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■■ Eagle Empires (p. 8) ■■ The “Lake” Effect (p. 12) ■■ Annual Donor Repor t (p. 29) ■■ Halls of Fame Inductees (p. 42)
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Dear Alumni and Friends of MSU, The first and most important core value of Morehead State University is that people come first. People are the lifeblood of an institution. Whether you are an alumnus, friend, retiree, parent, donor or employee, you are a member of the Morehead State family. From our founding by mother and son, Phebe and Frank Button, family has been an integral part of the MSU story. In this issue of Statement, we are highlighting some of the rich family traditions and alumni legacies during the University’s 126-year history. I hope you enjoy reading these inspirational stories that unite all of us in one common ancestry as we relate to memories, values, experiences, faces and places. Sue and I continue to be proud members of the MSU family and look forward to another exciting and successful year. Best wishes,
Wayne D. Andrews President
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Comprehensive Campaign Overview
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Eagle Empires
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The “Lake” Effect
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Tenyer named MSU’s head football coach
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An MSU legacy passes from mother to daughter
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Inaugural celebration, “Bluegrass Ball,” features MSU talent
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Eagle runner experiences triumph and tragedy at Boston Marathon
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Harbaugh goes from Eagle gridiron to Super Bowl success
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Annual Donor Report
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Halls of Fame Inductees
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EAGLE EYE
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FAME & GLORY
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IN MEMORIAM
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ON THE COVER The great-grandchildren of Jane Holbrook and Merl Allen only add to two family legacies brimming with MSU pride.
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www.moreheadstate.edu/statement President, Morehead State University Dr. Wayne D. Andrews Chair, Board of Regents John C. Merchant (79) President, MSU Alumni Association Inc. Robin Webb (83) Chair, Board of Trustees, MSU Foundation Inc. Steve Hicks (77) Publisher James Shaw Editors Mindy Highley (91) Jami Hornbuckle (96) Tami B. Jones (82) April Hobbs Nutter (97) Art Director Toni Hobbs (02) Creative Services Tim Holbrook (94), Photographer Guy Huffman (02), Photographer Production Manager Amy Riddle (00) Contributors Kenna Allen (08) Jason Blanton (03) Allison Caudill (05) Jessi Scruggs Ferguson (11) Blake Hannon Alicia Parker (01) Phillip James (01) Tony Pence (12) Matt Schabert Matt Segal Pauline Young (84)
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AROUND MSU
MSU receives generous in-kind software grant The grant has a commercial value of $209 million. It was provided by Siemens PLM Software’s Global Opportunities in PLM (GO PLM™ initiative), a program that delivers PLM technology to more than one million students yearly at more than 11,000 global institutions. This in-kind grant allows students in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology to access technology used by companies around the world to develop innovative The MSU Foundation and the College of Science and Technology have received an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software.
products in industries like automotive, aerospace, machinery, shipbuilding and high-tech electronics. For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/aet.
Eagle cheerleading squads bring home national titles The MSU cheerleading program maintained its standard
12 years. The team advanced to the finals and finished
of excellence and retained its national championship
sixth overall.
status. The Eagle squad won its 33rd and 34th national championships at the Universal Cheerleaders Association College National Championships in Orlando, Fla., in January. Bridget Razem and Ronnie Patrick started the weekend off with a national champion partner stunt routine.
Kentucky native Mark Coleman, who possesses more than 15 years' experience coaching at all levels, has been named head cheer coach at Morehead State. He will direct all activities for the programs, assist with mascot appearances and the dance team, choreograph routines
In the coed division I category, the Eagles took home
and coordinate community service projects involving the
another national championship to add to their storied
cheer and dance teams.
tradition. In addition to earning multiple national championship honors, the stunt group of Maddie Jenne, Melissa Bull, Taylor DeSimone and Emily Kaltenbach turned in a runnerup finish while the all-girl squad made it through the semifinals, earning a second-place overall finish in the finals. The MSU dance team also competed at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals for the first time in 4 |
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Kenneth Faried (11) is a star on the
court and a helpful teammate to various causes in his community.
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Faried wins NBA award for work off the court Former Morehead State basketball star and current NBA Denver Nugget Kenneth Faried (11) is known for working hard to get a rebound. He’s also received attention for working hard to help his community. Faried has been named the 2012-13 winner of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. Named after the NBA’s second commissioner, it’s presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association to the player, coach or trainer who shows outstanding service and dedication to the community. Back in February, Faried won the NBA’s “Kia Community Assist Award” for his efforts in the community along with his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work. His specific interests were the championing of equality and bringing awareness to the importance of respect and inclusion. He recently became a member of Athlete Ally, an organization working to encourage acceptance of homosexual athletes in sports, and attended the launch party for One Colorado to celebrate the passing of Senate Bill 11, The Colorado Civil Union Act. The Nuggets forward has shown his support for the community in various ways. He purchased a block of season tickets for distribution to children from Special Olympics Colorado, Denver Public Schools and the Denver Rescue Mission as part of the team’s community ticket program, participated in a Team Fit clinic for St. Jude Children’s Hospital as part of the NBA Cares Pediatric Cancer Awareness and joined the giveSPORTS Equipment Drive to support victims affected by both the Colorado wildfires and the tragic movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.
MSU sponsors veterans’ expo Morehead State sponsored the first Eastern Kentucky Veterans’ Expo on June 14 at Boyd County Middle School in Ashland. The event was dedicated to assisting and publicly recognizing the men and women who have honorably served and are currently serving our nation in the U.S. military. The Eastern Kentucky Veterans’ Expo linked veterans to employers in Kentucky as well as Ohio and West Virginia. It offered educational resources along with legal, medical, mental health and family counseling. The event also honored veterans, military service members and their families while offering a free meal and prize drawings. For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/veterans. Fall 2 013 | 5
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Dr. C. David Adair receives honorary degree Dr. C. David “Mugsy” Adair (86) has already earned one degree from Morehead State. At the University’s Spring Commencement, he was presented with one more. The nationally recognized physician and researcher was given an honorary degree of Doctor of Science. Dr. Adair is a leading researcher and innovative developer in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. He is professor and vice chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and director of Women’s Services at Erlanger
and has been heralded in the medical community for
Hospital. Dr. Adair is also the founder and chief science
improving the care and outcome for mothers and babies
officer of Glenveigh Medical, a pharmaceutical company
in highly complicated pregnancies.
committed to OB/GYN issues, and co-founder and CEO of Regional Obstetrical Consultants.
Today, Dr. Adair specializes in the treatment of preeclampsia and eclampsia. He resides in Chattanooga,
He has spent most of his medical career focusing on
Tenn., with his wife, Lisa, and their three children and
high-risk pregnancies in both his practice and research
continues to be a strong supporter of MSU.
MSU chosen to particiate in NCAA pilot program The NCAA has selected Morehead State as one of six
sports teams, as well as individual student-athletes, have
institutions for a grant as part of a three-year pilot program
both received multiple honors for scholastic and athletic
aimed to increase student-athlete academic performance.
achievements. The University has claimed the Ohio Valley Conference’s Institutional Academic Achievement Award
The Morehead State athletic department will receive
a conference-record 12 times. The Eagles also claimed a
$360,000 from the NCAA over the next three years. The
league-best three Team Academic Achievement Awards in
University will also contribute $180,000, which pushes the
2011-12.
grand total to $540,000. A total of 104 Morehead State student-athletes were The grant program pilot is designed to assist institutions in
named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll last school
further developing systems and enhancements that help
year. To be listed, recipients must post at least a 3.25 GPA,
schools meet the requirements of the NCAA’s Academic
be eligible in their NCAA-sponsored sport and a member of
Performance Program, including increasing the graduation
the team during its competition season.
rate and academic success of student-athletes. MSU
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Much more opportunity. The campaign for Morehead State University
For more than 125 years, Morehead State University has provided life-changing opportunities for more than 64,000 alumni. We want to continue to deliver hope, promise and opportunity for generations to come, and we will accomplish this goal through “Much More Opportunity: The Campaign for Morehead State University.” The financial goal of the “Much More Opportunity” campaign is $25 million, making it by far the largest fundraising effort in the University’s history and our first-ever campaign. We have an ambitious goal and a clear vision of how these funds should be utilized to take Morehead State University to a new level. The campaign is focused on four funding priorities. Each of these categories has specific projects where funds can be used to make significant and visible progress in the growth and improvement of MSU. •
We will advance academic excellence by increasing affordability of MSU’s educational offerings and providing even more opportunities for students’ growth and success through research.
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“MSU alum and Super Bowl MVP quarterback Phil Simms is a walking testament to Morehead State University’s ability to produce true champions. Simms is just one of many MSU alumni who have gone on to achieve tremendous success but never forgets the importance of giving back to MSU.” ~ Brian Hutchinson, Class of 1996 Director of Athletics
We will continue to foster our bond between the University and the community by promoting the region’s artistic heritage through the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music, and giving both visitors and alumni a place to connect through the construction of an MSU Welcome Center.
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We will begin to implement a master plan to make sweeping improvements to our athletic facilities.
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We will grow the University’s annual fund, which provides immediate budgetary support to meet the changing needs of the institution.
Morehead State University is on a mission to educate people and serve our
“Morehead State isn’t just a college. In addition
region. With the current economic climate, donor generosity is needed, now
to an education, I will leave campus with new
more than ever, to fulfill that dream. The donated funds will help finance initiatives
experiences, new friendships and an abundance
outside the scope of the state and tuition-funded budget that will put us one step
of memories.”
closer to becoming the best public regional university in the South and allow this
~ Emily Griffith, Class of 2014
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Eagle EMPIRES Legacies are a rich part of MSU’s history and future. Morehead State University has produced tens of
Both families can trace their roots back to ancestors
thousands of Eagle alumni. If you took the time to look
who played pivotal roles in the University’s early
at the names of those MSU graduates throughout the
development and continued growth. As the two families
University’s 126-year history, you would probably notice
came together, they carried on a family legacy that
more than one instance where a particular name just
has produced new MSU graduates with each passing
keeps popping up.
generation.
That’s because there are many families with multiple
Multiple members of the Holbrook and Allen families
generations that have come to MSU to further their
have made invaluable contributions to the growth and
education and turn their dreams into a reality.
success of MSU with a family tree that beams with the
The Holbrook and Allen families are just a couple of
colors of blue and gold.
examples, but in a lot of ways, they are the examples.
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Allie W. Young
Young’s political clout that convinced the State Normal
For the Holbrook family, its legacy can
School Commission to turn the then-named Morehead
be traced back to a man who helped
Normal School into a state institution. The school
turn MSU into a public higher education
officially changed its name to Morehead State Normal
institution.
School in the fall semester of 1923.
Allie W. Young, a native of Morehead,
Young received the honor of having a new building on
was a prominent attorney who later
campus named after him in 1926. Formerly a residence
became a judge and state senator in
hall, Allie Young Hall currently serves as a student
the early part of the 20th century. It was
services building and houses the Caudill Health Clinic.
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Left: The Holbrook family can trace their MSU roots back to Dan Holbrook (pictured far right), one of the Morehead Normal School’s original instructors pictured here with his students in 1906. Right: Linus Fair, pictured with his daughters, Merl and Ruth.
Linus A. Fair
He returned from the Korean War to coach the
Fair originally came to MSU as an instructor of
Eagles baseball team for 14 seasons, winning OVC
mathematics in 1932 but later became the University’s
championships in 1957, 1969 and 1973 and earning OVC
registrar in 1950 while continuing to teach math courses.
Coach of the Year three times. He later retired as MSU’s
He then served as president of the Kentucky Registrars
assistant athletic director but worked closely with the
and chaired MSU’s Athletic Committee for more than 10
MSU Foundation until his death in 1999.
years.
Allen Field, MSU’s baseball stadium, is named in Sonny’s
He was presented with the Founders Day Award for
honor, and his retired basketball jersey hangs proudly in
University Service in 1979 and the Linus Fair Scholarship
the rafters of Johnson Arena.
also was established in his name to provide financial assistance to math majors.
Merl Fair Allen and John Edward “Sonny” Allen John Edward “Sonny” Allen and Merl Fair Allen’s courtship began in Breckinridge Training School on the Morehead State campus. He was a star basketball player. She was a cheerleader.
“I look up at that banner that has my papaw’s number on it and I get emotional,” said Kristina Jane Holbrook Alderman (92), Sonny’s granddaughter. “I feel almost like an ownership of it.” Merl graduated from Morehead College in 1948 with a bachelor’s degree in home economics and went on to teach home economics for 30 years at high schools in Falmouth, Flemingsburg and Morehead. Sonny and
Sonny and Merl would go on to play similar roles later
Merl married in 1950. They had four children: Janie Allen
and each made their own distinct mark on MSU history.
Holbrook, Susan Jeanette Allen Chin (77), Patricia Ann
Sonny carved out a legendary career for the then-named
Allen James (79) and Dwayne Edward Allen (84).
Morehead College basketball squad while earning
Merl has been assisting MSU in key roles for half a
bachelor’s degrees in health/physical education and
century. She was a secretary and member of the Board
sociology in 1950. He was an All-American his senior
of Trustees of the MSU Foundation for two decades and
year, ranks third on MSU’s all-time scoring list and is the
served on the MSU Alumni Association for 32 years,
only player in MSU history to make an all-conference
including a two-year term as president.
team all four years of his college career.
Merl’s father, Linus A. Fair, earned the Founders Day
“Everything he tried in athletics, he was good at,”Merl,
Award for University Service in 1979, and she followed in
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his footsteps, earning the honor in 2003.
“We always said Sonny was as cocky as all get out, but
Along with sharing an award with her father, Merl also
a good cocky,” said Jane Young Holbrook, a childhood
shares a philosophy of his that she hopes passes through
friend of Merl and Sonny.
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“Daddy was insistent. He said you needed as much
Harold was a student-athlete at Morehead State,
education as you possibly could get,” she said.
taking pre-dental courses while also playing basketball.
Harold Edward Holbrook I and Jane Young Holbrook Harold Edward Holbrook and Jane Young Holbrook also fell victim to young love. They began dating at the age of 14 and would later go on to 65 years of marriage.
He finished his dental schooling at the University of Louisville and he and Jane remained in touch through letters and phone calls while she was a sophomore at the University of Kentucky. After marrying in December 1946, the two lived in Morehead, where Harold practiced dentistry for 42 years before he passed away in May
“We both loved Morehead and we loved each other,”
2012. The couple had three children: Cynthia Holbrook
Jane said. “We fit like pieces of a puzzle.”
Combs, Harold Edward “Eddie” Holbrook Jr., and Terri
The two Morehead natives both had a bit of MSU history in common. Harold’s grandfather, Dan Martin Holbrook, was one
Tuttle. Over the years, she has taken on a new duty: family MSU historian.
of the very first full-time teachers at the then-named
She’s saved countless documents and photos of the
Morehead Normal School in the late 1800s and his father,
Holbrook and Allen families. She feels it’s important for as
Roy Ernest Holbrook, coached Breckinridge Training
many family members as possible to know the role their
School’s only football team and the basketball squad as
ancestors played in the growth of this institution.
a student teacher. Jane’s father is Allie W. Young, the political force that helped establish Morehead State Normal School as a public institution. Jane has fond memories of growing up near campus, where she and her friends would play until dark. Her dad passed away when she was young, but she feels a connection to what he left her.
“When you get to my age, you want them to know what their heritage is,” she said. “I want them to know what’s behind them.”
Jane “Janie” Allen Holbrook and Harold Edward “Eddie” Holbrook Jr. For two families each with their own separate and significant ties to MSU’s history and growth to come
“What made this a great town was the University,” Jane
together, it’s only fitting it happened at a place very
said. “The greatest thing he did for me was leaving me a
familiar.
great town to grow up in.”
“Breck (short for Breckinridge Training School) was such a small school that everybody knew everybody,” said Jane “Janie” Allen Holbrook.
Sonny Allen (left) became an MSU basketball legend thanks to his contributions on the court. A young Linus A. Fair (center) was voted “most handsome” during his college years. He and his daughter, Merl Fair Allen (right), would both eventually go on to earn the Founders Day Award for University Service.
