69th Annual May Day Festival

Spring is here and in Corbin it is again time for one of the season’s most traditional events: the GFWC/Kentucky Ossoli Club’s May Day Festival.
On May 4, the 69th annual May Day Festival will be presented at the Arena.
The May Day Festival is a fund raising event for the Ossoli Club. All proceeds are used to fund community service projects, and a portion each year is donated to the school and preschool classes participating in the program. Through your monetary votes for the young ladies competing for May Day Queen and Tiny May Queen, the Ossoli Club has been able to fund or contribute to projects and events such as Corbin’s United Effort’s Home Skills Classes, furnishing the Community Room at the Corbin Public Library, the Corbin High School Academic Breakfast, the Piano Lab for the middle and intermediate schools, various projects at St. Camillus Academy, the Corbin Community Backpack Club and most recently, the Corbin High School Drama Class trip to the Southeastern Theatre Competition in Tennessee.
Members of the business community have stepped forward to sponsor the Queen candidates. Each of these businesses will have the voting box, a picture and some information about the young lady they are sponsoring. In the past, patrons could vote for any candidate at any sponsoring location. This year, sponsoring businesses will have only the voting box for the candidate(s) they are sponsoring. Don’t forget to visit the sponsor of your chosen candidate to vote for her.
All donations are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to The Ossoli Foundation.
We are pleased to announce the following candidates for 2012’s May Day Queen:
Hayley Alaina Abbott is the 5’3” daughter of Michael Abbott and Stacey Abbott. She enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, pep club, dance and student council. She has blue eyes and blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.
Ivy Lynn Anderson is the 5’5” daughter of Glen and Shelly Anderson. Ivy enjoys cheerleading and gymnastics. She has blue eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank Downtown.
Brooklyn Keelee Shaye Ashurst is the 5’4” daughter of Mike Ashurst and Becky Ashurst. Brooklyn enjoys basketball, softball and Pep Club. She has hazel eyes and sandy blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hometown Bank.
Lauren Alyssa Chadwell is the 5’4” daughter of Billy Jack and Tina Chadwell. Lauren is involved FCCLA, youth group, Pep Club, First Priority and Gail Frederick’s School of Dance. She has hazel eyes and blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin Flower Shop.
Emily Ann Ely is the 5’2” daughter of Clayton and Diane Ely. Emily enjoys volleyball, NAHS, youth group and Pep Club. She has blue eyes and blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Forcht Bank.
August Rae Fox is the 5’4” granddaughter of James and Joyce Anderson. August enjoys soccer and Spanish club. She is also a member of the Central Baptist Church Youth Group. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Morton Drug.
Abbey Helton is the 5’7” daughter of David and Johnna Helton. Abbey enjoys volleyball, traveling, gymnastics and meeting new people She has green eyes and blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Pon’s Bridal.
Alisha Kersey is the 5’5” daughter of Andy and Tina Kersey. Alisha participates on the dance team at Gail Frederick’s, Pep Club and she is a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church Youth Group. She has enjoys mission trips with World Changers Organization. She has green eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, W. D. Bryant.
Sydney Layne Ledington is the 5’ 1/2” daughter of Jessica and Rob Ledington. Sydney enjoys tennis, pep club, her youth group and First Priority. She has blue eyes and sandy blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin One Hour Cleaners.
Kelsey Marie Brooklyn Powell is the 5’4” daughter of Wally and Jennifer Powell. Kelsey enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, pep club, dance and student council. She has blue eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank South Corbin.
Callie Elizabeth Quillen is the 5’8” daughter of Jodie Quillen and Danny and Mellisa Quillen. Callie enjoys varsity track and field and crosscountry. She also enjoys photography, babysitting and fundraising activities for Children’s Organ Transplant Association. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Shea’s.
Taylor Rawlings is the 5’ 3 1/2” daughter of Steve Rawlings and Carla Rawlings. Taylor enjoys soccer and participating in FCA, Spanish Club and First Priority. She has blue eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson Music.
Bridgette Nichole Smallwood is the 5’8” daughter of Misty and Mike Smallwood. Bridgette enjoys track & field, basketball, FCA, First Priority and Pep Club. She has blue eyes and sandy blonde hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, News Journal.
