FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2018

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GLENVILLE, WV - Donald Lambert, a 2018 Glenville State College graduate, has been selected as the 2018-19 Student Leadership Award recipient. He is the son of John and Crystal Lambert of Elkins, West Virginia.

One nomination for the award said that Lambert, "absolutely bursts with energy" and that his drive "immediately draws other students to follow his initiatives." A professor calls him a "respectful organizer" and a "good, kind young man" who is goal-oriented and knows how to achieve the things he wants in life.

"To have my name called in a room full of people that were just as qualified as me was an honor. To have professors believe what I had done not only at GSC, but at home as well, was worthy of being nominated for the Student Leadership Award, I owe it to them," Lambert said of receiving the award. "This award is a sort of closing of a chapter in my life. I gave GSC three years of my life and being involved in different organizations and functions throughout that time, to be recognized makes me feel like the hard work was appreciated," he added.

Lambert plans to continue his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in History and National Security Studies from American Military University.

During his time at GSC, Lambert served as president of Greek Council, president of social science honor society Pi Gamma Mu, vice president of social fraternity Alpha Xi Omega, and Chief Student Marshal.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading history, science fiction, and mystery novels, along with hiking, biking, and visiting GSC's gun range.

"What I'll miss most about being at GSC is having faculty and staff that care about the students. It wouldn't matter if it were during office hours or at a meal time, if a professor knew you or you had a question for them, that professor would take time out for you," he said, reflecting on his years at Glenville State.

Lambert joins 44 other graduates who have received the Outstanding Student Leadership Award at GSC since 1977. Names of the honorees are displayed on a permanent plaque in the Heflin Administration Building.