Lake Land College invites students to the Radio/TV Open House Posted on February 26, 2018 The Lake Land College Radio/TV department is hosting an open house on Friday, March 23. Guests are invited to experience the broadcast equipment firsthand and enjoy lunch. The event will follow the college’s Laker Visit Day which is an open house for potential students that includes campus tours and opportunities to meet with faculty, students, staff and explore the college’s 150 majors. During the Radio/TV Open House from 12-2 p.m., participants are invited to broadcast LIVE on WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, the college’s student-run FM radio station; anchor a newscast in the TV studio; use equipment in the TV production control room and studio; record and listen to their own audio spot using professional audio equipment; operate state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and experiment with industry-standard digital editing software. “We have professional studios and state-of-the-art equipment, as well as a great radio station. We invite anyone with an interest in this field to come out and have some fun while exploring all of the options,” Greg Powers, speech communication/broadcasting instructor, said. Students can major in Radio/TV Broadcasting and earn an associate degree that leads to either a Transfer Ready degree or a Workforce Ready degree. Students can also choose among three certificate programs. Those interested in fulfilling general elective credits can enroll in department classes throughout the year. Opportunities within the curriculum include broadcasting live on WLKL 89.9 The Max Alternative, anchoring a newscast, using equipment in the TV production control room and studio, recording and listening to your own audio spot using professional audio equipment, operating state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and experimenting with industry-standard digital editing software. WLKL broadcasters also conduct play-by-play coverage of Laker athletic and area high school events. For more information on the Radio/TV Open House or the Radio/TV Broadcasting program, contact Powers at gpowers@lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5335.
Lake Land College Paramedical Services program receives national accreditation Posted on February 21, 2018 Lake Land College’s Paramedical Services program recently received national accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions. With this accreditation, Lake Land College’s Paramedical Services meets an established national standard, enabling graduates to take the national registry exam and work anywhere in the country. The program recently underwent enhancements for tracking clinical hours to meet the demands of accreditation. Students interested in Paramedical Services can choose from an associate degree or a certificate program. Both options have classroom, skills laboratory, hospital and field clinical experiences. Careers in Paramedical Services are in high demand. Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is projected to grow by 15 percent through 2026, much faster than the average occupation according to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information about the program, contact Emergency Services Programs Coordinator Jasmine Ballard at 217-234-5370 or jballard9365@lakelandcollege.edu. Information can also be found at lakelandcollege.edu under the “Academics” drop down. Look for the “High Demand Programs” link.
Lake Land College introduces new hybrid option for Medical Assistant program Posted on February 20, 2018 Starting in fall 2018, Lake Land College will begin offering a new hybrid version of the Medical Assistant program. The new version allows students to take all their courses online and only come to campus one night a week for lab. This will be offered in addition to the traditional two-year associate degree and the one-year certificate program. “We think this will open up an amazing opportunity for people who can’t be in classes during the day,” Medical Assistant Program Instructor Molly Yeske said. “This will also be perfect for people already employed in the medical field who want to pursue promotions.” Medical assistants work in medical facilities under the direction of a physician and have both clinical and office responsibilities. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties could range anywhere from phlebotomy and medication administration to taking and recording vital signs and medical histories to preparing patients for examination. Medical Assistant is a special admission program that requires students to complete a specific application in addition to Lake Land’s Intent to Enroll. The application deadline for the fall 2018 semester is May 1, 2018. For more information about the Medical Assistant program, contact Medical Assistant Program Instructor Molly Yeske at 217-234-5055 or myeske@lakelandcollege.edu. Information can also be found at lakelandcollege.edu under the “Academics” drop down and clicking on “High Demand Programs.”
