the cruiser 2009-2010 abd 2010-2011

Birches

Joseph F. McNeel, Ph.D.

Director, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Dear readers,

This Cruiser marks a new era in the varied history of this august publication, in that all of the photography is digital and the layout is all computer-based. We are also offering this

Cruiser either as a pdf file or as a hard copy which can be or-dered through an on-line publishing company.

All of this is quite amazing for those of us who were intro-duced to the now common calculator in High School or even College (or even later – Thank goodness I’m not that old!)…

And so I’m here trying to look forward to future educational needs for our students, while remembering when we used Bilt-more sticks and pacing to measure tree heights.

What will the future bring us? At the very least, we’ll be teaching students more eloquent approaches to data collection and analysis, perhaps to the point where we won’t even have to

leave the office to cruise a stand of timber. We’re close now through the analysis of high resolu-tion satellite images and newer innovations like LIDAR imagery.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of my job is the realization that our knowledge base

continues to grow at a nearly exponential rate, while at the same time, our Universities are call-ing for reductions in the number of credit-hours required for graduation with a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree. The implications are staggering and leave me scratching my head in amazement .

The students you’ll meet in this Cruiser are probably the smartest and best educated group we’ve had the chance to educate. Some of them, however, believe that their education has

reached its conclusion and they will march through time with the meager weapons we’ve pro-vided through their coursework.

Sadly, they are wrong. If anything, my experience suggests learning truly is a life-long ex-

perience and only ends when the curtain draws to a final close. And looking at the beaming faces covering each page, I know that these students face a world of change and innovation that demands more and more education.

And when they look upon these pages two or even three decades from now, let’s all hope that they’ve been able to keep up with all those new changes that we can’t even begin to envi-

sion today.

Here’s to our graduates! Long may they continue to learn!

Letter from the Director

Gloria Oporto, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Wood Science and

Technology

Dear readers,

It is a great pleasure to have the opportu-nity to wish you all the best in the next stage

of your lives and also tell you a little bit about myself and my new position as Assistant Pro-fessor here at WVU.

My passion of working in the forestry area started many years ago back in Chile, where I am originally from. God’s generosity allowed me to grow up in a place with several natural

beauties and I can remember with such great clarity playing in the middle of tall trees and admiring their beauty while the waves of the ocean were coming ashore. However, not only

the beauty, but also the potential behind such a great and complex material were the moti-vation for the following stages on my initial steps as a researcher. When I was finishing my undergrad studies in Chemical Engineering, my final research project involved a process to

convert wood into pulp and it was here were I learned about wood components and con-firmed the potential for novel byproducts from such interesting material. After that, I was working in a research center at the University of Concepcion in Chile, working very close to

forest related companies. Then, during my PhD studies I was performing work with wood composites, another fantastic opportunity to work and learn much more about the great properties of wood.

And here I am, starting a new challenge which completes the fifty percent missing in my professional life, “teaching”. I am beginning this new journey with all the energy to transfer my knowledge to the new generations of students coming to our Department. I will

be working hard to make this department a better place to learn and develop research in the area of wood and its byproducts. It is also important to remark the great support that

feel from my colleagues and the staff around me. Thanks!

Once again and finally, I would like to wish you all the best on the new challenges that you will be facing as soon as you graduate. I hope you can remember your time here and

you know that it would be great to see you again in the future.

Good Luck!

Letter from New Faculty

T H E C R U I S E R The Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

K a t h r y n A r a n o , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Forest Economics. B.S. Forestry, University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, 1995. M.S. Forest Resources Management, University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, 1998. Ph.D. Forest Economics and Management, Mississippi State University, 2003.

J a m e s T . A n d e r s o n , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management. Received B.S. in Wildlife from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, M.S. in Range and Wildlife Management from Texas A & M University -Kingsville, Ph.D. in Wildlife Science from Texas Tech University. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1999.

J a m e s P . A r m s t r o n g , P h . D .

