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WelcomING President Manchin Dr. Mark Anthony Manchin joins Glenville State College as the 26th President

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200 High Street Glenville, WV 26351 (304) 462-7361 | (866) 239-0285 www.glenville.edu 8 Flower Farming in West Virginia LEGACY ADMINISTRATION Help us to inspire a new generation of Pioneers who Dr. Mark A. Manchin will go on to make an impact on campus, in their President, Glenville State College communities, and around the world. Mrs. Rita Hedrick- Pioneering Through a Pandemic Helmick 12 Vice President for Administration Mr. David Hutchison Vice President for Advancement History of the Clock Tower Mr. Bert Jedamski ‘93 14 Chief Financial Officer Dr. Gary Morris Provost Mr. Jesse Skiles ‘87 Director of Athletics Alumni Through the Decades Dr. Jason Yeager 16 Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

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Dustin Crutchfield ‘09 Athletics Year-in-Review Director of Marketing and 32 Public Relations Kristen Cosner ‘17 REFER A STUDENT MORE Communications GSC Office of Admissions Coordinator, Photographer 200 High Street, Glenville, WV 26351 4 Greetings from the Manchins 31 Celebrating from Afar (800) 924-2010 Readers: Throughout this issue In the News Class Notes you may notice some items that [email protected] 6 36 date back as far as 2016. Those previous bits of information are 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees Pioneers Around the Globe being included due to the absence 11 43 of the Pioneer Progress in your mailbox since the fall of 2016. Day of Giving In Memoriam Of course you will also find news 24 44 related to current campus goings- on, and the class notes and stories 26 Honor Roll of Donors 51 President’s Circle of alumni and friends you’ve GLENVILLE.EDU/APPLY | PIONEER YOUR FUTURE grown to expect. Greetings from the Manchins! Greetings Pioneer Alumni and served Harrison County for six years proposal for master’s degree programs Friends! as their Superintendent. My wife Gigi in education, offered right here at and I have been married 48 years and GSC. On July 1, 2020, I began my tenure as together we have five children and Glenville State College’s twenty-sixth three grandchildren. We are investigating other new President. My wife Gigi and I are so programs to implement as well. The pleased to be here in Glenville and As I mentioned, the success of right mix of program offerings is a key I am very proud to be serving as the Glenville State College moving component in being able to recruit President of this fine institution. forward will be built upon the solid students. In-demand programs also foundations laid by those who have give students the ability to graduate Shortly after I learned that I would be come before us. My goal is to build into a field that will ensure them a the next President at Glenville State, on the progress we have made and successful future. I received several phone calls from continue to do great things at the people who shared with me that they Lighthouse on the Hill. As I near six months in this role at were GSC alumni. They were proud Glenville State, I find myself reflecting to call themselves Pioneers, and I Recruiting and retaining students is on the things we have already know that you are as well. Glenville an obvious goal. No college can be accomplished and the challenges State College is a great place and successful without students and we are faced here and around the globe. The that is truly reflected in all of you. working hard to seek out a motivated, COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Who we are today has been shaped passionate, and diverse group of our campus in terms of course by our graduates, countless donors both traditional and non-traditional delivery and the ability to gather and and friends, and our past and present students who will hopefully someday hold events. It has also reminded faculty and staff. call themselves Pioneers. Keeping us of the importance of keeping students in college after they enroll our students, faculty, staff, and For those of you who may not know is another matter. I believe that, community safe amid the pandemic. me, allow me a moment to tell you as the old saying goes, “It takes a That focus will remain a top priority a bit about my past. I was born village” – that means establishing a until such time that we are all able to and raised in Farmington, West holistic approach to student advising, rid ourselves of the Coronavirus risk. Virginia. I attended public school course scheduling, campus life and in Marion County and eventually recreation, and more. It also means In closing, I want to express my earned a Doctorate of Educational ensuring that offices across campus are gratitude for what you have done in Administration degree from West involved in monitoring and assisting the past and I ask you to join us in Virginia University in 1986. Over the students. imagining the future. Gigi and I look years I have been a teacher, worked forward to meeting you just as soon as for RESA, served in the West Virginia As a lifelong educator myself, I am we are able. State Senate, was Executive Director acutely aware of the special history of the School Building Authority of this institution has in preparing future Be well and Go Pioneers! West Virginia, was Superintendent educators. My vision is to see teacher of Webster County Schools and education programs at Glenville State McDowell County Schools, and, just strengthened and expanded, building Mark A. Manchin prior to coming to Glenville State, on that storied history. That includes a President, Glenville State College

Pictured: Gigi Manchin and Dr. Mark A. Manchin inside the President’s House.

4 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 5 PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Kristen Cosner in the news Home Grown Program Expands Throughout W.Va. In 2019, Glenville State launched the Home Grown Ini- tiative, a scholarship program designed to address the growing teacher shortage in West Virginia. The program focuses on prospective teacher identification in the county schools partnered with scholarship support for candidate attendance at GSC, practical experiences, and mentor- ing during teacher preparation into the start of full-time teaching. The goal is for those students to return to their home counties to student teach and, if available, be able to Land Resources apply for open positions in their home district. The program has since expanded to all 55 counties in Students Benefit West Virginia. Qualified students are nominated by the county superintendent or their designee for a scholarship From WVDOF in a “high need” teaching area in their county. Trainings

Department of Land Resources students who were enrolled in the Glenville State has established a food, clothing, and supplies pantry on Percussion Timber Harvesting course this se- campus as a resource for current students. The Pioneer Pantry and Career INTERRUPTION mester again had the opportunity Closet provide access to food, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, to take part in the West Virginia school supplies, and casual and business professional clothing to students The April 2020 performance of the Division of Forestry’s (WVDOF) who need it – all at no cost. Glenville State College Percussion Timber Felling and Chainsaw Ensemble should have marked the Safety Workshop on the College Both the Pioneer Pantry and Career Closet have benefited from generous 40th anniversary of the annual Farm. donations from the campus and community to keep the shelves stocked. show. The sets were built, the The GSC Foundation also has a designated fund to help support the Pioneer musicians were rehearsing, and The workshop, organized by Pantry; call (304) 462-6380 to make a donation. tickets were on sale. WVDOF Service Forester, Jesse King ‘14, was led by Johnny King However, the COVID-19 ‘13 (pictured above with student) pandemic halted all gatherings and Jack Spencer ‘95, both of the and live in-person concerts so the WVDOF. During the workshop, performance, under the direction students learned the importance of John McKinney ‘73, was of personal protective equipment, cancelled. timber harvesting laws and regulations, how to obtain a timber har- McKinney says that a 2021 vesting license in the State of West performance is being tentatively Virginia, and OSHA regulations. scheduled. More information will be provided as it is available. Japan Outreach Coordinator The students also worked to refine the skills that they had already Wraps Up Two Years At GSC learned in their Timber Harvest- ing course, as well as learning new skills along the way. The hands- For the past two years, Glenville In addition to his time spent on on training included practicing State College played host to an Out- campus with GSC students and notches, boring into a tree, spring Pioneer Nature Trail Opens reach Coordinator from the Japan staff, Yamaguchi also visited various pole removal, tree topping, and Outreach Initiative (JOI). community groups and schools for more. Thanks to a $10,000 grant obtained by the Gilmer County Farm Bureau activities and presentations. and the efforts of countless donors and volunteers, phase one of the Pioneer Masahiro “Masa” Yamaguchi served “We hope that the students will Nature Trail has been completed. The trail is located behind GSC’s Morris as Glenville State’s Japan Outreach His on- and off-campus presenta- take the techniques from this Stadium. Coordinator between 2018 and tions focused on a number of topics, 2020. Yamaguchi grew up in Shiga, including calligraphy, origami, cook- training and the skills learned in Japan, received his undergraduate ing, songs and dances, business and their Timber Harvesting course at The initial phase of the trail includes a picnic table, several birdhouses donated by the Gilmer County Girl Scouts, an informational kiosk, and a sign degree in linguistics, and spent time school life, etiquette, storytelling, and GSC to go on to be the future of studying abroad in Russia. He came more – all designed to foster cultural our field,” Jesse King said. marking the trailhead donated by Don and Glendora Hedley. The trail honors the community service of Rita (Frymier) Huff ‘63 and the late Denzil to GSC after working in Kyoto and exchange between the United States Huff ‘57. Read the full story here. Tokyo. and Japan. Read the full story here.

6 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 7 ith a lifelong passion for art, Tamara “Tammy” and I sell them at different shops in West Virginia. It’s W(Stalnaker) Hough ‘85 holds a degree in art and brought another facet to the business that’s been a lot of previously served as an art teacher in the Lewis County fun.” (WV) School System. Combining her love for art and some newfound flower farming skills, Hough now operates Morning Glory Flowers from her Gilmer County farm. We Who was your favorite professor at GSC? caught up with Tammy in the early fall to talk about how “[Professor Emeritus] Charles Scott. He was known for his she found this new passion and why she finds flowers so pottery especially. He helped me buy my first camera and I joyous. got involved with photography then, which was really good. FLOWER He would take trips to Nova Scotia and we would have How did you get started with flower farming? painting trips, which were amazing.” “I went to a farm conference put on by the West Virginia Extension Office. At that farm conference, there was a Do you work alone? session called ‘A Day in the Life of a Flower Farmer,’ and I “Another great part about the flower farm is that it’s been a just really fell in love with everything that Jean Stewart had family endeavor. My daughter, Lauren, my daughter-in-law, to say. I emailed her afterwards and decided right there and Kristen, we all work together to make events happen and InFARMING the heart of central West Virginia then that I wanted to be a flower farmer and florist.” that just really brings a lot of joy to me.”

“It’s been a process with little baby steps at a time, making Where can we find your work? a lot of mistakes along the way. But I have to say that it was the right decision. I do not regret it whatsoever. It’s brought “So, I do have an Etsy shop - it is called “Morning Glory a lot of joy to me and other people.” Flower Co.” and you can find prints and cards there. I also have people that will call and I deliver bouquets locally. What has been really great about that is that it’s a moment How did Glenville State influence your career? that I can share where those people are seen, especially “I have found that what I learned at Glenville State College during this time with COVID-19. Somebody from far off in my art program - the elements of art: color, design, color can send some love to somebody - it’s just been a wonderful theory - have all really helped in this process of being a thing and I really appreciate it and feel honored to be a part flower farmer and florist. of that.”

Not only do I do flower work, but I also do art - coming Hough hopes to continue to grow Morning Glory Flowers back to my degree - from the flowers. I make portraits with in the future through her flower arrangements and prints.  the blooms. That’s been another nice part of my business,

Click here to watch Hough’s full interview PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Kristen Cosner WLC GSC student, Abigail Johnson, talks during the Spring 2020 Scholarship WLC Open House. Recipient - Spring 2020

Junior Elementary and Special Education major Jessica Smarr is the first recipient of the Glenville State College Women’s Leadership Circle Scholarship. The Scholarship, totaling $500, was open to all female students at Glenville State College.

Smarr is from Grove City, Ohio, but currently lives in Braxton County (WV) with her husband Nate, two sons Drew and Austin, and daughter Bre. “I am grateful to the ladies Women’s Leadership Circle he six newest members of the the Pioneers in the early 1970s, was fastest time in school history in the of the women’s leadership Glenville State College Curtis a member of Glenville State’s 1973 steeplechase, 5,000, and 10,000. Women’s group for recognizing and Elam Athletic Hall of Fame National Runner-Up Team, and was haveT been announced. a First Team All-WVIAC selection in Johnson was a three-time All-WVI- celebrating qualities of 1973. He went on to a distinguished AC First Team selection, scored 1,731 Leadership Circle leadership in women,” said The 2020 inductees include: Larry coaching career after GSC. points in her career and ranks fourth Smarr. “As I continue my Gandee ‘62, Jim Carter ‘74, Mark All-Time at Glenville State. She pulled The Women’s Leadership Circle order to do this, they are seeking journey, I aim to lead and Reger ‘74, Lloyd Willis ‘87, Andy Willis was a four-year starter for the down 684 Rebounds in her career Jarrell ‘89, and Monique Johnson Pioneer Track & Field Team, was a (ranks 17th All-Time at GSC), dished (WLC) is a women’s giving circle new members from alumni, friends, inspire by sharing kindness, created and sponsored by the and community members. A $250 ‘90. member of the Track & Field WVI- out 271 Assists in her career (ranks acting with compassion and AC Title Teams in 1984 and 1986, 18th All-Time at GSC), and had 152 Glenville State College Foundation. contribution earns membership love, and encouraging others Gandee was a three-year starter who and was a three-year champion in Steals in her career (ranks 24th All- scored over 1,000 career points in bas- both the long jump and triple jump. Time at GSC). She won a league title Founded on the basis of fellowship, into Glenville State College’s WLC. to succeed. Life is full of opportunity, and philanthropy, Those who wish to participate as a ketball. He later coached at Gwynn He went to Nationals three times in 1989, the first in school history. challenges. No matter what it Park High School where, as head (twice outdoor and once indoor) and the WLC envisions a community non-voting member may do so with takes, we should move forward, coach, he tallied a record of 237-74 finished tenth in 1986 at Nationals. The 2020 Hall of Fame Class will be of female givers who provide a $100 annual contribution. As a turning dreams into goals, and and led the program to eight state title officially inducted at a date to be de- opportunities and support to female thank you for their service to the games, winning six of the eight. Jarrell was an All-Conference per- termined due to COVID-19. then crushing them!” former who ran on championship students at Glenville State College. College, a discounted rate is available Read the full story here. Carter was a First Team All-WVI- teams at GSC (three in Track and Glenville State College’s Athletic In addition to aiding projects on for GSC employees at $100 annually. AC selection, was a running back on three in Cross Country). He compet- Hall of Fame was established in 2001 campus, members help create a GSC’s 1973 National Runner-Up ed three times at Nationals in Cross through the generosity of the late Team, and ran for a school record 949 Country and was the High Point man Curtis Elam ‘49.  culture of female empowerment on For more information, contact yards in 1973. at the WVIAC Championship in the GSC campus and surrounding Director of Fundraising, Ashley 1986. He also made Nationals twice community, helping women prepare Knight at (304) 462-6382 or at Reger played defensive tackle for in the steeplechase and has the second for and grow in their careers and [email protected].  leadership positions.

This year, the goal of the Women’s Join the WLC Today! Click here for more information about eligibility for nomination or call (304) 462-6221. Leadership Circle is to endow the scholarship fund permanently within the GSC Foundation. In 10 Pioneer Progress WLC Scholarship Recipient, Jessica Smarr. Fall 2020 11 Pioneering Through A Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has additional week as faculty members Course offerings were also adjusted impacted almost every aspect of transitioned all courses to fully online for the fall to limit face-to-face Scholarship Spotlight our daily lives over the past several delivery formats. The day after the interaction where possible. Robin months. With input from state and governor’s executive order was issued, (Cottrill) Meadows ‘01, GSC’s Online Marcus Kelley local agencies, Glenville State College all GSC employees aside from those Program Services Specialist who helps Steubenville, Ohio has been continuing to educate deemed essential workers began coordinate online programs, said that Junior Behavioral Science Major and support students while still working from home. the course delivery modalities for fall emphasizing the health and safety of 2020 were different than what she “I am on the GSC Track & Field team as well as the the entire campus community. Like many events since, GSC’s had seen before. “I would estimate eSports team! I have been a runner my entire life, running traditional in-person commencement that 25% of classes were delivered to chase my dreams, and I have gamed my entire life, In early March 2020, life at Glenville ceremony in May was traded for a face-to-face, 40% were fully online, gaming to express my imaginative spirit. Running has State College was proceeding much as virtual celebration. 34% were hybrid, and 1% were via given me the opportunity to chase and secure an athletic it always has. correspondence for our GSC courses scholarship, and gaming has allowed my imaginative spirit As spring progressed into summer, being taught in correctional facilities,” to earn a scholarship through the eSports team. However, Students were preparing for the staff members returned to campus she said. the best part is that both attributes have helped me to upcoming spring break and the and planning began to focus on the receive a foundation scholarship and the federal Pell Grant. Lady Pioneer Basketball team fall semester and how to welcome Throughout the fall semester These opportunities have helped me on my journey in had just earned the #3 seed in students back in a safe manner. Over individuals continued to be tested and, becoming a great man. They have given me the chance to the NCAA Division II Atlantic the course of several days, individuals when necessary, were isolated from the express this high spirit of mine to others and to help other Regional Tournament after winning were screened and tested in order to rest of the campus population. Meals, individuals to grow as people. That alone has helped shape another Mountain East Conference properly prepare the campus for the fall snacks, and other necessary items were my career in helping others. Championship. semester. delivered daily to students. “Our staff members also hand delivered things to My goal in life is to become a counseling psychologist. Scholarship Spotlight As it turned out, those events would In efforts to limit spread of the virus, students in isolation on evenings and The opportunities that have been given to me have helped be the last glimpses of “normal life” alterations were made to on-campus weekends…everything from essential me gain the knowledge and experience to help shape my for a while. Shortly thereafter, on dining options, traffic flow inside items to surprise cupcakes for someone future.” March 13, the United States declared buildings was redirected to one- who was unfortunately spending their a national emergency in relation to way where possible, masks and face birthday in quarantine,” said GSC the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, coverings were required indoors and on Provost Dr. Gary Morris. “It’s those West Virginia’s governor issued a stay- campus shuttles, hand sanitizer stations small acts that really set Glenville State at-home order for residents. were added, and the cleaning of high- apart from other schools.” Spring break was extended for an touch areas was increased. On the athletic side, competition for fall sports were shifted to spring 2021. The Mountain East Conference Board of Directors also voted that winter sports would begin no earlier than January 1, 2021. PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Kristen Cosner “Many of our faculty and staff have gone above and beyond to make themselves available to students through a variety of means. However, A note from David Hutchison, Vice President for College Advancement I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we are all ready to be back “A gift in support of scholarships is an investment in our students. Scholarships cover expenses in our GSC classrooms, labs, and such as tuition, room, and board. As a result, scholarship recipients are able to devote more time residence halls learning and actually and energy to their coursework and extracurricular activities.” seeing each other in person just as soon as conditions allow,” Morris added.  For more information on establishing a scholarship or contributing to an existing scholarship, contact: Pictured: GSC Men’s Basketball Coach, Justin Caldwell ‘14, screening incoming cars. (304) 462-6381 or [email protected] Fall 2020 13 PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Kristen Cosner In 1893, the state could be heard for nearly raised to repair the chimes legislature agreed to two miles when rang on a and to install equipment provide funding, around clear day. to amplify the music A LOOK $20,000, to build an from a carillon. In those addition onto part of what Of course no such clock days, daily at 11:50 a.m., A is now known as the Harry of the time period could songs were played live by a INSIDE: B. Heflin Administration be expected to operate carillon player. Instructors Building. without some human of the day, such as Sidney Scenes from inside our iconic assistance. Enter George Tedford and Professor Administration Building With additional space Firestone. Firestone, Emerita Bertha Olsen, were clock tower. provided by the new who was a longtime frequent performers of the CLOCK TOWER construction to the janitor and confidante for various hymns, folk songs, Administration Building, students, was entrusted and other popular tunes Glenville State continued with maintenance of the played on the chimes. to see growth in all aspects, clockworks and was the Song requests were also including the student official time keeper of happily accepted. These body. By 1897 the famous the tower for many years. days the chimes heard clock tower was added to Old stories recall some throughout campus are the building. When first on campus and in the generated by an electronic History built, the tower was 20 community wondering if carillon produced by the feet higher than we know the clock was perhaps a Schulmerich company. it today. The state Board few minutes fast or slow on of Regents required it to occasion. But then again, In 2010 the historic bell be shortened around 1904 according to an article was removed from the over fears of it toppling in from the Glenville Mercury clock tower. In addition high winds. in 1931, in Glenville, “what to the bell, the original does five or ten minutes clockworks, including the According to archival matter?” pendulum, were relocated records from GSC’s Robert from the tower and put F. Kidd Library, it was In the days before cell on display inside Clemons 1899 before the finished phones, students, faculty, Tower on campus. It was tower was completed staff, and community thought that, since the with a clock. The original members used the tower pieces were no longer in clockworks were made chimes to make sure service, it would be fitting by the E. Howard & they got to class, work, to showcase them where Company of Boston, church, dates, and more they could be seen by Massachusetts. on time. Even today, the students and visitors more The Glenville State chimes help keep everyone easily. College clock tower In those days, the clock informed of the hours on the tower was operated throughout the day. Glenville State College is an iconic piece of by two iron weights; one has a history spanning Check out architecture on the weighing 600 pounds and Various instruments have back nearly 150 years to our video on scenic Gilmer County the other 2,300 pounds. provided the hourly notice its roots as a state normal campus. It is from that The weights were raised of the passing day…the school. The famous clock the history by winding cables on two original bell, chimes, and tower has been around clock tower that the large drums which were computerized speakers. nearly as long and has of the clock often-used nickname operated by a crank. The In the 1970s, the chimes become an essential part of clockworks also included being used had become the campus. It continues tower! for the institution an 80-pound pendulum inoperable due to technical to serve as an icon for its emerged: the and a 30-inch diameter issues. Fast forward to students and alumni.  Lighthouse on the Hill. bell. The bell, it was said, 1979 when funds were alumni spotlight

