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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.
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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."
[Sixth-grade
students at Washington-Monroe, with teachers Mary Clark (left) and
Bev Wunderlin standing at their desks]
[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.
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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]
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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 1,000th degree.
Click
here for special honors awarded to graduates of Lincoln Christian
College and Seminary.
[LDN]
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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.
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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.
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]
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[Chris Ackerman (center) demonstrates his
confetti-blowing machine to other seventh-grade students.]
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[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
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[Justyn Awe (left) describes his project,
"Cat Feeder," to Colby Elkins. The feeder uses a
series of levers, pulleys and magnets.]
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[Kevin Huelskoetter (right) demonstrates his
project, which turns on a flashlight, to other C-EL
students.]
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Honors
& Awards
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LCHS
seniors receive awards
[MAY
24, 2001] At
a May 21 assembly, Lincoln Community High School seniors received
these awards:
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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
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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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At
LCCS
Special
honors for baccalaureate grads
[MAY
24, 2001]
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Jeremiah
Auble
Congratulations,
Jeremiah Auble, an honored student selected by the faculty to
represent the field of general education. Jeremiah is the son of
Debora Auble, Thomas Auble and Katherine Auble of Champaign. He
graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Bible from LCC and a
bachelor’s in history education and philosophy from Illinois State
University. Following graduation, he plans to teach secondary-level
social studies and pursue graduate studies in philosophy and
theology.
[Jeremiah Auble]
Dr.
Brian Messner, associate professor of history and IDS, calls
Jeremiah a "quiet leader." "He is unusually bright,
insightful and gifted," Dr. Messner explains. "He will do
a very good job as a history teacher."
While
at LCC, Jeremiah says he was challenged "intellectually, as
well as spiritually" by many members of the faculty. He adds
that he will never forget the LCC campus community—especially his
brothers in and out the dorm.
Donnie
Case
Congratulations,
Donnie Case, an honored student selected by the faculty to represent
the field of Christian ministries. Donnie has completed his bachelor’s
degree in Christian education from LCC. He currently serves as the
adult minister at Jefferson Street Christian Church, where his
responsibilities include discipleship, ministry involvement and new
member follow-up. Previously, he served as youth minister at Pana
Christian Church in Pana. His wife, Kelly, is also a graduate of LCC.
[Donnie Case]
Before
coming to LCC, he graduated from United States Army Intelligence
Centers and Schools in Fort Hauchuca, Ariz., where he completed
course studies in military intelligence.
Craig
Smith, church administrator for Jefferson Street Christian Church,
says that Donnie has "unquestionable integrity."
"Donnie is a man of great character," he explains.
"He has a real passion for seeing people grow and become more
like Jesus."
Ryan
Edgecombe
Congratulations,
Ryan Edgecombe, an honored student selected by the faculty to
represent the field of Bible and theology. Ryan is the son of Jay
and Vicki Edgecombe of Decatur.
[Ryan Edgecombe]
Ryan
graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Christian business
administration. Following graduation, he plans to attend the
seminary and study to become a chaplain in order to work either in
hospitals or in the military.
He
describes his experience at LCC as "wonderful." "God
has worked through so many of the people here," he explains.
"Besides becoming a Christian, attending LCC is the best
decision I've made."
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Gretchen
Gaff
Congratulations,
Gretchen Gaff, an honored student selected by the faculty to
represent the fields of general education and Christian ministries.
Gretchen is the daughter of Anthony and Peggy Gaff of Kewanee.
Gretchen graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Christian
education, as well as a TESOL certificate. As a part of the teacher
education program, Gretchen also will hold a degree in psychology
from the University of Illinois in Springfield and an Illinois state
teaching certificate in elementary education.
[Gretchen Gaff]
"When
I think of the people I have had the privilege of getting to know, I
consider myself blessed," says Gretchen. "Through my
studies and activities at LCC I have been enriched, enlightened and
encouraged."
Miriam
Windham, associate professor of English and TESOL, calls Gretchen,
"one of the brightest and most self-disciplined students I have
ever had the privilege of teaching." She adds, "But in the
midst of all of her stellar course work, she also made me smile and
laugh and was a constant reminder of how blessed I am to be teaching
at LCCS."
Gretchen
will begin graduate studies in TESOL at the University of Illinois
in August, where she will also work as a teaching assistant at the
Intensive English Institute.
