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2 Sundown at Moonlight Concert 6 p.m. October 12 First Street, Morehead, Ky. Homecoming Parade • 6 p.m., Main Street 3-4 Bluegrass ‘n More: A Celebration of American Music October 13 First Street, Morehead, Ky. Homecoming Kick-Off Event • 4-7 p.m., ADUC Commons 3 A Day in the Country Folk Art Show (students, alumni and friends welcome) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Alumni Welcome Reception • 6-9 p.m., ADUC 3rd floor Morehead Conference Center All Cheerleader Alumni Reunion • 8 p.m., AAC Gymnastics Room Bluegrass Biennial Art Exhibition Opening 3 - 5 p.m. October 14 Claypool-Young Art Building Slow Time: The Art of Charley & Alumni Band Reunion • 9:30 a.m., Baird Music Hall Noah Kinney Art Exhibition Opening Greek Alumni Reunion • 10-11 a.m., ADUC 1st floor 5 - 7 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast • 10:30 a.m., TBA Kentucky Folk Art Center Sculpture Unveiling • 10:30 a.m., Crosthwait Plaza 5 Summer I Classes Begin Alumni Tailgate* • 11 a.m., AAC lawn All Cheerleader Alumni Dinner* • 6 p.m., 24 Appalachian Arts & Crafts Fair/FolkFest Morehead Conference Center 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Morehead Conference Center *Ticketed event JULY Nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame are due July 1 and the Alumni Hall of Fame 5 Summer II Classes Begins Banquet will be May 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Crager Room of ADUC.

14-15 Eagle Excellence Fund & Golf Event Time Location GET YOUR MSU GEAR! AUGUST

17 Registration for Fall Semester begins

SEPTEMBER

16 Family Weekend

OCTOBER

13-14 Homecoming Weekend

29 Alumni Day at the Races Churchill Downs

For a complete schedule of events, visit: www.moreheadstate.edu.

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STATEMENTONLINE • www.moreheadstate.edu/statement

3 COVER 6 SPRING BREAK SPRING BACK MSU students, faculty and staff help with hurricane relief efforts in Gulfport, Miss. Doug Klein, Cincinnati senior, from left, shows, Megan Mraz, Morehead sophomore, Nikki Pergram, MSU dance team coach, and Sarah Fischer, Cynthiana senior, some roofing tips.

FEATURE 8 SLOW TIME EXHIBITION 3 NEW MEN’S BASKETBALL Slow Time: The Works of Charley, Noah, and Hazel COACH NAMED Kinney on display at Kentucky 9 MSU alumnus Donnie Tyndall has Folk Art Center been selected to lead the Eagles. DEPARTMENTS 4 AROUND MSU News & Notes

9 FAME & GLORY 3 STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY Sports Roundup 10 MSU continues to evolve and meet the needs of those we serve. 12 LAMPPOST STATE OF THE Giving Spotlight UNIVERSITY 16 FRIENDS People in the News

STATEMENT is published two times a year by Morehead State University through an off-campus printing contract with S. Rosenthal & Company, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio • STATEMENT is distributed to alumni, faculty, staff, benefactors, and 17 CLASSNOTES other friends of Morehead State University. Articles may be reprinted without permission. Opinions expressed here- in do not necessarily reflect the official policies of Morehead State University. Address correspondence to: Alumni Updates STATEMENT Editor, Office of Alumni Relations, 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351, or e-mail [email protected] • Dr. Wayne D. Andrews, president, Morehead State University; Chuck D. Charles (74), president, MSU Alumni Association, Inc.; Glenn Leveridge (70), chair, Board of Trustees, MSU Foundation, Inc.; 19 ONE LAST LOOK Jeffrey Liles, publisher; Mindy Highley (92), Jami Hornbuckle (96), Tami B. Jones (82), editors; Toni Hobbs (02), creative director; April Hobbs Nutter (97), web marketing director; Cindy Trent (98), production manager; Snapshots Tim Holbrook (94), Guy Huffman (02), photographers; Jason Blanton, Shirley Smith (87), Pauline Young (84), contributing writers. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement SPRING 2006 • 3 AROUND MSU Appalachian Arts and Crafts MSU will host 2006 Governor's Scholars Fair & 'Folkfest 2006', June 24 MSU will be a host campus for the 2006 Governor's Scholars Program. "We are excited about having several hundred of Kentucky's top high school stu- dents on our campus next summer for this The Kentucky Folk Art Center will spon- prestigious activity," said President Wayne sor the Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair D. Andrews. "The GSP leadership knows from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, that we are committed to providing out- at the new Morehead Conference Center, standing staff and facility support and to located on First Street. sharing our famous Morehead hospitality. The Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair We also are honored to be the only public offers visitors a large and varied selection of campus hosting GSP in 2006." regional arts and crafts, ranging from the The Governor’s Scholars Program is a MSU's hosting of the Governor's Scholars traditional to the cutting edge. The fair will five-week, residential summer program for Program. For more information, feature more than 50 of the region’s finest outstanding Kentucky students completing call 606-783-2150 or e-mail craftspeople offering jewelry, pottery, can- their junior year in high school. Established [email protected]. dles, furniture and more. in 1983, the program provides academic There is a $3 charge for admission to the and personal growth in a challenging, non- fair. traditional environment that balances a Visitors to the crafts fair also can experi- strong liberal arts program with a full co- ence “Folkfest 2006,” which also will be curricular and residential life experience. held at the center. Folkfest will feature per- Other host campuses will be formances by three folk music acts. Centre College in Danville and Bellarmine KFAC, Kentucky Center for Traditional University in Louisville. Al Baldwin, Music, Morehead State Public Radio and assistant to the provost, will coordinate the MSU Arts and Humanities Council are sponsors of Folkfest. The artists will be avail- able to discuss their craft, instruments and history of the music they perform. Additional information is available from the Center’s Web site at www.kyfolkart.org or by calling (606) 783-2204. KFAC, locat- ed at 102 West First Street in Morehead, is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. President's Leadership Academy announced Members of the inaugural class of the President’s Leadership Academy at MSU announces 'completer' degree programs Morehead State University have been named following a competitive nomination, Starting this fall, Morehead State respond to the expanding needs of interview and selection process that began University will offer seven new online bach- Kentucky's students. At KCTCS, we are with the announcement of the program at elor’s degree “completer” programs designed honored that Morehead State University is Fall 2005 Convocation. primarily for graduates of the Kentucky reaching out to our alumni after they have “A critical measure of any institution is Community and Technical College System completed their initial course of study with the quality of its leadership and the develop- (KCTCS). us," said KCTCS President Michael ment of new leaders,” said MSU President “We are responding enthusiastically to McCall. Wayne D. Andrews in announcing the the state’s mandate to empower more Dr. Andrews noted that three of MSU’s Academy. Kentuckians with four-year college degrees five regional campuses are based on KCTCS The President’s Leadership Academy will and, at the same time, we are reaffirming campuses in Ashland, Jackson and provide quality professional development, our historic commitment to serve those Prestonsburg and that MSU and KCTCS mentorship and internships to selected fac- unable to attend upper division classes at a are among the original partners in the ulty, staff and administrators who show residential campus,” Dr. Andrews said at a University Center of the Mountains, head- potential to become more effective leaders. news conference at the Rowan Campus of quartered at Hazard CTC. Additional information is available by Maysville Community and Technical Dr. Andrews also reported that MSU is calling Dr. Michael Seelig, dean of the College (MCTC). revising its master’s degree program in Caudill College of Humanities and chair of "This announcement underscores higher education to better serve KCTCS the President’s Leadership Academy steering Morehead State University's commitment faculty and staff interested in graduate study committee, at (606) 783-2650. For a to creating exceptional opportunities for in community and technical college admin- complete list of academy participants, see higher learning. It also shows their willing- istration. page 13. ness to cooperate, to think creatively, and to