Bill & Martha Deel 1950s Dr. William S. “Bill” Deel ‘58 and times spent in the dorms with her friends. Martha (Douglas) Deel ‘59, married for “I treasure the friendships with those girls 60 years now, first met during their years and we still stay in contact today, calling at Glenville State College. However, their and exchanging cards at Christmas,” she Alumni paths to campus were quite different. said. Bill had no intention of attending college Bill also recalls putting on plays with the whereas Martha had often heard stories Onmighow Players, playing bassoon and from her mother and siblings who had cymbals in the band, sweeping floors in already attended Glenville. She planned the Administration Building and Louis to follow in their footsteps. Bennett Hall, and becoming photogra- Spotlights pher for the Mercury. “I wrote a paper “I grew up hearing about the professors for Dr. [Max] Ward ‘40 and explained my mother and siblings admired and to him that if I had a way to include who were their friends as well. Years later photos, I would. He said he could help I was fortunate to meet some of the life- and taught me how to take and develop time friends they made while attending photos in his darkroom. After that, a myself. Incidentally, my mom was in position came open for the photographer the first group to live in Verona Mapel for the Mercury and I became campus Hall. When the time came in 1955 for photographer.” me to decide upon a college, you guessed it – GSC! And I was assigned to Verona During their senior year, Bill and Mapel Hall,” Martha said. Randolph “Randy” Stein ‘58 were instrumental in preparing the 1958 “I was just at Glenville because Bob Kanawhachen yearbook. Randy was the Gainer ‘61 invited me to come along and editor, Bill the photographer. be his roommate,” Bill joked. Upon her graduation, Martha took her The Deels met on campus, Bill recalls, first teaching job. That first posting was probably at the Wesley Foundation or as a sixth grade teacher in Wood County. in the dining hall. “We didn’t date, I just “Glenville provided me excellent prepa- tried to be where he was,” Martha said ration for becoming a teacher,” she said. with a laugh. “She did all the courting, I didn’t have to do anything,” Bill added. Bill also planned to begin teaching after graduating from GSC. “When I gradu- Some may remember the freshman rules ated, Bob Higgins ‘49 asked me what that were in place at GSC for a time. If I was going to do. He thought I should a rule was broken, the offending student go to graduate school but I told him I was required to go before a student had no real resources to do that. He got court. One of those rules established that me a scholarship to go to West Virginia freshmen students were not to walk on University for a degree in counseling,” the grass. “You’d go before the court and Bill said. After graduating from WVU, plead your case and if you didn’t win, he began working as a school counselor. they assigned you a penalty,” Bill said. “Later I met with then-President Dr. That’s what I would “I never stepped on a blade of grass at Harry Heflin ‘37. He told me that Bob “ Glenville in my life but I was accused Higgins was retiring and he offered me like everyone to do and found guilty…Bob found himself the Dean of Men job at Glenville. I said, accused of something also but I don’t when do I start?” remember what his infraction was. So, when they’re out in as punishment, Bob Gainer and I had to During his years as Dean of Men, the provide 15 minutes of entertainment for Deels lived in the second floor apartment their community, to those gathered on the porch of Kanawha in Louis Bennett Hall. Hall who were waiting for their meal. say a good word for Everyone got to know who we were after At the urging of former President Dr. D. that,” he said. Banks Wilburn, Bill began working on a doctorate at Indiana University. Again, Glenville. Martha says one of her favorite memories thanks to a full-time scholarship Profiles of Pioneer Alumni Through the Decades from her time at Glenville were simply see DEEL, page 25 ” WRITTEN BY: Kristen Cosner ‘17, Dustin Crutchfield ‘09, and Jesse Skiles ‘87 Fall 2020 17 alumni spotlight

1960s Tim Carney Tony Franklin1970s Tim Carney ‘62 is on the short list lineup,” Carney said. “Besides myself, Antonio “Tony” Franklin ‘76 first opportunities to be a leader – through of Glenville State College’s All-Time Larry Gandee and Bob Lambert ‘62 were came to Glenville State College from the Social Work Club and as a Student Greatest Coaches. in that recruiting class. Coach Byrd added White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Lobbyist for example – that really allowed some nice pieces over the next few years when he was still 17 years old. Coach me to step into those sorts of leadership First and foremost, Carney has coached and our team really improved.” Bill Hanlin ‘53 had recruited him from situations more easily. And the campus more league championship teams than Greenbrier East High School to play wasn’t super diverse at the time…there any head coach in GSC history: 12. In baseball, Carney was a slick fielding football for the Pioneers. “My cousin was probably a small network of 30 or shortstop who helped the team show Don “Jo Jo” Crump ‘78 and I decided to so African Americans…but that gave me With those team championships, Carney improvement in the three years he was on go to Glenville. The fact that we already the ability to work more effectively with stands alone at the top of the mountain. the team. Playing for Hall of Fame head knew people there helped us make the white people. My cultural competency Coach Carlos Ratliff ‘34, the team went decision,” he said. skills were enhanced because of my time His athletic career began at Dunbar 3-10 in 1959, improved to 7-4 in 1960, at Glenville,” he said. High School in Kanawha County (West and 8-5 in 1961. He did not play in the “At that time, in my community very Virginia). In the 1950s, it was a Golden 1962 season, as he was student-teaching few people went to college…people just In addition to his degree from Glenville Era in athletics for the county, especially during the last quarter of classes. went to work. However, I give credit to State, Franklin also holds a Bachelor of in basketball. Bob “Skinny” Minnieweather ‘68. He Science degree in Education and a Master “Coach Ratliff was a great baseball mind. started that pipeline of African American of Science degree in Physical Education “There were so many great players in the He was really ahead of his time,” Carney students from our small town to Glenville from The University of New Mexico. Valley at that time,” Carney said. “We said. State,” he said. Over the years he has accumulated played against Jerry West and East Bank a number of recognitions including when I was a sophomore, and you knew After graduating in 1962 with a degree in During his time at Glenville State, the Outstanding African American then that he was going to do some big Health and Physical Education, Carney Tony was a member of the 1973 NAIA Staff/Faculty Award, the Galesburg things. Nitro had Gary Justice who played became a teacher and coach in Maryland Division II National Runner-up football Human Relations Award, 2013 Illinois at Richmond and also the McClanahan for six years. He started by teaching and team, played intramural sports, was Department of Health Excellence in Brothers…Charleston High had Dean coaching in Calvert County for three a Student Lobbyist with the Student Community Leadership Award, and Blake and my future teammate Mike years. Government Association, chaired the 2017 Larin Y. Cowan Make a Difference Eberbaugh ‘63. Clendenin had my Social Work Club, was a member of the Award for Leadership in Diversity as a future teammate Larry Gandee ‘62. “While I was at Calvert County, I was Blacks United Together (B.U.T.) group, few examples. Every game, you knew you were facing contacted by Don Merriman ‘54 at played in the marching band, wrote a somebody that was going to be playing Gwynn Park High School (GPHS),” column for the Mercury, and had parts in More recently he and Tim Cunningham at the next level.” Carney said. “He was a former GSC two campus plays, Jesus Christ Superstar ‘76, along with others, were instrumental player, and was looking to fill two 7-12 and You Can’t Take It With You. in organizing GSC’s Black Alumni With a strong individual resume, Carney PE positions. He knew both me and History Week that first started in 2018. was getting attention from college Larry Gandee and he hired us both for “We had a lot of good times on campus. They also worked to establish the Bob recruiters. these spots.” I have fond memories of relaxing in the Minnieweather Scholarship Fund amphitheater, listening to records in through the GSC Foundation. Glenville was attractive on several fronts. While in Maryland, Carney and his the library, Sadie Hawkins Day events, For one, he would be able to play both wife Linda (Campbell) ‘61 started a playing Bid Whist in the Louis Bennett After a personal and professional sports. Second, the school had been a family. Linda, also a Kanawha County Hall dorm lobby, the Commode Bowl…I career filled with accomplishments and My time as a student, haven for stars from the Kanawha Valley. native from St. Albans, met Tim during could go on and on,” he said. accolades, Franklin remains humble. “ Former DuPont athletes Keith Pritt Glenville’s spring semester of 1959. Their “Nothing I do is because of me, there then as a coach and ‘58 and Larry “Doc” Stanley ‘59 were three kids; Steve, Scott ‘85, and Sandy These days Tony works as the Associate have always been other people involved. enjoying Hall of Fame careers as Pioneers, ‘92 would all have strong ties in the Director of the University of Illinois I give God the glory for all things in my teacher...it was a plus Carney and Clendenin star Larry Glenville area. Steve and Scott played on Extension. In that role he is a member life,” he said. Nothing I do is because Gandee were in the same GSC recruiting some great teams at Gilmer County High of the core administrative team that “ class for Hall of Fame Coach Leland School in the late 70s. The 1978 team provides leadership and vision to the Tony says that despite the years that have very special time to Byrd. The year after Carney and Gandee made the Class AA quarterfinals, with the Illinois Extension. He oversees logistical passed since their time together on campus of me, there have arrived, Charleston High’s Eberbaugh 1979 team making the State Tournament operations, including supervising the as students, he and his fellow Pioneers be at Glenville. also signed with Glenville. semifinals. Steve would play and coach field-based leadership team as well as still love to stay in contact. “Every month always been other basketball at Alderson-Broaddus, while providing leadership for the organizational some old Glenville classmates and I try Carney was a key four-year player in Scott enjoyed a strong college golf career. development of Illinois Extension units. to have a Zoom call just to stay caught people involved. I give both sports. In basketball, he scored 858 He serves as the Affirmative Action/Equal up with one another. Here it is 40+ years career points, and was a vital player as the Scott was on the 1985 GSC team that Employment Opportunity Officer for later and we still communicate. It came I would do it all over team improved each season; going 8-20 placed ninth in the nation. Daughter Illinois Extension. up in the conversation recently that I’m God the glory for all in 1959, 12-15 in 1960, 14-13 in 1961, Sandy would attend GSC as well and was the youngest of the group,” he said with and 16-11 in 1962. a cheerleader for the Blue and White in He says that his time in Glenville a laugh. “But I’ll retire one of these days. things in my life. again. “We had a young team in 1959 and the late 80s. helped prepare him for his professional And at that stage, whatever else God several of the freshmen were in the life in a number of ways. “I was given needs me from me, that’s what I’ll do.”  ” see CARNEY, page 35 ” 18 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 19 alumni spotlight

1980s Ken Kuhl Monica & Sterling Beane Jr.1990s Since 2001, Kenneth “Ken” Kuhl ‘82 During the internship, Angelo Chetta, Monica (Null) Beane ‘96 and Sterling “The academics and professors were has been the Senior Vice President of Vice President for Operations at the Beane, Jr. ‘96 found one another, excellent. And I had opportunities Arena Programming at the American venue, took Ken under his wing and and themselves to a certain extent, at through athletics to develop discipline Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. But taught him about facilities management. Glenville State College. and leadership skills that have served before that, he was a local guy from Letter “Outside of my mom and dad and the me well. I was fortunate enough to be Gap, West Virginia. structure I had growing up, Angelo was “Both of my parents (Judy (Morris) coached by Steve Harold ‘87 and Randy probably one of the most influential Beane ‘86 and Sterling P. Beane, Sr. Maxwell ‘89, and I was a part of multiple “I lived in the area and Glenville was people who I’ve encountered in my life,” ‘70) graduated from Glenville, so I was conference championship teams in both just the place to go, plus it had a great Ken said. familiar with the college. It was just far track and cross country,” Sterling said. reputation. I had planned on becoming enough away from home to provide a physical education teacher and coach. After the internship, Ken spent six independence, but close enough for “GSC molded me into the professional But I didn’t know what my career path years at the Superdome as the Senior support when I needed it,” Sterling said. I am today,” Monica says. “I was given would hold at the time,” Ken said. Event Manager. Before his current role “I received an academic scholarship opportunities to lead, to learn, and to at American Airlines Center, he was out of high school and wanted to play excel. As a student-athlete, I further He says that Glenville gave him the the Director of Events and Booking for basketball at GSC. The basketball part developed my individual work ethic as opportunity to really grow into an Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas where the didn’t work out, but I quickly found a it directly impacted the overall success adult. “Even though I lived at home, we NBA Dallas Mavericks and NHL Dallas home on the cross country and track of the team. My leadership style today weren’t far so I still spent a lot of time on Stars played until the American Airlines teams.” is based on the understanding gained campus,” Ken said. “Some of my favorite Center opened in 2001. from experiences at GSC. As the captain memories from my years at GSC were Monica originally enrolled at another of the cross country team, I learned spending time with friends in the student He has a long list of high profile events college, despite urgings from her dad to to negotiate with [former Athletic union…playing spades and foosball and under his belt from throughout his years attend Glenville. Her father (Michael C. Director] Rich Rodriguez, to secure new being in the bowling alley.” in arena management. They include Null ’81) and brother (Michael A. Null uniforms for the women’s team. Working Big 12 Basketball Championships, ’95) are both graduates and her aunt, part-time for [Professor Emeritus] Dr.

Additionally, Ken worked in the Media NHL All-Star Games, USFSA National Joyce (Monroe) Beck attended GSC in James Hilgenberg in the social sciences PHOTOGRAPHY MCCORMICK HOWIE COURTESY: Center where he would set up speakers, Figure Skating Championships, NBA the 1970s. “I originally wanted to go to division, I learned time-management helped with the public address system Finals, a Superbowl, Men’s and Women’s college where none of my high school and the importance of being trusted with at the football stadium, and learned to Final Four, and a Republican National classmates were going. I transferred to confidentiality. When I was possibly not solder broken electronics to get them Convention. GSC my sophomore year to join the going to be able to graduate on time working again. He even occasionally took cross country and track teams and I was because a class wasn’t offered until the fall to the microphone to do announcing at In 2017 he was voted as a Venue Executive amazed that Glenville was a perfect fit semester, I learned to advocate for myself football and basketball games. of the Year finalist in a survey by Pollstar. for me. The class sizes provided quality and communicate with faculty and “That was one of my proudest moments,” opportunities for me to learn from leadership to schedule an independent “The professors and instructors at Ken said. The award recognizes venue my professors – who not only knew study course with [Professor Emerita] Glenville were great. And the smaller executives who exhibit integrity, my name, but also pushed me to excel Yvonne (Hart) King ‘57. This leads me classes helped keep those classroom operational competence, marketing academically, athletically, and personally,” to the most important skill I learned at Some of my favorite interactions more one-on-one,” he recalls. savvy, a can-do attitude, flexibility, calm she said. GSC – and one that I use every day in my “ “I was actually talking to a friend not long under stress, and business acumen. “That current role – developing and cultivating memories from my ago, asking if he could remember one of award is voted on by my peers – and Both Monica and Sterling were on the relationships.” our GSC professors who was a walking that certainly meant a lot to me. It also track and cross country teams during years at GSC were encyclopedia of music…he could name takes into consideration the number of most of their time as Pioneers. Monica Monica says she also credits GSC for the Our wedding had more the album, the artist, could tell you who concerts booked, ticket sales, revenue was also a member of Phi Beta Lambda preparation of some of her own teachers. “ produced it, almost anything. It was generated, and so on.” and wrote for the Mercury. “The most influential role model I had GSC connections than spending time with [Professor Emeritus] Wayne de Rosset in high school was Mrs. Eileen (Gross) of course – but those were the kinds of Ken says that the Coronavirus pandemic These days Sterling is a Senior Account Shaver ‘68. She taught me that I am family members, both in friends in the relationships we had with our professors, has, not surprisingly, brought most Executive for Microsoft. In that role responsible for my success in life and we actually got to know one another,” all events that are traditionally held he is responsible for Microsoft’s K-12 that I always have value to add. I also the wedding party and he added. at the American Airlines Center to a education accounts in North Carolina was taught and coached by Adair “D.A.” student union… halt. “Concerts, conventions, sporting and Virginia. Monica continues to serve Wilson ‘73 from elementary through After graduating, Ken obtained an events…they all went away. But now I’m as Senior Client Relations Director for high school. He encouraged me to pursue the audience. We didn’t playing spades and internship at the Louisiana Superdome. looking forward to seeing our business Educational Testing Services (ETS), distance running as early as sixth grade, “That internship changed my life,” he back through the pandemic. We need a working directly with the professional even when Wirt County didn’t have a realize we were making said. “My family knew Denzil Skinner full building to be successful and people educator program in 13 states. They have track or cross country team. Without foosball and being ‘54 who was president of the company need to be confident that they’ll be safe a son, Sterling “Price” Beane, III. that, I most likely never would have met memories, we just knew that ran the Superdome and he helped me when out in a large crowd. We’ve been Sterling,” she said. in the bowling alley. out. It took a while for the people there Both credit Glenville State’s professors we were having fun. to warm up to me because they thought with ensuring they were prepared for I might be a spy for Denzil,” he joked. their future careers. ” see KUHL, page 25 see BEANE, page 25 ” 20 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 21 alumni spotlight

