicole Rendos, Athletic Training – Erika Lynn Cadran Memorial Maddy Pcholinsky - 2007 Spring Semester WV Motor Implementing Dane Dance Revolution (DDR) Statewide." Obesity has been rising fast around the globe, prompt - Athletic Training Scholarship Ryan Walker, an 11 year old boy from Martinsburg, WV, who ing health experts to warn that lifestyle-related illnesses like Development Center Commitment to Children Award in Honor of Amy Lancaster, Athletic Training – Albert C. "Whitey" Gwynne participated in the clinical research study of DDR, also partic - heart disease and diabetes may cut average life expectancy Ken McPherson for generations of youth. Athletic Training Scholarship ipated in the presentation. FACULTY AWARDS FA G At the February 2007, West Virginia Athletic Training Tsuyoshi Nakaura, Athletic Training – Jimmy Leard Memorial Dr. Sean Bulger, Physical Education Teacher Education - conference in Charleston, the School of PE student Athletic Athletic Training Scholarship 2006-2007 Outstanding Researcher Award; 2006-2007Researcher of Training quiz bowl team took first place, beating out four Kevin Boss, Athletic Training - John C. Spiker Scholarship the Year other teams in the state.

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Dr. Linda Carson, Physical Education Teacher Education – STAFF AWARDS "Our new minor goes hand-in-hand with our already 2006-2007 Outstanding Service Award; 2006-2007 Grantsperson of WVU SCHOOL OF established Personal Fitness Trainer Minor, and it will bene - Matthew Brann, International Center for Performance the Year; Professional Servant of the Year fit students because of increasing demand for these servic - Excellence Writer/Editor – Shining Star Award PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Physical Education Teacher es," said Nancy Naternicola, instructor and fitness and well - Edith Kisner, Athletic Equipment coordinator – Shining Star OFFERS NEW Education – 2006-2007 Outstanding Teacher Award; 2006-2007 ness director for the Stansbury Fitness Center. Award Teacher of the Year GROUP FITNESS "This unique contribution to the WVU School of Physical Robin McKinney – Program Assistant – Shining Star Award Dr. Jack Watson, Sport & Exercise Psychology – 2006-2007 INSTRUCTION MINOR Education will enhance student opportunities in finding Outstanding Researcher Award; 2006-2007 Outstanding Teacher Betsy Sharley – Office Assistant – Shining Star Award; Perfect employment in the fitness industry, distinguish WVU as a Attendance Award The West Virginia University School of Physical leader in establishing academic opportunities for those who Award Education’s Athletic Coaching Professor Bruce Wilmoth, Physical Education Teacher Doug Satterfield, Assistant Supervisor Building/Campus Education Department has Education – 2006-2007 Outstanding Teacher Award Services – Perfect Attendance Award launched its new group fitness Dr. Sam Zizzi, Sport & Exercise Psychology – 2006-2007 Carol Straight, Student Records Assistant – Excellent instruction minor program with Outstanding Service Award Attendance Award classes starting this summer. Tracy Wheeler, Program Coordinator CL – Excellent Open to all WVU students, CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR AWARDS Attendance Award including those outside the School Mindi Eskridge – 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year of Physical Education, the minor is Nancy Naternicola – 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year; 2006-2007 YEARS OF SERVICE designed to prepare students for a Professional Servant of the Year Debra Hardesty, Administrative Secretary – 10 Years professional career in designing and Nancy Naternicola, Clinical Instructor – 5 Years conducting comprehensive group fitness exercise programs. The minor consists of eight JOHN A. MAXWELL tion of the political evolution of Latin American countries and courses and an internship. models of economic development within the new unit of study. SCHOLAR DIPLOMAT PROGRAM Students will demonstrate the In addition to opening a window on the different perspec - necessary professional competen - A faculty member’s experience as a scholar-diplomat will tives of the reality of Latin America, Bravo hopes to set a foun - cies to design and teach group fit - translate into a unit on Latin American sport within the course dation for new research on Sport Development in Latin America ness exercise classes in step, hi/lo, Sport in the Global World, to be offered for the first time in and the role of public policy on sport. With a focus on manage - interval and use of resistance spring 2008. Faculty member Gonzalo Bravo, PhD, assistant ment perspective, Bravo plans to study how government, politi - equipment using appropriate music professor, Sport Management Program, recently attended the cal stability, higher education, professional sport leagues, and tempo and progressive choreogra - GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION — Group fitness instructor annual Consortium for Faculty and Course Development in other influences advance sport in Latin America. phy. Students will specialize in fit - Nancy Naternicola (front) leads an aerobics exercise class in cardio ball. International Studies (FACDIS) held in Washington, D.C. The three-day FACDIS Scholar Diplomat Program begun ness yoga, indoor cycling, mat Bravo’s experience this March provided a source of motiva - in 1993 and offers professional development opportunities for Pilates, kickboxing and aqua fitness. choose to work in the fitness industry and accomplish one of tion to "discover" Latin America and its economic, social and West Virginia faculty. This year, 10 FACDIS faculty and two the goals and objectives set forth by President David C. More specifically, students will design safe and effective political challenges and how these challenges may relate to program coordinators participated, including: Hardesty’s WVU Nutrition and Wellness Initiative," she added. sport development. Bravo plans to incorporate a brief introduc - group fitness exercise programs that adhere to all codes, Kwame Boateng, West Virginia Wesleyan College; Gonzalo laws, regulations and procedures within the recognized The minor consists of three required courses, three elec - Bravo, West Virginia University; Carmen Durrani, Concord scope of practice for group fitness instructors