Our goal is to graduate 100% of our talented Fellows with either
a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. ALEF intends
to bring in each year nationally or internationally prominent
speakers on leadership to each institution for the benefit of
the entire student population, faculty, and citizens of the
state. Our final goal is to establish a recognized
symposium each year designed to support concepts of leadership
and character development through the publication of an annual
periodical.
About fifteen West Virginia
students each year, will be named Fellows of the foundation
established by General Robert “Doc” Foglesong. The
foundation's goal is to identify potential leaders in financial
need, fund their college studies, and provide additional
training.
“We’ve found the next
generation of leaders and our responsibility is to provide the
opportunity for leadership and they’ll stay with us,” Foglesong
said.
The foundation has
partnered with Concord, Shepherd, and Marshall Universities, and with help
from contributors, assures that the recipients’ expenses will be
covered at one of those institutions.
“A lot of the candidates
came from very challenging experiences,” said Pamela Scaggs, the
foundation’s Resource Development Director. “Many worked
through their high school years and did community service.
Many of them implemented programs in their communities.”
“They all seem to be multi-taskers
and they’re doing a nice job,” she said. “They are
well-rounded.”
Through their college
careers, the Fellows will be involved in regular meetings and
social events as well as completing a leadership development
program with a focus on community service. The foundation
will assist them in developing leadership skills and strategies
for success.
“We want them to be armed
with all the tools they need,” Foglesong said. “I found
out very quickly leadership is about people.” The
foundation will mentor the students through their college
careers and beyond, he said. The Fellows will represent
the future leaders of West Virginia and the nation.
Success Stories
2006 Class
Jeremy Brock
Shepherd University
Dan Ryan Builders Fellow
Jeremy Brock graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He is
a gifted young man who has excelled in the areas of education,
community service and sports. Among his accomplishments were
WVSSAC Sportsmanship of the Year, Attendance Award, 4-H
President and lettered in three sports. His community
involvement includes, D.A.R.E., Youth Sports, Energy Express and
FCA. Jeremy plans to pursue a degree in Teacher Education.
Katelyn Curry
Concord University
United Bank Fellow
Katelyn Curry graduated Summa
cum Laude (4.01 GPA and
above)from Winfield High School,
being one of seven to attain this designation out of 172 in her
graduating class.
Katelyn’s academic endeavors were impressive. Among her
leadership accomplishments were Girls State, National Honor
Society, recipient of the Superlative Award bestowed by faculty
and staff, member of the
General Admission
Show
Choir and
Generals
Marching
Band. Katelyn
participated in many community activities, including working
with the Special Olympics. Katelyn's passion is writing
and
she wants to help others
through expression by pursuing a teaching degree. Katelyn
is the recipient of numerous honors due to her leadership
abilities and outstanding work ethic.
Westley Jenkins
Shepherd University
Charles Town Races and Slots Fellow
Westley Jenkins graduated from Jefferson High School. His
uniqueness lies in his two affections, baseball and farming. He
graduated with honors and plans to play baseball for Shepherd
University. He was a member of 4-H, the Varsity Club, and won
the baseball title where he received his graduation diploma on
the mound. His work ethic and service to his community is
commendable in all areas. Westley will pursue a business degree.
Brittany Keys
Concord University
Massey Energy Fellow
Brittany Keys graduated from Greenbrier East High School. She
was student body president and a member of the National Honor
Society. Also included in her accomplishments were Girl's State
and the West Virginia Governors Academy. She was a member of
Health Occupation Students of America where she served as a
medical volunteer in various community health efforts. She will
pursue a medial career at Concord University.
Brittany
Kirkpatrick
Shepherd University
Ken Lowe Fellow
Brittany Kirkpatrick graduated Cum Laude from Jefferson High
School. Among her many accomplishments were President of Future
Business Leaders of America, member and organizer of the
system's vocal music programs, and a strong advocate for social
issues. She is most impressive in her work ethic, and supporting
herself through her senior year. She plans to pursue a career in
business and marketing.
