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NEW ZOO SCIENCE MAJOR... BECAUSE IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! AS A WEIRTON NATIVE WHO SPENT MOST OF HIS PROFESSIONAL CAREER AWAY FROM WITH PRESIDENT STEPHEN G. GREINER HOME, TELL US HOW IT FEELS TO MOVE BACK AFTER SO MANY YEARS. West Liberty University's Board of Governors named Dr. Stephen Greiner our 36th President a little over a year ago and he assumed the It is exhilarating being back. I didn’t really see this opportunity in my career path and returning to daily duties of president in January 2016. Since then he’s spent countless 1 the Northern Panhandle is more meaningful than I ever imagined. It’s a combination of having an hours talking with students, alumni, staff, faculty and supporters, as opportunity to lead an outstanding and well respected University, visiting familiar places, getting he listens to concerns and shares his vision with the Hilltop. reacquainted with old friends and making new friends. And the bonus is having brothers and Q A sisters here! (Dr. Greiner has two brothers and one sister, Nick resides in Weirton, W.Va.; John in & Toronto, Ohio and Lisa DiCarlo in Mingo Junction, Ohio. His sister Carla Jo is deceased.)

AFTER SPENDING ABOUT A YEAR AT THE HELM OF WEST VIRGINIA’S OLDEST INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE 2 UNIVERSITY?

Clearly the biggest challenge is the declining financial support from the state of West Virginia and increased dependence on tuition revenue. But there are other challenges too, which include an aging campus infrastructure and increasing demands of technology, among others.

BIO MOVE-IN DAY 2016 Dr. Greiner brought with him an outstanding record of 14 years as a college president and 27 years as a faculty member, dean and administrator. He holds a bachelor’s in education from the University of Kentucky, a master’s of public service from Western Kentucky University and a doctorate of education from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech.). HOW DO YOU PLAN TO ADDRESS He is an active member of the Rotary Club International and serves on the board of the Regional Economic Development Partnership, Wheeling. THESE OBSTACLES? He is most interested in community partnerships and last spring he completed the 90-day Community Fitness Challenge, sponsored by Wheeling’s McKinley Carter Wealth Services We must reestablish budget priorities, focus and Ryan Ferns Healthplex, as well as the Over the Edge rappelling challenge for the YWCA and 3 on enrollment management, foster program the Dragon Boat Race. He is a member of Oglebay Institute. growth, especially graduate programs, and we A former athlete, Greiner graduated from Weir High School and is a proud member of will need to consider public-private partnerships its 1963 state championship basketball team. He and his wife, Nancy, are the parents of two when it comes to infrastructure updates and grown children who live outside the area, 27-year-old twins John and Jacquelyn. building new facilities, such as student housing.

PHOTO CREDITS - FRONT COVER AND FULL PAGE SPREAD pgs 2-3: REBECCA KIGER MEGUMI MARUTA '17, INTERNATIONAL CLUB PRESIDENT AND JENNA BUGAJ '19, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

2 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 3 WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE TO ALUMNI, DONORS, STUDENTS AND THE ENTIRE CAMPUS COMMUNITY, AS TO INVOLVEMENT AND HOW THEY CAN HELP? New Major! 4 Career Path for Future Zoo Keepers I have been incredibly impressed with the current Q A involvement with alumni and students. WLU is a very special place and I’m reminded of that You might see a sloth, tortoise or hellbender in your classroom if CONTINUED everyday by alumni, students and donors. That’s you’re enrolled in one of WLU’s newest majors, Zoo Science. & something we never want to forget. WLU opened “What began about a year ago as a ‘wouldn’t it be great’ discussion so many doors for so many people and they are has turned into an exciting new academic program at West Liberty grateful. It isn’t a cliché to say that: WLU is a University. Shortly after Dr. Joe Greathouse joined the natural window to the world for our students and alumni. science department at WLU, he, Dr. Zac Loughman, and Dr. Karen Our students can start here and go anywhere. Kettler began talking about how exciting a collaborative program between West Liberty University and Oglebay Good Zoo could be,” explained Dr. Stephen Greiner, University president. After several months of groundwork and discussion, these ON A MORE PERSONAL NOTE, WHAT WORLD ideas were embraced by Dr. Robert Kreisberg, Dean of the College LEADER DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? of Sciences, and agreed on by Dr. Greiner and Stephen Hilliard, president and CEO of the Wheeling Park Commission. The team worked together to successfully develop the Bachelor of Science That’s easy — Nelson Mandela, since I had the in Biology degree with a zoo science major, one of only four in privilege of working for him once. It was in 5 the country. 1994, right after Mandela took over as president The 23 students in the inaugural class are now learning and I was the interim Dean of Education at Old animal care, zoo keeping, and the science behind it. Dominion University that had the world’s largest Classes are conducted at West Liberty University, as well as OVER THE EDGE military transition program. I was invited by one at the Oglebay Good Zoo and other Association of Zoos and of his generals to travel to South Africa and spend Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos and aquariums. Students a week consulting on a project that involved learn from zoo professionals and are exposed to a variety transitioning military officers into civilian jobs. of animal care facilities including small and large zoos and aquariums, conservation centers, nature centers, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and fish hatcheries. “The learning environment for our students is unlike WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO FOR anywhere else in the country," said Loughman, associate RELAXATION? professor of biology and 2014 West Virginia Professor of the Year. “WLU now houses 30 new animals that are zoo science Travel — when I get a chance. specific to teach the students.” 6 He also maintains an internationally known crayfish HOMECOMING DAY ON THE QUAD research laboratory. Some of the zoo science career opportunities include a YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? 10-week summer internship between the sophomore and junior year of study at an AZA accredited zoo. Serbian food, including Sarma (cabbage rolls), Students also must volunteer in animal labs at the Kupis i Grah, (beans and sauerkraut) and nut university and, during the junior and senior year of 7 breads and rolls. study, they must complete two semesters interning at the Good Zoo. “Students are currently taking care of the animals under our direction. Everything from enclosure FINALLY, WHAT IS IT THAT INSPIRES YOU IN and implementation, to feeding and cleaning,” YOUR WORK? said Loughman. “This is a unique major and we are very excited to

offer it to our biology students. The field of zoo keepers, To interact with students and learn about their curators and other zoological professions is growing and 8 thoughts and aspirations is the most inspiring West Liberty University’s College of Sciences is proud part of my job. I’ve always taken the approach to be a part of it,” said Dean Dr. Robert Kreisberg, who that to ask students what’s best for students is leads the College of Sciences. WLU STUDENTS FEEDING BABY SLOTH the right way to go. Everyday I have the chance For complete information on the new zoo science to interact with our students, and to me there is major, please visit westliberty.edu/zoosci or email no better job in the world! DR. GREINER AND WIFE NANCY [email protected]. Or contact Loughman at 304-336-8923. PHOTO CREDIT: REBECCA KIGER

4 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 5 Hilltoppers Bask in National Spotlight

The national spotlight shone brightly on West Liberty University student-athletes, teams and coaches during the 2015-16 academic year. From teams making deep NCAA Tournament runs and student-athletes shattering all-time NCAA records to legendary coaches hitting significant milestones, the Hilltoppers made their presence felt on the national scene. Here are just a few snapshots from a banner year for the Black and Gold. Acrobatics MEN'S BASKETBALL Coach Jim Crutchfield's men's basketball program won its seventh straight conference championship, spent much of the season ranked and Tumbling No. 1 in the nation and advanced to the NCAA Division II Final Four for the third time in the last four seasons. Crutchfield added to his legend with the best winning percentage of any basketball coach in NCAA Joins Sports Lineup history. By the way, The Sporting News ranked us No. 1 again in this year's preseason magazine.

SEGER BONIFANT Two-time National Player of the Year Seger Bonifant closed out a stellar 4-year career as the leading 3-point shooter in the history of NCAA West Liberty University became the men's basketball. Bonifant wowed a national TV audience with a 44-point 16th school to add Women's Acrobatics explosion in WLU's heartbreaking 103-102 Final Four loss to top-seeded and Tumbling as a varsity sport in Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.). It was the most points scored in a national the six short years since the National semifinal in 45 years. Now playing professionally in Spain, Bonifant's Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling school career records of 2,289 points and 374 3-pointers may stand for Association (NCATA) was established. quite a while. The Hilltoppers expect to begin their first season of Acrobatics and Tumbling WOMEN'S BASKETBALL competition in the spring of 2018 and a The women's basketball team won its second straight MEC title, set nationwide search for the head coach a program record with 29 wins and knocked off defending national champion California (Pa.) during its run to the NCAA Division II "Sweet is under way. 16." It was the 14th NCAA Tournament bid for veteran head coach “We're very pleased to add Lynn Ullom, who was honored with the Women's Basketball Coaches Acrobatics and Tumbling to our varsity Association (WBCA) Victory Award after the season in recognition of his sports lineup,” Dr. Greiner said. “This 500th career win. will open the door of opportunity for many female high school student- SENIOR STANDOUTS athletes to not only continue pursuing It was a storybook season for the Lady Hilltoppers' three senior All- their passion at the highest level Americans. Kiki Simpson was honored as the MEC Player of the Year after as a Lady Hilltopper but to use leading the nation in rebounds, field-goal percentage and double-doubles. that passion to fuel their pursuit of a She's the first MEC player ever with 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. college degree.” Kailee Howe set an NCAA Division II single-season record with 326 assists, becoming the first player ever with back-to-back 300-assist seasons. Liz Flowers won her second straight MEC scoring title and became WLU's third 2,000-point career scorer after averaging an eye-popping 30.3 ppg. in the NCAA Tournament.

ALEXIS MONTES One year after becoming West Liberty's first NCAA Division II Track and Field All-American, Alexis Montes did it again! Competing in the javelin event at the NCAA Division II Nationals in Bradenton, Fla., Montes obliterated her own school record with a throw of 167 feet, 7 inches. That effort was nearly 9 feet better than her previous best - set at the 2015 national championship meet - and earned the Hilltopper standout a seventh-place finish and NCAA Division II All-America honors for the second straight year.