4 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University AROUND MSU

MSU announces Rogers Scholars support U. S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Morehead In addition to scholarships, Morehead State University President Wayne D. State will provide students with opportuni- Andrews, along with The Center for Rural ties for service learning through its Honors Development have announced an exciting Residential Leadership program and new partnership that is providing new through high quality academic programs financial aid opportunities to some of that feature student research. MSU’s pro- Southern and Eastern Kentucky’s top high gram of distinction, the Institute for school students. Regional Analysis and Public Policy, also is MSU is partnering with The Center to partnering with The Center to develop a provide 15 full tuition scholarships each leadership and public policy curriculum for year for graduates of the Rogers Scholars students in future Rogers Scholars pro- program who earn a score of 20 or better on grams. the ACT and have an admission index of Congressman Rogers meets with partici- The Rogers Scholars program, which 600. In addition, those students with an pants of the Rogers Scholars program. was founded in 1998 and named in honor ACT of 28 or higher combined with a high (Photo courtesy of The Center for Rural of Congressman Rogers, seeks to ensure school GPA of 3.75 will receive both full Development) that “no young person will need to leave tuition and on-campus housing. The goal of the Rogers Scholars program is home to find his or her future.” This “It is with great pride that we announce to challenge our students to use their skills intensive one-week summer session for ris- this wonderful new partnership with Rogers and talents to make their communities and ing high school juniors from 42 counties in Scholars and commit 15 of our best schol- our region a better place. I could not be Southern and Eastern Kentucky emphasizes arships each year to outstanding, highly more pleased to see MSU rewarding the technological skills development and fosters qualified students who complete that pro- hard work of these bright young men and an entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills gram," said President Andrews. “To date, women by providing them with greater and commitment to rural Kentucky. Rogers we have awarded eight such scholarships to access to a quality education right here in Scholars interact with state and national Rogers Scholars who applied by our priori- Kentucky.” leaders and work with quality instructors to ty deadline of Feb. 15 for this fall, and we Lonnie Lawson, president and CEO of focus on leadership, technology, entrepre- expect to award seven others to students The Center for Rural Development, added neurship and community service. who qualify during the balance of this these comments: Additional information about the school year. Our top scholarships are "I applaud President Andrews and program is available from Jessica Melton at intended for the best and brightest and Morehead State University for their com- The Center for Rural Development at that's what we find in Rogers Scholars." mitment to the region and support of the 606-677-6183 or visit online at Congressman Rogers stated: Rogers Scholars program. This will certain- www.rogersscholars.com. “I am pleased to join Dr. Andrews in ly provide a great incentive for our youth to announcing these scholarships, which rep- continue their education at the only public resent a significant investment of Morehead University located in our 42-county service State in the future leaders of our region. territory." Kentucky Campus Compact Chapter established Morehead State University was among The success of Campus Compact has Postsecondary Education (CPE) took an the colleges and universities represented at been attributed to the presidential leader- active leadership role in its creation, along the official launch of the Kentucky Campus ship of the group. The national Board of with the founding institutions, the Compact (KyCC) held this spring. Directors is composed primarily of distin- Association of Independent Kentucky Provost Michael R. Moore carried greet- guished college and university presidents. Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) and ings from MSU President Wayne D. Dr. James Votruba, president of Northern representatives from Asbury College, Andrews for the announcement. The gath- Kentucky University, currently serves on Brescia University, Cumberland College, ering was held at the Kentucky Community the national board and will serve as chair of Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian and Technical College System (KCTCS) the KyCC board. University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, headquarters in Versailles. KCTCS and its 16 college districts are Midway College and St. Catharine College. College and university presidents or their founding members of KyCC, as are The mission of the Kentucky Campus designees from across the state attended the Northern Kentucky University, Eastern Compact is to help higher education signing ceremony that signifies the commit- Kentucky University, Kentucky State strengthen the Commonwealth’s communi- ment to preparing students for active citi- University, Morehead State University, ties and improve the lives of Kentucky citi- zenship and improving the quality of com- Murray State University, University of zens. KyCC was created to help institutions munity life. Kentucky, University of Louisville, Western of higher education promote public and KyCC is the 31st state affiliate chapter of Kentucky University, Bellarmine community service that develops student Campus Compact, a national coalition of University, Berea College, Campbellsville citizenship skills, helps campuses forge more than 950 college and university presi- University, Centre College and Transylvania effective community partnerships and pro- dents committed to the civic purposes of University. vides resources and training for faculty seek- higher education. The organization was cre- KyCC, created by a collaboration of ing to integrate civic and community-based ated in 1985 as a venue for students to Kentucky higher education institutions, learning into the curriculum. address the pressing concerns of their com- will be housed on the campus of Northern munities. Kentucky University. The Council on www.moreheadstate.edu/statement SPRING 2006 • 5 It wasn’t the normal spring break for 117 faculty, staff and students from MSU . . . The usual spring break setting has them resting and relaxing, but for the team from MSU that traveled to Gulfport, Miss., to assist in the hurricane clean up, this year could be something they remember for the rest of their lives. “I am very proud to lead an institution that has the heart and character of ours. I was asked many times during the course of our travels, where was I from. When I replied Morehead State University and that we had a group of 117 people with us to assist with the relief effort in Gulfport, people were astound- ed,” said MSU President Wayne D. Andrews. “They wanted to know what we did to convince that many to give up their spring breaks to travel and help others. My reply was simple, all we did was ask. People signed up because they saw the opportunity to help others.” The MSU group worked in general construction, rebuilding and clean up in the city of Gulfport and the surrounding area. The crew’s main focus was service to those directly affected by the hurricane and learning the needs that have been created by these recent natural disasters. “We tore off and put on roofs, gutted the interi- ors of several houses that had been completely sub- merged under water, cleaned up lots of debris,” said Dr. Andrews. “We learned about teamwork and the power of a positive attitude. We learned that while we are burdened with many of life’s prob- lems, our problems pale in comparison to those we were able to help.

