Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Student Receive Welding Certificates

Joseph Richards received his SMAW(Stick) Certification in welding.
He has worked very hard this year to obtain this certification.

Lucas Beall received his GMAW(Mig) Certification.
This makes the second certificate for Luke this year.

“They have both demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication in the field of welding., and I am very proud of them,” said Carl J. Collins, the Welding Technology Instructor at Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center.

Joseph is the son of Michael and Michelle Richards of Big Springs, WV and Luke is son of Tabatha and David Tabatha Beall of Glenville, WV.

GSC’s Nicole Himes Receives Army Commission

Friday May 10, 2013 marked another historic day in the celebration of West Virginia’s sesquicentennial anniversary.  In downtown Charleston, WV, within the rotunda of the Capitol building, four United States Army Second Lieutenants were commissioned by the West Virginia State University’s Army ROTC ‘Yellow Jacket Battalion.‘

2LT Nicole Himes of Harpers Ferry (Jefferson County), West Virginia, is the first officer to be commissioned from Glenville State College in the past ten years. The Army ROTC program reopened at GSC in the fall of 2010 and will continue to commission officers in the Active Army, United States Army Reserves and the West Virginia National Guard. Himes graduated from GSC Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management.

(L-R): 2LT Nicole Himes (Adjutant Corps), 2LT Ashley Bish (Ordinance Corps),
2LT Hannah Pilcher (Quartermaster Corps), 2LT John D. Smith Jr. (Infantry)

“As an ROTC detachment we are very proud of 2LT Himes’ accomplishments over the course of her cadetship. She has done a tremendous job not only as a student, but as a senior leader and mentor for the other cadets to aspire to. She will be very successful in her career as an active duty Adjutant General Corps officer and will reflect great credit upon the Glenville State College ROTC program and the ‘Yellow Jacket Battalion’,“ said GSC Assistant Professor of Military Science Major Charles Beirne.

2LT Ashley Bish and 2LT John Smith are graduates of West Virginia State University. 2LT Hanna Pilcher is a graduate of WVU Institute of Technology.

The four newly commissioned officers will serve in a variety of specialties within the Army including: Adjutant (personnel actions), Ordinance (material support), Quartermaster (logistics), and Infantry (combat maneuver force).

West Virginia National Guard Chief of Staff Colonel William ‘Bill’ Crane served as the guest speaker, offering wisdom and guidance to the junior officers.

For more information on the GSC ROTC Program and becoming an Army officer, contact the GSC ROTC office at www.glenville.edu/academics/ROTC.php or call 304.462.6285.

GSC’s Teresa Dody Sings at Carnegie Hall

For the third time in her career, the voice of Glenville State College Assistant Professor of Music Teresa Dody has graced the world famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Last fall, Dody was invited by renowned British composer Jonathan Willcocks to perform in the choral premiere of his ‘A Great and Glorious Victory.‘ Dody has had the opportunity to work with Maestro Willcocks on previous occasions as well. In 2001 and again in 2008, Dody was honored to perform as a soloist at Carnegie Hall.

The performance of ‘A Great and Glorious Victory’ was held on January 20, 2013 in the Isaac Stern Auditorium of Carnegie Hall. The production included a massed choir comprised of several choirs from the United Kingdom, other singers from the United States, and orchestra and tenor soloists.

“It is always a thrill and an honor to perform in one of, if not, the most famous halls in the United States. This is the first time for me to perform in the largest hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium, and as part of an ensemble. I loved my previous opportunities as a soloist, but this was rewarding as well. Jonathan Willcock’s music is beautiful and inspiring. It is a gorgeous auditorium, and it was a joy to be part of the premiere,“ said Dody.

Dody is completing her fifth year at GSC. She teaches vocal music education, voice, and directs the GSC choirs. In 2011, Dody was selected as the GSC Curtis Elam Professor.

Professor Dody is once again looking forward to working with Willcocks but this time at Glenville State College. Maestro Willcocks has agreed to come to GSC for a week’s residency and perform a major work with students, faculty, and the community. It was hoped that Willcocks would visit GSC in October of 2013 to lead a production of ‘African Sanctus’ by British composer David Fanshawe.  However, financial considerations have pushed the Willcocks’ residency to October of 2014.

“Jonathan Willcocks, a major figure in choral music, has agreed to come to Glenville State College in the fall of 2014. I was privileged to perform this work with Maestro Willcocks in July of 2011. I’ve been studying this piece with the intention of our students having the opportunity to experience it. It is an incredible work as it melds the tribal music from Africa with a setting of the Anglican mass. Mr. Fanshawe recorded the tribal music in Africa as he traveled along the Nile. At one point he was hearing the music from a Christian church alongside the Islamic call to prayer and was inspired that both societies could exist peacefully. The recordings he made are infused with the live performance of a large choir, children’s choir, soprano soloist, various percussionist, and guitar players. It is truly like something that has not been heard before and so inspiring. Maestro Willcocks is the world’s leading expert on the work as he has performed it more than twenty times world-wide. We had hoped to do it this fall but unfortunately had to postpone it for a year due to a lack of funding. I’m excited at the possibilities for bringing the world to our students here in Glenville,“ said Dody.

Willcocks’ visit to GSC is dependent on the GSC Fine Arts Department’s ability to raise approximately $7,000 needed to fund the project. Dody says that efforts are underway to secure the needed funding. Anyone wishing to contribute may contact Dody at or 304.462.6345.

Mother’s Day 2013

World: Mother’s Day

The United States commercial market for Mother’s Day has skyrocketed in recent years.

According to the Society of American Florists, 25% of all purchases of fresh flowers and plants are for Mother’s Day; and Hallmark says Mother’s Day is the third largest card selling holiday and second most popular gift-giving holiday after Christmas. 

So it may surprise you to find that the first efforts to establish Mother’s Day in the US weren’t exactly successful.

After the Civil War and during the start of the Franco-Prussian War, social activist Julia Ward Howe wrote a Mother’s Day Proclamation calling for peace.  She was inspired by a woman named Ann Jarvis who attempted to unite women and improve sanitation conditions through the Mothers’ Work Days.  Howe’s Mother’s Day for Peace did not gain much of a following and her proposal to convert the July 4th festivities into a celebration of peace and mothers fell flat. 

In 1908, after Jarvis’ death, her daughter Anna M. Jarvis campaigned for a Mother’s Day holiday.  Her Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia held the first official Mother’s Day celebration and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson eventually declared the second Sunday of May the official national date for the holiday.

By the end of Anna Jarvis’ life, Mother’s Day was celebrated in more than 40 countries.  The carnation was Ann Jarvis’ favorite flower and was present at her funeral.  The tradition has arisen of wearing a carnation, colored if the mother is living, and white if not, to honor one’s mother on the holiday.  It is also common to honor Grandmothers, wives, and other important mother figures in your life. 

Here’s a look at Mother’s Day traditions around the world:

In Mexico, Mother’s Day has been celebrated on May 10 since the early 1900s.  It is one of the biggest gift-giving holidays in Latin American countries.  The celebration is also tied to the Virgin of Guadalupe who is considered a symbol of motherhood.  There is a special mass for Dia de las Madres along with traditional breakfast or brunch for mothers and some sort of serenade in the morning as well in Mexico.

El Salvador and Guatemala also observe Mother’s Day on May 10. 

In the United Kingdom Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.  In the 1600s, children that were working away from home as servants visited their Mother Church on Mothering Day.  They also saw their families and their mothers during this time.  Eventually the holiday began to take on a secular celebration as well.  A tradition of giving your mother a glazed cake was started.  The cake comes from a folk tale about a married couple named Simon and Nell.  When they couldn’t decide whether to boil or bake a cake, they did both and invented the Simnel cake. 

In Spain and Portugal, where the holiday is more religious, people respect and remember the Virgin Mary on December 8. Children also honor their own mothers on this day.

In the former Republic of Yugoslavia, Mother’s Day was tied to a three day series of holidays.  The Mother’s Day cycle in Yugoslavia began with Children’s Day or “Dechiyi Dan” three days before Christmas. The following Sunday was Mother’s Day or “Materitse”, and the Sunday after that was Father’s Day or “Ochichi.“  It was a three day event where in the parents and the children alternated in tying each other up.  The children had to promise to be good in order to be released and the mother offered the children treats so that she could be freed. 

Many countries celebrate Mother’s Day on March 08:

Afghanistan, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, to name just a few.  However, that date has other importance as well.  International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, recognizes the economic, political, and social achievements of women.

The Socialist Party of American began celebrating a National Women’s Day in 1909.  The following year the Socialist International met in Copenhagen and established a Women’s Day of an international nature in order to support the women’s rights movement.  Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Russia are just a few of the countries that celebrate International Women’s Day rather than Mother’s Day. 

France celebrates Mother’s Day the last Sunday in May. After WWI the holiday took shape around the desire to repopulate the country.  Medals were awarded depending on the number of children a woman had.  This springtime Sunday is referred to as La Fete des Meres, and it provides children and adults throughout France with the opportunity to make their mother the center of attention, and give her gifts and treats. Today a common gift is a cake shaped to resemble a bouquet of flowers, along with candies, flowers, cards and perfumes.  In Sweden, the Swedish Red Cross sells little plastic flowers before Mother’s Day. They then use the money that they make from these flowers to help needy children and their mothers. 

In Finland Mother’s Day is called aidipayiva.  The family picks flower and presents a bouquet to the mother.  A small white pungent flower called the valkovuokko is usually preferred. 

Some Asian countries, such as Singapore and China, follow suit with the American Mother’s day tradition.  In China most names begin with a character signifying mother which honors the maternal heritage.  Other Asian countries have their own unique traditions.  In Thailand, the celebration of the beloved queen Sirikit Kitayakara’s birthday on August 12 has become a Mother’s Day celebration.

Hong Kong’s holiday, called mu quin jie, usually honors the parents of the mother if she is deceased.

