Statement Vol. XXXI No. 1

MOREHE A D S TAT E UNIV ERSIT Y A LUMNI M AGA ZINE VOL . X X X I, NO. 1

STATEMENT

MUCHMORE

IN THIS ISSUE

■ Eagle Empires (p. 8)

■ The “Lake” Effect (p. 12)

■ Annual Donor Report (p. 29)

■ Halls of Fame Inductees (p. 42)

EAGLEEMPIRESLegacies are a rich part of MSU’s history and future.

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Dear Alumni and Friends of MSU,

The first and most important core value of Morehead State University is that people come first. People are the lifeblood of an institution. Whether you are an alumnus, friend, retiree, parent, donor or employee, you are a member of the Morehead State family.

From our founding by mother and son, Phebe and Frank Button, family has been an integral part of the MSU story. In this issue of Statement, we are highlighting some of the rich family traditions and alumni legacies during the University’s 126-year history. I hope you enjoy reading these inspirational stories that unite all of us in one common ancestry as we relate to memories, values, experiences, faces and places.

Sue and I continue to be proud members of the MSU family and look forward to another exciting and successful year.

Best wishes,

Wayne D. Andrews President

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STATEMENT www.moreheadstate.edu/statement

President, Morehead State UniversityDr. Wayne D. Andrews

Chair, Board of RegentsJohn C. Merchant (79)

President, MSU Alumni Association Inc.Robin Webb (83)

Chair, Board of Trustees, MSU Foundation Inc.Steve Hicks (77)

PublisherJames Shaw

EditorsMindy Highley (91)

Jami Hornbuckle (96)Tami B. Jones (82)

April Hobbs Nutter (97)

Art DirectorToni Hobbs (02)

Creative ServicesTim Holbrook (94), PhotographerGuy Huffman (02), Photographer

Production ManagerAmy Riddle (00)

ContributorsKenna Allen (08)

Jason Blanton (03)Allison Caudill (05)

Jessi Scruggs Ferguson (11)Blake Hannon

Alicia Parker (01)Phillip James (01)

Tony Pence (12)Matt Schabert

Matt SegalPauline Young (84)

MOREHE A D S TAT E UNI V ERSI T Y A L UMNI M AG A Z INE VOL . X X X I , NO. 1

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, 301 Howell-McDowell, Morehead, KY 40351, 606-783-2097.

STATEMENT is published two times a year by Morehead State University through an off-campus printing contract with Jeffrey Fannin Enterprises, Morehead, Ky. STATEMENT is distributed to alumni, faculty, staff, benefactors, parents, and other friends of Morehead State University. Articles 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. Inquires should be addressed to: STATEMENT, Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations, 358 University St., Morehead, KY, 40351, 800-783-ALUM, [email protected].

7 Comprehensive Campaign Overview

8 Eagle Empires

12 The “Lake” Effect

14 Tenyer named MSU’s head football coach

16 An MSU legacy passes from mother to daughter

18 Inaugural celebration, “Bluegrass Ball,” features MSU talent

24 Harbaugh goes from Eagle gridiron to Super Bowl success

26 Eagle runner experiences triumph and tragedy at Boston Marathon

28 STATEMENT Marketing Survey

29 Annual Donor Report

42 Halls of Fame Inductees

4 AROUND MSU

20 EAGLE EYE

22 FAME & GLORY

44 CLASSNOTES

48 IN MEMORIAM

51 SAVE THE DATE

ON THE COVER The great-grandchildren of Jane Holbrook and Merl Allen only add to two family legacies brimming with MSU pride.

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The MSU cheerleading program maintained its standard

of excellence and retained its national championship

status. The Eagle squad won its 33rd and 34th national

championships at the Universal Cheerleaders Association

College National Championships in Orlando, Fla., in

January.

Bridget Razem and Ronnie Patrick started the weekend off

with a national champion partner stunt routine.

In the coed division I category, the Eagles took home

another national championship to add to their storied

tradition.

In addition to earning multiple national championship

honors, the stunt group of Maddie Jenne, Melissa Bull,

Taylor DeSimone and Emily Kaltenbach turned in a runner-

up finish while the all-girl squad made it through the semi-

finals, earning a second-place overall finish in the finals.

The MSU dance team also competed at the Universal

Dance Association College Nationals for the first time in

12 years. The team advanced to the finals and finished

sixth overall.

Eagle cheerleading squads bring home national titles

The MSU Foundation and the College of Science and

Technology have received an in-kind software grant from

Siemens PLM Software.

The grant has a commercial value of $209 million. It was

provided by Siemens PLM Software’s Global Opportunities

in PLM (GO PLM™ initiative), a program that delivers PLM

technology to more than one million students yearly at

more than 11,000 global institutions.

This in-kind grant allows students in the Department of

Applied Engineering and Technology to access technology

used by companies around the world to develop innovative

products in industries like automotive, aerospace,

machinery, shipbuilding and high-tech electronics.

For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/aet.

MSU receives generous in-kind software grant

Coleman named head cheer coach

Kentucky native Mark Coleman, who possesses more

than 15 years' experience coaching at all levels, has been

named head cheer coach at Morehead State. He will

direct all activities for the programs, assist with mascot

appearances and the dance team, choreograph routines

and coordinate community service projects involving the

cheer and dance teams.

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Former Morehead State basketball star and current NBA Denver Nugget Kenneth Faried (11) is known for working hard to get

a rebound. He’s also received attention for working hard to help his community.

Faried has been named the 2012-13 winner of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. Named after the NBA’s second

commissioner, it’s presented annually by the Professional Basketball Writers Association to the player, coach or trainer who

shows outstanding service and dedication to the community.

Back in February, Faried won the NBA’s “Kia Community Assist Award” for his efforts in the community along with his ongoing

philanthropic and charitable work.

His specific interests were the championing of equality and bringing awareness to the importance of respect and inclusion.

He recently became a member of Athlete Ally, an organization working to encourage acceptance of homosexual athletes in

sports, and attended the launch party for One Colorado to celebrate the passing of Senate Bill 11, The Colorado Civil Union Act.

The Nuggets forward has shown his support for the community in various ways.

He purchased a block of season tickets for distribution to children from Special Olympics Colorado, Denver Public Schools

and the Denver Rescue Mission as part of the team’s community ticket program, participated in a Team Fit clinic for St. Jude

Children’s Hospital as part of the NBA Cares Pediatric Cancer Awareness and joined the giveSPORTS Equipment Drive to

support victims affected by both the Colorado wildfires and the tragic movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.

Faried wins NBA award for work off the court

Kenneth Faried (11) is a star on the court and a helpful teammate to various causes in his community.

Courtesy NBA.COM

Morehead State sponsored the first Eastern Kentucky Veterans’ Expo on June 14 at Boyd County Middle School in Ashland.

The event was dedicated to assisting and publicly recognizing the men and women who have honorably served and are

currently serving our nation in the U.S. military.

The Eastern Kentucky Veterans’ Expo linked veterans to employers in Kentucky as well as Ohio and West Virginia. It offered

educational resources along with legal, medical, mental health and family counseling. The event also honored veterans,

military service members and their families while offering a free meal and prize drawings. For more information, visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/veterans.

MSU sponsors veterans’ expo

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Dr. C. David “Mugsy” Adair (86) has already earned one

degree from Morehead State. At the University’s Spring

Commencement, he was presented with one more.

The nationally recognized physician and researcher was

given an honorary degree of Doctor of Science.

Dr. Adair is a leading researcher and innovative developer

in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. He is professor

and vice chair of the Department of Obstetrics and

Gynecology at the University of Tennessee College of

Medicine and director of Women’s Services at Erlanger

Hospital. Dr. Adair is also the founder and chief science

officer of Glenveigh Medical, a pharmaceutical company

committed to OB/GYN issues, and co-founder and CEO of

Regional Obstetrical Consultants.

He has spent most of his medical career focusing on

high-risk pregnancies in both his practice and research

and has been heralded in the medical community for

improving the care and outcome for mothers and babies

in highly complicated pregnancies.

Today, Dr. Adair specializes in the treatment of

preeclampsia and eclampsia. He resides in Chattanooga,

Tenn., with his wife, Lisa, and their three children and

continues to be a strong supporter of MSU.

Dr. C. David Adair receives honorary degree

The NCAA has selected Morehead State as one of six

institutions for a grant as part of a three-year pilot program

aimed to increase student-athlete academic performance.

The Morehead State athletic department will receive

$360,000 from the NCAA over the next three years. The

University will also contribute $180,000, which pushes the

grand total to $540,000.

The grant program pilot is designed to assist institutions in

further developing systems and enhancements that help

schools meet the requirements of the NCAA’s Academic

Performance Program, including increasing the graduation

rate and academic success of student-athletes. MSU

sports teams, as well as individual student-athletes, have

both received multiple honors for scholastic and athletic

achievements. The University has claimed the Ohio Valley

Conference’s Institutional Academic Achievement Award

a conference-record 12 times. The Eagles also claimed a

league-best three Team Academic Achievement Awards in

2011-12.

A total of 104 Morehead State student-athletes were

named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll last school

year. To be listed, recipients must post at least a 3.25 GPA,

be eligible in their NCAA-sponsored sport and a member of

the team during its competition season.

MSU chosen to particiate in NCAA pilot program

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Much more opportunity.The campaign for Morehead State University

For more than 125 years, Morehead State University has provided life-changing

opportunities for more than 64,000 alumni. We want to continue to deliver hope,

promise and opportunity for generations to come, and we will accomplish this

goal through “Much More Opportunity: The Campaign for Morehead State

University.”

The financial goal of the “Much More Opportunity” campaign is $25 million,

making it by far the largest fundraising effort in the University’s history and our

first-ever campaign. We have an ambitious goal and a clear vision of how these

funds should be utilized to take Morehead State University to a new level.

The campaign is focused on four funding priorities. Each of these categories

has specific projects where funds can be used to make significant and visible

progress in the growth and improvement of MSU.

• We will advance academic excellence by increasing affordability of

MSU’s educational offerings and providing even more opportunities for

students’ growth and success through research.

• We will continue to foster our bond between the University and the

community by promoting the region’s artistic heritage through the

Kentucky Center for Traditional Music, and giving both visitors and

alumni a place to connect through the construction of an MSU Welcome

Center.

• We will begin to implement a master plan to make sweeping

improvements to our athletic facilities.

• We will grow the University’s annual fund, which provides immediate

budgetary support to meet the changing needs of the institution.

Morehead State University is on a mission to educate people and serve our

region. With the current economic climate, donor generosity is needed, now

more than ever, to fulfill that dream. The donated funds will help finance initiatives

outside the scope of the state and tuition-funded budget that will put us one step

closer to becoming the best public regional university in the South and allow this

“light to the mountains” to shine brighter than ever.

“MSU alum and Super Bowl MVP quarterback

Phil Simms is a walking testament to Morehead

State University’s ability to produce true

champions. Simms is just one of many MSU

alumni who have gone on to achieve tremendous

success but never forgets the importance of

giving back to MSU.”

~ Brian Hutchinson, Class of 1996

Director of Athletics

“Morehead State isn’t just a college. In addition

to an education, I will leave campus with new

experiences, new friendships and an abundance

of memories.”

~ Emily Griffith, Class of 2014


Morehead State University has produced tens of

thousands of Eagle alumni. If you took the time to look

at the names of those MSU graduates throughout the

University’s 126-year history, you would probably notice

more than one instance where a particular name just

keeps popping up.

That’s because there are many families with multiple

generations that have come to MSU to further their

education and turn their dreams into a reality.

The Holbrook and Allen families are just a couple of

examples, but in a lot of ways, they are the examples.

Both families can trace their roots back to ancestors

who played pivotal roles in the University’s early

development and continued growth. As the two families

came together, they carried on a family legacy that

has produced new MSU graduates with each passing

generation.

Multiple members of the Holbrook and Allen families

have made invaluable contributions to the growth and

success of MSU with a family tree that beams with the

colors of blue and gold.

Allie W. YoungFor the Holbrook family, its legacy can

be traced back to a man who helped

turn MSU into a public higher education

institution.

Allie W. Young, a native of Morehead,

was a prominent attorney who later

became a judge and state senator in

the early part of the 20th century. It was

Young’s political clout that convinced the State Normal

School Commission to turn the then-named Morehead

Normal School into a state institution. The school

officially changed its name to Morehead State Normal

School in the fall semester of 1923.

Young received the honor of having a new building on

campus named after him in 1926. Formerly a residence

hall, Allie Young Hall currently serves as a student

services building and houses the Caudill Health Clinic.

Eagle EMPIRESLegacies are a rich part of MSU’s history and future.

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Left: The Holbrook family can trace their MSU roots back to Dan Holbrook (pictured far right), one of the Morehead Normal School’s original instructors pictured here with his students in 1906.

Right: Linus Fair, pictured with his daughters, Merl and Ruth.

Linus A. FairFair originally came to MSU as an instructor of

mathematics in 1932 but later became the University’s

registrar in 1950 while continuing to teach math courses.

He then served as president of the Kentucky Registrars

and chaired MSU’s Athletic Committee for more than 10

years.

He was presented with the Founders Day Award for

University Service in 1979 and the Linus Fair Scholarship

also was established in his name to provide financial

assistance to math majors.

Merl Fair Allen and John Edward “Sonny” AllenJohn Edward “Sonny” Allen and Merl Fair Allen’s

courtship began in Breckinridge Training School on

the Morehead State campus. He was a star basketball

player. She was a cheerleader.

Sonny and Merl would go on to play similar roles later

and each made their own distinct mark on MSU history.

Sonny carved out a legendary career for the then-named

Morehead College basketball squad while earning

bachelor’s degrees in health/physical education and

sociology in 1950. He was an All-American his senior

year, ranks third on MSU’s all-time scoring list and is the

only player in MSU history to make an all-conference

team all four years of his college career.

“Everything he tried in athletics, he was good at,”Merl,

85, said.

“We always said Sonny was as cocky as all get out, but

a good cocky,” said Jane Young Holbrook, a childhood

friend of Merl and Sonny.

He returned from the Korean War to coach the

Eagles baseball team for 14 seasons, winning OVC

championships in 1957, 1969 and 1973 and earning OVC

Coach of the Year three times. He later retired as MSU’s

assistant athletic director but worked closely with the

MSU Foundation until his death in 1999.

Allen Field, MSU’s baseball stadium, is named in Sonny’s

honor, and his retired basketball jersey hangs proudly in

the rafters of Johnson Arena.

“I look up at that banner that has my papaw’s number

on it and I get emotional,” said Kristina Jane Holbrook

Alderman (92), Sonny’s granddaughter. “I feel almost like

an ownership of it.”

Merl graduated from Morehead College in 1948 with

a bachelor’s degree in home economics and went on

to teach home economics for 30 years at high schools

in Falmouth, Flemingsburg and Morehead. Sonny and

Merl married in 1950. They had four children: Janie Allen

Holbrook, Susan Jeanette Allen Chin (77), Patricia Ann

Allen James (79) and Dwayne Edward Allen (84).

Merl has been assisting MSU in key roles for half a

century. She was a secretary and member of the Board

of Trustees of the MSU Foundation for two decades and

served on the MSU Alumni Association for 32 years,

including a two-year term as president.

Merl’s father, Linus A. Fair, earned the Founders Day

Award for University Service in 1979, and she followed in

his footsteps, earning the honor in 2003.

Along with sharing an award with her father, Merl also

shares a philosophy of his that she hopes passes through

the generations.


“Daddy was insistent. He said you needed as much

education as you possibly could get,” she said.

Harold Edward Holbrook I and Jane Young HolbrookHarold Edward Holbrook and Jane Young Holbrook also

fell victim to young love. They began dating at the age of

14 and would later go on to 65 years of marriage.

