Ossoli Club presents the 66th Annual May Day Festival

The Ossoli Club of Corbin’s 66th Annual May Day Festival will take place on Friday, May 1, at the Corbin High School gymnasium beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Festival involves local children from pre-school through high school in fund raising, community involvement, and creative performance. The theme for this year’s program is "Dancing Through the Garden of Life."

 As always, there will be two May Day Queens: the May Day Queen and the May Day Tiny Queen. Tenth grade girls compete for the title of May Day Queen and girls of kindergarten age compete for May Day Tiny Queen. The candidates spend the month of April fund raising throughout the community. You can vote for your favorite candidate by making a donation at the sponsoring merchants around town. Their sponsorship boxes are noted in the accompanying biographies. Votes cast by check should be made payable to the Corbin Ossoli Club. Voting closes at noon on Friday, April 24. The girls who have the most votes in their age competitions will be crowned May Day Queen and May Day Tiny Queen on May 1.

 Half the May Day proceeds each year go directly to the classrooms and groups that participate in the May Day program. The other half is used for community improvement projects year-round.  Examples include: contributions to building improvements at Corbin High School and St. Camillus Academy, donations to benefit any number of local programs/organizations such as the Corbin Public Library, Corbin’s United Effort, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Science Olympiad Team, Corbin High School Choir, Corbin Middle School Band, Corbin Middle School Academic Team, Corbin Fire Department, American Cancer Society, Lions Club Annual Christmas Basket Fund, Empty Stocking Fund, and Meals on Wheels.  In one sense, your vote for one of the May Day Queens is a vote for your community.  

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

The GFWC-KFWC Ossoli Club of Corbin would like to present the eleven lovely young ladies vying for the honor of being crowned May Day Queen 2009. The candidates are all sophomores at Corbin High School and represent a cross-section of the school by their many and varied school and extra curricular activities:

Dalice Rhea-Ann Ballou is the 16 year old daughter of David and Jamie Ballou.  She has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. She enjoys youth and youth choir activities and Acteens at her church, Central Baptist.  She is a member of the CHS Concert and Pep Bands and the new Winter Guard. She enjoys Volleyball and Track.  Her sponsoring merchant is Morton’s Discount Drug.

 Kalae’ Carcille Barton is the 16 year old daughter of Robert and Carmeta Barton.  She has brown hair and eyes.  She is a member of the Corbin High School Dance Team and also enjoys taking ballet and jazz at the Gail Frederick School  of Dance.  She loves hanging out with friends, shopping,  church and youth group activities at Central Baptist Church and being a member of the Acteens group at Central Baptist. Her sponsoring merchant is Cumberland Valley National Bank.  

Sarah Cleary is the 16 year old daughter of Kim and Lisa Cleary.  She has brunette hair and blue eyes.  She enjoys attending youth and youth choir activities and Acteens at her church, Central Baptist.  She is a member of the CHS Basketball and Tennis teams. She is also a member of the Y-Club and HOSA.  She also enjoys cooking and scrapbooking.  Her sponsoring merchant is Corbin Flower Shop.

Christina Faithe Heinss is the 16 year old daughter of Dr. Karl and Tammy Heinss.  She has brown hair and hazel  eyes.  She enjoys riding and training horses as well as dancing: ballet, tap, and jazz.  She also enjoys going to church and being outdoors.  She is a member of the National Art Honor Society and is a Teen Volunteer at the Louisville Zoo.  Her sponsoring merchant is Forcht Bank.

Calli Danielle Hendrickson is the 16 year old daughter of Jimmy and Tammy Hendrickson.  She has brown hair and blue eyes.  She enjoys playing basketball and softball, tanning and hanging out with her best friends.  She actually enjoys spending time with her brothers!  She also likes going to the beach and buying shoes.  Her sponsoring merchant  is Hometown Bank.

