Thirty of West Virginia University’s top graduating seniors will be honored with the WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors Award during a Weekend of Honors Convocation April 11-13.
This year’s recipients, who represent approximately one percent of the graduating class, were selected based on a number of criteria including academic achievement, honors and awards, public service, demonstrated leadership, collegiate work experience, references and a narrative on the value of the WVU undergraduate experience.
The 2003 Outstanding Seniors are: Stephanie A. Ballard of Morgantown; J. Scott Biola of Elkins; Annelee C. Boyle of Morgantown; Sarah M. Davis of Wheeling; Alan C. Dressler of Keyser; Michelle R. Felice of Rochester, Mich.; Joshua B. Fry of Wayne; Heather L. Glasscock of Petersburg; Christina A.Grisso of Bridgeport; Lindsay C. Gronell of Wheeling; Rebecca J. Hardy of Waynesburg Pa.; Keisha-Morae Hopkins of Bluefield; Dave S. Jayasinghe of Kelaniya Sri Lanka; Brian R. Kent of Morgantown; Rebecca F. Kenyon of Petersburg; Kristine M. Krebs of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Christina K. Lettieri of Weirton; Erin K. Master of Reedsville; Michael L. Morgan of Conklin, N.Y.; Misha J. Phillips of Elkins; Shane T. Prettyman of Elkview; Jonathan M. Shaffer of Mount Pleasant, Pa.; Johnny R. Shields of Stonewood; Lois M. Spencer of Keyser; Stephanie D. Taylor of Clarksburg; Jill A. Thomas of Beaver; Bevin A. VanGilder of Fairmont; Kavara S. Vaughn of Morgantown; Amber L. Warner of Wapakoneta, Ohio; and Allison R. Williams of Morgantown.
WVU President David C. Hardesty Jr. will present the selected students with a special certificate at the Honors Convocation, and their names also will be included on a permanent register located in Colson Hall.
Eight of these 30 top seniors will also be awarded the Order of Augusta, the University’s most prestigious student honor. The Order of Augusta was established by the WVU Foundation in 1995 to recognize a highly select group of students based upon their superior scholarships, demonstrated leadership and record of community and public service.
The Order of Augusta was named for its historical significance in the state. Augusta was among the original names considered by the legislature when the state seceded from Virginia in 1863. Also, the District of Augusta was the original name for a large area in what is now the northern region of West Virginia, including Monongalia County.
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p. Stephanie A. Ballard of Morgantown will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. As a consistent dean’s list student, she has been the recipient of many awards and scholarships during her years at WVU .
Ballard says that she has rediscovered the value of family at WVU . She notes that she has realized the genuine family-like relationships that unite not only those teaching and learning at WVU , but also all West Virginians. She has volunteered with the United Way, the American Cancer Center’s annual Relay for Life, and has spoken to students at local high schools about what to expect during their college experience.
Ballard is a member of Golden Key National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Public Relations Student Society of America. She also completed an internship with the West Virginia State Legislature in 2002.
She is the daughter of Steven and Deborah Ballard.
J. Scott Biola of Elkins says that as he prepares to graduate from WVU , three things leave a lasting impression on hima summer study abroad trip to Germany, inspiring professors and lasting friendships. He knows that his time at WVU has helped him prepare for the challenges he will face throughout his life.
Biola will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in interdepartmental studies and social studies. The Honors Program participant is majoring in secondary education. He has volunteered his time with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps Energy Express. He also volunteered as a coach for Fairmont Senior High School’s cross-country team last fall.
He has been a recipient of several distinguished awards and scholarships while at WVU . He was named to both the President’s List and Dean’s List, and was awarded the Kathryn Cramer Morgan Scholarship and Mountaineer Scholarship.
Biola is the son of Joe and Heather Biola.
Annelee C. Boyle of Morgantown will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in both biology and Spanish. The Honors Program participant plans on attending medical school with hopes of becoming a physician.