“We both loved Morehead and we loved each other,”

Jane said. “We fit like pieces of a puzzle.”

The two Morehead natives both had a bit of MSU history

in common.

Harold’s grandfather, Dan Martin Holbrook, was one

of the very first full-time teachers at the then-named

Morehead Normal School in the late 1800s and his father,

Roy Ernest Holbrook, coached Breckinridge Training

School’s only football team and the basketball squad as

a student teacher. Jane’s father is Allie W. Young, the

political force that helped establish Morehead State

Normal School as a public institution.

Jane has fond memories of growing up near campus,

where she and her friends would play until dark. Her

dad passed away when she was young, but she feels a

connection to what he left her.

“What made this a great town was the University,” Jane

said. “The greatest thing he did for me was leaving me a

great town to grow up in.”

Harold was a student-athlete at Morehead State,

taking pre-dental courses while also playing basketball.

He finished his dental schooling at the University of

Louisville and he and Jane remained in touch through

letters and phone calls while she was a sophomore at

the University of Kentucky. After marrying in December

1946, the two lived in Morehead, where Harold practiced

dentistry for 42 years before he passed away in May

2012. The couple had three children: Cynthia Holbrook

Combs, Harold Edward “Eddie” Holbrook Jr., and Terri

Tuttle.

Over the years, she has taken on a new duty: family MSU

historian.

She’s saved countless documents and photos of the

Holbrook and Allen families. She feels it’s important for as

many family members as possible to know the role their

ancestors played in the growth of this institution.

“When you get to my age, you want them to know what

their heritage is,” she said. “I want them to know what’s

behind them.”

Jane “Janie” Allen Holbrook and Harold Edward “Eddie” Holbrook Jr.For two families each with their own separate and

significant ties to MSU’s history and growth to come

together, it’s only fitting it happened at a place very

familiar.

“Breck (short for Breckinridge Training School) was such

a small school that everybody knew everybody,” said

Jane “Janie” Allen Holbrook.

Sonny Allen (left) became an MSU basketball legend thanks to his contributions on the court. A young Linus A. Fair (center) was voted “most handsome” during his college years. He and his daughter, Merl Fair Allen (right), would both eventually go on to earn the Founders Day Award for University Service.

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As it turns out, Janie knew her future husband long

before they got married. She and Harold Edward “Eddie”

Holbrook Jr. both went to Breck from first through twelfth

grade, with Janie being one year behind Eddie. The two

began seeing each other in high school and would marry

after Janie graduated in 1969.

“It didn’t take us very long to realize that what we wanted

to do was to spend the rest of their lives together,” Eddie

said.

The two each spent a brief time studying at MSU before

deciding to start a family. The couple had four children:

Kristina Jane Holbrook Alderman (92), Harold Edward

“Tripp” Holbrook III, Kari Suzanne Holbrook Flanders and

John Allen Holbrook.

From there, Janie ran a day care from the couple’s home

for 26 years while Eddie found work and served in the

National Guard for six years before taking his current job

at Big 4 Lumber Inc./ACE Hardware in Morehead.

It was one of Janie’s crafty and creative hobbies that

would allow the Holbrook’s to give back to MSU in a big

way. Every holiday, she would make handmade shirts

for the children she baby-sat and other family members.

She and Eddie later bought an embroidery machine

and began taking local orders out of their house. When

people from as far away as West Liberty came knocking

on their doorstep, they realized there was a big demand

that spawned a big idea.

“At first, they thought it was just going to be a personal

hobby. I was like, look, we have a tiger by the tail and we

need to decide what we’re going to do,” Eddie said.

“That was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” Janie

said. “We decided somebody’s going to have to start the

business.”

The business grew so much that Janie quit running her

home nursery to assist Kari, the store’s manager, a few

years later. It eventually moved from its original location

at 110 W. Main St. down the road to its larger, current

location at 117 E. Main St. Some of the retail store’s

earliest orders were from people wanting to show off

their MSU pride.

HEP now finds itself frequently filling larger orders for the

University. Members of MSU fraternities and sororities

get much of their Greek-themed merchandise made

there. Eddie said it makes him feel good to know his

family business allows even more people to be exposed

to MSU.

“I’m very, very proud to be a part of this University family.

Without MSU, we wouldn’t have our business,” he

said. “Nothing makes me happier than to see someone

wearing a piece of clothing that has MSU’s insignia on it.

If we did it, that makes me even prouder.”

As Janie and Eddie’s children have gone on to have

children of their own, the Holbrook family continues to

make efforts to ensure that MSU pride endures as the

family tree continues to grow. They try to inform them

of the family legacy and show them what Morehead

State has done to change their lives in the hopes that,

wherever they go in life, they’ll always carry a little bit of

Eagle spirit.

What started off as making homemade T-shirts for

family and friends eventually turned into Holbrook’s

Embroidery Plus, which Janie, Eddie, their daughter,

Kari, and her husband, Cameron Flanders, opened in

downtown Morehead in 2000.

I think MSU pride will stay in the family. I don’t

think it’ll be lost. It’s on all sides. It’s in our blood.

Always will be.“ “

Eddie Holbrook Jr.


Spirited students and long-standing Morehead State

alums both want to see the Eagles make their mark in

athletic competition. In the case of the Kelly/Tenyer

family, it’s much more than that.

Whether it’s playing on the court, coaching on the

sidelines or cheering in the stands, this family’s Eagle

pride stretches across three generations and has helped

to advance the athletic culture at MSU.

The Kelly and Tenyer family legacy in athletics started

with a coach and his equally competitive wife. The late

Lake Kelly (61) got his first college coaching job when

he became an assistant basketball coach at MSU in the

1960s. His wife, Martha “Marti” Kelly, was his ever-

present supporter and the Eagles’ biggest unofficial

cheerleader.

Marti recalls when her husband took the job at MSU,

she felt like she belonged. After a tough game on the

hardwood, many of the players and supporters would

end up at the Kelly household for a postgame meal or

gathering.

“You had an instant social life and everyone was so nice

and so friendly,” Marti said. “The University was like your

second family.”

The time that followed led the two on what Marti calls

a “career adventure” as Lake moved up the coaching

ranks. He would eventually take the head coaching job at

OVC rival Austin Peay State University, where he led the

team to three NCAA tournament appearances, and was

an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky during

their run to the Final Four in 1984.

The “Lake” EffectLake Kelly’s legacy lives on at MSU.

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While Lake’s career eventually led to him departing

MSU, Lake and Marti’s three children each managed to

continue the family’s athletics legacy as either student-

athletes or eventual MSU staff members. Brian Kelly

(86) was a basketball player for MSU in the 1980s while

the oldest son, Lake Jr. (84), is currently employed as

the natatorium service technician in Morehead State’s

Recreation & Wellness Center.

Marti and Lake’s only daughter, Jane Kelly Tenyer (94),

is currently the assistant director at the wellness center

and oversees areas of fitness, wellness and student

development.

Jane knew firsthand what it was like to live in a

household that was obsessed with competitive sports.

Aside from the X’s and O’s, she saw the fulfillment her

family got by taking care of student-athletes.

“I grew up with a coach and it’s a neat thing to get to

experience, to get to watch your dad work,” Jane said.

“I admired my dad because he affected so many young

people and they became family.”

She was born into the coaching lifestyle and Jane’s

romantic life would also lead her down that familiar road.

She met her husband, Rob Tenyer, in 2004 while she was

working on campus and Rob was serving as assistant

coach for the MSU football team. Over the course of

12 years, he too has grown to see the University as an

extended family.

“The institution has really allowed me to grow as an

individual and I’ve just kind of bought into the mission

and the spirit of the University,” Tenyer said. “People ask

me all the time, ‘Why Morehead State?’ The answer is

simple: it’s the people.”

In December 2012, Tenyer was promoted to head coach

of the MSU football squad. While he will be leading his

players on the gridiron, another member of the Kelly

family will be trying to help the Eagles succeed on the

basketball court.

Drew Kelly, son of Brian and Gloria Kelly, is a red shirt

junior and power forward. He originally attended Miami

University in Oxford, Ohio, but when his grandfather Lake

passed away, he decided to transfer to Morehead State

to be closer to his family.

Drew said he knows he made the right decision to come

to MSU and he feels like he is playing for more than just

himself.

“Playing here, you’re playing more for your family. More

a community instead of just a school,” Drew said. “I can

play for them and keep the Kelly tradition going.”

Whether Drew takes to the court at home or on the road,

there’s a good chance you’ll see the Kellys and Tenyers

in attendance. You’ll surely catch Marti there not only

cheering in the stands but bringing something extra for

the players’ spirits and appetites.

“She gets to baking and makes us all kinds of bags of

cookies and rice cake balls and other things. They all

love it,” Drew said.

“There’s just something about sports that just gives you

a little added zip,” Marti said. “Here I am, 76, still jumping

up and down and screaming at teams. There must be

something about that that keeps me young.”

Jane said that she and Rob do their part to keep

traditions like that from never dying. She’ll work up a

sweat baking sweets in the kitchen just like Marti did and

the Tenyers will have players over for meals or just good

conversation. She wants the Kelly and Tenyer families to

continue to contribute to success in MSU athletics, but

she said the family’s real legacy can’t be found in any stat

sheet.

“More than awards and championships, to us, life is

about making an impact in a positive way. Making an

impact in a young person’s life.” Jane said. “That’s what

it’s always been about.”


Tenyer named MSU’s head football coachRob Tenyer has spent the past 12 seasons helping

the Morehead State University football team achieve

success on the sidelines as an assistant coach. Now,

Tenyer is being tasked to lead MSU football into the

future.

Tenyer has been named the head coach of the MSU

squad, making him the 14th coach in school history.

“He has always exhibited tremendous passion for our

program and when I began to think about who should

lead it, it became evident that Rob had the requisite

experience and plan to do so,” said MSU Athletics

Director Brian Hutchinson. “I was particularly impressed

with his preparation and vision for our team’s success.”

A football, basketball and baseball star growing up,

Tenyer graduated from Marine City High School (Mich.),

where he was an all-league selection in all three sports

and eventually was inducted into the hall of fame in 2010.

He later went on to attend Olivet College in Olivet, Mich.

On his way to earning his bachelor’s degree in 1995, he

was a four-year letter winner at quarterback and served

as the football team’s captain his senior year.

Tenyer’s coaching career would take him across the

country and overseas before he came to MSU. He

worked in several notable camps in Alabama, California,

Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania

and Texas and was a player/coach with a professional

team in Landsberg, Germany, in 1996. His first college

coaching job came when he took a position as an

assistant coach for Centre College in Danville from 1998

to 2000.

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Then, he made his way to MSU as an assistant coach,

where he would eventually coach almost every aspect

of the Eagle offense. He’s coached running backs all 12

years, but also served as a receivers coach, strength

and conditioning coordinator and equipment coordinator.

His experience on the offensive side of the ball led to his

promotion to offensive coordinator two years ago.

Under Tenyer’s guidance, the Eagle offense set 29 school

records. MSU’s offense paced the Pioneer Football

League in five statistical categories in 2011 and six in

2012, including leading the PFL in points, total yards and

passing yards.

Coach Tenyer is equally focused on keeping his players

in line academically. He has been the football staff’s

academic liaison the past two years, where he monitored

and assisted more than 100 student-athletes in their

pursuit of degrees at MSU.

“Given that the PFL champion will now appear in the FCS

playoffs, we needed someone with the energy and drive

Rob has to lead us there,” Hutchinson added.

Coach Tenyer sees becoming the head coach of the

MSU Eagles as a chance of a lifetime, and he’ll use all of

experience to ensure the team becomes a force on the

gridiron.

“I wouldn’t have taken this job if I didn’t think we could

win and be successful,” Tenyer said.

Eagle Football Coaching Staff

Craig Mullins: Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks

Phil Burnett: Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers

Dontae Wright: Defensive Line & Recruiting Coordinator

Patrick St. Louis: Offensive Line

Andre Woodson: Wide Receivers

Rod West: Defensive Backs & Special Teams

Brett Rude: Tight Ends & Assistant Offensive Line

Andrew Doan: Assistant Defensive Line, Assistant Linebackers & Alumni Relations

Wes McDermott: Assistant Defensive Backs

Matt Forrest: Running Backs

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Trisha Nance Young (93) is a proud Morehead State alum

who wanted nothing more than for her daughter, Deanna

Bruce, to carry on the family legacy. Deanna, at first,

wasn’t quite sure if MSU is where she wanted to be.

She needed a bit of persuasion, and at one of MSU’s Open

House events, it’s exactly what she got to turn her into a

proud Eagle.

For mother Trisha, MSU was always a logical choice.

Growing up in the small town of Coal Grove, Ohio, she

was looking for an institution that would make her

transition from high school to college life as smooth as

possible.

“It was overwhelming at first, but MSU was everything I

wanted it to be,” Trisha said. “Everything was easy to get

to. It was easy to navigate. Students, faculty members,

everybody was just very nice and very accommodating.”

Trisha went on to earn a B.A. degree in paralegal studies.

This is also where she met Deanna’s father, Scott Bruce

(92). When she reflects to her time on MSU’s campus, it’s

always with a sense of pride. As for Deanna, a 17-year-

old junior at Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, MSU

was one of several options for college. She decided she

and her mother should both attend an MSU Open House

event in March.

Turns out, Deanna liked MSU for a lot of the same

reasons that her mother did. She liked the proximity to

home along with the campus’s size and small-town feel.

What ultimately sold her on MSU was an informative

experience and a welcoming spirit.

“When I got to meet some of the professors, I felt like they

could relate and they know what I’m going through as an

incoming freshman,” Deanna said. “My campus visit kind

of sealed the deal. If I could have moved in when I went

for our campus visit, I probably would have.”

With Deanna slated to begin her freshman year at MSU in

Fall 2013, she said she will arrive on campus with a great

deal of excitement to start her own college journey while

continuing to honor her family’s college heritage.

“I like that traditional feel of keeping on that legacy. My

parents both graduated from MSU with four-year degrees.

I like the feel of following in your parents footsteps.”

An MSU legacy passes from mother to daughter

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Morehead State University lost a man who served his

University, community and country with pride. Lt. Col.

Alan R. Baldwin, an MSU retiree and former Morehead

councilman, passed away in his home July 14 at the age

of 66.

A former assistant to the provost, Baldwin joined MSU in

1978 as an assistant professor of military science. After

leaving briefly, he returned in 1985 and was named chair

of the Department of Military Science after which he held

numerous titles. MSU’s Veterans Resource Center was

named in his honor in February.

Born in Danville, he attended schools in Hopkinsville and

graduated from Vicenza (Italy) American High School. He

earned a B.A. degree from Eastern Kentucky University in

1968 and a M.A. degree in history from MSU in 1990.

Baldwin’s eventual position with the Department of

Military Science was well earned through years of

military service. A Commandant’s List graduate of the U.S.

Army Command and General Staff College, Baldwin was a

graduate of the Defense Language Institute.

Army postings included Ft. Still, Okla., three tours in

Germany and a year in Vietnam, where he served as

commander of a transportation company. He received

the Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, the

Joint Service Commendations Medal and two Army

Commendation Medals. He held various commands and

staff positions during his 22-year career before retiring

from the Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Baldwin made a permanent home in Morehead in 1989

and built a reputation as an active and passionate

member of the MSU staff until his retirement from the

University in 2009. He enjoyed all aspects of university

service and loved planning and coordinating the annual

holiday dinner parties and fundraising galas at MSU. He

took a leading role in bringing the Governor’s Scholars

Program to MSU’s campus and remained involved with

that program until his death.

