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[DEC. 1, 2001]  Heritage in Flight Museum in Lincoln has formed a group of resource individuals to develop the curriculum for the Aviation Careers summer workshop, made possible by a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

So far, Jim Cunningham, David A. Last, Brian Miller, Colleen M. Moehle and Nick Woll have agreed to serve. David and Nick are from Lincoln, Jim and Brian are from Normal, and Colleen is from Atlanta.

Jim Cunningham works in library science at Illinois State University, owns and flies a Piper Arrow, is a published author about aviation history, and is a ground school instructor for Image Air in Bloomington.

David A. Last is a civilian pilot and flies a Blackhawk helicopter as a member of the Illinois Air National Guard.

Brian Miller is an engineer, a consultant for State Farm Insurance Company and a former employee of Boeing Aircraft Company. Brian owns a Beech Seria and is working on his instructor rating.

Colleen M. Moehle is a member of the women pilots group named the 99s and serves on the EAA Foundation Education Committee.

Nick Woll was an aviation teacher at Northern Illinois University and now serves on the EAA Foundation’s education board of directors. He has served as a consultant to NASA and in numerous foreign countries.

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Most of the activity of the resource group will be done by e-mail or mail and will involve submitting ideas, reviewing drafts of written material, and locating and producing instructional material.

The Aviation Careers summer workshop will be during the first full week in June 2002. The Monday session will be devoted to aviation rules and aviation licenses (Federal Aviation Authority); Tuesday’s session covers military aviation; Wednesday focuses on airports and commercial aviation; Thursday looks at employment opportunities in corporate aviation and general aviation; and the Friday session considers the planes of today and tomorrow.

We would like the summer cadets to have a background in the principles of flight and a comprehension of the development of aircraft during the first hundred years of heavier-than-air aircraft flight. In order to provide this background we are having Sunday meetings once a month. Students meet at the Heritage in Flight building at the Logan County Airport on the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Students who have a schedule conflict can contact the museum, and efforts will be made to accommodate them.

Heritage in Flight museum is accepting students into the Aviation Careers program by referral, preferably from a guidance counselor. Further information can be obtained by visiting the museum on a Saturday or Sunday. We will continue enrolling cadets until the program is full.

[Milt Underkoffler, educational coordinator for Heritage in Flight Museum]

[NOV. 27, 2001]  AURORA — The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy will open its doors to prospective students and parents on the first Saturday of every month through May of 2002 to provide information about its programs.

During the sessions, called "Saturday Live at IMSA," admissions counselors will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions about the admissions process and provide information about IMSA’s academic and residential programs. Tours will also be available, as well as opportunities to speak with current IMSA students.

Space is limited and advance reservations are required for the Saturday visits. Please call the IMSA Office of Admission at (630) 907-5027 or 1 (800) 500-IMSA (4672) to schedule your visit.

Lunch tickets are available for $4 per person.

Located in Aurora, IMSA is a learning enterprise that builds the capacity of students, teachers and policymakers to improve and transform mathematics and science teaching and learning. IMSA’s public residential educational program serves Illinois students (grades 10-12) talented in mathematics and science; its professional development center serves schools, educational systems, teachers and students in Illinois and beyond.

Applications for the class of 2005, which will enroll next fall, are now being accepted. Talented Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth-grade program are eligible for consideration. Tuition and most room and board expenses are provided by state funds. A written application must be completed and returned to IMSA, postmarked no later than March 1, 2002. Students should contact their high school guidance counselor or IMSA’s admission office at (630) 907-5027 or 1 (800) 500-IMSA to receive an application.

[IMSA news release]

Honors & Awards

[DEC. 4, 2001]  Eight of the 19 members of the Richland Forensicaturs, along with coaches Carrie Foxx and Sam Straka, spent the weekend in Grayslake, participating in the final competition of the fall semester.  Dan White, speech and debate team president, came home with a fifth place in persuasive speaking his first time out with the event.  David Burke placed sixth in extemporaneous speaking.  

The Holiday Classic Tournament hosted by College of Lake County included entries from 10 community colleges in Illinois and two universities (UIS and NIU) with novice (first-year) teams.  Of the 12, RCC placed eighth this time around.

The two trophies won bring the total to 23 for this team voluntarily coached by four Richland faculty members (Joe and Sam Straka, Carrie Foxx and Vicky Gilpin), assisted by a former speech team participant, Michael Huff.

Almost all of this semester’s team members will be returning for the spring slate of tournaments, which include invitationals at College of DuPage and Harper College, the state IIFA tournament, and regional and national Phi Rho Pi tournaments.

All Forensicaturs have qualified for the national honorary fraternity Phi Rho Pi, an association exclusively for community college speech and debate teams, by their participation in these events. Fourteen of the qualifiers will compete in the national tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, in April 2002 against members from the rest of the nation.