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What started off as making homemade T-shirts for family and friends eventually turned into Holbrook’s Embroidery Plus, which Janie, Eddie, their daughter, Kari, and her husband, Cameron Flanders, opened in downtown Morehead in 2000.
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I don’t I think MSU pride will stay in the family. our blood. think it’ll be lost. It’s on all sides. It’s in Always will be. Eddie Holbrook Jr.
As it turns out, Janie knew her future husband long
“That was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” Janie
before they got married. She and Harold Edward “Eddie”
said. “We decided somebody’s going to have to start the
Holbrook Jr. both went to Breck from first through twelfth
business.”
grade, with Janie being one year behind Eddie. The two began seeing each other in high school and would marry after Janie graduated in 1969.
The business grew so much that Janie quit running her home nursery to assist Kari, the store’s manager, a few years later. It eventually moved from its original location
“It didn’t take us very long to realize that what we wanted
at 110 W. Main St. down the road to its larger, current
to do was to spend the rest of their lives together,” Eddie
location at 117 E. Main St. Some of the retail store’s
said.
earliest orders were from people wanting to show off
The two each spent a brief time studying at MSU before
their MSU pride.
deciding to start a family. The couple had four children:
HEP now finds itself frequently filling larger orders for the
Kristina Jane Holbrook Alderman (92), Harold Edward
University. Members of MSU fraternities and sororities
“Tripp” Holbrook III, Kari Suzanne Holbrook Flanders and
get much of their Greek-themed merchandise made
John Allen Holbrook.
there. Eddie said it makes him feel good to know his
From there, Janie ran a day care from the couple’s home for 26 years while Eddie found work and served in the
family business allows even more people to be exposed to MSU.
National Guard for six years before taking his current job
“I’m very, very proud to be a part of this University family.
at Big 4 Lumber Inc./ACE Hardware in Morehead.
Without MSU, we wouldn’t have our business,” he
It was one of Janie’s crafty and creative hobbies that would allow the Holbrook’s to give back to MSU in a big way. Every holiday, she would make handmade shirts
said. “Nothing makes me happier than to see someone wearing a piece of clothing that has MSU’s insignia on it. If we did it, that makes me even prouder.”
for the children she baby-sat and other family members.
As Janie and Eddie’s children have gone on to have
She and Eddie later bought an embroidery machine
children of their own, the Holbrook family continues to
and began taking local orders out of their house. When
make efforts to ensure that MSU pride endures as the
people from as far away as West Liberty came knocking
family tree continues to grow. They try to inform them
on their doorstep, they realized there was a big demand
of the family legacy and show them what Morehead
that spawned a big idea.
State has done to change their lives in the hopes that,
“At first, they thought it was just going to be a personal hobby. I was like, look, we have a tiger by the tail and we
wherever they go in life, they’ll always carry a little bit of Eagle spirit.
need to decide what we’re going to do,” Eddie said. Fall 2 013 | 11
The “Lake” Effect Lake Kelly’s legacy lives on at MSU. Spirited students and long-standing Morehead State
Marti recalls when her husband took the job at MSU,
alums both want to see the Eagles make their mark in
she felt like she belonged. After a tough game on the
athletic competition. In the case of the Kelly/Tenyer
hardwood, many of the players and supporters would
family, it’s much more than that.
end up at the Kelly household for a postgame meal or
Whether it’s playing on the court, coaching on the
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gathering.
sidelines or cheering in the stands, this family’s Eagle
“You had an instant social life and everyone was so nice
pride stretches across three generations and has helped
and so friendly,” Marti said. “The University was like your
to advance the athletic culture at MSU.
second family.”
The Kelly and Tenyer family legacy in athletics started
The time that followed led the two on what Marti calls
with a coach and his equally competitive wife. The late
a “career adventure” as Lake moved up the coaching
Lake Kelly (61) got his first college coaching job when
ranks. He would eventually take the head coaching job at
he became an assistant basketball coach at MSU in the
OVC rival Austin Peay State University, where he led the
1960s. His wife, Martha “Marti” Kelly, was his ever-
team to three NCAA tournament appearances, and was
present supporter and the Eagles’ biggest unofficial
an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky during
cheerleader.
their run to the Final Four in 1984.
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While Lake’s career eventually led to him departing
Drew Kelly, son of Brian and Gloria Kelly, is a red shirt
MSU, Lake and Marti’s three children each managed to
junior and power forward. He originally attended Miami
continue the family’s athletics legacy as either student-
University in Oxford, Ohio, but when his grandfather Lake
athletes or eventual MSU staff members. Brian Kelly
passed away, he decided to transfer to Morehead State
(86) was a basketball player for MSU in the 1980s while
to be closer to his family.
the oldest son, Lake Jr. (84), is currently employed as the natatorium service technician in Morehead State’s Recreation & Wellness Center. Marti and Lake’s only daughter, Jane Kelly Tenyer (94), is currently the assistant director at the wellness center and oversees areas of fitness, wellness and student development. Jane knew firsthand what it was like to live in a household that was obsessed with competitive sports. Aside from the X’s and O’s, she saw the fulfillment her family got by taking care of student-athletes. “I grew up with a coach and it’s a neat thing to get to experience, to get to watch your dad work,” Jane said. “I admired my dad because he affected so many young people and they became family.” She was born into the coaching lifestyle and Jane’s romantic life would also lead her down that familiar road. She met her husband, Rob Tenyer, in 2004 while she was working on campus and Rob was serving as assistant coach for the MSU football team. Over the course of 12 years, he too has grown to see the University as an extended family.
Drew said he knows he made the right decision to come to MSU and he feels like he is playing for more than just himself. “Playing here, you’re playing more for your family. More a community instead of just a school,” Drew said. “I can play for them and keep the Kelly tradition going.” Whether Drew takes to the court at home or on the road, there’s a good chance you’ll see the Kellys and Tenyers in attendance. You’ll surely catch Marti there not only cheering in the stands but bringing something extra for the players’ spirits and appetites. “She gets to baking and makes us all kinds of bags of cookies and rice cake balls and other things. They all love it,” Drew said. “There’s just something about sports that just gives you a little added zip,” Marti said. “Here I am, 76, still jumping up and down and screaming at teams. There must be something about that that keeps me young.” Jane said that she and Rob do their part to keep traditions like that from never dying. She’ll work up a sweat baking sweets in the kitchen just like Marti did and the Tenyers will have players over for meals or just good
“The institution has really allowed me to grow as an
conversation. She wants the Kelly and Tenyer families to
individual and I’ve just kind of bought into the mission
continue to contribute to success in MSU athletics, but
and the spirit of the University,” Tenyer said. “People ask
she said the family’s real legacy can’t be found in any stat
me all the time, ‘Why Morehead State?’ The answer is
sheet.
simple: it’s the people.”
“More than awards and championships, to us, life is
In December 2012, Tenyer was promoted to head coach
about making an impact in a positive way. Making an
of the MSU football squad. While he will be leading his
impact in a young person’s life.” Jane said. “That’s what
players on the gridiron, another member of the Kelly
it’s always been about.”
family will be trying to help the Eagles succeed on the basketball court.
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Tenyer named MSU’s head football coach Rob Tenyer has spent the past 12 seasons helping
where he was an all-league selection in all three sports
the Morehead State University football team achieve
and eventually was inducted into the hall of fame in 2010.
success on the sidelines as an assistant coach. Now,
He later went on to attend Olivet College in Olivet, Mich.
Tenyer is being tasked to lead MSU football into the
On his way to earning his bachelor’s degree in 1995, he
future.
was a four-year letter winner at quarterback and served
Tenyer has been named the head coach of the MSU squad, making him the 14th coach in school history. “He has always exhibited tremendous passion for our program and when I began to think about who should lead it, it became evident that Rob had the requisite experience and plan to do so,” said MSU Athletics Director Brian Hutchinson. “I was particularly impressed with his preparation and vision for our team’s success.” A football, basketball and baseball star growing up, Tenyer graduated from Marine City High School (Mich.),
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as the football team’s captain his senior year. Tenyer’s coaching career would take him across the country and overseas before he came to MSU. He worked in several notable camps in Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas and was a player/coach with a professional team in Landsberg, Germany, in 1996. His first college coaching job came when he took a position as an assistant coach for Centre College in Danville from 1998 to 2000.
Then, he made his way to MSU as an assistant coach, where he would eventually coach almost every aspect of the Eagle offense. He’s coached running backs all 12 years, but also served as a receivers coach, strength and conditioning coordinator and equipment coordinator. His experience on the offensive side of the ball led to his promotion to offensive coordinator two years ago. Under Tenyer’s guidance, the Eagle offense set 29 school records. MSU’s offense paced the Pioneer Football
Eagle Football Coaching Staff
League in five statistical categories in 2011 and six in
Craig Mullins:
Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks
Phil Burnett:
Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers
Dontae Wright:
Defensive Line & Recruiting Coordinator
2012, including leading the PFL in points, total yards and passing yards. Coach Tenyer is equally focused on keeping his players in line academically. He has been the football staff’s academic liaison the past two years, where he monitored and assisted more than 100 student-athletes in their pursuit of degrees at MSU.
Patrick St. Louis: Offensive Line
“Given that the PFL champion will now appear in the FCS
Andre Woodson: Wide Receivers
playoffs, we needed someone with the energy and drive Rob has to lead us there,” Hutchinson added. Coach Tenyer sees becoming the head coach of the MSU Eagles as a chance of a lifetime, and he’ll use all of experience to ensure the team becomes a force on the
Rod West:
Defensive Backs & Special Teams
Brett Rude:
Tight Ends & Assistant Offensive Line
Andrew Doan:
Assistant Defensive Line, Assistant Linebackers & Alumni Relations
gridiron. “I wouldn’t have taken this job if I didn’t think we could win and be successful,” Tenyer said.
Wes McDermott: Assistant Defensive Backs Matt Forrest:
Running Backs
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An MSU legacy passes from mother to daughter Trisha Nance Young (93) is a proud Morehead State alum
was one of several options for college. She decided she
who wanted nothing more than for her daughter, Deanna
and her mother should both attend an MSU Open House
Bruce, to carry on the family legacy. Deanna, at first,
event in March.
wasn’t quite sure if MSU is where she wanted to be. She needed a bit of persuasion, and at one of MSU’s Open
reasons that her mother did. She liked the proximity to
House events, it’s exactly what she got to turn her into a
home along with the campus’s size and small-town feel.
proud Eagle.
What ultimately sold her on MSU was an informative
For mother Trisha, MSU was always a logical choice.
experience and a welcoming spirit.
Growing up in the small town of Coal Grove, Ohio, she
“When I got to meet some of the professors, I felt like they
was looking for an institution that would make her
could relate and they know what I’m going through as an
transition from high school to college life as smooth as
incoming freshman,” Deanna said. “My campus visit kind
possible.
of sealed the deal. If I could have moved in when I went
“It was overwhelming at first, but MSU was everything I
for our campus visit, I probably would have.”
wanted it to be,” Trisha said. “Everything was easy to get
With Deanna slated to begin her freshman year at MSU in
to. It was easy to navigate. Students, faculty members,
Fall 2013, she said she will arrive on campus with a great
everybody was just very nice and very accommodating.”
deal of excitement to start her own college journey while
Trisha went on to earn a B.A. degree in paralegal studies.
continuing to honor her family’s college heritage.
This is also where she met Deanna’s father, Scott Bruce
“I like that traditional feel of keeping on that legacy. My
(92). When she reflects to her time on MSU’s campus, it’s
parents both graduated from MSU with four-year degrees.
always with a sense of pride. As for Deanna, a 17-year-
I like the feel of following in your parents footsteps.”
old junior at Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, MSU
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Baldwin leaves behind legacy of service Morehead State University lost a man who served his
staff positions during his 22-year career before retiring
University, community and country with pride. Lt. Col.
from the Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Alan R. Baldwin, an MSU retiree and former Morehead councilman, passed away in his home July 14 at the age of 66.
Baldwin made a permanent home in Morehead in 1989 and built a reputation as an active and passionate member of the MSU staff until his retirement from the
A former assistant to the provost, Baldwin joined MSU in
University in 2009. He enjoyed all aspects of university
1978 as an assistant professor of military science. After
service and loved planning and coordinating the annual
leaving briefly, he returned in 1985 and was named chair
holiday dinner parties and fundraising galas at MSU. He
of the Department of Military Science after which he held
took a leading role in bringing the Governor’s Scholars
numerous titles. MSU’s Veterans Resource Center was
Program to MSU’s campus and remained involved with
named in his honor in February.
that program until his death.
Born in Danville, he attended schools in Hopkinsville and
His service extended to the community, where he was
graduated from Vicenza (Italy) American High School. He
owner and part-time operator of a “nonprofit” antique
earned a B.A. degree from Eastern Kentucky University in
business on Main Street. Hoping to stimulate downtown
1968 and a M.A. degree in history from MSU in 1990.
development, encourage tourism and make it an even
Baldwin’s eventual position with the Department of Military Science was well earned through years of military service. A Commandant’s List graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Baldwin was a graduate of the Defense Language Institute. Army postings included Ft. Still, Okla., three tours in Germany and a year in Vietnam, where he served as commander of a transportation company. He received the Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendations Medal and two Army Commendation Medals. He held various commands and
better place to live, he served on many committees and boards. He thoroughly enjoyed his many years on the City Council. He also took pride in being a great husband, father, grandfather and inspirational public servant before he succumbed to a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Yvonne Honeycutt Baldwin (81); son, Matthew Alan Baldwin (99) and wife Farrah Long (01); daughter, Amanda Carrie Baldwin (05) and husband John Clay Howard; grandson, John Baldwin (Jack) Howard; and granddaughter, Mallory Grace Baldwin.
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Inaugural celebration, “Bluegrass Ball,” features MSU talent Tony Pence (12), contributing writer
America’s 57th Presidential Inauguration festivities
Beshear, Congressmen Brett Guthrie, Thomas Massie
began the weekend of Jan. 19. The Marriott Wardman
and Andy Barr, and a toast to the Commonwealth was
Park Hotel was the backdrop for the Bluegrass Ball,
given by Congressman John Yarmuth. More than 1,000
considered each four years to be one of the premier
guests were treated to a four-course dinner by Celebrity
inaugural galas.
Chef and Iron Chef America alumnus Edward Lee of 610
The Kentucky Society of Washington has played host to the non-partisan Bluegrass Ball since Kentuckian Alben
When the formalities of speeches and toasts were
Barkley was vice president in 1949 and has long been
completed, Electric Ledge was joined onstage by
considered by Washington insiders as one of the two
Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Abramson and Ashley Judd for
or three “go to” galas. This year did not disappoint as
the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” The band is
the 2013 edition of the Bluegrass Ball was noted by the
comprised of Morehead State music faculty, guitarist and
Washington Post as an Editor’s Pick.
bandleader Glen Ginn; keyboardist Dr. Steven Snyder;
The Bourbon Trail, sponsored by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, began the formal event as the black-tie clad dignitaries and guests arrived. The Letcher County High School and Jr. ROTC Band provided the Call to the
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Magnolia in Louisville.
saxophonist Dr. Gordon Towell; and bassist Daniel Cecil, as well as Lexington drummer and percussion educator Paul Deathridge. Rounding out the ensemble were featured vocalists Tony Pence (12) and Lisa Ginn.
Post as couples were escorted in promenade down the
The performance by Electric Ledge came about when
staircase into the Grand Ballroom. The mistresses of
Mac Riley, past president and current treasurer of the
ceremonies for this year’s event were former Kentucky
Kentucky Society of Washington requested his friend
first lady Phyllis George and her daughter Pamela Brown.
Pence recruit a band willing to travel to Washington, D.C.
The national anthem was sung by 2012 Miss Kentucky
Pence’s discussion with Ginn resulted in the University
Jessica Casebolt. Greetings were offered by Gov. Steve
sponsoring the transportation expenses, and on location,
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the band was hosted by Mac and Michelle-Anne Riley,
The Bluegrass Ball also was attended by Rep. Rocky
making possible the band’s gratis performance at the
Adkins (82) of Sandy Hook and Sen. Robin Webb (83) of
Bluegrass Ball.
