FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 20, 2017

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GLENVILLE, WV – Matthew Roush, a junior from Beverly, Ohio, has been named the Glenville State College Pioneer Mascot for the 2017-2018 school year. Roush also served as the Pioneer Mascot for the 2015-2016 school year making him the only person in GSC history to have served two nonconsecutive terms as the Pioneer Mascot.

2017-18 GSC Pioneer Matt Roush

“What I’m looking forward to the most is helping lead the Pioneers to victory in all sports, and help with school spirit by energizing Pioneer Nation,” said Roush. “I was more nervous during the selection process this time because there was more competition. I made sure that I came in with high energy and the right attitude to embrace the school spirit,” he continued.

The land surveying major is a member of the Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams at GSC and a Hidden Promise Scholar Mentor. He says that he hopes to add more school spirit around campus and get students involved in events all around campus. He is the son of Robert and Carrie Roush.

“I’m very excited for Matt to represent Glenville State College as the Pioneer for the 2017-2018 year! His excitement and enthusiasm are overwhelming, and I believe he will bring an infectious Pioneer spirit to the campus,” said Director of Student Activities Jodi Walters.

As the GSC Pioneer, Roush will attend GSC football and basketball games, tournaments, and other school events. The Pioneer is charged with working with GSC students, faculty, and staff to positively promote and support the college. The official uniform of the GSC Pioneer mascot is a set of buckskins, a coonskin hat, and a musket. The Glenville State College Pioneer Mascot first began rousing the spirit of the student body during the 1933-34 school year. It has been an ongoing tradition for over 80 years.