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LCCS awards degrees, certificates

[MAY 17, 2001] The 56th commencement program of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary was on Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m. Prior to awarding the degrees, Dr. Keith Ray, president, introduced the commencement speaker, Mike Breaux. Breaux is the senior minister at Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Ky., and a 1978 alumnus of LCC.

The school awarded two certificates of ministry, six TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificates, 20 associate’s degrees, 76 bachelor’s degrees and 38 master’s degrees.

Dr. Tom Tanner, vice president of academics, announced each graduate, save one. Dr. Wayne Shaw, dean emeritus, was given the honor of awarding the seminary’s 1,000^th degree.

Click here for special honors awarded to graduates of Lincoln Christian College and Seminary.

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Rube Goldberg revisited

C-EL students learn through creative thinking and design

[MAY 11, 2001] Seventh graders in Doug Rader’s science class at Chester-East Lincoln School have been studying simple machines, energy and the development of technology. Their culminating project is to design and manufacture a Rube Goldberg machine. This is a machine designed to do a simple task like put bread in the toaster or toothpaste on a toothbrush.

Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist who designed weekly inventions which were run in comic strips in newspapers across the United States.

This science unit is designed to be unique, develop independence and create a setting where students are required to use higher-level thinking skills. The unit deals with two main themes: science and technology. Throughout the year students have gained an understanding of what each theme involves as well as the interrelationship that exists between the two. This activity helps to give historical perspective and to make the contemporary applications as practical as possible.

Part of this study is an interdisciplinary study in which Beth Steffens’ English classes research and write out descriptions of different inventions and describe their social and economic impact on society.

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[click on photos to enlarge]	[Chris Ackerman (center) demonstrates his confetti-blowing machine to other seventh-grade students.]

[Projects by Andrew Fulton (left, "The Candle Killer") and Dustin Schaub (right, "The Cat Feeder") received the best of show award. Each project had 12 steps and used seven forces to accomplish its task.]
[Justyn Awe (left) describes his project, "Cat Feeder," to Colby Elkins. The feeder uses a series of levers, pulleys and magnets.]	[Kevin Huelskoetter (right) demonstrates his project, which turns on a flashlight, to other C-EL students.]

This year’s projects included several unique ways to put out a candle. One student, Alia Moon, used a puff of air created by dropping a weight onto a closed Cool Whip container with a pinhole in the bottom. Andrew Fulton dropped baking soda into vinegar to create carbon dioxide, which then put out the candle.

The students at CEL will continue to develop their research skills through this and other special programs.

[Doug Rader]

Growing earth-conscious youth

Fifth-graders make posters, third-graders get trees

[MAY 3, 2001] Each winter Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District conducts a poster contest for all the fifth-graders in the county. This year's conservation theme for the posters was "Lines on the Land." Events included a classroom presentation along with a video.

Winners of the poster contest were Hanna Laramee, first place, $20; Pat Gleason and Kaitlyn Kutz, tied for second place, $10 each; and Christina Stoll, third place, $5.

[First- and second-place winners from Elkhart sit with their teacher, Mrs. Ann Olson. From left to right are Hanna Laramee, Pat Gleason and Kaitlyn Kutz.]

[The third-place winner, Christina Stoll, is from Zion Lutheran School in Mount Pulaski. She is pictured here with her teacher, Mrs. Jean Davis.]

Winners of honorable mention in the contest included Shekinah Pelc from New Wine School, Jarod Parrott from Elkhart Grade School, Jamie Curry from Elkhart Grade School and Dustin Aylesworth from Zion Lutheran School in Mount Pulaski.

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[Mrs. Radtke and her third-grade class at Elkhart Grade School hold their white pine seedlings.]

The Logan County Soil and Water Conservation District distributes trees to all the third-graders in the county each year for Arbor Day. Resource conservationist Steve Bracey delivered white pine seedlings to the third-grade class at Elkhart Grade School and gave a short presentation in observance of Arbor Day.

Honors & Awards

LCCS graduates receive special honors

[MAY 17, 2001] Lincoln Christian College and Seminary graduating students who received special honors are listed below.

