On Saturday, May 9, commencement was held at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Dr. Thomas B. Courtice, the 16th president of WVWC, delivered the commencement address to more than 200 graduating students. A number of Bridgeport High School alumni and/or Bridgeport residents graduated with honors:

Stephanie Renee Kerns- BA Arts Administration, magna cum laude

Meredith Reed Farkasovsky- BA Educational Studies

Joseph Michael Greer- BA Arts Administration

Matthew William Spicer- BS Physics, summa cum laude

Colby Tyler Stanley- BS Physics, summa cum laude

Colin Anthony Winkie- BS Biochemistry, summa cum laude

Kaitlin Marie Brown- BS Economics/Management

Thomas George Brunswick- BS Physics

Somi Jeong- BS Accounting

Brandon David Purkey- BS Physics

Marissa Dian Mason- BS Athletic Training

Brooke Danielle Davis- MS Athletic Training

 

During the academic year, Colin Winkie served as senior class vice president and Somi Jeong served as senior class treasurer.

 

On April 25, students, faculty and staff members were honored during West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Academic and Leadership Awards Banquet, which was held on campus. Listed below are recipients from Bridgeport, along with their respective awards:

 

Outstanding Community Outreach Awards – Kaitlin M. Brown (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Outstanding Biology Student, Junior – Rebekah R. Honce (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Outstanding Economics Student – Kaitlin M. Brown (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Hyma Scholar Award –Kaitlyn M. Romain (Bridgeport, WV) and Mason P. Winkie (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Outstanding Physics and Engineering, Seniors – Brandon Purkey (Bridgeport), Matthew Spicer (Bridgeport, WV) and Colby Stanley (Bridgeport, WV)

 

 Outstanding Physics and Engineering, Freshman – Katherine M. Reid (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Wesleyan Spirit Award, Outstanding Senior –Colin A. Winkie (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Academic and Leadership Awards –Meredith R. Farkasovsky (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Senior Who’s Who Among Students in America – Matthew W. Spicer (Bridgeport, WV), Colby T. Stanley (Bridgeport, WV)

 

Photo is courtesy of WDTV.