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New appointments at Lincoln College
[JAN.
25, 2003]
Mary McLaughlin and Jeris
Donovan Vascellaro, both of Lincoln, have been appointed to new
positions at Lincoln College. McLaughlin, a Lincoln College employee
since 1976, has been named dean of the faculty. Vascellaro has
become the newest member of the faculty, teaching English and
speech.
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The first in Lincoln College's recent
history to serve as dean of the faculty, McLaughlin will be in
charge of new faculty orientations, faculty evaluations and
professional development, and she will coordinate academic
development seminars for incoming students. Also, she will chair a
faculty committee to review new student applications. Finally, she
will assist Vice President Tom Zurkammer in matters concerning
academic services.
McLaughlin has previously served
Lincoln College in the areas of admissions, registration, public
relations and continuing education. Most recently, she was a member
of the faculty, teaching English and education. About her
appointment, she said, "While I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the
classroom, I feel that this new position will give me an opportunity
to influence more students in a positive manner and to contribute to
the programs of our new president."
Mary McLaughlin holds a bachelor's
degree from the College of St. Francis in Joliet, a master's degree
in education from Illinois State University and a master's degree
from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She is a native of
Chillicothe, Mo.
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Jeris Donovan Vascellaro begins her
tenure at LC by teaching English and speech. This is her first
position as a college faculty member.
Prior to this appointment, she spent
three years as a teacher, performer and director for the Improv
Olympic live comedy program in Los Angeles, Calif. She had
previously spent two years in Chicago studying and performing with
the Improv Olympic group there, as well as with Chicago's famous
Second City comedy group. In addition, she has experience in acting
for television programs and commercials.
About embarking on such a major career
change, Vascellaro said, "I have come to appreciate that I have a
true love for teaching. After working for years with those who have
already recognized their own talent and direction, I now want to
help those who are still learning theirs. By working with the
students at Lincoln College, I am determined to challenge and
inspire them to discover what is best about themselves and to find
their voice."
Vascellaro
holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of
Illinois at Springfield and will complete a master's program in
English literature and creative writing in 2003. During the 1983
school year, she attended Lincoln College.
[Lincoln
College press release] |
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Campus visit day
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[JAN. 14, 2002]
All high school juniors and
seniors who are interested in learning more about Lincoln Christian
College are invited to come visit the LCC campus on March 3.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Warehouse (student center). |
The day will include:
- Admissions presentation
- Campus tour
- Lunch in remodeled cafe
- Meet-the-faculty session
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Attend an LCC class
Please RSVP
by Monday, Feb. 24. Call (217) 732-3168, Ext. 2228 or respond by
e-mail to coladmis@lccs.edu. |
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Honors
& Awards
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LCHS
speech team stretched in difficult competition
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[JAN.
29, 2003]
The speech team from Lincoln
Community High School competed at Downers Grove South on Jan. 24-25.
Ty Sank placed fourth in special
occasion speaking, and Tom Swanson was a semifinalist in original
oratory.
"This
tournament was a very difficult tournament," said Carrie Schreiber,
a coach for the LCHS team. "We had several competitors very close to
being in semifinals. The high level of competition was a wonderful
motivator for our team."
[LCHS news release] |
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Speech team places first at Heyworth
[JAN.
23, 2003]
In competition at Heyworth
on Jan. 18, the speech team from Lincoln Community High School
placed first.
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"First place at such a large tournament
just emphasizes the first-rate competitors that we have on the team
this year," said Ed Jodlowski, a coach for the Lincoln students.
"With the state series looming, the sky is the limit."
Individual varsity placements
Doug Rohrer, verse reading, first place
Betsy Buttell and Doug Rohrer, dramatic
duet acting, second
Tim Fak, extemporaneous speaking,
second
Amy Schumacher, oratorical declamation,
second
Audrey Beach, radio speaking, third
Erica Brickey, prose reading, third
Erica Brickey, verse reading, third
Katie Muck, dramatic interpretation,
third
Tom Swanson, original oratory, third
Abrigail Sasse, radio speaking, fourth
Betsy Buttell, dramatic interpretation,
fifth
Kasey Pepperell and Tom Swanson,
humorous duet acting, fifth
Ty Sank, humorous interpretation, fifth
Lindsay Boerma, humorous
interpretation, sixth
Kasey Pepperell, original comedy, sixth
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Individual novice placements
Audrey Beach, radio speaking, first
Alex King, dramatic interpretation,
first
Lindsey Boerma, special occasion
speaking, second
Amy Schumacher, impromptu speaking,
second
Ruth Ohmart, verse reading, third
Audrey Beach, verse reading, fourth
Beth Boch, original comedy, fourth
Cynda Kleinman, original oratory,
fourth
Dana Landess, oratorical declamation,
fourth
Brittany Feese, prose reading, fifth
Ruth Ohmart, dramatic interpretation,
fifth
Amy Schumacher, oratorical declamation,
sixth
[LCHS
news
release]
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Hartem
grad awarded JBT, U of I ACES scholarship
[JAN.
