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2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:14 PM Page 3 Spring 2012 AnnuAl RepoRt 2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:15 PM Page 4 MessageMessage fromfrom thethe PresidentPresident “Our aspirations are our possibilities.” —Robert Browning Dear Friends, 100 Purpose Road Pippa Passes, Kentucky 41844 I hope this issue of Pippa’s Song finds you and yours well. As many of you may know, our state has Pippa’s Song is published for friends, alumni, and students of recently experienced quite a turbulent time as Alice Lloyd College. Third class tornados touched down and wreaked havoc on postage is paid at Pippa Passes, many communities. However, I am pleased to Kentucky. report that many of our faculty, staff, and students, in true ALC spirit, pitched in with relief efforts Pippa's Song during these trying times. More information about Spring 2012 how our campus has reached out to help those in Vol. LX No. 1 need can be seen on page 34. Institutional Advancement Office of Alice Lloyd College 100 Purpose Road The desire to be willing servants is one of the many characteristics we strive Pippa Passes, Kentucky 41844 to instill in each Alice Lloyd College student. The initiative which our 606-368-6055 www.alc.edu students and graduates take to better themselves and others continually Joe Alan Stepp reaffirms my faith in our institution. I know the stories contained within President these pages, from the accomplishments of our alumni George Nichols and Robert M. Duncan Reva Duff Tackett to the adventures of current ALC student and JBS alumnus Chairman, Board of Trustees Kestin Howard, will give you a wonderful sampling of what can be Jim Stepp accomplished with hard work, dedication, and the drive to succeed. Executive Vice President Margo Sparkman As you may have noticed from our front cover, the Caney Creek Community Director of Development Center (made up of both Alice Lloyd College and The June Buchanan School) th Natalie Gibson is celebrating its 95 year of service to the people of the Appalachian Director of Marketing & mountains. The quote from Robert Browning which opened this letter is Communications; Editor indicative of our faith that with a vision and a purpose, our students can Teresa S. Grender achieve endless possibilities. However, our purpose here could not be carried Director of Alumni Relations out without the continued support of people such as yourself. As you peruse Russell Printing Options the pages of this Annual Report issue of Pippa’s Song, you will see that many Printing others share your dedication to continuing Alice Lloyd and June Buchanan’s Contributors: great dream. Thank you so much for all you continue to do for the students Linda Eastland on Caney Creek! Priscilla A. Fraley Lace Patton May God richly bless you and yours, Mindy Thomas Jolene Watts Joe A. Stepp President InIn thisthis IssueIssue ALC News . .1,2,4,34,35 2011 Annual Report . .5-33 Planned Giving . .38 Honors and Memorials . .36 JBS News . .3 In Memoriam . .37 Spring 2012 2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:15 PM Page 5 ALCALC NewsNews Kestin Howard: A Walk on the Wild Side While most students spent last semester in traditional classrooms, one very special ALC student got to experience the “wild” side of life—as in, wildlife! Kestin Howard, the son of Jerome and Reta Howard of Mousie, Kentucky, spent last semester as an intern for Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, where he served as a Kilimanjaro Safari tour guide. In addition to working at the Disney theme park, Kestin was also taking multiple independent study classes through Alice Lloyd College and a Corporate Communications class at Disney University. To be an intern at Disney, Kestin had to undergo a very strenuous interview process, all beginning with attending a Disney seminar, followed by completing with speech and theater came in handy for this an online application and interview. After making it particular assignment. through the first round of interviews, Kestin then had to complete a phone interview and a cast audition Kestin’s days at Kilimanjaro Safaris brought him into before learning that he had been selected for the contact with thousands of park visitors and numerous program. Kestin’s job as a tour guide at Kilimanjaro species of animals. Seeing giraffes, zebras, lions, Safaris is considered one of the most difficult positions cheetahs, crocodiles, and elephants all became a at Disney, due to the vast amount of information each normal part of life; even when a rhino charged at the safari driver must memorize prior to conducting his or safari car, it was all just another’s day work for Kestin! her own tours. However, Kestin’s years of experience Upon completion of the internship program, Kestin received a set of graduation “ears” from Disney, as well as a diploma for all his hard work. After returning to campus, Kestin prepared a multimedia presentation for other