Grayson.
While in the capital city, the MSU contingency was received at the Army-Navy Club for a Friday evening dinner that included Chef and Mrs. Lee, Gene and Judy Clabes of Paris, and hosted by the Rileys and their daughter Mary Catherine.
About the writer: Tony Pence is host of both The Bluegrass Railroad and The Country Jukebox on Morehead State Public Radio. In addition to radio, he is a veteran singer/songwriter who also writes an occasional
Saturday morning, the group toured the monuments
column for KyForward, an online newspaper based in
around the tidal basin and the Lincoln Memorial. The
Lexington, featuring the arts in the foothills of Appalachia.
afternoon included the load-in, sound check and the
After a 20-year career in the insurance industry, he
streets of the city as Electric Ledge prepared for the
returned to academia and graduated from MSU.
evening’s entertainment. Excitement was in the air at the Wardman Park Grand Ballroom when the band took the stage a little before 10 p.m., and played non-stop until approximately 1:30 in the morning.
Ashley Judd was among the special guests in attendance (above) who joined Electric Ledge on stage for a performance of “My Old Kentucky Home.” Tony Pence (right) also took the stage as a featured vocal performer.
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EAGLE EYE
2013 Spring Gala Guests received the red carpet treatment upon arriving at the 2013 Spring Gala.
True to its Kentucky Derby theme, this year’s Spring Gala even featured a “Call the the Post” performed by MSU alum and music professor Greg Wing (76).
Amber Philpott Hill (03), award-winning journalist from WKYT in Lexington, hosted “All Things Kentucky” at the Morehead State Opry in Button Auditorium.
With horses and jockeys roaming the grounds, the campus was transformed in honor of the Spring Gala’s Kentucky Derby theme.
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COMMENCEMENT During the morning graduation ceremony, student representative Logan Higginbotham (13) of Morehead gave the commencement address to the newest MSU graduates.
This year’s spring commencement honored the first graduating class from MSU’s new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.
Stephanie G. Gibson (13) of Salyersville had the honor of representing her graduating class while giving the commencement address for the afternoon graduation ceremony.
MSU ROTC officers were commissioned during the spring 2013 commencement proceedings.
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Home games in bold All times Eastern and subject to change
Eagle Football Dates Aug. 29 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
OPPONENT Pikeville (Ky.) Youngstown State Jacksonville Eastern Kentucky (Family Weekend) Davidson Campbell Valparaiso Dayton (Homecoming) Drake San Diego Butler Charlotte
Eagle VOLLeyball
Location Morehead, Ky. Youngstown, Ohio Jacksonville, Fla. Morehead, Ky.
TIME 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m.
Morehead, Ky. Buies Creek, N.C. Valparaiso, Ind. Morehead, Ky. Des Moines, Iowa Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky.
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Location Morehead, Ky. Columbus, Ohio Loretto, Pa. Morehead, Ky. Morgantown, W.Va. Morehead, Ky. Athens, Ohio Louisville, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Boone, N.C. Jacksonville, Ala. Charleston, Ill. Edwardsville, Ill. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Clarksville, Tenn. Morehead, Ky. Cookeville, Tenn. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky.
TIME 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m.
Eagle SOCCER Dates OPPONENT Aug. 18 Western Kentucky (Exh.) Aug. 23 Ohio State Aug. 25 St. Francis (Pa.) Aug. 30 Akron Sept. 1 West Virginia Sept. 6 Northern Kentucky Sept. 8 Ohio Sept. 13 Louisville Sept. 15 Xavier Sept. 22 Appalachian State Sept. 29 Jacksonville State Oct. 4 Eastern Illinois Oct. 6 SIU Edwardsville Oct. 11 UT Martin Oct. 13 Southeast Missouri Oct. 18 Austin Peay Oct. 20 Murray State Oct. 25 Tennessee Tech Oct. 27 Belmont Nov. 1 Eastern Kentucky
Dates Aug. 30 Aug. 30 Aug. 31 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 20 Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 8 Nov. 9 Nov. 13 Nov. 16
OPPONENT Tennessee Butler Cincinnati Marshall Saint Louis IUPUI Montana State West Virginia Hampton Campbell Rutgers Cornell Pittsburg Kentucky Belmont Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Murray State Eastern Illinois SIU Edwardsville Xavier Jacksonville State Tennessee Tech Southeast Missouri UT Martin Tennessee Tech Jacksonville State Tennessee State Belmont Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay
Location Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Lexington, Ky. Nashville, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Morehead, Ky. Murray, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Cincinnati, Ohio Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Martin, Tenn. Cookeville, Tenn. Jacksonville, Ala. Morehead, Ky. Morehead, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Morehead, Ky.
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TIME 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m.
Home games in bold All times Eastern and subject to change
Eagle Men’s golf
Eagle WOMen’s golf
Dates EVENT COURSE LOCATION Sept. 9-10 Wasioto Winds Fall Kick-Off Invitational Pineville, Ky. Wasioto Winds Golf Course Sept. 30- Oct. 1 Murray State Invitational Miller Memorial Murray, Ky. Golf Course Oct. 7-8 Cincinnati Bearcat Invitational Traditions Golf Club Hebron, Ky. Oct. 14-15 Austin Peay Intercollegiate The Links at Novadell Hopkinsville, Ky. Mar. 10-11 Grover Page Classic Jackson Country Club Jackson, Tenn. Mar. 15-16 Mission Inn Spring Spectacular Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. Mission Inn Golf Resort Mar. 28-30 Spring Break Championship The Fountains Boca Raton, Fla. Apr. 7-8 Jacksonville State Tournament Gadsden, Ala. Silver Lakes Golf Course Apr. 12-13 UK Bluegrass Invitational University Club Lexington, Ky. Apr. 14-15 TSU Big Blue Invitational Nashville, Tenn. The Hermitage Golf Course Apr. 25-27 OVC Championship Florence, Ala. The Shoals, Fighting Joe Course
Dates Sept. 2-3 Sept. 15-17 Sept. 23-25 Oct. 5-7 Oct. 21-22 Mar. 10-11 Mar. 14-16 Mar. 23-25 Apr. 4-5 Apr. 14 Apr. 21-23
EVENT COURSE LOCATION Kentucky Regional Rivalry Lexington, Ky. Kearney Hills Golf Course William & Mary Invitational Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, Va. Golfweek Conference Challenge Red Sky Golf Club Wolcott, Colo. LPGA Xavier Invitational Daytona Beach, Fla. LPGA International (Legends) MTSU Blue Raider Invitational Old Fort Golf Club Murfreesboro, Tenn. North Florida Invitational Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Country Club JMU Eagle Landing Invitational Orange Park, Fla. Eagle Landing Golf Club MSU Ocala Spring Invitational Ocala, Fla. Juliette Falls Golf Resort EKU Lady Colonel Classic Arlington Country Club Richmond, Ky. Tri-match vs. Tennessee Tech & TBD TBD Ohio Valley Conference Championship Shoals, Ala. The Shoals Muscle
Eagle Cross Country Dates RACE/EVENT Aug. 31 Brooks Memphis Twilight Mike Rose Complex Sept. 14 Commodore Classic Percy Warner Park Oct. 5 Greater Louisville Classic E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park Oct. 18 Blue Ridge Open Don Kennedy Trails Nov. 2 OVC Championship Eagle Trace Golf Course Nov. 15 NCAA Southeast Regionals Panorama Farms
LOCATION Memphis, Tenn.
HOST Christian Brothers
Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt
Louisville, Ky.
Louisville
Boone, N.C.
Appalachian State
Morehead, Ky.
Morehead State
Earlysville, Va.
Virginia
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Harbaugh goes from Eagle gridiron to Super Bowl success Anyone who watched Super Bowl XLVII not only got to
“I got a call in 1987 from John and I thought he was going
see the Baltimore Ravens edge out the San Francisco
to recommend somebody. I was waiting for him to say
49ers to become the champions of the NFL, they got to
who he was going to recommend and he said, ‘Coach, I
see just how much the Harbaugh family is synonymous
would like to get into college coaching.’ I said, ‘Don’t fill
with the game itself.
out an application. You’ve got the job. Come on up here.’”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh faced off with his
Baldridge gave John his first coaching job in college
younger brother, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, in
football during the 1988 season, and he gave him plenty
what was referred to by many as the “Harbaugh Bowl.”
of responsibilities. As an assistant coach, John was the
Both of these successful coaches worked through
special teams and defensive backs coach while also
the ranks to reach the elite level. In the case of John
serving as recruiting coordinator and overseeing the
Harbaugh, the journey started at Morehead State.
players’ strength and conditioning. He coached at MSU
One of the reasons John came to MSU is partly because he was simply following in his family’s footsteps. His
for one season before taking a special teams coordinator position with the Cincinnati Bearcats.
father, Jack Harbaugh, was an assistant coach in 1967
On the way to the Lombardi Trophy, John has remained
and oversaw the Eagles’ defensive secondary.
grateful to MSU for giving him his first shot. Baldridge
Bill Baldridge (68), who would later become MSU’s head football coach from 1983-89, was a player under
and his family got to attend a Baltimore Ravens game last season as John’s guests.
Jack and was a babysitter for the Harbaugh brothers on
“I texted him and said, ‘It was quite an honor to be there.’
occasion. He said hePROUDLY kept tabs on thePREMIERING Harbaugh boys and
He texted me back and said, ‘I’m thankful to be there one
day for you.’ I was like, wow,” Baldridge said. “He hasn’t CUSTOM FENTON GLASS BEADS
thought the world of them, but was surprised when John inquired about a job on his coaching staff.
forgotten about Morehead State.”
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MSU student-athletes receive multiple honors For the student-athlete, juggling studies and sport is
A native of Acworth, Ga., Sawyer set MSU single-season
no easy task. At Morehead State, the student-athletes
and school-career records, most notably in receptions
that have excelled in the classroom and in athletic
and receiving yards. The First-Team All-PFL player
competition received special recognition.
was invited to participate in the Football Championship
The Morehead State Student-Athlete Honors Banquet,
Subdivision Senior Scout Bowl.
hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee,
Hailing from Louisville, Roberson helped the Eagles to
celebrated the academic and athletic achievements of
a perfect 16-0 conference record and 26-7 overall mark
MSU student-athletes.
while being honored as the OVC Female Athlete of the
The Male and Female Scholar of the Year awards were presented to redshirt-junior baseball player Nick Duff and senior soccer player Samantha Toepfer. The awards are presented to the student-athletes with the
Year and the OVC Player of the Year. Roberson was also named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Honorable Mention All-American and was a FirstTeam All-Midwest Region selection.
highest cumulative GPA and is generally awarded to
Roberson was also awarded the Laughlin-Miller Award,
upperclassmen.
which is presented to student-athletes exemplifying
Toepfer, a Cincinnati native, is a mathematics major with a 3.95 GPA. She has received the Ohio Valley Conference
athletic and academic excellence, character, and a dedication to both school and community service.
Medal of Honor twice and is a three-time member of
The Eagle volleyball team earned the Team Academic
the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Duff, born-and-
Award for the third consecutive year after posting the
raised in Morehead, is an exercise science major with
highest team GPA (3.61) out of the 16 MSU squads.
a 3.85 GPA. He’s also a CoSIDA First-Team Academic
After completing 300 hours of service, the softball team
All-District II honoree and was twice named to the OVC
earned the Team Community Service Award, which is
Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
given to the team that shows the most dedication to the
The Mr. and Miss Eagle awards were given to senior
Morehead community.
football player Donte Sawyer and senior volleyball player Ellie Roberson for their standout play within the Pioneer Football League and the OVC.
NCAA Guidelines Morehead State University is committed to upholding the highest degree of academic and athletic integrity. Therefore, we are providing this information to assist our loyal supporters in understanding often confusing NCAA regulations. The NCAA defines “representatives of athletic interests” as alumni, friends and boosters of the University. Member institutions are held accountable for the actions of their representatives. A single violation of NCAA rules by a representative could jeopardize the eligibility for Eagle athletic programs. Our coaches and student-athletes have worked hard over the years to attain success, both in the classroom and on the playing fields. By assisting the University in rules compliance, you help maintain the integrity of Eagle Athletics, and protect the eligibility of our student-athletes.
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Eagle runner experiences triumph and tragedy at Boston Marathon It wasn’t the first marathon Lesley Gray (98) had ever run, but it was certainly the biggest. The Boston Marathon is a landmark achievement for
“It’s so funny because you’re sitting there and you’re
any runner. Regardless of placing, merely qualifying for
like, ‘Holy crap! I got in!’ and then you’re thinking, ‘Oh my
the race is an accomplishment in and of itself, let alone
gosh! I’ve got to train,’” she said.
finishing it. After completing the 2013 Boston Marathon, Gray felt a
Kinney, and she said she felt like royalty when she got
mix of pain and euphoria fueled by fatigue, endorphins
there. Cab drivers and hotel staff all offered words of
and adrenaline. She felt the satisfaction of success
encouragement after learning of her participation in the
having once again pushed her body through 26.2 grueling
race. She joined the other 27,000 runners at the “Starting
miles to accomplish a goal few have achieved.
Village” in Hopkinton, Mass., and as she began her run,
After the race, she felt something different because of the tragic bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon feelings of uncertainty, confusion and fear. Before having to deal with the shocking circumstances of that day, Gray was caught up in the entire experience
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Gray made the trip to Boston with her boyfriend, Marty
she felt not only the race’s grand scale but also the city’s enthusiasm. “The crowd support was amazing. They’re on their front lawns. They’re handing out oranges, Twizzlers, Popsicles,” Gray said. “It’s like a holiday to them.”
leading up to the race. She had previously completed six
Gray made it into downtown Boston and crossed the
marathons, recording a personal best time of 03:38 at the
finish line with a time of 03:52:58. Feeling disoriented,
2012 Carmel (Ind.) Marathon. With that time, she received
dehydrated and cool because of skyscrapers blocking
notification in October 2012 that her application had been
the midday sun, she was overcome with emotion.
accepted and she could run the 2013 Boston Marathon.
She was looking forward to an aluminum blanket, her
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commemorative medal, seeing her boyfriend and calling her mother, not to mention an indulgent post-race meal. In the family reunion area, she made a phone call to another Louisville runner she had met in Boston to let her know she was heading back to the hotel. “As soon as I hung up the phone, the first blast hit. We were a block away and it was very loud. It was this huge Gray said. “Instantly, you just knew something was wrong.” Seconds later, Gray heard the second explosion, which prompted her and Kinney to start walking away from the smoke. She called her mother and asked her to look on the Internet to see if anything unusual was happening
“
I’m going to run for appre ciation of those who helped that day and tho se who stepped up that day. I think I’ll probably cycle through a lot of it. Each day, I feel something different about this. Lesley Gray (98)
“
metallic boom and you saw everybody kind of shudder,”
in Boston. Gray walked around confused in the massive crowd in an unfamiliar city on high alert. She saw several
“He said, ‘I’m angry. I’ll be back next year. I won’t
workers in business suits standing outside glued to their
change my routine. I’m a Boston Marathoner’,” Gray
phones when her mother called back.
said. “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.”
“She said, ‘Stay away from trash cans, stay away from
The conversation stuck with Gray, and while the terrible
large gatherings and get to a hotel’,” Gray said.
act marred the pinnacle of her running career, it also
The couple was trying to find their hotel but ended
gave her another reason to race.
up walking three miles in the wrong direction. They
“I know that every time I run, it’ll have a different
eventually stumbled upon a YMCA in Chintatown and
meaning. I may be running for someone who lost their
Gray, skin cold and covered in salt, went in for a warm
life on that day, somebody who lost a family member,
respite before catching a cab back to her hotel.
somebody who lost a limb, somebody who was sitting
Gray would later learn that her personal goal of completing the Boston Marathon in less than four hours
there in the crowd and said, ‘I want to do that some day,’ and had that taken away,” Gray said.
probably saved her life. The first explosion went off 17
Recently, Gray completed her eighth marathon. At the
minutes after she crossed the finish line.
last minute, she signed up and ran the 2013 Kentucky
While many runners at Gray’s hotel gathered in the lobby eating hamburgers and drinking beer in celebration of their accomplishment, she was still shaken. “I told Marty, ‘I’ll never run a big race again. I’ll only run 5Ks’,” she said. At dinner, she met a two-time Boston Marathon runner
Derby Festival Marathon in Louisville and finished with a time of 03:42, 10 minutes faster than her Boston Marathon time. That qualifies her for the 2014 Boston Marathon and she’s already started searching for hotel accommodations. “It’s amazing what your heart will let your body do,” she said.
from England and discussed the bombings, trying to make sense of it.