21, 2003]
URBANA -- Kent D. Leesman of
Atlanta is a recipient of the
Jonathan Baldwin
Turner Scholarship. He was honored during a Dec. 13, 2002,
banquet at the Illini Union on the Urbana campus of the University
of Illinois.
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Leesman is majoring in crop sciences.
After college he plans to return home to manage the family farm and
become a Pioneer dealer and agronomist. His JBT Scholarship is
funded by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a DuPont company. He
graduated from Hartsburg-Emden High School and is the son of Kevin
and Joyce Leesman.
The
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences established the JBT Scholarship program
to recognize high school students who have demonstrated academic
excellence, good citizenship and leadership skills. Jonathan Baldwin
Turner, a pioneer of agricultural education in Illinois and the
nation, epitomized the spirit and intent of the scholarships bearing
his name. A noted farmer and lecturer associated with Illinois
College during the mid-1800s, Turner envisioned a nationwide system
of educational institutions providing a "liberal and practical
education" for citizens in the areas of agriculture and the
mechanical arts.
This year,
54 high school students of diverse social background and geographic
origins were awarded a JBT Scholarship, marking the 24th anniversary
of the program. Over $800,000 in merit-based scholarships was
awarded to students in the College of ACES in the 2001-02 academic
year. The mission of the college is to enhance the quality of life
of rural and urban people through teaching, research and outreach
programs focused on human activity, food, fiber and natural resource
systems.
[U of I news release]
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[Mark Timke presents Kent Leesman with a Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholarship
from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer
and Environmental Sciences. A banquet on Dec. 13, 2002, honored all
54 JBT scholars for 2002-03.]
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Lincoln Elementary School District 27
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Breakfast
(Milk served with all meals)
Wednesday, Jan. 29
-- Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice
Thursday, Jan. 30
-- French toast sticks or swirls with syrup, fruit
Friday, Jan. 31 -- Cereal, graham
crackers with dip, juice
Monday, Feb. 3 --
Cereal, toast with jelly, juice
Tuesday, Feb. 4
-- Silver dollar pancakes with syrup, sausage, strawberries
Wednesday, Feb. 5
-- Cereal, doughnut holes, juice
Thursday, Feb. 6
-- Cheese toasty, orange wedges
Friday, Feb. 7 --
Cereal, cinnamon toast, juice
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Lunch
(Milk served with all meals)
Wednesday, Jan. 29
-- Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, corn, applesauce
Thursday, Jan. 30
-- Chicken strips with sauce, potato rounds, bread and butter, fruit
cocktail
Friday, Jan. 31 -- Barbecued rib on
bun, peas, carrot sticks, strawberry shortcake with whipped cream
Monday, Feb. 3 --
Hot dog on bun, potato wedges or fries or rounds, goldfish crackers,
peas
Tuesday, Feb. 4
-- Ravioli with meat sauce, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, fruit
cocktail
Wednesday, Feb. 5
-- Texas tacos with Fritos and cheese, corn, carrot sticks, orange
juice
Thursday, Feb. 6
-- Chicken and noodles, green beans, bread and butter, pears
Friday, Feb. 7 -- Chili with
crackers, peanut butter sandwich, dill spear, apple pudding cake |
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West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary
School District 92
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Wednesday, Jan. 29
-- Tomato soup, crackers, toasted cheese, raw vegetables, jello,
fruit
Thursday, Jan. 30
-- Open-faced beef sandwich, potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches
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Friday, Jan.
31 -- Tenderloin on bun,
french fries, corn, fruit ice |
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Announcements |
Agriculture scholarships available
[Click
here for details.] |
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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.
[News
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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.
[ALMH
news
release]
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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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State Bank of Lincoln offers scholarship
program
[JAN.
17, 2003]
State Bank of Lincoln
announces a scholarship competition that enables Illinois high
school seniors to enter a statewide essay-writing contest. The bank
is working with Lincoln Community High School, Mount Pulaski High
School, Hartsburg-Emden High School and Olympia High School to
invite seniors to submit short essays on the theme: "Does technology
help or hinder the philosophy of community banking? Why?"
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The scholarship competition is part of
a program sponsored by Illinois community banks and the CBAI
Foundation for Community Banking to increase public awareness of
locally owned banks and their contributions to the community.
State Bank of Lincoln is a
member of the Community Bankers
Association of Illinois, which formed the foundation in 1996.
A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 a
year for up to four years of higher education will be awarded to the
author of the best essay submitted to the CBAI Foundation from
participating Illinois high school seniors. Up to 12 additional
$1,000 awards are available in each of the regions of the state. An
additional $500 will be awarded to the high school of the overall
winner.
