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This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Marshall Publications at Marshall Digital Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University by an authorized administrator of Marshall Digital Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Deanna Pope Car No. 75 from Page 3 from Page 1 mouth, Ohio. Along with ten or twelve other area students as March 15 in the Sharpie Mini 300 at the Bristol Motor who were pursuing advanced nursing degrees, she was Speedway. able to take most of her classes at Shawnee State, many of “A lot of people know about Marshall because of the them over intensive three-day weekend sessions. ‘We Are Marshall’ movie, but I think NASCAR can bring “I give full credit to my family for making it possible even more exposure to the university,” Rowe said. “At for me to get through the doctoral program,” she says Herd Racing, we really are Marshall. Everyone on staff has THE NEWSLETTER FOR MARSHALL UNIVERSITY • MARCH 7, 2008 with fervor. “Everyone stepped in to help–my family, my strong ties to the school as well as the Tri-State area. It is in-laws–they all did everything they could to help out. I exciting to see how much exposure we can get for both as couldn’t have done it without them; they gave me the we compete nationally.” sanity to continue.” Herd Racing LLC is a West Virginia-based NASCAR- She’s an enthusiastic cheerleader for the MOVC sanctioned Nationwide Series team. The Tomes family Car No. 75 Roars Onto NASCAR Scene Several weeks before it will possibly race on a nursing program and MOVC in general. One of the best approached university officials about using official grueling track in Bristol, Tenn., a Marshall University- things about the program, she says, is that students can Marshall logos on the hood of the car as well as in spon- themed stock car took a practice run on the Capitol remain in the Point Pleasant/Gallipolis area, for the entire sorship materials at no cost to the school. grounds in Charleston Feb. 28. program. The system has worked so well Pope did her Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp is Gov. Joe Manchin, who unveiled the sleek green and doctoral dissertation on the effectiveness of interactive excited about the unique opportunity to reach new audi- white Dodge Charger emblazoned with the Marshall televised distance education for nursing instructions. ences and tell Marshall’s story. logo and Number 75, said majority shareholders Dana One of the biggest attributes of the MOVC program is “Once people see this car and meet the amazing team and Tonya Tomes are using the car as a vehicle to shine a its tight-knit, family feeling among students and staff, she involved in Herd Racing,” Kopp said, “they will naturally positive light on their alma mater and the State of West says. Operated with two full-time instructors, aided by a want to learn about Marshall. It is a great partnership for Virginia. cadre of well-qualified adjuncts, the program is totally us and we appreciate all of their efforts.” “You are among the first to see – and hear – this car,” student oriented. “We have an open door policy for our Dana Tomes said Herd Racing is still working to sign Manchin said. “It’s truly a nice touch that the number 75 students and our goal is for their success. We try to help more sponsors for the new team. serves as a tribute to those who perished in the Marshall the students in any way we can.” “I feel confident that sponsors see the great opportu- plane crash of 1970.” The recent addition to the center, which includes a nity here,” Tomes said. “Not only are they supporting new science and nursing wing complete with nursing and Marshall University but they are also helping put West biochemistry labs, was a tremendous upgrade, she says. Virginia in the national spotlight in one of America’s most “It’s a wonderful addition. It’s much roomier. We have a popular sports.” West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, center, and Marco greet driver Brett Rowe as Car No. 75 is introduced to the public Feb. 28. simulated mannequin to help with vital signs and assess- For more information on Herd Racing, go to Tri-State Foundation Presents ment skills with the heart and lungs. The students have www.herdracing.com. Gift to Yeager Scholars certainly benefited.” Manchin also introduced Brett Rowe, a Barboursville And Pope is enormously proud of the students and The Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Tri- native and former ARCA Lincoln Welder Truck Series their accomplishments. She points to the high passing rate State Community, Inc., presented Marshall University’s national champion and 2004 Rookie of the Year. Rowe will Girls’ Baseball League race the Marshall car for Herd Racing, hopefully as early of Marshall nursing