Kaydon Hardman ’17
This psychology-music education major recently won the Wheeling competition of “The Next Big Voice.” Prizes included an all-expense trip to New York City on July 27, 2014, plus $5,000 cash! Hardman was thrilled to win and also enjoyed a chance to record her special sound with Synematik Music World and meet the executive producer of Warner-Chapel Music Productions. She’s now saving money to head back to NYC for more musical recordings and hopefully an artistic contract. Hardman sings blues, jazz and classic rock.
Alan Saunders ’74
A four-time All-West Virginia Conference cross country standout who qualified for three NAIA National Cross Country meets, Saunders is still regarded as one of the top distance runners in Hilltopper history. Saunders returned to campus this fall for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. After graduation, Saunders taught for nearly two decades in Fort Myers, Fla. before joining the investment world with A.G. Edwards, Inc. He retired from the First National Bank of Christiansburg, Va. in 2007. He and his wife Cinda have homes in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Fort Myers.
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Gail Adams ’04 & MaryLu Hutchins ’79
Named the 2015 West Virginia Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Department of Education, Adams joined former WLU alumna MaryLu Hutchins in this statewide achievement. Hutchins earned the honor in 2009. In recognition of their exemplary work in the field of education, President Robin C. Capehart joined Director of Alumni Relations Shane Stack in presenting both educators with Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards, during halftime at the 7 p.m. Oct. 23 football game against West Virginia Wesleyan.
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