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[FEB. 7, 2003] The speech team from Lincoln High School shared their talents with the public Thursday evening during a fund-raiser program titled “Meet the Regional Speech Team.” The following students performed:

Tim Fak, impromptu speaking

Erica Brickey, prose reading

Ty Sank, humorous interpretation

Abrigail Sasse, oratorical declamation

Doug Rohrer and Betsy Buttell, dramatic duet acting

Kassandra Pepperell, original comedy

Julie Wood, original oratory

Brady Gerdts, Brandon Davis, Jamie Eckert, Brittany Feese, Katie Muck, Lindsey Boerma, Audrey Beach, Brian Welter and Amy Schumacher: performance in the round

Tim Fak, extemporaneous speaking

Erica Brickey, verse reading

Abrigail Sasse, radio speaking

Betsy Buttell, dramatic interpretation

Ty Sank, special occasion speaking

Kassandra Pepperell and Tom Swanson, humorous duet acting

[Photos by Bob Frank]
[Ty Sank]

[Erica Brickey]

Campus visit day

[JAN. 14, 2002] All high school juniors and seniors who are interested in learning more about Lincoln Christian College are invited to come visit the LCC campus on March 3. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Warehouse (student center).

The day will include:

Admissions presentation
Campus tour
Lunch in remodeled cafe
Meet-the-faculty session
Attend an LCC class

Please RSVP by Monday, Feb. 24. Call (217) 732-3168, Ext. 2228 or respond by e-mail to coladmis@lccs.edu.

Honors & Awards

Local students attend all-state music convention

[FEB. 11, 2003] Kirsten Gandenberger and Michael Kasa attended the Illinois Music Education Association's annual convention Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in Peoria. Both are students at Lincoln Community High School. Michael was selected for the All-State Band and Kirsten was selected for the All-State Honors Band.

Kirsten is the daughter of Gil and Bonnie Gandenberger of Lincoln. She has been a band member for eight years. During high school Kirsten has been her section leader for four years and section leader of the jazz band three years. She has been a member of the IMEA's District Band four times and a member of the All-State Honors Band twice.

[Kirsten Gandenberger]

She is employed by Audra's Studio of Dance, where she teaches classes in ballet, pointe, Celtic dance and tumbling. She is also a student in numerous dance classes and a member of the Flying Feet Cloggers.

Next year she plans to attend Webster University as a dance major.

Michael is the son of Paul and Julie Kasa and a junior at LCHS. He has been studying the trombone since fourth grade and the piano since third. He has been the trombone section leader at the high school for three years and plays in the jazz band.

Outside of band, he has been the accompanist for the spring musical and the fall Spooktacular. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Thespians, Scholastic Bowl, Spanish Club and chorus.

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Students who attend the IMEA convention have gone through a rigorous schedule of auditions and performances. The process begins with auditions at the district level in October, and students who are selected perform with the District Festival Band at Western Illinois University in November. Scores are then carried over to determine if the musicians rank high enough to attend at the state level.

Both local students were notified in early December that they had indeed made one of the all-state organizations. Upon arriving in Peoria, they auditioned for placement in either the All-State Band or in the more prestigious All-State Honor Band.

Every year thousands of students audition for the state honor, and only the best are selected. Lincoln can be proud of these two fine young people. They have brought honor to themselves, their families and the Lincoln community.

[Michael Kasa]

[LCHS news release]

Students honored for academic excellence

[FEB. 10, 2003] During a Feb. 7 assembly at Lincoln Junior High School, the following students were honored for academic excellence and received decals from the Lincoln Elementary Education Organization. Sixty-three students maintained honor roll status for the first semester.