students who take the NCLEXRN from Page 1 Society of Yeager Scholars with a gift of $100,000 on test, which is required to become a licensed nurse. “Our Friday, Feb. 29. (continued on page 4) students passed with flying colors with a 95 percent pass they played professional baseball in the 1940s and 1950s and The check, presented by Foundation President Mary rate. In fact, the pass rate was 95 percent for all Marshall they continue to provide young women with inspiration. Witten Wiseman to Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp, students taking that test and the graduate students also For more information, contact Williams at (304) 696- represents the first payment toward a six-year gift from Former members of Girls’ Baseball League passed at that rate for their required test. Our pass rate for 2959. the Foundation to the Yeager Scholars program totaling these exams is well above the national average.” $205,000. to Speak at Women’s Studies Conference To keep her own skills honed, Pope does some per (continued on page 3) Maybelle Blair, Terry Donahue and Jane Moffet, diem work with Holzer Hospital in their community and former members of The All-American Girls Professional wellness department. “We go out in the community where Baseball League, will present the keynote address at the we deal with public health issues, doing such things as Graduate Waivers from Page 2 annual Women’s Studies Student Conference, “Women screenings and testing. I love doing that. I enjoy getting Breaking Boundaries,” at Marshall University. out and talking with people and dealing with prevention. Students who previously held waivers must reapply The keynote address will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, I feel we’re educating people as to how to better them- to be considered for summer term waivers. Please note March 13 in the Memorial Student Center Alumni Lounge selves regarding health issues.” that recipients of waivers will no longer need to go to the on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The event is free and Now with her grueling doctoral studies behind her, Graduate College office to pick up their approved tuition open to the public. she’s looking forward to having more time to spend with waivers. The players will be available after the talk for auto- her family. She grew up in a family that spent vacations Applicants who are awarded waivers will be notified graphs and pictures. They also will participate in the camping, and she and her husband have passed their love by mail or e-mail. All awarded waivers will be processed dedication ceremonies of the Marshall University Softball of the outdoors on to their children. “The kids absolutely electronically and posted to students’ accounts within 10 Complex on Saturday, March 15. love it,” she says. “My parents have a camper so we go in business days of approval and registration. Applicants are The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, it and we like boating, hiking and the entire camping responsible for any amount not covered by the waiver. featured in the movie “A League of Their Own,” gave experience. The greatest thing is that our kids have their These balances must be paid by the tuition/fee due date more than 600 women athletes the opportunity to play grandparents so near.” as established by the university. Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc. President Mary Witten professional baseball and to play it at a level never before So between the hectic life on the farm and her work Wiseman, second from left, presents a check for $100,000 to Marshall All graduate students must be registered for summer University President Stephen J. Kopp, second from right, on Friday, Feb. 29. attained. The league operated from 1943 to 1954 and with the nursing program, there’s very little downtime for classes to receive the waivers and to have the payments Looking on are, at left, Bob Galardi, Director of Major Gifts for the Society of represents one unique aspect of our nation’s history. the energetic Pope, but that’s fine with her. Not only is life posted to their accounts. Unless special arrangements are Yeager Scholars, and, at right, Dr. Barry Sharpe, Executive Director of the Dr. Kat Williams, director of the Women’s Studies full, it’s also fulfilling. “We have a lot of dedicated staff. I made, waivers for students who are not registered by May John R. Hall Center for Academic Excellence. The $100,000 represents the program, said the women broke down boundaries when could be doing other things, but I love being here and 2 will be assigned to other qualified applicants. first payment toward a six-year gift from the Foundation to the Yeager doing what I do.” Scholars program totaling $205,000. (continued on page 4) ‘Red Helmet’ Scholarship Honors Homer Hickam Sr. Profile: Deanna Pope Marco in the Running for Wii Mascot Challenge The Marshall University Foundation Inc. is establish- services the Appalachian coalfields more than any other, A series on interesting Marshall University people. Marshall’s mascot, Marco, could be a cover boy ing the Homer Hickam Sr.