set by the tives and an internship. No pre-requisites are required. Two University; Hannah Geffert, Shepherd University; Mathew American College of Sports Medicine and the American of the required courses are during the first three weeks of Johnson, West Virginia Wesleyan College; Joseph Lovano, Council on Exercise. summer, while one is during the last three weeks of summer. Bethany College; James Natsis, West Virginia State University; Electives are on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) through - This minor will complement current degrees in the School T. J. Park, West Virginia State University; Michael Smith, out the summer. The internship can be completed any time of Physical Education by strengthening the background of stu - Glenville State College; Daniel Weimer, Wheeling Jesuit throughout the year. University; FACDIS Director Jack Hammersmith, West Virginia dents in athletic coaching education, physical education teacher University, and Gretchen Peterec (FACDIS). Of the ten, four education and exercise physiology. Currently WVU is one of Course requirements will be listed on the School of were first-time attendees . only two schools in the nation that offers a group fitness instruc - Physical Education’s Web site at: tion minor to prepare students for national certification. http://www.wvu.edu/~physed/ SAVE THIS DATE!! FACDIS Workshops 2007: For more information, contact Naternicola at 304-293- Learning from the Developing World 3295, ext. 5208. Shown (from left in photo) Gonzalo Bravo, November 1-2, 2007, Lakeview Resort and Conference Center Oscar Underwood, Kwame Boateng

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School Of Physical Education G G G G G G G G G G G G G SC HOOL OF PHYSICAL E DUCATION ON T RACK MAY 2007 Hurdler, Graduate student finds her rhythm at WVU COMMENCEMENT G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G LEAPING TO SUCCESS — Senior track and field stand - After graduation, she will go back to Canada and con - Former men’s basketball coach and School of Physical him among the top-twenty active head coaches in the coun - out Jessica Czaikowski earned her master's degree in physical tinue training with the goal of competing on the national Education Hall of Fame member Gale Catlett present - try. education this May at WVU. A two-time team captain, she has team this summer. ed the Commencement Address to faculty, staff, family, In addition to being a member of the WVU School of had a decorated five years with guests in honor of the School’s graduates during the May the WVU track and field team. Physical Education’s Hall of Fame Coach Catlett was "My main goal is to com - 2007 Commencement exercise, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Following graduation, she plans named Outstanding Alumnus in 1999. He also serves as a pete at the World University the Creative Arts Center. to return to Canada and train member of the School’s Visiting Committee. Games in Thailand in August," Gale Catlett, retired men’s basketball coach, received with the hope of competing at the At the commencement, Dean Dana D. Brooks greeted she said. "I’m just not ready to his B.S. degree in physical education in 1963. As a member World University Games in students and their guests, followed by Outstanding quit yet." of WVU’s basketball team, he was coached by Fred Schaus Thailand in August. Graduating Student Kristen N. Condo who shared her aca - "I can definitely see myself and George King. After serving as head basketball coach at With her fifth and final demic experiences with attendees. Graduating seniors coaching one day," she said. "I the University of Cincinnati for six years, Coach Catlett year at West Virginia University received their degrees from Gerald E. Lang, Provost and would probably get into the returned to WVU in 1978. coming to a close, senior track Vice President for academic Affairs and Research. The high school set of teaching and and field standout Jessica Over his twenty-seven years of college coaching,Coach Class of 2007 also listened to remarks from Dr. Milt coaching. It just means so Czaikowski recently reflected Catlett’s teams earned a 65 percent winning record, ranking Richards, visiting committee member, and alumni repre - much to me." sentative. on her time as a Mountaineer. "The past five years have The Class of 2007 presented a plaque to the School of been such a great learning expe - Physical Education faculty and staff in "grateful apprecia - rience," the Tottenham, tion for your time, dedication and high academic standards" Ontario, native said. "Being in support of the students in their future endeavors. from Canada, I had to make a According to Dean Brooks, this is the first time that a grad - lot of adjustments when I first uating class has bestowed a permanent reminder of their arrived in Morgantown, but appreciation to the School. those changes helped me learn Throughout the weekend, a series of individual, per - and grow as a person. I’m from sonalized commencement ceremonies were hosted by the such a small town, so getting to Photo by: University’s schools and colleges. Nearly 3,800 students meet all of these new people at Kirby Lee/ graduated May 12 and 13. The school and college cere - school was great." The Sporting Image monies were degree-conferring events, providing graduating Czaikowski, a two-time students from all degree levels an opportunity to be individ - team captain, has had a deco - For now, all of her time ually recognized as they receive their diploma. rated five years with the WVU and energy is focused on her The ceremonies were held in one of three venues - the track and field team, most own future in the sport. Creative Arts Center, Student Recreation Center or recently winning the Eastern "Right now, I really want to Coliseum – and included the attendance of either the College Athletic Conference dedicate some time to track and University president, provost or a vice president. (ECAC) Indoor Championship title in the 60-meter hur - just see how good I could be," Czaikowski said. "My times dles (8.36). She has already qualified for the Big East and keep coming down, so there’s no reason to stop and say I’ve ECAC Outdoor Championships in both the 100-meter reached my potential." dash and the 100-meter hurdles. She is currently ranked 19th in the nation in the hurdles (13.45).