“I don’t know where I’ll go to medical school or for my residency, but I know that West Virginia is the place I will return to raise my family,”Boyle said.
As a recipient of the Governor’s Honors Academy Scholarship and the winner of the Brouzas Award (the highest award given to an undergraduate in the WVU Department of Foreign Languages), Boyle has participated on the WVU debate team and is a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honorary) and Beta Beta Beta (Biological Honorary). She also has studied abroad in Spain and Ecuador.
Boyle is the daughter of Jerry and Renie Boyle.
Sarah M. Davis of Wheeling has been extremely involved in local activities during her years at WVU . Campus Crusade for Christ, WVU bible studies and Young Life Ministry are a few of the many organizations that she has worked with. She has also tutored at the WVU learning center.
She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Davis has been the recipient of 12 various scholarships and was nominated to Undergraduate Advisory Board for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
“I am fortunate to be the recipient of scholarships and as a result, have been able to concentrate mostly on academics rather than financial worries,”Davis said.”One of the things I truly value about this university is its ability to provide many students with this very perspective.”
Davis is the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Davis.
Alan C. Dressler of Keyser is a non-traditional student who has spent 16 years in the workforce as an electrician. Feeling under-challenged and unfulfilled, Dressler decided to pursue a degree in higher education and enter the field of health care. Dressler will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
He has been an active member in the Geology Club, Life Science Club, and has also spent time tutoring math and science at Student Support Services. He has been named to the Presidents List for the last six semesters.
After graduation, Dressler plans to attend the WVU School of Medicine.”I hope to be able to help fill the primary health care void in this state by opening a family practice in my hometown of Keyser,”hesaid.
Dressler is the son of L. Edwin and Ruth N. Dressler.
Michelle R. Felice of Rochester, Mich. , has been the recipient of the Mountaineer Scholarship, the Kaiser Aluminum Scholarship and the Hansen, Inc. Scholarship while studying at WVU . She has also been on either the Dean’s List or President’s List since enrolling as a freshman in the fall of 1999.
Felice, a College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Distinguished Scholar and Honors Program participant, will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Some of the activities she has taken part in are Golden Key International Honor Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers and WVU Emerging Women Leaders.
“My undergraduate experience at WVU has been something that cannot be found at every university,”Felice said.”The atmosphere and the friendliness of the community brought me to WVU , but the excellent academic opportunities kept me here.”
Felice is the daughter of John and Denise Felice.
Joshua B. Fry of Wayne will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science. While taking courses in his major, he has also taken officer-training courses though Air Force ROTC .Fry has spent time being involved in Golden Key, Pi Sigma Alpha, Arnold Air Society, Residence Hall Council, and WVU Young Democrats. He has also been a member the Honors Program and the”Pride of West Virginia,”the Mountaineer Marching Band.
In addition to many scholarships, Fry has been awarded the Chaz M. Holland Leadership Award through ROTC , the Air Force Association Award (highest-ranking cadet in his class), American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award (twice), and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship (three times).
Fry is the son of Randy and Lambie Fry.
Heather L. Glasscock of Petersburg took advantage of the five-year dual teaching degree program at WVU . This program will allow her to graduate in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies with a GPA of 3.85 in that area, and a master’s degree in elementary education with a 4.0 in that specific field.
Glasscock has been the recipient of the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholarship, and the Shoenbaum Teaching Scholarship, as well as being named to the President’s List, and the Dean’s List many times. She has been involved in the WVU Student Education Association, tutoring and the Education Student Governance Association.
“As a student, I am proud to be a part of the strong traditions of WVU ,”Glasscock said.”My most significant academic experiences and successes can be attributed to the commitment of the university to continue to be the shining example of higher education in West Virginia.”
Glasscock is the daughter of Allan and Sandria Glasscock.
Christina A. Grisso of Bridgeport will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in industrial and management systems engineering.