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We couldn’t do it without YOU! MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
2012 Annual Donor Report Includes gifts of $250 or more made between January 1 and December 31, 2012.
Gifts below the $250 level will be recognized on the MSU giving website. To view the online annual report, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/giving. Fall 2 013 | 2 9
Dear Alumni and Friends, We are enormously grateful to all those who believe in and support MSU in whatever way they can. Every gift – whether $5 or $5 million – makes a big difference to Morehead State University, particularly during tough economic times when we’re balancing severe state funding cuts with the need to keep education affordable and of high quality. Private support makes an impact where it counts: it helps us hire and retain innovative, effective faculty members and educate and graduate successful students. Sincerely,
James A. Shaw Vice President, University Advancement CEO, MSU Foundation Inc. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report and to include each donor who supported Morehead State University during 2012. If your name is misspelled, omitted or incorrectly listed, we sincerely apologize and hope you will let us know so that corrections can be made in future publications and in our records. If you have questions or concerns, please contact: James A. Shaw
Mindy Highley
Allison Caudill
MSU Foundation, CEO
Director of Development
Assistant Director, Donor Relations
606-783-2599
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“Before I ever stepped foot on campus, I knew Morehead State was for me. Here, I’m much more than a number. I am a part of something greater than myself. MSU has truly become my home away from home.”
~ Ebonique Griffin, Louisville, Ky. Sociology
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The 1887 Society The 1887 Lifetime Giving Society is Morehead State University’s most prestigious donor recognition organization. Members of the 1887 Society have made a substantial commitment of personal resources to ensure the University’s success over time. The 1887 Society recognizes four levels of lifetime cumulative giving, beginning with a total of $50,000. Individuals become members of the 1887 Society based on their cumulative giving over time to MSU through the MSU Foundation Inc. Cumulative giving is based on gifts pledged or received through the calendar 2012 year and totals include employer-matching gifts. Qualifying gifts include confirmed commitments of cash, securities, real estate or gifts-in-kind.
Donors whose cumulative giving is in the $1,000,000 and above range. Ashland Inc. Foundation
Lucille Caudill Little
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
James and Linda Booth
Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Charitable Trust
Siemens Industry Inc.
Thomas R. Curtis
Mountain Telephone Corporation
Elmer R. and Donna Smith
Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $500,000 - $999,999 range. James W. Bell
Diederich Educational Trust
Addie Rader
Ruth B. and Ed L. Shannon
Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $100,000 - $499,999 range. Allen Brothers Realty Inc.
Donald and Arye Dethmers
Lexmark International Inc.
Rowan County Fiscal Court
Ashland Inc.
E.O. Robinson Mountain Trust
Boone Logan
George D. and Alva C. Scott
Roger W. and Bernice Barbour
Richard Edgeworth
Ronald D. Martin
William R. and Susie Seaton
Wayne G. Basler
Emerson Power Transmission
Elizabeth Martindale
Phillip M. and Diana Simms
Paul and Suanne Blair
Frederick & May Lumber Company
MSU Student Government Association
J. Phil Smith
Shirley and Carole Browning
Gifts-In-Kind International
Myrtle Mae Mitchell Trust
Dr. Norman and Deane Tant
B. Proctor and Bobbie Caudill
Mary Gilmer
National Assoc. for the Exchange of Industrial
The Citizens Bank of Morehead
Dr. C. Louise Caudill
Norma Hogge and Judge Elijah M. Hogge
Chakeres Theatres Inc.
Holiday Inn of Morehead
National Processing Company LLC
Richard and Carolina Walls
Citizens National Bank
Jacor Communications Inc.
Greg, Sally, Sara, Laura, and Lindsay Palmer
Jim and Madonna Weathers
City of Morehead
Juanita Justice
Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter
Whitaker Bank of Morehead
Ted L. and Jean Crosthwait
K-MEC
Powell Construction Co. Inc.
Resources
US Bank, N.A.
Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $50,000 - $99,999 range. The Martin S. Ackerman Foundation
Scott R. Dotson
Billy B. Martin
Daragh L. Porter and John Wobbe
David Adair
France M. George
Wayne and Kathy Martin
Preiser Scientific Company
Larry and Kathryn Addington
Glimcher Company
Mazak Corporation
Lois Priestman
Elmer D. and Elizabeth Anderson
Dr. C. Nelson and Wilma Grote
W. Terry and Ann McBrayer
Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson
Dr. Wayne and Sue Andrews
Floyd E. Hall
Maxine McCoy
Rowan Restaurants Inc.
Dr. James and Elizabeth T. Arient
Virginia R. Harpham
Mineral Labs Inc.
C. V. and Gussie Snapp
Baird & Baird, PSC (John H. Baird)
J. Dudley and Joyce Herron
Donnie and Vickie Mingus
Star Bank
Bank of the Mountains
Hinkle Contracting Corporation
Dr. Bill F. Moore
Steele-Reese Foundation
Willie and Trina Blair
Toni Hobbs
Morehead Rowan County Economic Development
Thomas Sternal and Martha Enzmann
Shirley and Leroy Brend
Miriam Hop
Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association
Leslie and Peggy Jacobs
Morehead Tourism Commission
Swift-Eckrich Inc.
Carlson Software Inc.
Terry and Susan Jacobs
Morehead Woman’s Club
Toby Tripp
Dr. W. Marshall Chapman
Kelley, Galloway & Company
Kenneth and Bonnie Morel
Robert and Ruth Vogele
Dr. Robert L. Coleman
Kentucky Bank
MSU Agriculture Club
Bill Walmsley
Noveal and Harold Crosthwaite
John Locke
Mrs. C. E. Norris
Steven D. Williams
Dr. Gerald DeMoss
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Gary and Martha North
David Wilson
Myron L. Doan
E. Paul Lyon Jr.
Pack’s Inc.
Womack Management Company Inc.
Don Hall GM Supercenter
Regina Mack
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - Ripley, Ohio
Dr. Adron and Mignon Doran
Dr. Paul and Patricia Maddox
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - Lexington
Council Inc.
Jesse S. and Naomi D. Stuart
(Steve Womack)
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Circle of Excellence Annual Fund gifts are used to support operating needs that make a difference in the day-to-day lives of MSU students. All annual gifts of $1,000 or more, to any operating account, qualify for membership in this premier annual giving society. The Fund for Excellence, our unrestricted fund, provides the foundation for success at Morehead State University. However, all gifts to any operating fund qualify for Circle of Excellence membership. The following individuals have responded to the call to provide financial leadership to Morehead State University’s greatest needs by joining the Circle of Excellence. Thanks to the generosity of these donors, the University is continuing to move forward in all areas.
President’s Circle ($10,000 and up) Booth Energy Group Kenneth and Donna Canning Crawford & Company E.O. Robinson Mountain Trust
Mountain Telephone Corporation Myrtle Mae Mitchell Trust Owsley Brown Charitable Foundation South Fork General Management LLC
US Bancorp Foundation Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc.
Jeffrey and Judy Noel Todd and Stephanie Phillips Ruth B. Shannon J. Phil Smith
Stokley’s Marine Hedda W. von Goeben
Ernst and Sara Volgenau
Diamond Circle ($7,500 - $9,999) Jack and Cheryl Matthews
Gold Circle ($5,000 - $7,499) James L. Adams Wayne and Sue Andrews East Kentucky Power Cooperative Kentucky Bank
Silver Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Quentin and Lynn Hatfield
McMaster-Carr Supply Company
Jim and Cindy Shaw
Ballard C. Smith PLLC
Thomas and Marcia Heminger
Mark and Joyce Minor
Siemens Industry Inc.
James and Stephanie Barker
Hodges Properties
Peggy and John Osborne
Stephen W. Barker Insurance Agency Inc.
Commonwealth Technology
Morehead Tourism Commission
Paul R. Stokes, Attorney At Law, PSC
Richard and Carolina Walls
Community Trust Bank
Maude Belle Brown Trust
Daragh L. Porter and John Wobbe
Jim and Madonna Weathers
Gerald L. DeMoss
Terry and Ann McBrayer
Eugenia Potter
Whitaker Bank of Morehead
First Presbyterian Church
Scott and Jill McBride
Presser Foundation
Bronze Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Mike and Deanie Brown
Joseph and Rachel Crook
Bob and Ada Albert
Jerry and Linda Bruckheimer
Barry G. Crume
Kenna M. Allen
Harold and Judy Cain
L. K. Daniel
James and Harriet Fogle
Merl F. Allen
Kathryn A. Carlson
Kenneth and Joyce Daugherty
Thomas R. Fossett
Aramark Corporation
Jonathan and Kristina Carroll
Duane A. James, CPA
Victor and Virginia Fox
Bank Of The Mountains
Benjamin H. Caudill
Eastern Foothills Cattle Association
Kent and Kay Freeland
Brandon S. Barker
Christopher and Anne Chivetta
Emerson Electric Company
Wilson and Katherine Gabbard
Benchmark Psychiatric Services, LTD/
Citizens National Bank
Emerson Power Transmission
Michelle R. Garland
William E. Clay
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of KY LLC
Michael and Deborah Gilbert
Douglas and Jill Bentz
Matt and Kelly Collinsworth
Paul and Bonnie Eusner
Goggin Warehousing LLC
Mark and Marlene Blankenbuehler
Kyle W. Cooper
Robert and Nola Ezell
Ronald and Patty Griffith
Douglas and Kateri Bolton
Gregory Corso
Harold and Anita Falls
Nelson and Wilma Grote
Larry and Grace Botts
Jeffrey Creech
Ford and Clara Fielding
Harry and Cathy Gunn
Nathan R. Jaisingh, NP
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Larry and Jen Adams
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Paul and Anne Hammond
Gerald Mansbach
Joel and Lora Pace
Gary and Amanda Tackett
Richard and Latonya Hesterberg
Lee and JoAnn Martin
James G. Patterson
TECO Coal Corporation
Stephen and Amber Hill
Ronald D. Martin
Helen C. Pennington
The Carlson Family Foundation
Hinkle Holding Company LLC (Henry
Maysville Community & Technical College
Perimeter Periodontics
The Citizens Bank of Morehead
McCloud Eye Care Center
Joseph and Jean Peyton
Daniel and Marjorie Thomas
Tom and Hillary Hodges
Janet R. McCoy
William and Geraldine Phelps
Titan Transfer Inc.
Charles Holloway
Robert and Sherry McEwan
John and Betty Philley
Louis J. Tobbe
Jami M. Hornbuckle
Douglas and Julie McGuire
Melissa D. Pigman
Joseph and Nikki Wagner
Colonel L. R. & Dr. Karla Hughes
Raymond and Diane McLain
Scott G. Poage
Wal-Mart Supercenter Store 1139
International Paper
Roger and Michele McNeil
Craig and April Preece
Michael and Sharon Walters
Clyde I. James
Lori L. Menshouse
Michael and Mikiko Rath
Wells Fargo Insurance Services of
Sonny and Joretta Jones
Richard Miles
Michael and Cherie Rebar
Michael and Ellen Karpf
Lisa Miller
Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson
Tad and Susan Williams
Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo East
Morehead Community Federal Credit
Rowan Restaurants Inc.
Dr. Thomas S. Williams
Bruce D. Rutherford
WKYT-TV and WYMT-TV
Hinkle)
Kenway Distributors
Union
Kentucky Inc.
George and Sally Kerr
Jeffrey and Emily Morrett
Jennifer M. Sheets
James and Ann Womack
KTRS Board of Trustees
MSU Student Government Association
Jack and Patricia Sims
Women’s Health Services LLC
Steven M. Lee
Murphy & Graves Architects, PLLC
Sleep Outfitters
Yellow Ribbon Support Foundation Inc.
Erik L. Lewis
John and Eugena O’Cull
Steven and Cassie Stanley
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Marlene O’Cull
William R. Stease
Rayner and Jane Lotton
William and Peggy Orr
Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney PLLC
Those who attended the University in undergraduate programs 10 years ago or less are eligible to participate in any of the Circle of Excellence levels for a contribution of half the stated level.
Circle of Excellence Membership Benefits To show the University’s appreciation for the support of members of the Circle of Excellence, these donors receive several unique benefits: •
Broach or lapel pin and a MSU Circle of Excellence static decal signifying their level of support
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Special invitations to campus events including the annual Homecoming banquet, President’s concert, holiday event and home sporting events, just to name a few
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Recognition in annual donor report and at various donor recognition events
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Monthly e-newsletter to keep members up to date with what’s happening on campus.
How to Join Contact the Office of Development at 877-690-4483 or email giving@moreheadstate.edu. Membership in the Circle can be achieved through a one-time annual gift or quarterly or monthly gifts.
“Giving to MSU is an honor for me as an alumnus and a responsibility every alum should seriously consider. As alumni, we need to give much more! MSU changed my path in life and gave me the foundation I needed to succeed in business and the tools required to transition from student to employee. I feel a sense of satisfaction with every contribution to MSU, as I consider, ‘who will be the next soaring Eagle that is yet to be discovered?’” - Craig Preece (84)
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MSU Annual Fund Clubs These groups recognize donors who contribute gifts between $250 and $999 to the Fund for Excellence or any other annual operating account. Gifts are listed below in one of three levels.
Benefactor’s Club ($750 - $999) Ali and Dora Ahmadi
Truman and Barbara Dehner
Hoffman Enclosures
Clarenda M. Phillips
Winstead T. Buckner
Eagle Trace Men’s Golf Association
Philip Krummrich and Karen Taylor
Bill and Susette Redwine
Pamela K. Calvert
Robert and Carolyn Franzini
Monica A. Magner
Mike Saylors
Tim Conley
Grant County High School
Curtiss M. May
Leon and Molly Smothers
Daniel and Donna Connell
Jeffrey and Melinda Highley
Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Inc.
Jay and Nancy Flippin Dennis and Barbara Foy William P. Franklin Kathleen M. Frederick Bob and Anne Glick Phillip E. Gniot Timothy and Lynn Goforth Arnemann and Teresa Grender Larry and Cathy Hammond John D. Handshoe Julia Hawkins Jenny R. Hipple Paul and Rebecca Hitchcock Toni C. Hobbs Greg and Teresa Holman Joe and Sharon Hunsucker John and Amy Hunter James and Sharon Jackson Brent and Jean Jones Kentucky Cattleman’s Association Kentucky Horse Council Inc.