In Japan, the name for Mother’s Day is haha no hi. In the early 1900s the Japanese celebrated Mother’s day according to Western custom, but this was banned during World War II. After the war, the tradition became widespread again and there were drawing contests offered for children to illustrate their mothers.  The exhibits celebrating mothers and peace toured throughout the country. 

In Iran and Bahrain, Ruz-e Madar or Mothers’ day is observed on the first Day of Spring, March 21.  This also happens in Lebanon and United Arab Emirates. 

In Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Yaum ul-umm, is modeled after Western Mothers’ Day and is marked by celebrations and feasts. 

In Ethiopia, Mother’s Day occurs in mid-fall when the rainy season ends.  There is a three day feast called “Antrosht,“ which is part of the celebration.

South Africa celebrates Mother’s Day on the first Sunday in May.

The Egyptian goddess Isis was considered the mother of the gods.  She was revered as a loving wife and mother and symbol of fertility and magic.  She was revered and a cult even formed to worship her.

In ancient Greece, Rhea, “mother of the gods,“ was honored in the spring with honey-cakes, fine drinks, and flowers at dawn.  Her Roman counterpart, Cybele, was celebrated with games and a procession through the streets. 

The Celtic goddess Brigid, was celebrated during spring in connection to the first milk of the ewes and calves that flowed, symbolizing purity and nourishment. 

For thousands of years, In India, the Hindu people celebrate for nine days in October during a festival called Durga Puja.  This puja (or worship) celebrates Hindu goddess Durga, a warrior-like protector and mother.  It is currently the largest Hindu festival in Bengal.

Third Annual Pioneer Showcase Winners Announced

The winners of the third annual Glenville State College Pioneer Showcase Creative Arts and Research Forum have been announced.

The showcase took place on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 and is a competition where GSC students present research and creative arts abstracts in a formal setting. The judges were made up of GSC faculty.

(L-R)  Meagan Lesser and Andrea Minigh

Seniors Andrea Minigh and Meagan Lesser won first place and $250 in the research category with their project about ‘The Effect of Temperature Shock on Integrin Distribution in the Aposymbiotic Sea Anemone, Aiptasia Pallida.’ Minigh lives in Glenville (Gilmer County), West Virginia and is a Biology major. Lesser, who is from Mineral, Virginia, is also a Biology major.

(L-R) Judith Urbanic and Marteney Jacobs

Sophomore Judith Urbanic and senior Marteney Jacobs won second place and $100 in the research category with their project about ‘An Inexpensive, Automated Apparatus for Measuring Consummatory Behavior in Restrained Honey Bees.’ Urbanic is from Chloe (Calhoun County), West Virginia and is a Biology major. Jacobs, also a Biology major, is from Flemington (Taylor County), West Virginia.

Tiffany Tomey

Junior Tiffany Tomey won first place and $250 in the creative arts category with her ceramic work titled ‘The Cycle of Life.’ Tomey is from Linn (Gilmer County), West Virginia and is majoring in Art.

Ashley Gish

Sophomore Ashley Gish won second place and $100 in the creative arts category with her work called ‘The Immortal Form: Pencil Sketches of Human and Animal Faces.’ Gish lives in Glenville (Gilmer County), West Virginia and is majoring in English.

“Thank you to all the students and faculty that participated in the Pioneer Showcase this year. This event is a great way to showcase GSC’s research on campus,” said GSC Assistant Professor of Art Liza Brenner who was also this year’s event coordinator.

For more information about the Pioneer Showcase, contact Brenner at or 304.462.6346.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Marked a Monumental Day for McDowell County Schools

It has taken more than a decade but on Wednesday McDowell County regained full control of its school system. To a cheering crowd, the West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously during its monthly meeting to accept the Office of Education Performance Audits’ (OEPA) recommendation to hand over full control to the county board of education. The board also supported the OEPA’s recommendation to continue to employ the current county superintendent, Nelson Spencer.

“The McDowell County School System has faced challenges but today teachers, parents and students should be proud of what they have accomplished,“ said state Board President Wade Linger. “I am confident this school system will thrive and continue to grow stronger each day.“

State Board Member Gayle Manchin added, “I am so honored to be part of this vote to return control to McDowell County Schools. It is never easy to answer all the issues in any county. One lesson that we have learned is that no one can do it alone. Improving a school system is truly about a community building capacity. It is about teachers, parents, businesses, the faith community and health care outlets all saying the children are the most important priority so how can we join together to provide them the best opportunities.“

In October of 2001, the WVBE intervened in the operation of McDowell County Schools due to extraordinary circumstances that resulted in major barriers to providing education programs and services to students.

The OEPA team returned to McDowell County in December 2005 and January 2006 to determine progress in correcting the definiencies that resulted in state intervention. Substantial progress had been made in correcting most of the original findings related to finance, curriculum and transportation however, many personnel and facility issues remained.

A full education performance audit was conducted in November 2009, with findings presented to the WVBE in January 2010. At that time, the state board issued McDowell County conditional approval status, initiated an exit agreement between the McDowell County Board of Education and the WVBE, and returned partial control to the McDowell County Board of Education in finance, curriculum, transportation, the establishment and operation of a school calendar, and other decision-making authorities.

However, because of deficiencies that remained in personnel, the lack of resolve to update county policies, and facility issues, the WVBE continued intervention in those areas.

In January 2013, an OEPA audit of the McDowell County School District was conducted as recommended in the Exit Strategy for Returning Control to the McDowell County Board of Education document. The audit was a thorough review of the entire school district. Based on findings of the audit, the OEPA determined the following:

•  The McDowell County Board of Education has completed all tasks set forth in the Exit Strategy Document.

•  Previous deficiencies that emerged in the January 2010 OEPA report in personnel, policy development, and facilities have been resolved in an exemplary manner.

•  The school system is moving forward and showing progress.

•  The superintendent is providing sound leadership and the schools are progressing.

Lewis County Student Gets Creative with the Constitution

West Virginia students have used their creativity and knowledge to win a video contest about the U.S. Constitution.

The contest, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia State Bar, rewards students for the best creation of a 3-minute video with the theme, “We the People: The Constitution in Our Lives.“

“Understanding the origins of the U.S. Constitution and the role it plays in our daily lives is something that benefits all students,“ said state Superintendent of Schools Jim Phares. “Students who participated in the contest developed a deep understanding of what the Constitution means today.“

Sarah Law of Lewis County High School captured first place.

Austin Susman of George Washington High School in Kanawha County was second in the high school division.

In middle school, Lsaha Peak, a home-schooled student from Berkeley County, finished first, while Shamil Patel of Barboursville Middle School in Cabell County was second.

“As attorneys, we recognize how the Constitution impacts our lives in so many ways,“ said Mike Frazier, attorney and member of the West Virginia State Bar Public Information Committee. “This contest is a fun way to get students to focus on something that seems to many young people an ancient relic. With budget cutbacks, civics education sometimes gets forgotten and we want to help the next generation recognize the Constitution is still relevant today.“

First place winners receive $500 each.

Second place finishers receive $250 each.

Creators of the winning videos also are invited to attend the State Bar annual meeting on May 10, 2013 at Stonewall Jackson Resort.

Videos were judged on originality, creativity, adherence to the theme and quality.

The contest was open to West Virginia residents in sixth through 12th grades.

Gilmer County Titans Baseball Win LKC Championship

On Friday May 03, 2013, the Gilmer County Titan Baseball team traveled to Roane County to play for the LKC Championship title.

Gilmer played Saint Marys, and won the game.

Adam Beall scattered eight hits in a complete-game effort and the Titans pushed three runs across in the bottom of the 5th inning.

Titans had a solo home run from Seth Skinner.

Luke Beall went 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and joined fellow Titan teammate Stephen Coleman in delivering a pair of runs-batted-in.

Austin Cunningham had Gilmer County’s other RBI.

Final Score was 6 to 4.

The Titans Record is 24-3.

Names and positons played, are as follows, with no changes, in the seven innings:

Pitcher:  Adam Beall

Catcher:  Nathan Allison

SecondBase:  Colton Rose

LeftField:  Stephen Coleman

RightField:  Seth Skinner

ShortStop:  Austin Cunningham

ThirdBase:  Shawn Talbert

CenterField:  Karl Bennington

FirstBase:  Luke Beall

Wyatt Helmick

Hunter Moore

Matthew Montgomery

Anthony Dean

Colby Cunningham

Casey Smith

Richard Siggelow

Austin Ratliff

Isaac Sprouse

Head Coach: Joe Frashure

Assistant Coach: Waylon Kincaid

Gilmer County High School Graduate Interns at West Virginia Legislature

Jennifer Papouschek, a recent graduate of the University of Charleston, was selected earlier this year as one of a handful of Judith A. Herndon Internship Fellows for the 2013 Legislative Session.  Jennifer is the daughter of Kent and Susan Papouschek of Burnt House, Ritchie County.  Jennifer interned with Delegate David Perry (D-Fayette) this session

Jennifer attended Troy Elementary School and is a 2009 graduate of Gilmer County High School.

Delegate Brent Boggs (D-Boggs), Jennifer Papouschek and Delegate David Perry (D-Fayette)

She majored in Public Policy with a minor in Psychology at the University of Charleston, graduating Cum Laude in December 2012.  Jennifer began working at the Department of Revenue, Office of the Cabinet Secretary, at the end of her freshman year as part of the Governor’s Internship Program.  She continued to work with the Department of Revenue until she began the Herndon Internship Program with the Legislature earlier this year.  Jennifer is no stranger to the House of Delegates, as she also served as a Frasure-Singleton Intern in 2010 with Delegate Ron Walters (R-Kanawha).

