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Zuidema earns top honors at Alice Lloyd College
PIPPA PASSES — Isaiah Zuidema, a 2022 graduate of Martin County High School, received two of Alice Lloyd College’s top student honors during the school’s 2026 Academic Honors Ceremony on April 14. Zuidema earned the Rachel D. Mullinax Award for Outstanding Senior Accounting Student and the Joseph and Irma Derderian Stepp Outstanding Senior Award. The…
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Katie Marcum recaps first year at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Former Martin County Lady Cardinals standout Katie Marcum wrapped up her freshman year at Alice Lloyd College with a strong start. Now preparing for her second season, she is proud of her growth on and off the court. She credits her hometown for helping pave the way.…
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Zoie Hinkle signs with Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Zoie Susannah Grace Hinkle, a senior softball pitcher at Martin County High School, signed Friday to continue her academic and athletic career at Alice Lloyd College, where she plans to study English Education. The signing ceremony took place at MCHS.Education. Hinkle, daughter of Tabitha and Tivis Hinkle, has…
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Stephens to play baseball at ALC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cardinal first baseman Ryan Stephens signed a national letter of intent on May 1 at MCHS to continue his academic and athletic career at Alice Lloyd College. He plans to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology. Stephens was raised by Chasity and Barry Ward (mother and…
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Local students earn honors at Alice Lloyd College
PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College recognized several students from Martin County for their academic achievements during the fall 2024 semester. Alyssa Allen achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for a place on the President’s List. Isaiah Zuidema earned a spot on the Dean’s Distinguished List by maintaining a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99. The…
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Alice Lloyd College receives historic $10 million endowment gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation
PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College announced Friday a $10 million endowment from The Bill Gatton Foundation, marking the largest single gift to its endowment fund in the college’s history. The college said in a press release that the donation will support its mission to prepare graduates to return to and serve the Appalachian region.…
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Cheek receives offer from ALC
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School baseball standout Damian Cheek received his first collegiate offer to play baseball at Alice Lloyd College. Cheek was offered to play catcher for the Eagles in Pippa Passes. The Cardinal had 16 hits and 11 RBIs in his sophomore campaign. During his junior season, Cheek had…
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Evans and Deskins receive college offers
Two Martin County golfers received their second college offers Friday from Alice Lloyd College after earning the top two spots in the 15th Region All “A” Classic. Junior Kenadie Evans won the Classic while senior Jaylee Deskins finished as the runner-up.
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Thompson finishes stellar career at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Former Martin County standout athlete Madison “Maddie” Thompson has finished up a decorative career at Alice Lloyd College. She is the daughter of Mary and James Thompson of Martin County. Thompson began her high school career in 2014 at Sheldon Clark, later transitioning to Martin County High…
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Martin County soccer players shine at Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College continues to provide opportunities for eastern Kentucky students. Joshua Gauze, Isaiah Zuidema and Jestin Barker are representing their hometown of Inez in the mountains of Pippa. The three Martin County graduates were on the roster for the ALC men’s soccer team in the 2023…
