2009 Appalachian Leadership Academy Induction

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College conducted an induction ceremony on December 17th for its 2009 Appalachian Leadership Academy fellows.

The six students will receive a full scholarship to attend Southern and up to $500 for books. Mingo County native, Retired General Robert "Doc" Foglesong, USAF was the guest speaker during the induction ceremony held at The Brass Tree. Southern's leadership program is made possible through the continued support of Cotiga Development Company and the college's Foundation.

Pictured are, back row l-r, 2008 Appalachian Leadership Fellows Kevin Whitt, Rita White, and Shannon Carballo, Southern's President Joanne Jaeger Tomblin, Cotiga Development Resource Manager Eddie Curry, his wife Charlotte Curry and ALA Director Pauline Sturgill. Front row l-r, 2009 Appalachian Leadership Academy Fellows Joyce Varney, Kimberly Irick, Shelley Rose, Michelle Ford, Whitney Dempsey and Anita Copley.