Scholarship Recipients
In 1997, GO-WV established its Scholarship Program in an effort to become more involved in higher education in West Virginia. The Scholarship Program was specifically created to reward the outstanding scholastic achievements of high school seniors whose parents work in the oil and natural gas industry for GO-WV membership companies. GO-WV also awards deserving high school “student employees” who have completed a required number of working hours at an GO-WV member company. Since the Scholarship Program’s inception, GO-WV has awarded over total of $246,000 in scholarships to these very deserving students. Beginning in 2020, we are offered two scholarships to students attending vocational and/or technical schools.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Emma Plymale has been named to receive the Lori Miller Smith Scholarship given to a female student who exhibits a passion for education. Plymale is graduating from Hurricane High School and will be attending West Virginia University. Her father, Michael Plymale, is employed by Mountaineer Gas Company.
Evan McClure has been named to receive the Jim Gehr Scholarship given annually to the student who exhibits the greatest commitment to community service. McClure is graduating from Greenbrier East High School and will be attending West Virginia University. His mother, Amelia McClure, is employed by LA Gates.
Emma Walker has been named to receive the Dale Rettinger scholarship which honors highest academic achievement. Walker is graduating from George Washington High School and will be attending West Virginia University. Her mother, Debra Walker, is employed by Mountaineer Gas Company.
Kolton Parsons has been named to receive the Kenny Greenlief Scholarship, funded by Waco Oil & Gas. Parsons is graduating from Wirt County High School and will be attending Fairmont State University. He is employed by Northeast Natural Energy.
Andrew Francis has been named to receive the Rubin Scholarship. This scholarship, funded by Steve Rubin, honors Dan, Sam and Stan Rubin, for their contributions to the oil and gas industry in West Virginia. Francis is graduating from Ravenswood High School and will be attending West Virginia University. His father, Paul Francis, is employed by Francis Brothers.
Inez Behrens has been named to receive the Brian Fox Scholarship which is funded by the Fox family to recognize his life and commitment to the oil and gas industry. Behrens is graduating from Notre Dame High School and will be attending West Virginia University. Her father, William Behrens, is employed by Baker Tilly.
Caleb Schaffer has been named to receive the Duncan Malcolm Scholarship which recognizes his commitment to education and music. Schaffer is graduating from Parkersburg South High School and will be attending West Virginia University. His father, Trevor Schaffer, is employed by Pillar Energy.
Bryson Beaver has been named to receive the ConServ Scholarship which is funded by the Freshwater family to recognize those serving the oil and gas industry. Beaver is graduating from Herbert Hoover High School and will be attending the West Virginia Institute of Technology. His father, Robert Beaver, is employed by Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC.
Kaylea Barker has been named to receive a GO-WV scholarship. Barker is graduating from Capital High School and will be attending West Virginia University. Her father, Eric Barker, is employed by Mountaineer Gas.
Kaylin Drake has been named to receive a GO-WV scholarship. Drake is graduating from Liberty High School and will be attending West Virginia University. Her mother, Kerri Drake, is employed by Antero Resources.
Emma Lee has been named to receive a GO-WV scholarship. Lee is graduating from University High School and will be attending West Virginia University. Her father, Eric Lee, is employed by Northeast Natural Energy.
Michael Martin has been named to receive a GO-WV scholarship. Martin is graduating from Lincoln High School and will be attending Fairmont State University. His father, Eric Martin, is employed by Greylock Energy.
Ethan Tyree has been named to receive a GO-WV scholarship. Tyree is graduating from George Washington High School and will be attending West Virginia University. His father, Eric Tyree, is employed by Aqua Clear.
