Lewis & Clark Community College

Men's Tennis at Nationals: Days 3 & 4

Day 3

"Wednesday at the NJCAA Men's Tennis National Tournament was a busy and successful one for the Lewis & Clark Trailblazers. Consolation draw matches were played at six different flights and the team recorded 5 wins during the day. Tyler Kerley dominated in his first No. 4 Singles match against Lee from Oakton. His second match vs. Delgado from Temple was a great match. Delgado and Tyler had long points each exchanging backhands and looking for opportunities to open up the court for attacking forehands. Kerley's strategy was to try to wear his opponent out by moving him back and forth and then making him move across the court on a tough shot. His opponent was more aggressive and the hope was that as the match wore on, he would start to miss. Unfortunately, he kept making them and closed out Kerley with a number of down-the-line backhands. Kerley, though, accomplished the goal of sticking to the game plan and forcing his opponent to hit winners to beat him.

Joe Hawkes and Juan Bravo had a great win at No. 1 Doubles vs the hard hitting Leininger brothers from Chicago (Moraine Valley). Bravo and Hawkes played percentage doubles by avoiding their opponent's formidable forehands. The Leiningers seemed to hit every shot as hard as they could including their serves which lead to a few double faults, which Bravo and Hawkes took advantage of to get up a break in the first set and win. In the second set, opportunities were fewer and the teams ended up in a tiebreak where some clutch serving and shots won it easily for the Blazers.

Nic Lancaster played a great match at No. 1 6 singles against an Oakton player who played a smart match. But, Nic was smarter keeping the ball in play and using his big forehand and lobs to stay ahead and win in two easy sets.

Alex Prusaczyk had the most successful day for the team at No. 5 Singles. From the moment he stepped onto the court, Prusaczyk was feeling good - hitting his serve in with pace and great lefty kick and pounding in backhands. He made very quick work of his first opponent from Oakton, but slicing back his hard first serves, and alternating between lobbing and hitting hard forcing shots to his backhand. In his second match, Alex continued his great play, alternating between power, spin, and touch. He raced out to a quick lead and took the first set 6-1. In the second set, his opponent steadied himself a little in a few games and made Prusaczyk think a little. As the match evened up, both players struggled to serve and exchanged multiple breaks. However, at 4-all Prusaczyk played a solid service game to hold and then hit some great passing shots in the next game to clinch the match."

-Coach James Humphrey

Results:
#1S: Juan Bravo finished with tournament.
#2S: Neil Berkel lost to Huner McCawley (Harford) 6-1, 6-4
#3S: Joe Hawkes lost to Zach Marroy (Meridian) 6-3, 6-2
#4S: Tyler Kerley def. R. Lee (Oakton) 6-1, 6-0; lost to J. Delgado
(Temple) 6-4, 7-5.
#5S: Alex Prusaczyk def. J. Boston (Oakton) 6-0, 6-2; def. Blake
Joiner (MMI) 6-1, 6-4; plays in consolation final 11am Thu.
#6S: Nic Lancaster def. Alex Sedyakin (Oakton) 6-1, 6-3; lost to
Andrew Fuellman 6-1, 6-1.

#1D: Bravo/Hawkes def. Leininger/Leininger (Moraine Valley) 6-3,
7-6(2); play in consolation semi-finals 2pm Thu.
#2D: Berkel/Kerley finished with tournament.
#3D: Prusaczyk/Lancaster finished with tournament.

Day 4

"Thursday was the last day of tennis for the Blazers in the 2012 NJCAA Men's Tennis National Tournament. Alex Prusaczyk played Ducky Troutman from Meridian in the No. 5 Singles Consolation Finals. Alex couldn't find the magic from the previous day and his opponent didn't give a lot of points away as Alex fell 6-0, 6-2. Juan Bravo and Joe Hawkes started their No. 1 Doubles Semi-Final Consolation match by dropping serve. They broke back to get to 3-3, but were broken again and lost the set. The next set was over quickly at love."

-Coach James Humphrey

The final number of points scored by the Trailblazers in the 2012 tournament was 8, putting Lewis and Clark at No. 20 out of 26 schools.

Mobile Clinic Making a Stop in Litchfield on May 24

LITCHFIELD, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College's Mobile Health Unit (MHU) will visit St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 24 as the first step in an effort to help those in need of dental care in that community.

“This kick-off event is one of hopefully many that will be scheduled with St. Francis Hospital. Since transportation can often be an issue for those in need of oral healthcare, the MHU will travel to Litchfield to offer assessment and preventive services,” said Lewis and Clark Dental Hygiene Coordinator Michelle Singley.

Dental exams and x-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride treatments are offered through the Mobile Health Unit at affordable prices, ranging from $4-20. Medical cards will be accepted and patients will not be refused service for inability to pay. Follow up treatment will be required when the Mobile Health Unit returns later this summer.

“Once the dentist and dental hygienist complete the examination and treatment plan, dental hygiene students will have the opportunity to provide the treatment for these patients – a valuable learning opportunity,” Singley said.

St. Francis Community Outreach Facilitator Vicki Fuller, RN, said dental care was identified as a top area of need through the Community Health Needs Assessment recently completed by the hospital.

“In 2011, more than 300 emergency department visits at St. Francis Hospital were related to dental health concerns. Lack of appropriate dental care not only results in cavities, but can also lead to systemic illnesses and infections. St. Francis Hospital is excited to partner with Lewis and Clark Community College to increase access to dental care in our community,” Fuller said.

“The oral health needs in the country are great, and our communities are no different,” said Donna Meyer, L&C dean of Health Sciences. “A landmark study, ‘Oral Health in America,’ called the oral status of the nation the ‘silent epidemic’ and linked oral health to overall health and well being. Lewis and Clark Community College is committed to providing these important dental services to local community residents.”

The Mobile Health Unit, partially funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is staffed with professional dental providers to provide high quality, comprehensive exams and preventive services for adults 18 to 50 years of age.

“We travel throughout the Lewis and Clark Community College district and beyond to provide dental services to those who don’t always have access to the health and dental services they need,” said Mobile Health Unit dental hygienist Pam Thompson, RDH, who is helping to coordinate the effort.

Appointments are needed to take advantage of this opportunity. To make an appointment, or to find more information, please call (618) 468-4440.

Men's Tennis at Nationals: Day 2

"In the second day of the NJCAA Men's Tennis National Tournament, the Blazers No. 1 singles player, Juan Bravo played the No. 1 seed from Laredo. The match started well for Bravo, coming back in his first service game to hold and then holding again to reach 2 all. The No. 1 seed didn't have an overpowering serve and his backhand was not something he could attack with, so things were looking good. However, the No. 1 seed was used to playing excellent defense - especially when on the run to his forehand side. There were a few cases where his depth of shot surprised Bravo drawing a few timely errors.

The first set went to Laredo 6-2 and his coaches and fans settled in thinking it would be a routine second round win for the top seed. But Bravo was figuring out how to stay in points by slicing his backhand or hitting it deep to his opponent's backhand. He also noticed that he didn't like coming to the net, so he was able to move further into the backcourt during the rallies - a place where he is comfortable. The second set didn't start well, with Bravo getting broken two times in a row. At 4-1 his opponent hit a couple aces and had a confident love service game to reach 5-1. Juan kept calm and kept his pace to his own liking, taking his time in between games and points. He held serve and at 5-2, decided to try something different to break serve and stay in the match. He moved inside the baseline to receive both serves, blocking the first and taking a swing on the second. It worked! He put every return back in play and with a few timely aggressive shots, and broke his opponent to delay his celebration.

Bravo stepped up his serving in the next game drawing errors with hard hit first serves and holding again to reach 5-4. Now, his opponent was under a little more pressure to close it out on his serve. Bravo applied the same return strategy and hit a few beautiful down the line backhands to pass or just overpower his opponent and break him. The crowd now began to gather and Bravo and his fans were yelling with each winner he hit. He held again to reach 6-5 and force Laredo to serve to stay in the second set. Applying the same pressure Bravo had two set points, including one on a second serve where a forehand found the net instead of the court. His opponent held on barely and they began a tiebreak. The points went back and forth with the two players exchanging mini-breaks. Eventually, Laredo had the 1-point edge and won the tiebreak 7-5.

Bravo played a near perfect mental match, attacking his opponent's weaknesses and controlling the pace of the game and his own emotions. It was the most exciting match his coach and teammates have ever witnessed, and despite it being a loss, it will surely make him an even better player."