His service extended to the community, where he was

owner and part-time operator of a “nonprofit” antique

business on Main Street. Hoping to stimulate downtown

development, encourage tourism and make it an even

better place to live, he served on many committees and

boards. He thoroughly enjoyed his many years on the

City Council. He also took pride in being a great husband,

father, grandfather and inspirational public servant before

he succumbed to a lengthy battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Yvonne Honeycutt

Baldwin (81); son, Matthew Alan Baldwin (99) and wife

Farrah Long (01); daughter, Amanda Carrie Baldwin (05)

and husband John Clay Howard; grandson, John Baldwin

(Jack) Howard; and granddaughter, Mallory Grace

Baldwin.

Baldwin leaves behind legacy of service


America’s 57th Presidential Inauguration festivities

began the weekend of Jan. 19. The Marriott Wardman

Park Hotel was the backdrop for the Bluegrass Ball,

considered each four years to be one of the premier

inaugural galas.

The Kentucky Society of Washington has played host to

the non-partisan Bluegrass Ball since Kentuckian Alben

Barkley was vice president in 1949 and has long been

considered by Washington insiders as one of the two

or three “go to” galas. This year did not disappoint as

the 2013 edition of the Bluegrass Ball was noted by the

Washington Post as an Editor’s Pick.

The Bourbon Trail, sponsored by the Kentucky Distillers’

Association, began the formal event as the black-tie

clad dignitaries and guests arrived. The Letcher County

High School and Jr. ROTC Band provided the Call to the

Post as couples were escorted in promenade down the

staircase into the Grand Ballroom. The mistresses of

ceremonies for this year’s event were former Kentucky

first lady Phyllis George and her daughter Pamela Brown.

The national anthem was sung by 2012 Miss Kentucky

Jessica Casebolt. Greetings were offered by Gov. Steve

Beshear, Congressmen Brett Guthrie, Thomas Massie

and Andy Barr, and a toast to the Commonwealth was

given by Congressman John Yarmuth. More than 1,000

guests were treated to a four-course dinner by Celebrity

Chef and Iron Chef America alumnus Edward Lee of 610

Magnolia in Louisville.

When the formalities of speeches and toasts were

completed, Electric Ledge was joined onstage by

Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Abramson and Ashley Judd for

the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” The band is

comprised of Morehead State music faculty, guitarist and

bandleader Glen Ginn; keyboardist Dr. Steven Snyder;

saxophonist Dr. Gordon Towell; and bassist Daniel Cecil,

as well as Lexington drummer and percussion educator

Paul Deathridge. Rounding out the ensemble were

featured vocalists Tony Pence (12) and Lisa Ginn.

The performance by Electric Ledge came about when

Mac Riley, past president and current treasurer of the

Kentucky Society of Washington requested his friend

Pence recruit a band willing to travel to Washington, D.C.

Pence’s discussion with Ginn resulted in the University

sponsoring the transportation expenses, and on location,

Inaugural celebration, “Bluegrass Ball,” features MSU talent

Tony Pence (12), contributing writer

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the band was hosted by Mac and Michelle-Anne Riley,

making possible the band’s gratis performance at the

Bluegrass Ball.

While in the capital city, the MSU contingency was

received at the Army-Navy Club for a Friday evening

dinner that included Chef and Mrs. Lee, Gene and Judy

Clabes of Paris, and hosted by the Rileys and their

daughter Mary Catherine.

Saturday morning, the group toured the monuments

around the tidal basin and the Lincoln Memorial. The

afternoon included the load-in, sound check and the

streets of the city as Electric Ledge prepared for the

evening’s entertainment. Excitement was in the air at the

Wardman Park Grand Ballroom when the band took the

stage a little before 10 p.m., and played non-stop until

approximately 1:30 in the morning.

The Bluegrass Ball also was attended by Rep. Rocky

Adkins (82) of Sandy Hook and Sen. Robin Webb (83) of

Grayson.

About the writer: Tony Pence is host of both The

Bluegrass Railroad and The Country Jukebox on

Morehead State Public Radio. In addition to radio, he is a

veteran singer/songwriter who also writes an occasional

column for KyForward, an online newspaper based in

Lexington, featuring the arts in the foothills of Appalachia.

After a 20-year career in the insurance industry, he

returned to academia and graduated from MSU.

Ashley Judd was among the special guests in attendance (above) who joined Electric Ledge on stage for a performance of “My Old Kentucky Home.” Tony Pence (right) also took the stage as a featured vocal performer.


EAGLE EYE

2013 SPRING GALA

With horses and jockeys roaming the grounds, the campus was transformed in honor of the Spring Gala’s Kentucky Derby theme.

Guests received the red carpet treatment upon arriving at the 2013 Spring Gala.

True to its Kentucky Derby theme, this year’s Spring Gala even featured a “Call the the Post” performed by MSU alum and music professor Greg Wing (76).

Amber Philpott Hill (03), award-winning journalist from WKYT in Lexington, hosted “All Things Kentucky” at the Morehead State Opry in Button Auditorium.

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COMMENCEMENTDuring the morning graduation ceremony, student representative Logan Higginbotham (13) of Morehead gave the commencement address to the newest MSU graduates.

This year’s spring commencement honored the first graduating class from MSU’s new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.

MSU ROTC officers were commissioned during the spring 2013 commencement proceedings.

Stephanie G. Gibson (13) of Salyersville had the honor of representing her graduating class while giving the commencement address for the afternoon graduation ceremony.

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EAGLE FOOTBALLDATES OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAUG. 29 PIKEVILLE (KY.) MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.Sept. 7 Youngstown State Youngstown, Ohio 4 p.m.Sept. 14 Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p.m.SEPT. 21 EASTERN KENTUCKY MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M. (FAMILY WEEKEND)SEPT. 28 DAVIDSON MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Oct. 5 Campbell Buies Creek, N.C. 1 p.m.Oct. 19 Valparaiso Valparaiso, Ind. 2 p.m.OCT. 26 DAYTON (HOMECOMING) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Nov. 2 Drake Des Moines, Iowa 1 p.m.NOV. 9 SAN DIEGO MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.NOV. 16 BUTLER MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.NOV. 23 CHARLOTTE MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.

EAGLE SOCCERDATES OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAUG. 18 WESTERN KENTUCKY (ExH.) MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Aug. 23 Ohio State Columbus, Ohio 7 p.m.Aug. 25 St. Francis (Pa.) Loretto, Pa. 1 p.m.AUG. 30 AKRON MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.Sept. 1 West Virginia Morgantown, W.Va. 1 p.m.SEPT. 6 NORTHERN KENTUCKY MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.Sept. 8 Ohio Athens, Ohio 1 p.m.Sept. 13 Louisville Louisville, Ky. 5 p.m.SEPT. 15 xAVIER MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Sept. 22 Appalachian State Boone, N.C. 1 p.m.Sept. 29 Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala. 2 p.m.Oct. 4 Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 4 p.m.Oct. 6 SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 2 p.m.OCT. 11 UT MARTIN MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.OCT. 13 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Oct. 18 Austin Peay Clarksville, Tenn. 8 p.m.OCT. 20 MURRAY STATE MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.Oct. 25 Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. 4 p.m.OCT. 27 BELMONT MOREHEAD, KY. 1 P.M.NOV. 1 EASTERN KENTUCKY MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.

EAGLE VOLLEYBALLDATES OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug. 30 Tennessee Cincinnati, Ohio 10:30 a.m.Aug. 30 Butler Cincinnati, Ohio 5 p.m.Aug. 31 Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio 4:30 p.m.SEPT. 4 MARSHALL MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.SEPT. 6 SAINT LOUIS MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.SEPT. 7 IUPUI MOREHEAD, KY. 11 A.M.SEPT. 7 MONTANA STATE MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.SEPT. 13 WEST VIRGINIA MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.SEPT. 14 HAMPTON MOREHEAD, KY. 1:30 P.M.SEPT. 14 CAMPBELL MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.Sept. 20 Rutgers Pittsburgh, Pa. 1 p.m.Sept. 20 Cornell Pittsburgh, Pa. 4 p.m.Sept. 21 Pittsburg Pittsburgh, Pa. 1 p.m.Sept. 23 Kentucky Lexington, Ky. 7 p.m.Sept. 27 Belmont Nashville, Tenn. 8 p.m.Sept. 28 Tennessee State Nashville, Tenn. 3 p.m.OCT. 2 EASTERN KENTUCKY MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.Oct. 5 Murray State Murray, Ky. 1 p.m.OCT. 11 EASTERN ILLINOIS MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.OCT. 12 SIU EDWARDSVILLE MOREHEAD, KY. 2 P.M.Oct. 15 Xavier Cincinnati, Ohio 5 p.m.OCT. 18 JACKSONVILLE STATE MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.OCT. 19 TENNESSEE TECH MOREHEAD, KY. 2 P.M.Oct. 25 Southeast Missouri Cape Girardeau, Mo. 8 p.m.Oct. 26 UT Martin Martin, Tenn. 3 p.m.Nov. 1 Tennessee Tech Cookeville, Tenn. 8 p.m.Nov. 2 Jacksonville State Jacksonville, Ala. 6 p.m.NOV. 8 TENNESSEE STATE MOREHEAD, KY. 7 P.M.NOV. 9 BELMONT MOREHEAD, KY. 5 P.M.Nov. 13 Eastern Kentucky Richmond, Ky. 7 p.m.NOV. 16 AUSTIN PEAY MOREHEAD, KY. 5 P.M.

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EAGLE MEN’S GOLFDATES EVENT COURSE LOCATIONSept. 9-10 Wasioto Winds Fall Kick-Off Invitational Pineville, Ky. Wasioto Winds Golf CourseSept. 30- Oct. 1 Murray State Invitational Miller Memorial Murray, Ky. Golf CourseOct. 7-8 Cincinnati Bearcat Invitational Traditions Golf Club Hebron, Ky.Oct. 14-15 Austin Peay Intercollegiate The Links at Novadell Hopkinsville, Ky.Mar. 10-11 Grover Page Classic Jackson Country Club Jackson, Tenn.Mar. 15-16 Mission Inn Spring Spectacular Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. Mission Inn Golf ResortMar. 28-30 Spring Break Championship The Fountains Boca Raton, Fla.Apr. 7-8 Jacksonville State Tournament Gadsden, Ala. Silver Lakes Golf CourseApr. 12-13 UK Bluegrass Invitational University Club Lexington, Ky.Apr. 14-15 TSU Big Blue Invitational Nashville, Tenn. The Hermitage Golf CourseApr. 25-27 OVC Championship Florence, Ala. The Shoals, Fighting Joe Course

EAGLE CROSS COUNTRYDATES RACE/EVENT LOCATION HOSTAug. 31 Brooks Memphis Twilight Memphis, Tenn. Christian Brothers Mike Rose ComplexSept. 14 Commodore Classic Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt Percy Warner ParkOct. 5 Greater Louisville Classic Louisville, Ky. Louisville E.P. Tom Sawyer State ParkOct. 18 Blue Ridge Open Boone, N.C. Appalachian State Don Kennedy TrailsNOV. 2 OVC CHAMPIONSHIP MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD STATE EAGLE TRACE GOLF COURSENov. 15 NCAA Southeast Regionals Earlysville, Va. Virginia Panorama Farms

EAGLE WOMEN’S GOLFDATES EVENT COURSE LOCATIONSept. 2-3 Kentucky Regional Rivalry Lexington, Ky. Kearney Hills Golf CourseSept. 15-17 William & Mary Invitational Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, Va.Sept. 23-25 Golfweek Conference Challenge Red Sky Golf Club Wolcott, Colo.Oct. 5-7 LPGA Xavier Invitational Daytona Beach, Fla. LPGA International (Legends)Oct. 21-22 MTSU Blue Raider Invitational Old Fort Golf Club Murfreesboro, Tenn.Mar. 10-11 North Florida Invitational Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Country ClubMar. 14-16 JMU Eagle Landing Invitational Orange Park, Fla. Eagle Landing Golf ClubMar. 23-25 MSU Ocala Spring Invitational Ocala, Fla. Juliette Falls Golf ResortApr. 4-5 EKU Lady Colonel Classic Arlington Country Club Richmond, Ky.Apr. 14 Tri-match vs. Tennessee Tech & TBD TBDApr. 21-23 Ohio Valley Conference Championship Shoals, Ala. The Shoals Muscle

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Harbaugh goes from Eagle gridiron to Super Bowl success

Anyone who watched Super Bowl XLVII not only got to

see the Baltimore Ravens edge out the San Francisco

49ers to become the champions of the NFL, they got to

see just how much the Harbaugh family is synonymous

with the game itself.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh faced off with his

younger brother, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, in

what was referred to by many as the “Harbaugh Bowl.”

Both of these successful coaches worked through

the ranks to reach the elite level. In the case of John

Harbaugh, the journey started at Morehead State.

One of the reasons John came to MSU is partly because

he was simply following in his family’s footsteps. His

father, Jack Harbaugh, was an assistant coach in 1967

and oversaw the Eagles’ defensive secondary.

Bill Baldridge (68), who would later become MSU’s

head football coach from 1983-89, was a player under

Jack and was a babysitter for the Harbaugh brothers on

occasion. He said he kept tabs on the Harbaugh boys and

thought the world of them, but was surprised when John

inquired about a job on his coaching staff.

“I got a call in 1987 from John and I thought he was going

to recommend somebody. I was waiting for him to say

who he was going to recommend and he said, ‘Coach, I

would like to get into college coaching.’ I said, ‘Don’t fill

out an application. You’ve got the job. Come on up here.’”

Baldridge gave John his first coaching job in college

football during the 1988 season, and he gave him plenty

of responsibilities. As an assistant coach, John was the

special teams and defensive backs coach while also

serving as recruiting coordinator and overseeing the

players’ strength and conditioning. He coached at MSU

for one season before taking a special teams coordinator

position with the Cincinnati Bearcats.

On the way to the Lombardi Trophy, John has remained

grateful to MSU for giving him his first shot. Baldridge

and his family got to attend a Baltimore Ravens game last

season as John’s guests.

“I texted him and said, ‘It was quite an honor to be there.’

He texted me back and said, ‘I’m thankful to be there one

day for you.’ I was like, wow,” Baldridge said. “He hasn’t

forgotten about Morehead State.”

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MSU student-athletes receive multiple honors

For the student-athlete, juggling studies and sport is

no easy task. At Morehead State, the student-athletes

that have excelled in the classroom and in athletic

competition received special recognition.

The Morehead State Student-Athlete Honors Banquet,

hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee,

celebrated the academic and athletic achievements of

MSU student-athletes.

The Male and Female Scholar of the Year awards

were presented to redshirt-junior baseball player Nick

Duff and senior soccer player Samantha Toepfer. The

awards are presented to the student-athletes with the

highest cumulative GPA and is generally awarded to

upperclassmen.

Toepfer, a Cincinnati native, is a mathematics major with

a 3.95 GPA. She has received the Ohio Valley Conference

Medal of Honor twice and is a three-time member of

the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Duff, born-and-

raised in Morehead, is an exercise science major with

a 3.85 GPA. He’s also a CoSIDA First-Team Academic

All-District II honoree and was twice named to the OVC

Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

The Mr. and Miss Eagle awards were given to senior

football player Donte Sawyer and senior volleyball player

Ellie Roberson for their standout play within the Pioneer

Football League and the OVC.

A native of Acworth, Ga., Sawyer set MSU single-season

and school-career records, most notably in receptions

and receiving yards. The First-Team All-PFL player

was invited to participate in the Football Championship

Subdivision Senior Scout Bowl.