Alice Lloyd students to learn more about the Disney program, and to encourage them to apply. As a senior Business Administration major, learning first-hand how a large company such as Disney operates was invaluable. According to Kestin, the experience was one he will never forget. Alice Lloyd College is proud of students, such as Kestin, who take initiative and strive to make the most of their college careers. Kestin has certainly taken advantage of all the opportunities which have come his way. He has toured the United States with The Voices of Appalachia (the college choir), participated in the ALC Theater program, supervised younger student workers at WWJD-FM (the campus radio station), maintained outstanding grades, and found time to write and record his debut country music album, My Daddy’s Dream. Kestin is truly one of ALC’s brightest and best students! 1 Annual Report 2011 2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:15 PM Page 6 PlannedALC Giving News News Nichols Receives National Recognition George Nichols III, an Alice Lloyd College alumnus and Board of Trustees member, has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America by Savoy magazine. The article announcing Nichols’ inclusion on this prestigious list ran on Market Watch, an online branch of The Wall Street Journal. Alice Lloyd College would like to congratulate Mr. Nichols on this achievement. Mr. Nichols received his associate’s degree from Alice Lloyd College in 1980. He went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in Sociology and Economics and a master’s degree in Labor Studies from the University of Louisville in 1985. Mr. Nichols currently serves as senior vice president in charge of New York Life Insurance Company’s Office of Governmental Affairs, where he is responsible for federal and state government relations and the company’s Political Action Committee, the largest in the insurance industry. Before joining New York Life Insurance Company, Mr. Nichols held the prestigious title of Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Insurance. He was the first African American Commissioner in the state’s history. During his time in this position, Mr. Nichols was responsible for regulating the state’s $10 billion insurance industry. He served as president of the National Association of Insurance Commission from 1999 to 2000. In 1996, he became special advisor to Kentucky Governor Paul Patton on healthcare policy and economic development initiatives for the financial services industry. Mr. Nichols has also served in such esteemed positions as Executive Director of the Kentucky Health Policy Board; Vice President of Marketing for Athena of North America; Executive Director of Product Development of Southeastern Group, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer of Central State Hospital in Louisville; and Executive Assistant to the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services. George Nichols’ success is attributed to hard work and character. His involvement in youth mentoring programs is a testament to his devout caring for young people and their future. He has worked diligently during his career to raise the visibility of healthcare needs throughout the nation. Mr. Nichols currently resides in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife, Cynthia Jean, and their three children. ALC’s Phi Beta Lambda Excels at Conference On Friday, March 30th, nine ALC students traveled to Northern Kentucky University to participate in the Kentucky Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference. These participants represented the College well with both individual and chapter awards. The winners were as follows: Individual Awards Accounting Principles – Samuel Riddle 2nd place Business Law – Wanda Johnson 1st place, Samuel Riddle 2nd place Human Resource Management – Jacob Isaacs 1st place st Macroeconomics – Crystal Fields 1 place Chapter Awards Microeconomics – Amelia Johnson 2nd place Management Concepts – Crystal Fields 1st place Annual Business Report – ALC 2nd place Marketing Concepts – Wanda Johnson 1st place Outstanding Chapter – ALC 1st place Project Management – Tianna Patton 2nd place, nd Brittney Briggs 3rd place Georgetown College 2 place rd Statistical Analysis – Tianna Patton 3rd place Northern Kentucky University 3 place For the second year in a row, Alice Lloyd College’s PBL Chapter was named the state’s outstanding local chapter. Students who placed first or second are eligible to go on to the PBL National Conference in San Antonio, TX in June. We are very proud of all of our participants and wish them the best at Nationals! 2 Annual Report 2011 2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:15 PM Page 7 JBSJBS NewsNews JBS Student Spotlight: Channing Everidge While most high school sophomores are trying to figure out who they are and what they want to do with their lives, one very special student at The June Buchanan School has already taken major steps towards her future.