Taylor, Cornett to be crowned at Corbin’s 76th May Day Festival

Katty Ann Taylor and Brynlee Alise Cornett will be crowned the 2019 May Queen and Tiny Queen during the May Day Festival at the Corbin Arena on Friday, May 3.

During the performance, the 2018 May Queen, Abigail Renee Martin, will present the crown to Corbin

Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Pennington, who will crown the 2019 May Queen. The 2018 Tiny Queen, Nichole Campbell Gardner, will crown her successor. Following the crowning ceremonies, the Queens and their Courts will be honored by the presentation of the May Day program, performed by Corbin Preschool, Kindergarten, and Primary students. This year’s event features a Broadway theme and will offer acts named “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Grease,” along with several others. The traditional winding of the May Pole will be presented by the Gail Frederick School of Dance.

The May Day Festival has been sponsored annually by the Ossoli Club of Corbin since 1944 and has become a tradition enjoyed by many families in the area. All proceeds from the May Day Festival are used to fund community service projects; half the profit from each event is donated to the classes performing in the program. Festival profits have also been donated to furnish a kitchen for the Corbin Public Library’s new addition, to provide Meals on Wheels, to assist the Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter, to furnish a Level II Nursery bed and care station at Baptist Health Corbin, to help save the Carnegie Library building, and numerous other worthwhile causes throughout the year.

This year’s May Day Festival is set for 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Corbin Arena. Tickets to the event may be purchased at the Arena Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Tickets can be purchased on the night of the performance, but discounts are available for advance purchase. Arena security policies will be in effect for the performance. The Ossoli Club of Corbin is a GFWC Kentucky Club and has been a valuable part of the Corbin community for the past 81 years.

During the celebration, Katty Ann, the 16-year-old daughter of Jim and Shawn Taylor, will be escorted by Jaken Noell, the 17-year-old son of Amber Wilson and Jason Noell.

Brynlee Alise, the 6-year-old daughter of David and Deanna Cornett, will be escorted by Chance Mills, the 5-year-old son of Jake and Megan Middleton.

First attendant to the May Queen is Taylor Miller, the 15-year-old daughter of Dr. James and Lisa Miller.

Taylor will be escorted by Jonah Black, the 15-year-old son of Kevin and Melissa Black.

Second attendant is Kathrynn Tyeler Pennington, the 15-year-old daughter of Stephanie Pennington and Trae Pennington. Tyeler will be escorted by James Ledford, the 17-year-old son of David and Jennifer Ledford.

Third attendant is Clara Finneseth, the 15-year-old daughter of Lars and Dr. Cindy Finneseth. Clara will be escorted by Logan Smith, the 16-year-old son of Chuck and Angela Smith.

Fourth attendant is Cara Elizabeth Whitus, the 16-year-old daughter of Chuck Whitus and Angela Whitus. Cara will be escorted by Camden Harris, the 16-year-old son of Brad and Deborah Harris.

Fifth attendant is Taelor Ellison, the 16-year-old daughter of Jenny Mitchell Barnett and Donnie Ellison. Taelor will be escorted by Elisha Pierce, the 17-year-old son of Ben Pierce and Aluna Pierce.

Sixth attendant is Devika Leigh Patil, the 15-year-old daughter of Neil Patil and Tracy Bruck. Devika will be escorted by Dalton Davenport, the 17-year-old son of Derric Davenport and Vanessa Bargo.

Rounding out the Queen’s Court in alphabetical order are

Hannah Madelyn Baker, the 16-year-old daughter of Jennifer and Barry Baker, escorted by Kyle Webb, the 15-year-old son of Matt and Brandi Webb.

Haley Cheyann Callebs , the 16-year-old daughter of Tina Callebs and Jason Callebs, escorted by Hunter Baker, the 16-year-old son of Jennifer Baker and Barry Baker.

Elizabeth Marie (Libby) Cima, the 16-year-old daughter of Edmondo and Debra Cima, escorted by Blake Powers, the son of Anthony and Becky Powers.

Hannah Davis, the 15-year-old daughter of Katrina and Jeremy Davis, escorted by Ethan Steely, the son of Gary and Becky Steely.

Anna Grace Dotson, the 16-year-old daughter of Greg and Dorissa Dotson, escorted by TJ Terrell, the 17-year-old son of Gina and Ty Terrell.

Caroline Brice Evans, the 16-year-old daughter of Brian and Teresa Evans, escorted by Abraham Barnes, the 17-year-old son of Tim and Dee Barnes.

