Nathan Phillip Jordon, Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Nathan “ Nate” Phillip Jordon affectionately known as Nate, a beloved Louisville native and graduate of Southern High School. Nate earned his degree from Western Kentucky University and was a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Nate made Bowling Green his home…
Honoring Marcia Rose Marcia Rose was born on August 26, 1957, raised and lived almost all of her life in Grayson County, Kentucky. She was the first person in her extended family to attend college, earning an associate degree in medical records technology from Western Kentucky University. She went to work at what was then Grayson…
Memorializing Major David Mackey David R. Mackey was born and raised in Calhoun, Kentucky. He attended Calhoun County High School where he graduated in 1958. He was active in the Future Farmers of America, the National Honor Society, and played on the school basketball team. He loved outdoor activities and animals. His mother often said,…
Remembering Alexis Alexis Nicole Swift was born in Muncie, Indiana on August 27, 1997 to Jeromiah and Angie Modglin Swift. After attending kindergarten in Muncie, Alexis and her family moved to Bowling Green where they have remained ever since. Throughout her career in Warren County Schools Alexis was an active student and athlete. She was a…
Honoring a WKU and CHF Legend Mary Elizabeth Combs Hawes Sample was born in Gamaliel, KY on May 10, 1935 to James Wesley and Ora Mae Taylor Combs. Mary Sample began her long-running Hilltopper legacy when she came to WKU to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. Upon graduating in 1957, Mary…
Remembering Gabbi The delightful Gabriella “Gabbi” Corrine Doolin was born in 2007 as the second of three children to Amy and Brian Doolin. Often described as loving, rambunctious, and girly, Gabbi was the epitome of happiness. Her bright smile, playful personality, and joyful attitude lit up every room she entered. She was the life of…
Celebrating A Music Legend Mr. Norris “Norro” Denton Wilson was born in 1938 in Scottsville, Kentucky to George and Marietta Wilson. It was in his hometown he learned piano and sang in a barbershop quartet. After graduating from Scottsville High School in 1956, he attended Western Kentucky State Teachers College on a music scholarship. Norro’s…
Remembering A Beloved Hilltopper Rhonda Ann Patterson was born September 19, 1965 in Carthage, Missouri to Ronald Ray and Patricia Ann Patterson. The family, which included an older sister, Elizabeth, moved to Kansas City where Rhonda’s younger brother, David, was born and then settled in St. Louis, MO. Rhonda graduated from Pattonville Senior High School…
Commemorating McKenzi Loid McKenzi Ann Loid was born on December 14, 1989 to Tommy Jr. and Robin Loid. A Bowling Green native, McKenzi attended Bowling Green City Schools and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 2008. She then traded her “Purple Pride” for “Hilltopper Spirit,” attending WKU and graduating with a degree in Public…
Remembering Jesse Keeling Jesse Elizabeth Keeling was the daughter of Robert and Donna Keeling and Louisville native. Jesse was an involved student in both high school and college. As a student at Male High School, she was active in chorus as well as a member of the softball and cross country team. At Western Kentucky…