Attorney Virginia Sherlock to be inducted into the Marshall University School of Journalism Hall of Fame
Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame is welcoming five new members, including Attorney Virginia Sherlock.
“I’m impressed every time,” said Janet Dooley, retiring SOJMC director and associate dean of the College of Arts and Media. “I know our JMC grads often excel in the media industry, but reviewing the exceptional credentials of the Hall of Fame nominations each year is remarkable.
Steve Cotton, Brent Cunningham, Jack Houvouras, Mike Kirtner and Virginia Sherlock will be inducted into the hall during a ceremony this fall.
“I’m impressed every time,” said Janet Dooley, retiring SOJMC director and associate dean of the College of Arts and Media. “I know our JMC grads often excel in the media industry, but reviewing the exceptional credentials of the Hall of Fame nominations each year is remarkable.
“The number of nominations, the breadth of their experiences and their contributions to media demonstrate why selecting an induction class is such a challenge. I’m delighted to welcome this year’s inductees.”
The first class was enshrined in 1985, and the latest honorees brings the number of inductees to 78.
“This year’s class of inductees is another perfect example that proves Marshall has one of the best journalism and mass communications programs in the country,” said Chris Dickerson, president of the SOJMC Alumni Advisory Board, which handles the nomination process. “We’re fortunate to have such a rich pool of candidates that represents successes in varied aspects of the field locally, regionally and nationally.
“We are extremely proud of all of our graduates, and it is an honor to welcome five more very deserving members to our Hall of Fame.”
Sherlock, a 1970 SOJMC graduate, already was a seasoned reporter when she became a desk supervisor at the Associated Press in New York less than four years after graduating. That feat is even more impressive realizing female journalists then mostly wrote for the “women’s pages.” She played a key role in updating the AP Stylebook during her time there, including changes to how women were referenced in stories. After her journalism career, Sherlock obtained a real estate license and eventually a law degree. She is now a partner in an environmental law firm in Stuart, Florida. She is the daughter of W. Page Pitt, the founder of the SOJMC.
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Ginny Sherlock inducted into the School of JM and Mass Comm Hall of Fame