2008 Hall of Fame Inductees

William Alsop 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 2008.

Paula Briggs 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 Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Hall of Fame in 2008.

Briggs earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Frostburg State College in 1984 and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from West Virginia University in 1988. Early in her career, she coached swimming and directed Red Cross aquatics programs in Garrett County, Md., and taught physical education in the county’s public schools before joining WVU for graduate study.

Kevin Elko 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 2008 and was recognized as the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Outstanding Alumnus in 2020.

Elko earned a bachelor’s degree in biology education and coaching from California University of Pennsylvania. At WVU, he earned master's degrees in counseling and sport psychology, and then later a doctorate in education with an emphasis in sport and counseling. He is a certified addictions counselor.

Kay Huffman Goodwin 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 2008.

Goodwin earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech and drama from West Virginia University and later received seven honorary doctorates. She taught on the faculties of WVU and West Virginia State University.

George Henshaw 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 2008.

Henshaw earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from West Virginia University in 1970 and a master’s degree in secondary education from WVU in 1972. As an undergraduate, he started for WVU football for three seasons, served as team co-captain in 1969, earned All-Southern Conference honors, and received the Ira E. Rodgers Award in 1970.

Cleaster Jackson 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 Education and Human Services Hall of Fame in 2008.

Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in social work (1975) and a Master of Science in counseling (1985) from the University of Wisconsin–Superior, and a Doctor of Education in special education (1997) from West Virginia University.

Beverly Kingery 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 2008. 

Kingery earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education from the University of Charleston and master’s degrees in reading education and educational administration from Marshall University. 

Steven L. Paine was recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus by the College of Education and Human Services in 2008.

Paine earned a bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State College, a master’s degree in educational administration from West Virginia University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from WVU.

Pete Zinaich 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 2008.

Gwen Rosenbluth 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 2008.

Rosenbluth earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, a master’s degree in secondary guidance and counseling from Memphis State University, and a Doctor of Education from West Virginia University in 1990.