Lake Land College recognizes new dental hygienists at pinning ceremony Posted on May 23, 2018 Linda Lee Fletcher Scholarship: At left, Kristen Holsapple, dental hygiene instructor, is pictured with Sydney Niemann, Hillsboro. Niemann received the Linda Lee Fletcher Scholarship. Preventive Dentistry Award: At left, Beth Hartrich, dental hygiene instructor, is pictured with Maci Kyger, Attica, Ind. Kyger received the Proctor and Gamble Preventive Dentistry Award for demonstrating the best patient education. Golden Scaler Award: Deborah Thomason, dental hygiene instructor, director of dental hygiene, left, is pictured with Savannah Thomas, Mattoon, right, recipient of the Golden Scaler Award. Best Dental Hygienist and STAR Award: At left, Dr. Margaret Merry-Niebrugge, dental hygiene instructor, is pictured with Larissa Grove, Strasburg. Grove is the recipient of the Best Dental Hygienist Award and the Colgate Student Total Achievement Recognition (STAR) Award. Lake Land College dental hygiene graduates received their pins at the annual pinning ceremony. Several students received scholarships or awards during the ceremony. Sydney Niemann received the Linda Lee Fletcher Scholarship earlier this year. Larissa Grove received the Colgate Student Total Achievement Recognition (STAR) Award, which is offered to a graduating student who shows excellence and commitment to the hygiene profession by demonstrating true dedication to the profession, exhibiting extraordinary compassion in patient care, displaying enthusiasm and follow-through for community service, and demonstrating outstanding patient education and motivation skills. Grove also received the Best Dental Hygienist Award, which was voted on by students in the program. Savannah Thomas received the Golden Scaler Award for demonstrating advanced skills in instrumentation. Maci Kyger received the Proctor and Gamble Preventive Dentistry Award for demonstrating the best patient education. Kyger and Niemann were also inducted into Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Society. During the ceremony the following students were honored: Brittani Chamberlain, Terre Haute, Ind.; Alyxis Coon, Oakwood; Mikaela Cox, Dieterich; Jordon Fulford, Pana; Larissa Grove, Strasburg; Kelsey Guyer, Neoga; Alexis Halbrook, Shelbyville; Hannah Hyde, Robinson; Chelsy Julian, Newton; Bridget Kennedy, Terre Haute, Ind.; Katie Kochan, Custer Park; Maci Kyger, Attica, Ind.; Sydney Niemann, Hillsboro; Amanda Price, Auburn; Kelly Schroeder, Charleston; Nicole Sessler, Oakwood Hills; Rachelle Sessler, Lockport; Kelley Stanley, Indianapolis, Ind.; Zoe Stewart, Charleston; Savannah Thomas, Mattoon; and Trista Williams, Shelbyville. Dental Hygiene is a special admission program at Lake Land College. The program prepares students with specialized skills necessary for employment as a dental hygienist. Emphasis is on dental hygiene treatment and on the hygienist’s abilities as a dental health educator. The hygienist’s services are sought by dentists, schools, prisons, hospitals, departments of health and industry. The dental hygiene program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Lake Land College honors nurses at annual pinning ceremony Posted on May 21, 2018 At the 2018 Lake Land College Associate Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony, graduating nurses received their pins. Megan Winchester, Lerna, received the Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award, which is given each year to a graduating student who is considered to be the all-around best student in the class and is voted on by faculty. The student must be professionally superior and morally responsible, be capable of making wise decisions, be compassionate and caring, be dedicated and possess common sense and a strong scientific knowledge base, demonstrate superior technical skills, possess superior communication skills and composure, often in crises situations. Winchester’s name will be engraved on a plaque that is located in the nursing skills lab in Neal Hall. Briana Gour, Herrick, and Ryan Johnson, Charleston, received the Associate Degree Nursing Peer Award. These students are chosen because of their clinical and scholastic