Honoring a Hilltopper Legacy Mr. Larry E. Powell was born in 1944. Larry graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism. As a student he was a member of the College Heights Herald student publications staff. After his time on the Hill, Larry went on to work for the…
Remembering a Basketball Legend Jim McDaniels, a 7-foot center from just down the road in Scottsville, Kentucky, finished his WKU career with 2,238 points, which ties for the all-time program record. Before he arrived on The Hill, McDaniels averaged nearly 40 points per game as a senior at Allen County High School and was named Kentucky Mr.…
Remembering Reagan Reagan Ivey Turner, born on September 10, 2009, is the beautiful daughter of Dr. Joel and Candice Turner of Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was a vibrant, loving child with a bright smile and a warm personality. She brought joy to the hearts of all who knew her, and everyone who encountered her, loved…
Remembering Paul Gray Paul E. Gray was born on April 20, 1952, in Shelby Co., KY. Paul found himself in Bowling Green as a Hilltopper when he attended Western Kentucky University in the 1970s and was also the men’s basketball manager. Paul transferred to the University of Kentucky to attend physical therapy school, before he…
Living Life with Purpose As a student at Western Kentucky University, Tabitha Monique Briggs was an engaged member of the Hilltopper community. Tabitha was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, an athletic supporter, and performer in The Amazing Tones of Joy choir. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 20, Briggs continued to live…
In Memory of Gene Crume Gene Cox Crume, born October 24, 1941 in Bardstown, Kentucky, was a distinguished educator who took on many roles throughout his teaching career, such as teacher, coach, vice principal, and principal. Gene was also known as a family man. Gene was a loving father to his four children and devoted…
Remembering Don McGuire Don McGuire (’54) a member of the legendary Hilltoppers musical quartet, passed away, September 6, 2018 at the age of 86. McGuire attended WKU on a basketball scholarship after a spectacular performance in the state high school all-star game, but it was his musical skill that brought him the greatest acclaim during…
John Asher (’90) A Devoted Hilltopper Alumnus, Volunteer and Parent Honored With Scholarship Fund John was a member of the WKU Greater Louisville Alumni Chapter and a past member of both the Mahurin Honors College at WKU Parents Advisory Council and the WKU Alumni Association Board of Directors, where he served as President from 2007-2008. John combined his passion…
James Christopher Holman was born in Bowling Green, KY on January 6, 1973 to James Randall and Melba Wilson Holman. Chris grew up with his sisters, Connie Holman Greathouse and Tracy Holman Morrison, on the family farm in the rural community of Provo, KY in Butler county. He was a member of Monticello Baptist Church.…
Remembering Brandon Brown Brandon Kyle Brown was born on December 10, 1997, and welcomed by his parents, Tricia and Ian Brown, and an older brother, Sjon-Paul. He was followed by two younger brothers, Ryan and Braxton. Brandon lived in Bowling Green, but he also loved Westmoreland, TN, where some of his extended family lived. He…