Tyson Bagent is one of Shepherd’s most decorated and celebrated student-athletes and is a symbol of excellence, perseverance, and Ram pride.
Now, the Gridiron Club is seeking to cement his legacy at Shepherd by naming Ram Stadium in his honor.
A Martinsburg, West Virginia native, Tyson rewrote the record books as Shepherd’s quarterback, earned the Harlon Hill Trophy as the nation’s best Division II player, and inspired countless fans with his leadership on and off the field. Tyson motivated his teammates, our campus, and our community with his grit, humility, and leadership. His rise to the NFL has brought Shepherd national recognition and reminded the world of what can be achieved right here in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, the heart of Appalachia.
This initiative will not only recognize Tyson’s incredible achievements but also strengthen and build support for Shepherd Athletics, our student-athletes, and fans. Donations will support repairs and updates to the stadium, including the men’s and women’s locker rooms and facilities. These are funds that would not otherwise be available and will be going to much-needed and overdue maintenance of the stadium.
Help the Gridiron Club commemorate Tyson’s history-making career at Shepherd and inspire future generations of student athletes to dream big, work hard, and represent Shepherd with pride.
Together, we can ensure that Tyson remains a symbol of excellence, perseverance, and community pride—values that he represents at the highest level.
Please join us and be part of this exciting effort! We want to thank the following donors for helping us get this initiative started:
- Francine Blazowski
- Holly Frye
- Dr. Kelly Hart and Wendy Keller
- Mary J.C. Hendrix, Ph.D. and Chuck Craft
- Paul Hvozdovic
- Ernie and Beth McCook
- Nicolas Siebold
Use the online form below to make a contribution. To pay by check, make payable to the Shepherd University Foundation, include Tyson Bagent in the memo line, and mail to the attention of:
Dr. Kelly Hart
Office for Development and Annual Giving
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Kelly Hart, Ph.D.
Shepherd University Vice President for Development and Annual Giving