2000s Dr. Andrew Minigh Harmonia Rosales 2010s Dr. Andrew Minigh ‘09 appreciates practice. “To have the ability to provide For Harmonia Rosales ‘14, art was didn’t really paint at all during that time.” keeping things local. a good living for myself and some of my always present in her life, even at a young When her mother suggested that she family members, that’s something that age. complete her degree at Glenville State The Glenville, West Virginia native I’m very proud of.” College, Rosales reached out to Professor will tell you that he grew up at Cedar Rosales was born in Chicago and raised Emeritus, Wayne de Rosset. “He got me Creek State Park where his father served Aside from Andrew, Minigh Family in Champaign, Illinois, with her parents. in right away. He didn’t make it hard as park superintendent. Many of his Dentistry employs two other dentists “My mom was a children’s book author for me. He actually made me appreciate family members, including his father to share the workload among the two and illustrator, so she would always be at English through the way he taught it – it (Paul Minigh ‘76), mother (Pam locations; Dr. Andrea (Minigh) Kinder her art table. As a child, I would make was fun,” she said. (Hacker) Minigh ‘82), and sisters and Dr. Janel Martin. my little nest there and sleep most of (Ashley (Minigh) Butcher ‘09 and Dr. the time. Often times, when she was Though reluctant, Rosales also added a Andrea (Minigh) Kinder ‘13), are all Thinking back on his time at GSC, painting, she would drop her paintbrush, few art classes to her schedule. “When I Glenville State graduates. Minigh says he considers himself lucky and I would pick it up for her. Before I first went to take some art classes, I was to have had the types of interactions he would give it back, I would use the little like, ‘oh, I hate art classes.’ But the faculty When the time came to attend college, did with his professors. bit of paint from the brush on my paper. in the art program taught me to do art my he knew that he wanted to become a My mother saw that and nurtured it by way and encouraged me to develop my dentist and staying local just seemed to “I really enjoyed [Professor Emeritus] Mr. not just teaching me, but providing me own style.” Rosales won the first award make sense. “I already knew several of [Jim] Meads’ ‘68 class. He tasked us with with the materials I needed.” for her art at Glenville State College, the professors at Glenville. And I knew catching a reptile and an amphibian to which she says really encouraged her. that I wanted to go to dental school and bring to class. Of course, everyone was Rosales began mimicking paintings that I would need a lot of biology and bringing in the tiniest things they could that her mother did. “She believed in “The environment was so peaceful among chemistry…Glenville had everything find and he would bring in a water snake constructive criticism,” said Rosales. “I the mountains,” she reflects. “Everybody that I needed,” he said. or a big black snake and then would have would paint portraits and purposely not was just so warm. I had my daughter them out in the hallway just to mess with add the hands because hands are hard. and was taking night classes. If I needed After enrolling in 2002, he studied us,” he said laughing. “Mr. Meads was She would give me an anatomy book somebody to watch my daughter, they at Glenville State until 2004 when very influential when I was there. I still and tell me to learn bone structure and would make accommodations. The he earned early acceptance into West have a relationship with him today – he’s the muscles.” football coach at the time would even Virginia University’s School of Dentistry. a wonderful guy, a wonderful teacher. babysit my daughter so that I could go With only a few upper level electives left Some of my best memories were in his Growing up, her inspiration came from to class. Also, in Glenville, I didn’t feel to complete at Glenville, he finished his class.” other places as well. “My uncle would like anybody saw or treated anybody degree with transfer credits. Through a sometimes take us to Chicago to visit differently because of the color of their technicality, Minigh actually graduated He also recalled classes to Professor him, and he would take us to the art skin. Everybody was treated the same.” from dental school in 2008 and was Emeritus Dr. James Hilgenberg, noting museums – that was my favorite place.” awarded his degree from GSC in 2009. the way he related history to make it new. In those museums, Rosales discovered Today, Rosales’ artistic focus is on black her interest in Renaissance paintings – female empowerment in western culture “Being at Glenville gave me a giant leg “And Dr. [Kevin] Evans ‘87…he really an interest that would later define her through depicting and honoring the up. In my upper level science classes, the pushed us in our chemistry classes unique style. “They were very much African diaspora. She reimagines famous professor knew you. You weren’t working to excel. He wrote me a wonderful like pictures in children’s books, and I Renaissance paintings to feature people of with a TA, you were working with letter of recommendation to get into would tell my own stories with them. As color and seeks to reimagine them in new someone who had a real interest in you,” dental school. He was probably the best I got older, I applied that concept, but forms of aesthetic beauty. Her message is When you’re not he said. “I was well-educated going into teacher that I’ve ever had. Every bit of it included people of color’s identities – not to create an ideal or simply copy, but “ dental school coming from Glenville. The information that he threw at us or wrote especially my West African history – into rather to create a sense of harmony. It has to be a part of from Glenville, I classes that I took at GSC, some of them on the chalkboard, I took time to absorb those images,” she said. “ I had almost the exact same class in dental it. Organic or inorganic chemistry…he “When I would show my daughter a you – a piece of your school, just at a different level.” did such a thorough job explaining things Rosales’ father worked at the University Renaissance painting, she would not be think it’s harder to that I felt like I could walk out of there of Illinois, which is where she began her as interested because she would say, ‘they Since 2008 he has operated Minigh and teach chemistry myself,” he said. college art career. She was accepted into don’t look like me – her beauty is not my soul has to be in every get people to give Family Dentistry out of an office on the Arts College because of her talent but beauty.’ So, being able to see through South Pike Street in Shinnston, West As a young professional, Minigh found that it was too structured. “I felt my children’s eyes, who are completely painting. You can feel it. Glenville a chance. Virginia. Then, in 2016, he added a sometimes thinks about the perception like they were producing, and I can only innocent and just pure love, led me to second location on Mineral Road in that places like Glenville have among speak at that time, cookie-cutter artists,” create the artwork I am doing now. They Put your background, Glenville. those who have never visited. she said. After a break, Rosales relocated are my greatest accomplishments because But once they do… with her then-husband to Glenville State they have influenced me 100%.” “Having the practice in Glenville is “When you’re not from Glenville, I think College. “During that big gap between no matter what it is, they’re hooked. something that I’m really proud of. My it’s harder to get people to give Glenville the University of Illinois, me taking a Rosales encourages young artists who are parents still live in Glenville and one of a chance. But once they do…they’re break, and finding my ex-husband, I trying to find their place in the industry into your work. my sisters does too,” he said, noting that hooked. I think that’s why you see people didn’t do art because I didn’t feel like it to find their voice. “I think you can sell both of his sisters actually work for the could make money or was appreciated. I anything as long as you believe in it. ” see MINIGH, page 34 see ROSALES, page 34 ” 22 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 23 alumni spotlight Deel Kuhl Continued from page 17 Continued from page 20 he received that had been arranged by Bob Higgins. “In implementing some of those safeguards at the American Airlines the time I was away working on my doctorate, the Dean of Center in the form of socially distanced watch parties for our

2020 Men position had to be filled as Dr. Wilburn couldn’t hold NHL team’s Stanley Cup Finals pursuit recently. They’ve gone DAY OF GIVING it open for me. After I finished, Dean Delmer Somerville well and from what we’ve seen people are eager to get back out ‘36 recommended me to the Dean of Education at Marshall again, but they have to be safe and the time has to be right,” ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN University to fill the Associate Dean position they had open; he said. 30 years later I retired from Marshall,” Bill said. Martha earned a master’s degree in education and went to work in That comeback is something Ken sees happening over the the accounting office at Marshall University. During their last coming months and years. Longer term? “Retirement!” he two years there, she served as the business manager for the says with a laugh. “I started working in this business right University’s H.E.L.P. Center. They retired at the same time. out of graduate school in 1983 and I’ve loved every minute of it – still do. But, you know, I think I could picture myself $129,898 RAISED In their retirement, Bill and Martha have both served as being retired.”  Nearly $130,000 raised for both academic and president of the GSC Alumni Association at different times. They recall traveling around to alumni chapter meetings with athletic areas of need, as well as the Pioneer Fund, Ralph Holder ‘56 and GSC’s long-time Alumni Director Alumni Hardship Fund, and more. Debbie (Reed) Nagy as fond memories from those times. They have also served on the GSC Board of Governors, GSC Foundation Board, and in other roles within the Alumni Association. BeanE “Glenville State College offered me not just a degree, but Continued from page 21 personal development, importance of community, and life- 354 DONORS long friendships. One of those life-long friendships Glenville Of course, their time at Glenville gave them both something afforded me happens to be Bill,” Martha said. “We know the else in addition to education. Over 350 in-person and virtual donors cameDay of Giving importance of Glenville State College to the State of West together to help Glenville State College reach its goal. Virginia and have supported it by being active in the Alumni After first meeting through the cross country team, Monica Association, the Foundation, the Board of Governors, and by explains that she and Sterling would see each other at practice mentioning GSC at every opportunity.” every day and during the long van rides to meets. “I even hosted spaghetti dinners for the team so I could spend time with him “There was a guy in our church who would say, brothers and outside of practice and competitions,” she said with a laugh. sisters, say a good word for Jesus. And when I was Alumni “It wasn’t until September 20 that we went for a late evening Association president I adapted that. It was my line: say a walk on the nature trail behind Clark Hall. That was when I good word for Glenville,” Bill added. “That’s what I would admitted to him that I had a crush on him, and we first kissed. 1 PIONEER FAMILY like everyone to do when they’re out in their community, to We have been inseparable ever since.” say a good word for Glenville.”  Thanks to the generous support of our faculty, staff, “Without a doubt, the highlight from my time at Glenville alumni, and friends, Glenville State College can continue was meeting Monica. She was the catalyst to every success to provide the high-quality education that we have for and wonderful event that has happened in my life since. I can almost one-hundred and fifty years. remember, like it was yesterday, when she was first introduced to the cross country team as a transfer from Muskingum College,” Sterling said. Monica agrees. “Obviously my favorite memory was Sterling proposing to me on the nature trail in the exact spot as our first A note from Ashley Knight, Director of Fundraising kiss. But there are truly so many memories of GSC for both of us. From long training runs around Leading Creek Road “Pioneers: help us ensure that the 2021 Founders Day of Giving is a success! There are many to Thursday evening team gatherings to watch Seinfeld. We ways to get involved, including: pledging to champion a corporate gift challenge, making a developed life-long friendships with teammates, classmates, and many of the professors and staff. Our wedding had more GSC matching gift challenge for your fellow alumni, serve as a volunteer to answer phones during connections than family members, both in the wedding party the Day of Giving, or signing up to be a campaign champion. and the audience. We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun,” she added.  One of the easiest ways people can help out leading up to the Day of Giving, aside from mak- Pictured: Bill Deel and Martha (Douglas) Deel in photos ing a donation or pledge, is to simply help spread the word. We encourage anyone to utilize from the 1958 edition of the Kanawhachen. our Day of Giving toolkit to share information about this campaign.”

For more information on the 2021 Day of Giving, contact: (304) 462-6382 or [email protected] 24 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 25 Mr. Claude W. Campbell, II Badger Lumber Co. Mr. Derrick M. Crawford Mr. William H. Gillespie Professor Emeritus & Mrs. O. Ms. Brenda K. Bailey Mrs. Suzanne Cunningham Professor Melissa R. Gish Tim Carney Mr. Luke Bailey Mr. Dennis M. Cunningham Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Given Mr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Carpenter Ms. Mary Sue Bailey Mr. & Mrs. George D. Curtin, III Mr. James W. Glass Jr. Mr. Charles M. Carver Mr. George D. Bailey Ms. Betty N. Cutlip Mrs. Loretta V. Godfrey Mr. William G. Casto Mrs. Lela B. Bailey Daniel Smith Insurance Mrs. Sheri L. Goff Chevron Matching Employee Mrs. Constance M. Balderson Dr. Megan E. Darby Mrs. & Mr. Janet Gould Funds Mr. Francis K. Bargeloh Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth G. Davis Mr. Benjamin C. Greene Mr. Lyle T. Coffman Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Bargeloh Mrs. Shelby J. Davis Mr. Ryan A. Gregory Country Club Chrysler Dodge Mr. Harold Barker Mr. Thomas A. Davisson Mrs. Sharon I. Grimes Jeep Ram Mr. & Mrs. Jack Barnes Ms. Elsie M. Deal Mr. Bryan Groves Mr. & Mrs. James E. LTC & Mrs. Stephen F. Barnett Dr. & Mrs. Robert R. Deal Mr. & Mrs. Billy D. Gumm Cunningham USA (Ret.) Ms. Patricia S. Deal Ms. TaLonne Gungle Honor Roll David P. Poling DBA MOV Mrs. Yvonne R. Beal Dean's Jewelry, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. David S. Hall Insurance Mr. F. Stephen Beane Mr. James M. DeCarlo Mrs. Meryl L. Hall Mr. Jack A. Deem Mr. Michael W. Beckett Delawder Heald & Co. Attorneys- Hall Financial Advisors, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Adrian P. Duelley Mr. Andrew C. Bell at-Law Ms. Carol J. Hamilton 2019-2020 of Donors Mr. Harold O. Erwin Ms. Susan H. Bennett Professor Emeritus Dr. & Mrs. Mrs. Lynette M. Hardbarger Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Fisher Bennett Clinic of Specific Arthur E. DeMatteo Dr. Donal A. Hardin Mr. & Mrs. Jim D. Fitzwater Chiropractic Mrs. Donna J. Depue Dr. Pamela S. Hardman Mr. Hank Fox Mr. & Mrs. Neal L. Benson Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Deuley Mr. & Mrs. Steve L. Harold Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Gandee Bibbee Insurance LLC Direct Sports Ms. Stephany L. Harper Mrs. Maureen S. Gildein Mr. & Mrs. E. Scott Bickel Doc's BBQ Ms. Marla G. Harriman Dr. David M. Gillespie Big A Trucking, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Dennis A. Donaldson Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Harris, II Glenville Auto Ms. Mary E. Binder Mr. Donald G. Dooley Mr. & Mrs. Mick Hartley Transforming Lives Society First Energy Foundation Verona Mapel Association Minnie Hamilton Health System Glenville Presbyterian Church B-N-B Consulting LLC Doss Enterprises LC Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Haynes $100,000-$999,999 Mr. Jacob S. Freshwater $1,000-$2,499 Dr. Michael D. Morrison Mr. Noel Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Borah Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Dowler Mr. Nathan D. Haynes The Estate of Billy Bennett Mr. David A. Freshwater Allegheny Surveys Inc. Dr. & Dr. Kathleen L. Nelson Hardman’s Supply Company Ms. Helen S. Boring Dr. John D. Davis, DDS, Inc. Dr. Dwight W. Heaster Mr. & Mrs. I.L. Morris Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hall Mr. & Mrs. John Arritt The Estate of Dr. Mabel I. The Estates of Dr. & Mrs. Harry Mr. Kevin Boring Mr. Brenton L. Drake Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Heater Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Hanlin Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter B. Nichols B. Heflin Bottling Group, LLC Mr. Denver E. Drake Mr. & Mrs. James W. Henderson Lighthouse Society Mr. & Mrs. James P. Lydon, III Barr & Dr. Betsy Barr Pardee Resources Co. Ms. Sue B. Kotalik Mrs. Ruth Ann Bowe Dr. & Mrs. Wenwen Du Mrs. Karen S. Hern $25,000-99,999 Maple Hills Farm Mr. Richard K. Barrett Dr. & Mrs. John M. Peek Mr. & Mrs. Barry Lay Ms. Jeanette Boyce Mr. Kevin Dye Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hess The Estates of Ernest L. Arbuckle Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. McHenry Mr. & Mrs. Sterling P. Beane, Jr. Mrs. Iolene D. Powell Mr. Ronald S. McKinney Ms. Gloria Boyd Ms. Gabrielle R. Dye High Lawn Memorial Park & Norma Arbuckle Mr. & Mrs. John F. Mork Mr. & Mrs. Douglas J. Beymer Premier Bank Dr. & Mrs. Gary Z. Morris Mr. James M. Brady Dye & Williams Insurance Chapel Mausoleum Ms. Shelly M. DeMarino Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Pettit Ms. Eloise J. Boggs Mr. Randy J. Ratliff Mountain State Insurance Mrs. Debra D. Brennan Agency LLC Ms. Barbara L. Hildebrand Flying "W" Plastics Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Reed Mrs. Nancy J. Casto Reserve Oil & Gas Inc. Agency, Inc. Mr. Jeffrey Bryson Mr. & Professor Emerita Mark C. Mr. Ronald W. Hill Mrs. Margaret Goodwin The Estate of John C. Shaw Mr. Fred V. Charles Mr. & Mrs. Marshall W. Robinson Mrs. Jennifer A. Nicholas Buckhannon Toyota Echard PS Hilltop Pizza Mrs. Mary Lee McPherson The Estate of Carl F. Shaw Ms. Sue Ann Charles PS Mrs. Patricia A. Patterson Bulls-Eye Outdoors LLC Ms. Mary Ellen Eddy Mr. & Mrs. Dean E. Hinzman Mr. Douglas S. Morris Mr. Kevin Sheehan Mr. Douglas Cottrill Capt. John D. Rohrbough (Ret.) Ratliff Premier Investments Mr. Charles T. Burd Elite Sports Center Mr. Leandis Hodges, Jr. The Estate of Edward N. Orr IV Mr. & Mrs. David Simmons Mr. David W. Crow & Mrs. Carol Mr. R. Dale Sheets Mr. Berk Reed Mr. & Mrs. Brenton J. Burke Elk Energy Services, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Ralph J. Holder The Estate of Grace E. Rinehart The Estates of Ernest & Luanna A. Crow Mr. & Mrs. Don Sheets Mr. Gordon R. Short Ms. Shirley B. Bush Empire Builders Inc. Ms. Brenda K. Holestin The Honorable Mike Ross Smith Mr. & Mrs. Marvin W. Culpepper Shelly DeMarino PLLC Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Smith Mr. Richard A. Bush Mr. Marty Eshelman Hometown Outfitters, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Rust United Bank Mr. & Mrs. C. Greg Cunningham Mr. Rodney L. Skidmore State Farm Companies Mr. Edgar L. Buster, Jr. Mrs. Nellie J. Estep Mrs. Carolyn E. Hoover Ms. Bonnie L. Taylor United Hospital Center, Inc. Mr. Paul Davis Mr. James R. Skidmore Foundation Mr. Samuel G. Butler Professor Emeritus Dr. & Mrs. J. Mr. & Mrs. Merrild A. Hoover The Mike Ross Family Mr. & Mrs. John C. Westfall, DDS Dr. & Mrs. William S. Deel Mr. Gary L. Skinner Mrs. Mary Bland Strickland Mrs. Deborah D. Butner Joe Evans Mr. & Mrs. Maxamillion Hoover Foundation Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas E. Dent Skinner Insurance Agency LLC Louie Bennett Fellows Mr. & Mrs. Kipling Swentzel, Jr. Ms. Nikole L. Cale Mr. Raymond J. Fanta Hott's AG Service, Inc. The Morris Foundation Inc. Mr. Joe Durant Ms. Betty M. Stephens Ms. Peggy A. Volin Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Calef Mr. Samuel B. Ferrell Mr. & Mrs. James E. Houck The Estate of Darrell Woofter $2,500-$4,999 Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Mr. Ronald V. Stoops Watch Me Grow Childcare & Mrs. Bernice Calhoun Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ferrell Mr. Mark D. Houser Mrs. Betty M. Bailey The Honorable & Mrs. David A. Mrs. Gloria R. Summers Learning Center, LLC Mr. William W. Camp Ms. Leah J. Fidler Huffman Stables Clock Tower Society The Estate of Howard Burk Evans Professor Emeritus & Mrs. WesBanco Bank Parkersburg Mr. & Mrs. Eric M. Campbell Ms. Karen E. Fike Dr. Randy R. Hunt $10,000-$24,999 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy B. Butcher Mrs. Amanda Frymier Charles R. Sypolt Mr. Terry A. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Harold D. Campbell The Honorable & Mrs. Dennis T. Dr. Jeffrey Hunter Mr. & Mrs. R. Terry Butcher Butcher & Butcher Attorneys-at-Law Mr. & Mrs. William F. Gainer Dr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Taylor Caplan's Jewelry Store Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. William D. Hutchison Dominion Energy Services, Inc. Calhoun Banks Mr. Daniel E. Gooding The Benevity Community Impact Patron's Club Ms. Melissa J. Carder Mr. Victor C. Fitzsimmons Mr. & Mrs. Richard Intihar Encova Foundation of West Dr. & Mrs. Paul G. Caltrider Greenbrier Valley Physical Fund $100-$499 Mr. James R. Carder Mr. Michael G. Fitzwater J. L. Smith Construction Virginia D'Annunzio Foundation Inc. Therapy, LLC Todd Judy Ford 16 Creek Farm & Ranch Mrs. & Mr. Bridget D. Carr Flat Top Fridays, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Jackson EQT Foundation Drake's Used Cars, LLC Mr. Wallace J. Hardman Mr. Kenneth A. Townsend AFP Logs & Lumber, Inc. Ms. Cheyenne Carr Mr. & Mrs. Justin L. Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Berthold N. Jedamski Mrs. Sandi L. Eskew Mr. & Mrs. William C. Frymier, II Mr. & Mrs. David L. Harsh Mr. James R. Trickett Mr. Thomas J. Abel Mr. & Mrs. Kelly L. Castleberry, III Mr. Ricky L. Fluharty Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Jenkins The Estate of Margaret A. Glenn Professor Emeritus & Mrs. H. Mr. Richard A. Hayhurst Waco Real Estate Holding LLC Affordable Trucks & Equipment Mrs. Sharon S. Casto Mr. & Mrs. P. Eric Fluke Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. Jenkins Go-Mart Inc. Gary Gillespie Ms. Beverly C. Haywood Mr. Richard L. Wagner Inc. Ms. Denise Cavey Mr. & Mrs. Patrick H. Fox, Jr. Mr. Richard Jennell Mr. John D. Heater Mrs. Ann S. Green Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Mr. Jack N. Whiting Alternative Homecare LLC Central WV Real Estate LLC Mr. Antonio S. Franklin, Sr. JL Smith Construction IOGA of West Virginia Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Skip Hackworth Heffelfinger Founder's Society Mr. & Mrs. Gregory T. Ament Mrs. & Mr. Amy M. Chapman Mrs. Deborah C. Frederick Ms. Bobbie J. Johnson Maier Foundation, Inc. Mr. James E. Hamrick, II Dr. James L. Hern American Legion Inc. Bert H. Mr. Neil Christiansen Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Frymier Mrs. Jean B. Johnson Mike Ross, Inc. Mr. James D. Higginbotham Mrs. Vesta A. Hrnciar $500-$999 Hickman Post 97 Citynet, LLC Mr. & Mrs. David W. Fuller Mrs. Phyllis J. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Stanley N. Pickens Mr. & Mrs. David Hutchison Ms. Rebecca Hudnall Ms. Jessica L. Asbury Amos Design & Engineering LLC CM Sporting Goods Dr. James D. Fultineer Mr. Alexander Jokay Mr. Gregory A. Smith Mr. & Mrs. John R. Lilly Mrs. Rita F. Huff Ms. Diane L. Bach Anton Termite & Pest Control Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Conaway Mr. Earl Mark Gainer Mr. Larry D. Jones, Jr. Mr. Walter W. Turner Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Marshall jLee Foundation for the Arts & Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Barker Appalachian Glass Products & ConocoPhillips Mr. John D. Gainer Mr. & Mrs. Lyndall L. Jones Waco Oil & Gas Co Inc. LUTCF Sciences Mr. John B. Beckvold Services LLC CornerStone Cafe Galens Alignment & Brake Ms. Kimberly A. Jones Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Wehrle, III Ramco 60 LLC Mr. & Mrs. David R. Kern Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bodkin Mr. & Mrs. John E. Armentrout Dr. & Mrs. Phillip K. Cottrill Mr. Larry D. Gandee, Sr. Mr. Charles E. Keefer Mr. & Mrs. Mack R. Worl Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Kinsey Ms. Susan L. Brainard Mr. Christopher Asbury Mr. & Mrs. James B. Cox Mrs. Kim N. Gartrell Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Kelley Your Community Foundation Ratliff Insurance, LLC Mr. & Ms. Anthony Mayes Mrs. Marjorie H. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Danny M. Asbury Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Cox, Jr. Gassaway Baptist Church Mrs. Carolyn R. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Gary W. Ray Mr. & Mrs. John S. McKinney Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Burke Mr. Jeff L. Ashenfelter Mr. & Mrs. Norman A. Craig Ms. Virginia Genlot Kelly Paving Inc. 1872 Society Mr. Jesse F. Skiles Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Milliken The Estate of Richard N. Butler Asymmetrik, LTD Ms. Nancy Craig Mr. & Mrs. David A. Gettings Mr. Terry M. Kendall $5,000-$9,999 Ms. Sarah A. Smith Dr. Andrew P. Minigh & Professor Emeritus Dr. Kathy Mr. Paul V. Ayers Craig & Craig LLC DBA Main Mr. & Rev. Phillip Gibson KF Cool, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Gene H. Edwards, Jr. Smith Land Surveying Minigh Family Dentistry K. Butler Mrs. Amy J. Backus Street Automotive Gil-Co Faith Pharmacy, Inc. Mr. Lyle F. Kimble

