Kathy Pinna
Westfall Education Foundation
From the website of the Westfall Education Foundation, Judson Lanman and Gordon Massie Memorial Scholarship:
"Gordon R. Massie died on June 18, 1996 at the age of 63. He was born in Lawrence County and graduated from Waterloo High School, Rio Grand College, and Marshall University. Gordon grew up in a family of educators. His father was Superintendent of Schools of North Gallia School District and his brother and sister were teachers and administrators.
He joined the Westfall School District in 1962, and in 1964, became the first principal of Westfall High School. He served in that capacity until 1970. He became superintendent of the district in 1972. As superintendent he was fiscally
astute, and because of his abilities the district remained financially sound for many years. His main concern was always his “students” and he initiated several programs for their benefit. He, too, was highly regarded by the students and staff of Westfall.
The first two scholarships were awarded in May, 1999, in the memory of these two men. A $500 non-renewable award will be given to two students from the Westfall School District to be used in any post secondary school including technical, vocational, college or university. "
"Gordon R. Massie died on June 18, 1996 at the age of 63. He was born in Lawrence County and graduated from Waterloo High School, Rio Grand College, and Marshall University. Gordon grew up in a family of educators. His father was Superintendent of Schools of North Gallia School District and his brother and sister were teachers and administrators.
He joined the Westfall School District in 1962, and in 1964, became the first principal of Westfall High School. He served in that capacity until 1970. He became superintendent of the district in 1972. As superintendent he was fiscally
astute, and because of his abilities the district remained financially sound for many years. His main concern was always his “students” and he initiated several programs for their benefit. He, too, was highly regarded by the students and staff of Westfall.
The first two scholarships were awarded in May, 1999, in the memory of these two men. A $500 non-renewable award will be given to two students from the Westfall School District to be used in any post secondary school including technical, vocational, college or university. "