She has been the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships since enrolling in 1999, including Society of Women Engineers National Scholarship, WV Press Association Scholarship, WVU industrial engineering student of the year and the WVU Homecoming Court. She has also been named to the College of Engineering Presidents List for consecutive semesters since the fall of 2000.
Grisso has been an active member in various community activities as well. She participated in the American Heart Association Walk, visited WVU Children’s Hospital, and spoke to local high school students about engineering. She has also spent time tutoring. Grisso plans to pursue a career in hospital administration.
“Hospital administration will allow me to make life better for people who are suffering,”she said.”I will be given the power that all engineers have, to change the world.”
Grisso is the daughter of David and Jan Grisso.
Lindsay C. Gronell of Wheeling will receive her undergraduate degree in human performance with a minor in dance, and will complete her masters degree in physical therapy next year.
She has been awarded the Governor’s Honors Academy Scholarship, Stella Arslain Scholarship, George E. Steifel Scholarship, AHEPA Scholarship and the Albert A. Christ Scholarship during her years at WVU . Along with being named to the Dean’s List, she has also earned the Presidential Scholar Award (three times for having a perfect average).
Gronell’s true passion is dancing. She has been a dancer for 16 years and would like to continue working with dancers through physical therapy. Because of this love she has for dancing, and the education she received at WVU , Gronell hopes to combine the two after she graduates by being a physical therapist for Broadway dancers. She would also like to work with children.
She has volunteered her time to the Special Olympics, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Easter Seals and Ronald McDonald House. She has also been an officer for physical therapy class of 2004, and a member of both the Orchesis Dance Ensemble and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Gronell is the daughter of Tom and Christine Gronell.
Rebecca J. Hardy of Waynesburg, Pa. , will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
She has been the recipient of eight scholarships in her four years at WVU . She has also been a member of the WVU Concert Choir, Golden Key National Honor Society, Society of Mining Engineers and National Collegiate Honors Society.
Hardy has also been a teacher’s assistant for the engineering department, and an intern at the National Institutes for Safety and Health (NIOSH) the past three summers.
Hardy plans to remain at WVU in the fall to pursue a master of science in mining engineering with a focus in ventilation or fluid mechanics.
She is the daughter of Jerry and Frances Hardy.
Keisha-Morae Hopkins of Bluefield will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in secondary education.
Hopkins has been an active member for both the community and WVU , devoting her time to helping the WVU Children’s Hospital, Angel Tree, Salvation Army and Bartlett House (for the homeless). At WVU , she has been a resident assistant in Brooke Tower, also responsible for the”Brooke Tower Newsletter,”and served as a teaching assistant for an orientation class.
Hopkins was named the grand prize winner in the poetry division of the Waitman Barbe Creative Writing Contest in the spring of 2001. She has also been active in Golden Key National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society).
Hopkins is the daughter of Cassandra Hopkins
Dave S. Jayasinghe of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka says that since his childhood, he has been fascinated with airplanes and knew that he wanted to take this fascination to another level.
In May, he will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering.Jayasinghe has been a member of the Student’s Honor Society, Dean’s List and the American Engineers Honor Society, as well as being the recipient of numerous scholarships including the Richard E. Walters Scholarship and the Farland Scholarship.
He has been a research assistant and an engineering assistant for the WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, and a mechanical engineering intern for several companies around the United States. He has also been a tutor in the mathematics department.
Jayasinghe is the son of Joe and Kanthie Jayasinghe.
Brian R. Kent of Morgantown says that his lifelong interest in science and astronomy led him to pursue an undergraduate education in physics. This year, Kent will complete his pursuit when he graduates with a bachelor’s degree in that field. Kent also hopes to obtain a doctorate degree and pursue further scientific investigation through post-doctoral research positions. He would like to continue his career as an astrophysicist at an observatory, or academic/research institute.
He has been a research student for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy. In the classroom, he has been a teaching assistant in the department of physics.