Hailing from Louisville, Roberson helped the Eagles to

a perfect 16-0 conference record and 26-7 overall mark

while being honored as the OVC Female Athlete of the

Year and the OVC Player of the Year. Roberson was also

named an American Volleyball Coaches Association

Honorable Mention All-American and was a FirstTeam

All-Midwest Region selection.

Roberson was also awarded the Laughlin-Miller Award,

which is presented to student-athletes exemplifying

athletic and academic excellence, character, and a

dedication to both school and community service.

The Eagle volleyball team earned the Team Academic

Award for the third consecutive year after posting the

highest team GPA (3.61) out of the 16 MSU squads.

After completing 300 hours of service, the softball team

earned the Team Community Service Award, which is

given to the team that shows the most dedication to the

Morehead community.

NCAA GuidelinesMorehead State University is committed to upholding the highest degree of academic and athletic integrity. Therefore, we are

providing this information to assist our loyal supporters in understanding often confusing NCAA regulations.

The NCAA defines “representatives of athletic interests” as alumni, friends and boosters of the University. Member

institutions are held accountable for the actions of their representatives. A single violation of NCAA rules by a representative

could jeopardize the eligibility for Eagle athletic programs.

Our coaches and student-athletes have worked hard over the years to attain success, both in the classroom and on the

playing fields. By assisting the University in rules compliance, you help maintain the integrity of Eagle Athletics, and protect

the eligibility of our student-athletes.

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The Boston Marathon is a landmark achievement for

any runner. Regardless of placing, merely qualifying for

the race is an accomplishment in and of itself, let alone

finishing it.

After completing the 2013 Boston Marathon, Gray felt a

mix of pain and euphoria fueled by fatigue, endorphins

and adrenaline. She felt the satisfaction of success

having once again pushed her body through 26.2 grueling

miles to accomplish a goal few have achieved.

After the race, she felt something different because

of the tragic bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon -

feelings of uncertainty, confusion and fear.

Before having to deal with the shocking circumstances

of that day, Gray was caught up in the entire experience

leading up to the race. She had previously completed six

marathons, recording a personal best time of 03:38 at the

2012 Carmel (Ind.) Marathon. With that time, she received

notification in October 2012 that her application had been

accepted and she could run the 2013 Boston Marathon.

“It’s so funny because you’re sitting there and you’re

like, ‘Holy crap! I got in!’ and then you’re thinking, ‘Oh my

gosh! I’ve got to train,’” she said.

Gray made the trip to Boston with her boyfriend, Marty

Kinney, and she said she felt like royalty when she got

there. Cab drivers and hotel staff all offered words of

encouragement after learning of her participation in the

race. She joined the other 27,000 runners at the “Starting

Village” in Hopkinton, Mass., and as she began her run,

she felt not only the race’s grand scale but also the city’s

enthusiasm.

“The crowd support was amazing. They’re on their

front lawns. They’re handing out oranges, Twizzlers,

Popsicles,” Gray said. “It’s like a holiday to them.”

Gray made it into downtown Boston and crossed the

finish line with a time of 03:52:58. Feeling disoriented,

dehydrated and cool because of skyscrapers blocking

the midday sun, she was overcome with emotion.

She was looking forward to an aluminum blanket, her

Eagle runner experiences triumph and tragedy at Boston Marathon

It wasn’t the first marathon Lesley Gray (98) had ever run,

but it was certainly the biggest.

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commemorative medal, seeing her boyfriend and calling

her mother, not to mention an indulgent post-race meal.

In the family reunion area, she made a phone call to

another Louisville runner she had met in Boston to let her

know she was heading back to the hotel.

“As soon as I hung up the phone, the first blast hit. We

were a block away and it was very loud. It was this huge

metallic boom and you saw everybody kind of shudder,”

Gray said. “Instantly, you just knew something was

wrong.”

Seconds later, Gray heard the second explosion, which

prompted her and Kinney to start walking away from the

smoke. She called her mother and asked her to look on

the Internet to see if anything unusual was happening

in Boston. Gray walked around confused in the massive

crowd in an unfamiliar city on high alert. She saw several

workers in business suits standing outside glued to their

phones when her mother called back.

“She said, ‘Stay away from trash cans, stay away from

large gatherings and get to a hotel’,” Gray said.

The couple was trying to find their hotel but ended

up walking three miles in the wrong direction. They

eventually stumbled upon a YMCA in Chintatown and

Gray, skin cold and covered in salt, went in for a warm

respite before catching a cab back to her hotel.

Gray would later learn that her personal goal of

completing the Boston Marathon in less than four hours

probably saved her life. The first explosion went off 17

minutes after she crossed the finish line.

While many runners at Gray’s hotel gathered in the lobby

eating hamburgers and drinking beer in celebration of

their accomplishment, she was still shaken.

“I told Marty, ‘I’ll never run a big race again. I’ll only run

5Ks’,” she said.

At dinner, she met a two-time Boston Marathon runner

from England and discussed the bombings, trying to

make sense of it.

“He said, ‘I’m angry. I’ll be back next year. I won’t

change my routine. I’m a Boston Marathoner’,” Gray

said. “The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.”

The conversation stuck with Gray, and while the terrible

act marred the pinnacle of her running career, it also

gave her another reason to race.

“I know that every time I run, it’ll have a different

meaning. I may be running for someone who lost their

life on that day, somebody who lost a family member,

somebody who lost a limb, somebody who was sitting

there in the crowd and said, ‘I want to do that some day,’

and had that taken away,” Gray said.

Recently, Gray completed her eighth marathon. At the

last minute, she signed up and ran the 2013 Kentucky

Derby Festival Marathon in Louisville and finished

with a time of 03:42, 10 minutes faster than her Boston

Marathon time. That qualifies her for the 2014 Boston

Marathon and she’s already started searching for hotel

accommodations.

“It’s amazing what your heart will let your body do,” she

said.

I’m going to run for appreciation of those who helped that day and those who stepped up that day. I think I’ll probably cycle through a lot of it. Each day, I feel something different about this.

“ “

Lesley Gray (98)


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We couldn’t do it without YOU!

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

2012 ANNUAL DONOR REPORTIncludes gifts of $250 or more made between January 1 and December 31, 2012 .

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


Dear Alumni and Friends,

We are enormously grateful to all those who believe in and support MSU in whatever way

they can. Every gift – whether $5 or $5 million – makes a big difference to Morehead State

University, particularly during tough economic times when we’re balancing severe state

funding cuts with the need to keep education affordable and of high quality. Private support

makes an impact where it counts: it helps us hire and retain innovative, effective faculty

members and educate and graduate successful students.

Sincerely,

James A. Shaw

Vice President, University Advancement

CEO, MSU Foundation Inc.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report and to include each donor who supported Morehead State

University during 2012. 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. If you have questions or concerns,

please contact:

James A. Shaw

MSU Foundation, CEO

606-783-2599

Mindy Highley

Director of Development

606-783-2033

Allison Caudill

Assistant Director, Donor Relations

606-783-5473

“Before I ever stepped foot on campus, I knew Morehead

State was for me. Here, I’m much more than a number. I

am a part of something greater than myself. MSU has truly

become my home away from home.”

~ Ebonique Griffin, Louisville, Ky.

Sociology

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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 over time to MSU through the MSU

Foundation Inc. Cumulative giving is based on gifts pledged or received through the calendar 2012 year and totals include

employer-matching gifts. Qualifying gifts include confirmed commitments of cash, securities, real estate or gifts-in-kind.

Donors whose cumulative giving is in the $1,000,000 and above range.Ashland Inc. Foundation

James and Linda Booth

Thomas R. Curtis

Lucille Caudill Little

Paul and Lucille Caudill Little Charitable Trust

Mountain Telephone Corporation

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Siemens Industry Inc.

Elmer R. and Donna Smith

Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $500,000 - $999,999 range.James W. Bell Diederich Educational Trust Addie Rader Ruth B. and Ed L. Shannon

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

Ashland Inc.

Roger W. and Bernice Barbour

Wayne G. Basler

Paul and Suanne Blair

Shirley and Carole Browning

B. Proctor and Bobbie Caudill

Dr. C. Louise Caudill

Chakeres Theatres Inc.

Citizens National Bank

City of Morehead

Ted L. and Jean Crosthwait

Donald and Arye Dethmers

E.O. Robinson Mountain Trust

Richard Edgeworth

Emerson Power Transmission

Frederick & May Lumber Company

Gifts-In-Kind International

Mary Gilmer

Norma Hogge and Judge Elijah M. Hogge

Holiday Inn of Morehead

Jacor Communications Inc.

Juanita Justice

K-MEC

Lexmark International Inc.

Boone Logan

Ronald D. Martin

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 D. and Alva C. Scott

William R. and Susie Seaton

Phillip M. and Diana Simms

J. Phil Smith

Dr. Norman and Deane Tant

The Citizens Bank of Morehead

US Bank, N.A.

Richard and Carolina Walls

Jim and Madonna Weathers

Whitaker Bank of Morehead

Donors whose current gift level or cumulative giving is in the $50,000 - $99,999 range.The Martin S. Ackerman Foundation

David Adair

Larry and Kathryn Addington

Elmer D. and Elizabeth Anderson

Dr. Wayne and Sue Andrews

Dr. James and Elizabeth T. Arient

Baird & Baird, PSC (John H. Baird)

Bank of the Mountains

Willie and Trina Blair

Shirley and Leroy Brend

Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association

Carlson Software Inc.

Dr. W. Marshall Chapman

Dr. Robert L. Coleman

Noveal and Harold Crosthwaite

Dr. Gerald DeMoss

Myron L. Doan

Don Hall GM Supercenter

Dr. Adron and Mignon Doran

Scott R. Dotson

France M. George

Glimcher Company

Dr. C. Nelson and Wilma Grote

Floyd E. Hall

Virginia R. Harpham

J. Dudley and Joyce Herron

Hinkle Contracting Corporation

Toni Hobbs

Miriam Hop

Leslie and Peggy Jacobs

Terry and Susan Jacobs

Kelley, Galloway & Company

Kentucky Bank

John Locke

Lockheed Martin Corporation

E. Paul Lyon Jr.

Regina Mack

Dr. Paul and Patricia Maddox

Billy B. Martin

Wayne and Kathy Martin

Mazak Corporation

W. Terry and Ann McBrayer

Maxine McCoy

Mineral Labs Inc.

Donnie and Vickie Mingus

Dr. Bill F. Moore

Morehead Rowan County Economic Development

Council Inc.

Morehead Tourism Commission

Morehead Woman’s Club

Kenneth and Bonnie Morel

MSU Agriculture Club

Mrs. C. E. Norris

Gary and Martha North

Pack’s Inc.

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - Ripley, Ohio

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company - Lexington

Daragh L. Porter and John Wobbe

Preiser Scientific Company

Lois Priestman

Dr. and Mrs. David Richardson

Rowan Restaurants Inc.

C. V. and Gussie Snapp

Star Bank

Steele-Reese Foundation

Thomas Sternal and Martha Enzmann

Jesse S. and Naomi D. Stuart

Swift-Eckrich Inc.

Toby Tripp

Robert and Ruth Vogele

Bill Walmsley

Steven D. Williams

David Wilson

Womack Management Company Inc.

(Steve Womack)

The 1887 Society


Annual Fund gifts are used to support operating needs that make a difference in the day-to-day lives of MSU students.

All annual gifts of $1,000 or more, to any operating account, qualify for membership in this premier annual giving society.

The Fund for Excellence, our unrestricted fund, provides the foundation for success at Morehead State University.

However, all gifts to any operating fund qualify for Circle of Excellence membership.

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.

President’s Circle ($10,000 and up)Booth Energy GroupKenneth and Donna CanningCrawford & CompanyE.O. Robinson Mountain Trust

Mountain Telephone CorporationMyrtle Mae Mitchell TrustOwsley Brown Charitable FoundationSouth Fork General Management LLC

US Bancorp FoundationVanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc.

Ernst and Sara Volgenau

Diamond Circle ($7,500 - $9,999)Jack and Cheryl Matthews

Gold Circle ($5,000 - $7,499)James L. AdamsWayne and Sue AndrewsEast Kentucky Power CooperativeKentucky Bank

Jeffrey and Judy NoelTodd and Stephanie PhillipsRuth B. ShannonJ. Phil Smith

Stokley’s MarineHedda W. von Goeben

Silver Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Ballard C. Smith PLLC

James and Stephanie Barker

Commonwealth Technology

Community Trust Bank

Gerald L. DeMoss

First Presbyterian Church

Quentin and Lynn Hatfield

Thomas and Marcia Heminger

Hodges Properties

Morehead Tourism Commission

Maude Belle Brown Trust

Terry and Ann McBrayer

Scott and Jill McBride

McMaster-Carr Supply Company

Mark and Joyce Minor

Peggy and John Osborne

Paul R. Stokes, Attorney At Law, PSC


Eugenia Potter

Presser Foundation

Jim and Cindy Shaw

Siemens Industry Inc.

Stephen W. Barker Insurance Agency Inc.

Richard and Carolina Walls


Whitaker Bank of Morehead

Bronze Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)Larry and Jen Adams

Bob and Ada Albert

Kenna M. Allen

Merl F. Allen

Aramark Corporation

Bank Of The Mountains

Brandon S. Barker

Benchmark Psychiatric Services, LTD/

Nathan R. Jaisingh, NP

Douglas and Jill Bentz

Mark and Marlene Blankenbuehler

Douglas and Kateri Bolton

Larry and Grace Botts

Mike and Deanie Brown

Jerry and Linda Bruckheimer

Harold and Judy Cain

Kathryn A. Carlson

Jonathan and Kristina Carroll

Benjamin H. Caudill

Christopher and Anne Chivetta

Citizens National Bank

William E. Clay

Matt and Kelly Collinsworth

Kyle W. Cooper

Gregory Corso

Jeffrey Creech

Joseph and Rachel Crook

Barry G. Crume

L. K. Daniel

Kenneth and Joyce Daugherty

Duane A. James, CPA

Eastern Foothills Cattle Association

Emerson Electric Company

Emerson Power Transmission

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of KY LLC

Paul and Bonnie Eusner

Robert and Nola Ezell

Harold and Anita Falls

Ford and Clara Fielding

First Federal Savings & Loan Association

of Morehead

James and Harriet Fogle

Thomas R. Fossett

Victor and Virginia Fox

Kent and Kay Freeland

Wilson and Katherine Gabbard

Michelle R. Garland

Michael and Deborah Gilbert

Goggin Warehousing LLC

Ronald and Patty Griffith

Nelson and Wilma Grote

Harry and Cathy Gunn

Circle of Excellence

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Paul and Anne Hammond

Richard and Latonya Hesterberg

Stephen and Amber Hill

Hinkle Holding Company LLC (Henry

Hinkle)

Tom and Hillary Hodges

Charles Holloway

Jami M. Hornbuckle

Colonel L. R. & Dr. Karla Hughes

International Paper

Clyde I. James

Sonny and Joretta Jones

Michael and Ellen Karpf

Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo East

Kenway Distributors

George and Sally Kerr

KTRS Board of Trustees

Steven M. Lee

Erik L. Lewis

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

Rayner and Jane Lotton

Gerald Mansbach

Lee and JoAnn Martin

Ronald D. Martin

Maysville Community & Technical College

McCloud Eye Care Center

Janet R. McCoy

Robert and Sherry McEwan

Douglas and Julie McGuire

Raymond and Diane McLain

Roger and Michele McNeil

Lori L. Menshouse

Richard Miles

Lisa Miller

Morehead Community Federal Credit

Union

Jeffrey and Emily Morrett

MSU Student Government Association

Murphy & Graves Architects, PLLC

John and Eugena O’Cull

Marlene O’Cull

William and Peggy Orr

Joel and Lora Pace

James G. Patterson

Helen C. Pennington

Perimeter Periodontics

Joseph and Jean Peyton

William and Geraldine Phelps

John and Betty Philley

Melissa D. Pigman

Scott G. Poage

Craig and April Preece

Michael and Mikiko Rath

Michael and Cherie Rebar


Rowan Restaurants Inc.

