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GSC Football Golf Outing a Huge Success

By Jonathan | Published May 21, 2012

Bill Hanlin, Ike Morris, Earl "Whitey" Adolfson, and Head GSC Football Coach David Hutchison stop for a quick picture

Glenville, WV – On Friday, May 19th the Glenville State College head football coach David Hutchison and his staff held their annual golf outing.  This year they honored two legendary former coaches and GSC Hall OF Fame Members Bill Hanlin and “Whitey” Adolfson.

Bill Hanlin a native of Sistersville, West Virginia coached Glenville State College for 10 years, the longest tenure with the exception of the late Nate Rohrbough.  While at GSC Coach Hanlin had a career coaching recorded of 48 victories, 39 losses, and 2 ties.  His 1973 team finished 10-2 and was the National Runners up.  Coach Hanlin was inducted into the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001.

Earl “Whitey” Adolfson is a native of Belmont, West Virginia. He came to GSC in 1966 as an instructor and assistant football coach with Coach Hanlon.  He was the defensive coordinator for the Pioneers from 1968-1974 and was an integral part of the 1973 National Runner Up Team.   Additionally he was assistant basketball coach in 1966 and helped revive the College’s wrestling program from 1968-1975. “Whitey” became the head football coach in 1975 and coached till 1979. Coach Adolfson was inducted into the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

The golf started with a shotgun start 9:00 a.m. at the beautiful Glenville Golf Club.  Then at 6:00 p.m. everyone was invited to the home of I.L. and Sue Morris’s for a banquet honoring both Bill Hanlin and Whitey Adolfson.  The outing then shifted to the Pioneer Grille where there was live music and plenty more stories.

“First of all I would like to thank everyone that helped make this event such a great success.  We had so many generous sponsors, so many people that care about GSC Football.  The outing was so much fun, we had players back representing every generation from the 50’s to now it was so nice to hear stories of the rich tradition of Glenville State Football,” stated Head Coach David Hutchison.

Overall it was a wonderful day as they celebrated these two legendary coaches with golf, food, and fun.

Members of the 1973 Football team get a picture with Coach Bill Hanlin and Earl "Whitey" Adolfson

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GSC Distinguished Business Students Announced

By Matthew | Published May 18, 2012

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2012

Contact: Annette Barnette
Public Relations & Marketing Director
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV
(304) 462-6391

Glenville, WV – The Glenville State College Department of Business faculty have announced the distinguished business student recipients for the 2011-2012 academic school year.

“I am very proud of these students’ achievements. The GSC Department of Business faculty, staff, and I are also very proud that we had a part in preparing them to reach their career goals,” said GSC Department of Business Chair Dr. Charles D. Batson.

Krystle Bailey, a senior Business Management and Sports Management major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Bailey is from Ripley, West Virginia in Jackson County.

Greg Brewster, a junior Computer and Information Systems major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Brewster is from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.

Justin Brown, a senior Accounting/Management/Marketing major with a Nonprofit Leadership and Management minor, received the Outstanding Accounting Student Award and Best Strategic Planning and Management Service Learning Team Leader Award. Brown is from Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Charles Dodrill, a freshman Marketing and Business Management major, received the Highest Freshman Major Field Test Score Award. Dodrill is from St. Albans, West Virginia in Kanawha County.

Racheal Fetty, a senior Accounting and Management major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Fetty is from Spencer, West Virginia in Roane County.

Lora Gray, a senior Marketing major, received the Outstanding Marketing Student Award. Gray is from Coxs Mills, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Brian Griffith, a senior Accounting and Management major received the Highest Senior Major Field Test Score Award. Griffith is from Winfield, West Virginia in Putnam County but now resides in Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Karen Griffith, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management degree and a minor in Accounting from GSC in December 2011, received the Best Strategic Management and Planning Service Learning Team Leader Award. Griffith is from Orange Park, Florida but now resides in Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Stephany Harper, a senior Accounting and Management major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Harper is from Little Birch, West Virginia in Braxton County.

James Higgins, a senior Business and Forestry major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Higgins is from Washington, West Virginia in Wood County.

