When asked to choose only three words to represent themselves, the faces of Shepherd University had differing taglines for their lives. Here are their three-word stories.
Megan Ball, a 31-year-old senior psychology major with a concentration in family and consumer sciences and child development, chose the words integrity, openness and humility.
A 21-year-old art major with a concentration in photography, Sarah Kirk, opted for a three-worded phrase: believe in magic.
Practice, persevere and perfect were the words chosen by Patrick Zdziera, 20, a junior networking and security major.
Amanda Sampson, 20, a junior secondary English education major, selected coffee, read and individuality.
Happiness, fun and comedy were the three words that Christopher Guerrero, 19, who has yet to decide his major, thought fit his life best.
Samuel Dilima, 16, a prospective student, chose the words grit, as in the American western True Grit, morals and sustainability to represent his life as a high school student.
Honesty, spirituality and family were the three words that chemistry major Shannon Fenton lives by.
Senior English major Jessica Ott chose the words love, hope and accept.
Shepherd alumni Shelbi Maietta went with naps, snacks and Tumblr.
Senior history major Dylan Meushaw said three words that came to mind were lie, cheat and steal.
Another Shepherd student who wishes to be anonymous picked the words girls, energy and sex.
Vivian Brown from Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., said three words important to her were God, trust and honesty.
A married couple found in the frozen food section of Weis agreed on endurance, hope and love.