"My contribution may be small, but a lot of small acts will add up to something big and beautiful. No one will know the effects that this hur- ricane has put on the poeple of the South until they have taken the time to reach out and see. My eyes have been opened and I am grateful to be apart of something so special." Diana Zipp, senior, Jeffersonville, Ind.

6 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University COVER STORY

Harold White Millworks of Morehead donated wood products in the range of $15,000 while Lowe’s of Morehead gave hand tools; Trane of Lexington provided work gloves for everyone; Vallen Sheridan Safety Supply of Dayton, Ohio, donated ear plugs; Trent Hamilton of Hamilton Beverage in Morehead, gave bottled water; and the Family Dollar Distribution Center in Morehead contributed a wide variety of supplies for the volunteers to use. Megan Mraz, Morehead sophomore, expected to work hard during the break. However, she couldn’t have expected what she would gain from the trip. “I went to Gulfport expecting to lend ews hammers Vanna-T McCollum, Ft. Knox fr esident Wayne D. Andr Pr what little help I could to assist in rebuild- worked as a member of Pr eshman, a nail handed to him by Sherry Adkins, ing the hurricane-torn community. I left Andr enrollment services specialist. ews’ painting cr esident with a refreshed perspective, some new Breazeale home. ew on the skills, a little more wisdom, heart-wrench- ing memories, and new friendships,” said “This trip was a strong affirmation that Mraz. and other cherished belongings - they were MSU's future is very bright. I believe we not bitter. In fact, each person seemed to "This week has been an incredible can accomplish anything we choose to do give off an air of endless warmth, extreme because of the people associated with our experience for myself and many gratitude and hope.” University.” others on this trip. None of us The Office of the President, Office of Diana Zipp, Jeffersontown, Ind., senior, would know the extent of the Student Activities, and Student agreed with Dr. Andrews that the trip was a damage without seeing it first Government Association sponsored the great experience to be able to aid the people hand. It is sad to know that we are trip. that still need it the most. close to the end of our trip, but I “Gulfport, Miss., has been one of the am so happy that I have seen how most wonderful experiences that I will take sacrificing a small amount of time with me for the rest of my life. I have met Photos, blogs (online journals) so many wonderful people that have can provide hope and happiness from students, staff and Dr. Andrews opened my eyes to a new way of life. This to someone in need. This trip has from the trip may be viewed at trip has shown me who I want to aspire to been a unforgetable experience www.moreheadstate.edu/springbreak. be and what wonderful things you can and I could not imagine a better achieve with hard work and a little bit of time and place to volunteer my faith.” time for such a wonderful cause." Morehead State received numerous Johanna Thompson, donations in preparations for the trip. junior, Greenwood, Ind. According to Al Baldwin, assistant to the provost, many faculty and staff members “These are the true gifts the Gulfport helped with gifts of support. He also said people unknowingly gave to me. I wish I that the Spring Gala and Student could even come close to repaying them. Government Association each have chipped “More importantly, though, we were in $5,000 while Wal-Mart of Morehead fortunate enough to get to interact with gave $1,000. those families who had lived in the houses we were rebuilding. Each resi- dent had a unique, humbling story to share, and deep despair would surface often through trembling voices and tear-filled eyes. Yet, even though these people had lost practically every rem- nant of their lives before Hurricane Katrina - jobs, homes, clothing, photos From left, Melinda Humen, Bedfor sophomor e; Amanda Alder d, Texas, sophomore; Kelsey Cr man, Mor onin, Fair ehead sophomore; and Laura Cox, Lafayette,field, Ohio, Ind., junior.

www.moreheadstate.edu/statement SPRING 2006 • 7 FEATURE

NEA & Rothschild grant exhibit to feature folk art by the Kinney family

The Kentucky Folk Art nological, socio-political and and Noah were local standard toward a wide range of projects, Center announces the opening cultural change. Many of these bearers of their culture, and of a providing hundreds of opportu- of Slow Time: The Works of developments disrupted and way of life that they adhered to nities for significant reevalua- Charley, Noah, and Hazel made an anachronism of the long after most others had tion of the work of recently Kinney. Slow Time will remain way of life and world view the abandoned it for generic late deceased American artists,” on display at KFAC through Kinney brothers had inherited 20th century America. All that commented Elizabeth Slater, September 24, 2006. from their par- discussion vice president of the grant pro- The exhibition will present ents. notwithstand- gram. “Through this juried more than 80 works, including In the exhibi- ing, the art is process, we are committed to paintings, drawings, and wood tion catalog, Lee powerful; it stirs calling long-overdue attention sculptures. It will be accompa- Kogan writes, your gut. The to the vital, yet often little nied by a forty-page full color “While a person- Kinneys are the known contributions these catalog, which includes essays al vision and a real thing.” artists have made to our cul- by Lee Kogan, Director of the sense of place This exhibi- ture.” Folk Art Institute, the educa- shaped the tion has been “We are honored by The tional arm of the American Folk awareness and made possible Judith Rothschild Foundation’s Art Museum, and John Harrod, identity of each by the National investment in our exhibition one of the nation’s preeminent of them, the art George Washington Endowment for program,” said Matt authorities on traditional of Charley, by Charley Kinney the Arts as part Collinsworth, KFAC director. Kentucky music. A brief DVD Noah, and of American “Slow Time will be a fascinating highlighting the brothers’ music Hazel Kinney transcends each Masterpieces: Three Centuries and extremely important exhi- and offering context for the one’s personal history, commu- of Artistic Genius, as well as bition. The Kinneys’ work is exhibition will also be pro- nicating universal human val- grants from The Judith highly deserving of broader duced. ues. One cannot help but react Rothschild Foundation and recognition. As both visual Charley and Noah Kinney to the Kinneys’ self sufficiency, The Kentucky Arts Council. artists and traditional musi- were born 6 years apart—1906 ingenuity, humor, sense of com- The Judith Rothschild cians, they made a remarkable and 1912 respectively—into a munity, wisdom, imagination, Foundation announced the contribution to the culture of life of subsistence farming not and talent, all put to good use. grant on March 6, along with Appalachia and America.” so far removed from that eked Their uniquely expressed art- 20 other awards totaling more Kentucky Folk Art Center is out by early white settlers in works, including several twenti- than $250,000. These grants a cultural, educational and eco- Northeast Kentucky. They died eth century masterpieces, offer support and stimulate interest nomic development service of within 6 months of each other relevant messages for a local, in the work of dozens of recent- Morehead State University. The in 1991. Noah had married regional, national and global ly deceased American artists, Center is open Monday- Hazel in 1960, and she had audience.” who are deemed outstanding, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and taken up visual art after coming “The Kinney brothers are the yet under-recognized. Sunday 1 p.m.-5p.m. For more to live on the brothers’ farm. stuff from which myths and leg- “Since its inception in 1995, information, contact KFAC at Their lives spanned a tumul- ends so easily arise,” said KFAC The Judith Rothschild 606.783.2204. tuous era in history, a time of Curator Adrian Swain. “As Foundation’s grant program has unprecedented economic, tech- artists and musicians, Charley contributed over $3 million