Delegate Perry spoke highly of Jennifer, stating, “it has been most refreshing and gratifying to have someone of her academic, professional and personal integrity to have shared the legislative process with for the session.“ As she wrapped up her work as the Legislature concluded the session, Jennifer reporting having a positive experience through the fellowship program.  “It has been an outstanding and rewarding experience to have taken part in the 2013 Herndon Internship. I am honored to have had the privilege to work alongside our state’s distinguished legislative members of the House of Delegates. This experience has allowed me to put my academic work into motion which I am confident will only further my ability to positively impact our state in the future.“

Delegate Boggs was pleased to welcome Jennifer to the Capitol this year.  “Jennifer was an important contributor in the legislative process with her intellect, strong work ethic, and communication skills. I am proud of her accomplishments and willingness to serve as one of our distinguished Herndon Fellowship interns.”

Gilmer Residents Honored at GSC Alumni Banquet - 2013

Glenville State College alums gathered on campus for the 2013 GSC Alumni Day on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

The Annual Alumni Day Banquet, held in the Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom, capped-off a day full of activities as alumni, family, and friends enjoyed a buffet dinner and the presentation of the 2013 GSC Alumni Association Awards.

 

Tabby Logan Beall of Glenville, received the GSC Alumni Association Outstanding Public School Teacher Award. She was presented for the Award by GSC Professor Emerita Yvonne King (GSC ‘56).

“Teaching is different every day, and Glenville State College prepared me to meet those challenges. I truly love teaching and will do it as long as I can,“ said Beall.

Beall graduated with honors from Gilmer County High School in 1988 and graduated Cum Laude from Glenville State College in 1992 with degrees in Social Studies (5-12) and English/Language Arts (5-12) where she received the Outstanding Student Teacher Award.

She was employed at GCHS in October of ‘93 and taught 7th and 8th grade Literature and English/Language Arts until she switched to Social Studies in 2002 due to a retirement without faculty replacement and taught American History, World History, Law Studies, and Sociology 9-12. Beall transferred back to English/Language Arts in 2004 to teach Honors and regular English 9 and 10 and has taught Honors and regular English 11.

Beall is a five-time Who’s Who Among American Teachers Inductee, a five-time RESA VII Teacher of the Year for GCHS, and was a No Child Left Behind School Improvement Team member from 2003 through 2005.

She is past Social Studies Chairperson, English Department Chairperson, past and present Co-Chair of NCLB School Environment Committee in 2004-05 and 2005-06, and was Faculty Senate Secretary in 2004-05, 2009-10, and 2010-11. Additionally, she was West Virginia Young Writers’ Contest County Coordinator for Gilmer County from 2004-2011 and is trained in Kansas Writing Strategies Sentence and Paragraph Writing curriculum. She is Head Class Sponsor, responsible for Senior Assembly and Graduation, Prom, fundraising, was Faculty Senate Vice President in 2005-06, and Strategic Planning Committee member in 2005-06. Tabby attended Writing Assessment training for 2006 in Charleston for Writing Roadmap 2.0, was named Outstanding Educator at the Governor’s Honors Academy for 2005-2006, and in 2008, and was a Member of the WESTEST 2 Pre-Alignment Team.

Since 2009, she has done numerous jobs for the West Virginia Department of Education with regards to WESTEST proofreading, CSO alignment, DOK alignment, and Acuity. She is included in a ‘Who Took My Chalk’ teacher training video designed to show teachers how to teach 21st Century Skills done via Pearson Publishing.

Beall has been nominated for the Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award three- times, helped to write a GEAR UP grant resulting in the purchase of 69 iPod Nano 8Gs for classroom use and is very active in using technology in the classroom.
She is a WVEA and NCTE member, an Arch Coal Golden Apple Award Winner during the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 academic years, a member of Gilmer County High School Curriculum Team 09-10 through 12-13, Trained Mentor via WVCPD, holds three training certificates from FEMA’s National Incident
Management System training program, and was the 2012 Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Award recipient. Additionally, she is an Educator Evaluation Leadership Team Member and Instructional Practices Inventory trainee and IPI team member for GCHS.

Beall resides in Glenville with her husband of twenty years, David Beall, who is self-employed. Their sons, Adam and Luke Beall, are seventeen year old twins and are juniors at GCHS. Her favorite things to do are read, walk, watch her kids play football and baseball, and just about anything outdoors.

 

 

Helen Radcliff James of Glenville, a longtime civic leader and reliable community volunteer, received the GSC Alumni Association Community Service Award.

James is a retired school teacher with 35 years of service to Gilmer County Schools. She started her career in 1944 when she would travel by horseback to a one-room school near her home on Ellis.

She is a daughter of the late W. J. ‘Barney” Radcliff ‘37 and Ethel Canfield Radcliff and the widow of Clark R. James, her husband of 50 years and former three-term Gilmer County Sheriff and County Commissioner. Their son, Greg James (GSC ‘76) is Band Director of the award-winning Richwood High School Band and was the recipient of last year’s Outstanding Public School Teacher of the Year award. He was honored with the GSC Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award in 2012.

Her list of awards, recognitions, and various civic duties include being; Recipient of the West Virginia Eleanor Roosevelt Award (aka Outstanding Democrat Woman), West Virginia Women’s Democrat Hall of Fame Recipient, Gilmer County Democrat of the Year, Senator in the Silver Hair Legislature where she is a former President of the Senate, Sand Fork High Alumna of the Year, Former Gilmer County Belle at the West Virginia State Folk Festival where her mother was a Belle before her and she can still wear her mother’s dresses from that era, Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award, Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year, and Friend of 4H Award, President of the Gilmer County Senior Center Board, Board of Directors – Central Area Agency, Women’s Club of Glenville, Gilmer County Cancer Society, Gilmer County Red Hats, Gilmer County Democrat Women, First Baptist Church Women’s Circle, Baldwin CEOs, West Virginia Folk Festival Belle Committee, GSC Alumni Association, Sand Fork High School Alumni Association, Gilmer County Retired School Employees, West Virginia Professional Educators, and Friends of Gilmer Public Library, Former Member of West Virginia Education Association, Former Member of the Library Board (25 years), Former 4-H Leader, Former Band Booster, and Former Member American Association of University Women.

She was recently presented with a ‘Key to the City’ of Glenville by Glenville Mayor Tashua Allman-Duval (GSC ‘10), in honor of her milestone 90th birthday as well as in recognition of her many years of service to the Glenville community. James celebrated her 90th birthday on December 16, 2012 with an open house at the Gilmer County Senior Center where once a month she continues to make tray favors for residents in the local nursing home.

Because of health issues, James was unable to attend the Alumni Banquet to receive her award. However, her son Greg wants everyone to know that she is getting stronger by the day and hopes to bounce back within a few weeks.

GSC Director of Alumni Affairs Debra Nagy presented James for the Community Service Award. Long-time friend Ruth Chisler Baughman (GSC ‘59) accepted the award for James. “Helen will cherish this award. Let me assure you that there are none more deserving than her,“ said Chisler.

 

 

The GSC Alumni Association Posthumous Award was presented to the late Damon West of Troy.

West was born on May 17, 1915 in his grandfather’s log home on Stone Lick near Cox’s Mills to Oliver Worthy and Essie Ward West. He died July 8, 2011 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Weston.

He received his education at Cox’s Mills in one and two room schools and graduated from Troy High School in 1933.In 1947, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Glenville State College where he played basketball for the Pioneers. Later, West earned a master’s degree from West Virginia University.
West taught in a one-room school at Pawpaw (Gilmer County) from 1936 to 1941. He also taught at Troy Elementary School, Troy High School, Glenville High School, and Gilmer County High School. He served as Athletic Director for 35 years in three high schools. He also coached softball, golf, football, basketball, and baseball.

In 1994, the Gilmer County Board of Education directed that the Gilmer County High School gymnasium be dedicated to him and named the Damon West Gymnasium.

Mr. West attended his first Boys State Basketball Tournament in Buckhannon in 1937. Before World War II, he attended six tournaments. He missed four while in the Army during World War II. After WWII, he attended sixty-four consecutive tournaments.

West was a veteran of WWII serving from 1942-1946. He was a Corporal in Nuremberg when the war ended and a lifetime member of the Weston American Legion Post 4 Legion. He sponsored the Veteran’s Flag Unit for the West Virginia State Folk Festival in Glenville. He was thrilled to attend the dedication of the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 2004.

He wrote and published Troy High School, 1928-1968, and A History of the Troy Community. He was an honorary member of the Troy Fire Department, attended Troy Baptist Church, and was your Alumni Association’s 2001 Community Service Award Recipient.

West is survived by Edna, his wife of 55 years, one son Larry (GSC ‘69) and his wife Debbie West of New Martinsville, one daughter Lucy Ann West of Glenville, four grandchildren, one great-grandson, one brother Clive West of Weston, and one sister Professor Emerita Virginia West (GSC ‘41) of Troy. He was preceded in death by one grandson. Memorial contributions can still be made to the Gilmer County High School Athletic Department.

Other awards presented at the banquet included: Alumna of the Year to Michael T. Rust ‘73 of Louisville, Kentucky; Outstanding Young Alumnus to Rebekah A. Long ‘08 of Nashville, Tennessee; Alumni Achievement Award to David Walker, Jr. ‘87 of Martinsburg, West Virginia; and Posthumous Award to Dr. Lloyd H. Elliott ‘37 of Washington, DC.

Also during the banquet, John Hoover (GSC ‘66) was elected as the next President of the Glenville State College Alumni Association. Bob Marshall (GSC ‘66) was elected as the next Second Vice President. Their terms begin immediately and will run for two years.

For more information about the GSC Alumni Association, contact Nagy at or 304.462.4122.

