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New Wine graduation
[JUNE 2, 2001] New Wine had its graduation at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the New Wine Fellowship Hall. Principal Krista Wilson was the speaker for the evening. She presented seven diplomas. Valedictorian for the class of 2001 is Nanette Turner, with Amy Brisbin selected as salutatorian.

Third-graders star in commercial Students didn’t make a grade, but they made the cut [MAY 31, 2001] Most courses end with a test or project to determine how much students have gleaned, but not the third-grade violence-prevention program in Logan County. At the end of the course, the third-graders compete to be featured in a television commercial.
For the last few years, Central School won the privilege. This year, a new school earned the honor, Washington-Monroe School. Washington-Monroe’s third-graders were up against four other public and private elementary schools. Three teachers at Washington-Monroe drafted the commercial for the two third-grade classes to learn and perform: Gail Zimmer, Mary Clark and Debbie Turner. The commercial was originally a whole minute long, defining types of battery and child abuse and using actual crime statistics. When the teachers learned that it had to be pared down to 30 seconds, they were compelled to scrap the definitions and keep the explanations about real court cases. The student’s reactions are predictable. "They’re real thrilled to be in a commercial," says teacher Debbie Turner. Turner herself is "thrilled for the kids, and it is an important message to get out….and the kids are concerned about it." The "Cops and Kids" commercial is aired on the weekends, Friday to Sunday, on the local cable stations for ESPN, Nickelodeon and Fox Family. [Jean Ann Carnley]

Carroll Catholic graduation [MAY 30, 2001] Carroll Catholic School’s graduation festivities began at 9 a.m. Monday, May 28. The graduates were recognized at a family breakfast.
During the breakfast, awards were presented, and wills and thank yous were read. The Knights of Columbus and Carroll’s seventh-grade class sponsored the breakfast. The graduation Mass was at 11:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Church. Celebrants were Monsignor Edward Higgins and Father Thomas Taylor. Several of this year’s graduates also participated in the service. Lectoring were Eric Horn and Shane Fitzpatrick. Kelsey O’Donoghue and Ashleigh Yarcho offered intercessions. The gift bearers were Kelsey Gephart and Amanda Bree. [LDN]

West Lincoln-Broadwell graduation [MAY 30, 2001] West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92 graduated 27 students in a ceremony in the gym Friday evening. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Dorothy Romberg and the school board. Awards were also presented. [LDN]

LCHS graduation [MAY 29, 2001] Lincoln Community High School Choir sang "Seize the Day" at the opening of the class of 2001 graduation. The 7 p.m. ceremony in Anderson Gymnasium was fed into the auditorium for live viewing.
After opening remarks by Kyle Pepperell, Principal Joyce Hubbard introduced valedictorian Rebecca Hahn and salutatorian Rebecca Hahn. J.R.Glenn received the Senior of the Year award, with $1,500 from Union Planters Bank. Numerous other awards were given out. See LCHS awards article. Following the recessional, pink silly string and balloons filled the air as students and their families celebrated their big mile-marker day. [LDN]

C-EL graduation [MAY 25, 2001] Chester-East Lincoln School had their graduation exercise Thursday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Lindsey Skelton delivered the welcome address. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Steve Elkins, Mrs. Jennifer Dalrymple and Mrs. Pamela Turner, school board members. The farewell address was given by Leslie Froschauer. The following students received special awards: Nate Kessinger, Michelle McFadden, Daniel Ohmart, Chris Ramlow, Wes Reynolds, Tracy Turner — Presidential Education Awards Chris Ramlow — Mathematics Award Nate Kessinger — Science Award Laura Merriman — Ron Groth Memorial English Award Jared Davison — Literature Award Bobbi Jean Hartwig — American Legion Award Emma Ebelherr — DAR Award Michelle McFadden — Art Award [LDN]

Sixth-graders learn what it’s like to grow old [MAY 24, 2001] The 18 sixth-graders in Bev Wunderlin’s class at Washington-Monroe School know a little more about growing older than they did a few weeks ago. A cross-curriculum unit on aging has given them insight into the good things as well as the challenges older people experience and has dispelled some of the stereotypes they might have associated with older folks.