Nicole Himes, a senior Sports Management major, received the Outstanding Sport Management Student Award. Himes is from Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia in Jefferson County.

Tiffany Johnson, a senior Computer and Information Systems major, received the Outstanding Computer Science Student Award. Johnson is from Walkersville, West Virginia in Lewis County.

Barbara King, a sophomore Management major with a Nonprofit Leadership and Management minor, received the Best Applied Business Communications Service Learning Team Award. King is from Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Stephanie Legg, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management degree from GSC in December 2011, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Legg is from Charleston, West Virginia in Kanawha County but now resides in Burnsville, West Virginia in Braxton County.

Andrew Metheney, a senior Accounting and Management major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Metheney is from Grantsville, West Virginia in Calhoun County.

Melissa Pursley, a senior Accounting and Management major with a Nonprofit Leadership and Management minor, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Pursley is from Mineral Wells, West Virginia in Wood County.

Rachel Ramezan, a senior Marketing and Management major, received the Outstanding Intern Award. Ramezan is from Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Virginia ‘Lisa’ Riffle, a senior Business Education major, received the Best Applied Business Communications Service Learning Team Award and Outstanding Business Education Student Award. Riffle is from Copen, West Virginia in Braxton County.

Kayla Miller Roop, a senior Accounting and Marketing major with a Nonprofit Leadership and Management minor, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Roop is from Mount Zion, West Virginia in Calhoun County.

Leandra Sears, who earned an Associate Degree in Business, received the Outstanding Two-Year Student Award. Sears is from Duck, West Virginia in Clay County.

Chad Stricklin, a senior Management Major with a History minor, received the Best Applied Business Communications Service Learning Team Award. Stricklin is from Spencer, West Virginia in Roane County.

Christopher Viers, is a 2 + 2 December 2011 graduate majoring in Management and Forest Technology, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Viers is from Washington, West Virginia.

Kyle Warner, a senior Accounting and Management major, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Warner is from Gassaway, West Virginia in Braxton County.

Robert Woods, a senior Accounting and Management Major with a Nonprofit Leadership and Management minor, received a Distinguished Business Student Award. Woods is from Summersville, West Virginia in Nicholas County but now resides in Glenville, West Virginia in Gilmer County.

Trent Walker, a senior Management major, received the Ernest Smith Award, Best Strategic Management and Planning Service Learning Team Leader Award, and the Outstanding Management Student Award. Walker is from Dawson, West Virginia in Greenbrier County.

The awards were presented to the students at the annual GSC Business Recognition Spring Luncheon. For more information about the event, contact Batson at Dorman.Batson@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6254.

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GSC Men’s Basketball Lands Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year

By Jonathan | Published May 16, 2012
Jarell Lawson averaged 19.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game

Glenville, WV – The Glenville State Men’s Basketball coaching staff and head coach Stephen Dye are excited to announce the signing of the Rhode Island Gatorade State Player of the Year Jarell Lawson, from Central High School in Providence, RI.

Lawson led the Knights to a 19-4 record and the Open State Tournament championship this past season. He averaged 19.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game. A unanimous First Team All-Division I selection, Lawson was a Rhode Island Basketball Coaches Association All-Star. He recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in the state-title win over Hope (Providence, R.I.).

Lawson is a 6’5 G/F with great length and athletic ability. He can play any position on the floor at any given moment. He can bring the ball up the court, shoot the three, or play in the post as well. “Jarell immediately brings us a winning mentality having won his State Championship this season along with many other accolades,” said Coach Dye.  “He also provides great length and the ability to score in many different ways.”

The addition of Jarell fits perfectly with the recruits already announced by Coach Dye and his staff.  Glenville State has now announced 5 new Pioneer basketball players and have plans to announce a few more this week.  

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Glenville State Men’s Basketball Adds Two More to Strong Recruiting Class

By Jonathan | Published May 15, 2012

Glenville, WV – Glenville State College head basketball coach Stephen Dye would like to announce some new additions to his program. In addition to Joe Ballard and DJ Blanks who were announced earlier in the signing period, Coach Dye and staff have added two more to the list.

