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GSC’s ‘West Virginia Veteran’s Legacy Project’ Book and Documentary Available for Purchase

By Bob | Published April 15, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2013

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

Glenville, WV— In September of 2011, Glenville State College established the ‘West Virginia Veteran’s Legacy Project.’ This project builds on Glenville State College’s World War II Heroes Project, which records and preserves the experiences of West Virginia veterans from that specific conflict.

The ‘West Virginia Veteran’s Legacy Project’ focuses on collecting, preserving, and broadcasting stories of West Virginia war veterans who served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War as well as the current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Historically, West Virginia has had and continues to have the highest per capita military service rate in the United States.

Over two-hundred interviews with veterans and family and friends of deceased veterans have been conducted for the project. The stories they tell and the memories they reveal are creating a living picture of the brutality, confusion, and sacrifices of war.

The project has resulted in the publishing of a book and the production of a film documentary that highlights many of the veterans who have participated in this extensive endeavor.

The book ‘Heroes Among Us-A Tradition of Service’ is a collection of photographs, both new and old, with succinct vet quotes and short stories that have been collected by the project.  Copies of the book may be purchased for just $10 each.

West Virginia Veterans who are featured in ‘Heroes Among Us-A Tradition of Service’ are listed as follows according to their county of residence:

Braxton County: George Lee Fisher of Little Birch, John Morrison of Little Birch, and Gary King of Gassaway

Cabell County: Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams of Ona, the only living West Virginian Medal of Honor recipient, and Lessie Moses of Milton

Clay County: Gene Drennen of Procious

Gilmer County: Willie Barton of Glenville, Ann Jones of Cox’s Mills, Joseph Kemper of Cox’s Mills, Benjamin Mick of Cedarville, Warren Matheny of Sand Fork, Damon West of Troy, Dr. Peter Barr of Glenville, and Dr. Ed Wood of Glenville

Hardy County: Allen Barb of Moorefield

Harrison County: Gary Broughton of Clarksburg, John Brown of Clarksburg, Earl Core of Clarksburg, James Cortez of Clarksburg, Richard Crickard of Clarksburg, Clara Eaton of Clarksburg, Dr. James B. Hill of Bridgeport, Richard Karp of Clarksburg, Richard Lowther of Clarksburg, Cory Mang of Salem, Joseph Mang of Salem,  Miriam McCaw of Clarksburg, Frank Menendez of Clarksburg, Johnny Payne of Clarksburg, Paul Pitrolo of Clarksburg, Harry ‘Rody’ Rodeheaver of Clarksburg, Patrick Romano of Clarksburg, Bob Smith of Clarksburg, Havey Staab of Clarksburg, Jimmy Succurro of Clarksburg, and Cecil Tracy of Clarksburg

Lewis County: John ‘Robert’ Nicholson of Weston, Frank Angotti of Weston, Thomas Pickens of Weston, William Singleton of Ireland, Joseph Bross of Weston, and Ronnie McCartney of Jane Lew

Marion County: Virginia Goodpasture of Fairmont, Brian Lamb of Fairmont, Robert Minney of Fairmont, and Frank Zukowsky of Fairmont

Mercer County: Bill Bivens of Bluefield, Leonard Kessinger of Princeton, William Sanders of Princeton, Junior Spurrier of Princeton, Dana White of Princeton, and Tony Whitlow of Princeton

Nicholas County: Giovanno ‘Johnny’ Romano of Craigsville, Ree Camplio of Richwood, Dan Snyder of Richwood, and Raymond Groves of Craigsville

Raleigh County: John Clyburn of Beckley, Jack Scott of Beaver, Rodger Withrow of Beckley, Sheryn Lewis of Beckley, Brian Nimmo of Beckley, Stefanie Alleyne of Beckley, Matt Williams of Cool Ridge, Jason Ward of Beaver, and Wendy Ward of Beaver

Randolph County: Robert Watkins of Elkins and Richard Hedrick of Montrose

Roane County: Eloise Meads of Spencer

Summers County: Eva Angell of Jumping Branch

Taylor County: Ed Beavers of Grafton, John Brown of Grafton, Charles A. Freeman of Rosemont, and Clarence Paugh of Grafton

Upshur County: Kevin Crickard of Buckhannon

Webster County: Joe Myers of Upper Glade, Rusty Jarvis of Camden On Gauley, George ‘Freddie’ Brewster of Cowen, Junior Romano of Camden On Gauley, and William O’Dell of Diana.

