2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

Herbert K. Amato 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 2021.

A native of West Virginia, Amato earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education with a specialization in athletic training from West Virginia University, a Master of Science in education from James Madison University, and a Doctor of Arts in physical education from Middle Tennessee State University.

Dana Brooks 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 2021.

Brooks began his West Virginia University career in the 1970s as a graduate teaching assistant before moving into faculty and administrative roles, including instructor, minority recruitment and retention coordinator, acting graduate coordinator, acting chairperson, and associate dean. In 1992, he was appointed interim dean of what was then the School of Physical Education. The following year, he became the permanent dean, a role he held until his retirement in 2019.

Joe Martin 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 2021.

A native of Woodsboro, Md., Martin earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from West Virginia University in 1993 and a master’s degree in sport management in 1996. While at WVU, he served as a graduate assistant with the Mountaineer Sports Network and helped develop the basketball television program Mountaineer Jammin’.

Catherine “Cathy” Parson 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 2021.

Parson earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from West Virginia University in 1984 and a master’s degree in adult education and training from the University of Phoenix in 2010. She has also pursued doctoral studies in education at Morgan State University.