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Scott Ogle, ’98, hailed from the home city of Dolly Parton (Sevierville, TN), and Lana (Logan) Ogle, ’97, grew up on a beef and tobacco farm in Shelbyville, KY. Lana was a music major her first three years at Cumberlands, then switched to Elementary education. In the rare free time she had, she liked traveling and singing on the weekends with an admissions recruiting group led by Rick Fleenor called “Abundance.” Scott stayed busy with Cumberland Singers, hanging out with some guys in a local Bible study, and traveling back to Sevierville every weekend to lead a youth ministry at a local church.

One day, Lana was playing the piano for Donna Colegrove, ’71, for an elective class called “Cumberland Singers,” and Scott noticed her immediately. After talking with Scott and hearing his testimony, Lana was intrigued. As she says, “It also didn’t hurt that he treated me like a queen – and still does.” Lana loved how tall Scott was (6’ 3”), and Scott loved Lana’s smile. Soon enough, Scott took a chance and strode right up to Lana’s lunch table in the cafeteria (which was full of upperclassman music majors – of which Scott was neither) and asked her to Homecoming 1994. Lana agreed – so long as Scott attended all the events where she had to sing or play an instrument that Saturday. There were multiple events. He came to every one. After, they talked until 3 a.m. and, once the security guard had opened their dorms for them, went back to their own rooms knowing they’d be together forever.

Less than a year later, on June 24, 1995, they were married at First Baptist Church in Shelbyville. They now have two kids in their 20s – Micaiah and Abigail.

Scott has served as the youth pastor and lead pastor of churches in Kentucky, Georgia, and South Carolina. He’s currently the lead pastor of Central Baptist Church in Winchester, KY. Lana taught elementary school for ten years and now enjoys working in an office setting at the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky.

Today, the Ogles are looking forward to a trip to Israel, Scott is excited for upcoming disc golf tournaments, and Lana enjoys singing with their church praise teams and attending Southern Gospel music events.

Celebrating 100 Years

Barbara Carnes, beloved professor at Cumberlands, turned 100 in February 2023. Her son Frank, '75, who is her caretaker, worked together with his mother to share her Cumberlands story and the secret to living a long, wonderful life. Barbara's husband, Frank Sr. (nicknamed "Ferrell" and "Prof"), also taught at the college, and Frank's brother and sister are alumni as well – Cathy (Renfro), '76, and Robert, '83.

What first brought you to Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands)?

Ferrell* and I came to Kentucky during the summer of 1954 to begin our life-altering association with Cumberland College. He had recently completed a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University, and I had previously attained a Master of Education from George Peabody College for Teachers (which officially became a prized addition to Vanderbilt in 1979).

He had accepted an instructor’s position within the English department (having earned his initial master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Mississippi a few years earlier) and was also given the somewhat daunting task of being the Dean of Men from 19541959. Our half-decade spent at Mahan Hall was actually the first of many truly unforgettable experiences as we embarked on what would transpire (unbeknownst to us…) as a three-decades-plus odyssey of educational system pride and professionalism.

*Frank F. Carnes, Sr., her loving, devoted, and reciprocally inspirational husband of 66 years, who was also a distinguished professor at the college in the English department from 1954-1989. He was simply – though most affectionately – known as “Prof,” a moniker which he much preferred in deference to “Doctor.”

What were your job titles at the college while you worked here?

I began my teaching duties during the fall semester of 1957 as an instructor of English composition classes, and by the early 1960s I had been assigned a full-time didactic schedule within the education department.

I continued to teach in the education department until my retirement in May 1988, providing instructional preparedness for our future teachers in the following array of foundational classes: Teaching of Reading, Children’s Literature, Early Childhood Education block: Methods and Materials class of particular importance.

Subsequent to my original instructor title came the award of associate professor (by 1968), assistant professor designation (by 1974) which I valued very highly, and, ultimately, the distinction arising from the bestowal of full professor status (by 1981) was a tremendously memorable achievement for me.

The highest honor, however, over the entire course of my 30 years at Cumberland College came upon the surprising revelation of being chosen as recipient of the 1983 Honored Professor Award. My selection to become enshrined as a member of such an illustrious hall of dedicated, selfless, brilliant, and incomprehensively influential teachers was the unquestionable apex of my career! A truly serendipitous event: monumentally joyful, yet profoundly humbling conjointly.

What did you enjoy most about your time in service to the college?

Oh, goodness, that is a difficult query to ponder! I would probably have to say that the most enjoyment which I experienced continuously arose from observing the progression of each group of education majors, as they matured both academically and intellectually (as well as spiritually and professionally) during any four-year period, from Day One freshman registration to late May commencement as a graduating senior.

Also, a very close second, the acquisition of indescribable lifelong friendships which were forged with fellow teachers and staff within the college community, provided a profoundly positive and supportive network of camaraderie.

And, lastly (though in an incomparable category all itself), what truly brought me greatest pride and joy was to teach hand-inhand for 30 immensely wonderful years with the love of my life, dedicating ourselves to the undying pursuit of excellence for the benefit of our students.

What advice could you offer as to the secret of how to live a rich, full life of 100 years?

Oh, my, that’s another tough question, though very generally I might be able to suggest a simple guideline… In no particular order:

(1) Possess and steadfastly practice an abiding, unconditional faith and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ, adhering to his teachings and principles daily throughout the entire course of your life.