Kent has been an active member in the Society of Physics Students, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honorary, Golden Key National Honor Society, American Astronomical Society and the WVU Astronomy Club. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships including the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national award for select students who excel in math and sciences, and the WVU Foundation Scholarship, WVU ’s top academic award.
Kent is the son of Robert and Linda Kent.
Rebecca F. Kenyon of Petersburg will graduate with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in multi-disciplinary studiesscience and secondary education.
Kenyon has been active in Collegiate 4-H, the WVU Honors Program, Gamma Beta Phi Honor and Service Society and the WVU Student Education Association. She has also volunteered her time to help the community as well.
She has worked with the Adopt-A-Street program, participated in the Lights on After School program for area students and volunteered at WVU Children’s Hospital.
She has been named to the President’s List every semester of her college career at WVU , and was a recipient of the WVU Presidential Scholarship. She has been a member of Golden Key National Honor Society, and was awarded the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Certificate of Achievement.
Kenyon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kenyon II.
Kristine M. Krebs of Pittsburgh, Pa. , will graduate with a master’s degree in occupational therapy.
Although her grades are exceptional, Krebs says that”it is really not about earning an’A’in a class or keeping a high GPA , but it is about acquiring the greatest amount of knowledge that I can in order to be the best occupational therapist I can be.”
She has been a recipient of the WVU Presidential Scholarship and the WVU HERF Scholarship. She has also been awarded the Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding Freshman Scholar and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship.
Some of her college activities include Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Theta Epsilon and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Krebs is the daughter of Wally and Sandy Krebs.
Christina K. Lettieri of Weirton will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
Lettieri has been involved with WVU Circle K International, Association for Women in Science Affiliation, St. John’s Parish of Morgantown, Golden Key National Honor Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She has also volunteered at WVU Children’s Hospital.
She has been the recipient of many awards and scholarships including the National H&R Block Scholarship, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship and the Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding Freshmen Scholar.
“The purpose of life, I believe, is to live one’s life to his or her fullest; to wake up each day and utilize the talent given to one that no one else can offer,”Lettieri said.”After experiencing these four enriching years of life at WVU , I am prepared to do just that.”
Lettieri is the daughter of Don and Sandy Lettieri.
Erin K. Master of Reedsville will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in animal and veterinary science.
“After investigating a few other schools, I chose WVU because of the strong pre-veterinary program, and the warm welcome that I received upon visiting the campus,”said Master, a member of the Honors Program.
During her college career, she has been an active member of the equestrian team, Pre-Vet Club and Sports Club Federation, and has volunteered with West Virginia Special Olympics, Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic and the Salvation Army.
Master has earned many academic honors, including Golden Key International Honor Society, the President’s List and inclusion in the select WVU Honors Program. She has also been the recipient of the WVU Presidential Scholarship and the Davis-Michael Scholarship. Master plans on pursuing her education by attending veterinary school.
She is daughter of David and Sara Master.
Michael L. Morgan of Conklin, N.Y. , will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
He has been on the WVU Student Government Association Board of Governors, a founding father of WVU ’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Dadisman Hall Council vice president, and Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Society.
He is a Dean’s List student, member of Golden Key National Honor Society and the WVU Honors Program and was a candidate for Mr. Mountaineer. He also earned the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences’Certificate of Achievement. He is a four-year recipient of the Guthrie Medical Health Clinic Scholarship.
Morgan has volunteered at Ruby Memorial Hospital’s Pediatrics Department, the 5k Run For Life benefiting the American Cancer Society and Ronald McDonald House. He plans to attend medical school.
Morgan is the son of William and Rosalynn Morgan.
Misha J. Phillips of Elkins will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, and has been accepted into the WVU School of Medicine.
Phillips is dedicated to her goal of helping other peoplethe primary reason why she wants to attend medical school. She also gives back to the community through volunteering with the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and at WVU Children’s Hospital and the American Heart Association Heart Walk.