Associate Professor of Wood Science. Interim Division Director 1995 -1997. Program Coordinator for Wood Industries 1989 -Present. B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1972. M.S., State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1976, Ph.D., 1979. Assistant Professor and Instructor of Wood and Fiber Utilization, Michigan Technological University, 1976-1981. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1981.

J o h n R . B r o o k s , P h . D .

Professor Forest Biometrics. B.S.F. Forest Management, West Virginia University, 1975; M.S. Hardwood Silviculture, West Virginia University 1978; Assistant Professor Forest Technology, Glenville State College 1978-1987; Ph.D. Forest Biometrics, University of Georgia 1992; Forest Biometrician, F&W Forestry Services, Inc., Albany, GA. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, Fall 2001.

B e n D a w s o n - A n d o h , P h . D .

Associate Professor of Wood Science. Ph.D., University of British Columbia, Canada, Forestry- Wood Science, 1989. Visiting Research Associate, Michigan State University, 1994-1995. Research Scientist, Forintek Canada Corp, Canada, 1991-1994. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Forest Products, Oregon State University, 1989-1991. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1995.

R o b e r t C . B u r n s , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of RPTR. B.S Criminology, Indiana University of PA. M.S. Public Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant MI. Ph.D. Leisure Studies Penn State, University Park, PA.

J i n y a n g D e n g , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. B.S. in Forestry, 1987 and M.S. in Forest Recreation, 1990, Central South Forestry University, China. Ph.D. in Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2004, University of Alberta. Visiting scholar, Department of Hospitality, Tourism & Marketing, Vitoria University of Technology, Australia, 1997-1998. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, West Virginia University, 2005.

D a v i d D e V a l l a n c e , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Wood Science. Ph.D., Oregon State, Wood Science (2009); M.S., Orgeon State, Wood Science, 2003; B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, Wood Products Processing and Manufacturing, 1997. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2009.

Our Faculty


K y l e J . H a r t m a n , P h . D .

Associate Professor of Ecology, Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology. Program Coordinator for Wildlife and Fisheries Resources. West Virginia University Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. AS., Hocking Technical College, B.S. and M.S. The Ohio State University, Ph.D., University of Maryland. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1996.

J o h n W . E d w a r d s , P h . D .

Professor of Wildlife Ecology, B.S., West Virginia University,1980. MS., Clemson University, 1986. Ph.D., Clemson University, 1995. Assistant Profressor, Clemson University, 1996 -1997, Research Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Forest Service, 1994-1995. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1997.

E r i c H e i t z m a n , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Silviculture, Ph.D. Forest Ecology, Michigan Technological University 1997. M.S. State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1991. B.S. Forestry, University of Vermont 1983.

T o d d K a t z n e r , P h . D .

Research Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources. Ph.D., Arizona State University 2003; M.S., University of Wyoming, 1994; B.A., Oberlin College 1991. Joined the Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2010.

P a t r i c i a M . M a z i k , P h . D .

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Unit Leader. B.S., Mount Union College, Alliance Ohio, 1983 Biology/Geology. M.S., Southwest Texas State University, San Marcus, Texas 1985, Biology. Ph.D., Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee, Biology, 1989. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1998.

K u d z a y i M a u m b e , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources. P h.D.,

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Resources (specialized in Tourism Marketing), 2006. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. M.S., Parks, Recreation and Tourism Resources, 2000. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Joined Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2010.

D a v i d W . M c G i l l , P h . D .

Professor - Extension Specialist, Appalachian Hardwood Center. B.S. California Polytechnic State University, M.S. University of Wisconsin, Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University. US Peace Corps, 1985-1988. Westvaco Corporation 1995-2000. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2001.

J o e M c N e e l , P h . D .