(2) Discover a longitudinal purpose in life, one which will not only richly benefit others as a result, but will reward yourself with the inner peace and personal satisfaction of having lived a deeply impactful life toward your fellow man.

(3) Find and partake in the simple pleasures of everyday life, while thanking the Lord at the end of each cycle that you were able to enjoy them.

(4) Having a local network of priceless, thoughtfully kind and supportive friendships, plus an incredibly dedicated, devoted, immediate, and extended family whose precious love is felt by me every second of every single day.

(5) University of Tennessee football games in the fall on the SEC network + University of Kentucky basketball games during winter!!

(6) Riding my stationary bicycle for exactly one hour (though at a leisurely speed...!) at least five or six times every week. Plus, I count the cars through the hallway window as they pass by on Main Street to help keep my mind sharp!

Why does your house have a maple leaf sign hanging from a pole near the front entrance?

“The Maples” house was originally built in 1918 and was given its iconic name due to the several maple trees which adorned the property. At some point thereafter, the dwelling was converted into a quaint roadside inn, with the entire backyard developed into a picturesque rock garden (which subsequently became a popular venue for local and regional wedding ceremonies, as well as a summertime tourist attraction along old U.S. Hwy 25). The neon sign (“The Maples”) was meticulously crafted by a gifted, unknown artisan to crown the property.

What are some of your hobbies? Or, what is your favorite way to spend a day?

A favorite hobby always has been scrapbooking family photographs and other cherished artifacts/memorabilia; I must have accumulated at least 15 to 20 of them dating back to the late 1940s.

During the past 2.5 years, my life has been infinitely blessed since the birth of my first great-grandson, and it is such an immense joy to catalog his utterly priceless collection of pictures!!

A favorite day’s activities would be to watch two SEC football games on cable (plus the first half of a third game…) or three SEC basketball games. Bonus enjoyment if UK or UT are victorious!

THE favorite day(s) are the 3-4 occasions each year during which our family has celebratory events locally, and I get to revel for several hours in jubilant familial fellowship with my loved ones!

THEN & NOW

Since Cumberlands’ founding in 1888, many things have changed about this institution in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. In this section, we peel back the layers of time for a glimpse at what life was like “back in the day” to see what is different – and what has stayed remarkably similar – from then to now.

Most high school students can’t wait to start college because they believe being in college will bring them more freedom. This is mostly true, but there have always been limits on what Cumberland students can and cannot do. Let’s take a look at how these rules have changed throughout the decades.

1912 - 1913

Gentlemen entering their dormitory in 1912 needed two dollars to deposit with the matron. The money covered the cost of articles broken or missing from his room or other damage. This money, or what was left of it after paying for damages, was returned to him once he moved out of the hall. What’s a matron, you ask? Matrons were female heads of the dormitories. These ladies were usually married or widowed, mature in age, and well respected. The ladies also had a matron who watched over them in their dormitories and enforced things like visitation rules. The 1912 academic catalog explained that ladies were “allowed company now and then unless their parents object.” Another rule was that “Any pupil having five unexcused absences from school appointments in one term, leaving school or town without permission of the officer in charge, or avoiding an examination, shall be subject to suspension at the discretion of the faculty.” young man except when a member of the Faculty is in charge.” Any secret or unapproved meeting between a young man and a young woman resulted in expulsion. Students living at Cumberlands at the time were also required to attend both Sunday school and church services. Students chose their church; however, after the selection was made, they had to attend the same church unless the dean of the dormitory granted permission to change.

1969 - 1970

Cumberlands students in 1969 did not have the option to slip on some stretchy pants before they ate Sunday dinner. Women were required to wear hose and heels at all Sunday meals. Men were expected to wear coats and ties to Sunday dinner. The only exception to this was that in unreasonably hot weather men could slip off their coats. There were also strict limits upheld on all days of the week. For instance, showering was not allowed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. If students got bored of campus food, they could only visit approved nearby restaurants and had to limit their stay to two hours.

1994 - 1995

The 90s was the time of songs like "Cotton Eyed Joe" and the "Macarena," so Cumberland students must have been burning up the school dance floor, right? Wrong. The Cumberlands was a “no dance” zone for decades, and it continued to enforce its rules against dancing during the 90s. Cumberlands students also had to be particular with their tanning habits and could only sunbathe in designated areas wearing modest clothing.

2020 - 2021

1939 - 1940

Going on a date as a Cumberlands student in 1939 was highly complicated, and not in the romantic sense. There were many hoops that one had to go through to court someone. If a young lady decided to go on a date to the movies, a ball game, picnic, etc., with a young man, she had to get the approval of the Dean of Women. These dates, or even simple pickup tennis matches, were carefully supervised. The 1939-1940 academic catalog said, “No young lady boarding at the dormitories may be in company with a

Students can forget cheesy declarations of love via holding a boom box on their shoulder outside of someone’s window; the amplification of sound inside or outside a building, or even inside a car, to the point that others can hear it is not allowed. And while all dorms offer Open House hours for students of the opposite sex to visit your dorm room, don’t be surprised when a resident assistant (RA) pokes their head into your room to check on you. (Sometimes they switch their walk-by schedule mid-shift, just for fun.) Oh, and students these days have never had “convocation.” Instead of attending convocations in Gatliff Chapel, students must attend one specified campus event per semester and perform community service.

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