-Red Helmet Scholarship for and I am thrilled to help create this scholarship opportu- soon. children and grandchildren of coal miners and mine nity.” She’s an admitted country girl To commemorate the first NCAA football game on rescue team members. To contribute to the scholarship, please visit who loves the outdoors and lives the Nintendo Wii gaming system, the company is The scholarship honors www.homerhickam.com or www.marshalluniversityfoundation.com. on a farm with a passion for her sponsoring a Mascot Challenge online voting contest. Homer Hickam Sr., a coal For more information on the scholarship, contact family and her profession as Fans can vote once a day for miner and father of New York Tracy Straub, Donor Relations Coordinator, at well. And as 2008 dawned she their favorite mascot. The winner Times bestselling author [email protected] or (304) 696-6781. climbed yet another rung on the will grace the cover of the Homer Hickam Jr. Homer academic ladder when she NCAA Football 09 Hickam Sr. was instrumental received her Doctor of Nursing Nintendo Wii in developing the first mine Marshall Artists Series Presents Practice (DNP) degree, the video game. rescue team units in West culmination of intense work and Voting ends Deanna Pope Virginia. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ March 11 the fulfillment of a long-sought Friday, March “My father knew the value of goal. 14. It’s one of the world’s most enduring love stories, To vote for a good education,” Homer the tale of two young star-crossed lovers whose feuding Deanna Pope, who is an assistant professor of Hickam Jr. said in a recent nursing, is one of two full-time faculty members Marco, go to families cause tragic consequences. Now William www.easports.com/ interview. “He wasn’t able to Shakespeare’s immortal tale of loyalty, passion and who staff the nursing program at the Mid-Ohio go to college but he saw to it Valley Center in Point Pleasant. And she brims ncaa09/ and sacrifice unfolds on stage at the Keith-Albee Performing click on “Vote Homer Hickam Jr. that my brother and I had the Arts Center as the Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra with enthusiasm as she talks about the program means to go. By creating this and the technological innovations that have made Now.” Select presents Romeo and Juliet, Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. “Conference USA,” scholarship at Marshall University, I hope to draw atten- Based on Shakespeare’s play of the same name, the it possible for students to complete their require- tion to the higher education opportunities available to ments for a degree without leaving the area. click on “Marco” and performance will feature traditional ballet set to beauti- then “Vote for this Mascot.” students of the coalfields.” ful music. Considered one of the greatest ballets of the “Our nursing students can take all of their The scholarship will be awarded annually to a West twentieth century, the ballet features dramatic music, classes here. We utilize the live interactive tele- Virginia resident who is an undergraduate student and artistic sets and graceful ballet artists. The Tchaikovsky vised distance education where faculty in Hunting- the child or grandchild of a coal miner or coal mine rescue Ballet and Orchestra, which is composed of 125 mem- ton are teleprompted live to our students in Point Romeo and Juliet team member. The award is renewable for up to four bers, including a 60 piece orchestra, has garnered a Pleasant,” she explains. “Students can interact from Page 2 years provided satisfactory academic progress is main- reputation as one of the world’s finest ballet companies. through microphones, so it’s really like being in a tained. classroom in Huntington.” In addition, local dancers will get the chance of a To make reservations for the class, call the Artists Series Dr. Lynne Mayer, Associate Vice President for Devel- lifetime to learn ballet from one of Russia’s most re- Pope grew up in Gallia County and Gallipolis, opment at Marshall, said, “This effort by Homer Hickam Ohio and went to Marshall for one year before office at ext. 63326. nowned ballet companies when the Tchaikovsky Ballet Tickets for Romeo & Juliet may be purchased through Jr. to honor his father is a wonderful and lasting tribute.” offers a master class Tuesday, March 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 transferring to Mount Carmel College of Nursing Homer Hickam Jr. is best known for his award- in Columbus, Ohio. After receiving her B.S. in the Artist Series box