Emily Pyles of Ft. Ashby (front) and Lauren Bacorn of Burlington, both pre-nursing students at West Virginia University Potomac State College, utilize technology purchased with a grant written by Associate Biology Professor Sheryl Chisholm, PhD, and Associate University Librarian Charles Julian, PhD.
Potomac State College’s Criminal Justice Team earns trophy
The Criminal Justice team from West Virginia University Potomac State College is all smiles as they display their first-place trophy for taking top honors in the Crime Scene Competition at the West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators’ Association’s Annual Conference. Faculty and team members include (front, left to right): PSC Heidi Samuels, PhD, associate professor of criminal justice; PSC Students Shawna Sites (Petersburg, W.Va.); Samantha Hesse (Maysville, W.Va.); Diana Hernandez (Moorefield, W.Va.); and PSC CJ Assistant Professor Nicklaus Goff, J.D. Back row: PSC Students Julie Barnes (Bloomery, W.Va.); Darren Smith (Augusta, W.Va.); Derek Lee (Augusta, W.Va.); Bethany Roberts (Lonaconing Md.); Hunter Riley (Romney, W.Va.); and PSC CJ Instructor Danielle Lessard.
Rotaract Club receives 2017-18 Rotary Citation
By PSC Student Maille O’Toole
Club members of the Rotaract Club of West Virginia University Potomac State College gained recognition as the recipients of the 2017-18 Rotary Citation, awarded by Rotary International President Ian H.S. Riseley. The club earned this award by fulfilling the 2017-18 theme of “Rotary: Making A Difference” and achieving goals such as increasing club membership, donating to The Rotary Foundation, outreaching to the community via sustainable service projects, and building awareness of Rotary in the Keyser area.
Cheerleading squad staying involved at WVU Potomac State College
In addition to cheering, the Cheerleading Squad at West Virginia University Potomac State College has been busy with community-related activities. Team participants include: Front row (l-r) Cheyenna Miller (Mathias, W.Va.); Katelyn Renninger (Mifflinburg, Pa.); Andrea Thompson (Kearneysville, W.Va.); Maya Sims (Morristown, NJ); and Tia Lanza (Bedford Hills, NY). Back row (l-r) Keyara Stickell (Kearneysville, W.Va.); Melissa Stone (Northfield, Oh); Lindsay Heflin (Kearneysville, W.Va.); Co-captain Lacey Hoopengarner (Westernport, Md.); Co-captain Kenna Jeffrey (Logan, W.Va.); Co-captain Jacie Imperio (Keyser, W.Va.); Taylor Stark (Riverton, W.Va.); and Alexis McKinnon (Glendora, NJ).
Potomac State to hold ‘Winter Hitting Camp’
West Virginia University Potomac State College has scheduled two Winter Hitting Camps, the first one will be held on Sunday, January 13 for ages 6 to 12, with the second one being held on January 20 for ages 13 to 17. Registration is from noon to 1 p.m., with the camps running from 1 to 4 p.m. Both camps will be held at the College’s Lough Gymnasium.
During these one-day intensive camps, participants will learn the latest in hitting techniques as well as the mechanics of the swing, while also taking part in hitting and bunting drills.
Shreve named 79th Queen at Potomac State College
WVU Day of Giving is November 14
Kevin Griffin recognized with Young Alumni Achievement Award
Kevin Griffin, Class of 2009, was recently recognized during the annual homecoming banquet at West Virginia University (WVU) Potomac State College, when he was awarded the Young Alumni Achievement Award.
In addition to majoring in accounting/finance, Griffin served as catcher on the Catamounts baseball team. During his two years at the College, he accumulated a .325 batting average with 15 home runs and 69 RBIs. He is tied for sixth in home runs for a single season record.