Associate Professor/Director WVU Division of Forestry. B.S., WVU Forest Management, 1979. M.S., VPI Industrial Forest Operations, 1981. Ph.D., VPI Industrial Forest Operations, 1984. UGA 1984-1989, Assistant/Associate Professor in Forestry Extension-Extension Timber Harvesting Specialist. UBC 1989-1992, Assistant Professor, Harvesting and Wood Science Department. USFS 1992-1996, Research Engineer, PNW Lab, FORSYS Cooperative, USDA Forest Service. UW 1992-1996, Associate Professor (research), Forest Engineering Department, 1996-97 Senior Researcher, Forest Engineering Research Inst. of Canada (FERIC). Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1997.

Our Faculty


S t u a r t M o s s , M . S . , M . B . A .

Research Assistant Professor of Forest Business Management. B.S. Forest Management, University of Kentucky, 1983. M.S. Forest Soils, Virginia Tech, 1986. M.B.A., Georgia College & State University, 1997. 1987-1989, Forest Soils Research Coordinator, University of Georgia; 19891991, Technical Analyst and Manager of Software Development, Canal Forest Resources; 1991-2002, Branch Manager, Corporate Manager, and Manager of Forest Technology & Economics, F&W Forestry Services; Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2004.

G e o r g e M e r o v i c h , P h . D .

Research Assistant Professor of Wildlife & Fisheries Resources. Ph.D, West Virginia University, Forest Resource Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Program; M.S., Frostburg State University, Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology; B.S., The University of Arizona, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences.

G l o r i a O p o r t o , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Wood Science & Technology. Ph.D. Forest Resources, University of Maine, 2009; B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Concepcion, Chile, 1994. Joined Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2011.

J . T o d d P e t t y , P h . D .

Associate Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic Science. B.A., Biology, University of Virginia, 1990; Research Biologist, Maryland. Department of Natural Resources, 1990-1992; M.Sc. Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, Universty of Georgia, 1994; Ph.D., Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, University of Georgia, 1998. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1999.

J a m e s S . R e n t c h , P h . D .

Assistant Research Professor. B.S. Political Science, Rutgers, New Jersey. M.S. Environmental Science, Marshall University. Ph.D. Forest Science, West Virginia University.

C h a d D . P i e r s k a l l a , P h . D .

Associate Professor, Recreation Resource Management. B.S. in Recreation Resource Management, University of Minnesota, 1994. M.S. in Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 1996. Ph.D. in Forestry, University of Minnesota, 2000. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, Fall 2000.

S t e v e n W . S e l i n , P h . D .

Professor of Recreation. B.S., University of Maine, M.S. Northern Illinois University, Ph.D., University of Oregon. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1992.

K a u s h l e n d r a S i n g h

Assistant Professor of Wood Science and Technology. B.T., G. B. Pant University of Agricultural & Technology, Pantnagar, India, 1997; M.T. Agricultural Engineering. Indian Institute of Technology, India, 1999; Ph.D. Agricultural and Biological Engineering. University of Georgia, Athens, USA. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2009.

Our Faculty


B e n S p o n g , P h . D .

Forest Operations Extension Specialist. Received B.S. in Forest Resources from the University of Washington, Seattle, 1994. M.F. in Forest Engineering form Oregon State University, 2001. Forest Engineering Ph.D. dissertation in progress at Oregon State University. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, Fall 2005.

D a v e S m a l d o n e , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. Ph.D. Resource Recreation and Tourism, University of Idaho.

T o n y T o m k o w s k i , M . S .

Assistant Professor of Forestry. A.A.S., Paul Smith's College, 1965. B.S.F., West Virginia University, 1967, M.S., 1970. New York State Conservation Department, Fisheries Management, 1968-1969. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1970.

J i n g x i n W a n g , P h . D .