26 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 27 Mr. & Mrs. Kirk L. King Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Pickens Stonewall Jackson Memorial Mrs. Bonel P. Zakarian Mr. James L. Dean Mrs. Casey G. Hill Ms. Jeanetta M. Mick Mr. & Mrs. Roger Scott Professor Emerita Yvonne H. King Mrs. Dorothy P. Pigott Hospital Ms. Jacqueline T. Deary Mrs. Paula A. Hogue Mr. Owen K. Milam Mr. Stephen H. Seals Mr. & Mrs. Brian S. Kitchen Pizza House Mr. Bernard M. Stout Blue & White Club Mr. Matthew S. Dettman Ms. Carol S. Holden Ms. Janet L. Milam Mrs. Evelyn M. Shafer Ms. Kimberly D. Knight Ms. Arlene A. Pope Mr. & Mrs. Steve Stover $1-$99 Ms. Katherine Dlugos Ms. Ruth Holland Ms. Debra Miller Ms. Harriett Shortley Sherwood Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Knotts Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Potter Ms. Margaret S. Straley 21 Country Market, Inc. Ms. Morgan E. Dolly Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Hughes Ms. Terri Miller Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Shields Mrs. Wilda M. Kuhl Ms. Jo Ann Westfall Powell Ms. Kay J. Strosnider Ms. Mary B. Adams Ms. Karen L. Dotson Mr. Randall S. Hunt Ms. Robin Miller Mr. John Shrader Dr. Gerda Kumpiene Mr. & Mrs. Michael Powell Mr. John Strunak Ms. Kim Adler Ms. Amy Downey Mrs. Regina L. Hypes Mr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Mollohan Ms. Arista Shrewsbury Mr. Jeffrey C. Lane Ms. Jo Lynn Powers Ms. Seanna B. Stump Mrs. Betty Jo Alexander Mr. Ronald L. Duncan Ms. Linda I. Jennings Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Montgomery Ms. Paula Shumek Mr. & Mrs. Cecil W. Lanham, III Mr. Keith G. Pritt Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC Ms. Morgan R. Allen Ms. Brigitte C. Ellison Ms. Annie B. Jones Mr. Cody M. Moore Ms. Debra M. Simmons Mr. James E. Laughlin Prosource Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Swisher Mrs. Betty L. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Ellyson Mr. Raymond M. Jones Mr. F. Michael Morningstar Ms. Arna R. Simpson Ms. Julia R. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Radabaugh Tahoe Management 8 LLC DBA Ms. Kerri G. Arbuckle Dr. Sandra J. Elmore Ms. Staci Jordan Ms. Tina Moroose Mr. & Mrs. Rodnal H. Skaggs Ms. Judith D. Leggett Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ratliff Mountaineer Mart Mr. & Mrs. Louis S. Arden Ms. Bonnie G. Farra Mrs. Beth Jordan Mrs. Lettie M. Morris Mrs. Penny L. Slan Mr. CJ Lewandowski Mr. & Mrs. James R. Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. Paul Takach Ms. Jenna M. Arden Mr. James S. Ferguson Mr. Charles A. Julian Ms. Nancy M. Mulhare Ms. Nancy J. Smith Ms. Kimberly D. Lewis Mr. Jerome M. Rea Mr. Ray Tanaka Ms. Christine I. Ayers Mr. Conner T. Ferguson Ms. Mildred S. Kearns Mr. Shelden A. Mullens Dr. Pai Song William R. & Karen Yoak Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Philip A. Reale Mr. Fred L. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Marshall L. Badgley Mr. Daniel Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kellar Ms. Goldie J. Mullens Mr. Joseph H. Spano, Sr. Ms. Bonnie J. Lightner Ms. Beatrice Ann Redcliff Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Baker Ms. Roberta L. Flanigan Ms. Catherine A. Kennedy The Estate of Isadore Nachman Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Sponaugle Mr. William W. Lilly Reed & Reed Farm Team Buckhorn, Inc. Ms. Wilma D. Ball Mr. David C. Fletcher Ms. Cheryl D. Kerns Dr. Nabil A. Nasseri Mrs. Leslie J. Sprouse Ms. Deloris J. Lipps Mr. & Mrs. William D. Reth, Jr. Team Environmental, LLC Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Ballard Mr. & Mrs. David B. Foreback Mrs. Joyce C. Kimble Mrs. Debra A. Nesselroad Ms. Janet V. Sprouse Ms. Miriam Looker Mr. Charles E. Rexrode Team Mojo Foundation Ms. Loren C. Banks Mr. James C. Fowlkes Mr. Jesse L. King Mr. Harvey S. Nicholson Ms. Danielle K. Stanley Ms. Wendy Luterek Professor Emeritus Harry S. Rich Professor Emerita Dr. Barbara Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Bargeloh Mr. Tim French Pastor Karen R. Kinney Mrs. Eileen F. Nixon Mr. Marvin D. Stemple M & M Food Service LLC Mr. Joshua Richards Tedford Ms. Janet Y. Baughman Mr. Dylan Frye Dr. Elizabeth F. Kirk Mr. Leo E. Ours, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Clyde P. Stepp M & M Property Rentals LLC Professor Emeritus & Dr. James Tele-Tech Technologies, Inc. DBA Mr. & Mrs. Clyde E. Beary Mr. & Mrs. Roscoe D. Gainer II Mr. & Mrs. Gregory L. Knight Mr. James L. Owen Ms. Chelsea M. Stickelman Mabie Trucking LLC W. 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Tunno-Mullins Mr. Michael McGarry Service Wire Company Bar Ms. Sandra G. Bryson Mr. Marion M. Gordon Ms. Pam Lockard Ms. Rosalee Renner Dr. Frederick S. Walborn Ms. Avan I. McHenry Mr. & Mrs. Russell J. Settle Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Truex Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Buck Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Greene Ms. Clara E. Lockhart Ms. Tara Rexroad Mr. & Mrs. Dallas D. Wallen McKinniss Insurance LLC Mrs. Mary Lee Settle Mrs. Tonabell Turner Mrs. Rebecca R. Buehl Ms. Joyce A. Griffith Ms. Martha P. Long Ms. Gloria Ricciardi Mr. Ronald L. Watson Mrs. Shirley McKown Mrs. Martha E. Shaver Turner's Inc. Mr. Mark Burt Mr. Reginald Grigsby Ms. Mary W. Lovelady Mrs. Patricia D. Richards Mr. Rudolph C. Watts, Jr. MCNB Banks Ms. Karlei M. Shaver Mr. Lacy M. Vandevander Mrs. Barbara L. Butcher Mr. Larry M. Gwinn, Jr. Mrs. & Mr. Mandi J. Lucas Ms. Tammy Richardson Mrs. & Mr. Jennifer A. Wenner Mr. Donald E. McNeel Ms. Kerri Shepherd Mrs. & Mr. Carolyn K. Vassel Mr. John C. Callahan, II Mr. Mark Hadley Dr. James O. 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Watson Dr. Schuyler Chapman Mr. Mark Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Eric L. Martin Mr. Jack A. Rogers Mr. Claude M. Williams Professor Emeritus & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. James S. Simpson Mr. John L. Wayne, Jr. Mr. Paul Chapman Mr. & Mrs. James L. Harris Mr. Clyde Massey, Jr. Mrs. Katelyn R. Rogers Mr. Lloyd A. Willis James H. Meads II Mr. Amit Singh Mr. Michael H. Webb Mrs. Carol A. Chisler Mrs. Karen Harris Mr. Oscar R. Matos Ms. Sara A. Rollins Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow E. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Melrose Mr. Jesse Skiles, Jr. Mr. James K. Weekley Ms. Jezaray I. Clark-Casto Mr. & Mrs. Logan Harrison Mr. Lucas R. Matos Ms. Judith Romano Ms. Joy M. Wine Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Metheny Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. R. Michael Wentzel Mrs. & Mr. Mary Clawsey Mr. Jon H. Hatfield Mr. Jeremy R. McClung Ms. Joyce A. N. Ross Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Wriston Ms. Angela Midkiff Mr. & Mrs. Daniel K. Smith Werd LLC Mr. Alfred A. Clay Mr. Chautle Haught Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. McCoy Mrs. Linda C. Ross Ms. Deborah L. 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28 Pioneer Progress Click here to order yours today or call (304) 462-6380 RECENT EMERITI FACULTY The tradition of recognizing emeriti faculty continues at Glenville State College. Initiated by a recommendation Lifetime of the faculty, individuals may have the honor bestowed upon them at the time of their retirement. The list below represents 2019-2020 Giving those who have received the Professor Emeritus title since 2016. Among this group, there are over 300 years of service Over $10 Million Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Butcher Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butler Mrs. Sandi L. Eskew to the institution. Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Morris Dr. Lloyd H. Elliott Mr. Mark R. Downey Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Freeman Flying "W" Plastics Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Gainer $1,000,000-9,999,999 Mr. Bill D. Hanlin Mrs. Rena M. Enoch The Estates of Mrs. and Mr. Joyce Dr. Nancy Zane The Estate of Ms. Lorena Hefner Mr. Lenzie J. Hedrick ExxonMobil Foundation G. Geyh English The Estate of Edward N. Orr IV Mr. Douglas S. Morris Mr. J. Michael Forbes and Mrs. Gilmer Housing Partners LLC 1984 - 2016 The Morris Foundation Inc. The Estate of John C. Shaw Melori Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Hardman, II The Estate of Darrell Woofter The Estates of Ernest and Luanna Dr. Joseph S. Gregori Mr. Wallace J. Hardman Dr. J. Joe Evans ‘63 Smith Mr. and Mrs. Skip Hackworth Mr. Steven Hardman $750,000-$999,999 The Estate of Phala Woods Mr. Robert O. Hardman Mr. and Mrs. Mick Hartley Science Mr. and Mrs. Warden Rice Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Heffelfinger Ms. Beverly C. Haywood 1970 - 2016 $75,000-$99,999 Ms. Margery G. Hefner Ms. Dolores A. Hinterer $500,000-749,999 Ms. Rebecca C. Bland Ms. Helen E. Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Holder CELEBRATING Dr. D. Charles “Chuck” Batson Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Elliott Butcher & Butcher Attorneys-at-Law Mr. and Mrs. David R. Kern Mrs. Vesta A. Hrnciar Business Mrs. Margaret Goodwin The Estate of Margaret A. Glenn Mr. William M. Kidd Mr. and Mrs. Denzil D. Huff The Estate of Alice M. Singleton Ms. Mary J. Griffith Mrs. and Mr. Marcie Kirchberg Mr. and Mrs. Barry Lay 1994 - 2016 Mr. Michael Stein Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hall Ms. Joyce R. Moore Little General Store, Inc. Linn Energy, LLC Pardee & Curtin Lumber Company Mr. and Mrs. James P. Lydon, III FROM AFAR Janet K. (James) Bailey ‘79 $250,000-$499,999 Mr. and Mrs. Billy D. Rhoades Mrs. Mary B. Peak Maier Foundation, Inc. For Spring 2020 Glenville State College seniors, Physical Education The Estate of Billy Bennett Capt. John D. Rohrbough (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Reed Mr. and Mrs. John S. McKinney 1988 - 2016 Mr. William H. Dent, Jr. Ms. Arrah W. Russ The Estate of Grace E. Rinehart Michael L. Benedum Chapter graduation looked a little different than years past. The Estate of Fred H. Killingsworth The Estate of Ms. Frances M. The Estate of Carl F. Shaw of the American Association of Mrs. Mary Lee McPherson Schmetzer Mr. Gerald A. Snyder Professional Landmen hen the Coronavirus Graduates were asked to send Dr. Peter B. Barr The Estate of Dr. Espy W. Miller Waco Oil & Gas Company Inc. Ms. Bonnie L. Taylor Dr. David Millard Business The Honorable Mike Ross Mrs. Honnie Wagner The Mike Ross Family Foundation Mr. and Dr. Mark A. Mills Wpandemic swept the in photos for their individual 2006 - 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Rust Inc. Dr. Michael D. Morrison nation, colleges and universities slides, as well as thank-you Mr. Gregory A. Smith $50,000-$74,999 Ms. Georgia Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Mack R. Worl The Estate of Russell B. Bush $10,000-$24,999 Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Pettit from coast to coast were forced messages to friends and family Mr. D. Wayne de Rosset Dr. and Mrs. James A. Butcher Mr. and Mrs. John Arritt Dr. John R. Pisapia to send their students home and or quotes to accompany. Each English $150,000-$249,999 Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Caltrider Mrs. Carolyn I. Atkinson Mrs. Iolene D. Powell resume instruction virtually; graduate was announced by 1974 - 2017 Allegheny Surveys Inc. The Estate of Joel T. Creasy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Bailey Professor Emerita Dr. Mary Jo The Estates of Ernest L. Arbuckle Mr. and Mrs. George D. Curtin, III Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Baker Pribble Glenville State College was their department chair. The Dr. Milan C. Vavrek and Norma Arbuckle Mr. William C. Dawson Mr. Richard K. Barrett Pro Grass LLC no exception. In absence of ceremony also included the Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter B. Barr Mr. Howard B. Frymier Benmark East Mrs. Willadean Radabaugh Land Resources and Dr. Betsy Barr Glenville Presbyterian Church Ms. Eloise J. Boggs Mr. Randy J. Ratliff an in-person commencement National Anthem, played by 2006 - 2017 The Estate of Gracie V. Bosely Mr. Buddy M. Griffin The Estate of June Annabelle Brake Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Ray ceremony, graduates participated GSC alumna, Sarah Brunty The Estate of Juanita Brown Mr. Bernard R. Hays Dr. and Mrs. J. Michael Burke Rockwell Resources in a virtual ceremony instead. ‘20, the Alma Mater, and Pomp Mr. James R. Witte Mr. and Mrs. R. Terry Butcher IOGA of West Virginia Inc. Dr. Mary Beth Butcher Mr. and Mrs. William P. Sargent Land Resources Ms. Shelly M. DeMarino Mrs. Ethel F. Kemper The Estate of Richard N. Butler and Mr. R. Dale Sheets The ceremony, a little under an and Circumstance to close. Dominion Energy Services, Inc. Mrs. Phyllis D. Rohrbough Professor Emeritus Dr. Kathy K. Shentel 2001 - 2019 The Estate of Mr. Curtis Elam The Estate of Rado B. Shock Butler Mr. Gordon R. Short hour long, featured addresses Go-Mart Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David Simmons Ms. Garnet R. Byrne Mr. Stephen Shriver from then-Interim President, Graduates celebrated from afar Mr. Paul S. Peck ‘70 Mr. John D. Heater Mrs. Margaret J. Snyder Calhoun Banks Mr. Rodney L. Skidmore Dr. Kathleen Nelson; Provost, with watch parties with family Mathematics Mr. Oliver R. Hunt Mr. Walter W. Turner Mrs. Betty Ruth Chisler Baughman Mr. James R. Skidmore 1982 - 2019 The Estate of Evelyn R. Lough United Bank The Estate of Martha J. Cottrell Dr. and Mrs. David W. Smith Dr. Gary Morris; Chief Faculty and friends when the ceremony Mike Ross, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Westfall, DDS Mr. Douglas Cottrill Mr. and Mrs. James W. Spears Marshal, Dr. Kevin Evans ‘87; premiered on Facebook and The Estate of Isadore Nachman D'Annunzio Foundation Inc. The Honorable Jae Spears Dr. Shara B. Curry Mr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Pickens $25,000-$49,999 Dr. and Mrs. William S. Deel The Estate of Jack V. Stalnaker and GSC Student Pioneer of the YouTube on Saturday, May 9.  Education Mr. and Mrs. Marshall W. Robinson Mr. Hunter F. Armentrout Deloitte Foundation Stalnaker Energy Corporation Year, Colton Ring ‘20. 2010 - 2020 PS Mr. Robert D. Arnold Dominion Resources Inc. Mr. Scott L. Stephens Smith Land Surveying The Estates of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dow Chemical Company Mrs. Iphigenia Torlidas, Esq. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Taylor E. Barker Drake's Used Cars, LLC Mrs. Viola V. Vannoy Dr. Arthur E. “Art” DeMatteo The Estate of Elizabeth Beeghley ECA Foundation Mr. Don Vannoy Social Science $100,000-$149,999 Mrs. Lydia M. Beirne Mr. and Mrs. Gene H. Edwards, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wehrle, III Watch our May 2004 - 2020 Mrs. Betty M. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. James B. Bialek Encova Foundation of West Virginia Ms. Carolyn M. Wilcox 2020 Virtual Mrs. Lela B. Bailey The Estate of Howard Burk Energy Corporation of America The Estate of Olive M. Wolters BBL Charitable Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Billy B. Burke EQT Foundation Mr. Dennis J. Wemm WV Land Services, LLC Commencement Communications/Theater Ceremony! 1986 - 2020 30 Pioneer Progress A YEAR IN REVIEW

