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Glenville State College Hidden Promise Program adds New Graduates
Wed May 12, 2021
May 2021 Hidden Promise graduates; (l-r, descending) Claire Amos, Christopher Anglin, Mitchell Blackburn, Joshua Brennan, Kaitlyn Coleman, Alexandra Dean, Brianna Deel, Madisyn Furr, Fairan Gill, Logan Hays, Tessa Jordan, Dalton Law, Kristina Lowe, B. Tyler Moore, Arikka Smith, Shiann Smith, and Allyson Yoho. (GSC Photos/Kristen Cosner)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2021

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Glenville, WV – Seventeen Glenville State College (GSC) Hidden Promise Scholars (HPS) were recognized as prospective graduates of the Hidden Promise program at a ceremony held on April 29.

The students included Claire Amos, Christopher Anglin, Mitchell Blackburn, Joshua Brennan, Kaitlyn Coleman, Alexandra Dean, Brianna Deel, Madisyn Furr, Fairan Gill, Logan Hays, Tessa Jordan, Dalton Law, Kristina Lowe, B. Tyler Moore, Arikka Smith, Shiann Smith, and Allyson Yoho.

“We are very proud of each of these students. Their hard work and perseverance have paid off and they have earned the right to call themselves college graduates. I hope that they will take their love of learning and not only foster it within themselves, but also pass it along to others who need that little bit of extra encouragement to pursue their dreams,” said Glenville State College President, Dr. Mark A. Manchin.

Each graduate also inscribed the Hidden Promise Book. In signing the volume, Hidden Promise Scholars commit to “always accepting the obligations and the challenges of guiding the young to education, knowledge, and love of the human spirit; to demonstrate respect for all people, and cultivate the trained, yet free, minds appropriate to sustaining and advancing a democratic way of life; and to striving to become knowledgeable, ethical, caring citizens who embody the qualities that the Hidden Promise program fosters.” The students were all eligible to participate in GSC’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 8.

In addition to recognizing the graduates, five special presentations were also given. Tyler Moore received the Pete and Betsy Barr Senior Leadership Award, Cora Hedrick was recognized as the HPS Senior of the Year, Johnathan Menendez was recognized as the HPS Junior of the Year, Samantha Hall was recognized as the HPS Sophomore of the Year, and Josie Hill was recognized as the HPS Freshman of the Year.

The Hidden Promise Scholars program is a component of GSC’s Hidden Promise Consortium. The program is an alliance between Glenville State College and county school districts throughout West Virginia aimed at improving communication between higher education and teachers, staff, and students in grades eight through 12. Other goals include increasing the number of high school and college graduates as well as aligning the curricula of K-12 and higher education.

Students are often inducted into the program while still in high school after being chosen by their school counselors, teachers, and principals. The scholars mentor with current college students and take part in campus visits and summer camps. Upon high school graduation, HPS students who opt to attend GSC receive a $1,000 scholarship which is renewable annually throughout their enrollment as a full-time student.

For more information on the GSC Hidden Promise Scholars Program, contact Jeremy Carter at Jeremy.Carter@glenville.edu or (304) 462-6060.
 

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