Distinguished Alumni
For the past several years, the Alumni Association has recognized individuals who have gone on to achieve success in their chosen field after attending West Virginia Northern. The honorees are recognized during Commencement ceremonies. Past honorees have included:
- 1995 – Kathleen Fox-Tennant, PhD, Nursing, Class of 1979
- 1996 – Tina Cutone, M.D., Nursing, Class of 1985
- 1998 – Ray D. Mikels, Culinary Arts, Class of 1981
- 1999 – Linda Linger, O.D., Medical Lab Technology, Class of 1976
- 2002 - Larry Bandi, Accounting., Class of 1974
- 2004 – Robert Meyers, Accounting, Class of 1978
- 2005 – Helen Jackson-Gillison, Attorney, Liberal Arts, 1974-1975
- 2006 – Robert M. Ortiz, Respiratory Care Technology, Class of 1983
- 2007 – Cynthia Bougher, Nursing, Class of 1978
- 2008 – William G. Fisher, Accounting, Class of 1978
- 2009 – Steven Rujak
- 2010 – Michael M. McCulley
- 2011 – Orphy Klempa
- 2012 – No selection
- 2013 – Joan Weiskircher
- 2014 – David Hanes
- 2015 – Gail Adams
- 2016 – David Artman
- 2017 - Beth A. Thomas
- 2018 - Jenniffer Weber
- 2019 - Robert Dobkins
- 2021 - Rosemary Ketchum
The Alumni Assocation is soliciting nominations for this Distinguished Alumni recognition. Any faculty, staff member or former student who would like to nominate a past Northern student or graduate for consideration as a Distinguished Alum should contact Rana Spurlock at 304-214-8906 or rspurlock@wvncc.edu.