8 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University FAME & GLORY Donnie Tyndall named men’s head basketball coach

Donnie Tyndall it became apparent that someone with a Tigers’ academic coordinator, he helped is the new men’s commitment to recruiting high level stu- improve the basketball team’s grade point head basketball dent-athletes, a passion for the game and average from 1.7 in 1996 to 2.65 in 2001. coach at Morehead certainly a fondness for Morehead State During his one season as head coach at State University. would emerge as our new head men’s bas- St. Catharine, he led the team to a school Most recently the ketball coach,” said MSU Athletic Director record 30-5 mark and to the National associate head Brian Hutchinson. “Donnie Tyndall has all Junior College Athletic Association coach at Middle the requisite experience, having been a National Tournament for the first time in Tennessee State Division I assistant for nearly 10 years. He school history. Tyndall was named the University for four is absolutely the right person to lead this Kentucky-Tennessee Junior College Coach years, Tyndall is program into prominence regionally and of the Year and was also named the top Donnie Tyndall an MSU alumnus nationally.” coach in Region VII. who lettered as a member of the Eagle bas- While many of his responsibilities at As an assistant coach at Iowa Central, he ketball team. He is the 12th head coach in MTSU focused on recruiting, Tyndall also had on-floor coaching and recruiting duties the history of the program. played instrumental roles in practice and and organized and supervised the team’s An NCAA Division I assistant coach for game preparation, coordinating scouting strength and conditioning program. nearly 10 years, the 35-year old Tyndall reports and practice organization and in A native of Grand Rapids, Mich., spent one season as associate head coach at academic monitoring. Tyndall played at Northview High School, the University of Idaho. Prior to that, he While he was at Idaho, the Vandals 2001 then one season at Iowa Central (1989-90). was an assistant coach for four seasons at recruiting class was ranked as high as 16th He was a member of Eagle teams for three Louisiana State University. In 1996-97, nationally. Tyndall also served as scouting seasons (1990-93). Tyndall played with Tyndall served as head coach at St. coordinator. Athletes in Action after completing his Catharine College in Springfield, Ky, for a During his tenure on John Brady’s staff career at MSU. season. After graduation from MSU, he at LSU, Tyndall helped recruit three classes He earned a bachelor’s degree from MSU spent two seasons as an assistant coach at that were ranked among the Top 20 nation- (1993) and a master’s degree from LSU. Iowa Central Community College in Fort ally. Three of the recruited student-athletes Tyndall’s wife, Christi, is also a Dodge, Iowa. went on to play in the NBA, five earned Morehead State graduate. They have two “In conducting a national search and All-Southeastern Conference honors and daughters, Taylor Elise (6) and Grace speaking with literally hundreds of people, five were named Academic All-SEC. As the Elizabeth (3).

Five Football Eagles Honored on MSU cheerleaders claim their 21st national title Football Gazette All-America Team Five members of the 2005 Morehead MSU’s cheerleaders continued their tra- State University football team have earned dition of excellence by capturing an extraor- All-America honors on The NCAA I-AA dinary 21st national title. Mid-Major Team announced by Don The coed squad placed first in Division I Hansen’s Football Gazette. at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Earning First Team honors were return (UCA) competition held at Walt Disney’s specialist Nick Feldman (Fr., Oconto, Wis.), Wide World of Sports in Orlando on offensive tackle Grant Jennings (So., Sunday, Jan. 15. This marked the fifth con- Lakeside Park, Ky.) and defensive back secutive win and 16th overall national title Kwesi Williams (Sr., Louisville, Ky.). Both for the squad. Feldman and Williams were recently named The all-girl squad also had an impressive to The Sports Network Mid-Major All- finish, placing third in competition. America Team. And, Feldman was recently Overall, the all-girl team has taken the named Third Team All-America on The national title five times. Sports Network’s overall NCAA Division I- To get to nationals, both squads had AA squad. placed first in the qualifying round, which The Football Gazette named halfback Eli consisted of a cheer video, as well as an 1 Parkes (Sr., Portsmouth, Ohio) and quarter- 1/2-minute video that demonstrated the back Brian Yost (So., Huntingburg, Ind.) to teams’ stunts, pyramids, basket tosses and tumbling. its Mid-Major All-America Second Team. Get the latest news and updates on The University’s cheer squads are The 2005 Eagles finished the season with MSU Athletics at: an 8-4 record and won their fourth consec- coached by Tony Nash, spirit coordinator. utive Pioneer Football League South Brandon Armstrong of Morehead is the Division Championship. squads’ trainer. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement SPRING 2006 • 9 STASTATETE OFOF TTHEHE UNIUNIVERSVERSITYITY MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

JUNE 2006

To: Regents, Alumni and Other Friends I am pleased to submit my We have nearly $40 million in capital construction first State of the University projects currently in various stages of development, Report covering calendar year thanks to our friends in the General Assembly. For 2005 and the first half of the first time ever, we will have dedicated funding 2006. for our community engagement activities and our state operating appropriation increase for 2006- As I have said in other public 2008 is the highest ever at nearly $4.8 million. forums during this time, I consider my opportunity to We don’t have enough space to include all of the lead Morehead State University to be a personal good things that have happened during the period honor and professional privilege. Today, more than of this report. Thanks to all who assisted in the ever, I understand and appreciate the proud tradi- compiling and presentation of this information tion of service, unbroken for nearly 119 years, that and, most importantly, to those whose achieve- has been the hallmark of this institution. ments we recognize.