A number of different projects tied the unit together, combining science, social studies, history, reading, art, classroom experiments, a field trip to a nursing home and a visit from a local historian. "We crossed the curriculum," Wunderlin explained. For an art project, the 18 students drew pictures of themselves as they are now, then drew pictures of themselves as they imagined they will be when they got old. For a health lesson in what it’s like to have arthritis, they taped their knuckles together, put on gloves and tried to do simple tasks, like shuffling cards, getting coins out of a purse and opening a childproof medicine bottle. [Paul Gleason, local historian, talks about World War II to sixth-grade classes at Washington-Monroe School.] [Sixth-grade students at Washington-Monroe School listen to Paul Gleason talk about the war in Europe and the war in the Pacific during World War II.] Yellow glasses gave them insight into eye changes that can make reading more difficult. Trying to take a test after listening to a tape that simulated what a hard-of-hearing person might hear helped them understand hearing loss. The visit to The Christian Nursing Home was a highlight, with each student assigned to interview a resident. They heard some interesting stories. "My person got to ride to school in a horse and carriage," Jesse explained. "The neighbor gave her a ride." "My person and her sister had to mow the lawn," Wesley reported. "They had a pony, and they used to tie the pony to the lawn mower and do it that way." Farm chores, such as caring for animals and working in the fields pulling weeds, were experiences many of the sixth-graders learned about. "My person didn’t finish school. He cared more about animals than school, and his favorite animals were horses," Ashley said. Others reported learning about milking cows and taking care of chickens, ducks and turkeys. The young people also heard about hard work, sickness and a lot of responsibility. "My person had to work hard taking care of the family," said Devin. "She had a lot of brothers and sisters, and her mother was sick. Her dad was gone, too, working for other people." The woman Juliann interviewed had had polio. "She couldn’t walk for years. The happiest memory she has is learning to walk again." [Bev Wunderlin, sixth-grade teacher at Washington-Monroe, worked out a unit including history, social studies, science, reading and other disciplines, which had the theme of growing older.] Another woman told Megan what it was like to live through the Great Depression. "They didn’t have enough money to get food sometimes," Megan said. The visit to the nursing home also caused some stereotypes to fall by the wayside. "I thought they would be slow, but they are just like normal people," Devin said. "I thought maybe they would be boring," T. J. added. He discovered, instead, that they had good stories to tell. "I thought they would be forgetful and not remember what they did at our age, but they remember real well," Megan reported. The students also saw the some of sadness older people can feel. "One man said his daughter and his wife died in the same year, and all he has is a brother," Ashley remembered. "I felt sorry for some of the people, because they don’t have anybody to visit them," Emily added. [to top of second column in this article]	One of the benefits of growing older, Megan discovered, is that you have a lot of memories to look back on. What might be boring history to youngsters today, such as World War II, was an important part of the lives of many older people. Local historian Paul Gleason recently helped that era to come alive for Washington-Monroe’s sixth-grade classes. He took the group quickly through the Roaring ’20s, when people wanted to "eat, drink and be merry like there was no tomorrow," and the Great Depression, "when everything fell apart." He talked about food lines, banks that closed and people who committed suicide because they lost all their money. "Lincoln had one store that gave credit to 27 teachers, allowing them to charge their groceries," he recalled. "That was the Basket Grocery, where the Genealogical and Historical Society is right now. After the Depression was over, a lot of old-time teachers continued to go there to buy their food because that store had helped them out." Because of the hatred of the Germans, Lincoln’s German-American bank changed its name, dropping the word "German." [Teacher Mary Clark begins a unit on social studies for Ms. Wunderlin’s sixth-grade class.] [Mary Clark, Title I teacher at Washington-Monroe School] Hitler, Gleason pointed out, wanted to create a "master race," and even exterminated children who could not fit into his category of the "perfect person." When an African-American man, Jesse Owens, won four events in the Olympic games held in Germany in 1936, Hitler walked out of the stands so he would not have to present a medal to a man who upset his ideas about white superiority. Gleason told about the Holocaust and killing of six million Jews. The class has been doing a unit on the Holocaust and will be reading a book about it and seeing the movie "The Diary of Anne Frank." He explained how "Rosie the Riveter" changed our ideas about women in the workforce and the hard decision Harry Truman had to make about dropping the atomic bomb. Airplanes played a big part in World War II, and Gleason told the story of the plane that buzzed Lincoln, zooming down Kickapoo Street on March 23, 1943. The pilot, a Lincoln man, later took part in the D-Day invasion of Europe. Blackouts, rationing, Christmas without chocolate, war stamps and savings bonds were also part of the memories of those older folks who lived through World War II. As the unit on aging ends, Ms. Wunderlin’s sixth-graders feel more comfortable with the idea of growing old. "I was kinda scared about it, but I’m not now," Brittney said. "I think it’s going to be fun," Mary added. The young people even see some definite advantages to being senior citizens. Having children and grandchildren and getting discounts at stores rate high. Having your own home and your own car and "more time to do stuff" sound good, too. Perhaps the most appealing advantages, though, are that you can sleep in and there’s no more homework. [Joan Crabb] [Sixth-grade students at Washington-Monroe, with teachers Mary Clark (left) and Bev Wunderlin standing at their desks]

Lincoln Junior High graduates 117 [MAY 23, 2001] Lincoln Junior High’s graduation ceremonies were at the school at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. There were 117 students graduating from eighth grade this year. Megan Prather, student council president, welcomed graduates, students, family members and friends. Bruce Carmitchel, a member of the Board of Education, and Principal Curt Nettles presented awards to the graduates. Principal Nettles and Superintendent Robert E. Kidd spoke briefly. [Click here for Lincoln Junior High School Honor Day awards for 2000-2001]

Lincoln Junior High students research proposed Abraham Lincoln statue project [MAY 21, 2001] With the end of the year in close sight, eighth-grade Lincoln Junior High students spent a little time doing something different. For a week the students spent their afternoons researching the feasibility of a tourist attraction that could be located in or near Lincoln.
