touring entity , we are in direct involvement with multiple essential career choices along our path . From electrical , professional driving , culinary , mechanical maintenance , public safety and logistical organizers , those , along with a multitude of other technical careers , make our touring and our performances possible . We are passionate and grateful to these trades and tradespeople .”
First Endowed Music Scholarship Awarded
A new music scholarship is making one West Liberty University ( WLU ) student sing for joy . Jarrett of Benwood ,
WV , is the first recipient of the Judith Bartell Paesani Vocal Music Scholar ship . A music education major and graduate of John Marshall High School , she plans to teach music and theater in the future .
“ It is an honor to receive this scholarship , and I ’ m very thankful to be the first . I will make sure it is justified ,” says Jarrett , who is a member of the WLU Singers . Jarrett is also an alumna of WLU , having earned a degree in theater in 2020 .
“ Judy and Andy Paesani established this endowed scholarship fund in December of 2019 with a gift of $ 75,000 , and we are pleased to make the first disbursement during the 2021-2022 academic year ,” says WLU Foundation Executive Director Angie Zambito-Hill . “ Judy and Andy are loyal supporters of West Liberty University who know the value of assisting our students . We are truly grateful . The endowed scholarship fund produced a $ 1,000 scholarship this academic year , but it will grow to support even more music students in the future .”
The WLU Foundation is a nonprofit
501 ( c ) 3 organization established in 1964 . Its mission is to support , strengthen and sustain WLU through raising , investment and stewardship of private funds .
Kump Education Center Offers Elkins Residents Opportunities
Kump Education Center is a multiuse conference and training center for educators and other professional or civic organizations in Elkins , WV . Everyone is welcome , including DAR members and YMCA Day Campers .
The historic , 26-room , federalist-style Kump home was built in 1924 and given to the City of Elkins in 2008 by the family of West Virginia Governor Herman Kump to serve educational purposes . On the main floor , one finds original furniture from when Eleanor Roosevelt visited her New Deal housing projects and met with Governor Kump in the 1930s .
Now the Kump kitchen is fully operational , and the ground level Altice Learning Lab is equipped with laptops , Wi-Fi and a projector . The 6.5- acre property includes a spacious south lawn where tables , tents and games are
GO-WV is proud to acknowledge
Chris Weikle as a West Virginia Executive Young Gun in the Class of 2022 .
Thank you , Chris , for all your efforts to advance the energy industry in our region .
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