In Their Own Words
A deeper appreciation of the written word can come by listening to the words being spoken by the one who wrote them. With this in mind we recorded some of our students as they read a portion of their essays.
Enjoy listening to what a new generation of creative writers has to tell us.
Katie Fallon & Bill Peterjohn
Summer 2013
Chris Brewster is majoring in History and intends to pursue graduate studies after he completes his undergraduate degree. Click below to hear Chris read from his essay entitled:
"Passion Evoked: Man and His Weight on the Forest"
Blaze Rogers is completing his Regents Degree following several years of service in the military. After graduation he hopes to continue his education. Click below to hear Blaze read from his essay entitled:
"Under a Blanket of Stars: Reflections
of the Fernow"
Isabelle Shepherd has a dual major in English and Political Science. After graduation she plans on pursuing her passion for poetry in graduate school. Click below to hear Isabelle reading from her essay entitled:
"Delivering the Message of the Fernow:
Song of Hope & Loss"
Summer 2014
Derrick Bolden is majoring in English following his service in the military. After graduation he hopes to continue riding his motorcycle while furthering his education. Click below to hear Derrick read from his essay entitled:
"Silent Giants"
Bethany Drahota is a graduate student at WVU in the Peace Corps Masters International program. She is pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources. Her research invloves identification of Bald Eagle hot spots that deserve more conservation. Click below to hear Bethany read from her essay entitled:
"As Seen by a Tourist"
Caitlin Pell is completing an undergraduate degree in English. After completing her degree she hopes to continue her education. Click below to hear Caitlin read from her essay entitled:
"A Legacy of Ghost Towns"
Ethan Schnell is an English major who enjoys waking up absurdly early to go birding. After graduation he plans on gettting more tattoos. Click below to hear Ethan read from his essay entitled:
"The Wild Hymnal of the Woods"