The proposed project is a real-life issue that was recently revealed via a multimedia presentation to various community leaders by S.M. Davis. Davis will present it again this Monday evening, May 21, to the Lincoln City Council and public. Davis suggests that the world’s largest likeness of Abraham Lincoln could be built right here in Lincoln. The purpose of the proposed world-record-size statue would be to increase tourism in Logan County by drawing on its Lincoln heritage. Three of the junior high teachers — Frank Reliford, social studies; Dereck Reiley, science; and Jean Anderson, language arts — led the students in their efforts, using problem-based learning techniques to research the real-life issue. To conduct their research, students broke into eight groups: 1. The Northenders — Examine potential site location north of Lincoln along I-55. 2. The Logan County Coalition — Examine potential site location south of Lincoln along I-55. 3. Lincoln First — Examine potential site location in the downtown area. 4. Environmentalist — Evaluate environmental impact and form a strong opinion about the results of building such a structure. 5. Construction — Raise possible construction issues. 6. Tourism — Responsible for bringing in the statue, finding appropriate funding, promotion, marketing and design of the statue. 7. Radical — A small group of very loud citizens who do not want the statue to come to Lincoln. 8. Advisers — The Board of Advisers hears all groups’ information and then makes the final decision on if and where the structure will be built. Each group was expected to not only research all aspects of their goals but also be prepared to say why they thought some other groups’ plans would not work. They spent afternoons researching the issue from their assigned role perspective, keeping seven points in mind: How can we construct a statue of Abraham Lincoln and its surrounding structures in such a way that it will — 1. Be located in or near Lincoln. 2. Be easily accessible to the public. 3. Be funded by private and/or corporate sponsors. 4. Be environmentally conscious and safe. 5. Bring economic prosperity to Lincoln and Logan County. 6. Be an aid to tourism in central Illinois and Lincoln. 7. Accommodate all age levels, climate and conditions. After a week of discussions, site examinations, studies via the Internet and other sources of information, the students presented their findings and arguments to a panel of their peers called the Board of Advisers. Presenting first were the tourism specialists. This group suggested that the statue would be a good thing. It would popularize our little-known town that is the only one christened by Lincoln. It would bring more money into the area. It is believed that this project could be funded by one or more corporate sponsors. McDonalds was identified as one such possibility, as they have funded similar projects. It was thought that Wal-Mart might be another possible sponsor. The project would be advertised using all forms of media, including interviews on TV, ads in newspapers, magazines and on the Internet, particularly targeting the tourism and travel planning markets. Potential revenue generated by this feature is estimated to be $9,000 per day. It was expected that 3,000 visitors would stop at the site, paying $3 each, resulting in $2 million per year just from visitor fees. Some of the profits would be reinvested to add new features so that people would have reason to come back again. The increased tourism would boost local businesses, particularly hotels and restaurants, and even lead to some tourists coming into town and shopping. In total this would mean more jobs and lower unemployment. It would draw more people to live here, increase our population and help our economy. It would bring honor to Lincoln, as the city is entitled to, being the only town named for Abraham Lincoln that was also christened by him. [to top of second column in this article]	Construction group This group looked at problems and logistics that construction of a 305-foot statue might present. They suggested multilevel parking lots with two to three stacks that would accommodate 150 cars. The statue is recommended to be composed of fiberglass with special techniques used for painting. Environmentalists Recognized concerns about the increased car exhaust pollution, tourist trash and possibly contaminating underground water supply. They suggested there would be a loss of farmland used for the site and the roads to it and that this would also disrupt natural habitat for plants and animals. Operating the statue would be a large draw on energy. They mentioned concerns about release of underground gasses from landfills and coal mines and cautioned about building on fault lines. Northenders This group