1990 Hall of Fame Inductees

Sara H. Cree 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 1990.

A native of Oak Grove Farms in Carmichaels, Pa., Cree was born Jan. 11, 1907. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from West Virginia University in 1930 and later became the School’s first recipient of a master’s degree in physical education in 1937. She completed a doctoral degree at Penn State University in 1954.

Patricia K. Fehl 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 1990.

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fehl was born May 29, 1927. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from DePauw University in 1949, followed by a master’s degree in 1955 and a doctorate in 1966 from Indiana University. After beginning her career at the Indiana University Laboratory School and then serving with distinction at the University of Cincinnati, she joined West Virginia University in 1973 as chair of the Department of General Physical Education.

Kereazis “Kiki” Konstantinos was recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus by the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in 1990.

A native of Yorkville, Ohio, Konstantinos was born on June 22, 1928. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After completing a two-year enlistment, he enrolled at West Virginia University in 1948 to play football for Coach Dud DeGroot and to pursue a degree in health and physical education. A standout both academically and athletically, Konstantinos earned his bachelor’s degree in 1952.

Demie Mainieri 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 1990.

Born in 1928, the Jersey City, N.J., native came to Morgantown via Potomac State College and completed a distinguished athletic and academic career at WVU, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1952.

Gregory Myers 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 1990, becoming the youngest individual ever selected at the time.

Born in 1938, Myers transferred to WVU from Potomac State College in 1960 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1963. He later completed a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in 1964 and a Doctorate in Physical Education in 1974, both from WVU.

Harry Samuel 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 1990.

Samuel earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Michigan. In 1927, he joined West Virginia University alongside Carl Schott and Lloyd Jones to help establish Physical Education and Recreation programs.

Floyd “Ben” Schwartzwalder 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 1990.

A native of Point Pleasant, W.Va., Schwartzwalder was born in 1909 and attended Huntington High School, where he played center on the football team and earned all-state honors. He enrolled at West Virginia University in 1929 and went on to earn three varsity letters in both football and wrestling. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1933 and a Master of Science degree in Education in 1935.