James Jackson (pictured right) at the 2013 Alice Lloyd Student Work Awards.

College isn’t cheap, but thanks to donations from people like you, it is more feasible for a college student to be able to get an education. I have been a student at Alice Lloyd College for two years now, and I am starting on my third. If I hadn’t come to Alice Lloyd College, I would probably be working in the coal mines, struggling to make it in these tough economic times. Now, I am on the right path to a great career in Business Administration.

Most of the students here at Alice Lloyd have other jobs off campus in addition to work-study to help pay for their personal expenses, and almost all have a summer job. As for myself, I work weekends during school, on breaks, and seven days a week during the summer. I do automotive collision repair as well as industrial sandblasting and industrial painting for Feltner’s Body Shop. I love my job. Vehicles have been a passion of mine since I was a young child. I have worked at the same shop for almost four years now, and the work experiences I have gathered from my actual job and work-study at Alice Lloyd have helped propel me to be a student supervisor of janitors at the June Buchanan Alumni Center.

I just wanted to let you know that your donations are not wasted at ALC. Your money helps fuel the Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship, which is awarded to Appalachian students who need help financially but who want to earn their education. These students are just like me, and they appreciate what you have done to make sure that we have the opportunity to receive a quality education. Words cannot express how thankful I am that you have contributed to my education, someone whom you do not even know!

Help us continue the work of Mrs. Alice Lloyd and countless others by giving to Alice Lloyd College! With gifts from people like you, we can continue to offer a quality education to the young people of Appalachia. Click here to make your gift today!

Pippa Passes, Ky

In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status.

For Alice Lloyd, junior baseball standout Bobby Caldwell was named to this prestigious group.

Caldwell, a native of Manchester, KY, and graduate of North Laurel High School, currently maintains an outstanding 3.72 GPA at ALC where he is a Social Science major. On the diamond, he batted .296 with a slugging percentage of .519. He also led the team with 3 home runs.

Caldwell is the son of Brad Caldwell and Anita Cornett.

For a complete listing of all NAIA Scholar-Athletes, click here.

By: Brooke Smith, UK College of Health Sciences

Charles Marshall, assistant professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, has been named the 2013 recipient of the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences’ Kingston Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

Marshall’s primary teaching responsibility is in the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard. He is responsible for teaching human gross anatomy, advanced osetology, histology for physical therapy students, and neuroanatomy and physiology.

“I am honored and humbled to win the Kingston Award. I love teaching, especially to students near my home in rural Kentucky,” Marshall said.

According to his nominators, “Marshall demonstrates sound educational pedagogy that is appreciated by his students. With this commitment to teaching also comes a calm and professional advisor. He is a role model for many of the rural students in the physical therapy program and his easy going advising style is appreciated. His presence on the campus gives students someone to emulate. He is an example of someone who has used a strong education in a positive way to give back to his community as he is originally from Hazard.”

Dr. Marshall’s dedication to the Hazard students is seen day after day, said Hannah Jefferson, UK Physical Therapy Class of 2013 president. “He advocates for everyone in our program and legitimately wants all of us to succeed. He will entertain any questions from each of the three classes at any given time throughout the semester, as well as asking how we are doing on clinical rotations, and honestly caring about our futures.”

The Kingston Award was established in recognition of Richard “Dick” Kingston’s creativity and innovation in education. This award recognizes faculty for outstanding contributions and long-term consistent excellence in teaching.

Summer Orientation

The ALC Bookstore will be open from 9 AM until 2 PM for those wishing to purchase textbooks or Alice Lloyd merchandise. For anyone having questions, the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Registrar, Business Office, and Academic Dean’s Office (all located in the June Buchanan Alumni Center) will be open after 1 PM. The Student Work Office, which is housed in the Brown and Green Building, will also be open at this time.

It is recommended that students visit the information tables that will be found at various locations on campus.

A lunch will be provided for everyone from 1 – 2 PM in the meadow (weather permitting). If the weather does not cooperate, lunch will be served in the Hunger Din (the College’s cafeteria, which can be found in the Davis Student Center).

