Ossoli Club to present 71st Annual May Day Festival

Derby season may open with fireworks, elegant parties, or parades in other parts of Kentucky, but in Corbin, Derby season kicks off with a completely different race, a fundraising race. Derby weekend itself this year will open with the 71st 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 “May Day on Ice.”
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 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arena. Tickets will be available through Ticket Master or at the Arena Box Office. Anyone purchasing tickets may select a designated seating area at the cost of $5.00, $7.00, or $12.00 for adults; discounted tickets will be available for children and students.
For more information, contact one of the May Day Chairs: Christina Bentley at 523-9598 or Anita Champlin at 523-1245.
2014 May Queen Candidates:
Keeli Elizabeth Barton is the 16 -year-old daughter of Kim Barton and Steve Barton. Keeli enjoys cheerleading, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, and church youth group. She is sponsored by Morton Discount Pharmacy.
Anna Katherine Bingham is the 16-year-old daughter of Barry and Lisa Bingham. She is a member of the swim team, dance team, and golf team and enjoys reading and playing the violin. She is sponsored by Lloyd-Williams Jewelry.
Alyssa Bishop is the 15-year-old daughter of John and Pam Bishop. Alyssa enjoys painting and playing piano as well as being a member of the school track team. She is sponsored by You, Me, Coffee & Tea.
Brena (Abby) Bryant is the 15-year-old daughter of Becky Barnett and Darren Bryant. She enjoys being a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), track, and CBC Youth Group. Her sponsoring business is B & H Shoes.
Morgan Danielle Cathers is the 16-year-old daughter of Greg and Brandy Cathers. She is an active member of the Corbin High School Thespian Society and Odyssey of the Mind and enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is sponsored by Alley Stuff.
Jaclyn Carol Jewell is the 15-year-old daughter of Jackie and Karen Jewell. She enjoys tennis, basketball, shopping, singing at church, being a member of First Priority, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and First Prez Youth Group. Her sponsoring business is Hometown Bank.
Megan Brooke Jones is the 15-year-old daughter of Kimberley Jones and James Jones. She enjoys being a member of Future Educators of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Grays Baptist Youth and Emmanuel Bible Camp. Her sponsoring business is Maggie J’s.
Rachel Anne Logan is the 16-year-old daughter of Duane and Alicia Logan. She plays basketball and soccer and is a member of the Spanish Club, First Priority, and her church youth group. She is sponsored by The Dixie Café.
Kayla Rebekah McDaniel is the 16-year-old daughter of Jason and Jessica Steely. Her sponsoring business is Corbin 1 Hour Cleaners.
Emma Sarabeth McGraw is the 16-year-old daughter of Sandra Robinson and Bill Robinson. She enjoys playing guitar and painting, as well as being a member of the Corbin Swim Team, Corbin Tennis Team, and the Corbin Golf Team. Her sponsoring business is Corbin Flower Shop.
Maryann Faye Pace is the 16-year-old daughter of James and Donna Pace. She enjoys swimming, track, and art. Her sponsoring business is W.D. Bryant.
Morgan Annalee Philpot is the 16-year-old daughter of Donnie and Ruthie Philpot. She enjoys Varsity Basketball and Volleyball, FBLA, First Priority, and Group 99. Her sponsoring business is Cumberland Valley National Bank.
Kenzie Brianna Richardson is the 15-year-old daughter of Lee Richardson and Rodney Richardson. She enjoys watching movies, reading, horseback riding, and being a member of FCCLA and Youth Group. Her sponsoring business is Hinkle Printing.
Kris Starns is the 16-year-old daughter of Bob and Holly Starns. She enjoys cheerleading, art, and Youth Group. Her sponsoring business is Forcht Bank.
Claire Ann Storms is the 15-year-old daughter of Karen and T.R. Storms. She enjoys track, cross country, Future Business Leaders of America, and VEGAS (vigorously empowering girls’ awareness of self respect). Her sponsoring business is Gibson’s Music.
Rebecca Danielle Swafford is the 15-year-old daughter of Jack and Kim Swafford. She enjoys being a member of Corbin High School Volleyball, Horizon volleyball Club, Group 99, and First Priority. Her sponsoring business is Shea’s Fine Jewelry.
Keli Amanda Young is the 16-year-old daughter of Brian and Kim Young. She enjoys watching movies and belonging to GBC Youth, EBC Bible Camp, and FCCLA Club. Her sponsoring business is Whitaker Bank.
2014 Tiny Queen Candidates:
Ayshia Marie Bray is the five-year-old daughter of Yalonda Clark and the Late Adam Bray. She enjoys singing, dancing, swimming, and playing on the computer. She is sponsored by Forcht Bank.
Karlee Jaye Dickerson is the six-year-old daughter of Larry Dickerson and Rachel Dickerson. She enjoys ballet, tap, gymnastics, riding her bike, and playing with her two older brothers. She is sponsored by You & Me Coffee & Tea.
Lanea French is the four-year-old daughter of Jon-Mark and Megan French. She enjoys singing, soccer, teeball, riding her bike, playing at the park, and swimming. She is sponsored by Morton’s Pharmacy.
Hailee Blair Hubbs is the five-year-old daughter of Dana and William Hubbs, Jr. She enjoys swimming, writing, teeball, riding her bike, and playing with her sister. She is sponsored by Corbin Flower Shop.
Abigail Jones is the five-year-old daughter of Adam and Nikki Jones. She enjoys gymnastics, ballet, cheerleading, soccer, church, and crafts. She is sponsored by Cumberland Valley National Bank.
Michaela Grace McKiddy is the five-year-old daughter of Michael and Robin McKiddy. She enjoys ballet and gymnastics. She is sponsored by House of S&J.
Berkeley Maguet is the four-year-old daughter of Matthew and Erin Maguet. She enjoys singing and dancing to her favorite songs, playing baby dolls, swinging on her swingset, and playing with her baby sisters. Berkeley is sponsored by Maggie J’s.
Anslee Mouser is the six-year-old daughter of Jody and Natoshia Mouser. She enjoys ballet, tap, gymnastics, playing outside, and listening to music. She is sponsored by Corbin 1-Hour Cleaners.
Payton Aleece Taylor is the five-year-old daughter of Stephen and Holly Taylor. She enjoys gymnastics, dancing, singing, cheerleading, and drawing. She is sponsored by Hometown Bank.