May Day Tradition Returns to Corbin for 80th Year

On the first Friday in May, roses will be presented and a new winner will be crowned following an important race (no, not that race, it happens in Louisville the next day). This race has been happening in our community for the past 80 years and is extremely important to many in our community:  to the high school girls and tiny girls who run the race, dreaming to become May Queen or Tiny Queen; to the elementary school children who present dances during the program and receive funds for their classrooms; and, to the multitude of non-profit causes that have benefitted from the numerous donations given throughout those 80 years.

The May Day Festival is a fund raising event for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Kentucky Ossoli Club of Corbin. All proceeds are used to fund community service projects, and a portion each year is donated to the school classes participating in the program. Through the years your monetary votes for the young ladies competing for May Day Queen and May Day Tiny Queen, have enabled the Ossoli Club to fund or contribute to community organizations, projects, and events. Examples include: Corbin School system’s theater programs, The Carnegie Center, Corbin Cares, Corbin School system’s Family Resource Centers, Team Kentucky, Corbin Public Library, Baptist Health Foundation, Corbin Senior Citizens, the Empty Stocking Fund, and the Lion’s Club.

Members of the business community are helping us publicize our event by posting candidate pictures and “voting boxes” in their respective businesses.

All donations are tax deductible and can be made by mail, online, or by dropping your cash/check in the candidate’s voting box at her host business. If you want to donate online, go to the Ossoli Club’s website, ossoliclubofcorbin.com, and select your candidate. If voting by mail, write your check to the Ossoli Foundation, indicate your candidate choice on the memo line, and mail to the Ossoli Foundation, PO Box 2544, Corbin, KY 40702. Fund raising will end at noon on Friday, April 28.

The following young ladies are candidates for May Day Queen, 2023:

Jadeyn Grace Allen is the 16 year old daughter of Shanna Eaton and Brandon Allen.  Her interests/hobbies include reading, drawing, makeup, hair and pets.  Jadelyn’s host business is Creative Touch.

Katie Bolton, the daughter of Brandon and Sheena Bolton, enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.  Hometown Bank on Master Street is her host business.

Addison Grace Bonham is 16 years old, and is the daughter of Hailey Bonham and Jason Bonham.  Addison’s activities include Corbin High School golf, Interact, FCA and KUNA.  Her host business is Corbin Flower Shop.

Addison Claire Bingham is the 16 year old daughter of Chris and Robyn Bingham.  She participates in Corbin High School tennis, the National Art Honor Society, and Central Baptist youth.  Her host business is Corbin One Hour Cleaners.

Reid Elizabeth Bryant is the 16 year old daughter of Michael and Rhonda Bryant.  She enjoys participating in Corbin High School’s Interact, French Club, HOSA, FBLA, Bio Med and her church’s activities.  Gover Florist is her host business.

Haley Brooke Carr is 16 years old and is the daughter of Russell and Jeana Carr.  Haley enjoys Corbin High School’s tennis, FBLA, Academic Team and dancing at Gail Frederick’s.  Haley’s host business is Forcht Bank on Cumberland Falls Road.

Emely Colchado, 15 years old, is the daughter of Dennys and Hector Colchado.  Emely participates in Corbin High School soccer, track, FBLA, Y-Club and Academic Team.  You can find her voting box at her host business, Whitaker Bank on Master Street.

Caroline Combs is the 16 year old daughter of Tony and Carla Combs.  When she’s not participating in Corbin High School and Horizon volleyball, she enjoys other sports, Crossfit and baking.  Caroline’s host business is Hometown Bank on Master Street.

Erin Reese Edwards is the 16 year old daughter of Jeffery and Kelly Edwards.  At Corbin High School she enjoys HOSA and Interact.  Pennington Wellness is her host business.

Emma Grace Faulkner is 16 years old and the daughter of Chris and Heather Faulkner.  Her activities include participation in the Corbin High School Pep Club and the youth group at Frankfort Baptist Church.  Hometown Bank on Falls Road is her host business.

Addie Foley is the 16 year old daughter of David and Jenny Foley.  She participates in Corbin High School’s Cheer.  Her host business is Juneberry.

Susanna Faith Gilbert is the 15 year old daughter of Leroy Gilbert and Tamra Gilbert.  She enjoys Varsity Soccer, FBLA and the Leadership Team at Corbin High School.  Her host business is Southeast Medical.

Emma Reese Good is the daughter of Dwayne and Crystal Good.  Emma is 16 years old.  She is a member of Corbin High School’s dance team and the track and field team.  Cumberland Valley National Bank on Master Street is her host business.

Addyson Eva Grace Henson is the 17 year old daughter of Jade Martin and Antwan Henson.  She enjoys cooking and shopping.  You can find her voting box at her host business, Lloyd Williams.

Lily Reese Herren, the daughter of Chris and Rebecca Vawter Herren, is 17 years old.  Running is a favorite activity of Lily’s.  Her host business is Whitaker Bank on Main Street.

Morgan Hicks is the 17 year old daughter of Richard Hicks and Sarah Hicks.  She enjoys Corbin High School’s FCA, FEA and softball, plus the Louisville Lady Sluggers.  Whitaker Bank on Falls Road is her host business.

Sida Layleigh Hill is 16 years old and is the daughter of Tim and Lanta Hill.  She participates in Group 99, Corbin High School’s Lady Redhounds and enjoys art and hiking.  Her host business is Corbin Flower Shop.

Shayna Alysse Hubbs is the 16 year old daughter of Shane and Mindy Hubbs.  Shayna is a member of Corbin High School’s Track and Field Team.  Her host business is Pennington Wellness.