Wood County: Willodeane Brady of Walker

The documentary ‘Tradition of Service’ is approximately 50 minutes long and gives a brief overview of West Virginians’ history of service in the military, while including actual interview material and photographs from the  ‘West Virginia Veteran’s Legacy Project’. The documentary was shown on West Virginia PBS during November 2012. DVDs of the documentary can be purchased for $10 each.

West Virginia Veterans who are featured in ‘Tradition of Service’ are listed as follows according to their county of residence:

Braxton County: Kenneth Freshour of Sutton and George Lee Fisher of Little Birch

Cabell County: Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams of Ona

Calhoun County: Richard McCartney of Grantsville

Clay County: Gale Brown of Indore and Edward Harrah of Bomont

Gilmer County: Hoy Barton of Glenville, William Ostaff of Glenville, Willie Barton, of Glenville, Ann Jones of Cox’s Mills, Joseph Kemper of Cox’s Mills, and Benjamin Mick of Cedarville

Hardy County: Allen Barb of Moorefield

Harrison County:  Sandra Firth of Mount Clare and James Cortez of Clarksburg

Lewis County: Teddy Davis of Horner, William Fultineer of Weston, and John ‘Robert’ Nicholson of Weston

Marion County: Patricia Kishman of Fairmont and Frank Zukowsky of Fairmont

Nicholas County: Ralph Chapman of Summersville

Raleigh County: Wendy Ward of Beaver, and John Clyburn of Beckley

Randolph County: Freddie Armentrout of Whitmer and Richard Hedrick of Montrose

Taylor County: Joseph Heinzman of Grafton

Webster County: Joe Meyers of Upper Glade

A package deal is available that includes a DVD and book for just $15. This would make a meaningful gift for veterans and their family and friends.

Purchases may be made at the GSC Foundation Office in the Heflin Administration Building. Orders may also be mailed to you by contacting Michelle Clowser at Michelle.Clowser@ glenville.edu or by calling (304) 462-6380. A $2.50 base shipping charge does apply to all mail orders.

The GSC ‘West Virginia Veteran’s Legacy Project’ has also created a traveling photo exhibit featuring many of the veterans that are highlighted in the book and documentary. The exhibit is now on display at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The photo exhibit and a traveling historical display are both available free of charge for display at other healthcare facilities, businesses, libraries, events, and organizations’ meeting areas. To reserve the exhibits, contact the GSC Public Relations and Marketing Department at (304) 462-4115.

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Lady Pioneers Sweep Ohio Valley

By Jonathan | Published April 13, 2013

Morgan Scarpellini had a great day as she finished with 5 hits, 3 RBI's, and scored 4 runs as GSC swept Ohio Valley

Vienna, W.Va. – The Glenville State softball team swept the Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots on Saturday afternoon by a score of 5-1 in game one and a score of 4-1 in the second game of the double header.

In game one, Ohio Valley took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.

However in the top of the second inning GSC would tie it up at 1 apiece as Morgan Scarpellini hit a solo homerun.

The Lady Pioneers would add two more runs in the top of the third inning as Kayleigh Huck hit a double to center field as Katelyn Porter and Carlee Charton both crossed the plate as GSC went up 3-1.

And in the top of the fifth inning Morgan Scarpellini would hit another homerun as Kayleigh Huck also scored as the Lady Pioneers would win game one, 5-1.

Katelyn Porter went 1 for 4 and scored a run while Kayleigh Huck went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and scored 2 runs.

Morgan Scarpellini had a great game as she went 3 for 3 with 3 RBI’s and scored 2 runs.

Sam Weaver pitched the whole game as she allowed 5 hits, 1 run, and struck out 3 batters.

In the second game, GSC would get on the scoreboard first in the top of the fourth as Brittany Spencer hit a sacrifice fly to right field as Morgan Scarpellini scored as the Lady Pioneers took a 1-0 lead.

