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Brittney House, ’09Young Alumni Association“YAA” might sound like something heard at a Patriot athletic event, but here atCumberlands, it is an exclusive organization within the Alumni Association for graduatesof ten years or less. There are no financial dues. The only requirements are dedication toCumberlands and a desire to see it succeed and continue to offer outstanding educationalopportunities to future students.alumni spotlightBrittney House, ’09, met those requirements long before she was inducted into theAlumni Board and as the first president of the YAA during the Alumni Dinner atHomecoming 2010.As president of UC’s Student Government Association from 2007-09, House increasedSGA participation from about 12 members to more than 50 members. She also updatedthe campus movie rentals, brought back the recycling program, helped to restore theviaduct and bought bike racks that were dispersed around campus. As SGA president,she also served as an ex-officio member of the Alumni Board.Young alumni interested in being a part of this vital group can contact the AlumniServices office at 606-539-4355 or alumni@ucumberlands.edu.Brittney House,’09.Dr. Robert Moore, ’70Dr. Robert Moore, ’70, has built a strong career across three states,Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, as the owner of nine Bell ToneHearing Centers. An authorized audioprosthologist, he has helpedindividuals overcome hearing loss since 1976.Moore credits much of his success to the education he acquired atCumberlands, where he earned a B.A. in history and political science.“Cumberlands was important in shaping my life and attitudes. It gaveme the impetus, the courage to succeed,” he said. “It helped me overcomethe mindset I came from and showed me what I could accomplish.”A native of Barbourville, Moore came to Cumberlands on a trackand cross country scholarship, after an outstanding high school trackcareer. He placed second in the mile at the Kentucky high schoolchampionships during his senior year. At Cumberlands, his speedearned him the nickname “Rabbit.” Moore was the first in his familyto attend and graduate from college. Of his four siblings, his youngersister, Shirley Blanton also attended Cumberlands.Dr. Robert Moore in his Lafollette, Tenn. lab with a photo of his Cessna Stationaire,which allows him to travel easily among his businesses.Following his graduation, Moore went on to earn a Master of Ministrydegree and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Southern BaptistCenter for Biblical Studies in Marietta, Ga. He also completed the ACA program of the International Hearing Society.In the early 1980’s Moore developed his love of flying when he took flying lessons and completed his first solo flight. However, the expenses ofa young family and business intervened until 1998, when he bought his first plane and said, “Now, I’m going to learn to fly this.” Today, witha larger more comfortable plane, Moore commutes among the cities where his businesses are located. He primarily works in the LaFollette,Tenn., and Somerset locations, where he divides his time each week.Moore enjoyed his years at Cumberlands, saying, “I had more fun in college than before or after.” He formed important relationships duringhis student years. He and Jim Taylor, ’68, now Cumberlands’ president, were both young ministers who served as pastors, Moore in Somersetand Taylor in Monticello, and on the weekends they carpooled to their small churches to save gas money. He also formed a friendship withGordon Bocock, ’67, who was a senior when Moore was a freshman and who served as a role model for Moore.However, Moore says that the best thing he found at Cumberlands was his wife, Trena Hammons Moore, who was also a student. The Moores,who have homes in Somerset and LaFollette, are the parents of three children: John, 39; Robert, 25; and Rebecca, 23.Winter 2011 • CumberlandToday • 35