Alex Lemley
Shepherd University
The Douglas V. Reynolds Fellow
Alex Lemley graduated from Huntington High School. Her unusual
zest for life is apparent in all she aspires to achieve. Her
accomplishments were Cum Laude-National Latin Exam, Young
Republicans, National Honor Society, and Yearbook Editor and
Chief. Alex is an avid softball player and was co-captain for
her high school softball team. She has been an advocate for
her community and the manager of her local ice cream shop.
She will pursue a career in mass communications.
Jonathan Lester
Concord University
James H. "Buck" Harless Fellow
Jonathan Lester graduated from Gilbert High School. His
accomplishments range from community service leader, football
player, and an Advanced Placement Honors recipient just to name
a few. Jonathan has an impeccable work ethic including a range
of responsibilities. He has been accepted into the pre-med
program at Concord University.
Robert McDonough
Shepherd University
United Bank Fellow
Robert McDonough graduated from Jefferson High School. He is to
be commended for his admirable work ethic, working full time
throughout his high school years. He was chosen as the esteemed
First in Your Family Education Scholarship Program and was a
member of the HI-Y program. He led the 30 hour famine activity
during his high school years to raise money and awareness for
the plight of the undernourished. He will pursue a teacher
education degree at Shepherd University.
ALEF and everyone that is part of it, is number one!
Looking forward to a lifetime of ALEF; not just 4 years.
Robert McDonough, ALEF Fellow Shepherd University.
John Meadows
Concord University
The Carter Family Foundation Fellow
John Meadows graduated from Independence High School and was a
member of the National Honor Society, first place winner of the
E-Management Contest at WV DECA Conference, and a member of the
National Technical Honor Society. He is an avid sportsman
participating in cross country, track, soccer, wrestling and is
a marathon runner. He has over 103 hours of community service
with HI-Y Camp of West Virginia.
Monica Oglesby
Concord University
Jackson Kelly PLLC Fellow
Monica Oglesby graduated from Independence High School. She is
an accomplished young woman with a strong commitment towards
education. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Who's
Who Among America’s High School Students, Young Democrats of
America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Project
Graduation. Monica is a gifted artist and an impassioned
athlete. Her work in the community has been a beacon to others.
She has been accepted to the pre-law program at Concord
University.
Brittany Salmons
Concord University
Kapourales Properties Fellow
Brittany
Salmons graduated from Wyoming East High School and was a member
of the National Honor Society of High School Scholars and Youth
in Government. She was a member of HI-Y, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, and West Virginia Youth Action Council. She was
selected to be a Bonner Scholar due to her impeccable community
service accomplishments. Ms.
Salmons plans to pursue a career and will be majoring in teacher
education and pre-law at Concord University.
Aaron Stepp
Concord University
Massey Energy Fellow
Aaron Stepp graduated from Westside High School and is an
exemplary young man with a superb work ethic. His many accolades
include, National Honor Society, High School Citizenship Award,
Faculty Award, President of the Student Council, United States
Achievement Academy, Member of Outstanding Students of America
and heads his own lawn business. Aaron also leads the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes as president and recently went to Ecuador
as a team member to build a church. His community has benefited
from his extreme activism and service-before-self attitude. He
is member of the Samaritan Heart Food Pantry which delivers to
the needy and elderly. He has received numerous honors from
Concord University where he plans to study biology.
Luke Stevens
Concord University
Dan Moore Fellow
Luke Stevens graduated from Wyoming County East High School. His
accomplishments include captain of the football and baseball
team where he was an Academic Letterman, Student Government
Representative, recipient of the prestigious Order of the Arrow
Award from Boy Scouts of America, and the National Honor
Society. He has an impeccable work ethic and exhibits
service-before-self in all endeavors. Luke will pursue a
teaching degree and be a member of the Concord University
football team.