performance, willingness to help other students, professionalism, maturity and spirit. The award is characterized by a true team player, who also is considered a leader. The recipients of this award were chosen by fellow nursing students. Aliya Schutte, Neoga, received the award for Clinical Excellence and Bryan Russell, Mattoon, received the award for Client Advocate. For serving as a positive representative of the ADN program student liaisons, Megan Winchester, Lerna, and Sarah Raddatz, Effingham, received Certificates of Recognition. Tuesday Baumiller, Charleston, received the Academic Achievement Certificate for earning a 4.0 GPA throughout the program. The following students received their pins at the ceremony: Name Hometown Alex Aitken Oakland Kylee Blake Effingham Morgan Breer Teutopolis Randy Carpenter Brownstown Paige Conner Altamont Hannah Dallmier Effingham Ana Evans Charleston Ashley Fancher Edgewood Tiffany Gilbert St Elmo Erin Goeckner Effingham Briana Gour Herrick Lauren Heuerman Teutopolis Lauren Horn Effingham Amanda Koester Watson Madason Ledbetter St Elmo Devin Olmstead Neoga Meghann Pruemer Effingham Sarah Raddatz Effingham Julia Roberts Farina Kristi Skelley Shelbyville Karine Tappendorf Altamont Cheyenne Timman Toledo Molly Warfel Dieterich Kylee Whitehurst Newton Jaden Zumbahlen Altamont Kelly Adams Pana Nicole Barnes Mattoon Lacee Beabout Charleston Ashley Butler Mattoon Krista Carver Sullivan Courtney Cole Windsor Abby Coleman-Russell Pana Sarah Curry Mattoon Jami Devall Greenup Kamryn Drake Charleston Macey Goad Arcola Mallori Harshman Neoga Ryan Johnson Charleston Erin Kinsel Charleston Katlyn Lane Dieterich Mychal McAllister Effingham Tiffani McCormick Dennison Brett Poorman Sullivan Evalena Pullen Mattoon Erin Risley Windsor Bryan Russell Mattoon Marissa Showalter Mattoon Garrett Storm Charleston Miranda Upton Westfield Layney Askins Pana Tuesday Baumiller Charleston Mathew Blount Oakland McKenzie Brewer Westfield Amanda Clements Pana Lisa Edwards Pana Angel Hall Ashmore Tayelar Hayes Casey Derek Hayse Arthur Brittany Herring Neoga Emily Lee Westfield Ami Meyer Oakland Rachelle Miller Shelbyville Keshia Newton Shelbyville Amber Potter Neoga Jacqueline Rainey Charleston Amy Rhoades Herrick Jordan Rhodes Pana Aliya Schutte Neoga Peyton Sledge Charleston Grace Upton Neoga Ashley Webb Mattoon Lauren Wellbaum Greenup Megan Winchester Lerna Alison Wood Paris
Lake Land College Foundation Honors Donors at Annual Reception Posted on May 15, 2018 The Lake Land College Foundation recognized donors for lifetime giving at the annual Donor Reception on April 12. “Our donors are the core of the Lake Land College Foundation,” said Jackie Joines, executive director for college advancement. “The Lake Land College Foundation is fortunate to have so many passionate investors who believe in the value of a Lake Land education. We are honored this evening to recognize this special group who over the years have had a significant positive impact on the lives of our students.” The following people and organizations were recognized: Bob and Joyce Adcock, Grunloh Construction Inc. and Heartland Dental, LLC were recognized in the President’s Silver Council for contributions of $100,000 and above. First National Bank of Pana was recognized in the Leadership Guild for contributions of $50,000 to $99,999. CTS Control Technology & Solutions, Steve & Debbie Benefiel, Roger & Janet Mead, Gerry & Cheryl Conlin, Robbin Schwartz and S & K Air Power Tool & Supply were recognized in the Trustee’s Guild for contributions of $25,000 to $49,999. Ron Harshman, James & Lisa Hickman, Hydro-Gear, Jack & Jennifer Jansen, John Wade, Larry & Lisa Micenheimer, Richard Green Company Inc., First Federal Savings and Loan, Dave & Debra Storm, Jeff & Tina Stovall were recognized in the Educator’s Guild for contributions of $10,000 to $24,999. Bolin Enterprises Inc., Bryan & Krista Burrell, Josh & Jennifer Bullock, Jeff & Karin Edwards, Mike & Jackie Joines, Lakeland Apartments, Susan Leach, David & Dawn Ligon, Scott Drone-Silvers, Paul & Christine McKillip, Preston Smith, Johnstons Supermarkets Inc. and Monahan Partners were recognized in the Scholar’s Club for contributions of $5,000 to $9,999. Jon & Lara Althaus, Sidney & Florence Banwart, John Bohannon, CF & H Insurance Agency Inc., Brad & Connie Compton, Craig Cunningham, Diamond Brothers Insurance, Effingham Chamber of Commerce, The Equity, Terry Elston, Larry Gutzler, Joel Hastings, Dr. William & Debbie Havlik, Rudy & Linda Huber, John Deere, Sabrina Kile, Kevin & Christine Kramer, Gary Lee, the family of Rose Lundquist, Maria Nohren, Tom & Salisa Olmsted, Owen Motor Sports Inc., Kelly Pierce, Jamie & Chris Pilson, Emma Rabe, Sara Reed, Yvonne Schroeder, Greg Thompson and Willoughby Sales were recognized in the Faculty Club for contributions of $1,000 and up.