office, located in the Joan C. Edwards p.m. in room 224 of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Performing Arts Center. The box office is open Monday winning classic Rocket Boys: A Memoir that was made into Artist Center. The master class will include warm-ups nursing, she returned to the Gallipolis area where the film October Sky. Red Helmet, his latest novel, is a love she and her husband, Chad, have a working farm through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Ticket information and brief exercises with members of the ballet company. may also be obtained by calling the box office at ext. story set in a contemporary West Virginia coal mining (continued on page 3) .After earning a master’s degree in nursing from town. the University of Phoenix, she’s been with 66656 or by visiting www.marshall.edu/muartser. Hickam, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Applications for Summer Marshall’s School of Nursing full-time since 2004. Literature degree last year by Marshall University, says he The couple’s farm is located near Gallipolis will help promote the scholarship during his nationwide Graduate Waivers Due April 7 where her husband operates it full time raising Tri-State Foundation Red Helmet tour. Applications for graduate tuition waivers for sheep, beef cattle and their principal crop, tobacco. from Page 1 “I’m pleased that we can honor my father and the Marshall University’s summer terms will be accepted They live there with their children, Erin, 5 ½, and work of mine rescue teams with this scholarship at through Monday, April 7, 2008 in the Graduate Dean’s Evan, 2 ½. The farm, which is a combined family The gift was made with funds from the Ashland Inc. Marshall,” Hickam said. “Marshall is the university that Office, 113 Old Main, on the Huntington campus and by operation, has been there for generations and she Donor Advised Fund of the Foundation of the Tri-State the students’ academic area offices on the South Charles- counts herself lucky that family members from Community, Inc. The grant was unanimously approved ton campus. both sides live nearby and can always be counted by the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Tri- Priority consideration will be given to faculty and on to pitch to help. That can come in very, very State at its February 2008 meeting. staff of the state’s public and private colleges and univer- handy during the extremely busy summers. “This gift, as stipulated in our proposal, will be sities. “Everybody thinks we grow a big vegetable deposited into the Ashland Inc. Endowment for the Published by University Academic merit, which will be determined using garden, but we don’t,” she says, laughing. “We’re Society of Yeager Scholars program at Marshall,” said Bob Communications, with grade point average and scores on required graduate too busy with other things on the farm to grow a Galardi, Director of Major Gifts for the Society of Yeager offices in Huntington (213 admissions examinations, will be the major consideration garden. So everybody just brings us things from Scholars. “It will bring the total of the Ashland Endow- Old Main) and South in awarding the waivers that cover tuition. Students who their gardens. I just rely on my parents, in-laws ment to an amount that represents more than 30 percent Charleston (312 Adminis- receive waivers are responsible for paying student center and neighbors for fresh produce and that’s great.” of our Yeager Scholars total endowment. tration Building). and activity fees and some department specific fees by the Pope gives full credit to family members for “If it were not for Ashland Inc. and the kind folks at University established due date. their help while she was completing work on her the Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc., there ® The next regular issue of Up to three hours of waiver for graduate coursework doctorate. She began working on the degree in would not be a Yeager Scholars program at Marshall.” We Are...Marshall! will carry will be awarded to qualified applicants. These waivers do 2005 when her son was just three months old. One Galardi said the gift represents the very best outcome an issue date of March 21, 2008. Deadline is March 14. not cover E-courses. of the reasons she chose Case Western was for its of “people working with people to improve one of the Articles or other materials for consideration should be Huntington students interested in being considered cohort program, which allowed her to take most of most unique scholarships in our state and in our nation, sent to Pat Dickson, editor, at the South Charleston for a tuition waiver based on financial need criteria her classes at Shawnee State University in Ports- here at Marshall University.” campus or by e-mail to [email protected]. should contact the Graduate Dean’s Office, 113 Old Main. For more information on the challenge grant to the (continued on page 4) ® (continued on page 4) Yeager Scholars, contact Galardi at (304) 696-3336.

