What do civil rights pioneers and second-grade artists, college presidents, researchers, school superintendents, and poets have in common? They will all be joining students, faculty, and staff at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Nov. 8-10, as part of the second convening of the National Institutes for Historically-Underserved Students.

The project started in 2016 as a collaboration between Dr. Chris Gilmer, then Vice President for Academic Affairs at Adams State University, and Dr. Donzell Lee, then Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Alcorn State University.

Gilmer, Founder of the Institutes, is now President of West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and Lee, Co-Founder of the Institutes, is Interim President of Alcorn State University. In West Virginia, the two presidents are reuniting many of the original think tank participants and adding exciting new voices to a conversation meant to help level the playing field for America’s most vulnerable students.

The think tank will include a town hall meeting at WVU Parkersburg on Friday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. in the college theater. An exhibition of the nationally-acclaimed documentary art installation “A Peace of My Mind” will be on display on campus throughout the week leading up to the think tank. On Friday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m., in the College Activities Center, the college will also celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Gilmer as president of the university. These three events are free and open to the public and will include a reading by internationally acclaimed poet Aaron Abeyta and a solo performance by Dr. Matthew Valverde, one of the most acclaimed young tenors of his generation. The WVU Parkersburg Foundation is sponsoring this convening of the National Institutes.

“‘Historically-underserved’ is not meant as a label. It is meant as a statement of empowerment, each of us accepting, even celebrating, the uniqueness of our birth and our defining characteristics while at the same time asserting that education is a right of every person willing to work hard for it. It is not simply a privilege of those to whom it comes easily,” Gilmer said. “American higher education was not built on a level playing field, and it is our commitment to help level that field.”

Among the 40 educational leaders participating in the November think tank at WVU Parkersburg are Constance Slaughter-Harvey, Esquire, a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who desegregated the University of Mississippi School of Law; Dr. Deb Daiek, President of the National Association for Developmental Education; Kevin Christian who leads diversity efforts at the American Association of Community Colleges; Dr. Lonie Haynes, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Highmark Health; The Reverend Dr. Rosalyn Nichols, Lead Pastor of Freedom’s Chapel Christian Church; Marguerite Salazar, member of the Cabinet of the Governor of Colorado; Donna M. Harris-Aikens, Senior Director of Education Policy and Practice, National Education Association; Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, Chancellor, West Virginia Council on Technical and Community Colleges; and a number of university and college presidents. A group of student ambassadors from WVU Parkersburg will also take part in the event.

“As the first person in my family to attend college, I was a historically-underserved student. There are many first-generation students, veterans, working adult students, and others throughout our service area who need someone to advocate for their right to an education. We are in no way about special rights for anyone. We don’t absolve anyone of the responsibility to work hard and to give his or her best,” Gilmer said. “After our students have given us their best, however, it’s our job as educators to meet them wherever they are and help them attain the education they want and deserve. That’s the role the National Institutes can fill.”

For more information, contact WVU Parkersburg Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Keith Gaskin at lgaskin@wvup.edu or 901.238.8238.

In observance of International Education Week, West Virginia University at Parkersburg will host award-winning actress, producer, and philanthropist, Qurrat Ann Kadwani, for a performance of her solo play, “They Call Me ‘Q,’” on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the college theater. Funded in part by the Higher Education Resource Assessment, the event is free and open to the public.

“They Call Me ‘Q’” is a narrative in which Kadwani portrays 13 different characters to tell her story of moving from Bombay, India to the Bronx, New York while seeking balance between the cultural pressures of her traditional parents and social acceptance in a new city. During the play, Kadwani will portray several individuals who have shaped her life including her parents, Caucasian teachers, Puerto Rican classmates and African-American friends. The program creates an open dialogue about immigration and the universal search for identity.

“An increasing number of children in the U.S. are being raised in immigrant families and will become a significant part of our future society,” said Debbie Richards, WVU Parkersburg special assistant to the president for policy and social justice. “This theatrical performance speaks to the cultural conflicts that immigrants experience when discovering their human identity and place in society.”

