2025 McMurran Society and President’s Award Recognition Dinner
(l to r): McMurran Society members Pattie Wilmoth ’73, Paul Wilmoth ’74, Sue Mentzer-Blair ’72, and Shepherd University Foundation EVP Sherri Janelle
Julie Martz (l) and McMurran Society member Lynn Leatherman ’92 (c) chat with Peachy Staley ’70 (r)
Sharon Affinito (l) shares a moment with McMurran Society members Tina Morris ’83 (c) and Sue Mentzer-Blair ’72
Shepherd University President Mary J.C. Hendrix ’74 offers a warm welcome to the attendees
Dr. Hendrix presents two of the 2025 President’s Awards to EMS Chief Marshall DeMeritt ’09 (l) and Fire Chief Ross Morgan (c)
Dr. Hendrix presents 2025 President’s Awards to Joy ’91 (l) and Eric ’95 Lewis (r)
Shepherd University Foundation President and McMurran Society Member Austin Slater ’76 (r) welcomes new McMurran Society members Rebecca ’78 (l) and Burt Lidgerding (c)
The 2025 McMurran Society Members group photo
Senior Music Major Charity Meyer entertains the crowd with two beautiful harp pieces.
Provost Jack DeRochi (l) poses with incoming Student Government President Tyler Furbee (c), Shepherd University EVP Sherri Janelle, and Outgoing SGA President Paul Teter (r)
Shepherd University Foundation Director of Donor Engagement and Strategic Initiatives Meg Patterson chats with guests
McMurran Society member Thomas Miller (l) with Carolyn Banks (c) and Sherri Janelle
Vicki Lanham poses with Jim Auxer ’69
