WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., March 28, 2015 — Spring Open House offered incoming students a new spin as scholarship awards were offered as an additional incentive to joining the Hilltop.

From left, (standing) are scholarship winners Brittany Casterline, Maria Ducci, Johnathon Bodkin, Topper the Bear holding check, Chevy Pavell, Maria Yudasz and Lilly Tuttle, (seated) are Interim President Dr. John McCullough, Alumni Donors Jim and Carol From and Director of Admissions Brenda King.

West Liberty University Interim President John McCullough drew the names of six incoming students who received $1,000 scholarships each at the open house, held Saturday, March 28. The drawing took place in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC) at noon.

Nearly 200 families toured campus and took part in the morning open house activities that ended with the drawing, followed by lunch. The students who won the award were: Brittany Casterline, Wheeling, Maria Ducci, Wheeling, Johnathon Bodkin, Martins Ferry, Ohio; Chevy Pavell, Barnsville, Ohio; Maria Yudasz, Barnesville, Ohio; Lily Tuttle, Waverly, W.Va.

To be eligible for the drawing, students had to be new students enrolling at WLU for the first time. Funding for the scholarships was provided by Institutional Advancement fundraising and comes from private donors, contributing to the annual campaign.

Campus Visit Coordinator Ashley Carter coordinated the open house and welcomed the students, along with Director of Admissions Brenda King.

“We are pleased to offer our incoming students this award and welcome them to the West Liberty University family,” said McCullough.

For more information on admissions events, please click here or contact Carter at 304.336.5725.

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