- Head Coach James Humphrey

Results:
#1S: Juan Bravo lost to Jair Assuncao (Laredo) 6-2, 7-6 (5)
#2S: Neil Berkel did not play. Plays Oakton Wed 10:30
#3S: Joe Hawkes did not play. Plays Meridian Wed 10:30
#4S: Tyler Kerley did not play. Plays Oakton Wed 11:45
#5S: Alex Prusaczyk def. Viktor Polyak (Harford) 6-0, 6-4
#6S: Nic Lancaster did not play. Plays Oakton Wed 11:45
#1D: Bravo/Hawkes did not play. Play Morraine Valley Wed 2:15
#2D: Berkel/Kerley lost to Borhnstedt/McSeveney (Collin) 6-0, 6-0
#3D: Prusaczyk/Lancaster lost to Moravet/Patel (Oakton) 6-0, 6-0

Men's Tennis at Nationals: Day 1

The Trailblazers Men's Tennis team had its best first day at Nationals in three years yesterday, recording two first round wins - the first and the last of the day, according to Head Coach James Humphrey.

"Juan Bravo had the distinction of playing the very first match of the tournament, and made the most of the opportunity defeating his No. 1 singles opponent from Oakton 6-1, 6-3. The courts were playing slow and the balls heavy from humidity, but Juan's serve and forehand were booming. Neil Berkel and Tyler Kerley had a fantastic No. 2 doubles match at the end of the day against a veteran
team from Scottsdale. Their wily opponents were constantly changing tactics to disrupt service games, but Berkel and Kerley found answers to each of their opponent's strategies. They won the first set in a tiebreaker, lost the second set, and were broken in the first and third games of the third set, but they never got down and broke back in answer each time. Facing frustration from several questionable calls from the umpire, Berkel and Kerley found a way to close out the last game after four dueces and record the victory.

"At No. 1 doubles, Juan Bravo and Joe Hawkes almost pulled out a great win over a very talented team from Meridian. After losing the first set by just one break, they made an adjustment to have Juan start the second set serving on a different side. The move worked well, and they jumped out to a 4-1 lead with inspired returning and net rushing. After nearly breaking to finish the second, they held again to force a third set. In the third, things were even until their opponents got a break in the fourth game. A few shots that went the wrong way were the difference as Bravo and Hawkes went down 6-2, but the match elevated their doubles game for the consolation round."

Results:
#1S: Juan Bravo def Nick Adamovic (Oakton) 6-1, 6-3
#2S: Neil Berkel lost to Pedro Rodriguez (USC Lancaster) 6-3, 6-1
#3S: Joe Hawkes lost to Dave Fosnacht (USC Lancaster) 6-1, 6-4
#4S: Tyler Kerley lost to Vincenzo Ciccone (ASA) 6-0, 6-0
#5S: Alex Prusaczyk lost to Juan Estepan (Johnson County) 6-0, 6-1
#6S: Nic Lancaster lost to Richard Symanski (ABAC) 6-0, 6-1

#1D: Bravo/Hawkes lost to Bardell/Webb (Meridian) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
#2D: Berkel/Kerley def Chaurasia/Webb (Scottsdale) 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3
#3D: Lancaster/Prusaczyk lost to Samowitz/Verdi 6-4, 6-2

41st Annual Commencement Program Celebrates Achievements of More Than 1,000 L&C Graduates

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s 41st Commencement Ceremony will celebrate the academic achievements of 1,072 graduates in 2012. More than 200 students, along with their family members, are expected to attend the annual ceremony, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.

This year’s address will be delivered by Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Vice President and President and CEO of Cope Plastics Jane Saale. A lifelong resident of this region, Saale graduated from Alton High School in 1983 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Eastern Illinois University in 1987. Saale began her career at Cope Plastics in sales that same year and became the chief financial officer in 1996. She has served as president and CEO of the company since October 2004.

Cope Plastics is consistently ranked among the top 150 Privately Held Companies in the St. Louis region based on annual revenue. Cope Plastics is active in the community with the River Bend Growth Association, Pride, Inc., North Alton-Godfrey Business Council and various other organizations.

Saale also serves as vice president of the International Association of Plastics Distribution Board, is a member of the Southern Illinois Employer’s Association Board and serves as a member on the Saint Anthony’s Health Center Board. She is an active member of Godfrey First United Methodist Church, and she and her husband Steve share five children and reside in Brighton.

“As a lifelong resident of this region, a successful business person and an area employer, Jane will connect well with our graduates and share with them advice on finding true success as they leave Lewis and Clark to enter the workforce or continue on at a four-year institution,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said.

Doors of the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre will open at 7 p.m. Additional seating will be provided in The Commons, where the ceremony will be broadcast live on two large screens. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the ceremony, also in The Commons.

For more information call the Lewis and Clark Public Relations Department at (618) 468-3220.

Vice President George Terry Announces Retirement

GODFREY – After more than four decades of dedicated service to students, staff, athletics, the community and Lewis and Clark Community College, Vice President of Student Life George Terry has announced that he will retire on June 30.

The college announced this week that Sean Hill, associate professor of social sciences at Lewis and Clark, will succeed him.

Terry has served the college in various student support roles throughout his 41 years of service to Lewis and Clark, with extensive work in minority affairs and student services.

“Vice President Terry is a respected leader among employees, students, athletes and the various community organizations which he serves,” L&C Board Chairman Robert Watson said. “His presence on this campus has had a tremendous impact on the lives of thousands of students he has mentored.”

Terry earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Illinois State University, and completed a Specialist in Educational Administration degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He has served on the Alton School Board for more than 20 years and is a past president. He is a life member of the Alton branch of the NAACP, serving more than 25 years and has been a member of 100 Black Men of Alton since its early years. In addition, he has provided more than 20 years of service as a member of the Madison County Urban League, and was a member of the executive board of the Madison County Equal Opportunity Commission. His other board commitments include, among others: the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education, the Salvation Army, the Alton Boys and Girls Club, the Gateway Council, and the Alton Park and Recreation Commission.

L&C President Dale Chapman said he is honored to have had the experience of working alongside such a revered community leader.

“As much as the college and our students have benefitted from his involvement with many community groups, the community has benefitted greatly from George’s knowledge, experience and leadership,” Chapman said. “The community will surely continue to be advantaged even more so in his retirement.”

Terry is the recipient of numerous accolades throughout his decades of service. He has also been honored for his athletic prowess and support. He is a member of four halls of fame including the Athletic Hall of Fame at ISU as an individual player and as a member of a team. He was recently named to both the Illinois Coaches Basketball Association Hall of Fame and the Lewis and Clark Community College Athletic Hall of Fame.

“Growing up in Alton, I always wanted to give back to the community and especially to young people,” Terry said. “I feel like my time here at Lewis and Clark has allowed me to do that, and I am honored to have been able to fulfill that dream for the past 41 years.

“I feel that God has blessed me to work at Lewis and Clark Community College. This job, like any job, has its good days and its bad days, but I can truly say that my good days have far outweighed any bad days I have encountered along the way.”

Chapman announced that an internal search committee has identified Sean Hill as Terry’s successor. Hill currently serves as an Associate Professor and Coordinator in the Social Science division of Lewis and Clark and has taught courses in psychology, sociology, and education. He has been with the college since 2002 and has served on numerous campus committees and as a club advisor for student organizations. Outside of the campus he has worked with the YWCA of Alton, Edwardsville School District, Cornerstone Center for Early Learning and is a member of several professional organizations. In addition, he has taught courses as an adjunct instructor for Missouri Baptist University, Greenville College and Northwestern Business College.

Hill has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Anderson University (Indiana), a master’s degree in student personnel from Slippery Rock University (Pennsylvania) and a Ph.D. in Research Methodology/Human Development from Loyola University Chicago.

“We are very excited to welcome Dr. Hill into this new position, and we are confident that his background in student personnel and academics has already proven his commitment to students and the community,” Chapman said.

Chapman noted that the position, once titled Vice President for Student Life, as been refocused and renamed Vice President for Student Services.

“As we continue to focus in on student success and student completion, we find ourselves strengthening and enhancing our student service areas,” Chapman said. “Although Sean will continue to provide leadership to the same areas previously led by George Terry, he will also be tasked with working with other student service areas on campus to enhance services that will boost student success, retention and ultimately completion.”

"I am looking forward to this new position and opportunity,” Hill said. “My primary goal is to create a stronger connection between the academic mission of the college and student services and programming. I strongly believe education is not confined to the classroom or the sole responsibility of instructors.

I hope to build on George Terry's work and relationships on the campus and in the community. It is also my desire to form new relationships with community and educational leaders to find mutually beneficial ways of supporting the educational mission of the college and the intellectual and social development of the entire community."

Hill lives in Edwardsville with his wife Rachel and their two children - Anna, 5 and Mark, 2.

CCL Online Alum Finding Success at Local Travel Agency

Godfrey, Ill. – In the age of the Internet and do-it-yourself travel sites, travel agents are still giving clients vacation deals as well as piece of mind – and Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark is arming those agents with the tools they need to do their job well.

When the all-online program began in Spring 2010, CCL offered it in partnership with Heartland Community College. Today, thanks to the program’s success, Lewis and Clark is offering it directly, said CCL Assistant Director Katie Haas.