Lee and Linda Knose Kevin S. Koett Kroger Company Foundation Mark H. Leforge Ronald and Ruth Lykins Alan and Kay McAllister Ramona O. McClain McCloud Eye Care Center Robert and Joan Meadows Gary and Elizabeth Mesa-Gaido Richard and Yvonne Mook Morehead Theater Guild Orie and Samantha Mullen Edward G. Nass Douglas and Teri Osborn Paul J. Ousley Gail C. Ousley Oxford Financial Group, LTD Paris Elementary School PTO William and Martha Patrick Holly L. Pollock
Jim and Kathryn Polmanteer Boyd and Deena Randolph Dr. Ronald Richardson Glen Ritchie Rotary Club of Ashland Rowan Pharmacist Group Inc. Robert and Tawnee Russell Ahmed and Vicki Sabie David and Joyce Saxon Dwight and Barbara Sears Gary and Linda Shirk James and Janice Smiley Superior Hose & Fittings Inc. John W. Sweeney Perry and Mary Thompson Mason and Aledia Tush Whitaker Bank White Rentals
Gateway Radio Works Inc. Travis L. George John and Melissa Gilliam Steven and Susan Goldstein Wretha G. Goodpaster Grayson Rural Electric Charles T. Griffith Jeanette G. Groeber Alan and Susan Grogan Kyle J. Grussmeyer John and April Haight Gary and Madonna Hanshaw Thomas and Jacqueline Harris Sean and Beth Harris James and Jacqueline Hartzell Duane and Patricia Hawkins David Hawpe Drew W. Henderson Terry and Karen Hill Terrie and Betty Hill Michael and Rebecca Hogge Stephen and Mary Hohmann Christina Holbrook David and Stephanie Holton Carol S. Hood Eric Howard and Linda Thacker I.-Sen and Aline Huang Ralph E. Huck Guy M. Huffman Richard and Linda Hughes Brian and Elizabeth Hutchinson Dan and Anna Hyden
Gregory and Cindy Jackson Todd and Trina Jacobs Timothy and Lisa James Doris L. Jenkins Eric and Mary Jerde Scott and Starlet Johnson Mitch and Tami Jones David C. Jump Keith R. and Janet H. Kappes Harold and Teresa Kelly Arthur and Jane Kelly Janet R. Kenney Kentucky Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Denis and Myra King La Finca’s Mexican Restaurant Thomas P. Lachtrupp John J. Lafferty Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home Inc. Stephen J. Lange Ancil W. Lewis Jeffrey and Carmen Liles Tom and Laura Lindeman-Lorenz Jack and Brenda Litton Travis P. Lockhart Timothy and Lois Lowe David and Vicki Lynch Benjamin K. Malphrus Michael and Donna Martin Stephen K. Mayes Lovell Mayse Maysville Community & Technical College Rowan Campus
Patron’s Club ($500 - $749) Perry and Robin Allen Darwin and Lisa Aurand Daryl and Valerie Blanton Shirley and Carole Browning William and Judy Buelterman Heather R. Byer June C. Cardenas Rodger and Lee Carlson John H. Cary William E. Clay Clarence and Ann Clayton Susan and John Hennen Edwin F. Crowell Charles P. Daugherty Craig and Amanda Dennis Charles and Lena Derrickson Jack and Terry Dollar Marilyn S. Dotson Johnson E. Duncan Michael and Cynthia Emerson James and Jane Fitzpatrick
Ronald and Tammy Wilhoite
Supporter’s Club ($250 - $499) 21st Mortgage Rebecca J. Alfrey Abid Ali Darlene Allen Victoria A. Amato Andy’s Custom Cuts Jose Arias Kent and Melanie Barber David and Sharon Barnett Donald C. Bearghman James and Cynthia Beck Greg and Janet Beckelheimer Christopher J. Berry Darrell and Jennifer Billings Jeffrey and Angelina Birkofer Elizabeth M. Bishop Donald and Alta Blair Richard and Kimberly Blanton Jim and Linda Bodycomb Clarissa Bognot Robert and Lola Boram Patricia Borys Bradie L. Bowen Boyd County Career and Technical Education Center Elaine Boylen Charles and Tula Bradley Carol S. Bredemeyer Jamie and Lisa Brown Dinzle and Pamela Brown C. Roger Lewis Agency Inc. Jennifer L. Cady
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Vicente and Sarah Cano Antonino and Dora Carnevali Casting Sales Inc. Charles and Peggy Caudill Cellular Sales Glen and Sallie Coatney J. B. Cobb Larry and Joyce Coffey Ann L. Colbert Terry and Linda Collins Gary and Linda Cox James Cremeans Clay Cunningham Dart Drugs & Surgical Harold and Rhonda Davis Bernard and Jerrye Davis Dennis and Jean Dorton Dr. James E. Jackson, M.D. Steven and Joann Dunker Michael and Sydney Duvall E. Noel Earl Kent and Phillis Emerson Christine E. Emrich Donna Everett Thomas Feeny Terrance and Pam Feick Richard and Wendy Fletcher Lula B. Ford Ann Francis Charles and Doris Frederick Jeff and Gina Fultz Brian and Jennifer Gardner
Dr. Beverly and Keith McCormick James and Kerry McGuire Wendy A. Mix Monumental Life Insurance Company Kenneth and Lavonda Moore Alan and Kerry Moore Wanda Mora Jeffrey and Emily Morrett Charles and Joan Mraz MSU Panhellenic Council James K. Nakama Larry and Mary Jo Netherton Jason and Molly Newland Darryl and Sharon Norman David and Carole Olson Keith and Lynne Pack Pack’s Inc. Beth Patrick Gary Pence Harvey and Linda Pennington Emma G. Perkins David and Darlene Perkins James and Julia Perry
Christine A. Perry Kurt H. Pickering Norman J. Pokley Shawn and Jennifer Power Patrick and Shirley Price Danny and Jill Price Charles and Dreama Price Richard Ramsdell John and Donna Rasmussen Warren and Jill Ratliff Robin M. Ratliff Joan Ray Timothy P. Rhodes James and Dava Rice Stephen and Patricia Richmond Anna M. Riggle Glen A. Ritchie James J. Roberts Lewis and Carol Rose Ross-Tarrant Architects Inc. Allan Runia Gregory R. Russell Walter J. Rybka
Dallas F. Sammons David A. Schaitberger Edward and Ann Scott David and Alana Scott Kenneth and Rebecca Sexton Kimberlee A. Sharp Phillip M. and Diana Simms Fred and Peggy Simpson Ronald and Janet Skidmore Scott Smallwood Walter and Cheryl Blevins Steve Hamilton Foundation Jim and Angela Stice Douglas and Mary Stone Tim and Nickie Sublett Adrian and Tresia Swain Swartz Mowing Inc. John R. Swisher Kenneth and Joyce Thompson T. H. and Nancy Thrasher Anita P. Threet Tim Hortons Brett and Angela Traver
Triple L Health Service Consultants LLC Robert and Jean Tucker Karolina M. Tunstig Donnie J. Tyndall Union Community Theatre Unitarian Universalist Church Matthew and Pamela Van Sant Helen C. Vance James R. Vilseck Robert and Sherrie Wagner Anthony and Frances Weaver W. K. Wells Mary Wells Jerry and Brenda Wilburn Lowell and Sharon Williams Ralph and Jane Wills Stephen and Janie Wilson Beverly A. Winkleman Rodney and Tammy Winters Judith Yancy Ahmad Zargari
Gifts In-Kind Gift-in-kind contributions include physical assets, such as collections, equipment, books, works of art, software and other personal or corporate property given to the University for its use or for liquidation. We appreciate the generosity of all of our donors who contributed a gift-in-kind donation during 2012. The list below reflects all donors who contributed a gift-in-kind donation valued at $250 or more during the 2012 calendar year. Aaron’s Best One Tire & Service Appalachian Goldsmith Company David J. Bartlett Bernadette C. Barton Gregory and Bonnie Bausch Rolla E. Bedford Rita Biesiot Blood Horse Magazine Greg Bosler Abigale L. Brading Edward Breschel Linda Brewer Burt’s Bees Inc. Calico Patch Quilt Shop Larry and Carolyn Caudill Dr. W. Marshall Chapman Comedy Sports Theatre Cox Club Lambs & Livestock Truman and Barbara Dehner
Denver Nuggets Daniel and Janet Deutmeyer Dr. R. Thomas McHugh, O.D. Equine Medical Association Jay and Nancy Flippin Frank Hinton & Son Inc. Deeno and Yanya Golding Jessica Grayson-Luzier Seth Green David and Kathy Gregory Dr. Cathy and Harry Gunn Scott and Kimberly Hacker Dr. Dudley and Joyce Herron Russell and Laurel Hinkle Hotel Monteleone Steve and Darla Hunt Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center Mitch and Tami Jones Bethany A. Kalk
Mark Keadle Key Poulan Music Lexington Legends Professional Baseball Club Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Gregg Long Barbara G. Lyons Phil McGuire Med-Pharmex Animal Health Tammi Messink MSU Bookstore David and Betty Murphy Keith and Lynne Pack Pack’s Inc. Rebecca Peck Perimeter Periodontics Clarenda M. Phillips Piano Partners LLC Larry Poe Garrick and Janet Ratliff
Michael and Cherie Rebar Renaissance Orlando At Seaworld Cynthia A. Schneider Sheraton Music City Hotel Stanton’s Sheet Music Inc. Terry L. Stentz Stober Drives Inc. John W. Sweeney The Children’s Theatre Of Cincinnati Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel Allan Weiss Steve and Ann Womack and Aaron and Mikki Eldridge William Woodrum Neng Qiang Yang Michelle Zimmer
Matching Gifts Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift. Check with your employer to see if your gifts to MSU qualify. The following companies contributed to MSU by matching a gift during 2012: American Electric Power AT&T Foundation AXA Financial Companies B&W Y-12 LLC Caterpillar Inc. Eli Lilly and Company Fidelity Foundation GE Foundation Illinois Tool Works Inc.
International Business Machines Corporation Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company Macy’s Foundation Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC Merck Partnership For Giving Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co. Norfolk Southern Foundation Pfizer Inc.
Procter & Gamble Fund SC Johnson Fund Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation Temple-Inland Foundation The Carlson Family Foundation Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Inc. U.S. Bancorp
Verizon Foundation Wells Fargo Bank
Gifts below the $250 level will be recognized on the MSU giving website. To view the online annual report, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/giving.
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Visionary Society The Visionary Society includes individuals who remember MSU through planned gifts such as bequests, gift annuities, trusts, life estates, life insurance, or another planned gift vehicle and therefore provide for the future beyond their years. The names listed below reflect individuals who have made planned gift commitments benefiting Morehead State University. The University gratefully acknowledges their support, which will offer life changing resources to future generations.
Planned Gifts received during 2012 Morgan B. Battrell
Pat H. Gilpatrick
All Visionary Society members Darrell W. Adams Orvis Adams James W. Bell Robert S. Bishop Suanne H. Blair Pearl Brown Lisa Browning Betty Bryan Nelson Carpenter John F. and Mary Jo Carson Lucille Catlett Charles and Peggy Caudill Fred Caudill William Chapman Theodore Coakley John E. Collis Tom Cooper Noveal Crosthwaite J. E. Crum Porter Dailey Steve and Phyllis Davis Myron Doan Adron and Mignon Doran Scott R. Dotson Suzanne Ebersold
Sarah Emmons & Timothy J. Wilson Diane L. Engles Richard and Luna Ferris Dr. Nolan Fowler Dr. E. Glenn Fulbright Frieda Fulmer Mary Alice Gilmer Rebecca Graham Eloise Howell Hall Shirley Hamilton Virginia Harpham Dr. Dudley and Joyce Herron Mindy Highley Toni C. Hobbs Norma and Elijah Hogge Jami Hornbuckle Miriam Hop Brian Hutchinson Clyde I. James Phillip James William Jamison Kevin Johns Brent and Jean Jones Tami Jones Wayne and Brenda Judy
Juanita Justice Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kappes Dr. John Kleber Jim and Donna Lander Steve Lewis Travis Lockhart Tim and Holly Lofton Mac and Sue Luckey Paul F. Maddox Hildreth Maggard Pauline Marras Lola Martin Ronald D. Martin Sheridan Martin Rosemary McFarland Carl Miller Cloma Porter Moore Mark A. Morehouse Hazel Nollau Mrs. C. E. Norris Helen Northcutt B. Pat O’Rourke Valerie Ousley Jean Palumbo Alicia Parker
Beth Patrick Lois Priestman James Pruitt Mabel Garrett Pullen Wilbur and Mary Stewart Rayburn Jack Razor Brett W. Redwine Deveney Redwine William H. and Susette Redwine Frances P. Rice Douglas Royse Don Russell Ralph Schwartz Alva C. Scott Rhea A. Smith C.V. Snapp Stephen Snowden Paul R. Stokes Judith Tackett Norman Tant Jack Webb Mary Helen Westheimer Ernest and Maria Wolke Alice E. Williams Judith Yancy
Creating a legacy for future generations . . . If you have chosen to include MSU in your estate plans, we want to recognize you. Please contact the Office of Development at 877-690-4483 to join the Visionary Society.
What will your legacy be? “Morehead State University meant the turning point in both of our lives. MSU gave us a great foundation on which to start and maintain our careers. Our experiences there, both academic and life, were so fundamental to our future lives that we chose to provide initial funding honoring a favorite professor and have recognized the University prominently in our wills.” - Wayne (68) and Brenda Judy (68)
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Creating a legacy for
future generations . . . Nelson Carpenter (54) knows a thing or two about getting into character. The Eagle alum lives for theatre and has spent much of his life producing plays and teaching the craft to his students. As a member of the Visionary Society, Carpenter’s generosity and dedication to MSU is also showing that he has character. The 80-year-old alum and Maysville native earned a bachelor’s degree in English from MSU and went on to earn an M.A. degree at the University of Mississippi in 1961. Since then, he’s had an extensive professional, academic and theatrical career. He taught eighth grade English and history at the Woodleigh School (Maysville) and later spent the majority of his career as a college instructor of speech and drama in Georgia, beginning at West Georgia College in Carrollton from 1962-69. He spent nearly two decades at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, where he produced 49 theatrical productions before he retired in 1988.
Nelson Carpenter (54), left, being reco
As a member of the Visionary Society, Carpenter wants the money in his estate to be used to fund scholarships for MSU theatre students.
Endowment, by Dr. Bob Willenbrink
gnized for
establishing the Nelson M. Carpente
“Morehead State was always there for me when I needed anything,
r Theatre
(75), former theatre faculty and department chair.
so I felt I needed to help them,” Carpenter said.
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MSU Fellows We recognize the support of individuals who laid the groundwork for the MSU Foundation’s giving programs through their membership in the Fellows Society. The Fellows Society was closed to new members in 2008. The following list reflects individuals who will always be recognized for their support in MSU’s original donor society.
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David F. and Rozella M. Abner
Kyle Cooper
Dr. Don and Keri Hayes
Jack and Cheryl Matthews
Brownie and Claudine Rock
Dr. David Adair
Donna Corley
Dr. Dudley and Joyce Herron
Dr. Bruce and Kathy Mattingly
Pauline Ross and Raymond Ross
Family of the late Robin Addington
Ted L. and Jean Crosthwait
Jeffrey and Melinda Highley
John H. and Bobbie G. Mays
Ross-Tarrant Architects Inc.
Gary and Sherry Adkins
Noveal and Harold Crosthwaite
Buckner Hinkle Jr.
Kay and Jack McAllister
David R. and Mary Rudy
Jamey Aebersold
J. E. Crum
Henry Hinkle
W. Terry McBrayer
Donald F. Russell
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Albert
Thomas R. Curtis
Tom Hinkle
Dr. M. Scott and Jill McBride
Rick Ruth
Hubert and Delia Allen
W. Porter and Pat A. Dailey
Donna Hankins
Russell R. and Brucene McClure
Sandi Ruth
John E. (Sonny) and Merl F. Allen
Dr. James S. and Phyllis Davis
Alfred S. Hodgson
Dr. Beverly and Keith McCormick
Duane and Stephanie Ruth
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Allen
Truman and Barbara Dehner
Alfred and Winifred Hodgson
Michael and Leslie McGuire
Ramona Salyer
Dr. Wayne and Sue Andrews
Diane DeMoss
Norma and Judge Elijah M. Hogge
Tom and Lois McHugh
Sawyer Brown Inc.