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WVU SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION WVU StudentsEmbrace REACHES WORLD THROUGH DDR goes beyond ordinary video games that utilize a simple VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM joystick or prop gun for the action. It requires players to par - ticipate with their entire body, resulting in an elevated Danc e heart-rate, increased circulation and use of many different On Feb. 3, a physical education professor and his small Huang became interested in ICPE through his interac - muscle groups. The physical element of the game has led to family moved from Taipei, Taiwan to Morgantown to become tions with WVU faculty member Sam Zizzi when Zizzi spent Danc e several medical studies and reports of positive health bene - involved with West Virginia University. time in Taiwan last fall. Zizzi is an assistant professor in fits associated with the game by WVU researchers. WVU’s School of Physical Education and the program coor - L I Chung-Ju Huang is the most recent addition to the REVO U T ON A recent study completed by WVU and the West visiting scholar program of the International Center for dinator for the Sports and Exercise Psychology Program. Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency demonstrated Performance Excellence Huang was also aware of the ICPE because of their connec - Thumping music fills the room with a pulsating sound that regular players of the game experienced numerous (ICPE) in WVU is tions with Asian scholars overseas. and rhythmic beat. Colored lights flash and flicker and create health benefits and even weight loss in some test patients. School of Physical In addition to his research, Huang will take classes in an ambient glow on the dance floor. A small crowd gathers to Bosley doesn’t think about the health aspects when he Education. He came to applied sports psychology during his two-year stay in watch Andrew Bosley – otherwise known as Dancin’ Andy – as plays DDR, but sees them as an additional benefit. conduct research and Morgantown. he prepares to take on the next challenger. It’s time to dance. "I’m glad that something I enjoy so much gives me training. His other aspirations include becoming involved in Imagining a local night club on a Saturday night? Actually health benefits. It’s a bonus because I don’t exercise too “WVU was the most every facet of WVU’s Sports and Exercise Psychology it’s just another afternoon in West Virginia University’s much," he said. sincere and hospitable Program, working as an intern with athletes. He hopes to Mountainlair games area as students play Konami’s video He continues that much like joggers have a constant school I applied to,” eventually teach classes, after overcoming the differences in game Dance Dance Revolution® (DDR). need to run, he and his friends feel almost addicted to the Huang said. “Also, it has languages. Combining upbeat music, flashing lights and fast-paced game and the resulting exercise euphoria. Many players one of the premier sport Huang hopes his time at WVU will be the beginning of dancing action, DDR allows players to choose from hundreds would agree – it’s the physical and responsive nature of the and exercise internation - a working relationship between WVU and Taipei Physical of music selections. Standing on a large dance pad they step game that lures them back. al graduate programs. Education College. After returning to Taiwan, he plans to on lighted arrows in conjunction with dance moves being dis - "I just like that it’s interactive. Before DDR came along The Sports and Exercise use his experiences from WVU by applying them to his played on an overhead video screen – scoring points depend - the most interactive game was a shooting game," Bosley Psychology Program at teaching and interaction with his colleagues. WVU is unique.” ing on the difficulty of each move. noted. "I like that this gets your full body involved." The ICPE was established in July 2004 as a gift from Recently added to the lineup of pinball machines, video Assistant Director for Mountainlair Building Huang is a professor in the Department of Sports Andrew Ostrow, founder and director of the ICPE, and his games and table games, DDR has been a huge hit with WVU Operations Jeff Dunbar explains, "I think it’s a game that ? Science and a women’s basketball coach at Taipei Physical colleague William Alsop, former program coordinator for students. Bosley, a junior electrical engineering major from people can do together – it’s a very social activity. There is a Education College in Taiwan. He has taught both graduate WVU is Sport Management Program. and undergraduate courses in sports psychology and statisti - Mineral County, is just one of many that thoroughly enjoy the group of players that have developed around DDR it pro - The ICPE mission is to promote the values of partici - cal software applications. game – playing as much as four times a day. vides them a social connection." pating in athletic and health-related physical activities to "I saw the announcements that it was coming to the ‘Lair Bosley agrees. "It’s a great way to meet people with a Huang is currently the only visiting scholar at WVU’s enhance quality of life. It aims to combine the experience and waited patiently," Bosley said. "I think the first night it was common interest. There are six or seven of us that know School of Physical Education. Previously, scholars have and knowledge of scholars in sports, exercise and perform - here there were just two of us that played." each other and just have fun playing DDR. It can be kind of come from countries such as Malaysia and Germany. The ance psychology with the enthusiasm and practical expertise flattering to get a crowd drawn in to watch." School of Physical Education has had short-term visits by of students. According to game room supervisor Danny Shrewsberry, distinguished scholars from Taiwan before, but Huang is the the machine now gets nearly constant use. DDR is available for use during regular operational Researchers publish their findings for performance psy - first professor to do an extended two-year postdoctoral visit. hours of the Mountainlair games area. Or when Dancin’ chology through the ICPE’s publishing branch, Fitness "It gets used pretty much all day, but during the Up All His visit enhances WVU ís visibility internationally. Andy is through with it. Information Technology. Night events (Thursday through Friday during the semester), Huang is currently exploring survey development, the there can be some big crowds at the machine," he said. "Some "KONAMI" is a registered trademark of KONAMI For more information, contact the School of application of structural equation modeling (a statistical people are a little skittish to get on the machine – worried CORPORATION. © 2007 Konami Digital Entertainment, Physical Education, 304-293-3295 or visit the ICPE method of building and testing models), sports confidence, they’re going to make a fool of themselves." Inc. © 2007 Konami Digital Entertainment Co, Ltd. website at: mental stamina and anxiety. He hopes to publish his work Much like a breakfast cereal tag line, DDR provides the "Dance Dance Revolution" is a trademark of Konami Digital http://www.fitinfotech.com/ICPE/icpe.html with the assistance of the ICPE. perfect combination of video game fun that kids love and Entertainment Co., Ltd. health benefits that mothers would approve of.