From our original mission to bring “a light to the These first three semesters have motivated me to mountains” to our emergence as an outstanding work harder to maintain the fierce loyalty of our teacher training institution strong in the basic alumni, the personal pride of our employees, the sciences to our development of world-class visual enthusiastic determination of our students and the and performing arts to our growing reputation in hopeful optimism of our citizens who want and space science, Morehead State University continues need our help to improve their lives. to evolve to meet the needs of those we serve. In closing, be assured that the state of our The last year and a half presented us with opportu- university is sound. I pledge to you that I will do nities to expand our support activities for P-12 my best to make it even more so in the years ahead. schools, to become a more diverse community, to develop a new strategic plan, and to restructure our admissions and financial aid processes to better respond to our public mandate to increase enroll- ments and the number of four-year graduates. It is my belief that history will record that the University Wayne D. Andrews, is making significant progress toward our goal of President moving from good to better to great. STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Cathy Gunn was named dean of Dr. Travis P. Lockhart, professor and the College of Education. She came to director of theatre, received the 2005 MSU from Naperville, Ill., where she was Distinguished Creative Production executive director of the North Central Award. In 2006, the award went to Regional Educational Laboratory. Stephen J. Tirone, associate professor of art. Dr. Terry L. Irons, associate professor Dr. Gunn of English, was elected to a three-year Dr. Ben Malphrus, professor of space Dr. Mattingly term as faculty regent. science, received the 2005 Distinguished Faculty Service Award. Brian Hutchinson was promoted to The winner for 2006 was Dr. Bruce A. director of intercollegiate athletics, Mattingly, professor and chair of the becoming one of the NCAA’s Department of Psychology. youngest Division I athletic administra- tors. He is the ninth person to hold the Eddie Lundergan, manager of the position at MSU since organized athlet- Dr. Irons Derrickson Agricultural Complex, was Mr. Lundergan ics began in 1924. the 2005 recipient of the Distinguished Staff Service Award. April Haight, The 2005 Founders Day Award for energy conservation manager, won University Service was presented to the 2006 award. Dr. Charles M. Derrickson, retired president of Lees College and a former Kevin S. Koett was appointed dean college dean, department chair and of students, succeeding Myron Doan, faculty member at MSU. The 2006 who retired. He came to the post from Mr. Hutchinson award was presented posthumously to director of residence life and housing Ms. Haight Dr. John R. Duncan, former vice services at Carson-Newman College. president, graduate dean, faculty member and faculty regent at MSU. Dr. Will Kayatin was appointed director of Morehead State University Dr. Clarenda Phillips, associate pro- at Jackson. He came to the position fessor of sociology, was named assis- from Eastern New Mexico University. tant provost for diversity in conjunction with the University’s diversity initiative. Dr. Derrickson Don Rigsby, director of the Kentucky Mr. Koett The initiative already has resulted in the Center for Traditional Music, won two employment of additional African major awards from the International American faculty and staff members, Bluegrass Music Association. including the highest number of facul- ty in history, 15. Former Board of Regents Chair Robert M. (Mike) Duncan Dr. William C. Green, professor of of Inez was award- government, received the 2005 ed the honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service at the spring 2006 com- Dr. Duncan Distinguished Teacher Award. The 2006 Dr. Kayatin mencement. A prominent banker and award went to Dr. Sylvia B. attorney, Duncan is general counsel Henneberg, associate professor of for the Republican National English. Committee. The 2005 Distinguished Researcher Award was presented to Dr. Jack L. Weir, professor of philosophy. Dr. Phillips Mr. Rigsby

Dr. Green Dr. Henneberg Dr. Weir Dr. Lockhart Mr. Tirone Dr. Malphrus Mr. Duncan STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Three new degree programs were approved by the Board of Regents, including master’s degrees in information systems and public administra- COMCOMPLEPLETETE tion and a bachelor’s in engineering technology. Seven “completer” SUCCESS degrees will be online this fall, primarily for the benefit of graduates of the SUCCESS Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Nearly 400 of Kentucky’s top high school seniors will renovation of Nunn Hall as a result of a new, 10- be spending five weeks at MSU this summer through year housing master plan, the first at MSU. the Governor’s Scholars Program. MSU also will be a GSP host campus in 2007, 2008 and 2009. As the result of an improved scholarship program and Al Baldwin, assistant to the provost, is coordinating more aggressive recruiting of top students, MSU’s MSU’s GSP planning. 2005 freshman class had the highest ACT composite score in institutional history. In the space of one year, For the second consecutive year, MSU the average increased from 19.7 to 20.3. was recognized as one of the top 25 public, regional universities in the South in the 2006 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine defines a 12- state area as the South.

The Office of Enrollment Services, a merger of MSU at Mt. Sterling architect’s rendering admissions and financial aid with representatives from the registrar and business offices, was created to In addition to a $1.6 million expansion of its facility, increase efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the Morehead State University at Mount Sterling soon needs of students. Dr. Dayna Seelig, assistant to the will be the site of an associate degree in nursing and president, is managing the new unit. a bachelor’s degree in social work. It is the newest of MSU’s five regional campuses. Social work also is Qualifying MSU students in teacher education and available at MSU at Ashland and MSU at nursing now have access to “forgiveness” loans Prestonsburg. offered by the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation, a sister agency of the Kentucky MSU’s historic Black Gospel Ensemble now is affiliat- Higher Education Assistance Authority. ed with the Department of Music with a vocal instruc- tor as conductor. A dance ensemble has been Morehead State Public Radio became the area’s established with a professional choreographer as first public radio network to convert to high definition, director. digital broadcast technology. MSPR’s flagship station, WMKY Radio, celebrated 40 years as the Personal giving to MSU by faculty and staff mem- pioneering public radio station in East Kentucky. bers reached a record participation level of 68 per- cent and total giving to the institution exceeded Tobacco-free residence halls were instituted to $3 million for the second consecutive year. Assets of provide a safe and healthy living environment at the MSU Foundation, Inc., now exceed $30 million, Morehead State. Planning began on a $4.4 million the most ever.

Creation of separate departments of nursing and imag- ing sciences resulted from enrollment growth. The bach- elor’s degree program in nursing was reaccredited through 2015 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY

As a result of state appropriations of $12.2 million in 2005 and $3.4 million this year, the support facility of the Ronald G. Eaglin Space Science Center is expected to be under construction by early 2007. It will be located on the Martindale property behind Normal Hall. The center currently operates in temporary quarters in Regents Hall.

The football Eagles won the Pioneer League South safety improvements. Battson-Oates Drive was Division title for the fourth straight year and ranked rebuilt and realigned behind the Combs Building and fifth in the national polls at season’s end. converted to two-way traffic and two-way traffic was Matt Ballard became the winningest football coach restored on Nickell Place alongside the Wesley in MSU history. Foundation.

MSU’s coed cheerleaders captured their 21st The five-year acceptance rate of MSU students to national championship, the fifth consecutive win medically-related professional schools has risen to and 16th overall national title for the squad. The all-girl 81 percent, far exceeding state and national aver- squad has taken five national titles. They are ages. In the fall of 2005, 13 MSU students applied for coached by Tony Nash. pharmacy school and all 13 were accepted.

