Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 19

LB PUBLICATIONS, INC. YOUR COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, JUUf 16, 2003 CS Local students named to EIU dean's list for spring semester CHARLESTON Several loral Professional Studies; and Sciences) are included on the dean's list. The following is a list of local students named to the dean's list for spring 2002. Areola: Ashley BickeL Randy Waymack, Amy Winch. Arthur: Christina Dyer.

Bethany: Cassandra Martin, Heather Robinson. Casey: Rebekah Black, tfanell Dreyfus, Kristy Knierim, Ryan Kusterman, Amy Rich. Charleston: Paige Arthur, Angela Ashley, Annie Baldwin, Clinton Bays, Kelly Best, Amie Bingham, Bobette Buchar, Jill Buchar, Jon Burkhardt, Tether Campbell Robert Ciolino, Carrie Cole, Andrea Davis, Kevin Davis, Joseph Delcorse, Ryan Dodge, Jonathan Donaldson, Melissa Doudna, Jessica Dunning, Kiel Emberton, Jason Felton, Kelly Garrard, William Gherardini, John Hampton, Sarah Heise, Kelsey Hinds, Misty Hopkins, Chad Ingle, Dianna Khoury, Gwui Hoe Kim, Robert Larson, Rachel Leininger, Rebecca Leslie, Thomas Leslie, Shelly Lybarger, John Pagliai, Jill Rennels, Robert Schlacks, Jason Spraker, Allison Swango, Heather Tucker, Jamie Uphoff, Diana Veach, Tina VogeLKasey Wagoner, Tyler Weaver, Meg Williams, Jerrod Woodruff. Greenup: Dale Brown, Jessica Finn, Clinton Ochs. Hindsboro: Lucy Anderson.

Kansas: Daniel Harmon, Amanda Webb. Lerna: Shelia Ralph, Ashley Walz. Lovington: Lindsay Bales, Kristopher Maulden. Marshall: Paul Brown. Mattoon: Joanne Crawford, Lindsey Cain, Amanda Cook, Suzanne Fuller, Amanda Hahn, Samantha Helms, Gabriel Holmes, Amber Johns, Kelli Kauffman, Katie Kirts, Rebecca Krikie, Kristin Morgan, Jeffrey Sanders, Joshua Shaffer, Kristie Shallenberger, Scott Sowers Megan Sparks, Cara Wheeler, Mac White.

Mode: JillWyckoff. Neoga: Daniel Cather, Amanda Modglin. Shelbyville: Tori Campbell, John Mikeworth. Strasburg: Valerie Rentfro. Sullivan: Sheri Adams, Justin Florey, Alyssa Hagerman, Emily Karcher, Kristy Palmer, Beth Sanner.

Toledo: Cassie Shuemaker. Windsor: Vernon Cisney, Jeffrey Fathauer, Joanna Johnson. students have been named to Eastern Illinois University's spring 2003 dean's list To be named to the dean's list, a student must be in the top 10 percent of his college while carrying a full course load. The same eligibility requirements apply to students with undeclared majors and those enrolled in the Board of Trustees bachelor of arts degree program. Students from Eastern's four colleges (Arts and Humanities: Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences; Education and BOOKS DISTRIBUTED Local students receive Outstanding High School Leadership Award At the end of the school year, all klndergartners In Mattoon schools received copies of "I Like Me!" books.

Rotarlan Kristin Smith is shown distributing the books at St. John's Lutheran School. Now In Its third year, the project Is co-sponsored by Mattoon Rotary Club and Lambda State Foundation, part of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional educators society. The personalized books promote reading skills, responsibility and self-confidence. SUBMITTED PHOTO 1t iMt pttmbw Sri CHARLESTON Several area high school students have received the Outstanding High School Leadership Award at Eastern Illinois University.

Any graduating, college-bound senior is eligible for the award. The award recognizes leadership achievements or the potential for leadership development and achievement in the collegiate environment. Nominations are made by high school counselors. The recipient must attend Eastern Illinois University for the upcoming fall semester to receive the award. Students who have applied for or received other Eastern Illinois University scholarships are also eligible for this program.

Award recipients will be honored at a special reception in the fall. The group will have the opportunity to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program designed to further skills and knowledge. Local recipients include: Areola: Margo McLane, daughter of Kenneth and Susan McLane of Areola; 2003 graduate of Areola High School; anticipated elementary education major. Charleston: Thomas D. McElwee, son of Robert E.

and Lola A. McElwee of Charleston; 2003 graduate of Charleston High School; anticipated history major with teacher certification. Jewett: Michael Pitcher, son of Melvin and Patti Pitcher of Jewett; 2003 graduate of Cumberland High School in Toledo; anticipated elementary education major. Marshall: Emily Taylor, daughter of George Taylor Jr. of Marshall; 2003 graduate of Marshall High School; anticipated elementary education major.

Martinsville: Amy Blankenbeker, daughter of Mark and Sharon Blankenbeker of Martinsville; 2003 graduate of Martinsville Junior and Senior High School; anticipated psychologypre-medi-cine major. Mattoon: Michael T. Lucier, son of Mike and Sandy Lucier of Mattoon; 2003 graduate of Mattoon High School; anticipated marketing major with a pre-busi-ness option. Oakland: Cara McQueen, daughter of Doug and Lynn McQueen of Oakland; 2003 graduate of Oakland High School; undeclared major. Shelbyville: Courtney L.