6 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 7 Graduate Programs Growing WLU IS EXPANDING OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS SEEKING ADVANCED DEGREES. G-TOP Graduate degrees up and running include her career. She’s worked in the field of higher education GENERATIONS HAS COME TO WEST LIBERTY the Master of Arts in Education, Master of for most of her professional life and also is a busy mother, Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Master so the online aspect makes it perfect. Generations Restaurant brought its tasty menu to the Hilltop this October of Professional Studies, Master of Science in Likewise, the new criminology master’s is Criminology (MSC) and online MBA degrees. gaining ground. as it opened a new restaurant pub, the G-Top, at West Liberty University’s Soon the newest graduate program, the “We accepted our first cohort of students this fall Gary E. West Event Center. Masters of Science in Dental Hygiene, will join and, due to demand, opened enrollment up for spring the mix. 2017 enrollment as well. The program has received great “We are pleased to move forward with yet reviews from current students and has been praised for its G-Top opened just in time for Homecoming another graduate program that is needed rigorous course offerings in advanced research methods, and is conveniently located at 260 Roadworthy in our region. Though we won’t be able to advanced statistical applications, and grant writing. It’s Drive, just across W.Va. Route 88, and not far welcome our first class in the dental hygiene going great,” said Dr. Keith Bell, associate professor of from WLU’s main gate. master’s for a while yet, we expect this to be Criminal Justice. “Students and staff are thrilled with the new very popular and highly accessible degree, “The thing I really like about the Master’s of Criminal gathering spot, serving great food and beverages since it will be totally online,” said President Justice is it’s affordable,” said Hannah Walters, who along with entertainment. We are pleased to Stephen Greiner. finished her undergraduate degree last spring and went work with Mike Duplaga and Generations in this The newest online program is being studied right into the program. As the student president of the new endeavor,” said Dr. Stephen Greiner, WLU by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Criminal Justice Society, she plans on finishing her master’s president. Mike's son, Michael, a 2014 alumnus is Commission and will then go to the Higher in December 2017. managing the place. Learning Commission for final approval in a Walters, who is from Williamstown, W.Va., plans "We want to provide our students with the process that takes about two years. on working with victims of violent crimes in the best campus experience possible and G-Top has Online master’s programs are the preferred immediate future but will eventually earn her expanded dining and entertainment options for method of delivery for many students. doctoral degree and become a professor if all goes “Our MBA is totally online and it’s proved as planned. the entire campus," he said. to be very successful. We not only filled our “The master’s program is going great. It’s challenging Generations is leasing the space from the first class but added a second section to but the teachers offer the one-on-one attention that helps university and is open Wednesday through Saturday. accommodate 40 students total,” said Dr. you learn and be successful,” she said. “I’m so glad WLU Offering a full menu, including steak, pasta, salads, Michael Turrentine, dean of the Gary E. West has it now.” appetizers, sandwiches, pizza and a full bar, dining College of Business. Turrentine took on the hours are 4 – 10 p.m., Wednesday – Friday and noon – role of dean just this past July and has been 10 p.m. on Saturdays. The bar remains open till 2 a.m. with WLU for 17 years. The MBA offers a choice of two tracks: You may reach the G-Top by phone at 304-336-4114. entrepreneurship or management. Dr. Gregory Michael Duplaga and WLU President Chase researched and developed the MBA and Dr. Stephen Greiner. Ann Rose is the online instructional specialist for the program. “This is a challenging program at a reasonable cost and we feel we can compete CABINS & NEW HOUSE very well with other programs in the INCREASE STUDENT OPTIONS market,” Turrentine said. Students also can THE CABINS elect to finish the 30-credit hour program New housing options for students include modern cabins offering privacy, convenience and cozy living. These in two years, or finish in one year if they two or three bedroom cabins are just across the road from the main campus near the Gary E. West Event Center. are ambitious. According to student Amy Whipkey of Wheeling, the MBA offers her a higher level of "The addition of fully furnished cabins in the professional learning and a path to advance woods is very unique to the Hilltop,” said President Stephen Greiner. “These are perfect for our students and we are pleased that we can offer them.” Each cabin comes with kitchen, living room and bedroom furniture, plus a washer, dryer and big screen TV in a park-like setting. The other housing option that is new this year is the addition of a former bed and breakfast that was acquired over the summer and includes four bedrooms now housing students. This comfortable home is situated just outside the main gate at 409 Van Meter Way.

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NCAA DII Men's Elite Eight

West Liberty University Homecoming 2016

NCAA DII Men's Elite Eight

Lary Loew Golf Alumnus Chris Freeman scores a Scramble 2016 hole-in-one at Lary Loew Golf Scramble WLU Homecoming 2016 Alpha Xi Delta Sorority King and Queen 50th Anniversary See more event photos online: westliberty.edu/alumni/photo-gallery

Florida Chapter LETTER FROM THE ALUMNI DIRECTOR Reunion 2016 Dear Alumni and Friends, I am fortunate to serve as your alumni director and I consider what I do a labor of love. Alumni are like an extended family to me and I have had the good fortune of meeting so many wonderful people over my nearly two decades on the hilltop. Engaging alumni in the life of the institution as volunteers, advocates and supporters is a role that I take very seriously. The Alumni Association fills an important role in helping promote a strong relationship between current and future alumni in support of West Liberty Chi Omega Sorority University. By creating and strengthening connections between the institution and 50th Anniversary its alumni, the Association and University will benefit from the diverse interests, talents, and backgrounds found within the WLU family. The Alumni Association helps cultivate those relationships that ultimately result in external support for the institution, establishes lasting connections with alumni, and strengthens University traditions. I am dedicated to growing our Association by increasing the number of alumni chapters throughout the country; providing more opportunities for alumni to enjoy; implementing a more robust communications plan including electronic correspondences and social media platforms; and securing private financial support from donors committed to the mission of the institution. Thank you once again for entrusting me with such an awesome responsibility! I am sincerely grateful!

Pittsburgh Golf With Hilltopper Pride, Outing 2016 Ron Witt ’92 Executive Director of Alumni & Community Relations

10 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 11 The Alumni Association added the names of three distinguished alumni to its Wall of Honor during Homecoming 2016. Andy McKenzie, Dr. Christina Fisanick Greer and Dr. David Edwards Wall of received awards during the Oct. 14 President’s Recognition Dinner held at the newly opened Highlands Event Center. LIVING WALL OFhonor david g. edwards '64 THE DREAM David G. Edwards, D.D.S. was raised in nearby Beech Bottom, W.Va. He New Martinsville native Ashlea Bland-Minch, principal of Woodsdale graduated from WLU in 1964 with a bachelor’s in biology, and went on to Elementary School in Wheeling, is a proud alumna. She earned her earn a master’s and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at West Virginia bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2004. While she was an University. He practiced dentistry for more than 40 years and has been an excellent student, Minch is best-known for her acclaimed collegiate active member in the dental profession at a local, state and national level. basketball career. He was a part time clinical professor at WVU School of Dentistry for nine years before being appointed to two five-year terms on the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners, serving on the dental board for 10 years, three of During Minch’s four varsity seasons from 2001-2004, those as president. the Lady Hilltoppers saw four consecutive 20-win seasons He is married to Linda Sue Forbes ’64, a graduate of WLU’s Sarah Whitaker and NCAA Division II Tournament showings along with Glass School of Dental Hygiene, and they reside in Wellsburg. They have a 102-22 (.832) record — the best run in the program’s established both a biology and dental hygiene scholarship at WLU. history. She led the West Virginia Conference in scoring, rebounding, field-goal percentage and blocked shots in her senior season, when she was also honored as an NCAA Division II Basketball All-American and a CoSIDA CHRISTINA FISANICK GREER '96 Academic All-American. Minch still ranks among our Christina Fisanick Greer, Ph.D. grew up in Moundsville. After graduating top five in career points (1,628), rebounds (864) and from WLU in 1996, she earned a master’s and a doctoral degree, both in blocked shots (154). She was selected as one of the top English, from Ohio University. Her first post-graduate teaching position was 25 basketball players in WVIAC history in 2007, and was at Xavier University. After five years, she decided to move home to West inducted into the WLU Hall of Fame in 2009. Virginia. In 2008 she accepted a teaching position at California University “I miss it,” Minch said. “There’s a community there of Pennsylvania. She teaches writing, literature, and honors courses. In that I’m so happy to be a part of. Year in and year out, 2010 she won the Cal U Excellence in Technology Award, brought several I get to keep that connection with the program.” grants to the university, and regularly collaborates with the Heinz History Minch’s basketball career didn’t end once she Center in Pittsburgh. graduated; she ended up taking the jump from star She is the author of more than 30 books, including two memoirs. She player to assistant coach. Then, Minch began a string serves on the WLU College of Liberal Arts Board. She and her husband of staff positions at WLU while earning her master’s James Greer ’97 have one son, Tristan, and reside in Wheeling. degree from WVU. She taught as a reading specialist and kindergarten teacher until landing the assistant principal job at John Marshall High School in 2013. “My mom was a teacher for 35 years before she died, so I just grew up in that kind of an atmosphere,” ANDY MCKENZIE '98 Minch said. “She had a passion for what she did, and I Andy McKenzie is a Wheeling native and former mayor of the Friendly wanted to be just like her.” Now, she is living the dream. City. After graduating from WLU in 1998, McKenzie received his MBA from She lives with husband Herb Minch (Hilltopper West Virginia University. He ran for public office and in 1996 he became the head athletic trainer and softball coach) her two youngest state senator in the history of West Virginia. From 1996-2008 he children, Zach, 5, and Alivia, 4, and her stepdaughter, served as a West Virginia state senator. In addition to serving as mayor and Kailey, 11. They spend a lot of time at her alma mater. a state senator, he has been a financial advisor for 18 years for Wells Fargo “It’s the perfect combination of college and Advisors. Recently, he was the keynote speaker for WLU’s December 2012 hometown,” Minch said. “I think the athletics had Commencement, which resulted in his honorary doctoral degree. a lot of play into my ability to be a good leader in A resident of Wheeling, McKenzie is married to Carrie Ann Martin McKenzie a school and to be a good administrator. It all kind ‘92 and they have four children: Austin, Levi, Quinn and Victoria Ann (deceased). of ties together; I was given a great education, I He is the grandson of country music legends Doc and Chickie Williams. was afforded the opportunity to play basketball at one of the top places in the nation, and in turn, it just formed me to be the administrator that I am Now the principal of Woodsdale Elementary School, Do you know an Alum deserving of recognition? today. I owe my entire life, pretty much, to West Ashlea Minch '04 is shown on the playground with Nominations should be submitted by April 30 of each year. All nominations and accompanying research are kept Liberty, and I’m forever grateful.” students Mackenzie Ernest (left) and Da'Caira Smith. in the strictest confidence. Alumni not chosen for a particular year will remain on file for future consideration for five consecutive years. Nominate someone online: westliberty.edu/alumni 12 HONORSPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 13 West Liberty University’s student body has WLU: AGENT OF CHANGE EMBRACING seen several changes over the past year, and aside from a very active president, none have had quite the immediate impact as the newly- appointed Student Government Association wheeling NEW executive board. For the past several decades, the Ohio Valley, with Wheeling serving as its metro hub, has suffered population loss and economic downturn. Wheeling’s population, once in the top 20 in the United States, is now just over 27,000. However, things are changing. A new wave of West Liberty University is poised to take a leadership LEADERSHIP younger professionals, preservationists, artists and role and serve as a similar agent of change: students are partnering with Wheeling-ites who have SGA members are responsible for many of the been trying to make a difference for years, and they • WLU Center for Entrepreneurship has student activities and programs that happen are doubling down on Wheeling. incubated five new Downtown Wheeling throughout the year, with Homecoming as their There is new construction in Downtown Wheeling businesses. top priority. with the groundbreaking of the 400-employee, Health • WesBanco headquarters proudly employs “Homecoming this year was by far our biggest Plan headquarters. New housing structures are 100+ alumni. success yet,” said David “Reid” Boden, SGA being constructed, and new restaurants are serving • WLU TV Channel 14 carries live election President. "We plan things well in advance, and millennial-friendly food, craft beer and music, and coverage, Show of Hands competitions, the we’re still learning the directions we want to go.” a new crop of City Council members and Mayor Wheeling City Council meetings, the State of Boden is a sophomore education major who was swept the May 2016 local elections. the City and community interest shows. born in Washington, Pa. and grew up primarily “I think we are entering a period of time where for • College of Arts and Communication in Keyser, W.Va. He ran for SGA president as a the first time in my lifetime people are talking about students and faculty have been instrumental freshman last year and believes that his ambition the present and future of Wheeling rather than about in leading change through art with mural and love for the school and public service helped the past of Wheeling, and I am not being critical of projects and events. him overcome any obstacle to land the position. those who talk about the past because this city’s past • WLU Downtown Center opened in “There were some people who were very, is a remarkable history,” said Mayor Glenn Elliott, a September, with a satellite office for very unsure about my presidency,” Boden Wheeling native and attorney who returned to town WLU Foundation and an office used by said. “There were some people who thought after working in D.C. for years, first as an assistant to Advancement, Community Relations and I was too young, too U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd and then in corporate law. Admissions. inexperienced, and not "When I say it’s One only has to look in one’s backyard to find ready for the position. examples of revitalization that give hope: Morgantown “People appreciate the fact that you care about What I thought was a new era here and Pittsburgh. Both are thriving communities who your community. That’s why I think a focus on that it was time for this on the Hilltop, I keep their young people in town and attract new bringing people back is just as important as a organization to have residents by the droves. The common thread is the concentration on retaining our young people,” said fresh, new leadership really mean that.” universities that serve as catalysts. Mayor Elliott recently. and a fresh, new vision.” “I feel a very deep connection to this Well Wheeling — the Hilltop’s right here with you! school; that’s part of the reason why I came here,” Boden said. “I wanted to be a part Photo credit: Andrew Croft of something so much bigger than myself www.croft.gallery and be a part of an organization that was rebuilding itself.” West Liberty’s SGA was recognized by the American Student Government Association. Their current goals include planning various student activities, rebuilding the “Topper Den,” which is the student section at sporting events, and even considering a Redbox machine for the campus. SGA President David "Reid" Boden and WLU “We have people that want to get President Dr. Stephen Greiner, standing at the involved, that want to participate in doorway to Historic Shaw Hall. things on campus,” Boden said. “I would say that the student body is excited, they’re energetic, and they’re taking pride in this school. When I say it’s a new day and a new era here on the Hilltop, I really mean that.”