Seventh grade

Arielle Alley

Megan Armstrong

Aleishia Baker

Chelsie Beck

Melyssa Campbell

Jennifer Carroll

Cale Dahn

Kelsey Dallas

Cathie Daniels

Heather Danley

David Finnigan

Jaci Gandenberger

Daniel Garrett

Kaleb Gordon

Kelly Gosda

Dane Grable

Evelyn Haggard

Stephanie Holford

Kayla Horney

Alex Huerd

Rebecca Kasa

Andrew Keller

Nikky Kodatt

Krissy Logan

Sabrina Matson

Mick Montcalm

Jessica Owen

Hannah Payne

Brittany Reves

Jacky Scheurer

Ashley Shawgo

Amber Simmons

Heather Skelton

Kassie Tungate

Jairris Vermeire

Heather Walker

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Eighth grade

Jared Andreason

John Cosby

Katie Crosier

Bo Crowell

Adam Cunningham

Brittany Dickson

Kaeley Fitzsimmins

Emily Gilmer

T.J. Hernandez

Donald Heyen

Kevin Kirk

Melissa Lange

Merideth Laurence

Jon Leisinger

Mindy Malerich

Chad Painter

Juliann Papesch

Max Pozsgai

Brandon Rahn

Kady Rehder

Chris Sanborn

Wes Schrader

Michelle Schriber

Hannah Snyder

Sonya Twist

Les Vincent

Tim Wiser

[LJHS news release]

Lincoln speech team hosts weekend tournament

[FEB. 7, 2003] Lincoln Community High School hosted a speech tournament on Feb. 1.

"The Lincoln Tournament was very rewarding for our team," said Ed Jodlowski, one of the local speech coaches. "Not only their hard work and practice was rewarded, but their hard work and their parents' hard work allowed for a very successful tournament."

LCHS was not in team competition but would have taken second place if they had competed.

LCHS participants

Betsy Buttell and Doug Rohrer, dramatic duet acting

Betsy Buttell, dramatic interpretation

Tim Fak, extemporaneous speaking

Kasey Pepperell and Tom Swanson, humorous duet acting

Ty Sank, humorous interpretation

Tim Fak, impromptu speaking

Brandon Davis, oratorical declamation

Abrigail Sasse, oratorical declamation

Kasey Pepperell, original comedy

Betsy Buttell, prose reading

Erica Brickey, prose reading

Ty Sank, prose reading

Audrey Beach, radio speaking

Abrigail Sasse, radio speaking

Ty Sank, special occasion speaking

[LCHS news release]

New Holland-Middletown honor rolls

[FEB. 3, 2003]

Second nine weeks

High honors

Fifth grade -- Katrina Adye, Chassidy Jones, Kiley Sommers, John White

Sixth grade -- Michelle Boyer, Kayla Jenkins, Diane Monday

Seventh grade -- Jacob Harnacke

Eighth grade -- Katie Conklen, Jennifer Dammerman, Kimber Davison, Jason Dean, Justin Harnacke, Brandee Heidbreder, Justin Mason, Lincoln Moore, Jill Patrick, Molly Tobias, Michelle Tripplett

Honors

Fifth grade -- Ericka Conner, Justin Jenkins, James Kirby, Casey Nelson, Taylor Sisk

Sixth grade -- Zach Gasparini

Seventh grade -- Jacob Harnacke, Andrew Uhlry, Cori Wendell, Shonda White

Eighth grade -- Tiffany Graham, Jeremiah Kirby, Staci Otto

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First semester

High honors

Fifth grade -- Katrina Adye, Justin Jenkins, Chassidy Jones, Taylor Sisk, Kiley Sommers, John White

Sixth grade -- Michelle Boyer, Kayla Jenkins, Diane Monday

Seventh grade -- Jacob Harnacke

Eighth grade -- Katie Conklen, Jennifer Dammerman, Kimber Davison, Jason Dean, Justin Harnacke, Brandee Heidbreder, Justin Mason, Lincoln Moore, Jill Patrick, Molly Tobias, Michelle Tripplett

Honors

Fifth grade -- Alyssa Albertson, Aspyn Cooper, James Kirby

Sixth grade -- Zach Gasparini, Kelsey Jurgens, Jessica Mehan, Josh Mehan, Matthew Merreighn

Seventh grade -- John Fink, Andrew Uhlry, Cori Wendell

Eighth grade -- Jeremiah Kirby

LJHS spelldown winner: Daniel Parson

[JAN. 30, 2003] Daniel Parson, eighth-grade son of Paul and Gail Parson, won the Jan. 10 spelling bee at Lincoln Junior High School in 11 rounds. He will compete for the third time in the county event, which will be March 6 at the Logan County Courthouse. Runner-up was Donavon Dye, son of Don and Young Dye, also of Lincoln.