Kramer, daughter of Kevin and Cheryl Kramer of Shelbyville; 2003 graduate of Shelbyville High School; anticipated communication disorders sciences major. Sullivan: Jennifer C. Ketchmark, daughter of Gregory and Patricia Ketchmark of Sullivan; 2003 graduate of Sullivan High School; anticipated marketing major. Westfield: Ryan D'Arcy, son of Kevin and Dianna D'Arcy of Westfield; 2003 graduate of Casey-Westfield High School; anticipated biological sciencespre-medicine major. Windsor: Shauna Sutton, daughter of Linda Rice of Windsor: 2003 graduate of Windsor High School; anticipated accounting major.

SCHOOL HONORS Students receive Talented Student Awards FFA chapters honored for development at convention Two local FA chapters recently received a Gold Emblem Award at the 75th Annual Illinois FA Convention held June 10-12 in the Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, in recognition of their Chapter Development Program. The Chapter Development Program, along with student development and community development, make up the chapter's program of activities. Chapters receiving the Gold Emblem Award were Sullivan and Windsor. Local students named to dean's list Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston is pleased to announce that four local students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2003 semester. The local student named to the dean's list for the Danville campus was Elizabeth Gisondi of Charleston.

Local students named from the Eastern Illinois University campus are Michele Honn and Lynn McClellan, both of Mattoon. Students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours in Lakeview College of Nursing and who achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale are named to the dean's list for the semester. Local students graduate from Olney Central College Olney Central College has announced its 2003 graduates. Local students receiving associate in applied science degrees were Jessica Sharp from Casey and Allan Towles of Marshall. Receiving degrees in nursing and allied health were Cheyenne Neff of Charleston and Andrea Gray of Toledo.

urn mmm Some people say the glass is half empty. Windsor High School was involved in volleyball, National Honor Society, Student Council, Spanish Club, Key Club, Family and Consumer Science and dance team. Lading, daughter of Greg and Cathy Lading, plans to study business administration. Amanda Hunter of Lovington, a graduate of Lovington High School, was involved in National Honor Society, band, FHA, Foreign Language Club, Scholastic Bowl and was elected senior class vice president. Hunter is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Hunter, Lovington.

She plans to study psychology. Kody Key of Brocton, a graduate of Shiloh High School, was involved in baseball golf, National Honor Society, FFA, SADD, PEER Leaders, art club, Spanish club, ecology club and band. He received the President's Scholars Award two years in a row in addition to awards in basketball, golf and art. Key has also volunteered for several church, school and community programs. Key is the son of Kevin and Kimberley Key, Brocton.

He plans to study pre-physical therapy in the fall. The Talented Student Award offers tuition waivers to high school graduates for academic scholarships, athletics and participation in the livestock judging team. The tuition waiver program is for the maximum of two consecutive calendar years beginning with the first enrollment period. MATTOON Several area students have been named recipients of the Lake Land College Talented Student Award for the 2003-2004 school Area students receiving the award were: Tessa Harner of Lovington, a graduate of Lovington High School was involved in Students Against Drunk Drivers, Operation Cool, juniorsenior class play and elected president of the Foreign Language Club. Harner is the daughter of Lyn and Jan Harner, Lovington.

She plans to study liberal arts. Peter Rincker of Windsor, a graduate of Windsor High School, was involved with Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, Student Council band, basketball, track, Ecology Team, Scholastic Bowl and WYSE team. Rincker, son of Lyndal and Jennifer Rincker of Windsor, plans to study computer engineering. Lindsey Joyce, a graduate of Neoga High School, was involved in National Honor Society, Math Club, Science Club, Future Teachers of America, Nursing Club, Student Council and was elected student class treasurer for the 2003 school year. Joyce is the daughter of Patricia Joyce, Neoga.

She is undecided on what she will study at LLC. Jessica Nicholson of Sullivan, a graduate of Sullivan High School was involved in National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, Student Council and basketbalL Nicholson is the daughter of Debbie and Tony Nicholson, Sullivan. She plans to study biological science education. James Aikman of Arthur, an Arthur High School graduate, was involved in basketball football track, weight club, varsity club, Lifesavers, eco-club and the National Honor Society. He also has assisted with community service events, including a canned food drive and a blood drive.

Aikman is the son of Mike and Rhonda Aikman of Arthur. He plans to major in business administration. Evan St Michael of Mattoon, a graduate of Mattoon High School, was the manager of the girls' junior varsity and varsity basketball teams. St Michael, son of Justin and Joyce St Michael plans to study criminal justice. Dennis Loy of Sullivan, a graduate of Sullivan High School was involved in baseball, golf and National Honor Society.

He was named an Illinois State Scholar and was listed on the National Honor Roll and Who's Who Among American High School Students. Loy is the son of Dave and Tami Loy, Sullivan. He plans to study accountingbusiness. Dawn McMuUen of Arthur, a graduate of Arthur High School was involved in volleyball and track and was elected class treasurer her junior and senior years. McMullen is the daughter of Colette and Michael McMullen, Arthur.

She plans on studying psychology. Brooke Lading of Windsor, a graduate of 1 1 Some people say the glass is half full. SPECIAL CHEERING SECTION 8 (ff fciJ -wiFh Kir- MM We say it's 4 ounces of water in an 8 ounce glass. That's fair. That's accurate.

That's unbiased. That's our commitment to you. CiutC0 Courier Journal Gazette Questions or comments regarding editorial content should be directed to: Igtir, editor, at 238-6865 or SUBMITTED PHOTO Recently several residents from Prairie View Care Center attended a girls softball game at Carl Sandburg Park In Charleston. The facility sponsors one of the teams and the residents enjoyed cheering the girls during the game. Pictured at the park are Iris Diaz, activity assistant; and residents Allene Phllpott, Lucille Briggerman, Ben Honnold and Eric Alleff..