“The instructor and the courses themselves will be identical to what we were offering before, but technical support and enrollment assistance will be done in house to better serve our local students,” Haas said.

At least one student has already put her training toward a new, successful career. Dona Rauzi, 55, of Gillespie works out of her home for Damar Travel and Cruise, which has a local office in Alton. But because she works from her home, she is often able to work on her own hours (or her clients’), and earns a commission for the trips she books.

“I’ve been steadily working and I’ve finally gotten my business built up. I’ve already done almost double the business this year as I did all last year. I get a lot of people through word of mouth on Facebook,” Rauzi said.

Rauzi earned her Travel and Tourism certificate from the Heartland/Lewis and Clark program in early 2011. She also has course experience in Honeymoons and Destination Weddings, certification from the Travel Institute in Honeymoon and Destination Weddings as a specialist, certification from the College of Disney Knowledge, and is a certified Sandals specialist.

“I just think it’s important to keep taking classes. There is so much in the industry that we need to learn as travel professionals,” she said. “You can book trips online, but with a travel agent, you’re able to talk one on one with a professional who has knowledge of these destinations.”

Rauzi just got back from visiting a Sandals resort in St. Lucia this month. In September, she was in Jamaica, and in March she was in Mexico. On these business trips, she is able to inspect various resorts to be able to recommend them to clients from firsthand experience. Her personal specialty is the Caribbean, she says.

Rauzi’s job is to take care of the details so clients don’t have to, and she works with anyone from local clients to those in the military and as far away as Kuwait.

“It’s the personal touches I add to their trips,” she said.

Although booking through a travel agency may incur some fees for booking airline tickets, or for creating highly personalized travel itineraries, travel agents like Rauzi provide care and personal interaction clients won’t find elsewhere – and because of that, business is booming.

“When it comes to putting together a trip, tour or cruise for clients, travel agents get commissions from hotels, cruise lines and tour guides; they don't get paid by their clients,” said instructor Nancy Roop. “People using travel agents may also get room upgrades at no cost, $50 or $100 credits at hotels and on cruises and other goodies individual buyers usually don't get.”

Rauzi worked for years as a teacher’s aide in the Gillespie school district but left in 2010 to care for her granddaughter, who has Cystic Fibrosis. She started taking classes knowing that she needed a flexible career to work around her schedule. She now enjoys those benefits as well as the travel benefits that come with a job in travel and tourism.

“We are very proud of the real world success our students are experiencing in the travel industry. We knew the program had the potential to changes lives, even in a down economy, and Dona's story is proof that with a little hard work, and a strong program, success is possible,” Haas said.

To learn more about Lewis and Clark’s Travel and Tourism online program and start your own new career, contact CCL at (618) 468-5777. Fall classes will begin on August 27.

If you’re interested in booking a trip, contact Rauzi at (217) 556-3056 or search Damar Travel and Cruise-Dona Rauzi on Facebook.

Women's Tennis at Nationals

The Women's Tennis Team is in Tyler, Texas for the NCJAA National Tournament May 6-13. We'll post a round-up after the tournament, but here are some updates from Coach Anna Darr:

May 7

Kathryn Randolph defeated Waters Riley of Johnson 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (2) and is the only one to move on in the main draw so far. Rest of singles moved into consolation bracket.
Jenna Stevenson/Randolph won in the main draw May 7 6-3, 6-2 against Grand Rapids so they will go on to play Tuesday.
Kali DeSherlia also won 7-5, 6-1 May 7 in the consolation bracket.

Questions? E-mail Anna at amdarr@mail.lc.edu.

Music Department Presents Spring Choral Concert Tomorrow Night

The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will present the spring choral concert, “One Nation Under God,” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, in the Hatheway Gallery. Admission is free and open to the public.

The concert choir, directed by Susan Parton Stanard and accompanied by Tyler Ciesler and Teresa Crane, will feature songs that inspire and illuminate, beginning with patriotic selections including Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” and “Give Me Your Tired Your Poor.”

Songs honoring our nation include Stephen Flaherty’s “In Our Children’s Eyes” and John Rutter’s classic “Seeds Grow to Plants” from the Canticles of America followed by Mary Hayes’ new arrangement of the timeless spiritual “Wade in the Water.”

Inspirational music will feature selections including Caccini’s “Ave Maria,” featuring Gail Drillinger on flute, Z. Randall Stroope’s “Inscription of Hope,” Linda Spevacek’s setting of Mother Teresa’s prose, “Anyway,” and Eliza Gilkyson’s “Requiem” – a stunning new selection honoring the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami.

Another highlight of the evening will be two sections of the much requested “American Mass” by Ron Kean. First performed by the choir in 2008, “American Mass,” is a new choral work that merges American hymns and spirituals with portions of the mass ordinary.

The choir will sing the “Kyrie” paired with “Let Us Break Bread Together,” featuring mezzo soprano Susan Parton Stanard, and the “Agnus Dei” with “Shall We Gather at The River.” The Concert Choir will perform Kean’s work in its entirety this fall in collaboration with the Alton Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, contact the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731 or visit www.lc.edu/music.

LEEDS Scientists Visit the Confluence Field Station

GODFREY – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center recently hosted a contingent of water resource scientists from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.

The six visitors were in the United States in mid-April as part of an international exchange sponsored by the University of Illinois. They took part in a one-day workshop at the U of I discussing the differences and similarities in European and American approaches to water resources, which several NGRREC staff attended.

The University of Leeds, the fifth largest university in the U.K., is research focused and includes an interdisciplinary center called "Water@Leeds" (www.wateratleeds.org).

NGRREC invited the Leeds scientists to an informal lunch, tour and information exchange at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station, where the staffs of the two centers engaged in a lively discussion and came away with a better understanding of the way water is approached in the two countries as well as ideas for future international collaboration.

Terry, Sirtak Being Inducted Into Hall of Fame

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome two new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame this week during the 40th Annual Athletic Banquet.

This year’s inductees, selected by a committee of college officials and local media, are George Terry, current Vice President of Student Life at Lewis and Clark who served as Athletic Administrator at the college from 1985-2012, and Bob Sirtak, who played Trailblazers baseball from 1987-1988.

Terry started his basketball career at Alton High School, where he was All-Conference and All-Downstate. He went on to Illinois State University, where he has the honor of being “Honorable Mention College All-American” in basketball and is a member of the ISU Athletic Hall of Fame as well as the 1967 Illinois State University Basketball Team Hall of Fame. He ended his basketball career with a 22.6 per game average his last season and is now the No.9 All-Time Scorer at his alma mater. Terry also coached two years at Illinois State University, and is in the Illinois Coaches Basketball Association Hall of Fame.

He received his Specialist in Educational Administration degree from Southern Illinois University in 1976. He also holds a master’s degree in Education and an undergraduate degree from Illinois State University. His background includes extensive work in minority affairs and student services.

Terry has served on the board for Alton Community Unit School District 11 for more than 20 years and is a past President of the Board. He has served with the Alton branch of the NAACP for more than 25 years and has been a member of 100 Black Men of Alton since its early years. He has served more than 20 years with the Madison County Urban League and was a member of the executive board of the Madison County Equal Opportunity Commission. Additionally, Terry is a member of the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education, is past President of the Alton Park and Recreation Commission and has served on the boards of the Salvation Army, the Alton Boys and Girls Club, and the Gateway Council, which is an Illinois and Missouri alliance of student organizations. He has received numerous honors over the years, including the Illinois State Board of Education’s Award of Excellence, the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education Service Award, the 100 Black Men Service Award, and the NAACP Service Award.

“We are honored to have had George Terry’s service to student life and our athletic programs on this campus for nearly four decades,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said. “George has been a mentor to numerous students, athletes and coaches, and has worked diligently for the past four years to support Lewis and Clark athletics. His work and his dedication to Lewis and Clark has not gone unnoticed, and the college is pleased that he has been selected for this honor.”

Terry is also being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame this year. (See The Telegraph for full story.)

Sirtak played baseball for Lewis and Clark Community College in 1987-1988. He was named First Team All-Conference both years, and had impressive offensive stats - including a .459 batting average, 81 hits, 61 RBI and 16 home runs. He was named All-American his sophomore year. As a freshman, he hit 12 hr and 58 RBIs, with a .343 average batting cleanup.

Born and raised in Holiday Shores, Ill. Sirtak attended Edwardsville High School, where he was cut from the team as a freshman but then went on to make Chicago Tribune All State First Team as a senior. He also made First Team Illinois-Missouri All Star, was All Conference for two years and All Metro for two years, and held batting average and home run records at the school long after his graduation in 1986.