Jayden Frazier, the 16-year-old daughter of Lindsey and Chad Frazier, escorted by Noah Cathers, the 19-year-old son of Greg and Brandy Cathers.

Taylor French, the 16-year-old daughter of Rebecca Paul and Jon and Megan French, escorted by Isaac McVey, the 16-year-old son of John and Heather McVey.

Kami Garland, the 16-year-old daughter of Karen and Ronnie Garland, escorted by Josh Jackson, the 16-year-old son of Jessie and Jeannie Jackson.

Hailey Hembree, the 15-year-old daughter of Amy and Mike Hembree, escorted by Camden Ledington, the son of Chris Ledington and Angie Bruner.

Hannah Hyde, the 16-year-old daughter of Austin and Amanda Hyde and Stacey and Garrett Woods, escorted by Neel Patel, the son of Tony and Smita Patel.

Nancy Jane Jackson, the 16-year-old daughter of Brent and Jenni Lou Jackson, escorted by Noah Bonnell, the 15-year-old son of Allen and Robin Bonnell.

Hannah Elizabeth Jones, the 16-year-old daughter of Chris and Tara Jones, escorted by Nicholas Bingham, the 17-year-old son of Chris and Robyn Bingham.

Keelie Jo Mills, the 16-year-old daughter of Amy Mills and Jason Paul, escorted by Zak Yates, the son of Amanda Yates and Dock Hodge.

Emily Morrow, the 17-year-old daughter of Nola and Jerry Morrow, escorted by Ryan Boswell, the 16-year-old son of Jesse and Tiffany Boswell.

Kiara Newberry, the 16-year-old daughter of Thelma Newberry and Christopher Newberry, escorted by Anthony Snell, the 17-year-old son of Staci Snell and Thomas Snell.

Merrah Delight Katherine Pack, the 16-year-old daughter of Vince and Dee Pack, escorted by Seth Mills, the 16-year-old son of Wayne and Cathy Mills.

Kerissa Jade Parsons, the 16-year-old daughter of Madonna Parsons, escorted by Aaron Love, the 16-year-old son of Jona and Nichole Love.

Emma Kate Reedy, the 16-year-old daughter of Stephanie Gilbert and Jeff Reedy, escorted by Treyveon Longmire, the 16-year-old son of Jackie Frost and Larry Sparks.

Lauren Alexandra Shackleford, the 15-year-old daughter of George and Melissa Shackleford, escorted by Gavin Slone, the 15-year-old son of Jonathan and Lora Slone.

Emma Elizabeth Smith, the 16-year-old daughter of Tanya Ballard and J.T. Smith, escorted by Zack Horvath, the 17-year-old son of Nicholas and Kelley Horvath.

Morgan Stacy, the 16-year-old daughter of Jamie Bunch and Jason Stacy, escorted by Slater Storms, the 16-year-old son of April Shelton.

First attendant to the Tiny Queen is Mila Brynn Hammons, the 6-year-old daughter of Dr. Johnny and Keysha Hammons.

Second attendant to the Tiny Queen is Polly Elizabeth Adams, the 6-year-old daughter of Amber Estep-Adams and Bo Adams.

Third attendant to the Tiny Queen is Suzie White, the 5-year-old daughter of William and Krystle White.

Fourth attendant to the Tiny Queen is Jenna Paige Haddix, the 5-year-old daughter of Justin and Dr. Melissa Haddix.

Rounding out the Tiny Queen’s Court in alphabetical order are:

Aubree Carolyne Brittain, the 6-year-old daughter of Bobby and Nicky Brittain.

Leah Braelyn Downing, the 5-year-old daughter of Josh and Brooke Downing.

Emery Michelle Huffman, the 5-year-old daughter of Russell and Marsee Huffman.

Derby K. Jones, the 5-year-old daughter of Zack and Krystal Jones.

Trumpeters, Sawyer Preston, the son of Jon and Morgan Preston, and Nathan Meadors, the son of Jonathan and Andrea Meadors, will announce the entrance of the Queens. Flower Girls will be Olivia Mayo, the daughter of Chris and Natasha Mayo, and Lynnley Crawford, the daughter of Josh and

Rebecca Crawford. The May Queen’s Trainbearers will be Rollin Bradshaw, the son of Allen and Chastity Bradshaw, and Gavin Cline, the son of Mike and Beth Cline.