Daniel Rogers, ’05, ’12; Ruth Rogers, ’05; and Rebekah Rogers Shoopman, ’05, ’07. Paul Steely, ’64, is retired. After a career in teaching, he worked for the Ford Motor Company. He lives with his wife, Stella, in Williamsburg, Ky. Patsy Rice Bates, ’65, retired from her job at a horse farm in Woodland County, Ky., but became restless. Her part-time position with the Tourism Commission for Frankfort and Franklin counties is now her favorite job, as she “welcomes visitors from all over the world wanting to know our capitol city.” Tom Hedges, ’65, writes from Bloomington, Ind., that Eastern “was very good to me and the education I received offered many varied opportunities during my working career.” In 2012, he retired from the Crane Army Ammunition Activity in Crane, Ind. He served in the U.S. Army as an officer and civilian for 45 years, in audit, finance, accounting, budget and administrative positions in Thailand, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Virginia. With his wife, Carla, he has vacationed widely in Europe, Asia and the U.S. Ralph Richardson, ’65, of La Grange, Ky., received the Ralph Beard Life Time Achievement Award given by the Mr. Basketball Fraternity to recognize an individual touched by the All-Star experience. Richardson played on Eastern’s varsity basketball team from 1959-1961. Barbara Ann Parsons Walters, ’65, lives in Ashland, Ky., where she directed the first annual ACTC/FIVCO Science and Engineering Fair for the five counties of Boyd, Carter, Elliot, Greenup and Lawrence. Gypsy Marie Roberts, ’66, of The Villages, Fla., has published two books, “A Travel Memoir” (2006) and “Winona’s Righteous Warriors” (2011). She won second prize in the American Association of University Women’s Florida-wide
poetry contest for her poem, “Breedchild.” Cheryl Godsey Love, ’67, of Marietta, Ga., retired in June 2010 after 43 years of teaching at Marietta High School, where she established the Cheryl Godsey Love Scholarship for a student entering the teaching profession. In April 2012, Libby Stultz Burr, ’68, was inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA (Kentucky High School Athletic Association) Hall of Fame. Burr was a cheer coach for 28 years, leading her squads to 12 district championships, two regional championships and five K-Pep Awards. She was the National Cheer Coach of the Year in 1992 and the NFHS Spirit Award winner in 2007. A track coach for 15 years, her teams won three regional awards and one sectional state meet. She lives in Bardstown with her husband, Ben. Phyllis Engleman Price, ’68, and her husband, Gene, have moved to a mobile home community in Fort Wayne, Ind. They have 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and would love to hear from former classmates.
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Deborah Digby Ives, ’70, of Marlton, N.J., teaches at Whitehall Elementary School, a three-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence between 2005 and 2010. Ives was “Teacher of the Year” in 1999. She has three grandchildren, Jason, Grady and Hadley. John E. Babb III, ’71, retired on January 1, 2013 after 30 years of service as quality assurance administrator for TECO Coal Corporation. He and his wife, Lillian Steele Babb, ’71, live in Corbin, Ky. Sheila McReynolds McQuigg, ’71, is happily retired and lives in Kuttawa, Ky., with her husband, Glen. Ronald Holihan, ’72, ’73, and Nancy McConnell Holihan, ’72, ’76, live in Graford, Texas. Ronald recently retired after 37 years as an educator,
assistant athletic director and administrator. The Texas Interscholatic Swimming Coaches Association awarded him the Theron L. Pickle Lifetime Achievement Award for high school coaches who have given back greatly to the sport of swimming and diving and influenced the lives of many athletes. Nancy has also retired after 34 years in education and is traveling with Ron in their motorhome. Ted Wendt, ’72, recently announced his retirement as associate vice president for faculty affairs at Fresno State University after a 36-year career in higher education. He held a tenured position as professor at California State University, Chico, and was academic dean at Cameron University, Murray State University, and the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. He and his wife, Mary Sue, live in Modesto, Calif. Dan Mason, ’73, president and CEO of CBS Radio, received the National Radio Award in September 2012. “Dan Mason’s extensive career in radio, his commitment to innovation and growth, coupled with his programming expertise, have shaped radio,” said John David, National Association of Broadcasters, executive vice president of radio. Mason oversees all operations for CBS Radio’s 130 stations. His growth strategy includes diversifying the division’s portfolio with station formats catering to different age groups and demographics. Under Mason’s leadership, Top 40 station launches in major cities outperformed previous lineups. CBS Radio’s debut of sports programming on FM stations in Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Cleveland proved a successful business model. Mason also increased CBS Radio’s digital presence with an extensive online streaming platform and mobile applications. Dan Mason received an honorary doctorate in humanities from Eastern in 2006. He lives in New York City.
Jennifer Piatt Mockbee, ’74, ’75, recently retired from teaching in Kentucky and North Carolina and is spending balmy winters in Palm Bay, Fla., with husband Stephen. James “Jim” Ross, ’74, owns CCC Trail Vineyard near Morehead, Ky., with his wife, Darlene Young Ross, ’74. They bought the vineyard in 2008, which now offers seven wines in addition to “Golden Harvest” developed by previous owners and winner of the 2008 Silver Medal from the American Wine Society. Current wine labels depict Eastern Kentucky cities through the talents of a local artist. The winery features facilities for private events, a tasting room, and fine dining at its Celebrations Cafe. Janey Feher, ’75, completed her 21st year as a primary teacher at Cumberland Elementary School in Harlan County, Ky. She led the state delegation of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 99th National Convention in Reno, Nev. She is a member of Mountain Trail #5171. Dennis Alan Gentry, ’75, ’77, recently retired from Fairfield City Schools in Ohio and is now assistant professor of psychology at the University of Cincinnati. He and his wife, Kim, live in Loveland, Ohio. They have three children. Daniel Stratton, ’75, of Stratton, Hogg & Maddox, PSC, in Pikeville, Ky., was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters at the University of Pikeville, honoring his years of service to the university and community, including work on the board of Citizens Bank of Pikeville, Kentucky Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Foundation, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Bankers Association, American Bankers Association and Community Bankers Council. He lives with his wife, Marianne, in Pikeville. Ronald Keith East, ’76, ’78, professor of educational supervision and administration, was granted
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