After L&C, Sirtak accepted a scholarship to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was All Conference 1989-1990, hitting .348 and .356, respectively. Over the course of his career, he played minor league ball, and has coached high school, Legion and Pony baseball teams. He currently lives in Harrisburg, Ill. with his wife of 11 years, Kristi Ragan Sirtak, and their daughter Lexi, 11. Sirtak has owned and operated the Southern Illinois Baseball/Softball Academy for nearly a decade, helping student athletes earn more than 50 college scholarships.

“Lewis and Clark has a long and distinguished tradition of excellence in athletics,” Chapman said. “The selection of these inductees tonight pays tribute to their contributions to Lewis and Clark athletics and to our tradition of excellence. Part of the pride we feel in recognizing these individuals as hall of famers is because they are outstanding representatives of the college and Lewis and Clark Athletics.”

This year’s Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in The Commons.

L&C President Invited to USDA Signing Ceremony

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman was one of only two community college presidents from across the nation invited to a special signing ceremony at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development headquarters in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.

Along with Northeast Community College President Michael Chipps, Chapman was chosen from the approximately 1,200 community colleges in the country to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the USDA and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) aimed at expanding access to training and higher education for rural citizens and strengthening the rural economy.

The document was signed by AACC President Walter Bumphus and CEO and Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager. The ceremony was witnessed by approximately 15 individuals from the USDA Rural Development, community colleges and AACC.

“The Obama Administration and USDA recognize that an educated and skilled workforce is essential to helping businesses grow and create jobs in rural areas,” Tonsager said. “The Rural Council recognizes that stronger education is vital to better jobs. This MOU is an important step forward to strengthening our rural economy.”

The Memorandum of Understanding encourages increased cooperation between USDA Rural Development and rural community colleges to develop partnerships and work together to strengthen rural economies. It will establish working groups to coordinate Rural Development's financial and technical resources with private sources to better service educational institutions and develop outreach and technical assistance models for rural educational institutions.

The memo also encourages co-sponsorship of events including conferences, seminars, webinars, and other networking events and joint events to identify and remove potential barriers to resources or services.

The agreement continues the work of USDA Rural Development in assisting rural colleges, students, and rural communities, guests were told. They were also informed that several different USDA programs can provide loans and grants to construct and renovate classrooms and dormitories, purchase transportation vehicles, buy video conference and distance learning equipment, and other projects.

“I was honored to be a part of this landmark event, which I know will prove significant to the Lewis and Clark Community College district, as well as other rural community college districts nationwide,” Chapman said. “A great portion of the Lewis and Clark district is rural and underserved in terms of employment and education, but also by healthcare and other critical services. I am confident that community colleges can play a lead role in delivering these essential services throughout rural parts of this country. I am encouraged to see that leaders in Washington continue to realize the importance of community colleges and the vital role we can play in improving healthcare and the economy.”

(Northeast Community College contributed to this article.)

L&C Inducting Athlete and Administrator into Hall of Fame

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome two new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame next week during the 40 th Annual Athletic Banquet.

This year’s inductees, selected by a committee of college officials and local media, are George Terry, current Vice President of Student Life at Lewis and Clark who served as Athletic Administrator at the college from 1985-2012, and Bob Sirtak, who played Trailblazers baseball from 1987-1988.

Terry started his basketball career at Alton High School, where he was All-Conference and All-Downstate. He went on to Illinois State University, where he has the honor of being “Honorable Mention College All-American” in basketball and is a member of the ISU Athletic Hall of Fame as well as the 1967 Illinois State University Basketball Team Hall of Fame. He ended his basketball career with a 22.6 per game average his last season and is now the No.9 All-Time Scorer at his alma mater. Terry also coached two years at Illinois State University, and is in the Illinois Coaches Basketball Association Hall of Fame.

He received his Specialist in Educational Administration degree from Southern Illinois University in 1976. He also holds a master’s degree in Education and an undergraduate degree from Illinois State University. His background includes extensive work in minority affairs and student services.

Terry has served on the board for Alton Community Unit School District 11 for more than 20 years and is a past President of the Board. He has served with the Alton branch of the NAACP for more than 25 years and has been a member of 100 Black Men of Alton since its early years. He has served more than 20 years with the Madison County Urban League and was a member of the executive board of the Madison County Equal Opportunity Commission. Additionally, Terry is a member of the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education, is past President of the Alton Park and Recreation Commission and has served on the boards of the Salvation Army, the Alton Boys and Girls Club, and the Gateway Council, which is an Illinois and Missouri alliance of student organizations. He has received numerous honors over the years, including the Illinois State Board of Education’s Award of Excellence, the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education Service Award, the 100 Black Men Service Award, and the NAACP Service Award.

“We are honored to have had George Terry’s service to student life and our athletic programs on this campus for nearly four decades,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said. “George has been a mentor to numerous students, athletes and coaches, and has worked diligently for the past four years to support Lewis and Clark athletics. His work and his dedication to Lewis and Clark has not gone unnoticed, and the college is pleased that he has been selected for this honor.”

Sirtak played baseball for Lewis and Clark Community College in 1987-1988. He was named First Team All-Conference both years, and broke school records for batting average (.459), hits (81), runs batted in (61) and home runs (16) while being named All-American his sophomore year. As a freshman, he hit 12 hr and 58 RBIs, with a .343 average batting cleanup.

Born and raised in Holiday Shores, Ill. Sirtak attended Edwardsville High School, where he was cut from the team as a freshman but then went on to make Chicago Tribune All State First Team as a senior. He also made First Team Illinois-Missouri All Star, was All Conference for two years and All Metro for two years, and held batting average and home run records at the school long after his graduation in 1986.

After L&C, Sirtak accepted a scholarship to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was All Conference 1989-1990, hitting .348 and .356, respectively. Over the course of his career, he played minor league ball, and has coached high school, Legion and Pony baseball teams. He currently lives in Harrisburg, Ill. with his wife of 11 years, Kristi Ragan Sirtak, and their daughter Lexi, 11. Sirtak has owned and operated the Southern Illinois Baseball/Softball Academy for nearly a decade, helping student athletes earn more than 50 college scholarships.

“Lewis and Clark has a long and distinguished tradition of excellence in athletics,” Chapman said. “The selection of these inductees tonight pays tribute to their contributions to Lewis and Clark athletics and to our tradition of excellence. Part of the pride we feel in recognizing these individuals as hall of famers is because they are outstanding representatives of the college and Lewis and Clark Athletics.”

This year’s Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in The Commons.

Students Receive Awards at 35th Annual Honors Banquet

GODFREY – National scholarship nominees were announced and honors awarded in various academic categories during Lewis and Clark Community College’s 35th Annual Honors Ceremony in The Commons on April 20.

Photographs of students with their awards may be viewed, downloaded, printed and shared by visiting the college’s Flickr album.

Honors are listed by hometowns and recipient:

Alton: Kyle Bradshaw, Outstanding Automotive Technology Student; Sandra Brand, Ursprung Photography Award; Max Hoven, The Bridge-Layout Editor; Mecca Ingram, Student Government Association Secretary; Laurie Pinsker, Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award Nominee and Outstanding Anatomy & Physiology 1 Student-Spring 2011; Travis Ware, Student Government Association Treasurer; Brant Whited, Phi Theta Kappa President and Who’s Who.

Benld: Jennifer Evanick, All USA/Jack Kent Cooke National Scholarship Nominee.

Bethalto: Marci Bedwell, All USA/Jack Kent Cooke National Scholarship Nominee; Tonya Brown, Dental Assisting-Academic Excellence; Tracey Cooper, Nightingale Scholastic Award; Randy Meyer, Student Government Association President; Kayla Schell, Outstanding Organic Chemistry Student and Who’s Who

Brighton: Samantha Davis, Nightingale Scholastic Award; Justin Emmons, Transfer Success Student of the Year; Marissa Wood, OTA Outstanding Clinical Practice Award

Bunker Hill: Megan Franklin, OTA Outstanding Academic Excellence Award

Carrollton: Dana Schnettgoecke, Dental Hygiene Clinical Honors

Dow: Colin Abell, Evelyn Trennt Mathematics Excellence Award

East Alton: David Boyd, Outstanding Automotive Technology Student; Hannah Litzau, Dental Assisting-Academic Excellence and Joy Eisenreich Dental Assisting Scholarship; Katelyn Miller, Traditional Design Student of the Year; Richel Stratton, Dental Assisting-Academic Excellence

Edwardsville: Kate Duvall, Developmental Math Award; Tiffany Grover, Who’s Who; Kate Harrison, Dental Hygiene Academic Honors and Dental Hygiene Clinical Honors; Kayla Hoffman, Outstanding Achievement in History; Samuel Kempland, Outstanding Anatomy & Physiology 1 Student-Fall 2011; Michelle Kruckeberg, Dental Assisting-Academic Excellence; Sean Severson, Outstanding Achievement in History

