National Youth Science Foundation,^® Inc.

Professor Joseph McKee "Hutch" Hutchison III

December 4, 1931 - July 26, 2008

It is with great sadness that we convey news of the passing of Professor Joseph M. Hutchison III, Chairman Emeritus of the National Youth Science Foundation.  Hutch died early on the morning of July 26, 2008, at his home in Morgantown, West Virginia, following a short illness.

For more than 45 years, Hutch worked diligently to promote and develop the National Youth Science Camp and advance the goals and objectives of the National Youth Science Foundation. He is survived by his wife and companion Ann who assisted him ably at the Camp for many years where he served as director and by his son Jay, daughters Suzanne and Katie, and several grandchildren.

Before his death, Hutch received Foundation representatives who presented him the certificate that designated a portion of the Foundation’s new Canaan Valley facility as the Joseph M. Hutchison Amphitheater. He was both moved and pleased with this recognition.

In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorial contributions to the local botanical garden or the National Youth Science Foundation, P.O. Box 3387, Charleston, WV 25333-3387.

Professor Joseph 'Hutch' Hutchison has a long and notable tenure with the National Youth Science Camp and the Foundation. Along with Professor Chuck Cochran, Hutch was a key figure in the design and operation of the first National Youth Science Camp in 1963. Hutch directed the NYSC from 1971 to 1975 including the first coed year and played a critical role in many improvements to Camp Pocahontas' physical plant, including renovations to the dining hall, lecture hall, and water plant.

For more than 10 years, Hutch served as Chairman of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. During his tenure as Chairman, Hutch was instrumental in the selection of a site to construct the National Center for Youth Science Education near Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia, and directed the creation of two new programs (the Youth Science Leadership Institute and the West Virginia Governor's School for Mathematics and Science). In the photo, Hutch (on left) is with Mr. Wes Bush (NYSC WV 1979) after Mr. Bush addressed the 2005 NYSC delegation at the Senate Luncheon.