Announcing Fall 2023 Graduates Posted on January 23, 2024 Lake Land College is pleased to announce the students who graduated following completion of the fall 2023 semester. The Fall 2023 graduates are: Full Name City Degree Academic Program Title Wesley Bell Altamont Associate in Applied Science IT-Web Design Wesley Bell Altamont Associate in Applied Science IT-Computer Applications Wesley Bell Altamont Certificate IT-Computer Applications Wesley Bell Altamont Certificate IT-Network Administration Wesley Bell Altamont Certificate IT-Web Design Bradley Miller Altamont Associate in Applied Science Management Bradley Miller Altamont Certificate Entrepreneurship Bradley Miller Altamont Certificate Management Bradley Miller Altamont Certificate Business Development Bradley Miller Altamont Certificate Accounting Bradley Miller Altamont Certificate Marketing Bradley Miller Altamont Certificate Professional Sales Sarah Stock Altamont Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Kade Herschberger Arcola Associate in Applied Science Management Kade Herschberger Arcola Certificate Management Gretchen Dare Arthur Associate in Applied Science Accounting Mackenzie Wright Arthur Certificate Cosmetology Annakate Coffey Ashmore Associate in Arts Agriculture Transfer James Coleman Assumption Certificate Basic Welding Curtis Lewis Belleville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse William Brown Calumet City Associate in Liberal Studies Dylon Craig Casey Associate in Arts Business Aden Garver Casey Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Natasha Hickox Casey Associate in Arts Psychology Kennedy Repp Casey Associate in Arts Business Jakob Self Casey Associate in Arts Business Nichole Bassemier Charleston Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Amber Booe Charleston Certificate Basic Welding Hayden Carter Charleston Associate in Arts Business Kennedy Cox Charleston Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Care and Education Peyton Daugherty Charleston Associate in Applied Science Building Construction Technology Peyton Daugherty Charleston Certificate Building Construction Bennu Foxberries Charleston Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Kaytlin French Charleston Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Hailey Gaston Charleston Certificate Cosmetology Bryce Johnson Charleston Associate in Liberal Studies Charles Keeton Charleston Certificate Basic Welding Derek Kelmel Charleston Associate in Arts Psychology Andrew Metzger Charleston Associate in Arts Economics Morgan Pinkerton Charleston Associate in Applied Science Management Morgan Pinkerton Charleston Certificate Management Morgan Pinkerton Charleston Certificate Business Development Morgan Pinkerton Charleston Certificate Marketing Morgan Pinkerton Charleston Certificate Professional Sales Talianna Rubin Charleston Associate in Arts English Hannah Yamamoto Charleston Certificate Cosmetology Michaila Montz Charleston Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Christian Ryder Charleston Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Hannah Evans Chrisman Certificate Cosmetology Danny Isaacs Clay City Associate in Applied Science Robotic & CIM Automation Shannon Robertson Cowden Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Madison Stoldt Cowden Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Alexis Lowe Decatur Associate in Arts Psychology Reagan Dettrey Dieterich Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Megan Ballman Effingham Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education Chloe Bushue Effingham Associate in Arts Business Edgar Castillo Effingham Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Edgar Castillo Effingham Certificate Auto Mechanic I Rushida Clarke-Miller Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Danielle Gregory Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse David Levitt Effingham Certificate IT-Programming Joseph Matteson Effingham Associate in Arts Business Rebecca Neu Effingham Certificate Management Ryker Schneider Effingham Certificate Basic Welding Ryker Schneider Effingham Certificate Entrepreneurship Caleb Schwing Effingham Associate in Arts Business Lucas Swingler Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Hallie Wallace Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Heather Watkins Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Kiara Westergard Effingham Associate in Arts Psychology Megan Winka Effingham Certificate Massage Therapy Grace Brown Findlay Associate in Applied Science IT-Computer Applications Grace Brown Findlay Certificate IT-Computer Applications Cale Roley Findlay Associate in Arts