Allison Grace Smith is the 5’3” daughter of Tammy and Chris Smith. Allison enjoys participating in Varsity Girls’ Track and Cross Country, Forensics Speech, Student Y-Club and Shiner Youth Group Drama. She has hazel eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hinkle Printing.
Sarah Steinbach is the 5’10” daughter of Renae Steinbach. Sarah enjoys marching band, Girl Scouts and is a member of the Central Baptist Church Youth Group. She has green/blue eyes and brown hair. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, B & H Shoes.
We are pleased to announce the following candidates for 2012’s Tiny May Queen:
Madison Baker is the 7-year-old daughter of Thad and Laura Baker. Madison enjoys attending church, school, reading, pageants and modeling. She is also involved in Awanas. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Forcht Bank.
Luci Faye Burke is the 5-year-old daughter of Johnny and Virginia Davis. Luci enjoys ballet, tap and cheerleading. She has also helped raise money for the annual Memory Walk for the Christian Care Communities. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, W. D. Bryant.
Aubrey Grace Fugitt is the 4-year-old daughter of Chad and Jennifer Fugitt. Aubrey enjoys ballet, gymnastics and playing dress up. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Lloyd Williams.
Doveanna Faye Graham is the 5-year-old daughter of William and Heather Graham. Doveanna enjoys reading, singing and craft. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin Flower Shop.
Kennedie Guiher is the 6-year-old daughter of Robert and Sherrie Guiher. Kennedie enjoys soccer, playing Barbies, coloring and playing with her dog, J.D.. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, B & H Shoes.
Addyson Grace Henson is the 6-year-old daughter of Allyson Martin and Antwan Henson. Addyson likes to play soccer and baseball and she also enjoys going to the lake. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hinkle Printing.
Whitley Ella Hurst is the 4-year-old daughter of Jason and Crystal Hurst. Whitley Ella enjoys gymnastics, ballet, swimming and playing with her big brothers, Waylon and Wyatt. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Pon’s Bridal.
Marley Paige Hyden is the 6-year-old daughter of Mandy Hyden and Mark Hyden. Marley likes to dance, sing and play outside. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin One Hour Cleaners.
Ainsley Gabrielle Keck is the 6-year-old daughter of Jeff and Lori Keck. Ainsley enjoys gymnastics, jumping, dancing, coloring and playing with her dolls and “just have fun”. She attends Keck Baptist Church and is involved in Awanas. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Cumberland Valley National Bank.
Rachel Grace Knuckles is the 4-year-old daughter of Trent and Jennifer Knuckles. Rachel enjoys gymnastics, ballet, reading, riding horses and playing with her friends. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, News Journal.
Aubreyann Alyce Maggard is the 5-year-old daughter of Shane and Amanda Maggard. Aubreyann enjoys Tumblebugs, ballet, singing, dancing and playing with her big brother Grayson. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank South.
Alanna Reese Martin is 6-year-old daughter of Beverly Barton and Matt Martin and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bryan Barton and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martin. Alanna enjoys ballet, swimming and playing outdoors. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Ambience Gifts.
Katherine Grace Morton is the 5-year-old daughter of Tony and Heather Morton. Katherine enjoys reading books, playing with her dolls, ballet and gymnastics. Most of all, she enjoys playing with her big sister Rachel. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Morton Drug.
Hannah Grace Perry is the 5-year-old daughter of Kelvin and Candace Perry. Hannah enjoys ballet, coloring, riding her bike, church and swimming. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Princarella.
Grace Anne Rawlings is the 6-year-old daughter of Steve Rawlings and Carla Rawlings. Grace enjoys soccer, gymnastics and playing with friends. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson Music.
Lily Marie Robinson is the 7-year-old daughter of Jeanne Johnson and Bill Robinson. Lily enjoys reading, drawing, swimming, playing outside, dance and gymnastics. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank Downtown.
Rylee Ann Southerland is the 5-year-old daughter of Emily Shelton. Rylee enjoys dancing, singing and playing princesses. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hometown Bank.
Alana Carissa Stidham is the 5-year-old daughter of Jimmy and Crystal Stidham. Alana enjoys having fun with her family and friends, dancing, ballet, tap and gymnastics. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.
Jaycee Sue White is the 5-year-old daughter of Beth Cline and Jason White. Jaycee loves to dance, sing and play with her Barbies. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Shea’s.