LCC graduates honored

Donnie Case, Timothy Coverstone, Nathan Davis, Ryan Edgecombe, Gretchen Gaff, Janet Jackson, Emily Lawler — Delta Epsilon Chi, an honor society of the top 7 percent of graduating seniors with a 3.30 or higher GPA who possess high qualities of Christian character and leadership.

Jeremiah Auble, Gregory Boldt, Donnie Case, Timothy Coverstone, Elizabeth Crouse, Nathan Davis, Ryan Edgecombe, Gretchen Gaff, Janet Jackson, Kate King, Emily Lawler, Michelle Weber — Gamma Alpha Chi, honor society of juniors and seniors with a 3.30 or higher GPA who possess high qualities of Christian character and leadership.

Jeremiah Auble is an honored student selected by the faculty to represent the field of general education.

Donnie Case is an honored student selected by the faculty to represent the field of Christian ministries.

Gretchen Gaff is an honored student selected by the faculty to represent the fields of both general education and Christian ministries.

Ryan Edgecombe and Janet Jackson are honored students selected by the faculty to represent the field of Bible and theology.

Gregory Boldt, Donnie Case, Thomas Cox, Elizabeth Crouse, Nathan Davis, Melissa Goodwin, Jennifer Harris, Kelli Lashbrook, Jennifer Reedy, Rob Siebert, Amanda Wampler, Nicole Weeks — cum laude, 3.5-3.69 GPA.

Shane Baker, Ryan Edgecombe, Janet Jackson, Emily Lawler, Susan Snyder, Cara Tingley, Michelle Weber — magna cum laude, 3.7-3.89 GPA.

Timothy Coverstone, Gretchen Gaff — summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0 GPA.

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LCS graduates honored

Elsy Samuel is an honored student selected by the faculty for recognition in the Master of Arts program.

Greg Lee is an honored student selected by the faculty for recognition in the Master of Divinity program.

Christian Berry, Brandon Boyd, Nealy Brown, Jason Cooper, Jacque Howard, Gregory Lee, Randall Lynch, Scott Robinson, Elsy Samuel — honors, 3.75-3.89 GPA.

Martha Householter, Mark Moore, Bradley Pickens, Kelly Robinson, Kathy Spencer, Cynthia Walter, Lisa Womble — high honors, 3.9-3.99 GPA.

Jason LeCureux, Anna Munster — highest honors, 4.0 GPA.

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Students honored at Lincoln College

[MAY 15, 2001] On Saturday, May 12, at the Lincoln College Honors and Awards Assembly, 43 students were honored for academic excellence.

The following students were presented with plaques:

David Tennant, of Orion — Salutatorian

Matthew Knepper, of Barry; Dawn Hillman, Delavan; Andrea Stark, Ashkum; and Luke Hughes, Lincoln — Valedictorians

Other awards:

Matthew Knepper — Adelia Neibuhr Stickel Award, presented to a sophomore for outstanding achievement in English.

Nichole Velez, Rock Island — Alberta Fox P.E.O. Memorial, awarded to freshman woman with highest record in English.

Tori Underwood, Clinton — Alex Gordon Award, to graduating student with best academic record in business courses.

Johnny Power, Mason City — Alta Charles McKeever Award, to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in art.

Dawn Hillman — American Legion Award for Citizenship, to student who typifies the ideals of American citizenship and patriotism.

Nicholas King, Lincoln — Best Actor, to male student for outstanding work in Lincoln College productions.

Brittney Dobson, Lincoln — Best Actress, to female student for outstanding work in Lincoln College productions.

Ashley Lyons, Waverly — Bette Dirks Award, for outstanding work in piano.

Brittney Dobson — Coral Bonnell Maconaghie Prize, to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in music.

Sara Eichorn, Godfrey; Rachael Glowaki, Bloomington; Elizabeth Judge, Illiopolis; Crystal Wilson, Lincoln; and Emily Navara, Morrison — Dance Award, to graduating students who excel in dance.

Tina Mayer, Lincoln — Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, awarded to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in history.

Dawn Hillman — Daughters of the American Revolution, awarded to graduating student who holds the best record in American history.