hile the 2019-20 academic year will long be Cizauskas ‘19 was named MEC Defensive for 11th in the MEC, the women’s cross country team women finished fourth in the MEC, remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic and Player of the Year, collecting 120 tackles eighth, and the men’s cross country team seventh. Volley- and the men sixth. howW the final two months of the school year were forced and four interceptions. Defensive back ball’s Karlei Shaver made the MEC All-Freshman team. fully online, the world of collegiate sports will be a crit- Delonte Hood snagged eight interceptions In the spring, the baseball team ical chapter when the history books attempt to dissect and was named to the Don Hansen Second Women’s soccer won that program’s first three games in was enjoying a solid 10-6 season, the overall impact of the event. Here at Glenville State Team All-America squad. Kicker Justin program history. They also produced their first MEC including a win over national- College, the pandemic put an end to spring sports which Watts ‘20 was Honorable Men- victory, an historic 3-2 win over Wheeling. Boxing’s sea- ly-ranked Mercyhurst. Senior were just a few weeks in, and ended the post-season run of tion All-America, son was highlighted by long-time star Francois “Frank” pitcher Jesse Weathers was dom- the Mountain East Conference Champion (MEC) Lady recording 88 kick- Scarboro Jr. ‘20, closing his career with a thrilling home inant, sitting at 3-0 with a 1.05 Pioneer Basketball squad. ing points behind victory. ERA in 34 innings of work. Of- 21 field goals, and fensively, Tre’von Smith and Tyler Still, there was much to celebrate during the 2019-20 also averaging 41.4 In the winter, Glenville’s Women’s Basketball team rolled Phillips had each already recorded seasons. Glenville moved up two spots in the Mountain yards per punt. to their fourth consecutive MEC title, posting a 26-5 four home runs. East Conference Commissioner’s Cup Standings, finishing Seniors Mario PHOTO BY JAMIE MULLINS ‘10 record and also winning the MEC Tournament. They ninth overall. They also produced three student-athletes Pender, Javon were in Erie, Pennsylvania for the NCAA Tournament The softball team was sitting at 9-11 who earned high individual honors within their sport. Butler, and when play was stopped due to the pandemic. Sophomores at the time of the stoppage. Senior Tori Ward ‘20 Austin Rat- Justin Watts Re’Shawna Stone and Zakiyah Winfield were First-Team pitcher posted an In the fall, freshman golfer Kyle Chung won the individual liff were all All-Conference performers, while senior Emily Stoller was impressive 6-2 record on the mound. title at the MEC Championships. His Player of the Year Second Team named MEC Tournament MVP. Coach Kim Stephens The Acrobatics and Tum- season was a major boon to Coach John Lilly’s ‘76 young All-MEC. ‘11 is now 111-16 overall at GSC, a staggering 87.4 bling team had a rebuild- Tori team, as a medalist with a one-under par performance at winning percentage. ing year in 2020, and was Lewis the Championships, winning the title by an astounding Glenville’s women’s golf team returned in 2019, and the 0-3 when competition six strokes. team surprised many by finishing seventh, just missing Glenville’s men’s basketball team finished in a tie for fifth was stopped. making the third day cut by a playoff. Freshman Kendall with an overall mark of 14-15. Senior Phil Bledsoe ‘20 In football, the Pioneers finished 7-4 under first-year Wall finished third overall at the Championships, earning earned First Team All-Conference honors. Since the onset of the pandemic, three head coaches have head coach Mike Kellar. Senior linebacker Dominic Freshman of the Year. GSC’s volleyball team finished tied been hired. The new wrestling program now has Dylan At the MEC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Cottrell as head coach. Cottrell is native of Spencer, West GSC senior Tori Lewis ‘20 earned league MVP honors Virginia and was West Virginia University’s first Big 12 with a tally of 24.25 points. Senior Megan Wilfong ‘20 wrestling champion. The Acrobatics and Tumbling team was Second-Team All-Conference and set school records hired Courtney Stack; she was a member of the nationally in both the weight throw and shot put. Seniors Javon ranked team at Fairmont State as an athlete and served as Butler and Michael Null were also Second-Team. The the head coach for two years at Urbana. The softball team has hired Sara Scoone; she was a starter on the West Virginia Wesleyan squad that was third in the nation in 2017. Currently, the GSC teams are working through conditioning and team activities within regulations from the NCAA and local health officials. As Pioneers, the student-athletes and the entire Glenville State Athletic De- partment are working to be prepared to return to play whenever that time The Lady Pioneer Basketball Team after winning their Phil Bledsoe with his family, Coach Justin Caldwell ‘14, comes!  third consecutive MEC championship title and Athletic Director Jesse Skiles ‘87 at Senior Day Fall 2020 33 alumni spotlight alumni spotlight

the program in Women’s Basketball. After his coaching career, Carney served Minigh Carney He would remain on the bench in that a stint as GSC’s Director of Athletics. For Continued from page 22 Continued from page 18 program for nine seasons, coaching the the 1999 and 2000 basketball seasons, Lady Pioneers from the 1980 season he returned to the bench, serving as an who come there from all over the country and then they In 1968, the Gwiynn Park basketball through the 1988 campaign. The team assistant to head Coach Steve Harold stay afterward,” he said. program won the Maryland State would make the WVIAC Tournament ‘87. It was a fitting curtain call for Championship. Following that historic Final Four in eight of these nine seasons, Carney, as those two versions of the Lady Looking forward Minigh says that he hopes to be able season, Carney returned to GSC for and win exactly 17 five different times. Pioneers set the table for an amazing run to expand both of his practices and reach more people. ONCE A PIONEER, the 1968-69 academic year. He would to follow. Doing that, he says, helps him be able to give back to his serve as GSC’s assistant coach in Men’s “When I took over the Lady Pioneers, communities. “I think that’s what we should all be striving Basketball and take over the Men’s Golf the women’s game was just starting to In 2005, Carney was inducted into the for…we should all try to have that mindset to give back ALWAYS A PIONEER. program. Gandee took over the reins at flourish,” Carney said. “Gene Davis ‘63 Glenville State College Curtis Elam where we live. Keep it local,” he said.  Gwynn Park as head coach. The success and Barbara Maiocco had some good Athletic Hall of Fame. As a student- Discover ways to get involved as a would continue at GPHS, and also the years before me, and I was able to inherit athlete or coach/faculty member, Carney Glenville State College alumnus! pipeline from that area to GSC with some good players. That first team had served the college for a total of 36 years. basketball talent. Mary (Zangari) Griffith ‘82, Debbie When the dust settled, he had coached (Grogg) Munis ‘80, Pam Linger ‘82, or worked with a total of 27 Hall of Serving alongside head coach Jesse Kim (Goodwin) Lewis ‘80, and Kim Famers. He played for three Hall of Rosales The World Needs More Pioneers Lilly ‘48, Carney was the basketball (Bickel) Sigman ‘81…we were able to Fame coaches, played with one member, Continued from page 23 Do you know a student that would make a great addition assistant for 11 seasons; 1969 through bring in a local star in Pam Minigh ‘83 coached 11 inductees as a head coach to the Pioneer Family? Tell us about them, and the GSC 1979. During this stretch, GSC won a that first year, then we added Lavern (five in golf, six in basketball), and 12 Don’t go with the trends; don’t go with the wave. It has to pair WVIAC Tournament titles in 1970 “Bunny” Taylor ‘84 the following year. as a basketball assistant (nine men, three be a part of you – a piece of your soul has to be in every Admissions Office will follow up with more information and 1972, and advanced to the NAIA Zangari helped us get Sonja (Bailey) women). painting. You can feel it. Put your background, no matter about becoming a Pioneer. National Tournament in 1972. Along Craft ‘85 as well, and by then, the what it is, into your work.” the way, Carney’s Maryland connection program was off and running.” After Glenville, Tim and Linda moved Share Your GSC Story was able to recruit several Gwynn Park to South Carolina, where they still reside Currently living in Los Angeles with her two children, players to join the Pioneer program; this After the 1988 season, Carney resigned, today. The legendary coach enjoys a life Rosales continues to pursue her art and research. Copies Life pulls us in many different directions, but we all have included Ron Jones ‘73, Earl Hawkins choosing to devote his work time to of sunshine and golf. In reflection, his of her paintings can be purchased at harmoniarosales. been positively impacted through our experiences and ‘74, Steve Datcher ‘73, Randy Datcher golf and his faculty responsibilities. He contributions to GSC are monumental, com, and you can follow along with her on Instagram time spent at GSC. Share how Glenville State College has ‘76, Robert Hawkins ‘77, and Eric definitely left his mark, finishing as the and he possesses a volume of Pioneer at @honeiee.  enriched your life. Makle ‘75. school’s all-time leader in wins with a memories. He spends his summer nights 146-73 record. He would hold this mark now, enjoying the broadcasts of his It was during the same decade of the 70s for over a decade, and remains in the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers. Make a Lasting Impact that Glenville’s golf program became a number two spot all-time. Whether it’s through volunteering or financial support, dominant force in the WVIAC under “My time at Glenville was truly the best you can make a lasting impact on GSC. Your contributions Carney. They won the school’s first Coaching golf only during the final seven years of my life,” Carney reflected. “I support alumni and student programs, communications, league title in that sport in 1972, and seasons of his career as a head coach, the heard Mack Samples ‘64 say once that would win five more in the decade. Glenville golf program took off to even these were the ‘Golden Years’ for GSC. outreach, and advocacy efforts on behalf of Glenville State Before Carney’s tenure was complete greater heights. The 1985 squad was I wholeheartedly agree with him…my College. in that sport, the program would win a Carney’s first Top Ten National team, time as a student, then as a coach and total of 12 championships. finishing ninth. His 1993 team finished teacher…it was a very special time to be Become a Mentor as National Runner-up, and the 1994 at Glenville.” “When I took over as golf coach, team finished sixth. The GSC Alumni Mentorship Program is designed to the cupboard wasn’t bare,” Carney “I would do it all over again.”  connect current students to alumni of all different clarified. “We had some nice players Carney’s 27th and final season was in backgrounds. This hybrid program is hosted both online like Wayne Mencer, Jim Collins ‘69, 1995…another WVIAC league title. and in person, making it easier to form connections Bob Greene, Chris Fitzsimmons, and In all, he coached league titles in 1972, regardless of participants’ geographic location. Charlie Carpenter ‘71. We just had to 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1985, recruit a few key pieces and then we had 1987, 1990, 1993, 1994, and 1995. some championship teams.” Become an Ambassador The golf program had its own stable of Serving as a Glenville State College Ambassador allows By Carney’s fourth year, the team stars throughout the 80s and 90s. Bob you to do your part to give back to GSC no matter where snagged the aforementioned title in Sowards ‘90 and John Forrest ‘86 1972, the program’s first. After that, would earn All-America honors, and you are. Ambassadors share GSC content on their different a steady stream of great players found going into the 90s, Patrick Geraghty social media profiles. their way to Glenville. Terry Crislip ‘93 would begin a stream of great GSC Pictured: Our Lady of Regla. Oil on panel with ‘77, Joe Crislip ‘80, Jim Brady ‘79, golfers from Ireland. All-Americans 24k gold leaf. Rosales. Jim Scott ‘77, Greg Del Prince ‘80… Michael Barrett ‘95 and Colin Cassidy all greats from the 70s. Del Prince was ‘95 would become major stars on the FROM DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS, CONNER FERGUSON: coached in high school in Ohio by national stage, as did Canadian Vance former GSC player Eddie Armstrong Fitzsimmons. It was a special time for ‘58, who referred the future Hall of the GSC Golf dynasty. Ready to get involved? Famer to Carney. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations Carney stepped down following the at (304) 462-6116 or [email protected] In the fall of 1979, Carney took over 1995 golf season. 34 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 35 class notes

1972 Coach James “Rick” Trickett was Steve Westfall, a West Vir- class notes Clyde Stepp recently became a member inducted into the Curtis Elam Athletic ginia House of Delegates of the GSC Alumni Council. Hall of Fame in 2018 for his service to member, was named State the GSC Athletic Department. Legislator of the Year by 1955 1967 husband Jim’s ‘66 work in reenergizing the National Association the Wirt County (WV) GSC Alumni 1973 Terry Williams received the GSC of Mutual Insurance Com- Dr. John Shock was recognized for the John and Sharon (Defranco) ‘68 Lu- Alumni Achievement Award for his panies in November 2020. 40 years of service that he has given to cas have been living in Satellite Beach, Chapter at the 2019 Alumni Awards David Grapes II retired in August Banquet. 2019 from the University of North- dedication to public service, education, December 1, 2020 marks 40 years that the University of Arkansas for Medical Florida for the past 18 years. and helping better his community at the he has served as a State Farm Insurance Sciences, his many accomplishments as ern Colorado where he served as the C. Elliott Workman retired from the Founding Director of the School of 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet. He has Agent in Ripley, West Virginia. Steve former chair of the Department of Oph- Edward Johnston has retired from served as the Mayor of Spencer, West and his wife Libby reside in Jackson thalmology in the College of Medicine, teaching and is currently coaching high United States Army and is now working Theatre Arts and Dance and Producing as Lands and Biodiversity Manager for Artistic Director for The Little Theatre Virginia for over 42 years. County, West Virginia with their five and as founding director of the Jones Eye school golf and basketball in Zanesville, children. Institute in December 2019. Ohio. Delaware Nature Society at Abbotts Mill of the Rockies for 15 years. In 2020, Nature Center in Milford, Delaware. UNCo honored Grapes by naming him an Emeritus Professor of Theatre. 1975 Post-retirement, Grapes continues to Steve Buffington was inducted into the 1979 1959 Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in Jim Brady was inducted into the Curtis Professor Emeritus Dr. H. Gary Gilles- 1969 write, direct, and serve as President of William “Bill” Frost received the GSC Summerwind Productions. In 2019, he 2017 for his success in football at GSC. Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018 for pie received the GSC Alumni Chapter his success in men’s golf at GSC. Award for his work with the Greater Teays Community Service Award at the 2018 wrote the television pilot B’Mor. GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. Dr. Charles Julian retired on July 1, Valley area GSC Alumni Chapter at the 2019 after 43 years as a library and Timothy James was one of the recipients 2017 GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. Ron Jones was inducted into the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019 for information professional. He continues of the 2019 GSC Outstanding Teacher 1970 his success in men’s basketball at GSC. to serve as a Commissioner on the West Awards. He has been directing bands for 1960 Dr. Jack Albert, Jr. received Virginia Library Commission. nearly 40 years and has been the Band the prestigious GSC Alum- Michael Rust retired as the President Director at Cabell Midland High School Edwin Ware was recently elected and (WV) for nearly 10 years. In 2015, he installed as President of the Heath The late Bob “Skinny” Minneweather nus of the Year Award at and CEO of the Kentucky Hospital the 2017 Alumni Awards Association in December 2019 after 1976 was inducted into the WV Marching Moundbuilders Kiwanis Club, serving was honored in February 2018 as part of Stanley Taylor has retired from Berkley Band Directors Hall of Fame. In 2016, both Heath and Newark, Ohio. On GSC’s inaugural Black Alumni History Banquet. leading the organization for 24 years. Rust is a member of the GSC Board of County (WV) Schools after 41 years in he received the Governor’s Arts Award February 26, 2020, Edwin and his wife Week recognition. Bob’s widow Sharon elementary education and as a reading for Arts Education. Jean celebrated their 60th wedding (pictured above), their daughter Brittani Professor Emeritus Paul Peck retired Governors and was selected as the Board from GSC in 2019. During his nearly Chair in 2020. specialist. He has accepted a position anniversary. Hope, his brother Doug, Doug’s wife at Alderson Broaddus University’s Janet and their daughter Crystal, and 40 years of service to Glenville State, he served as faculty advisor to Chi Beta Phi, Department of Music and Education. 1980 other alumni and friends were on hand He teaches all of the reading courses Greg Del Prince was inducted into the 1963 for the event. Minnieweather was a phe- was the first faculty member to receive 1974 the GSC Faculty Award of Excellence Dennis Carpenter served as the Presi- for students enrolled in the education Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in Thomas Gallagher received the GSC nomenal student athlete who paved the programs at ABU. 2017 for his success in men’s golf at GSC. Alumni Achievement Award at the 2018 way for many future Pioneers. He was twice, was the College Mathematics dent of the GSC Alumni Council from GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. awarded GSC’s prestigious Montrose Teacher of the Year as awarded by the 2017-2019 and is a current member of West Virginia Council of Teachers of the GSC Foundation Board. Woodrow “Woody” Wilson received Award in 1967 and was an inaugural the Community Achievement Award for 1981 inductee into Glenville State’s Curtis Mathematics, held several positions with Faculty Senate, and served as the faculty Bob Hardman has been serving as the his distinguished career in community Dinah (McCoy) Mills celebrated 40 1964 Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. service at the 2019 GSC Alumni Awards years as the Lewis County (WV) Senior Dr. Carl Nichols was inducted into representative on the College’s Board of Chief Financial Officer at Davis and Governors. He also held numerous other Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia Banquet. Woody spends most of his Center Director in August 2020. the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame Theresa (Boggs) Parker taught in the spare time volunteering for the American in 2017 for his dedicated service to the Roane County (WV) School System positions on various campus committees since 2017. Bob, who is a member of throughout the years. GSC’s Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Red Cross where he is a Disaster Relief Mary (Hughes) Weber retired in May GSC Athletic Department. full time for over 20 years and has been Responder, Community Partnerships 2019 after teaching 33 years in Wood a substitute in the county for the past 10 Fame, previously served in the same position at his alma mater for 24 years. Regional Program Lead, and more. County, West Virginia. She now works years. She and her husband Larry have as a Human Resource Specialist with the 1966 been married for 53 years and together 1971 Lois (Gill Robinson) Kincaid retired Philip Reale was elected Bureau of Fiscal Service and is engaged James “Jim” Johnson recently retired they have five children, six grandchil- 1978 to be married to Kevin Maskell on April from coaching after a career spanning dren, and five great grandchildren. from Mason County (WV) Schools to serve as the President in 2016 after over 20 years of service. of the West Virginia Golf David and Judith (Umstead) Fuller 17, 2021. over fifty years in both Lewis and Upshur have celebrated over 40 years of marriage Counties in West Virginia. Prior to teaching, she spent 10 years as Association in November a business co-owner, three years as an 2020. With this appoint- together. The Fuller’s live near Durbin, 1968 West Virginia. David serves as a United 1982 Robert “Bob” Marshall received the John Flint was inducted into the Curtis extension agent, and three years as an ment, Philip will serve as insurance agent and in real estate sales. the eleventh president in Methodist Pastor and Judith is a stay at Maureen (Kraus) Gildein accepted a GSC Alumni Achievement Award at Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017 for home mother with their special needs teaching position at GSC in the De- the 2018 GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. his success in baseball at GSC. At GSC, she was in the last pledge class the organization’s history. He and his of the Nu Lambda Psi sorority and was wife Terry (Smith) ‘74 reside in Charles- son. Two of their children, Adam ‘15 partment of Education in 2018. She is Bob also recently became a member of and Lucas ‘19, also graduated from currently serving as the President of the the GSC Board of Governors and serves Patricia “Pat” Lydon received the GSC part of the first group initiated into the ton, West Virginia. Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. GSC. GSC Alumni Council and is a member on the GSC Foundation Board. Alumni Chapter Award for her and her of the GSC Foundation Board.

