The H.E. Kidder Freshman Scholarship
History
Dr. H.E. “Doc”Kidder retired as professor from the Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in 1988. He devoted 34 years to West Virginia University (WVU) as a teacher, advisor, livestock and horse judging team coach, and in many other notable roles. “Doc’ took particular delight in the success of his students. After his retirement, a scholarship fund was established within the WVU Foundation. Scholarship(s) are offered to attract exceptional freshmen students to enter into the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences in the Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Studies. These scholarships serve as a fitting memorial to “Doc,” who died in 1989.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must be entering freshmen and must show proof of acceptance into the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences at West Virginia University. Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA greater than 3.0 and/or a composite ACT score of 25 or an SAT score of 1150. Academic performance with consideration for demonstration of leadership abilities and financial need is the basis for selection of the scholarship recipient. The director of the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences appoints members of the selection committee for a term of three years. The selection committee consists of five members: two are alumni of the division and three are active membersof the faculty of the division, one of whom is the divisional representative to the Davis College Scholarship committee. The selection committee reviews scholarship guidelines every three years and revises them as deemed appropriate.
Award
One award of $1,000 is made annually. If sufficient funds exist, a second award is offered. Scholarships are for one academic year and not renewable.
Application
The deadline for applications is March 15. Applications must include nominating letters from two high school teachers or guidance counselors. Application forms are available from the office of the director of the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, GO38 Agricultural Sciences Building or on-line at The selection committee will name the scholarship recipients by May 15. For additional information, call (304) 293-1983.
The H.E. Kidder Freshman Scholars
1991
Aaron T. Pollock BS (AVS) 1995
Fairmont, WV 26554
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 1999
Alecia L. LarewBS (AVS) 1995
Tunnelton, WV 26444
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 1999
1992
Karin P. BerghahnBS (AVS) 1996
Saddle Brook, NJ 07662
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2000
Laura E. Shipston BS (SPA) 1996
Eleanor, WV 25070
1993
Julia K. CarsonBS (AVS)
Mannington, WV 26582
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2001
1994
Danny A. MontgomeryBS (AVS) 1998
Mason Town, WV26542
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2002
1995
Rickie J. Davis BA (Engl) 1999
Fairmont, WV 26554
Lesliey C. LarewBS (AVS) 2000
Tunnelton, WV 26444
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2003
Tirra S. Prado (W)
Romney, WV 26757
1996
Celena D. MorganBS (AVS) 2000
Mt. Clare, WV 26408
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2004
1997
Jason P. Riley BA (BUSA) 2001 MBA 2002
Old Fields, WV 26845
Matthew S. Varner BS (WFR) 2001
Kingwood, WV 26537
1998
Rocky M. MasonBS (AVS) 2002
Summit Point, WV 25446
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2006
Carlene M. Short BA (IntlSt) 2003
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Scott W. MooreBS (AVS) 2002
Fairmont, WV 26554
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2006
1999
Natalie J. CarpenterBS (AVS) 2003
Webster Springs, WV 26288
The Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2007
Jessica N. JividenBS (AVS) 2003
Leon, WV 25123
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
DVM 2007
Amber N. Reaser BS (AVS) 2004
Harrisville, WV 26362
2000
Russell J. YpungBS (AVS) 2004
Strange Creek, WV 26639
West Virginia University
Graduate School App Env Micro
2001
Randee A. Britton (W)
St Marys, WV 26170-9713
2002
Jeffrey A. Courtney (W)
Fairmont, WV26554
2003
Jenna E. WorkmanBS (AVS)
Moorefield, WV 26836
Mississippi State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
2004
John Blake Epling BS (Ag Bioc)2008
Summersville, WV 26651
WVU School of Medicine
Sarah L. Offutt BS(AVS) 2007
Elizabeth, WV 26143
Kevin S. Shaffer BS (AVS) 2007
Philippi, WV 26416
West Virginia University
Graduate SchoolAn Nut
MS 2009
2005
Jeremy D. Hansford BS (ANS) 2009
Hedgesville, WV
University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine
Nathan F. Dean BSAgr(ANS) 2009
Sugar grove, WV
West Virginia University
Graduate School
2006
Tracy A. Thompson
Vienna, WV 26105
Kimberly D. Fisher (DNA)
Milton, WV 25541
2007
Ethan l. Bloomfield
Valley Grove, WV 26060
Brittany Clark
Huntington, WV 25705
2008
Colleen Flaherty
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Sarah Claprood
Bridgeport WV 26330
2009
Megan L. Grzeskiewicz
Colden NY 14033