Tyler Persaud, a 6’7 Guard/Forward, comes to the Pioneers from Kiski Prep Academy in PA.  “Tyler is a long and athletic player that can play several positions for us”, says Coach Dye.  “He has the ability to really get to the basket as well as play from the perimeter”, Dye continued. “We are very excited to have Tyler joining our program and know he has a bright future at GSC.”  While at Kiski, Tyler helped lead the Cougars to a 23-6 record against some very good Prep school programs across the nation.

 The Pioneer program is also pleased to announce the signing of Lamont Cole from Edison Community College in Ohio.  At 6’3 Lamont brings great size and length as well as experience to the guard position for a very young returning GSC program. “He can score the ball in many different ways and knows how to play the game.  We expect Lamont to be a big part of the 2012-13 season”, said Coach Dye.  While at Edison CC, Lamont started all 26 games and averaged 15 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3apg, and 2.5 blocks.  He was named to 2011-12 All Tournament 1st Team and was Honorable Mention All-OCCAC.  Lamont was Team MVP for Edison CC. 

 The Glenville State coaching staff is extremely excited with these additions. “Both of these young men have shown great basketball ability as well as character and that’s what we want here at GSC,” said Coach Dye.

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GSC Professor Elected to WVAS Executive Committee

By Bob | Published May 15, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2012
 
For more information:
Bob Edwards
Public Relations Department
Glenville State College
(304) 462-7361ext. 6390
Bob.edwards@glenville.edu

Glenville, WV—Dr. Kevin Evans, Glenville State College Professor of Chemistry, is the new President-Elect of the West Virginia Academy of Science (WVAS). Evans was nominated and elected to the position at the WVAS annual meeting which was held at West Virginia State University on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 2012. He will serve a two-year term that begins in July 2012. Evans will then transition to the President of the WVAS for a two-year term beginning in July of 2014.

The West Virginia Academy of Science is an organization for members to meet and work with professional associates in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Mining, Physics, Psychology and Education, History and Philosophy of Science and Social Science. Founded in 1924, the WVAS is a corporation chartered by the authority of the West Virginia legislature for the advancement of scientific knowledge and the promotion of scientific work in West Virginia.

“I am excited to work with the WVAS. I hope that during my term on the executive committee, I will be able to encourage more GSC students to attend and present research results at upcoming annual meetings,” said Evans.

Dr. Evans has been teaching at Glenville State College since the fall of 2001. He is a tenured Professor of Chemistry. Evans earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from GSC in 1987 and was awarded his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Louisiana State University in 1993.
  
 Glenville State College is well represented on the WVAS executive committee. Dr. Gary Morris, GSC Assistant Professor of Biology and Science and Mathematics Chair, is currently serving as the organization’s secretary.

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GSC to Induct Five at Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony

By Bob | Published May 14, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2012

For more information:
Bob Edwards
Public Relations Department
Glenville State College
(304) 462-7361ext. 6390
Bob.edwards@glenville.edu

Glenville, WV–On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Glenville State College will induct four alumni and one coach into the Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame, which was established in 2001 through the generosity of the late Curtis Elam, a 1949 graduate.  This year’s inductees will be Ed Tekieli ’56, Coach/Athletic Director Leland Byrd, Steve Taylor ’60, Sandra Elmore ’73, and Don Bullett ’82.

The banquet and induction ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the ballroom of the Alan B. Mollohan Campus Community Center.  A meet and greet social time for banquet attendees will be held in the pre-function area of the Mollohan Center from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. that evening.

The public is invited to attend. Contact GSC’s Alumni Office at (304) 462-4122 for ticket information.

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Lady Pioneers Volleyball Team Signs Five New Players

By Jonathan | Published May 14, 2012

Kaci Sullivan signing her letter of intent to play Volleyball at Glenville State College. (Picture By: Ann Nester- Ann's Location Photography)

Glenville, WV – Head Lady Pioneers Volleyball Coach Camai Roberson would like to announce the signing of five new players into the Lady Pioneer Volleyball Program.