2 ‘Red Helmet’ Scholarship Honors Homer Hickam Sr. Profile: Deanna Pope Marco in the Running for Wii Mascot Challenge The Marshall University Foundation Inc. is establish- services the Appalachian coalfields more than any other, A series on interesting Marshall University people. Marshall’s mascot, Marco, could be a cover boy ing the Homer Hickam Sr.-Red Helmet Scholarship for and I am thrilled to help create this scholarship opportu- soon. children and grandchildren of coal miners and mine nity.” She’s an admitted country girl To commemorate the first NCAA football game on rescue team members. To contribute to the scholarship, please visit who loves the outdoors and lives the Nintendo Wii gaming system, the company is The scholarship honors www.homerhickam.com or www.marshalluniversityfoundation.com. on a farm with a passion for her sponsoring a Mascot Challenge online voting contest. Homer Hickam Sr., a coal For more information on the scholarship, contact family and her profession as Fans can vote once a day for miner and father of New York Tracy Straub, Donor Relations Coordinator, at well. And as 2008 dawned she their favorite mascot. The winner Times bestselling author [email protected] or (304) 696-6781. climbed yet another rung on the will grace the cover of the Homer Hickam Jr. Homer academic ladder when she NCAA Football 09 Hickam Sr. was instrumental received her Doctor of Nursing Nintendo Wii in developing the first mine Marshall Artists Series Presents Practice (DNP) degree, the video game. rescue team units in West culmination of intense work and Voting ends Deanna Pope Virginia. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ March 11 the fulfillment of a long-sought Friday, March “My father knew the value of goal. 14. It’s one of the world’s most enduring love stories, To vote for a good education,” Homer the tale of two young star-crossed lovers whose feuding Deanna Pope, who is an assistant professor of Hickam Jr. said in a recent nursing, is one of two full-time faculty members Marco, go to families cause tragic consequences. Now William www.easports.com/ interview. “He wasn’t able to Shakespeare’s immortal tale of loyalty, passion and who staff the nursing program at the Mid-Ohio go to college but he saw to it Valley Center in Point Pleasant. And she brims ncaa09/ and sacrifice unfolds on stage at the Keith-Albee Performing click on “Vote Homer Hickam Jr. that my brother and I had the Arts Center as the Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra with enthusiasm as she talks about the program means to go. By creating this and the technological innovations that have made Now.” Select presents Romeo and Juliet, Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. “Conference USA,” scholarship at Marshall University, I hope to draw atten- Based on Shakespeare’s play of the same name, the it possible for students to complete their require- tion to the higher education opportunities available to ments for a degree without leaving the area. click on “Marco” and performance will feature traditional ballet set to beauti- then “Vote for this Mascot.” students of the coalfields.” ful music. Considered one of the greatest ballets of the “Our nursing students can take all of their The scholarship will be awarded annually to a West twentieth century, the ballet features dramatic music, classes here. We utilize the live interactive tele- Virginia resident who is an undergraduate student and artistic sets and graceful ballet artists. The Tchaikovsky vised distance education where faculty in Hunting- the child or grandchild of a coal miner or coal mine rescue Ballet and Orchestra, which is composed of 125 mem- ton are teleprompted live to our students in Point Romeo and Juliet team member. The award is renewable for up to four bers, including a 60 piece orchestra, has garnered a Pleasant,” she explains. “Students can interact from Page 2 years provided satisfactory academic progress is main- reputation as one of the world’s finest ballet companies. through microphones, so it’s really like being in a tained. classroom in Huntington.” In addition, local dancers will get the chance of a To make reservations for the class, call the Artists Series Dr. Lynne Mayer, Associate Vice President for Devel- lifetime to learn ballet from one of Russia’s most re- Pope grew up in Gallia County and Gallipolis, opment at Marshall, said, “This effort by Homer Hickam Ohio and went to Marshall for one year before office at ext. 63326. nowned ballet companies when the Tchaikovsky Ballet Tickets for Romeo & Juliet may be purchased through Jr. to honor his father is a wonderful and lasting tribute.” offers a master