Ev Mendralla served as the administrative assistant to the athletic director at Wheeling High School for 29 years. She was also the assistant for the Physical Education, Health and Driver Education division. She began her career in the fall of 1966 and retired after the 1996 school year. As the sole assistant in the athletic department, Ev had many responsibilities. She assisted the sports coordinators, tracked athletic eligibility, assisted coaches, and communicated with other area schools regarding contests. Ev also was the face of Wheeling athletics. She always greeted parents, officials, visiting schools and vendors with a smile. For 29 years, Ev was the backbone of the Wheeling athletic program. Her diligence, organizational skills, and outgoing personality helped countless coaches, parents, and student athletes have a positive experience at Wheeling High School.

Ev was also a fixture in the Wheeling community. Her two children, Linda and Bob, both graduated from Wheeling High School. Ev is also proud grandmother to Linda’s three children, and great grandmother to her grandchildren. Ev has very fond memories of her days at Wheeling High School and the lasting friendships that she made here. Her legacy continues to live on through the Wheeling Athletic department and the systems it still uses today.