Statement - Summer/Fall 2010

VOL. XXVIII, NO. 2

Alumni and Friends, As I begin my two year term as president of the MSU Alumni Association, I reflect on MSU’s historic past, current state, and future possibilities.

The past has been most positive. Since the legislature in 1922 established an institution of higher education in Morehead, the light of MSU has been a major factor in the growth of East Kentucky.

As an alum, I’m very much aware of the benefits that my education at Morehead State has given me. Without that education, I would not experience my level of living and would not understand the world around me as well.

Having realized the impact of Morehead State on my life, I now am trying to help current and future students by giving back to the University with my time and finances. I encourage those of you who also appreciate the excellent education you received at MSU to do the same.

Come back and visit at any time. If you haven’t been on campus in a few years, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the physical, personnel, and curriculum changes.

Remember, MSU is one of the best kept secrets in higher education.

But go ahead, tell everyone.

Clyde I. James (65), President MSU Alumni Association

Untitled watercolor Dongfeng Li, assistant professor of art

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EAGLE EYE: PHOTO STORY FEATURING THE EQUINE HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

FEATURE 5

ATHLETIC & ALUMNI HALLS OF FAME

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BRECKINRIDGE ALL SCHOOL REUNION

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WMKY CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY

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SPECIAL REPORT: ANNUAL DONOR REPORT

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ALUMNI FEATURES

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AROUND MSU (NEWS & NOTES)

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IN MEMORIAM

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FAME & GLORY (ATHLETICS UPDATES)

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CLASSNOTES (ALUMNI UPDATES)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations at (800) 783-2586 or via e-mail at alumni@moreheadstate.edu.

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may be reprinted without permission. We appreciate notification of reprint use. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the official policies of Morehead State University. Address correspondence to: STATEMENT Editor, Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations, 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351, or e-mail statement@moreheadstate.edu • Dr. Wayne D. Andrews, president, Morehead State University; John Merchant (79), chair, Board of Regents; Clyde James (65), president, MSU Alumni Association, Inc.; Daragh Porter (77), chair, Board of Trustees, MSU Foundation, Inc.; James Shaw, publisher; Mindy Highley (91), Jami Hornbuckle (96), Tami B. Jones (82), April Hobbs Nutter (97), Pauline Young (84), editors; Toni Hobbs (02), creative director; Amy Riddle (00), production manager; Tim Holbrook (94), Guy Huffman (02), photographers; Don Williams (07), designer; Jason Blanton (03), contributing writer.

Morehead State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans, or disability in its educational programs, services, activities, employment policies, and admission of students to any program of study. In this regard the University conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. This includes: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Kentucky Revised Statutes 207.130 to 207.240. Vocational educational programs at Morehead State University supported by federal funds include industrial education, vocational agriculture, business education, and the associate degree program in nursing. Any inquires should be addressed to: Affirmative Action Officer, Morehead State University, 101 Howell-McDowell, Morehead, KY 40351, 606.783.2097.

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Honorary degree awarded to philanthropist Edfred L. “Ed” Shannon Jr. of Whittier, Calif., was awarded an honorary degree posthumously during Morehead State University’s 2010 Spring Commencement. Board of Regents Chair John C. Merchant (79) presented the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree to Shannon’s wife, Ruth B. Shannon (45).

Shannon and his wife have been recognized by numerous organizations for their philanthropic endeavors and humanitarian efforts, individually and as a couple.

The pair met on the MSU campus where he was a math major and she was pursuing a teaching degree. They have maintained strong ties with the University and established the Ruth Boggs Shannon and E.L. Shannon, Jr. Professorship Endowment, as well as the Shannon Scholarship Endowment for students who have chosen teaching as a career.

A graduate of Breckinridge School, Shannon left the campus to serve in World War II. Upon his return, the couple

married and moved to California. He enrolled in the University of California at Berkeley, completed a degree in petroleum engineering, and took a job with Union Oil Company.

He became an oil executive and gained worldwide stature for his work with the Santa Fe Drilling Company, the forerunner of Santa Fe International. At 35, Shannon became president of the company and then served as CEO and chairman for more than 30 years. He took the small drilling company to an historic $2.5 billion sale to the Kuwaiti government.

Shannon was known by world leaders, former presidents, congressmen, doctors and noted individuals from all walks of life.

He earned the reputation of a wellrespected businessman because of his generosity and desire to improve the community, especially in the area where he lived.

Dr. Ellis to be honored for service Dr. Jack D. Ellis (57), a local

historian and MSU retiree, will receive the 2010 Award for University Service during Homecoming festivities in October.

With 34 years of library experience in Kentucky and Florida, Dr. Ellis retired as director of libraries, chair and professor of the former Department of Library Science at MSU in 1985.

With retirement, he devoted more time to his writing and has completed four books: “Morehead Memories, True Stories from Eastern Kentucky” (2001); “Patriots & Heroes, Eastern Kentucky Soldiers of

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WW I” (2003); “Alpha Hutchinson, The Biography of a Man and His Community” (2003); “Kentucky Memories, Reflections of Rowan County” (2005).

He has contributed more than 450 articles to the Morehead News for its “Morehead Memories” column. Many of these written works describe significant historical events relevant to Rowan County, East Kentucky and the University.

Growing up in Rowan County, he had a love of sports, history, reading and writing. Enlisting in the military at age 17, he would receive an honorable discharge before beginning his college education and playing shortstop on the baseball team and meeting his future wife on the tennis courts.

He was accepted into the library science program at Peabody College (now

Ruth B. Shannon (45) of Whittier, Calif., accepted the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree on behalf of her late husband, Ed L. Shannon, during the University’s Spring Commencement. President Wayne D. Andrews was among those offering congratulations.

For more pictures from MSU’s 2010 Spring Commencement, visit our MSU Flickr site at www.moreheadstate.edu.

part of Vanderbilt University), completed a master’s degree and accepted a position as school librarian in St. Petersburg, Fla. After earning a doctorate in education from the University of Southern Mississippi, he returned to Morehead and joined the University’s staff in 1968.

A World War II veteran, Dr. Ellis remains active in local veteran’s affairs, having served on the committee that established the Veteran’s Wall and Freedom Park. He is a frequent speaker at veteran’s programs and serves untold hours as a volunteer chaplain at St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Ellis has been married to the former Janis Caudill (53) for nearly 60 years. They have four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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2009 Athletic Hall of Fame

Three former men’s basketball players were inducted into Morehead State University’s Athletic Hall of Fame: Lamar Green (69), Bruce King (68) and Howard Smith (72).

Along with 2008 inductee Willie “Hobo” Jackson, the three were a part of the “Birmingham Four” who came to the University from Birmingham, Ala., to play basketball.

They were among the first players to come from outside MSU’s general service region.

“The contributions made by Howard, Bruce and Lamar to Morehead State basketball are immeasurable,” said Brian Hutchinson (96), director of intercollegiate athletics. “They were a force to be reckoned with on the court, helping to further the regional and national recognition of Eagle basketball and Morehead State University.”

Green, who was urged by Smith and King to come to MSU, was named to the All-OVC teams of 1967-68 and 1968-69. He still ranks fourth all-time at MSU in rebounding with 914.

Lamar Green

With Green leading the way, the Eagles had their best record in eight years in 1968-69, receiving the title of OVC co-champions with an 18-9 overall record. They averaged 88.6 points a game, which was the highest in the OVC and among the top 10 offensive efforts in the country. Green was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the third round of the 1969 NBA draft. He played for the Suns from 197075. He also was picked in the ABA draft by the Oakland Oaks, where he played for the 1974-75 season.

King joined the Eagle freshman team in the second half of the 1963-64 season. He was elevated to varsity once he became eligible in 1964-65.

MSU’s Bruce King rebounding leader in 1965 and 1966, he ranks 13th all-time. King was a physical education major and member of the Aquila club (Gamma Theta Lambda). His shot-blocking and ball-stealing abilities made him a feared and respected opponent to the Eagles’ adversaries.

Smith joined MSU in 1963-64, playing on the freshman team. He was elevated to

2010 Alumni Hall of Fame Two MSU alums will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame during the 2010 homecoming.

Dr. Kenneth I. Daugherty (57), re-

tired federal government senior executive, former associate professor of geodesy and geophysics, and business executive.

As deputy director of Defense Mapping Agency, he led the technical and operational activities of the

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world’s leading mapping organization and served on the faculty of the University of Hawaii. In retirement, he served as chief scientist for two large defense contractors and later established two viable small businesses in the Geospatial Intelligence Industry.

Donna Tatman Reed (73), is vice president of content for Media General.

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the varsity team as a sophomore. Smith earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from MSU, a certificate in advanced study in education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Howard Smith and completed doctoral studies at the University of Houston.

In addition to playing basketball for the Eagles, he also played in the military (Special Forces for Seventh Army Division) and for the American Basketball Association (Kentucky Colonels). He also was a member of the famed exhibition team the Harlem Globetrotters.

Smith was active in the military for three years (served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm) and an Army reservist for 19 years.

Established in 1985, the Morehead State Athletic Hall of Fame honors former Eagles whose achievements both in athletics and as ambassadors have had a profound impact.

The Hall of Fame contains 117 members, including 29 men’s basketball players with the addition of these inductees.

television stations, 25 daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and online news sites affiliated with those properties. Previously, she held the position of vice president of news and multimedia strategy in the publishing division which include: The Tampa Tribune, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the WinstonSalem Journal, 22 other daily newspapers in the Southeast United States and more than 75 weeklies and periodicals.

In 2008, Reed was named the Virginius Dabney Distinguished Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. She resides in Midlothian, Va.

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KCTM director has loads of experience A highly respected multi-instrumentalist and onstage performer, Raymond W. McLain was named director of MSU’s Kentucky Center for Traditional Music in January.

The Traditional Music Ensemble performing at a Celebration of Ralph Stanley’s 83rd birthday, Meadowview Convention Center, Kingsport, Tenn. From left, Raymond McLain, Linda Jean Stokley, Adam Chaffins, Kyle Burnett and Brock O’Cull.

Photo credit: Jim Sledge ETSU Photo Lab

McLain had been director of the bluegrass, old time and country music program at East Tennessee State University.

“We are delighted to have Raymond McLain join the MSU family. He provided significant leadership at East Tennessee State University in the development of its nationally recognized program. Raymond is a topnotch professional musician, teacher and person,” said President Wayne D. Andrews. “He will attract many students because of the breadth and depth of his knowledge and experience. Furthermore, given time and resources, Raymond will continue to develop KCTM into a premier center to preserve the heritage of this region’s traditional music.”

McLain started his professional music career in 1969, when his family began its weekly television series in Hazard.

During the 21 years with the McLain Family Band, he was featured internationally at thousands of festivals and concerts and as a soloist on 230 occasions. In 1989, he joined Jim and Jesse’s Virginia Boys and spent 10 years with the group. He currently performs with Canadian harmonica whiz Mike Stevens.

He is among the most well traveled musicians in his field, having performed in all 50 states and 63 different countries. He has performed in venues at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/kctm.

