WISH 2019 Grant Award Celebration
The 2019 WISH Grant Award Recipients pose with Shepherd University President Mary J.C. Hendrix. Back Row (l to r): Krisandra Joia of Semper Li “Ashley House”, Kara Herber of Semper Li “Ashley House”, Ilynn Brennan of Shepherd University Speech and Debate Team, Aubree Duckworth of Shepherd University Speech and Debate Team, Jessica Graham of Shepherd University Health Promotion Expansion, and Christi Bentley of Community Networks Bethany House Front Row (l to r): Dr. Jonathan Hartiens of Semper Li “Ashley House”, Katie Zakrzewski of Shepherd University Speech and Debate Team, Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix, Dr. Stacey Kendig of Shepherd University Health Promotion Expansion, Teresa Shumate of Community Networks Bethany House, Bunny Shaw of Community Networks Bethany House, and Susanna Henderson of Community Networks Bethany House Photo by Sam Levitan
The 2019 WISH Grant Recipients pose with sponsor John Wolff ’88, Bronfman Rothschild Wealth Advisors, SUF Executive Vice President Monica Lingenfelter, SUF Director of Donor Relations Meg Peterson, WISH Advisory Committee Members Carolyn Fleenor, Bev Hughes, Liz Oates, Mary “Peachy” Staley, and WISH Grant Vice-Chair Carol Kable and Grant Chair Bonnie Brannon Photo by Sam Levitan
2019 Nonprofit Recipient Community Networks Bethany House (l to r) Executive Director Teresa Shumate, Finance Manager Christi Bentley, Bethany House Director of Services Bunny Shaw, and Board Member Susanna Henderson Photo by Sam Levitan
2019 Nonprofit Recipient Semper Li “Ashley House” (l to r): Vocational Reentry Specialist Krisandra Joia, Dr. Jonathan Hartiens, and Grant Writer Kara Herber Photo by Sam Levitan
2019 Shepherd Learning Project Recipient Health Promotion Expansion Human Performance Lab Director Jessica Graham (l) and Department Chair Dr. Stacey Kendig (r) Photo by Sam Levitan
2019 Shepherd Learning Project Recipient SU Speech and Debate Team (l to r) Team member Aubree Duckworth, Assistant Coach Katie Zakrzewski, and team member Ilynn Brennan Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Grant Committee Chair Bonnie Brannon (r) greets WISH member Kay Barkwill (l). Kay is the director of Horses With Hearts, one of the 2016 nonprofit recipients Photo by Sam Levitan
Dr. Stacey Kendig and Jessica Graham pose for a photo before the festivities Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Advisory Team member Mary “Peachy” Staley (l) gives founding member Ann Smith (r) a hug Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Grant Committee member Donna Bertazzoni Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Grant Committee and Founding Member Lois Pierce Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Member Journey and Founding Member Willie Elliott greets SUF Executive Vice President Monica Lingenfelter Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH member Vicky Thomas chats with WISH Advisory Team and Founding member Carolyn Fleenor Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
SUF Executive Vice President Monica Lingenfelter (l) with Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix (r). Both Monica and Mary are members of WISH. Photo by Sam Levitan
The Advisory Team is recognized during the program. (l to r): Carolyn Fleenor, Bev Hughes, Liz Oates, and Mary “Peachy” Staley Photo by Sam Levitan
Dr. Hendrix greets the attendees and shares her own enthusiasm for the 2019 grant recipient selections Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
(l to r) WISH Member Journey members Susan Snowden, Sherri Janelle, and Teresa McCabe Photo by Sam Levitan
In her remarks, Grant Chair Bonnie Brannon referenced the “seeds” that WISH has helped cultivate and blossom over the last five years in its high impact grant giving Photo by Sam Levitan
Attendees were handed “seeds” to reflect upon during the program Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Photo by Sam Levitan
Bethany House Director of Services Bunny Shaw (r) leans over to talk with Community Networks Executive Director Teresa Shumate (l) Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Founding Member Amy Kayes Photo by Sam Levitan
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WISH Member Vicky Thomas Photo by Sam Levitan
SUF Executive Vice President Monica Lingenfelter with sponsor John Wolff of Bronfman Rothschild Wealth Advisors. Photo by Sam Levitan
Dr. Hendrix congratulates the Speech and Debate Team representatives after the program Photo by Sam Levitan
Christi Bentley (l) and Bunny Shaw (c) of the Bethany House take a photo with one of WISH’s newest members Elaine Mauck (r) Photo by Sam Levitan
During her “seed” presentation, Grant Chair Bonnie Brannon (r) awarded a basket of fresh apples to lucky recipient Eileen Davis (l) Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH members Vicki Lanham (l), Mary Kathryn Robinson (c), and Teresa McCabe catch up after the program Photo by Sam Levitan
One of WISH’s newest members Susanna Henderson (r) talks with her fellow Bethany House representatives during the reception Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Founding Members Barb Gibson (l) and Jean Slonaker (r) Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Member Linda TenPas Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Founding Member Sara Lueck (l) engages in conversation with Member Linda Orr (r) Photo by Sam Levitan
Dr. Jonathan Hartiens of Semper Li “Ashley House” (c) is congratulated by members during the reception Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Members Susan Brookreson, Vicki Lanham, Donna Bertazzoni, and Pat Egle (l to r) Photo by Sam Levitan
Bethany House Director Teresa Shumate (l) chats with Members Stacie Rohn (c) and Debbie Dugger (r). Stacie is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle, one of the 2017 nonprofit recipients Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Member Julie Siler (c) chats with WISH Grant Committee Member Piper Sutton (r) Photo by Sam Levitan
WISH Member Vicki Lanham (l) Photo by Sam Levitan