Business Keygun Mitchell Flora Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Jessica Scott Gays Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant Jessica Scott Gays Certificate Medical Assistant Mackenzie Taylor Greenup Associate in Arts Business Trevor Warfel Greenup Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Martin Jett Herrick Certificate Basic Welding Mabry Mitchell Hidalgo Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Madison Jones Lolo Associate in Arts Business Nova Gregurich Lovington Certificate Basic Welding Quentin Morgan Lovington Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Quentin Morgan Lovington Certificate Industrial Maintenance Amy Bright Marion Associate in Applied Science Accounting Cody Conine Marshall Certificate Basic Welding Bradley Beck Martinsville Certificate Basic Welding Jocelyn Hammond Martinsville Certificate Cosmetology Rhandi Banks Mattoon Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Kelsey Barger Mattoon Associate in Arts Business Darrell Beck Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Darrell Beck Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Ashley Clark Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Accounting Ashley Clark Mattoon Certificate Accounting Kloe Dearnbarger Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Julie Easton Mattoon Certificate Massage Therapy Wendy Fuqua Mattoon Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Jose Gallegos Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Zachary Goetz Mattoon Associate in Arts Psychology Kathryn Hampton Mattoon Associate in Arts Communication Studies Daniel Henderson Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Shiori Hisaoka Mattoon Associate in Arts Psychology David Jenkins Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding Kayvonna Lavaly Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Elizabeth Longcor Mattoon Certificate Massage Therapy Kayley Longwell Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Christopher Markham Mattoon Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Emma Miller Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Ivy Nichols Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Logan Niemeyer Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Logan Niemeyer Mattoon Certificate Auto Mechanic I Gunnar Parker Mattoon Certificate Welding Technology Noelle Parkerson Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Jessica Pike Mattoon Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Abbey Roley Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Marketing Abbey Roley Mattoon Certificate Entrepreneurship Abbey Roley Mattoon Certificate Marketing Abbey Roley Mattoon Certificate Business Development Abbey Roley Mattoon Certificate Professional Sales Joyce Shinholster Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Kaitlyn Smith Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Kaitlyn Smith Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Tricia Waite Mattoon Certificate Accounting Amanda Williams Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Amanda Williams Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Leanna Hunter-Nault Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology David McLearin Monticello Associate in Applied Science Computer Aided Design Technology David McLearin Monticello Certificate Computer-Aided Drafting Parker Foreman Mount Zion Associate in Applied Science Building Construction Technology Parker Foreman Mount Zion Certificate Building Construction Patricia Baldwin Neoga Certificate IT-Computer Applications Sydney Fearday Neoga Associate in Arts Other Major Brian Fraser Neoga Associate in Liberal Studies Christopher Strong Neoga Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Audra Brown Nokomis Certificate Basic Nursing Assistant Hannah Abry Odell Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Amanda Duduit Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Zoe Duduit Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Christen Evrley Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Austin Karbach Pana Associate in Arts Business Whitney Thompson Pana Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Whitney Thompson Pana Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Gabriel Wafford Pana Certificate Residential Wiring Christie Bowman Paris Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Lekella Johnson Paris Certificate Cosmetology Caleb Mullenix Paris Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Scott Powell Paris Certificate Basic Welding Emily Slaven Paris Certificate Cosmetology Samantha Litton Ramsey Associate in Science Business