GCHS: Principal’s List - 3rd Nine Weeks - 2012-13

GILMER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S LIST 3rd Nine Weeks 2012-2013
7th GRADE	8th GRADE	9th GRADE
Brodeur, Naomy	Fitzwater, Riley	Bame, Michaela
Cain, Ruthann	Furr, Madisyn	Beron, Mya
Garrett, Alexandra	Jenkins, JAneeva	Cool, Janessia
Lamb, Samantha	Montgomery, Jason	Frame, Ammanda
Moore, Keaton	Moore, Tyler	Helmick, Wyatt
Moss, Miah	Rader, Whitney	Huff, Mackenzee
Richison, Alexandria	Roberts, Bryce	Moore, Adam
Roberts, Susan	Somerville, Carly	Stout, Nathan
Skidmore, Mary	Tanner, Lucas
Skinner, Caleb
Wanstreet, Haley
Wellings, Bayley
White, Ashlee
Wine, Bethany
Wright, Sada
10th GRADE	11th GRADE	12th GRADE
Arden, Jenna	Coombs, Sara	Allen, Morgan
Batten, Brianna	Cunningham, Austin	Beirne, Guinevere
Benson, Katelyn	Evans, Tara	Beron, Michaela
Chapman, Zachary	Furby, Kayla	Chapman, Sarah
Collins, Kyle	Gumm, Michaela	Cool, Teayria
Frashure, Jacob	Jackson, Richonna	Ferguson, Conner
Johnson, Jaylin	Lyons, Tonya	Frame, Kortney
Miller, Katelyn	Payne, Tressie	Frame, Natalie
Montgomery, Matthew	Roberts, Hannah	Freeman, Jennifer
Stewart, Kayla	Ullom, Adan	Frye, David
Wood, Carrissa	Underwood, Ben	Gordon, Larisa
Wright, Trevor	Wanstreet, Tyler	Gregory, Lindsay
		Holbert, Kayla
		Jones, Jessica
		Mann, Asia
		Marlatt, Dustin
		Moore, Cody
		Ratliff, Brianna
		Richison, Abbie
		Taylor, Alexandra

 

 

GCHS: Honor Roll - 3rd Nine Weeks - 2012-13

 

GILMER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR LIST 3rd Nine Weeks 2012-2013
7th GRADE	8th GRADE	9th GRADE
Arnold, Amelia	Adkins, Michelle	Ashley, Hunter
Black, Victoria	Arden, Jacob	Beall, Britney
Evans, Ashley	Cottrill, Lydia	Burkhammer, Ethan
Fields, Autumn	Ferguson, Chandler	Butler, Alayna
Frashure, Tyler	Goodrich, Chelsea	Call, Damian
Freeman, Gracie	Haley, Cole	Conrad, Kaleb
Haley, Gunnar	Helmick, Dylon	Cunningham, Colby
Jedamski, Evan	Law, Dalton	Donaldson, Charles
Jordan, Marea	McDonald, Emily	Emerson, Justin
Junkins, Nicholas	Pritt, Nathan	Frymier, Kaitlyn
LaGrone, Anthony	Roberts, Bryce	Helmick, Destiny
Moore, Courtney	Shuff, Kylie	Hickman, Kassy
Murphy, Cynthia	Shuff, Trey	Jackson, Lexi
Nicholas, Taylor	Springer, Carter	Jedamski, Emilie
Paxson, Devin	Watkins, Colleen	Jones, Lynnia
Persinger, Jacob	Wiant, Brittany	Keith, Kathern
Price, Emily		Linger, Taylor
See, Ashley		Loudin, Alexis
Self, Hunter		Marks, Autumn
Wiant, Heidi		McCumbers, Malachi
		Moore, Hannah
		Price, Lexie
		Pyles, Chelsey
		Ramsey, Erin
		Richards, Cody
		Riley, Kevin
		Smith, Hunter
		Steele, Karibee
		Steele, Lucas
		Summers, Hayley
		Watkins, Kevin
		Wood, Doug
		Young, Ayla
		Young, Samantha
10th  GRADE	11th GRADE	12th GRADE
Ashley, Taylor	Beall, Adam	Aviles, Anthony
Bailey, Sabrina	Beall, Bradley	Bush, Ashley
Carafelli, Christina	Beall, Lucas	Butler, Nathanielle
Chapman, Makaila	Bishop, Julie	Conant, Laura
Cosner, Jessica	Butcher, Sierra	Conrad, Candace
Cottrill, Terri	Edman, Jenny	Conrad, Jamie
Curry, Tabatha	Greenlief, Amanda	Dorsey, Richard
Ferguson, Michaela	Heater, Kayla	Emerson, Courtney
Frye, Brandi	Johnson, Ellis	Galinsky, Sydney
Hacker, Alexis	Lamb, Amanda	Garcia, Nicholas
Hickman, Desirae	Lamb, Megan	Harkleroad, Tahni
LaGrone, Tia	Marlatt, Jodi	Jenkins, Amanda
McCumbers, Sharon	Martin, Emilie	Jenkins, Christina
Meadows, Clara	Mc”Cune, Samantha	Johnson, Sebastain
Miller, Linda	Murphy, Michaela	Kautz, James
Morris, MArkeem	Puffenbarger, Chris	Krugle, Joseph
Morris, Sebastian	Rose, Colton	Lambros, John
Prevatte, Dakota	Srinieng, Phawat	Lowther, Joshua
Pritt, Jordanne	White, Elania	Lowther, Melody
Riffle,k Latisha	Williams, Nicholas	Massey, Shayla
Self, Wesley		Ratliff, Reed
Wine, Shelby		Rhoades, Kevin
		Riley, Brandon
		Schoolcraft, Chasity
		Shreves, Jacob
		Smarr, Chase
		Smith, Casey
		Sprouse, Alexus
		Talbert, Shawn
		Wagner, Lexsey
		Young, Tiffany

CommunityImprovement™: Pioneer Football Players Participate in Community Service

Several members of the Glenville State College Pioneer Football Team went to Foodland Plaza to help Hospice Care Resale Shop Manager, Angie Linger, get the store remodeled.  Hospice Care Corporation is a non-profit organization that provides services to terminally ill patients throughout West Virginia.

The Resale Shop, located at 10 Foodland Plaza, is just one of three stores in West Virginia.  The profits made at these shops go to help Hospice Care Corporation clients that are unable to afford care.

As the new manager of the store, Ms. Linger wanted to paint, remodel and fix up the shop; to do this she needed several volunteers to help complete these tasks.

Head football coach David Hutchison wanted to have the Pioneer football team get involved, so that the store could reopen on March 25, 2013.  Linger commented, “It was wonderful to be able to contact Coach Hutch when I needed some help and know he would have the guys out to the store as soon as possible.  I truly appreciate his help and the team during this time.  We would not have been able to get the store finished and opened on time without the help of these young men.  They were more than willing to do whatever was needed to get the shop ready”.

Community service is a wonderful opportunity for people to help others.  It can really enrich the lives of the volunteer; as well as; providing a service that helps out the organization.

The GSC Football Team has and will continue to participate in community service activities to give back to the Glenville community.

 

C-GCC: Brandon Riley Receives His Second Certification for the Year

Congratulation goes to Brandon Riley from Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center for receiving his welding certification.

“I am pleased to announce Brandon Riley just received his second Welding certification this year. This one is in Stick Plate welding. He has worked very hard this year and I am very proud of his outstanding work ethic and skill in welding”, said Carl J. Collins, the Welding Technology Instructor at Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center.

For more information about the program please contact:

Carl J. Collins
Welding Technology Instructor
Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center
5260 East Little Kanawha Highway
Grantsville, West Virginia 26147
phone: 304.354.6151
fax: 304.354.6154

Troy Elementary School Stars: 3rd Nine Week Grading Period - 2012-13

Caleb Emerson

Chayton Godfrey

Tristan Huffman

Hunter McCune

Braylon Mencer

Kaelynn Moyers

Emily Williams

 

Tristan Nuzum

Kara Anderson

Britton Farnsworth

Stevie Starsick

Destiny Frymier

Kamdin Fox

Aiden Helmick

 

Tristian Anderson

Aaron Frederick

Shawn Gillespie

Harlee McHenry

Tessa Simmons

Amanda

Taryn Wilson

 

Ryan Beron

Hunter Helmick

Max Hulse

Joe Lilly

Sam Rose

Chris Smith

Nikki

Selena Wilson

Destiny Williams

Matt Matheny

 

         
Dakota Anderson

Zack Collins

Ally Frymier

Tierra Law

Garrett Matheny

Ty Wellings

Rhea Finley

Tristan Peggs

 

         
Autumn Frymier

Olivia Finley

Shayla Sipling

Levi Helmick

Logan Pritt

Morgan Yoak

Kaylie Smith

Taylore Whitehair

Jared Frederick

Hannah Hinter

Matthew Hulse

Macee Starsick

Kaitlyn Puffenbarger

 

MLK: Thanks for ‘Feeding the Dream!’

In February, in honor of everything the great visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for America, as Glenville’s Mayor, I made a pledge to hold a food drive in which we would collect 3,500 items for our community. All items collected were given out to families right here in our community through the Gilmer County Community Resources, Inc. (CRI) The results are in! I am very proud to announce that our community reached the goal!

JoAnn Stewart and Teresa Wayman, both of the Gilmer County CRI, smile while Glenville Street Commissioner, Stanley Starcher, paints the food drive thermometer!
During the food drive, many businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals pitched in. The Gilmer County Economic Development Association (GCEDA) sent a letter out to all businesses in Gilmer County challenging them to collect items for the food drive. The Gilmer County Senior Citizens Center won the “Battle of the Businesses” again this year! They collected the more items than any other Gilmer County business.

The church that collected the most items was Trinity United Methodist. They hold a ‘Souper Bowl’ Sunday food drive every year and are to be commended for their efforts! This year, they collected 1,980 items! Way to go Trinity UMC!

