FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2015
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GLENVILLE, WV - Matthew Roush, a freshman from Beverly, Ohio, has been named the Glenville State College Pioneer Mascot for the 2015-2016 school year.
"I'm look forward to cheering on all the GSC teams next year and getting a group of students together for a student section," said Roush. "It felt good when I learned that I would be the new Pioneer. I remember walking around with a smile on my face for the rest of the day after I found out," he continued.
The land surveying major is a member of the Men's Cross Country and Track & Field teams at GSC. He says that he hopes to add more school spirit around campus and get students involved in events all around campus. He is the son of Robert and Carrie Roush.
"I'm very excited for Matt to represent Glenville State College as the Pioneer for the 2015-2016 year! His excitement and enthusiasm is overwhelming and I believe he will bring a pioneer spirit to the campus that will be infectious," said Dean of Student Life Duane Chapman.
As the GSC Pioneer, Roush will attend GSC football and basketball games, tournaments, and other school events. The Pioneer is charged with working with GSC students, faculty, and staff to positively promote and support the college. The official uniform of the GSC Pioneer mascot is a set of buckskins, a coonskin hat, and a musket. Roush becomes the 76th student to portray the Pioneer Mascot since the tradition began during the 1933-34 school year.