Lake Land College Offers Wedding Party Dance Classes Posted on February 19, 2018 Get your bridal party together for some fun before your wedding day with a dance class! A wedding party dance class is the perfect way for everyone to meet before the big day. Participants can learn to dance as a wedding party or learn some new moves for the first dance as a married couple. Group lessons and individual bridal couple lessons are available and will be scheduled as needed. The cost is $38 per person. For more information, contact Sandy Spaulding, Center for Business and Industry professional development support, at 217-234-5087 or sspaulding@lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College receives Career and Technical Education Leadership Improvement Grant Posted on February 15, 2018 The Lake Land College Board of Trustees recently accepted a grant from the Illinois Community College Board to develop an apprenticeship program. The Career and Technical Education Leadership Improvement Grant, worth upwards of $40,000, is intended to support the startup of the Lake Land College Apprenticeship Collaboration Project. Lake Land plans to use the grant funding to oversee at least 30 new apprenticeships in both the production technician and the plastics manufacturing fields. There are also plans to recruit students for registered apprenticeships in the finance field. Through these apprenticeships, Lake Land anticipates forming mutual relationships with a minimum of 10 business and industry partners from across the district. “This would not have been possible without the excellent work of Myra Taylor, workforce solutions project coordinator, who developed the project and prepared the proposal,” said Director of Grants and Academic Operations Emily Ramage. For more information about Lake Land College’s Workforce Ready programs, visit lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College awarded America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation from local Coles County farmer Posted on The Lake Land College Agriculture Division received a $2,500 donation as part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Since the program began in 2010, the Grow Communities program has partnered with farmers to support nonprofit organizations important to them in their local communities. The program has given more than $29 million to farming communities since its inception, including more than $3 million in 2018. Lake Land Agronomy Instructor/Farm Manager Mark Niemerg said the award is a reflection of the entire Agriculture Division. “Our entire division is honored to have received this award and have all the excellent work we do to educate future agriculturists recognized,” Niemerg said. Each year, farmers submit information for a chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a nonprofit they care about in their community. The organizations reflect the makeup and character of rural America, including emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs, food banks and many others. “Farmers play a pivotal role in rural communities and through their commitment to the Grow Communities program, we are able to provide the monetary support these nonprofit organizations need to make an impact,” said Al Mitchell, Monsanto Fund president. “We’re proud to play a part in helping these rural communities grow and thrive.” The America’s Farmers campaign highlights the importance of modern U.S. Agriculture through communications and community outreach programs that partner with farmers to impact rural America. To learn more about the Grow Communities program, visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/Americasfarmers or americasfarmers.com. The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at monsantofund.org.
Lake Land College Announces the Fall 2017 Graduates Posted on February 14, 2018 Lake Land College is proud to announce that nearly 250 students graduated with degrees and certifications after completion of the 2017 fall semester. The graduates are organized by home town. First Last City Degree Academic Program Johnnie Adams Altamont Certificate Massage Therapy Sara Flores Altamont Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Libby Heiser Altamont Associate in Arts Speech Communication Kelsey Reardon Altamont Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Brady Winn Altamont Associate in Arts Business Administration Direlle Isham Arlington, TX Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Jessica Watkins Arthur Certificate Massage Therapy Don Loney Bethany Certificate Basic Welding Rebecca Switzer Brocton Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Tamra Kuester Buckley Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Health Roger Gray Casey Certificate Basic Welding Guillermo Hernandez Casey Certificate Basic Welding Mackenzie Sanders Casey Certificate Basic Welding Noah Voris Casey Associate in Science Earth Science Summer Whaley Casey Certificate Massage Therapy Nicole Beals Charleston Certificate Accounting Nicole Beals Charleston Associate in Applied Science Accounting Jazzmin Brewer Charleston Certificate Cosmetology Alan Colvis Charleston Certificate Paramedical Services Alan Colvis Charleston Associate in Applied Science Fire Science Technology Andrew Gingerich Charleston Associate in Science Business Administration Ashonti Guy Charleston Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Sydnee Huddlestun Charleston Associate in Arts Psychology Bryan Jobe Charleston Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Debi King Charleston Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Jennifer Meriedth Charleston Certificate Cosmetology Olivia Oprisan Charleston Associate in Arts