Secondary Education

Black History Month – The Wesleyan Way: Walter Lee ’75

After graduating from Caldwell County High School in Princeton, Ky., in 1971, Walter Lee accepted an athletic scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he helped guide the Panthers to two NCAA Division II sports appearances. Walter represented the KWC Panthers in the NCAA National Tennis Tournament in 1975 and was a member of the 1973…

Why I Give: Dr. Paul Radcliff ’64

Defining Moments, Dreams Fulfilled Residence: Ft. Collins, Colo.Hometown: West Baden, Ind., graduated from high school in Fort Myers, Fla.Family: Married Georgia (1943-2007) in 1965; three children – Lori, Doug and Mike; six grandchildren – Mallory, Dylan, Easton, Hudson, Grace and CrosbyEducation: Ph.D. Indiana University, Education LeadershipM.S. Indiana University, Education LeadershipB.A. Kentucky Wesleyan College, Health and Physical EducationCareer: 38 years…

Rep. Jody Richards ’60 – Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2017

“My heart is in Kentucky.” The Alumni Hall of Fame perpetuates the memory of those who have brought distinction to the name and reputation of the College. The Class of 2017 honors four individuals: Lydia Dorman ’82, Rep. Walter (Jody) Richards ’60, Dr. Kim M. (Cecil) Schuster ’88 and A.J. Smith ’71. Each month from…

Meet Bria Wright ’17

Interviewed by Kenzie Tomes, public relations intern and Apollo High School senior Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Women’s Basketball In search of a school that would accommodate her, her sister (sophomore Shayla Wright), and their dreams of playing college basketball together, Bria Wright found the perfect opportunity at Kentucky Wesleyan College. As a high school visitor, she…

Wesleyan Partners With Owensboro Public Schools to Recruit Minority Teachers

Minority teacher shortage slow to change in local districts By Angela Oliver Messenger-Inquirer | Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2015 12:00 am Lewatis McNeal said he’s never doubted the quality of the academic education his daughter and son receive at Daviess County High and Middle schools. Culturally, though “something is missing.”