Here is a tentative schedule of the day’s activities:

8 AM – 9:30 AM – Registration – Campbell Arts Center

9:30 AM – 9:40 AM – Welcome – Campbell Arts Center

9:40 AM – 10:10 AM – Miracle on Caney Creek – Campbell Arts Center

10:15 AM – 1 PM – Students will be split into four groups and will attend discussions concerning the Student Handbook, the Student Work Program, academics, and fun facts about ALC. Locations: Campbell Arts Center, Cushing Hall, Ralph Edwards Auditorium, and Grady Nutt Athletic Center

1PM – 2 PM – Lunch – Meadow

2 PM – 4 PM – Depending upon the group, students will visit Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, the Academic Dean’s Office, and the Business Office. There will also be Student/Parent Activities in the Grady Nutt Athletic Center gymnasium, which involves Student IDs, information booths, and evaluations.

4 PM – Open Dormitories (optional)

Please bring an umbrella in case of rain.

We are excited to welcome new students and their parents to campus. Come see why ALC is the right choice for you!

Questions? Please contact Student Services:

Scott Cornett, Dean of Students and Community Life
Phone: (606) 368-6120
E-mail: scottcornett@alc.edu

Christine Stumbo, Dean of Women/Student Success Coordinator
Phone: (606) 368-6125
E-mail: christinestumbo@alc.edu

To check on your Admissions process/status, please contact Kathy Faine at (606) 368-6146 or by e-mail at kathyfaine@alc.edu.

Alice Lloyd College would like to congratulate the following students for earning a high level of academic distinction during the Spring 2013 semester.

President’s List

The following students have been named to the President’s List for achieving a 4.0 grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale):

Tawny Danielle Aguayo of Hindman, KY

Austin Hunter Allen of Grayson, KY

Meagan Carlile Arrowood of Neon, KY

Maegyn Danielle Bates of Whitesburg, KY

Robert William Caldwell of Manchester, KY

Sarah Ann Caldwell of Melvin, KY

Kaitlin Denee Calhoun of Leburn, KY

Kimberly Denise Cook of Red Jacket, WV

Colton Tyler Cornett of Blackey, KY

Ashley Leanne Daily of Hiltons, VA

Brittany Michelle Dobson of Danville, KY

Whitley Doughman of Hazard, KY

Jonathan Adam Edwards of Ferguson, KY

Adam Wayne Estep of Viper, KY

Lacinda Rose Hack of Frankfort, KY

Clyde Walker Hamilton of Garrett, KY

Wendy Dove Hampton of Whitesburg, KY

Lesley Ann Hatfield of Pennington Gap, VA

Bridgett Leanne Hibbard of Manchester, KY

Allison Claire Holbrook of Hyden, KY

Natasha Shawnè Hunt of Melvin, KY

Katelin Faye Hylton of Webbville, KY

William Cody Johnson of Topmost, KY

Aaron Nathaniel Keathley of Martin, KY

Stacey Nichole Lewis of West Liberty, KY

Han Gia Ly of Auburn, KY

Brandon Charles Martin of Beaver, KY

Chelsea Jordan Mech of Bristol, TN

Rebecca Jane Miller of Pine Top, KY

Matthew Tyler Mitchell of Manchester, KY

Stephanie Julia Moore of Hazard, KY

Cara Lee Mullins of Salyersville, KY

Joseph Devon Pelfrey of Clay City, KY

China Rae Riddle of Virgie, KY

Keith Daniel Ritchie of Bulan, KY

Kaitlin Mae Robinson of Pippa Passes, KY

Whitney Tevae Shell of Manchester, KY

Katherine Anne Smith of Hazard, KY

McKenzie Hayden Smith of Whitesburg, KY

Niki Nicole Smith of Manchester, KY

Mark Jarrod Stamper of Whitesburg, KY

Eric Steven Terry of Stanton, KY

Kayla LeAnne Thacker of Leburn, KY

Michaela Rae Woodall of London, KY

Dean’s Distinguished List

Students named to the Dean’s Distinguished List for achieving a grade point average of 3.75-3.99 are:

Brandon Derrick Arnold of Blountville, TN

Jeremy Wynn Baker of Pikeville, KY

Shannon Brooke Bays of Eolia, KY

Cheryl Ashleigh Bolduc of Clay City, KY

Shayla Rachelle Brinegar of Irvine, KY

Chelsea Morgan Brown of Frankfort, KY

Sarah Marie Bryant of Hazard, KY

Callie Jade Childers of Grayson, KY

Codi Daniel Collins of Appalachia, VA

Ashley Ellen Dixon of Hallie, KY

Asheton Nicole Dunaway of Lexington, KY

Zachary Dean Estep of Manchester, KY

Courtney Suzanne Goble of Louisa, KY

Kiana Shanice Hall of Bypro, KY

Nathan Duran Hall of Beaver, KY

Trista Leshae Hibbitts of Hyden, KY

Olivia Hubbard of Manchester, KY

Brittany Pearl Lyons of Louisa, KY

Shaylan McKenzie Mays of Clay City, KY

Katie Elizabeth McFarland of Church Hill, TN

Thomas Brent Mills of Girdler, KY

Micah Leanne Music of West Van Lear, KY

Brittany LeAnn Newsome of Harold, KY

Connor Daniel Owens of Garrison, KY

Kajen Nicole Owsley of Carrie, KY

Samantha Moria Reynolds of Hindman, KY

Samuel David Riddle of Louisa, KY

Ricky Eugene Wesley Smith of Manchester, KY

Ryan James Wells of Grove City, OH

Emily Gail Wilson of Hindman, KY

Isaac Dalton Wilson of Gray, KY

Dean’s List

Named to the Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.25-3.74 are:

Whitley Taylor Albury of West Liberty, KY

Jonathan Carlos Aldana of Ransom, KY

Cameron David Allen of Inez, KY

Tessa Lynn Amburgey of Pine Top, KY

Mack Douglas Asher of Oneida, KY

Rebecca Elizabeth Ball of Elkfork, KY

Khari L. Noelle Banks of Mallie, KY

Megan Nicole Boswell of Stanton, KY

Kyli Lynn Breeding of Whitesburg, KY

Kristin Cheyenne Burge of Wooten, KY

Brienne Michelle Carmon of Raceland, KY

Brandon Nicholas Chaney of Irvine, KY

Jacob Charles Cheek of Manchester, KY

Allison Layne Combs of Ermine, KY

Dana Lance Carl Coots of Wooton, KY

Emily Paige Coyle of Jackson, KY

James Edsel Craft of Whitesburg, KY

Ashley Renee Deaton of Hyden, KY

Kristyn Danielle Densmore of Jeffersonville, KY

Kerri Nicole Dixon of Slemp, KY

Craig Alan Faulkner of Sandy Hook, KY

Alexander Christopher Free of Hulan, KY

Kayla Ann Gooslin of McCarr, KY

Aaron Blaine Green of Middlesboro, KY

Victoria Danielle Halcomb of Letcher, KY

Victoria Shayne Hammonds of Prestonsburg, KY

Evan Shane Hayes of Prestonsburg, KY

Amanda Jane Helton of Whitesburg, KY

Staci Marie Hicks of Mayking, KY

Rachel Lois Hoover of Hueysville, KY

Jakolby Alan Huff of Pippa Passes, KY

Ryan Brandon Irons of Kenova, WV

Cynthia Hope Johnson of Squire, WV

Christina Nicole Jones of Hazard, KY

Emmanuel Joseph of McDowell, KY

Katie Jo Kelley of Martha, KY

Hailey Shantelle Kuracka of Whitesburg, KY

Kelsey Danielle Long of Pippa Passes, KY

Haley Renee Lyall of Clintwood, VA

Nikki Leann McDaniel of Litt Carr, KY

Anna Mae Meadows of Pikeville, KY

Christopher Neil Meeks of Topmost, KY

LeeAnna Paige Miller of Bonnyman, KY

Joshua Stephen Mills of Louisa, KY

Emery Frazier Minton of Harrogate, TN

James Michael Mullins of Inez, KY

Ariel Brianna Nickel of Tazewell, TN

Zachary Lee Nickles of Raceland, KY

Jeremy Brent Ousley of Prestonsburg, KY

Phillip Shane Pack of Louisa, KY

Tonya Renee Perry of Rogers, KY

William Jamie Po of Drift, KY

Chelsea Makayla Pollard of Hazard, KY

Caitlin DeLaney Pritchard of Mt. Sterling, KY

Joshua S. Proffitt of Isom, KY

Courtney Paige Puckett of Oakwood, VA

Hannah Marie Radosevich of Blackey, KY

Savannah Faye Reynolds of Millstone, KY

Hollie Taina Marie Saylor of Corbin, KY

Kenneth Tyler Sizemore of Roark, KY

Mary Heather Louise Sizemore of Coldiron, KY

Michal E. Snyder of Beckley, WV

Samuel Caine Sparkman of Pippa Passes, KY

Wayne Scott Sparks of Ironton, OH

Breanna Jo Spence of Meally, KY

Joseph David Stamper of Beattyville, KY

Alisha Nicole Stewart of Manchester, KY

Jarred Christopher Tate of Bluff City, TN

Carrie Jean Travis of Coal Grove, OH

Jerkia Leann Vandyke of Oakwood, VA

Chelsea Ruthanne Walker of Frenchburg, KY

Amanda Nicole Whitman of Hazard, KY

Erma Adele Mae Williams of Louisa, KY

Samantha Paige Williams of Ivel, KY

Cobey Alexander Wright of Jenkins, KY

Congratulations to all of these students for their outstanding efforts this semester!

Maggard joins his former Jaguars teammate Brad Baker at ALC.

“The campus felt like home,” Maggard said. “My mind was made up, and I didn’t need to visit any other schools.”

Alice Lloyd’s men’s tennis program is in its infancy. Going into only its second season of existence, Coach Dustan Turner is looking to build his team with quality student-athletes from Appalachia.

“We’re tickled to death to sign young men from this area,” Coach Turner said. “Justin is a good student and a good fit for us. As long as he’s willing to work and put forth the effort, he’ll be fine.”

Piarist’s John Gullett is another local talent who hopes to make an immediate impact for the Eagles.

“John is a remarkable player,” Coach Turner said. “He is really going to help us build our tennis team.”

Gullett is set to graduate from The Piarist School on May 18th. He is the son of Greg and Janeah Gullett. His grandparents are the late Nelson Gullett and Billie Gullett and Lowell and Janet Arnett.

*Lead Photo: North Laurel tennis player Justin Maggard signed to play tennis at Alice Lloyd College. Front row, left to right: Sammy Maggard (brother), Jack Maggard (father), Justin Maggard, Marsha Maggard (mother), Chelsey Maggard (sister). Back row, left to right: James Montgomery, North Laurel coach Bobby Smith, Alice Lloyd coach Dustan Turner, North Laurel athletics director Jimmy Durham.

*Second Photo: (l-r) Reverend David Powers, Coach Adam Slone,John Gullett, Natasha Collins, and Ravin Fields. 

With the loss of seniors Lydia Harris and Rebekah Bevins, the Lady Eagles will have a young team next season in the always-challenging Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). However, the addition of Cornett will go a long way towards bolstering the team with the talent it needs to succeed. Cornett was a top performer in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) in which she was the 14th Region Singles Champion. She and doubles partner Kennedy King also won this year’s doubles championship. Cornett advanced to state competition in both categories.

“She is exactly what we want in a tennis player,” Turner said. “I’ve had the chance to watch Ashley grow through the years. She loves the game, and her enthusiasm for competing is just amazing. She has a positive attitude even when she’s playing from behind in a match. I’m very glad and proud to welcome her onto our team.”

Even though she’ll be a freshman in Pippa Passes this fall, it sounds like Ashley Cornett could very well provide the Lady Eagles with some much-needed leadership and a passion for winning.

Alice Lloyd College Athletics and Athletic Director Gary Stepp proudly welcome Ashley into the Eagles family!

*Pictured above: Front row (l-r) Alice Lloyd College Tennis Coach Jeff Jacobs, Ashley Cornett, and Ashley’s parents. Back row (l-r) Knott Central Coach Freddy Hunt and Lady Eagles Tennis Head Coach Mary Turner.

Dr. Janelle Pryor (left) and Mrs. Priscilla Fraley (right)

PIPPA PASSES, Ky. — Each year, Alice Lloyd College honors outstanding members of the campus community with awards that reflect the College’s time-honored tradition of servant leadership. The idea of “the servant leader” was inspired by Christ’s example, and the recipients of these awards are selected based upon their willingness to serve others for the good of everyone. The awards are handed out during the College’s graduation ceremony and include a $1,000 stipend.