Eighth-grade spellers participating were Ariel Lopez, Daniel Parson, Brittany Dickson, Jonathon Leisinger and Donavon Dye.

Seventh-grade spellers were Daniel Garrett, Rebecca Kasa, Bethany Dickson, Nikky Kodatt and Jaci Gandenberger.

Ms. Elaine Knight, District 27 librarian, pronounced the words as Mrs. Karolee Johnson, Mrs. Carol Gleason, Mrs. Karen Lee and Mrs. Kathy Litherland served as judges.

[LJHS news release]

Menus

Lincoln Elementary School District 27

West Lincoln-Broadwell School

Lincoln Elementary School District 27

Breakfast

(Milk served with all meals)

Wednesday, Feb. 12 -- Cereal, graham crackers with dip, juice

Thursday, Feb. 13 -- Oatmeal, fruit, toast

Friday, Feb. 14 -- Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice

Monday, Feb. 17 -- No school; Presidents Day

Tuesday, Feb. 18 -- Cereal, toast with jelly, juice

Wednesday, Feb. 19 -- Cereal, doughnut holes, juice

Thursday, Feb. 20 -- Biscuit with egg and ham, fruit

Friday, Feb. 21 -- Cereal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice

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Lunch

(Milk served with all meals)

Wednesday, Feb. 12 -- Sausage pizza, corn, pretzels, fruit cocktail

Thursday, Feb. 13 -- Beef tamale pie with salsa, lettuce salad, jello, pears

Friday, Feb. 14 -- Homemade chicken noodle soup, cheese toasty, celery sticks, whipped dessert with Valentine cookie

Monday, Feb. 17 -- No school; Presidents Day

Tuesday, Feb. 18 -- Sloppy joes, cole slaw, french fries, strawberry applesauce

Wednesday, Feb. 19 -- Chicken and biscuit, peas, pudding, pears

Thursday, Feb. 20 -- Corn dogs, baked beans, snack crackers, peaches

Friday, Feb. 21 -- Pancakes with syrup, sausage, potato rounds, cooked cinnamon apples

West Lincoln-Broadwell School

Wednesday, Feb. 12 -- Corn dog, chips, raw vegetables, cookie

Thursday, Feb. 13 -- Ravioli with meat sauce, salad, green beans, applesauce

Friday, Feb. 14 -- Hot ham and cheese on bun, potato wedges, baked beans, fruit ice

Monday, Feb. 17 -- No school

Tuesday, Feb. 18 -- Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, green beans, garlic bread, peaches

Wednesday, Feb. 19 -- Vegetable beef soup, ham and cheese sandwich, raw vegetables, cake with fruit

Thursday, Feb. 20 -- Turkey patty with gravy, potatoes, broccoli, peaches and pears

Friday, Feb. 21 -- No lunch served; 11:15 a.m. dismissal

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Monday, Feb. 24 -- Chicken fingers, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, pears

Tuesday, Feb. 25 -- Soft tacos, lettuce and cheese, nachos, corn, applesauce

Wednesday, Feb. 26 -- Chicken noodle soup, crackers, sub sandwich, raw vegetables, fruit crisp

Thursday, Feb. 27 -- Ham horseshoe, french fries, green beans, peaches

Friday, Feb. 28 -- Tenderloin on bun, potato rounds, salad, mixed fruit

Announcements

IMSA application deadline drawing near

[FEB. 12, 2003] AURORA -- The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy welcomes applications from students looking for an educational program that offers a wide variety of challenging honors-level courses in mathematics, science, the arts and humanities. In addition, the residential academy also offers a wide variety of fine and performing arts, clubs and organizations, and interscholastic sports.