Bruce D. Rutherford

Jennifer M. Sheets

Jack and Patricia Sims

Sleep Outfitters

Steven and Cassie Stanley

William R. Stease

Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney PLLC

Gary and Amanda Tackett

TECO Coal Corporation

The Carlson Family Foundation

The Citizens Bank of Morehead

Daniel and Marjorie Thomas

Titan Transfer Inc.

Louis J. Tobbe

Joseph and Nikki Wagner

Wal-Mart Supercenter Store 1139

Michael and Sharon Walters

Wells Fargo Insurance Services of

Kentucky Inc.

Tad and Susan Williams

Dr. Thomas S. Williams

WKYT-TV and WYMT-TV

James and Ann Womack

Women’s Health Services LLC

Yellow Ribbon Support Foundation Inc.

Those 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.

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:

• Broach or lapel pin and a MSU Circle of Excellence static decal signifying their level of support

• Special invitations to campus events including the annual Homecoming banquet, President’s concert, holiday event

and home sporting events, just to name a few

• Recognition in annual donor report and at various donor recognition events

• Monthly e-newsletter to keep members up to date with what’s happening on campus.

How to Join

Contact the Office of Development at 877-690-4483 or email [email protected]. Membership in the Circle can be

achieved through a one-time annual gift or quarterly or monthly gifts.

“Giving to MSU is an honor for me as an alumnus and a responsibility every alum should

seriously consider. As alumni, we need to give much more! MSU changed my path in life and

gave me the foundation I needed to succeed in business and the tools required to transition

from student to employee. I feel a sense of satisfaction with every contribution to MSU, as I

consider, ‘who will be the next soaring Eagle that is yet to be discovered?’”

- Craig Preece (84)


These groups recognize donors who contribute gifts between $250 and $999 to the Fund for Excellence or any other annual operating

account. Gifts are listed below in one of three levels.

Benefactor’s Club ($750 - $999)Ali and Dora Ahmadi

Winstead T. Buckner

Pamela K. Calvert

Tim Conley

Daniel and Donna Connell

Truman and Barbara Dehner

Eagle Trace Men’s Golf Association

Robert and Carolyn Franzini

Grant County High School

Jeffrey and Melinda Highley

Hoffman Enclosures

Philip Krummrich and Karen Taylor

Monica A. Magner

Curtiss M. May

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Inc.

Clarenda M. Phillips

Bill and Susette Redwine

Mike Saylors

Leon and Molly Smothers

Patron’s Club ($500 - $749)Perry and Robin AllenDarwin and Lisa AurandDaryl and Valerie BlantonShirley and Carole BrowningWilliam and Judy BueltermanHeather R. ByerJune C. CardenasRodger and Lee CarlsonJohn H. CaryWilliam E. ClayClarence and Ann ClaytonSusan and John HennenEdwin F. CrowellCharles P. DaughertyCraig and Amanda DennisCharles and Lena DerricksonJack and Terry DollarMarilyn S. DotsonJohnson E. DuncanMichael and Cynthia EmersonJames and Jane Fitzpatrick

Jay and Nancy FlippinDennis and Barbara FoyWilliam P. FranklinKathleen M. FrederickBob and Anne GlickPhillip E. GniotTimothy and Lynn GoforthArnemann and Teresa GrenderLarry and Cathy HammondJohn D. HandshoeJulia HawkinsJenny R. HipplePaul and Rebecca HitchcockToni C. HobbsGreg and Teresa HolmanJoe and Sharon HunsuckerJohn and Amy HunterJames and Sharon JacksonBrent and Jean JonesKentucky Cattleman’s AssociationKentucky Horse Council Inc.

Lee and Linda KnoseKevin S. KoettKroger Company FoundationMark H. LeforgeRonald and Ruth LykinsAlan and Kay McAllisterRamona O. McClainMcCloud Eye Care CenterRobert and Joan MeadowsGary and Elizabeth Mesa-GaidoRichard and Yvonne MookMorehead Theater GuildOrie and Samantha MullenEdward G. NassDouglas and Teri OsbornPaul J. OusleyGail C. OusleyOxford Financial Group, LTDParis Elementary School PTOWilliam and Martha PatrickHolly L. Pollock

Jim and Kathryn PolmanteerBoyd and Deena RandolphDr. Ronald RichardsonGlen RitchieRotary Club of AshlandRowan Pharmacist Group Inc.Robert and Tawnee RussellAhmed and Vicki SabieDavid and Joyce SaxonDwight and Barbara SearsGary and Linda ShirkJames and Janice SmileySuperior Hose & Fittings Inc.John W. SweeneyPerry and Mary ThompsonMason and Aledia TushWhitaker BankWhite Rentals

Ronald and Tammy Wilhoite

Supporter’s Club ($250 - $499)21st MortgageRebecca J. AlfreyAbid AliDarlene AllenVictoria A. AmatoAndy’s Custom CutsJose AriasKent and Melanie BarberDavid and Sharon BarnettDonald C. BearghmanJames and Cynthia BeckGreg and Janet BeckelheimerChristopher J. BerryDarrell and Jennifer BillingsJeffrey and Angelina BirkoferElizabeth M. BishopDonald and Alta BlairRichard and Kimberly BlantonJim and Linda BodycombClarissa BognotRobert and Lola BoramPatricia BorysBradie L. BowenBoyd County Career and Technical Education

CenterElaine BoylenCharles and Tula BradleyCarol S. BredemeyerJamie and Lisa BrownDinzle and Pamela BrownC. Roger Lewis Agency Inc.Jennifer L. Cady

Vicente and Sarah CanoAntonino and Dora CarnevaliCasting Sales Inc.Charles and Peggy CaudillCellular SalesGlen and Sallie CoatneyJ. B. CobbLarry and Joyce CoffeyAnn L. ColbertTerry and Linda CollinsGary and Linda CoxJames CremeansClay CunninghamDart Drugs & SurgicalHarold and Rhonda DavisBernard and Jerrye DavisDennis and Jean DortonDr. James E. Jackson, M.D.Steven and Joann DunkerMichael and Sydney DuvallE. Noel EarlKent and Phillis EmersonChristine E. EmrichDonna EverettThomas FeenyTerrance and Pam FeickRichard and Wendy FletcherLula B. FordAnn FrancisCharles and Doris FrederickJeff and Gina FultzBrian and Jennifer Gardner

Gateway Radio Works Inc.Travis L. GeorgeJohn and Melissa GilliamSteven and Susan GoldsteinWretha G. GoodpasterGrayson Rural ElectricCharles T. GriffithJeanette G. GroeberAlan and Susan GroganKyle J. GrussmeyerJohn and April HaightGary and Madonna HanshawThomas and Jacqueline HarrisSean and Beth HarrisJames and Jacqueline HartzellDuane and Patricia HawkinsDavid HawpeDrew W. HendersonTerry and Karen HillTerrie and Betty HillMichael and Rebecca HoggeStephen and Mary HohmannChristina HolbrookDavid and Stephanie HoltonCarol S. HoodEric Howard and Linda ThackerI.-Sen and Aline HuangRalph E. HuckGuy M. HuffmanRichard and Linda HughesBrian and Elizabeth HutchinsonDan and Anna Hyden

Gregory and Cindy JacksonTodd and Trina JacobsTimothy and Lisa JamesDoris L. JenkinsEric and Mary JerdeScott and Starlet JohnsonMitch and Tami JonesDavid C. JumpKeith R. and Janet H. KappesHarold and Teresa KellyArthur and Jane KellyJanet R. KenneyKentucky Farm Managers and Rural AppraisersDenis and Myra KingLa Finca’s Mexican RestaurantThomas P. LachtruppJohn J. LaffertyLane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home Inc.Stephen J. LangeAncil W. LewisJeffrey and Carmen LilesTom and Laura Lindeman-LorenzJack and Brenda LittonTravis P. LockhartTimothy and Lois LoweDavid and Vicki LynchBenjamin K. MalphrusMichael and Donna MartinStephen K. MayesLovell MayseMaysville Community & Technical College -

Rowan Campus

MSU Annual Fund Clubs

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Dr. Beverly and Keith McCormickJames and Kerry McGuireWendy A. MixMonumental Life Insurance CompanyKenneth and Lavonda MooreAlan and Kerry MooreWanda MoraJeffrey and Emily MorrettCharles and Joan MrazMSU Panhellenic CouncilJames K. NakamaLarry and Mary Jo NethertonJason and Molly NewlandDarryl and Sharon NormanDavid and Carole OlsonKeith and Lynne PackPack’s Inc.Beth PatrickGary PenceHarvey and Linda PenningtonEmma G. PerkinsDavid and Darlene PerkinsJames and Julia Perry

Christine A. PerryKurt H. PickeringNorman J. PokleyShawn and Jennifer PowerPatrick and Shirley PriceDanny and Jill PriceCharles and Dreama PriceRichard RamsdellJohn and Donna RasmussenWarren and Jill RatliffRobin M. RatliffJoan RayTimothy P. RhodesJames and Dava RiceStephen and Patricia RichmondAnna M. RiggleGlen A. RitchieJames J. RobertsLewis and Carol RoseRoss-Tarrant Architects Inc.Allan RuniaGregory R. RussellWalter J. Rybka

Dallas F. SammonsDavid A. SchaitbergerEdward and Ann ScottDavid and Alana ScottKenneth and Rebecca SextonKimberlee A. SharpPhillip M. and Diana SimmsFred and Peggy SimpsonRonald and Janet SkidmoreScott SmallwoodWalter and Cheryl BlevinsSteve Hamilton FoundationJim and Angela SticeDouglas and Mary StoneTim and Nickie SublettAdrian and Tresia SwainSwartz Mowing Inc.John R. SwisherKenneth and Joyce ThompsonT. H. and Nancy ThrasherAnita P. ThreetTim HortonsBrett and Angela Traver

Triple L Health Service Consultants LLCRobert and Jean TuckerKarolina M. TunstigDonnie J. TyndallUnion Community TheatreUnitarian Universalist ChurchMatthew and Pamela Van SantHelen C. VanceJames R. VilseckRobert and Sherrie WagnerAnthony and Frances WeaverW. K. WellsMary WellsJerry and Brenda WilburnLowell and Sharon WilliamsRalph and Jane WillsStephen and Janie WilsonBeverly A. WinklemanRodney and Tammy WintersJudith YancyAhmad Zargari

Gift-in-kind contributions include physical assets, such as collections, equipment, 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 2012. The list below reflects all donors who contributed a gift-in-kind donation valued at $250 or more during

the 2012 calendar year.

Aaron’s Best One Tire & ServiceAppalachian Goldsmith CompanyDavid J. BartlettBernadette C. BartonGregory and Bonnie BauschRolla E. BedfordRita BiesiotBlood Horse MagazineGreg BoslerAbigale L. BradingEdward BreschelLinda BrewerBurt’s Bees Inc.Calico Patch Quilt ShopLarry and Carolyn CaudillDr. W. Marshall ChapmanComedy Sports TheatreCox Club Lambs & LivestockTruman and Barbara Dehner

Denver NuggetsDaniel and Janet DeutmeyerDr. R. Thomas McHugh, O.D.Equine Medical AssociationJay and Nancy FlippinFrank Hinton & Son Inc.Deeno and Yanya GoldingJessica Grayson-LuzierSeth GreenDavid and Kathy GregoryDr. Cathy and Harry GunnScott and Kimberly HackerDr. Dudley and Joyce HerronRussell and Laurel HinkleHotel MonteleoneSteve and Darla HuntHyatt Regency Denver Tech CenterMitch and Tami JonesBethany A. Kalk

Mark KeadleKey Poulan MusicLexington Legends Professional Baseball ClubLoews Vanderbilt HotelGregg LongBarbara G. LyonsPhil McGuireMed-Pharmex Animal HealthTammi MessinkMSU BookstoreDavid and Betty MurphyKeith and Lynne PackPack’s Inc.Rebecca PeckPerimeter PeriodonticsClarenda M. PhillipsPiano Partners LLCLarry PoeGarrick and Janet Ratliff

Michael and Cherie RebarRenaissance Orlando At SeaworldCynthia A. SchneiderSheraton Music City HotelStanton’s Sheet Music Inc.Terry L. StentzStober Drives Inc.John W. SweeneyThe Children’s Theatre Of CincinnatiTreasure Bay Casino and HotelAllan WeissSteve and Ann Womack and Aaron and Mikki

EldridgeWilliam WoodrumNeng Qiang YangMichelle Zimmer

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most of these programs

match contributions dollar for dollar and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift. Check with your employer to see if your

gifts to MSU qualify. The following companies contributed to MSU by matching a gift during 2012:

American Electric PowerAT&T FoundationAXA Financial CompaniesB&W Y-12 LLCCaterpillar Inc.Eli Lilly and CompanyFidelity FoundationGE FoundationIllinois Tool Works Inc.

International Business Machines CorporationJohnson & Johnson Family of CompaniesLink-Belt Construction Equipment CompanyMacy’s FoundationMarathon Ashland Petroleum LLCMerck Partnership For GivingMinnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.Norfolk Southern FoundationPfizer Inc.

Procter & Gamble FundSC Johnson Fund Inc.State Farm Companies FoundationTemple-Inland FoundationThe Carlson Family FoundationToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North

America Inc.Toyota Motor Manufacturing Inc.U.S. Bancorp

Verizon FoundationWells Fargo Bank

Gifts In-Kind

Matching Gifts

Gifts below the $250 level will be recognized on the

MSU giving website. To view the online annual report, visit

www.moreheadstate.edu/giving.


The 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 their support, which will offer life changing resources to future generations.

Planned Gifts received during 2012Morgan B. Battrell Pat H. Gilpatrick

All Visionary Society membersDarrell W. AdamsOrvis AdamsJames W. BellRobert S. BishopSuanne H. BlairPearl BrownLisa BrowningBetty BryanNelson CarpenterJohn F. and Mary Jo CarsonLucille CatlettCharles and Peggy CaudillFred CaudillWilliam ChapmanTheodore CoakleyJohn E. CollisTom CooperNoveal CrosthwaiteJ. E. CrumPorter DaileySteve and Phyllis DavisMyron DoanAdron and Mignon DoranScott R. DotsonSuzanne Ebersold

Sarah Emmons & Timothy J. WilsonDiane L. EnglesRichard and Luna FerrisDr. Nolan FowlerDr. E. Glenn FulbrightFrieda FulmerMary Alice GilmerRebecca GrahamEloise Howell HallShirley HamiltonVirginia HarphamDr. Dudley and Joyce HerronMindy HighleyToni C. HobbsNorma and Elijah HoggeJami HornbuckleMiriam HopBrian HutchinsonClyde I. JamesPhillip JamesWilliam JamisonKevin JohnsBrent and Jean JonesTami JonesWayne and Brenda Judy

Juanita JusticeMr. and Mrs. Keith KappesDr. John KleberJim and Donna LanderSteve LewisTravis LockhartTim and Holly LoftonMac and Sue LuckeyPaul F. MaddoxHildreth MaggardPauline MarrasLola MartinRonald D. MartinSheridan MartinRosemary McFarlandCarl MillerCloma Porter MooreMark A. MorehouseHazel NollauMrs. C. E. NorrisHelen NorthcuttB. Pat O’RourkeValerie OusleyJean PalumboAlicia Parker

Beth PatrickLois PriestmanJames PruittMabel Garrett PullenWilbur and Mary Stewart RayburnJack RazorBrett W. RedwineDeveney RedwineWilliam H. and Susette RedwineFrances P. RiceDouglas RoyseDon RussellRalph SchwartzAlva C. ScottRhea A. SmithC.V. SnappStephen SnowdenPaul R. StokesJudith TackettNorman TantJack WebbMary Helen WestheimerErnest and Maria WolkeAlice E. WilliamsJudith Yancy

Visionary Society

Creating a legacy for future generations . . . If you have chosen to include MSU in your estate plans, we want to recognize you.