Associate Professor of Forest Operations. B.S., Jilin Forestry University, China, Forestry and Engineering, 1983. M. S., and Ph.D., Northeast Forestry University, China, Forest Engineering, 1990. Ph.D., University of Georgia, Forest Resource Management, 1997. Faculty, Northeast Forest University, 1986-1993. Visiting Scientist, University of Helsinki, Finland, 1993-1994. Research Assistant and Coordinator, University of Georgia, 1994-1998. Programmer and System Analyst, Computer Sciences Corporation, Atlanta, GA, 1998-2000. Joined Faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2000.

R o b e r t c . W h i t m o r e , P h . D .

Professor of Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Biologist. B.S., California State University at Fullerton, 1970. Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1975. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1975.

S t u a r t W e l s h , P h . D .

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Ichthyology; B.S., West Virginia University, 1990; M.S., Frostburg State University, 1994; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1997 Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2000.

P e t r a B . W o o d , P h . D .

Adjunct Associate Professor of Wildlife. Ph.D., University of Florida. Research Biologist and Assistant Leader, West Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 1992.

N i c o l a s Z e g r e , P h . D .

Assistant Professor of Forest Hydrology. Ph.D. Forest Engineering (Hydrology), Oregon State University, 2008. M.S. Forest Resources, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 2003; B.S. Forest Resources Management, West Virginia University, 2000. Joined faculty of Division of Forestry, West Virginia University, 2009.

Our Faculty


M i c h a e l A u c i e l l o

Cincinnati, Ohio

Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources

M i c h a e l A s h w o r t h

Charleston, West Virginia

Wood Science and Technology

M a r c u s B a i l e y

Duncan, South Carolina


T h o m a s B i s o m

Stafford, Virginia


L o r r a i n e C a r t e r - L o v e j o y

Richmond, Virginia

Wildlife and Fisheries Resources

J o n B u t l e r

Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania


B r a d C o c h r a n

Kenna, West Virginia

Forest Resources Management

Z a c h a r y C o l l i n s

Elktown, Maryland


Class of 2009-2010


B r i a n D u v a l l

Morgantown, West Virginia


S a r a h D e e

Las Vegas, Nevada


D e r r i c k F i k e

Valley Head, West Virginia

Wood Science and Technology and Forest Resources Management

B e n j a m i n F l i n t

Bremerton, Washington


F r a n k K l i n g e r

Willoughby Hills, Ohio


C h e l s e a G i b s o n

Elkins, West Virginia


J o s h u a L a V a l l e

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania


D a r r i c k L o w d e r m i l k

Friendsville, Maryland


Class of 2009-2010


N i c o l a s P l o c e k

Monclova, Ohio


K e i t h n e t t l e s



P a t r i c k P a l o m b o



T r e v o r S c h w a b

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania


K r i s t e n S m i t h



J u s t i n S h a n k s

Millboro, Virginia


M e l i s s a S t e v e n s

Frostburg, Maryland


W i l l S t r a u b

Falls Church, Virginia


Class of 2009-2010


S h a w n W a t e r s

Fairfax Station, Virginia


S a m V i n c e n t

Clifton Forge, Virginia


J a s o n W y k l e

Renick, West Virginia


A d a m Z a k o w s k i

Vienna, Ohio


Class of 2009-2010

WVU SAF had an extremely active year 2009-2010. Officers serving for the 2009-2010 year were

president Melissa Stevens, vice president Brian Duvall, secretary Sarah Dee, treasurer Adam Miller, and historian Christian Roper. The organization hosted a Forestry Expo and Picnic in partnership with the Forestry Club shortly after the start of the year to encourage students to become involved in the

student organizations within the division. In September, a delegation of 5 students attended the 2009 National SAF Convention in Orlando Florida. This was an excellent learning experience and network-ing opportunity. WVU SAF also attended the winter meeting of the Allegany Society of American For-

esters and participated in the quiz bowl. The club was active throughout the year in picking up trash along University Avenue as a community service project. In January, WVU SAF treated its members to a ski trip at Wisp Resort in Maryland. Most recently, the club is participating in fundraising efforts

to raise money to attend the 2010 National SAF Convention in Albuquerque, NM. They will also be participating in the Davis College Food, Fabric, and Forestry Week chili cook-off and ag-Olympics.

