Madison Magazine August-September 2020 | Page 3

Publisher: Bill Atkinson GM: Gary Tyler Photography credits: Richmond Register Graphic Design: Brittany Shelton INSIDE SEPTEMBER 2020 History on a Kentucky Suffragette 4 EDUCATION: ‘Twice as good’ Published by 24 Journey as an educator 8 GOVERNMENT: The Underdogs 11 ENTERTAINMENT: Voice for the Voiceless 16 AGRICULTURE: From Air Force to Alpacas 20 FITNESS: Work it Out: Flexing in a male-dominated industry 22 ATHLETICS: The challenges of being a student athelete & mom 27 PEOPLE TO KNOW: Women of Influence 30 HEALTH/COMMUNITY: Growing Up 380 Big Hill Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475 859-623-1669 www.richmondregister.com Welcome to Madison Magazine, a magazine all about Madison County — the people, the places, the stories. This past month marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees and protects women’s constitutional right to vote. Madison County has a long history of female leaders, and some, like Laura Clay, were leading the way for women’s rights since the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement. That tradition continues to this day as local women continue to break barriers and make a difference in their community. Throughout these pages, we will be highlighting some of the women who are continuing to make strides in local education, agriculture, athletics and government. Join us as we celebrate this historic centennial and commemorate a milestone of democracy and the continued hard work of Madison County women. We hope you enjoy the stories in this issue of Madison Magazine. — The Richmond Register CONTRIBUTORS Taylor Six is a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University and the government reporter for The Register. In her free time, she enjoys reading about Kentucky history, trying new places to eat and cheering on the KY Wildcats with @taylorsixRR her friends and family. [email protected] Emily Patrick is a recent graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. She holds two bachelor’s degrees and was the summer intern for the Register. Emily has a passion for politics and writing. She loves animals, reading and spending time with friends. Emily now lives locally in Richmond, but is an Appalachian girl through and through. © Richmond Register 2020 All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this publication is not permitted without consent. August-September 2020 Madison Magazine 3