In the top of the fifth GSC would do most of the damage as they scored 3 runs and would go on to win game two by a score of 4-1.

Morgan Scarpellini went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs. Carly Caldon, Katelyn Porter, Kayleigh Huck, Meagan Lesser, Brittany Spencer, and Carlee Charton all had hits in the game. Meagan Lesser and Brittany Spencer both finished the game with 2 RBI’s each.

Brittany May pitched the whole game as she gave up 8 hits and only allowed 1 run.

The Lady Pioneers return to action on Wednesday, April 17th when they travel to Wheeling Jesuit. The double header is set for 2:00pm.

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2013 Rumble on the Hill

By Jonathan | Published April 12, 2013

Glenville, W.Va. - The Glenville State College Athletic Department is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Rumble on the Hill.

Tickets went on sale today Friday, April 12th. The Rumble on the Hill will be held on Saturday, April 27th , the doors will open at 6:00pm and the fights will start 7:00pm.

Fights will feature Pro Fighter Jason Pettaway and Pro Kickboxing debut of GSC Football Alumni “Wild Wild” Wes Hanson. The fights will also include local brawlers and current GSC Athletes. The Rumble on the Hill will also host the West Virginia Hottest Ring Girl Competition.

General admission is $12.00 while ringside seats start at $25.00. Also Ringside tables are also available.

Tickets can be bought in the GSC Athletics Department, Glenville McDonald’s, and the Pioneer Grill.

For more information contact GSC Athletics at 304-462-6225. All proceeds to benefit Glenville State College.

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Lady Pioneers Place Third in OVU Invitational

By Jonathan | Published April 11, 2013

Sammi Moore finished 36 holes with a 157 as she was named to the OVU Invitational All-Tournament Team

Vienna, W.Va. – The Glenville State Lady Pioneers golf team finished in third place in the 2013 Ohio Valley University Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 11th.

Sammi Moore led the Lady Pioneers as she finished the day with a 157. Moore’s score was also good enough to make the All-Tournament Team.

Senior Alex Fitzwater had a career day as she finished all 36 holes with a 177 while freshman Cami Roberts was right on her tail finishing with a 180.

Also for GSC Dejana Ludoski finished with a 293 in her first colligate golf tournament.

The Lady Pioneers return to the course this Sunday, April 14th and Monday, April 15th as they will take part in the WVIAC Southern Regional at Glade Springs Resort.

Team Scores

1. Concord    624

2. Charleston          688

3. Glenville State   807

4. WV State

5. Fairmont State  DNF

6. West Liberty      DNF

7. WV Wesleyan    DNF

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GSC Percussion Ensemble

By Ed | Published April 9, 2013

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2013

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

GSC junior music major Sara Rollins of Smithville (Ritchie County), West Virginia practices for the Percussion Ensemble concert.

Glenville, WV – The annual Glenville State College Percussion Ensemble concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 11th and Friday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. Tickets for the Friday show are already sold out, but seats remain open for the Thursday performance.

The ensemble is composed of a wide variety of percussion instruments. The band members have to be proficient in playing a wide array of these instruments in order to perform the elaborate routines performed during the show.

The percussion ensemble members have been practicing twice a week for the past two months. They have met for four hours every Thursday evening, and seven hours each Sunday. As the event grows closer, the band will add a third weekly practice, and eventually a fourth until they begin daily practice for the first two weeks of the month of April.

“The excitement and loyalty of our audience keeps us motivated to maintain this schedule,” said GSC Associate Professor of Music John McKinney. “This will be the 33rd year of the Percussion Ensemble and we look forward to sharing great music and entertainment with all in attendance.”  McKinney elaborated on the band members. “The group is a mixture of current GSC students and GSC alumni.  It makes for a great educational mix of students studying to make a living in music and those who are doing so now. The sharing of musical experiences is excellent.”

There will also be daytime concerts on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th for West Virginia public school students.

For more information, to reserve seats for Thursday, April 11th, or to be added to the Friday, April 12th waiting list, contact Sheri Skidmore in the GSC Fine Arts Department at Sheri.Skidmore@glenville.edu or (304) 462-4130.

