Published: April 04, 2008 08:37 am            

May Day Candidates

Ossoli Club presents 64th Annual May Day Festival

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Elsewhere in Kentucky, Derby season may open up with fireworks or parades. In Corbin, Derby season kicks off with a whole different race, a fundraising race, and Derby weekend itself opens with the 65th Annual May Day Festival, where the Ossoli Club of Corbin applauds and rewards girls who raise money for the community.

A Corbin institution, the May Day Festival involves local children from pre-school through high school in fundraising, community involvement and creative performance. Kindergarten and high school girls participate in the Queens’ races, and children of varying ages participate in the musical program. The theme of this year’s program is “Celebrating 65 Years of May Day.”

The May Day Queens’ races center around a fundraising competition between girls in two different age brackets. Tenth grade girls compete for the title of May Day Queen, and girls of kindergarten age compete for the title of Tiny Queen.

If you would like to vote for a candidate of either age, just make a donation to her fundraising campaign at any sponsoring merchant. Votes cast by check should be made payable to the Corbin Ossoli Club.

The girls who raise the most votes in their age competition will be crowned the May Day Queen and May Day Tiny Queen.

Community members can vote for candidates through noon April 25. Their sponsorship boxes are noted in their accompanying biographies.

Half the May Day proceeds each year go directly to the classrooms and groups that participate in the program. The other half is used for community improvement projects year-round. Large projects in the past have included significant contributions to building improvements at Corbin High School and St. Camillus Academy, but May Day proceeds each year benefit a number of programs, including Girl Scouts, Corbin’s United Effort and the Corbin Public Library.

This year’s May Day Festival will take place on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Corbin High School Gymnasium.

For more information, contact May Day Chair June Martin at 528-0562.

May Day Queen Candidates

Hannah Rebecca Brown is the 16-year-old daughter of Robert and Penny Brown. Hannah enjoys cheerleading, soccer, ballet, running, reading, and hanging out with friends. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.

Rachel Marie Ely is the 15-year-old daughter of Clayton and Diane Ely. Rachel enjoys soccer, running, and hanging out with friends. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Curves Fitness.

Morgan Dee Freeman is the 16-year-old daughter of Brent and Jennifer Freeman. Morgan enjoys playing tennis, running, and hanging out with friends and family. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson’s Music.

Ashley Nicole Hopper is the 15-year-old daughter of Sherry Hopper and Dwight Hopper. Ashley enjoys going to church, walking, hanging out with friends, and going to the beach. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Shea’s Fine Jewelry.

Karlee Rochelle Jaynes is the 16-year-old daughter of Curtis Jaynes and Ramona Jaynes. Karlee is a member of the academic team, science Olympiad, varsity soccer, concert and jazz band, her church youth group, and FCCLA. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin 1-Hour Cleaners.

Rachel Kay Mathes is the 16-year-old daughter of Sandy Mathes and Richard Mathes. Rachel enjoys dance, both ballet and jazz, and attending IBC Youth. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Morton’s Discount Pharmacy.

Lindsey Nicole Neeley is the 15-year-old daughter of Dwain Neeley and Heather and George Manns. Lindsey enjoys pep club and FBLA. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Lloyd-Williams Jewelers.

Sarah Elizabeth Parks is the 15-year-old daughter of Jeff and Lee Parks. Sarah enjoys cheerleading and ballet. She is a member of the CHS Cheerleading Squad as well as the Southern Kentucky All-Stars Damar Competition Squad. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Bank of Corbin.

Megan Nicole Perry is the 16-year-old daughter of Truman Perry and Selina Perry. Megan enjoys running and hanging out with her friends. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Cottongim Drugs.

Sritha Reddy is the 16-year-old daughter of Pramod and Anantha Reddy. Sritha enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, reading, ballet, and piano. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Brenda’s Treasures.

Katie Williamson is the 18-year-old daughter of Penny Williamson and Scott Williamson. Katie enjoys sports, dirt-bike riding, and snowboarding. She is a member of the Corbin High School Track Team and JROTC as well as an active member of the Grace on the Hill youth group and mission team. She also volunteers part-time at Baptist Regional Medical Center. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin Flower Shop.

Tiny Queen Candidates

Julia Anne Catron is the 4-year-old daughter of Dr. BJ and Nicky Catron. Julia enjoys ballet and playing with Webkinz and loves all animals. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Cottongim Drugs.

Cara Isabella Durham is the 5-year-old daughter of Joshua and Rebecca Durham. Cara enjoys ballet, gymnastics, playing outside, dancing and singing along to Hannah Montana. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Bank of Corbin.

Madeline Rose Lawson is the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lawson. Madeline enjoys playing and making crafts. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin Flower Shop.

Taylor Ann Miller is the 4-year-old daughter of Dr. James D. and Lisa A. Miller. Taylor enjoys gymnastics, ballet, singing, drawing, and attending school. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Shea’s Fine Jewelry.

Devika Patil is the 4-year-old daughter of Tracy and Neil Patil. Devika enjoys playing with friends, reading, dancing, and singing. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Brenda’s Treasures.

Kathrynn Tyeler Pennington is the 4-year-old daughter of Trae and Stephanie Pennington. Kathrynn enjoys playing with friends, dancing, coloring, and playing dress-up. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin 1-Hour Cleaners.

Lauren Alexandra Shackleford is the 4-year-old daughter of George and Melissa Shackleford. Lauren enjoys church, ballet and tumblebugs at Miss Gail’s and loves horses. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson’s Music.

Katty Ann Taylor is the 5-year-old daughter of Jim and Shawn Taylor. Katty Ann enjoys ballet, gymnastics, horseback riding, tap, and playing with her brothers Noah and Will. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.

Heaven Leigh Torres is the 6-year-old daughter of Jason Torres and granddaughter of Maria Torres. Heaven enjoys drawing, soccer, and gymnastics. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Morton’s Discount Drugs.

        

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