Gavin Ward
Concord University
The John C. Allen Fellow
Gavin Ward graduated from Independence High School. He was on
the Highest Honor Roll throughout his high school years, a
member of the BETA Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
His accomplishments were the AP Chemistry Award, National
Honor Society and Vice President of the Young Democrats where he
expanded the organization to one of the largest chapters in the
State. Amid his sustainable efforts are those to the Beckley
Renaissance where his leadership skills enhanced a variety
of constructive causes for the betterment of his community.
Jeffrey Yeager
Concord University
United Coal Company Fellow
Jeffrey Yeager graduated from Wyoming County East High School.
He is an avid writer and public speaker, member of the National
Honor Society, Senior Class President, and started the Salvation
Army Project of Pineville helping to assist rural families in
need. Jeff is the recipient of many scholarships and honors. He
is proudest of being chosen to represent the ALEF as the Inaugural Class of
2006. He will pursue a degree in History and possibly law.
2007 Class
Bryan Adkins
Marshall University
Chesapeake Energy Fellow
Bryan is a graduate from Tolsia
High. Bryan was extremely active at Tolsia High where he participated in football,
basketball, Beta Club, Honors Society, Teen Institute,
and the Bible Club. Bryan has also participated in his
church Christmas Play each year since 2003. As a junior,
Bryan received the Who’s Who Among High School Students
Award, the National English Merit Award, National
Society of High School Scholars Award, and an All
American Scholar Award. As a senior, Bryan earned
Student Athlete of the Week honors and helped lead
Tolsia to the WV State Championship game. Bryan will
major in Civil Engineering at Marshall University
beginning this fall.
Dustin
Blankenship
Concord
University
Dustin
is a graduate of Gilbert High School in Mingo County.
While at Gilbert, Dustin was a member of the National
Honors Society, the Debate team, the Yearbook committee,
the National Society of High School Scholars, Young
Democrats, National Poetry Society, World Leadership
Congress, and Concert Band. Dustin has been a part of
The Blankenships (professional Southern Gospel Group) as
a baritone and a manager. In addition, he has served as
a broadcaster for Faith 89.3 Radio, worked for Energy
Express, and the Kiwanis Kids Connection. Dustin has
received numerous awards that include the “Who’s Who
Award for Academic Achievement, the Presidential
Volunteer Service Award. Dustin will attend Concord
University in the fall and major in Pre-Law.
Sarah
Crickenberger
Shepherd
University
Sarah
is a graduate of Philip Barber High School in Barber
County. Sarah participated in the Governor’s Honors
Academy, Future Teachers Academy, and her high school
yearbook. She was a member of SGA, and the National
Honors Society during her junior and senior years. She
participated in Haven Hope Worship Center Youth Group
and Energy Express Reading and Nutritional Program.
Sarah was induced into Who’s Who as a tenth grader, and
inducted into National Honors Society as a junior. She
was on Principal’s Honor Roll all four years. Sarah
received All-State Honorable Mention as a senior. Sarah
will study Secondary English Education and Spanish in
the fall at Shepherd University.
Heather
Hall
Concord
University
Heather
is a graduate from Tug Valley High School in Mingo
County. At Tug Valley, Heather served as State President
of the Beta Club, a class representative for Student
Government, a HOBY Ambassador, and a Senior Girl Scout
while playing softball, basketball, and volleyball. She
was a participant in the Annual Blood Drive, the Food
pantry at Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist Church, Read
To Me Day, and as a chaperone at Girl Scout events. She
has received the Outstanding Volunteerism award as a
Girl Scout, honorable mention in volleyball, and was on
the 1st place county team in Math Field.
Heather will attend Concord University in the fall and
study Recreation and Tourism.
Darrell
Johnson
Shepherd
University
Darrell is a graduate of Huntington High School in
Cabell County. Darrell has an extremely positive outlook
on everything, and this allows him to excel across many
areas. His extensive volunteering and activities include
the National Thespian Club, Upward Bound, Speech and
Debate Team, and the Theatre Club. Darrell was the FCCLA
States Culinary Arts winner in West Virginia, and he
placed 15th nationally as a sophomore in high
school. In addition, Darrell received the Ebony Essence
Leadership Award as a junior, and he helped lead
Huntington High to the Speech and Debate Regional
Championship. Darrell will pursue a degree in Psychology
from Shepherd University
Lauren
Keller
Marshall
University
West
Virginia American Water Fellow
Lauren is a graduate of Capital
High School in Kanawha County. While at Capital, Lauren
was very active in the Theatre Department and Orchestra.