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camp for children ages 6-11. Camp began June 11 through Family Splash is fun, water play with at least one adult and after the child returns home. Each coach will provide WVU OFFERS Aug.10. Children can be registered for one or more weeks. partner for children ages 9 months to five years. encouragement and accountability. Between camp meetings, HEALTHY SUMMER Activities include swimming, games, rollerblading, hiking, In addition, children and parents can also celebrate birthdays, coaches will communicate with participants weekly and parents PROGRAMS, LEARNING nutrition, crafts and many other activities conducted on and milestones, accomplishments, or life in general with Choosy, the monthly, and will provide e-mail support throughout the 11- off-campus during field trips. center’s mascot for healthy life choices. Groups of 25 children month program. Health care providers will evaluate each partic - ACTIVITIES FOR spend two hours in the gym or the pool at E. Moore Hall, enjoying ipant’s health status through a complete health screening. CHILDREN AND TEENS SPLASH AND PLAY games, songs and activities. Choosy provides invitations, play Cost of the camp includes the two-week program and leader or lifeguard, trained teachers, a group photo and party the three follow-up weekends for youth, as well as the Children are all smiles as they enjoy Choosy Kids Club The West Virginia Motor Development Center is also favors. Call today; spots are filling up quickly. required participation days for parent/legal guardian. activities sponsored by the West Virginia Motor offering a program called Splash and Play, which includes Development Center at WVU. The University is hosting a water activities for children ages 9 months to five years. For more information, visit http://www.bechoosy.org or Parents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Limited variety of camps and programs this summer to encourage Groups include Baby, Toddler, Preschool and Family Splash. contact Jeffrey at 304-293-3295, spaces are available. To obtain a registration form, physician kids to make healthy choices. ext. 5252 or [email protected]. referral form, scholarship form or for any questions about Camp NEW You at WVU, call 1-866-347-4757 or visit http://www.fit - Children of all ages have the infotech.com/cny/index.html or http://www.cardiacwv.org. opportunity to participate in a CAMP NEW YOU variety of healthy, fun and educa - Camp NEW You –for 11-14 year olds – focuses on goal tional activities this summer at NATIONAL YOUTH setting and decision making and will emphasize the impor - West Virginia University. tance of parent participation in helping create healthier SPORTS PROGRAM Programs such as Splash and home environments that provide opportunities for healthy The National Youth Sports Program completed its 20th Play, a swimming program for eating and regular physical activity. year this summer WVU. The program is free to economical - younger children, encourage par - The camp will take place on the WVU campus in ly disadvantaged youth aged 10-16 from Monongalia County ents to volunteer and participate. Morgantown and in local recreational areas. There will be and surrounding areas. For older kids, Camp Choosy and three additional family workshops throughout the year. The NYSP is a cooperative project between the U.S. the National Youth Sports Department of Health and Human Services and the National Program help give area youth the "Camp NEW You is a family-based camp," said Emily Collegiate Athletic Association. The project is about physical tools to make informed and Murphy, a researcher in WVU’s Department of Pediatrics in fitness and foundations for learning and character. healthy choices throughout their the School of Medicine who works with the program along lives. with faculty in the School of Physical Education. "We’re A full range of fun, fitness activities are offered, from working with parents to change the home environment. One swimming to tchoukball (CHUKE-ball), an indoor variation In addition, an innovative of our goals is to get parents and children to work together." of soccer played on a cushioned court with trampolines. new program called Camp NEW You has been created to help Campers will have opportunities to participate in a vari - But the program goes beyond simple fields of play. It also youth and their parents identify ety of individual and group physical activities. They will also stresses study habits, emphasizes self-esteem and gently steers and practice lifestyle changes that learn skills in making healthier lifestyle choices, applying youngsters away from the potential traps of drugs and alcohol. will assist in achieving and maintaining healthy body weight All pool activities are held on Saturdays from at the E. nutrition knowledge to everyday life. Campers will partici - "We aren’t just a ‘sports camp,’" Bruce Wilmoth, pro - through increased physical activity and good nutrition. The Moore Hall Pool on the Downtown Campus. pate in other fun enrichment activities with new friends. gram director and associate professor in physical education camp is a collaborative effort between the School of Physical Baby Splash, for children 9-23 months, includes water Daily activities include individual choice physical activ - and sports studies, says of the enterprise, which is marking Education and the Department of Pediatrics at WVU’s play activities, pre-beginning swimming, toys, songs, safety ities, educational sessions, enrichment opportunities, hands- its 20th year this summer at the University. Wilmoth has School of Medicine. information, socializing opportunities and sign language. on nutrition classes and group outdoor activities. been with the project since its beginning. Toddler Splash, for children ages 2-3, is an aquatic play Participants will be lodged in the Evansdale residential This year’s session is abbreviated compared to years CAMP CHOOSY program designed for toddlers to learn basic aquatic skills, Complex. Three meals and two snacks a day will be provided. past. A substantial amount of federal funding that has kept Children can join Camp Choosy, part of the Choosy safety reminders, water play, group activities, songs and Classes and outings will be lead by trained nutritionists, the NYSP going since 1968 was diverted to the Homeland Kids Club initiative, organized by the West Virginia Motor socialization experiences. physical activity experts, behavioral health experts and others Security effort last year. WVU is now seeking donations from Development Center in the School of Physical Education. individuals and business to keep it going. Preschool Splash is for children, ages 3-5. It provides each day during camp. Materials such as pedometers, jour - "This is a great opportunity for children to have fun this sum - children an opportunity to practice skills, sign language and nals and T-shirts will be provided for all participants. To find out how you can donate, call the School of mer, while learning healthy life skills," said Michell e movement in the pool. Children attend with a parent or In addition, each child will be assigned a personal lifestyle Physical Education’s main line at 304-293-3295. Jeffrey, program coordinator. Camp Choosy is a weekly day- grandparent. coach who has been trained to provide support both during camp

