The Loveliest Village

Chris and Monica Carroll, both Auburn University graduates, were recently selected as the 2007 Outstanding Young Farm Family of Alabama. The couple was selected at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 86th Annual Meeting, which was held in December.
The Carroll’s own and operate a family farm that includes poultry, cattle, vegetables, and timber. In the fall, the Carroll’s are more famously known for their pumpkin patch and corn maze. Over 3,000 children of all ages visited the farm last year!
The Carroll’s have two children, Brittney, 7, and Blake, 6.
A unique quality that made the Carroll’s stand out from other farmers eligible for the award was the inspiration that they provide to others. Farming is very important to this family, but respecting and treating others in a kind manner is made evident in their day-to-day activities.
Listen in on my conversation with the Carroll’s as they talk about their farm and being chosen as the Outstanding Young Farm Family of Alabama.

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One of the most engaging aspects of the Auburn experience is the ceremonial singing of the Auburn ‘War Eagle’, which has been a school tradition since 1955.

The ‘War Eagle’ fight song was written by Robert Allen (composer) and Al Stillman (lyrics). Roy B. Sewell commissioned the song in 1953 as part of an attempt to motivate football coach ‘Shug’ Jordan’s up and coming football team. The thought behind the initiative was to usher in a new era of success for Auburn athletics’ by capturing the spirit of the Auburn fans through the Auburn fight song.

Officially the naming rights of the Auburn ‘War Eagle’ fight song jointly belong to Auburn University and the late Roy B. Sewell of the Sewell family. According to the Sewell family, Roy B. Sewell also helped compose the last few lines of lyrics, and the family still has the parchment roll with the handwritten changes along with the rights to the song in their possession.

Today, on behalf of the Sewell family heirs here is Harris Sewell Worley, a fourth generation Auburn Alumni and direct descendant of the Sewell family, with a direct account of the history of the Auburn ‘War Eagle’ fight song.

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Donnie Agnew is a 2007 graduate of Auburn University.  He is from Monroeville, Ala.  He majored in Agriculture Economics.   The Tower and Diastole Farms are the two farms that Agnew manages in Gay, Ga.  These farms have deer, turkey and quail.  Watch as he tells about his life after Auburn.

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Ignite Auburn is a national organization that is partnered with the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids that works for the prevention of youth smoking and works to keep politicians accountable.  A former Miss Auburn University, Rachel Evans, founded the organization.  Members of the organization engage in both local and statewide advocacy for tobacco policy change.  They constantly pressure politicians to reject campaign contributions from tobacco companies and their interests, and also inform voters of tobacco issues in key elections. 

 The organization meets on the first Tuesday of every month in Foy Student Union room 205.  The meetings begin at 5 p.m.  For more information visit www.auburn.edu/ignite or you can send questions to ignite@auburn.edu.

 Listen in on my interview with Leah Huskey, the Vice President of Ignite Auburn.  She shares about how she first got involved with the organization and also talks about some upcoming events that they have going on.

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Jessica Flowers is a junior in Building Science.  She is the treasurer of the Associated Builders and Contractors.  The ABC is hosting the first chili cook-off.  It will be held this Friday in Birmingham, Ala. 

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