PROMISE application and FAFSA filing deadline for students March 1

According to the College Foundation of West Virginia’s (CFWV) tweet, today is the deadline to file the FAFSA and complete the PROMISE scholarship application to be considered for PROMISE.

To learn more about the West Virginia PROMISE scholarship and eligibility requirements visit CFWV’s website.

The PROMISE Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program for West Virginia residents. Students who achieve certain academic requirements are eligible to receive funds to help pay for college. Eligible high school graduates will receive annual awards up to $4,750 to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at public or independent institutions in West Virginia. Awards are contingent upon annual funding of the program by the West Virginia State Legislature.

Herbert Hoover Students Awarded Governor’s STEM Initiative Mini-Grant for Flash Flood Water Level Sensor

The Office of the Secretary of Education and the Arts, on behalf of the Governor’s STEM Initiative, recently approved mini-grant funding to five Kanawha County schools. Herbert Hoover High School was one of the five recipients for their Flash Flood Water Level Sensor Project. According to an announcement by Briana Warner, Communications Director with Kanawha County Schools, the mini-grant program supports learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math across the state of West Virginia. Selected schools were awarded up to $3,000 to implement their STEM project. (more…)

CCHS Advance Placement Government and Politics Class wins State Championship in “We the People” competition

Posted: Feb. 13, 2018 | Source: Clay County Free Press

Congratulations to the West Virginia State “We the People” Champions. Clay County High School’s Advance Placement Government & Politics class, taught by Mr. Philip Dobbins, traveled to Charleston on February 1, 2018 to compete in the “We the People” state competition. (more…)

Clay County student earns FBI Honors Internship spot

Posted: Feb. 6, 2018 | Source: Clay County Free Press

Glenville State College senior criminal justice major and business minor Gracen Samples has been chosen to take part in the prestigious FBI Honors Internship Program.

Samples is very active on campus; she’s a member of the Lady Pioneer Volleyball, works as an intern in GSC’s Office of International Programs, and participates in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), which  is the collegiate counterpart of the Future Business Leaders of America organization found in many high schools. In 2016 she was elected as treasurer for the West Virginia state chapter of PBL and placed at the PBL Leadership Conference. She also participated in a May 2017 study abroad trip to London and Paris. The recent announcement that she was being selected for the FBI internship came as no surprise to her professors.

“I’m not at all surprised that Gracen stood out in a competitive field; she is the epitome of student engagement, and there is no doubt that she has set the bar extremely high for future interns in this office,” said Dr. Megan Gibbons. Gibbons serves as Director of International Programs and Chair for the Department of Language and Literature at GSC.

Through her internship with the Office of International programs, Samples has found a unique and valuable way to get involved. “I believe my experiences with study abroad helped with getting an interview and receiving the internship offer. It really helped that I had examples of unfamiliar projects that I have taken part in and that I’m able to interact with people of different cultures. Plus some of the projects I am working on with Dr. Gibbons helped show that I know how to prioritize my time and take on projects that I have not done before,” Samples said.

The Wallback, West Virginia native has advice for other students who are thinking of getting involved in study abroad. “Don’t let rumors or your own fears stop you. It will be the best decision you will make. You will get to experience things that very few people get to. Come talk to Dr. Gibbons or myself if you have any questions or concerns, you won’t regret it. Also, it looks great on a resume,” she said.

“As both Gracen’s academic advisor and professor, I am extremely happy and excited for her to be selected to participate in such a prestigious internship program. Her selection was the reward for her continued hard work and dedication to her academic pursuits, and her continued participation in ancillary activities at GSC that further her educational experience. While this will be extremely challenging and intense, I have no doubt that Gracen possesses the proper attitude and desire for learning that will create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for her, in addition to representing the GSC Criminal Justice Department to a highly respected government agency. I look forward to having her share this experience with other CJ students upon her completion of the program,” said GSC Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Art Trimble.

The FBI Honors Internship Program is a 10-week, paid internship for college undergraduate and graduate students. Students selected for the program work side-by-side with FBI employees either at one of their Washington, D.C. headquarters locations or in local field offices. Students can apply from a wide range of academic areas. Applicants must also have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average before and during the internship and pass all FBI employment background investigation requirements.

Samples says she hopes that, through the internship experience, she’ll be able to get her foot in the door for a career with the FBI. The internship begins in June 2018.

Youth Spotlight – Hunter White

While at Herbert Hoover High School, athletically Hunter White was a member of the Huskies basketball, baseball, and golf teams. Academically he was a member of the “We the People” debate team that made it to the second round of a state-wide high school competition in 2014, and the Math Field Day Team. He was also a member of the National Honor Society, was Salutatorian of the Herbert Hoover Class of 2014, and was awarded the President Award which goes to the top graduating male in each class.

Hunter chose West Virginia University to continue his education, and in 2016, the first year he was eligible, he was selected an Eberly Scholar. This is considered the most prestigious scholarship awarded at Eberly College, WVU’s largest college. Only twenty students per year are selected for this scholarship.

Hunter with his parents, both 1981 Herbert Hoover Graduates, Rhonda and J.E. White of Clendenin

A Senior now at WVU, Hunter is majoring in Biology and will graduate with highest honors (summa cum laude), receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors, in May of 2018. He was recently named a 2017 Mr. Mountaineer Finalist, one of only five selected. He has already been accepted to medical school and will begin in the Fall of 2018. He is the son of J.E. and Rhonda White of Clendenin.

Susan Jack with The Clendenin Leader, sat down with Hunter and had a casual conversation with him while he was home on Christmas Break. He shared with us a little about his time at WVU, his activities, accomplishments, and his plans for the future. Click the play button below to listen. (more…)

Hoover Alumnus, Garrett Burgess Named 2017 WVU Mr. Mountaineer, Hunter White Finalist

Every fall during Mountaineer Week at West Virginia University, two outstanding students are recognized as Ms. and Mr. Mountaineer. Five male and five female finalists are selected from the student body based on their outstanding academic achievements at WVU and their involvement in extracurricular activities. The honorees are then announced during halftime of the WVU football game at Milan Puskar Stadium, marking the conclusion of Mountaineer Week. (more…)

Clay County native completes student teaching for Glenville State College

Posted: Dec. 12, 2017 | Source: Clay County Free Press

Kaitlyn Samples of Procious has recently completed her student teaching internship for Glenville State College.

Samples completed her student teaching in Elementary Education (K-6) and Early Education (PreK-K) at Gilmer County Elementary School with Amber Frashure and Tayna Stewart. Don Sheets and Dr. Shelly Ratliff were her GSC supervisors. She is the daughter of Clifford and Deborah Samples of Procious. She currently resides in Clendenin with her husband Jacob. (more…)