ALUMNI “WALL OF HONOR” The West Liberty University Alumni Board of Directors instituted a project in 1990 to demonstrate to current students, visitors, and friends that the college has some very successful graduates. This project, known as the “Alumni Wall of Honor,” is a dramatic way to honor some of the college’s most distinguished alumni and display pride in the accomplishments of its graduates. The concept was suggested by then Associate Professor of Physics Robert W. Schramm, who is a 1958 graduate of the college and a 2002 Alumni Wall of Honor inductee. The Alumni Wall of Honor is housed in the south end of the Union known as the Alumni Lounge.
Robert H Sykes
Inducted 1996Robert H. Sykes, professor emeritus of West Liberty State College, has held professorships at Bethany College, Ohio University, and Washington & Jefferson College. In his 40 years at WLSC, Sykes was student body president, president of the Veterans Club, professor of language and literature, and an administrator. He authored three books and has also written countless journal and newspaper articles. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor in the Korean War.