The application deadline for fall 2003 admission is March 1. Qualified Illinois students interested in attending the academy in the fall should begin the application process immediately. Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth-grade program are eligible to apply.

IMSA, which opened in 1986, has an enrollment of 637 students representing all areas of the state. Admission is highly competitive.

For more information about IMSA or to request an application, contact 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, or visit the IMSA admissions website at http://www.imsa.edu. A downloadable application form is now available from the IMSA website.

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Located in Aurora, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an internationally recognized pioneering educational institution created by the state to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. More than 14,000 teachers and 20,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from IMSA's professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership, and action research.

[IMSA news release]

Agriculture scholarships available

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Girl Scouts announce scholarship opportunities

[JAN. 24, 2003] SPRINGFIELD -- Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council is announcing college scholarship opportunities to all eligible Girl Scout members within the 6½-county jurisdiction who are continuing their education at an accredited college or university.

Girl Scouts attending an accredited college, university or technical school may apply for the Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-year, $1,000 award and is renewable. To qualify, girls must be currently registered with Girl Scouts, Land of Lincoln Council and have been a member with the council for a minimum of three years.

Active Girl Scout members enrolling as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college or university are eligible for the Linda S. Culver Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-year, $1,500 award and is renewable. To qualify, girls must be registered members with the Land of Lincoln Council and have been so for a minimum of three years.

Girl Scouts enrolling at Springfield College in Illinois also have the opportunity to apply for the Springfield College Girl Scout Scholarship. This scholarship is a $500 award and is renewable. For more information, please contact the college's financial aid office directly at (217) 525-1420.

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Finally, Senior Girl Scout Gold Award recipients graduating in 2003 are encouraged to apply for the Elks National Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is a $6,000 award.

Information on all Girl Scouts scholarships is available upon request by calling the Girl Scout Service Center, (217) 523-8159, or visiting www.girlscoutsllc.org. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 11. Please note the Springfield College Girl Scout Scholarship has its own deadline.

Girl Scouting helps cultivate values and real-life skills so all girls will succeed as adults. Through the power of Girl Scouting and its all-girl environment, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together.

[News release]

Health career scholarship applications available

[JAN. 21, 2003] Applications for the Dwight F. Zimmerman Scholarship, sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, are currently available.

Applicants must be graduating seniors from Lincoln Community High School, Mount Pulaski High School, Olympia High School, Hartsburg-Emden High School, Delavan Community High School, Illini Central High School or students currently attending Lincoln College.

All applicants who are chosen as finalists to interview with the scholarship selection committee will receive an award to be applied directly toward tuition, fees and books. The two top applicants will receive scholarships of $1,500. Other finalists will be awarded $500 scholarships.

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Applications are available in the guidance offices of the above-listed schools. Applications are to be submitted to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, 315 Eighth St., Lincoln, IL 62656. The deadline to submit an application for the Zimmerman Scholarship is April 4. For more information, call the foundation office, (217) 732-2161, Ext. 405.

People who wish to contribute to the scholarship fund may send their contributions to the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, 315 Eighth St., Lincoln, IL 62656.

[ALMH news release]

Zonta scholarships

[JAN. 20, 2003] The Zonta Club of Lincoln again will sponsor health career scholarships for residents of Logan County who are enrolled in or accepted to a health care professional curriculum.

The scholarship award is for one academic year and is contingent upon the student's sustained academic achievement. Former recipients may reapply. Application forms are available by request at the high schools in Logan County, ALMH, several long-term care facilities and pharmacies in the county.

All completed applications, including references, are due to the scholarship committee by March 10 to be considered for interview. For applications and information, contact Mary Bruns, 778 Prairie St, Lincoln, IL 62656.

[News release]

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