Kadwani is a theatre graduate of State University of New York at Geneseo, and the founding artistic director of eyeBLINK, a multicultural non-profit committed to promoting social change through theatre, dance, and special events. Her TV appearances include “All My Children,” “As the World Turns,” “The Blacklist,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Falling Water,” and “Mr. Robot.”

Highlighted as a “Woman Who Shapes the Future” by Fox 5 NY, Kadwani won the SAPNA NYC Dream Award (2014), Maui Fringe Best Play Award (2013), Variations Theatre Groups Best Actress Award (2012), and more. She is also the first South Asian female to have a solo play produced off-Broadway. “They Call Me ‘Q’” has been performed over 200 times in 35 states.

For more information, contact Debbie Richards at Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu or 304.424.8201.

 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Artsbridge will host “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the College Activities Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Broadway stars Mary Michael Patterson (“Phantom of the Opera,”) Cary Tedder (“A Bronx Tale,”) Hilary Morrow (“Birdland Jazz Club”) and Sam Hamashima (“Comfort Women: A New Musical”) will perform songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and more under conductor Luke Frazier leading the American Pops Orchestra.

Frazier, named one of the “Top 40 Under 40” by Washingtonian Magazine, is a Parkersburg South High School and West Virginia University graduate. He was the first-ever student selected for the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s (WVSO) Andrew and Amy Vaughan Student Symphonic Fellowship. The program develops and encourages West Virginia high school students interested in pursuing a career as professional musicians, educators, composers or conductor by allowing fellows to sit alongside WVSO musicians in rehearsals, attend concerts, and meet and interact with guest artists.

“Luke is a product of our Wood County music program,” said Dr. H.G. Young, WVU Parkersburg Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences professor. “This event is a result of a young man giving back to the place that nurtured his talents and his advocating for music education.”

Founded in 2015 by Frazier, the American Pops Orchestra is comprised of musicians from Washington, D.C. and New York City that use innovative musical concepts to breathe new life into classic tunes. Frazier leads the organization to provide free public concerts as part of a mission to share the joy of music will all members of the community.

The company will tour schools in the Mid-Ohio Valley for a week, visiting Wood, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Doddridge counties in West Virginia, then Belpre and Little Hocking schools in Ohio. The tour is sponsored by Artsbridge.

Only 500, free tickets to the event will be available in the WVU Parkersburg Business Office until Monday, Nov. 5. Any remaining tickets will be distributed at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Dr. H.G. Young at HG.Young@wvup.edu or 304.424.8248.

      

Luke Frazier                             Mary Michael Patterson         Cary Tedder

   

Hilary Morrow                         Sam Hamashima

WPKM is the first and only community college radio station in West Virginia

WPKM 96.3 FM The Beet, the college radio station for West Virginia University at Parkersburg, will unite with other college radio stations across the world on Friday, Oct. 5 to celebrate College Radio Day. The event aims to raise greater awareness of the many college radio stations that operate around the world and encourages people to tune in to a college radio station in support of them on this day.

“We are excited to participate in this movement which recognizes that college radio is a unique medium that empowers students to be a voice on campus and in their community,” said Dr. Torie Jackson, chairperson and associate professor of the Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences division, WVU Parkersburg. “We encourage everyone to tune in to WPKM on Oct. 5 to support their local student-run college radio station and to celebrate College Radio Day with us.”

In celebration of College Radio Day, WPKM will offer special content and activities throughout the week of Oct. 1, including college-themed radio shows, music trivia and karaoke.

WPKM provides the community with entertaining and educational radio through a wide array of music, news and talk radio. The station’s weekly show list includes:

• “The Breakroom Show with James,” a sports and pop-culture show with a comedic spin, airs every Monday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.
• “Drive Time with Ky and Ty,” a variety show playing the deep cuts and not just the top 40 songs, airs every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
• “The Psychic Mothman,” featuring college/indie and classic rock, airs every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.
• “The Madhouse,” spinning alternative and heavy metal songs, airs every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m.
• “The Strip,” offering a variety of hard rock and punk music, airs every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m.
• “Random Insanity,” covering all things random and fiction, airs every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 7 to 8 p.m.
• “Nostalgia,” featuring classic hits and interesting news articles, airs every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.
• “Renegade Radio with Professor Crites,” featuring hard rock, punk rock and heavy metal, airs every Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight.
• “The Great Echo,” offering a deep dive into cinema scores and classic films, airs every Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m.