Rachel Elizabeth Ann Morris is from Bidwell, Ohio and comes from Gallia Academy. She plans on studying Early Childhood Education. She also was named All-District All Star her senior year.

Kaci Shea Sullivan is from Sandyville, West Virginia and comes to Glenville from Ravenswood High School. Kaci plans on majoring in Nursing. In 2011 she was named 1st Team All-State and 1st Team All-LKC.

Jazmin Christine Gordon is from St. Albans, West Virginia and comes to GSC from St. Albans High School. Jazmin is undecided about her major. In 2011 she was named 1st Team MSAC (Mountain State Athletic Conference) and was named 2nd Team All-State in class Triple A.

Cori Cristan Phillips is from Glenville, West Virginia and attended Braxton County High School. Cori is planning on majoring in Physical Education. In 2008-09 she was named Special Honorable Mention LKC. In 2009-10 she was named 2nd Team All-LKC and Honorable Mention All-State. In 2010-11 she made 1st Team LKC and 2nd Team All-State. And in 2011-12 she was named 1st Team LCK and 1st Team All-State. Cori also participated in Basketball and Track & Field while in High School.

And last is Emily Kate Osborne and she is from Rainelle, West Virginia and attended Greenbrier West High School. Emily is majoring in Special Education. She was named Nicholas County All-Tournament/All-Regional Team, Charleston Catholic All-Tournament Team, 1st Team All-State, and the Hitter award.

“I am very excited about the incoming players and I think we will have a very successful 2012 season,” stated Coach Roberson.

The Lady Pioneers open up the 2012 season at the Ferris State Tournament on September 1st and 2nd. Game times are TBA.

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Register Now for GSC Pioneer Football Camp

By Bob | Published May 11, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2012
 
For more information:
Bob Edwards
Public Relations Department
Glenville State College
(304) 462-7361ext. 6390
Bob.edwards@glenville.edu

Glenville, WV—Members of the Glenville State College Football team are hosting their annual Pioneer Football Camp June 24-26th. This is an instructional camp directed by Head Coach David Hutchison, his staff, and current GSC players.

The Pioneer Football Camp is a non-pad instructional football camp for players in grades 5-12. The goal of the camp is to teach and improve football skills and techniques that can take your game to a higher level and jump-start your season.

Head Coach David Hutchison and his outstanding staff will teach the skills, techniques, and fundamentals that will enable children and teens to reach their full potential. All campers will receive quality instruction for both offensive and defensive positions. This camp is highly organized and structured to give every camper, regardless of skill level, the same top-notch instruction and attention. This camp does not require football equipment. 

The GSC football coaching staff also uses this opportunity to evaluate high school prospects for the upcoming years. In 2010, GSC discovered six student athletes at the Pioneer Football Camp and signed them to play for Pioneer Football Program.

The Pioneer Football Camp takes advantage of some of the best facilities in the West Virginia conference including: fully lighted field turf at I.L. and Sue  Morris stadium, field house and weight room complex, indoor pool, and air-conditioned resident halls.

The cost of the camp is $175 for overnight campers or $125 for day campers.

Pre-registration will take place through June 20th by completing the camp application and sending it along with a $25 deposit to GSC Football, Glenville State College, 200 High Street, Glenville, West Virginia 26351. Campers will be permitted to register after June 20th through the beginning of camp for an additional $15 late registration fee. Check-in will take place between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on June 24th at Pickens Hall on the GSC campus.

Visit www.glenville.edu/athletics/ to view the Pioneer Football Camp brochure. For more information or to register, contact Coach David Hutchison at david.hutchison@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6230 or Coach Eric Smith at eric.smith@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6232.

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Ethan Szabo Named to WVIAC Baseball First Team

By Jonathan | Published May 10, 2012
Ethan Szabo led GSC in homeruns with six during the 2012 season

Princeton, WV – Glenville State Pioneer Baseball player Ethan Szabo has been named to the 2012 WVIAC First Team.

