Prior to introducing the women, Kurtz commented that the college
signing day represents the achievement of goals by each of the six.
They are nearing the completion of their high school careers, and
have been accepted into quality colleges where they will further
their education while continuing to play the sport or sports they
have excelled at in high school.
A school and community biography along with a personal quote from
each student was provided by LCHS.
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Lauren Block
Parents: Steve & Tara Block
Sport: Softball
College: Parkland College - Champaign
Anticipated Major: Nursing
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Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
“I love the close proximity to home and how nice the faculty and
staff was. I also love the softball program and how they hold their
players to a higher standard.”
Years on the LCHS Softball team: 4
Awards:
CS8 Academic All-Conference 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17
CS8 All-Conference Special Mention for softball in 2015-16
Other activities:
Volleyball,
Basketball,
Softball,
Cheerleading
National Honor Society
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Morgan Bogdanic
Parents: Jay & Kelly Bogdanic
Sport: Cross Country College: Lincoln College -
Lincoln
Anticipated Major: Associates
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
“Lincoln College gives me an opportunity to keep running and serves
as a great stepping stone to start my future.”
Years on the LCHS Cross Country team: 4
Awards:
CS8 All-Conference for Cross Country 2016-2017
CS8 Academic-All Conference 2014-2015, 2015-2016 & 2016-2017
Lincoln Community High School Most Valuable Runner for Cross Country
all 4years
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Other activities:
Soccer,
National Honor Society,
Assistant in Children's Ministry at Lincoln Christian Church,
LEAF Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Ashlyn Boyer
Parents: Raymond Boyer & Lois Boyer
Sport: Cross Country/Track & Field
College: Carl Sandburg College - Galesburg
Anticipated Major: Secondary Math Education
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
“I liked their campus. Also they have a good cross country team as
well as their Secondary
Education Major Program interested me.”
Years on the LCHS Track & Field team/LCHS Cross Country team:
Track 2,
Cross Country 3
Awards:
CS8 Academic All-Conference 2014-2015, 2015-2016 & 2016-2017
Other activities:
Cheerleading
American Government
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Brooklynn Elsas
Parents: Jeff & Marsha Elsas
Sport: Volleyball
College: Lake Land Community College - Mattoon
Anticipated Major: Nursing
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
“I instantly felt at home and it was such a friendly environment. I
think the academics and
volleyball team will be a great fit for me.
Years on the LCHS Volleyball team: 3
Awards:
CS8 Academic All-Conference 2014-2015, 2015-2016 & 2016-_2017
Hampton Inn All-Tournament Team
CS8 All-Conference Team for volleyball 2016-2017
All-Star Volleyball Team 2016-2017
Lincoln Community High School Most Valuable Player for Volleyball
2016-2017
LCHS Volleyball Team Captain 2016-2017
Most Kills for the 2016 Volleyball Season
Pantagraph All-Area Volleyball Team 2016-2017
Other activities:
Cheerleading,
FFA,
4-H,
National Honor Society
Member of the Lincoln Christian Church
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Josalyn Owens
Parents: Steve & Debbie Owens
Sport: Volleyball
College: Carl Sandburg College - Galesburg
Anticipated Major: Occupational Therapy / Associates in
Science
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
I feel it is the right distance away _with a small campus feel. I
really enjoyed the coach and the volleyball program at the school
and I am excited to quickly make an impact on the team.
Years on the LCHS Volleyball team: 4
Awards:
CS8 Academic All-Conference 2014-2015, 2015-2016 & 2016-2017
Other activities:
Cheerleading,
Track & Field,
Student Government
National Honor Society
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Anna Sielaff
Parents: Don & Janice Sielaff
Sport: Track & Field
College: Concordia University Chicago - Chicago
Anticipated Major: History
Why do you feel this college is the right choice for you?
“Concordia University Chicago offers programs I need as a student/
athlete. I like that CUC is a small Lutheran School where I can
‘live, learn grow, and succeed!’ I am very excited to be part of the
Concordia family.”
Years on the LCHS Track & Field team: 4
Awards:
CS8 Academic All-Conference 2015-2016
CS8 All-Conference 2015-2016
CS8 All-Conference Special Mention 2014-2015
Three year varsity letter winner
Capital City Honors Meet
Other activities:
Band,
Student Government,
National Honor Society,
Basketball Manager,
Church Youth Group
Vacation Bible School
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