Dr. James and Elizabeth T. Arient
Dr. Gerald DeMoss
Dr. Harold and Jane Y. Holbrook
James and Barbara McKenzie
Monis Schuster
Richard and Kathy A. Armstrong
Craig and Amanda Dennis
David Holton
Sydney Annelle McMullen
George D. and Alva C. Scott
John H. Baird
Donald and Ayre Dethmers
Jami M. Hornbuckle
Vonda Melton
William R. and Susie Seaton
Lexter Baldridge
Myron L. Doan
D. H. and Irene Howard
John and Debra Merchant
Dr. Dayna S. and Dr. Michael Seelig
Alan and Yvonne Baldwin
Warren F. Doerr
Jerry F. Sr. and Buena Howell
D. Mike and Kathryn C. Mincey
Dr. Patrick J. and Jeannette Serey
Matt and Brenda Ballard
Dr. Adron and Mrs. Mignon Doran
Dr. Jerry F. and Lois Howell
Donnie and Vickie Mingus
Ruth B. and Ed L. Shannon
Bernice L. Barbour and Dr. Roger W. Barbour
Dennis and Jean Dorton
Guy Huffman
Mark and Joyce Minor
James and Cindy Shaw
David H. and Nancy E. Dow
Colonel and Mrs. L. R. Hughes
Matthew and Jenna Mitchell
Dr. Alfred A. and Marie Silano
Wayne Basler
Margaret G. Dunlap
Joe and Sharon Hunsucker
Dr. Bill F. Moore
Phillip M. and Diana Simms
James W. Bell
Dr. Ronald G. and Bonnie C. Eaglin
Steve and Darla Hunt
Dr. Michael R. and Marilyn Moore
Pat and Jack Sims
Harold and Alma Bellamy
Dr. Jack D. and Janis C. Ellis
Alpha and Mildred Hutchinson
Dr. Frederick A. and Mary Mueller
Robert A. and Mary Ellen Slone
Del Bellew
Brian A. and Elizabeth Hutchinson
Dr. Chester A. Nava
Elmer R. and Donna Smith
Robert S. Bishop
Family of the late Lindsay R. and Hazel R. Ellington
Dan and Anna Hyden
Robert and Susan H. Neff
J. Phil and Donna Smith
Paul and Suanne Blair
Sarah Emmons and Timothy Wilson
Dr. Terry Irons
Larry and Mary Jo Netherton
C. V. Snapp and Gussie Snapp
Willie and Trina Blair
Martha Enzmann
Ray Newburn
Eugene Snowden
Janet Blakeman
Larry and Barbara Fannin
Bernice H. Jackson and Dr. Crayton Jackson
Carolyn Niblett
Stephen C. and Sharon Snowden
Sarah Betty Blong
Dr. Shirley L. Fannin
Terry and Susan Jacobs
Betty Norris and C.E. Norris
Krista Stastyshyn
Jim and Linda Bodycomb
Michael D. Ferguson
Clyde I. James
Dr. Gary B. and Marti North
Thomas Sternal
Dr. Bill R. and Louise Booth
Richard and Joyce Ferris
Dr. William and Nancy Jamison
Denny and Helen Northcutt
Dr. George A. Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Booth
James and Dr. Jane Fitzpatrick
Mary and Eric Jerde
Dr. John and Eugena O’Cull
Larry and Grace Botts
Dr. Don and Carolyn Flatt
Jerry and Robin Johnson
B. Pat O’Rourke
Stellarose Stewart and Dr. Lawrence R. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bradley
Jim and Sophie Fluty
G. R. “Sonny” Jones
John and Peggy Osborne
Paul R. and Paula Y. Stokes
Zoe Ann Davis Brewer
Jim Fogle
Louis M. (Sonny) and Joretta Jones
Valerie and Stevann Ousley
Dr. Norman Tant and Deane Tant
W. Michael and Deanie Brown
Dr. Thomas and Barbara Fossett
Mitch and Tami Jones
Joel and Lora Pace
Walt and Karen Terrell
Lisa Browning
Victor and Virginia Gaines Fox
Waverly & Deloris Jones
Keith and Lynne Pack
Dr. James H. Thomas
Charles and Elizabeth Bruce
Grover and Juanita Frederick
Wayne and Brenda Judy
W. Thomas and Virginia Buckner
Kent and Kay Freeland
Keith R. and Janet H. Kappes
Greg, Sally, Sara, Laura, and Lindsay Palmer
Kathy Timmons and Ronald Timmons
Dr. Francene and Vincent Butler
Dr. E. Glenn Fulbright
Dennis and Carole Karwatka
Alicia Parker
Dr. Jonell Tobin
Homer G. III and Kathy Cablish
John R. Gaines
Larry and June Keenan
Beth Patrick
Dale S. Turpin and James W. Turpin
Pamela Calvert
A. Frank and Bethel C. Gallaher
Harold E. Kelley & Ruie Kelley
Bob Patrick
Donnie and Christi Tyndall
Donnie and Wanda Canada
Dr. Christopher and Linda Gallaher
Marvin P. Kolodzik
Helen Pennington
Dr. Wilma J. Walker
John H. Cary
Michael and Debbie West Gilbert
J. Dan and Nancy Lacy
Dr. John C. and Betty D. Philley
Denny and Margaret Wallingford
Hazel and Lloyd Cassity
Joseph M. and Susan W. Gilman
Dr. Albin Lee
Richard and Lucy Platek
Richard A. and Carolina Walls
B. Proctor and Bobbie Caudill
Mary Gilmer
Steven M. Lee
Roscoe H. and Sibbie A. Playforth
Mike and Sharon Walters
Dr. C. Louise Caudill
Lynn Glass and Jim Glass
Dr. Mary Anne Pollock
Jim and Madonna Weathers
James R. Jr. and Candace Caudill
Dr. Marc and Tamalyn Glasser
James C. and Joyce Brown LeMaster
Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter
H. Jack and Joie Webb
Jane E. Caudill
Joe Dan and Rosemarie Gold
Glenn D. and Cindy Leveridge
Daragh L. Porter and John Wobbe
Frank and Geraldine Welch
Ronald J. and Natalie Caudill
Rebecca L. Graham
Steve and Janet Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Bewley D. Priestman
Brenda and James C. Wells
Lillie D. Chaffin
Dr. Randy H. and Judy M. Greene
Jeffrey and Carmen Liles
Dr. Robert and Elsie Pritchard
James W. Wells
Harry Chakeres
Dale D. Greer
Lucille Caudill Little
James P. and Jane Pruitt
Dr. Byron and Helen T. Wentz
Michael H. Chakeres
Tommy and Neva Griffith
Tim and Holly Lofton
Addie Rader
Mary Helen Westheimer
Philip and Melinda Chakeres
Dr. Janet Gross
Boone Logan
Ruby Rather and Aubrey Rather
Dr. Alban L. and Sharon Wheeler
Howard Chandler Jr. and Kathy V. Chandler
Dr. C. Nelson and Wilma Grote
B. Thomas and Judith Lowe
Bill Redmon
William and Hazel H. Whitaker
Dr. Cathy and Harry Gunn
Irvin Lowe
Bradley and Sherri Redmon
Harold and Barbara White
Dr. Rex and Sarah Chaney
Don and Betty Hall
Drs. George M. and Sue Luckey
Brett W. Redwine
Gary and Connie Wientjes
William W. and Linda Chapman
Billy Joe and Joyce Hall
E. Paul Lyon Jr.
William H. and Susette D. Redwine
Bob and Susan Willenbrink
Charles Chatfield
Floyd E. Hall
Norman and Soni Lytle
Elizabeth and Charles Regan
Alice E. Williams
William E. Clay
Rick and Sandy Hall
Regina Mack
Dr. Charles M. Rhodes
Dr. Kim and Dion Williams
Paul Cleaver
Shirley and Steve A. Hamilton
Dr. Paul and Patricia Maddox
Timothy P. and Cindy Rhodes
Steve Williams
Ted and Janet Coakley
Rodger and Karen Hammons
Hildreth Maggard
Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson
Steve and Ann Womack
Arthur Cole
Billy D. and Laveta Hanlin
Dr. Franklin and Nancy Mangrum
William and Lovena Richardson
Thomas and Judith Yancy
Robert L. Coleman
Virginia Harpham
Peter Marcum
Paul and Kathy Richardson
E. Preston Young
Joe & Nita Collier
James R. Harris
Dan and Jennifer Markwell
Dr. Ronald and Pamela Richardson
George T. Young
James E. and Sandra S. Conley
Dr. William S. Harris
Pauline F. Marras
Dr. Daniel J. and Donna M. Connell
Quentin and Lynn Hatfield
Wayne M. and Kathy G. Martin
Anna Ridgway and Dr. John M. Ridgway
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Gifts to Ensure MSU’s Growth The list below recognizes those contributing to funds that ensure MSU’s growth. These funds included endowments that are invested through the MSU Foundation and therefore earn interest each year.
$50,000 and above Elmer R. Smith J. Phil and Donna Smith
$25,000 - $49,999
$10,000 - $24,999
Christine A. Perry
Hubert and Delia Allen
Kevin Porter and Monica Lidral
Baird & Baird PSC Jim and Linda Bodycomb Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association Don and Evelyn Harpham Dr. Richard A. and Carolina Walls
$5,000 - $9,999 Nelson M. Carpenter
The Lindsay and Hazel Ellington Family
Dr. Dudley and Joyce Herron
Dr. Gerald DeMoss
Joseph and Susan Gilman
Dr. and Mrs. James (Jim) B. Osborne
Brent Donovan
Robert H. Hamilton
Reel Family Foundation Inc.
Floyd E. Hall
William T. Smith
Dr. Wilma J. Walker
Mrs. C.E. Norris
USS Magoffin Association
The Walter Hannibal Smith Foundation
$2,500 - $4,999
$1,000 - $2,499 Rex W. Ankrom
Craig and Amanda Dennis
Robert L. Johnson
Morehead Geological Society
Marshall and Dorothy Banks
Stephen B. Donovan
Richard C. Konopka
Dr. John and Betty Philley
W. Michael and Deanie Brown
Wade B. Dotson
Kyosan Denso Manufacturing
Richard Ramsdell
Tamara L. Brown
Warren and Wanda Gast
Charles and Elizabeth Bruce
Michael and Michaelene Gottfried
Dr. Albin Lee
Mike and Dayna Seelig
David and Carolyn Cleavenger
Dr. Don and Keri Hayes
Jeffrey and Carmen Liles
Joseph E. Sparks
James K. Crager
George and Brenda Helton
Dr. Beverly and Keith McCormick
Phillip and Edith Tackett
Gerald Spaeth and Pamela Cupp
Joseph and Mary Hinton
Larry and Patricia McKenzie
Jim and Madonna Weathers
Trent and Stacy DeMoss
Timothy and Lisa James
John and Debra Merchant
Tim Wilson
David and Randa Abner-Peden
Dr. C. Nelson and Wilma Grote
Charles E. Mason
Garrick and Janet Ratliff
Bill and Janie Baldridge
Shannon L. Harr
Dr. Bruce and Kathy Mattingly
Ronald and Nancy Ratliff
Lemerle B. Bentley
Steve Hoersting Psychological
Anne H. Maxwell
Bill and Susette Redwine
Morehead Woman’s Club
Michael and Sheila Robinson
Kentucky LLC
Dallas F. Sammons
$500 - $999
Allison R. Caudill
Services PLLC
Bobby and Judith Crager
Hoffman Enclosures
Linda M. Mulholand
Jack D. Smith
Russell and Marie D’Emidio
Rachel L. Holloway
Ricardo Nazario-Colon
Whitaker Bank of Mt. Sterling
Darrin L. DeMoss
Colonel L. R. and Dr. Karla Hughes
Clarenda M. Phillips
Ferri Wolford
Robert L. Garbrick
Don Jacobs
Richard and Marylou Posey
Darlene Allen
Larry and Cathy Hammond
Jeffrey Lewis
Richard and Mary Alice Pare
Donald and Alta Blair
Guy M. Huffman
Roy and Beverly Lucas
Guy and Kay Penny
June C. Cardenas
Dan and Anna Hyden
Phillip and Jennifer Madden
Daniel and Leslie Perry-Collins
Daniel and Donna Connell
David and Shirley Hylbert
Charles and Joyce Meade
Norman J. Pokley
Joseph and Rachel Crook
Deborah D. Jackson
D. Mike and Kathryn C. Mincey
Nina R. Preston
Roy and Kimberly Downey
Clyde I. James
David and Brenda Nash
Jack D. Razor
Johnson E. Duncan
Craig and Patricia James
William and Glenna Nelson
Gregory and Lamarr Sallee
Jay and Nancy Flippin
Wayne and Brenda Judy
Nicholas and Cheryl Nighswander
Samuel and Evelyn Sallee
Kent and Kay Freeland
Janet R. Kenney
Thomas and Karen O’Rourke
Leon and Molly Smothers
Joel Godby
James and Rose Lester
Pack’s Inc.
James and Lillian Williams
$250 - $499
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2012 Memorial and Honorary Gifts Memorial Gifts Memorial gifts are a special way to honor a friend, loved one, teacher or student who has passed away. Memorial funds are often designated by friends and families to accept contributions in their loved ones honor. These gifts ensure a legacy for the one who has passed that extends far into the future, while also supporting the University’s mission. Names in blue are being memorialized. John Adams (64)
Nancy Loeb
Cindy Kazalia
Naomi Kazee (49)
Kenneth and Dorothy Egger
James and Linda McGuire
Harold L. Kipker
Carol S. Bredemeyer
Kenneth and Polly Ann Peters
Jack and Sharon Koehler
Bob Barber
Christopher and Georgia Reilly
Sharon L. Lewis
Margaret Kenner Lord (71)
Lucien and Carol Rice
Vincent T. Rieck
Ronnie and Janine Lovejoy
Ron and Glenna Hall
Samuel and Evelyn Sallee
Mary V. Lundberg
Earl Bentley
Gregory and Lamarr Sallee
David and Jean Mack
Sandy Knipp (71)
Mike and Deanie Brown
Jean M. Schnelle
Thomas and Cynthia Mann
Catherine Williams
Rick Gaunder
Bart and Anne van Giessen
Shirley A. Myers Louise N. Sikora
Ralph Kramer (68)
Linda K. Donovan (68)
South Western Education Association
Christopher and Sunny Crotts
Steve and Rhonda Strawzell
Brent Donovan
Stiles Elementary
William and Lois Tackitt
Steve Donovan
Amy Stucke
Betty P. Lake (60)
Betty Thompson
Larry and Joyce Foxworthy
Linda P. Whittle
Betty D. Cutts
Jerry and Mary Umberger
Tom and Janet MacDonald
Greg Yarman
Gerald L. DeMoss
Gary and Ella Vanmeter
Margaret’s Consignment & Collectables
Gary and Agnes Virden
Virginia G. McIntyre
Beatrice Falls
Allen L. Lake
Howard and Deborah Wallen
Merck Partnership for Giving
Nancy W. Chaplin
Rowan County Retired Teachers
Robert and Doris Wells
Sandra M. Pelfrey
Robert H. Wolfe
Scott and Sandra Perkins
Greg Goldey
William and Ruth Prewitt
Erich and Tammy Frankland
Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Inc.
Larry Besant
Jim E. Dotson (69)
Virginia Gay McIntyre Bob and Judy Bedford
Diana Ross
Dr. and Mrs. C. Nelson Grote Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery
Association
Dale Greer
Elvis and Geneva Donaldson
Thomas and Patricia Rodgers
Emmons & Company Inc. The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital
Barry T. Alcock Sarah A. Blanton (09)
Richard H. Anderson
Robert Grueininger
James and Etta Hay
Daryl and Valerie Blanton
David and Alice Appel
Rowan County Retired Teachers
Don Jacobs
Carolyn K. Lewis
Denise Baumbusch
Naomi E. Lewis
Charles and Patti Bible
Ronnie and Kathy Lewis
Robert and Donna Breshear
Steve Hamilton (58)
Steve and Pam Vinyard
Marcia D. Brumfield
Alphonso E. Downing
Kelly A. Workman
Association
Tom and Janet MacDonald Mary Ann Ross
Vivian Carpenter
Buckeye Classic Cruisers
Alan and Kay McAllister
Charles and Sandra Burkeen
Lois Fay Crosbie Hobbs
John F. O’Cull (51)
Annabella T. Moore
Steven Ciciora
Karen J. Slone
Marlene O’Cull
Elwood and Vaughn D’Lee Combs
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Dick and Brenda Curtiss
Fred M. Hogge
Michael Frances Padula
Lee and Linda Knose
Julie Dallas
Arye E. Dethmers
Cheryl A. Addonizio
Robert and Valerie Dewood
Samuel and Evelyn Sallee
Steven and Alison Barlow Kenneth and Lisa Bellamy-Brown
Louise Antonini D’Emidio (43)
Daniel J. Dickerson
Russell and Marie D’Emidio
Gregory and Sarah Dilley
John M. Hylton
Robert and Greta Bennett
Marilyn S. Dotson
Floors Galore Inc.