Concert Choir and Chamber Singers visit Central Europe The MSU Concert Choir and Chamber Singers bridged cultural gaps with songs and smiles in an eight-day tour of Hungary and Austria earlier this year.

The choirs, led by Dr. Greg Detweiler, associate professor of music, presented five concerts and several impromptu performances. In Hungary, this included the Baroque-style Nagykovácsi Cathedral in a town northeast of Budapest and the Franciscan Cathedral in Esztergom, Hungary’s first capital. Vienna concert sites included Austria’s national church, the massive Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Breitenfeld Cathedral, and the Neo-Gothic Votivkirche.

The choirs performed music written for the acoustics of the cathedrals in which they sang, as well as the music of Hungary, Austria and the United States.

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Dr. Detweiler remembers the final full concert in Vienna as being the “mountain-top” musical experience of the tour.

“In a city where audiences do not give standing ovations, we will not forget that packed audience’s reaction (standing ovation) after our concluding piece and after each encore!”

The 45 students were praised by Dr. Detweiler “for their dedication.” “The choirs sang beautifully and Splendid acoustics, a standing-room only audience, and accompaniment by a Hungarian choir welcomed the Concert Choir at passionately no matter how its first concert at Nagykovácsi Cathedral. long the day had been.

“Our students shared from their hearts. Each student now and the way music can bridge the gap understands the beauty of singing music between cultures and languages. It is an in the space for which it was written, experience they will never forget.”

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FEATURE

Breckinridge All School Reunion

service above and beyond the call of duty to the Society’s development, growth and continued success.

For this fifth reunion, the participants came from coast to coast, with well wishes and lots of stories to share.

Among the earliest graduates attending were Margaret “Muffy” Penix Scott (1937) of Wilmington, Del., and Lillian Tackett

In mid-June, nearly 400 visited the Morehead State University campus to enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of the Breckinridge School Society’s All School Reunion.

They picnicked on the lawn of Laughlin Health Building, toured various facilities including the Space Science Center, took group photos and enjoyed a dinner program.

During the meal, Lucien Rice (1952) of Lexington was presented the George T. Young Award for service to the Breckinridge School Society. He was the 11th Breck alumnus to be honored for

Arrand (1938) of Sterling Heights, Mich.

The Breckinridge School Society, which was formed in 1993, will meet again in 2015. The school is remembered through the Breckinridge Commemorative Scholarship Endowment, which since its inception has educated 17 MSU students and grown to more than $500,000.

Banquet attendees continue the tradition of wrapping up the reunion by singing their Alma Mater

Rice book highlights early years’ growth and prosperity

Barbara Fannin presented Lucien Rice with the George T. Young award for service during the All School Reunion.

We are encouraged to write about things we know.

Lucien H. Rice (56) has taken this advice to heart and for the last three years, he has been working on a book, “The Rice-Heitzer Connection: A Kentucky Family Legacy,” which will be out this summer.

In the book, Rice discusses Morehead State University and the city of Morehead from the time his parents moved to the area in 1931 until present day. He also chronicles how the two families came from England and Europe and settled in Kentucky, with stories from the 1700s.

Among the chapter topics are the Morehead Men’s Club, home economics, scouting, Breckinridge class of 1952, early history of the MSU Alumni Association, the Rice home and neighborhood and the antics of his father, the late W.H. “Honie” Rice, the namesake of the Rice Maintenance Building on campus.

Rice describes the campus from the 1930s-70s, a career with Boy Scouts of America, and a host of family and friends his family has known.

Additional information and instructions for ordering the book are available on the Web at

www.TheClarkGroup.com.

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EAGLE EYE

Equine Health Education Center fully operational The Equine Health Education Center at Morehead State University’s Derrickson Agricultural Complex on KY 377 in Morehead is open and fully operational.

“This state-of-the-art surgical and medical treatment facility for horses will greatly benefit our veterinary technology, equine science and animal science students as well as regional horse owners,” said MSU President Wayne D. Andrews at the ribboncutting ceremony.“It is a major enhancement of our efforts to support the equine industry in Kentucky.”

Built at a cost of $881,000 and officially opened in June 2008, the facility was financed with a $550,000 grant from the Kentucky Equine Trust and additional funds from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and MSU. The grant application was developed

by Dr. Judy Willard, associate professor of agriculture, and Dr. Philip Prater, professor of veterinary technology.

The 6,000 square foot building is dedicated to the training of students in modern equine veterinary

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technology, including ultrasound, fiber optic endoscopy, surgery, advanced reproductive techniques, intensive care management and digital radiology.

“We are very proud of the fact that we have the only dedicated equine medical and surgical facility in the nation that is associated with a stand-alone veterinary technology program,” said Dr. Gerald DeMoss (65), dean of MSU’s College of Science and Technology.“Adding this facility to our livestock and other teaching resources at the agricultural complex will have a very positive impact on our students in all animal science programs.”

The facility also is expected to help achieve other goals of MSU’s animalrelated instructional efforts. Dr. Prater, who works primarily with horses and other large animals, is excited about what the new Equine Health Education Center will do to strengthen MSU’s efforts in equine veterinary technology, including the possible addition of a specialty certification in that field of study.

“It is clear that training additional veterinary technicians must be part of the solution to the growing shortage of veterinarians in large animal practice,” he stated. “The equine industry offers great opportunities for vet tech professionals.”

Dr. Prater hopes that MSU’s new facility will result in the vet tech program becoming even more attractive to highlyqualified students.

“We already have one of the top programs in the country and this will make us even stronger,” he added.

“Our students are being prepared to move directly into positions in the most sophisticated veterinary clinics in this country.”

Dr. Prater predicts that the new center also will be very helpful to private veterinary medical practitioners in East Kentucky.

“The lives of very valuable and loved horses will be saved because this facility will be so much closer when timely, critical care is needed,” he added.

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A day in the life . . .

Dr. Phil Prater, associate professor of veterinary technology, has been teaching at MSU since 1998 where he continues to wear many hats. His years of experience in the college setting and private practice have earned him numerous awards. He was the American Association of State College of Agriculture and Renewable Resources’ Outstanding Teaching Award recipient in 2007 and was presented the 2006 Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinarian of the Year Award for outstanding service to the veterinary profession.

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FEATURE

WMKY celebrates 45th anniversary East Kentucky’s first public radio station, WMKY, hit the airwaves on June 15, 1965, from the campus of MSU. The signal of only 10 watts covered the Rowan County area with programming from a studio in the Combs Building.

Phil Simms and Don Russell (75)

Now 45 years later, WMKY, currently 50,000 watts, is the flagship station of Morehead State Public Radio.

MSPR, which includes WOCS in Booneville and a translator in Inez, reaches more than 40 counties in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.

Since 2002, the MSPR signal has originated from the state-ofthe-art studios at 132 Breckinridge Hall.

In 2005, WMKY along with WOCS, became two of the first public radio stations in the Commonwealth to convert to a high definition, digital broadcast signal.

For the anniversary celebration, the public was invited to tour the studios, register for door prizes and MSPR memorabilia, and visit with the staff.

“We dusted off some of the old photos to share with our friends,” said Paul Hitchcock (88), MSPR general manager. “We are very excited about how far we have come in the last 45 years. It is a special year in the history of MSPR.” Those sentiments were echoed by others but it was Larry Netherton (67), retired WMKY general manager, who put it into words. Unable to attend the event, he offered praise and support after watching the online video: “Memories brought smiles of recognition: Don Russell (75) and Larry Stidham, two of those pictured in the video. That old station wagon took us to many sporting events, even to the Civitan Classic in Jacksonville, Fla. On that trip, we were passed on the interstate

by Adron and Mignon Doran (former

president and first lady) who also drove to the basketball tournament.

“Going from 10 watts to 50,000 watts was a monumental step and students have always been a big part of that growth. It is heartwarming to realize that this longevity transcends generations from Rick Hesterberg (80) at WMKY to his son Tanner (junior) at MSPR. “As you celebrate, don’t forget to remind visitors about Don Holloway (56) whose vision made this possible and Ray Roberts who helped make the technical facility a reality.

The success of numerous students over the years is testament to the dedication of a professional staff. Thanks for continuing the tradition.”

With a full-time staff of five and 1520 student workers per semester, as well as numerous program hosts from the community, MSPR broadcasts 24-hours a day.

“During the 45 years, more than 1,500 students have worked for WMKY,” Hitchcock said.

MSPR operates through the support of Morehead State University, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, regional business underwriters and listener contributions.

MSPR General Manager Paul Hitchcock discusses MSPR awards with Gail Lincoln during the recent open house.

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Dear Alumni and Friends, The past year has presented extraordinary financial challenges to the entire higher education sector. However, in times of economic duress, the true mettle of Morehead State University and its supporters is revealed. Thank you for your continued support of the University and for making an impact in all areas of academic excellence.

Each and every gift to the University is important. The effect of your generosity on the University’s stature and strength is hard to overstate. Your support permits us to recruit competitive students and to open our doors to many who could not otherwise afford an education. In good times, and especially in not so good times, careful stewardship of your gifts is critical. We’ve prepared this annual donor report with you and your gifts in mind.

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During 2009, Morehead State University received $2,637,415 in private support. On behalf of our 9,046 students, nearly 1,200 faculty and staff members, and especially the leaders responsible for stewarding and guiding the University’s future, “Thank you for all you do for Morehead State University.” And, we thank you in advance for what you will continue to do.

Very truly yours,

James A. Shaw Vice President, University Advancement

MSU Foundation Statistics

Morehead State University is focused on affordability and accessibility. Although Morehead State receives a portion of the total budget from state appropriations, to advance the University, public-private partnerships must be strengthened through your support.

State funding provides the means for a basic education, and private support turns a basic education into an exceptional one.

2009 Giving by Constituency

2009 Gift Designation Unrestrictted

9%

Property & In-Kind

16%

Annual Scholarship

6%

Parents Comprehensive Campaign Restricted

43%

1%

20%

Foundations

Faculty, Staff & Retirees

39%

6%

Other Restricted

Endowment

Friends of MSU

Alumni

19%

17%

Corporations & Other Businesses

9%

15%

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report and to include each donor who supported Morehead State University during 2009. 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. You may contact us at (877) 690-4483.

If you have questions or concerns, contact: James A. Shaw MSU Foundation, CEO (606) 783-2599

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Mindy Highley (93) Director of Development (606) 783-2033

Allison Caudill (05) Assistant Director, Donor Relations (606) 783-5473

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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 to MSU through the MSU Foundation, Inc. Cumulative giving is based on gifts pledged or received through the 2009 calendar year, and totals include employer-matching gifts. Qualifying gifts include confirmed commitments of cash, securities, real estate, or gifts-in-kind.

Ashland Inc. Foundation James and Linda Booth Thomas Raymond Curtis Lucille Caudill Little

Mountain Telephone Corporation National Aeronautics and Space Administration Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Charitable Trust

Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $500,000 - $999,999 range.

Diederich Educational Trust Addie Rader

Ruth B. and Ed L. Shannon Elmer and Donna Smith

Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $100,000 - $499,999 range.

