GLENVILLE, W.Va. - On Wednesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that former Pioneer Basketball star Thomas Ewing, currently a circuit judge in Fayette County, has been appointed to the state Supreme Court. 

Previously, Ewing was appointed to the circuit judge post by then Governor Jim Justice in 2018. He was elected in 2020 and won again in 2024. 

Ewing was recruited to Glenville by Hall of Fame coach Gary Nottingham. This came after a standout career at Midland Trail High School, where he was a multi-sport all-state performer (basketball and football). He played from 1997 through 2000 for Glenville, playing one year for Nottingham, and his final three for coach Bob Williams. 

He appeared in 19 games as a freshman, then became a part of the team's starting rotation for the remainder of his career, serving as team captain in 2000. He connected on a total of 108 three-pointers in his career, a total that propelled him into the Top Ten list all-time at GSU at the time. Still today, 25 years later, he remains in the Top Twenty at #18. 

Ewing earned his bachelor's degrees in education (2000), and history (2001) from Glenville State and his law degree from West Virginia University in 2004. 

"Glenville and my experience there as a student and an athlete is an integral part of my life and career. I would not be where I am today without those experiences, without those coaches and professors," Ewing said. "The idea of going to law school was borne out of a field trip with political science professor Mike Smith while I was a student at Glenville. Glenville prepared me for success in law school and in my legal and judicial career. I have many fond memories of playing in the old Lilly Center, running the loop on Mineral Road, and being on that campus and being part of that community. I met so many wonderful people during those years."

Glenville Athletic Director Jesse Skiles noted "We are all so proud of Judge Ewing for getting this appointment, and also for the decorated career and accomplishments he has achieved in his time since at Glenville," Skiles said. 

Ewing concluded "I am glad that I have been able to bring pride to Pioneer Nation and carry the banner of GSU with me to my new role as a Supreme Court Justice."

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