Administration Maureen Bruns Rosamond Associate in Applied Science Management Maureen Bruns Rosamond Associate in Applied Science Marketing Maureen Bruns Rosamond Certificate Entrepreneurship Caitlin McDowell Saint Elmo Certificate Medical Assistant Bridge Megan Agney Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Emma Cook Shelbyville Associate in Arts Business Alison Davis Shelbyville Associate in Arts Business Coty Drake Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Coty Drake Shelbyville Certificate IT-Programming Chloe Frederick Shelbyville Associate in Arts Business Lilith Lopez Shelbyville Associate in Arts Psychology Braiden Sackett Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Braiden Sackett Shelbyville Certificate Auto Mechanic I Kiefer Reel Strasburg Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Kiefer Reel Strasburg Certificate IT-Programming Cody Crowe Sullivan Associate in Applied Science Computer Aided Design Technology Cody Crowe Sullivan Certificate Computer-Aided Drafting Lara Herschberger Sullivan Certificate Cosmetology Skyla Palmer Sullivan Certificate Cosmetology Andrew Pollock Sullivan Associate in Arts Communication Studies Trenton Tarr Sullivan Associate in Applied Science Building Construction Technology Trenton Tarr Sullivan Certificate Building Construction Sydney Williamson Sullivan Certificate Cosmetology Joel Deters Teutopolis Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Jonathan Kemme Teutopolis Certificate Industrial Maintenance Macy Swingler Teutopolis Associate in Arts Business Abigail Peyton Toledo Associate in Applied Science Management Abigail Peyton Toledo Certificate Management Abigail Peyton Toledo Certificate Entrepreneurship Abigail Peyton Toledo Certificate Business Development Abigail Peyton Toledo Certificate Professional Sales Abigail Peyton Toledo Certificate Marketing Kylee Ragan Villa Park Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Brittany Bender West Union Associate in Applied Science Management Brittany Bender West Union Certificate Electronic Marketing Brittany Bender West Union Certificate Marketing Brittany Bender West Union Certificate Professional Sales Janice Parkhill Westervelt Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant Georgeanna Ring Westfield Associate in Applied Science Accounting Georgeanna Ring Westfield Certificate Accounting Sydney Dobbins Wheeler Associate in Arts Business Tristan Harris Willow Hill Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Production & Management Jasmine Bennett Windsor Associate in Applied Science Management Jasmine Bennett Windsor Certificate Entrepreneurship Jasmine Bennett Windsor Certificate Management Jasmine Bennett Windsor Certificate Marketing Jasmine Bennett Windsor Certificate Professional Sales Jasmine Bennett Windsor Certificate Business Development -30-
College Closed due to weather 1/22/24 Posted on January 22, 2024 All Lake Land College locations will be closed due to weather on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Lake Land College to Host Love a Laker Giving Event Posted on January 18, 2024 The Lake Land College Foundation & Alumni Association is hosting Love a Laker Giving Day on Feb. 14. Love a Laker is a one-day event that unites alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate love and support Lake Land College students. As a part of the Love a Laker event, the Foundation is asking couples to share their love stories that began at Lake Land College. All stories and corresponding photos will be shared on the Lake Land College website. Submissions can be made now until Feb. 9 by emailing alumni@lakelandcollege.edu with a story and photos. On Feb. 14, all are welcome to visit the Lake Land College website to vote for their favorite of the submitted love stories. Individuals will receive an additional vote by donating any amount to the college through the Love a Laker donation form during the Giving Day event on Feb. 14. The story that receives the most votes will be announced at the event’s conclusion. To view the submitted stories, vote for a favorite and make a donation through the Love a Laker donation form, visit lakelandcollege.edu/foundation/love-a-laker/. “It’s been wonderful to see so many incredible love stories that started right here at Lake Land College, and we’re excited to receive even more entries,” Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Amanda Allen said. “This event is such a fun way to bring the community together to celebrate these special stories and change the lives of our students through donations.” All donations will go toward helping provide students with the resources they need. The form also allows all donors to select the specific fund they would like to support through their contributions. The initial $3,000 of donations received for the Giving Day will be matched, thanks to the generosity of SC3F Wealth Management. In addition to the Love a Laker donation form, the Foundation offers many different ways to donate and support students year-round, including online giving, gift planning, endowed gifts, matched gifts, gifts via text message or check and others. To learn about the many ways to safely and securely donate, call 217-234-5363 or visit lakelandcollege.edu/foundation/giving/. -30-
