September 22, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - A Bowling Green family with longtime ties to Western Kentucky University was honored
Saturday as the 2008 Family of the Year.
The Tinius family – father Joe, mother Katy and children Chris, Kelly and Casey – were recognized during Parent and Family Weekend activities at WKU.
Casey Tinius, a member of the Hilltopper football team, nominated his family for the award.
“There is no other family that I can think of that is more qualified and deserving to be named ‘Western Kentucky University Family of the Year’ than mine,” he said in his nomination letter. “Ever since I can remember my entire family has been No. 1 WKU fans and supporters. The reason my family stands out among other families is that not many can say they attended sporting events and other functions their entire life. From the time I was born I was in RED & WHITE. No matter what aspect of the university it is, my family has always been willing to play an active role where ever their services are needed.”
Every member of the Tinius family also has been an athlete at WKU.
Joe Tinius, the superintendent of Bowling Green schools, was a member of the 1974 national runner-up cross country team. Katy Tinius, a WKU Hall of Fame member, was a women’s tennis player and the first female athlete to earn a full scholarship. Chris Tinius was a member of the men’s soccer team from 1999 to 2003 and is an assistant coach for the women’s soccer team. Kelly Tinius was a member of WKU’s inaugural women’s soccer team in 2001.
“Our family is and will always be Western Kentucky HILLTOPPERS!” Casey Tinius said.
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