Janet
Jackson
Congratulations,
Janet Jackson, an honored student selected by the faculty to
represent the field of Bible and theology. Janet grew up in Chenoa
but currently resides in Hopedale with her husband, Tim. They have
three children. While studying at LCC, she majored in family life
ministry, focusing on counseling and social work. During her
internship, Janet worked as a case worker at Home Sweet Home Mission
in Bloomington and also in the Learning Resource Center at LCC. She
has also served as a teaching assistant for Greek and an discussion
group leader for interdisciplinary studies.
[Janet Jackson]
Of
her experience at LCC, Janet says she is deeply grateful for her
opportunity to study at LCC. "I have learned many things about
myself, others and God," she says. "I have learned to
trust God with every day, as well as with my future."
Following
graduation, Janet plans to pursue a master's degree in counseling
from Lincoln Christian Seminary and later work as a counselor for
college students.
[LCCS]
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LCCS
Special
honors for master’s graduates
[MAY
23, 2001]
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Elsy Samuel
Congratulations,
Elsy Samuel, an honored student selected by the faculty for
recognition in the Master of Arts program. Elsy is the daughter of
V. Daniel and Gracy Samuel. A native of Kerala, India, Elsy earned
her bachelor’s degree in world missions from LCC in 1997. She
returned to India for one year, then entered the seminary in 1998.
[Elsy Samuel]
During
her seminary experience, Elsy received her clinical pastoral
education at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign. She recently
finished her practicum with the Central Illinois Psychiatric
Associates in Bloomington. "I have had a very well-rounded
education," she explains. "The professors have been very
encouraging and supportive. They have a sincere interest in their
students."
Dr.
Paul Boatman, professor of pastoral care and counseling and
associate dean of the seminary, says that Elsy "models the term
‘world Christian.’ She has demonstrated a consistent blend of
scholarship, service, friendship and world vision."
Following
graduation, Elsy plans to move to Dallas and will pursue work in an
agency setting, where she hopes to have the opportunity to work with
the Indian community.
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Greg
Lee
Congratulations,
Greg Lee, an honored student selected by the faculty for recognition
in the Master of Divinity program. He is the son of Susan and Warren
Lee of Camp Point.
Greg
currently serves as the minister of outreach for SunCrest Christian
Church in St. John, IN. He is a 1996 graduate of LCC, having earned
his bachelor's degree in Christian ministry. His wife, Jenny, is a
1998 graduate of LCC.
[Greg Lee]
Of
his experience here, Greg remarks, "LCCS has given me this
unquenchable conviction—an appetite to know Scripture and show
others how it works in real life." He continues, "My
professors love God, love students and love Scripture. It is
precisely what I was looking for."
Dr.
Robert Lowery, associate dean of the seminary and professor of New
Testament, says of Greg, "He has combined beautifully a
commitment to lifelong learning in the midst of being an effective
leader in a church plant."
Following
graduation, Greg plans to continue to serve at SunCrest Christian
Church. He adds, "My wife and I will always appreciate Lincoln.
Here we found deeper faith, lifelong friends and passion for
ministry."
[LCCS]
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LJHS
Honor Day awards for 2000-2001
[MAY
23, 2001]
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Track
awards, presented by Kate Ewing and Darrick Reiley
Hype
awards, presented by Kristi Simpson
Scholastic
Bowl awards, presented by Lisa Cook and Steven Cosby
Board
Scholars
Seventh
grade
Jeremy
Hamblin, Rachel Kasa, Kristina Allen, Heidi Beshears, Brittany Uhlry
Eighth
grade
Bryan
Boring, Chantell Evans, Greg Gandenberger, Andrew
Herrington-Gilmore, Amanda Metz
Builder
Club presentations
Greg
Gandenberger, Chance Berger, Justin Ash, Sean Weaver, Brennan Boss,