Elsah: Nathan Wright, Photography Student of the Year

Fieldon: Jessica K. Goen, Outstanding Music Student Award

Gillespie: James Kelly, Nursing Leadership Award

Girard: Joseph McArthur, Alexander Mackenzie Business Student of the Year

Glen Carbon: Dawn Heidbrink, Nightingale Scholastic Award; Mary Sowerwine, Paralegal Student of the Year

Godfrey: Justin Bannister, John Stewart Memorial Award; Amy Bucklew, The Bridge-Editor-in-Chief; Kelley Cassens, Touching Lives Award; Catherine Dondanville, Edwin H. Schriefer Accounting Student of the Year; Matthew Herndon, Student Government Association Vice President; Lee McRaven, Outstanding Office Technology Student; Brian Palmer, Phi Theta Kappa Treasurer; Minerva Stalker, Living Green Award

Granite City: Kayla Phouangmalay, Dental Hygiene Academic Honors; Courtney Reckmann, Dental Assisting-Academic Excellence

Hardin: Emily Baltisberger, Dental Assisting-Academic Excellence; Kati Gress, Illustrator of the Year;

Hartford: Megan Davis, Dental Hygiene Academic Honors, Dental Hygiene Clinical Honors and Dental Hygiene Leadership Honors

Highland: Kristen Siddens, Dental Hygiene Professional Honors;

Jerseyville: Stacy Erb, Marilyn Hackethal Superior Academic Excellence Award; Amitie Flynn, Student Trustee; Matthew Thiel, Evelyn Trennt Mathematics Excellence Award; Chase Travers, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 2011-12, Phi Theta Kappa Vice President, and Nightingale Scholastic Award; Jessica Wren, Ilustrator of the Year; Deaven Zimmerman, Student Activities President

Moro: Valerie Buckley, Ed Palen Memorial Award

O’Fallon: Kaci Jakes, Dental Hygiene Clinical Honors

Roxana: Sarah Rice, Nursing Leadership Award

Shilo: Erik Allen, Non-traditional Design Student of the Year

Shipman: Nathan Swick, Excellence in Arts Award

South Roxana: Tiffany Crank, Touching Lives Award

Staunton: Sabrina Linenfelser, Paralegal Student of the Year; Lisa Scanzoni, OTA Outstanding Academic Excellence Award

Troy: Neil Berkel, Outstanding General Chemistry Student

Wood River: Tabitha Agney, Excellence in Creative Writing; Jonathan Mintert, James “Jay” Oller Memorial Award; Cory Poole, Outstanding Organic Chemistry Student

Men's Tennis Headed to Nationals

The men's tennis team defeated Kaskaskia 9-0 in Saturday's Region 24 championship match, and are headed to Nationals in Plano, Texas May 14-18. Congratulations Trailblazers!

Men's Tennis 2011/2012 Regular Season Wrap
Match Record: 9-7 (9 wins, 7 losses)

Players: Joe Hawkes (captain), Juan Bravo (captain), Neil Berkel, Tyler Kerley, Alex Prusaczyk, Nic Lancaster, Brendan Carlisle
MVP: Juan Bravo

Player Records:
#1 Juan Bravo - singles: 9-5, doubles: 8-6
#2 Neil Berkel - singles: 9-7, doubles: 8-8
#3 Joe Hawkes - singles: 8-8, doubles: 9-7
#4 Tyler Kerley - singles: 8-8, doubles: 9-7
#5 Alex Prusaczyk - singles: 6-8, doubles: 8-6
#6 Nic Lancaster - singles: 9-5, doubles: 9-5
#6 Brendan Carlisle - singles: 1-5, doubles: 1-5

The 2012 Men's Tennis team closed its season with a win over Kaskaskia College to clench the NJCAA Region 24 Championship. Throughout the regular season, the team worked hard to focus on consistency and identifying ideal opportunities to take the net. "It paid off with some great individual matches and big wins, including a close victory over a strong Principia team and the first regular season win vs. Missouri Baptist in three years," said Head Coach James Humphrey.

The team would like to thank its supporters with special recognition for the Kerleys, Berkels and Prusaczyks who made every home match and many of the away trips.

Catching Up With Trailblazers Golf

April 8-9, 2012
The Trailblazers finished 2nd in the MWAC Conference Tournament at Lick Creek Golf Course in Pekin, IL. Brendan Bargetzi carded a 54 hole total score of 234 and finished in 2nd place overall. He was named 1st Team All Conference. Jered Hogan shot 242 for a 10th place finish and was named 2nd Team All Conference.

April 15-16, 2012
Third place was the best the Trailblazers could muster at the Rend Lake Invitational held at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort, Ill. Lewis and Clark improved by 20 strokes the second day of competition over the first day score. "We basically shot ourselves out of contention the first day. It was very windy on Sunday and we got off to a slow start. The team re-grouped on Monday and played to our potential," said Head Coach Mike Brasher. "There is one thing about a golf tourney, you cannot win the event the first day, but you can sure lose it the first day." Brendan Bargetzi led the team with a 150, tied for 6th place overall. Clark Spalding shot 152, second best for Lewis and Clark.

L&C ‘Joining Forces’ to Address Veterans Health Issues

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Dean of Health Sciences Donna Meyer was one of 65 nursing leaders from across the country called to discuss the health concerns of veterans with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden as part of the Joining Forces Initiative last week during a Nursing Leadership Conference at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing.

As a result, in a broad, coordinated effort, more than 150 state and national nursing organizations, including the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, and more than 500 nursing schools, including the Lewis and Clark Community College, have committed to further educate the nation’s three million nurses so they are prepared to meet the unique health needs of service members, veterans and their families. Nursing organizations and schools have committed to educating current and future nurses on how to recognize and care for veterans impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression and other combat-related issues, in ways appropriate to each nurse’s practice setting.

“Whether we’re in a hospital, a doctor’s office or a community health center, nurses are often the first people we see when we walk through the door. Because of their expertise, they are trusted to be the frontline of America’s health care system,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “That’s why Jill and I knew we could turn to America’s nurses and nursing students to help our veterans and military families get the world-class care that they’ve earned. It’s clear from today’s announcement that the nursing community is well on its way to serving our men and women in uniform and their families.”

“Nurses are at the center of providing lifesaving care in communities across the country – and their reach is particularly important because our veterans don't always seek care through the VA system,” Dr. Biden said. “This commitment is essential to ensuring our returning service men and women receive the care they deserve.”

The invisible wounds of war, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), have impacted approximately 1 in 6 of our troops returning from Afghanistan and Iraq – more than 300,000 veterans. Since 2000, more than 44,000 of those troops have suffered at least a moderate-grade traumatic brain injury. Veterans seeking care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system are often treated by health care professionals who have received extensive training in mental health issues, but because the majority of veterans in the country seek care at local hospitals, this initiative fills a need in their communities.

America’s nurses are trusted partners in providing lifesaving and life-sustaining care in nearly every community and every setting where health care is delivered. They can make a dramatic and positive impact on the long-term health of hundreds of thousands of veterans, and they are eager to understand the needs of those who have served, to recognize the warning signs of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or suicide, and to know where to send them for help.

“This initiative is truly all about helping those who have served and continue to serve our country. It is imperative to educate current and the future generation of nurses in this country to assist our veterans and the families with the many health related issues confronting them,” Meyer said. “This event was truly inspirational as the First Lady and Dr. Biden spoke so eloquently about the role of nurses in this country. It is now in the hands of nursing leaders and the three million nurses in this country to carry out the work.”

Key commitments of the agreement include:

Educating America’s future nurses to care for our nation's veterans, service members, and their families facing post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression and other clinical issues;
Enriching nursing education to ensure that current and future nurses are educated and trained in the unique clinical challenges and best practices associated with caring for military service members, veterans, and their families;
Disseminating the most up-to-date information as it relates to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
Growing the body of knowledge leading to improvements in health care and wellness for our military service members, veterans, and their families;
Leading and advancing the supportive community of nurses, institutions, and health care providers dedicated to improving the health of military service members, veterans, and their families.

Dean Meyer, who is currently serving as the President of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN) was also recently honored as one of 35 individuals named to the Institute of Medicine’s Global Forum of Innovation and Health Professional Education. This new committee, which advises Congress, is exploring how all health services on an international level can collaborate to make improvements to healthcare delivery around the globe. Meyer’s role on the committee is to represent the role community colleges can play in providing education in the health services professions.

In addition, Meyer has been appointed to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Advisory Board to launch its initiative to support academic progression in nursing. The mission of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is to improve the health and health care of all Americans. It is the largest philanthropic organization devoted to public health.

“There is a very strong focus right now on moving nurses more efficiently from associate to bachelor degree programs, as well as advanced degrees including master and doctoral degree programs,” Meyer said. “The overall goal is to strengthen patient outcomes by increasing all nursing credentials. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country and has a vital impact on health.”