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ulty within our School. Both universities are very strong in Student Briefs physical education and exercise/sport science. They do not have sport management programs. Both universities have SUMMER 2007 NEWSLETTER about 10,000 students with 300-600 in their departments. They have very good community outreach related to physical Amanda Visek successfully defended her dissertation on Coaching Academy program. It is a very prestigious program activity and a strong PE teaching program (#1 in Ireland). May 2nd, 2007. The title of her dissertation was "Athletic designed to help women in the coaching profession network DCU has a smaller faculty (10-12 full time, but growing) Identity and Aggressive Behavior: An Exploratory Investigation and learn important skills for working in elite sport. Shelly who are actively engaged in teaching and research with a of its Relationship in Contact and Collision Sports" Ann impressed her co-workers and was selected to do a strong research climate, particularly in exercise psychology piece on "What does Title IX mean to me?" You can view and physiology. The department is Sport and Health Rebecca Zakrajsek successfully proposed her dissertation Shelly Ann's video at www.ncaa.org/titleix - and then click on Science, and includes a degree in Athletic Therapy. research on April 30, 2007. The title of her dissertation is the picture of Shelly Ann. At Limerick, Sam met individually with 10 faculty members "The Impact of a Tailored Workshop on Coaches' Attitudes to discuss research and also met with the head of the depart - and Readiness to Use Sport Psychology Services." This fall, Shelly Ann will meet with female coaching educa - ment to discuss faculty/student exchanges. tion students and women coaches at WVU to talk about her Dan Ziatz continues to work in partnership with public rela - Shelly Ann Gallimore, ACE student, had an excellent While at DCU, he met individually with five faculty mem - summer experiences. tions students from the Perley Isaac Reed School of summer adventure. She attended the NCAA Women's bers and gave two invited lectures, one to a community- Journalism. Students updated information in a brochure about based exercise group and one to faculty and local PE teach - the dangers of cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. Kimberly ers. Topics included "Simple strategies for sticking with an Hamilton and Mallory Duley helped to revise text and update exercise program" and "Understanding community-based and for economic professors who are in the process of learn - the presentation to make it more interesting for the WVU ath - physical activity: Personal, social, and cultural factors." UPCOMING ing more about the sport industry, the newly updated chap - letes that Dr. Z shares it with. This is the second year that stu - Interest in research work at WVU and our academic pro - ters delve into such central issues as benefits and costs, the dents from PR 319, Public Relations Publications course CONFERENCES grams was strong. theory of the firm, profit maximization as a major motivator, assisted Dr. Ziatz with special design project. As a result of the continuing collaborative efforts, School of and EVENTS and alternative motivators in nonprofit organizations. PE may share a base for research on global physical activity patterns and effective intervention strategies used to reduce "Historic Traditions & Future Directions in Research on OUT THIS SPRING VISITS TO obesity and increase physical activity. Additionally, a few Teaching & Teacher Education in Physical Education", G Media Relations in Sport, 2nd Edition, by Allan Hall, School of PE SEP graduate students have expressed interest October 11-14, 2007 at the Sheraton Inn – Station Square, William Nichols, Patrick Moynahan, and Janis Taylor, offers UNIVERSITY of LIMERICK in a study abroad experience in Ireland. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This website provides links to con - a basic understanding of the working relationships between & DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY ference registration, abstract submissions, lodging, and direc - he mass media and sport organizations and goes into detail MARCH 2007 tions to the Sheraton Inn Station Square : https://www.fitin - about the recent changes in technology, explaining how fotech.com/peteconference/index.html those advances have affected the media and sports informa - BBC FEATURES tion professionals. Sam Zizzi’s recent trip to Ireland was designed to follow G Training Professionals in the Practice of Sport Psychology, up on connections established by Dr. Ostrow in the fall, and DDR PROJECT by John Silva, Jonathan Metzler, and Bart Lerner, fills a long- Coverage expands project on international level to assess the viability of the universities providing possible NEW PUBLICATIONS standing gap in current resources by addressing the many professional development opportunities for School of PE BBC arrived on campus May 17, 2007 to film a feature aspects of training for sport psychology, as well as issues faculty. Both Universities had shown interest in exercise FROM ICPE piece on the school-based DDR project. They sent a film unique to its practice. psychology, and there was interest in hosting U.S. faculty for crew to cover University students experiencing DDR first G Psychological Bases of Sport Injuries, 3rd Edition, edited a semester or possibly one year. Fitness Information Technology (FIT) Publishing, part of the hand at the Mouontainlair. The following day the crew by David Pargman, is a valuable resource for sport psycholo - International Center for Performance Excellence, recently University representatives at Limerick included Drew traveled to South Middle School to visit with students and gists, sports medicine professionals, coaches, and athletes Harrison, head of department, biomechanist and PJ Smyth released a new edition of a vital book in its Sport teachers and learn how DDR impacts local students. Later who seek more knowledge and understanding about the with motor learning and sport psych. At DCU, Catherine Management Library. The Economics of Sport, 2nd Edition, the same morning, BBC representatives met Choosy at the complexity of tasks facing injured athletes. Woods, exercise psychology, and Niall Moyna, head of depart - Coliseum to learn more about DDR and the Choosy Kids by Mark J. Eschenfelder and Ming Li, provides answers to ment, exercise psychology participated in the discussions. Club. the fundamental question: Why does the sport industry oper - Collaboration BBC representatives estimated that 53 million people will ate as it does? Written for undergrad and graduate students The possibilities for research collaboration and student/fac - view the story while providing world wide visibility for WVU ulty exchange are strong at both of these universities for fac - and the School of PE!