Lake Land College Library to Hold Used Book Sale Posted on January 11, 2024 The Lake Land College Library will hold a used book sale on Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Members of the public are welcome at the sale, which will include a large selection of nonfiction books in most subject areas in addition to many fiction titles. All books will cost $0.50 and must be paid for in cash only. All proceeds will be used to help support and expand the library’s collection. Community members attending the book sale are also encouraged to obtain a free Lake Land College Community Borrower Card. Cardholders can check out all Lake Land College library materials and access its ebook and e-audiobook apps. Those interested in obtaining a Lake Land College Community Borrower Card must bring a photo ID and a piece of mail proving district residency. For more information on the Lake Land College Library book sale, contact Director of Library Services Sarah Hill at shill@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5440. To learn more about the Lake Land College Library, visit LakeLandCollege.edu/Library/. -30-
Lake Land Hosting 8th Grade Career Conference Posted on January 3, 2024 Lake Land College will host an 8th grade career conference on April 11 and 12, 2024 at the Lake Land College Field House. The conference introduces 8th grade students to various career possibilities by connecting them with local professionals representing a wide range of employment fields. The event is an exciting opportunity for career exploration and guidance for the students, and participating business partners benefit by investing in the workforce of the future. Business partners interested in participating can register for the event at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CGC772T. For more information, contact Perkins Specialist Joy Kaurin at 217-234-5032 or jkaurin@lakelandcollege.edu. The event is sponsored by Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois Education for Employment System. -30-
Alumni Award Nominations Now Open Posted on January 2, 2024 Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award/Alumnus Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Society. All nominations for these listed awards will be accepted until February 1, 2024. The following awards will be presented to their respective recipients at the annual Foundation & Alumni Awards Ceremony in October. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations. Current paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for this award. The Pacesetter Award is an Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) award that recognizes the accomplishments of Illinois’ more recent community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction (including dual credit courses) or attended at least 30 semester hours at an Illinois public community college. The Retiree Wall of Fame Award goes to retired faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to the College and/or who have made contributions through their profession or community at the local, state, regional or national level that reflect positively on Lake Land College. Recipients of the Wall of Fame status must have been employed at Lake Land for a minimum of 15 years and must have been separated from his or her position for a minimum of 5 years. A candidate for consideration may be nominated by another person, or may submit his or her credentials directly to College Advancement. The Board of Trustees presents the Alumnus Achievement Award annually to an individual who has attained outstanding success and distinction in his or her field of endeavor; has gained favorable statewide or national recognition; or has performed service, which has proven beneficial to society. The recipient must hold a certificate and/or a degree from Lake Land College and be active in the endeavor in which he or she has achieved distinction. The recipient of the Alumnus Achievement Award will be nominated for the Distinguished Alumnus Award with the ICCTA. The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes the many success stories of Illinois’ community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction or attended at least 30 semester hours at an ICCTA member college. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination. Posthumous nominations are not eligible for submission. The Distinguished Alumni Society recognizes alumni who have utilized the Lake Land experience to make an imprint on their profession or community. An alumnus is anyone who has graduated from Lake Land College or has taken classes. Nomination forms for all awards are available on the college’s website at https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/alumni/award-nominations/. Physical copies of each form are available by calling the Foundation at 217-234-5376. -30-
Celebrating Fall 2023 Medical Assistant Graduates Posted on December 14, 2023 Lake Land College honored the Fall 2023 Medical Assistant program graduates at an annual pinning ceremony. The Overall Most Improved Student award was presented to Nichole Bassemier. Wendy Fuqua received the Outstanding Achievement award. The following graduates received pins at the ceremony: Graduate Hometown Nichole Bassemier Charleston Kaytlin French Charleston Wendy Fuqua Mattoon Christopher Markham Mattoon Caitlin McDowell Saint Elmo Michaila Montz Charleston Jessica Pike Mattoon Christian Ryder Charleston At left, Medical Assistant Program Instructor/Director Medical Assistant Program Molly Yeske presents the Outstanding Achievement award to Wendy Fuqua during the 2023 Lake Land College Medical Assistant pinning ceremony. At left, Medical Assistant Program Instructor/Director Medical Assistant Program Molly Yeske presents the Overall Most Improved Student award to Nichole Bassemier during the 2023 Lake Land College Medical Assistant pinning ceremony. -30-
Celebrating the Fall 2023 LPN to ADN Graduates Posted on Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2023 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony. The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework. Ivy Nichols received the Peer Award for demonstrating excellence in both the classroom and in clinical through professionalism, a caring nature and a cooperative spirit. The Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Hallie Wallace for displaying confidence and professionalism in the clinical setting throughout the Associate Degree Nurse Program. Shannon Robertson 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. Selected by faculty vote, the recipient must be professionally superior and morally responsible, capable of using a strong scientific knowledge base to make and communicate wise decisions with compassion, care and composure, often in crises situations. Robertson’s name will be engraved on a plaque that is located in the nursing skills lab in Neal Hall. The following students received pins at the ceremony: Name Hometown Megan Agney Shelbyville Christie Bowman Paris Rushida Miller Effingham Amanda Duduit Pana Zoe Duduit Pana Crissy Evrley Pana Danielle Gregory Effingham Curtis Lewis Marissa Caleb Mullenix Paris Ivy Nichols Mattoon Noelle Parkerson Mattoon Shannon Robertson Cowden Joyce Shinholster Mattoon Sarah Stock Altamont Madison Stoldt Cowden Lucas Swingler Effingham Hallie Wallace Effingham Heather Watkins Effingham At left, Nursing Instructor Haylee Brandt presents the Peer Award to Ivy Nichols, Mattoon, during the 2023 Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony. At left, Nursing Instructor Haylee Brandt presents the Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award to Shannon Robertson, Cowden, during the 2023 Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony. At left, Nursing Instructor Tarah Haskenherm presents the Clinical Excellence Award to Hallie Wallace, Effingham, during the 2023 Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony. -30-
Nomination Forms for Alumni Awards Now Available Posted on December 12, 2023 Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award/Alumnus Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Society. All nominations for these listed awards are being accepted until February 1, 2024. Nomination forms for all awards are available on the college’s website at https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/alumni/award-nominations/. Physical copies of each form are available by calling the Foundation at 217-234-5376. The recipients of the following awards will be awarded at the annual Foundation & Alumni Awards Ceremony in October. