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Lincoln High School speech team sectional results
[FEB.
22, 2003]
The speech team from Lincoln
Community High School placed fourth in the IHSA Sectional at
Belleville East High School on Feb. 15.
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The following students advanced to the
state tournament:
Betsy Buttell and Doug Rohrer, dramatic
duet acting, first place
Betsy Buttell, dramatic interpretation,
first
Tim Fak, impromptu speaking, second
Abrigail Sasse, radio speaking, third
Placements for those not advancing to
state competition:
Tim Fak, extemporaneous speaking,
fourth
Ty Sank, humorous interpretation, fifth
Abrigail Sasse, oratorical declamation,
fifth
Julie Wood, original oratory, fifth
Ty Sank, special occasion speaking,
fifth
Erica Brickey, verse reading, fifth
Audrey Beach, Lindsey Boerma, Brandon
Davis, Jamie Eckert, Brittany Feese, Brady Gerdts, Kathryn Muck, Amy
Schumacher and Brian Welter in performance in the round, fourth
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Lincoln Elementary School District 27
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Breakfast
(Milk served with all meals)
Monday, March 3
-- Cereal, doughnut holes, juice
Tuesday, March 4
-- Sausage gravy with toast, fruit
Wednesday, March 5
-- Cereal, toast with jelly, juice
Thursday, March 6
-- Cheese toasty, fruit
Friday, March 7
-- No school; parent-teacher conferences
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Lunch
(Milk served with all meals)
Monday, March 3
-- Chili dog on bun, french fries, pretzels, baked beans
Tuesday, March 4
-- Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, pears
Wednesday, March 5
-- Max cheese sticks, corn, carrot sticks, peaches
Thursday, March 6
-- Barbecued chicken sandwich on bun, potato rounds or hash brown,
peas, strawberry shortcake
Friday, March 7 --
No school; parent-teacher conferences |
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Lincoln
College announces college visit dates
[FEB.
25, 2003]
Lincoln College has
announced the dates of upcoming college visits on the local campus
for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year
institution.
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Representatives of the following
colleges and universities are scheduled to be on campus:
March 4 -- St. Ambrose
March 6 -- Illinois College
March 18 -- Eastern Illinois University
March 20 -- Western Illinois University
March 25 -- Eureka
April 3 -- Aurora
April 7 -- Western Illinois University
The visits
are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be located in the
foyer in the Meyer-Evans Student Center. If you would like more
information, please contact Jim Bixby, director of counseling and
retention, at 732-3155 Ext. 293.
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College
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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news
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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.
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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.
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