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Billig Mr. Jon R. Fedisin Mr. Seth J. Howard Mr. and Mrs. Bryan L. Maust Mr. Cyril W. Reich Mr. Aaron S. Taylor Ms. Jena A. Billingsley Ms. Linda M. Felton Mrs. Susan L. Huffman Ms. Elwanda L. Mccartney Mrs. Sylvia J. Rhodes Ms. Carol E. Thom Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Birurakis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Finley Mr. Paul G. Hulme Mrs. Jennifer L. McCauley Mrs. Tracy L. Richard Mrs. Elaine Thomas Ms. Suzanne M. Bologa Mr. Edmund J. Fisher Mr. Robert J. Insani Ms. Nellie J. McClure Mr. Elijah C. Richardson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric W. Thorne Mr. Jarrod M. Bonfili Mr. Craig W. Folli Mr. Kirk A. Jackson Mr. Timothy P. McCormick Mr. J Mark Riley Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Tierney Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Bonner Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Foltz Mr. Jason M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James R. McCormick Mr. R. Christopher Rivell Mr. and Mrs. David C. Tucker Ms. Christina L. Booe Mr. Timothy J. Frank Mr. Jason T. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Randall G. Meador Ms. Arlene G. Roberts TurboCare, Inc Mr. and Ms. Dallas D. Branch, Jr. Mr. R. Brett Fuller Mr. Chad A. Kanz Ms. Sara L. Meadows Mrs. Beth D. Robinson Mr. Philip D. Turner Mr. and Ms. William A. Bryson Mr. and Mrs. Fred V. Gainer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Meadows Dr. Joni C. Roh Mr. and Mrs. Laine Turner Dr. Faisal A. Bukeirat Mrs. Charlene R. Galluzzo Mr. Robert J. Kepics Ms. Sara K. Michaud Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rubenstein Mr. and Mrs. John W. Turpen, Jr. Mr. and Dr. Harry D. Bush Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Ganocy Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kernic Ms. Margaret F. Miller Mrs. Constance W. Rush Ms. Judith Twist Mrs. Linda S. Caplan Mrs. Mary P. Gargarella Ms. Deborah H. Kerr Mr. E. Clyde Miller Ruslyn Confections, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve D. Vanhorn Mr. Darrell K. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Curtis G. Garland Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Kingery, Jr. Mr. Kenneth Miller Mr. Thomas G. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Voelker Ms. Diana G. Caruso Mrs. Debra R. Gibson Mr. Arnold A. Kittle Mr. Haseltine S. Moore Miss Nicole M. Sabatina Mrs. Alice M. Von Saunder Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Caskey Mr. and Mrs. James F. Gill Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Knight Ms. Isabel P. Morrison Dr. and Mrs. G. H. B. Sapp Mr. Christopher P. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Casselman Mr. and Mrs. William P. Goggin Mr. Ronald L. Knight Mrs. Susan E. Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Clark Mr. Brian Goin Mr. and Mrs. William Koval Dr. and Mrs. William C. Naylor Mr. Michael A. Sawtelle Mr. Clint C. Waronsky Mrs. Donna M. Clarke Ms. Tanya M. Good Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kusma Mrs. Kathryn R. N. Neely Mr. Robert D. Schellhaas, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George I. Warren Ms. Elizabeth R. Cohen Mrs. Denise G. Goodman Mr. Kevin J. Landolt Mrs. Randi C. Neurman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schrom, Jr. Mr. Kent K. Watkins

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IN APPRECIATION Continued...

Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Weaver Dr. Alma J. Bennett Ms. Deborah C. Golden Dr. and Mrs. Peter D. Petroff Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Welty, Jr. Ms. Mary L. S. Bentzel Mr. and Mrs. William C. Groves Dr. and Mrs. Carl I. Pirkle, Jr. FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Wentzel Dr. Debra S. Berkey Dr. Veronica Hammersmith Drs. Martin H and Ann B Pushkin BLUE CLUB GOLD CLUB Mr. and Mrs. John S. Werle Mrs. Marylou K. Billings Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Hardison, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Milton E. Richards $1, 000 to $9,999 $10, 000 to $99,999 Mr. Coy D. Whittaker Miss Kittie J. Blakemore Mrs. Deborah A. Hedderich Ms. Jonette D. Richards Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Wiesen Mrs. Sue E. Bowser Mrs. Olana L. Hedrick-Sheaffer Dr. and Mrs. John W. Roberts Mr. Allan W. Babcock Book Exchange, Inc. Ms. Janey I. Wigal Maj. Darold S. Brinley Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hillyard III Mr. Harry M. Rubenstein Dr. Dana D. Brooks Mr. W. Gale Catlett Ms. Tracey M. Williams Dr. Lynn M. Broadman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hobson Sara H. Cree Charitable Remainder Central Cab Company Mr. Garland T. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Eric B. Brokmeyer Ms. Michele L. Hoffman Unitrust Mr. Damon B. Lilze Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Wingo Ms. Deborah J. Brown Ms. Linda R. Hughan Sara H. Cree Estate Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey D. McIntosh FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL Mr. and Mrs. James A. Womeldorff Miss Sandra J. Bullman Dr. Jean M. Irion Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Schuetzner Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation PLATINUM CLUB Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wood, Jr. Mrs. Marilyn L. Burger J & K Plants, Inc. Mr. Reginald A. Scott Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenneth Osleger $100,000 & Above Capt. George Woods, Jr. Ms. Jennifer D. Cappuzzo Mr. and Mrs. David A. Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Stoner M. Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Regis Woods Dr. and Mrs. James R. Carpenter, Jr. Mr. John E. John Capt. and Mrs. James P. Sinz Pittsburgh Associates Claude Worthington Mr. David A. Woolley Ms. Julia W. Carr Ms. Jennifer A. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Six Ms. Margaret A. Roxby Benedum Foundation Ms. Regina Wright-George Central Hauling Incorporated Mr. and Mrs. James A. Karwoski Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Skeens Shell Oil Company Foundation Ms. Michelle Yao Dr. Steveda F. Chepko Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Reginald W. Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smith Mr. Benjamin R. Yoho Mr. David F. Cline Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Kucer Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Smittle Mr. and Mrs. R. Craig Walker Please note: Mr. and Mrs. L. Donald Young Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Coe Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. LaNeve State Farm Companies Foundation The gifts shown represent those Mr. Dennis G. Zahradnik Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Cognetti Dr. and Mrs. John S. Leard Mr. and Mrs. John R. Stemple recorded from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 Mr. Louis S. Zimmerman POA Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewandowski Dr. Gloria M. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Rudiger K. Zimmermann Consolidated Solutions and Dr. Christine R. Lottes The Shoe Story Innovations, LLC Mr. and Mrs. David J. Maher Dr. and Mrs. Tommy R. Tucker Col. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cook Mrs. Sandra L. Marshall Mr. David H. Turner FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL Mr. and Mr. Michael G. Davis Mr. Joseph A. Martin United States Tennis Assoc Inc CENTURY CLUB Mr. Richard C. DeHart Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Maust Ms. Sally E. Walker $ $ 100 to 999 Mr. and Mrs. John W. Deitz Dr. and Mrs. John C. McDonald Mr. Louis E. Waller III Mr. Robert O. Dixon MedExpress Urgent Care PLLC Wedgewood Family Practice & Mrs. Patricia S. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Dolphin Monongalia & Preston County Lodge 87 Psychiatry Associates, Inc. Anonymous Dr. Daniel C. Dunlap Mr. Eugene M. Montemore Mrs. Terri Weimer-Howes Mr. and Mrs. Ferris J. Antoon Mr. and Mrs. Dale M. Evans Mountain People's Market Co-Op West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Bahnsen Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Ferda Mr. W. Stephen Mull Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Baker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Flowers Mr. Richard F. Mull Ms. Cheryl Williams Mr. and Mrs. Philip N. Barkins Ms. Millicent Ford Mrs. Denise C Myers Mr. Dale E. Williams Miss Mary A. Baughman Mrs. Lisa M. Franson Niedzalkoski's Train Shop Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W. Williams Ms. Donna S. Baumgarten Mr. John P. Garcia Mr. David E. Nutter Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Winterhoff Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Baur Mr. and Mrs. Byron E. Gibson Ms. Cindy B. Parker Ms. Cem Yucesoy Dr. Paul A. Bennett and Mrs. Candace R. Godwin Perry Drug Store

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IN MEMORIAM

William R. ""Rick" Gilliam II, (B.S. 2004) of Allentown, Pa., Red Wings. He spent another year in Pauline M. Alderman (M.S. 1953), of Beckley dren; and 11 great-grandchildren, along with her Carlisle, PA, died February 15, 2007. He was the son the minors with the Rochester, N.Y. Red Wings in died April 8, 2007, in a local care facility of natural nieces. Mrs. Baughman was preceded in death by of William R. and Margarette C. Gutshall Gilliam, 1947, after serving in the US Air Force from 1942- causes. Born in Raleigh County, she was the daugh - one son, James Arnett Baughman; and one sister, Newville. Rick worked for security at the Cumberland 1946 in the physical training unit and also as a coach ter of the late Nathaniel Burl and Josephine Sutphin Mabel Anna (Casto) Martin. Mrs. Baughman County Court House, Carlisle. He was a 1996 gradu - for service teams. In 1947, he returned to WVU to Alderman. Miss Alderman was a retired school received her teaching degree in 1935 and taught at ate of Big Spring High School, where he participated coach the baseball team. He then went to West teacher, having taught for one semester at Concord the high school and college levels as physical educa - in football and was a member of Pennsylvania "Big Virginia Tech to serve as baseball coach and headed College, one year at Mark Twain High School and tion and biology instructor until her retirement from 33." As a wrestler he was a Pennsylvania heavyweight the school of physical education. He coached five sea - finished her teaching career at Woodrow Wilson teaching in 1975. Mrs. Baughman traveled widely champion and High School All-American as well as a sons of baseball for the Golden Bears and two for their High School, teaching for 36 years. She received her with her husband visiting England, Mexico, Spain, member of the 100 Win Club. Rick also played on the football team as an assistant. He returned to the WVU B.S. degree from Concord College in 1942 and later Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Canada and sites throughout high school baseball team. Rick was a starter for four athletic department, serving in various roles from 1952 received her M.S. degree from WVU in 1953. Miss the United States. She was active in many communi - years at West Virginia University in football and par - to 1978, including business manager, assistant to ath - Alderman was a member of First Baptist Church, ty and civic activities. ticipated in four bowl games. As a freshman he was letic director. During this time, he also coached the Beckley, and was a lifelong resident of Raleigh Chester A. Marshall, Jr., (M.S. 1949), died named offensive rookie of the year and received the school's golf team, winning one ECAC championship. County. She was preceded in death by six sisters, January 26, 2007. Chester was born in Albany, N.Y. outstanding offensive player of the year in football. In Hockenberry was inducted in the West Virginia Bernice Alderman, Mabel Rutherford, Thelma Wills, and moved with his family to West Virginia. He his senior season he was an Outland Trophy nominee. University Sports Hall of Fame in its 15th Annual Agnes Stemple, Wanda Griffith and Edna Haig; and attended West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA), He was also a two-time All-American Farm Team Ceremony on October 15, 2005. He will be fondly a brother, Wilbur Alderman. Miss Alderman was the West Virginia University (MS) and Indiana selection. Rick signed as a free agent with the Chicago remembered by his friends for his flagged golf cart and last surviving of her brothers and sisters. She is sur - University (PhD.). A long time teacher and coach, Bears and was later released following an injury in his impromptu hop scotching around the Pines vived by three nephews and four nieces; good friend he held positions at Parsons High School, Parsons, training camp. He then played with the Winnipeg Blue Country Club where he was