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2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:15 PM Page 4 Message from the President “Our aspirations are our possibilities.” —Robert Browning Dear Friends, 100 Purpose Road Pippa Passes, Kentucky 41844 Pippa’s Song is published for friends, alumni, and students of Alice Lloyd College. Third class postage is paid at Pippa Passes, Kentucky. Pippa's Song Spring 2012 Vol. LX No. 1 Institutional Advancement Office of Alice Lloyd College 100 Purpose Road Pippa Passes, Kentucky 41844 606-368-6055 www.alc.edu Joe Alan Stepp President Robert M. Duncan Chairman, Board of Trustees Jim Stepp Executive Vice President Margo Sparkman Director of Development Natalie Gibson Director of Marketing & Communications; Editor Teresa S. Grender Director of Alumni Relations Russell Printing Options Printing Contributors: Linda Eastland Priscilla A. Fraley Lace Patton Mindy Thomas Jolene Watts I hope this issue of Pippa’s Song finds you and yours well. As many of you may know, our state has recently experienced quite a turbulent time as tornados touched down and wreaked havoc on many communities. However, I am pleased to report that many of our faculty, staff, and students, in true ALC spirit, pitched in with relief efforts during these trying times. More information about how our campus has reached out to help those in need can be seen on page 34. The desire to be willing servants is one of the many characteristics we strive to instill in each Alice Lloyd College student. The initiative which our students and graduates take to better themselves and others continually reaffirms my faith in our institution. I know the stories contained within these pages, from the accomplishments of our alumni George Nichols and Reva Duff Tackett to the adventures of current ALC student and JBS alumnus Kestin Howard, will give you a wonderful sampling of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication, and the drive to succeed. As you may have noticed from our front cover, the Caney Creek Community Center (made up of both Alice Lloyd College and The June Buchanan School) is celebrating its 95 th year of service to the people of the Appalachian mountains. The quote from Robert Browning which opened this letter is indicative of our faith that with a vision and a purpose, our students can achieve endless possibilities. However, our purpose here could not be carried out without the continued support of people such as yourself. As you peruse the pages of this Annual Report issue of Pippa’s Song, you will see that many others share your dedication to continuing Alice Lloyd and June Buchanan’s great dream. Thank you so much for all you continue to do for the students on Caney Creek! May God richly bless you and yours, In this Issue Joe A. Stepp President ALC News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,2,4,34,35 2011 Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33 Planned Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Honors and Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 JBS News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Spring 2012
2880-ALCPippas2012Sngv8_7964-ALCPippasSong.qxd 5/22/12 3:15 PM Page 5 ALC News While most students spent last semester in traditional classrooms, one very special ALC student got to experience the “wild” side of life—as in, wildlife! Kestin Howard, the son of Jerome and Reta Howard of Mousie, Kentucky, spent last semester as an intern for Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, where he served as a Kilimanjaro Safari tour guide. In addition to working at the Disney theme park, Kestin was also taking multiple independent study classes through Alice Lloyd College and a Corporate Communications class at Disney University. Kestin Howard: A Walk on the Wild Side To be an intern at Disney, Kestin had to undergo a very strenuous interview process, all beginning with attending a Disney seminar, followed by completing an online application and interview. After making it through the first round of interviews, Kestin then had to complete a phone interview and a cast audition before learning that he had been selected for the program. Kestin’s job as a tour guide at Kilimanjaro Safaris is considered one of the most difficult positions at Disney, due to the vast amount of information each safari driver must memorize prior to conducting his or her own tours. However, Kestin’s years of experience with speech and theater came in handy for this particular assignment. Kestin’s days at Kilimanjaro Safaris brought him into contact with thousands of park visitors and numerous species of animals. Seeing giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, and elephants all became a normal part of life; even when a rhino charged at the safari car, it was all just another’s day work for Kestin! Upon completion of the internship program, Kestin received a set of graduation “ears” from Disney, as well as a diploma for all his hard work. After returning to campus, Kestin prepared a multimedia presentation for other Alice Lloyd students to learn more about the Disney program, and to encourage them to apply. As a senior Business Administration major, learning first-hand how a large company such as Disney operates was invaluable. According to Kestin, the experience was one he will never forget. Alice Lloyd College is proud of students, such as Kestin, who take initiative and strive to make the most of their college careers. Kestin has certainly taken advantage of all the opportunities which have come his way. He has toured the United States with The Voices of Appalachia (the college choir), participated in the ALC Theater program, supervised younger student workers at WWJD-FM (the campus radio station), maintained outstanding grades, and found time to write and record his debut country music album, My Daddy’s Dream. Kestin is truly one of ALC’s brightest and best students! 1 Annual Report 2011
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