West Virginia University has named Haley Bockius, Laasya Chennuru, Mary G. Roush, Christopher J. Smith and Dakota Swiger the 2024 Mountaineers of Distinction, a Mountaineer Week tradition that recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Distinguished by superior academic standing, and a spirit of volunteerism and service to others, the honorees were chosen by an interview selection panel from a pool of more than 70 students who were recommended from across campus.
The five seniors received the recognition during halftime of the WVU vs. Baylor University football game Saturday (Nov. 16) at Milan Puskar Stadium.