Team members who have qualified as a result of the first three tournaments RCC was able to attend this fall are:

Dan White (third, prose; fifth, duet interpretation; fifth, persuasion)

Nick Stolle (first, speech to entertain; sixth, prose)

Sarah Rutherford (second and third, communication analysis)

Warren Brinegar (third, dramatic interpretation; fourth, extemporaneous)

Kendra Cullison (third, extemporaneous; fourth, impromptu)

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Matt Trusner (fifth, informative; sixth, extemporaneous)

Josh Collins (two sixth-place finishes, speech to entertain)

David Burke (fifth and sixth, extemporaneous)

Tracy Jeffers (fourth, speech to entertain)

Stephanie Patrick (fifth, duet interpretation)

Brandon McNicol (sixth, program oral interpretation)

Adam Disney (seventh, program oral interpretation)

Cory Fane (seventh, informative)

Christina Shaw, Chris Hazlehurst, Aaron Stanley, John Holman, Rob Fifield and Lyndsey Burns have also earned their first level of membership in the national honorary fraternity.

The public can show their support of this community team by attending the Forensicaturs’ Christmas offering at Shilling Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:15 p.m. The team will showcase a few of their events, a readers’ theatre presentation of "A Child’s Christmas in Wales," an improvisational contest — and the 23 trophies.  The RCC Chorus, under the direction of Bob Teel, will add to the Christmas spirit.  Admission is free.

[NOV. 19, 2001]  The speech team from Lincoln Community High School placed second on Nov. 17 at the tournament in Charleston.

 "The long journey to Charleston is well worth it," said Carrie Schreiber, co-coach for the Lincoln speech team. "The team sees a lot of schools that we do not see again until the end of the season. The students were able to see some really good competition and are now eager to work in order to face the challenge. 

"With a little break, they will be able to revise and rework some of their pieces in order to be ready to go out in December."

Ed Jodlowski is the other co-coach for the LCHS team.

Individual varsity placement

Humorous duet acting — Doug Rohrer and Betsy Buttell, first place

Dramatic duet acting — Doug Rohrer and Julie Wood, second place

Special occasion speaking — Ty Sank, second place

Dramatic interpretation — Callie Davison, second place

Verse reading — Eric Agostino, second place

Original comedy — Beau Hanger, third place

Humorous duet acting — Collin Voyles and Adam Voyles, fourth place

Original oratory — Brian Welter, fourth place

Humorous duet acting — Matt Bean and Alex Gurga, fifth place

Radio speaking — Abrigail Sasse, fifth place

Special occasion speaking — Adam Voyles, fifth place

Verse reading — Jamie Eckert, fifth place

Dramatic interpretation — Julie Wood, sixth place

Original oratory — Abrigail Sasse, sixth place

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Individual novice placement

Dramatic duet acting — Brady Gerdts and Brandon Davis, first place

Humorous interpretation — Betsy Buttell, first place

Prose reading — Amanda Perry, first place

Extemporaneous speaking — Tim Fak, second place

Impromptu speaking — Tim Fak, second place

Oratorical declamation — Amanda Perry, second place

Radio speaking — Brian Welter, second place

Special occasion speaking — Wes Reynolds, second place

Original oratory — Katie Gillen, second place

Humorous duet acting — Katie Muck and Wes Reynolds, second place

Special occasion speaking — Fay Allison, third place

Verse reading — Ty Sank, third place

Humorous interpretation — Tom Swanson, third place

Verse reading — Tom Swanson, fourth place

Humorous interpretation — Alex Gurga, fourth place

Dramatic interpretation — Katie Muck, fourth place

Dramatic interpretation — Lyndsey Robbins, fifth place

Impromptu speaking — Jerrod Marton, fifth place

Humorous duet acting — Brady Gerdts and Brandon Davis, sixth place

Original comedy — Eric Knutilla, sixth place

Radio speaking — Jillian Kimberlin, sixth place

Original comedy — Matt Dean, seventh place

[NOV. 16, 2001]   Kari Borowiak, a sophomore at Lincoln College, has been named Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy, a private, nonprofit organization established to honor Illinois citizens whose contributions have brought honor to the state.

The 27th annual Student Laureate award ceremony was in Springfield on Saturday, Oct. 27. Winners are selected by top administrators of their schools on the basis of academic success, extracurricular activities and contributions to their school.

Lincoln College, the state’s only two-year private college in the Lincoln Academy program, is included because of its original charter in 1865 as Lincoln University.

Lincoln College President Jack Nutt commented that Borowiak is a very positive addition to Lincoln College. "We are proud that Kari chose Lincoln College, and we are delighted to see that she is receiving this recognition."