Please contact the Office of Development at 877-690-4483 to join the Visionary Society.

What will your legacy be?

“Morehead State University meant the turning point in both of our lives. MSU gave us a great foundation on which to start and maintain our careers. Our experiences there, both academic and life, were so fundamental to our future lives that we chose to provide initial funding honoring a favorite professor and have recognized the University prominently in our wills.” - Wayne (68) and Brenda Judy (68)

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Nelson Carpenter (54) knows a thing or two about getting into

character. The Eagle alum lives for theatre and has spent much

of his life producing plays and teaching the craft to his students.

As a member of the Visionary Society, Carpenter’s generosity and

dedication to MSU is also showing that he has character.

The 80-year-old alum and Maysville native earned a bachelor’s

degree in English from MSU and went on to earn an M.A. degree

at the University of Mississippi in 1961. Since then, he’s had an

extensive professional, academic and theatrical career.

He taught eighth grade English and history at the Woodleigh School

(Maysville) and later spent the majority of his career as a college

instructor of speech and drama in Georgia, beginning at West

Georgia College in Carrollton from 1962-69. He spent nearly two

decades at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, where he produced

49 theatrical productions before he retired in 1988.

As a member of the Visionary Society, Carpenter wants the money in

his estate to be used to fund scholarships for MSU theatre students.

“Morehead State was always there for me when I needed anything,

so I felt I needed to help them,” Carpenter said.

Nelson Carpenter (54), left, being recognized for establishing the Nelson M. Carpenter Theatre Endowment, by Dr. Bob Willenbrink (75), former theatre faculty and department chair.

To learn more about bequests or other ways to support your favorite MSU program,contact the Office of Development at

1-877-690-GIVE (4483) or [email protected].

Creating a legacy forfuture generations . . .


David F. and Rozella M. Abner

Dr. David Adair

Family of the late Robin Addington

Gary and Sherry Adkins

Jamey Aebersold

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Albert

Hubert and Delia Allen

John E. (Sonny) and Merl F. Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Allen

Dr. Wayne and Sue Andrews

Dr. 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 Dr. 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

Dr. Bill R. and Louise Booth

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Booth

Larry and Grace Botts

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bradley

Zoe Ann Davis Brewer

W. Michael and Deanie Brown

Lisa Browning

Charles and Elizabeth Bruce

W. Thomas and Virginia Buckner

Dr. Francene and Vincent Butler

Homer G. III and Kathy Cablish

Pamela Calvert

Donnie and Wanda Canada

John H. Cary

Hazel and Lloyd Cassity

B. Proctor and Bobbie Caudill

Dr. 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

Dr. Rex and Sarah Chaney

William W. and Linda Chapman

Charles Chatfield

William E. Clay

Paul Cleaver

Ted and Janet Coakley

Arthur Cole

Robert L. Coleman

Joe & Nita Collier

James E. and Sandra S. Conley

Dr. 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

Dr. James S. and Phyllis Davis

Truman and Barbara Dehner

Diane DeMoss

Dr. Gerald DeMoss

Craig and Amanda Dennis

Donald and Ayre Dethmers

Myron L. Doan

Warren F. Doerr

Dr. Adron and Mrs. Mignon Doran

Dennis and Jean Dorton

David H. and Nancy E. Dow

Margaret G. Dunlap

Dr. Ronald G. and Bonnie C. Eaglin

Dr. 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

Dr. Shirley L. Fannin

Michael D. Ferguson

Richard and Joyce Ferris

James and Dr. Jane Fitzpatrick

Dr. Don and Carolyn Flatt

Jim and Sophie Fluty

Jim Fogle

Dr. Thomas and Barbara Fossett

Victor and Virginia Gaines Fox

Grover and Juanita Frederick


Dr. E. Glenn Fulbright

John R. Gaines

A. Frank and Bethel C. Gallaher

Dr. Christopher and Linda Gallaher

Michael and Debbie West Gilbert

Joseph M. and Susan W. Gilman

Mary Gilmer

Lynn Glass and Jim Glass

Dr. Marc and Tamalyn Glasser

Joe Dan and Rosemarie Gold

Rebecca L. Graham

Dr. Randy H. and Judy M. Greene

Dale D. Greer

Tommy and Neva Griffith

Dr. Janet Gross


Dr. 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

Dr. William S. Harris

Quentin and Lynn Hatfield

Dr. Don and Keri Hayes

Dr. 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

Dr. Harold and Jane Y. Holbrook

David Holton

Jami M. Hornbuckle

D. H. and Irene Howard

Jerry F. Sr. and Buena Howell

Dr. Jerry F. and Lois Howell

Guy 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

Dr. Terry Irons

Bernice H. Jackson and Dr. Crayton Jackson

Terry and Susan Jacobs

Clyde I. James

Dr. 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

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

Dr. 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

Drs. George M. and Sue Luckey

E. Paul Lyon Jr.

Norman and Soni Lytle

Regina Mack

Dr. Paul and Patricia Maddox

Hildreth Maggard

Dr. Franklin and Nancy Mangrum

Peter Marcum

Dan and Jennifer Markwell

Pauline F. Marras

Wayne M. and Kathy G. Martin

Jack and Cheryl Matthews

Dr. Bruce and Kathy Mattingly

John H. and Bobbie G. Mays

Kay and Jack McAllister

W. Terry McBrayer

Dr. M. Scott and Jill McBride

Russell R. and Brucene McClure

Dr. 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


Matthew and Jenna Mitchell

Dr. Bill F. Moore

Dr. Michael R. and Marilyn Moore

Dr. Frederick A. and Mary Mueller

Dr. Chester A. Nava

Robert and Susan H. Neff

Larry and Mary Jo Netherton

Ray Newburn

Carolyn Niblett

Betty Norris and C.E. Norris

Dr. Gary B. and Marti North

Denny and Helen Northcutt

Dr. 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

Alicia Parker

Beth Patrick

Bob Patrick

Helen Pennington

Dr. John C. and Betty D. Philley

Richard and Lucy Platek

Roscoe H. and Sibbie A. Playforth

Dr. Mary Anne Pollock

Charles (Izzy) and T. Starr Porter


Mr. and Mrs. Bewley D. Priestman

Dr. 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

Dr. Charles M. Rhodes

Timothy P. and Cindy Rhodes


William and Lovena Richardson

Paul and Kathy Richardson

Dr. Ronald and Pamela Richardson

Anna Ridgway and Dr. 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

Dr. Dayna S. and Dr. Michael Seelig

Dr. Patrick J. and Jeannette Serey

Ruth B. and Ed L. Shannon

James and Cindy Shaw

Dr. 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

Dr. George A. Stevens

Stellarose Stewart and Dr. Lawrence R. Stewart

Paul R. and Paula Y. Stokes

Dr. Norman Tant and Deane Tant

Walt and Karen Terrell

Dr. James H. Thomas

Kathy Timmons and Ronald Timmons

Dr. Jonell Tobin

Dale S. Turpin and James W. Turpin

Donnie and Christi Tyndall

Dr. Wilma J. Walker

Denny and Margaret Wallingford

Richard A. and Carolina Walls

Mike and Sharon Walters


H. Jack and Joie Webb

Frank and Geraldine Welch

Brenda and James C. Wells

James W. Wells

Dr. Byron and Helen T. Wentz

Mary Helen Westheimer

Dr. 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

Dr. Kim and Dion Williams

Steve Williams

Steve and Ann Womack

Thomas and Judith Yancy

E. Preston Young

George T. Young

MSU FellowsWe recognize the support of individuals who laid the groundwork for the MSU Foundation’s giving programs through their membership in

the Fellows Society. The Fellows Society 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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The list below recognizes those contributing to funds that ensure MSU’s growth. These funds included endowments that are invested

through the MSU Foundation and therefore earn interest each year.

$50,000 and aboveElmer R. Smith

J. Phil and Donna Smith

$25,000 - $49,999Christine A. Perry

Kevin Porter and Monica Lidral

$10,000 - $24,999Hubert and Delia Allen

Baird & Baird PSC

Jim and Linda Bodycomb

Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association

Don and Evelyn Harpham

Dr. Richard A. and Carolina Walls

$5,000 - $9,999Nelson M. Carpenter

Dr. Gerald DeMoss

Brent Donovan

The Lindsay and Hazel Ellington Family

Joseph and Susan Gilman

Robert H. Hamilton

Dr. Dudley and Joyce Herron

Dr. and Mrs. James (Jim) B. Osborne

Reel Family Foundation Inc.

The Walter Hannibal Smith Foundation

$2,500 - $4,999Floyd E. Hall

Mrs. C.E. Norris

William T. Smith

USS Magoffin Association

Dr. Wilma J. Walker

$1,000 - $2,499Rex W. Ankrom

Marshall and Dorothy Banks

W. Michael and Deanie Brown

Tamara L. Brown

Charles and Elizabeth Bruce

David and Carolyn Cleavenger

James K. Crager

Gerald Spaeth and Pamela Cupp

Trent and Stacy DeMoss


Stephen B. Donovan

Wade B. Dotson

Warren and Wanda Gast

Michael and Michaelene Gottfried

Dr. Don and Keri Hayes

George and Brenda Helton

Joseph and Mary Hinton

Timothy and Lisa James

Robert L. Johnson

Richard C. Konopka

Kyosan Denso Manufacturing

Kentucky LLC

Dr. Albin Lee

Jeffrey and Carmen Liles

Dr. Beverly and Keith McCormick

Larry and Patricia McKenzie

John and Debra Merchant

Morehead Geological Society

Dr. John and Betty Philley

Richard Ramsdell

Dallas F. Sammons

Mike and Dayna Seelig

Joseph E. Sparks

Phillip and Edith Tackett


Tim Wilson

$500 - $999David and Randa Abner-Peden

Bill and Janie Baldridge

Lemerle B. Bentley

Allison R. Caudill

Bobby and Judith Crager

Russell and Marie D’Emidio

Darrin L. DeMoss

Robert L. Garbrick


Shannon L. Harr

Steve Hoersting Psychological

Services PLLC

Hoffman Enclosures

Rachel L. Holloway

Colonel L. R. and Dr. Karla Hughes

Don Jacobs

Charles E. Mason

Dr. Bruce and Kathy Mattingly

Anne H. Maxwell

Morehead Woman’s Club

Linda M. Mulholand

Ricardo Nazario-Colon

Clarenda M. Phillips

Richard and Marylou Posey

Garrick and Janet Ratliff

Ronald and Nancy Ratliff

Bill and Susette Redwine

Michael and Sheila Robinson

Jack D. Smith

Whitaker Bank of Mt. Sterling

Ferri Wolford

$250 - $499Darlene Allen

Donald and Alta Blair

June C. Cardenas


Joseph and Rachel Crook

Roy and Kimberly Downey

Johnson E. Duncan

Jay and Nancy Flippin


Joel Godby

Larry and Cathy Hammond

Guy M. Huffman

Dan and Anna Hyden

David and Shirley Hylbert

Deborah D. Jackson

Clyde I. James

Craig and Patricia James

Wayne and Brenda Judy

Janet R. Kenney

James and Rose Lester

Jeffrey Lewis

Roy and Beverly Lucas

Phillip and Jennifer Madden

Charles and Joyce Meade

D. Mike and Kathryn C. Mincey

David and Brenda Nash

William and Glenna Nelson

Nicholas and Cheryl Nighswander

Thomas and Karen O’Rourke

Pack’s Inc.

Richard and Mary Alice Pare

Guy and Kay Penny

Daniel and Leslie Perry-Collins

Norman J. Pokley

Nina R. Preston

Jack D. Razor

Gregory and Lamarr Sallee

Samuel and Evelyn Sallee

Leon and Molly Smothers

James and Lillian Williams

Gifts to Ensure MSU’s Growth

Gifts below the $250 level will be recognized in the online donor report available at www.moreheadstate.edu/giving.


Memorial GiftsMemorial gifts are a special way to honor a friend, loved one, teacher or student who has passed away. Memorial funds are often

designated by friends and families to accept contributions in their loved ones honor. These gifts ensure a legacy for the one who has

passed that extends far into the future, while also supporting the University’s mission. Names in blue are being memorialized.

John Adams (64)

Kenneth and Dorothy Egger

Bob Barber

Lucien and Carol Rice

Earl Bentley


Rick Gaunder

Northcutt & Son Home for

Funerals Inc.

Steve and Rhonda Strawzell

William and Lois Tackitt

Betty Thompson

Jerry and Mary Umberger

Gary and Ella Vanmeter

Gary and Agnes Virden

Howard and Deborah Wallen

Robert and Doris Wells

Robert H. Wolfe

Larry Besant

Dr. and Mrs. C. Nelson Grote

Minor E. Clark Fish Hatchery

Sarah A. Blanton (09)

Daryl and Valerie Blanton

Carolyn K. Lewis

Naomi E. Lewis

Ronnie and Kathy Lewis

Vivian Carpenter

Alan and Kay McAllister

Annabella T. Moore

Ruth Davis

Lee and Linda Knose

Louise Antonini D’Emidio (43)

Russell and Marie D’Emidio

Donald Dethmers

Betty J. Dethmers

Earl and Norma Ellington

William and Jane Ellington

Julie Ellington

Ruby and Ginny Ellington

Neil and Yvonne Fojtasek

Stanley and Beryl Gershenson

Vivian E. Hogge

David and Chunghee Kang

Nancy Loeb

James and Linda McGuire

Kenneth and Polly Ann Peters

Christopher and Georgia Reilly

Vincent T. Rieck


Gregory and Lamarr Sallee

Jean M. Schnelle

Bart and Anne van Giessen

Linda K. Donovan (68)

Brent Donovan

Steve Donovan

Larry and Joyce Foxworthy

Tom and Janet MacDonald

Margaret’s Consignment & Collectables

Virginia G. McIntyre

Merck Partnership for Giving

Sandra M. Pelfrey

Scott and Sandra Perkins

William and Ruth Prewitt

Diana Ross

Jim E. Dotson (69)

Barry T. Alcock

Richard H. Anderson

David and Alice Appel

Denise Baumbusch

Charles and Patti Bible

Robert and Donna Breshear

Marcia D. Brumfield

Buckeye Classic Cruisers

Charles and Sandra Burkeen

Steven Ciciora

Elwood and Vaughn D’Lee Combs

Dick and Brenda Curtiss

Julie Dallas

Robert and Valerie Dewood

Daniel J. Dickerson

Gregory and Sarah Dilley

Marilyn S. Dotson

Donald and Debra Edwards

Kent and Phillis Emerson

Steven and Jonda Gaudin

Kenneth and Opal Gilson

Amelia Grittani

Sheila A. Hock

Clyde I. James


Douglas and Catherine Johnson

Luanne L. Justus

Cindy Kazalia

Harold L. Kipker

Jack and Sharon Koehler

Sharon L. Lewis

Ronnie and Janine Lovejoy

Mary V. Lundberg

David and Jean Mack

Thomas and Cynthia Mann

Shirley A. Myers

Louise N. Sikora

South Western Education Association

Stiles Elementary

Amy Stucke

Linda P. Whittle

Greg Yarman

Beatrice Falls

Nancy W. Chaplin

Greg Goldey

Erich and Tammy Frankland

Dale Greer

Thomas and Patricia Rodgers

Robert Grueininger

Rowan County Retired Teachers

Association

Steve Hamilton (58)

Alphonso E. Downing

Lois Fay Crosbie Hobbs

Karen J. Slone

Fred M. Hogge

Arye E. Dethmers


John M. Hylton

Floors Galore Inc.