class Tuesday, March 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 transferring to Mount Carmel College of Nursing Homer Hickam Jr. is best known for his award- in Columbus, Ohio. After receiving her B.S. in the Artist Series box office, located in the Joan C. Edwards p.m. in room 224 of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Performing Arts Center. The box office is open Monday winning classic Rocket Boys: A Memoir that was made into Artist Center. The master class will include warm-ups nursing, she returned to the Gallipolis area where the film October Sky. Red Helmet, his latest novel, is a love she and her husband, Chad, have a working farm through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Ticket information and brief exercises with members of the ballet company. may also be obtained by calling the box office at ext. story set in a contemporary West Virginia coal mining (continued on page 3) .After earning a master’s degree in nursing from town. the University of Phoenix, she’s been with 66656 or by visiting www.marshall.edu/muartser. Hickam, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Applications for Summer Marshall’s School of Nursing full-time since 2004. Literature degree last year by Marshall University, says he The couple’s farm is located near Gallipolis will help promote the scholarship during his nationwide Graduate Waivers Due April 7 where her husband operates it full time raising Tri-State Foundation Red Helmet tour. Applications for graduate tuition waivers for sheep, beef cattle and their principal crop, tobacco. from Page 1 “I’m pleased that we can honor my father and the Marshall University’s summer terms will be accepted They live there with their children, Erin, 5 ½, and work of mine rescue teams with this scholarship at through Monday, April 7, 2008 in the Graduate Dean’s Evan, 2 ½. The farm, which is a combined family The gift was made with funds from the Ashland Inc. Marshall,” Hickam said. “Marshall is the university that Office, 113 Old Main, on the Huntington campus and by operation, has been there for generations and she Donor Advised Fund of the Foundation of the Tri-State the students’ academic area offices on the South Charles- counts herself lucky that family members from Community, Inc. The grant was unanimously approved ton campus. both sides live nearby and can always be counted by the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Tri- Priority consideration will be given to faculty and on to pitch to help. That can come in very, very State at its February 2008 meeting. staff of the state’s public and private colleges and univer- handy during the extremely busy summers. “This gift, as stipulated in our proposal, will be sities. “Everybody thinks we grow a big vegetable deposited into the Ashland Inc. Endowment for the Published by University Academic merit, which will be determined using garden, but we don’t,” she says, laughing. “We’re Society of Yeager Scholars program at Marshall,” said Bob Communications, with grade point average and scores on required graduate too busy with other things on the farm to grow a Galardi, Director of Major Gifts for the Society of Yeager offices in Huntington (213 admissions examinations, will be the major consideration garden. So everybody just brings us things from Scholars. “It will bring the total of the Ashland Endow- Old Main) and South in awarding the waivers that cover tuition. Students who their gardens. I just rely on my parents, in-laws ment to an amount that represents more than 30 percent Charleston (312 Adminis- receive waivers are responsible for paying student center and neighbors for fresh produce and that’s great.” of our Yeager Scholars total endowment. tration Building). and activity fees and some department specific fees by the Pope gives full credit to family members for “If it were not for Ashland Inc. and the kind folks at University established due date. their help while she was completing work on her the Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc., there ® The next regular issue of Up to three hours of waiver for graduate coursework doctorate. She began working on the degree in would not be a Yeager Scholars program at Marshall.” We Are...Marshall! will carry will be awarded to qualified applicants. These waivers do 2005 when her son was just three months old. One Galardi said the gift represents the very best outcome an issue date of March 21, 2008. Deadline is March 14. not cover E-courses. of the reasons she chose Case Western was for its of “people working with people to improve one of the Articles or other materials for consideration should be Huntington students interested in being considered cohort program, which allowed her to take most of most unique scholarships in our state and in our nation, sent to Pat Dickson, editor, at the South Charleston for a tuition waiver based on financial need criteria her classes at Shawnee State University in Ports- here at Marshall University.” campus or by e-mail to [email protected]. should contact the Graduate Dean’s Office, 113 Old Main. For more information on the challenge grant to the (continued on page 4) ® (continued on page 4) Yeager Scholars, contact Galardi at (304) 696-3336.