Nearly $300,000 to benefit academic programs was Sixteen faculty and staff members were selected for raised during the last two productions of the the inaugural class of the President’s Leadership MSU Spring Gala. The events also highlighted the Academy. They are Dr. David Barnett, assistant pro- talents of faculty and students in music and theatre. fessor of education; Johnathan Gay, director of West Liberty Innovation Center; Dr. Geoffrey Gearner, Matthew Mitchell came from an assistant’s position professor of biology; Jami M. Hornbuckle, director of at UK to become head coach of the women’s bas- university marketing; Dr. Eric Jerde, associate profes- ketball team and compiled a 16-13 record in his first sor of geology; Teresa Johnson, director of budgets; Donnie Tyndall season. , an assistant at Middle Kevin Koett, dean of students; Calvin Lindell, assis- Tennessee, signed on to coach the men’s basketball tant professor of speech; Dr. Shondrah Nash, assis- squad, starting in 2006-2007. tant professor of sociology; Lora Pace, first year pro- grams and retention director; Dr. Charles Patrick, For the sixth time, the Ohio Valley Conference professor of industrial and engineering technology; Institutional Academic Achievement Award went Dr. Clarenda Phillips, associate professor of sociolo- to MSU because the Eagles had the most student-ath- gy and assistant provost for diversity; Jill Ratliff, direc- letes on the OVC Commissioner’s Academic Honor tor of educational services unit; Sharon Reynolds, Roll. Juniors and seniors at Pike County Central High administrative assistant to the vice president for School are earning MSU credit through a new “early administration and fiscal services; Jason Vance, librar- college” pilot program. ian II; and Brenda Wilburn, associate professor of nursing. MSU’s theatre program was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), The University’s new strategic plan, Aspire to becoming only the second program in Kentucky to Greatness: 2006-2010 earn such recognition. , was developed with input from alumni, faculty, staff, students, Regents and Button Auditorium underwent a $750,000 renova- community. tion, including new seating and interior and exterior

The health, education and research center envisioned by MSU and St. Claire Regional Medical Center moved from a good idea to a $24.5 million reality as the highest priority project in Kentucky’s postsec- ondary education system in 2006. MSU received $1.5 million in planning funds in 2005 and another $23 million this year for construction. LAMPPOST

Memorial Distinguished awards presented to MSU faculty and staff Mountain Quilts at Camden-Carroll Library

Morehead State University’s Camden-Carroll Library is provid- ing an opportunity for patrons to participate in a unique project that will produce a lasting tribute Hubert and Robert Allen were recognized as Donors of the Year. From left are President to friends and other loved ones. Wayne D. Andrews, Robert Allen, Lee Allen and Barbara Thompson, representing their Quilt artist Mary Nehring has father Hubert Allen, and Glenn Leveridge, board chair of the foundation. been commissioned to create a In June of 2005, nearly 400 alumni and contributions to the Breckinridge pair of Mountain Memorial Quilts friends of Breckinridge School gathered for Scholarship until the fund reached the that will hang in the library’s an All-School Reunion. During the $500,000 mark. This meant that as a group lobby. For $25, donors may have reunion, MSU President Wayne Andrews the alumni needed to contribute $81,800 a name embroidered on a quilt talked about his respect for the deep level of and the Allens would match that amount, block. loyalty and commitment Breck Alumni taking the Endowment to the half million have for their alma mater. He commended dollar level. Participants may submit their the group on their dedication to continuing The alumni contributed $70,208 by the own name, the name of a to educate students in the name of March deadline set by the Allens, who favorite MSU retiree, friend, family Breckinridge through their Scholarship matched each dollar. Since then, funding member or student. Once the Endowment, established after the school has come in that raises the total of the custom-made quilts depicting a closed over twenty years ago. He also issued Breckinridge Scholarship Endowment past mountain scene are completed, a challenge that the alumni group raise the the $500,000 mark, making this endow- they will be displayed for all level of the Breckinridge Scholarship ment one of the largest collectively funded library visitors to view. Endowment to $500,000 and he pledged scholarships held in the MSU Foundation. “The quilts will be a part of the the first $500 to get the project underway. Hubert and Robert Allen received the Camden-Carroll Library for many In response to Dr. Andrews’ comments, 2006 Donor of the Year Award on March years to come, and will serve as a Hubert and Robert Allen, brothers who 15 at MSU’s Founders Day Luncheon in graduated from Breck over 50 years ago, recognition of their philanthropy. lovely reminder of the library’s came forward with a challenge to their for- many friends,” said Elsie Pritchard, mer classmates. They agreed to match all dean of library services. The deadline to make contri- butions is June 30. MSU faculty, staff, students, alumni and mem- bers of the community are encouraged to participate. Checks, made out to the MSU Foundation Inc., may be mailed to Pritchard at Camden-Carroll Library, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. 40351- 1689. Additional information about the project and the contribution If you have any questions, call form is available online at www.moreheadstate.edu/library. 800.783.ALUM or e-mail Persons who prefer that a form be [email protected]. sent to them, may call Ruth Robinson, administrative assistant www.moreheadstate.edu/avportal to the dean, at 606-783-5169.

14 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University LAMPPOST Barnes Linguistics Lab ONLINE Naming Opportunity GIVING An exciting project is underway Philosophy Department enables to name the Linguistics Laboratory faculty and students to carry out in honor/memory of Ruth and original psycholinguistic, sociolin- The next time you are browsing Lewis Barnes, long-time former fac- guistic, prosodic, and phonetic the Internet, stop by the ulty members in the Department of research. It was equipped with Morehead State Web site and English, Foreign Languages and computers, software, and a sound- Philosophy. A fundraising goal for attenuated recording booth with make your annual gift. It's an this project has been set at $15,000 money from Kentucky NSF EPSCoR easy, fast, convenient and secure and a generous donor has Research Enhancement Grants way to support your University. pledged to match the first $1,500 received by the two linguists in the that is raised! department. The EFLP department Online gifts can support your The proceeds from this endeav- has provided furniture and addi- favorite fund or department or or will be used to create an tional computers for the facility. endowment that will support ongo- Support of this project will pro- the Fund for Progress which sup- ing research and program vide funding to pay students for ports the greatest needs of the enhancements, including paying their participation in experiments in University. students for their participation in the laboratory. Other needs experiments. include equipment purchases and The Linguistics Laboratory in the maintance, software and supplies. English, Foreign Languages and It's easy! Go to www.moreheadstate.edu, To contribute to the Barnes Linguistics Lab project, please click on “Give to MSU” and return your gift in the enclosed envelope, call 877-690-4483 or complete the giving form. visit www.moreheadstate.edu.