Psychology Cody Parsons Charleston Certificate Law Enforcement Operations Keishonna Roberts Charleston Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Health Nicole Shaw Charleston Certificate Management Nicole Shaw Charleston Certificate Accounting Nicole Shaw Charleston Associate in Applied Science Accounting Taneja Shaw Charleston Associate in Arts Speech Communication Abigail Smith Charleston Associate in Science Business Administration Brianna Staggs Charleston Certificate Cosmetology Keith Swigert Charleston Certificate Horticulture Christina Welker Clay City Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Christina Welker Clay City Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Paula Blaine Cowden Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Lauren Cody Decatur Associate in Science Pre-Medicine Alex Grove Decatur Certificate Basic Welding David Taylor Decatur Certificate Basic Welding Emily Webster Decatur Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Emily Webster Decatur Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Edmond DeBock Des Plaines Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Gretchen Hille Edgewood Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Stephen Backhus Effingham Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Dustin Borries Effingham Associate in Applied Science Radio-TV Broadcasting Charolette Bushue Effingham Certificate Office Support Specialist Charolette Bushue Effingham Certificate Office Support Specialist-Microsoft Office Charolette Bushue Effingham Associate in Science Business Administration Charolette Bushue Effingham Associate in Applied Science Accounting Mark Cable Effingham Associate in Arts Business Administration Alexander Carrell Effingham Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Ashlyn Dillow Effingham Associate in Arts English Andrea Doedtman Effingham Certificate Cosmetology Jonathan Fifer Effingham Associate in Science Pre-Medicine Kaitlyn Hall Effingham Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Kaitlyn Hall Effingham Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Harley Harris Effingham Associate in Applied Science Management Emma Kull Effingham Certificate Cosmetology Thomas Ladendecker Effingham Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Shelby Phillips Effingham Associate in Science Agriculture Braden Puckett Effingham Associate in Applied Science Fire Science Technology Shannon Rhodabarger Effingham Certificate Management Shannon Rhodabarger Effingham Certificate Professional Sales Shannon Rhodabarger Effingham Certificate Accounting Shannon Rhodabarger Effingham Certificate Marketing Shannon Rhodabarger Effingham Associate in Applied Science Management Lucas Ruholl Effingham Certificate Paramedical Services Lucas Ruholl Effingham Associate in Applied Science Fire Science Technology Christopher Sarver Effingham Associate in Science Environmental Science Jacob Spannagel Effingham Associate in Science Business Administration Garrett Stanfield Effingham Certificate Accounting Garrett Stanfield Effingham Associate in Science Business Administration Rachel Weis Effingham Certificate Massage Therapy Jordan Foss Farragut Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Aleigha Johnson Fayetteville Associate in Arts Psychology Lisa Stevens Findlay Associate in Science Business Administration Keah Hartman Flora Associate in Science Elementary Education Praveen Arekatla Flushing Associate in Science Pre-Physical Therapy Bethany Boose Georgetown Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Dakota Davis Greenup Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Dakota Davis Greenup Certificate Industrial Maintenance Zoe Ray Greenup Associate in Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine Kelli Winter Greenup Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Kelli Winter Greenup Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Kathryn Kerns Hammond Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Jennifer Persinger Herrick Certificate Accounting Amber Wakeland Herrick Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Shaelee Fitzjarrald Hutsonville Associate in Science Business Administration Mandy Lemar Jewett Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Stephanie Gavin Kansas Certificate Basic Welding Belle Baugus Lovington Certificate Cosmetology Candice Fultz Lovington Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Candice Fultz Lovington Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Briana Morgan Lovington Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Matthew Babyak Marshall Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Luis Salinas Marshall Certificate Basic Welding Kevin Taylor Marshall Associate in Applied Science Computer Aided Design Technology Kaitlin Davis Martinsville Certificate Cosmetology Cayla-Ann Hurt Martinsville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Marissa Morris Martinsville Certificate Cosmetology Ryan Macklin Mason Associate in Science Business Administration Cydney Balch Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Health David Baldwin Mattoon Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Bryan Beegle Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Steven Bracken Mattoon Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Jaden Carlen Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Hayden Chupp Mattoon Associate in Arts Business Administration Brian Dobbs Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Deborah Focht Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Radio-TV Broadcasting J Lynn Foss Mattoon Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Christal Golden Mattoon Certificate Management Christal