Borowiak, a 2000 graduate of Lincoln Community High School, is an honor student who is studying general education courses with an emphasis on nursing courses. She is active with Lincoln College "Spiritleading" and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Borowiak plans to continue her education at Illinois State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Bob and Carolyn Borowiak of Lincoln.

[Lincoln College news release]

[NOV. 15, 2001]   

Third grade — Elizabeth Cabit, Meghan Cooper, Dana Denny, Cheyenne Duncan, Ryan Huddlestun, Zach Miller, Kaley Brown, Morgan Cordes, Catrice Parke-Stacy, Brandon Root

Fourth grade — Michelle Brawdy, Katie Gosda, Nathan Swearingen, Randi Vieregge, Caiti Wunderlin, Jeff Owen

Fifth grade — Cody Follis, Kayla Giles, Samara Shane, Andrew Brinkman

Sixth grade — Arielle Alley, Kaleb Gordon, Kelsey Dallas, Alex Huerd, Rebecca Kasa, Jessica Owen

Third grade — Andrew Thomas, Ty Unger, Ethan Vallejo, Tiffany Boch, Mariah Kodatt, Bradley Nelson, Courtney Sutton, Aleta Raymond, Zach Everson

Fourth grade — Caleb Boulb, Dalton DePoy, Nick Everson, Jacob Hyde, Elizabeth Laurence, Hope Renfro, Nathaniel Zapata, Ali Buck, Brooklyn Ferguson, Amy Jordan, Kelsie Plummer, Chris Shawgo

Fifth grade — Sam Chon, Nichole Etcheson, Colt Hickey, Ashley Shook, Kristina Baird, Joseph Papesch, Jessa Raymond, Jessica Tieman

Sixth grade — Kelly Gosda, Nicki Kodatt, Chelsie Shawgo, Brock Vale, Tim Chezem, Meranda Hale, Amy Langley, Sabrina Matson, Ashley Shawgo, Kami Thompson

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Third grade — Brendan Fitzsimmons, Dilan Hardwick, Myles Moos, Jordan Sanrolini, Benjamin Hake, Austin Hopp, Jori Maxey, Tyler Richardson

Fourth grade — Jordan Baker, Krista Cathers, Steven Green, Mason Musick, Tanner Parrott, Ethan Tabor

Fifth grade — Ryan Davis, Kayla Hyde, Allysa Kemp, Nate Kunkel, Kaily Mote

Sixth grade — Nic Cummings, Eric Gonzales, Marissa Musick, Garret Romer, Adam Babica, Andrew Gonzales, Sydney Welker

[NOV. 14, 2001]   Eleven Lincoln College students from the area have been included in the 2001 edition of "Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges."

Students are selected for their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for success.

Those students named on the list include Kari Borowiak, Miles Craig, Lisa Curcuru, Heidi Graff, Lyndsey Pickering, Clinton Smith and Joshua Twente, all of Lincoln, Nathan Dieckow of Atlanta; Brittany Franklin of New Holland; Felicia Haak of McLean; and Tamar Lyons of Elkhart.

"Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges" has been published since 1966.

[Lincoln College news release]

Announcements

AURORA — The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has scheduled informational meetings this fall for students, parents and community members to learn more about IMSA’s academic, residential and admission programs. Admission counselors will have the meetings throughout Illinois.

Located in Aurora, IMSA is a learning enterprise which builds the capacity of students, teachers and policymakers to improve and transform mathematics and science teaching and learning. IMSA’s public residential educational program serves Illinois students (grades 10-12) talented in mathematics and science; its professional development center serves schools, educational systems, teachers and students in Illinois and beyond.

IMSA, which opened in 1986, has graduated more than 2,400 students, with college placement rates of more than 99 percent. Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth-grade program are eligible to apply. Admission is highly competitive. Tuition and most room and board expenses are provided by state funds. The application deadline is March 1, 2002.

The academy offers advanced courses in mathematics, science, the arts and humanities with an emphasis on connections within and across the disciplines. Research is an important part of the academic program and enables students to work with faculty, scientists and scholars. The academy also offers many opportunities in fine and performing arts, 32 co-curricular activities and 18 interscholastic sports.

For more information about IMSA or the informational meetings, write or call the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Office of Admission, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506-1000, (630) 907-5027, or in Illinois, 1 (800) 500-IMSA. You may also visit tile IMSA admissions website: www.imsa.edu/team/admissions/

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Champaign, University of Illinois, Carle Forum Bldg., Fritz Conference Room, 611 W. Park St., 12-13-01, 6 p.m. 

Notice to participants in the current GED program
You are urged to pass all five sections of the present GED exam by Dec. 31. In January 2002, a new GED test will be given and it will be necessary to start over from the beginning. Make your plans now to finish all five sections and get your GED.

For orientation dates and registration information, call Heartland Community College, 735-1731.