Amy Stoelingal, Wheeling — Dysart Logan Maconaghie Prize, awarded to student who demonstrates the most notable improvement in scholarship.

Adrienne Harmon, Atlanta, and Crystal Robertson, New Canton — Earl and Pearl McKeever Award, to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in science.

Jamie Paul, Tinley Park — Elizabeth M. Hensley Award, to female freshman student who lives in one of the residence halls and who has contributed the most to the welfare of the residence hall.

Ryan McCabe, Bethany — Florence Molen Award, to freshman student for excellence in English.

Shelby Smith, Ellery — Helen N. Dawson Award, to student for excellence in music.

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Joshua Houberg, Reddick — Herbert O. Merry Award, to student for excellence in instrumental music.

Matthew Knepper — Layman Athletic Award, to LC varsity athlete with the highest scholastic average.

Nathanael Kotras, Collinsville — Lord-Baden Powell Award, to student who exemplifies the highest ideals of the Boy Scouts of America .

Teri Kavelman, Lincoln — Lorraine Maconaghie Morrow Award, to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in literature and journalism.

Francesca Biundo, Mason City — Madrigale Maconaghie McKeever Award, to graduating student who has derived the greatest benefit from the Lincoln College experience.

Rosemary Porter, Heyworth — Marvin D. "Swede" Johnson Award, to freshman student who has been involved with the total Lincoln College community.

Ryan McCabe — Mathematics Achievement Award, to freshman student who holds the best record in mathematics.

Brittney Dobson — Performing Arts Award, to graduating student whose creative work in performing arts reflects outstanding proficiency, creative ability, and genuine achievement and dedication.

Pamela Williams, Bellevue — Phi Theta Kappa Service Award, to student for outstanding service to the organization.

Marko Djurovic, Lincolnwood — Production Assistant Award, for excellence in technical assistance.

Tamar Lyons, Elkhart — Roy Clapper Business Award, to freshman student who demonstrates excellence in business.

Pamela Williams — Samuel B. Evans Prize, awarded to graduating student who demonstrates leadership and character among his or her peers at Lincoln College.

Michael Rohlfs, Lincoln — Visual Arts Award, to student whose creative work in visual arts reflects outstanding proficiency.

Sandra Bigolin, Antioch — William B. McKinley Prize, awarded to freshman student who is deemed to represent the character of Lincoln College students.

Jeremy Mathenia, Toledo — William Lewis McKeever Award, to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in mathematics.

Jonathan Cave, Chillicothe, Ohio — Willy Daubner Award, to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in chemistry.

Marko Djurovic — Zimbie-Whiting Art Scholarship, awarded to graduating student who demonstrates excellence in visual arts.

[Lincoln College news release]

Announcements

School Menus

Lincoln Elementary Schools
Mount Pulaski Grade School

Lincoln Elementary Schools

Breakfast menus

(Milk is served with all meals)

Thursday, May 17 — Silver dollar pancakes with syrup, sausage patty, fruit

Friday, May 18 — Trix yogurt, rice crispy treat, fruit

Monday, May 21 — Cook’s choice

Tuesday, May 22 — Cook’s choice

Wednesday, May 23 — No breakfast (school year ends)

Lunch menus

(Milk is served with all meals)

Thursday, May 17 — Ravioli with meat sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, fruit cocktail

Friday, May 18 — Chicken tenders with sauce, corn, bread and butter, peaches

Monday, May 21 — Cook’s choice

Tuesday, May 22 — Cook’s choice

Wednesday, May 23 — No lunch (school year ends)

Mount Pulaski Grade School

Lunch menus

Thursday, May 17 — Hamburger on a bun, cheese, pickle, potato wedges, strawberries, ice cream

Friday, May 18 — Cheese pizza, lettuce salad, green beans, applesauce, brownie

Monday, May 21 — Barbecued chicken on a bun, potato wedges, carrots, peaches, animal crackers

Tuesday, May 22 — Hot ham and cheese on a bun, mixed veggies, tri-tator, applesauce

Wednesday, May 23 — Corn dogs, peas, potato chips, strawberries, ice cream

Notes:

Milk is served with all meals.

Condiments are served with all meals.

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

Students in grades six through eight may also choose a chef salad.

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