Meyer said all three groups she has recently been invited to join are all focused on improving healthcare delivery across the board, and advocates the significant role community colleges can play in strengthening the nation’s healthcare delivery systems.

“Our own Family Health Clinic at Lewis and Clark is an excellent example of the role that community colleges are uniquely positioned to play in improve healthcare delivery,” Meyer said. “We see our campus health clinic as a national model that not only extends healthcare access to thousands of residents in the district, but it also provides an excellent clinical site for our students.”

Meyer said Lewis and Clark’s nursing program has long been touted as an outstanding program, and stated that she and the program faculty work with other four-year nursing programs to create seamless transition programs for Lewis and Clark nursing students to continue to progress their nursing credentials and their career opportunities.

“More than 70 percent of our students transfer on to a four-year program, and we recognize the benefit their advanced levels of nursing education have to the healthcare of this community and the patients they serve,” she said. “In addition, we are working closely with SIUE to develop an associate degree to masters program, which would be a major benefit for our students.”

Environmental Resource Fair is This Saturday at Alton Square Mall

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College and Alton Square Mall are hosting an Environmental Resource Fair this weekend to wrap up a weeklong Earth Day celebration.

The fair, to run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 21 in the mall’s lower level, will be a chance for locals to come and explore new ways of going green at home, and to learn about some of the unique and interesting environmental resources available to them right here in the Riverbend area.

Local businesses will come together to present displays about saving energy, electric vehicles – a Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt – will be on display, Lewis and Clark’s Sustainability Department will show a sustainability-themed documentary, and much more.

Outside, on the upper level parking lot, CJD E-Cycling will hold an e-cycling drive. Bring in any unwanted electrical items including TVs, computers and printers (for a complete list of accepted items, visit www.cjdecycling.com).

“Last Saturday was Riverbend Earth Day at The Nature Institute, Wednesday was Springfest at the college and Saturday’s event will wrap up the week,” said Natalie Marioni, Environmental Educator at Lewis and Clark. “We wanted to have some local events featuring sustainability in celebration of Earth Day so that people realize there are green resources right here in their own back yard.”

For more information on this event, contact the L&C Sustainability Department at (618) 468-2873.

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Edwardsville Native and Influential African American Leader Mannie Jackson to Present Memoir at Book Signing Event April 24

EDWARDSVILLE – Former Edwardsville resident Mannie Jackson will return to his hometown this month to discuss his memoir, “Boxcar to Board Rooms,” and announce the creation of the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities.

Jackson, a former Edwardsville High School basketball standout, all-Big Ten basketball superstar at the University of Illinois and former owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, will speak about his life and promote his memoir, “Boxcar to Board Rooms,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the N.O. Nelson campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. The program will take place under a large tent in the courtyard area of the campus, and the public is invited to attend.

“Boxcar to Board Rooms” focuses on how Jackson was born in a railroad boxcar in Illmo, Mo. before moving to Edwardsville and finding success on the basketball court. He was recruited to play college basketball at the University of Illinois, where he became one of the school’s first African-American student-athletes. He then went on to a playing career for the Harlem Globetrotters before rising through the ranks at Honeywell to become one of the senior corporate officers and one of the most influential African-American corporate executives in the country. Jackson later bought the Harlem Globetrotters and became the nation's first African-American owner of a global sports and entertainment brand.

During the book signing event, Jackson will also be announcing the formation of the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities. The endowment will help to match a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant awarded to Lewis and Clark Community College and will support lectures, readings, dialogues, public service opportunities and humanities programs for the community. These programs will bring together diverse modes of intellectual exploration and examples of transformational leadership. Jackson serves as the first model of transformational leadership, demonstrating how a place and era can provide experiences that transform lives. Initially, the center will not be a physical location, but a locus of activities with the power to bring together diverse audiences and humanities programming. The second phase of the project will focus on the renovation of the Edwardsville Lincoln School as the physical Center for the Humanities.

Jackson’s hope for his namesake endowment and Center for the Humanities is that people will remember the challenges of the past and learn how transformational leaders take those challenges and turn them into aspirations and goal achievement. He envisions an international center that ignites students’ imaginations, nurtures community service and sustains the humanities, and is looking forward to increasing cultural opportunities in the region.

“I have faced many societal challenges during my life. The formation of the endowment and center will result in programs that give people a better understanding of societal differences and how we should embrace those differences. Without that understanding, people throughout the world will continue to have conflicts with other cultures,” Jackson said.

Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said Jackson’s decision to establish the center will have a major impact on the region and across the country.

“Mannie’s vision in establishing the center will be recognized throughout the United States. One goal of the partnership is national dissemination of the humanities project in terms of lessons learned, cultural and educational programs, and transformational leadership. This project will serve as a model of collaborative institutional advancement for other community colleges with interests in strategies for building capacity in the humanities,” Chapman said.

Edwardsville School District Superintendent Ed Hightower said the plan emerged when he and Chapman met with Jackson after Jackson purchased the historic Lincoln School in Edwardsville.

“Jackson attended the segregated Lincoln School as a child,” Hightower said. “School segregation ended in Edwardsville just before Jackson went to high school, and he and six others comprised the second group of African-American students to enroll in Edwardsville High School. His commitment to the humanities correlates perfectly with his involvement in Lincoln School.”

Lewis and Clark Dean Jill Lane explained that while the NEH grant presents a unique opportunity for the region, Jackson’s support is a key factor in fulfilling the mission of the grant.

“The NEH grant is $250,000 and comes with a required $500,000 match,” Lane said. “The creation of the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities will assist Lewis and Clark in reaching the required match.”

Lane also added that the initial themes that will direct center programming will emanate from Jackson’s own experiences growing up in Edwardsville.

“The overarching theme of intellectual exploration will be centered around the concept of sense of place, and how a sense of place can transform people,” said Linda Chapman, vice president for Academic Affairs at Lewis and Clark. “Jackson serves as a model of transformational leadership. His childhood place and era had a transformative impact on his aspirations and life achievements. The center will bring together the humanities on the Lewis and Clark and Edwardsville High School campuses and in public venues by annually presenting humanities programming.”

Jackson has served on multiple boards of Fortune 500 companies. He is currently president of Boxcar Holdings LLC, former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, chairman of the board and former owner of the Harlem Globetrotters, and a successful philanthropist. His book is available at Amazon.com and at www.boxcarholding.com. There will be a limited number of books available to buy at the book signing.

For more information on this event, call the Lewis and Clark Public Relations Department at (618) 468-3200.

Student Art Exhibit Opens April 22

ALTON, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College 2011-12 Student Art Exhibition opening and reception is happening from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at the Jacoby Arts Center, in Alton, and the public is invited.

Refreshments and live music will be provided throughout the event with an awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. to recognize the best of the best with $650 in prizes. Many works will also be for sale at excellent prices.

Original works by L&C students will include drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics, sculptures and graphic and web design projects. From 217 entries, 70 were selected for inclusion in the exhibit. The juror for the Art Department entries is Professor Victor (Sheng) Wang. Wang teaches in the Department of Fine Arts at Fontbonne University and exhibits his work internationally. Mikey Romano, an L&C graduate, full-time designer for Moosylvania and L&C adjunct faculty member, is the juror for the Computer Graphics/Web Design Department entries.

This year’s artists include: Erik Allen, Lindsey Bailey, Trudy Bonacorsi, Crystal Campbell, Bob Carter, Jonathon Clark, Adam Colclasure, Amie Dennis, Miranda Emerson, Hope Fabicheski, Ellyse Gansz, Kati Gress, Andrew Hargis, Darlene Hargiss, Brittney Harlan, Josie Harpole, Kara Hecker, Raechel Jones, Linda McGuire, Lindsey McGuire, Janna Morgan, Elizabeth Nappier-Leslie, Casey Peddicord, Samantha Percell-Blyth, Andrew Pilla, Joseph Randick, Ethan Scheldt, Stephanie Semanik, Holly Schalter, Emily Shaver, Cassie Shaw, Eunice Shaw, Aubrey Stawar, Lynn Steinbach, Brad Stumpf, Amanda Svoboda, Kayla Vinot, Lynne Walker, Justin Wilson and Jessica Wren.

Musical entertainment will be provided by L&C piano students of Barbara Kramer including Emily Bernhard, Alex Ferenbach and Jessica Goen.

Jacoby Arts Center is located at 627 East Broadway in Alton. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. This exhibit will remain on view through May 12.

For more information, please contact Ann Davidson at (618) 468-4657 or at adavidso@lc.edu.

Women's Tennis Bound for Nationals

GODFREY — The Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers are headed to the Lone Star State for the women’s national tennis tournament. It’s set for May 6-13 in Tyler, Texas. LCCC earned another national berth by defeating Rend Lake of Ina, 6-3, on Saturday in the Region 24 championship on the Godfrey courts.