WPKM can be experienced on traditional radio in most of Wood and Washington counties by turning the radio dial to 96.3 FM. Anyone, anywhere can listen online, through the TuneIn Radio app or live streaming at wpkmradio.com.

For more information or to make a donation to WPKM, visit www.wpkmradio.com.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley are helping small businesses grow their presence online with a Grow Your Business Online workshop, featuring lessons in Google Search, Maps, reaching customers online through Google, and helping them improve their business website. The workshop will be hosted on Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in WVU Parkersburg’s Workforce and Economic Development building.

Google trainer, Drew Tonsmeire, will serve as the workshop speaker. With more than 23 years’ experience, Tonsmiere is an expert in strategic marketing and business management. In addition, Tonsmeire is a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) coach and was president and CEO of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce.

“Our goal is to help small businesses develop strategies that will help get them online and succeed thereafter,” said Michele Wilson, WVU Parkersburg Workforce and Economic Development Director. “When small businesses flourish, our communities do as well.”

Businesses that are online grow 40 percent faster than those who are not. The Grow Your Business Online program is designed by Google to empower local businesses by getting them on Google Search and Maps.

Visit www.movchamber.org for more information or to register. There is a $15 registration fee, and attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop.

 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers students the opportunity to gain work experience while completing their Computer & Information Technology (CIT) associate degree through a state-funded program called Learn and Earn.

The Learn and Earn program is sponsored by the West Virginia Community and Technical College System, and is part of the Workforce Development Initiative Program. It is an opportunity to create partnerships between industry and community and technical colleges by allowing students hands-on learning experience, and employers to train ideal future employees.

During their second year of the CIT associate degree program, selected students are given flexible work rotations at The Chemours Company, Woodcraft Supply or iTech Solutions performing work such as infrastructure upgrades, technology support and troubleshooting. Students may work up to 1,200 hours at these partner companies, and receive wages during the internship period. Learn and Earn also provides a year-long interview process in which the company evaluates students as potential hires after graduation.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, four students enrolled in the CIT program were selected to work at The Chemours Company, Woodcraft Supply and iTech Solutions while completing their studies through the Learn and Earn program:

 

The Chemours Company

• Zoë Bookman, of Mineral Wells, W.Va.
• Lawrence Price, of Gay, W.Va.

Woodcraft Supply

• Dustin Gibson, of Washington, W.Va.

iTech Solutions

• Richard Mace, of Sand Ridge, W.Va.

 

“The Learn and Earn program is of great value to the institution, our students and regional companies,” said Dr. Jared Gump, WVU Parkersburg Science, Technology, Engineering and Math division chair and associate professor. “Students gain valuable on-the-job knowledge, and our community partners give us feedback about our programs and how to improve our curriculum with an industrial perspective.”

WVU Parkersburg’s CIT program prepares students for careers in networking, computer technology, cybersecurity and other related fields. Along with general education requirements, students take courses preparing them for Cisco, Microsoft, Linux certifications and more. Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Computer & Information Technology can then continue on into a Bachelor of Applied Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity & Network Administration. The college also offers a career pathway leading from an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science into a Bachelor of Applied Technology with a Software Engineering concentration.

To learn more, contact WVU Parkersburg’s Center for Student Services at admissions@wvup.edu or 304-424-8310.

Zoë Bookman | Mineral Wells, WV	Lawrence Price | Gay, WV
Dustin Gibson | Washington, WV	Richard Mace | Sand Ridge, WV

 

In observance of the 30^th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Social Justice Committee will host Namoli Brennet, transgender singer/songwriter, for her program, “We Belong” on Thursday, Oct. 11 at noon in the college theater. Funded, in part, by the Higher Education Resource Assessment (HERA), the event is free and open to the public.