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Distinguished awards presented to MSU faculty and staff Flippin honored by Kentucky Arts Council

Faculty retiree Jay Flippin has been awarded the Artist Award by the Kentucky Arts Council. An Emmy- Award winning musician, Flippin is an accompa- nist, arranger, composer and teacher. He has Jay Flippin provided more From left: President Wayne Andrews, Dr. Henneberg, Haight, Dr. Mattingly, Tirone and Provost Michael Moore. than four decades of service to the Lexington Singers and Lexington Philharmonic Morehead State University faculty and Dr. Bruce A. Mattingly, professor and Orchestra. A well-known jazz pianist, he has staff were honored recently for their distin- chair in the Department of Psychology, toured and performed with some of the guished work and service to MSU during received the Distinguished Faculty Service biggest names in the entertainment business. the University’s annual Academic Honors Award, for his extensive psychological A Virginia native, Flippin earned a Convocation. research. April Haight, energy conservation Bachelor of Music degree from Mars Hill Stephen J. Tirone, associate professor of manager, was presented with the (N.C.) College and a master's degree from art, was presented with the Distinguished Distinguished Staff Service Award, for her MSU. He retired in 2001 after teaching full- Creative Productions Award. Dr. Sylvia B. commitment to helping MSU save time for more than 31 years but continued Henneberg, associate professor of English resources and energy. to teach one class while writing, keeping a and director of the Interdisciplinary vigorous performance schedule and pursuing Women’s Studies Program, received the other avenues in music. Distinguished Teacher Award. IN MEMORIAM

GREGORY A. MOCK ND* PEARL C. ELAM PATTON 1957 LLOYD D. MCGAREY 1971 KAREN SHUMATE ND* DOROTHY LYKINS WHEELER 1957 GLENDA THOMAS MARTIN 1972 HENRY L. PRICHARD 1931 ESTILL J. FANNIN 1958 ALBERT D. SALVATO 1972 WILLIAM R. JONES 1934 CHARLES R. BURCHETT 1959 LAWRENCE F. F ARMER 1973 MARY K. SHEPHERD CHENAULT 1936 ANNE DEMSEY CARTER 1959 JAMES S. STUART 1973 GERTRUDE MAUK 1938 CLARICE WEBB JOHNSON 1959 CHARLES M. BARNHART 1974 EVELYN HELMINTOLLER JACKSON 1941 JOHN R. DUNCAN 1960 CHARLES B. LEE 1974 WILLIAM T. W ILLIAMSON 1941 RUBY M. FANNIN HINKLE 1961 JUDITH A. ROOT HALE 1975 JAMES C. NEACE 1947 DORIS ZIMMERMAN JOHNSON 1961 LARRY D. GOSTOVICH 1976 CALVIN K. GRAY 1950 PATRICIA E. THOMPSON MCNEAL 1962 ERNESTINE STEWART DAMRON 1978 HARLAN W. H OPKINS 1950 JANET R. STULTZ BURBA 1964 PHILIP D. KUSS 1978 H. RAY DAVIS 1951 OLETA M. AMBURGEY LEWIS 1964 SHIRLEY A. KENNARD 1979 CHARLES B. BEURIS 1952 ALONZO MILLS 1965 NAN M. GILBERT 1980 GEORGE B. KETCHUM 1952 JOHN J. NOONE 1965 BRIAN K. WILLIAMSON 1980 WILLIAM I. WADE 1952 DOLORES REYNOLDS SMITH 1967 TONY R. BECRAFT 1982 CHESTER DAMRON 1953 GARY D. BOTTS 1969 WHITT HANEY 1982 CARL E. MILLER 1954 DALE C. DODSON 1969 P. S NYDER 1983 EUGENE M. RISNER 1954 GARY L. KIRBY 1969 BONNIE J. CONSOLO 1993 BILLY J. VANDERPOOL 1954 FREDERICK L. MILLER 1969 CARL D. STANFIELD 1999 REBECCA CAUDILL HEABERLIN 1956 BARRY L. BAKER 1970 JOHN P. L AYNE, II 2005 ALVAH S. RAWLINGS 1956 ROBERTA J. BRAMMELL DICKERSON 1970 ROXIE "SUGAR SHACK GRANNY" CLAYTON Z. SKAGGS 1956 BRENDA MCFALL DOUGHERTY 1970 JOHNSON

