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1 Male High Alumni Brook ‘n’ Breck - June 2018 Louisville Male High School Alumni Brook ‘n’ Breck For God, For Country, For Male H 2018 JUNE One Hundred Sixtieth Annual Spring Commencement of Louisville Male High School The Louisville Male High School Class of 2018 held its Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Kentucky Exposition Center Freedom Hall. The National Anthem was performed by Nolan Bridges, Sean O’Connell, Zoey Prather and Bethany Pyles. There were 435 students who completed their academic requirements for graduation. Guests in attendance were: Dr. Lisa Wilner, Jefferson County Board of Education, Dr. Carmen Coleman, Acting Chief Academic Officer, Jefferson County Public Schools and Dr. Paige Hartstern, Area 3 Assistant Superintendent. The President’s Address was given by Kendall DuLaney. The Bingham Oratorical Speakers were Zachary Combs with “What are Those?!”, Jacob Prince with “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and Trevor Webb with “Through the Looking Glass of Uncertainty.” The 3 judges were David V. Hawpe, Makenzi Mulkins and Mark Youngman. The winner of the Robert Worth Bingham Gold Medal Medallion was Jacob Prince with “Do You Hear What I Hear?” There were 35 Valedictorians in the Class of 2018. They are: Ryan Ackermann, Dylan Boone, Ellie Britt, Lauren Brown, Christa Bryant, Caitlyn Caswell, Blake Clark, Sarah Coe, Kaylee Coleman, Joshua Cooksey, Megan Coomes, Emily Doyle, Kendall DuLaney, Meredith Feller, Kayla Funk, Jordan Gatewood, Samely Gierbolini Sanchez, Allison Hall, Lilah Havens, Kyla Hill, Jennie Malone, Catheryn McDowell, Andrew Messer, Danielle Moorman, Hallie Osborne, Lily Paulin, Claudia Quesada Rojas, Lydia Sanders, Nicholas Schweitzer, Gregory Shackleton, Kourtney Strickland, Nathan Vittitow, Elizabeth Watkins, Jackson Willoughby and Aubrey Youngman. Joshua Cooksey was chosen to bring the Valedictorian Address to the audience. The Pierce Butler Atwood Scholarship Award was presented to Jimi Alexis Porter. The Traditional Farewell was given by Ryan Ackermann, 2018 Class Vice President. 2 Male High Alumni Brook ‘n’ Breck - June 2018 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Bulldog Alumni: As another year finishes, I can’t help but think back on the brief four-year career of our most recent graduates. As one mentioned Louisville Male High School in a graduation speech, they started with no principal in the midst Alumni Association Office of a lot of turmoil and ended as one of the outstanding classes of Male graduates. I told them that they are one of my favorite 4409 Preston Highway graduating classes of all times. Louisville, KY 40213 As sophomores they helped with a state football championship. As sophomores, Office Hours: juniors and seniors they won back-to-back-to-back girls state track championships. As Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm juniors, they were instrumental in winning a boys state track championship. They were 502-313-3099 instrumental in winning five regional softball championships in a row. This class, like Email: [email protected] others before them, have athletes getting their college paid for through scholarships and academics. ALUMNI DIRECTOR Academically, this class led the way on all state assessments which isn’t easy as the state Scott Shouse ‘80 has continually moved the target. Their ACT scores were higher than many others, if not BOARD OF DIRECTORS all others, before them. They took AP tests in very high numbers, and their scholarship Earl Long ‘63, President totals were in the millions. But more than any thing else, to me the distinguishing trait of this class was the way they conducted themselves for four years. Their leadership Carl Bensinger ‘52 was positive and well-mannered, and they had a tremendous impact on the overall 1st Vice President atmosphere in the building. Those of you who have gone before them should be proud Julius “Buddy” Berthold ‘53 of them. I know I am, and I will miss them. 2nd Vice President Patricia Robinson ‘55, Secretary The great news in all of this is that next year another group will distinguish themselves Michael Craig ‘62, Treasurer as part of a long line of successful graduating classes. I have no doubt that the class of David Adams Ad, Bingo Treasurer 2019, which is a huge group, will earn outstanding and significant accomplishments just Ted Boehm Ad like others before them. Carey Guess ‘63 Janice Bishop Carter ‘67 Go Dawgs! Glenda Bloodworth ‘62 Pat Brownfield ‘59 Bill Fryrear ‘52 Gaynell Luttrell ‘59 Ron Dowdell ‘56 Jim Jury, Ph.D., Principal Brad Beanblossom ‘86 Garrett Page ‘87 Danny Lane ‘84 Mark Hawkins ‘82 EMAIL ADDRESSES for Bulldog Alumni Emily Puckett ‘97 The Alumni Association is asking