She had several roles in each organization that included
secretary and technician of the Theatre Department, and
Assistant Concertmaster and violinist for the Orchestra.
She also served as secretary of the Thespian Club for
one year. Lauren served as a volunteer on the McDowell
Mission, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, and she
played in the West Virginia Youth Symphony. Lauren will
be attending Marshall University in the fall where she
plans on majoring in Engineering.
Lauren
Lambert
Concord
University
Lauren
is a graduate of Wyoming County East High School. Lauren
Paige Lambert was involved in several activities at
Wyoming East. She was a member of the cheerleading,
soccer, and tennis teams. She also was involved in
theatre and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She
also participated and held offices in the Spanish Club,
Science Club, and Student Government. Laura participated
in the Wyoming County Toy Fund, Church Pageants, Church
Youth Choir, Vacation Bible School, and Energy Express.
Lauren’s multiple interests and volunteer experiences
will serve her well as she enters Concord University in
the fall to study Pre-Med and Biology.
Dennis
Lester
Concord
University
Dennis
graduated from Iaeger High School in McDowell County.
Dennis was an active participant and member of Iaeger
High. He was a member of the football team, where he
played tight end. He also served as the vice president
of the Student Council from grades 9-11 before being
elected President his senior year. He also worked with
Classic Upward Bound and Gear-Up throughout high school.
Dennis was on the National Honor Roll for all 4 years at
Iaeger High. He also was a Who’s Who Among High School
Students for 4 years as well. Dennis was a member of the
National Honors Society as a junior and senior. Dennis
will enroll in the Pre-Med program at Concord University
in the fall.
Kyle Lusk
Concord
University
Kyle
is a graduate of Westside High School in Wyoming County.
Kyle was a dedicated athlete who participated in
Football, Basketball, and Baseball for four years each.
He was named captain of Westside’s basketball team. He
was also a member of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes. He also served on the Pep Club and the Prom
Committee. As an 11th and 12th
grader, Kyle was a member of the National Honors
Society. As a junior, Kyle earned the Concord University
Book Award and he attended the Concord University Summer
Academy. He also earned 2nd team Coalfield
Conference Basketball as a junior.
John
Midkiff
Shepherd
Unversity
John
is a graduate of Huntington High in Cabell County. John
participated and led many clubs while at Huntington
High. These clubs included the Beta Club, National
Honors Society, Young Republican, football, Tailgating
club, the School News Production, and Relay for Life.
John has also volunteered at the City Mission Summer
Camp from 2004 to 2007, and he also went on Mission
Trips to Mexico during the summers of 2004-05. As a 10th
grader, John was inducted into the National Honors
Society and into the Beta Club. He also earned a varsity
letter in football. John will study Sociology/Criminal
Justice upon entering Shepherd University in the fall.
Jeffrey
Miller
Concord
University
Jeffrey
is a graduate of Huntington High in Cabell County.
Jeffrey has been an active member of the Huntington
community while playing for the West Virginia Premier
Soccer Club. Jeffrey was a recipient of the
Sportsmanship Region I Soccer Award for both the ninth
and tenth grades. As a senior, he earned the position of
Captain for his Huntington High soccer team. In addition
to his athletic accomplishments, Jeffrey also was a
member of the National Honors Society from his sophomore
year to his senior year. Upon entering Concord
University in the fall, Jeffrey will pursue a degree in
Pre-Pharmacology and Biology.
Joshua
Stafford
Concord
University
Joshua
is a graduate of Westside High School in Wyoming County.
