Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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A stable club uThe Equestrian Club is for anyone inter- ested in horses. They do not have to be in a riding class, because there are some semesters that students can,t work one into their schedules? saidTammy McMillan, advi- sor and coach of the club. The club sponsors the MSU Fall Classic Horse Show, which started four years ago. tiltis a big money maker, and the students do all the work, McMillan said. iiThe money helps to pay expenses when club members perform in horse shows away from the Uni- versity, like the intercollegiate competi- tions. The Morehead State Intercollegiate Horse Show involves those members who are en- rolled in a riding class. Members show their skills against other colleges in two categories. The first is hunt seat, an English style of riding in which horses jump over fences in a steeplechase-type contest. The second is the stock seat, or western, category, in which par- ticipants use the western saddle style of rid- ing. The intercollegiate program competitions are not for money. First place winners get a tropy and a ribbon. Second through sixth place winners receive a ribbon. With every ribbon they receive, they earn points. iiAt each show they accumulate points, and when they have earned 28 points, they qual- ify for regionalsf McMillan said. iiIf they win first place at the regionals in hunt seat, or first or second place in stock seat, they qualify for nationals. Last year we had three members show at nationals. This year a large number ofindividuals are expected to show at regionals and nationals. Altogether, 15 colleges participate in region- als. The club also sponsors clinics where a pro- fessional trainer will come in to give advice to members. Our program is not gearedjust to shows, although thatis what we tend to talk about the most. We are geared toward teach- ing better horsemanship, which includes how to ride with proper application and how to train our horses to a more advanced level? McMillan said. Last year, the club put on a F un Show and donated all the proceeds to foster children. We were able to donate $ 1 2003 said McMil- lan. iiNow it,s going to be an annual event? tiWe also have a horse care contest, McMillan said. iiMembers pick out a favorite horse to groom and to provide with extra spe- cial care. Then at the end ofthe semester, the club gives awards to the members that have stayed with and carefully tended the horses they had chosen? At the end' of the year, the club holds a banquet to award the high-point rider in in- tercollegiate competition, as well as the most improved rider and the best sportsmanship for all three styles: hunt seat, stock seat and saddle seat, which is used on a horse that shows a lot of animation through high head carriage and leg lifting. Membership fees for the club are $3 per semester or $5 per year. iiThere are a number of members that want to make a profession out of the competitions, but most do it for self-satisfaction, said McMillan. Students that think they may be interested are always invited to attend out meetings? . a By: Karen Craigo 8: Donna Seward gasmapalitan 611117

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Life doesn't stop after 65 never dreamed I would be able to go to college, but I always hoped I could some day. The Caudill Fel- lowship made attending college a reality for me. These were the words of 71-year-old Wannie Randall, a University student attending classes on the Caudill Fellowship. The Fellowship is available to anyone 65 years of age or older, and provides full tuition and fee waivers to participants. 1 couldnlt go to college when I was younger because 0fthe Depression. At that time there were no funds available to a young person who could not arord college on her ownf, said Randall, who received her associate degree in real estate last year. Randall is a real estate agent and florist in Morehead. Six students currently attend the University on the Caudill Fellowship. About five or six students take advantage of the Fellowship each year. The Fellowship is for Kentucky residents over 65 who are enrolled in any state-supported institution of higher educa- tion. It was established in the mid-1970ls by the Kentucky General Assembly. II found out about the Caudill Fellowship from a friend who was enrolled in an art class here which I wanted to take. She mentioned that to Mr. Franzini tAssociate Professor of Artl and he told her about the Fellow- ship. I called financial aid and discovered I was eligible, said 68-year-old Bessie Baker, who lives in Grayson. William Sloan, a 65-year-old Morehead resident, is retired from the University post office. II read about the Fellowship in the newspaper, and took advan- tage ofit as soon as I came ofage. I had enjoyed being around stu- dent work studies in the post of- fice, and knew I would also en- j 0y taking University classes? Baker is enrolled in an art 1 class, while Sloan takes data processing courses. CC iTm taking Introduction to Computers because I worked with computers back in the days when all data was contained on cardsf said Sloan. I knew they had come a long way since then, so I wanted to see what the modern equipment was like. Baker added, iiComputers weren,t even around when we were 18! Sloan intends to take pre-law classes if he does well this year. II took a few pre-law classes at Mississippi State Univer- sity, but that was a long time ago. I think paralegal work would be interesting. This is the first semester Sloan has attended, but Baker started taking classes at the University in the fall. iiMy life is just great nowfl said Baker, who recently cele- brated her forty-eighth wedding anniversary. iiMy husband and I are enjoying married life more than ever. Also, going to school has made my life so much more enjoyable; it gives me something to look forward to each day. Sloan also appreciates the Fellowship. ill have really en- joyed attending college. My life is more relaxed now than ever. Iim retired now after spending 23 years in the Air Force. I left the service as a Master Sergeant tE-U and then worked at the post office for seven and a halfyears he said. Sloan was born In Rowan County and grew up at the junc- tion ofRowan Carter and Lewis counties. Baker works with senior citizens in Carter County. the never stop learning as long as we have the desire. I keep active. I have found that my energy increases with activity? About fellow students reactions to the age difference be- tween Caudill Fellows and traditional students, Baker said, At first I was timid about being in the classroom with them; I came to three or four Classes before I even picked up a paint brush! But Mr. Sartor tAssociate Professor of Arty was very patient with me. I had always worked alone, but after Mr. Sartorls silent encouragement and constructive criticism, I found myself very much at ease in the Classroom. Sloan added, iiThey just act like Ilm one of the gang, and donlt pay any attention to the age difference. The other stu- dents are all very nice? Upon receiving her diploma last year, Randall received a standing ovation from her fel- low graduates. liThe students were all so warm and gracious. I will carry the memory ofthe day I received my degree for the rest of my life! I cant tell you how good they made me feel that day, she said. ill think anyone who can take advantage of an education should do sof, Randall encour- aged. liLearning enriches any- body,s life, even if they are older. The only drawback is when you look back and say, If only I had gone to college sooner. I could have benefited from this knowledge in my earlier lifef Randall currently takes classes in Microeconomics from Dr. Roland Buck and Real Estate Brokerage from Mr. Larry Breeze. I think the Caudill Fellows feel a sense of responsibility towards their classes that many students do notf, said Randall. II would never miss a class unless it was absolutely necessary. I feel like I should try harder to show my appreciation to the University and the Commonwealth for allowing me to come to college? Baker concluded, II just hope the Fellowship will continue to be available as long as it is needed, for my sake as well as the sake of others? . - By: Karen Craigo and Donna Seward Caudill Fellowship 79

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$questrian 3641!! J Front Row: Lynne Fisher! Sherry Czay, Mary Evans, Tammy McMilian A moacm, Lisa P. Smith, Kristin Barth;'CharIie Woodrow, Vicki Craig, Pam 1 Hignite. Second Row: Cindy HamamM ary McKinley, Elizabeth Corder Sidney Lizer, Wendy Meyers, Kathy Lang, Tina Porter Michelle DeCourley L Third Row: Malinda Bicknell, RabeccaMayJulie Darnell Debbie Bath, Don ' Bromagen, Steve Coiwell Eiizaheth FiSCher ' , Open to anyone with an interest in horses, the Equestrian club provides opportunities for stu- dents to both compete and learn. PHOTO BY: Donna Seward Service Organizations 81