Golden Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Accounting Jennifer Goldstein Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Kathrine Gosnell Mattoon Associate in Arts History Ruben Guadiana Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Mark Hardy Mattoon Certificate Industrial Maintenance Megan Heath Mattoon Associate in Arts Art Tyler Henkelman Mattoon Certificate Auto Mechanic Kristina Henson Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Aaron Jean Mattoon Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Katherine Kilkelly Mattoon Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Jon Livingston Mattoon Associate in Science Business Administration Heather Miller Mattoon Certificate Programmable Logic Controllers Heather Miller Mattoon Certificate Industrial Maintenance Heidi Miller Mattoon Certificate Marketing Heidi Miller Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Management Heidi Miller Mattoon Certificate Professional Sales Alejandro Munoz Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding David Newberry Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Angela Oakley Mattoon Certificate Professional Sales Angela Oakley Mattoon Certificate Marketing Angela Oakley Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Management William Padgett Mattoon Associate in Arts Elementary Education Jacob Parsley Mattoon Certificate Horticulture Jacob Parsley Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Horticulture Palak Patel Mattoon Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Cole Philpott Mattoon Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Brittany Plummer Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Office Assistant-Medical Brittany Plummer Mattoon Certificate Office Support Specialist-Medical Joseph Polford Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Ashley Reed Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Alexander Rhine Mattoon Associate in Arts Business Administration Hailey Rogers-Hensley Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Care and Education Jack Sanders Mattoon Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Tracy Schmitt Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Colton Shoot Mattoon Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Keisha Smith Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Brian Stice Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Erin Thacker Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Erin Thacker Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Lowell Townsend Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Gael Tshilombo Mattoon Associate in Science Business Administration Thomas White Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Kylie Wiltermood Mattoon Certificate Management Jessica Blazich Neoga Associate in Arts Psychology Lindzie Douglas Neoga Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Brandi Herring Neoga Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Taylor Huffman Neoga Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education Matthew Johnson Neoga Associate in Arts Business Administration Ruth Ryder Neoga Associate in Science Elementary Education Maria Strohl Neoga Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Cody Riddle Newton Certificate Ag Business Cody Riddle Newton Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Trisha Drake Oakland Associate in Science Business Administration William McQueen Oakland Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Sonya Cordell Olney Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Kevin Detterline Pana Certificate Basic Welding Lindsey Dionne Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Austin Fikan Pana Certificate Basic Welding Shay Herbord Pana Associate in Arts Criminal Justice William Hill Pana Certificate Management William Hill Pana Certificate Accounting William Hill Pana Associate in Applied Science Accounting Nicole Houseman Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Timothy Jophlin Pana Certificate Basic Welding Rebecca Reinstorf Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Jordan Bain Paris Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Kara Brinkerhoff Paris Certificate Massage Therapy Amethyst Cary Paris Certificate Office Support Specialist Amethyst Cary Paris Certificate Office Receptionist Beth Graham Paris Certificate Massage Therapy Robert Hall Paris Certificate Basic Welding Hannah King Paris Certificate Radio Broadcasting Miranda Myers Paris Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Wyatt Rhoads Paris Associate in Arts Business Administration Johna Secondino Paris Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Robert Stevens Peoria Associate in Arts Business Administration Stephanie Vargas Ramsey Certificate Office Support Specialist Stephanie Vargas Ramsey Certificate Office Support Specialist-Microsoft Office Stephanie Vargas Ramsey Certificate Office Receptionist Stephanie Vargas Ramsey Associate in Applied Science Office Assistant-Legal Stephanie Vargas Ramsey Associate in Applied Science Office Assistant-Executive Quincy Beyers Shelbyville Associate in Science Pre-Nursing Jerome Carlock Shelbyville Certificate Basic Welding Peighton Donnel Shelbyville Associate in Science Early Childhood Education Tonya Huddleston Shelbyville Certificate Management Adam Hudson Shelbyville Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Lisa Jacoby Shelbyville Associate in Science Business Administration Aaron Kern Shelbyville Certificate Basic Welding Brennyn Kirk Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Courtney Kuhlman Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Courtney Kuhlman Shelbyville Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Gregory