Christopher Rechtin details his time in the United States Army and his return to civilian life. In particular, Rechtin comments on his choice to enlist, his time during basic training, and his feelings before deployment. He also shares his experiences during his deployment to Iraq, and comments on how the war changed him. He also discusses his easy…
Senator Ford is at EKU in 1990 to speak to an audience to commemorate the 200th basic class of the Bureau of Training. Before speaking he is interviewed by Dr. Bagby. Senator Ford discusses getting involved in the program and going to Washington through a hearing process. It was approved and the program was able to proceed. Senator Ford detailed…
In this interview with President Martin and Dr. Rowlett they describes the start of EKU's Law Enforcement Program. They felt it would fit in well with the School of Technology and EKU began creating associate and baccalaureate programs. Those who helped EKU establish the programs were Chief Hale, Chief of Lexington Police Department; Bob Posey,…
Richard Givan is a native of Louisville and an EKU alumni. In this interview Givan describes campus life and his major, English. He joined the US Navy his senior year and discusses the attitudes of students toward the Vietnam War. Upon his return from service he began teaching courses in the College of Law Enforcement.
Jack Adams is a native of Laurel County and an EKU alumni. In this interview Adams discusses going to EKU on a basketball scholarship and his corresponding basketball career. He recalls professors and coaches who influenced his education career. Upon graduation he was an alternate for the Olympic basketball team. He discusses becoming the assistant…
Jaleh Rezaie is a native of Iran. In this interview she discusses getting married and coming to the United States for higher education, where she attended the University of Kentucky and EKU. She was hired on EKU as a math teacher and would become the first chair of the Department of Computer Science after the Mathematics and Computer Sciences…
Worley Johnson is a native of Floyd County and an EKU alumni. He discusses campus life and the friends he has made at EKU. He also discusses his return to EKU and the changes he has seen.
John Denton is a native of Cumberland County, TN. He attended University of Tennessee at 16 years old. In this interview Denton describes his college career and the ROTC experience. He joined the Army after obtaining his master's degree and served in the Vietnam war.
Ferrell Wellman is a native of Kentucky. He attended University of Kentucky, the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Louisville. He received his draft notice in 1971 and went on active duty in January 1971. In this interview Wellman discusses his instructors and the courses he took while in college. He discusses deciding to…
Lisa Kay is a native of Pulaski County. She attended EKU, and University of Kentucky. In this interview she discusses campus life, instructors, and the courses she took as a student. She has taught at EKU, Somerset Community College, and University of Kentucky. She comments on her career choice of EKU, teaching statistics and the usefulness of the…
Julie Bucknam was born in Wisconsin but lived in Corbin before attending EKU. In this interview she describes campus life, the dorms, and influential professors. She discusses her decision for returning to EKU as a professor in the Art Department.
Isabelle White attended EKU and is a instructor in the English Department. In this interview she discusses campus life, courses taken, and various instructors. She was the founding member of Kappa Delta Tau, a service oriented campus organization. She discusses the beginnings of Women's Studies Program and how EKU has influenced her life.
Elaine Tackett is a Fayette County native and an EKU faculty member in the Department of Government. In this interview she discusses her reasons for attending EKU and campus life. She also attended Chase Law School in Northern Kentucky and practiced law in Eastern Kentucky before being employed with EKU.
David Allgier is an Ohio native who attended Indiana University, where he left with a Bachelor's in Accounting and Master's in Management. In this interview he reflects on early technology, "IBM cards", and wiring electronics. He discusses coming to EKU and the opportunity to see new ideas put into action and rapid growths in administrative…
Charles Gibson is a native of Kentucky and a US Navy veteran. In this interview he discusses attending EKU, his instructors, Ralph Whalen and Homer Davis. He also reflects on the changes to the campus, from new buildings to new programs. He also comments on his responsibilities as the Dean of the Graduate School and compares other graduate programs…
James Chenault is a native of Madison County, KY. He attended EKU and discusses campus life, instructors and his military experience with the US Navy. He also discusses law school at the University of Kentucky and his career of being an attorney and Circuit Court Judge. He also comments on his continued involvement with EKU.
Richard Thomas is a native of Kentucky and a US Air Force veteran. He attended EKU and shares his impressions of campus life. He also discusses working at EKU after graduation and later working at the University of Kentucky Hospital. After working in South Carolina he returned to work at Pattie A. Clay Hospital, Richmond KY. He describes the impact…
Robert McKinney was born in Hart County, Kentucky. He joined the Army after high school and upon being discharged he was hired by the Louisville Police Department. He would later join the State Police force before coming to EKU to help start the Law Enforcement Training Program. In this interview, McKinney describes working as a police officer and…
Cindy Peck was born in Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from Stanford High School in Stanford, Kentucky, in 1973; upon which she immediately enrolled at EKU. She changed her major six times before settling on English. In this interview, Peck describes her path from a student to EKU Employee, and notes the differences between her time as a student and…
Guy Strong was born in Irvine, Kentucky, where he played multiple sports growing up. He attended the University of Kentucky from 1948-1951, on a basketball scholarship, where he found himself on a national championship team. He transferred to EKU for one year before entering the military and serving in the Korean War. He then returned to EKU on the…
Ron Marionneaux was born in Monroe, Louisiana. After attending Louisiana Tech, Dr. Marionneaux joined the Army. He returned to college at Northeast Louisiana State College and completed his PhD at Indiana University in 1970. In this interview, he talks about the accidental meeting by the incoming chair of the Geography Department at EKU and being…
Roland Wierwille was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to German parents. He attended the University of Cincinnati for one semester to play basketball, but came to EKU on a basketball scholarship in 1958, majoring in physical education and economic education. In this interview, Wierwille describes attending EKU and coaching at Transylvania University and…