The recipient of the “Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award” was Dr. Janelle Pryor, professor of biology at Alice Lloyd. Dr. Pryor was chosen for the award by three of her fellow faculty members and the president of the Student Government Association (SGA). She is a graduate of Ohio University where she earned a Ph.D. in Environmental and Plant Biology. Dr. Pryor later received a second Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Not only an excellent educator, she is also involved with various campus activities, including serving as faculty sponsor of the Allied Health Club and the Impact Club, which involves students in campus and community service projects while developing skills in leadership and citizenship.

Mrs. Priscilla “Pat” Fraley, Director of Foundation and Corporate Giving, was this year’s winner of the “Leadership in Service Award.” This award is given to a member of the College’s full-time staff who has been employed by the College for at least five years. Mrs. Fraley has devoted much of her lifetime to Alice Lloyd, having begun her campus career in 1963. She has dutifully served all five presidents of the College and watched as Alice Lloyd grew from a small junior college to the four-year, liberal arts institution that it is today.

“Pat is a wonderful person who has given 50 years of service to the people of Appalachia through Alice Lloyd College,” said Joe A. Stepp, the College’s current president. “She leads by serving and has been totally committed to our mission in every post in which she has been asked to serve throughout her career.”

Mrs. Fraley began as a secretary before moving on to working as the Director of Gift Receipting, Director of the Central Information Office, and Assistant to the Director of Development before assuming her current position. During her decades of service at ALC, she has played a key role in making various campus improvements. Her fundraising efforts have helped to raise money to construct, renovate, or repair every single building on campus. Mrs. Fraley is a much-beloved and respected member of the college community in Pippa Passes, and in 2002, she was honored with the College’s “Alumna of the Year” award.

“Alice Lloyd has meant a lot to me and my family,” Fraley said. “I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College, and my husband, sister, and son all went to ALC. Had I not come to work here, it is very doubtful that any of my family would have gone to college.”

“I want my life to be one of service to God and my fellow man,” she continued. “I am grateful to be a part of the Alice Lloyd College family, and I hope I’ve helped to make a difference in some small way.”

With the time, loyalty, and commitment of such individuals as Dr. Pryor and Mrs. Fraley, it is certain that Alice Lloyd College will go on serving Appalachia for many generations to come.

Brandon Arnold (left) and Cody Hyden (right)

PIPPA PASSES, Ky. – The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) has announced the 2013 All-Americans for baseball. This year, two Alice Lloyd Eagles were named to the prestigious list of honorees.

Second team selection senior Brandon Arnold was an outstanding outfielder during the season, recording only one error. The center fielder from Bristol, Virginia hit .383 with a .483 slugging percentage. Arnold collected 52 hits, 13 of which were doubles. He also had an on-base percentage of .452. In the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC), he was ranked 10th in batting average, 12th in slugging percentage, and 8th in triples. During the season, Arnold was recognized with a KIAC Baseball Player of the Week title.

Senior first baseman Cody Hyden was an honorable mention recipient. The Bristol, Tennessee native had a batting average of .340 and a slugging percentage of .477. He racked up 34 RBIs and had a stellar fielding percentage of .985. His stats made him one of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s most steady players. He was 15th in batting average, 12th in RBIs per game, 14th in slugging percentage, tied for 7th in homeruns, 10th in fielding percentage, and 5th in total putouts.

Arnold and Hyden were tied for 8th in the KIAC for doubles (13).

This marks the second time that Hyden has been recognized by the USCAA. Last year, he was named a First Team All-American as a third baseman.

Over the past two seasons, Eagles Baseball has had four of its players selected as USCAA All-Americans.

For a complete listing of this year’s All-Americans, click here.

“This young man is the real deal,” Coach Stowers said. “He should make a huge impact for our team next season.”

Forrest Spurlock (bottom center) became an Alice Lloyd Eagle on Monday, May 6th.

The Eagles, while improving their pitching staff, struggled to score at times during the spring. The addition of Spurlock could quite possibly prove to be a strong remedy. Currently, Spurlock leads the state of West Virginia in homeruns (13) and RBIs (59). He has become Scott High’s all-time homerun leader, amassing 38 of them throughout his career. At of the time of writing, Spurlock is batting .500.

The senior has been an excellent leader for his team and will most likely be in the running for his state’s Player of the Year honors. His Skyhawks will battle Chapmanville this week in a best of three-game series for the sectional championship.

It seems that Eagles Baseball could very well have found its next star.