BACKGROUND
James Edward Dague, of Wheeling, WV, grew up in Triadelphia, WV. He was born in Wheeling, WV on July 22, 1969, a son of W. Edward Dague and Patricia Naumann Dague; one brother, Dr. Jerry A Dague, MD and his wife, Kelli; two nieces, Ashley L. and Emily Elizabeth Dague; a nephew, Alex G Dague.
James graduated from Wheeling Park High School on June 5, 1988; earned AA degree, West Virginia Northern Community College in May 1993 and his BS from West Liberty State College on December 16, 1995.
He is a part-time staff member with the Committee on Education, West Virginia House of Delegates 1994-present, working for The Honorable Delegate Jerry L Mezzatesta and The Honorable Delegate Thomas W Campbell; Special Deputy Sheriff with the Ohio County Sheriff’s department appointed by Sheriff Thomas F Burgoyne, July 2004-present; Legislative Coordinator, American Legion Mountaineer Boys’ State 1987-present; President, Wheeling Civitan Club 2001-2002 and Governor, West Virginia District Civitan Club2002-2004; member, Marshall County Genealogy Web Site; and portrayed US President Abraham Lincoln since May 1983-present. He is a member and former Trustee’s Chairman at Roney’s Point United Presbyterian Church.
These accomplishments are even more significant in light of the fact that James has had cerebral palsy since birth. “My parents believed in the value of a college education and realized that a person who has a disability is not likely to gain employment without an education. They wouldn’t let me give up. It was important that I graduate from University, no matter how long it took. I enjoyed the people I got to know at West Liberty State College. This scholarship was a way to give back to the school that gave me so much, “ James stated.
USES AND PURPOSES
The income from donations to this endowment will be used to provide two-year scholarships for West Liberty University students for credit at the University bookstore for the purchase of textbooks and other educational materials. The amount and number of scholarships will be based on available income. Award amount will range from $200-$300 per year not to exceed $300 per scholarship, per year.
Eligibility
- A grade point average of 2.3 or higher
- Legal resident of Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, or Ohio County
- Priority will be given to students who have participated in the Student Government Association, Protestant Ministries and those who have a disability.
Maintaining Eligibility
To remain eligible for the scholarship once enrolled at West Liberty University, recipients must:
- Remain in a qualifying organization and be enrolled on a full-time basis.
If you are a prospective or current student interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 304-336-8016.