Allen Brothers Realty, Inc. Ashland, Inc. Roger and Bernice Barbour Wayne Basler James Bell Paul and Suanne Blair Shirley and Carole Browning C. Louise Caudill Proc and Bobbie Caudill Chakeres Theatres, Inc. Citizens National Bank City of Morehead Ted and Jean Crosthwait The Lindsay and Hazel Ellington Family E.O. Robinson Mountain Trust

Richard Edgeworth Emerson Power Transmission Frederick & May Lumber Company Gifts-In-Kind International Mary Gilmer Elijah and Norma Hogge Holiday Inn of Morehead Jacor Communications, Inc. K-MEC Lexmark International, Inc. Boone Logan Elizabeth Martindale MSU Student Government Association Myrtle Mae Mitchell Trust

National Assoc. for the Exchange of Industrial Resources National Processing Company, LLC Greg, Sally, Sara, Laura, and Lindsay Palmer Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter Powell Construction Co., Inc. Rowan County Fiscal Court George and Alva Scott William and Susie Seaton Phillip and Diana Simms Norman and Deane Tant The Citizens Bank of Morehead US Bank, N.A.

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Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $1,000,000 and above range.

Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $50,000 – $99,999 range.

Larry and Kathryn Addington Elmer and Elizabeth Anderson James and Elizabeth Arient Willie and Trina Blair Shirley and Leroy Brend Carlson Software, Inc. W. Marshall Chapman Robert Coleman Noveal and Harold Crosthwaite Myron Doan Don Hall GM SuperCenter Adron and Mignon Doran France M. George Glimcher Company 13 • STATEMENT

William Harris Hinkle Contracting Corporation Miriam Hop Leslie and Peggy Jacobs Terry and Susan Jacobs Kelley, Galloway & Company John Locke Lockheed Martin Corporation E. Paul Lyon, Jr. Paul and Patricia Maddox Billy Martin Mazak Corporation Maxine McCoy Mineral Labs, Inc.

Donnie and Vickie Mingus Bill Moore Morehead Rowan County Economic Development Council, Inc. Morehead Tourism Commission Morehead Woman’s Club Kenneth and Bonnie Morel MSU Agriculture Club Pack’s, Inc. Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. Preiser Scientific Company Lois Priestman Rowan Restaurants, Inc.

C. V. and Gussie Snapp Steele-Reese Foundation Thomas Sternal and Martha Enzmann Jesse and Naomi Stuart Swift-Eckrich, Inc. Robert and Ruth Vogele Richard and Carolina Walls Bill Walmsley Jim and Madonna Weathers Whitaker Bank of Morehead

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CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

During the past year, MSU was fortunate to have several individuals join our new annual giving recognition society, the Circle of Excellence. Their leadership gifts, combined with unrestricted gifts of other annual donors, allowed the MSU Foundation to meet nearly $250,000 in campus needs. This was the first year we instituted the University Needs List process in which any area of the campus could submit a request for funding of a need to enhance a program. The needs were prioritized by the President’s Cabinet and funding was directed to nearly every area of the University.

Some of the funded initiatives included:

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Upgraded classroom computers, improved student study areas, and computer software upgrades across campus

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Provided and increased number of Nontraditional Student Scholarships

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Improved Button Auditorium lighting system

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Supported the University Marching Band and University Pep Band

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Supported overseas study for language majors and minors

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Purchased a new MSU Beaker costume and cheerleading uniforms

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Upgraded Industrial and Engineering Laboratory

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Supported the Emerging Leaders Symposium for current students

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 including a specially designed broach or lapel pin signifying their level of support, an MSU Circle of Excellence static decal signifying their level of support, recognition in the annual donor report, recognition at an MSU donor recognition event, and special invitations to other annual campus events.

How to Join: Contact the Office of Development at (877) 690-4483 or e-mail giving@moreheadstate.edu. Membership in the Circle can be achieved through a one-time annual gift or quarterly or monthly gifts.

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Circle of Excellence Members

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.

All unrestricted annual gifts made during the 2009 calendar year count toward Circle of Excellence recognition in one of five levels.

President’s Circle ($10,000 and up) David Adair Booth Energy Group

Daragh Porter and John Wobbe Steve Williams

Allen Brothers Realty, Inc. Wayne and Sue Andrews

Silver Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) Christopher Chivetta Jack and Cheryl Matthews John and Peggy Osborne

Mike and Dayna Seelig Jim and Cindy Shaw Trademark Insurance Service

Jim and Madonna Weathers Timothy Wilson and Sarah Emmons Womack Management Co., Inc.

L. R. and Karla Hughes Clyde James Sonny and Joretta Jones Kentucky Bank George and Sarah Kerr Steven M. Lee Glenn D. and Cindy Leveridge Steve and Janet Lewis Wayne and Kathy Martin Scott and Jill McBride Jason McCloud Lori Menshouse Alan and Kerry Moore Michael and Marilyn Moore Morehead Community Federal Credit Union Morehead Utility Plant Board Mountain Telephone Corporation John and Eugena O’Cull Rose Orlich Pack’s Inc. Beth and Bob Patrick Helen Charles Pennington William and Geraldine Phelps John and Betty Philley *Amber Philpott

Douglas and Clarissa Pierce Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter *Jason Rainey David and Suzanne Richardson Herbert Schmidt Randolph and Katrina Scott Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Jack and Pat Sims St. Claire Regional Medical Center Stor-All Consolidated, LLC Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney PLLC TECO Coal Corporation The Citizens Bank of Morehead US Bank, N.A. *Aaron Walter and Kenna Allen Walter Frank and Geraldine Welch Wells Fargo Insurance Services of Kentucky, Inc. Bennett West Elmer and Beverly Whitaker William and Patricia Whitaker Whitaker Bank Kimberly and Dion Williams WKYT/WYMT TV

Bronze Circle ($1,000 to $2,499) Larry and Jen Adams Hank and Charlette Allen Merl Allen Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield John Baird Douglas and Jill Bentz Sarah Betty Blong Homer and Kathy Cablish Nelson Carpenter *Benjamin and Allison Caudill Proc and Bobbie Caudill Citizens National Bank Carolyn Cleavenger CoffeeTree Books & The Fuzzy Duck Coffee Shop *Joe and Kelly Crawford Gerald DeMoss Denny and Jean Dorton Emerson Power Transmission Jim Fogle *Michelle Garland Ronald and Patty Griffith Shannon Harr Hastings & Chivetta Architects, Inc. Jami Hornbuckle *Guy and Alicia Huffman

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Gold Circle ($5,000 to $7,499)

*Indicates a recent alumnus. These recent alumni, 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.

Employer matching gifts upgrade the significance of every qualifying gift; however, matching gifts cannot be applied to the gift to enable it to reach recognition level.

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ANNUAL FUND

The MSU Annual Fund clubs recognizes donors who contribute unrestricted gift(s) to the Fund for Excellence totaling $250 or more. These gifts are listed below in one of three levels.

Benefactor’s Club: $750 - $999 Range Alvah T. McCoy Patron’s Club: $500 - $749 Range Darwin Aurand Rodger Carlson Rhonda and Harold Davis Phillip Gniot Brian and Elizabeth Hutchinson

Gary and Marti North Ronald Orcutt Richard and Lucy Platek Marylou and Richard Posey Robert D. Russell

Mason and Aledia Tush Mike and Sharon Walters John and Deborah Watts

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Alan and Yvonne Baldwin Marshall and Dorothy Banks Samuel and Ruvonna Bevard Patricia Bivin Catherine Blair Douglas and Kateri Bolton Larry and Grace Botts Nancy and Dennis Bowers Don and Virginia Carter Gary and Linda Cox Bernard and Jerrye Davis Craig and Amanda Dennis Joseph Foster

Barbara and Dennis Foy Channing Frederick Doris and Charles Frederick Darold and Teri Giles Timothy and Lynn Goforth John and April Haight James and Jacqueline Hartzell Jeff and Mindy Highley Jerome and Karen Howard Richard Hughes Wayne and Elsie Jones Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Marc Kessler Ronnie and Betty King Myra and Denis King Kevin Koett Angela Leslie Erik Lewis Ancil Lewis Jane and Rayner Lotton Benjamin Malphrus Ronald Martin Lucienne Mueller Timothy and Shai Murphy James and Nancy O’Neill

William Patton Danny Price John and Kathi Razor James Ross Kent Schmitt Joyce and James Stevens Kathryn and Martin Voiers Keith Williams Stephen and Janie Wilson Beverly Winkleman

Gifts below the $250 level will be recognized on the MSU giving Web site. To view the online annual report, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/giving.

MSU Campus Giving Campaign Each year, MSU encourages faculty and staff to give back to the University by contributing to the Annual Campus Giving Campaign. This year, 70.2 percent of our employees gave more than $166,900 to everything from scholarships, academic and athletic programs, research and unrestricted gifts to the areas of greatest need on campus. Each gift, large or small, impacts the lives of our students every day. Since the inception of the Campus Giving Campaign 12 years ago, faculty and staff have given $1.8 million to MSU.

The commitment of MSU employees demonstrates that we, who know the University best, are dedicated to ensuring continued excellence for many years to come. The success of this campaign is a true testament that MSU is a great place to learn, work, and serve. Thank you to all faculty and staff for your dedication and outpouring of support to MSU!

“Giving back to MSU is the best way for me to “Even before I came to MSU in 1984 as a student from show thanks to the place that is a huge reason for Morgan County, I could see the impact that MSU had what I am and who I am today. The appreciation on its students and our region. Like so many others, that I have for the experiences I enjoyed and the MSU was, for me, a true light to the mountains. I am people that helped shape me during my time at proud to work at MSU because I believe in our mission, MSU is immeasurable.” the commitment of our faculty and staff, and the talents Donnie Tyndall (93), head men’s basketball of our students. I am proud to give back to MSU because I know that coach; campaign co-chair MSU will always be a light to the mountains to improve the quality of A complete list of MSU Faculty and Staff members who contributed to the life for our students and the people in our service region.”

2009 Campus Giving Campaign can be found online at - Craig Dennis (89), provisional studies coordinator; www.moreheadstate.edu/campuscampaign. campaign co-chair

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ANNUAL RESTRICTED GIFTS TO MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

The list below recognizes those contributing restricted gift(s) totaling $250 or more during the 2009 calendar year. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference at MSU! It is because of your generosity that we are able to maintain a tradition of excellence and provide services such as creation of new scholarships and expansion of academic programs.

$1,000,000 and above

A $1 million matching grant commitment from the Paul and Lucille Little Foundation was received in 2009 to support the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music and the “Classroom to the Community” program.

The grant was matched by the state from the Regional University Excellence Trust Fund.

Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Charitable Trust

$20,000 and above City of Morehead Mary Gilmer Estate

Hazel Nollau Estate Rowan County Fiscal Court

D. C. Baldwin Nita Brown Brian Brown Citizens National Bank Terry and Katherine Coleman James Crosthwaite

E.O. Robinson Mountain Trust Equitable Resources Foundation Morehead Tourism Commission Greg, Sally, Sara, Laura, and Lindsay Palmer Gary Potts

Bradley and Sherri Redmon Frances P. Rice Estate Sara Studebaker and James Salamon Wilma Walker Helen Wentz

Myrtle Mae Mitchell Trust Morehead Woman’s Club WN Candelaria, LLC

William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc.