"They honestly all play well together," said first-year LCCC coach Anna Darr, a teacher at the school and at Forest Park Community College in St. Louis. "No matter who I partnered together for doubles, they worked very well."

She added, "I’ve been very impressed on more than one occasion at their ability to focus and come through for the team. And one of the things I love the most about these young women is that they play with integrity.

"They are determined to finish what they start, which is a trait that will carry them far in both athletics and academics."

Lewis and Clark, 8-4 overall, wraps up its scheduled today at Quincy, then will prepare for the JUCO nationals next month.

LCCC defeats Rend Lake 6-3

#1D: Cross/Pickel (RL) def McCreary/Nairn (LC) 8-3
#2D: Hayes/DeSherlia (LC) def Williams/Flatt (RL) 8-6
#3D: Randolph/Stevenson (LC) def Reed/Tice (RL) 8-2

#1S: Cross (RL) def McCreary (LC) 6-2, 6-3
#2S: Pickel (RL) def Hayes (LC) 2-6, 6-2, 6-3
#3S: Nairn (LC) def Williams (RL) 6-4, 6-3
#4S: Stevenson (LC) def Flatt (RL) 1-6, 7-5, 6-2
#5S: DeSherlia (LC) def Reed (RL) 6-1, 6-1
#6S: Randolph (LC) def Tice (RL) 6-0, 6-2

Women's Tennis Team Wins Region 24 Tournament

The Trailblazers Women's Tennis team hosted the 2012 Region 24 Tournament April 13-14 and came out on top, earning a trip to Nationals.

On Friday, the No. 2-seeded Kaskaskia took on the No. 3 Rend Lake Community College. Rend Lake won the match and continued on to face the No. 1-seeded Lewis and Clark Community College on Saturday, April 14. Because of inclement weather, the tournament had to be played at Principia College's campus rather than at Lewis and Clark.

The Trailblazers defeated Rend Lake 6-3.

"Next, we're headed to the National Tournament in Tyler, Texas May 6-13," said Head Coach Anna Darr. "One of our biggest strengths is the ability to focus as individual players and still be able to come through as a team. They're determined to finish what they start, so we feel confident going into Nationals."

Lewis and Clark’s Annual Springfest/Earth Day Celebration is April 18

GODFREY – Student Activities and the Sustainability Department at Lewis and Clark Community College are pairing up once again to bring students a day of fun with their peers and an Earth Day celebration all in one with this year’s Springfest.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 on the college’s Godfrey campus, students will have a chance to mingle, explore their interests and learn how to get involved in student clubs and organizations at Lewis and Clark.

“Getting involved on campus is a great way to make the most of your college experience here at Lewis and Clark,” said Jared Hennings, Student Activities coordinator. “This is a chance for students to learn about those opportunities, and to enjoy free food and fun at the same time.”

Student Activities will provide free barbecue, as well as a caricaturist, psychic, tug-of-war competition, costume contest, dance contest, sack races and carnival games on the grass outside between the Hatheway Cultural Center and the Enrollment Center. Various student organizations, including WLCA 89.9-FM, The Bridge student newspaper and many more, will have informational tables set up to recruit new members.

L&C Sustainability will be celebrating Lewis and Clark’s continued reduction in energy use and emissions by recognizing participants of the campus Green Pass program who helped make it possible. They will also be giving away free reusable tumblers that can be used to purchase soft drinks at campus dining services at a discount, hosting a recycling drive, doing a raffle drawing for students who got “caught being green” during this year’s Recyclemania competition, and showing a documentary on sustainability from 1-3 p.m. in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center, where there will be free popcorn and lemonade.

Bring your used printer cartridges, alkaline batteries and other recyclables to Springfest to be entered into a raffle.

In case of inclement weather, Springfest will be moved inside River Bend Arena. For more information or to learn how to get more involved on campus, contact Hennings at (618) 468-6400.

Upcoming Earth Day events will also include the Riverbender Earth Day Festival at The Nature Institute from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, and an Alton Square Mall Earth Day celebration on April 21.

‘Religion of Islam and Culture of Muslims’ Presentation on April 17

GODFREY – Guest speaker Aftab Ahmad will cover the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and Muslims during a Diversity Council presentation at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17 in Reid Library.

Discussion of the history of the faith, the scripture and prophethood will also be introduced.

Ahmad is a certified speaker on the religion of Islam and the culture of American Muslims and Arab Americans. Since 9/11, Ahmad has delivered these talks to more than 300 groups, including schools, universities, professionals, retirees and other social groups.

He volunteers as a presenter for the Islamic Speakers Bureau and the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Ahmad is also certified by the U.S. Department of Justice to present talks on Islam and Muslims to all law enforcement agencies, including FBI, local, county and state police, TSA and other federal agencies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston University and a master’s in business administration from Suffolk University. He has been working in the insurance industry in many capacities for more than 20 years. Ahmad is a native of Bangladesh, is married with four children and has been in the U.S. for nearly 30 years.

For more information about this event or other upcoming events sponsored by the Diversity Council, contact the Ann Davidson at (618) 468-4657.

To learn more about Lewis and Clark’s Diversity Council visit http://www.lc.edu/discover/generalInformation/diversity.aspx.

Lewis and Clark Video Services Wins Prestigious Telly Award

GODFREY – The Lewis and Clark Community College Video Services Department is the recipient of a bronze Telly Award for 2012. In its 33rd year, the prestigious Telly Awards program received more than 11,000 entries from every state and numerous countries for consideration in its 2012 awards program.

The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world.

A prestigious judging panel of more than 500 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of The Silver Telly Council, judged the competition, upholding the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents. The Silver Council evaluated entries to recognize distinction in creative work – entries do not compete against each other, rather they are judged against a high standard of merit. Less than 10 percent of entries are chosen as winners of the Silver Telly, the highest honor. Approximately 25 percent of entries are chosen as winners of the Bronze Telly.

Lewis and Clark’s Video Services Department, under the direction of Brian Schrage, submitted a safety training video they completed this year for the Olin Corporation. The entry entitled “Don’t Be A Johnny” was produced by Schrage and AV Coordinator Jay Hollinger. It depicts a lighthearted look at a day in the life of an unsafe worker.

“The Telly Awards has a mission to honor the very best in film and video,” said Linda Day, Executive Director of the Telly Awards. Lewis and Clark’s Video Services Department’s accomplishment illustrates their creativity, skill, and dedication to their craft and serves as a testament to great film and video production.”

Schrage and the Video Services Department have received numerous awards throughout the last decade including an Aegis Award, a Paragon Award, an Axiem Award, Videographer Award, MarCom Creative Award, an Ava Award and a Communicator Award. In 2001, Schrage received the Platinum “Best in Show” Aurora Award. In addition to winning these numerous national awards, Schrage himself has served as a judge for national award programs.

“We have received numerous awards over the years for projects we complete in partnership with our community organizations and businesses, but we are most honored to receive this Telly Award, considered to be the industry’s premier mark of excellence,” Schrage said.

For more information about the Telly Awards visit www.tellyawards.com.

For more information about Lewis and Clark’s Video Services visit www.lc.edu/news/video.

Wash U. Professor to Speak on Unintended Impacts of River Structures

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College and the Sierra Club’s Piasa Palisades Group will welcome Robert Criss, a professor at Washington University, who will be speaking on “The Unintended Impacts of River Structures” on Monday, April 9.

The event will be open to the public, and will include a tour of the uniquely designed, sustainable Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station, home of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, in East Alton. The tour will begin at 7 p.m., with the meeting following at 7:30 p.m.

“Almost all reaches of the giant Mississippi-Missouri river system have undergone massive engineering projects, but the types of structures vary regionally,” said Criss, a professor of earth and planetary sciences. “All structures have profoundly degraded ecosystems, most have amplified flooding, and most have unforeseen, negative economic consequences. Realistic risk assessment and cost-benefit models can improve the environmental and economic outcomes for redesigned river systems.”

After his dissertation studies, Criss worked as a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and was a geology professor at University of California, Davis. He is the author of “Principles of Stable Isotope Distribution” and co-editor of several books, including “At the Confluence: Rivers, Floods and Water Quality in the St. Louis Region.”

“At the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, we strive to be a leader in research of big rivers and the effects these dynamic ecosystems have on the natural and human communities that depend on them,” said Bill Kruidenier, associate director of NGRREC. “An important component of our mission, which is also grounded in our commitment to sustainability, is educating the public on what the research is discovering and bringing multiple stakeholders into the conversation to work through what can often be controversial issues. The impact of human-made structures on our rivers is one such lightning rod topic. In light of the research into recent floods that have wreaked havoc on regional communities, Mr. Criss provides an important perspective on the interplay of humankind and the rivers.”

