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.  

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 1^st 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

Harmonia Rosales received the Provost Award (Best in Show) for her oil painting, 'Empty Every Night.'

Glenville, WV – Winners have been announced for the fifth annual Glenville State College Juried Student Art Show. All works in the exhibit were created by full-time GSC students who completed their work during their college careers. The juror of the show was Zachary Orcutt, a Professor of Art at West Virginia University Parkersburg. He selected 47 pieces to be in the show from 67 entries.

Elora Shock won first place with her watercolor, 'Invictus.'

“This year’s student show was a great success. I hope everyone gets the chance to see the wonderful work being done by GSC students,” said GSC Professor of Art Liza Brenner, who also planned the event.

Harmonia Rosales received the Provost Award (Best in Show) for her oil painting, ‘Empty Every Night.’ The $100 cash prize awarded to her was donated by GSC Provost Dr. John Peek. Rosales is a senior English major from Champaign, Illinois.

Holly Wright won second place for her sculpture 'Good Enough For You.'

Brittany McGuire received the Linda K. Abraham Memorial Award for her photo, ‘Spiral.’ She received $100 that was donated by the Linda Abraham Foundation. McGuire is a junior Music Education major from Beckley, West Virginia in Raleigh County.

Elora Shock won first place with her watercolor, ‘Invictus.’ She received $80 that was donated by the GSC Bluegrass Band. Shock is a senior General Studies major from Rosedale, West Virginia in Braxton County.

Jillian Malone won third place for her sculpture 'Moon in the Tree.'

Holly Wright won second place for her sculpture ‘Good Enough For You.’ She received a $60 prize that was donated by the GSC Fine Arts Department. Wright is a senior Education major from Parkersburg, West Virginia in Wood County.

Jillian Malone won third place for her sculpture ‘Moon in the Tree.’ She earned $40 which was donated by the GSC Fine Arts Department. Malone is a sophomore undeclared major from Anchorage, Alaska.

Joseph Overbaugh won Honorable Mention for his mixed media piece ‘The Great Escape.’ A $20 prize was awarded to him thanks to a donation by the GSC Bluegrass Band. Overbaugh is a junior Education major from Mount Zion, West Virginia in Calhoun County.

Brittany McGuire received the Linda K. Abraham Memorial Award for her photo, 'Spiral.'

Joseph Overbaugh won Honorable Mention for his mixed media piece 'The Great Escape.'

The show took place from March 12^th until April 25^th. It was open to the public daily Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The gallery is also open one hour before all GSC Fine Arts events. For more information on the fifth annual GSC Juried Student Art Show and future exhibits in the GSC Fine Arts Gallery, contact Brenner at Liza.Brenner@glenville.edu or call (304) 462-6346.

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

Glenville, WV – A large amount of books have been donated to the Glenville State College Robert F. Kidd Library to be given away free to the public.  ”These books will be great for anyone’s collection. This donation was perfect timing for summer reading,” said GSC Major Gifts Officer and GSC West Virginia Veterans Legacy Project Director Dr. Bob Henry Baber. He secured the donation from Visions, Vessels, and Victory Incorporated, a Glenville Christian-based nonprofit.

GSC Library Associate Jason Gum and GSC Major Gifts Officer and GSC West Virginia Veterans Legacy Project Director Dr. Bob Henry Baber present books that were donated to the GSC Robert F. Kidd Library to be given away free to the public.

The books that were donated include Retribution: The Battle for Japan 1944-1945 by Max Hastings, Relentless (a novel) by Dean Koontz, Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit by Andrew A. Rooney, and Mathilda Savitch (a novel) by Victor Lodato.

Retribution: The Battle for Japan 1944-1945 follows the last year of the Pacific War. In addition to being available to the public, copies of the book will also be given away by the GSC West Virginia Veterans Legacy Project during Veterans Week in the Fall. “We are thrilled to be able to give this book to veterans and their families. This is a great read for any war history buff, all are also invited to stop in the library and get a copy while supplies last,” said GSC Library Associate Jason Gum, the overseer of the archives at GSC.

For more information about the donation of books or getting free copies of the titles, contact Baber at Bob.Baber@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6382 or Gum at Jason.Gum@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6163.