14 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 15 INTERNING AT WLU: COMMUNITY not just for BEHIND CHOIR music majors THE SCENES At West Liberty University, choir is not just for music majors — or even students! “Our College Community Chorus is open to everyone who likes to sing. This spring we’ll perform one of West Liberty University contributed $50.2 million “Our students also are employed at Channel 7 the world’s top choral works, Mozart’s Requiem, so it’s a great year to be involved,” said Dr. Scott Glysson, to the state in 2014, according to an economic impact (Wheeling), working in production and sports, and assistant professor of music, now in his third year as choral director. report that drew media attention this past August. at WTOV Channel 9 (Steubenville) working in the But sometimes it’s what’s behind the headlines that station’s airing of high school football games of the matter. Take for instance Wheeling’s East Coast week. Students attend the games, running camera Attracting WLU students, area high school students and everyone, Hockey League (ECHL) team, the Nailers. or grip,” she said. These partnerships add so much to the Community Chorus requires no audition, just a love of music. “Our Arts and Communication students are a student preparation. About 70 members are on the roster and a great many are alumni. The major part of Nailers television broadcast. Students chorus rehearses throughout the fall, winter and spring as it prepares run camera, instant replay and assist with the "All this hands-on experience for public performances of choral works with orchestras twice a year. overall production seen on ECHL TV and the arena “This has been a blessing to those of us who have a passion video board,” explained Theresa Gretchen, executive lays the groundwork for for music. Dr. Glysson is very talented and his rapport with the director of WLU TV-14. future employment." choir is just remarkable,” said Carol Couch, former Wheeling music These are paid internships, so it’s a win-win for teacher. “I enjoy it so much it’s not an exaggeration to say I live for both our students and the Nailers “All this hands-on experience lays the groundwork Monday nights!” for future employment. And the feedback we get is The College Community Chorus meets from 7- 9 p.m. every Monday "These internships are amazing terrific. The staff at both local TV stations andthe at Vance Presbyterian Church, Wheeling. Students are charged no fee opportunities for a arena tell us that our students are well prepared,” but other members are asked to pay an annual $50 membership fee. Gretchen said. “We are proud to work with the The WLU Community Choir “It’s a privilege to join with members of the community who all communications student." community.” performing Handel's Messiah. love to sing and rehearse,” said WLU senior Emily Wade, a business major. “There’s a great feeling when we come together and make “These internships are amazing opportunities for “It’s a privilege to join music, then perform in public a communications student. Especially for me since I with members of the with orchestra, for our friends grew up in the area, watching the Nailers. It's great and family.” Wade is in both for experience and my resumé when I graduate,” community who all love the Community Chorus and said sophomore Kyle Patrick, from Glen Dale, W.Va., to sing and rehearse and the WLU Singers (student- who hopes to become a TV sports anchor one day. prepare for shows.” only group) and is from “Because of the Nailers, anytime there’s an event Sistersville, W.Va. at the arena, our students tend to get hired, so The WLU Singers is the premier student vocal ensemble and the partnership offers even more experience and membership is by audition only, though any major is welcome. Also networking. It’s a perfect set-up and we are grateful directed by Glysson, the Singers tour internationally. to the Nailers and the WesBanco Arena for working “We toured Ireland last spring and are headed to Toronto this with us as we educate new professionals to enter May,” he said. “Our Singers are inspiring and wonderful to direct. You the field of communications,” Gretchen added. couldn’t find more enthusiastic, hard-working students anywhere.” Most recently, 14 was hired by the City of Wheeling to tape and air City Council meetings. Channel 14 NOTE: Economic Impact Report was commissioned by the For more information, please contact Glysson at Dr. Scott Glysson directing also airs some of the Nailers away games, and even West Virginia Higher Policy Commission and released by the WLU Singers. then students run master control here on campus to [email protected] or 304-336-8090. WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research. deliver sports action.

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Dear Friends, Cash and cash equivalents $ 69,844 $ 12,446 I am happy to share the West Liberty University Foundation’s Annual Benefactors Report, which Unconditional promises to give 242,226 210,195 includes our financial statement and other information about the state of the Foundation. The Other receivables 12,059 12,059 Foundation provides support in the form of scholarships, capital improvements, academic, and Investments at estimated fair value 12,461,210 12,978,974 athletic projects that enhance the student experience and more. Beneficial interest in perpetual trust 2,056,347 2,168,924 Because of you, the WLU Foundation has grown over the years to a current status that is strong. Our mission is to support our University, which is historically state funded, but now receives only Other assets 67,707 61,107 18% of its operating budget from the state of West Virginia. Thus, our role has grown in significance, and future plans include continued growth. We are poised to lend even more support to the TOTAL ASSETS $ 14,909,393 $ 15,443,705 University in a way that accelerates enrollment growth and produces tuition revenue. I am proud to be part of this effort and to lead the WLU Foundation into the future. I hope to build your confidence in me and the WLU Foundation. This report reflects last fiscal year 2015-2016, which saw many changes for the University. We are now deep in the current fiscal year with new LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS leadership and exciting plans. I look forward to earning your continued support for your beloved West Liberty University. Angela Zambito Hill, CFRE Executive Director, WLU LIABILITIES Foundation In gratitude, Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 11,075 $ 11,924 Liability for charitable gift annuities 24,701 37,837 Total liabilities 35,776 49,761

Angela Zambito Hill, CFRE NET ASSETS Executive Director, WLU Foundation Unrestricted 1,282,238 1,464,049 Temporarily restricted 3,494,435 3,970,539 Permanently restricted 10,096,944 9,959,356 Total net assets 14,873,617 15,393,944 A Special Note From The West Liberty University Foundation Investment Committee TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 14,909,393 $ 15,443,705

Dear Generous Friends of West Liberty University,

The Foundation Board of Directors is committed to the successful management and stewardship of private funds designed to KEY MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS: support West Liberty University. As Chair of the Investment Committee, I along with five board members monitor the management of the Foundation's investments, which are currently directly managed by WesBanco Trust and Investments. Result Calculation Total Foundation Expenditures stated as a % of Total Assets under Management 1.0% $152/$14,909 Through quarterly meetings with their investment team, we review their management to ensure adherence to the guidelines established in the investment policy statement. Committee members bring a wide range of experience including expertise is areas Ratio of Total Contribution to Total Foundation Expenditures 8.5 to 1 $1,293/$152 of banking, tax and accounting, legal, financial planning, and investment management. We are committed to the growth of the endowment to further the goals of the University and are proud to serve the Foundation and our donors. Ratio of Total Contributions to Total University Support Expenditures .86 to 1 $1,293/$1,505 Sincerely,

(To view the audited Financial Statements, Notes, and the Certified Public Accountant's opinion theron, please go to the www.westliberty.edu/institutionaladvancement.) Russell Dunkin, CFP® ​Chair, West Liberty University Foundation Investment Committee To view the audited Financial Statements, Notes and Certified Public Accountants Opinion thereon, please go to www.westliberty.edu/institutional advancement/wlu-foundation/audit-reports/).