Top row

left to right: Sam Hawkins, Darren Foster,

Ray Ford, Christian Roper

Bottom row

left to right: Emily Bard, Danielle Hayes,

Devin Milsop, Alexis Marshall

Mission Statement

The mission of PRPS is to provide WVU students with information about job opportunities, internships,

scholarships, etc. through guest speakers, meetings, emails and other forms of communication.

We strive to spark an interest for recreational activities among

individuals within and outside the WVU Community.

PRPS also creates opportunities for networking among WVU

students through activities with other clubs in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.

Outstanding Seniors for 2010-2011 are pictured from top right, Marie

Perrin (Forest Resources Management), Ben Haas (Recreation, Parks and

Tourism Resources), Patrick Eisenhauer (Wood Science and

Technology and Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Outstanding

Senior) and Ryan Harris (Wildlife and Fisheries Resources).


B a r t h o l o m e w J . B a r h o r s t

Saint Marys, Ohio


Summer Work: City of Saint Marys General Services (2006-2009), Douglas Island Pink and Chum Snettisham Sockeye Hatchery (Snettisham, AK, 2010)

E m i l y B a r d

Richwood, West Virginia


Summer Work: USDA Forest Service (White Sulfur Springs, WV, 2010; Richwood, WV 2009, 2010)

Honors: H. Philip Berthy Scholarship

B o b b y B e l l

Paradise, Ohio


Summer Work: Baillie Lumber Co. (Smyrna, NY), Coastal Lumber Co. (Hazelton, WV)

Organizations: Forest Products Society, Society of Wood Science and Technology

R o b e r t B o e h l e

Blanchester, Ohio


Summer Work: Ohio Department of Agriculture (Reynoldsburg, OH, 2006-2010)

Organizations: Society of American Foresters

Honors: Xi Sigma Pi, President’s List (Spring 2010)

C h r i s t o p h e r C a p l i n g e r

Dunmore, West Virginia


Summer Work: Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center

Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

Honors: Golden Key Honor Society

R y a n B r e m a r

Grantsville, West Virginia

Summer Work: It’s All Wood Construction (Morgantown, 2010)

Organizations: Forest Products Society

S a m u e l A . C h a b e r

Hurricane, West Virginia


Summer Work: USDA Forest Service (2007-2009)

Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society

N i c h o l a s C h i l c o a t e

Fulton, Maryland


Summer Work: Baywood Design & Building Group (2008-2009), Private Yacht Owner (2009), The Woodworkers Club (2010)

Organizations: Forest Products Society, Society of Wood Science and Technology

Class of 2010-2011


R o b e r t L e e C r a w f o r d

Maidsville, West Virginia


Summer Work: Outdoor Recreation Center (2007-2010); Adventure WV (2009-2010)

C a t h l e e n C o l l i e r



Organizations: The Wildlife Society

D a n e R . C u n n i n g h a m

Hastings, Pennsylvania


Summer Work: Assistant to Dr. John Brooks (2010), Graduate Student Assistant (2008-2009), Born Landscaping (2007)

Organizations: Society of American Foresters, WVU Whitewater Club

Honors: Goodspeed Forestry Scholarship, H. Phillip Berthy Scholarship, Spitzer Scholarship

J o r d a n C u r r y

Spraggs, Pennsylvania


Summer Work: Appalachian Hardwood Center (2010)


P a t r i c k E i s e n h a u e r

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania


Summer Work: Carey Forest Planning (2007), Muncy Hardwoods (2009-2010), ACE Adventure Resort (2010)

Organizations: Society of American Foresters, Forest Products Society, Ski Club

Honors: Xi Sigma Pi, Ramsey Scholarship (2007-2011), Weyerhaeuser Scholarship (2009-2010)

S a r a h D ’ A g o s t i n

Jane Lew, West Virginia


Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society, Veterans of WVU

Honors: WVU Forestry Alumni Scholarship (2010), Asher W. Kelly Scholarship (2009).

