FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2017

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(l-r) Rusty Vineyard, Dwight Heaster, Mandy Frymier, Dennis Carpenter, and President Pellett

GLENVILLE, WV - Glenville State College President Dr. Tracy Pellett and Vice President for Student Life and Athletics, Rusty Vineyard, honored three individuals through a new "Half-time Heroes" initiative during the Pioneer Football game on Saturday, September 16. Dennis Carpenter, Amanda (Mandy) Frymier, and Dr. Dwight Heaster were recognized and thanked for their efforts on campus, in the community, and in GSC's service area. Half-time Heroes are individuals who bring recognition to GSC through their dedication and civic duties, which enhances the overall image of Glenville State College.

"I am proud to recognize these three Pioneers as a small token of our appreciation for all of their hard work. One of the best parts of being President at Glenville State College is having the opportunity to work with such great faculty, staff, community leaders, alumni, and donors. The individuals we'll be honoring as Half-time Heroes throughout football and basketball season work tirelessly to make this campus and our community better places," said Glenville State College President Dr. Tracy Pellett.

Carpenter, GSC Class of 1974, is a resident of Spencer, West Virginia and currently serves as President of GSC's Alumni Council. He has been an American Red Cross volunteer for over 10 years and just returned from Texas where he had been helping with cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. It marks the fifth national disaster that he has helped with through the Red Cross. Carpenter also assists with local disasters in his hometown and teaches children in third and fourth grades how to prepare for emergencies through the Pillowcase Project.

Frymier, GSC Class of 2006, is a resident of Glenville, West Virginia and has worked at Glenville State College for over 35 years. For the last 10 years she has served in her current position as the Administrative Assistant in the Athletic Department. She is often considered the pulse of the GSC Athletic Department, remaining calm and rational in stressful situations and working countless hours beyond the regular work day and on weekends to make sure all student needs and game management details are addressed. She was honored as GSC's Classified Employee of the Year in 2015.

Heaster is a resident of Glenville, West Virginia and has been with Glenville State College for the last six years. He serves as an Associate Professor of Business and the Faculty Athletic Representative. Heaster volunteers his time to help athletics as a member of their athletic board and he keeps faculty informed on important matters relating to athletics. He works to ensure the academic integrity of GSC’s athletic programs, maintains oversight of compliance-related activities performed within the athletic department, and is involved in the monitoring and maintenance of the well-being of all GSC student athletes. He also assists with international student recruitment.

"Alumni, faculty, staff, and community members are vital to the success of Glenville State. We know that this campus has great people and it is my hope that, through initiatives like these, that everyone understands how important they are to us. The recognition of good deeds and outstanding work is something that we should all do more frequently," Pellett added.