Dr. Simmons Chosen President Dr. William K. Simmons, Dean his wife Dolores, and daughter Ann things and if they don't work we'll of Academic Affairs was named the live at Cox's Mill. try something else." next president of Glenville State The new president lists his College by the West Virginia Board hobbies as woodworking, hunting, He has served as president and of Regents on Tuesday of this week. fishing, gun oollecting and writing. vice president of the West Virginia His position becomes effective on Dr. Simmons oommented, "I am Asso ciation of College English Teach­ July 1, 1977 upon the retirement of very pleased with the decision of ers and in 1974 was a member of the Dr. D. Banks Wilburn, current pres­ the Board, and rm really looking Board of Regents Advisory Council ident. forward to the presidency. We'll of Faculty. He is a member of the A native of this area, Dr. Simmons all just have to roll up our sleeves West Vuginia Council- on Teacher ~ttended Glenville State College where and get to work. We'll try some Preparation. he was graduated with an AB in English and Biology in 1961. In '1960, he served as Pioneer. He has GSC To Offer Martial Arts Training taught at Harpers Ferry High School Glenville State College will be If taken tor credit it will count as and Ben Franklin Junior High and offering a new course beginning an elective and will not meet the received his MA degree in 1964 from second semester 1976-77 school year. General Education requirement. West Virginia University and his TIlls course-Physical Education339- TIlls course will be open to stu­ Ph. D. from Ohio University in '1969. 01-BEGINNING KARATE- 3 semes­ dents of all ages and to both sexes. From 1964-67 he was instructor ters hours credit. This course may be It will be held beginning January 6, of English and in 1969, he returned taken on a credit/non credit basis. 1977 on Tuesday and Thursday as professor of English. In 1975, he evenings at 6: 3(}'9' 30 p.rn. in 153 H. EXECUTIVES GALORE. .. Pictured above is GSC President, became Dean of Academic Affairs. Regular Registration will be held The instru ctor will be Mr. Wll- Dr. D. Bunks Wilburn, congratulating his July, 1977 successor, He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. on January 5, 1977 and classes will liam King who is a holder of a Black Dr. William K. Simmons. Guy Simmons of Glenville. He and begin on January 6, 1977. Belt in Karate. The Glenville Mercury Number IS Glenville State College, Glenville, W. Va. Friday, December 10, 1976 December Graduates Anticipate Diplomas The list of prospective graduates Early Childhood NK6, Social Studies brarian 1-12, Speech 7-12; John Paul for December 197 6 has been correct­ 1-9; Brenda J. Bleigh, Elementary Gumm, Mathematics Comprehensive ed. Those 47 seniors graduating 1-8, Social Studies -19. 7-12, Social Studies 7-9; Linda Lou with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Debbie Lynn Boserman, Elemen­ Hall, Elementary 1-8, Mathematics education are: Linda S. Aldridge, tary 1-8, Social Studies 1-9; Jennifer and Social Studies 1-9; Millie M. Hall, Home Economics (Vocational) Comp­ B. Bunner, Elementary 1-8, Social Elementary 1-8, Social Studies 1-9; rehensive 7-12; Gordon Lee Allen, Studies 1-9; Julie Burton, Business David Lynn Harsh, Health, Physical Music Comprehensive 1-12; Anita Principles 7-12, Social Studies 7-9; Education and Safety Comprehen­ P. Anderson, Business Education Delbert D. Conley, English 7-12, sive 1-12; Sherry Lee Helyy, Ele~ Comprehensive 7-12; Ronald V. And­ Speech 7-9; Linda Ann Cordray, entary 1-8, Social Studies 1-9; Deb­ erson, Physical Education 1-12, Math­ Early Childhood NK6, Social Studies orah V. Hoff, Business Education ematics 7-12; Barbara Sue Badgley, 1-9; Paula H. Covey, Early Childhood Comprehensive 7-12, Social Studies Early Childhood NK6, Social Studies NK6, Social Studies 1-9; Janet Elaine 7-9; Paul E. Jackson, Health, Phys­ 1-9; Catherine Louella Bail, Elemen­ Cunningham, Elementary 1-8, Mental ical Education and Safety Compre­ tary 1-8, Mental Retardation 1-12, Retardation 1-12, Social Studies 1-9; hensive 1-12; Melodie Lea Jones, Ele­ Social Studies 1-9; Sue Ellen Blake, Mary Louise Farnsworth, School Li- mentary 1-8, Social Studies 1-9; Linda R. Koppisch, Music Comprehensive 1-12; Patricia R. McCallister, Early ___ (The Miracle Worker' Childhood NK6, Social Studies 1-9; One of the most moving exper­ shows great emotion but isn't sure William M. Marshall, Health and ME, YOU, AND WINNIE-THE-POOH... The adorable Pooh iences in the modern theatre, "The of herself at all times; Captain Keller, Physical Education 1-12, Safety characters will be in attendance at the Wilburn's annual