one of the last surviving and caregiver, Robin Dunning of Beckley; and dear WV, Wilmington College, Ohio, Culver Military Bombers of the Canadian Football League and the original members. He is survived by his wife of 66 friend, Gene Hedrick of Beckley. Academy and the Indiana Department of Indiana Firebirds of the Arena League. Rick later years, Helen Hockenberry; his daughters, Charlene Patricia Isaac (B.A. 1946), of Lakeland, FL, for - Education. He was a veteran of WWII, earning a returned to the Newville area to pursue his true love of Glagola of Charleston; Judith Wildman and son-in law, merly of Winter Haven, FL and East Lansing, MI, Bronze Star while serving on the USS Huse. As cap - working on the farm and coaching high school football David, of Kingwood; two grandsons, Simon Wildman died January 9, 2007 of heart failure. Predeceased by tain of his college basketball team at West Virginia and wrestling. He was also an avid outdoorsman who of Morgantown and Matthew Glagola and his wife, husbands, Herman John Carew and Alfred Gerald Wesleyan he led a group of returning veterans in loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his Bree, of Stone Mountain, Ga.; and, brother, Donald Isaac; she is survived by her sons and spouses, winning the West Virginia State Championships and family. Surviving are his wife, Kendra L. Naugle W. Hockenberry and sister-in-law, Kathleen, of William and Lynn Carew, Eaton Rapids, MI; and was later drafted by the Denver Nuggets. In 1981, Gilliam, Carlisle; daughter, Mya K. Gilliam, at home; Fairchance, Pa. He was preceded in death by his elder John and Alicia Carew, Sparta, NJ; daughter and he was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by sister, Kara K. Bechtold and husband, Scott, brother, Curtis A. Hockenberry. spouse, Shelly and Terry Palczewski, East Lansing, Governor Otis Bowen for his years of service to Lancaster; father and mother-in-law, Mark A. and Melissa Jean Ford (M.S. 1985, B.S. 1983), 46, MI; and daughter Jacqueline Conrad, Davie, FL; Indiana’s youth. He was preceded in death by his Gretchen B. Naugle, Carlisle; niece and nephew, Lily died suddenly at her home May 21, 2007, from a seven grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 3 daughter, Margaret Ann (Meg) and is survived by his K. and Peyton M. Bechtold, Lancaster; sister-in-law, heart-related problem. Born in Beckley, she was the stepchildren and their families. A graduate of West wife of 62 years, Glenda, and children Cynthia and Amanda N. Rife and husband, Andrew; and niece daughter of Jimmy C. and Jean M. Ford. She attend - Virginia University, she was active in her church, her husband Phil of New Orleans, Chet III and wife Kylie, Carlisle; brother-in-law, Mitchell E. Naugle and ed WVU and later worked for the McDonald’s Corp. community and in volunteer and educational organi - Kate of Culver, Elizabeth/Boo and husband Rob of companion, Jackie Thomas, Edgewood, MD; four for 22 years. Melissa was preceded in death by her zations. She was one of the founders of the Greater New York, Matt and wife Jean of Indianapolis and aunts, and two uncles, as well as numerous well-loved old brother, Jimmy M. Ford, and nephew, Jay Saddler. Lansing Potter's Guild, enjoyed golf, bridge, crafts, grandchildren. cousins and extended family. She is survived by friend Mary Cannella of Orlando; her cats and especially family gatherings. Charles "Charley" Hockenberry (M.S. 1947, B.S. aunt and uncle, Leon and Lena Ford of Oak Hill; a Virginia Baughman (B.S. 1935), of Philippi, died 1941), of Morgantown died March 15, 2007. sister, Deborah Saddler and husband, Les, of Ghent; January 16, 2007, at the home of her daughter. She Hockenberry was son of the late George and Ethel brother, Edward Ford of Beckley; niece, Lauren Ford is daughter of the late Dennis Egbert and Lola Agnes Metcalfe Hockenberry. During his years at West of St. Albans; niece, Heather Lilly and husband, (Woodall) Casto. Virginia was preceded by her hus - Virginia University, he lettered in baseball (1939-41), Doug, and children; and three nieces. Per Melissa’s band Arnett Baughman. Surviving are one daughter, football (1938-39) and basketball (1939). He spent request, her ashes shall be scattered over her beloved Rebekah Ann Burner of Philippi; one son, Gerald two seasons playing minor league baseball for the Caribbean Sea. Anthony Baughman of Fairfax, Va.; five grandchil -

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION CELEBRATING ...looking back 75 YEARS of EDUCATING LEADERS SCHOOL of PHYSICAL EDUCATION 75 th ANNIVERSARY DINNER WATERFRONT PLACE HOTEL First Hall of Fame Class Charity-Circa 1980 Wednesday, September 5, 200 7

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Calendar of Events 2007

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HOSTED BY WVU SCHOOL OF PHYSI CAL EDUCATION 75th ANNIVERSARY DINNER HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Keynote Speaker: Coach Bobby Huggins October 12, 2007 September 5, 2007 – 7:00 p.m. – Waterfront Place Hotel Reception – 6:30 p.m. Induction Ceremony – 7:30 p.m. – Erickson Alumni Center 75th ANNIVERSARY CAMPUS TOUR Tour conducted by Dr. J. William Douglas DAN & BETSY BROWN LECTURE SERIES September 7, 2007 – 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Coliseum Blue Gate The U.S. Secret Service: The Right Agency at the Right Time (How the Secret Service Has Met Historic Crisises) HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL Guest Speaker: Robert DeProspero Presentation by Dr. J. William Douglas Spring 2008 – Date and Location TBA September 7, 2007 – 2:00-3:00 p.m. – Erickson Alumni Center SPORTS LAW SYMPOSIUM HOMECOMING TENT RECEPTION Reversing Field–Examining Commercialization Labor October 20, 2007 and Race in Sports Law Two Hours Prior to Kickoff – Tent City II October 4-5, 2007 – College of Law SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION WALL OF HONOR UPDATE AND RECEPTION SPORTS LEGENDS October 11, 2007 – 3:00 p.m. Moderator: Gale Catlett Jerry West Mountaineer Lounge – Coliseum Speakers: Jerry West, Rod Hundley, Rod Thorn, Sam Huff, Chuck Howley, and TITLE IX: PIONEER WOMEN COACHES AT WVU Kristin Quackenbush-DiBartolomeo Moderator: Terri Howes October 26, 2007 – 7:00 p.m. – G20 Oglebay Hall Speakers: Martha Thorn, Kittie Blakemore, Linda Burdette, and Donna Henderson October 11, 2007 – 7:00 p.m. – Erickson Alumni Center

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