William and Brigette Brock
Donald Dethmers
Donald and Debra Edwards
Christopher M. Hale
William and Judy Buelterman
Betty J. Dethmers
Kent and Phillis Emerson
Timothy and Karen Hart
Bobbie and Proc Caudill
Earl and Norma Ellington
Steven and Jonda Gaudin
Charles and Amy Kilpatrick
Daniel and Donna Connell
William and Jane Ellington
Kenneth and Opal Gilson
Martha C. Marshall
Hugh and Sandra Convery
Julie Ellington
Amelia Grittani
Eula Oldham
Philip and Theresa Cooper
Ruby and Ginny Ellington
Sheila A. Hock
Joseph and Carla Skaggs
Stewart H. Corn
Neil and Yvonne Fojtasek
Clyde I. James
Tad and Susan Williams
Lane and Betty Cowsert
Stanley and Beryl Gershenson
Timothy and Lisa James
Vivian E. Hogge
Douglas and Catherine Johnson
Terry Irons
John and Cathy Dyer
David and Chunghee Kang
Luanne L. Justus
Craig and Amanda Dennis
John and Debbie Ellis
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Gerald L. DeMoss
Philip and Glenna Fay
Ruth A. Shively
Betty F. Caulkins
James R. “Rick” Ruth
Joe and Sharon Fraley
Rose M. Webster
Joseph and Barbara Fanning
George and Marilyn Owens
Paul and Linda Fultz
James and Delrita Wells
Kenneth and Betty Hall
Stephen J. Goldberg
Cindy Wortmann
Jerry and Kathleen Hatfield
Opal Litton Sluss (67)
John and Laura Hatfield
Rowan County Retired Teachers
Ralph D. Hall
Association
Harold White Lumber Inc.
Dorothy F. Williams Perkins
Brian and Jennifer Jackson
Jerome and Susan Hart
Rod and Delores Baker
Donald and Carol Laferty
Douglas and Donna Jenkins
Delaine Cook
Mark and Joyce Minor
Patty Fultz Smedley (83)
John and Karen Kennedy
David and Laura Evans
Wendell and Judy Moore
Eric and Peg Jones
Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo East
L. J. Fisher
Paul J. Ousley
Janet and Stephen Lewis
Delbert Honchul
Dirk D. Pendleton
Dr. Donna Snell Smith
Edward and Kimberly Lundergan Family
Joel and Kim Nickell
Pendleton Surveys LLC
J. P. Smith
William and Patricia Mains
Lynn and Letha Nickell
Christine A. Perry
Tom and Alicia McClurg
Charles and Glenna Pennington
Leslie Perry-Collins
John Stanley
Rebecca E. Miculinich
Norma R. Phipps
James and Donna Reed
Betty D. Cutts
Steve C. Mobley
Delores L. Sorrell
Tommy and Teresa Riddle
Rowan County Retired Teachers
Annabella T. Moore
Daryl B. Whitt
Roger and Jackie Russell
Association
Michael L. Sturm
Marvin and Lucy Moore
Phillip and Edith Tackett
Karl R. Tellefsen
Marlene L. Padula
Byrd H. Perry (69)
Perk’s Inc.
Vicki L. Amburgey
Keith and Sheri Quinn
Rex W. Ankrom
Richard (Dick) Rannels (60)
William and Susette Redwine
Caroline M. Best
Don and Virginia Carter
Michael and Elizabeth Reffitt
Brian and Angie Boyd
Paula J. Reynolds
Christopher and Joy Brown
Linda M. Mulholand Thom Yancy (79) Thomas and Patricia Rodgers
Honorary Gifts Making an honorary gift is a generous and thoughtful way to recognize a person’s life and accomplishments. Many gifts to the Foundation are made to honor a friend, commemorate an important holiday or life event, or pay tribute to a special teacher. An honorary donation to the MSU Foundation is a popular alternative to traditional gifts on birthdays, anniversaries and special events such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Names in blue are being honored. Anne Gruenschlaeger
Dallas F. Sammons
Linda M. Heil
Kenneth L. Strosnider
Kozy Hamilton
Mary J. Gruenschlaeger
Charrie and Allen Tyler
Joseph and Mary Hinton
Nancye H. Thornberry
Donald S. Cooper
James and Madonna Weathers
Steve Hoersting Psychological
James and Madonna Weathers
Services PLLC
Timothy Wilson and
Pam and Mike Hesler
Buford Crager (61)
Sue S. Wells
Mike and Deanie Brown
Wesley and Ilsun White
Eric Howard and Linda Thacker
Bobby and Judith Crager
Timothy Wilson and
Benjamin and Sharyl Iden
Teresa J. Wilson
Timothy and Lisa James
Reggie and Mindy Wise
Rosemarie (Hards) Gold (83)
Susan Kemper
Judith O. Yancy
David and Sharon Barnett
Sarah Emmons
James K. Crager Roy and Kimberly Downey
Ferri Wolford
Sarah Emmons
James and Patricia Binion
George and Sally Kerr
Garrett and Margaret Duncan
Donna Everett
Nadene Easterling
Clyde James (65)
James and Rose Lester
Dr. Harry M. Ward
Donna Everett
Martin and Judy Endicott
Kevin Paul Barney
Jack and Cheryl Matthews
W. E. Blair Tillett
Harry and Cathy Gunn
Robert and Wanda Gould
Alton and Paula Black
Chris and Laura Meder
Roger and Sue Grace
Janice Brankamp
Jerry and Sheila Morrison
Jean Haskell
Rodney and Belinda Hitch
Ralph and Ruth Harney-Howard
Mike and Deanie Brown
Nicholas and Cheryl
Charlotte L. Anders
Barbara G. Lyons
Steve and Linda Harvey
David and Carolyn Cleavenger
Faye Bailey
Scott and Jill McBride
George and Brenda Helton
Michael Conley
B. Pat O’Rourke
William D. Bossa
Timothy and Jane Miller
Jack and Nancy Henson
Gerald Spaeth and Pamela Cupp
Lisa M. Palas
Theresa L. Danaher
Christine A. Perry
Larry Estill Howell
Edgar and Kyla Cupp Trust
Kurt H. Pickering
Alison S. Elder
Jim and Kathryn Polmanteer
Barbara Hoyle
Roy and Kimberly Downey
Kevin Porter and Monica Lidral
Kenneth M. Hawkins
John R. Secor
Benjamin and Sharyl Iden
Garrett and Margaret Duncan
Garrick and Janet Ratliff
Marie W. Nesbit
Clyde Ival James
David and Gaynelle Felker
William and Susette Redwine
Deborah H. Wyld
James and Rose Lester
Ronald and Ann Fiel
James and Donna Reed
Charles and Ruth Morgan
Robert L. Garbrick
Thomas and Patricia Rodgers
John Collis (49)
Lisa M. Palas
Joseph and Susan Gilman
Dallas F. Sammons
James G. Fogle
Kevin Porter and Monica Lidral
Roger and Sue Grace
Edward and Tina Strosnider
Nina R. Preston
Michael and Rhonda Gray
Glenda J. Strosnider
Nighswander
Donald and Patricia Hardin
Susette E. (Dalton) Redwine (78) Thomas and Patricia Rodgers
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Clyde I. James to be honored with 2013 Founders Award for University Service He served Morehead State University loyally for almost three decades and now, Clyde I. James (65) is receiving one of MSU’s highest honors, The Founders Award for University Service. A native of Morehead, James is a graduate of both Morehead High School and MSU. He later earned his master’s degree in education-student personnel administration with an emphasis in business from Indiana University. James went on to hold numerous positions during his more than 30-year-career as an MSU employee. He was a residence hall director, faculty member, associate dean of students, Greek affairs adviser and manager of the University Center. He also found time to serve on numerous committees throughout his tenure. Even after his retirement, James continues to be a goodwill ambassador for the University. A former president of the MSU Alumni Association, James is a frequent volunteer in efforts related to alumni and foundation interests.
Six to be inducted into Halls of Fame at Homecoming Inductees into the Alumni and Athletic Halls of Fame will be recognized during a banquet on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Adron Doran University Center. The public is invited to attend. To purchase tickets, call 800-783-2586 or email alumni@moreheadstate.edu.
Alumni Hall of Fame Gregory H. Wing (76), is currently a professor of trumpet at Morehead State University, along with being an in-demand clinician/guest artist and performer with the Horizon Brass Quintet. He is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading trumpet artists, having performed with a variety of notable jazz and classical music orchestras and alongside Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Cole, Tom Jones and many others. He was the recipient of the 2010-11 Morehead State University Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.
Nathaniel Lee (77), is the senior partner of Lee & Fairman LLP, a law firm based in Indianapolis, Ind. He has litigated more than 150 jury trials, is active with various community organizations and boards, and serves as chairman of the Lee Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable organization which provides annual assistance to youth and families in the Greater Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The foundation’s events, like its Halloween Drive-Through Candy Giveaway and Christmas Adopt-A-Family, have been held for the past 15 years and have serviced thousands of children and families.
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David Blevins (89) came to MSU on a baseball scholarship and later earned a B.S. degree in environmental science. Now, he serves as a director level vice president of CH2M Hill, one of the largest environmental consultation firms in the United States. He has spent more than two decades working for numerous companies in both Kentucky and Michigan and has been involved in a variety of large-scale engineering and environmental projects.
Athletic Hall of Fame Mike Brown (63) left his mark on MSU athletics both on and off the field. The Logan, Ohio, native played multiple positions for the Eagle football squad from 1959-62. His senior season, the year the Eagles were named co-champions of the OVC, he was a Second-Team All-OVC selection and was named both MSU’s Most Valuable Player and the league’s Most Outstanding Defensive Back. Brown returned to serve as assistant coach from 1966-68 and helped guide MSU to its second league title in 1966. He would go on to serve 15 years as the faculty representative for athletics and chaired the MSU athletic committee for 10 years.
Henry Akin, originally from Troy, Mich., was a basketball standout during his time with the Eagles. In his two seasons (63-64 and 64-65) under Head Coach Bob Laughlin, he led MSU in rebounds and was second on the team in scoring. He also ranked in the OVC’s top 10 for scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage and free throw accuracy both seasons. Akin played in the NBA for two seasons, first with the Knicks in 1966-67 and the following season with the Seattle Supersonics. He later played in the American Basketball Association for the Kentucky Colonels for one season (1968-69).
Amy Almond (03) was an outside hitter for the MSU volleyball team from 1999-2002. The Columbus, Ohio, native had standout seasons in 2001 and 2002. Both years, she was selected as an allregion honoree by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. Almond is ranked third in school history in career kills, sixth in both career hitting percentage and single-season kills and holds a freshman-class record for hitting percentage.
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CLASSNOTES collection of several research libraries in
teacher, and along with her mother, a
Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Kentucky.
restaurant and bar manager. In 1976,
Bussell served on active duty as an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, including Vietnam and other duty stations, before retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He and his wife, Linda (72) live in Lexington.
the company transferred the restaurant managers to Corpus Christi where they managed the International Airport Restaurant. In the coming years, she married, had two sons and worked other jobs until 2001 when she was employed by the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. When
E. Wayne Bussell (69), a Lexington
the contract ended, she went to work at
attorney, published a new book on the
the La Palmera Mall where she remains
American Revolution in 2012. For more than
today.
six years, he has been researching and collaborating with experts to produce the
Castillo joined Sts. Cyril & Methodius
scholarly book titled, “Matthew Bussell
Church in 1997, where she is a Eucharistic
and the American Revolution—Sailor and
Minister. She began writing poetry in 2004
Soldier.” The book documents the life of one of his ancestors, Matthew Bussell, and his service during the Revolutionary War, sailing on the Dragon which launched
Marianne Taylor Castillo (73) has fulfilled a dream of becoming a published author. She has two softcover books of Christian poetry
while attending adoration hour after a workday at the base. She hopes to share more words of inspiration in future works.
titled, “From the Heart,” Book One and
Joseph A. Justice (74), director of the
Book Two, which are available online at
Tennessee Small Business Development
played major roles in the country’s history.
Orders@Xlibris.com. A native of Ashland,
Center in East Tennessee State University’s
she moved to Brownsville, Texas, after
College of Business and Technology, has
Because of its historical significance, the
graduation where she was a basketball
been appointed to the Tennessee Center
book has become part of the permanent
coach and physical education
for Performance Excellence board of
in 1779, encounters with the British Royal Navy, and association with others who
Hutchinson becomes new director of iconic Eastern Kentucky institute Brent Hutchinson (96) grew up in Eastern Kentucky. Now,
Brent went on to earn a B.A. degree in social science
his new job will allow him to make a huge impact in the
and continued his education at UK, earning a master’s
area he loves.
degree in family studies.
In October 2012, Brent became the newest director
After a career in ministry and counseling that took him
for the Hindman Settlement School in Hindman. The
to both Lexington and Nashville, Brent, his wife and their
institution, originally founded in 1902, provides arts
two sons, Adam, 9, and Miles, 5, came back to Eastern
programming and dyslexia services to schools in Knott
Kentucky.
County and the surrounding area. It is responsible for popular summer programs like The Appalachian Writers Workshop and Appalachian Family Folk Week. Brent was raised in Louisa and graduated as valedictorian of Lawrence County High School in 1992. He, along with his twin brother, Brian (96), and wife, Gwen Sawning (95), all attended Morehead State. Brian currently serves as MSU’s athletic director.
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Brent said he is excited to continue a great tradition as the school’s new director. “I grew up driving past the settlement school and never dreamed I would end up here at this point in my life,” Brent said. “I want to figure out what people here really need more than asserting areas of interest to me.”
Kidwell inducted into NHSACA Hall of Fame The Kentucky High School Coaches Association (KHSCA) has been following Gary Kidwell’s (65) long and diverse career in high school sports and believed it was worthy of some recognition. Kidwell was selected by the KHSCA for induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s (NHSACA) Hall of Fame. Kidwell, 67, grew up in Vanceburg and attended MSU, earning a B.A. degree in health, physical education and recreation, later returning to MSU to earn a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in physical education in 1972 and rank I status in 1986.
six decades. He’s one of the school’s most successful basketball and baseball coaches and led the charge to revitalize LCHS’s football program in 1967. He later served as an award-winning athletic director and became a key voice in Lewis County athletics as both a sports columnist for the Lewis County Herald and as a play-by-
Kidwell has made countless contributions to the
play announcer for football and basketball games for
growth of Lewis County High School athletics through
WKKS Radio 104.9 in Vanceburg.
examiners. The board is comprised of
Mike Kash (84) was among those named
member of the Carter County Poetry
experts from all sectors of the regional
outstanding educators and a recipient of
Society.
economy, including health care, service,
the 2013 Teachers Achievement Award.
nonprofit, manufacturing, education and
He is a teacher at Rowan County Middle
government. The members must complete
School. In his 28 years in education in
extensive training in the Baldrige “Criteria
Rowan County, he has coached 52 teams
for Performance Excellence.”
in baseball, football and basketball. He
Steven E. Siry (78) has a new book, “Liberty’s Fallen Generals: Leadership and Sacrifice in the American War of
also served the Morehead Parks and Recreation Department as a coach and pool manager for 14 years.
