2002 Hall of Fame Inductees

Charles H. Bishop Jr. 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 2002.

A native of Grafton, West Virginia, Bishop began his studies at Potomac State College before transferring to WVU, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education in 1963 and a Master of Science in rehabilitation counseling in 1964. He later completed a doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of Georgia in 1973.

Donna W. Henderson was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2002.

A two-time graduate of West Virginia University, Henderson earned her bachelor’s degree in 1972 and her master’s degree in 1974 from the School of Physical Education. She began her career at WVU as the head women’s swimming coach and instructor, where she recruited athletes and built the foundation for the program while teaching in the General Physical Education curriculum.

Kathleen Lipkovich was inducted into the inaugural College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2002.

A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Lipkovich earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education from Youngstown State University in 1972, where she competed in basketball, volleyball, and softball. She later completed her master’s degree in physical education at West Virginia University in 1975 and a doctoral degree in higher education administration and physical education at WVU. While at WVU, she served as a graduate assistant to Pat Fehl and Kittie Blakemore.

Martin Pushkin 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 2002.

A native of Charleston, W.Va., Martin Pushkin earned three degrees from West Virginia University: a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1962, a Master of Science in Safety Education in 1964, and a doctorate in 1969. As a student, he was a varsity letterwinner in both track and soccer, serving as captain of the track team and of WVU’s first varsity soccer team in 1961.