Emma Huffman

When I spotted the stunning towers of Healy Hall on an eighth grade field trip to Washington, D.C., I decided that my dream was to go to Georgetown University. At that time, I had no idea of the prestige of the school, and certainly didn’t know the price tag attached to it. After a lot of hard work, I got admitted to my dream school, only to find out that I couldn’t afford it. The Glotfelty Foundation stepped in and allowed me to continue on the path of my dreams, and the opportunities the Foundation made possible for me have meant more than I could have ever imagined.
Eight years later, I am now a junior at the institution majoring in Healthcare Management and Policy. Throughout my time as a student, I have been able to participate in some remarkable things. I’ve attended talks by Bradley Cooper and Hillary Clinton. I protested on Capitol Hill during the Women’s March, and later celebrated a presidential win in front of the White House. I even had the honor of attending Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s visitation. On campus, I found a passion for debate and got inducted into the Philodemic Society, the oldest college debate society that also has the honor of naming Antonin Scalia as an alumnus. I’ve had the opportunity to intern with the University to welcome new students, and gotten to serve as a research assistant under my professor studying food insecurity. One of my proudest accomplishments is becoming the president of one of Georgetown’s largest clubs, GIVES. GIVES is a service organization that performs random acts of kindness on campus and across the D.C. community in order to fight a toxic stress culture. The biggest gifts that the foundation has given me, though, are the people I have met at Georgetown. From professors that I still check in and get coffee with to the life-long friends that have supported me through some of the toughest times I’ve experienced, this scholarship has given me a new home and a new family, and I will never be able to properly express my gratitude for that.

Jeremy Martin

I would like to begin by thanking the Glotfelty Foundation for their generosity and unwavering support during my time at West Virginia University. For those who may be unaware of my story, I am a first-generation college student from Nitro, West Virginia. I began my freshman semester at West Virginia University in the Fall of 2012. I worked two jobs that summer to move to Morgantown and have some financial stability to start the semester. I did well my first semester, but my savings had dwindled, and I was unsure if I would be able to continue full-time. Several weeks before the Spring 2013 semester began, I received a call from Mike Goodwin about the possibility of support from the Glotfelty Foundation. I met with the board over the winter break, and I began receiving financial support that semester.
In December 2017, I graduated from WVU with a Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Geology. This January I celebrated my three (3) year work anniversary at E.L. Robinson Engineering Company. Since I began working for E.L. Robinson, I obtained my E.I.T Certification in May 2018. I hold a position as a Geotechnical Engineer and Geologist. I have had the opportunity to work on projects ranging in size from residential retaining structures, to major roles in the design of Corridor H US 219 to WV 72. More importantly, I have a career that I truly enjoy and that is stable during the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am very thankful to have a career that has allowed me to be financially stable in a time where so many others are struggling. I do not believe that would be possible without my education.
I will never be able to put into words how grateful I am for the support the Glotfelty Foundation provided during my time at West Virginia University. Not only for the opportunity to receive an education, but for allowing me to enjoy my time as a student in Morgantown. My time and experiences in Morgantown will always be some of the best memories of my life. Those are intangibles that are often overlooked and unappreciated.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the Goodwin’s and all the members at the Glotfelty Foundation for the support, generosity, and the opportunity to help give someone the chance at a better life.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Martin