18 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 19 Statement of Activities UNIVERSITYFOUNDATION SUPPORT SUPPORT FOR ANDWEST LIBERTY EXPENDITURES UNIVERSITY FY 2014

WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 2016 UNIVERSITY SUPPORT & EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 University Support In thousands Percent of total

Scholarships - based upon a total of FY 16 Annual Cost of 2016 2015 $15,500.00 for Tuition, Room & Board for an In-State student In thousands this amount provided the equivalent of 29 full scholarships. Total Total $460 28% Academic Programs - Expenditures for JASON Learning SUPPORT AND REVENUES Project, Classroom equipment, Professional Development Contributions $ 1,293 $ 1,024 Schools, Creative Learning Spaces, etc. $403 24.5% Interest and dividend income (259) 727 Athletic Programs - Expenditures for Hilltopper Athletic Club, Loss/Gain on investments recruiting expenses, team travel expenses for tournaments, Special Events 77 60 practice uniforms, purchase equipment, etc. $119 7% Change in value of split interest agreements (113) (102) - Football Stadium renovations, Other income 139 81 Capital Improvements $38 2.5% TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUES 1,137 1,790 Wrestling room renovations, Library Archives Other Programs $417 25% EXPENSES AND LOSSES Expenditures for technology upgrades, Science Fair, WLU-TV West Liberty University support: (Channel 14), library expenses, Alumni Activities, Faculty Scholarships 460 552 Travel, Choir Tour, Faculty Development and Research, Athletic programs 119 138 Community Support, etc. Academic programs 403 214 Foundation Expense Capital improvements 38 3,380 General and Administrative Expense - Includes salary and Other programs 417 347 Fundraising 68 67 benefits, rent, operating expense, travel, etc. $152 9% General and administrative 152 134 Fundraising $68 4% TOTAL EXPENSES AND LOSSES 1,657 4,832 TOTAL UNIVERSITY SUPPORT $1,657 100% CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (520) (3,042) GRAND TOTAL SUPPORT AND EXPENDITURES $1,657 100% NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 15,394 18,436

NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 14,874 $ 15,394

RETURN ON AVERAGE NET ASSETS EMPLOYED DURING FISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2016 -1.0% ($156)/ $14,874 Capital Improvements 2.5% Net Investment Income: Total Support & Revenue 1,137 Other Programs 25% Less: contributions 1,293 Net Investment Income (156.00) Foundation Expenses 13%

Average Net Assets 15,134 ($15,394+$14,874)/2 Scholarships 28%

(To view the audited Financial Statements, Notes, and the Certified Public Accountant's opinion thereon, please go to the Academic Programs 24.5% www.westliberty.edu/institutionaladvancement/wlu-foundation/audit-reports/) Athletic Programs 7% (To view the audited Financial Statements, Notes, and the Certified Public Accountant's opinion theron, please go to the www.westliberty.edu/institutionaladvancement.)

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20 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 21 Nathan Shotwell Society President Emeritus Dr. JOHN P. McCULLOUGH SOCIETY ______The Nathan Shotwell Planned Giving Society, established in 1997, recognizes e and honors those who have made provisions for West Liberty University Individuals, foundations, and corporations that have contributed a minimum of $25,000 in cumulative through a bequest in a will or other estate-planning arrangement. The Society giving are recognized as members of the John P McCullough Society. is named for the Reverend Dr. Nathan Shotwell, who founded the institution in 1837 and served as its leader until 1854. Dr. Shotwell is credited with Anonymous (6) Jack C. Adams '63 Ralph E. & Helen M. Herzler + the establishment of the high academic standards to which the University Aladdin Food Management Services, LLC Jack ‘34+ & Mildred Grewell Randy & Betty Worls continues to aspire. Albert '49+ & Senator Thais '76 Blatnik+ James '61 & Carol '60 Frum Robert & Stephanie Harris Albert '80 & Susan Roszczyk James Taibi '86 & Kristina Williams '86 Robert Godfrey+ Alfred R. de Jaager Jane Atkins Sargent '63 Roger L. DuBois '53 American Electric Power Foundation Jeremy C. McCamic Sodexo Campus Services The following alumni and friends of West Liberty University have made such provisions: Andrew '54 & Judith Bartell '55 Paesani Jerry ‘60 & Connie ‘57 Roberts Rudolph Mumley ‘50+ Axiall Corporation Joe ‘69+ & Rita Gnazzo Sara Schnitzler ‘49+ Anonymous (18) Howard '66+ & Catherine Richard & Sandra J. LaPosta '64 Barnes & Noble College Bookstores John+ & Jo Lynne Nugent ‘75 Stimmel Shawn ‘87 & Julie ‘86 Ullom Albert M. Blatnik ’49+ Herrington Riopelle Bayer Corporation John '78 & Kimberly '77 Dolan Shirley Ann Dietz+ Ben & Lynne Exley John C. Shaw+ Solutions 21, Inc. Alfred R. de Jaager Howard L. Shackelford '73 Richard '59 & Carol Garrison Bordas & Bordas, PLLC John L. Grim Southwestern Energy Company Andrew Paesani '54 Irene Meagel+ Richard '68 & Mary Jo Terry Brian & Rachelle Harlow John P. McCullough State of West Virginia - Higher Education Andrew '69 & Linda Pasden Jack C. Adams '63 Richard H. Carter Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. John W. Carenbauer, Sr.+ Policy Commission Andrew Paesani, Jr. ’54 Jack D. Grewell '34 Rita M. Masur Brooke P. Koehler Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Swisher International, Inc. Audrey Ciripompa James '51 & Audrey '52 Stepp Robert & Audrey Fisher Charles & Lavoo Crutchfield+ Joseph D. Clark, Jr. ‘64 The Albert Schenk III & Kathleen H. Schenk Charles R. Annett '66 Joseph E. Davis '61 Charitable Trust B. Ann Thomas Jenny Lynn Morlan '81+ Robert J. Burke '76+ Chesapeake Energy Corporation Kathryn T. Neuman+ The Charles M. & Thelma M. Pugliese Billy E. Keller '70 Joan M. Watkins '65 Robert P. Haas ’57 Chevron North America Exploration and Kenneth D. Cover '65 Charitable Foundation Blanche Barte Stidd John D. “Jack” Grewell ’34+ Robert Richmond Fisher Production Company Kenneth Harris ‘37+ The Cornerstone Group Bob '67 & Patti Kota John P. Larch '80 Roger L. DuBois '53 Chris Hess Foundation Koppers Industries The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc. C. Nolan Cox '72 John P. Liptak '80 Rosemary M. Front+ Civitan Club of Wheeling Inc. Larry ‘80 & Paula ‘72 Moore The Louis & Sandra Berkman Foundation Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Larry H. Sebulsky+ The Nutting Foundation Carlyle Farnsworth+ John William Hoppers '63 Ruth Ann Scherich '51 Clyde '53 & Joan '62 Campbell Lawerence H. Talley+ The P & G Fund Carol '77 Webster Joseph E. Davis '61 Ruth Markwell Cynthia Goad Lary Loew '75+ The Ryan Ferns Healthplex Carol Jean Reuther Judith Bartell Paesani ‘55 Sam K. Rollins '68 Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Leah Gracey Campbell ‘39+ Thomas '54 & Peggy '50 McCarroll Carol Kirsch Terry ‘74 Judith Schryver Azallion '99 Sara H. Schnitzler ’49+ Consol Energy Lee Weeks Abraham '56+ Thomas '70 & Eileen Reinbold Carolyn S. Garrison '64 Kathleen A. Maestle '93 Sara Jane Fritz ‘43+ DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Leslie DeFelice ‘76 & Connie Nelson Touchstone Research Laboratory Daniel N. Maxwell '31 Louis '65 & Darlene '61 Cardamone United Bank, Inc. Catherine C. Mattingly '62 Kathryn T. Neuman+ Sharon Murphy Coote '69 David Jones '60+ Lula K. Collins+ Valley National Gases, Inc. Chester P. ’47 & Rose Grossi+ Kenneth Harris ’37+ Stella Caravas Misoyianis ’52 David '64 & Linda '64 Edwards Lyell B. and Patricia K. Clay Foundation, Inc. Verizon West Virginia Christine C. Muroski Lawerence H. Talley+ Susan M. Fowler '73 David '77 & Ann Coffaro Main Street Bank Vincent ‘64 & Linda Shimp Cindy Stickley LeRoy A. & Eve L. '70 Wallin Thais F. Blatnik '76 + Doctors Urgent Care Margaret Anne Mayerich Virginia T. Mellott '43 Clyde '53 & Joan '62 Campbell Leah Gracey Campbell ’39+ Theresa Lemasters '48 Dominion Foundation Mark D. Crow W. Peterson & Jean Holloway Donald '52 & MaryAnne Bruno Martha Hudson Goodrich '44 WCHS-TV Daniel N. Maxwell '31+ Leslie DeFelice '76 Theresa Nagy '68 Donelda J. Godfrey Marty '75 & Patti '76 Adams WesBanco Wheeling David B. Kadar '74 Lula K. Collins+ Thomas '75 & Carol '74 Terry Douglas '73 & Susan '71 Sarkis Mary Ahrens+ West Virginia University Research Corporation David D. Cohen '65 Marilyn A. McCain '72 Toni J. Mason '60 + Dragon and Phoenix Software Inc. Mary Jane Norona '49+ Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack David Jones '60 + Mark Bohlman '75 Virginia M. Lutes+ E. Alex ‘82 & Valerie ‘87 Paris Michael Joseph+ William C. Wright '64 Dennis '67 & Carol '66 Flaherty Mary Ann Wolf+ Virginia T. Mellott '43 E. Kent '61 & Barbara Robinson Mildred Kaetzel Biggs + William P. & Jane Atkins ‘63+ Sargent Edgar Martin Classic Naomi Craig + Williams MLP Operating, LLC Dennis L. Daugherty '76 Mary Jane Norona '49+ Wilma G. Brindley '42 ExxonMobil Foundation Nationwide Foundation WTRF-TV Diana Duncan Ott ’60+ Mary Jane Reaney Ritson '45+ Florence Irene Nesbitt+ Neva N. Caldwell '22+ WV Department of Education & The Arts Donald '52 & MaryAnne Bruno Mary K. Ahrens+ Floyd Shuler '64 Nicholas & Fran Frank Bruce L. & Donna Waugh ’65 Berlage Meta M. Lasch ’76 Francis J. and Edith Jackson Family Foundation Ogden & Snookie Nutting +Deceased E. Kent '61 & Barbara Robinson Mildred Kaetzel Biggs+ Fred & Audrey Horne Norma Jeffries+ Fred & Joan Stamp Ohio Valley Health Services & Education Corp. Edward C. Gaughn+ Miriam E. Kaiser ’29+ Gary '58 & Flip West Olga Kohut Sebulsky Charitable Fund Elizabeth M. Boger ’43+ Nancy Crow Trentini Gary ‘64 & Paula Inclan Ormet Corporation Elizabeth Wolf Nancy Hall S. Wright George E. Stifel+ Parkvale Bank Esther Rowe+ Naomi Craig+ George Smith '68+ Paul & Helen Elbin+ Florence Irene Nesbitt+ Neva N. Caldwell '22+ H. R. Bucky '64 & Joanne Kopf Peter '69 & Jingsi Sontag Harry & Constance '81 Hein Pfizer, Inc. G. Richard Deenis '89 Patricial L. Bethel '79 Harry & Helen '61 Ludeman Phyllis A. Beneke + Gary '58 & Flip West Paul N. Elbin+ Hazel Jane Gilleland+ Phyllis A. Marsh Gloria E. Gasser '80 Peter '69 Sontag Helen E. Levenson+ Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter Harry & Constance '81 Hein Phil '65 & Karen '65 Rea Hilltopper Athletic Club Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical, Chemical Hazel Jane Gilleland+ R. Clark '53 & Patricia Morton Howard & Wendy Long & Applied Spectroscopy Howard ‘49+ & Theresa ’48 Lemasters Prezkop - Chappelear & Associates AC Helen (Gibson) Herzler+ R. Emmett Boyle Howard '66+ & Catherine Herrington Project BEST Helen Kimble Maier ’48 Rachel Katherine Krinke '45+ Howard L. Shackelford '73 R. Clark '53 & Patricia Morton Helen P. Elbin+ Ralph E. Herzler, Jr.+ Huntington Corporate Giving R. Emmett Boyle & Debra J. Boger Howard G. Lemasters ’49+ Richard & Rebecca B. Stevenson Irene Meagel+ Rachel Katherine Krinke '45 +