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Seven Outstanding Alumni to be Honored at GSC Alumni Banquet

By Bob | Published April 9, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2013

For more information:
Debra Nagy
Director of Alumni Affairs
Glenville State College
(304) 462-4122

Glenville, WV–Final plans for this year’s Glenville State College Alumni Day on April 27, 2013 have been made. All alumni and friends of the college are invited back to campus. Those coming back to Glenville the evening before and those living within driving distance to campus may want to take advantage of GSC’s spring band concert, under the direction of Professor Lloyd Bone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening, April 26th in the GSC Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

On Saturday, several activities have been scheduled for throughout the day, including a WVIAC Track & Field Championship Meet at Morris Stadium and a 3:00 p.m. Senior Recital in the fine arts auditorium.

All activities on Saturday promise to be wonderful opportunities for everyone to socialize, reminisce, and re-establish contact with fellow alums and friends of Glenville State College that they haven’t seen in a while. The Alumni Center, open from noon until 4:30 p.m., will be headquarters for the day’s activities.

The college bookstore will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for everyone to have an opportunity to find that special GSC souvenir, and the Robert F. Kidd Library will be open during these hours as well. The perimeter doors of campus buildings will be unlocked during the afternoon, encouraging alums to tour the facilities. At some point during the afternoon, everyone will want to view the student art show in the GSC Fine Arts Center’s Spears Gallery as well.

The annual meet and greet social time for banquet attendees will be held in the pre-function area of the Alan B. Mollohan Campus Community Center from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by the alumni banquet at 6:00 p.m. in the ballroom.

The evening’s banquet spotlight will be on the Alumni Association’s guests of honor: Alumnus of the Year, Michael T. Rust ’73; Alumni Achievement Award Recipient, Coach David Walker ’87; Community Service Award Honoree, Helen Radcliff James ’44; Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient (Public Schools), Tabatha Logan Beall ’92; and Outstanding Young Alumna Rebekah Long ’08. The spotlight will also be upon the families of Dr. Lloyd H. Elliott ’37 and Mr. Damon West ’47 as these two gentlemen are honored posthumously. Rebekah Long will be joining Alumnus Buddy Griffin ’71 and Alumna Megan Murphy Darby ’11 for some music entertainment at the end of the banquet, which will cap off the evening’s program.

The GSC Alumni Center will be open for more fellowship/social time following the banquet and Rumble on the Hill will be held that night in the Physical Education Building’s Jesse Lilly Gymnasium.

For planning purposes, prior reservations at $20.00 each are required for banquet attendees. Contact the Glenville State College Alumni Office at (304) 462-4122 (local) or (866) 239-0285 (toll free) for more information about Alumni Day activities and to make your banquet reservation(s).

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GSC Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony

By Bob | Published April 9, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2013

For more information:
Debra Nagy
Director of Alumni Affairs
Glenville State College
(304) 462-4122

Glenville, WV–On Saturday, May 18, 2013, five Glenville State College alumni will be inducted 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 Bill Whetsell ’46, Bob Reynolds ’58, Bill Casto ’67, Steve Seals ’70, and Gary Ray ’71. Whetsell will be inducted posthumously.

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. until 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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Softball Sweeps West Virginia Tech

By Jonathan | Published April 9, 2013
Brittany May picked up the victory in game two as she pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and no runs as the Lady Pioneers beat West Virginia Tech 13-5

Belle, W.Va. - The Glenville State softball team traveled to Belle, West Virginia on Monday, April 8th and swept the West Virginia Tech Golden Bears as they improve to 17-7 on the year.

In the first game of the double header West Virginia Tech would take a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning as Morgan Scarpellini bobbled a ball as Jacki Wood and Megan Blythe both scored.

But the Lady Pioneers would cut Tech’s defecate in half as Sam Weaver hit a solo homerun in the top of the fifth making it, 2-1.

In the top of the sixth inning GSC would take their first lead as Meagen Lesser hit a single scoring Morgan Scarpellini and Katelyn Porter as the Lady Pioneers took a 3-2 lead.

However Tech would tie it up in the bottom of the sixth inning, 3-3.

