(BLUEFIELD)–Thurman Matney, son of Mr. Thurman Matney and the late
Regina Matney of Iaeger, WV, has been selected as the outstanding
freshman in Engineering Technology and Computer Science at Bluefield
State College for 2001-02. In recognition of his selection, Matney will
receive the "Claude B. Dalton Award" for his outstanding academic
performance.
Professor Dalton taught mathematics to BSC Engineering Technology and Computer Science students for more than 20 years. "He was consistently recognized for his ability to reach a broad section of freshman in mathematics," noted Frank Hart, BSC Engineering Technology & Computer Science Division chair. "Graduates frequently comment about how Professor Dalton helped them to succeed in college."
Dalton, who resides in Bluefield, WV with his wife Crystal and son
Dylan, is a 1987 graduate of Iaeger High School. At BSC, faculty
members fecognize him for his excelleng problem-solving and presention
skills. His classmates recognize him as a good "team player," according
to Hart.
June 4, 2002