+Deceased

22 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 23 TOWER CLUB - CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & Zach & Carrie Corbin Henry M. Hupp '43 $500-$1,499 ORGANIZATIONS: Jane Costanzo '84 Katrina Hyde Honor Roll of Donors The Brad Paisley Foundation Hale S. Coughlin Whitney Inkster

The West Liberty University Foundation Inc. is pleased to report that during the 2015-2016 fiscal year, over INDIVIDUALS: Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Lanny Couto Paul & Barbara Irby Anissa Anderson '93 The Chester Lumber Company C. Nolan Cox '72 Frank & Kathleen Jackson $1.3 million was received to advance the mission of the university. Below is a listing of the many generous Michael Aulick Coca-Cola Bottling Company Tyrone Crawmer '74 Kennith & Penny Jans individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations who contributed to this effort. Michael '78 & Jean '76 Bailey Collegiate Alumnae of Wheeling David '89 & Jennifer Croft David '67 & Alice '67 Javersak Rowena Baker Costanzo & Associates, PLLC Jim & Diana Crutchfield William M. Jones, Jr. Fred S. Benson Covestro LLC Paul '63 & Saundra '62 Cunningham Wilbur S. Jones THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Linda L. Blair Elk Energy Services LLC Michael R. Cunningham '74 Michael '68 & Janet Joseph President’s Circle is reserved for donors contributing $1,500 or more within a fiscal year and include donors in Brad '79 & Mary Blair Federal Home Loan Bank Patricia Dabrawsky Brian '78 & Julie Joseph of Pittsburgh Joseph B. Davis Cheryl Joseph '78 the six different giving societies listed on this page. During this reporting period, President’s Circle members Mary A. Blair Jason K. Blair '95 Grace Consulting, Inc Mary Jo Davis-Headley '79 Katie L. Kacmarik '08 provided a total of $1,164,165.39 in private funding to the Foundation. Tom & Jane '63 Bland JMS Digital Mary Lou DeFillippo '73 Deborah P. Kaiser David Blowers JSK Realty Co. Joseph '66 & Kathleen '65 Demko John '71 & Debbie '72 Karas Teresa M. Bonifant Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Jo Ann DeWitt '86 Charles F. Kazienko '69 1837 SOCIETY- CORPORATIONS, Leslie DeFelice '76 & Janet L. Honecker Fred & Carol Booth Kennen & Kennen Realtors James DiCarlo Paula M. Keith '71 Larry '68 & Cathy '68 Carpenter Marshall County FOP Lodge #112 Robert J. DiCiccio '73 Gary Kenamond $100,000 OR MORE FOUNDATIONS & Connie Nelson Daniel '75 & Deborah '75 McKinley Carter Wealth Services Gary K. Dietz Charles & Julie Kenamond ORGANIZATIONS: Roger L. DuBois '53 Joseph Robert & Claire Caveney R. A. Cipriani '55 Ohio Valley Surgeons, Inc. John '66 & Jennifer Dineen John W. Kepner INDIVIDUALS: Chris Hess Foundation James '61 & Carol '60 Frum Jason & Sarah Koegler Audrey Ciripompa Pfizer, Inc. Jeffrey & Lori Dixon Karen Kettler Gary '58 & Flip West Community Foundation for Martha Hudson Goodrich '44 Bob '67 & Patti Kota Barbara Rikli Clark '69 The Progressive Insurance Coley & Sharon Dize Scot '96 & Deborah '92 Kiggans David D. Cohen '65 Foundation Lawrence ' 70 & Nancy '70 Dobias James R. Kimmel '01 the Ohio Valley W. Peterson & Jean Holloway Janet Loew '85 & Robert Project BEST Joseph '72 & Debra Donahue Kenneth K. Kline '49 ExxonMobil Foundation Robert & Melinda Kreisberg Cooper George & Carol Couch CORPORATIONS, Joanna J. Cover '70 Starvaggi Charities, Inc. David '64 & Barbara '64 Dougherty Robert & Tammy Kruse FOUNDATIONS & Francis J. and Edith Jackson Henry '61 & Mary Marockie Kathleen A. Maestle '93 Linda Cowan The Columbus Foundation Jarod & Miriam Douglas Michael '90 & Wendy Kull ORGANIZATIONS: Family Foundation Samuel T. McCullough '12 Michael J. Marshall John Craig '72 TJ's Sports Garden Restaurant Virginia Dulany Rose Kutlenios Brian L. Crawford Upper Ohio Valley Building & S. Kay Duplaga Gordon Lahey Dragon and Phoenix Gumby's LLC Kenneth & C. Emmajo '55 Vincent E. Monseau '92 Construction Trades Council Richard Edwards Donna M. Lakomski Main Street Bank Shearer R. Clark '53 & Patricia Morton Michael & Norma Davis Software Inc. Joseph E. Davis '61 WFF Facility Services, Inc. David Ellwood Jeremy & Paula Larance Claude Worthington Mountain State Biosurveys Floyd Shuler '64 Don Muhleman '71 Gloria W. Driver '53 Wheeling Hospital, Inc. Charles & Virginia Ellwood Joseph '01 & Emily '92 Leffe Benedum Foundation LLC Peter '69 & Jingsi Sontag Andrew '54 & Judith Richard '64 & Patricia Edge Damon & Melissa Ensign Ann M. Leonard WesBanco Wheeling Cindy Stickley Bartell '55 Paesani Dave & Mary Ann Edwards FOUNDERS CLUB - Richard J. Faiello '69 Larry J. Liberto '64 Chevron North America Thomas J. Fallon III '86 Bernard '70 & Karen '70 Linn Thomas '75 & Brenda '79 Augusto '61 & Joan '61 Peter L. Freeman $100-$499 Exploration and James H. Frey & Michael P. Hires Olan Faulk III '70 John P. Liptak '80 Thomas Paglialunga Donald '76 & Mary '78 Ferda John & Gail Looney Production Company WINDING ROAD SOCIETY - Annette Godown INDIVIDUALS: Janet B. Ferree '56 Donna J. Lukich '79 William C. Wright '64 Andrew '69 & Linda Pasden H. Donald Gordon Robert K. Abel '73 $5,000-$9,999 Mark & Patricia Ann '76 Ferrell Christine Machel '73 Edward & Mona Pastilong Stephen Greiner & Nancy Richard H. Achtzehn '69 WILLIAM CURTIS SOCIETY - John & Nancy Finley Douglas E. Mack '77 Miller-Greiner Chad & Hollie Adams CORPORATIONS, Jerry '60 & Connie '57 Roberts James A. Fiorilli '71 Cy A. Macosko '62 $25,000-$99,999 INDIVIDUALS: Gresso's Philip Adkins FOUNDATIONS & Fred & Joan Stamp Leslie R. Fish '70 Gerald & Laura Main Marty '75 & Patti '76 Adams David G. Hatch Betsey Alden '61 Shawn Fluharty Mary C. Malley '60 Kathryn Albert ORGANIZATIONS: Jim & Charlene Stultz John '75 & Lynn '73 Hellstern Fred Brunner & Bonnie Anderson INDIVIDUALS: G. Quinn Ford '72 John R. Marchlenski '75 The Cornerstone Group Nancy Crow Trentini John William Hoppers '63 John P. Annis Charles R. Annett '66 Donald '52 & MaryAnne Patrick & Alecia Ford Stephen A. Marino '88 Fred & Audrey Horne Tom & Chris Anthony Bruno Regional Economic Jack & Hall Wright William & Karen Fowler Edward '63 & Irene '64 Marks Jack C. Adams '63 Robert '64 & Cheryl '78 Joseph Joan Anthony Development (RED) Christopher Freeman '83 Ruth Markwell David '64 & Linda '64 Edwards Daniel L. Cunningham David R. Klug '74 Brad Archer & Alana Pentino William J. Freyler '63 Melissa D'Aurora Marmie Lynne & Ben Exley IV Panhandle Farmers Mutual CORPORATIONS, Gary & Janell Loh Russell '79 & Deborah '81 Archey Anonymous Jaye & Judith Garrett Mickey Marotti '87 Insurance Company FOUNDATIONS & Howard & Wendy Long Thomas J. Babb Carol Ann Loew Carolyn S. Garrison '64 Jason & PJ Martin John A. Lovrak '69 Lynne Bailey '65 Harry & Helen '61 Ludeman Vision Shared, Inc. ORGANIZATIONS: Garry L. Lewis DDS, Inc. Vishakha Maskey CORPORATIONS, Lawrence E. Lykins Betty M. Bailey '70 American Electric Power Christopher M. Gibbs '08 Sherri A. Mason FOUNDATIONS & John P. McCullough Phyllis A. Marsh Thomas '64 & Patricia '64 Baird Gregory Gikas John Matviko & Sandra Czernek Vince '62 & Kay '97 Monseau HILLTOP SOCIETY - American International Mario '65 & Chris '64 Mastroianni Clinton & Elizabeth Barr ORGANIZATIONS: Davie Jane Gilmour '75 Ronald '65 & Mary '62 Mauck Group, Inc. Richard (Gene) McCausland Thomas H. Becker '63 Southwestern Energy Libby Royer $1,500-$2,499 Stephen Gilson '74 Ron '63 & Mary Lou '65 Mauck Tammy McClain Steven F. Benson Sharon S. Saseen Bordas & Bordas, PLLC Gary & Missy Glessner Donald J. McCoid '65 Company Scott McNulty '87 & Maya Crone Elaine M. Blasko Grand Vue Park Domenic Granata Carolyn McConnaughy '83 WV Department of Education INDIVIDUALS: William '75 & Georgeann '81 Mercer Colleen Blon Sidney & Bonnie Grisell Ryan P. McCullough CORPORATIONS, David '70 & Barbara '70 Beck McKinley & Associates Norman B. Moyes '53 Mark Bohlman '75 & The Arts William '48 & Dorothy Grubler Cindy McGee '90 Ohio Valley Medical Center & Todd '91 & Jackie '91 Nace John R. Bonassi '69 Williams MLP Operating, LLC FOUNDATIONS & Bruce L. & Donna Waugh '65 Judith Osburn Gummere '61 Jesse & Nina McHenry William J. Niesslein '08 Suzanne Boundy '61 ORGANIZATIONS: Berlage East Ohio Regional Hospital Nancy Y. Hall '63 Linda Jones McKee Anonymous Frank & Rosalie '71 Oliver Robert '63 & Arlene '61 Boyles Pittsburgh Conference on Mary L. Hanley Kelly L. McKeever '95 Bristol-Myers Squibb Clyde '53 & Joan '62 Campbell Thomas '88 & Kimberly '98 Puskarich Charles Brand '64 Matthew Harder Andy '98 & Carrie '92 McKenzie Foundation, Inc. Christine Carder '72 Analytical, Chemical & Phil '65 & Karen '65 Rea Judith R. Breon '71 LIBERTY SOCIETY - Melinda K. Hart William & Susan '65 McNeil Applied Spectroscopy Michael S. Robertson '70 Brooke High School Class of 1984 John C. Shaw Scholarship Thomas A. Cervone '75 Gary L. Hart Johanna H. Meissner $10,000-$24,999 Robert & Melissa Schilling Peggy A. Brummett '69 Fund James '74 & Sharon Clark Progressive Bank Pennye Hartman Andrew J. Mesaros '43 Richard Schoene II '84 Albert Bucon '86 Robert L. and Helen E. Diana Harto Martin Meszaros '60 Nationwide Foundation Joseph D. Clark '64 Terence A. Shimp '68 Reed '70 & Beverly '90 Burke INDIVIDUALS: John W. Hattman Arthur '69 & Ellen '70 Mezerski Mary Jane Norona Estate Richard '59 & Mary Jane '57 Levenson Charitable Trust Scott R. Shipman '97 Kay K. Byard '62 David '77 & Ann Coffaro Judge David E. Henderson Thomas Michaud, Ph.D. The P & G Fund Copeland Tech Connect WV Jeffrey Simms '89 Patricia J. Byrd '75 Donelda J. Godfrey John '70 & Judy '73 Hennen Stephen E. Mihalik Visiting Angels Mark '99 & Melissa Smith Linda Jean Cameron '82 Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter Ryan S. Courtney '02 Patrick J. Henry '83 Jr. & Juanita Miller Stanley M. Hostler Richard & Rebecca Stevenson Karen L. Carlyle RESA 3 Kenneth D. Cover '65 Wheeling District Richard & Pamela Herndon Herb '89 & Ashlea '04 Minch H. R. Bucky '64 & Joanne Kopf Jennifer Lee Takacs '95 Paula Carnes '66 Dental Society Susan C. Herrick Judith D. Minder '63 Danny L. Cvetanovich '74 Paul T. Tucker Richard H. Carter Jeremy C. McCamic C. Keith Hieronimus '76 Gust W. Mitchell '64 John '78 & Kimberly '77 Dolan Olive L. Turner '51 Joe & Sandy Cartisano E. Alex '82 & Valerie '87 Paris ACADEMY SOCIETY - Tamila L. Higley '87 Barbara A. Morrell-Hughes '62 C. Dan '76 & Cynthia '71 Warner Brian L. Castilow '70 Mildred Engel '52 Travis P. Hinkle '07 John & Donna Morrison Donald E. Pirro '66 $2,500-$4,999 Wesley L. Watson '01 Lihua Chen William '55 & Phyllis '57 Evans Donald & Jean Hofreuter Janet E. Murray '85 James Taibi '86 & Kristina Arthur & Carol '77 Webster Anthony J. Chiazza Susan Hogan Frank Muzopappa '58 Stephen & Kelli Fournier Annette S. White '65 Edward & Elizabeth Chris Williams '86 INDIVIDUALS: G. John Holler III Carl '01 & Stephanie North Glenn '65 & Eula Fresch Robert & Susie Wiggins Marlene E. Collins '60 James & Kristina Bacca Chuck Hood '85 Jo Lynne Nugent '75 Denis '75 & Gretchen '73 Wilson Alan & Natalia Comer Tara M. Beiswenger '88 David & Judy '68 Glatz Stephanie Hooper & Matthew Golein '04 Ogden & Snookie Nutting Annie P. Wise '72 Ernest & Maureen Comiskey '75 Richmond W. Glover '63 Gerry & Elizabeth Hoover Michelle L. Panepucci Alfred R. de Jaager Myles B. Witchey '54 Mary E. Conwell Paul F. Hothouse '72 David M. Paolisso '75 James Hetherington '51 Ron '92 & Denise '92 Witt Scott A. Cook '89 Nancy Howley '58 Mary Beth Parana