R a c h e l E v e r l y



Summer Work: WVU Student Recreation Center (2007), Adventure WV (2008, 2009), Marion Co. Parks and Recreation Commission (Fairmont, WV, 2010)

Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society, Climbing Club, Adventure WV Leadership Committee

Honors: Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship

N a t a s h a G r e e n

Oak Hill, West Virginia


Summer Work: The Shack Neighborhood House (Morgantown, WV, 2010)

Class of 2010-2011


J o n a t h a n H a r b i n

Mannington, West Virginia


Summer Work: Forquer Contracting (2005-2010)

A n d r e w J . G r u b l e r

Wheeling, West Virginia


Summer Work: Internship Research Assistant (2010), WVU Civil Engineering Assistantship (2010), Rodney Kovach, Contractor (2009)

Organizations: Woodsmen Team, Forest Products Society, Alpha Gamma Rho

R y a n M . H a r r i s

Kettering, Ohio


Summer Work: WVU Extension Wetlands Research Assistant (2010-2011)

Organizations: Ducks Unlimited

B r e t t H a r s h b a r g e r

Keyser, West Virginia


Summer Work: US Army Corps of Engineers (Jennings Randolph Lake, 2010)

Organizations: Mountaineer Maniacs

Honors: Dean’s List, Golden Key, Xi Sigma Pi

M a r k D a v i d C a r l H u d n u l l

Summersville, West Virginia


Organizations: Society of American Foresters, Collegiate 4-H

J o e l H a y m o n d



Summer Work: Appalachian Hardwood Center (2010)

Organizations: Forest Products Society, Alpha Gamma Rho

I a n K i s a m o r e

Orange, Virginia


Organizations: Forestry Club

A n d r e w K o s y d a r

Bel Air, Maryland


Organizations: Society of American Foresters, WVU Marching Band, WVU Drumline

Class of 2010-2011


M a t t M a r r o n g e l l i

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania


Summer Work: Montgomery County Parks Department (2010)

M a t t M a l o n e



Summer Work: WVU DFNR Forest Technician (2008 and 2010); WVU Plant and Soil Science Summer Undergraduate Research Student (2009)

Organizations: WVU Archery Club

Honors: Davis College Student Ambassador, Eugene Shreve and Vandvort Agriculture Stuent Scholarship

A l e x i s M a r s h a l l

Pocomoke, Maryland


Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society, Xi Sigma Pi

Honors: H. Phillip Berthy Scholarship

B e t h M a s c i o

Haddonfield, New Jersey


J e r e m y O w e n s

Parsons, West Virginia


Summer Work: Armstrong Hardwood Flooring (Beverly, WV, 2010)


Honors: Mechanical Certificate from TCHS

A d a m M i l l e r

Needmore, Pennsylvania


Summer Work: Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry (McConnellsburg, 2008); USDA Forest Service (Morgantown Field Office, 2009-2011)

Organizations: Society of American Foresters, Forestry Club, Woodsmen Team, Wildlife Society, Professional Recreation and Parks Society, Archery Club, Professional Society of American Foresters

M a r i e L . P e r r i n

Flintstone, Maryland


Summer Work: US Army Corps of Engineers (Youghiogheny River Lake, 2010), Maryland DNR Forest Service (Snow Hill, 2009)

Organizations: Society of American Foresters (President), Forestry Club (President), Woodsmen Team, Xi Sigma Pi, Society of American Foresters

Honors: National Forestry Honor Society, Tyron Memorial Scholarship

W i l l i a m C . P e r s h i n g

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Forest Resources Management (minor in Sociology)

Summer Work: Assistant on Black Cherry study with Dr. John Brooks


Class of 2010-2011


L o n n i e L e g a n R i g g l e m a n

Moorefield, West Virginia


V a l e r i e R i c h a r d s



Summer Work: Assistant on benthic macroinvertebrate study, CoOp Research Unit (2008)

Organizations: Wildlife Society, Society of Environmental Professionals, Sigma Alpha

Honors: Davis College Ambassador

J o n a t h a n S h u m a n


Summer Work: Hillenbrand Furniture

D e i d r e S m i t h b e r g e r

Newport, Ohio


Summer Work: Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Range District, Nebo, NC (2007-2009); Wayne National Forest, Athens Ranger District (Marietta, OH).

Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society, Society of American Foresters

J a t a y a “ J a y ” T a y l o r

Rapid City, South Dakota


Organizations: Professional Recreation and Parks Society, WVU Caving Club, Veterans of WVU.

M i c h a e l S t a h l m a n

Morgantown, West Virgnia


Summer Work: Columbus Scuba (2008-2010)

Organizations: International Association of Nitrox & Technical Divers; Mid-Ohio Divers; Remote Medical International

A a r o n T u m b l i n

Dunmore, West Virgnia


Summer Employment: John L. Wayne Surveying & Forestry (Arborvale, WV, 2008-1010); WV DNR (Elkins, 2006)


J o s e p h B r a n d o n U t z

Rochelle, Virginia


Summer Work: Madison Wood Preserves (Madison, VA, 2005 -2010)


Class of 2010-2011


W i l l i a m M i d d l e t o n W a l k e r I V

Warsaw, Virgina


J a r e d V a r n e r



Summer Work: US Fish and Wildlife Service (2010)

Organizations: American Fisheries Society, Friends of Decker’s Creek, WVU Swim Team

R o b e r t a B e n s o n W a r e

Albright, West Virginia


WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources (2010)


J a m e s W a t s o n

Fairmont, West Virginia


Summer Work: Wildlife and Fisheries Resources (2008-2009); USDA Forest Service (Morgantown)


Honors: Honor Society of Agriculture; Gamma Sigma Delta; Xi Sigma Pi, National Forestry Honor Society, Three Little Pigs Scholarship; Thomas G. Clark Scholarship; Roger Latham Memorial Award; Bartlett Tree Foundation, Inc. Grant-in-aid Scholarship

J e s s i c a W i s e

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania


Summer Work: West Virginia Division of Forestry, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Hardwood Development Council


Honors: Xi Sigma Pi, National Leadership Society

P a d e n W i l s o n



J a r e d A n d r e w Y e a g e r

Elkins, West Virginia


Summer Work: WV Division of Forestry (Farmington)


Class of 2010-2011

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1941 Dr. Charles F. Lawall Dr. Clayton R. Orton Dr. W. C. Percival None

1942 Dr. Charles F. Lawall Dr. Clayton R. Orton Dr. W. C. Percival Alumni in military

1943 Dr. Charles F. Lawall Dr. Clayton R. Orton Dr. W. C. Percival Men, students, alumni, staff called to armed

forces.

1944 Dr. Charles F. Lawall Dr. Clayton R. Orton Dr. W. C. Percival None

1947 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Clayton R. Orton Dr. W. C. Percival In memory of our foresters who remained

over there.

1948 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Clayton R. Orton Dr. W. C. Percival None

1950 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival The Forest

1951 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival U.S. Armed Forces

1952 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. Leonard Marion Peairs

1953 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. A. H. Vanlandingham Dr. W. C. Percival Mrs. Marion Cornwell

1954 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival Lt. Robert J. Miller

1955 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival J. B. Byers

1956 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. W. C. Percival

1957 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Harry R. Varney Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. Earl L. Core