I would like to thank and commend everyone who participated! Even though the community food drive has ended, that doesn’t mean we should stop giving. Items are still needed for the food pantry, notably 2 lb. bags of flour and 24 oz. bottles of vegetable oil. Mrs. Stewart says anything someone can give will be used and appreciated. If you have questions on what the needs are, feel free to contact her at (304) 462-8698. While sitting at the CRI talking with Mrs. Stewart, I noticed a sign she has hanging above a bulletin board in the office which said, ‘We make a living by what we get…We make a life by what we give.’ If you’re able to give, I challenge you to continue to support the efforts of the Gilmer County CRI. Many families in our community need their assistance.

Thanks again to all that helped “Feed the Dream!”

~~  Glenville Mayor Allman-Duval ~~

C-GCC: National Technical Honor Society 2012-2013

Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Teacher of the Year 2012-13

West Fork Conservation District Speech and Poster Contests Held

Supervisors Tim Butler and Jane Collins would like to announce the results of the annual Speech and Poster Contests.

School contests were held on or before March 08, 2013.

Gilmer County’s Contest was held March 15, 2013 at Gilmer County High School and the District Contest was held on March 22, 2013 at Robert Bland Middle School in Weston, WV.

Poster Contest results were as follows:

Level I (k-1) –

•  Morgan Putnam from Sand Fork Elementary School

•  Layna Moyers from Glenville Elementary School

•  Kamden Fox from Troy Elementary School

* Layna’s poster went on to win first place at the county and second place at the district contest.

Jane Collins and Tim Butler, West Fork Conservation Distrit Supervisors,
with Hannah Sanders, Rhea Finley, Chase Steele, and Taylor Whitehair.
All were school speech winners.
Not pictured: Bryant Winkle.

 

Level II (2-3) –

•  James Mohr from Normantown

•  Autumn Moyers from Glenville

•  Trinity Bancroft from Sand Fork

•  Hunter Helmick from Troy

*Autumn’s poster went on to win first place at the county and second place at the district contest.

Level III (4-6) –

•  Cheyenne Moore from Normantown

•  Kaylene Snyder from Glenville

•  MacKenzie McCord from Sand Fork

•  Tiffany Cole from Troy

*Kaylene’s poster won first place at the county and district contests.

Level IV (7-9) –

•  Janeeva Jenkins from Gilmer County High won first place at the school, county, and district contests.

Level V (10-12) –

•  Alexandra Taylor won first place at the school and county contests.

The results of the Speech contest were as follows:

Level I (4-5) –

•  Hannah Sanders from Glenville

•  Rhea Finley from Troy

•  Bryant Winkle from Sand Fork.

* Hannah won first place at the county contest and second place at the district contest.

* Rhea won second place at the county contest.

County Poster Contestants were, in no particular order:
James Mohr, Cheyenne Moore, Layna Moyers, Autumn Moyers,
Kaylene Snyder, Morgan Putnam, Trinity Bancroft,
MacKenzie McCord, Kamden Fox, Tiffany Cole,
nd Janeeva Jenkins.
Not Pictured: Alexandra Taylor and Hunter Helmick.

Level II (6-8) –

•  Taylor Whitehair from Troy

•  Chase Steele from Glenville

* Chase won at the county contest and got second place at the district contest.

* Taylor won second place at the county contest.

Level III (9-12) –

There were no entries this year.

All first place school winners for both poster and speech contests receive $10.00.

First place at the county contest will receive an additional $25.00.

Second place speeches win $15.00 at the county contest.

First place poster winners receive $100.00 at the district contest.

Second place poster winners receive $50.00 at the district.

First place speech winners at the district contest receive an additional $200.00.

Second place speech winners at the district contest receive an additional $100.00.

Posters also move on to a state and possibly national contest.

Gilmer County has had several state winners over the past few years and even a National winner.

Gilmer County Supervisors Butler and Collins are very proud of our students and congratulate them for their hard work. Parents and teachers who helped are also appreciated.

Many thanks also go to the Board of Education and administration who help make this contest happen.

Special thanks also go to our volunteer judges June Nonnenberg and Kim Jones for their help at the county contest and Francis Fitzwater and Willa Jane Loftis who volunteered to judge at the district contest in Weston.

C-GCC: Skills USA 2013

On Saturday March 23, 2013 the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center took 17 students to Putnam County to compete in the West Virginia state Skills USA competition:

•  Alex Taylor - Technical Computer Applications (Gold Medalist)

•  Justin Mowery - Computer Maintenance

•  Adan Ullom - Extemporaneous Speaking

•  Rick Allen, Violet Smith, Emily Krugman - CSI

•  KeeKee Dimascio - Commercial Baking

•  Taylor Baxter - Culinary Arts (Gold Medalist)

•  Raymond Atkinson - Welding

•  Richard Dorsey - Welding Sculpture

•  Douglas Parsons - Masonry

•  Adam Abel - Plumbing

•  Alex Perrin - Welding (Post Graduate)

•  James Kautz - Automotive Services

•  Nick Brodeur - Criminal Justice

•  Bradley Cook - State Officer Candidate

•  Megan Thacker - Voting Delegate

Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Student Competitors and Advisors
(BR, L-R): Paul Parsons, Doug Parsons, Bryan Sterns, Richard Dorsey, Adam Abel, Alex Perrin,
Nick Brodeur, Justin Mowery, Adan Ullom, Jon McCormick, Carl Collins
(FR, L-R): Sarah Luczak, James Snyder, Ray Atkinson, Alex Taylor, Violet Smith, KeeKee Dimascio, Cody Kautz,
Emily Krugman, Rick Allen, Taylor Baxter, Megan Thacker, Brad Cook, Annette Benson, Mike Jackson

We are excited to announce that two of our competitors:

•  Alexandra Taylor in Technical Computer Applications and,

•  Taylor Baxtor in Culinary Arts

received Gold Medals at the State level and will be competing in Nationals representing the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center.

We are very proud of all of our competitors’ efforts, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Please be sure to congratulate these students in being selected to compete at the state level.

 

 

Rick Allen and Violet Smith-CSI

Doug Parsons- Masonry

 

Bryan Sterns, Alex Taylor, and Jon McCormick after Alex won her Gold Medal

 

Taylor Baxter on stage receiving her Gold Medal from Culinary Arts

 

Richard Dorsey’s Ornamental Welding

 

Justin Mowery- Computer Maintenance

 

Ray Atkinson- Welding

 

Cody Kautz- Automotive

Glenville First Baptist Church Cancer Fund: Thank You

The FBC Cancer Fund would like to extend a special thank you to the people of Gilmer County that attended the baked steak dinner on Sunday, March 23, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Glenville, WV.

Our goal is to help as many people within Gilmer County that we can to fight this devastating disease that affects people physically, emotionally and financially.

God has tremendously blessed this ministry through the support, donations, and the continuous prayers of the churches, businesses, and the people of Gilmer County.

It takes the community working together to make this ministry a success.

If you know someone that has cancer in Gilmer County that needs help please send inquires to the:

                    First Baptist Church of Glenville
                    217 East Main St.
                    Glenville, WV 26351
                    ATTN:  FBC Cancer Fund

Normantown Elementary Honor Roll - 3rd Nine Weeks – 2012-13

Normantown Elementary School Honor Roll, Grades 4-6, 3rd Grading Period 2012-13

4th Grade

4.0

Eve Mohr

3.2 - 3.9

Shayla Bourn

Logan Canfield

Aidan Harubin

Sara McCumbers

Grace Morris

Gavin Roberts

5th Grade

4.0

Clifford Miller

Grace Wellings

Hunter Lemon

3.2 - 3.9

Savanna Garcia

Natalie Hale

6TH Grade

4.0

Madison Mohr

Delainee Roberts

3.2 - 3.9

Marshall Cottrill

Nathan Leasure

Cheyenne Moore

Austin Pritt

Donald Smith

Matthew Snider

Sierra Wood

WV Young Writers’s Contest Winners

Gilmer County Schools proudly announces their winners of the West Virginia Young Writers’ Contest

Madison Mohr (6th grade) daughter of Jeremiah and Miranda Mohr,
Normantown Elementary School
Kathrine Phares (1st grade) daughter of David and Jessica Phares,
Normantown Elementary School

Tara Evans (11th grade) daughter of Kevin and Traci Evans,
Gilmer County High School
Trevor Wright (10th grade) son of Willard and Virginia Wright,
Gilmer County High School

Avery Brown (4th grade) son of Fred and Jennifer Wilson
Troy Elementary School

Tyler Moore (8th grade) son of Brian and Lisa Moore
Gilmer County High School

Glenville Mayor Visits Daycare

On Friday, March 22, 3013 Mayor Allman-Duval visited with the kids at a local daycare, Watch Me Grow Child Development Center.
The purpose of the visit was to THANK them for being good citizens and picking up trash in the City Square on Main Street.

FSU: Three Students Awarded Presidential Scholarship; Gilmer County Student Competed As Finalist

For the fifth consecutive year, three West Virginia high school seniors have been named as recipients of Fairmont State University’s premier academic scholarship, the Charles J. McClain Presidential Scholarship.

The following students have been selected as scholarship winners:

•  Jacob Buckland, the son of Michael and Pamela Buckland, is a student at Shady Spring High School in Raleigh County. He plans to major in Pre-Pharmacy at FSU.

 

 

•  James Jesmer, the son of Mark and Anita Jesmer, is a student at Bridgeport High School in Harrison County. He plans to major in Architecture at FSU.

 

 

•  Kyndra Lantz, the daughter of Donnie and Sherry Lantz, is a student at Robert C. Byrd High School in Harrison County.  She plans to major in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Math at FSU.

 

Students from 19 counties in West Virginia were selected as finalists for FSU’s most prestigious scholarship.

Jessica Jones of Glenville, who attends Gilmer County High School, was among the finalists.

“Fairmont State University offers many opportunities for high-achieving students, including our three scholarship winners. I look forward to welcoming them to our campus community,” said Dr. Maria Rose, FSU President. “At FSU, we take seriously our commitment to give our students exactly what they need to be successful in our changing global economy. Fairmont State University is a place where teaching and learning matter and every student can ‘be First.’ By ‘be First,’ we mean FSU provides students with chances to create their own ‘firsts’ based on their personal goals. All students should have the chance to expand their horizons.”