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Kenneth Kuhl received the prestigious 1985 1987 mater – in the summer of 2020 to serve 1994 Karen Smith is in her 21st year in the GSC Alumnus of the Year Award at the Tamara “Tammy” (Stalnaker) Hough Andrew “Andy” Bell as Principal. Sammy Gray, II is currently serving as Charles County Public School system. 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet. Ken started her small business Morning Glo- recently retired after Senior Advisor for WV Governmental She began her career in Charles Coun- is the Senior Vice President of Arena ry Flowers a little over three years ago teaching 32 years in the Kenneth Danner is living in Columbus, Affairs at FirstEnergy, and was recently ty, Maryland as an itinerant beginning Programming at the American Airlines and it has grown to be very successful. In public school system. Ohio and has been working in banking appointed to the GSC Foundation band teacher, but is now teaching piano, Center in Dallas, Texas. her business, Tammy is a small farmer/ He continues to serve for 15 years. He recently began a new Board of Directors. He and his wife Kris- music theory, and AP music theory at florist and creates botanical prints and as an Adjunct Professor role within business banking as a Trea- tie reside in Left Hand, West Virginia. North Point High School in Waldorf, W. Fred Smith retired in 2014 as a cards from her farm near Cedar Creek, for Percussion Studies at sury Management Advisor. Maryland. Health and Physical Education Teacher West Virginia. She is also in the process Georgia Southwestern Lisa (Hayes) Minney has been promot- from the Boone County (WV) School of illustrating and publishing a children’s University and Abraham Baldwin Col- Rita (Layfield) Morton married Mike ed to the Library Director at the Gilmer System and recently became a member book called The Grandparents’ Visit. lege. He also is an Educational Repre- Morton on July 1, 2017. She is currently County (WV) Public Library. 2000 of the GSC Alumni Council. sentative for Portman’s Music. He and the secretary at Ritchie County (WV) Jill (Kennedy) Greathouse is currently Betty (Wagner) King received the GSC his wife Angie have three children and Middle School. serving as the Executive Director of the Kimberly “Kim” (Bar- Roane County, West Virginia Family Alumna Achievement Award at the 2017 reside in Cordele, Georgia. th 1995 ber) Tieman is the Alumni Awards Banquet. Bernie Rees finished 29 in the world Marti Steiner is currently serving as the Resource Network. Health and Human GSC Director of Athletics Jesse Skiles in the CrossFit Games for ages 50-54 Executive Director of the non-profit or- Services Program Di- Timothy “Tim” Moore has been a State and his son Jesse Skiles, Jr. awarded in 2020. ganization, Greater Recovery and Com- rector for the Claude Farm Insurance Agent since 1993 and their first Skiles Scholarship in fall 2020. munity Empowerment (GRaCE). She 2001 Worthington Benedum recently became a member of the GSC This scholarship is designed to benefit a is one of the founding members of the Jason Phares received an Foundation. Alumni Council. student from the Kanawha Valley area 1991 organization that serves West Virginia. Honorary Chapter Degree of West Virginia. Dr. Tonya (Gray) Propst received the from the Gilmer County Barbara (West) Wilson retired in 2012 Gary Mullenax served GSC Outstanding Teacher Award at the (WV) High School FFA after 30 years in the classroom, but re- on the judging panel at 2018 GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. 1996 for his contributions to mains the GED Testing Administrator the 2019 Internation- 1988 John McKown is currently serving as their chapter in 2017. for Piedmont Virginia Community Col- al Young Artists Piano Jody Hopkins was promoted to General Dr. Christine “Chris” (Jamison) the Superintendent of Schools in Wirt lege’s Louisa County testing site. She’s Competition. Gary re- Manager of the Grand Central Mall in Schimmel is serving as the Associ- County, West Virginia. Kelly Osborn was inducted into the held this position since 2005. sides in Martinsburg, Vienna, West Virginia. He and his wife ate Department Chair of the newly Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in West Virginia with his Nicole (Ritchie) ‘88 reside in William- formed Department of Counseling Dr. Kandas (Jones) Queen is an Assis- 2018 for her success in women’s basket- wife Radonna (Richman) ‘86; they stown, West Virginia. and Learning Sciences in West Virginia tant Professor of Business at GSC and ball at GSC. 1983 have two sons, Phillip and Gregory. University’s College of Education and recently earned her Doctor of Education N. Doug Patterson is a member of the Mike Wilson began his third year as Human Services. Chris and her husband in Curriculum and Instruction from GSC Alumni Council where he serves as Marshall Robinson, PS is the President Principal at the Elk Valley Christian Steve ‘93 reside in Buckhannon, West Marshall University. 2002 the President-Elect. Since the Mountain and Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny School in Elkview, West Virginia in Virginia. Emma (Bokkon) Hazelhoff is residing East Conference Basketball Tournament Surveys, Inc. The company has three 2020. Sterling Jr. and Dr. Monica (Null) in Mount Holly, North Carolina and is moved to Wheeling, West Virginia in locations in West Virginia, those being in Edward Toman is currently serving as Beane moved to Wake Forest, North serving as a Vice President and Corpo- 2019, he has also been instrumental in Birch River, Charleston, and Bridgeport. the Superintendent of Schools in Wetzel Carolina. Sterling recently joined the rate Recruiter at Bank of America. the annual GSC hospitality suite. 1989 County, West Virginia. GSC Foundation Board, and is serving Rudolph “Rudy” Watts, Jr. was induct- as a Senior Account Executive at Micro- 1986 ed into the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of soft. Monica received GSC’s prestigious 2003 1984 David and Jamie (Kincaid) Cochran Fame in 2019 for his success in men’s 1993 Alumna of the Year Award in 2018. The Sadie (Lockard) Hoover is serving as Scot Burdette accepted the role of currently live in Ohio and have three basketball at GSC. Scott Cochran is currently serving as the pair served as the 2018 Homecoming a Digital Learning Coordinator in the Global Technology Tool Manager for children Jacob, Joe, and Julia. David is Superintendent of Schools in Webster Parade Marshals. Northern Area Schools of the Wake ABB Management and Analytics in June the Vice President at Miller Transfer and Marty Vierheller has been coaching County, West Virginia. County Public School System in North 2020. Scot and his wife Kelli (Jameson) Jamie has carried many roles including girl’s basketball at Parkersburg Catholic Carolina. ‘85 live in Granville, Ohio with their working at a radio station, being a stay High School in Parkersburg, West Vir- Jeffrey Hosaflook operates JTH En- 1997 sons Nathan (Sara) and Justin nearby at home mom, substitute teacher, and ginia for over 25 years and has served as terprises in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Kristee Allen was one of the recipients Kristy (Howard) Ord is teaching in in Columbus, Ohio. a published author of a supernatural the head coach for the last 14 seasons. The business is a full-service consultant of the Outstanding Teacher Awards at Putnam County, West Virginia. She romance trilogy. forestry firm that also offers oil and gas the 2017 Alumni Awards Banquet. and her husband Harold have worked Terry Kendall was inducted into the consulting. over the last several years to establish an Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in John Trew retired from the City of 1990 Amy (Grogg) Taylor was named the archery program at Lakeside Elementary 2019 for his success in football at GSC. Aurora, Ohio after 32 years of public Vickie (Fulks) Baker was one of the Vicki Ruble is teaching math at Park- 2017 Walmart Pharmacy Manager of School and have had students place and service in December 2017. He now 2019 West Virginia History Hero Award ersburg High School in Wood County, the Year for store 6951 in Sutton, West win state championships. Jeff Metheny was inducted into the works part time as the Village and Recipients as presented by the West West Virginia. She and her husband Virginia. Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in Zoning Administrator for the Village Virginia Department of Arts, Culture James ‘87 live in Mineral Wells, West Tammy Spence was inducted into the 2018 for his success in baseball and of Mantua, Ohio. John also serves as a and History. Virginia. Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in football at GSC. consultant for numerous cities, counties, 1998 2017 for her success in women’s basket- and villages throughout Ohio on various James “Jimmy” Frashier, II returned to Chris Cress was inducted into the Curtis ball at GSC. planning efforts for infrastructure and Ripley High School in Jackson County, Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018 for zoning regulations. West Virginia – his high school alma his success in track and field at GSC.

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2004 and resides in Caldwell, West Virginia. Physical Education Teacher at Gilmer niversary on October 1, 2020. Matt is 2012 Dr. Andrea (Minigh) Kinder is work- James “Matt” Carper is a Special Agent County (WV) High School where she currently serving in the United States Olivia (Ferrell) Ammari has been serving for the Minigh Family Dentistry and Safety Investigator for the United also serves as the head girls basketball Army and Amanda works in the GSC ing as a Prosecutor in Naples, Florida for Team at their Glenville and Shinnston States Department of Transportation’s 2006 coach. Under her guidance, the Lady Financial Aid Office. the last three years. locations. Andrea graduated with a DDS Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin- Justin Griffithreceived the GSC Out- Titans captured the 2016 WV State degree from the West Virginia University istration. Matt and his fiancée Suzanna standing Young Alumnus Award at the Championship Title, multiple tourna- Marcal Lazenby is serving as the Assis- Robert Myers is serving as the Choir Di- School of Dentistry in 2017. Jackson live in Big Bend, West Virginia 2017 Alumni Awards Banquet. Justin ment championships, and have returned tant Athletic Director for Compliance at rector at Berkeley Springs High School with his two children. was also elected as the Commonwealth’s to the state tournament several times. Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Attorney for Pulaski County, Virginia in He previously served as Director of Ath- 2014 Kevin Davisson is residing in St. Paul, the 2020 general election. Lindsay (Coleman) Daugherty is letics at GSC. Melissa Smith was named the 2020 Derrick Crawford is serving as the band Minnesota and serving as a Senior Tax working as a Scientist for Fairway Lab- Doddridge County (WV) Teacher of the director at Collins Middle School in Analyst at CHS, Inc. Josh Lunceford is serving as the Head oratories at their West Virginia Field Tyson Price is serving as the Principal Year Award recipient. She teaches first Fayette County, West Virginia. Boys Basketball Coach at Braxton Coun- Office in Fairmont. at Gilmer County (WV) Elementary grade at Doddridge County Elementary Carrie Triplett-Nicolais was inducted ty (WV) High School. School. His wife Britni (Whited) ‘11 is School. Randy Cremeans is a Natural Resource into the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Brittany (Church) Frymier is working a kindergarten teacher at Gilmer County Police Officer with the West Virginia Fame in 2018 for her success in women’s Chris Owens is residing in Boonsboro, as the Director of Business Development Elementary School. Trae Sprague re- Department of Natural Resources. basketball at GSC. Maryland and has been promoted to a for the Minnie Hamilton Health System ceived the 2020 GSC Senior Advisor with Wealthspire Advi- in Grantsville, West Virginia. Christopher “Chris” Shew is teaching Staff Employee of Tiffani Huffman received the GSC sors in Potomac, Maryland. music at Parkersburg South High School the Year Award. He Outstanding Young Alumna Award at 2005 Jacob Lilly received the GSC Out- in Wood County, West Virginia. In this earned a Master of the 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet. She Brian Goss married Dalee Stratton on Evie McPherson has joined GAI Con- standing Young Alumnus Award at the position, he serves as the Instrumental Science Degree in is currently serving as a West Virginia June 20, 2020. sultants Corporate Service Team as the 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet. Jacob is Music Director and oversees the concert, Education (higher State Trooper. While at GSC, Tiffani was Director of Human Resources and is a Pharmacist at AccessHealth in Charles- jazz, and marching bands at the school. education student affairs) from Fort a member of the Lady Pioneer Basketball Jason Gum received GSC’s 2019 Staff working out of their Pittsburgh, Penn- ton, West Virginia and was a Montrose Hays State University in the spring of Team. During her tenure with the team, Employee of the Year Award. He is sylvania office. Award winner. He and his wife Bailey 2019. Trae is currently the Director of the Lady Pioneers had a record of 120-35 currently the Library Director at GSC’s (Saucerman) ‘08 reside in Daniels, West 2010 Residence Life at GSC. and earned three conference tournament Robert F. Kidd Library. Thomas Nicholson is currently serving Virginia with their children. Jessica Vandernick was selected as the championships. as an Operations Project Manager with 2020 Braxton County (WV) Teacher of John “Matt” Lamb received the GSC the United States Army Corps of Engi- Katie (Murray) Ogle received the GSC the Year Award recipient. 2013 Siona Osborne-Owens and her hus- Outstanding Young Alumnus Award at neers at the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in Outstanding Young Alumna Award Nicholas Dent is currently serving in band Brian live in Harrisville, West Vir- the 2018 GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. Wilkesboro, North Carolina. at the 2017 Alumni Awards Banquet. multiple capacities at Flying W Plastics, ginia. Siona has been teaching at Ritchie Katie earned her Juris Doctorate from 2011 Inc., a manufacturer of polyethylene County High School since August 2015. Caleb Perkins medically retired from the Appalachian School of Law in 2011. John Brown received one of two Out- pipe products based in of Glenville, the United States Army in 2013 after 2007 She and her husband Nathaniel reside standing Teacher Awards at the 2017 West Virginia. Within the organization, Kyle Warner was selected as the Em- serving nine years active duty in Fort Corrie (Lay) Grogg in Knoxville, Tennessee with their two Alumni Awards Banquet. he serves as Safety Director, Human ployee of the Month at Mon Health Benning, Georgia. In May 2020, he recently moved back children. Resources Director, and head of Payroll. Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital graduated from Oral Roberts University home to Glenville Tara Wine- in Weston, West Virginia in September with his Master’s Degree in Christian and is working as Jennifer Walsh hosted an art exhibit in Queen’s book, Jamie (Schindel) Fletcher and her hus- 2020. He serves as the controller at Ministry. a Women’s Health GSC’s Fine Arts Gallery in September Tenderness and band Justin ‘12 live in Springfield, Ohio SJMH. and Family Nurse 2018. The show was entitled ‘Lost and Troubling Times, and are the Western Ohio GSC Alumni Amy (Perkins) Post was Practitioner at Found’ and featured Walsh’s art and reached number Chapter Leaders. Jamie is the Assistant a contestant on the tele- Minnie Hamilton sculpture. one on Amazon’s Vice President of NCF Savings Bank and 2015 vision game show Wheel Health System. She and her husband U.S. Short Series Justin is a Commercial Loan Officer for Brandon Abbott is serving as a Right of Fortune in an episode Jeremy have four children: Lexington, Best-sellers list af- Security National Bank. Together, they of Way Agent for Indiana Michigan that aired in January Beckett, Asa, and JP. 2009 ter its release in fall 2019. have one son, Wesley. Power, which is a subsidiary of American 2019. She beat the other Miriam Cliver earned a Master of Electric Power. two contestants, made it Jeremy Metz has been named the Prin- Science Degree in Management and is Whitney Stalnaker is working as the Dr. Aaron Frymier to the bonus round, and cipal of Gihon Elementary School in serving as the Director of Guest Rela- Education and Public Programs Man- completed his Doc- PHOTO BY CAROL KAELSON, WHEEL OF FORTUNE PHOTOGRAPHER FORTUNE OF WHEEL KAELSON, CAROL BY PHOTO won over $17,000. Wood County, West Virginia. tions and Night Manager at a Miami ager at the Cleveland History Center in tor of Osteopathic 2016 area hotel. Cleveland, Ohio. degree from the West Chelsea Dorsey has been teaching mu- Dr. Jeremy Proctor serves the Charles- Luke Poling is the Advanced Transmis- Virginia School of sic at Valley High School in Smithers, ton Area Medical Center as an Emergen- sion Vegetation Management Oversight Becky (Humphreys) Heavner and her Kim Stephens received the Outstand- Osteopathic Medi- West Virginia since January of 2016. cy Department Physician, is the Medical Specialist at FirstEnergy Corp. husband Ben welcomed their second ing Young Alumna Award at the 2018 cine and is currently Director at the Greenbrier Valley Medi- child, a son, Tuff Archie Heavner on GSC Alumni Awards Banquet. As Head practicing at the Minnie Hamilton Evan Foster and his wife Megan are cal Center in Lewisburg, West Virginia, November 14, 2019. He was welcomed Coach of the Lady Pioneer Basketball Health System’s Glenville office. Aaron expecting their first child in March and serves as an Assistant Professor at 2008 home by big sister, Tori Belle Heavner. Team, she has led her team to four con- and his wife Alecia (Rose) ‘11 were 2021. Evan works as a police officer in the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Amy (Riddle) Chapman was one of the secutive regular season championships married on October 10, 2020. Alecia is Clarksburg, West Virginia. Medicine. He was recently appointed to recipients of the 2019 GSC Outstanding Matt and Amanda (Roberts) ‘10 Lamb as well as three consecutive conference currently working as a pharmacist. the GSC Foundation Board of Directors Teacher Awards. She is the Health and celebrated their nine year wedding an- tournament championships.