1958 Dr. Irvin R. Stewart Dr. Roy M. Kottman Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. Chris Koch

1959 Dr. Elvis J. Stahr Dr. Roy M. Kottman Dr. W. C. Percival Ralph (Pop) Keemper

1960 Dr. Elvis J. Stahr Dr. Ernest Nesius Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. W. C. Percival

1961 Dr. Elvis J. Stahr Dr. Ernest Nesius Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. Earl H. Tryon

1962 Dr. Paul A. Miller Dr. Ernest Nesius Dr. W. C. Percival Rodney Philip True

1963 Dr. Paul A. Miller Dr. Ernest Nesius Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. Kenneth L. Carvell

1964 Dr. Paul A. Miller Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. W. C. Percival E. Hansford McCourt

1965 Dr. Paul A. Miller Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. W. C. Percival Prof. Allen W. Goodspeed

1966 Dr. Paul A. Miller Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. W. C. Percival Dr. W. C. Percival

1967 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White Dr. David E. White

1968 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White Mr. Phil Berthy

1969 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White Prof. Maurice G. Brooks

1970 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White Dr. Kenneth Carvell

1971 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White Allen W. Goodspeed

1972 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White Dr. John R. Hamilton

1973 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White William R. Maxey

1974 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Robert Dunbar Dr. David E. White William L. Wylie

1975 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. David E. White Dr. Harry V. Wiant, Jr.

1976 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. David E. White H. E. Matics

1977 Dr. James G. Harlow Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Wallace W. Christensen Dr. David E. White

1978 Dr. Gene A. Budig Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Wallace W. Christensen Dr. Earl H. Tryon

1979 Dr. Gene A. Budig Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Wallace W. Christensen William R. Maxey

1980Dr. Gene A. Budig Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Wallace W. Christensen Norman D. Jackson

Dr. Jack E. Coster

1981 Dr. Gene A. Budig Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Jack E. Coster Franklin L. Ammons

Dr. Harry B. Heflin

Dr. E. Gordon Gee

1982 Dr. E. Gordon Gee Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. Kenneth L. Carvell

1983 Dr. E. Gordon Gee Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Jack E. Coster Bonnie Corley & Helen Massullo

1984 Dr. E. Gordon Gee Dr. Dale W. Zinn Dr. Jack E. Coster Martha Flowers

THE CRUISER

1938 – PRESENT

1985 Dr. E. Gordon Gee Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster All Directors: Percival, White, Christensen

& Coster.

1986 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. Roland L. Guthrie

1987 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster William L. Wylie

1988 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. Kenneth L. Carvell

1989 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. Gary W. Zinn

1990 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. Roland L. Guthrie

1991 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Robert E. Driscole

1992 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. Robert L. Smith

1993 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Robert Maxwell Dr. Jack E. Coster Helen Massullo

Dr. Barton Baker

1994 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Barton Baker, Acting Dr. Jack E. Coster Anthony C. Tomkowski

Dr. Rosemary R. Grady

1995 Dr. Neil S. Bucklew Dr. Rosemary R. Haggett Dr. Jack E. Coster Dr. David E. White

Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Jim Armstrong, Interim Dr. Jack E. Coster

1996 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Rosemary R. Haggett Dr. Jim Armstrong, Interim Dr. James P. Armstrong

1997 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Rosemary R. Haggett Dr. Jim Armstrong, Interim r. Rosemary R. Haggett

1998 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Rosemary R. Haggett Dr. Joe McNeel Daisy Maxon

1999 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Robert Dailey, Acting Dr. Joe McNeel Richard Michael Stanley

2000 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Robert Dailey, Acting Dr. Joe McNeel Alumni Association

2001 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel William N. Grafton

2002 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel September 11, 2001

2003 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Dr. Joseph McNeel

2004 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Dr. Ray Hicks

2005 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Anthony C. Tomkowski

2006 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Dr. John R. Brooks

2007 Dr. David C. Hardesty Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Stuart Moss

2008 Mike Garrison Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Eric Heitzman

2009 Dr. C. Peter Magrath Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel Dr. Jim Anderson

Dr. James P. Clements

2010 Dr. James P. Clements Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel None

2011 Dr. James P. Clements Dr. Cameron Hackney Dr. Joe McNeel None

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