that ALL BULLDOG NEWSLETTER STAFF ALUMNI with an email address to please send to us. Mailing the Alumni Glenda Bloodworth ‘62 Newsletter is continuing to rise in cost. We would like to send as many Pat Brownfield ‘59 newsletters as possible through email. Michael Craig ‘62 Once the newsletter is printed and uploaded, you we will receive an email John Kelsey Ad, Athletic Director asking you to visit our Louisville Male Alumni Website to download the Earl Long ‘63 current Newsletter. Gaynell Luttrell ‘59 Please send email to [email protected], SUBJECT LINE: Scott Shouse ‘80 Email Address. Please give us your current info: your name as it appears (Ad = Adopted) in the yearbook (no nicknames) graduation year, maiden name and email address. International Circulation 13,000 Thank you for your attention and dedication to Louisville Male High School. 3 Male High Alumni Brook ‘n’ Breck - June 2018 Joshua Cooksey - A Bulldog with Passion Male Alumni with a lot under their belts. We won the Barrel four years in a row, danced together and raised thousands of dollars 2018 Valedictorian Speaker for kids with cancer, proudly cheered for our Bulldogs to win In some ways it seems I was born eight pep rallies - more than any other class, and excelled in the to be a Bulldog. With a parent and classroom as well, sending a record number of students to GSP. two uncles who graduated in the As we transition to our next adventures, we have a lot to be 80’s, and a grandmother and great thankful for. The many alumni before us set a very high bar, just aunt who worked and taught there as my sisters did for me. And we only continued to raise the bar it certainly would not have been a for all the future Bulldogs. So let’s give a rah for Dear Old High surprise for me to follow. But even School and the Class of 2018. I cannot wait to see all the things further, with two older siblings we’ll do, Class of 2018. I’ll see you all in five years! having attended and having such a rewarding experience, as well as Thanks, the great mentors and teachers, it Josh Cooksey seemed clear that I’d follow in their footsteps. However, as I got closer to starting my own journey, I found my goals and aspirations were unique although shaped by my sisters’ high bars of achievement Kendall DuLaney and involvement. 2018 Senior Class President So, as I entered Male for the first time as a true Bulldog, I had I remember thinking high school could two goals: I wanted to be a Valedictorian and I wanted to be easily last forever, but my assumptions involved. These goals may seem mainstream, but they had a were definitely inaccurate; these past four deeper meaning to me: sibling rivalry. I had one goal from each years were some of the fastest of my life. sister. The eldest, Morgan, was incredibly involved. She helped As I walked through the doors of Male start the Serving at Male (SAM) club, she participated in two High School for the last time almost a Varsity sports, and was an active member of numerous other month ago, all the memories began to clubs. All this came along with a strong academic achievement. flood back: the pep rallies, the school My other sister, Meredith was also involved in numerous clubs dances, the football games; dancing with and a captain of the Lacrosse team. However, she showed her the dance team, participating in school true colors in the classroom. She finished her Bulldog career with clubs, leading as a class officer. All things that were seemingly over the esteemed valedictorian stole on her shoulders. And in typical in the blink of an eye. I will admit that the end of my high school sibling fashion: I wanted to beat them. I wanted to not only be career originally welcomed in feelings of sadness and worry, but I a Valedictorian, but also be actively involved. I wanted to be the now view the end of this chapter in a different light. best of the amazing things they both accomplished. I am proud to say: I WON! In all fairness this wasn’t easy. I put my blood, A student’s high school graduation is one of the first milestones in sweat, and tears into being the best Bulldog I could be. I spent their life, and rightfully so; earning your diploma serves as a true numerous nights up late writing papers and finishing projects. I testament to all the work you have put in throughout the years. It put in countless hours volunteering, and planning club meetings. shows that you are fully capable of adapting to a new environment, I worked as a founding member of the Student Technology and persevering through some of life’s toughest situations. Leadership Club, and as one of the first members of the Raise Gold planning committee. Through all of this I learned what it Some people may view graduation as the end of a journey, but I see truly means to be a Bulldog.