Hastings & Chivetta Architects, Inc. Dudley and Joyce Herron Steven Hicks Kentucky Bank Donnie and Vickie Mingus Morehead Rowan County Economic Development Council, Inc.

N & G Holdings Company Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Rowan Restaurants, Inc. UK Healthcare Whitaker Bank of Morehead

Ralph Derrickson Farm Credit Services First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Morehead Floyd Hall Rick and Sandy Hall James LeMaster Matrix Energy, LLC Maude Belle Brown Trust

Mears Insurance Agency, Inc. Murphy & Graves Architects, PLLC Betty Norris Presser Foundation The Jim & Linda Bodycomb Foundation Richard and Carolina Walls Wal-Mart Supercenter Store 1139

$7,500 - $9,999 The Citizens Bank of Morehead US Bank, N.A. Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter

$5,000 - $7,499 Bank of The Mountains Beech Fork Processing, Inc. Donald and Ayre Dethmers Ryan A. Duff Ed. L. and Ruth B. Shannon Family Foundation Foursome Properties, LLC

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$2,500 - $4,999 Jamey Aebersold Allen Brothers Realty, Inc. Jim and Linda Bodycomb Nelson Carpenter CMTA, Inc. Commercial Bank of West Liberty Community Trust Bank Kenneth and Joyce Daugherty Gerald DeMoss

$1,000 - $2,499 Ali and Dora Ahmadi Bob and Ada Albert American Business Systems Wayne and Sue Andrews Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Apollo Oil, LLC Douglas and Jill Bentz Bluegrass Bracing, Inc. 17 • STATEMENT

Richard Blum Charles and Elizabeth Bruce Pamela Calvert Chevrolet Craig Clark Paul Cleaver Kyle Cooper Truman and Barbara Dehner

Craig and Amanda Dennis David and Nancy Dow Emerson Power Transmission Emerson Electric Company Erica Brown Scholarship Fund Robert and Nola Ezell Victor and Virginia Fox Kent and Kay Freeland

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Rodger and Karen Hammons Quentin and Lynn Hatfield Don and Keri Hayes Randy and Suzanne Hornstein L.R. and Karla Hughes Inez Deposit Bank International University of Nursing Terry Irons Clyde I. James Theresa H. Johnson Michael and Ellen Karpf Kentucky Corn Promotion Council Kentucky League of Cities Kenway Distributors Richard and Joyce Keough KTRS Board of Trustees Albin Lee

Steve and Janet Lewis Licking River Resources, Inc. Jeffrey and Carmen Liles Marathon Oil Company Wayne and Kathy Martin Mazak Corporation W. Terry McBrayer Scott and Jill McBride Keith and Beverly McCormick John and Debra Merchant Morehead Community Federal Credit Union Morehead Utility Plant Board Morehead Youth Soccer League Mountain Telephone Corporation MSU Student Government Association Brian and Meri Nurick John and Peggy Osborne

Joel and Lora Pace Pack’s Inc. James Patterson Helen Pennington People’s Exchange Bank Performance Contracting Group John and Betty Philley Eugenia Potter Robert and Elsie Pritchard Glenn Proffitt Bill Redmon Ross-Tarrant Architects, Inc. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. South Fork General Management, LLC St. Claire Regional Medical Center Stor-All Consolidated, LLC

Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney PLLC TECO Coal Corporation The Kroger Company Tracker Marine Group Trademark Insurance Service Craig and Karen Tuerk Turner Construction Company Donnie Tyndall US Bank, N.A. Frank VanDyke Wells Fargo Insurance Services of Kentucky, Inc. Whitaker Bank Gary and Connie Wientjes Tad and Susan Williams WKYT/WYMT TV Womack Management Co., Inc.

Freedom Dodge-Jeep-Eagle John and April Haight Toni C. Hobbs Eddie and Janie Holbrook Craig and Patricia James G. R. “Sonny” Jones Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc.

Bruce and Kathy Mattingly Robert and Joan Meadows Mark and Joyce Minor Charles and Dreama Price Bill and Susette Redwine Elizabeth and Charles Regan Timothy and Cindy Rhodes Walter Rybka

Dallas Sammons Walt and Karen Terrell Perry and Mary Thompson U.S. Bancorp Jim and Madonna Weathers

Alice Fussnecker Michael and Debbie West Gilbert Glenn Koger Insurance Agency, Inc. Joe Dan and Rosemarie Gold Good Ol’ Days BBQ Farm Shirley Hamilton Rebecca Hamilton Drew Henderson Paul and Rebecca Hitchcock Marc and Mary Holbrook Rachel Holloway Timothy Horn Joe and Sharon Hunsucker David and Shirley Hylbert Todd and Trina Jacobs Doris Jenkins Eric and Mary Jerde Sonny and Joretta Jones Brent and Jean Jones Keeneland Association, Inc. Philip Krummrich and Karen Taylor Carol and Donald Laferty

Allen and Betty Lake Timothy and Traci Letcher Erik Lewis Harold Lewis Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Licking Valley RECC Holly and Timothy Lofton Lowe’s Sporting Goods, Inc. George M. and Sue Luckey Majestic Homes Charles Mason Kay and Alan McAllister Janet McCoy Morgan County Chamber of Commerce MSU Enterprise Center Larry and Mary Jo Netherton Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Inc. Beth and Bob Patrick PepWear, LLC James and Julia Perry Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Karen Pidick Reno’s Roadhouse Richard White Wood Prod., Inc. Rowan County Conservation District Ahmed and Vicki Sabie SASH Foundation, Inc. David and Joyce Saxon William and Catherine Shely Lula and Edwin Sizemore James and Janice Smiley Leon and Molly Smothers Paul R. and Paula Y. Stokes The Health Care Management Group Elaine and Bruce Trent P.R. Vellayan Mike and Sharon Walters Robert and Gail Weaver Andrew J. Wertz Whayne - The CAT Rental Store Bob and Susan Willenbrink Ahmad Zargari

$750 - $999 Dwayne and Kim Allen Mark Blankenbuehler Benjamin and Allison Caudill Terry and Susan Chin Daniel and Donna Connell Dennis and Mary Ellen Evans Jay and Nancy Flippin Robert and Carolyn Franzini

$500 - $749 Marilu Adams Joan and George Atkins Alan and Yvonne Baldwin Stephanie Barker Roy J. Bradford W. Thomas and Virginia Buckner C & C Drugs, Inc. Harold and Judy Cain John H. Cary Rex and Sarah Chaney Matt Collinsworth Helen Cox Susan Creasap and John Hennen Jeffrey Doyle Jeff and Melanie Earwood Elbert W. Rogers Foundation Ellerbe Becket Jane and James Fitzpatrick Susie Fought Frederick & May Construction Company Frederick & May Lumber Company Fulton County Young Farmers

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ANNUAL RESTRICTED GIFTS CONTINUED Appalachian Mining & Engineering, Inc. Appalachian Regional Healthcare Paul Bachner Rayburn and Jean Bailey Donna Baldwin Elizabeth Bishop Harold and Mary Blair Richard and Kimberly Blanton Robert and Lola Boram Lula Bowling Ford Mike and Deanie Brown Craig and Brenda Burrows Jennifer Cady Rosalie Calloway Thomas Carver Proc and Bobbie Caudill Thomas Clarke Ann Colbert Glen Colburn Arthur Cole Country Carpet Buford and Jenny Crager Eugene Criscione Joseph Crook D. Joleen Frederick, Attorney-at-Law Darrin and Angela DeMoss Dennis and Jean Dorton David Dotson Johnson E. Duncan Steven and Joann Dunker Thomas and Joyce Dye Michael and Cynthia Emerson John and Joanne Ernst Michael Esposito Farmers and Traders Bank James Fear

Michael Ferguson Ronald and Ann Fiel Lynne Fitzgerald Fleming-Mason Rural Electric Richard and Wendy Fletcher Philip Gibson John and Melissa Gilliam Grassy Auto Parts, Inc. Grayson RECC Mary Greer Hall & Clark Insurance Agency Billy and Laveta Hanlin Shannon Harr Mary Hartlage Lisa Heitmeyer Richard and Latonya Hesterberg Jeff and Mindy Highley Hinkle Contracting Corporation Michael and Rebecca Hogge Jack and Lois Holley Jami Hornbuckle Guy and Alicia Huffman Brian and Elizabeth Hutchinson Sharon and James Jackson Deborah Jackson Duane and Judith James James A. Duff Elementary James R. Caudill Real Estate Agency William and Nancy Jamison Roger and Linda Jarrells Javier Steel Scott and Starlet Johnson Mary Just Keith and Janet Kappes Janet Kenney J. Dan and Nancy Lacy Margaret I. LaFontaine

Calvin Lindell Timothy and Lois Lowe Anne Lyon Susan and Wesley Martin Patrick and Amanda Mason McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland Christine E. McMichael Joyce and Charles Meade Kurtz K. Miller Charles and Joan Mraz Murphy Insurance Agency J.D. Neal Susan and Robert Neff Denny and Helen Northcutt Valerie and Stevann Ousley Andy and Siglinda Parker Martha and William Patrick Peel & Holland Financial Group Clarenda M. Phillips Daragh Porter and John Wobbe Clara Potter Public Entity Insurance Janet and Garrick Ratliff Lisa Redding Zetta Reed Margaret and Edward Reeves Lucien and Monta Rice Stephen and Patricia Richmond Allen and Joyce Risk Bruce Roberson Meade and Natalie Roberts Roeding Insurance Lee and Eleanor Rose Donald Russell Joe and Nancy Sartor Gary Schoo Catherine Schwab

Ewell and Sandra Scott Alana Scott Allie Secor John Secor Mike and Dayna Seelig Kimberlee Sharp Sigma Alpha Epsilon Ronald Skidmore Jay and Shelly Sorg Southern States Judith Stafford Standafer Builders, Inc. Michael and Doris Stein Stephanie and Joseph Stitt Stokley’s Marine Adrian and Tresia Swain Jonell Tobin Mary and John Tomes Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Corp., Inc. David Tucker US Bank USDA Farm Service Agency West Liberty Veterinary Clinic Whitaker Bank Sheri and Kenneth White Lowell K. Williams Keith Williams Tim Wilson Buckner and Sue Woodford Stephen and Patsy Wright Rita and Donald Wright Christopher and Kristi Wright Wrightway Pumping Enterprises, Inc. Judith Yancy

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$250 - $499

Gifts below the $250 level will be recognized on the MSU giving Web site.

To view the online annual report, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/giving.

“I am the first person in my family to attend college. Gifts from private donors have helped make my dreams come true. Thank you for your support!”

- Kasandra L., Class of 2012 Spanish Kasandra is just one of the MSU students your annual gifts affect. The experience of each and every MSU student is positivitely impacted through the support of our alumni and friends.

Thank you for making a difference!