Lake Land College recognizes donors, scholarship recipients at annual Foundation Scholarship Reception Posted on May 14, 2018 Lake Land College recently held its annual Foundation Scholarship Reception recognizing scholarship recipients as well as the donors who provide the scholarship. The Foundation Scholarship Reception allows students and donors to meet and get to know more about one another. About 450 students received scholarships totaling more than $400,000 for the 2017-2018 academic school year. The reception began with a short welcome from Debbie Benefiel, chair of the foundation scholarship committee and remarks from Josh Bullock, Lake Land College president, Jacqueline Joines, executive director for college advancement, , Charles Meaker, 2017-2018 student trustee & scholarship recipient and Pat Monahan, former Foundation Board member and longtime donor, Arcola. “When I first started college, I went to class and came straight home. I never thought about scholarships or how they could impact the cost of college,” Meaker said in his speech. “After some time in school, I became familiar with all the great things the Lake Land College Foundation does and how every bit of assistance helps.” He also pointed out to his fellow students as they prepare for the end of the year, to have a sense of duty toward their gracious donors. “With finals coming up, so are tests and papers. It is up to you to keep those grades up to make your donors proud,” Meaker said. Monahan, owner of Monahan Partners and longtime donor to the Foundation, said that he remembers coming to Lake Land to read scholarship applications and continued to do so for many years. He stated that the scholarships are always “all great and poetic in their own way” and how he sees financially supporting someone’s education is “giving the gift of hope.” Lake Land College Foundation Board members include: Mike Bohannon, president, Charleston; Chad Thompson, vice president, Effingham; Tom Grunloh, secretary, Effingham; Bullock, ex-officio, Lake Land president, Mattoon; Doris Reynolds, ex-officio, Lake Land Board of Trustees liaison, Mattoon; David Frisse, ex-officio legal counsel, Paris; Debbie Benefiel, Paris; Steve Childers, Charleston; Alan Fedrigon, Shelbyville; Dr. Tom Fonner, Effingham; Chris Pilson, Mattoon; Lisa Kallis, Charleston; Michelle Blackwell, Pana; Rich Hartke, Teutopolis; Bob Pancoast, Shelbyville; Deacon Patient, Sullivan; Preston Smith, Mattoon; Tom Wright, Dieterich; Brian Hutchins, Charleston. Lake Land Foundation staff includes: Jacqueline Joines, executive director for college advancement, Brocton; David Cox, director of alumni relations & annual giving, Mattoon; Paula Rosine, director of foundation operations, Mattoon; JJ Blazich, administrative assistant to college advancement, Neoga; Madge Shoot, foundation treasurer, Mattoon. Honorary Board members include: Paul Glenney, Mattoon; Garth Jones, Mattoon; Linda McCabe, Mattoon; Deana Nuxoll, Effingham; Jennifer Jansen, Effingham; and Dr. Nanci Huels, Effingham. The Lake Land College Foundation was established exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes. The foundation assists the college in developing and enhancing the educational opportunities and service to its students, alumni and citizens of the district. For more information about foundation scholarships, please visit https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/scholarship-opportunities/. For more information about Lake Land College, visit www.lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College student receives award Posted on