Ossoli Club to present 70th Annual May Day Festival

Elsewhere in Kentucky, Derby season may open with fireworks, elegant parties, or parades. In Corbin, Derby season kicks off with a completely different race, a fundraising race, and Derby weekend itself this year will open with the 70th Annual May Day Festival, where the Ossoli Club of Corbin applauds and rewards the girls who have raised money for the community.
A Corbin institution, the May Day Festival involves local children from preschool 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 “Seven Decades 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 her sponsoring merchant. Votes cast by check should be made payable to the Ossoli Foundation with the name of the candidate on the check’s memo line.
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 also 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 3 at 7 p.m. at the Arena. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster or at the Arena Box Office. For more information, contact one of the May Day Chairs: Christina Bentley at 523-9598 or Anita Champlin 523-1245.
2013 May Day Queen Candidates:
Makayla Leigh Beecham is the 15-year-old daughter of Terry and Melody Beecham. Makayla enjoys reading, playing piano in church praise band, and being in HOSA, FCA and Pep Club. She is also a member of the Corbin Tennis Team. Makayla’s official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, W.D. Bryant’s.
Emma Kate Carloftis is the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Carloftis. Emma Kate enjoys tennis, playing the drums, and youth group. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Alley Stuff.
Victoria Marae Cassidy is the 15-year-old daughter of Richard and Rebecca Lankford. Victoria enjoys Dance, FBLA/FCCLA, and belonging to the Sugar ‘N Spice Cloggers, Corbin High School Dance Team, and Gail Frederick’s School of Dance. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Lloyd Williams.
Bryanna Kaylene Rachelle Claxton is the 16-year-old daughter of Teresa Claxton and Bryan McKeehan. Bryanna enjoys Marching Band, photography, and music. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, House of S & J.
Sydney Paige Frederick is the 15-year-old daughter of Patrick and Sandy Frederick. Sydney is a member of the CHS Dance Team, Pep Club, and Spanish Club. Hobbies and activities include dance, reading, shopping, ballet, tap, jazz and competition dance team at Gail Frederick’s School of Dance. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Forcht Bank.
Meagan Anne Gambrel is the 16-year-old daughter of Chawntay and William Gilmore, and Alvin Gambrel. Meagan’s hobbies and activities include Competitive Cheerleading at Southern Kentucky Allstars, gymnastics, singing, and reading. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank.
Hannah Rose Henegar is the 16-year-old daughter of Jason and Tami Henegar. Hannah enjoys soccer, shopping and snowskiing. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Cumberland Valley Bank.
Allyson Nicole Hoskins is the 16-year-old daughter of Kathy and Ralph Hoskins. Allyson enjoys Marching Band, playing flute and piano, reading, making people smile, and wearing non-matching socks. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, You and Me, Coffee and Tea.
Sydney Alise Hurst is the 16-year-old daughter of David and Marsha Hurst. Sydney is a member of the Lady Redhound Soccer Team, Sophomore Class President, member of the Y Club, and plays guitar and sings with the Cumberland River Academy. She also volunteers at nursing homes. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Pizza and Company.
Lauren Brooke Jones is the 15-year-old daughter of Guy and Kim Jones. Lauren enjoys golf. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, The Dixie.
Hannah Marie Logan is the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Logan. Hannah enjoys Cross Country, Track, and dance. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hometown Bank on Master Street.
Angelica Kathryn Marie London Sapphire Mayo is the 15-year-old daughter of Michelle and Jerry Mayo. Angelica enjoys Girl Scouts, Teen Advisory Board at Corbin Public Library, Relay for Life, Central Baptist Church, and piano. She also volunteers at Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter and Cancer Survivor Dinners. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson’s Music.
Jacqueline Elizabeth Noell is the 15-year-old daughter of Jason and Amber Noell. Jacqueline is a two year member of the CHS Dance Team and a 13 year student at Gail Frederick’s School of Dance. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin 1-Hour Cleaners.
Lucy Kaitlyn Sadler is the 16-year-old daughter of Luke Sadler and Krista Sadler. Lucy enjoys varsity cheerleading, Pep Club, reading, swimming, and cooking. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Corbin Flower Shop.
Callie Grace Schoolcraft is the 16-year-old daughter of Keith and Anita Schoolcraft. Callie is a member of the Marching Redhounds and the Redhound Softball Team. She enjoys Traveling Softball, music, and reading. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hinkle Printing.
Kaitlyn Rebecca Waddle is the 15-year-old daughter of Creston and Becky Waddle. Kaitlyn enjoys Soccer, Track, Cross Country, basketball, swimming, and her church youth group. She also likes spending time with her pet goats, turkey, and dogs and wants to become a vet. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.
Brooke Danielle Way is the 16-year-old daughter of John and Tina Way. Brooke enjoys violin, singing, acting, dance, Swim Team, art, writing, composing, Central Baptist youth group, and performing for community. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Morton Discount Pharmacy.
2013 May Day Tiny Queen Candidates
Kylie Beth Cuel is the 4-year-old daughter of Daniel and Chrissi Cuel. Kylie enjoys ballet and gymnastics, as well as art and drawing. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hinkle Printing.
Macey Suzanne Disney is the 4-year-old daughter of Gary and Angela Disney. Macey enjoys ballet and gymnastics. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Hometown Bank.
Addyson Mae Foley is the 5-year-old daughter of David and Jenny Foley. Addyson enjoys ballet, gymnastics, reading books, and playing with her brother, friends and animals, especially her dog “Tux.” Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Gibson’s Music.
Presley Rae Griffin is the 4-year-old daughter of Chris and Lara Griffin. Presley enjoys ballet, coloring, painting, playing with her brothers and sister, and watching “Jessie” on the Disney Channel. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Alley Stuff.
Madison Alyse Hoskins is the 6-year-old daughter of Kris and Melissa Hoskins. Madison loves to draw and paint, dance on Wii, spend time with family and cousins, and play with her little sister, Abby. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, You and Me, Coffee and Tea.
Audrey Grace Mahan is the 5-year-old daughter of Barry and Sara Mahan. Audrey enjoys ballet, reading, and swimming. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Whitaker Bank.
Ava Helen McGowen is the 7-year-old daughter of Amanda Jewell and Gary McGowen. Ava enjoys Awanas, riding her bike and skating, catching butterflies, reading, teeball,and playing with Yorkie, Max. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Dixie Café.
MaryAlice Rose McVey is the 7-year-old daughter of John and Heather McVey. MaryAlice enjoys reading, tap dancing, gymnastics, and she loves to color. She attends Immanuel Baptist Church where she enjoys Sunday School, Children’s Church, Track 14, music and missions. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Maggie J’s.
Kynzi Potter is the 7-year-old daughter of Jeff and Rhonda Potter. Kynzi enjoys skating, playing with frriends, making blog videos, dancing, playing with her dog “Rocky,” and going to church. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, House of S & J.
Chloe Madison Sears is the 5-year-old daughter of Renee and Bobby Bailey and Jeremy Sears. Chloe enjoys ballet, gymnastics, cheerleading, and playing with her baby brother. Her official voting box may be found at her sponsoring merchant, Forcht Bank.