Powers Shelbyville Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Derek Ray Shelbyville Certificate Basic Welding Tayler Schanks Shelbyville Associate in Science Business Administration Tyler Schanks Shelbyville Associate in Science Business Administration Taylor Wilcox Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Molly Williams Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Alyssa Kuhlman Shumway Certificate Office Support Specialist Alyssa Kuhlman Shumway Certificate Office Support Specialist-Microsoft Office Alyssa Kuhlman Shumway Certificate Management Alyssa Kuhlman Shumway Certificate Accounting Alyssa Kuhlman Shumway Associate in Applied Science Accounting Caleb Long Sigel Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Lindsy Wolke Sigel Certificate Cosmetology Keith Swigert Stonington Associate in Applied Science Horticulture Andrea Davis Strasburg Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Tyler Henkelman Strasburg Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Lindsey Rahn Strasburg Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Tiana Abbott Sullivan Certificate Basic Welding Dale Corbin Sullivan Associate in Science Business Administration Kristina Davis Sullivan Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Timothy Kenny Sullivan Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Carlin Nuzzo Sullivan Certificate Cosmetology Rebecca Saravia Sullivan Associate in Science Special Education Jacob Habing Teutopolis Associate in Applied Science Renewable Energy Karli Isley Teutopolis Certificate Management Nicole Pals Teutopolis Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Sarah Thoele Teutopolis Associate in Arts Business Administration Megan Zytka Toledo Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Saghi Lotfdar Trabuco Canyon Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Kellie Kastl Trilla Certificate Entrepreneurship Kellie Kastl Trilla Certificate Management Kellie Kastl Trilla Certificate Marketing Kellie Kastl Trilla Certificate Professional Sales Kellie Kastl Trilla Associate in Applied Science Management Danielle Carter Tuscola Certificate Cosmetology Terry Lye Urbana Certificate IT-Programming Delia Martin Watson Associate in Science Business Administration Nubia Thomason Wayne City Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Nubia Thomason Wayne City Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Amy Cripe Windsor Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Brandon Trussell Windsor Associate in Arts History Kelly Wheeler Windsor Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse
Lake Land College plans area high school visits Posted on Deciding on what to do after high school graduation can be an overwhelming process. That’s why Lake Land College is scheduling high school visits to help students know more about transitioning from high school to a college or university. “Meeting with higher education professionals is a very valuable experience for students making the difficult but important decision about college and college life,” said Pam Hartke, admissions representative. “We hope to answer the students’ questions and ease any anxiety they may have about this time in their lives.” Hartke, along with Olivia Mintun, admissions representative, meet with high school students throughout the college’s district in the fall and spring semesters. The dates, times and locations of the area high school visits are as follows: School Visit Day Visit Time St. Anthony High School Feb. 20 11:45 a.m. Beecher City High School Feb. 26 Lunch Aspire Alternative School Feb. 27 1:30 p.m. Brownstown High School March 2 1:50 p.m. Newton High School March 6 8:10 a.m. North Clay High School March 6 10 a.m. St. Elmo High School March 8 12:15 p.m. New Approach- Alternative School March 8 9:15 a.m. Ramsey High School March 13 2:40 p.m. Effingham High School March 15 12:45 p.m. Pana High School March 15 2:35 p.m. South Central High School March 15 10:30 a.m. Okaw Valley High School March 19 10:30 a.m. Shelbyville High School March 19 2:27 p.m. Altamont High School March 20 2:40 p.m. Paris High School March 20 9 a.m. Dieterich High School March 21 9:57 a.m. Arthur/Lovington High School March 21 2:27 a.m. Mattoon High School March 21 10:10 a.m. Casey Westfield High School March 22 11:30 a.m. Marshall High School March 22 2:42 p.m. Martinsville High School March 22 12:18 p.m. Cowden Herrick High School March 22 Lunch Shiloh High School March 26 10:30 a.m. Teutopolis High School March 27 10:15 a.m. Oakland High School March 27 3 p.m. Stewardson-Strasburg High School March 27 Lunch Windsor High School March 27 8 a.m. Kansas High School March 28 11:15 a.m. Cumberland High School April 3 Lunch Neoga High School April 4 9:30 a.m. Sullivan High School April 4 12:12 p.m. Charleston High School April 18 8:15 a.m. For more information, visit: www.lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College to host step show Posted on February 9, 2018 Lake Land College is excited to invite everyone to the college’s first step show. Eastern Illinois University’s award-winning Omega Psi Phi fraternity will perform in the Luther Student Center Theater on Monday, Feb. 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will be performing the dance that won the group 1st place at the 2017 Black Student Union Step Show Competition. The event is sponsored by the college’s Inclusion and Diversity Education Committee and is free and open to the public. For more information about this event, contact Director of Foundation Operations Paula Rosine at 217-234-5445 or prosine@lakelandcollege.edu. For more information about Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu.