24 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 25 Honor Roll of Donors, continued

Jean Ann Park '80 Kathleen Wack Riverbridge Wealth LLC Sandra G. Burnich Mildred B. Graham '56 Donelle L. Little Michael, Cheryl, Derek & Mary Lou Young Linda L. Parker Carol Walker RJW Global Trade Group Karyna S. Cain '15 Lawrence R. Gress '66 Robert Lowe Bailey Salatino Ashley E. Zago '13 Robert '69 & Patricia Pascoe Joel & Judy Walker RSV Trucking Inc. Susan Cain '78 Jeanette Gryskevich '75 Robert K. Lundberg '76 Philip Salvatori '81 Maureen Zambito Patrick Pecora '75 LeRoy A. & Eve L. '70 Wallin Sand Hill Sports Daniel '89 & Tricia '89 Calloway Judith A. Guidish Mary Ellen Lurty '60 Carolyn Cookie Santilli '58 Judith Zeidler '63 Jerry L. Pelle Jim & Lynn Watson Sodexo Campus Services Ramona Campbell '53 Darryl J. Guidish Lillian J. Lutz '55 Betty A. Sauer Judy K. Zeiger Paul '81 & Nancy '80 Peluchette Marilyn M. Wehrheim '76 St. Clairsville Eagles Aerie 2541 Bryan Capper Becca Gulino '87 Nancy Kain Lyon Travis T. Scammell Edward & Deborah Zienkowski Jeffrey L. Peretzman Adam & Erika Weidner St. Paul's Episcopal Church Raymond '66 & Karen '65 Cappone Gloria Guspyt '71 Anthony R. Macedone Angelina Scaramuzzo & Ann H. Zwolensky '65 Deana Pfarr-Taylor '79 Gary A. Weisner '02 The Ohio County Commission Donald & Janice Carlyle William Haberfield Kathryn A. Male '95 Christopher Heilbrun Mark Pickens '86 Stephen & Ashley Wharton Thursday Music Club Christi L. Gress '06 Edward & Mary Jane Haberkorn Frank L. Mams Paul & Diane Schnupp CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & Amy L. Pierce Herb & Helen Williams Top Line Apparel, LLC Melissa A. Carpenter James A. Haizlett Hugh '54 & Phyllis '76 Manley Donna Schuler ORGANIZATIONS: Bonnie L. Porter '72 Laurence P. Williams '68 W.Va. - Ohio Motor Sales, Inc. Lynnette Cassis '81 Shannon Halicki Doris F. Manning '55 Maureen Schwertfeger '78 Aetna Foundation Nancy L. Quigley '97 Samantha C. Wilson '12 Weelunk LLC Frederick M. Cerullo Tara K. Hardman Debbie Martin Susan B. Scott C.A.B. Technologies & Norman C. Radcliffe '68 David Withers '66 Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Linda Chappell '67 Cynthia A. Harrah Michael & Lori Mathieu Roger G. Seeber Printing Solutions, LLC Anthony D. Rager Rebecca Witt Matching Gift Program Gregory Chase Frank J. Harrar Family Robin G. Maynard '12 Randy Sieger Courtney's Cuts LLC Scott & Laura Reed Brenda K. Womack Wheeling Renal Care Fuhua Chen Beryl D. Hart Bruce & Jennifer McClary Howard W. Simpson Franks Hair Quarters Daniel J. Reeves '65 David '79 & Elizabeth '64 Wright Ye Olde Alpha Claire A. Chris Dolores Dee Harvey Wesley & Danielle McCoy Margaret J. Six '81 IBM Corporation Corey Reigel Basil P. Zabek '64 Your Auto Connection, Inc. Patrick & Susan Chris Nelva T. Hasson '60 Michael & Rita McDermott Jessica R. Smith '06 MassMutual Financial Group Chad & Jamie Remp Francesca Zamana Zeiger Industries Carol Churchman Okey & Judy Hays Claire A. McDermott Carey & Sara Smith Michael C's Optical Charles Richards Thomas & Trisha Zeiger Zeno, Pockl, Lilly and Copeland, A.C. Angela M. Cipriani Paula R. Heagy '78 Mary Jo McGinley '78 David L. Smith Michael J. Hulit DDS, Inc. Bonnie Ritz '75 Donald & Sandra Zeiger Anonymous Arlene K. Clifton William J. Held '76 Jim & Eileen McKee Matthew J. Smith '93 Park Dances Revisited Helen R. Roberts Michael Zeno '78 Michael & Stefphanie Coberly David Henschel '72 Daniel J. McKeever '70 Marcia Sorge '85 That's the Spot! Timothy A. Rodsky '71 Nancy Knight Zimmerman '50 GOLD & BLACK CLUB - John O. Cole Kimber C. Herdman Leigh McQueen '65 Anthony Sparachane, Jr. Walters Construction, Inc. Michael & Deborah Romaine John '77 & Pamela '76 Zorbini $1-$99 George & Jane Collett William & Kathleen Herren Emily M. Mellie '14 Jenna N. St. Clair '15 Wheeling Park High School Charles '70 & Karen '72 Roman Richard Zuza, Jr. '75 Melissa Collison Jeanne R. Hicks Marilyn Mendelson Edith Staffileno WLU Biology Club Michael Romano '71 Rick & Cindy Conrad Christopher Chad Hill Don & Beth Mercer Philip Stahl '15 WLU Campus Police Dolores Adkins '76 Dwight Romick '60 CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS & Katie Cooper Betsy J. Hill '71 Jeanne Mercorelli '85 Sharon M. Stapleton '92 Dallas & Alice Alkire Nina Rosenthal ORGANIZATIONS: Danielle Cornell Sharon L. Hinerman-Hall '75 Ray & Candice Merkle William & Lori Starr We have done our best to provide James & Tracy Allen Randel & Mary Russell The Ryan Ferns Healthplex Karen T. Cotton Ihor & Catherine Hlohowskyj James P. Mesteller Anna K. Stephan-Robinson accurate information in the lists Robert '59 & Marjorie '58 Alpino Laura Jane Sackett A Bail Bonding by Suter's Derek A. Cotton '06 Marian R. Holder '57 Erica L. Vavrek '04 Kimberly Stevenson '79 above. Please accept our apology Joseph & Valerie Amman James H. Scheetz '78 Altmeyer Funeral Homes Andrew A. Coulter '02 Randall A. Hollingshead Mark Miller Gregory '86 & Jodi Stewart for any errors or omissions. If you Lisa C. Anderson '95 The Family of Rick & Cel Schneid The Bechtel Foundation Matching Lavaughn Coulter Martha J. Hores Doug Miller Edward W. Stifel, III have any changes, corrections, Anonymous Alberta R. Schramm '51 Gifts Program Suzanne C. Cousins '63 Scott R. Hoshor-Johnson H. David Millit, M.D. Ted '54 & Mary Ann '56 Stolarczyk or questions, please call the WLU Michael & Belinda Austen Noel '61 & Joyce '62 Schwertfeger Bedway Development Corp. Kayla L. Cox Donna S. Howard Debra Montgomery '15 Richard H. Stonestreet '63 Foundation at 304-336-5635. Stephen P. Austin '70 Dennis '98 & Kimberly '98 Scruton Blesco, Inc. DBA Subway Timothy J. Croft Vickie Hoyt Linda Morrison ' 84 Patricia A. Stough '78 Sue Ann H. Backus '70 Tammi Secrist Cardinal Health Foundation Inc. Jennifer Doane Cross Chad & Natasha Hudson Eileen Mrvos William & Rae Stuart John P. Bailey John T. Sedgwick '75 Carenbauer Wholesale Corporation Valerie R. Crow '15 Aaron & Courtney Huffman Marian V. Mullin Roger W. Sullenberger '92 THANK YOU! Heidi E. Bain '80 Ronald L. Shenk '68 Carpet Showcase Flooring Center Craig M. Crow '02 Courtney Huffman Ken & Jill '15 Murray Philip D. Sweeney Kelly Young Baker Timothy & Lynn Shetzer Casey & Chapman, PLLC