May 10, 2018 Lake Land College student receives award. Kimberli Jones, a sophomore at Lake Land and a graduate of Mattoon High School, received the Lake Land College TRiO Student Support Services Student of the Year award. She received the award at the annual TRiO SSS Spring Recognition Banquet held in the spring. TRiO Student Support Services provides academic advising, transfer assistance, financial aid assistance, tutoring and opportunities to visit universities for the students in the program. For more information about the program, or how to apply to TRiO Student Support Services, contact 217-234-5456 or triosss@lakelandcolllege.edu.
Lake Land College Softball Team Headed to Nationals Posted on May 9, 2018 The Laker Softball team is headed to the National Tournament in St. George, Utah on May 16. The Laker Softball team clinched the 2018 NJCAA Division I Region 24 Championship and is headed to the National Tournament in St. George, Utah on May 16. This is the seventh time the softball team has made the trip to Nationals in eight years. The team is also an Academic All American team. Holly Marousek, Chicago, was named to the Region 24 All-Tournament Player of the Year. Haylee Short, Madeline Adams, Delanie Johnson and Alina Lance make the All-Tournament team. Under Director of Fitness Center/Head Softball Coach Nic Nelson’s leadership, the team went 48-16 for the season. Laker Softball players are: Madeline Adams Hobart, Indiana Addison Baele Washington, Illinois Madison Bostick Roosevelt, Utah Braylyn Burdick Boonville, Indiana Hope Collier Effingham, Illinois Sophie Cooper New Athens, Illinois Kassidy Evans Marshall, Illinois Samantha Forrest Lostant, Illinois Olivia Haas Normal, Illinois Kendall Hastings Riverside, Illinois Allison Helton Colorado Springs, Colorado Delanie Johnson Streator, Illinois Alina Lance New Athens, Illinois Holly Marousek Chicago, Illinois Molly McElwee St. Joseph, Illinois Rachel Quaritsch Cornell, Illinois Haylee Short Hillsboro, Missouri Sydney Rawlings Lone Tree, Colorado All games will be aired on WLKL 89.9 FM and 899themax.com. For more information about Laker Athletics, visit lakelandcollege.edu and select the “Athletics” drop-down menu.
Lake Land College Faculty raises money for scholarship at annual softball game Posted on May 8, 2018 Pictured here are the Lake Land College faculty members and students who participated in the annual Faculty vs. Student Softball Game, which raised nearly $1,800 for scholarships. Each spring at Lake Land College, faculty and students square off to raise money for scholarships. This year, the annual Faculty vs. Student Softball Game raised nearly $1,800. During the event’s 16-year-history, more than $22,000 has been raised. This year, the students won both games 4-2. “After sixteen years of playing the faculty vs. student softball game, the instructors’ age finally caught up with them, being soundly beat by younger and more athletic students!” English Instructor Matt Landrus, who organizes the event every year, said. “But more importantly, the game was a huge success, raising the second highest total in the event’s history.” Members of the Faculty Softball Team are: Bryan Burrell, academic counselor; Greg Powers, speech communication/broadcasting instructor; Dirk Muffler, director of adult and alternative education; Greg Capitosti, chemistry instructor; Tina Moore, director of career services; Marc Dal Ponte, biological science instructor; Jordan Rauch, agriculture instructor/judging team coach; Eva Ritchey, speech communication instructor; Josh Fulk, civil engineering technology instructor/coordinator; Kristen Holsapple, dental hygiene instructor; Sarah Hill, information services librarian; Matt Landrus, English instructor. The Student Softball Team players are: Lily Laatsch, Altamont; Ashley Miller, Armington; Tessa Philpot, St. Elmo; Ryan Kremer, Teutopolis; Charles Meaker, Mattoon; Travis Winans, Taylorville; Sterling Howard, Windsor; Hunter Laughhunn, Mattoon; Brock Burgener, Moweaqua; Brett Langen, Taylorville; Eric Wolff, Effingham; Lija Workman, Sullivan. To learn more about scholarship opportunities at Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu/scholarship-opportunities.