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Seven Ways to Remember Morehead State University There are many ways to remember MSU in your estate plan, and you may be surprised to discover how inexpensive most of these are to accomplish. Here are seven options to consider: 1. Amend an existing insurance policy to add MSU as an additional beneficiary. You could also purchase a new policy for MSU’s benefit.

2. Visit your personnel office and ask to amend your group life insurance policy or retirement plan to add MSU as one of your beneficiaries.

3. Instruct your lawyer to prepare a simple, inexpensive codicil to your existing will, creating a bequest for MSU. 4. If you’re over 65 and disappointed with the income you are receiving from your long-term stocks or your certificates of deposit, consider MSU’s charitable gift annuity program. Besides providing attractive tax benefits, this easy-to-accomplish gift may reward you with higher a annual income.

5. Deed your house to MSU and continue to live in it. Your income tax savings from the gift may cover the legal costs.

6. Leave written or verbal instructions for your surviving spouse to include MSU when redrawing his or her will (which will be necessary).

7. If you have a sizable estate, let us show you how a charitable trust may benefit both you and MSU. Again, the tax advantages are significant and may offset any legal costs.

Some of the gift arrangements are revocable and others cannot be changed once established. Some work better with cash and others with appreciated assets. There are many variations and a giving plan can be tailored to your needs, desires and capabilities.

The MSU Planned Giving Web site, www.morehead.planyourlegacy.org, also can provide you with details on planned giving. The site offers general information as well as research tools such as a gift calculator to show the benefits of making a planned commitment to MSU. You may also contact the Office of Development at 1-(877)-690-4483 for more detailed information.

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VISIONARY SOCIETY

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 its support, which will offer life-changing resources to future generations.

Planned gifts received during 2009 Mary L. Gilmer Estate Hazel Nollau Estate Frances P. Rice Estate

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 Nolan Fowler E. Glenn Fulbright Frieda Fulmer Mary Alice Gilmer Rebecca Graham Shirley Hamilton Virginia Harpham Dudley and Joyce Herron Jeff and Mindy Highley Toni Hobbs Norma and Elijah Hogge Jami Hornbuckle Miriam Hop Guy and Alicia Huffman Brian Hutchinson Phillip James William Jamison Kevin Johns Brent and Jean Jones Tami Jones

Wayne and Brenda Judy Keith and Janet Kappes 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 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 Beth Patrick Lois Priestman

James Pruitt Mabel Garrett Pullen Wilbur and Mary Stewart Rayburn Jack Razor Brett W. Redwine Deveney Redwine William H. & Susette Redwine Frances P. Rice Douglas Royse Don Russell Ralph Schwartz Alva C. Scott C.V. Snapp Stephen Snowden Paul R. Stokes Judith Tackett Norman Tant Jack Webb Mary Helen Westheimer Alice E. Williams Judith Yancy

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All Visionary Society Members

Are you going to leave a planned gift to MSU? If so, we want to recognize you!

Please notify our staff of your estate plans by contacting the Office of Development at 1-(877)-690-4483 or giving@moreheadstate.edu.

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FELLOWS SOCIETY

We recognize the support of individuals who laid the groundwork for the MSU Foundation’s giving programs through their membership in the Fellows Society which 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 David Adair Family of the late Robin Addington Gary and Sherry Adkins Jamey Aebersold Robert and Ada Albert Hubert and Delia Allen John E. (Sonny) and Merl F. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Allen Wayne and Sue Andrews James and Elizabeth T. Arient Richard and Kathy A. Armstrong John H. Baird Lexter Baldridge Alan and Yvonne Baldwin Matt and Brenda Ballard Bernice L. Barbour and Roger W. Barbour Wayne Basler James W. Bell Harold and Alma Bellamy Del Bellew Robert S. Bishop Paul and Suanne Blair Willie and Trina Blair Janet Blakeman Sarah Betty Blong Jim and Linda Bodycomb Bill R. and Louise Booth James and Linda Booth Larry and Grace Botts William and Phyllis Bradley Zoe Ann Davis Brewer W. Michael and Deanie Brown Lisa Browning Charles and Elizabeth Bruce W. Thomas and Virginia Buckner Francene and Vincent Butler Homer and Kathy Cablish Pamela Calvert Donnie and Wanda Canada John H. Cary Hazel and Lloyd Cassity B. Proctor and Bobbie Caudill C. Louise Caudill James R., Jr. and Candace Caudill Jane E. Caudill Ronald J. and Natalie Caudill Lillie D. Chaffin Harry Chakeres Michael H. Chakeres Philip and Melinda Chakeres Howard Chandler Jr. and Kathy V. Chandler Rex and Sarah Chaney

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William W. and Linda Chapman Charles Chatfield William E. Clay Paul Cleaver Ted and Janet Coakley Arthur Cole Robert L. Coleman Joe and Nita Collier James E. and Sandra S. Conley Daniel J. and Donna M. Connell Kyle Cooper Donna Corley Ted L. and Jean Crosthwait Noveal and Harold Crosthwaite J. E. Crum Thomas R. Curtis W. Porter and Pat A. Dailey James S. and Phyllis Davis Truman and Barbara Dehner Diane DeMoss Gerald DeMoss Craig and Amanda Dennis Donald and Ayre Dethmers Myron L. Doan Warren F. Doerr Adron and Mignon Doran Dennis and Jean Dorton David H. and Nancy E. Dow Margaret G. Dunlap Ronald G. and Bonnie C. Eaglin Jack D. and Janis C. Ellis Family of the late Lindsay R. and Hazel R. Ellington Sarah Emmons and Timothy Wilson Martha Enzmann Larry and Barbara Fannin Shirley L. Fannin Michael D. Ferguson Richard and Joyce Ferris James and Jane Fitzpatrick Don and Carolyn Flatt Jim and Sophie Fluty Jim Fogle Thomas and Barbara Fossett Victor and Virginia Gaines Fox Grover and Juanita Frederick E. Glenn Fulbright John R. Gaines A. Frank and Bethel C. Gallaher Christopher and Linda Gallaher Michael and Debbie West Gilbert Joseph M. and Susan W. Gilman Mary Gilmer Lynn Glass and Jim Glass

Marc and Tamalyn Glasser Joe Dan and Rosemarie Gold Rebecca L. Graham Randy H. and Judy M. Greene Dale D. Greer Tommy and Neva Griffith Janet Gross C. Nelson and Wilma Grote Cathy and Harry Gunn Don and Betty Hall Billy Joe and Joyce Hall Floyd E. Hall Rick and Sandy Hall Shirley and Steve A. Hamilton Rodger and Karen Hammons Billy D. and Laveta Hanlin Virginia Harpham James R. Harris William S. Harris Quentin and Lynn Hatfield Don and Keri Hayes Dudley and Joyce Herron Jeffrey and Melinda Highley Buckner Hinkle, Jr. Henry Hinkle Tom Hinkle Donna Hankins Alfred S. Hodgson Alfred and Winifred Hodgson Norma and Judge Elijah M. Hogge Harold and Jane Y. Holbrook David Holton Jami M. Hornbuckle D. H. and Irene Howard Jerry F. Sr. and Buena Howell Jerry F. and Lois Howell Guy and Alicia Huffman Colonel and Mrs. L. R. Hughes Joe and Sharon Hunsucker Steve and Darla Hunt Alpha and Mildred Hutchinson Brian A. and Elizabeth Hutchinson Dan and Anna Hyden Terry Irons Bernice H. Jackson and Crayton Jackson Terry and Susan Jacobs Clyde I. James William and Nancy Jamison Mary and Eric Jerde Jerry and Robin Johnson G. R. “Sonny” Jones Louis M. (Sonny) and Joretta Jones Mitch and Tami Jones Waverly & Deloris Jones

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Wayne and Brenda Judy Keith R. and Janet H. Kappes Dennis and Carole Karwatka Larry and June Keenan Harold E. Kelley & Ruie Kelley Marvin P. Kolodzik J. Dan and Nancy Lacy Albin Lee Steven M. Lee James C. and Joyce Brown LeMaster Glenn D. and Cindy Leveridge Steve and Janet Lewis Jeffrey and Carmen Liles Lucille Caudill Little Tim and Holly Lofton Boone Logan B. Thomas and Judith Lowe Irvin Lowe George M. and Sue Luckey E. Paul Lyon, Jr. Norman and Soni Lytle Regina Mack Paul and Patricia Maddox Hildreth Maggard Franklin and Nancy Mangrum Peter Marcum Dan and Jennifer Markwell Pauline F. Marras Wayne M. and Kathy G. Martin Jack and Cheryl Matthews Bruce and Kathy Mattingly John H. and Bobbie G. Mays Kay and Jack McAllister W. Terry McBrayer M. Scott and Jill McBride Russell R. and Brucene McClure Beverly and Keith McCormick Michael and Leslie McGuire Tom and Lois McHugh James and Barbara McKenzie Sydney Annelle McMullen Vonda Melton John and Debra Merchant D. Mike and Kathryn C. Mincey Donnie and Vickie Mingus Mark and Joyce Minor Matthew and Jenna Mitchell Bill F. Moore Michael R. and Marilyn Moore Frederick A. and Mary Mueller Chester A. Nava Robert and Susan H. Neff

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Larry and Mary Jo Netherton Ray Newburn Carolyn Niblett Betty Norris and C.E. Norris Gary B. and Marti North Denny and Helen Northcutt John and Eugena O’Cull B. Pat O’Rourke John and Peggy Osborne Valerie and Stevann Ousley Joel and Lora Pace Keith and Lynne Pack Greg, Sally, Sara, Laura, and Lindsay Palmer Shirley M. Parker Beth and Bob Patrick Helen Pennington John C. and Betty D. Philley Richard and Lucy Platek Roscoe H. and Sibbie A. Playforth Mary Anne Pollock Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter Daragh L. Porter and John Wobbe Mr. and Mrs. Bewley D. Priestman Robert and Elsie Pritchard James P. and Jane Pruitt Addie Rader Ruby Rather and Aubrey Rather Bill Redmon Bradley and Sherri Redmon Brett W. Redwine William H. and Susette D. Redwine Elizabeth and Charles Regan Charles M. Rhodes Timothy P. and Cindy Rhodes David and Susanne Richardson William and Lovena Richardson Paul and Kathy Richardson Ronald and Pamela Richardson Anna Ridgway and John M. Ridgway Brownie and Claudine Rock Pauline Ross and Raymond Ross Ross-Tarrant Architects, Inc. David R. and Mary Rudy Donald F. Russell Rick Ruth Sandi Ruth Duane and Stephanie Ruth Ramona Salyer Sawyer Brown, Inc. Monis Schuster George D. and Alva C. Scott