Christmas Miracle Worker," will be presented 5'10"-6'1", hearty gentleman in his Education 7-12; Brenda J. Means, party. by the GSC drama department next 40's, was in the Confederate army Home Economics (vocational) Comp- h semester. It is the electrifying story and the sternness carries over in to rehensive 7-12; David Roy Mossor,POO To Star At Christmas Party of Helen Keller, who could see his personal life; Aunt Ev, 5'5"-5'7", Art Comprehensive 1-12; Susan Lynn nothing, say nothing, hear nothing, heavyset, 5(}'55 years old, strict and Mouser, Mathemetics Comprehensive Winnie-the-Pooh and company The annual affair is sponsored by but found the road to understanding bossy, straightforward. '7-12, Safety Education 7-12; Thomas will be the stars of the Wilburn's Dr. and Mrs. Wilburn and will be everything throuth the help of Annie The two major roles are those of Everly Newberry, Health, Physical Christmas party Sunday, December held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.rn. in the Sullivan. Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. Education, and Safety Comprehensive 12. Winnie-the-Pooh and company Pioneer Center. Glenville State Col­ There are six male roles and 12 Annie is approximately 5'6"-5'8", 1-12; Vanessa Denise Pannell, Health, consists of Brenda Henthorn, Kathy lege f acul~, staff, and families are female roles in the play. A few of 20 years old. She is a woman of Physical Education and Safety Ed- Sullivan, Bob McGure,Kyle McCart- invited to join in this celebration the major characters are: the doctor, great determination, courage, patience ucation Comprehensive 1-12; Joyce ney, Mary Morton, Ray Powell, Sue of Christmas. 5'9"-5'10" in height, late 60's, very and shows independence. Annie is Ann Richards, Elementary 1-8, Math­ Bame, Billy Hutchinson, Daysi Melo, Santa Claus will make his appear­ sympathetic, ahd been a doctor for near blindness herself and she man- ematics and Social Studies 1-9; Pam­ Vivian Melo, Lynn Gough, Pitty ance sometime during the afternoon several years; Kate Keller, 5'6", 30's, (continued on page four) ela May Ries, School Librarian 1-12, Groves, Joanna Icenhower, and Jac­ and there will ~ singing of Christmas Social Studies 7-9; Vicki Lee Rode­ quetta Mahan. carols. heaver,Elementary 1-8, Social Studies Choir Presents Christmas Concert 1-9; Caroline June Shields, Elem­ The Music Department of Glen­ entary 1-8, Social Studies 1-!); Brenda ville State College will present its Kay Smith, Elementary 1-8 Appa­ GSC Students Participate Choir in the annual Music for Christ­ lachian Studies 4-8, Social Studies mas Concert at 8: 00, Sunday evening, 1-9; Ella Jane Smith, Social Studies December 12. 7-12, Art 7-9; Harold R. Smith, In '77 State Internships The music for this year's program elementary 1-8, Mental Retardation Three GSC students have been Federal State Relations, and Dennis will feature F.J. Haydn's Theresien­ 1-12. Social Studies 1-9: Lucinda accepted as a part of the Public Miller in Department of Natural Re­ messe, the Mass in B flat. This is one (continued on page four) Service Learning Internship Program. sources. of Haydn's late Masses and ranks with Anita Harold, Curtis Hardman, and There will also be a Legislative the popular' Nelson Mass and the DECEMBER GRADUATES Janet Thompson have been accepted Internship for one week in February Harmoniemesse. It was oomposed in for Spring 1977 semester. They will or March. There will be one intern Attention December graduates. 1799, probably for Empress Marie be going through interviews to det­ working with the state legislature. Senior pictures for the 1976-77 Theresa. The soloists will be Marsha ermine placement in a state agency. The student will receive one hour Kanawhachen will be taken Tuesday Mcintyre, alto from St. Marys and The students will receive 15 December 14 in the darkroom loca­ of credit. The purpose is to farnilar­ Hugh Givens, bass, from Elizabeth, ted in the basement of Clark Hall. hours college credit and a weekly ize the student with legislative pro­ both students. The soprano solos salary. Hou~s will be from 1:00 until 5:00. cesses. Ms. Joyce Arnold has the will be sung by Mary Prather, a 1976 If you want your picture in the At present there are three students internship. graduate from GSC, rurrently teach­ college annual please be there. Spring on internship in Charleston. They Please be sure to return all lib­ Lorenz Wahlers ing at Harrisville High School. Mr. graduate's pictures will be taken in are: Dawn Knicely in the Depart­ rary materials by December 14, Salem College February. Seniors must clear prior to Dec­ (continued on page four) ment of Welfare, Mike Gherke in ember graduation.