The competitive scholarship covers tuition and fees, room and board and a $1,000 textbook stipend. This is the fifth year that the scholarship has been offered. The three scholarship winners will be honored at various FSU Academic Awards Celebrations. The high school of each of the winners will be presented with a plaque featuring its student during the school’s spring awards assembly.

The McClain Scholars will receive priority registration for Orientation and will be extended an offer for membership in the Honors program. FSU’s Honors program provides a place for students to increase their ability to think critically and to communicate effectively, as well as travel in the U.S. and abroad.

“The Office of Admissions and Recruitment is very pleased with the highly qualified candidates this year who interviewed for the Charles J. McClain Presidential Scholarship, our top scholarship,” said Amie Fazalare, Director of Admissions and Recruitment.  “I would like to personally thank Deidre Dillon with the organization of the interview process for each candidate and all of the faculty, staff and admissions counselors who assisted with the interviews.”

To qualify, students must be current high school seniors who live in West Virginia, have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5, and an ACT composite of 26 or SAT composite of 1190. They must also be PROMISE Scholarship recipients.

Charles J. McClain Scholars were chosen based on their academic qualifications, community service activities, leadership involvement, a 450-word essay and personal interview. Students who receive the Scholarship must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA and must maintain their PROMISE Scholarship eligibility. FSU awards are renewable for three years. The deadline to apply for the Charles J. McClain Scholarship is in February each year.

For more information, visit www.fairmontstate.edu or call 800.641.5678 or 304.367.4892.

For more information about scholarship opportunities at FSU, visit www.fairmontstate.edu/finaid/funding/scholarships.

You Are Invited to Special Ceremony at Gilmer County Courthouse – 03.27.13

C-GCC: Lucas Beall Receives SMAW Welding Certificate

Lucas Beall attending Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center just received his SMAW welding certification.

Carl J. Collins the Welding Technology Instructor at Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center said, “Lucas is a first year student who has showed remarkable skills and work ethic in my program. I am very proud of his hard work and dedication.”

 

Gilmer County Resident Student Teaching for GSC

Jacob Nathaniel Wolfe is currently completing his student teaching internship for Glenville State College.

Wolfe is student teaching in Physical Education (PreK-Adult) and Health Education (5-Adult) at Normantown and Troy Elementary Schools with teacher Amy Chapman and at Gilmer County High School with teacher Waylon Kincaid.

Janet Bailey is his GSC supervisor.

He is the son of Gary and Brenda Wolfe of Glenville, WV.
Upon successful completion of his student teaching internships, Wolfe will receive his degree during the 139th Glenville State College Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Braxton County Resident Student Teaching for GSC

Three students from Braxton County are currently completing their student teaching internship for Glenville State College.

Kelsey Neel-Metz is student teaching in Early Education (PreK-K), Elementary Education (k-6), and Special Education (K-6) at Burnsville Elementary School with cooperating teachers Joyce Hamrick and Megan Facemire.

Shelly Ratliff and Tara Cosco are her GSC supervisors.

She is the daughter of Tracy Cutlip of Daniels and Hubert Neel of Clarksburg.

She and her husband Cord reside in Burnsville.

Nancy Mulhare, Kelsey Metz, and Rachel Morrison

Nancy Marie Mulhare of Sutton is student teaching in Elementary Education (K-6) at Flatwoods Elementary School with teacher Donna Warner and in General Mathematics-Algebra I (5-9) at Braxton County Middle School with cooperating teacher Mary Moyers.

Shelly Ratliff and Joseph Wood are her GSC supervisors.

Mulhare is the daughter of Laura and Joseph Green of Little Birch.

Rachel Renae Morrison of Sutton is student teaching in English (5-Adult) at Braxton County Middle School with Teacher Chris Locke and at Braxton County High School under teacher Lisa Vaughan.

Dr. Shara Curry and Melody Wise are her GSC supervisors.

Upon successful completion of their student teaching internships, these students will receive their degrees during the 139th Glenville State College Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Tennerton UMC Honors Member of the Month from Braxton County

The Tennerton United Methodist Church member of the month for March is Cody Perrine.

He is being recognized as a faithful attendee and honored for his commitment to the Lord.

Perrine grew up in the Tennerton United Methodist Church and participated in the various youth activities, especially vacation Bible school and Easter parties.

He is an acolyte for Sunday worship services.

As an older youth, he has assisted with vacation bible school and the annual Easter egg hunt.

Perrine enjoys helping with the annual apple butter making day and fall festival.

He is a member of a teen Bible study group and is a sophomore at Braxton County High School.

Perrine is 16 years old.

The church members will honor him with our cards, hugs, visits and our prayers.

Congratulations to Lady Titan for a Great 2012-13 Basketball Season

Gilmer Girls AII-LKC Team

Julie Bishop garnered 1st team honors on the AII-LKC team and Morgan Allen made the 2nd team.

Michaela Gumm was named to the 3rd team and Jamie Conrad earned Honorable Mention.

The Lady Titans had a great season going 15-8 and making it to the consolation game in the LKC Night of Champions.

Morgan Allen was also named scholar athlete during ceremonies between games at the Night of Champions.

The Lady Titans also won the Southern Division of the WVHIT tournament and played St. Mary’s, the winner of the Northern Division, for the Division I title (St. Mary’s won).

The WVHIT was an invitational tournament involving only public schools.

Gilmer Girls Land Two on All-State Basketball Team

Julie Bishop made 3rd Team and Morgan Allen got Honorable Mention

Julie finished the season averaging 16 points per game and Morgan averaged 11 points. Both nailed 40 plus threes.

GSC Alum Competing for $10,000 for His Classroom

GOOD and the University of Phoenix have named Glenville State College Graduate Everett Jeremy Rodriguez as one of twenty finalists in the running to win the Great American Teach-Off.

The program will award two deserving teachers, one from grades K-6 and one from grades 7-12, with $10,000 classroom grants.

Finalists are now competing for public votes to secure their places as one of
America’s most innovative teachers. Contestants will provide video responses to a series of questions highlighting their creativity and passion in the classroom as well as their positive impact on the greater education community.

Voting for ‘The Great American Teach-Off’ began on March 4th and the public can visit 7to12gato.maker.good.is/ to cast their votes for the finalists. Each week, the field will be narrowed by two finalists based on public votes. The two grant recipients will be named later this spring.

GOOD Worldwide LLC. (www.good.is), launched in September 2006, is an integrated media, thought leadership and community action platform for people who want to live well and do good, and a community of, by, and for the people, businesses, and NGOs moving the world forward. GOOD’s mission is to convene, connect, and empower the global community of people.

Jeremy Rodriguez (center) poses with the Southern West Virginia Regional Honor Band

University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning can help students pursue personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold.

Rodriguez graduated from Glenville State College in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education. He currently teaches music at Liberty High School in Raleigh County, West Virginia. His Liberty High School Marching Band holds band camp at GSC each summer. Rodriguez also brings many of his students to honor band, percussion ensemble, music fest, plays, and numerous other GSC campus events throughout the year. The Grand Prize is a $10,000 grant for my classroom. I plan to use the funds to purchase a piano lab similar to the one at Glenville State College.

“I am honored to be a Glenville State College trained educator. I credit my education in the Glenville State College Department of Fine Arts as the biggest reason I am able to be recognized as one of the most innovative teachers in the country. This is an opportunity to recognize the many teachers who inspired me in my career. They are the reason I am standing in a national spotlight today. My students and I thank everyone for their support,“ said Rodriguez.

Rodriguez shares music with his students in a way that imparts in them character, responsibility, purpose, and self-motivation. Because block scheduling has reduced the number of students who are able to choose to take band, Rodriguez has built a program for his students that results in life-long musicians and innovatively teaches the whole student. Rodriguez encourages and assists students through the pre-college testing and application process even personally paying for registration test fees and hosting afterschool study groups for them. The result of his efforts creates a college-going mentality in his program: currently 89.5% of his program graduates attend an institution of higher education. His students are now collaborating to produce music videos of their own original compositions.

“Jeremy Rodriguez is one of the most innovative and creative teachers that I know. We are extremely proud of his hard work and care for his students. He is a huge supporter of the GSC Department of Fine Arts and the college as a whole. He is truly a Pioneer through and through! We cannot thank him enough for all of his support,“ said Lloyd Bone, GSC Assistant Professor of Music and Department Chair.

With the grant money from The Great American Teach-Off, Rodriquez would invest in a computerized piano laboratory with Finale and recording software to supplement the students’ music education and give them a place where they can compose their own music digitally.

Visit 7to12gato.maker.good.is/ to cast a Vote for Jeremy Rodriguez for ‘The Great American Teach-Off.‘

 

2013 AGRITOURISM MARKETING WINNERS

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture recognized the best in agritourism marketing efforts over the past year during the 2013 Small Farm Conference at Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown February 28.

“Marketing is a key component of a successful agritourism operation,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick. “Each year, these awards recognize the best in marketing and promotions, and encourage others to improve their communications programs.”