On campus, she has been a member of the Exercise Physiology Club, Gamma Beta-Phi, Mortar Board, and has spent time tutoring students in chemistry, math and Spanish. She has also had an internship through the Monongalia General Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit. Phillips has been named to the President’s List and is a member of Golden Key National Honor Society and the National Society ofCollegiate Scholars.
Phillips is the daughter of Beth Phillips.
Shane T. Prettyman of Elkview will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology, and has been accepted into the WVU School of Medicine.
“I feel my undergraduate activities and experiences at WVU have been instrumental in developing the skills and qualities that will lead me to become an effective physician,”he said.
He has volunteered through programs such as Adopt-A-Street, Ronald McDonald House, the Ruby Memorial Pediatric Unit and American Cancer Society, and also tutors other students.
Prettyman has been a member of the WVU Honors Program and WVU Marching Band, and served on the Board of Governors recycling committee. Prettyman has been on the President’s List each semester since he was a freshman. He has also been named to the National Dean’s List and Golden Key National Honor Society.
Prettyman is the son of Terry and Shelley Prettyman.
Jonathan M. Shaffer of Mount Pleasant, Pa. , will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology.Shaffer is a member of the WVU Honors Program, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society, Golden Key International Honors Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honor Society. He has also spent time tutoring other students in math and science.
Shaffer is the recipient of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Scholar award and has been named to the President’s List every semester since he was a freshman. He received the Mountaineer Scholarship as well as the Greater Pittsburgh Alumni Scholarship for four years.
Shaffer says that through his commitment to helping others, he has been able to pass on his academic knowledge, study habits and wisdom toyounger Mountaineers to prepare them for the academic challenges that await them in years to come.
Shaffer is the son of Wayne and Theresa Shaffer.
Johnny R. Shields of Stonewood will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in industrial and management systems engineering.
Shields has been involved in the WVU Student Board of Governors, WVU recycling committee, Newman Club, Institute of Industrial Engineers and American Society of Cost Engineers. He has also been a resident assistant and a member of the Mountaineer Maniacs athletic boosters club.
Shields was a finalist for Mr. Mountaineer, and was awarded the Presidents Award for Excellence in Scholarship. He was also selected for the Engineering Honor Society and is a member of Golden Key National Honor Society.
Last semester, Shields interviewed with both General Electric and IBM about possible job opportunities. After the interviews, Shields was the number one choice of all applicants for the General Electric Accelerated Management Program and was only one of three applicants offered a job with IBM ’s Accelerated Management Program.
Shields is the son of John and Mary Shields.
Lois M. Spencer of Keyser will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
“The education that I received here is important to me,”Spencer said.”I feel very privileged that I will be able to say that I graduated from WVU .”
She has been a member of Golden Key International Honor Society, West Virginia Student Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She has also tutored biology and anatomy to other students and has been a member of the WVU Ski Club. Spencer was an academic all-American candidate in 2000, and has frequently been on both the President’s List and Dean’s List.
She has been named to the Who’s Who among students in American universities and colleges and the national Dean’s List. Spencer also received the West Virginia Nurses Association Scholarship.
She plans to continue her nursing education in the master’s degree program at WVU .
Spencer is the daughter of David and Marion Sutton.
Stephanie D. Taylor of Clarksburg will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism (news-editorial).
Taylor is the founder of the WVU Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism’s mentoring program that began in the fall of 2002. She has also taken part in student government and is a member of Golden Key International Honor Society. Taylor has been named to the national Dean’s List and consistently makes the WVU President’s List. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and has been awarded many scholarships through the WVU School of Journalism.
She has written for the Daily Athenaeum, student newspaper and The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal. She has also interned for various services around campus.Taylor will begin law school at WVU in the fall.
She is the daughter of Michael and Marianne Taylor.