While at Westside, Josh participated in the Pep Club,
Science Club, Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Honor
Guard. He earned letter in both baseball and football
and was named captain of the football team. Some of
Josh’s many volunteering activities included serving as
a Church Camp Junior Leader, A Camp Counselor at the
Westside Camp, working on Flood Recovery Assistance, and
reading at the elementary school. Josh also worked as a
Peer Mediator. Josh will study Pre-Med and Biology in
the fall at Concord University.
Mitchell
Tuggle
Concord
University
Mitchell
graduated from James Monroe High School in Monroe
County. While at James Monroe, Mitch played on the
schools football, basketball, and baseball teams for all
4 years. In addition, he also was a member of the
National Honors Society from grades 10 through 12. Mitch
is an active community member where he participates in
Youth Group Drama, Fall Festival, and many other
activities at Peterstown United Methodist Church. As a
10th grader, Mitch received the Who’s Who
Among High School Students Award. As a senior, Mitch had
a very successful football campaign where he received
many accolades, including All Coal Field Conference Team
in football. Mitch is currently majoring in General
Studies as he enters Concord University in the fall.
Hannah
Vass
Concord
University
Hannah
is a graduate of Greenbrier East High School in
Greenbrier County. As a ninth grader, Hannah was a
National Junior Honors Society member before becoming a
member of the National Honors Society for the next three
years. She also served on SGA for four years, and was a
member of the Mu Alpha Theta and the Debate Club. Hannah
participated in Relay for Life, Girl Scouts, and Scout
Day Camp. Her extensive participation and volunteering
earned her the Girl Scouts Silver and Gold Awards. She
also received the President’s Award for Educational
Excellence and the Who’s Who Among American High School
Students. Hannah will major in Pre-Dental and Biology at
Concord in the fall.
Jonelle
Westbrook
Shepherd
University
Jonelle
is a graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson
County. Jonelle has been a member of the Key Club, the
Air Force Junior ROTC, Honor Guard, and First In Your
Family Educational Sponsorship Program since entering
Jefferson High. As a senior, Jonelle became a member of
the National Society of High School Scholars. She was a
member of Who’s Who Among High School Students from the
9th through the 11th grades.
Jonelle has received numerous ribbons ands awards from
the AFJROTC, and won first place at the Thespian Fair
Countywide. Jonelle plans on majoring in Nursing as she
enters Shepherd University in fall.
Emily
Wilson
Concord
University
Emily
is a graduate from Hurricane High School in Putnam
County. Emily played volleyball all four years at
Hurricane as well as working on the technical crew for
the Red Hot Show Choir. Emily also was a member of the
Teenage Republican Club and Future Educators of America
Club where she was vice-president. Emily volunteered for
the Reach Work Camps and Putnam County Animal Relief as
well as the Elementary Carnival. Some of Emily’s awards
include being a two-time captain of the Varsity
Volleyball team, a Who’s Who Among High School Students
from grades ten through twelve, and an Academic
Achievement Recipient at Hurricane High. In the fall,
Emily will major in Education at Concord University.
Brittany
Salmons graduated from Wyoming East High School and was a member
of the National Honor Society of High School Scholars and Youth
in Government. She was a member of HI-Y, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, and West Virginia Youth Action Council. She was
selected to be a Bonner Scholar due to her impeccable community
service accomplishments. Ms.
Salmons plans to pursue a career and will be majoring in teacher
education and pre-law at Concord University.
Dustin
is a graduate of Gilbert High School in Mingo County.
While at Gilbert, Dustin was a member of the National
Honors Society, the Debate team, the Yearbook committee,
the National Society of High School Scholars, Young
Democrats, National Poetry Society, World Leadership
Congress, and Concert Band. Dustin has been a part of
The Blankenships (professional Southern Gospel Group) as
a baritone and a manager. In addition, he has served as
a broadcaster for Faith 89.3 Radio, worked for Energy
Express, and the Kiwanis Kids Connection. Dustin has
received numerous awards that include the “Who’s Who
Award for Academic Achievement, the Presidential
Volunteer Service Award. Dustin will attend Concord
University in the fall and major in Pre-Law.