William R. and Susie Seaton Dayna S. and Michael Seelig Patrick J. and Jeannette Serey Ruth B. and Ed L. Shannon James and Cindy Shaw Alfred A. and Marie Silano Phillip M. and Diana Simms Pat and Jack Sims Robert A. and Mary Ellen Slone Elmer R. and Donna Smith J. Phil and Donna Smith C. V. Snapp and Gussie Snapp Eugene Snowden Stephen C. and Sharon Snowden Krista Stastyshyn Thomas Sternal George A. Stevens Stellarose Stewart and Lawrence R. Stewart Paul R. and Paula Y. Stokes Norman Tant and Deane Tant Walt and Karen Terrell James H. Thomas Kathy Timmons and Ronald Timmons Jonell Tobin Dale S. Turpin and James W. Turpin Donnie and Christi Tyndall Wilma J. Walker Denny and Margaret Wallingford Richard A. and Carolina Walls Mike and Sharon Walters Jim and Madonna Weathers H. Jack and Joie Webb Frank and Geraldine Welch Brenda and James C. Wells James W. Wells Byron and Helen T. Wentz Mary Helen Westheimer Alban L. and Sharon Wheeler William and Hazel H. Whitaker Harold and Barbara White Gary and Connie Wientjes Bob and Susan Willenbrink Alice E. Williams Kim and Dion Williams Steve Williams Steve and Ann Womack Thomas and Judith Yancy E. Preston Young George T. Young

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2009 MEMORIAL GIFTS

Names in blue are being remembered

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In Memory of Eleanor Andrews Bobby and Peggy Breeding Harold and Judy Cain John and Dorothy Collis Darrell and Wanda Cox Mary E. Cradic Gerald L. DeMoss Craig and Amanda Dennis Denny and Jean Dorton Ronald and Ann Fiel Kent and Kay Freeland Dana G. Greenfield Tommy and Neva Griffith Nelson and Wilma Grote Cathy and Harry Gunn Shirley P. Hamilton Jeffrey and Melinda Highley

Jami M. Hornbuckle Clyde I. James Eric and Mary Jerde Lloyd W. Johnson, Jr. Wendell and Carol Johnson Sonny and Joretta Jones Eve-Marie Lacroix Ronald LaCroix James C. LeMaster Steven R. Lewis Teresa C. Lindgren Regina Mack Bruce and Kathy Mattingly Joyce J. Meredith Peggy and John Osborne Paul and Gail Ousley

In Memory of John “Sonny” Allen John P. Lauri

Lynne and Keith Pack Ted and Ginny Pass Martha and William Patrick Richard R. Pelletier John and Betty Philley Kurt H. Pickering Larry and Brenda Planck Elizabeth and Charles Regan Lucien and Monta Rice Paul Rousseau Bobby E. Stanley Betty Thompson Jonell Tobin Lee Todd, Jr. James C. Votruba Michael and Sharon Walters

Byron E. Wentz Kimberly and Dion Williams Chamber of Commerce Commercial Bank of West Liberty Harold White Lumber, Inc. Kentucky League of Cities McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland Morehead Rowan County Economic Development Council, Inc. Nursing, Department of Peck, Shaffer & Williams LLP The Citizens Bank of Morehead Whitaker Bank of Morehead

In Memory of Frank Baldridge Marathon Oil Company

In Memory of David Baldwin Lois K. Anglin D. C. Baldwin Donna R. Baldwin Allison and Benjamin Caudill Proc and Bobbie Caudill Melissa M. Caudill Gregory and Devera Cornette Truman and Barbara Dehner

Sherry and Larry Farley Carol and Bobby Fraley Melanie and Michael Franks Roger E. Gillum Susie A. Halbleib Marianne and Mike Johnson Phillip M. LeMaster Sarah E. Lenhof

In Memory of Woodrow Barber Nancy W. Chaplin

Donald and Rita Wright

Rosemary S. Littleton Etta and James McCarty Sherry and Roger McDavid Roy and Virginia Murphy Jeffrey L. Porter James E. Ruth, II Gary C. Salyer Casey G. Schlickman

Jack W. Strother, Jr. Larry Thompson Annabelle Womack James M. Womack Brown’s Mobile Homes Ramona Salyer State Farm Insurance

In Memory of Lola Crosthwaite James Crosthwaite In Memory of Jules Dubar Robert E. Campbell Richard Cornell Jo Ann Farrell Nancy J. Fisher

Raymond E. Jacquin Thomas J. Mancuso Charles E. Mason Shirley McNulty

C. D. Patterson John and Betty Philley Charles J. Rockacy Carol A. Sarginger

Gayle Tofferi James E. Williams

In Memory of Kathy Emmons Jamie and William Adkisson Diane W. Beach Judith K. Broering Beth Byers Cooper Harry J. Gibson

Janet E. Hewling Highlands Band Association Highlands High School Highlands High School PTO Dale E. Linebaugh

David S. Newman William B. Painter David Pavelich Mary Peterman Mark S. Sapsford

Joe Spears Joseph R. Stabile Judy Sweeney

William L. Foster Priscilla Fritter Doris J. Geiger Elisabeth W. Harpham Evelyn Harpham Jerre H. James Mary and Eric Jerde

Kennedy Center Orchestra Members Association Nicholas J. Kilmer Linda King Iris B. Knell Kenneth J. Kronholz Valda Lindbergs

Alison Martin Edward C. Skidmore Taylor Family Trust Diana Wade Alice K. Weinreb Lo I. Yin

In Memory of Dana Greenfield Betty and David Cutts In Memory of Virginia Harpham Linda L. Aeilts Edward F. Angevine Diane Ashkenaz Paul and Suanne Blair Yvonne Caruthers Irene D. Johnson Cherry Paulette E. Decarlo 24 24 • STATEMENT

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MEMORIAL GIFTS CONTINUED In Memory of Roscoe Huthinson Virginia and Eugene Reynolds

In Memory of Joyce Brown LeMaster Mary and George Alfrey Gerald L. DeMoss Merl F. Allen Laverna J. Flannery James and Anne Beane Dana G. Greenfield Capital Day Elementary Billy and Joyce Hall Nancy W. Chaplin Genoa Hawkins Joretta and Sonny Jones Larry W. Crosthwaite

In Memory of Rodi Jackson Shirley P. Hamilton Lea J. Levy Mary F. McDonough Rose Orlich Ted and Ginny Pass Roma H. Prindle David and Joyce Saxon

Layne D. Smith Lucretia C. Stetler Rhonda and Steve Strawzell Kimberly and Dion Williams

In Memory of Barbara Richardson McKenzie John M. Ackerman Richard and Anita Garrison R. P. Burns Gerald M. Larson

Sandra New

In Memory of Gaye Osborne P. E. O. Sisterhood Chapter AA

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In Memory of Larry Stephenson Gregory H. Conley Clyde D. Counts Gerald L. DeMoss Craig and Amanda Dennis Nelson and Wilma Grote Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors Rodger and Karen Hammons In Memory of Nancy Tucker David S. Tucker

In Memory of Donnie Miller Buckner and Anne Hinkle

Mark and Joyce Minor Pace Veterinary Clinic Bill and Susette Redwine Anna M. Riggle Bobby E. Stanley Larry W. Wix

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2009 HONORARY GIFTS

Steve and Janet Lewis Morehead Men’s Club Melissa H. Reichert

Helen T. Wentz

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GIFT IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Gift in-kind contributions include physical assets, such as collections, equipment,

In Honor of Dr. Allen Lake Sue Andrews

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 2009. This list reflects all donors who contributed a gift in-kind donation valued at $250 or more.

In Honor of Angela Hughes Stice Jami M. Hornbuckle

In Honor of Dr. Wayne Andrews Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. In Honor of Keith Kappes John D. Sewell In Honor of Larry Netherton Frances L. Helphinstine In Honor of Mark Rhodes Tim and Cindy Rhodes In Honor of Sylvia Lovely’s Retirement Thomas R. Clarke Kentucky League of Cities Jean M. Dorton Denton & Keuler, Attorneys Samuel S. Dunn at Law Deborah A. Murray Hall & Clark Insurance Agency Paula Hanson Peel & Holland Financial Geoffrey A. Heath Group Sherry G. Heflin Public Entity Insurance Van Meter Insurance Group Terri Johnson Johnson-Pohlmann Insurance 25 • STATEMENT

A. Baldwin & Associates Charles D. Adair Agilent Technologies Alltech Biochemistry Janet Baker David J. Bartlett Elizabeth M. Bishop Lula N. Bowling Ford Shirley Brend Melissa Brown Frank Browning Shirley Browning Camden-Carroll Library William E. Clay Cliffside Farm Jonathan Cline Kathleen Dennis Domino’s Pizza Eagle Trace Golf Course Michael D. Ferguson

Fidelity Investments William R. Glennon Deeno A. Golding Mitzie Grizzel J & T Events, LLC Brian Jackson Kentucky Bank Kentucky Eagle Beer, Inc. King’s Daughters Medical Center Allen L. Lake James E. Lawson Dongfeng Li Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Dr. R. Thomas McHugh, O.D. Morehead State Public Radio

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Lauren Patterson Emma G. Perkins Susanne M. Rolland Arturo A. Sandoval Lance T. Seasor Seven Oaks Farm, LLC Meredith Slone Stephen Tirone Kathleen G. Vagt Chas Wagner Wal-Mart Supercenter Store 1139 Michael L. Wallace Wells Group, LLC James D. Werline Werline Art Studio Judith O. Yancy Neng Qiang Yang

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Alumni Chapter for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky The Greater Cincinnati Area Alumni Chapter officially began with its kick off event in March of 2009. The chapter leadership consists of Daragh Porter (77), president; Matt Van Sant (79), vice president; and William Hesch (74), secretary-treasurer. The purpose of a local chapter is to assist graduates in establishing and maintaining a strong connection between them and Morehead State University; increase the camaraderie amongst alumni at varied locations throughout the U.S.; aid alumni in “networking” to improve career opportunities; provide an avenue for alumni to “give back” to the communities in which they live through organized community service projects and provide an avenue for alumni to “give back” to Morehead State University through the MSU Foundation, Inc. Throughout the past year, the chapter has held several events, including game watch parties for MSU’s basketball team, Florence Freedom baseball game, happy hour events, cocktail reception in conjunction with the MSU Alumni Association. There are many more events planned for the coming year. The chapter has four committees of which you can become active: Membership, Civic/Charities, Event Planning and Marketing/Public Relations.

For more information on the committees or to become involved with the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area Alumni Chapter, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/gcaa, e-mail alumni@moreheadstate.edu or call (800) 783-ALUM.

The Morehead State University family remembers . . .

Roy Anderson Chester V. Denny Irma H. Scott Ward Charles R. Sickafus William D. Smart Dorotha Kidwell Nowell Robert R. Sharpe T. Howard Ramey Clinton W. Johnson Robert (Bob) P. DeLonga Roy G. Walton Billy Joe Hall Robert G. Hall William T. Willoughby

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Francis W. Cook Paul B. Hoskins Janet S. Boyd Henderson Bethel S. Lowe Douglas J. Hayes Mae Lyons James M. Morgan Clarence A. Noble Freda Catron Francis Jon D. Schaffner Paul Kirk, Jr. Elmer C. Alexander Charles Daniel (Dan) Stamper Kathryne F. Himes Childrey

To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals, call the Office of Development at (877) 690-GIVE. WWW.MOREHEADSTATE.EDU/STATEMENT

1958 1958 1959 1959 1962 1962 1962 1962 1963 1963 1965 1967 1968 1969

Dale D. Greer Charles P. Holsinger Charles R. Simeral Susan E. Thompson Arnold David Scott Guiler Berry L. Smith Sandra G. Clayton Thomas E. Phelps Alan D. Ross Mary T. Willenbrink McGill Thomas J. Ballachino, Jr. Lowell E. Cline Laura R. Skidmore Plummer Sasha R. Brown

1971 1971 1973 1974 1975 1975 1977 1977 1979 1980 1981 1982 1985 2003

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FAME & GLORY

It was gold all the way for Brian Shimer Brian Shimer (85)

has made a name for himself in the world of bobsledding. As coach of the U.S. team, he could not have been happier when the USA-1 “Night Train” won the gold medal in four-man bobsledding during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

“You can’t do any better,” he said.