Christopher M. Hale

Timothy and Karen Hart

Charles and Amy Kilpatrick

Martha C. Marshall

Eula Oldham

Joseph and Carla Skaggs

Tad and Susan Williams

Terry Irons


Naomi Kazee (49)

Carol S. Bredemeyer

Margaret Kenner Lord (71)

Ron and Glenna Hall

Sandy Knipp (71)

Catherine Williams

Ralph Kramer (68)

Christopher and Sunny Crotts

Betty P. Lake (60)

Betty D. Cutts

Gerald L. DeMoss

Allen L. Lake


Association

Virginia Gay McIntyre

Bob and Judy Bedford

Elvis and Geneva Donaldson

Emmons & Company Inc.

The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital

James and Etta Hay

Don Jacobs

Tom and Janet MacDonald

Mary Ann Ross

Steve and Pam Vinyard

Kelly A. Workman

John F. O’Cull (51)

Marlene O’Cull

Michael Frances Padula

Cheryl A. Addonizio

Steven and Alison Barlow

Kenneth and Lisa Bellamy-Brown

Robert and Greta Bennett

William and Brigette Brock

William and Judy Buelterman

Bobbie and Proc Caudill


Hugh and Sandra Convery

Philip and Theresa Cooper

Stewart H. Corn

Lane and Betty Cowsert

Gerald L. DeMoss

John and Cathy Dyer

John and Debbie Ellis

2012 Memorial and Honorary Gifts

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Philip and Glenna Fay

Joe and Sharon Fraley

Paul and Linda Fultz

Stephen J. Goldberg

Ralph D. Hall

Harold White Lumber Inc.

Jerome and Susan Hart

Douglas and Donna Jenkins

John and Karen Kennedy

Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo East

Janet and Stephen Lewis

Edward and Kimberly Lundergan Family

William and Patricia Mains

Tom and Alicia McClurg

Rebecca E. Miculinich

Steve C. Mobley

Annabella T. Moore

Marvin and Lucy Moore

Marlene L. Padula

Perk’s Inc.

Keith and Sheri Quinn

William and Susette Redwine

Michael and Elizabeth Reffitt

Paula J. Reynolds

Ruth A. Shively

Rose M. Webster

James and Delrita Wells

Cindy Wortmann

Dorothy F. Williams Perkins

Rod and Delores Baker

Delaine Cook

David and Laura Evans

L. J. Fisher

Delbert Honchul

Joel and Kim Nickell

Lynn and Letha Nickell

Charles and Glenna Pennington

Norma R. Phipps

Delores L. Sorrell

Daryl B. Whitt

Byrd H. Perry (69)

Vicki L. Amburgey

Rex W. Ankrom

Caroline M. Best

Brian and Angie Boyd

Christopher and Joy Brown

Betty F. Caulkins

Joseph and Barbara Fanning

Kenneth and Betty Hall

Jerry and Kathleen Hatfield

John and Laura Hatfield

Brian and Jennifer Jackson

Donald and Carol Laferty


Wendell and Judy Moore

Paul J. Ousley

Dirk D. Pendleton

Pendleton Surveys LLC

Christine A. Perry

Leslie Perry-Collins

James and Donna Reed

Tommy and Teresa Riddle

Roger and Jackie Russell

Michael L. Sturm

Phillip and Edith Tackett

Richard (Dick) Rannels (60)

Don and Virginia Carter

James R. “Rick” Ruth

George and Marilyn Owens

Opal Litton Sluss (67)


Association

Patty Fultz Smedley (83)

Eric and Peg Jones

Dr. Donna Snell Smith

J. P. Smith

John Stanley

Betty D. Cutts


Association

Karl R. Tellefsen

Linda M. Mulholand

Thom Yancy (79)


Honorary GiftsMaking an honorary gift is a generous and thoughtful way to recognize a person’s life and accomplishments. Many gifts to the Foundation

are made to honor a friend, commemorate an important holiday or life event, or pay tribute to a special teacher. An honorary donation

to the MSU Foundation is a popular alternative to traditional gifts on birthdays, anniversaries and special events such as Mother’s Day,

Father’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Names in blue are being honored.

Celebrate the lives of those who have made a difference in yours. Make a memorial or honorary gift by contacting the Office of Development at 877-690-4483.

Anne Gruenschlaeger

Mary J. Gruenschlaeger

Buford Crager (61)


Bobby and Judith Crager

James K. Crager


Garrett and Margaret Duncan

Nadene Easterling

Martin and Judy Endicott

Robert and Wanda Gould

Roger and Sue Grace

Ralph and Ruth Harney-Howard

Steve and Linda Harvey

George and Brenda Helton

Jack and Nancy Henson

Larry Estill Howell

Barbara Hoyle

Benjamin and Sharyl Iden

Clyde Ival James


Charles and Ruth Morgan

Lisa M. Palas


Nina R. Preston

Dallas F. Sammons

Charrie and Allen Tyler

James and Madonna Weathers

Sue S. Wells

Wesley and Ilsun White

Timothy Wilson and

Sarah Emmons

Ferri Wolford

Clyde James (65)

Kevin Paul Barney

Alton and Paula Black

Janice Brankamp


David and Carolyn Cleavenger

Michael Conley

Gerald Spaeth and Pamela Cupp

Edgar and Kyla Cupp Trust


Garrett and Margaret Duncan

David and Gaynelle Felker

Ronald and Ann Fiel

Robert L. Garbrick

Joseph and Susan Gilman

Roger and Sue Grace

Michael and Rhonda Gray

Linda M. Heil

Joseph and Mary Hinton

Steve Hoersting Psychological

Services PLLC

Eric Howard and Linda Thacker

Benjamin and Sharyl Iden


Susan Kemper

George and Sally Kerr


Jack and Cheryl Matthews

Chris and Laura Meder

Jerry and Sheila Morrison

Nicholas and Cheryl

Nighswander

B. Pat O’Rourke

Lisa M. Palas

Kurt H. Pickering


Garrick and Janet Ratliff

William and Susette Redwine

James and Donna Reed


Dallas F. Sammons

Edward and Tina Strosnider

Glenda J. Strosnider

Kenneth L. Strosnider

Nancye H. Thornberry

James and Madonna Weathers

Timothy Wilson and

Sarah Emmons

Teresa J. Wilson

Reggie and Mindy Wise

Judith O. Yancy

Dr. Harry M. Ward

W. E. Blair Tillett

Jean Haskell

Charlotte L. Anders

Faye Bailey

William D. Bossa

Theresa L. Danaher

Alison S. Elder

Kenneth M. Hawkins

Marie W. Nesbit

Deborah H. Wyld

John Collis (49)

James G. Fogle

Kozy Hamilton

Donald S. Cooper

Pam and Mike Hesler

Donna Everett

Rosemarie (Hards) Gold (83)

David and Sharon Barnett

James and Patricia Binion

Donna Everett

Harry and Cathy Gunn

Donald and Patricia Hardin

Rodney and Belinda Hitch

Barbara G. Lyons

Scott and Jill McBride

Timothy and Jane Miller

Christine A. Perry

Jim and Kathryn Polmanteer

John R. Secor

Susette E. (Dalton) Redwine (78)



Clyde I. James to be honored with 2013 Founders Award for University Service

He served Morehead State University loyally for almost three decades and now, Clyde I. James (65)

is receiving one of MSU’s highest honors, The Founders Award for University Service.

A native of Morehead, James is a graduate of both Morehead High School and MSU. He later

earned his master’s degree in education-student personnel administration with an emphasis in

business from Indiana University.

James went on to hold numerous positions during his more than 30-year-career as an MSU

employee. He was a residence hall director, faculty member, associate dean of students, Greek

affairs adviser and manager of the University Center. He also found time to serve on numerous

committees throughout his tenure.

Even after his retirement, James continues to be a goodwill ambassador for the University.

A former president of the MSU Alumni Association, James is a frequent volunteer in efforts related

to alumni and foundation interests.

Alumni Hall of Fame

Gregory H. Wing (76), is currently a professor of trumpet at Morehead State University, along with

being an in-demand clinician/guest artist and performer with the Horizon Brass Quintet. He is widely

recognized as one of the nation’s leading trumpet artists, having performed with a variety of notable

jazz and classical music orchestras and alongside Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli,

Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Cole, Tom Jones and many others. He was the recipient of the 2010-11

Morehead State University Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.

Nathaniel Lee (77), is the senior partner of Lee & Fairman LLP, a law firm based

in Indianapolis, Ind. He has litigated more than 150 jury trials, is active with various community

organizations and boards, and serves as chairman of the Lee Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable

organization which provides annual assistance to youth and families in the Greater Indianapolis

and surrounding areas. The foundation’s events, like its Halloween Drive-Through Candy Giveaway

and Christmas Adopt-A-Family, have been held for the past 15 years and have serviced thousands

of children and families.

Six to be inducted into Halls of Fame at Homecoming

Inductees into the Alumni and Athletic Halls of Fame will be recognized during a banquet on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.

in the Adron Doran University Center. The public is invited to attend. To purchase tickets, call 800-783-2586 or email

[email protected].

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David Blevins (89) came to MSU on a baseball scholarship and later earned a B.S. degree in

environmental science. Now, he serves as a director level vice president of CH2M Hill, one of

the largest environmental consultation firms in the United States. He has spent more than two

decades working for numerous companies in both Kentucky and Michigan and has been involved

in a variety of large-scale engineering and environmental projects.

Athletic Hall of Fame

Mike Brown (63) left his mark on MSU athletics both on and off the field. The Logan, Ohio, native

played multiple positions for the Eagle football squad from 1959-62. His senior season, the year the

Eagles were named co-champions of the OVC, he was a Second-Team All-OVC selection and was

named both MSU’s Most Valuable Player and the league’s Most Outstanding Defensive Back.

Brown returned to serve as assistant coach from 1966-68 and helped guide MSU to its second

league title in 1966. He would go on to serve 15 years as the faculty representative for athletics and

chaired the MSU athletic committee for 10 years.

Henry Akin, originally from Troy, Mich., was a basketball standout during his time with the Eagles.

In his two seasons (63-64 and 64-65) under Head Coach Bob Laughlin, he led MSU in rebounds and

was second on the team in scoring. He also ranked in the OVC’s top 10 for scoring, rebounding, field

goal percentage and free throw accuracy both seasons. Akin played in the NBA for two seasons,

first with the Knicks in 1966-67 and the following season with the Seattle Supersonics. He later

played in the American Basketball Association for the Kentucky Colonels for one season (1968-69).

Amy Almond (03) was an outside hitter for the MSU volleyball team from 1999-2002. The Columbus,

Ohio, native had standout seasons in 2001 and 2002. Both years, she was selected as an all-

region honoree by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and was named the Ohio Valley

Conference Player of the Year. Almond is ranked third in school history in career kills, sixth in both

career hitting percentage and single-season kills and holds a freshman-class record for hitting

percentage.


E. Wayne Bussell (69), a Lexington

attorney, published a new book on the

American Revolution in 2012. For more than

six years, he has been researching and

collaborating with experts to produce the

scholarly book titled, “Matthew Bussell

and the American Revolution—Sailor and

Soldier.” The book documents the life of

one of his ancestors, Matthew Bussell,

and his service during the Revolutionary

War, sailing on the Dragon which launched

in 1779, encounters with the British Royal

Navy, and association with others who

played major roles in the country’s history.

Because of its historical significance, the

book has become part of the permanent

collection of several research libraries in

Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Kentucky.

Bussell served on active duty as an

enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, including

Vietnam and other duty stations, before

retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He and his

wife, Linda (72) live in Lexington.

Marianne Taylor Castillo (73) has fulfilled a

dream of becoming a published author. She

has two softcover books of Christian poetry

titled, “From the Heart,” Book One and

Book Two, which are available online at

[email protected]. A native of Ashland,

she moved to Brownsville, Texas, after

graduation where she was a basketball

coach and physical education

teacher, and along with her mother, a

restaurant and bar manager. In 1976,

the company transferred the restaurant

managers to Corpus Christi where

they managed the International Airport

Restaurant. In the coming years, she

married, had two sons and worked other

jobs until 2001 when she was employed by

the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. When

the contract ended, she went to work at

the La Palmera Mall where she remains

today.

Castillo joined Sts. Cyril & Methodius

Church in 1997, where she is a Eucharistic

Minister. She began writing poetry in 2004

while attending adoration hour after a

workday at the base. She hopes to share

more words of inspiration in future works.

Joseph A. Justice (74), director of the

Tennessee Small Business Development

Center in East Tennessee State University’s

College of Business and Technology, has

been appointed to the Tennessee Center

for Performance Excellence board of

CLASSNOTES

Brent Hutchinson (96) grew up in Eastern Kentucky. Now,

his new job will allow him to make a huge impact in the

area he loves.

In October 2012, Brent became the newest director

for the Hindman Settlement School in Hindman. The

institution, originally founded in 1902, provides arts

programming and dyslexia services to schools in Knott

County and the surrounding area. It is responsible for

popular summer programs like The Appalachian Writers

Workshop and Appalachian Family Folk Week.

Brent was raised in Louisa and graduated as

valedictorian of Lawrence County High School in 1992.

He, along with his twin brother, Brian (96), and wife,

Gwen Sawning (95), all attended Morehead State. Brian

currently serves as MSU’s athletic director.

Brent went on to earn a B.A. degree in social science

and continued his education at UK, earning a master’s

degree in family studies.

After a career in ministry and counseling that took him

to both Lexington and Nashville, Brent, his wife and their

two sons, Adam, 9, and Miles, 5, came back to Eastern

Kentucky.

Brent said he is excited to continue a great tradition as

the school’s new director.

“I grew up driving past the settlement school and never

dreamed I would end up here at this point in my life,”

Brent said. “I want to figure out what people here really

need more than asserting areas of interest to me.”

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examiners. The board is comprised of

experts from all sectors of the regional

economy, including health care, service,

nonprofit, manufacturing, education and

government. The members must complete

extensive training in the Baldrige “Criteria

for Performance Excellence.”

Steven E. Siry (78) has a new book,

“Liberty’s Fallen Generals: Leadership

and Sacrifice in the American War of

Independence.” The book analyzes the

service and deaths of 10 patriot generals

during the Revolutionary War. He also has

authored three other books of historical

nature. A former professor at Central

Michigan University and the University of

Cincinnati, he currently teaches at Baldwin

Wallace University. He lives in Strongsville,

Ohio.

Dr. Jenny Ison Stigers (81), associate

professor at the University of Kentucky

College of Dentistry, has been installed

as president of the American Board of

Pediatric Dentistry. She is director of the

West Kentucky Mobile Dental Program,

serving Marshall and Fulton counties. She

lives in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Mike Kash (84) was among those named

outstanding educators and a recipient of

the 2013 Teachers Achievement Award.

He is a teacher at Rowan County Middle

School. In his 28 years in education in

Rowan County, he has coached 52 teams

in baseball, football and basketball. He

also served the Morehead Parks and

Recreation Department as a coach and

pool manager for 14 years.

Nellie Jordan (89) is director of the Carter

County Public Library District. An Olive

Hill native, she was a member of MSU’s

Upward Bound and Honors programs, and

secretary of Kappa Delta Pi. She moved

into her current position in 2011 after

many years with a local community action

agency. She has increased programming to

the Carter County system, by adding book

clubs, summer reading and genealogy. She

is active in her church, local homemaker

and book clubs. She is an award-winning

member of the Carter County Poetry

Society.