William G. Culan '71 Edward E. Hughes III '74 Betsy Dilly Myer '73 Richard & Brenda Taylor Sue Baker Bill Signorelli '73 Century Equities, Inc. Alisha A. Curtin '15 William & Cynthia Iddings NC Sportz George & Darlene Thieroff Clark & Shannon Baker Jeanette C. Slenska '56 ChargElectriCo., Inc. Suzanne M. Dailer '99 Carol Jackson Joseph Nemeth '98 Sylvia Thomas Mary Barney Gary '74 & Anne '74 Smith Collett Family Chiropractic Tom Daly Michael & Tracey Jenkins Eric C. Neubauer '85 Dennis & Robin Thornburg Linda Rose Barney '64 Bernadette Smith Kiefer Floors Elizabeth C. Daugherty '71 Bruce Jochum Ernest Nicholas Greg & Erin '98 Thorngate Evelyn C. Barr Wayne & Carolyn Smith Digital Dish, Inc. Joseph Davis Joseph & Karen John Craig A. Nickerson '74 William A. Tighe '63 Charlotte M. Barr Louis & Sharon Spadafore Direct Online Marketing William O. Davis II Tracy Johnson '88 Jill A. Nixon '06 Deborah A. Timblin William & Vicky Barr Clifton L. Spinner, Jr. '87 Donald H. Lough Jr., DDS, Inc. Bridgette Dawson Peggy E. Johnson '53 Donald P. Nolte '78 Jennifer N. Torrence '12 Amanda Anne Barry Shane '10 & Michelle Stack Edgco Inc. Dante & Patricia DeAngelo Robert L. Johnson '83 Mary Kay Olashuk '87 Janet H. Tuerff '58 Jonathan & Shelly Baughman H. Clayton Stapleton '70 Ennis Properties LLC Bethany C. Dentice '14 Brian Johnston Quinten & Darla Oldaker Mary K. Turek Dael & Alice Baughman Larry '65 & Connie '64 Stead First Choice America Community John & Cynthia DeWitt Jeffrey & Christine Kamerer Stephen O'Neal Jeffrey A. Turner Thomas F. Bechtel Judith Stechly '78 Federal Credit Unio Paul & Suzanne Diehm Lourdes Karas Thomas '70 & Rita '71 Ososki S. Michael & Ramaine '80 Turrentine Caroline N. Becker Bettie M. Steele '84 Fort Henry Capital LLC Sabatino DiMarzo Stanley '65 & Joyce '66 Kasserman Duncan & Jeanne Othen Connie Taylor Twedt '69 Timothy & Melinda Bennett Gerald & Beulah Steiner Frank Noble-Attorney at Law Mary Dimmick Mary Lou Kent '72 Rick & Kimberly Page Jim & Tami Tysk James & Linda Bennington Anne E. Stephens '69 Giannamore's Pizza Kimberly A. Dinoia Richard P. Kestermont '70 Romona Paladino Rhonda J. Tysk '02 Mary Benson Mitchel D. Stevenson '74 Glen Dale United Methodist Barbara A. Dofka '57 Melissa D. Kiehl Victor Paladino & Alisha Lewis Roberta J. Underdonk '77 Sheli Bernstein-Goff Samuel W. Stewart '03 Church Choir Melanie Ann Donofe '88 F. Anne Kimbrough John & Janet Palka Timothy C. Unger Scott & Jill Bernthisel Samuel Spencer Stone Gross and Company, Inc. Robert Druschel Jay W. Knapp '76 Judith L. Palka Bethani Vilkoski George & Virginia Beverage Adele Storm '83 Hill International Trucks, LLC Thomas & Eileen Dugan Jeff Knierim Duane Pannell Larry & Sheila Vishnick Lisa Ann Bicko Stella Strickling '75 Intuitive Web Solutions - BriteCore Aimee A. Dwyer Daniel '74 & Carol '75 Knoch Mark & Laura Pasko Joe Wakim Gerald L. Bioux '80 Douglas Swartz Jeff Jordan's State Champ Camp, LLC Eric & Marcia Erling Kathleen A. Knudsen Darnley K. Perkins Leroy & Cynthia Waldron Michael '97 & Charity '99 Blackwell Michele R. Sweeney Johnson Controls Foundation Donald & Peggy Erwin Bill '71 & Debby Koegler Paul H. Pickering '65 Raymon & Janice Walker Kurt & Billie Blake Sara A. Sweeney '06 Education & Arts Matching Susan Lynn Fanning '87 Michelle L. Kosa Marlene Pitt '51 Joan M. Wallace Todd '88 & Shannon '89 Blake Larry '72 & Jessica '91 Taylor Gift Program Scott & Maria Fela Richard & Kimberly Kreitzer Mark & Sharon Poloha Deanna B. Warco '75 Stuart & Stephanie Bloch Frank & Delores Tenney Liberty Mutual Insurance Emily A. Fisher '09 Daniel & Michelle Kuczykowski Robert G. Pritt Monica Welikala Jody Bobek Thomas '75 & Carol '74 Terry Matzke Concrete Products Susan Forrester '76 Myra S. Kull H. Kenneth & Brenda Pritt Arden & Rosalie Welsh Barbara K. Boggs Patricia Thalman McCann Distributing James R. Forrester William & Mary Lamantia Nicholas '75 & Bonnie '74 Queses Verland & Carma West John R. Bonar '35 Diane B. Thomas Mifax-Wheeling Jack & Debbie Fowler Kevin & Amy Landers Amy L. Reef '93 Edward West Russell C. Bond, Jr. David '75 & Edye '02 Thomas Miklas Meat Market Dale & Michelle Foy Thomas S. Landon '84 Sara Reynolds '71 William & Kathryn Wheeler Ami L. Boroski '03 Jared C. Thompson '13 Nikki A. Nazionale-Birkhimer, DDS Gina Garcia Keith F. Lawson Robert W. Rieck '65 Carrie J. White Jill L. Bowersock '10 Alvin & Connie Thompson Opus Music Club Susan H. Garrett Arlene J. Lawson '82 Jenna M. Riggle '06 Marlene A. Wiley '73 Margaret Bowman Bonnie B. Thurston Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration Carolyn S. Garris Donald & Katrina Leary Charity M. Riley '03 Cynthia Willey Nila McCord Boyd '75 Jeremy Tiu Paree Insurance Centers Susan Garrison Tracy L. Lee '10 Mike, Linda, Deanna, Mike & John & Sharon Willits Judy Brown Merle '76 & Geraldine '75 Tournay Park Health Center William E. Gavin '69 Robert N. Levkulich Derek Rizzo David H. Wilmoth Melissa A. Brown '74 Larry & Charlene Troggio Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel Robert W. Geake Harry & Donna Light Sherry Rosenberg Brian & Amy Wilson Mary K. Bruhn '70 Carol S. Turek Punjack Mechanical, LLC Helen M. George Jeffrey E. Lilley '93 Fred Rossell James E. Winzenreid '73 Gloria L. Brunk '66 Katherine E. Vani '77 Pyles Elite Sports Performance Melinda L. Gill '82 David & Marie Linden Harold & Nancy Rowan Luann Wiseman Rebecca Bugaj Robert J. Varlas '71 Institute Nathan & Rachel Gironda Dave & Theresa Lindert Teresa J. Rubel '93 Lisa Witzberger Kathy G. Burke Mark & Astrid Vaughan R. E. Saxon Jeweler Bill '84 & Angel '82 Glitch James T. Lindsey Dolores Rujak David, Karen & Dylan Wojcik Amy M. Burkes '96 Alecia Vidika Richardson Copy Concepts Keith Goldman '91 David & Kimberly Linger Mary Ruminski Mary Ann Yandrich '80 Melinda A. Burkhart '80 Sam Vucelich, Sr. '59 Riesbeck Food Markets, Inc. Bertha Gongola '62 Darrell & Gwyn Linger Beth A. Salatino '88 John L. Yeater, Jr. '96

26 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 27 Honorary Gifts Memorial Gifts Gifts were made by the following donors to recognize individuals whose names appear in bold font. Gifts were made by the following donors in memory of the individuals whose names appear in bold font.