Szabo a freshman from Felton, DE was the Pioneers leading hitter with 50 hits in 2012. He also led GSC in homeruns with six, he had 14 RBI’s, and scored 19 runs.

Congratulations to Ethan for having an outstanding year.

Complete Team List Below:

First Team
SP: Aaron Adams (WVWC)
SP: Alex Haines (SHU)
SP: Paul Hvozdovic (SU)
SP: Brad Schnelle (SHU)
RP: Andrew Gallanant (SU)
C: Kyle Morrow (UPJ)
1B: Nathan Minnich (SU)
2B: Jake Warner (UPJ)
3B: Brendan Costantino (SHU)
SS: Jon Neuberger (BSC)
!OF: Bret Blevins (CU)
OF: Sean Collette (A-B)
OF: Cory Flickinger (WVWC)
OF: Billy Smith (WVSU)
OF: Ethan Szabo (GSC)
DH: Nicholas Sell (SHU)
 
Second Team
SP: Chase Pickering (WVSU)
SP: Tim Ponn (UC)
SP: Warren Hammel (WVWC)
*SP: Shayne Miller (OVU)
*SP: Derek Younker (UPJ)
RP: Jon Murphy (SHU)
C: Hayden Mobley (WLU)
1B: Ryan Johnston (CU)
2B: Jerrod Groves (CU)
2B: Chad Murphy (SU)
3B: Gene Franks (WVWC)
SS: Keith Morrisroe (CU)
OF: Pat Ammar (WJU)
OF: Jeff Conley (A-B)
OF: Larry Lowry (BSC)
OF: Drew Westover (UPJ)
DH: Nash Hutter (SU)
!DH: Igor Molina (UC) Tyler Kincaid (FSU)
SP: Kyle Olney (A-B)
RP: Nick Mayle (FSU)
RP: Will Zuspan (CU)
3B: Kyle Crist (D&E)
SS: Nick Erminio (SHU)

Honorable Mention
SP:

Hitter of the Year: Nathan Minnich – Shepherd
Pitcher of the Year: Alex Haines – Seton Hill
Player of the Year: Nathan Minnich
Coach of the Year: Marc Marizzaldi – Seton Hill

**Ties between two players means both are on the all-conference team; !Utility player

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200 Graduate from Glenville State College May 5th

By Matthew | Published May 9, 2012

For Immediate Release:  May 9, 2012

Contact:  Annette Barnette
Public Relations & Marketing Director
Glenville State College
Glenville, West Virginia
(304) 462-6391

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) gives the keynote address at the 138th Glenville State College Commencement on Saturday, May 5th.

Glenville, WV – Approximately 200 students have officially graduated from Glenville State College in a ceremony that took place on Saturday, May 5th.  GSC’s ‘Class of 2012’ includes nearly 200 graduates from throughout West Virginia and ten other states (Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia) as well as Washington, D.C.  Most of the graduates completed their degree requirements this semester, while some of the students completed their courses in July or December of last year.  Fourteen members of the Glenville State College ‘Class of 1962’ were also invited to participate in the ceremony and be recognized as 50-year graduates.

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) gave the commencement keynote address telling the students, “Today is your day.  You have the rest of your life ahead of you.”  GSC President Dr. Peter Barr then presented Honorary Doctorate Degrees to both U.S. Senator Manchin and West Virginia Senator Doug Facemire (D-Braxton).

West Virginia Senator Doug Facemire (D-Braxton), Glenville State College Board of Governors Chair Sue Morris, and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) pose for a photo before entering the Jesse R. Lilly, Jr. Gymnasium for the 138th Glenville State College Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Barr also handed out three annual awards to a faculty member, an employee, and a student.  GSC Associate Professor of Science Larry Baker of Grantsville received the Faculty Award of Excellence.  GSC Graphic Designer and Public Relations Department employee Dustin Crutchfield, who is a native of Burnsville but now resides in Glenville, received the Classified Employee of the Year Award.  GSC 2012 graduate Marlon Henry of Montrose earned the Student Leadership Award before receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management.

The May 5th event was Glenville State College’s 138th commencement ceremony.

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