In reflection of her own coming out, Brennet will relate her story of becoming a musician, living with anxiety, discovering herself and starting a public transition from male to female. Brennet uses her musical talents, humor, and compassion to help audiences leave with a clearer understanding of self-worth no matter who they are or what they choose.

“National Coming Out Day is a time for us to honor those who have come out not only as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), but also as straight allies for equality,” said Debbie Richards, WVU Parkersburg special assistant to the president for policy and social justice. “We hope this program will promote a respectful and inclusive environment where every campus member will feel safe about living truthfully and openly.”

Brennet is a four-time Outmusic award nominee and was recently named in the inaugural Trans 100 list. She was also the recipient of the Tucson Folk Festival Songwriting Award and finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Brennet’s music has been featured on NPR, PBS and in films including the Emmy-award winning documentary, “Out in the Silence,” which details the struggle of a gay teen growing up in rural Pennsylvania.

For more information about this event, contact Debbie Richards at Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu or 304.424.8201.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg has signed an articulation agreement that will provide its students the opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration degree from Marshall University.

Under the agreement, WVU Parkersburg students who earn an undergraduate degree with a 2.5 or greater grade point average may apply for admission to the MBA program at the Lewis College of Business at Marshall University.

Students are encouraged to complete 27 credit hours of business foundation courses required for the MBA program while enrolled at WVU Parkersburg, which will provide significant cost savings to them. The college will provide academic advising and counseling for students to ensure they enroll in the courses that will prepare them to complete the MBA degree at Marshall.

Before the last semester of study at WVU Parkersburg, participating students may apply for conditional admission to Marshall and must meet all admission requirements prior to acceptance and matriculation. WVU Parkersburg will help students prepare an application package for admission to the MBA program.

Once admitted to Marshall, students may enroll in program courses and participate in activities provided by the Lewis College of Business and will receive program advising from Marshall staff and faculty.

“We are excited about this partnership with Marshall to provide opportunities for our students to seamlessly continue their education at the graduate level,” said Dr. Chad Crumbaker, vice president of academic and student affairs, WVU Parkersburg. “This agreement for the MBA program is an excellent complement to WVU Parkersburg’s four-year business degrees that are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. With this agreement, local residents are able to complete associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees without leaving the area.”

To learn more, contact WVU Parkersburg’s Center for Student Services at admissions@wvup.edu or 304-424-8310.

The second annual Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV) Career Fair presented by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and West Virginia University at Parkersburg will be held Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place on the WVU Parkersburg main campus and is free and open to the public.

“It is always an honor to be part of one of these job fairs that will provide hundreds of hard-working West Virginians the opportunity to connect with employers all across the region,” said Senator Manchin. “It is my hope that job seekers will link up with employers or resources that will help them find a new job. More than 100 businesses are expected to be on site and I thank Dr. Gilmer and WVU Parkersburg for the opportunity to be part of this.”

All businesses and organizations registered to attend the career fair are actively seeking employees. The college will also provide a free photo opportunity for those seeking professional portraits. Job seekers should dress professionally, bring plenty of resumes and research registered employers.

WVU Parkersburg will host Christian Martine, Facebook product solutions manager and West Virginia native, for an informative presentation, “Working for Facebook with Christian Martine,” at 1:00 p.m. in the theater. He will discuss how Facebook makes a difference in the world and provide a brief overview about how he became employed with the social media giant.

“We are deeply honored to work with Senator Manchin and his team to showcase Mid-Ohio Valley employers to our students and our students to potential employers,” said Dr. Chris Gilmer, president, WVU Parkersburg. “With more than 100 of the most exciting businesses in the area participating, the event is part of the university’s commitment to fill the workforce needs of the communities we serve.”

The MOV Career Fair 2018 is presented in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Results Radio, the Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley and Workforce West Virginia.