This year’s winners are:

Best brochure for an agritourism attraction or event:

•  The Wild Ramp, Huntington

•  Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Clay

•  West Virginia Miniature Horse Championships, Reedsville

Best rack card for an agritourism attraction or event:

•  Daniel Vineyards, Crab Orchard

•  Gobblers Ridge Lodge Bed and Breakfast, Linn

•  Bloomery Plantation, Charles Town

Best website for an agritourism attraction or event:

•  Cider Mill House Bed and Breakfast, Berkeley Springs

•  Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Clay

•  West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Buckhannon

Best brochure or rack card for a fair or festival:

•  West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Buckhannon

•  West Virginia State Honey Festival, Parkersburg

•  West Virginia Miniature Horse Championship, Reedsville

Best brochure or rack card for a farmers’ market, roadside stand or CSA:

•  Church View Farm, Romney

•  Parkersburg Farmers’ Market, Parkersburg

•  Butler’s Farm Market, Martinsburg

Best website for a farmers market, roadside stand or CSA:

•  Clay County Farmers’ Market, Clay

•  Morgantown Farmers’ Market, Morgantown

•  Parkersburg Farmers’ Market, Parkersburg

Best photo depicting West Virginia agritourism:

•  Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, Clay

•  Smoke Hole Outfitters, Seneca Rocks

•  Stone Road Vineyards, Elizabeth

Calhoun County: Chloe Woman and Her Family Win a Generator from WCHS-Fox11

Cassie Elkins of Chloe, WV is the winner of the 5,500-watt generator that was up for grabs in the WCHS-Fox11 Facebook contest.

Cassie and her family went to TV station in Charleston on Tuesday to pick up the generator, and it could not have come at a better time.

Snow has been in the forecast, and the family lives in a small community that is usually the last to get its power back on when there is an outage.

In recent storms, the family has lost a lot of food when the power gets knocked out.

Based on the past experience of this Calhoun County woman and her family, this prize could be generating some power at some times when they really need it.

Cassie entered the contest at the suggestion of her father, and she said she is excited because she has never won anything previously.

Congratulations to Cassie and her family

Troy Elementary Gettysburg Fundraiser - WINNERS!!! - 02.28.13

Troy Elementary School - Gettysburg Fundraiser

WINNERS!!!

Date	Winner	Prize	Donated By	Value
02.01	Susie Kirkpatrick	$50 Wal-Mart Gift Card	Wal-Mart	$50
02.02	Barry Rollyson	Fishing Rod & Reel Combo  36 pc. Socket Set	Mr. Clean’s Bow Shop  NAPA	$25 $31
02.03	Rudeen Sealy	Car Cleaning Kit $20 Foodland Gift Certificate	Dollar General Glenville Foodland	$25 $20
02.04	Kay Allen	GSC Shirts, Visor & Misc. Items	Glenville State College	$45
02.05	Joyce Miner	Pampered Chef Food Processor/Oil	Mimi Riffle	$61
02.06	Pat Johnson	Vera Bradley Small Duffel	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$69
02.07	Nicole Moyers	$25 Cash $20 Betty’s Floral Gift Certificate	United National Bank Betty’s Floral	$25 $20
02.08	Mark Johnson	$50 Glenville Inn Gift Certificate	Glenville Inn	$50
02.09	Debbie Ruppert	Glenville Democrat Subscription 5qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation	Dave Corcoran Glenville Auto	$24 $40
02.10	Michael Cole	Longaberger Messenger Tote	Zinn Girls	$130
02.11	Jameson Adams	$50 Pioneer Grille Gift Certificate	Brian Kennedy	$50
02.12	Katrina Lusk	Master Peace Collections Statue	Gil-Co	$50
02.13	Vern Walker	Wooden Sheep Plaque Large One Topping Pizza One Month Tanning	Camden Creek Primitives Pizza Hut Four Seasons Tanning	$25 $10 $45
02.14	Sarah Bonnett	26” Sanyo LCD HDTV	Anonymous	$213
02.15	Sheila Ables	$50 Pioneer Auto Wash Gift Card	Pioneer Auto Wash	$50
02.16	Brenie Lowther	Longaberger Basket (filled) Online Subscription	State Farm Insurance Two Lane	$60 $12
02.17	Betsy Barr	Thirty-One Mini Utility Bin filled w/Bath & Body Works	Kaelynn & Garrett Moyers	$65
02.18	Lacy Lamb	$50 Exxon Gas Card	Somerville’s Exxon	$50
02.19	Jessica Helmick	Hair Products Glenville Democrat Subscription	Razor’s Edge Dave Corcoran	$25 $24
02.20	Brad Stevens	Longaberger Item (filled)	Calhoun Banks	$60
02.21	Pam Broome	Vera Bradley Laptop Backpack w/Tech Decals	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$115
02.22	Danny Bonnett	$50 Car Detailing/Drakes Auto	Doug Cottrill	$50
02.23	Betsy Barr	Mary Kay Cosmetic Bags, Brush Set & filled Compact Pro(your choice of colors)	Doris Adams	$240
02.24	Nicole Moyers	Vera Bradley Purse	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$44
02.25	Kathy Mumbauer	Longaberger Basket (filled)	Jackie Broome	$100
02.26	Mikky Allen	GNC Nutrition Products	GNC/Willie Furr, Mgr.	$73
02.27	Mary McCloud	$25 Western Auto Gift Certificate 5qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation	Western Auto Glenville Auto	$25 $40
02.28	Bruce Wilson	$100 Exxon Gas Card	Ed Broome Inc.	$100

Troy Elementary 4th, 5th & 6th grade students
would like to thank everyone who donated items, purchased tickets
or helped in any way during our fundraiser.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Troy Elementary Gettysburg Fundraiser - WINNERS!!! - 02.27.13

Troy Elementary School - Gettysburg Fundraiser

WINNERS!!!

Date	Winner	Prize	Donated By	Value
02.01	Susie Kirkpatrick	$50 Wal-Mart Gift Card	Wal-Mart	$50
02.02	Barry Rollyson	Fishing Rod & Reel Combo  36 pc. Socket Set	Mr. Clean’s Bow Shop  NAPA	$25 $31
02.03	Rudeen Sealy	Car Cleaning Kit $20 Foodland Gift Certificate	Dollar General Glenville Foodland	$25 $20
02.04	Kay Allen	GSC Shirts, Visor & Misc. Items	Glenville State College	$45
02.05	Joyce Miner	Pampered Chef Food Processor/Oil	Mimi Riffle	$61
02.06	Pat Johnson	Vera Bradley Small Duffel	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$69
02.07	Nicole Moyers	$25 Cash $20 Betty’s Floral Gift Certificate	United National Bank Betty’s Floral	$25 $20
02.08	Mark Johnson	$50 Glenville Inn Gift Certificate	Glenville Inn	$50
02.09	Debbie Ruppert	Glenville Democrat Subscription 5qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation	Dave Corcoran Glenville Auto	$24 $40
02.10	Michael Cole	Longaberger Messenger Tote	Zinn Girls	$130
02.11	Jameson Adams	$50 Pioneer Grille Gift Certificate	Brian Kennedy	$50
02.12	Katrina Lusk	Master Peace Collections Statue	Gil-Co	$50
02.13	Vern Walker	Wooden Sheep Plaque Large One Topping Pizza One Month Tanning	Camden Creek Primitives Pizza Hut Four Seasons Tanning	$25 $10 $45
02.14	Sarah Bonnett	26” Sanyo LCD HDTV	Anonymous	$213
02.15	Sheila Ables	$50 Pioneer Auto Wash Gift Card	Pioneer Auto Wash	$50
02.16	Brenie Lowther	Longaberger Basket (filled) Online Subscription	State Farm Insurance Two Lane	$60 $12
02.17	Betsy Barr	Thirty-One Mini Utility Bin filled w/Bath & Body Works	Kaelynn & Garrett Moyers	$65
02.18	Lacy Lamb	$50 Exxon Gas Card	Somerville’s Exxon	$50
02.19	Jessica Helmick	Hair Products Glenville Democrat Subscription	Razor’s Edge Dave Corcoran	$25 $24
02.20	Brad Stevens	Longaberger Item (filled)	Calhoun Banks	$60
02.21	Pam Broome	Vera Bradley Laptop Backpack w/Tech Decals	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$115
02.22	Danny Bonnett	$50 Car Detailing/Drakes Auto	Doug Cottrill	$50
02.23	Betsy Barr	Mary Kay Cosmetic Bags, Brush Set & filled Compact Pro(your choice of colors)	Doris Adams	$240
02.24	Nicole Moyers	Vera Bradley Purse	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$44
02.25	Kathy Mumbauer	Longaberger Basket (filled)	Jackie Broome	$100
02.26	Mikky Allen	GNC Nutrition Products	GNC/Willie Furr, Mgr.	$73
02.27	Mary McCloud	$25 Western Auto Gift Certificate 5qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation	Western Auto Glenville Auto	$25 $40
02.28		$100 Exxon Gas Card	Ed Broome Inc.	$100

Troy Elementary 4th, 5th & 6th grade students
would like to thank everyone who donated items, purchased tickets
or helped in any way during our fundraiser.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Troy Elementary Gettysburg Fundraiser - WINNERS!!! - 02.26.13

Troy Elementary School - Gettysburg Fundraiser

WINNERS!!!

