Five LCHS athletes sign letters of intent

[April 29, 2014]  Monday afternoon, five Lincoln Community High School senior athletes announced their selections of colleges. On hand for photos were Edward Bowlby, Matthew Brewer, Bobby Dunovsky and Joey Olden. Max Cook was unable to attend the signing event. Below is information on each of the five as provided by Sam Knox at LCHS.

Edward Bowlby

Parents: Kent & Barb Bowlby Sport: Basketball
College: Lincoln College, Lincoln
Major: Engineering
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
"Lincoln College is the best school and program that will prepare me to be as successful as possible in my future."
Edwards' Basketball career at LCHS: 4-year player; Central State 8 Special Mention as a Junior, Central State 8 All-Conference as a Senior, All-State Honorable Mention as Senior, and Central State 8 Academic All-Conference as a senior.
Other sports & activities: National Honor Society

Matthew Brewer

Parents: Sharon Wilson & Vincent Brewer
Sport: Wrestling
College: McKendree University, Lebanon
Major: Psychology
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
"I felt comfortable on campus and the wrestling was a bonus."
Matthew's Wrestling career at LCHS: 3-year participant; Central State 8 All-Conference as a Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior
 

Max Cook

Parents: Larry & Diane Cook
Sport: Basketball
College: University of Missouri, St. Louis
Major: Political Science
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
"It is a great fit for me basketball-wise and academically. I love St. Louis as well and they have a great coaching staff."
Max's Basketball career at LCHS: 4-year player; Central State 8 All-Conference as a Junior and Senior, All-State 4th Team as a Junior and Senior, Central State 8 Academic All-Conference as a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior.
Other sports & activities: National Honor Society

Bobby Dunovsky

Parents: Bob & Cindy Dunovsky
Sport: Basketball
College: Lincoln College, Lincoln
Major: Criminal Justice
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
"Lincoln College is less expensive, and it will help me set a good foundation for my future."
Bobby’s Basketball career at LCHS: 4-year player
Other sports & activities: Tennis, FFA, and D.A.R.E. role model

Joey Olden

Parents: Charles & Debbie Olden
Sport: Basketball
College: Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg
Major: Engineering
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
"It allows me to play basketball for two more years, and I will fit in well with both academics and athletics."
Joey's Basketball career at LCHS: 4-year player; Central State 8 Academic All-Conference as a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior, Central State 8 Special Mention as a senior.
Other sports & activities: Soccer 4 years, Baseball team manager and National Honor Society

[Text from information received from Sam Knox, Lincoln Community High School]