2004 Hall of Fame Inductees

Gaston Caperton 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 Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2004.

A native of Charleston, W.Va., Caperton earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of North Carolina before returning to his home state to lead a small insurance company, eventually becoming president of McDonough Caperton Insurance Group in 1976. He was elected governor of West Virginia in 1988 and re-elected in 1992.

Gloria Salucci Cunningham was inducted into the College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2004.

A lifelong resident of Morgantown, W.Va., Cunningham earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1943 and a Master of Arts degree in 1963, both in education from West Virginia University. She taught business education at University High School for 12 years before joining the WVU faculty in 1970.

Garrett Ford 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 2004.

A standout on the football field and a trailblazer in athletic administration, Garrett Ford made an indelible mark on West Virginia University through decades of service as a student-athlete, coach, counselor, and administrator.

Jeanne Marcum Gerlach was inducted into the College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2004.

Gerlach earned a bachelor’s degree in language arts education from West Virginia State College, a master’s degree in English education and curriculum and instruction from West Virginia University in 1979, and a doctorate in English education from WVU in 1985. She later earned a second doctorate in higher education administration from the University of North Texas in 1992.

Edward C. Keller III was inducted into the College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. He was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2004.

Keller earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from West Virginia University in 1976 and a Master of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction in 1985.

John Mallory 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 2004 and was named the College’s Outstanding Alumnus in 2008.

A native of Summit, N.J., Mallory received his Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from West Virginia University in 1968. As a student-athlete, he was a standout defensive back and special teams player, leading the Mountaineers in punt returns from 1965-67. He ranked 11th nationally in punt return yardage as a sophomore and was named WVU’s Most Valuable Player in 1967. A two-time All-Southern Conference selection and Honorable Mention All-American, Mallory also lettered in track.

Alfred N. Renzella was recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus by the College of Education and Human Services in 2004.

Renzella earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies and speech from West Liberty State College in 1964 and a Master of Arts degree in special education from West Virginia University in 1968. He also completed graduate degrees in gifted education and school psychology from Marshall University.

John G. Scherlacher was inducted into the 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 2004.

Scherlacher earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts in 1932, where he played varsity football and basketball. He went on to receive a Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1940.

A. Lynn Williams was inducted into the College of Applied Human Sciences Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025. She was previously inducted into the College of Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2004.

Williams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology from West Virginia University in 1978 and a Master of Science degree in 1980 from WVU’s College of Human Resources and Education. She completed a Ph.D. in speech and hearing sciences at Indiana University in 1988.