The complete list of registered employers includes: Addus Home Care; AL REC LLC; Appalachian Oilfield Services; Architectural Interior Products; Armacell LLC; Bankers Life; Basement Systems of West Virginia; Bi-Con Services Inc.; Bowles Rice LLP; Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg; BSSI; Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Burger King; Career Connections; Caron Products & Services Inc.; CCIL / WV’s Choice; Chemours Company; Chick-fil-A; Children’s Home Society of WV; Classic Carriers; Colonial Life; Community Bank of Parkersburg; Conley Fabrication LLC; CSL Plasma; DeepRock Disposal Solutions LLC; Department of Health and Human Resources; DSV Solutions; Eldercare Health & Rehabilitation; Emily Allman / State Farm; Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Extras Support Staffing; Fresh Plant Pilgrims; Genesis Health Care; H&R Block; Hi-Vac Corporation; Highmark Health; Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc.; Human Resource Development Foundation Inc.; ICL Americas; iHeartMedia; iTech; IVS Group; Jan Care Ambulance Inc.; Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law; JCPenney; Kelly Services Inc.; KVC West Virginia; Local #80 Heat & Frost Insulators; Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center; Lowe’s; Magnum Magnetics; Mancan; Manpower; Mason County Schools; Matheny Motors; Memorial Health System; Minnie Hamilton Health System; Mole Master Services Corporation; Nathan Alfred Insurance; NCOA Senior Employment; NOE Office Equipment; North Central Regional Jail; On-Board Services; Operating Engineers Local 132 Apprenticeship & Training; Pactiv; Panhandle Support Services; Penske Logistics; Perry & Associates; Phoenix Associates Inc.; Pickering Associates; Plexus / PSA; Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565; Ply Gem Industries Inc.; PMA USA; Premier Bank Inc.; Pro Careers Inc.; Rescare Community Living; Results Radio; Roane County Board of Education; ScribeAmerica; Securitas Security Services USA; Simonton Windows and Doors; Somerville Industries Inc.; Star Plastics Inc.; State Electric; Surge Staffing; Suttle & Stalnaker PLLC; Thomas R. Moran Construction; Touchstone Testing Lab; Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company; United Bank; United States Army; United States Marine Corps; United States Postal Service; Washington State Community College; We Staff Better LLC; WesBanco Bank Inc.; Westbrook Health Services; Western & Southern Financial; Wexford Health Source at St. Marys Correctional Center; Wood County Schools; Wood County Senior Citizens Association; WorkForce West Virginia; Worthington Healthcare Center; WV Carpenters Training Center; WV Department of Transportation / Division of Highways; WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation / St. Marys Correctional Center and Jail; WV Division of Rehabilitation Services; WV Laborers’ Training Fund; WVU Extension Service; WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; WVU Parkersburg and Xtreme Labor.

For more information on the MOV Career Fair 2018, visit www.wvup.edu/career.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the summer 2018 semester.

President’s Scholars

Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

RITCHIE COUNTY – Ellenboro: Shannon Reilly;

UPSHUR COUNTY – Buckhannon: Brandon Littler;

WOOD COUNTY – Mineral Wells: Carter Grogan;

Parkersburg: Joshua Mays; Emily Niemi; Victoria Poellot-Tauber; Cody Valvo;

Washington: Ryan Dean;

Waverly: Dezerae Davis;

OHIO – Marietta: Clay Paschal;

Dean’s Scholars

Students named to the Dean’s List maintained a 3.5 grade point average while earning six or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

CALHOUN COUNTY – Grantsville: Sandra Jones; Courtney Lewis;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY – West Union: Kimberly Powell;

JACKSON COUNTY – Cottageville: Michael Miller; Elizabeth Vidrine;

Evans: Hanah Burgess;

Gay: Brittiny Cooper; Charles Cooper; Lawrence Price;

Mount Alto: Heaven Burge; Patricia Ellis;

Ravenswood: Cheyenne Curtis; Stephanie Cutlip; Shane Johnson; Jordan Matics; Sean Matics; Philip Randolph; Colton Rhodes; Megan Stoffel;

Ripley: Matthew Barnette; Carson Broom; Stephen Gainey; Kathy Harris; Tyler Hilbert; Donna Kay; Ayaka Mcbee; Ethan Rhodes; Madison Tanner; Alisha Tribett-Tackett;

Sandyville: Michael Holmes;

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Charles Town: Laura Stottlemyer;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Charleston: Jane King; John Woodrum II;

Dunbar: Tracy Amburgey;