Sarah
is a graduate of Philip Barber High School in Barber
County. Sarah participated in the Governor’s Honors
Academy, Future Teachers Academy, and her high school
yearbook. She was a member of SGA, and the National
Honors Society during her junior and senior years. She
participated in Haven Hope Worship Center Youth Group
and Energy Express Reading and Nutritional Program.
Sarah was induced into Who’s Who as a tenth grader, and
inducted into National Honors Society as a junior. She
was on Principal’s Honor Roll all four years. Sarah
received All-State Honorable Mention as a senior. Sarah
will study Secondary English Education and Spanish in
the fall at Shepherd University.
Heather
is a graduate from Tug Valley High School in Mingo
County. At Tug Valley, Heather served as State President
of the Beta Club, a class representative for Student
Government, a HOBY Ambassador, and a Senior Girl Scout
while playing softball, basketball, and volleyball. She
was a participant in the Annual Blood Drive, the Food
pantry at Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist Church, Read
To Me Day, and as a chaperone at Girl Scout events. She
has received the Outstanding Volunteerism award as a
Girl Scout, honorable mention in volleyball, and was on
the 1st place county team in Math Field.
Heather will attend Concord University in the fall and
study Recreation and Tourism.
Darrell is a graduate of Huntington High School in
Cabell County. Darrell has an extremely positive outlook
on everything, and this allows him to excel across many
areas. His extensive volunteering and activities include
the National Thespian Club, Upward Bound, Speech and
Debate Team, and the Theatre Club. Darrell was the FCCLA
States Culinary Arts winner in West Virginia, and he
placed 15th nationally as a sophomore in high
school. In addition, Darrell received the Ebony Essence
Leadership Award as a junior, and he helped lead
Huntington High to the Speech and Debate Regional
Championship. Darrell will pursue a degree in Psychology
from Shepherd University
Lauren is a graduate of Capital
High School in Kanawha County. While at Capital, Lauren
was very active in the Theatre Department and Orchestra.
She had several roles in each organization that included
secretary and technician of the Theatre Department, and
Assistant Concertmaster and violinist for the Orchestra.
She also served as secretary of the Thespian Club for
one year. Lauren served as a volunteer on the McDowell
Mission, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, and she
played in the West Virginia Youth Symphony. Lauren will
be attending Marshall University in the fall where she
plans on majoring in Engineering.
Lauren
is a graduate of Wyoming County East High School. Lauren
Paige Lambert was involved in several activities at
Wyoming East. She was a member of the cheerleading,
soccer, and tennis teams. She also was involved in
theatre and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She
also participated and held offices in the Spanish Club,
Science Club, and Student Government. Laura participated
in the Wyoming County Toy Fund, Church Pageants, Church
Youth Choir, Vacation Bible School, and Energy Express.
Lauren’s multiple interests and volunteer experiences
will serve her well as she enters Concord University in
the fall to study Pre-Med and Biology.
Dennis
graduated from Iaeger High School in McDowell County.
Dennis was an active participant and member of Iaeger
High. He was a member of the football team, where he
played tight end. He also served as the vice president
of the Student Council from grades 9-11 before being
elected President his senior year. He also worked with
Classic Upward Bound and Gear-Up throughout high school.
Dennis was on the National Honor Roll for all 4 years at
Iaeger High. He also was a Who’s Who Among High School
Students for 4 years as well. Dennis was a member of the
National Honors Society as a junior and senior. Dennis
will enroll in the Pre-Med program at Concord University
in the fall.
Kyle
is a graduate of Westside High School in Wyoming County.
Kyle was a dedicated athlete who participated in
Football, Basketball, and Baseball for four years each.
He was named captain of Westside’s basketball team. He
was also a member of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes. He also served on the Pep Club and the Prom
Committee. As an 11th and 12th
grader, Kyle was a member of the National Honors
Society. As a junior, Kyle earned the Concord University
Book Award and he attended the Concord University Summer
Academy. He also earned 2nd team Coalfield
Conference Basketball as a junior.