suggested their location would be most suitable because of no real construction drawbacks. There are no mines or fault lines, and it would allow Lincoln to maintain its own identity separate from Springfield. Lincoln would be remembered as Lincoln and become known as the city with the tallest statue of Lincoln. Lincoln First In favor of locating the statue in the downtown area, the group began their argument by suggesting that more people would get off the highway and come to see the statue if it was not already right there where they could see practically the whole thing. It would bring tourists into the town and increase business throughout the town. The group argued that it would save farmland also. Coalition Locating the statue south of Lincoln would help bring more tourists to see it. This would occur because the major tourism center for Looking for Lincoln is going to be from the new Lincoln Presidential Library being built in downtown Springfield. Tourists from Springfield would be more apt to come visit our statue if it were just a little way away, this group argued. "We would receive more sponsorship drawing from both cities." Radicals The radicals jumped on bandwagon of the increased population problem. They began by presenting concerns for the problems that might occur with an influx of new residents — "people come and stay." They suggested that there would be crowded streets, increased crime and gangs. "We don’t want to be a Chicago," they said. "We want our biggest worry to be our kids making it on time to their sports games." They went on to point out environmental issues and concerns about the costs for the future upkeep of such a large project in the years to come. Though they had many more issues to present, their time ran out. Local business owners This group had nothing but hopes for such a venture, seeing lots of opportunity to boost the local economy. They would like to see it located more in town to bring tourists farther in off the highway. In their final decision, the Board of Advisers decided that yes, Lincoln should pursue constructing the statue. It would increase economic prosperity. "We feel that after weighing the environmental impact and the benefits to the community, that it will be worth it," they said. In their wisdom they thought the north side should make the most suitable location, citing that it would allow Lincoln to maintain its own separateness and identity, and not get meshed with Springfield. [Jan Youngquist]

Honors & Awards
Awards presented at Chester-East Lincoln [JUNE 5, 2001] At awards night for Chester-East Lincoln School, awards were given for academics and sports in junior high. Students receiving special recognition are as follows:
Academics Honor roll, one time Valerie Barr, Tony Curcuru, Ben Ebelherr, Kyle Goodwin, Robert Heidbreder, Caleb Olson, Nick Shehorn, Aaron Steinberg, Marjorie White Honor roll, two times Heather Beck, Nick Bell, John Brooks, Josh Edwards, Megan Geriets, Adrienne Hildebrandt, Chelsea Leesman, Alia Moon, George Vanos Honor roll, three times Chris Ackerman, Taylor Berglin, Emily Burge, Curt Courtwright, Melissa Cunningham, Cody Davison, Jared Davison, Royce Duncan, Emma Ebelherr, Jennifer Ewins, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Jessica Florey, Erin Frick, Sam Frioli, Leslie Froschauer, Andrew Fulton, Jordan Gallagher, Kara Gehlbach, Cassie Gunning, Austin Hartwig, Bobbi Hartwig, Kyle Hower, Rhiannon Hoagland, Keisha Holder, Kevin Huelskoetter, Alison Kessinger, Nate Kessinger, Carman Landers, Mia Martinie, Michelle McFadden, Andrew McQuellon, Laura Merriman, Aaron Meyrick, Rachel Noel, Daniel Ohmart, Ruth Ohmart, Ezekiel Payne, Chris Ramlow, Wes Reynolds, Brooklyn Robbins, Craig Rohlfs, Bridget Ryan, Dustin Schaub, Clark Schoonover, Kayla Shull, Jeremy Sinnitt, Lindsey Skelton, Troy Tolan, Tracy Turner Medals, high honors all three times Chris Ackerman, Cody Davison, Emma Ebelherr, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Jessica Florey, Erin Frick, Leslie Froschauer, Andrew Fulton, Kara Gehlbach, Bobbi Hartwig, Kevin Huelskoetter, Alison Kessinger, Nate Kessinger, Michelle McFadden, Andrew McQuellon, Laura Merriman, Aaron Meyrick, Daniel Ohmart, Chris Ramlow, Craig Rohlfs, Lindsey Skelton, Troy Tolan, Tracy Turner, High honors all three years Nate Kessinger Sports Boys baseball Curt Courtwright — Leading hitter Neil Rohrer — Most Runs Scored Tyler Riggs — Most Pitching Wins Andrew McQuellon — "Iron Man" Award Eighth-grade boys basketball George Vanos — Most Assists Ezekiel Payne — Most Steals Daniel Ohmart — Offensive Rebounds Daniel Ohmart — Defensive Rebounds Tyler Riggs — Free Throws Seventh grade boys basketball Curt Courtwright — Most Assists Curt Courtwright — Most Steals Curt Courtwright — Offensive Rebounds Curt