Nominations sought for recognition of LJHS Honored Alumni

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[February 27, 2015]  LINCOLN - Lincoln Elementary District 27 is seeking nominations for the Lincoln Junior High School Honored Alumni wall.

The wall, located in the LJHS Commons, recognizes notable District 27 graduates. Its purpose is to promote pride in Lincoln and District 27 as well as to provide positive role models for current and future students.

Those who wish to nominate an honoree may contact Jean Lynn by email at jlynn@Lincoln27.net. Nomination forms are also available at the District Office, 304 Eighth Street or by calling the office at 217.732.2522. Nominations are due by March 27, 2015.

Individuals nominated will be considered for recognition this year, and those not selected will be considered in future years. Honored graduates will be selected by a committee consisting of members of the Board of Education, teachers, and members of the community.


District 27 is proud of the contributions its graduates have made at the local, state, and national levels in law, medicine, education, engineering, religion, business, and the arts. The District has helped establish the educational foundations for their accomplishments and believes the graduates and their achievements are worthy of recognition.

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The following LJHS graduates have been recognized in previous years as Most Distinguished Alumni.

Langston Hughes ’16, Armin Meyer ’27, Robert J. Woods ’34, Roland Ginzel ’35, William E. Gossett ’37, Dr. D. Leigh Henson ’56, Dr. Pamela Moriearty ’58, John Guzzardo ’61, William B. Bates ’68, Dr. Kent D. Budd ’73, Dr. Lynn L. Carpenter ’87, and Jarrod “J.D.” Welsh, ’87.

Lester D. Plotner, former Superintendent, teacher, and coach was named an Honorary LJHS Graduate at the 2014 dinner and ceremony.

The Honored Alumni will be recognized at a dinner and ceremony to be held at the American Legion on April 18, 2015. All members of the community are invited to attend. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting the District Office.

[Stephen Rohrer]

 

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