Date	Winner	Prize	Donated By	Value
02.01	Susie Kirkpatrick	$50 Wal-Mart Gift Card	Wal-Mart	$50
02.02	Barry Rollyson	Fishing Rod & Reel Combo  36 pc. Socket Set	Mr. Clean’s Bow Shop  NAPA	$25 $31
02.03	Rudeen Sealy	Car Cleaning Kit $20 Foodland Gift Certificate	Dollar General Glenville Foodland	$25 $20
02.04	Kay Allen	GSC Shirts, Visor & Misc. Items	Glenville State College	$45
02.05	Joyce Miner	Pampered Chef Food Processor/Oil	Mimi Riffle	$61
02.06	Pat Johnson	Vera Bradley Small Duffel	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$69
02.07	Nicole Moyers	$25 Cash $20 Betty’s Floral Gift Certificate	United National Bank Betty’s Floral	$25 $20
02.08	Mark Johnson	$50 Glenville Inn Gift Certificate	Glenville Inn	$50
02.09	Debbie Ruppert	Glenville Democrat Subscription 5qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation	Dave Corcoran Glenville Auto	$24 $40
02.10	Michael Cole	Longaberger Messenger Tote	Zinn Girls	$130
02.11	Jameson Adams	$50 Pioneer Grille Gift Certificate	Brian Kennedy	$50
02.12	Katrina Lusk	Master Peace Collections Statue	Gil-Co	$50
02.13	Vern Walker	Wooden Sheep Plaque Large One Topping Pizza One Month Tanning	Camden Creek Primitives Pizza Hut Four Seasons Tanning	$25 $10 $45
02.14	Sarah Bonnett	26” Sanyo LCD HDTV	Anonymous	$213
02.15	Sheila Ables	$50 Pioneer Auto Wash Gift Card	Pioneer Auto Wash	$50
02.16	Brenie Lowther	Longaberger Basket (filled) Online Subscription	State Farm Insurance Two Lane	$60 $12
02.17	Betsy Barr	Thirty-One Mini Utility Bin filled w/Bath & Body Works	Kaelynn & Garrett Moyers	$65
02.18	Lacy Lamb	$50 Exxon Gas Card	Somerville’s Exxon	$50
02.19	Jessica Helmick	Hair Products Glenville Democrat Subscription	Razor’s Edge Dave Corcoran	$25 $24
02.20	Brad Stevens	Longaberger Item (filled)	Calhoun Banks	$60
02.21	Pam Broome	Vera Bradley Laptop Backpack w/Tech Decals	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$115
02.22	Danny Bonnett	$50 Car Detailing/Drakes Auto	Doug Cottrill	$50
02.23	Betsy Barr	Mary Kay Cosmetic Bags, Brush Set & filled Compact Pro(your choice of colors)	Doris Adams	$240
02.24	Nicole Moyers	Vera Bradley Purse	Caplan’s Jewelry Store	$44
02.25	Kathy Mumbauer	Longaberger Basket (filled)	Jackie Broome	$100
02.26	Mikky Allen	GNC Nutrition Products	GNC/Willie Furr, Mgr.	$73
02.27		$25 Western Auto Gift Certificate 5qt. Oil Change & Tire Rotation	Western Auto Glenville Auto	$25 $40
02.28		$100 Exxon Gas Card	Ed Broome Inc.	$100

Troy Elementary 4th, 5th & 6th grade students
would like to thank everyone who donated items, purchased tickets
or helped in any way during our fundraiser.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

GSC’s Bunky Harkleroad Named WVIAC Coach of the Year - 2013

West Liberty senior guard Hillary Southworth has been named the WVIAC’s Player of the Year, as voted on by the league coaches. Pitt-Johnstown guard Jasmine Harper has been named the conference’s Freshman of the Year while Glenville State’s Bunky Harkleroad has been tabbed the Coach of the Year.

Southworth guided the Hilltoppers to a second-place finish in the WVIAC regular-season standings. She keyed WLU into winning 10 of its last 12 games of the regular season, propelling the squad into second. Southworth, a native of Twinsburg, Ohio, led the Hilltoppers to a 19-7 overall mark, including a 17-5 record against league competition.

She garnered four WVIAC Player of the Week accolades on the year. Southworth led the WVIAC with her scoring average of 24.2, which is the second-best mark in Division II this season. In the WVIAC, she finished fifth in minutes played per game (35), sixth in three-point field goals made per game (2.12), seventh in free throw percentage (79.9%), eighth in steals per game (1.96) and 12th in three-point field goal percentage (37.7%).

Harper, a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, helped the Lady Cats into the upper echelon of the WVIAC with her solid campaign. She led the team in offensive rebounds (72), was second in field goal percentage (48.3%) and rebounds per outing (6.6) and was third in points per game(8.5). Harper finished fifth in the league standings for offensive rebounds per game (3.13), 10th for field goal percentage and in 16th in rebounds per game. It marks the second straight season that UPJ has had the Freshman of the Year as Kaitlynn Fratz picked up the honor a season ago.

Harkleroad guided Glenville State to the WVIAC regular-season championship after registering a 26-2 overall mark, including a 21-1 record against league competition. The award is the first for Harkleroad and marks the fifth time that a coach from GSC has won the award. He currently has the Pioneers at No. 12 in the latest national rankings and No. 3 in the Atlantic Region.

First Team
Paige Alviani (Seton Hill, Jr., G, 5’8”, Hopewell, PA)
Jasmine Blanton (West Virginia State, Sr., G, 5’8”, Toledo, Ohio)
Kaitlynn Fratz (Pitt-Johnstown, So., G, 5’4”, Accident, MD)
Hailey Garrett (Fairmont State, So., F, 6’0”, Fairmont, WV)
Katie Gattuso (Seton Hill, Jr., F, 6’0”, Pittsburgh, PA)
Ginny Mills (Glenville State, Jr., G, 5’7”, Steubenville, Ohio)
Kenyona Simmons (Glenville State, Jr., F, 5’8”, Dayton, Ohio)
Kaitlin Snyder (Fairmont State, Sr., G, 5’7”, Charleston, WV)
Hillary Southworth (West Liberty, Jr., G, 5’10”, Twinsburg, Ohio)

Second Team
Atavia Blake (West Virginia Wesleyan, So., F, 6’0”, Tampa, FL)
Jessi Cowden (Charleston, Sr., G, 5’9”, Tomball, Texas)
Emily Daniel (Shepherd, Sr., F, 5’9”, Beaver, WV)
Rachel Johnson (Shepherd, So., G, 5’7”, Frederick, MD)
Jorden Lykes (Davis & Elkins, Jr., F, 5’10”, Prince George, VA)
Brittany Maxey (West Virginia Wesleyan, Jr., G/F, 5’8”, Lufkin, Texas)
Page Turner (Davis & Elkins, Sr., G, 5’6”, Poquoson, VA)
Meghan Wiseman (West Liberty, Sr., F, 6’0”, Sistersville, WV)

Honorable Mention
Gabby Flinchum (Shepherd, So., C, 6’3”, North Potomac, MD)
Ashleigh Fossett (Glenville State, Jr., G, 5’8”, Martinsburg, WV)
Jasmine Gibson (Ohio Valley, Sr., C, 6’3”, New Castle, DE)
Charity Harris (Bluefield State, Jr., G, 5’5”, Vineland, N.J.)
Shae Mebane (Bluefield State, Jr., F, 6’0”, Greensboro, N.C.)
Amanda Peoples (Alderson-Broaddus, Sr., G/F, 5’9”, Morgantown, WV)
Amanda Smith (Concord, Jr., G, 5’8”, Princeton, WV)

All-Freshman Team
Breanna Butler (Wheeling Jesuit, G, 5’9”, Oak Hill, Ohio)
Liz Flowers (West Liberty, G, 5’8”, Williamstown, WV)
Jasmine Harper (Pitt-Johnstown, F/C, 6’0”, Cleveland Heights, Ohio)
Danesha Richardson (West Virginia Wesleyan, G/F, 5’9”, Houston, Texas)
Jamie Sobczak (Wheeling Jesuit, G, 5’8”, Perrysburg, Ohio)

Player of the Year:
Hillary Southworth, West Liberty

Freshman of the Year:
Jasmine Harper, Pitt-Johnstown

Coach of the Year:
Bunky Harkleroad, Glenville state

GSC’s Ginny Mills Captures WVIAC Accolade

Glenville State’s Ginny Mills has been named the WVIAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced by the league office.

Mills, a 5’7” junior guard from Steubenville, Ohio, guided the Pioneers to a 3-0 week and the top seed in the upcoming WVIAC Tournament. It marked the third time this season she picked up the honor.

In the win at Charleston, Mills went for 23 points and chipped in six rebounds in 27 minutes of work. Fifteen of her points came from behind the three-point stripe. Against Concord, she erupted for 33 points on 13 field goals, including seven from downtown. In the regular-season finale against Alderson-Broaddus, Mills played just 17 minutes but once again registered game-high honors. She connected on 10-of-18 shots from the floor, including an eight-of-14 effort from the three-point line. Mills also recorded six steals.

The Pioneers have a first-round bye and will take the court Wednesday evening in a quarterfinal game at the Charleston Civic Center. GSC will take on the winner of the No. 8-No. 9 match-up. 

Other top performers:
Leah Hurst (Alderson-Broaddus), Shae Mebane (Bluefield State), Chrissy Keir (Charleston), Page Turner (Davis & Elkins), Kaitlin Snyder (Fairmont State), Shelby Way (Ohio Valley), Kaitlynn Fratz (Pitt-Johnstown), Paige Alviani (Seton Hill), Emily Daniel (Shepherd), Hillary Southworth (West Liberty), Jasmine Blanton (West Virginia State), Brittany Maxey (West Virginia Wesleyan), Jamie Sobczak (Wheeling Jesuit)

WVIAC Player of the Week:
02.24.2013: Ginny Mills (Glenville State)
02.18.2013: Jessi Cowden (Charleston), Hillary Southworth (West Liberty)
02.11.2013: Hillary Southworth (West Liberty)
02.04.2013: Kaitlynn Fratz (Pitt-Johnstown), Hillary Southworth (West Liberty)
01.28.2013: Kenyell Goodson (Glenville State), Kaitlynn Fratz (Pitt-Johnstown)
01.21.2013: Gabby Flinchum (Shepherd)
01.14.2013: Kaitlin Snyder (Fairmont State), Katie Gattuso (Seton Hill)
01.07.2013: Jorden Lykes (Davis & Elkins), Katie Gattuso (Seton Hill)
12.31.2012: Katie Gattuso (Seton Hill)
12.17.2012: Ginny Mills (Glenville State)
12.10.2012: Katie Gattuso (Seton Hill), Jasmin Kiley (West Liberty)
12.03.2012: Hailey Garrett (Fairmont State),Gabby Flinchum (Shepherd)
11.26.2012: Tasia Nolan (Bluefield State)
11.19.2012: Amanda Smith (Concord)
11.12.2012: Ginny Mills (Glenville State),Hillary Southworth (West Liberty)