40 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 41 class notes Pioneers Around Dancey Howes Robert “Simeon” Sydnee (Vance) was 2018 and We love to see our Glenville State Alumni and Friends selected as the 2019 Brandy Bachman is working as a GIS Kees were married in the Glenville State Webster County College amphitheater just after the May meeting up to reminisce – here are a few images from Alumni Programmer Analyst for the West Vir- Chapter events and individual gatherings. If you have photos, (WV) Teacher of ginia Department of Natural Resources. 2019 Commencement Ceremony. the Year. She also send them to us at [email protected]! received the Helen Madison Frame Amanda Lamb is currently teaching The Globe is teaching third grade Harley Memorial in Nicholas County, West Virginia. at Gilmer County (WV) Elementary Award at the 2019 School. Wirt County (WV) Alumni A few members of the 1970 Southern Early Childhood Association Donald “Donnie” Chapter Gathering - 2018 GSC Football Team Conference. Lambert is serving Ai Miziaki and Steven Mitchell were with the West Vir- married on November 24, 2019. Quentin Murphy and his wife Kenadee ginia Air National moved to Charleston, West Virginia in Guard and is work- Cody Mullens is a Forester with the March 2020 when he accepted the Mul- ing with COVID-19 West Virginia Division of Forestry. He timedia and Web Coordinator position response operations. works within Region 4, focusing on with the West Virginia Department of Donnie is very active Fayette County. Tourism. Quentin also serves as the with the American Legion Department Secretary/Treasurer for the GSC Alumni of West Virginia. He has served as the Mackenzie “Goob” Smith is the Health Council. youngest Post Commander for the state and Physical Education Teacher at Peter- GSC Night at Appalachian Roane County (WV) Alumni and is currently the youngest District son Central Elementary School in Lewis Power Park - 2019 Chapter Gathering - 2019 Jonna (Strickland) and Commander in West Virginia. Donnie County (WV), is obtaining her master’s her husband JP Mc- and his wife Tiffanie were married on degree in special education from West Clung ‘17 were married October 17, 2020. Virginia University, and recently became in 2018. They have one a member of the GSC Alumni Council. child, Okalei. Wiley Raines is a Deputy Sheriff in Calhoun County (WV) and serves at Emma Yokum is cur- Samantha Wolford and Brandon Nel- the School Resource Officer for Calhoun rently serving as the son ‘17 were married on October 9, County Schools. Safety Officer at the 2020 and have one child, Nikola. Green Bank Observa- tory. The Observatory 2019 is home to the Green 2017 Dakota and Miran- OBSERVATORY BANK GREEN NSF COURTESY, PHOTO Bank Telescope, the Adam Gissy served as the Sheriff of largest fully steerable da (Taylor) ‘20 Al- Mid-Ohio Valley Alumni Chapter Christmas Dinner - 2017 GSC Night at Lamberts Winery - 2019 Lewis County, West Virginia since 2012, len were married on radio telescope in the world. and has recently accepted a Chief Dep- October 20, 2018 uty Sheriff position in Upshur County, and they welcomed Japan Alumni Chapter Gatherings - 2019 West Virginia and will be working with their daughter Ken- 2020 the school system there. ley Grace Allen in Quincy Band is working for the U.S. February 2020. Da- Forest Service. He relocated from West Hunter Given is serving as the Director kota works for the West Virginia Divi- Virginia to Michigan for the position of Championships and Internal Opera- sion of Natural Resources and Miranda in May 2020. tions for the Mountain East Conference teaches in Doddridge County, West in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Hunter Virginia. Morgan Hardesty is teaching preschool Kanawha Valley Area Alumni Chapter Gathering - 2019 resides in Morgantown, West Virginia at Watson Elementary School in Fair- with his fiancée Ashley Schifano. mont, West Virginia. Andrew and Ally (Brown) Boktor B.U.T. Alumni Gathering (Herndon, VA) - 2019 were married in June 2019. Andrew Brianna McClain is currently working recently returned home from a military Bethany Spelock is teaching third for the United States Government and deployment. through fifth grade special education at recently became a member of the GSC Duval Elementary and Middle School in Alumni Council. Sarah DiSpaltro has accepted the Lincoln County, West Virginia. Head Acrobatics and Tumbling Coach Sara Rollins success- position at Lander University in South fully hiked most of Carolina. the Appalachian Trail STAY CONNECTED over several months Morgan Dolly is serving as the music Do you have an update to share in 2019. Sara is an education teacher and band director at with us? Let us know! Admissions Advisor Clay County (WV) High School. at GSC and teaches yoga classes on campus. UPDATE MY INFORMATION

42 Pioneer Progress Western Ohio Alumni Chapter Tailgate - 2019 in memoriam

Carol Lynn (Counts) Carver ‘94 Katherine “Kay” (Davis) Collins ‘65 Betty Ann (Bennett) Cusack ‘60 Mary Faith (Holbert) Dunnington ‘55 in memoriam Nettie, WV Newport, OH Wheeling, WV Fairmont, WV We remember these alumni and friends of Glenville State College who passed away between June 2016 and August 9, 2018 June 16, 2017 November 25, 2018 September 2, 2018 October 2020. This list includes notices reported by family members, newspapers, and other sources within Alva D. Casto ‘83 Frances E. (Waggoner) Compton ‘54 Margaret Willadene (Campbell) Bertha Jane (Rule) Dye ‘72 GSC’s Office of Alumni Relations. If you know of a recently departed alumnus or a friend of GSC, please Summersville, WV Springfield, VA Daugherty ‘62 Ellenboro, WV send the notice and a copy of the obituary (if available) to [email protected] or to Glenville June 19, 2019 September 11, 2017 Canton, OH December 14, 2019 February 1, 2019 State College, 200 High Street, Glenville, WV 26351 ATTN: Office of Alumni Relations. Charles Edward Casto ‘56 Betty R. (Hardman) Conley ‘49 Donzil L. Eddy ‘64 Willard, OH Garrettsville, OH Donald L. Davis ‘79 Longs, SC Sheila Rae Ables ‘00 Susan A. (Brown) Bailey ‘61 Paul D. Blankenship ‘71 Patty Jean (Bonnett) Burkhamer ‘58 February 6, 2020 October 3, 2018 Belpre, OH February 20, 2017 Glenville, WV Rockledge, FL Jackson, OH Linn, WV June 1, 2016 November 7, 2017 September 9, 2018 May 14, 2017 October 9, 2020 Brenda K. (Smith) Chadwell ‘77 John Warren Conrad ‘61 Rena M. (McPherson) Enoch ‘52 Spencer, WV Bremen, OH Helen Louise (Berry) Davis ‘55 Craigsville, WV Thomas William Ables ‘67 Arminta Rae (Tucker) Baldwin ‘60 Frank C. Bock ‘50 Beulah Marie (Waugh) Bush ‘39 March 25, 2018 August 1, 2019 South Charleston, WV February 28, 2017 Morgantown, WV Buckhannon, WV Maumee, OH Georgetown, KY October 29, 2018 May 17, 2019 August 1, 2017 June 28, 2017 August 12, 2018 Bridgett J. (Skidmore) Chapman ‘55 Roy D. Cooper ‘53 Shirley P. (Porter) Ernst ‘52 Glenville, WV Vienna, WV James Felix Davis ‘55 Pompano Beach, FL Doris A. (Hathaway) Acres ‘46 Lawrence D. Ball ‘71 Mary Catherine Brake ‘54 Dina Lea (Frederick) Bush ‘81 May 13, 2019 May 29, 2019 Grafton, WV February 2, 2018 Wallback, WV Maysel, WV Middletown, MD Coxs Mills, WV February 1, 2020 May 2, 2018 March 24, 2019 August 16, 2020 June 27, 2017 Julie Renae (Ellyson) Chapman ‘00 Darroll C. Courtney ‘54 Sandra Sue (Click) Fariss ‘59 Glenville, WV Jane Lew, WV Lillie Davis ‘53 Cape Coral, FL Cyril D. Anderson ‘52 Patty Ann (Matheny) Barbarow ‘57 Clyde Brewer ‘66 Mary Marguerite (Moran) Bush ‘39 September 19, 2019 June 28, 2018 Warrensville Heights, OH September 26, 2018 Livingston, TX Parkersburg, WV Vienna, WV Fern Beach, FL July 5, 2017 January 15, 2019 May 25, 2019 July 26, 2017 July 6, 2019 Mary Sue (Davidson) Chesser ‘60 Alvin R. Cox ‘81 Stephen Eugene Farner ‘72 Westerville, OH Delaware, OH Virginia H. (Hayhurst) Deem ‘49 Parkersburg, WV Victor Paul Antoline ‘83 Paul Edwin Barnhart ‘59 Ruth A. Brightwell ‘66 Barbara Lou (Shimer) Butcher ‘54 December 17, 2018 September 18, 2020 Vienna, WV October 15, 2017 Parkersburg, WV Ravenswood, WV Silver Spring, MD New Albany, OH November 11, 2017 January 25, 2017 January 8, 2018 August 5, 2017 July 10, 2020 Ronald John Clifton ‘58 John Riley Cox ‘68 Gary L. Farnsworth ‘69 Cumberland, MD Saint Marys, WV Richard L. Delaney ‘73 Vincent, OH James William Archer ‘70 Clyde E. Beary ‘69 Anna Jean Brown ‘83 Harold C. Butcher ‘54 November 20, 2016 October 10, 2020 Vienna, WV March 19, 2017 Marietta, OH Parkersburg, WV Greenwood, SC Sandusky, OH April 17, 2020 April 29, 2017 June 3, 2020 October 31, 2019 December 10, 2018 Harold L. Cline ‘55 Andrea Jean (Whitman) Cragg ‘00 James Stephen Ferguson ‘61 Mineral Wells, WV Clarksville, MD Leonard Dwight DeLong ‘72 Westerville, OH Robert W. Archer ‘74 Mary Ann (Judy) Beckett ‘55 Carolee Mae (Singleton) Brown ‘59 Patricia Lucille (Caldwell) Butler ‘16 July 12, 2016 November 27, 2017 Parkersburg, WV September 25, 2020 Myrtle Beach, SC Hurricane, WV Chesapeake City, MD Richwood, WV August 27, 2016 July 27, 2019 January 5, 2020 June 30, 2016 September 2, 2018 Fern H. (Hanlin) Coberly ‘46 James Brian Crawford ‘92 Roberta Jean “Bobbie” (Coe) Glenville, WV Williamstown, WV Joellen (Luzader) Dennis ‘68 Fisher ‘46 Joanne L. Argabrite ‘81 Billy Bennett ‘55 Kevin Ray Brown ‘99 Garnet R. (Boblett) Byrne ‘60 May 28, 2017 December 25, 2018 Columbus, OH Ripley, WV Parkersburg, WV Glenville, WV Summersville, WV Kent, OH October 6, 2019 November 12, 2016 February 6, 2020 June 2, 2017 April 9, 2018 July 8, 2016 Gary Clark Coberly ‘68 Robert Alan Cress ‘88 Glenville, WV Westfield, IN Paul J. Derico ‘67 Connie G. (Via) Fletcher ‘80 David Neil Armentrout ‘65 Dale L. Bennett ‘60 Lydia Lynnette (Basham) Brown ‘95 Chad Darren Cahill ‘97 September 25, 2020 October 18, 2016 Weston, WV Parkersburg, WV Hope Mills, NC Marlinton, WV Birch River, WV Hermitage, TN May 14, 2020 January 1, 2019 December 16, 2016 August 6, 2016 September 9, 2016 February 3, 2017 Mary H. (Hupp) Coberly ‘46 Madeline P. Crowder ‘82 Chesapeake, VA Tioga, WV Steve David Dishauzi ‘50 David Charles Fletcher ‘68 John Matthew Ashley ‘83 David Thomas Bennett ‘68 Michael Brown ‘75 Francis E. Cain ‘46 July 28, 2019 April 21, 2018 Wadsworth, OH Pickerington, OH Arnoldsburg, WV Placerville, CA Indian Head, MD Big Bend, WV April 28, 2018 September 25, 2019 December 21, 2019 February 15, 2019 September 8, 2016 July 20, 2018 Robert Paul Cochrane ‘61 Clara Ann (Plummer) Bradenton, FL Cunningham ‘49 William T. Dixon ‘61 Robert Davisson Flint ‘67 Robert L. Atkins ‘57 Robert Bruce Berdine ‘62 Stanley Neil Bucklew ‘65 Susan (Lockard) Cain ‘60 December 20, 2019 Craigsville, WV Old Washington, OH Spencer, WV Morgantown, WV Arnoldsburg, WV Vienna, WV Wheeling, WV July 19, 2018 March 28, 2020 April 27, 2020 October 23, 2018 June 23, 2019 September 24, 2018 October 25, 2019 Madeline A. (Boston) Coe ‘57 Vienna, WV Florence Elizabeth (McGlumphy) Daniel Augustine Dobbins ‘56 Kenneth Jackson Foglesong ‘67 Luann Marie (Crislip) Ayers ‘85 Charles R. Berry ‘49 Nancy C. (Reed) Burford ‘66 Jack H. Campbell ‘59 February 12, 2017 Cunningham ‘35 Pittsfield, IL Horner, WV Parkersburg, WV Athens, GA Ravenswood, WV New Richmond, OH Berea, OH March 4, 2018 October 7, 2017 April 12, 2019 November 26, 2016 February 17, 2020 July 1, 2020 Delmas Grant Cogar ‘65 November 5, 2016 Elkins, WV Patricia Sue (Sumpter) Dobbins ‘55 John Edward Forrest ‘86 Lewis Weber Bagwell ‘50 Rudolph “Rudy” Bezrutch III ‘87 Samuel R. Burford ‘54 James Douglas Carpenter ‘50 February 11, 2018 Rogers Homer Cunningham ‘65 Pittsfield, IL Olean, NY Culpeper, VA Glenville, WV Elkview, WV Moneta, VA Sutton, WV May 28, 2019 May 12, 2017 January 28, 2018 February 6, 2017 June 28, 2016 April 8, 2019 Betty S. (Simon) Collins ‘51 January 23, 2017 Culpeper, VA Dorothy Pauline W. (Walker) John A. Fowler ‘71 Martha L. (Gainer) Bail ‘55 Glenn Bryan Blair ‘55 Billy B. Burke ‘77 Wanda Lea (James) Carson ‘55 February 8, 2019 Dorotha (Armentrout) Curry ‘64 Dotson ‘38 Austin, PA Waynesboro, VA Vienna, WV Sand Fork, WV Powell, TN Tioga, WV Parrish, FL April 30, 2020 December 4, 2019 April 18, 2017 May 22, 2017 April 6, 2019 Herbert Leon Collins ‘55 June 28, 2019 July 8, 2018 Fayetteville, WV June 23, 2019

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Vera G. (Grose) Fowlkes ‘55 William D. Girondo ‘47 Tammi Sue (Roberts) Hardman ‘82 Velma Eileen (White) Hoover ‘55 Wilda M. (Shaver) Jennings ‘59 James Victor Lambert ‘72 Dejana Ludoski ‘17 (H) Doris (Burk) Maxwell ‘52 Fayetteville, PA Parkersburg, WV Big Springs, WV Cowen, WV Fayetteville, WV Strange Creek, WV Belgrade, Serbia & Glenville, WV Akron, OH February 1, 2017 December 13, 2017 January 30, 2020 October 27, 2019 March 18, 2017 February 17, 2019 September 19, 2016 March 22, 2017 Jerry Michael Fox ‘77 Margaret Ann Glenn ‘68 Professor Emeritus George D. Karen Jean (Goudy) Hopkins ‘68 George Emmett Johnson ‘73 Lyndsee Lee (Gay) Lambert ‘18 Francis J. Lydon ‘69 Jerry Alfred Maxwell ‘75 Grantsville, WV Sidney, OH Harper ‘70 Vienna, WV Grantsville, WV Durbin, WV Camden, WV Charleston, WV September 2, 2020 July 1, 2018 Harrisville, WV August 27, 2018 August 13, 2016 October 22, 2018 October 10, 2018 March 13, 2019 July 9, 2017 Janet Lynn (Lipscomb) Fraley ‘67 Ronald G. Godfrey ‘55 John Stuart Hopson ‘64 Richard J. Johnston ‘83 Janice Kay (Freeland) Lancaster ‘71 Larry Allen McCallister ‘67 Wanda (Wilfong) Metz ‘56 West Union, WV Mount Vernon, OH John Frederick Harris ‘59 Middletown, MD Vincent, OH Sistersville, WV Washington, WV Ravenswood, WV September 15, 2019 October 2, 2017 Bluemont, VA February 23, 2020 July 16, 2016 October 21, 2016 October 9, 2019 July 25, 2020 July 31, 2019 Sandra K. (Pletcher) Frame ‘71 Karen S. Goodall ‘78 Denzil D. Huff ‘57 Glendon K. Jones ‘66 David Berton Langford ‘98 Ned A. McCray ‘82 Kermit H. Mick ‘58 Gassaway, WV Lewisburg, WV John Robert Harris ‘63 Catonsville, MD Gassaway, WV Harpers Ferry, WV Proctorville, OH Thornville, OH January 27, 2017 July 20, 2020 Morehead City, NC October 31, 2019 November 13, 2017 February 15, 2018 September 19, 2017 December 4, 2017 December 29, 2017 Donna Lee Franklin ‘12 William R. Graham ‘79 Paul William Hughes ‘08 Barbara Lynn (Young) Kee ‘64 Paul Edgar Lanham ‘54 William B. McGlothlin ‘64 Charlotte K. Miller ‘96 Moundsville, WV Sturgis, MI Robert Matthew Harris ‘72 Lewisburg, WV Landisville, PA Washington, DC West Newton, PA Shock, WV October 12, 2016 October 18, 2017 Hurricane, WV June 11, 2016 July 16, 2020 October 22, 2019 May 10, 2018 November 2, 2017 July 28, 2018 Jerome David Fruit ‘76 Debra Lynn (Nichols) Gray ‘78 Martha Jo (White) Hunt ‘57 Thomas P. Keenan ‘49 Danny Wayne Lantz ‘68 Professor Emeritus Bernard C. William Edward “Eddie” Miller ‘72 Scarbro, WV Mount Nebo, WV Thomas Dewitt Haught ‘70 Fountain Inn, SC French Creek, WV Davie, FL McKown ‘56 Strasburg, VA June 10, 2016 June 23, 2017 New Martinsville, WV September 2, 2016 May 1, 2018 April 24, 2019 Arnoldsburg, WV May 5, 2017 December 15, 2017 November 23, 2019 Clarence H. Frymier ‘50 Joseph S. Gregori ‘61 Oliver Richard Hunt ‘55 Travis Lee Kelley ‘09 Virginia Athelene (Davis) Lawson ‘60 Mabel Grace (Carpenter) Mishler ‘60 Elyria, OH Youngstown, OH James E. Hayes ‘75 Fountain Inn, SC Glenville, WV Prince Frederick, MD Paul Wetzel McKown ‘59 Fairfax, VA August 30, 2016 September 11, 2017 Kanawha Head, WV July 28, 2018 October 27, 2018 January 6, 2019 Charleston, WV April 2, 2019 August 7, 2020 August 1, 2018 Larry Gleeson Furr ‘67 Mary J. Griffith ‘42 Betty Joan (Bush) Husk ‘51 James R. Kennedy ‘76 Bruce Curtis Layne ‘65 Betty Rena (McCauley) Mollohan ‘15 Weston, WV Catonsville, MD Marilyn Elizabeth (Taylor) Beverly, OH Saint Albans, WV Carlsbad, CA Donald T. McPherson ‘50 Glenville, WV September 22, 2017 June 13, 2020 Hayhurst ‘68 January 9, 2019 May 16, 2020 July 15, 2016 Peachtree City, GA August 19, 2016 Pennsboro, WV March 9, 2017 Jennifer M. Gabany ‘92 Eulajean C. (Cogar) Gross ‘62 November 5, 2019 Esther W. (Williams) Hyre ‘58 Dorcas A. (White Tavernaris) Mary B. (Bagwell) Lee ‘49 Earl B. Moore ‘62 Mercer, PA Elkins, WV Columbus, OH Kent ‘58 Manassas, VA Daniel Roy Mace ‘36 Bayonet Point, FL May 20, 2018 August 23, 2018 B. Morgan Heflin ‘58 April 11, 2017 Saint Albans, WV January 21, 2018 Elizabeth, WV May 23, 2018 Santa Clarita, CA November 21, 2017 September 18, 2018 Neva Lynn (Ellyson) Gainer ‘52 Sue E. Gruber ‘66 February 5, 2017 William L. Ice ‘52 Noma Y. (Conaway) Leggett ‘50 Ernest F. Moore ‘64 Glenville, WV South Hadley, MA Pittsburgh, PA James Kernen ‘50 West Union, WV Edna S. (Springston) Mahaffey ‘34 Parkersburg, WV July 11, 2017 March 24, 2020 Maxine L. (Chadock Smith) January 12, 2017 Columbus, OH October 3, 2016 Leesburg, VA May 5, 2020 Henderson ‘51 September 24, 2020 October 21, 2018 Robert K. Gainer ‘61 Donald F. Hamon ‘55 Weston, WV Geneva R. (Haller) Irwin ‘83 The Honorable Otis A. Leggett ‘49 Jacob R. Moore ‘75 Roanoke, VA Scott Depot, WV May 16, 2020 Elkins, WV Steven M. Kidd ‘74 Saint Marys, WV & Elkview, WV Charles R. Marks ‘52 Fairview, WV January 27, 2020 September 30, 2017 October 19, 2016 Ocala, FL January 30, 2017 Buckhannon, WV August 26, 2017 Edna Jean Hess ‘54 October 3, 2018 March 3, 2017 Darrell Edward Gandee ‘67 Deborah Lynn (Long) Hamrick ‘78 Elizabeth, WV Joyce Ellen Jackson ‘63 Eloise Jane (Bingham) Leone ‘41 James L. Moore ‘68 Richmond, KY Sutton, WV October 11, 2017 Morgantown, WV Larry Keith Kight ‘62 Hollywood, FL Geraldine R. (Allen) Marks ‘46 Gaithersburg, MD January 21, 2020 November 27, 2017 October 30, 2016 McLean, VA July 18, 2017 Glenville, WV May 2, 2017 Dennis Lane Hicks ‘70 October 8, 2016 July 7, 2017 Kenneth G. Gardner ‘76 Lori Dawn (Bleigh) Hamrick ‘99 Ripley, WV Larry D. Jackson ‘70 Benjamin Franklin Lepley ‘61 Martha L. “Sally” Moore ‘68 Smithville, WV Weston, WV December 18, 2017 Parkersburg, WV Paul Daniel King ‘87 Clendenin, WV Jean (Smith) Marks ‘57 Webster Springs, WV April 10, 2017 June 23, 2020 December 16, 2017 Jane Lew, WV June 4, 2019 Ijamsville, MD October 19, 2016 Jack A. Hill ‘84 January 6, 2020 November 30, 2017 Helen Lucille (Hall) Garrett ‘51 Bill D. Hanlin ‘53 Vienna, WV Robert Wayne Jackson ‘68 Mark A. Lilly ‘91 Jerry Robin Morgan ‘63 Weston, WV Saint Marys, WV December 3, 2019 Marlinton, WV Lee Alexander Kraus ‘92 Victorville, CA Lafie Lynn Marks ‘71 Geneva, OH January 25, 2017 April 19, 2019 September 24, 2018 Horner, WV October 20, 2018 Glenville, WV August 17, 2020 Beverley Marie (Lambert Hines) March 4, 2018 September 28, 2017 Carol L. Gaydac ‘82 Janell (Fling) Hanlin ‘45 Hines-Brown ‘82 Clarence Edward “Jesse” James Pamela Linger ‘82 Susan Jane (Mullenex Parkersburg, WV Copley, OH Jane Lew, WV Jr. ‘62 Lisa Michelle (Hardman) Kraus ‘92 Buckhannon, WV Wilbur R. Marks ‘60 Armentrout) Morningstar ‘53 October 28, 2019 June 28, 2020 June 1, 2019 Saint Marys, WV Horner, WV October 12, 2018 Little Hocking, OH Harrisonburg, VA November 12, 2016 December 15, 2017 August 31, 2018 November 18, 2018 James E. Giles ‘81 Peggy A. (Wiant) Hardman ‘49 Constance Ann Hinkle ‘68 Daniel E. Long ‘70 Camden On Gauley, WV Bridgeport, WV Parkersburg, WV Thomas Michael Jamison ‘70 Kathleen L. Krohn ‘83 Bowie, MD Mary (Walters) Martin ‘51 David E. Morris ‘66 June 12, 2017 April 30, 2018 December 27, 2017 Parkersburg, WV Chestertown, MD April 1, 2019 Petersburg, WV Pickerington, OH January 10, 2020 November 10, 2016 June 29, 2019 October 14, 2016 James Kenneth Ginn ‘80 Robert Hal Hardman ‘51 Harold D. Hissam ‘54 Jake B. Loyd ‘53 Wardensville, WV Oak Hill, WV Chagrin Falls, OH Barbara J. Lake ‘94 Sutton, WV Warren H. Matheny ‘40 Lulu Elaine (Sprouse) Morris ‘71 July 30, 2020 January 6, 2018 September 27, 2020 Lexington, NC May 12, 2019 Clarksburg, WV Coxs Mills, WV February 13, 2020 October 12, 2019 November 29, 2018