Garry McPeek (90) is finishing his 23rd year in the teaching profession, with 15 of those in administration. During the last season, he coached Fairview High School to its first-ever state championship football appearance, along with his nephew Nathan, the head coach, and his son Cody, a sophomore starting offensive linemen on
Independence.” The book analyzes the
the 14-1 team. A former football Eagle, he
service and deaths of 10 patriot generals
lives in Catlettsburg.
during the Revolutionary War. He also has
Robert L. Whitaker (91) is the new vice
authored three other books of historical
president for business and finance at
nature. A former professor at Central
Georgia Southern University. In his
Michigan University and the University of
previous position since 2008, he had
Cincinnati, he currently teaches at Baldwin
been vice president for finance and
Wallace University. He lives in Strongsville, Ohio. Dr. Jenny Ison Stigers (81), associate professor at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, has been installed as president of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is director of the West Kentucky Mobile Dental Program, serving Marshall and Fulton counties. She lives in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Nellie Jordan (89) is director of the Carter County Public Library District. An Olive Hill native, she was a member of MSU’s Upward Bound and Honors programs, and secretary of Kappa Delta Pi. She moved into her current position in 2011 after many years with a local community action agency. She has increased programming to the Carter County system, by adding book clubs, summer reading and genealogy. She is active in her church, local homemaker and book clubs. She is an award-winning
administration at Georgia Highlands College in Rome, G.A., where he was responsible for the leadership and management of various units of the multicampus, two-year state college of more than 5,500 students. From 2001-08, he served as director of business services at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta where he was interim controller and negotiated auxiliary contracts for the various units. He began his career in higher education as assistant budget Fall 2 013 | 4 5
director for the University System of
His wife, Angela H. Traver (94) is executive
Georgia’s Board of Regents and served as
director of the Rowan County Arts Center,
budget analyst for the legislative budget
a position she has held since March 2012.
office and as a health and financial analyst
She manages monthly exhibits, performing
at the Georgia Department of Medical
arts productions and coordinates renting
Assistance in Atlanta.
the facility for other special events. Before returning to Morehead, she Brett C. Traver (93) is executive director of the Morehead-Rowan County Economic Development Council. In this role since October 2011, he is the primary contact for business and industry looking to locate or
served as an account executive at BrownBoots Interactive, a full-service advertising agency specializing in website development, located in Fond du Lac, Wis. From 2003 through 2010, she was the
expand in Rowan County.
public relations manager at Buffalo Trace
Doug Bentz (92), CEO at Roane General
After graduating from MSU, he served six
at Buffalo Trace, she served as the
Hospital in Spencer, W.Va., since 2000, has
years in the U.S. Army with duty stations
advertising and marketing manager at the
been elected chair of the West Virginia
in New Jersey and Japan. From 2000-
Frankfort Tourist Commission, an illustrator
Hospital Association’s board of trustees.
10, he was a senior project manager
and marketing specialist for the U.S. Army
The WVHA, an association for hospitals
with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic
in Japan and production manager for
and health systems, is a not-for-profit
Development. From 2007 through 2009, he
“Office World News,” a trade publication
statewide organization representing 65
worked on projects that invested nearly
based in N.J.
acute and specialty hospitals and health
$380 million creating more than 1,800 jobs
systems across the continuum of care.
for the state. In his last position before
Distillery in Frankfort. Prior to working
returning to Morehead, he spent a year as a business strategist for the Fond du Lac (Wis.) County Economic Development Council.
The Travers have a daughter, Josephine, 7. Michael Esposito (95) is a career adviser for Morehead State University Career Services. A native of Lexington, Esposito has spent 16 years working with college
Alum receives prestigious agriculture teaching award Orville Bennett’s (79) passion for agriculture and
science and earned a master’s in vocational education,
dedication to teaching it to future generations has
rank I.
garnered him one of the highest honors for an agriculture instructor.
High School in Beattyville. Bennett has spent the past
Bennett was the recent recipient of the Honorary
33 years leading his students through classes in floral
National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization
design, landscaping, introduction to agricultural science
Degree-Teacher award, given to those who advance
and plant science and doing so with a philosophy he
agricultural education and the FFA through personal
picked up at his alma mater.
commitment. Bennett was one of 57 teachers chosen to receive the FFA award this year.
“We do a lot of hands-on activities and that’s what I got to experience at Morehead State,” he said. “I’ve decided
The Stanton native spent all four years in MSU’s
to teach students how to do things like they taught me at
Agricultural Sciences Program living on the University
MSU.”
Farm. He graduated with a B.S. degree in agricultural
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Is there a future Eagle in your family? Share your baby announcement with us and we’ll mail a “Future Eagle” baby bib to celebrate your newest family member! To request a bib, email alumni@moreheadstate.edu with “Future Eagle” as the subject line. You may also post pictures of your little one in the bib and share it with us on Facebook (search for “Official Morehead State Alumni & Friends” and become a fan). This is open to both parents and grandparents who are MSU alumni. Future Eagles Jack and Dean Voss Sexton are the sons of Shannon Dean Sexton (98) and Suzanne Voss Sexton (00). Shannon and Suzanne met at Morehead State and now reside in Northern Kentucky where he is an attorney and she is a dentist.
students at institutions like Boise State
Brian Hutchinson (96), director of athletics
relations and placed in the top three in
University, The University of Montana and
at MSU, has been selected for a four-year
the nation among small- and mid-sized
Western Kentucky University. He has spent
appointment on the NCAA Division I
newspapers in editorial writing and spot-
the last six years employed with MSU,
Football Championship Committee and
news coverage. He is a former newspaper
most recently as the coordinator of student
NCAA Football Issues Committee. Among
reporter, writer and news editor.
organizations, Greek life & leadership
the duties of the championship committee
programs.
are to select the field and bracket for
Charles O. “Chuck” Adams (96), superintendent of Spencer County Schools,
the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
received the Kentucky Association of
he earned the distinction of being the
Senior High School and was assistant
University’s top journalism student of his
principal at Morehead Grade School
graduating class.
before accepting his current position which he has held for six years.
Lexington Theological Seminary’s Board of Trustees for the Class of 2015. She will work with the board as the seminary continues its search for ways to educate and train pastors and laity for 21st century ministry.
Regional Healthcare system in Eastern
members of the Trail Blazer staff and
coached boys’ basketball at Rowan County
marketing at MSU, has been named to the
and communications for the Appalachian
During their days at MSU, both were
Administrator of the Year award. He
vice president for communications and
is the corporate manager of marketing
Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.
School Administrators district-level
Jami M. Hornbuckle (96), assistant
His wife, Melissa McGuire Cornett (97),
Michael Cornett (97) has returned to the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Programs Inc., as director of agency expansion and public relations. First joining EKCEP in 2002, he was program journalist and later communications manager. During the last four years, he was director of marketing and public relations at the Center for Rural Development. He has earned numerous statewide awards in marketing and public
Amber Philpott (03) is a news anchor on WKYT-TV in Lexington where she brings the news to Central and Eastern Kentucky in four newscasts daily. During the 2013 Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters meeting in April, she was named Best Television Broadcaster. An award-winning journalist, she was named best news anchor in 2009, nominated for the award in 2010, and has been nominated for a regional Emmy.
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Dr. Bradley Clough
Virginia. He has more than 18 years of
Dr. L. Bradley Clough, 84, passed away June 29, 2013. He was born Dec. 2, 1928, in Oak Park, Ill., to the late Leroy and Ida Dux Clough.Bradley served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. In 1965, he received his doctorate in psychology from the University of Connecticut. Bradley helped establish the psychology department at Morehead State University, where he was a professor of psychology for 38 years. Bradley was an instructor for motorcycle safety for many years, a pilot and an avid gardener. Bradley is survived by his five children, Alissa Clough, Grant Clough, Leith Clough, Tracey Couling and Dwight Clough. In addition to his children, he is survived by a brother, Richard Clough; and sister, Phyllis Mills; 10 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife and dear friend, Judith Harrell.
experience in finance and operations in the proprietary and not-for-profit health care sector.
Amanda Polley Underwood (03) is among those school teachers in competition for the 2013 Kentucky Teacher of the Year honors. She teaches science in grades 4-6 at Deming School in Robertson County. Her husband, Josh Underwood (02), is an award-winning teacher at Deming, also.
Christopher Walling (12) was the latest
They live in Tollesboro with their son.
appointed board member of the University of California Los Angeles Longevity Center. An avid global traveler and chief financial officer of the Los Angeles-based Action Community Outreach Foundation, he works globally to improve health and health care in both institutional cultures and individual lives. Drawing upon his success to help deliver outcomes in some of the nation’s
Ken Dicken (07) is the new chief financial
best hospitals, he has utilized his expertise
officer at O’Bleness Health Systems in
in health care administration, biomedical
Athens, Ohio. He came to O’Bleness from
research, fundraising and development.
the Adena Health System in Chillicothe
Walling continues to stay connected to
where he had served as system controller
academic health care as an evaluator for
since 2009. Before Adena, he served in
the American College of Medical Practice
various executive level financial positions
Executives Fellowship program.
in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West
The Morehead State University family remembers . . . Leslie A. Besanko Franzen William “Bump” E. Bradley Jewell Carr Leon K. Cody Ruby H. Compton James M. Hesler John M. Hylton Jennifer L. Redick King Robert K. McCoy Jeanna Hasenjager Motes Douglas A. Quadrano Diane L. Ris Milburn Wheeler Jason T. Zornes Oma M. Willoughby Opal Blevins Asbury James H. Melvin Sr.
ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 1936 1940 1940
Robert L. Hogge John “Jack” F. Carson Hiram Ely Ford W. Fielding D. H. Howard Robert E. Warnock Robert Yarmesh Elmer B. Arnett Donald C. Cameron Edwin V. Holder Jr. Dorothy J. Walter William G. Adkins Bessie K. Bramel James A. Harmon Mary Carolyn Centers Bibb Guthrie M. Horton Hays Edward C. Moore
1947 1948 1949 1949 1950 1952 1952 1955 1955 1956 1956 1957 1957 1957 1958 1958 1958
Paul J. Ousley Beatrice C. Clark Robinson Wade B. Womack James W. Clark Betty P. Lake James W. Osborne Frank T. Welch Robert “Bobcat” F. Kelly Ruby Caudill Terrell Darvin Allen Bess C. Arrington Patricia Boggs Cline Nancy Roberts Edwards Ulysus C. Horne Roger M. Maze Carlie N. Thompson Ben R. Dotson
1958 1959 1959 1960 1960 1960 1960 1961 1961 1962 1962 1962 1962 1963 1963 1963 1964
To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals, call the Office of Development at 877-690-GIVE.
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Shirley Helen Gish, Ph.D. Shirley Helen Gish, Ph.D., Morehead State University
She authored numerous plays and performed in Arizona,
retired professor, was born Dec. 17, 1931, in St. Paul,
New Mexico and Kentucky. Dr. Gish wrote and performed
Minn., and died on Thursday, June 27, 2013.
“Me ‘n Susie,” a one-person show based on the life of
Dr. Gish is survived by two sons and two grandchildren, Timothy Donald Haskin and daughter, Melissa Remy Haskin of Tucson, Ariz., and Josh Kenneth Haskin and son, Jonah Timothy Haskin of Atlantic Highlands, N.J.
Dr. Claire Louise Caudill, a revered Morehead doctor, and her nurse, Susie Halbleib. The play and the interviews were later published by the University Press of Kentucky and the book entitled Country Doctor in 1999. She was an original member of the Morehead Theatre
Dr. Gish received numerous awards including the Outstanding Creative Achievement Award from the University of Arizona and the Distinguished Creative Achievement Award from Morehead State University.
Guild and appeared in their first play “Harvey” with Dr. Travis Lockhart. She also appeared in 13 other plays. With the MSU theatre department, she appeared in such plays as “Cinderella” and “Women of Troy.”
Much more about you. Share your story.
Email your class note to alumni@moreheadstate.edu.
The Morehead State University family remembers . . . Everett A. Moon William B. Pierce Kathleen Johnson Skeens Mildred Hunt Ward Ann L. Sandifer Mayhew Mary A. Walker Ray Mildred C. Vaughan Harlan R. Fleming John “Jack” Q. Reddick John L. Wells John L. Cantrell Stephen R. Haworth John F. McIntyre Andrew J. Rabourn John M. Tomlin Dorothy F. Goble Wallace Margaret Linda Eaton Fain Jo Ann Scruggs Jones Jewell Deane Bowen Seals Molly B. Templeton Robert L. Comstock Loyd “Sonny” H. Cummings Jr.
1964 1964 1964 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1966 1967 1967 1967 1967 1967 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969
Gary F. Levy Jessie F. Lowe William G. Duke Sandy D. Knipp Fred A. Sammons Plina L. Parker Shaffer David S. Stone Sr. Charles E. Cummings Fonetta A. Blackburn Elam Liza A. Fleming Keith G. Stewart Michael B. Fille John S. Nichols Audrey P. Taylor Larry W. Gregory Mr. Mark S. Klingler Elizabeth A. Roberts Thomas Gary R. Tackett Letha N. Smith McDaniel Paul B. Wells Richard T. Ochsner Emma C. Cecil
1969 1970 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1972 1972 1972 1972 1973 1973 1973 1974 1974 1974 1975 1977 1977 1978 1979
Mark E. Lang Dawn Y. Tinch Kinzer Douglas W. Prather Joseph W. Towner Mary E. Karstens Puckett Brian S. Shelton Timothy L. Black Breck A. Tyree Alan R. Baldwin Joanne M. Cox Daniel L. Ambrosini Rachael L. Henderson Underwood James R. Hinton Jr. Richard D. Clark Jacquelyn G. White Wolber Bobby J. Barker Aleda D. Williams Day Giselle Kroebel Teresa Howard Sturgill Maze Rodney R. Adams Rebecca J. Runyon Freeman
1980 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1986 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1992 1994 1997 2001 2005 2006 2009 2011
To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals, call the Office of Development at 877-690-GIVE.
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Much more Eagle Pride. Join us for these upcoming events. SEPT. 12 Sept. 26 Oct. 2
Oct. 17
Hazard Brew & Gold, 5-7 p.m.
Lexington Alumni & Friends Reception, 6-8 p.m. Louisville Alumni & Friends Reception, 6-8 p.m.
Cincinnati Alumni & Friends Reception, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 3
MSU Alumni Day at the Races, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Nov. 7
Atlanta Brew & Gold, 6-8 p.m.
Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/msualumniandfriends For additional information, contact the MSU Alumni Association at 606-783-2080 or 800-783-ALUM.
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General Requirements for Graduate Study •
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For most programs, students may take up to a total of 12 credit hours toward their degree/certificate prior to submitting test scores required to becoming unconditionally accepted.
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Homecoming 2013 OCT. 24-27 Thursday, October 24 • • • •
Art Exhibition (Claypool-Young Art Gallery) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MSU Homecoming Parade (Main Street) 6 p.m. MOREHEAD HYSTERIA: Eagle Basketball Preview (Academic-Athletic Center, AAC) 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. *Nearly Naked Mile (AAC, West Lobby) Registration 8:30 p.m., race 9 p.m. Presented by: Student Alumni Ambassadors
Friday, October 25 • • • • • • • •
Blue and Gold Day - Wear your eagle pride! MSU Bookstore Open Extended Hours (1st Floor, ADUC) 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Art Exhibition (Claypool-Young Art Gallery) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Memorial Brick Ceremony (Little Bell Tower Memorial Plaza) 10:30 a.m. Class of 1963 50th Reunion Luncheon (Heritage Room, ADUC) Noon MSU Alumni Association Welcome Reception (3rd Floor, ADUC) 5-7 p.m. *Homecoming Banquet (Crager Room, ADUC) 7 p.m. Alumni & Athletic Halls of Fame and the Founders Award for University Service Homecoming Kickoff Celebration (Buffalo Wild Wings) 7 p.m. Alumni Association and Joey Wagner (01) Group promoted event
Saturday, October 27 MSU Bookstore Open Extended Hours (1st Floor, ADUC) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MSU Bookstore Breakfast & Fashion Show (1st Floor, ADUC) 9:30 a.m. Homecoming Tailgate (Eagle Rally Zone - parking lot across from Smith-Booth Hall) 11 a.m. DJ music provided by Joey Wagner (01) Group and free food • *Eagle Football (Jayne Stadium) 1 p.m. • *Crowning of the Homecoming King & Queen (Jayne Stadium) Halftime *Indicates ticket required. • • •
Join us for the 2013 African-American Alumni Reunion.
For reunion package information, contact the MSU Alum
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For additional information, contact the MSU Alumni Association at 606-783-2080 or 800-783-ALUM. For a full list of Homecoming events and special reunions, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/homecoming.