Jack DeRochi currently serves as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. A tenured professor of English, DeRochi earned his Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina; his research centers on satire and late eighteenth-century drama. Prior to joining Shepherd University, he served in variety of administrative roles at Winthrop University, including as Dean of […]
Carol Goolsby's unique blend of professional experience in higher education, private, public and non-profit sectors has given her a well rounded business and leadership perspective. Carol's entrepreneurial spirit of all things are possible, coupled with her strong work ethic of integrity and excellence provides for an on-going commitment to the success of both people and […]
The dates have been set for the installation and lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. This morning, Rick Caruso was kind enough to circulate a sign-up sheet for me, as I was not available to attend the meeting. A tree has been reserved for us by Dan and Bryan Trees, and arrangements for pickup have […]
The dates have been set for the installation and lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. This morning, Rick Caruso was kind enough to circulate a sign-up sheet for me, as I was not available to attend the meeting. A tree has been reserved for us by Dan and Bryan Trees, and arrangements for pickup have […]
John Chapman, son of long-time Shepherdstown Rotary member R. Dabney Chapman (1929-2015), was born in Garmisch-Partinkirchen, West Germany, in 1965, and grew up a “State Department brat,” moving from country to country thanks to his father’s career. Migrating to Shepherdstown in 1983 to attend Shepherd College, he became enamored of the area’s beauty, history, and […]
“ALMOST HEAVEN” WV SWING AT SHEPHERDSTOWN’S RUMSEY MONUMENT PARK (November 26, 2025) – SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV – The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown and the Town of Shepherdstown are pleased to announce the installation of a new “Almost Heaven” West Virginia Swing at Rumsey Monument Park. The swing – part of a statewide effort led by the […]
Jennifer Smith (Jen) is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT Hypnotherapist), a 500+ Sivananda Yoga Acharya and Meditation Instructor, a Yin/restorative certified, and a trauma-informed Yoga educator. After raising two children while traveling the world and living several years abroad, Jen settled in the D.C. area in 2007 and felt the calling to become a […]
We are encouraging all club members to participate with the Shepherdstown Rotary marching contingent in this Saturday morning's Shepherdstown Christmas Parade.
Victoria Ames, a senior in the Shepherd University Nursing program will share details about the upcoming Medlife trip for students. Medlife contacts the village and finds out what the needs are. Then the students go to the village for a week and help. They have built sturdy steps to help overcome flood waters. They have […]
Jaelyn Wratchford has been a member of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown for the past year. She holds an MBA in public administration and a B.S. in business administration with a focus in marketing, both from Shepherd University. She is an associate with Keys Valuation currently working to attain Certified General Appraisal licensing, a volleyball […]
Join your fellow Rotarians and kick off the holiday season with cocktails and delicious Bavarian Inn hors d’oeuvres at our Annual Christmas party, December 18th starting at 6:30 PM. Christmas Party Tickets