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Murelene (Hamrick) Morris ‘42 Olive Mason (Holcomb Smith) Barbara J. (Johnson) Powell ‘57 Grace Y. (Yoak) Richards ‘51 Frances Irene (Cutlip) Sears ‘56 Denzil E. Skinner ‘54 Mary Lou (West Taggart) Rodrick Allen Sutton ‘78 Lakeland, FL Nunley ‘49 New Martinsville, WV Grantsville, WV Fredericktown, OH Williamsburg, VA Stalnaker ‘56 Kannapolis, NC January 9, 2017 Sharples, WV March 19, 2019 December 16, 2016 August 11, 2020 April 4, 2019 Normantown, WV May 2, 2018 October 31, 2018 April 3, 2019 Edsel Dale Moss ‘50 Hazel J. (Vandale) Powell ‘47 Mary Joann (McNemar) Richards ‘52 Lois Jean (Siers) Sears ‘55 Donald Dale Smith ‘62 Gail Leoan (Whitehair) Swisher ‘41 Mentor, OH Ted J. Nutter ‘00 Parkersburg, WV Falling Waters, WV Normantown, WV South Vienna, OH Raymond R. Stanley ‘90 New Milton, WV November 20, 2016 Summersville, WV February 7, 2020 May 26, 2019 October 1, 2016 October 20, 2018 Kenova, WV November 19, 2018 September 24, 2019 February 14, 2017 Penny Lee (Sizemore) Mossor ‘78 James Porter Powell ‘53 Rev. William E. Richards ‘51 Connie S. (Deem) Shackelford ‘71 Glenn W. Smith ‘50 Joseph Monroe Taylor ‘63 Cottageville, WV Robert Lee Nuzum ‘47 Saint Marys, WV Falling Waters, WV Williamstown, WV Horner, WV Ruby Phyllis Starcher ‘63 Utica, OH September 21, 2019 Sutton, WV October 7, 2016 October 16, 2016 February 8, 2019 October 1, 2020 Westerville, OH August 9, 2017 December 14, 2019 August 31, 2018 Philip Glen Mowrey ‘68 David Charles Pritt ‘81 Gordon D. Rinehart ‘50 Doyle Bradley Shaffer ‘65 Harry M. Smith ‘55 Jon W. Townsend ‘93 Graham, NC Marmell M. O’Brien ‘72 Sand Fork, WV Alliance, OH Weston, WV Dublin, VA Gregory Allen Stark ‘90 Elizabeth, WV January 16, 2018 Clay, WV May 18, 2018 May 3, 2017 December 31, 2018 April 1, 2019 Camden, WV June 6, 2017 October 11, 2017 March 14, 2019 Delores L. (Spaur) Murphy ‘51 Pebble F. (Wilson Reed) Pritt ‘51 Claudia Louise (Rexroad) Rock ‘92 Lyla J. (Stump) Sharps ‘90 James Clavel Smith ‘58 Mary Helen (Somerville) Columbus, OH Robert William Oliver ‘61 Glenville, WV Alum Bridge, WV Glenville, WV Martinsburg, WV Ronald Vernon Stoops ‘62 Townsend ‘90 December 17, 2016 Mason, WV September 30, 2019 June 7, 2016 February 5, 2018 December 5, 2017 Parkersburg, WV Elizabeth, WV November 10, 2018 August 21, 2019 January 11, 2018 Esther Alice Murphy ‘48 Betty Jeanne (Gragg) Dorothy Anne (Burk) Rodgers ‘60 Barry L. Shaulis ‘80 Patsy Ann (Connolly) Smith ‘56 Glenville, WV Donna Jean (Bird) Osborne ‘61 Puffenbarger ‘64 Colorado Springs, CO Parkersburg, WV Martinsburg, WV Ernestine M. (Walker) Stotts ‘33 Mildred Mae (Serra) Townsend ‘71 January 1, 2019 Wallback, WV Buckhannon, WV January 4, 2018 March 18, 2017 January 8, 2020 Spencer, WV Vienna, WV April 5, 2018 March 13, 2019 July 4, 2016 June 17, 2019 Marshall Clayton Napier ‘98 Robert Allen Rodgers ‘62 Hazel R. (Reedy) Shearer ‘50 Rex E. Smith ‘85 Gassaway, WV Ernest Page ‘56 Doris Mae Radabaugh ‘64 Anchorage, AK Clay, WV Williamstown, WV Mary D. (Dyer) Stout ‘55 Deborah J. (Swecker Grimsley December 9, 2017 Red House, WV Parkersburg, WV April 11, 2017 June 21, 2018 November 6, 2016 Elkview, WV McDonald) Tranum ‘78 January 27, 2018 February 9, 2019 May 6, 2020 Parsons, WV Mary (Lee) Neal ‘81 Daniel F. Rogers ‘65 Norman Leslie Sheets ‘49 Catherine “Cathy” Jane (White) March 30, 2018 Williamstown, WV Kenneth Stephen Parker ‘77 Donna S. (Coulter) Rader ‘03 Parkersburg, WV Kill Devil Hills, NC Snuffer ‘86 Jerry Dale Stover ‘67 December 16, 2018 Mineral Wells, WV Mount Lookout, WV August 31, 2020 April 7, 2019 Weston, WV Clay, WV Fred R. Travis ‘91 July 13, 2018 October 19, 2017 February 21, 2018 December 25, 2019 Kill Devil Hills, NC Betty L. Neff ‘85 Jason Matthew Rollyson ‘98 Verna Dean (Ellis) Sheets ‘48 February 7, 2019 Washington, WV Olga T. Pashkevich ‘55 Adam Wayne Ramsey ‘15 Clendenin, WV Kill Devil Hills, NC Wilda B. (Barnhart) Snyder ‘60 Jean I. (Ingham) Strain ‘56 August 17, 2019 Clermont, FL Clarksburg, WV May 18, 2019 March 25, 2019 Murfreesboro, TN Middletown, DE Laura J. (Barbarow) Truitt ‘49 May 25, 2019 August 24, 2017 November 14, 2017 October 24, 2017 Salisbury, MD Sylvia M. (Cunningham) Nelson ‘50 Hilda M. (Woods) Rose ‘46 Sandra V. (Baker) Shehan ‘61 October 13, 2016 Davisville, WV Louise Francis (Shomo) Payne ‘50 Margarette K. (Hinzman) Rankin ‘95 Elizabeth City, NC Kingsport, TN James Gene Spadaro ‘53 Dean Mason Strickland ‘65 March 23, 2018 Willisburg, KY Saint Marys, WV September 5, 2020 September 30, 2017 Mount Hope, WV Glenville, WV Larry Dale Tucker ‘72 July 15, 2017 June 27, 2018 March 20, 2019 February 25, 2019 Reedy, WV Shirley Jean (Hardman) Nettles- Micki Marie Rose ‘87 Leoma Ruth (Boggs) Short ‘59 December 10, 2019 Aumock ‘71 Robert Lee Perkins ‘61 Barbara M. (Messenger) Reed ‘42 Troy, WV Athens, WV Berna Marita (Shawver) Spencer ‘60 Cynthia Lea (Rodebaugh) Stull ‘77 La Crosse, WI Belpre, OH Glenville, WV October 24, 2019 February 1, 2018 Lilburn, GA Craigsville, WV Delores Blanche (Simmons) September 14, 2016 August 25, 2020 January 24, 2017 April 1, 2017 June 23, 2019 Turner ‘63 Sandra Lee (Stump) Rowell ‘59 Jewell V. (Cain) Siegrist ‘48 Centreville, MD Regina Lee (Boggess) Newlon ‘66 Frank M. Pfaff ‘71 Robert Lee Reed ‘63 Williamstown, WV Creston, WV Nathan Sean Spencer ‘17 Bernice R. (Riddle) Stump ‘50 August 5, 2017 Ravenswood, WV Shawnee, OK Parkersburg, WV August 1, 2016 August 13, 2017 Glenville, WV MacClesfield, NC April 4, 2017 December 18, 2018 November 13, 2016 February 29, 2020 February 12, 2019 Betty R. (Reaser) Tustin ‘59 Erseline Leon (Gainer) Rumbach ‘62 Dolores H. (Hutton) Simmons ‘61 Lusby, MD Mark Samuel Nichols ‘99 William R. Phelps ‘54 Thomas F. Reed ‘56 Jane Lew, WV Coxs Mills, WV Ralph J. Sprouse ‘79 Nicole Linn (Ashby) Stump ‘03 February 2, 2020 Webster Springs, WV Saint Albans, WV Chester, MD May 19, 2018 September 24, 2016 Salem, WV Fairmont, WV September 6, 2017 May 18, 2018 November 20, 2019 November 11, 2016 June 25, 2019 Thomas Carlton Ullum ‘75 Joseph Clinton Rumbach ‘62 James Edward Simmons ‘63 Grantsville, WV Mary Ann (Graham) Nichols ‘61 Gregory B. Phillips ‘95 W. Howard Reeder ‘37 Jane Lew, WV Wilmington, NC Winoma M. (Spurgeon) Loreta K. (Kemper) Suarez ‘34 September 22, 2019 Avilton, MD Evans, WV Buckhannon, WV September 28, 2017 November 24, 2017 Spurgeon Prunty ‘52 Morgantown, WV April 26, 2017 October 10, 2018 August 25, 2017 Hurricane, WV May 10, 2018 Mary Louise (Gillespie) Umstead ‘56 Dianna (Jones) Ryan ‘75 Douglas A. Sinnett ‘89 August 15, 2017 Durbin, WV Betty L. (Teter) Nicoletti-Richard ‘48 Stanley Neal Pickens ‘60 Alvin E. Reese ‘39 Ivydale, WV Walker, WV Jo Ann F. (Foreman) Sundstrom ‘49 January 10, 2019 Milford, OH Clarksburg, WV Saint Marys, WV January 17, 2020 May 23, 2020 Thomas Howard Staats ‘73 Oak Hill, WV July 29, 2020 March 17, 2019 December 9, 2017 Point Pleasant, WV August 22, 2017 Ryan G. Underwood ‘07 Geraldine W. (White) Scott ‘77 Ruth B. (Brady) Six ‘45 September 21, 2019 Grantsville, WV Michael Clark Null ‘81 John R. Pisapia, Ed.D. ‘60 Charlotte A. (Cronin) Remish ‘63 Weston, WV Gassaway, WV Lawrence A. “Larry” Sutter III ‘86 May 10, 2020 Elizabeth, WV Highland Beach, FL Saint Marys, WV April 16, 2018 September 21, 2018 Earl R. Stalnaker ‘48 Cleveland, OH November 27, 2016 May 2, 2017 July 7, 2016 Charleston, WV March 6, 2017 Richard Peter Vanderwende ‘70 Kristy Lynn Scruggs ‘12 Lois E. (Martin) Sizemore ‘53 February 23, 2017 Centreville, MD Vinsen Adrian Post ‘63 Vicki Ellen Rhodes ‘72 Fayetteville, WV Marietta, OH Dorma Maris (Summers) Sutton ‘49 November 1, 2018 Cedarville, WV Parkersburg, WV June 29, 2017 September 27, 2016 Looneyville, WV July 9, 2017 November 28, 2016 December 1, 2018

48 Pioneer Progress Fall 2020 49 Lewis Jewell Villers ‘53 Harold Kitty Wilson ‘50 Arlene K. (Knight) Zuk ‘40 Stephen Shattuck Handley, WV Grantsville, WV Owings Mills, MD Former Aramark Food Service July 8, 2018 January 31, 2019 May 7, 2017 Director Charlotte, NC Bob G. Waggoner ‘81 Jennalee (Page) Wilson ‘72 FRIENDS OF GSC September 21, 2017 St. Augustine, FL Charleston, WV November 22, 2017 December 22, 2017 Heman Purdy Adams Carl Frederick Shaw Former Professor Major Scholarship Contributor Gary Gene Waggoner ‘64 Shirley Pearl (Osbourn) Wilson ‘51 Fort Collins, CO Mount Zion, WV Dunbar, WV Glenville, WV December 7, 2018 October 20, 2019 October 24, 2019 April 12, 2017 Letha “Shannon” Bailey Gary Wayne Smarr James William Marshall Waldeck ‘54 Delmas G. Wine ‘73 Former Staff Member Former Staff Member Huntington, WV Myrtle Beach, SC Ireland, WV Glenville, WV GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE March 25, 2019 August 6, 2018 October 31, 2018 December 10, 2018 Brenda G. Walters ‘87 Earnest Clifford Wine ‘52 Wilford “Bud” Goff Bush Eva (Anderson) Stout Evans, WV Orlando, WV Former Staff Member Former Aramark Staff Member April 22, 2019 August 11, 2019 Tanner, WV Glenville, WV March 19, 2019 March 9, 2019 John C. Ward ‘75 Shirley A. Wine ‘93 President’s Circle Buckhannon, WV Craigsville, WV Coach Robert “Bob” Dollgener Sidney Tedford February 26, 2017 June 14, 2020 Former Athletic Director, Former Faculty Professor, & Coach Elkins, WV The President’s Circle seeks to distinguish those whose annual giving Eloise Marguerite (Davis) Jeffrey Neil Winter ‘75 Lindale, TX March 3, 2018 Warfield ‘35 Bridgeport, WV March 8, 2017 Fuguay-Varina, NC December 17, 2018 Leamon Otto Turner truly demonstrates philanthropy. Loyal supporters who make annual January 4, 2019 Arthur M. Geyh Former Staff Member Hubert Paul Witte ‘51 Major Contributor, Alumni House Normantown, WV contributions of $1,000 or more and corporations that donate $10,000 Gary G. Waters ‘82 Akron, OH Furnishings March 30, 2017 Waterford, OH December 18, 2018 Tiffin, OH or more will become members of the President’s Circle. The President’s May 28, 2019 December 24, 2016 Professor Emeritus Elma Jean Eloise H. Wolfe ‘43 Woofter Circle supports the Pioneer Fund, the Student Hardship Fund, the William N. Waybright ‘74 Glenville, WV Wendell G. Hardway Former Professor Franklin, WV March 22, 2017 Former Professor Troy, WV Pioneer Pantry, and campus beautification. November 16, 2019 Morgantown, WV April 10, 2020 Robert Lee Woodford ‘96 June 17, 2016 Katelyn Dawn Weese ‘18 Tanner, WV Glenville, WV October 26, 2018 Lenzie & Florence Hedrick October 20, 2019 Major Scholarship Contributors Members are honored guests at several presidential receptions in Kelly M. Woods ‘98 Glady, WV Denver Joe Westfall ‘57 Craigsville, WV December 30, 2018 addition to receiving tickets to a range of campus events, from athletics Weaverville, NC September 5, 2017 December 14, 2018 Charles Miller to concerts and more. Your President’s Circle Pin acknowledges your Richard Garrett Woofter ‘76 Former Professor Claude S. White ‘55 Weston, WV Ripley, WV & Dunedin, FL commitment to the future of Glenville State College. Parkersburg, WV November 20, 2016 November 16, 2016 August 3, 2018 Learn more about the President’s Circle here. Juanita W. (Westfall) Wright ‘45 Hallie Minney Mary E. (Elder) White ‘57 Troutville, VA Former Staff Member Hendersonville, NC September 23, 2019 Sand Fork, WV January 16, 2020 September 26, 2020 Virginia B. (Hart) Yeager ‘75 William Franklin Wiant ‘45 Glenville, WV Freddie Joe Montgomery Join the President’s Circle: Beckley, WV September 24, 2018 Former Staff Member December 10, 2018 Glenville, WV GSC Foundation | (304) 462-6381 | [email protected] Julia K. (Posey) Yelton ‘74 September 24, 2017 Romeo Williams ‘62 Oldsmar, FL Englewood, OH April 3, 2018 Paul Nagy March 29, 2020 Former Professor & College Ralph A. Yoak ‘47 Administrator Walter E. Willis ‘48 Cape Coral, FL Glenville, WV Freedom, PA November 10, 2018 May 13, 2017 July 9, 2019 John H. Zirkle ‘78 Grace E. (Moss) Rinehart James E. Willison ‘71 Peterstown, WV Major Scholarship Contributor Sistersville, WV June 5, 2017 Charleston, WV September 13, 2019 April 26, 2019

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