Madison Hunter, daughter of Jennifer Hanlon and Wendell Hunter, is 16 years old.  She enjoys the Corbin High School’s dance team, track, KJHS and theater.  Hometown Bank on Falls Road is her host business.

Chloe Bella Lefevers is the 16 year old daughter of Clint and Carrie Lefevers.  Chloe is involved in Corbin High School’s bio med and is a member and teacher of Gail Frederick’s Dazzlers.  Her host business is Cumberland Valley National Bank on Falls Road.

Aubreyann Alyce Maggard is 16 years old.  She is the daughter of Amanda Smith and Shane Maggard.  At Corbin High School she participates in band, color guard, winter guard and Odyssey of the Mind.  Lloyd Williams is her host business.

Ava Maguet, 17 years old, is the daughter of Erin Cima and Matt Maguet.  Ava enjoys Corbin High School’s volleyball as well as Horizon volleyball.  She also enjoys coaching Corbin Middle School’s volleyball, cooking and reading.  Whitaker Bank on Main Street is hosting her voting box.

Savannah Marie Mayer, daughter of Steve and Christine Mayer, is 16 years old.  She participates in Corbin High School crosscountry, track, FCA, First Priority and Group 99.  Betty’s Flowers is her host business.

Olivia Paige McArthur is the 16 year old daughter of Rob and Lynn McArthur.  At Corbin High School she enjoys bio med, pep club and tennis.  Her host business is Betty’s Flowers.

Katharine Morton is 16 years old.  Her parents are Tony and Heather Morton.  She participates in Corbin High School tennis and soccer.  Morton’s Discount Drug is her host business.

Heaven Roark is the 16 year old daughter of Joshua and Karen Longworth.  Heaven enjoys Corbin High School’s pep club and volunteering.  Her voting box can be found at Hinkle’s Ink Spot.

Alana Carissa Stidham is the daughter of Jimmy and Crystal Stidham.  She is 16 years old and participates in Corbin High School’s Cheer and softball.  Forcht Bank on Master Street is her host business.

Maycee Turner is the 16 year old daughter of Chassidy Turner and David Turner.  She participates in Corbin High School’s cross country and track, and enjoys reading and fishing.  Southeast Medical is hosting her voting box.

2023 May Day Tiny Queen candidates are:

Blakely Grae Dixon is the 5 year old daughter of Cody and Kayla Dixon.  Blakely enjoys ballet, singing, coloring and her church.  Juneberry Boutique is her host business.

Gracyn Jewel Elliott, is 5 years old and the daughter of Sean and Leah Elliott. Gracyn enjoys ballet, tap, reading, and construction with her daddy.  Her host business is Cumberland Valley National Bank on Master Street.

Haidyn Breyer Farley, the daughter of Andrew and Kassidy Farley, is 5 years old.  She loves gymnastics, dancing, singing, Barbies and nail polish.  Whitaker Bank on Master Street is her host business.

Hampton Dru Farmer is the 5 year old daughter of Hailee Farmer.  She enjoys dancing at Gail Frederick’s and going to her church.  Her host business is Pennington Wellness.

Lola Beth Foley is the 6 year old daughter of Brent and Bethany Foley.  Lola enjoys participating in kids activities at IBC, TCSA and Upward cheer, and dancing at Gail Frederick’s.  Forcht Bank on Master Street is her host business.

Raylan Marie Gibson, 6 years old, is the daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Gibson.  She loves Damar gymnastics and Sky cheerleading.  Southeast Medical is her host business.

Hayley Anne Noell Griffith is the 5 year old daughter of Cameron and Faith Griffith.  She enjoys gymnastics, ballet and her church.  Corbin Flower Shop is her host business.

Adelyne Hunnicutt is the 5 year old daughter of Charles and Erin Hunnicutt.  Adelyne enjoys Crossfit and being outside.  Hometown Bank on Master Street is her host business.

Layla Rose Lamkin, 5 years old, is the daughter of Keith and Audrey Lamkin.  Layla enjoys American Heritage Girls, Grace sports, fishing and dancing.  Corbin One Hour Cleaners is her host business.

Harlie Raiyne Lawson is the 6 year old daughter of Veronica Philpot.  Harlie loves drawing, coloring and helping with Shriner events.  You can find her voting box at Gover Florist.

Reagan Meadors is the daughter of Mackenzie Dilbeck and Travis Meadors.  Reagan is 6 years old and enjoys art, drawing and playing dress up.  Lloyd Williams is her host business.

Luna Rosario, 5 years old, is the daughter of Christopher and Amber Rosario.  Luna enjoys animals, Girl Scouts and helping with Corbin High School band events.  Her voting box is at Forcht Bank on Falls Road.

Brooklyn Sizemore is the 6 year old daughter of Travis and Ashley Sizemore.  Brooklyn’s favorites include dancing, cooking and sports.  Cumberland Valley National Bank on Falls Road is her host business.

Scout Rebekah Smith is the 5 year old daughter of Jake and Brianna Smith.  She enjoys drawing, swimming, TCSA and Upward Cheer or participating in dance at Gail Frederick’s.  Her host business is Hometown Bank on Falls Road.

Jaylee York, 6 years old, is the daughter of Jason and Virgie York.  Jaylee enjoys participating in children’s church, gymnastics, ballet and playing the violin.  Whitaker Bank on Main Street is her host business.

To see photos of all the candidates, pick up the March 29 print edition of the News Journal!