MARSHALL COUNTY – Moundsville: Mitchel Herbold;

MASON COUNTY – Leon: Dusty Smith;

New Haven: Lacy Darst; Lauryn Fields;

MERCER COUNTY – Princeton: Ariel Bowman;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Belmont: Daniel Castleberry; Michelle Neff;

Saint Marys: Allison Elliott; Tina Smith; Clayton Studer;

Waverly: Alisha Riddle;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Ellenboro: Morgan Reilly;

Harrisville: Bryan Ring;

Pennsboro: Sara Lattea; Sherilyn Stahlman; Samantha Waggoner;

Smithville: Chelsea Ayers;

ROANE COUNTY – Gandeeville: Britney Hersman; Rachel Traylor;

Reedy: Darlene Means;

Spencer: Ethan Ash; Lisa Hawkins; Ronetta Nichols; Madison Sutphin;

TYLER COUNTY – Alma: Lauren Seckman;

Paden City: Madison Pierce;

WETZEL COUNTY – New Martinsville: Melissa Beegle;

WIRT COUNTY – Le Roy: Saundra Slone-Crum;

Elizabeth: Ashley Bumgarner; Thomas Mullenix II; Mackenzie Nester; Shawna Nester; Tori Powell; Logan Somerville;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: James Chandler;

Davisville: Justen Small; Scott Barker; Zachary Elkins; Becky Ellison; Amy Hudson; Sherry McCay;

Mineral Wells: Krishna Black; Faith Blosser; Fallyn Buffington; Chad Conley; Joshua Davis; Amber Davis; Timothy Elson; Lynette Pahl;

Parkersburg: Abby Anderson; Tammy Barnhouse; Holly Barnum; Darrius Basta; Timothy Bonnell; Morgan Bonnett; Justin Bosley; John Boyles; April Brooks; Chelsie Church; Shelby Dearth; Katy Field; Hugh Fry; Cameron Gault; Serena Graham; John Hickman; Derin Jabour; Donald King; Kelsey Kiser; Kimberly Lipscomb; Kevin Mccomas; Stacy McCune; Madonna Murphy; Sammantha Oglesby; Tia Opel; Joseph Pavelich; Brooke Powell; Anthony Province; Holly Queen; Rachel Rader; Nick Roedersheimer; Andrea Sears; Korey Smith; Amanda Stone; Dylan Taylor; Chana Tepe; Dylan Burkhammer; Megan Trembly; Amy Wood;

Vienna: Tierney Aldridge; Alexis Bannister; Paige Burner; Joshua Byers; Robert Clatworthy; Dawson Cyran; Brianna Deem; Heather Chutes; Christopher Imler; Jared Mugrage; Nachelle Pidcock; Nathan Settle; Lora Stavrakis; Brannon Turner Jr.; Joseph VanClief; Robert VanClief;

Walker: Timothy Bower; Savana Goff; Annaliese Thornley;

Washington: Cynthia Barton; Ginger Busch; Megan Curry; Brittany Dils; Rebecca Eicher; Shawna Hopkins; Breanna Paxton; Kelta Peck; Kaitlyn Reamer; Samantha Suggs; Mary Willison; Shianne Winters;

Waverly: Scott Holbert; James Kelley;

Williamstown: Amanda Brown; Gregory Flanagan; Stephanie Marshall; Sierra McGee; Katherine Radabaugh;

OHIO – Belpre: Kerra Ball; Jonah Fox; Austin Grimmett; Jessica Madison; Amber Roberts;

Caldwell: Joshua Thompson;

Coolville: Melissa Graham; Paul Owens Sr.;

Fredericktown: Jason Rhoades;

Little Hocking: Christine Berg; Mikael Hinton;

Marietta: Brianna Geogerian; Kyly Warner; Tyler Wears;

Newport: Samantha Morris;

Pomeroy: Nadezhda Moore;

Seaman: Kala Bakenhaster;

Vincent: Joshua Frame;

KENTUCKY – Olive Hill: Brent Tackett;

VIRGINIA – Woodstock: Shannon Buchanan;

TEXAS – San Benito: Enrique Guzman.