Class Notes

1970s

Will T. Scott ’71, a retired Kentucky Supreme Court Justice, was honored among friends, family, and elected officials with the unveiling of his portrait in the Commonwealth’s Capitol. Scott served on Kentucky’s high court from 2005 to 2015 before resigning to run for governor. He served as assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Pike County and as a Pike Circuit Court judge prior to his election to the Supreme Court. In 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, rose to the rank of 1st lieutenant and was awarded the Bronze Star during his service in Vietnam. He subsequently earned his bachelor's degree from Pikeville College and graduated from the University of Miami Law School.

1990s

Danny Osborne ’99 was named superintendent for Carroll County School system in May 2018. Osborne came to this position from the Kentucky Department of Education where he served as an education recovery leader since 2012. Osborne and his wife, Chrystal, have a son, Dylan, who is a sophomore at UPIKE, as well as a daughter, Madie, who is a sophomore at Carroll County High School.

2000s

Dr. Amy Canuso KYCOM ’06 joined St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa, as a psychiatrist. After spending 12 years serving the military, Canuso and her husband, Sean, along with their two sons, Caeden and Logan, reside in Carroll.

Entrepreneur Kyle Sineath ’07 recently opened Renew Men’s Health Clinic in Pikeville. As the clinic’s co-founder, Sineath has worked in the corporate and health care sectors since graduation. The Pikeville College alum says he’s glad to give back to the region that gave him the tools he needed to start the clinic, which offers services ranging from testosterone replacement to guidance on adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Alexandria Sisco Allen ’10 and Bradley Allen ’08 celebrated the birth of their daughter and third child, Kaylee Jordyn Allen, on Sept. 26, 2018.

2010s

Kayla Dawn Easterling and Jeff Grieme ’10 were married October 12 in Lexington, Ky., where the couple now resides. Jeff played baseball for then Pikeville College. Jeff is an inside sales representative for Corken Steel and Kayla is a third-grade teacher at Hearn Elementary School in Frankfort.

Dr. Robert Shurtleff UPIKE ’10 and KYCOM ’15 joined Pikeville Medical Center as a family medicine physician. Shurtleff, who has called Pikeville home for nearly his entire life, is excited to help better the community he loves. He and his wife Brooke are the proud parents to a three-year-old son, Luke, and 15-month-old daughter, Molly.

Lakia Bailey ’11 was named Assistant Sports Information Director and Athletic Assistant at UPIKE. Prior to assuming her new role, Bailey served as coordinator of graphic services and events at the university since 2012. Bailey, who played on the women’s basketball team from 2007-2011, is pivotal in UPIKE Athletics’ multimedia marketing initiatives as well as assisting with statistics and coordinating athletic events.

Dr. Alice Higdon KYCOM ’13 recently joined Mercy Health-Paducah General Surgery in Paducah, Ky. Higdon joins Mercy Health from New York’s St. John’s Episcopal Hospital where she completed both her internship and residency.

Courtney Lovern Sutherland ’15 and Zachary Sutherland ’14

Zachary Sutherland ’14 and Courtney Lovern Sutherland ’15 were married July 6. Zach played baseball while attending UPIKE and Courtney worked as an admissions counselor after graduation. The couple now lives in Elizabethtown, Ky., where Zach works at Pepsi while Courtney works at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.

Lauren Gregory Dezarn ’15 and Bryan Dezarn

Lauren Gregory Dezarn ’15 and Bryan Dezarn were married April 7. The couple resides in Manchester, Ky. Lauren was an admissions counselor for the university and currently works at Clay County High School as a talent search counselor. Bryan works at Wal-Mart Distribution.

In July 2018, Pikeville High School named Brandi Jo Howard ’15 head softball coach. In addition to playing softball at UPIKE from 2011 to 2015, Howard also served as a graduate assistant with the university. In high school, she was a Class 1A first team all-state selection from Magoffin County. Howard comes to Pikeville High School after coaching at Floyd Central Middle School.

Dr. Courtney Maiden KYCOM ’15 joined Ephraim McDowell Dedman’s primary care team in Harrodsburg, Ky. With an interest in preventive medicine, nutrition and wellness, Maiden completed her residency in North Carolina at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She and her husband Joe reside with their two dogs.

Shawn Fuller MBA ’16 was promoted to branch manager, assistant vice president for Community Trust Bank. Fuller has worked for Community Trust Bank for more than five years as a management trainee, CSR and teller. Fuller will oversee daily branch operations, work with new and existing clients with lending options as well as provide coaching and development opportunities to staff in addition to other responsibilities.

Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame Induction Features UPIKE Alum

UPIKE annually recognizes a select group of passionate and service-minded educators in its Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame. The prestigious award honors those whose contributions to learning have inspired generations of students and made significant impact in the field of education. After being nominated by their peers, former students or community members, the group of professionals were inducted on Oct. 18.

2018 inductees include (from left) Deborah Lemaster of Paintsville, Stephen A. Trimble ’81 of Louisa, Emily Faye Warne of Paintsville, Tammie Hobbs Hensley ’94 of Pikeville, Jeff Shannon of Prestonsburg, Modena Sallee ’70 of Lexington, Cassandra Akers of Stanville and Teddie Renee’ Buchanan ’89 (posthumously). Billy Ray Buchanan accepted the award on behalf of his late wife.