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William M. Hull, executive vice
president stated, "Any high school senior student in the area served
by the bank is encouraged to participate. Four past regional winners
have been submitted to the CBAI by the bank. Winners were from
Lincoln Community High School and Mount Pulaski High School."
Entries must be submitted to the bank
by 5 p.m. on Feb. 10. The bank will then submit selected entries to
the CBAI Foundation to be eligible for the statewide competition.
Information on the contest is available
at the bank, through William Hull, at the schools and at
http://www.cbai.com/schannual.htm.
Based in
Springfield, CBAI is a professional association that represents
approximately 520 banks and thrifts throughout Illinois.
[News
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Scholarship fund established for
2003 State Farm Holiday Classic
[JAN.
2, 2003]
BLOOMINGTON -- To
commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bloomington-Normal
basketball tournament (now known as the State Farm Holiday Classic)
in 2003, the Classic Organizing Group is establishing a scholarship
fund. The announcement was made Wednesday evening at Illinois
Wesleyan University's Shirk Center on championship day of the 2002
State Farm Holiday Classic.
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The scholarship fund, known as the
Classic Organizing Group Scholarship Fund, will award four
scholarships to eligible students from the 64 participating teams at
the 2003 State Farm Holiday Classic. The scholarships will be
awarded to two boys -- one from a McLean County school and one from
a school outside McLean County -- and to two girls -- also one from
a McLean County school and one from a school outside McLean County.
The first recipients will be introduced during the final night of
the tournament next December. All senior students from the
participating schools will be eligible for the scholarship.
The Classic Organizing Group is
currently developing guidelines and will announce them to the
participating schools early in the fall.
"We feel this is a great way to give
back to the students and schools that have helped us grow our
tournament in the past 24 years," said Dan Highland, president of
the organizers. "When this tournament started, I don't think the
organizers knew it would ever grow into the largest coed holiday
basketball tournament in the nation. We just want to keep building
onto the illustrious tradition with this tournament."
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Highland said next year's awarding of
the four scholarships will begin a new tradition with the
tournament. "We'll start with four next year, with a goal to
increase scholarships in the future," he said. "We're not just
providing the 'Best Basketball this side of March,' but we want to
advance the educational opportunities to students who don't have the
full financial resources to attend a community college or four-year
school."
The Classic Organizing Group
Scholarship Fund has been established through the Community
Foundation of McLean County, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Donations made to the fund are tax-deductible.
The Classic Organizing Group has other
special activities in store to commemorate the 25th anniversary of
the tournament. More details will be released in the fall.
For more
information about the Classic Organizing Group or the State Farm
Holiday Classic, visit the official tournament website,
www.theclassic.org.
[News release]
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Lincoln Junior
Woman's Club scholarships
[DEC.
5, 2002]
The General Federation of
Women's Clubs has announced a number of scholarships available for
students planning to attend Illinois colleges or vocational schools
during the 2003-2004 school year.
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Included in the list are the Arthur
Grant Smith Drama Scholarship, $300; the GFWC Illinois Centennial
Library Science Scholarship, $300; the Hamilton Ridge Music
Scholarship, $500; Illinois Cottage Park Ridge Vocational
Scholarship for Girls, $500; the Lincoln Lodge Vocational
Scholarship for Boys, $500; and the Lorado Taft Art Scholarship,
$500.
The Vina A. Miller Memorial
Scholarship, $500, is also being offered to students planning to
make the field of public affairs their career. Vocations in the
field of public affairs include the study of crime prevention, life
safety, fire, police, historical preservation and veterans affairs.
A new scholarship being offered by the
GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs for the coming year is the
Illinois Cultural Exchange Student Scholarship for students planning
to study abroad.
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Students for all of these scholarships
must be Illinois residents attending an Illinois school.
Winners will notified by May 1, 2003,
and scholarship funds will be disbursed to the college financial aid
office after verification of student registration is received at the
Illinois GFWC headquarters.
Applications
for these scholarships are available from the guidance department at
Lincoln Community High School or may be requested by sending a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to Lincoln Junior Woman's Club
Scholarship Chairman Judy Rader at 132 11th St., Lincoln, IL 62656.
Completed applications must be returned to Rader no later than Feb.
8, 2003.
[Judy
Rader] |
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Epsilon Sigma
Alpha scholarships available
[NOV.
26, 2002]
The ESA Foundation of
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International, a women's leadership
organization, is announcing the availability of scholarships for
college-bound high school seniors, college students, trade
school-bound students, as well as nontraditional students.
Individuals may go to the ESA
Foundation website,
www.esaintl.org/esaf, to find out more about the ESA Foundation
and download the current application. The deadline for receipt of
applications is Feb. 1, 2003. (If you get only as far as the
Epsilon Sigma Alpha website, click on "Foundation" located at the
bottom of the left-hand pick list.)
To find out
more about Epsilon Sigma Alpha International, visits the website:
www.esaintl.org.
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