College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Celebrates Academic Awards

Thursday, May 02, 2019

Students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate achievements during the College’s 2019 spring awards luncheon, Friday April 26 at the Erickson Alumni Center.

The College recognized student scholarship recipients established by alumni and donors. Faculty received awards for distinguished research, service and teaching dedication. The College honored staff for years of service and Mountaineer Value Coins.

Student Ambassadors

Presented by Lindsay Augustine

Julieanna Abbonizio, Danielle Arnold, Samuel Ausperk, Elizabeth Beaudoin, Katie Bennett, Paige Bergefurd, Owen Boyd, Amanda Buehler, Deionte Cobbs, Brittney Demarco, Matthew Drabble, Justin Gargano, Hannah Grant, Cameron Haynes, Madison Hill ,Laura Karlson, Daniel Katella, Miranda Katzenberger, Jacob Krukowski, Katerina Lake, Diana Marques, James McCarty, Maverick Mitchell, Marilyn Munzer, Danielle Myers, Kevin Pereira, Rebecca Poole, Farhan Shaikh, Shelby Smith, Celeste Smith, Kierra Thompson, Cheyenne Woods

Scholarships

Presented by Dean Dana Brooks and Scholarship Donors

Bob and June Huggins ACE Scholarship: Bailey Guffin & Jacob Thompson

Bob and Jean Wilson Memorial Scholarship: Jennifer Chalfant

Bruce L. Brubaker Book Scholarship ACE: Raymon Kryzak

C. Peter Yost Scholarship: Alex Glover

Class of 2019 Senior Gift Scholarship: Meredith Robinson

Dana D. Brooks Doctoral Student Book Scholarship: Erika Van Dyke

Dolores (Dee) Ware Scholarship: Jon Ratliff

Doris Dorinzi Scholarship: Meredith Robinson

Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Graduate Scholarship: William Phillips

Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Undergraduate Scholarship: Farhan Shaikh, Bailey Guffin, Jacob Thompson, Hannah Kelly, Melinda Gallagher

Eleanor Lantz Scholarship: Candice Clay

Ferris & Deanna Antoon Textbook Scholarship: Noah Cowles

Forrest Clark Presidential Scholarship: Meredith Robinson & Shelby Smith

Fred M. Coombs Scholarship: Alexa Miley

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship: Shelby Smith

Jennifer A & Lindsey DC McIntosh – NYSP Scholarship: Kevin Pereira

Jerry P. Wilkins Leadership Award: William Phillips

John Semon Scholarship: Kendall Keplinger

Kathleen Lipkovich Doctoral Support Scholarship: Lynda Bowers

Kelly Irene Osleger Endowed Scholarship: Noah Cowles

Kevin and Karen Elko Scholarship: William Furlow

Louise Currence Christensen Endowed Scholarship: Candice Clay

Marvin (Bucky) Bolyard Scholarship: Haley Oliphant

Melina and John Hale Endowed Scholarship: Kendall Keplinger

Ostrow International Achievement Award: Lucas Facemire

Peter and Linda Zulia Endowed Scholarship: Bailey Long

Robert Hayhurst Semper Fi Scholarship: Jacob Thompson

Robin L. Hayhurst Sports Management Scholarship: John Wiant & Demarco Brown

Roger Alford Scholarship: Demarco Brown

Tom and Jan Cook Endowed Scholarship: Kierra S. Thompson

W.A. Curruth, M.J. Pearce & K.J. Blakemore Scholarship: Noah Cowles

William A. and Anna F. Shuman Scholarship: Morgan Bishop

Willie and Linda Akers Endowed Scholarship: Jacob Thompson

Athletic Training Scholarships

Presented by Dr. Allison Hetrick

K. Douglas Bowers Athletic Training Scholarship: Gabriella Mammano

Erika Lynn Cadran Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship: Virginia Honaker

Albert C. “Whitey” Gwynne Athletic Training Scholarship: Jamara Washington & Emma Plasterer

Jimmy Leard Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship: Jayde Van Riper

John C. Spiker Professional Development Award: Virginia Honaker

Golden Scissors Award: Senior, Jose Prieto; Junior, Emma Plaster; Sophomore, Logan Austin

Outstanding Student Awards

Presented by Dr. Valerie Wayda

Athletic Coaching Education Undergraduate Student: Bailey Guffin

Athletic Coaching Education Masters Student: Billy Cedar

Coaching and Teaching Studies Doctoral Student: Annie Machamer

Physical Education Teacher Education Undergraduate Student: Andrew McDermont

Physical Education Teacher Education Masters Student: Emily Woods

Athletic Training Undergraduate Student: Margaret Sherlock

Athletic Training Graduate Student: Madeline Legerski

Sport & Exercise Psychology Undergraduate Student: Kelsey Kinnamon

Sport & Exercise Psychology Graduate Student: Bobby Hilliard

Sport Management Undergraduate Student: John Stacks

Sport Management Graduate Student: LaChelle Stanley

Special Student Recognition Awards

Presented by Dr. Jack Watson

2019 WVU recipient of the AKA Undergraduate Scholar: Kelsey Kinnamon

2019 WVU recipient of the AKA Master’s Scholar: Billy Cedar

2019 WVU recipient of the AKA Doctoral Scholar: Bobby Hilliard

2019 WVU recipient of the AKA Graduate Student Writing Award: Bobby Hilliard

2019 National Graduate Student Writing Award Honorable Mention: Bobby Hilliard

Dean’s Office Student Advisory Board

Presented by Dean Dana Brooks

Undergraduate: Halley Altieri, Jacoby Vault, Courtney Carver, Alexa Miley, Garrett Lord

Graduate: Kevin Lou, Madeline Legerski, Kanchana Venkatesh, Gentry Shrewbury

Faculty Awards

Presented by CPASS Promotion and Tenure Committee

Excellence in Research Award: Gonzalo Bravo, Sean Bulger, Eloise Elliott, Peter Giacobbi, Andrea Taliaferro, Emi Tsuda, Dana Voelker, Jack Watson, Sam Zizzi

Grants Person of the Year: Eloise Elliott

Researcher of the Year Award: Emi Tsuda

Excellence in Service Award: Scott Barnicle, Sean Bulger, Eloise Elliot, Guy Hornsby, Gary Lhotsky, Valerie Wayda, James Wyant, Jack Watson, Sam Zizzi

Excellence in Teaching Award: Scott Barnicle, Sean Bulger, Guy Hornsby, Gary Lhotsky, Andrea Taliaferro, Dana Voelker, James Wyant, Sam Zizzi

Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award: James Wyant

Professional Servant of the Year Award: Valerie Wayda

WVU Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award: Andrea Taliaferro