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50s Campaign Ribbons. He and cess, ASD has become known Mercedes-Benz, Gulfstream his wife, Linda (72), reside in nationally among deaf schools Aerospace and Burger King. Billy Joe Hall (57) chair of Lexington where he practices as the "Home of Champions." On his 50th birthday, he our MSU at Mt. Sterling law in the coal industry. retired from the corporate Advisory Board was inducted Judy Butterfield (72) has “rat race" to apply what he into the Montgomery County been hired as the Bradford has learned to his own busi- Hall of Fame at the Chamber Steve W. Radcliffe (69) County, Fla. Agriculture ness. He obtained his real banquet in Mt. Sterling, Ky. in recently retired after 30 years Extension Office Director. She estate license and immedi- November. of teaching elementary school. has 17 years of experience ately joined his wife, Kathy, He owns and operates a bill- working in extension offices. to form “The Wine 60s paying service assisting older Judy resides in Orange Park, Country,” a couple team and/or confused adults with Fla. Partnership for Coldwell A.L. “Buck” Dawson (60) their day to day finances. Banker in the Sonoma Valley was inducted at the Fifth Zoe Brewer (74) an artist of Calif. Annual Florida Southern 70s and former board member of Conference Athletic Hall of the Ashland Area Art Gallery Fame Banquet for 2006 for Jay Flippin (70), the Emmy has bought the gallery build- coaching cross country. He Award winning musician, ing. She plans to establish her and his wife, Roberta (62), recently received The Artist own gallery there. The gallery reside in Lakeland, Fla. Award honoring lifetime will be called the Ann Davis achievement. The Kentucky Gallery after her grandmother. William L. (Bill) Bowers Arts Council selected the 2005 Brewer plans to continue fea- (68) serves as Regional recipients of the Governor's turing local artists while bring- Director, State Government Awards in the Arts. The recipi- ing in exhibitions from further Affairs of AstraZeneca South- ents were honored by afield, like a selection of pieces Sam K. Stephens (77, Central Region in Ohio. He Governor Ernie Fletcher and by New Zealand artists. She 81) returned to broadcast has served as the PhRMA First Lady Glenna Fletcher at a also hopes to work with journalism after a 10 year Industry Task Force Chair and public ceremony and celebra- Morehead State University's hiatus to teach special needs Vice-Chair directing the tion on February 9, 2006 at art faculty to mount exhibi- children in his adopted industry’s legislative policy the Capitol Rotunda in tions of their work. home of Mercer Island, activities in many southern Frankfort. Flippin an accom- Wash. He began 22 years in and midwest states over the panist, arranger, composer and Earl M. McGuire (74) and radio at MSU in 1971 as a past decade. Bill and his wife, teacher resides in Morehead his dance partner, Jessica news anchor on one of the Kathy resides in the with his wife, Nancy. An Bryant, recently won the nation's earliest NRP affili- Cincinnati, Ohio area. expert in a wide range of musi- Country Dance Novice Classic ates, WMKY-FM. Sam cal forms, Flippin has provided Championship in Las Vegas, writes a morning Seattle four decades of service to the Nev., and then went on to news summary for national Lexington Singers, the Stockholm, Sweden where distribution. He, also, Lexington Philharmonic they competed and won the anchors early morning traffic Orchestra, Morehead State World Classic Crystal Country reports on KOMO 1000- University School of Music Dance Championship. He AM and KING 5 TV in and the Jay Flippin Quartet. practices law in Prestonsburg Seattle. He and his wife have where he resides. a daughter. Wayne Brown (71) retired Lt. Colonel Wayne after 35 years with Farm Bussell (69, 73) retired Service Agency. He and his 80s from the U. S. Army wife, Patricia (87, 93), resides Samuel B. Vaughn (80), Reserves at the end of 2005 in Ewing. D.V.M.., has been appointed after combined active duty by Governor Ernie Fletcher to and Reserve duty of over 31 Don Hackney (71) has been the Kentucky Board of years. He also received a Juris a coach and administrator at Veterinary Examiners. Dr. Doctorate from the the Alabama School for the Vaughn is a veterinarian with University of Kentucky Deaf for 31 years. The Silent Robert K. Leonard (75) the Veterinary Associates of College of Law. During his Warriors' most recent AHSAA is a former Vice President Stonefield. He and his wife, service he was awarded the successes were their 1997 and with the J. Walter Kelly, reside in Crestwood. Purple Heart, Bronze Star, 1998 appearances in the state Thompson Company. He Army Commendation basketball semifinals. ASD's spent more than two decades Randy McCoy (82) Medal (w/Oak Leaf Cluster), record of deaf school athletic working as a marketing exec- Pikeville College's highly-suc- LRRP Badge, Expert accomplishments during his utive for several top cessful men's basketball coach Rifleman Badge, Air Medal, tenure is unprecedented in "Madison Avenue" advertis- has resigned midway through Combat Infantryman Badge, school history and includes ing agencies. His past clients his seventh season. Prior to Meritorious Achievement 485 wins, six national champi- include: The Ford Motor coaching at Elkhorn City, Medal, and various Unit onships and many national Company, Boeing, McCoy was an assistant coach Citations and Battle records. Because of that suc- at MSU for nine seasons under 17 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University CLASSNOTES former Pikeville College head biggest news was his engage- coach Wayne Martin. During 90s ment to his long-time girl- 00s that time, Morehead State friend, Elizabeth (from Beverly McDavid (02) a made two appearances in the Indiana), this past fall. They seventh-grade science teacher NCAA Tournament. McCoy is live in Redondo Beach, Calif. at Elliott County High in married to Cherri K. McCoy. and he is currently editing a Sandy Hook, has been chosen feature film for Irish director, from more than 75,000 nomi- Adrian O'Connell. nees nationwide to receive the 2006 Disney Teacher Award in LaDonna Thompson (95) celebration of her creativity, has been appointed to the innovative teaching methods, Colleen Anastasia position of Deputy and ability to inspire her stu- Brown (90) has been Commissioner of Support dents. She resides in Grayson. appointed as a Loan Officer Services. She will be responsi- in the Residential Lending ble for supervision of support Pastora Back (03) received Nancy A. Rayburn (82), Division in Holyoke, Mass. services in the areas of admin- the Citizen of the Year Award CPA, has joined Metro as in December 2005 by istrative services, corrections at the Chamber banquet, in Internal Audit manager. She PeoplesBank. Brown is a res- training, budget management, Mt. Sterling in November has served as chief financial ident of Springfield. She correctional industries, offend- 2005. She's a native of officer for several not-for- joined the Bank in 2002 and er information and informa- Columbia and was acknowl- profit agencies in the possesses over 13 years of tion technology. Thompson edged for her work on behalf Cincinnati (Ohio) area. She financial services experience, most recently served as the of Latinos. resides in Ft. Thomas with most recently as a Mortgage Assistant Director of her husband, Larry, and her Underwriter with Operations for Adult Andy Thomas (05) is cur- son, Denver. Washington Federal Savings Institutions. She and her hus- rently working for Nationwide in Salt Lake City, Utah. band, Brian, reside in Bullitt Insurance in Canton, Ohio. Randy Skaggs (82) is the County with their two sons. founder of the Trixie Foundation. Through his Tammy Ruggles (90) is a efforts, a former resident of Kentucky author and recently Ohio and Northern Kentucky, published her first book, enti- a tiny organization has been tled, Peace. She resides in built into the largest no-kill Tollesboro. animal shelter in Kentucky. He was dealt a cruel blow by life Dominick Yanchunas Jr, when he was graduating from (90) is a journalist based in Lancaster County, Penn. He Kem M. Mullins (97) is high school in Ohio. His the new chief executive offi- father, a doctor, and his moth- recently spent one month in Beijing, China, on a freelance cer for Saint Francis-Bartlett Post your classnotes online at: er, a school teacher, were both www.moreheadstate.edu/avportal. assignment examining the Hospital in Bartlett, Tenn. killed in a plane crash. Mullins will oversee all Although devastated by the booming demand for gold, other precious metals, jewelry strategic, operational and loss, he managed to go to clinical activities at the hos- MSU, the alma mater of his and rare coins among China’s WHAT’S newly wealthy and middle pital. He was promoted to parents, graduating with hon- his new position after serving ors. classes. His story will appear in NEW WITH a national magazine in sum- for three years as chief oper- mer 2006. ating officer at Tenet’s YOU? Kent Berryman (89) Atlanta Medical Center in recently published a book Atlanta, Ga. He resides with called Cold Calling’s for Jerks. Mac Caudill (93) won an Emmy for editing the NBC his wife, Connie, in We want to hear Douglasville, Ga. from you! Kristi Tanner (89) is the series "Starting Over" after receiving his second Emmy brand manager for The Ohio Please visit the Business Development nomination this past spring. Ronnie R. Vanover (97) is Coalition (OBDC). Prior to Prior to that, Mac had relocat- the park manager for Natural STATEMENT Web site joining OBDC, she was the ed to New Zealand to collabo- Bridge State Resort Park, listed at the assistant deputy director of the rate one-on-one with director which is one of 52 state parks bottom of this Economic Development Peter Jackson on his produc- managed by the Kentucky page, click Division within the Ohio tion diaries for the film "King Department of Parks. Kong" (he also worked with “What’s New Department of Development. With You?” Tanner is a resident of Jackson on "Lord of the Rings: Gary Jones (98) is current- Pataskala, Ohio where she lives Return of the King"). Mac has ly teaching at Chamberlain and follow the with her husband, Tony, and also directed spots for NBC, E! High School in Tampa, Fla. instructions their two daughters. Entertainment and the band He also coaches Girls provided. Cyprus Hill. However, his Volleyball and Wrestling. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement SPRING 2006 • 18

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