2 Deanna Pope Car No. 75 from Page 3 from Page 1 mouth, Ohio. Along with ten or twelve other area students as March 15 in the Sharpie Mini 300 at the Bristol Motor who were pursuing advanced nursing degrees, she was Speedway. able to take most of her classes at Shawnee State, many of “A lot of people know about Marshall because of the them over intensive three-day weekend sessions. ‘We Are Marshall’ movie, but I think NASCAR can bring “I give full credit to my family for making it possible even more exposure to the university,” Rowe said. “At for me to get through the doctoral program,” she says Herd Racing, we really are Marshall. Everyone on staff has THE NEWSLETTER FOR MARSHALL UNIVERSITY • MARCH 7, 2008 with fervor. “Everyone stepped in to help–my family, my strong ties to the school as well as the Tri-State area. It is in-laws–they all did everything they could to help out. I exciting to see how much exposure we can get for both as couldn’t have done it without them; they gave me the we compete nationally.” sanity to continue.” Herd Racing LLC is a West Virginia-based NASCAR- She’s an enthusiastic cheerleader for the MOVC sanctioned Nationwide Series team. The Tomes family Car No. 75 Roars Onto NASCAR Scene Several weeks before it will possibly race on a nursing program and MOVC in general. One of the best approached university officials about using official grueling track in Bristol, Tenn., a Marshall University- things about the program, she says, is that students can Marshall logos on the hood of the car as well as in spon- themed stock car took a practice run on the Capitol remain in the Point Pleasant/Gallipolis area, for the entire sorship materials at no cost to the school. grounds in Charleston Feb. 28. program. The system has worked so well Pope did her Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp is Gov. Joe Manchin, who unveiled the sleek green and doctoral dissertation on the effectiveness of interactive excited about the unique opportunity to reach new audi- white Dodge Charger emblazoned with the Marshall televised distance education for nursing instructions. ences and tell Marshall’s story. logo and Number 75, said majority shareholders Dana One of the biggest attributes of the MOVC program is “Once people see this car and meet the amazing team and Tonya Tomes are using the car as a vehicle to shine a its tight-knit, family feeling among students and staff, she involved in Herd Racing,” Kopp said, “they will naturally positive light on their alma mater and the State of West says. Operated with two full-time instructors, aided by a want to learn about Marshall. It is a great partnership for Virginia. cadre of well-qualified adjuncts, the program is totally us and we appreciate all of their efforts.” “You are among the first to see – and hear – this car,” student oriented. “We have an open door policy for our Dana Tomes said Herd Racing is still working to sign Manchin said. “It’s truly a nice touch that the number 75 students and our goal is for their success. We try to help more sponsors for the new team. serves as a tribute to those who perished in the Marshall the students in any way we can.” “I feel confident that sponsors see the great opportu- plane crash of 1970.” The recent addition to the center, which includes a nity here,” Tomes said. “Not only are they supporting new science and nursing wing complete with nursing and Marshall University but they are also helping put West biochemistry labs, was a tremendous upgrade, she says. Virginia in the national spotlight in one of America’s most “It’s a wonderful addition. It’s much roomier. We have a popular sports.” West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, center, and Marco greet driver Brett Rowe as Car No. 75 is introduced to the public Feb. 28. simulated mannequin to help with vital signs and assess- For more information on Herd Racing, go to Tri-State Foundation Presents ment skills with the heart and lungs. The students have www.herdracing.com. Gift to Yeager Scholars certainly benefited.” Manchin also introduced Brett Rowe, a Barboursville And Pope is enormously proud of the students and The Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Tri- native and former ARCA Lincoln Welder Truck Series their accomplishments. She points to the high passing rate State Community, Inc., presented Marshall University’s national champion and 2004 Rookie of the Year. Rowe will Girls’ Baseball