Courtwright — Defensive Rebounds Kyle Hower — Free Throws [to top of second column in this list]	Eighth grade girls basketball Michelle McFadden — Defensive Rebounds Michelle McFadden — Offensive Rebounds Brooklyn Robbins — Steals Leslie Froschauer — Assists Brooklyn Robbins — Free Throws Michelle McFadden, Brooklyn Robbins — MVP Seventh-grade girls basketball Chelsea Leesman — Defensive Rebounds Michelle Fitzpatrick — Offensive Rebounds Michelle Fitzpatrick — Steals Erin Frick — Assists Michelle Fitzpatrick — Free Throws Michelle Fitzpatrick — MVP Eighth-grade girls volleyball Michelle McFadden — Net Play Brooklyn Robbins — Assists Emma Ebelherr — Serving Leslie Froschauer — Most Improved Mia Martinie — Hustle Award Seventh-grade girls volleyball Michelle Fitzpatrick — Net Play Jordan Gallagher — Assists Val Barr — Serving Erin Frick — Most Improved Michelle Fitzpatrick — Hustle Award Boys track Curt Courtwright — Seventh-grade Most Valuable Aaron Meyrick, Clark Schoonover, Jon Toft, Curt Courtwright — Seventh-grade state-qualified in 4x200 relay: Clark Schoonover — Seventh-grade state-qualified in hurdles: Curt Courtwright — Seventh-grade state-qualified in long jump, 400, 100 Zach Landers — Eighth-grade Most Valuable Ezekiel Payne, George Vanos, Wes Reynolds, Zach Landers — Eighth-grade state-qualified in 4x200 relay: Curt Courtwright — School record in long jump Girls track Brooklyn Robbins, Michelle McFadden — Eighth-grade Most Valuable Other awards Alison Kessinger — Second in written and third in oral Illinois Math League Nate Kessinger, Chris Ramlow, Michelle McFadden, Wes Reynolds, Laura Merriman — Eighth-grade team Kevin Huelskoetter, Alison Kessinger, Melissa Cunningham, Aaron Meyrick, Troy Tolan — Seventh-grade team, third in their region Kevin Huelskoetter, Alison Kessinger — Second in region and 33^rd in state


Mt. Pulaski Jr. High student earns Citizenship Award
[JUNE 2, 2001] Amber Lynn Turner, daughter of Mike and Suzie Maxheimer of Chestnut and Scott and Julie Turner of Oreana, graduated from Mount Pulaski Junior High School on Thursday, May 24. Amber also received the Citizenship Award that evening. This award is given to a student who exemplifies outstanding character, courtesy and kindness, cooperation, and a positive attitude for the school year. Amber is active in girls basketball, track, cheerleading, band, chorus and the student cabinet. In December she was chosen as the Student of the Month. Amber is the granddaughter of Pete and Della Eeten of Pekin, Charles and June Huffer of Lincoln, Earl and Dolores Maxheimer of Mount Pulaski, Vern and Norma Turner of Lincoln, and Sharon Flannigan of Decatur.	[Amber Turner]

Washington-Monroe’s nine-week honor roll Fourth nine weeks [MAY 30, 2001]
High honors Third grade — Randi Vieregge, Tanner Parrot, Mason Musick, Katie Gosda, Dalton DePoy, Colton Brosamer, Michelle Brawdy, Brooklyn Ferguson, Jeff Owen, Caiti Wunderlin Fourth grade — Dena Boyd, Andrew Brinkman, Cody Follis, Kayla Jenkins, Joseph Papesch, Samara Shane Fifth grade — Kaleb Gordon, Jessica Owen, Garret Romer, Kelsey Dallas, Alex Huerd, Rebecca Kasa Sixth grade — Gary Hake, Brandon Rahn, Mercy Mulligan, Juliann Papesch, Tim Wiser Honors Third grade — Nathan Swearingen, Shaniqua Long, Torre Hill, Chris Bernhardt, Ali Buck, Nick Everson, Kelsie Plummer, Chris Shawgo Fourth grade — Nicole Etcheson, Lia Jordan, Allysa Kemp, Kayla Giles, Colt Hickey, Nate Kunkel, Jessa Raymond, Brock Satterwhite, Jessica Tieman Fifth grade — Nick Bernhardt, Nic Cummings, Andrew Gonzales, Nicki Kodatt, Ashley Shawgo, Kami Thompson, Arielle Alley Sixth grade — Derek Hurley, Kourtney Thompson, A.J. Weakley, Wes Schrader, Albert Eckhoff, T.J. Hernandez [to top of second column in this list]	Honorable mention Third grade — Kelci Hartman, Jordan Baker, Caleb Boulb, Justin Jenkins, Amy Jordan, Hope Renfro, Nathaniel Zapata Fourth grade — Nic Brown, Victoria Rufus, Tommy Stanley, Tasha Ackman, Kendra Cisco, Glodonna Hoyt, Jacob Shawgo Fifth grade — Sabrina Matson, Eric Gonzales, Kelly Gosda, Jerold Jordan, Marissa Musick, Chelsie Shawgo, Brock Vale Sixth grade — Nikki Shehorn, Josh Welker, Brittany Dickson, Jami English, Kaeley Fitzsimmons, Megan Moos, Jesse Quisenberry, Ashley Vincent B.U.G. (Bringing Up Grades) Chris LeMaster, Brittany Stafford, Devon Sutton, Michael Chapman, David Hurt, Kristyle Rufus, Sydney Welker, Joey Hickey, Donald Heyen, Emily Roderick

Zimmerman scholarships awarded [MAY 29, 2001] Recipients of the 2001 Dwight F. Zimmerman Healthcare Career Scholarship were honored at a May 10 reception at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. This year five academically outstanding high school seniors received scholarship awards: Kate Wrage, Amber Skelton, Emily Melick, Kristen Lee and Rebecca Hahn.