Amanda Metz, Marc Arulfo, Kate Dobihal, Chantell Evans, Eric
Knutilla, Patrick McCree, Joey Papuga, Megan Prather, Noah Schrader,
Andrew Herrington-Gilmore, Charlie Otto, Brady Gerdts, Brittany
Feese, Jennifer Everson, Caleb Hurley, Alex Dahm, James Cosby, Chuck
Allen
Decals,
presented by Mrs. Litherland
Drama
awards
One-year
certificate
Marc
Arulfo, Chris Cabit, Jessie Polen, Amanda Metz, Jennifer Everson, Bo
Wright, Sean Weaver, Amanda Davenport, Robyn Hashman, Alex Dahm,
Allison Wood, Brennan Boss, Cody Koke, Jeremiah McMullen
Two-year
pins
Chuck
Allen, Eric Knutilla, Josie Polen, Jessica Sams, Greg Gandenberger,
Brady Gerdts, Aaron Brown
Three-year
trophies
Nathaniel
King, Brandon Davis, Holly Phillips, James Cosby
Video
Club
Seventh
grade
Chad
Koke, Peter Barmes
Eighth
grade
Tyler
Casper, Jeremiah McMullen, Cody Koke, Brennan Boss, A. J. Wunderlin,
Brent Warburton
Band
awards, presented by Mr. Minier
Chorus
awards
Seventh
grade
Ashley
Allers, Rebecca Carpentier, Sarah Edwards, Gabrielle Ernst, Rachel
Kasa, Whitney Kincheloe, Hannah Michalsen, Amber Millburg, Jessica
Rufus, Jasmine Wilson
Eighth
grade
Brandon
Davis, Jennifer Everson, Brady Gerdts, Charlene Holder, Nathaniel
King, Chris Cabit, Holly Phillips, Jessie Polen, Josie Polen,
Jessica Sams
Perfect
attendance for one year
Seventh
grade
Seth
Goodman, Rachel Kasa, Adam Logan, Elise Valdes, April West
Eighth
grade
Chuck
Allen, Robyn Hashman, Andrew Ingram
Perfect
attendance for two years
Eighth
grade
Brennan
Boss, Kristin McCormick
Web
Masters, presented by Mrs. Gleason
Seventh
grade
Brittany
Uhlry, Seth Goodman
Eighth
grade
Greg
Gandenberger
Student
Council
Seventh
grade
Jamaica
Lyons, Meghan Greer, Erica Nelson, Melissa Allen, Jennifer Johnson,
Seth Goodman, Erich Rentmeister, Brittany Uhlry
Eighth
grade
Megan
Prather, Nicole Sparks, Tyler Casper, Bo Wright
Circuit
Rider, presented by Mrs. Gleason
Seventh
grade
Jamaica
Lyons, Melissa Allen, Erica Nelson, Seth Goodman, Jennifer Johnson,
Brittany Uhlry, Erich Rentmeister, Meghan Greer
Eighth
grade
Megan
Prather, Nicole Sparks, Tyler Casper, Bo Wright
Special
award, presented by Mrs. Gleason
Seth
Goodman, Brittany Uhlry
Art
Tyler
Casper
Alternative
program — most improved
Ami
Falcon
Language
arts
Seventh
grade
Kristina
Allen, Rachel Kasa, Elise Valdés
Eighth
grade
Greg
Gandenberger, Amanda Metz, Andrew Herrington-Gilmore
Writing
for young authors
Emily
Henrichsmeyer
Writing
award
Greg
Gandenberger
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Speech
Seventh
grade
Rachel
Kasa, Brittany Uhlry, Elise Valdes
Eighth
grade
Tyler
Casper, Lauren Perring, Lyndsey Robbins
Science
Seventh
grade
Victoria
Jones, Rachel Kasa
Eighth
grade
Amanda
Metz, Greg Gandenberger
Geography
Seventh
grade
Peter
Barmes, Kristina Allen, Jordan Ackman
History
Eighth
grade
Chantell
Evans, Kate Dobihal, Greg Gandenberger, Amanda Metz, Andrew
Herrington-Gilmore
Mathematics
Seventh
grade
Jeremy
Hamblin, Rachel Kasa
Eighth
grade
Amanda
Metz, Greg Gandenberger
Health
Seventh
grade
Elise
Valdés, Victoria Jones, Rachel Kasa
Eighth
grade
Greg
Gandenberger, Amanda Metz, Brittany Feese
Principal
awards
Seventh
grade
Jeremy
Hamblin, Rachel Kasa, Kristina Allen, Heidi Beshears
Eighth
grade
Chantell
Evans, Greg Gandenberger, Andrew Herrington-Gilmore, Amanda Metz
Principal
awards for two years
Eighth
grade
Andrew
Herrington-Gilmore, Greg Gandenberger, Amanda Metz
American
Legion Good Citizen Award, presented by Wayne Schrader
Greg
Gandenberger
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LCCS
graduates receive special honors
[MAY
17, 2001] Lincoln
Christian College and Seminary graduating students who received special honors are listed below.
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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.
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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.
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.
[LDN]
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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.
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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]
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