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations. Current paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for this award. The past Distinguished Service Award winners are: Name Year Shirley Sherwood 2023 Marilyn Fuqua Thompson 2022 Sheri Barnett 2021 Debbie Benefiel 2020 Kathleen Doehring 2019 Robert Luther 2018 Scott Lensink 2017 James Shaffer 2016 Robert Pancoast 2015 Max Jaeger 2014 Annette Lynch 2013 Gerald Forsythe 2012 John Livesay 2011 Rick Manuell 2010 Preston Smith 2009 Bob Willenborg 2008 Don Portugal 2007 Dwight Schilling 2006 Ann Bacon 2005 Susan Leach 2004 Anne Kabbes 2003 James Allee 2002 Roger Dettro 2001 Peter M. Bonutti 2000 Charles Adams 1999 Michael Yager 1998 James Bennett 1997 Tom Reedy 1996 R. Dale Adams 1995 Jack Schultz 1994 Consuello Luttrell 1993 George Mitchell 1992 Melvin Lockard 1991 Lowell Samuel 1990 Eugene Bauer 1989 William Podestá 1988 Jack Oberhill 1987 Floyd Curl 1985 Robert Johnson 1984 Virgil and Charlene Roberts 1983 Eddie Collings 1982 William B. Hills 1981 The Pacesetter Award is an Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) award that recognizes the accomplishments of Illinois’ more recent community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction (including dual credit courses) or attended at least 30 semester hours at an Illinois public community college. The past Pacesetter Award recipients are: Name Year Kimberlin Michels 2023 Katie Rincker 2022 Megan McQueen 2021 Danelle Jackson 2020 Amanda Tucker 2019 The Retiree Wall of Fame Award goes to retired faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to the College and/or who have made contributions through their profession or community at the local, state, regional or national level that reflect positively on Lake Land College. Recipients of the Wall of Fame status must have been employed at Lake Land for a minimum of 15 years and must have been separated from his or her position for a minimum of 5 years. The recipient of the Retiree Wall of Fame honor will have his or her plaque unveiled at the annual Employee & Retiree Recognition Celebration designed to reflect upon the past contributions of the honoree. A candidate for consideration may be nominated by another person, or may submit his or her credentials directly to College Advancement. The past Retiree Wall of Fame recipients are: Name Year Cheryl Rich 2023 Cindy Lanman 2023 Donna Sherman 2022 Linda VonBehren 2022 Joyce Allen 2021 Ken Beno 2021 Pam Crisman 2021 Linda Ruholl 2020 Sandra Gourley 2020 Wallace (Wally) Taylor 2020 Larry Larvick 2019 Rick Gresens 2019 Kathleen Doehring 2018 Tom Kerkhoff 2018 Ben Ragle 2018 Bill Hollada 2017 Jim Dudley 2017 Curt Rincker 2017 Ron Sanderson 2016 Dave Stapleton 2016 Cletis Underwood 2016 Roy Culp 2015 Marilyn Fuqua Thompson 2015 James Luedke 2014 Robert Jurgens 2014 Carroll Gibbons 2014 Robert Luther 2013 Marion Rohlinger 2013 Charles Wieck 2012 Jalee Cox 2012 Wayne Weaver 2012 Joe Hanley 2011 William Little 2011 Mildred Flottmann 2011 Roberta Hollada 2011 Roberta Williams 2011 Marianne Morgan 2010 Robert Orr 2010 Richard Heller 2010 Carol Sanders 2010 Jack Browning 2010 Helen Smith 2009 David Greeson 2009 Larry Gutzler 2009 Hal Kottwitz 2009 Joyce Shull 2009 Dennis Gathmann 2008 Max Jaeger 2008 Joe Albin 2008 Marilyn Gover 2008 Charles Womack 2008 Gerald Parker 2008 Tom Reedy 2008 Bill Rich 2008 The Board of Trustees presents the Alumnus Achievement Award annually to an individual who has attained outstanding success and distinction in his or her field of endeavor; has gained favorable statewide or national recognition; or has performed service, which has proven beneficial to society. The recipient must hold a certificate and/or a degree from Lake Land College and be active in the endeavor in which he or she has achieved distinction. The recipient of the Alumnus Achievement Award will be nominated for the Distinguished Alumnus Award with the ICCTA. The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes the many success stories of Illinois’ community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction or attended at least 30 semester hours at an ICCTA member college. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination. Posthumous nominations are not eligible for submission. The past Alumnus Achievement Award recipients are: Name Year Tammy Helm 2023 Todd and Ali Rauch 2022 Bernard (Hank) Habing 2021 Wesley Wise 2020 Greg Sapp 2019 Cari Rincher 2018 Diane Sterchi 2017 Kenin Smith 2016 Chad Moutray 2015 Greg Conrad 2014 Frank Brummer 2013 Rex Morgan 2012 Larry Blackerby 2011 Monte Reel 2010 Thomas Wright 2009 David Storm 2008 Scott M. Frailey 2007 Commanding Officer Zack Taylor, United States Naval Reserves, Retired 2006 Larry Lilly 2005 Greg Grunloh 2004 Michael Searles 2003 Harry Carter, M.D. 2002 James Zimmer 2001 Carolyn Kolling 2000 Dianne Schultz 1999 Richard Smith 1998 James Winfield, D.M.D. 1997 Randal J. Miller 1996 Gina L. Spinner 1995 Patricia McNutt 1994 Lieutenant Daniel E. Wise, United States Navy 1993 Thomas E. Cox 1992 Larry W. Wilson 1991 Edward Ward 1990 Karolyn Kristene Koontz, M.D. 1989 Gail Marie Darling 1988 K. John Livesay 1987 E. Dennis Charney 1986 Michael Neal 1985 Carol S. Spannagel 1984 Tom Stoutenborough 1983 Eric Randall Heiple 1982 Richard West 1981 The Distinguished Alumni Society recognizes alumni who have utilized the Lake Land experience to make an imprint on their profession or community. An alumnus is anyone who has graduated from Lake Land College or has taken classes. The past Distinguished Alumni Society inductees are: Name Year Dyke Barkley 2023 Rachel Grunloh 2023 Jay Westendorf 2023 Curt Rincker 2023 Carolyn Cloyd 2023 Bernard Habing 2022 Mark Dust 2022 Stephen Anderson 2022 Trent Groothuis 2022 Tyler Hosapple 2022 Dr. Ryan Pine 2021 Jason Mathews 2021 Katie Hakman 2021 Rachel Mossman 2021 Robert Payton 2021 Bobbi Kinkelaar 2020 Brad Tammen 2020 Cheryl Beam 2020 Clayton Zwilling 2020 Patrick Drees 2020 Amanda Perdomo 2019 Richard M. Clapp 2019 Kelly Sager 2019 Mark McCully 2019 Wesley Wise 2019 Paul Crutcher 2018 James (JC) Fultz 2018 Donna Homann 2018 Dave Pruemer 2018 Gary Sullivan 2018 Thomas L. Overmyer 2017 Dr. Sally Salmons 2017 Katie Williams 2017 Mathew Cekander 2016 Kerry Fearn 2016 Renee Fonner 2016 David Greeson 2016 Kristopher Vansickle 2016 Todd Gartner 2016 Wendy Greeson 2015 Brian Henningsen 2015 Mike Kallis 2015 Ryan Montgomery 2015 Tony Aghaei 2014 Brett Henschen 2014 Patty Montgomery 2014 Mike Sullivan 2014 Adam Bohnhoff 2013 Matt Bowyer 2013 Carol Jo Fritts 2013 Chris Rennels 2013 Terrall Stewart 2013 Tracie M. Egger, Ph.D. 2012 Julie Ann Janssen 2012 Rush Record 2012 Dave Storm 2012 Bob Black 2011 Tom Grunloh 2011 Tony Halsey 2011 Dr. John Killough 2011 Cari Rincker 2011 Tim Fedrigon 2010 Brian Hastings 2010 Patrick Kirchhofer 2010 Bub McCulloug 2010 Julie Thomas 2010 Don Jesse 2009 Linda Sue Kull 2009 Carla Lundy 2009 Monte Reel 2009 Larry Blackerby 2008 Dr. Lyn Marnee Fieldman 2008 Margaret Merry-Niebrugge 2008 Larry Norton 2008 Milton Sees 2008 Ann Bacon 2007 Jodi Baker-Dart 2007 Bert Bradley 2007 Frank Brummer 2007 Cindy Bushur-Hallam 2007 Gail Bushur-Irwin, D.V.M. 2007 Dr. Harry Carter 2007 Ken Fearday 2007 Scott Frailey 2007 Gary Gaetti 2007 Greg Grunloh 2007 Kristene K. Gugliuzza, M.D. 2007 Dr. Dan Hallam 2007 John Inyart 2007 Joe Kingan 2007 Larry Lilly 2007 John Livesay 2007 Carl Meinhart, Ph.D. 2007 Randy Miller 2007 Chad Moutray 2007 Steve Myers, Ph.D. 2007 Mike Neal 2007 Nancy Neal 2007 Dr. Gary Niehaus 2007 Karen Noffke 2007 John Phipps 2007 Rick Reid 2007 David Reis 2007 Jeremy Rickey 2007 Jill Rogers 2007 Greg Sapp 2007 Charlie Schwerman 2007 Michael Searles 2007 Larry Smith 2007 Jan Storm 2007 Zack Taylor 2007 Denny Throneburg 2007 Jon Van Dyke 2007 Dick West 2007 Bill Whitworth 2007 Larry Wilson, Ph.D. 2007 James Winfield, D.M.D. 2007 Tom Wright 2007 Mike Yager 2007 James Zimmer 2007 -30-
Lake Land Named One of Illinois’ Best Community Colleges by Intelligent.com Posted on December 8, 2023 Intelligent.com recently named Lake Land College as one of Illinois’ top 10 community colleges for 2024. In its annual assessment of higher education programs, Intelligent.com honors affordable, highly-regarded schools that equip their students with the resources needed to successfully graduate and excel in their fields. In the report, Intelligent.com praised Lake Land College for its flexibility in preparing students for immediate employment or transfer through a wide variety of program offerings that range from eight weeks to two years. The report also recognized unique programs such as Crime Scene Technician, Court Reporting and Captioning, Geospatial Technology, IT-Computer Game Production, Livestock Production and John Deere Tech that expand the career possibilities for students. “It is a great honor to receive this recognition from Intelligent’s rankings,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “As we implement our Growing the Laker Advantage strategic plan, it is exciting to see tangible evidence that our efforts in demonstrating student-first values continue to reinforce our status as a top community college destination within the state.” To see the full assessment and rankings from Intelligent.com, visit https://www.intelligent.com/best-community-colleges/illinois/#lake_land_college. To become a Lake Land College student and apply for the spring semester, visit https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/. -30-