WVU at Parkersburg Foundation awards more than $123,000 in scholarships for 2008 academic year.

CONTACT:  Jenny Keup, executive director, WVU at Parkersburg Foundation, Inc., 304-424-8340.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The WVU at Parkersburg Foundation Inc. is announcing the awarding of more than $123,000 in scholarships for the 2008 academic year. The scholarships serve as merit-based aid for West Virginia University at Parkersburg students and are designed to recognize academic excellence among the college's current students. 

Among those receiving scholarships are:

G. Richard and Elizabeth Abels Scholarship – Lauren Haines of Palestine; Ann Post of Pennsboro;

Betsy Adams Memorial Scholarship – Shannen Matheny of Parkersburg;

Douglas Adams Memorial Scholarship – Staci Adams of Belpre; Paige Gossett of Ravenswood; Rachel Whited of Parkersburg;

American Association of University Women Scholarship Fund - Melissa Ferguson of Parkersburg;

American Legion Post 15 Scholarship Fund – Tim Burdette of Williamstown;

J. Douglas Ayers and Beatrice Pennybacker Ayers Memorial Scholarship - Anthony Akers of Davisville;

Minnie Barnett Scholarship - Tasha Good of Evans;

Bell Family Memorial Scholarship – Jessica Kehl of Parkersburg

R.B. "Bernie" and Marjorie Bernheimer Memorial Scholarship - Jessica Good of St. Marys; Corrina Moore of Parkersburg; Janelle Morikone of Waverly; Derick Wolfe of Williamstown;

Elmer and Helen Blankmann Scholarship Endowment – Michele Carpenter of Amma;

Arthur and Judy Campbell Scholarship – Brandy Kidd of Parkersburg;

James B. Colombo Scholarship Fund – Lukas Griffith of Parkersburg;

Irene Conaway Nursing Endowed Scholarship - Vanessa Tingler of Pennsboro;

Kilian Felix Conlon Memorial Scholarship Endowment—Young Welders Fund – Morgan Morgan of New Martinsville;

Mark Davis Memorial Scholarship - Codey Cantrell of Alkol;

Jima Ann Dotson Memorial Scholarship - Jackie Thorn of Parkersburg;

Berdie DeVaughn Scholarship - Rebecca Alloway of Washington;

Eramet Scholarship – Patsy Joachim of Parkersburg;

Allan F. and Doris B. Gates Scholarship – Samantha Mace of Parkersburg;

GE College Bound Scholarship - Shannon Piggott of Parkersburg;

GE Plastics Scholarship – Cedric Davis of Parkersburg; Kelsie Davis of Sandyville;

Carol H. Hamill Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Miller of Glouster, OH; Erin Yerkes of Little Hocking;

Edna D. Hamilton Scholarship – Julian Hackathorn of Waverly; Megan Hashman of St. Marys; William Smith of St. Marys;

Minnie B. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship – Tiffany Davis of Grantsville;

Thomas and Betty Harris Memorial Scholarship – Emily Allman of Parkersburg; Ashley Brown of Parkersburg; Roseanne Hammell of Parkersburg; Corrina Moore of Parkersburg; Janelle Morikone of Waverly; Lisa Tallhamer of Harrisville; Cassi Walters of Ellenboro;

Harrisville Lions Club Scholarship– Corey Eakle of Smithville;

Henry Logan Scholarship – Christopher Brown of Parkersburg; Misty Harris of Rockport; Paula McGee of Parkersburg; Nancy Ramsey of Parkersburg;

Nancy Hickel Memorial Scholarship – Hannah Elliott of Washington;

Tom and Iowana Brady Hillyard Scholarship - Nancy Norman of Harrisville;

Ruth Hornbrook Memorial Scholarship – Tiffany Clay of Gandeeville;

Minnie Keller Nursing Scholarship - Shaun Reed of Parkersburg;

Little Kanawha Regional Council Permanent Education Endowment Fund – Darla Morgan of Williamstown;

Deborah Law McIntosh Memorial Scholarship Endowment - Aisha Moghal of Parkersburg;

Virginia McGarr McIntosh Scholarship - Mary Lott of Parkersburg;

Mrs. Delsie Sinclair Mellenger/Walter Scholarship - Taylor Miller of Glouster, OH;

James and Rebecca McCutcheon Scholarship– Mindy Eaton of Elizabeth;

Ruth Melton Memorial Scholarship – Samantha Mace of Parkersburg;

Jason Meyers Memorial Scholarship – Heather Chaplin of Proctor;

Eldon Miller Scholarship Fund – Donovan Daugherty of Parkersburg;

Penny Ayers Moellendick Nursing Scholarship – Rebecca Alloway of Washington;

Charles W. & Barbara S. Morgan Scholarship– Amanda Delancey of St. Marys;

William P.A. Nicely Memorial Scholarship - Andrew Shriver of Mineral Wells;

Parkersburg New Car & Truck Dealers Association Scholarship – Emily Busch of Elizabeth; Shannen Matheny of Parkersburg;

Parkersburg Rotary Club Scholarship - Cassi Walters of Ellenboro;

Parkersburg Rotary "Sour Mash" Scholarship - Vanessa Tingler of Pennsboro;

Phi Beta Lambda /SBO/NMA Scholarship – Sarah Carnes of Parkersburg;

Bernice Pickens Parsons Scholarship – Carina Ealy of Ravenswood;

Ritchie Family Scholarship - Jessica Good of St. Marys;

Harry A. Ross Scholarship - Michael Roten of Parkersburg;

Shanti Memorial Scholarship Endowment - Aisha Moghal of Parkersburg;

Simonton Windows Scholarship – Cindy McPeek of Pennsboro; Courtney Williams of Vienna; Ashley Warner of Vienna; Brittney Wagner of Pennsboro;

Trinity Episcopal Church/Nancy Sue Frye Memorial Scholarship - Michele Carpenter of Amma;

Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company Scholarship – Adam Null of Davisville;

Lloyd Vandale Memorial Scholarship – Heather Chaplin of Proctor; Sheila Cunningham of Williamstown; Mindy Eaton of Elizabeth; Hannah Elliott of Washington; Brittni Ellis of Parkersburg; Joni Lloyd of Parkersburg; Aisha Moghal of Parkersburg; Kylie McDaniel of Parkersburg; Amanda Nowery of Sandyville; Emily Perine of Vienna; Brianna Rice of Williamstown; Donna Spader of Parkersburg; Kalee Stewart of Washington; Natasha Wajda of Parkersburg; Benjamin Weekley of Pennsboro; Derick Wolfe of Williamstown;

Vienna VFW Post 8127 – Codey Cantrell of Alkol;

Sara Jane (Mrs. Roy) Way Memorial Scholarship – Andrew Casto of St. Marys; Danielle Cox, St. Marys; Jaclyn Kincaid of Belmont;

Wayne/Meador/Elliott Memorial Scholarship– Jessa Snyder of Pullman;

Welding Educator Honorarium – Codey Cantrell of Alkol.

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