Lake Land College honored for outstanding technology in annual survey Posted on May 7, 2018 For the seventh year in a row the Center for Digital Education named Lake Land College as one of the top 10 colleges to achieve a first-rate student learning environment. The college is one of a handful of mid-sized colleges recognized nationally in the annual Digital Community Colleges Survey conducted by the Center for Digital Education, based in Sacramento, California. According to a press release by the Center for Digital Education, the “survey analyzes how community colleges use digital technologies to improve services to students, faculty, staff and the community at large.” Overall, this is the ninth time Lake Land College has been recognized for the outstanding use of technology on campus. Awards were given in 2007, 2008 and then seven years in a row beginning in 2011. “Lake Land College strives to be at the forefront of emerging technologies in order to provide the best educational opportunities and learning environment for our students, faculty and staff,” said Lee Spaniol, director of information systems and services at Lake Land College. “The college makes every effort to make information as accessible as possible. Our hard work and dedication to that has paid off.” The Center for Digital Education is operated by e Republic Inc., the parent company of Government Technology magazine. To learn more about the technological advances at Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College Nursing Faculty and Students raise funds for local homeless shelter Posted on May 4, 2018 Lake Land College Nursing faculty presented Mattoon Area PADS Executive Director Michael Stopka with an $800 donation. Nursing faculty and 74 nursing students adopted the homeless shelter as a charitable cause this past semester. Pictured at center is Stopka, left to right are Lake Land College Nursing Instructors: Erin Swingler, Nicole Zeller, Tisha Goad and Cassandra Porter.
Lake Land College celebrates 50 years of graduates with Commencement May 11 Posted on Lake Land College is celebrating 50 years of graduates at the annual Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 11. The ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Field House. More than 1,150 students will receive degrees and certificates this spring, with about 400 graduates expected to participate in the ceremony. The very first Lake Land College commencement took place on August 18, 1968 at the First Baptist Church in Mattoon. In those 50 years, more than 55,000 students have graduated from Lake Land College. “We look forward to celebrating 50 years of graduates this spring. We are certain the Lake Land faculty, staff and graduates throughout those five decades shared in the same excitement and pride we feel in preparing for this significant moment,” Lake Land President Josh Bullock said. In commemoration of the college’s 50th anniversary, graduates and guests will be invited to join their voices in singing the Laker Loyalty fight song prior to the recessional. Lake Land College debuted the first-ever recording of the school fight song last fall during homecoming. The song was written by former Lake Land music instructor Wayne Bradtke and then recorded by the Eastern Illinois University marching band. The Lake Land College Radio-TV Broadcasting Club will be filming the commencement ceremony. Interested individuals will be able to order a copy in the lobby of the Field House following the ceremony. The ceremony will also air on Consolidated Communications’ DVS channel 13 (WEIU) on Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and again on May 20 at 12 p.m., May 22 at 7 p.m., May 28 at 6 a.m. Mediacom MC 22 will air the ceremony on May 18 at 7 a.m. Photos taken by Marketing and Public Relations will be available for download at lakelandcollege.edu and on social media.