Through the Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation, scholarships are awarded annually to local graduates who are pursuing careers in the health-care field. For 2001, two $1,500 scholarships and three $500 scholarships were awarded to students interviewed by the scholarship selection committee. • Kate Wrage of Hartsburg-Emden High School received a $1,500 award toward her career goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. She will attend Culver-Stockton College and Blessing Rieman School of Nursing this fall, followed by graduate school to receive a practitioner degree. Kate served as FFA president, student council president, senior class president and volleyball co-captain. She is also active in Lutheran Youth Group and Emden Legion Junior Auxiliary. Kate is the daughter of Kurt and Lisa Wrage of Emden. • Amber Skelton, daughter of Terry Skelton and Cheri Harris, also received a $1,500 scholarship. The Lincoln Community High School senior was the top student both years in the health occupations class and received the award of Outstanding Health Occupations Student. Amber currently works at the Christian Village Nursing Home as a certified nurses aide. She will attend Springfield College in Illinois, then St. John’s School of Nursing to fulfill her plans to become a registered nurse. [to top of second column in this article]	• Emily Melick, a graduating senior from Olympia High School, received a $500 award toward her plans to become a physical therapist. She will attend University of Evansville in Evansville, Ind. Emily was president of her class all four years and captain of the swim team. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and Math and Science Club. Emily is also active in the marching band and the Madrigals. She is a member of the Illinois State Board of Education’s Student Advisory Council. Emily is the daughter of Jeff and Bonnie Melick. • Kristen Lee, also a graduating senior from Olympia High School, received a $500 award. Kristen is the daughter of Gregory and Pamela Lee. Kristen served on the student council and was a member of the pom pon squad. Kristen has been instrumental in leading and influencing other young people in the church ministry. Kristen will attend Illinois Wesleyan University and plans to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. • Rebecca Hahn, a graduating senior at Lincoln Community High School, received $500 toward her plans to become a physician. She is the daughter of Richard and Paula Kaler. Rebecca served as Spanish Club president and Letterwinners vice president. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, peer mediation and student government. Her extracurricular activities include track and volleyball. Rebecca will attend Illinois Wesleyan University this fall. [ALMH news release]

LCHS seniors receive awards [MAY 24, 2001] At a May 21 assembly, Lincoln Community High School seniors received these awards:
American Legion Award, presented by C. Wayne Schrader Allison J. Leonard Hilary M. Schweitzer Dwight F. Zimmerman Scholarship, presented by Joyce Hubbard Amber L. Skelton Rebecca L. Hahn Lucille Flick Larson Scholarship, presented by Gail Nunnery Miranda Lee LaFalce Stone Brittany J. Charette Danielle E. Peifer Trinity Parish Scholarship to Life, presented by Jim Cravens Bradley J. Widmer William B. Bates Jr. John and Helen Ryman Scholarship, presented by John Ryman Shannon B. Chrismore Chester East Lincoln Education Association Scholarship, presented by Gary Stoltzenburg Kristofer K. Langellier United Auto Workers Local 2488 Scholarship, presented by Ralph Timan Miranda Lee LaFalce Stone American Business Women's Scholarship, presented by Sandy Johnson Angela J. Couch Hilary M. Schweitzer Rotary Vocational Student of the Year, presented by Marty Ahrends Joanie M. Shaub Logan County Ag Day Scholarship, Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, presented by Marty Ahrends Jacqueline M. Bakken Rotary Ready for the Real World Award, presented by Marty Ahrends Stephanie N. West Zachary A. Tibbs Papa John's Scholarship, presented by Wanda Rohlfs BreeAnn N. Kelly Kiwanis Scholarship ($1,000), presented by Bridget Schneider Angela J. Couch, to attend Lincoln College William E. Barton, to attend Lincoln Christian College Lincoln Christian