1988 Hall of Fame Inductees

General Earl Edward Anderson was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously a member of the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame (1988) and was recognized as the CPASS Outstanding Alumnus in 1994.

A native of Morgantown, Anderson was born on June 24, 1919, and graduated from Morgantown High School. He enrolled at West Virginia University in the fall of 1936 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1940. While at WVU, he was a top cadet officer in the ROTC program and served as captain of the varsity baseball team. He was also a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and Mountain Honorary.

Wincie Ann Carruth was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously a member of the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame (1988).

A native of Mississippi, Carruth was born on August 12, 1907, and graduated from McComb High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from George Peabody College, a Master of Science degree from Louisiana State University, where she was also a member of a performing dance group, and a doctorate from New York University.

Darwin Dennison was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

Dennison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from East Stroudsburg State College in Pennsylvania in 1959. He completed a Master of Science degree in Health Education from the State University College at Cortland, New York, in 1966, and earned a doctoral degree in Health Education from West Virginia University in 1969.

Ray O. Duncan was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

A graduate from the University of Illinois where he earned his Ph.D and LL.D., he became the fourth dean of the School of Physical Education at WVU in 1952. Working alongside President Stewart and Director Brown, Duncan played a pivotal role in elevating the school's reputation and establishing it as a leader in higher education. His national influence included two terms as president of AAHPERD (1956–58), service as president of WVAHPER, and leadership as chair of the Athletic Council. 

George J. Esper was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988 and was named CPASS Outstanding Alumnus in 1995.

Born in Uniontown, Pa., in 1932, Esper graduated from West Virginia University in 1953 with a degree in physical education. While at WVU, he managed the freshman football team, worked in the Sports Information Office, and began his journalism career writing for  The Daily Athenaeum. In his senior year, he also served as a sportswriter for the  Morning Herald in Uniontown.

Grace M. Griffin was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

Albert C. Gwynne was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

Steve Harrick was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

Frederick John “Dutch” Holter was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

Holter joined the West Virginia University faculty in 1942 and served with distinction until his retirement in 1972. He was widely recognized for his leadership as Chair of the Department of Health Education and as Graduate Coordinator for the School.

Sam Huff was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988 and was named CPASS Outstanding Alumnus in 1997.

Frederick Schaus was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988 and was named CPASS Outstanding Alumnus in 1993.

Born on June 30, 1925, in Newark, Ohio, Schaus played high school basketball in his hometown before serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. During his service, he met former WVU basketball player Scotty Hamilton, who encouraged him to attend West Virginia University. From 1947 to 1949, Schaus became one of the University’s standout athletes. He was the first player in WVU history to score 1,000 career points and earned third team All-America honors in 1949. Known as “Fireball” for his on-court accomplishments, he also served as student body president during his time at the University.

Carl P. Schott was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in 1988.

Schott joined West Virginia University in 1928 from Columbia University to provide administrative leadership for the newly established Division of Physical Education. He was selected as the first chair of the department and played a key role in launching and advancing the University’s undergraduate teacher preparation program in physical education.

Patrick Tork was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988.

Born on May 19, 1905, in Fairmont, W.Va., Tork (known in his youth as “Patsy”) faced financial challenges early in life, leaving school in the fifth grade to work a variety of jobs. With the support of mentor Dr. L.D. Howard, he returned to education, graduating from Fairmont High School at age 21. He went on to earn an A.B. degree from Fairmont State College in 1931.

Charles Peter Yost was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 1988 and was the first recipient of its Outstanding Alumnus Award that same year.

Born in January 1922, Yost earned a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University in 1943 and a Master of Science degree in physical education in 1946. Known to friends and colleagues as “Pete,” he served on the WVU faculty for 33 years. During his career, he held numerous leadership roles, including professor, chair of the Department of Safety Studies, and dean.