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Hard work and determination have paid huge dividends for Honor's student

College of Physical Activity and Sport Science’s Honor’s College student Brady Nolan. Brady has earned significant recognition during his career as a student. Nolan’s awards were a result of passion to excel and hard work.

Nolan is a senior athletic coaching education major. He was named a 2015 WVU Foundation Outstanding Senior and selected as 2015 Mr. Mountaineer, served as a New Student Orientation leader and as a member of the Mountaineer Marching Band for three years. Nolan was named as the alternate Mountaineer Mascot for 2014-2015. He was sponsored by the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.

Nolan spoke at the 2015 CPASS Wall of Honor ceremony about how private support has impacted his studies and success at WVU.

“This semester I received the Hope Harper Loar Scholarship. I take great pride in getting an award that was designated for a West Virginian. Since I’ve received financial support through multiple scholarships at WVU, I’ve been a three-year member of the Pride of West Virginia. I was the alternate Mountaineer Mascot this past year and I’m taking 24 credit hours this semester to pursue my dream of becoming a physical therapist. I’m volunteering as well as managing coursework as I prepare to apply to physical therapy school at WVU. That’s what I think is so special about WVU and CPASS. Our alumni are willing to share in their success and ensure that students, like me, are able to follow their passion.

“CPASS has come a long way from when the College was at E. Moore Hall and Stansbury Hall. I started my CPASS career in the Coliseum. It was an emotional time when we moved to the new building. The progress we have experienced in our innovative home is amazing. The technology allows us to advance our studies and compete for careers. None of this could have happened without the support from people like yourself. I would like to thank our donors for their generosity.” 

As the 2015 Mr. Mountaineer recipient during the WVU vs. Texas Tech football game on Nov. 7, Nolan reflected on his decision to apply.

“I applied to be Mr. Mountaineer because I have respect for the award which is given to a male student who shows outstanding academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. I have represented the University in several ways throughout my undergraduate career and I thought my involvement and academic success would make me a good candidate for the award,” Nolan explained.

“To win such a prestigious award at West Virginia University puts a perfect finish to my undergraduate career. Being named a finalist was also a great feeling. I feel that all of the finalists are very qualified and deserving of the award. I take great pride in West Virginia University and the state of West Virginia, so being named “Mr. Mountaineer” means a lot to me.WVU has rich culture and tradition and I am proud to represent this University as Mr. Mountaineer,” Nolan added.

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