Meredith Anne Huff is the 16 year old daughter of Dave and Lynne Huff.  She has back hair and hazel eyes.  She enjoys horseriding, showjumping and eventing.  She is a member of the CHS Tennis Team, the Student Council;  and HOSA.  She is also a member of the Student Advisory Council of her church, First Baptist of Corbin, and a member of the Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association.  Her sponsoring merchant is Maggie J’s.

Kayla  Rose Kuhl is the 16 year old daughter of Rodney and Debbie Sealey Kuhl.  She has brown hair and eyes.  She is a member of the CHS Softball and Volleyball Teams.  She loves shopping with her friends, going to UK Football games and her brother’s (Marcus) baseball games.  Her sponsoring merchant is Whitaker Bank.

Staci Nicole Nantz is the 16 year old daughter of David and Lisa Nantz.  She has brown hair and eyes.  She enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics, ballet and jazz dance, fishing and other outdoor activities.  She enjoys participating in church youth group activities, scrapbooking and shopping.  She is a member of the HOSA Club, CHS Student Council, and Pep Club.  Her sponsoring merchant is Gibson’s Music.  

Mandi Tate Robinson is the 16 year old daughter of Ritchie and Kim Robinson.  She has brown hair and green eyes.  She is a member of the CHS Softball and Volleyball Teams.  She also enjoys church activities, shopping, swimming, and traveling.  Her sponsoring merchant is Corbin One-Hour Cleaners. 

Hayley Michelle Smith is the 16 year old daughter of Phillip and Cynthia Smith.  She has brown hair and hazel eyes.  She is a member of the CHS Lady Redhound Basketball team.  She is also a member of the YMCA club at CHS.  She enjoys her youth group activities at West Corbin Baptist and spending time with family and friends. Her sponsoring merchant is B&H Shoe Store.    

Lauren Rae Tipton is the 17 year old daughter of Jeff and Debbie Tipton.  She has brown hair and blue eyes.  She is a member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club and Pep Club at CHS.  She is also a member of the CHS Choir.  She enjoys activities at her church, First Baptist, spending time with family and friends and attending UK and UofL games .  Her sponsoring merchant is Shea’s Fine Jewelry and S&J Designs. 

The following girls are vying for the title of May Day Tiny Queen 2009. All candidates are either four or five years old:

KayLee Bullard is the 4 year old daughter of Becky Bullard. Kaylee enjoys playing outside, coloring, playing with barbies and playing with her dolls. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, B&H Shoe Store.

Patton Chandler is the 4 year old daughter of Mel and Jane Chandler. Patton enjoys church, ballet, gymnastics, swimming and scoccer. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.

Brianica Lynn Childress is the 4 year old daughter of Brian and Rebecca Childress. Brianica enjoys dancing, drawing, chatting with friends, singing along with Taylor Swift and bossing her older brother around. Her official voting box may be found at their sponsoring merchant, Corbin Flower Shop.

Avery Noelle Darden is the 4 year old daughter of Andrew and Dee Darden. Avery enjoys reading, writing, drawing, singing, ballet, church activities and all things. "Princess" Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin 1 Hour Cleaners.

Tara Elizabeth Doolin is the 5 year old daughter of Terry and Kristal Doolin. Tara enjoys collecting and playing with horses and going to Disney World. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank Main Office.

Sarah Lynn Fox is the 4 year old daughter of Marcus and Lori Fox. Sarah enjoys reading, riding her bike, rollerskating, swimming, playing on the computer and playing outside with her friends. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Alan Galleries.

Carlie Nicole McArthur is the 4 year old daughter of Rob and Lynn McArthur. Carlie enjoys ballet, gymnastics, swimming, singing and loves to read. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson’s Music.

Rachel Ann Morton is the 5 year old daughter of Tony and Heather Morton. Rachel enjoys riding her bicycle, scooter. She loves to draw and paint pictures. Rachel also likes going to school, playing with big brother Grant and little sister Katie. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Morton’s Discount Drugs.

MaKenna Kate Sevier is the 4 year old daughter of Jeff and Kim Sevier. MaKenna enjoys gymnastics, cheerleading, dance and playing with babydolls. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hometown Bank Main Office.