SHELI BERNSTEIN-GOFF Richard '64 & Patricia Edge Joe Wakim Libby Royer David '64 & Linda '64 Edwards Jim & Lynn Watson NICK BAKER CARLYLE FARNSWORTH BETH A. SALATINO ‘88 Dave & Mary Ann Edwards Gary A. Weisner '02 Rowena Baker Mary Lou DeFillippo '73 Russell '79 & Deborah '81 Archey JERALDINE W. DAILEY Richard Edwards James Taibi '86 & Kristina Williams '86 Fred & Carol Booth James & Kristina Bacca Rowena Baker Lynne & Ben Exley IV Laurence P. Williams '68 ROBERT GODFREY Kelly Young Baker Fred & Carol Booth Susan Forrester '76 Ron '92 & Denise '92 Witt JOSEPH A. BARTELL Donelda J. Godfrey Brooke High School Class of 1984 LeRoy A. & Eve L. '70 Wallin James R. Forrester David '79 & Elizabeth '64 Wright Andrew J. Mesaros '43 Carol Churchman Peter L. Freeman Mary Ann Yandrich '80 Andrew '54 & Judith Bartell '55 Paesani JOANNE DAVIS GOLEIN John O. Cole ALFRED R. DE JAAGER James '61 & Carol '60 Frum Jim & Tami Tysk Patricia Dabrawsky John T. Sedgwick '75 Susan Garrison THAIS F. BLATNIK ‘76 Dave & Mary Ann Edwards Richmond W. Glover '63 VINCE MONSEAU ‘62 John P. Bailey THOMAS A. HOSTUTLER Emily A. Fisher '09 DAVID T. JAVERSAK ‘67 Annette Godown Richard H. Achtzehn '69 Jeff Knierim Kelly Young Baker Jack & Debbie Fowler Russell '79 & Deborah '81 Archey James A. Haizlett Ryan S. Courtney '02 Henry '61 & Mary Marockie Sheli Bernstein-Goff James '61 & Carol '60 Frum Joe & Sandy Cartisano Tara K. Hardman Christopher M. Gibbs '08 Jeremy C. McCamic Dave & Mary Ann Edwards Gary & Missy Glessner Linda Cowan Beryl D. Hart Jeff Jordan's State Champ Camp, LLC John P. McCullough Lourdes Karas Frank J. Harrar Family Charles & Virginia Ellwood Diana Harto Vincent E. Monseau '92 Eileen Mrvos Marshall County FOP Lodge #112 Diana Harto Chuck Hood '85 John W. Hattman Todd '91 & Jackie '91 Nace Cynthia Willey John P. McCullough C. Keith Hieronimus '76 Charles F. Kazienko '69 Susan C. Herrick Mark '99 & Melissa Smith Randel & Mary Russell Martha J. Hores John P. McCullough Katrina Hyde Wesley L. Watson '01 NELSON CAIN Jim & Charlene Stultz Jason & Sarah Koegler Deana Pfarr-Taylor '79 Rose Kutlenios John P. McCullough Sylvia Thomas Michael '90 & Wendy Kull Matthew J. Smith '93 Arlene J. Lawson '82 RICK PRICE Carl '01 & Stephanie North Lisa Witzberger Myra S. Kull Stella Strickling '75 Keith F. Lawson Anissa Anderson '93 Rhonda J. Tysk '02 Stephen A. Marino '88 Gary A. Weisner '02 David & Marie Linden Ryan S. Courtney '02 JOHNNIE ARTHUR FRANCES KERNS Melissa D'Aurora Marmie Henry '61 & Mary Marockie Michael & Norma Davis DAVID COWAN Brenda K. Womack John P. McCullough JOHN P. MCCULLOUGH Vishakha Maskey Richard '64 & Patricia Edge Alfred R. de Jaager Linda Jones McKee Jack C. Adams '63 Sherri A. Mason Olan Faulk III '70 ROBERT & HELEN LEVENSON Ray & Candice Merkle Marty '75 & Patti '76 Adams Linda Jones McKee Lawrence E. Lykins Michael C. Cox Betty Blum Herb '89 & Ashlea '04 Minch Thomas J. Babb Arthur '69 & Ellen '70 Mezerski Gerald & Laura Main Susan Hogan Robert & Patty Levenson Craig A. Nickerson '74 Michael '78 & Jean '76 Bailey Thomas Michaud Vince '62 & Kay '97 Monseau Rick & Kimberly Page Rowena Baker Doug Miller Patrick Pecora '75 CHARLES B. DAVIS II ‘57 DOROTHY LONG Nancy L. Quigley '97 Michael '97 & Charity '99 Blackwell Norman B. Moyes '53 Richard Schoene II '84 Timothy J. Croft Howard & Wendy Long Mike, Linda, Deanna, Mike & Derek Rizzo Mary A. Blair Marian V. Mullin Scott R. Shipman '97 William Haberfield Helen R. Roberts Jody Bobek William J. Niesslein '08 Louis & Sharon Spadafore Intuitive Web Solutions – BriteCore JAMES G. MARSH ’60 Michael, Cheryl, Derek & Bailey Salatino Margaret Bowman Carl '01 & Stephanie North Samuel W. Stewart '03 Gordon Lahey Phyllis A. Marsh The Family of Rick & Cel Schneid The Brad Paisley Foundation E. Alex ‘82 & Valerie ‘87 Paris Merle '76 & Geraldine '75 Tournay Dave & Theresa Lindert Margaret J. Six '81 Reed '70 & Beverly '90 Burke Andrew '54 & Judith Bartell '55 Paesani Wesley L. Watson '01 John P. McCullough KENNETH B. MCMILLEN Edith Staffileno Patricia J. Byrd '75 Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter Edward West ‘77 Panhandle Farmers Mutual Insurance John William Hoppers '63 Jim & Charlene Stultz Susan Cain '78 Nancy L. Quigley '97 Company Douglas Swartz Clyde '53 & Joan '62 Campbell Corey Reigel ALEXANDRA RINE '13 & META LASCH Paree Insurance Centers JOHANNA H. MEISSNER Michele R. Sweeney Christine Carder '72 Timothy A. Rodsky '71 Audrey Ciripompa Arden & Rosalie Welsh Elaine M. Blasko Richard & Brenda Taylor Casey & Chapman, PLLC Sherry Rosenberg Jo Ann DeWitt '86 David '75 & Edye '02 Thomas Lihua Chen Laura Jane Sackett PETER ’69 & JINGSI SONTAG CHARLES B. DAVIS III ‘80 John P. McCullough Greg & Erin '98 Thorngate Fuhua Chen Noel '61 & Joyce '62 Schwertfeger John P. Annis Joseph B. Davis Laura Jane Sackett Walters Construction, Inc. John O. Cole Anna K. Stephan-Robinson David G. Hatch Anthony R. Macedone Verland & Carma West George & Carol Couch Cindy Stickley Judge David E. Henderson Anonymous RUTH CHILDERS MIGUEL ‘50 WFF Facility Services, Inc. Lavaughn Coulter Sara A. Sweeney '06 William M. Jones, Jr. Mildred Engel '52 Wheeling Park High School Lanny Couto David '75 & Edye '02 Thomas R. E. Saxon Jeweler SHIRLEY ANN DIETZ Donna M. Lakomski David, Karen & Dylan Wojcik Jim & Diana Crutchfield William A. Tighe '63 Mark & Astrid Vaughan Joan Anthony Mary Ann Yandrich '80 Tom Daly Jeffrey A. Turner Tom & Chris Anthony JENNY MORLAN Leslie DeFelice '76 & Connie Nelson Olive L. Turner '51 Stuart & Stephanie Bloch Daniel L. Cunningham LAWERENCE H. TALLEY Gary K. Dietz Rowena Baker Joseph & Karen John GARETH NORTON Jo Ann DeWitt '86 Bruce & Jennifer McClary Gregory Gikas Charles & Virginia Ellwood John P. McCullough John P. McCullough John P. McCullough Don & Beth Mercer H. David Millit, M.D. DONALD L. PAHL, SR. ‘58 CLYDE THOMAS ‘70 Paul & Diane Schnupp Cindy Stickley Scott A. Cook '89 Patricia Thalman George & Darlene Thieroff GEORGE & MILDRED POLAK ROLLIE WILLIAMS Ihor & Catherine Hlohowskyj James Taibi '86 & Kristina Williams '86 WILLIAM J. DOLAN ‘75 John '78 & Kimberly '77 Dolan KENNETH P. WRIGHT William C. Wright '64

28 SPECIAL EDITION: BENEFACTORS REPORT TOP OF THE HILL · WINTER 2016 · westliberty.edu/toth 29 West Liberty University Foundation Funds Listed below are the various funds held by the West Liberty University Foundation, Inc.

RESTRICTED GIFTS Donations made to the West Liberty University Foundation, Inc. with a specific purpose stated by the donor.

UNRESTRICTED GIFTS Donations made to the West Liberty University Foundation, Inc. to be used at the discretion of the Foundation for the benefit of the university.

TYPES OF FUNDS

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS/FUNDS A fund that is made up of gifts and bequests that are subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for an organization or a scholarship. Donors may set up an endowment to fund a specific interest; and a nonprofit's governing body may set up an endowment. In any case, an endowment requires that the principal remain intact in perpetuity, or for a defined period of time, or until sufficient assets have been accumulated to achieve a designated purpose. West Liberty University Foundation, Inc. requires a minimum initial gift of $25,000 to establish an endowed fund. e.g., Scholarship; Travel Endowment; Professional Development Endowment; Professorship Chair. Currently the Foundation has a total of 95 Endowed Funds.

TEMPORARILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND A temporarily endowed fund with a balance of less than $25,000 may be established with the understanding that the donor/s or governing body intends to fund at a minimum $25,000 level and that no income generated by the gift principal will be distributed until the $25,000 minimum principal balance has been achieved. If not fully funded within five years, the temporarily endowed fund will be considered part of the Foundation’s general endowment.

NON-ENDOWED FUNDS A non-endowed fund is a fund held by the foundation designated for a specific use over a shortened period of time, e.g.; Organization accounts; Study Abroad; Capital Projects, etc. The foundation currently has a total of 75 non-endowed funds.

MORE INFORMATION For more information or to establish a fund in the West Liberty University Foundation, Inc., contact: SAVE THE DATE Angela Zambito Hill, Executive Director West Liberty University Foundation, Inc. 208 University Drive, CUB #126 West Liberty, WV 26074 304-336-5635 or 304-281-0118

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