College Dean's Scholarship ($500), presented by Lynn Laughlin Rebecca L. Gramley Lincoln Christian College Faculty Scholarship ($500), presented by Lynn Laughlin William E. Barton K of C Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship, presented by Holly Woodhall Johnathan D. Davison Knights of Columbus Scholarship, presented by Holly Woodhall Jacqueline M. Bakken Kirsten M. Knutilla DAR History, presented by Julia Gerardot Christopher D. Meyer LTEC Kiwanis Student of the Month, presented by Cynthia Olmstead Kyle P. Gleason, for September Amy L. Ryan, for October Austin M. Charron, for November Craig J. Shattuck, for December Joanie M. Shaub, for January Raymond N. Loveall, for March Arthur and Luella Gimbel Memorial Scholarship, presented by Fred Plesé Nicholas E. Bay James E. Heinzel Memorial Scholarship, presented by Fred Plesé Jessica L. McDougall Amber L. Skelton LCHS Golden Fund Scholarship, presented by Fred Plesé Amber L. Skelton Future Teachers of America Scholarship, presented by Kathy Stoyak and Rita Vaught Matthew I Aper Anna M. Davison Erin L. Hudelson Tara Engle Memorial Scholarship, presented by Patricia Glenn Carrie L. Hoffert Gordon Foods Scholarship ($300), presented by Joyce Hubbard Amy L. Ryan Principal's Leadership Award, presented by Joyce Hubbard Benjamin H. Sloot Prudential Spirit of Community Award, presented by Joyce Hubbard James R. Glenn National Merit Scholar, presented by Joyce Hubbard Rebecca L. Hahn LCHS Student of the Month, presented by Joyce Hubbard Hilary M. Schweitzer, for September Rebecca L. Hahn, for October Benjamin H. Sloot, for November James R. Glenn, for December Anna M. Davison, for January James M. Phelan, for February Brittany A. Muck, for March Kyle M. Pepperell, for April Elizabeth A. Logan, for May National Honor Society Service Award, presented by Judy Dopp James R. Glenn Hilary M. Schweitzer Lincolnite, presented by Kim Beavers Laura A. Shelley Miranda L. Stone Lincoln Junior Woman's Club Art Award, presented by Penny McIntosh Ted S. Michalsen Lincoln Junior Woman's Club Leadership Award, presented by Penny McIntosh Kristin L. Petty Lincoln Junior Woman's Club Music Award, presented by Penny McIntosh Paul Jason Yarcho Ed Madigan Social Studies Award, presented by Mark Huddleston Shannon B. Chrismore History Award, presented by Mark Huddleston James R. Glenn John Ryman Social Studies Award, presented by Mark Huddleston Sarah J. Priest Social Studies Award, presented by Mark Huddleston Rebecca L. Hahn Community Service, presented by Mark Huddleston Brittany M. Dellow Speech, presented by Carrie Schreiber Allison I Leonard Kyle M. Pepperell DAR Good Citizen, presented by Dean Langdon James R. Glenn Business, presented by Nancy Ashley Jake L. Sheley Vocational Metal Trades, presented by Cindy Olmstead Austin M. Charron James P. Allen Four Years Perfect Attendance, presented by Laurie Lundin Monica L. Short LTEC Culinary Arts, presented by Brenda Silano Amy L. Ryan Three-Sport Athlete, presented by Darrell Hanslow Jonathan T. Ashley Allison K. Humbert Summer D. Johnson Morgan J. Murphy Christy M. Peters Female/Male Athlete of the Year, presented by Darrell Hanslow Allison K. Humbert Morgan J. Murphy Lady Railer Athletic Booster Club Scholarship ($500), presented by Darrell Hanslow Hilary M. Schweitzer Mathematics Award, presented by Jan Bicknell Anna M. Davison Hilary M. Schweitzer Chicago Tribune All-State Academic Team, presented by Steve Sauer Hilary M. Schweitzer Drama, presented by Carolyn Schreiber Allison J. Leonard Kyle M. Pepperell [to top of second column in this list]	English, presented by Carolyn Schreiber Anna M. Davison Electronics II, presented by Jim Moore Raymond N. Loveall Agriculture, presented by Scott Nordstrom Jacqueline M. Bakken Johnathan D. Davison Outstanding Health Occupation Student, presented by Linda Ferricks Joanie M. Shaub Science, presented by Richard Bicknell Rebecca L. Hahn Industrial Technology (Woods), presented by Mike Spears Jeffery A. Jording Christopher B. Killebrew Building Trades, presented by Bill Marquardt Kyle P. Gleason French, presented by Debbie Schweitzer James R. Glenn Spanish, presented by Debbie Schweitzer Rebecca L. Hahn Hilary M. Schweitzer Martha Wyneken Art Award, presented by Cheryl Spove Ted S. Michalsen Leaf Club Gift, presented