Prior to the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Shimer discussed what his career has meant to him.

To be involved in the Olympics is a dream for many, but to participate in more than one is almost beyond belief. From his hotel room en route to the Olympics, the MSU alumnus talked about the excitement and wonder of the upcoming event. He couldn’t have been more enthusiastic about making a return trip.

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As an athlete, Shimer competed in five Olympics and received a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002. As a coach, he is a World Cup and a World Championship medalist.

Shimer, men’s head coach of the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation since 2006, is amazed that he is doing what he loves to do, is having so much fun, and it’s his job. He was ready for the Olympics which were held in Vancouver, British Columbia, in February.

In the four-man bobsled heat, the USA-1 sled was the first down the hill at the Olympics, thanks to the team’s World Cup win. Shimer described “his team as being in shape and ready to participate.”

Steve Holcomb (who is ranked among the best four-man bobsled drivers in the world) was at the helm, and training had gone as planned.

Last year ended on a record high for the coach as his four-man bobsled team won the World Championship in Lake Placid. He hoped to duplicate that win and take home the gold in Vancouver.

“It was a great way to end the season. Winning the World Championship ended a 50-year drought for the U.S. in bobsledding,” he said.

The American public gets reintroduced to bobsledding every four years during the Olympics, Shimer explained, when the athletes are continually competing. During the off years, they vie for the World Championship which is one race, four heats, during a weekend.

The World Cup is a series of races, completed through-

out the year, against competitors from around the world in different countries. The one with the most accumulated points is the No. 1 seed at the Olympics.

After being involved in bobsledding for 25 years, Shimer said teaching great athletes to be great bobsledders is the easy part of the training process. As a coach, he is always looking for the fastest way down a track. “The start is important but medals are won at the bottom.”

However, the job does come with some challenges.

“One degree I didn’t get there at MSU was a psychology degree,” he joked. “That would be a great tool when dealing with both male and female athletes. Everyone is different. Learning how to motivate, what it takes to make them be successful and how they can be the best they can be,” are among his major concerns.

With a nonstop travel schedule, Shimer may be overseas, in Canada, Europe, or somewhere in the U.S., at any given time.

He believes the life is harder on his family, wife Annamarie, daughter Briana, 4, and son Bodie, 2.

“I have done this a lot,” he said. “But it gets harder when they say they ‘miss daddy’.”

A Florida native, Shimer was a running back and wide receiver on the football team.

After completing his degree in 1985, he was recruited by the U.S. Bobsled Federation because of his athleticism and thus began his long association with the sport.

“I enjoy what I do,” Shimer said. “I have been blessed. It has been my life for so long.”

He was inducted into the MSU Alumni Hall of Fame in 2002.

Shimer apologized for not making it back to the MSU campus as often as he would have liked. He keeps in touch with a number of folks and corresponds with his football team by e-mail and Facebook.

“My heart is there in Morehead and I hope to make everybody proud in Vancouver!”

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Kulick is tops in her game In

the

world

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bowling,

Kelly Kulick (00) has reached the pinnacle.

She has won the last four major tournaments in which she has bowled.

She won the Professional Bowling Association’s Tournament of Champions, becoming the first female to win an event on the men’s bowling tour. When she won the United States Bowling Congress women’s U.S. Open, it was her seventh pro title, six of which are majors, with the last four being consecutive.

“It has been a magical year,” Kulick said. “This is what I’ve always dreamed about.”

The Union, N.J., native also won the Women’s Open in 2003, making her the 11th player to win the event more than once.

As the player who hooks the ball the most among the five television finalists, Kulick said that turned out to be an advantage.

She was able to stay left of the rest of the players and throw the

New Women’s Basketball Coach Tom Hodges has been named the ninth women’s basketball coach at MSU. A 27-year-old Shelbyville, Tenn., native, Hodges has spent the past five years at Middle Tennessee State University, including the last two as an on-court assistant to head coach Rick Insell. He completed his 10th season on a college staff. Prior to MTSU, Hodges also worked at Chattanooga and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee Tech.

Hodges is the youngest head coach in Division I.

ball into the part of the lane where the oil pattern had broken down.

“The way the lanes broke down was an advantage for me,” Kulick said. “Knocking out the 10 pin was challenging. I waited for the lane to come to me, and when that happened, it allowed me to strike.”

The U.S. Women’s Open featured a field of 100 of the top female bowlers in the world competing for a total prize fund of $117,100.

Kulick’s first major was the 2003 U.S. Open at Sunnybrook Lanes in Sterling Heights in her first and only year on the women’s pro tour. She earned rookie of the year honors, but unfortunately the tour folded at the end of the 2003 season.

She won her first Queens title in 2007 after becoming the first woman to qualify for the previously all-male PBA tour for the 200607 season.

In early July, Kulick was nominated for ESPN’s “Best Bowler ESPY” for 2010. This was her first nomination.

MSU has new cheer coach Bill Mayo, who has been a member of several nationally prominent collegiate programs and coached many all-star teams, has been named head cheer coach at MSU. He will oversee all aspects of the national champion MSU all-girl and coed cheerleading teams. He also will be responsible for oversight of the mascot program (Beaker) and will assist with the dance team and other spiritrelated duties.

MSU has a total of 26 national titles. The coed squad has captured 19 championships while the all-girl squad has seven.

Eagle returns to assist with MSU Cross Country & Track

A.L. “Buck” Dawson (60), one of the most notable names in the history of MSU athletics, is

returning to the campus as a volunteer assistant with the Eagle men’s and women’s cross country and track teams.

Dawson, who was inducted into the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association for 2010, will work primarily with the distance runners and sprinters.

He is coming from Montreat College where he was most recently an assistant track and field and cross country coach.

A former member of the Eagle football and baseball teams, Dawson is married to the former Roberta Jones (62), a retired elementary educator who taught in Kentucky, West Virginia and Florida.

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MSU Homecoming Parade • Main Street • 6 p.m.

For more information, visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni.

To order tickets for events, call (800) 783-ALUM.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 •

Blue and Gold Day (Campus and Community)

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MSU Bookstore Hours • ADUC • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Open to the Public)

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MSU Alumni Association Welcome Reception • ADUC 3rd Floor • 5-7 p.m. (Alumni & Friends)

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Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet, Crager Room • ADUC • 7 p.m.

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Eagle Volleyball vs. Southeast Missouri • Wetherby Gymnasium • 7 p.m.

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Comedian, Owen Smith • Button Auditorium • 8 p.m.

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MSU Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate • Eagle Rally Zone • 11 a.m. free food and DJ music provided by The J Wagner Group, prior to game

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Eagle Football vs. Jacksonville Dolphins • Jayne Stadium • 2 p.m.

Crowning of the Homecoming King & Queen • Jayne Stadium • Halftime Eagle Volleyball vs. Eastern Illinois • Wetherby Gymnasium • 5 p.m.

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MSU Alumni Association Post-Game event and concert • downtown Main Street at Roadrunners Bar & Grill featuring MSU Alumnus Lewis Copeland straight from Nashville’s The Stage on Broadway • 7-10 p.m.

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MSU Bookstore Hours • ADUC • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ALUMNI BAND REUNION Join Fellow alumni band members during this year’s Homecoming Festivities.

Everyone who has played, twirled or spun in the Marching Band is invited to come back.

GREEK REUNIONS Delta Tau Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Nu and Tau Kappa Epsilon and reunions are planned.

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Getting instruction from the best Students in the Department of Music, Theatre and

and Gerald Veasley. He also played on the original

Dance gained experience from the best when a former

Broadway productions of “A Chorus Line,” “Grease,” and

student returned to the campus for a visit.

“Footloose,” as well as a national tour of “Dreamgirls.” His

Patrick J. “Pat” Petrillo (83), recognized as

most recent project, “Groovallegiance,” features bassist

one of today’s most prolific drummers and a world class

Gary Grainger, and guitarist Chieli Minucci. A CD will be

clinician, taught some master classes and private lessons

released soon.

to current students on his visit.

“I have fond memories of MSU and it was a pleasure

One of the most sought after educators and clinicians

to come back and share my life experiences with the next

in the business, Petrillo is a full-time faculty member at

generation of future musicians. The percussion program

Drummers Collective in New York City, as well as an

is one of the best in the nation, and the things I learned

adjunct at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke. His

from Professor Frank Oddis, Jay Flippin, and the other

DVD/book from Hudson Music, “Hands, Grooves, & Fills,”

faculty pushed me to reach my potential, and they helped

has gained international acclaim since its release and

me to become a successful musician in the real world on

placed in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll in 2008. He

Broadway, and in other genres. It feels great to give back

also was a featured artist on drummerworld.com as well

in some way, and I was proud to present the Percussion

as on the Ludwig 100th anniversary DVD and Ludwig TV.

Program some new Zildjian cymbals to use in their studies.

Petrillo designed the Ludwig Practice Pad, the P4,

“Morehead has continued to not only flourish, but to

which has gained worldwide recognition as a revolutionary

grow, and it was great to see all of the developments, like

new design in practice pads and one of the most innovative

the Space Center, the remodeled University Center, and

new percussion products in the drumming industry. He

new activities center being built,” Petrillo said.

also endorses Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, and Vater Drumsticks, with a signature stick.

He has performed and recorded with a wide variety

“My wife and kids loved it here, and they all got Morehead gear that they proudly sport back home in New Jersey!”

of artists in numerous genres, from R&B legends Gloria

For more information on Petrillo, visit him on the Web

Gaynor and Patti LeBelle, to pop/rock artists Glen Burtnik

at www.patpetrillo.com or on Facebook and Myspace/

and Patty Smith, to smooth jazz artists Ed Hamilton

patpetrillo.

Justice continues to strive for success Greg Justice (83) has nearly 25 years of

In addition to his involvement as a club manager,

as an innovator, a motivator and an entrepreneur. For

owner, personal fitness trainer and corporate wellness

his efforts, Justice was the cover photo and his story,

supervisor, Justice has penned articles for numerous

“Journey to Success,” was featured in the industry’s

national publications including Exercise & Health, IDEA

premier publication, Personal Fitness Professional (PFP)

Fitness Journal, Personal Fitness Professional and

in May. Club Solutions magazine included an article on

American Fitness Magazine. He has written a book, titled

his “Corporate Boot Camp” in October 2008.

“Lies and Myths about Corporate Wellness.”

