Thank you for electing me as your 2024 Staff Emeritus! I was completely surprised, overwhelmed and honored by your support for this award. Since leaving the college in January 2023, my mission has been orienting myself to the new role as “retiree”, and I have finally accepted the title. What I have missed the most are my many friends at Virginia Western. My life has been incredibly impacted by my time at Western both as a student, employee and retiree; and I am forever grateful for the impact the college has had on my life!

Sandy Shelton