John
is a graduate of Huntington High in Cabell County. John
participated and led many clubs while at Huntington
High. These clubs included the Beta Club, National
Honors Society, Young Republican, football, Tailgating
club, the School News Production, and Relay for Life.
John has also volunteered at the City Mission Summer
Camp from 2004 to 2007, and he also went on Mission
Trips to Mexico during the summers of 2004-05. As a 10th
grader, John was inducted into the National Honors
Society and into the Beta Club. He also earned a varsity
letter in football. John will study Sociology/Criminal
Justice upon entering Shepherd University in the fall.
Jeffrey
is a graduate of Huntington High in Cabell County.
Jeffrey has been an active member of the Huntington
community while playing for the West Virginia Premier
Soccer Club. Jeffrey was a recipient of the
Sportsmanship Region I Soccer Award for both the ninth
and tenth grades. As a senior, he earned the position of
Captain for his Huntington High soccer team. In addition
to his athletic accomplishments, Jeffrey also was a
member of the National Honors Society from his sophomore
year to his senior year. Upon entering Concord
University in the fall, Jeffrey will pursue a degree in
Pre-Pharmacology and Biology.
Joshua
is a graduate of Westside High School in Wyoming County.
While at Westside, Josh participated in the Pep Club,
Science Club, Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Honor
Guard. He earned letter in both baseball and football
and was named captain of the football team. Some of
Josh’s many volunteering activities included serving as
a Church Camp Junior Leader, A Camp Counselor at the
Westside Camp, working on Flood Recovery Assistance, and
reading at the elementary school. Josh also worked as a
Peer Mediator. Josh will study Pre-Med and Biology in
the fall at Concord University.
Mitchell
graduated from James Monroe High School in Monroe
County. While at James Monroe, Mitch played on the
schools football, basketball, and baseball teams for all
4 years. In addition, he also was a member of the
National Honors Society from grades 10 through 12. Mitch
is an active community member where he participates in
Youth Group Drama, Fall Festival, and many other
activities at Peterstown United Methodist Church. As a
10th grader, Mitch received the Who’s Who
Among High School Students Award. As a senior, Mitch had
a very successful football campaign where he received
many accolades, including All Coal Field Conference Team
in football. Mitch is currently majoring in General
Studies as he enters Concord University in the fall.
Hannah
is a graduate of Greenbrier East High School in
Greenbrier County. As a ninth grader, Hannah was a
National Junior Honors Society member before becoming a
member of the National Honors Society for the next three
years. She also served on SGA for four years, and was a
member of the Mu Alpha Theta and the Debate Club. Hannah
participated in Relay for Life, Girl Scouts, and Scout
Day Camp. Her extensive participation and volunteering
earned her the Girl Scouts Silver and Gold Awards. She
also received the President’s Award for Educational
Excellence and the Who’s Who Among American High School
Students. Hannah will major in Pre-Dental and Biology at
Concord in the fall.
Jonelle
is a graduate of Jefferson High School in Jefferson
County. Jonelle has been a member of the Key Club, the
Air Force Junior ROTC, Honor Guard, and First In Your
Family Educational Sponsorship Program since entering
Jefferson High. As a senior, Jonelle became a member of
the National Society of High School Scholars. She was a
member of Who’s Who Among High School Students from the
9th through the 11th grades.
Jonelle has received numerous ribbons ands awards from
the AFJROTC, and won first place at the Thespian Fair
Countywide. Jonelle plans on majoring in Nursing as she
enters Shepherd University in fall.
Emily
is a graduate from Hurricane High School in Putnam
County. Emily played volleyball all four years at
Hurricane as well as working on the technical crew for
the Red Hot Show Choir. Emily also was a member of the
Teenage Republican Club and Future Educators of America
Club where she was vice-president. Emily volunteered for
the Reach Work Camps and Putnam County Animal Relief as
well as the Elementary Carnival. Some of Emily’s awards
include being a two-time captain of the Varsity
Volleyball team, a Who’s Who Among High School Students
from grades ten through twelve, and an Academic
Achievement Recipient at Hurricane High. In the fall,
Emily will major in Education at Concord University.