In 1986, Justice founded At Your Convenience Inc.,

Justice has worked with athletes and sports

(known today as AYC Health & Fitness), the first personal

enthusiasts of all ages. He was a conditioning coach

training fitness center in Kansas City, Mo., and one of

at the collegiate level and worked with the Kansas City

the first in the country. At the same time, he worked as

Chiefs in the 1980s. He also was an adjunct professor of

a corporate wellness supervisor with the local park and

exercise science at Avila University and currently serves

recreation district. The supervisor position allowed him

as a faculty member of Personal Trainer University.

access to top level CEOs while running progressive wellness programs.

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fitness, and online meal planning and grocery lists.

experience as a personal trainer. He has been described

The AYC staff of 15 includes MSU alumnus

Glen Haney (93) who has been a trainer since 1994.

In the early years, Justice continually revised his

Justice and Haney each earned bachelor’s degrees in

training courses, adding Pilates and yoga before they were

health and physical education and master’s degrees in

well known. In that same vein, he initiated a corporate boot

exercise science. Both are certified by the Aerobics and

camp which allowed on-site training strength and aerobic

Fitness Association of America.

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Army Col. Underhill promoted to brigadier general Col. Jeffery L. Underhill (84)

commander of the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command at Fort Shafter, has been promoted to brigadier general. A respected officer and family man, he will “continue to uphold the duties and responsibilities commensurate with the values, ethics, and warrior ethos expected of senior leaders who have devoted almost three decades to serving our nation.”

At the promotion ceremony in Hawaii, he was joined by his wife Kelli, who participated on stage, and hundreds of family and friends from around the world who watched the event by webcast. He was pleased that he could share the day with everyone, but especially his two children and those in his hometown of Ironton, Ohio.

Some of the events in his personal and professional life for which he is most thankful were the result of opportunity: “I had the opportunity of growing up with wonderful parents who have shaped me; I was afforded the opportunity to attend Morehead State University through veteran’s survivor benefits provided by my father; I was given a world-class education and received the leadership skill sets through the ROTC program and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at MSU; I joined the best institution in our Nation-the United States Army--and lastly, I married my high school sweetheart, the foundation and meaning of existence in my life.”

Growing up a military brat, Underhill had fond memories of his childhood and chose to follow in his father’s footsteps in a career of service. MSU’s ROTC program provided the leadership foundation required to successfully serve in either the Army or the civilian corporation.

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Joining the brothers of SAE, he found role models that were “true gentlemen” who have followed him throughout his career.

When he graduated in 1984, his wife accompanied him to his first assignment in Europe, leaving MSU one year shy of completing her degree. She has continued to follow him to assignments around the globe, while raising two children along the way.

Life in the military doesn’t come without challenges, and Underhill has only praise for his wife. “The sacrifices made by my family over the course of a 26-year career have been unbelievable. I count my lucky stars that Kelli was kind enough to stick with me this whole time.

She is the strongest women I’ve ever known and I couldn’t ask for a better partner throughout my career.”

He describes his adult children, son Brandon and daughter Britney, as being “beyond fantastic.

“It takes a very special kid to be a military dependant,” Underhill said. “I’m truly blessed and am very proud of my kids…now young adults. As a soldier, you always think about how hard it is to leave your family, go to combat, fight and return. What you fail to think about is that the stress those families feel when you’re gone is incomprehensible. They’ll be strong, but they’ll worry every day about your well-being. It’s almost too much to ask of loved ones, but the good ones do it, and they make coming home that much sweeter. The bottom line for our Army is that the strength of our soldiers comes from the strength of our families. Simply put, I am blessed with an exceptional family.”

In his military career, Underhill has served in a variety of command and staff positions in the United States and overseas. He was in Germany; at Fort Knox, Fort Benning, Fort Bragg, Fort Polk, Fort Leavenworth and Fort Campbell, was in Operation Desert Shield and Storm,

at the Pentagon, and attended the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Penn.

Underhill has found his greatest enjoyment in the travel, friendships and camaraderie that has been part of his life.

“From my civilian and military education, to leading warriors into combat in Iraq, to earning the titles Paratrooper, Ranger, Officer, Leader, and now Brigadier General, I’ve traveled to all corners of the globe, sat and learned from some of the most influential names of our lifetime, and experienced events you can’t read in books. My career in the military is something I’ll cherish and it’s something that I’ll never regret.”

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amassed a 40-year career in the banking business.

Born in Leatherwood, Leveridge credits his values from the drive and determination of his east Kentucky upbringing. He has “a passion for working with people in the community” and “making a difference for future generations.”

1960s

Dennis L. Speigel (69) is president of International Theme Park Services Inc. (ITPS), which has been selected to manage a major multi-faceted leisure, retail project, a $230 million investment. The Turkish project consists of Istanbul and Turkey’s first theme park, a major retail mall, large screen cinema complex and Turkey’s largest performing arts and concert arena. ITPS, now in its 27th year of service in the theme park industry, has worked on more than 450 projects in 45 countries since its formation in 1983.

Speigel said that much of his successful career was the result of his education. “MSU has given me a tremendous foundation and base of knowledge which has helped my 40+-year career in the leisure and theme park industry. Many times I have looked back fondly on my undergraduate work and have reflected on the education, relationships and eye-opening experiences it afforded me.”

1970s

Glenn Leveridge (70) was presented the 2010 East Kentucky Leadership Award for Public Individual. Market president for Central Bank in Winchester, he is former chair of the Board of Trustees of the MSU Foundation Inc. He has 36 • STATEMENT

Loretta B. Lykins (72) retired from a 40-year career, with 23 of those years spent as registrar at MSU. Growing up in Campton, she earned a teaching certificate in English. Upon graduation at 21, she was recruited by the president of Lees College, making her the youngest registrar and one of the few female registrars in the state. After 12 years as registrar and five years on the English faculty at Lees, she came to MSU as the associate registrar, moving up when the top position became available. In retirement, she plans to travel and spend time with her two grandchildren.

Gary Shirk (73), former Eagle football player, was one of five to be inducted in the 2010 class of the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame. A tight end, he led MSU in receptions in 1970 and 1972 when he was named first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference.

A four-year starter for the Eagles, he was offensive captain for two years and team captain and team’s most valuable player in 1972.

Shirk played professionally in three leagues: Memphis Southmen of the World Football League (WFL), New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) and Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). In his sevenyear career with New York, he teamed with another Eagle, Phil Simms. His best season came in 1981 when he hauled in 42 receptions and scored three touchdowns.

He and his wife, Linda, have been married for more than 40 years and

have two daughters, a son, and two granddaughters.

Dr. Daryle (Maser) GardnerBonneau (74) of Portage, Mich., was named a Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society at its 53rd Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, in October. While a music major at MSU, she was initiated into Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity.

After serving the national organization as its vice president for finance from 2002-09, she was appointed the chairman of SAI Philanthropies Inc., the charitable arm of the fraternity, following SAI’s triennial convention in Chicago last August. She will serve until 2012.

Debra Montgomery (79) is now the owner of an IGA Foodliner in Campton.

She is a retired teacher, having taught in the Gifted and Talented Program and English in middle schools in Montgomery, Pulaski and Wayne counties.

1980s Kenny Turner (81) is the head football coach at Bryan Station High School in Lexington. He had been at Madison Central High School since 2003, where his teams were district champs in 2003, 2004 and 2005, and district runner-up in 2007 and 2008, with an overall record of 51 and 30.

A former member of the Eagles football team, Turner is a twotime Kentucky Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year Finalist, was head football coach at Covington Holmes High School for 11 years and has coaching experience in track and basketball at various schools.

Peggy Overly (81), student resource specialist in the Office of Career Services, was among those to participate in the Col. Charles Young A Day of Recognition, held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., June 1. Attending the gathering were, from left, Jerry Gore (72), founder of Freedom Time; Overly, Jalannia Sutton (90); Lorna Wilson Allen (83); and Hatim Hamer (86).

Overly and Gore opened the program by singing the National Anthem and the Negro National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Overly also did solo performances of the spiritual “Been in the Storm” and closed with “Amazing Grace.” The daylong program honored the fellow Mason County native who was the third African-American to graduate from West Point and the highest-ranking soldier at the time of his death.

Robert A. “Bob” Case (89) of the Cincinnati Cyclones was the athletic trainer selected from the American Conference for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and All-Star Skills Competition, presented by Reebok Hockey, Toyota and the City of Ontario. This was his second appearance with the ECHL as he worked the 2004 game in Peoria, Ill. In his 10th season as an athletic trainer in professional hockey and his fifth with the Cyclones, Case has been a part of four championship teams, including the Kelly Cup in 2008 with Cincinnati. He also has worked three years as an athletic trainer at Methodist College and three seasons with indoor professional football.

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1990s Steve Inskeep (90) was among the 2010 winners of the Alfred I. duPont Awards presented by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. For National Public Radio, he and Michelle Norris won for “The York Project: Race and the 2008 vote.” The duPont award, a gold or silver baton, is considered the most prestigious prize in broadcast news, the equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize.

Cecil Watkins (95) was elected Rowan County attorney in the May election. The assistant county attorney since May 2003, he had been appointed to the post by County Judge Executive Jim Nickell where he had served since November.

A Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduate, he had worked for Legal Aid, as a conflict attorney for the Public Defender’s office, and was a solo practitioner before becoming a partner in the Roberts and Watkins law firm.

Watkins and his wife Denise (96), associate professor of theatre at MSU, have a son, Hayden.

Sean W. Shumate (96) of Louisville was among the 10 Outstanding Young Americans for 2010 honored by the United States Jaycees. The JOYA program seeks to honor those who best exemplify the finest attributes of America’s youthful achievers. The nominee’s accomplishments and contributions are judged in relation to the Jaycee creed: “That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality and that service to humanity is the best work of life.”

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from Oak Tara Fiction. This regional fiction focuses on the lifestyle of a small farm family in Eastern Kentucky. “‘Family Field Days’ was born from my love for the simple farming life,” he said. “I witnessed firsthand the bonds and friendships that were created in communities and families. Families worked together in the fields to make ends meet and through the many trials they faced together, they grew stronger.”

Stephens still farms and hopes his sons will follow the family tradition.

The tractor, on the book’s cover, is the family’s tractor. “I learned nearly everything I know about farming while sitting atop it. My plans are to restore it someday and to let my sons learn to farm on the same tractor I did.”

He has been published in CountryExtra, Farm World, Outdoor View and Turkey Country.

Jarrod E. Stephens (01) is a sixth grade teacher in the RacelandWorthington Independent school district. He and his wife, Stephanie, live in Oldtown with their two sons: Grant, 6, and Garrison, 3.

Late last year, Stephens released his first novel, “Family Field Days,”

Jesse Wells (07) music archivist/ instructor of traditional music, was featured in the latest issue of “Out Here,” Tractor Supply Company’s trade magazine. Wells’ photo appears on the cover and inside, where he shares his music in a video. (www. tractorsupply.com/content/magazine/ current/current) Playing an old-time tune, “Here Comes Jack with a Fiddle on His Back,” Wells, on banjo, is accompanied by his father, Jamie, on fiddle, and his mother, Cathy, on guitar.

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