Menus

• Lincoln District 27 schools

• Mount Pulaski Grade School

• West Lincoln-Broadwell School

(Milk served with all meals)

Monday, Dec. 3 — Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Sausage and gravy bagel, fruit

Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Cereal, bread and jelly, juice

Thursday, Dec. 6 — Scrambled eggs, potato wedges, toast

Friday, Dec. 7 — Cereal, toast with apple butter, juice

Monday, Dec. 10 — Cereal, graham crackers with peanut butter, juice

Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Cream of wheat, toast, fruit

Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Cereal, toast with jelly, juice

Thursday, Dec. 13 — Grilled cheese, fruit

Friday, Dec. 14 — Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

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Lunches

(Milk served with all meals)

Monday, Dec. 3 — Smokies in barbecue sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, green beans

Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Corn dogs, french fries, pork and beans, crispy rice treat

Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Chicken and biscuit, peas, pudding, pears

Thursday, Dec. 6 — Tomato soup with crackers, lunchmeat sandwich, celery stick, apple crisp

Friday, Dec. 7 — Cheesy pizza sandwich, corn, carrot sticks, peaches

Monday, Dec. 10 — Mini corn dogs, peas, snack crackers, pears

Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Sloppy Joes, cole slaw, french fries, strawberry applesauce

Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Pepperoni pizza, green beans, jello, fruit cocktail

Thursday, Dec. 13 — Beefy nachos with shredded cheese, corn, carrot stick, peaches

Friday, Dec. 14 — Pancakes with syrup, hash brown, sausage patty, pineapple-orange cup

Milk and condiments are served with all meals.

Students in grades three through eight may choose hot dog and bun or peanut butter and jelly sandwich in place of main entree.

Students in grades six, seven and eight may choose salad bar in place of main menu.

Monday, Dec. 3 — Sloppy Joe, potato wedge, peas, orange, raisins

Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Chicken fingers, mixed vegetables, peaches, rice crispy treat, bread, oleo

Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Macaroni and cheese, lettuce salad, bean salad, pears, peanut butter

Thursday, Dec. 6 — Nacho chips, meat sauce, cheese, baked beans, apple, pudding pops, bread, oleo

Friday, Dec. 7 — Hamburger, bun, cheese, pickle, potato chips, pineapple, cake

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Monday, Dec. 10 — Rib, bun, potato rounds, mixed vegetables, pineapple, graham cracker

Tuesday, Dec. 11 — Hot dog, bun, potato wedge, peas, cherry pudding, carrots

Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Spaghetti, meat sauce, lettuce, green beans, peaches, bread

Thursday, Dec. 13 — Hamburger, bun, cheese, pickle, potato wedge, mixed vegetables, orange, vanilla wafers

Friday, Dec. 14 — Hot ham and cheese on bun, corn, carrots, five cup salad, potato chips

Monday, Dec. 17 — Cheese pizza, lettuce, mixed vegetables, peaches, brownie

Tuesday, Dec. 18 — Barbecued chicken, bun, carrots, mixed fruit, baked beans, rice crispy treat

Wednesday, Dec. 19 — Chili, cheese, crackers, carrots, apple crisp, bread, oleo

Thursday, Dec. 20 — Ravioli, lettuce, green beans, pears, bread, oleo

Friday, Dec. 21 — Corn dog, peaches, cookie, ice cream cup

Monday, Dec. 3 — Roasted chicken, potatoes and gravy, peas, spiced pears

Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Soft tacos, salsa, lettuce, cheese, nacho chips, cheese sauce, corn, jello

Wednesday, Dec. 5 — Breadsticks, meat sauce, shellie beans, tossed salad, pineapple cup

Thursday, Dec. 6 — Breaded chicken fillet, potatoes and gravy, broccoli and cheese, apple crisp

Friday, Dec. 7 — Ham, egg and cheese on muffin, potato coins, apples and peanut butter, peach cup

Monday, Dec. 10 — Chicken fingers, potato wedges, oriental vegetables, pears

Tuesday, Dec. 11 — 11:15 dismissal

Wednesday, Dec. 12 — Ham horseshoe, French fries, veggie sticks, pineapple cup

Thursday, Dec. 13 — Cream turkey on biscuit, potatoes, green beans, cherries and cream

Friday, Dec. 14 — Cheese pizza, potato coins, lettuce salad, applesauce

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Monday, Dec. 17 — Chili, crackers, toasted cheese, celery and peanut butter cup, fruit ice

Tuesday, Dec. 18 — Glazed barbecue chicken patty on bun, french fries, corn, pears

Wednesday, Dec. 19 — Corn dog, tortilla chips and cheese, lettuce salad, mixed fruit

Thursday, Dec. 20 — Open-faced turkey sandwich, potatoes, peas, cranberries, peach cup

Friday, Dec. 21 — Chicken noodle soup, crackers, combo sandwich, chips, assorted desserts

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