League race the Marshall car for Herd Racing, hopefully as early of Marshall nursing students who take the NCLEXRN from Page 1 Society of Yeager Scholars with a gift of $100,000 on test, which is required to become a licensed nurse. “Our Friday, Feb. 29. (continued on page 4) students passed with flying colors with a 95 percent pass they played professional baseball in the 1940s and 1950s and The check, presented by Foundation President Mary rate. In fact, the pass rate was 95 percent for all Marshall they continue to provide young women with inspiration. Witten Wiseman to Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp, students taking that test and the graduate students also For more information, contact Williams at (304) 696- represents the first payment toward a six-year gift from Former members of Girls’ Baseball League passed at that rate for their required test. Our pass rate for 2959. the Foundation to the Yeager Scholars program totaling these exams is well above the national average.” $205,000. to Speak at Women’s Studies Conference To keep her own skills honed, Pope does some per (continued on page 3) Maybelle Blair, Terry Donahue and Jane Moffet, diem work with Holzer Hospital in their community and former members of The All-American Girls Professional wellness department. “We go out in the community where Baseball League, will present the keynote address at the we deal with public health issues, doing such things as Graduate Waivers from Page 2 annual Women’s Studies Student Conference, “Women screenings and testing. I love doing that. I enjoy getting Breaking Boundaries,” at Marshall University. out and talking with people and dealing with prevention. Students who previously held waivers must reapply The keynote address will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, I feel we’re educating people as to how to better them- to be considered for summer term waivers. Please note March 13 in the Memorial Student Center Alumni Lounge selves regarding health issues.” that recipients of waivers will no longer need to go to the on Marshall’s Huntington campus. The event is free and Now with her grueling doctoral studies behind her, Graduate College office to pick up their approved tuition open to the public. she’s looking forward to having more time to spend with waivers. The players will be available after the talk for auto- her family. She grew up in a family that spent vacations Applicants who are awarded waivers will be notified graphs and pictures. They also will participate in the camping, and she and her husband have passed their love by mail or e-mail. All awarded waivers will be processed dedication ceremonies of the Marshall University Softball of the outdoors on to their children. “The kids absolutely electronically and posted to students’ accounts within 10 Complex on Saturday, March 15. love it,” she says. “My parents have a camper so we go in business days of approval and registration. Applicants are The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, it and we like boating, hiking and the entire camping responsible for any amount not covered by the waiver. featured in the movie “A League of Their Own,” gave experience. The greatest thing is that our kids have their These balances must be paid by the tuition/fee due date more than 600 women athletes the opportunity to play grandparents so near.” as established by the university. Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc. President Mary Witten professional baseball and to play it at a level never before So between the hectic life on the farm and her work Wiseman, second from left, presents a check for $100,000 to Marshall All graduate students must be registered for summer University President Stephen J. Kopp, second from right, on Friday, Feb. 29. attained. The league operated from 1943 to 1954 and with the nursing program, there’s very little downtime for classes to receive the waivers and to have the payments Looking on are, at left, Bob Galardi, Director of Major Gifts for the Society of represents one unique aspect of our nation’s history. the energetic Pope, but that’s fine with her. Not only is life posted to their accounts. Unless special arrangements are Yeager Scholars, and, at right, Dr. Barry Sharpe, Executive Director of the Dr. Kat Williams, director of the Women’s Studies full, it’s also fulfilling. “We have a lot of dedicated staff. I made, waivers for students who are not registered by May John R. Hall Center for Academic Excellence. The $100,000 represents the program, said the women broke down boundaries when could be doing other things, but I love being here and 2 will be assigned to other qualified applicants. first payment toward a six-year gift from the Foundation to the Yeager doing what I do.” Scholars program totaling $205,000. (continued on page 4)