by Mitzie Welsh Kirsten M. Knutilla Student Government Presidential Recognition, presented by Jim Vipond Benjamin H. Sloot Student Government, presented by Jim Vipond Benjamin H. Sloot LCHS Pep Club Award, presented by Annie Evers Christy M. Peters Hilary M. Schweitzer Mike Rivero Senior Band Award, presented by Tony Corpus William B. Bates Jr. Director's Music Award, presented by Kim Peterson-Quinn Kyle M. Pepperell Outstanding Senior Music Student, presented by Kim Peterson-Quinn Paul Jason Yarcho New Holland Women's Club Choral Award, presented by Kim Peterson-Quinn Kyle M. Pepperell Illinois State Scholars, presented by Ken Schweitzer William B. Bates Jr. Shannon B. Chrismore Sara E. Conklen Ali M. Davidson Anna M. Davison Ann E. Elliott Colleen A. Fitzsimmons James R. Glenn Rebecca L. Hahn Molly B. Johnson Kirsten M. Knutilla Elizabeth A. Logan Kimberly D. McFadden Brittany A. Muck Kyle M. Pepperell Christy M. Peters Kristin L. Petty James M. Phelan Hilary M. Schweitzer Benjamin H. Sloot President’s Award for Educational Excellence, presented by Ken Schweitzer William E. Barton William B. Bates Jr. Glendon L. Bradley Shannon A Chrismore Sara E. Conklen Ali M. Davidson Anna M. Davison Johnathan D. Davison Ann E. Elliott Colleen A. Fitzsimmons Adam D. Freeman Rebecca L. Hahn Allison K. Humbert Molly B. Johnson Kirsten M. Knutilla Elizabeth A Logan Kimberly D. McFadden Brittany A. Muck Kyle M. Pepperell Christy M. Peters Kristin L. Petty James M. Phelan Sarah J. Priest Hilary M. Schweitzer Benjamin H. Sloot Miranda L. Stone Paul Jason Yarcho The following awards were presented by Ken Schweitzer: Drake University Presidential Scholarship ($6,500) William Blinn Bates Jr. Concordia University Wisconsin Presidential Scholarship Molly B. Johnson Eureka College Academic Achievement Award ($6,000) Jonathan T. Ashley Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship ($8,400) Hilary M. Schweitzer Eureka College Merit Scholarship ($4,000) Sarah A Richardson Springfield College in Illinois Trustee's Scholarship Jameson A. Sheley Springfield College in Illinois Founders Scholarship Amber L. Skelton Eastern Illinois University Margaret Briggs Scholarship ($3,000) and Excellence in Fine Arts Award ($1,500) Miranda L Stone Eastern Illinois University Music Scholarship Paul J. Yarcho University of Illinois Cilco Scholarship ($1,000) Ali M. Davidson Illinois State University Dean's Scholarship ($1,000) Shannon B. Chrismore Denison University Justin W. Dedman Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship ($6,100) Ann E. Elliott Cedarville University Forensics Scholarship ($700), Effective Leadership Scholarship ($1,000) and Faculty Scholarship ($1,000) Colleen A. Fitzsimmons University of Evansville Leadership Activity Scholarship Aaron M. Freesmeier Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship ($9,500) Rebecca L. Hahn Southwest Missouri State Band Grant Allison J. Leonard IHSA Right Stuff Recognition Program Scholarship ($500) Allison J. Leonard St. Louis College of Pharmacy Faculty Memorial Scholarship ($5,080) Tyler M. Malerich Millikin University Merit Scholarship Danielle E. Peifer Truman State University President’s Combined Ability Scholarship ($2,000) and President’s Leadership Scholarship ($3,000) Brittany A. Muck Western Illinois University Honors Student in Honors Program Amber M. Otto Augustana College Academic Scholarship ($5,500) Kristen L. Petty Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship ($4,500) James M. Phelan University of Evansville Academic Scholarship Sarah J. Priest Logan County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Jacqueline M. Bakken Johnathan D. Davison Zachary Tibbs Graue Inc. 4-H Foundation Scholarship Sara E. Conklen [LCHS]

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Fishing derby to be a Hickory Lane Campground [JUNE 6, 2001] D.A.R.E. will sponsor a fishing derby this weekend. It is free to all sixth-grade graduates of the D.A.R.E. program this year. The fishing derby takes place at Hickory Lakes, Hickory Lane Campground, 2100 2137^th St., Atlanta, on Sunday, June 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be contests and drawings and lots of prizes, including bikes. Free hot dogs and soda will be served.
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