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Watson Family Endowment for the Shepherd University Scarborough Library
The Watson Family Endowment for the Shepherd University Scarborough Library is designated as program support for Shepherd's Scarborough Library. This deferred endowment was established in 2018 by Dr. James A. Watson, who enjoyed a 37-year career in university fundraising and development before his retirement in 2017. Among the higher education institutions he served is Shepherd University, where he held the role of vice president for institutional advancement for 10 years. He is a charter member of the Joseph P. McMurran Society, which recognizes alumni and friends who have chosen to support Shepherd through estate and other planned gifts. As a social studies major at Shepherd College from 1964 through 1967, Dr. Watson took every history course offered by Professor Ruth Scarborough, who also served as his advisor until her retirement in 1966. After leaving Shepherd to serve in the Air Force for four years, Dr. Watson returned to college in 1972, earning his undergraduate degree in social studies and his master's and PhD in History from West Virginia University. The notes he had taken under Dr. Scarborough proved invaluable throughout a teaching fellowship during his PhD candidacy. Dr. Watson's studies led him to spend a lot of time in libraries over the years and they hold a special place in his heart. It was this love of libraries that led him to establish the Watson Family Endowment for the Shepherd University Scarborough Library, saying, "Libraries are the center of a college, yet they always seem to be one of the first programs for which funding is cut." The Watson Family Endowment is named in honor of Dr. Watson's family. He notes that his mother grew up during the Great Depression and had only an 8th grade education, but was the smartest person he ever knew. “She read everything and she made sure that my brother and I knew the value of an education that began with reading, spelling, and writing," he said. "She had us in libraries by the time we were five years old.” Likewise, Dr. Watson feels it’s poignant that his gift will support a library that happens to be named after his former advisor and mentor.
West Virginia Society of DC Scholarship
The West Virginia Society of Washington, D.C. Book Scholarship is designated as a general academic award to residents of West Virginia, alternating between male and female recipients. This endowment was created by the West Virginia Society of Washington, D.C. through grants, which were matched by the Shepherd University Foundation. Founded in 1914, the stated mission of the West Virginia Society of Washington, D.C. is "to foster and encourage a fraternal spirit among the West Virginians of the national capitol" in a non-partisan manner.
West Virginia State Horticultural Society Scholarship
The West Virginia State Horticultural Society Scholarship is designated for students who are pursuing degrees in Environmental Studies. Additional consideration is given for students pursuing a certificate program in Agricultural Entrepreneurship or Sustainable Food Production, or a degree program with an Environmental Studies concentration in Sustainable Food Production or Sustainable Resource Management. This annually funded award was created in 2021 by the West Virginia Horticultural Society, a nonprofit organization located in Martinsburg, WV.
Will Pindell Memorial Scholarship
The Will Pindell Memorial Scholarship is designated for student athletes on the Shepherd University Men's Tennis Team. This annually funded award was established in 2016 by Kelly Colbert ’87 and Craig Kershner ’88 in memory of their close friend and Shepherd alumnus, Will Pindell '86. The three classmates had graduated from Jefferson High School together in 1982 and remained close friends throughout college and beyond. After lettering in tennis in high school, Will continued to play for Shepherd as a member of the Men’s Tennis Team. He graduated in 1986 with a B.S. in business administration. Wishing to keep Will’s memory alive after his untimely passing in January 2016, Kelly and Craig decided to establish a student scholarship in memory of their friend at his alma mater.
William "Bill" Cline Library Fund
The William "Bill" Cline Memorial Library Fund is designated for the purchase of books selected by Shepherd University's social work and sociology departments for use in the Scarborough Library. This endowment was established in 1991 in memory of Bill Cline '80 by his classmate and friend, Cheryl Gilbert.
William E. and Jo Ann Jackson Knode Scholarship
The William E. and Jo Ann Jackson Knode Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was established in 2006 by longtime Shepherdstown residents William '58 and Jo Ann Jackson '58 Knode. Bill served on the Shepherd University board of directors and was a member of its investment committee.
William M. Stanley Memorial Scholarship
The William M. Stanley Memorial Scholarship is designated for student athletes. This endowment was created in 1986 by Mr. Stanley's wife, Mildred.
Wilma A. Neff Endowed Scholarship
The Wilma A. Neff Endowed Scholarship is designated for students from the Eastern Panhandle majoring in elementary or special education, with preference given to those residing in Jefferson County, WV This endowment was established by the Shepherd University Foundation on the occasion of Wilma Neff’s retirement in honor of her dedicated and outstanding service as executive secretary and treasurer of the Foundation's board of directors.
World War I Remembrance Scholarship
The World War I Remembrance Scholarship is designated in support of West Virginia residents studying a major included in Shepherd University’s College of Business. This annually funded award was created in 2018 by John and Pam Boyle in tribute to John F. Fleming, a young farmer from Harpers Ferry, WV, who volunteered to serve his country during World War I. He was killed in action in France on October 13, 1918, less than one month before the November 11 armistice. On the 100th anniversary of his death and the end of World War I, John and Pam Boyle wished to honor this young patriot by creating a scholarship in his memory. The couple discovered Fleming’s grave in a Virginia cemetery that lies between Shepherdstown and their home in Ashburn, VA. Bearing distinctive marking, the young soldier’s tombstone caught their eye and inspired them to research more about his life and death. “He is someone whose sacrifice we wished to honor,” said Pam, who previously served as an officer in the United States Army and now works in information technology.
Zenith Young Memorial Scholarship
The Zenith Young Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was created in 2002 following the passing of Ms. Young, a former Shepherd student, at the age 101.
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