WYSE Regional Competition held at Lake Land College Posted on February 8, 2018 St. Anthony – Division 300 First place. St. Anthony won the 300 Division at the WYSE Team event recently held at Lake Land College. Paris – Division 700 First place. Paris won the 700 Division at the WYSE Team event recently held at Lake Land College. Mattoon – Division 1500 First place. Mattoon won the 1500 Division at the WYSE Team event recently held at Lake Land College. What happens when you take some of the most brilliant minds from area high schools and put them under one roof? Nothing other than an academic face off, where teams are pitted against each other in eight subject areas in order to take home the regional Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) championship title. Lake Land College recently held the regional WYSE Academic Challenge and 26 schools came together to battle in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics. Students completed written examinations in seven different areas of study. Each student participated in two tests, and the highest scores by members of each team determined the composite team score. St. Anthony, Paris, and Mattoon high schools were victorious in their divisions and took home the regional championship titles. Winners in team and individual competition are advancing to sectionals at Eastern Illinois University on March 8, 2018. Teams advancing in the 300 division are: St. Anthony High School Cumberland High School Okaw Valley High School Dieterich High School Teams advancing in the 700 division are: Paris High School Sullivan High School Teams advancing in the 1500 division are: Mattoon High School Charleston High School Individual Results The following individuals will be advancing to the WYSE sectionals at Eastern Illinois University on March 8. In the 300 division: Maryann Saba St. Anthony High School Biology Alex Beesley St. Anthony High School Biology Carly Spraul St. Anthony High School Biology Suhyun Moon St. Anthony High School Chemistry Lane Robertson Beecher City Jr/Sr High School Chemistry Ethan Macklin Okaw Valley High School Chemistry Tanner Clark Stewardson Strasburg Chemistry Katie Kabbes St. Anthony High School Chemistry Drew Warner Cumberland High School Computer Science Cameron Noel Kansas CUSD #3 Computer Science Dylan Marble Altamont High School Computer Science Drew Warner Cumberland High School Engineering Graphics Cameron Noel Kansas CUSD #3 Engineering Graphics Aidan Bailey St. Anthony High School Engineering Graphics Quinn Brooks Okaw Valley High School Engineering Graphics Olivia Franklin Cumberland High School English Cheyenne Vondrak Neoga High School English Luke Porter Stewardson Strasburg English Ethan Rozene St. Anthony High School Math Tyler Higgs Dieterich High School Math Ian Couple St. Anthony High School Math Ethan Macklin Okaw Valley High School Math Tyler Higgs Dieterich High School Physics Ian Couple St. Anthony High School Physics Ethan Rozene St. Anthony High School Physics In the 700 division: Spencer Johnson Sullivan High School Biology Carson Beyers Shelbyville High School Biology Laine Cameron Sullivan High School Biology Drew Cearlock Paris High School Biology Harrison Wooters Shelbyville High School Biology Trevor Elder Sullivan High School Chemistry Corey McKenna Paris High School Chemistry Spencer Johnson Sullivan High School Chemistry Ben Macke Marshall High School Chemistry Zane Blair Paris High School Computer Science Nate Johnson Paris High School Computer Science Greg Cunningham Paris High School Computer Science Lucas Duduit Pana High School Engineering Graphics Isaiah Plank Sullivan High School Engineering Graphics Devyn Brown Paris High School Engineering Graphics Cullen Dyer Sullivan High School Engineering Graphics Emily Hall Paris High School English Katie Webb Sullivan High School English Madison Hilbert Pana High School English Paige McLaughlin Sullivan High School English Zane Blair Paris High School Math Courtney Hoene Teutopolis High School Math Maxwell Holloway Paris High School Math Michael Deters Teutopolis High School Math Nate Johnson Paris High School Math Maxwell Holloway Paris High School Physics Michael Deters Teutopolis High School Physics Broderick Goss Sullivan High School Physics In the 1500 division: Remington Neal Charleston High School Biology Reilly Durham Effingham High School Biology Frank Rosen Effingham High School Biology Nick Eveland Mattoon High School Chemistry Jacob Sigg Effingham High School Chemistry Zoe Bridges Effingham High School Chemistry Brando Socarras Charleston High School Chemistry Jeremiah Crowell Effingham High School Computer Science Aaron Emmerich Mattoon High School Computer Science Malcolm McCarthy Charleston High School Computer Science Alex Heuerman Mattoon High School Engineering Graphics Myles Woodard Mattoon High School Engineering Graphics Lucas Hanna Effingham High School Engineering Graphics Rachel Sloss Effingham High School English Taylor Benge Charleston High School English James Ross Effingham High School English Michael Kuznicki Charleston High School Math Anastasia Aiasse Effingham High School Math Zoe Bridges Effingham High School Math Emma Budde Effingham High School Math Maria Dust Effingham High School Math Aaron Emmerich Mattoon High School Math Mitchell Kremer Mattoon High School Math Payton Beck Mattoon High School Math Douglas Emenecker Mattoon High School Math Rachel Sloss Effingham High School Math Payton Beck Mattoon High School Physics Douglas Emenecker Mattoon High School Physics Myles Woodard Mattoon High School Physics Brando Socarras Charleston High School Physics