New scoreboard celebrated with coin toss
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ELKINS -- Davis Health System and Citizens Bank of West Virginia celebrated their joint sponsorship of the new athletic field scoreboard at Elkins High School with a special coin toss at the home opening football game on Sept. 6, bringing together students, families and community members to kick off the season.
The brand-new scoreboard, prominently displayed at the athletic field, represents a significant enhancement for the school's sports programs and a shared commitment by both organizations to support youth athletics and community engagement.
Mark Gilliam, DHS Chief Operating Officer, was honored to perform the ceremonial coin toss and was joined by Citizens Bank President & CEO Nathaniel S. Bonnell to get the game underway.
"We are thrilled to support Elkins High and its incredible athletic programs," said Gilliam. "We believe in investing in our community, and this scoreboard is a great way to enhance the experience for athletes and fans alike."
Bonnell stated, "Citizens is pleased to provide a better game experience for our community by investing in the digital and video scoreboard. One of the many things our 100-year history has taught us is the importance of supporting, enhancing and building stronger communities, and we are especially proud to be a partner in this project."
The joint sponsorship represents the strong partnership between Citizens Bank, Davis Health, and the local community, demonstrating their ongoing dedication to supporting local schools, sports programs, and community wellness initiatives.
Citizens Bank of West Virginia, with assets of $682 million, is headquartered in Elkins. From six office locations in North Central and northern West Virginia, the bank provides integrated financial services including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage services.
Citizens Bank was recognized for the fourth consecutive year by American Banker magazine in the Top Performing Publicly Trading Community Banks Under $2 Billion of Assets in the Nation, ranking 25th on the prestigious Top 100 list and #1 among WV banks. Citizens is also named to Newsweek's America's Best Banks list as the Best Small Bank in WV, ranked #7 as one of the Best Banks to Work for in the Country by American Banker, Best of West Virginia Corporate Citizen by WV Living, The Inter-Mountain's People's Choice Best Bank & Mortgage Lender, SBA WV Community Lender of the Year, and ranked the nation's no. 9 top lender by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in the consumer/mortgage category for banks $300M-$1B in assets and No. 1 as the consumer/mortgage lender in West Virginia in this class.
Davis Health System serves a vast population of West Virginians throughout the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia. The system includes Davis Medical Center in Elkins, Broaddus Hospital in Philippi, and Webster Memorial Hospital in Webster Springs. Additionally, the system includes a Cancer Care Center, Long-Term Care, 24/7 Emergency Care, Surgical Care, Women's Health Care, Home Health Care and a number of other critical ancillary services In January 2024, Davis Health System became part of the Vandalia Health Network.