But Kate Williams would come up big for GSC as she stole home plate on a wild pitch by Tech scoring the go ahead run, 4-3.

In the bottom of the seventh the Lady Pioneers would get three quick outs as they would come from behind to defeat West Virginia Tech in game one, 4-3.

Meagan Lesser went 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s while Sam Weaver went 1 for 3, a homerun coming in the fifth inning.

Jess Fedor picked up the win for GSC as she pitched 3.1 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, and struck out 5 batters.

In the second game of the double header West Virginia Tech would have a huge inning in the bottom of the first as they scored 5 runs on 6 hits as the Lady Pioneers committed 2 errors, as Tech went up 5-0.

But GSC would weather the storm and have an even bigger inning in the top of the second as they scored 8 runs on only 5 hits as West Virginia Tech committed 4 errors, making the score 8-5.

GSC would add another run in the top of the fourth inning as Brittany Spencer hit a single scoring Kayleigh Huck, 9-5.

The Lady Pioneers would add 4 more runs in the top of the seventh inning as they cruised to a 13-5 victory in game two.

Kayleigh Huck went 3 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and scored 2 runs while Katelyn Porter went 2 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and scored 2 runs. Also for GSC Morgan Scarpellini went 1 for 4 with 2 RBI’s and scored a run.

Carly Caldon, Brittany Spencer, and Kate Williams all finished the game with RBI’s.

Brittany May picked up the victory in game two as she pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and no runs.

They Lady Pioneers return to action on Wednesday, April 10th when they travel to Shepherdstown, West Virginia for a double header with Shepherd. Game time is set for 1:00 pm.

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GSC Women’s Basketball Hosting Casino Night

By Bob | Published April 8, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2013

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

Glenville, WV—The Glenville State College Lady Pioneer Basketball program is hosting their annual Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom. The event features an evening of fun for everyone.

The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Gaming including: Blackjack, Slot Machines, Baby Craps, Double Roulette, Texas Hold’ em, and Let It Ride Poker, can be played from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Dancing with a live band can also be enjoyed from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are just $25 each in advance or $30 at the door and include: admission, food, drinks, and start-up chips. Additional chips are $20 per cup. There will be lots of prizes, a grand prize, and an auction.

For tickets contact Shantelle Harkleroad at Shantelle.Harkleroad@glenville.edu or call (304) 904-0823.
All proceeds benefit the Glenville State College Lady Pioneer Basketball program.

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Softball Splits with West Virginia Wesleyan

By Jonathan | Published April 6, 2013

Kayleigh Huck went 2 for 6 on the day as the Lady Pioneers split a double header with West Virginia Wesleyan

Glenville, W.Va. – The Glenville State softball team split a double header with WVIAC Conference foe West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon.

In game one, the Lady Pioneers got their bats going early as they took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Carly Caldon and Morgan Scarpellini both stole home plate.

West Virginia Wesleyan though would pull within one point in the top of the fourth inning as Kaitlyn Carey hit a solo homerun as GSC held a 2-1 lead.

Both teams would go scoreless heading into the seventh inning.

West Virginia Wesleyan would get the tying run on second base but that’s as close as they would get as the Lady Pioneers would hold on and win, 2-1.

Kayleigh Huck went 1 for 3 while Brittany Spencer went 1 for 2 in the game.

Sam Weaver picked up the win as she pitched a complete game giving up 5 hits, 1 run, and struck out 3 batters.

In the second game, both teams struggled early to find offense until the top of the fourth inning when West Virginia Wesleyan took a 1-0 lead after Kaitlyn Carey hit a double scoring Paige Cummings.

West Virginia Wesleyan would end up building a 9-0 lead over GSC as we headed into the bottom of the seventh inning.

But the Lady Pioneers couldn’t find their bats as they fell to West Virginia Wesleyan in game two, 9-0.

Kayleigh Huck went 1 for 3 in the game while Carlee Charton went 1 for 2.

Brittany May pitched 4.2 innings as she allowed 7 hits, 5 runs, and struck out 2 batters.

The Lady Pioneers return to action Monday, April 8th when they travel to West Virginia Tech for a non-conference match-up. Game time is set for 12:00 pm.

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