Jill A. Thomas of Beaver began her college career at the University of North Carolina, but transferred to WVU after her freshman year. She says that it was the best decision she ever made. Thomas believes that her invaluable undergraduate experience is credited to the warm, welcoming spirit that makes WVU such a unique learning institution.
She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology. Since transferring to WVU , Thomas has been a member of the WVU dance team, the Kappa Phi Christian sorority and Campus Crusade for Christ. She has volunteered at Raleigh General Hospital, Ruby Memorial Hospital and has tutored elementary students in math, science, spelling and reading. Thomas also studied abroad in Spain for one month in the summer of 2001.
She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, including the Honors Program Scholarship, Little General Stores Scholarship, Black Businessmen’s Association Scholarship, and is consistently on the WVU Dean’s List. She was also named Ms. Mountaineer in 2002. In the fall, Thomas will further her education in the WVU School of Medicine.Thomas is the daughter of John and Karen Thomas.
Bevin A. VanGilder of Fairmont entered college with a goal of finding a worthwhile career that she would love, and one in which she could make a difference. She believes that WVU has provided her with enough resources to accomplish these goals.
In May, VanGilder will be the only female in her class to graduate with a degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering. She will not only be the lone female, but she will also graduate at the top of her class.
She has been involved with canned food drives, Adopt-a-Highway, Habitat for Humanity, and has volunteered with Morgan Manor. She has also tutored students in math, chemistry and physics.
Van Gilder, a NASA Space Grant Scholar and Honors Program member, has been the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, including the WVU Mountaineer Scholarship and WVU Parents Club Leadership Award. She is on the Dean’s List and involved in the WVU Honors Program. She was also named outstanding freshman, sophomore and junior by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
VanGilder is the daughter of Robert and Kathryn VanGilder. Kavara S. Vaughn of Morgantown graduated in December of 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in animal and veterinary sciences.
While studying at WVU , Vaughn was an active member of the WVU Honors Program, the varsity cross country team, the indoor/outdoor track teams, Golden Key International Honor Society and the National College of Collegiate Scholars.
She has also volunteered at WVU Hospitals, Caritas House, Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House and the Cheat Lake Animal Hospital. Vaughn has consistently made the President’s List, was named to the Big East academic all-star team, and has been awarded several scholarships including the Gladys Davis Scholarship and the William B. Maxwell Scholarship.
She plans to attend medical school, and reside in Petersburg when her residency training is complete.
Vaughn is the daughter of Stephen Vaughn and Gayle Shaffer.
Amber L. Warner of Wapakoneta, Ohio , will graduate with a master’s degree in secondary education, French and Spanish in May 2004.
Even though this is her fourth year at the university, Warner is in the five-year education program. If given the chance, Warner says she would not change a thing about her college experience, because WVU has provided her with everything she needs to live a successful life.
“WVU is challenging, but I know that there is always help if I am struggling in any subject, whether it comes form a student tutor, advisor, teaching assistant or professor,”Warner said.”I think the school’s motto,’Where Greatness is Learned’is perfect.”
She has been involved with the Orchesis Dance Ensemble, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate advisory board, Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish honorary), Pi Delta Phi (French Honorary), and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She has also volunteered at the local homeless shelter, Bartlett House, and has tutored both high school and college students in French and Spanish.
Warner is the daughter of Dave and Deb Warner.
Allison R. Williams of Morgantown will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism (public relations). Williams says that she has never enjoyed anything more than her undergraduate experience at WVU .
She has volunteered for the Boys and Girls Club, F.O.C.U.S., Big Brother/Big Sister, and has tutored children in various subjects through SHACK , a local after school program for area students.
Williams has been selected for the National Deans List, WVU Dean’s List and has been a recipient of the McCormick Scholarship and several other scholarships through the Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization. She has also been an intern at WVU ’s Extended Learning office, and has written feature stories for the Mon Valley Voice and the WVU School of Journalism newsletter.
Williams is the daughter of Evon E. Williams.