Garry McPeek (90) is finishing his 23rd

year in the teaching profession, with 15

of those in administration. During the last

season, he coached Fairview High School

to its first-ever state championship football

appearance, along with his nephew

Nathan, the head coach, and his son Cody,

a sophomore starting offensive linemen on

the 14-1 team. A former football Eagle, he

lives in Catlettsburg.

Robert L. Whitaker (91) is the new vice

president for business and finance at

Georgia Southern University. In his

previous position since 2008, he had

been vice president for finance and

administration at Georgia Highlands

College in Rome, G.A., where he was

responsible for the leadership and

management of various units of the multi-

campus, two-year state college of more

than 5,500 students. From 2001-08, he

served as director of business services at

Southern Polytechnic State University in

Marietta where he was interim controller

and negotiated auxiliary contracts for

the various units. He began his career

in higher education as assistant budget

The Kentucky High School Coaches Association (KHSCA)

has been following Gary Kidwell’s (65) long and diverse

career in high school sports and believed it was worthy

of some recognition. Kidwell was selected by the KHSCA

for induction into the National High School Athletic

Coaches Association’s (NHSACA) Hall of Fame.

Kidwell, 67, grew up in Vanceburg and attended MSU,

earning a B.A. degree in health, physical education and

recreation, later returning to MSU to earn a master’s

degree in education with an emphasis in physical

education in 1972 and rank I status in 1986.

Kidwell has made countless contributions to the

growth of Lewis County High School athletics through

six decades. He’s one of the school’s most successful

basketball and baseball coaches and led the charge to

revitalize LCHS’s football program in 1967. He later served

as an award-winning athletic director and became a

key voice in Lewis County athletics as both a sports

columnist for the Lewis County Herald and as a play-by-

play announcer for football and basketball games for

WKKS Radio 104.9 in Vanceburg.

Kidwell inducted into NHSACA Hall of Fame


director for the University System of

Georgia’s Board of Regents and served as

budget analyst for the legislative budget

office and as a health and financial analyst

at the Georgia Department of Medical

Assistance in Atlanta.

Doug Bentz (92), CEO at Roane General

Hospital in Spencer, W.Va., since 2000, has

been elected chair of the West Virginia

Hospital Association’s board of trustees.

The WVHA, an association for hospitals

and health systems, is a not-for-profit

statewide organization representing 65

acute and specialty hospitals and health

systems across the continuum of care.

Brett C. Traver (93) is executive director of

the Morehead-Rowan County Economic

Development Council. In this role since

October 2011, he is the primary contact for

business and industry looking to locate or

expand in Rowan County.

After graduating from MSU, he served six

years in the U.S. Army with duty stations

in New Jersey and Japan. From 2000-

10, he was a senior project manager

with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic

Development. From 2007 through 2009, he

worked on projects that invested nearly

$380 million creating more than 1,800 jobs

for the state. In his last position before

returning to Morehead, he spent a year

as a business strategist for the Fond du

Lac (Wis.) County Economic Development

Council.

His wife, Angela H. Traver (94) is executive

director of the Rowan County Arts Center,

a position she has held since March 2012.

She manages monthly exhibits, performing

arts productions and coordinates renting

the facility for other special events.

Before returning to Morehead, she

served as an account executive at

BrownBoots Interactive, a full-service

advertising agency specializing in website

development, located in Fond du Lac,

Wis. From 2003 through 2010, she was the

public relations manager at Buffalo Trace

Distillery in Frankfort. Prior to working

at Buffalo Trace, she served as the

advertising and marketing manager at the

Frankfort Tourist Commission, an illustrator

and marketing specialist for the U.S. Army

in Japan and production manager for

“Office World News,” a trade publication

based in N.J.

The Travers have a daughter, Josephine, 7.

Michael Esposito (95) is a career adviser

for Morehead State University Career

Services. A native of Lexington, Esposito

has spent 16 years working with college

Orville Bennett’s (79) passion for agriculture and

dedication to teaching it to future generations has

garnered him one of the highest honors for an agriculture

instructor.

Bennett was the recent recipient of the Honorary

National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization

Degree-Teacher award, given to those who advance

agricultural education and the FFA through personal

commitment. Bennett was one of 57 teachers chosen to

receive the FFA award this year.

The Stanton native spent all four years in MSU’s

Agricultural Sciences Program living on the University

Farm. He graduated with a B.S. degree in agricultural

science and earned a master’s in vocational education,

rank I.

He later became the agriculture teacher at Lee County

High School in Beattyville. Bennett has spent the past

33 years leading his students through classes in floral

design, landscaping, introduction to agricultural science

and plant science and doing so with a philosophy he

picked up at his alma mater.

“We do a lot of hands-on activities and that’s what I got

to experience at Morehead State,” he said. “I’ve decided

to teach students how to do things like they taught me at

MSU.”

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students at institutions like Boise State

University, The University of Montana and

Western Kentucky University. He has spent

the last six years employed with MSU,

most recently as the coordinator of student

organizations, Greek life & leadership

programs.

Charles O. “Chuck” Adams (96),

superintendent of Spencer County Schools,

received the Kentucky Association of

School Administrators district-level

Administrator of the Year award. He

coached boys’ basketball at Rowan County

Senior High School and was assistant

principal at Morehead Grade School

before accepting his current position

which he has held for six years.

Jami M. Hornbuckle (96), assistant

vice president for communications and

marketing at MSU, has been named to the

Lexington Theological Seminary’s Board

of Trustees for the Class of 2015. She

will work with the board as the seminary

continues its search for ways to educate

and train pastors and laity for 21st century

ministry.

Brian Hutchinson (96), director of athletics

at MSU, has been selected for a four-year

appointment on the NCAA Division I

Football Championship Committee and

NCAA Football Issues Committee. Among

the duties of the championship committee

are to select the field and bracket for

the Football Championship Subdivision

playoffs.

Michael Cornett (97) has returned to

the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated

Employment Programs Inc., as director

of agency expansion and public

relations. First joining EKCEP in 2002,

he was program journalist and later

communications manager. During the last

four years, he was director of marketing

and public relations at the Center for Rural

Development. He has earned numerous

statewide awards in marketing and public

relations and placed in the top three in

the nation among small- and mid-sized

newspapers in editorial writing and spot-

news coverage. He is a former newspaper

reporter, writer and news editor.

His wife, Melissa McGuire Cornett (97),

is the corporate manager of marketing

and communications for the Appalachian

Regional Healthcare system in Eastern

Kentucky and Southern West Virginia.

During their days at MSU, both were

members of the Trail Blazer staff and

he earned the distinction of being the

University’s top journalism student of his

graduating class.

Amber Philpott (03) is a news anchor on

WKYT-TV in Lexington where she brings

the news to Central and Eastern Kentucky

in four newscasts daily. During the 2013

Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters

meeting in April, she was named Best

Television Broadcaster. An award-winning

journalist, she was named best news

anchor in 2009, nominated for the award

in 2010, and has been nominated for a

regional Emmy.

Is there a future Eagle in your family?

Share your baby announcement with us and we’ll mail a “Future Eagle” baby bib to celebrate your newest family member!

To request a bib, email [email protected] with “Future Eagle” as the subject line. You may also post pictures of your little one in the bib and share it with us on Facebook (search for “Official Morehead State Alumni & Friends” and become a fan). This is open to both parents and grandparents who are MSU alumni.

Future Eagles Jack and Dean Voss Sexton are the sons of Shannon Dean Sexton (98) and

Suzanne Voss Sexton (00). Shannon and Suzanne met at Morehead State and now reside in

Northern Kentucky where he is an attorney and she is a dentist.


Amanda Polley Underwood (03) is among

those school teachers in competition for

the 2013 Kentucky Teacher of the Year

honors. She teaches science in grades 4-6

at Deming School in Robertson County.

Her husband, Josh Underwood (02), is an

award-winning teacher at Deming, also.

They live in Tollesboro with their son.

Ken Dicken (07) is the new chief financial

officer at O’Bleness Health Systems in

Athens, Ohio. He came to O’Bleness from

the Adena Health System in Chillicothe

where he had served as system controller

since 2009. Before Adena, he served in

various executive level financial positions

in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West

Virginia. He has more than 18 years of

experience in finance and operations in the

proprietary and not-for-profit health care

sector.

Christopher Walling (12) was the latest

appointed board member of the University

of California Los Angeles Longevity Center.

An avid global traveler and chief financial

officer of the Los Angeles-based Action

Community Outreach Foundation, he works

globally to improve health and health care

in both institutional cultures and individual

lives. Drawing upon his success to help

deliver outcomes in some of the nation’s

best hospitals, he has utilized his expertise

in health care administration, biomedical

research, fundraising and development.

Walling continues to stay connected to

academic health care as an evaluator for

the American College of Medical Practice

Executives Fellowship program.

Dr. Bradley Clough

Dr. L. Bradley Clough, 84, passed away June 29, 2013. He was born Dec. 2, 1928, in Oak Park, Ill., to the late Leroy and Ida Dux Clough.Bradley served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. In 1965, he received his doctorate in psychology from the University of Connecticut.

Bradley helped establish the psychology department at Morehead State University, where he was a professor of psychology for 38 years. Bradley was an instructor for motorcycle safety for many years, a pilot and an avid gardener.

Bradley is survived by his five children, Alissa Clough, Grant Clough, Leith Clough, Tracey Couling and Dwight Clough. In addition to his children, he is survived by a brother, Richard Clough; and sister, Phyllis Mills; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife and dear friend, Judith Harrell.

Leslie A. Besanko Franzen NDWilliam “Bump” E. Bradley NDJewell Carr NDLeon K. Cody NDRuby H. Compton NDJames M. Hesler NDJohn M. Hylton NDJennifer L. Redick King NDRobert K. McCoy NDJeanna Hasenjager Motes NDDouglas A. Quadrano NDDiane L. Ris NDMilburn Wheeler NDJason T. Zornes NDOma M. Willoughby 1936Opal Blevins Asbury 1940James H. Melvin Sr. 1940

Robert L. Hogge 1947John “Jack” F. Carson 1948Hiram Ely 1949Ford W. Fielding 1949D. H. Howard 1950Robert E. Warnock 1952Robert Yarmesh 1952Elmer B. Arnett 1955Donald C. Cameron 1955Edwin V. Holder Jr. 1956Dorothy J. Walter 1956William G. Adkins 1957Bessie K. Bramel 1957James A. Harmon 1957Mary Carolyn Centers Bibb 1958Guthrie M. Horton Hays 1958Edward C. Moore 1958

Paul J. Ousley 1958Beatrice C. Clark Robinson 1959Wade B. Womack 1959James W. Clark 1960Betty P. Lake 1960James W. Osborne 1960Frank T. Welch 1960Robert “Bobcat” F. Kelly 1961Ruby Caudill Terrell 1961Darvin Allen 1962Bess C. Arrington 1962Patricia Boggs Cline 1962Nancy Roberts Edwards 1962Ulysus C. Horne 1963Roger M. Maze 1963Carlie N. Thompson 1963Ben R. Dotson 1964

The Morehead State University family remembers . . .

To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals, call the Office of Development at 877-690-GIVE.

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Everett A. Moon 1964William B. Pierce 1964Kathleen Johnson Skeens 1964Mildred Hunt Ward 1964Ann L. Sandifer Mayhew 1964Mary A. Walker Ray 1965Mildred C. Vaughan 1965Harlan R. Fleming 1966John “Jack” Q. Reddick 1966John L. Wells 1966John L. Cantrell 1967Stephen R. Haworth 1967John F. McIntyre 1967Andrew J. Rabourn 1967John M. Tomlin 1967Dorothy F. Goble Wallace 1967Margaret Linda Eaton Fain 1968Jo Ann Scruggs Jones 1968Jewell Deane Bowen Seals 1968Molly B. Templeton 1968Robert L. Comstock 1969Loyd “Sonny” H. Cummings Jr. 1969

Gary F. Levy 1969Jessie F. Lowe 1970William G. Duke 1971Sandy D. Knipp 1971Fred A. Sammons 1971Plina L. Parker Shaffer 1971David S. Stone Sr. 1971Charles E. Cummings 1972Fonetta A. Blackburn Elam 1972Liza A. Fleming 1972Keith G. Stewart 1972Michael B. Fille 1973John S. Nichols 1973Audrey P. Taylor 1973Larry W. Gregory 1974Mr. Mark S. Klingler 1974Elizabeth A. Roberts Thomas 1974Gary R. Tackett 1975Letha N. Smith McDaniel 1977Paul B. Wells 1977Richard T. Ochsner 1978Emma C. Cecil 1979

Mark E. Lang 1980Dawn Y. Tinch Kinzer 1981Douglas W. Prather 1982Joseph W. Towner 1982Mary E. Karstens Puckett 1983Brian S. Shelton 1983Timothy L. Black 1984Breck A. Tyree 1986Alan R. Baldwin 1990Joanne M. Cox 1990Daniel L. Ambrosini 1991Rachael L. Henderson Underwood 1991James R. Hinton Jr. 1991Richard D. Clark 1992Jacquelyn G. White Wolber 1994Bobby J. Barker 1997Aleda D. Williams Day 2001Giselle Kroebel 2005Teresa Howard Sturgill Maze 2006Rodney R. Adams 2009Rebecca J. Runyon Freeman 2011

The Morehead State University family remembers . . .

To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals, call the Office of Development at 877-690-GIVE.

Shirley Helen Gish, Ph.D., Morehead State University

retired professor, was born Dec. 17, 1931, in St. Paul,

Minn., and died on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

Dr. Gish is survived by two sons and two grandchildren,

Timothy Donald Haskin and daughter, Melissa Remy

Haskin of Tucson, Ariz., and Josh Kenneth Haskin and

son, Jonah Timothy Haskin of Atlantic Highlands, N.J.

Dr. Gish received numerous awards including the

Outstanding Creative Achievement Award from the

University of Arizona and the Distinguished Creative

Achievement Award from Morehead State University.

She authored numerous plays and performed in Arizona,

New Mexico and Kentucky. Dr. Gish wrote and performed

“Me ‘n Susie,” a one-person show based on the life of

Dr. Claire Louise Caudill, a revered Morehead doctor, and

her nurse, Susie Halbleib. The play and the interviews

were later published by the University Press of Kentucky

and the book entitled Country Doctor in 1999.

She was an original member of the Morehead Theatre

Guild and appeared in their first play “Harvey” with

Dr. Travis Lockhart. She also appeared in 13 other plays.

With the MSU theatre department, she appeared in such

plays as “Cinderella” and “Women of Troy.”

Shirley Helen Gish, Ph.D.

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SEPT. 12 Hazard Brew & Gold, 5-7 p.m.

SEPT. 26 Lexington Alumni & Friends Reception, 6-8 p.m.

OCT. 2 Louisville Alumni & Friends Reception, 6-8 p.m.

OCT. 17 Cincinnati Alumni & Friends Reception, 6-8 p.m.

NOV. 3 MSU Alumni Day at the Races, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NOV. 7 Atlanta Brew & Gold, 6-8 p.m.

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SEPT. 21Family Weekend

MSU vs. EKU Eagle Football

SEPT. 22Browning Orchard Festival

OCT. 1 Career Fair

(open to alumni, students and community)

OCT. 3MSU at Mt. Sterling

10th Anniversary Celebration

OCT. 5Open House for prospective students

OCT. 10A Night in Horse Country

Kentucky Folk Art Center fundraiser

OCT. 24-26 Homecoming 2013

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