Lewis and Clark’s Office of Sustainability joins with organizations across the district to bring documentaries and speakers to campus on a variety of environmental topics related to the health of our natural ecosystems to the community, said Marcia Lochmann, director of Sustainability and Public Engagement at Lewis and Clark.

For more information, please contact Lochmann at (618) 468-4827 or mlochmann@lc.edu.

Diversity Council Brings Back Popular African Dance Group

GODFREY – A popular African dance group will return to the campus of Lewis and Clark this spring for a performance sponsored by the Diversity Council in memory of one of its founding members.

Afriky Lolo is back by popular demand and will perform at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel on the college’s Godfrey Campus. The performance is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the L&C Diversity Council in memory of sociology faculty member Chris Sutcliff.

“Not only was the idea of a Diversity Council at Lewis and Clark part of Chris’ vision, but Afriky Lolo is actually a group that he insisted we bring to campus for our students, employees and the public to experience,” said Ann Davidson, Diversity Council and Art faculty member.

Davidson said the Diversity Council wanted to bring the popular dance group back to campus this spring.

“In an amazing twist of fate, Chris’ family made a donation to the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation and asked that it be used to support a diversity event, which they deemed would be Chris’ wishes,” she said. “We are so pleased to present this concert in Chris’ memory, with the support of Chris’ family.”

Afriky Lolo brings African dance to the community through teaching and performance so that people will gain a rich understanding of African heritage and experience the joy and power of dance accompanied by drumming. Founder Diadie Bathily is a master dancer from the Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa.

The performance will reflect the rich culture of West Africa, enhanced by traditional masks and costumes.

For more information about the event, contact Davidson at (618) 468-4657. Visit Afriky Lolo's official website, www.afrikylolo.org.

“A Night Out at Jazz on Broadway” to Feature Variety of Music

GODFREY –The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department is hosting “A Night Out at Jazz on Broadway,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12.

Local musicians and L&C music faculty and students will perform live music of all varieties throughout the evening with performances by Louis Michael, Peter Hussey, Teresa Crane, Ken Martin, Scott Brady, Doug Byrkit, Jay Hollinger, Audri & Aaron, The Dixie Dudes, Dr. Robert Hamilton, Waylon Schroeder, The Lodge Brothers, Heather Humphrey, The Confluence Trio, L&C Wind ODDsemble, Renessa Drainer, Missy Johnson and You Can’t Beat Experience Jazz Band.

Jazz on Broadway, located at 554 East Broadway in Alton, offers table seating near the stage as well as plenty of room for socializing throughout the venue. A full-service bar (cash/credit) as well as light snacks will be available.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731 or visit www.lc.edu/music.

Concerts Offered All This Month

GODFREY – The Music Department at Lewis and Clark is offering a variety of events in April which are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 4
Noon – Brown Bag Salon
Bring your lunch and enjoy the music of Peter Hussey and Friends in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.

Wednesday, April 11
Noon – Brown Bag Salon
Wayne Kimler and Friends will perform a variety of musical selections in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Thursday, April 12
7 p.m. – “A Night Out at Jazz on Broadway”
Featuring L&C Music faculty, students and community performers this event will be held at Jazz on Broadway, 554 East Broadway, in Alton.

Tuesday, April 17
12:30 p.m. – Student Recital in the Ringhausen Music Building

Wednesday, April 18
Noon – Brown Bag Salon
L&C students will provide entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.

Monday, April 23
7:30 p.m. – L&C Jazz Band Concert
Enjoy the sounds of jazz in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center (Trimpe 141).

Wednesday, April 25
Noon – “My Favorite Things” Brown Bag Salon
The performance will feature Jamie Mills singing light classical to Broadway. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of free entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Monday, April 30
7:30 p.m. – Percussion/Guitar/Wind Ensemble Concert
Featuring faculty and students, this concert will be in the Ringhausen Music Building.

For more information, contact the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731 or visit www.lc.edu/music.

Trailblazers Place Third Overall in Opener

The Trailblazers golf team had their season opener March 25-26 at the John A. Logan Invitational. The field had five out of nine teams ranked in the top ten in the nation, including Division I NJCAA National Champions Indian Hills and Division II NJCAA National Champions John A. Logan, No. 6-ranked Rend Lake CC and No. 10-ranked Parkland CC. Lewis and Clark is ranked No. 7.

The team was led by sophomore Brendan Bargetzi and freshman Clark Spalding, both shooting a solid 76,76 both days, putting both men in 12th place overall. Dan Weiler shot 76 and 77 to help the Trailblazers to a third place tie with Rend Lake.

"We are pleased with our team's performance, a great test for the first tournament of the season," said Assistant Coach Dave Sobol. "We played a very solid game. We were in fourth place after day one, and day two advanced to third overall, a job well done. We couldn't be more proud of our team. This should spark us for the upcoming conference tourney."

PHOTO: Trebuchet 2012

More than 200 area high school students participated in the Fifth Annual Lewis and Clark Community College Trebuchet Contest on Friday, March 30, 2012 in River Bend Arena. Teams tested their ingenuity in design and working knowledge of physics as they designed, built and competed with the trebuchets (medieval-style catapults).

Left, Brandon Lawrence, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High School, watches as his trebuchet pitches a ball forward toward a bucket during the contest; right, the competition bracket.

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Spring Job Fair is April 4

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College hopes to match area residents with employers throughout the Metro East during the college’s annual job fair this Spring.

The event, which has typically drawn more than 300 attendees each year, will welcome the public from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 4 in The Commons on the college’s Godfrey campus.

“We have some new employers this year, which offers job seekers a wider array of employment opportunities. Our goal is to contribute to our area’s increasing job growth rate (IDES, 2012). There will also be L&C representatives and area agencies on hand to assist attendees with all of their job-seeking needs,” said Alice Bunjan, manager of L&C Career and Employment Services. “We recommend that individuals come dressed in professional attire with their resumes in hand, ready to interview and fill out applications on the spot.”

Some of this year’s employers include:

AFLAC
Alton H&R Block
Avon
Beverly Farm
Blue Dog Publishing
CDS - Customized Distribution Services, Inc.
Challenge Unlimited
Community Work Incentives - DHS/DMH
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Cope Plastics, Inc.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Express Employment Professionals
Extra Help, Inc.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
IETC - East Alton
IL Dept. of Corrections - Juvenile Justice
IL Dept. of Transportation
IL Dept. of Veterans' Affairs - Alton
KARMAK
Kinder Morgan
Madison Co. Employment & Training
Meridian Village
PartyLite Gifts
Prairie State Generating Company
Primerica Financial Services
Prudential Insurance Company
SCF Lewis & Clark Fleeting, LLC
The Bank of Edwardsville
The Job Center
United States Marines
United Way of Greater St. Louis
US Air Force Reserves
USDA, Rural Development
Veterans Assistance Commission of Madison County
Whelan Security

For more information, contact Bunjan at (618) 468-5500 or at abunjan@lc.edu.

Laura Griffith
Web editor/Media specialist
Lewis and Clark Community College - FO 2522
(618) 468-3255
lgriffith@lc.edu

http://www.lc.edu

L&C Health Sciences Participating in Kids Health Safety and Activities Fair

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark’s Health Sciences division is taking part in a Family Fun event to kick off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 31 at Alton Square Mall.

Event Committee member and Lewis and Clark Dental Hygiene faculty member Vicki Snell said the Nursing, Dental, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Exercise Programs have booths planned for the fair.

“We were asked to provide the children of the community with educational aspects of health as well as fun, hands on activities. The Dental booth specifically is going to target healthy nutrition choices, tooth decay prevention, and faculty and students will be there to provide brushing and flossing instructions,” she said.

Lewis and Clark Exercise Science students will be on hand to do some fitness assessments and sport-related movements with the children in attendance, said program coordinator Shane Callahan. Program coordinator Linda Orr said Occupational Therapy Assisting will provide information about Backpack Safety for students and parents, and do some physical activities with the children such as scooter board races, stepping stones and jump roping. Associate professor of Nursing Vickie Rodgers said the Nursing Honor Society will host four tables at the fair and cover topics like germs, bacteria and hand washing, nutrition, physical activities and exercise, and mental health issues from self esteem to bullying.

“They have done an exceptional job and worked diligently as a group to organize activities, games, and provide healthy snacks,” Rodgers said.

Snell said the overall event will hopefully be an annual one to support the betterment of children’s health and safety.

“It’s an opportunity for parents to know that there are resources in the community available to them,” she said.

This event is being hosted by the Madison County Child Advocacy Center.

Highlights will include appearances by Rampage of the St. Louis Rams, Izzy of the Gateway Grizzlies and the Easter Bunny, a poms clinic (with a chance to dance with Rams Cheerleaders in May), a cookie decorating contest at the Cookie Factory, FBI fingerprinting, a 4 KIDS By KIDS Business Expo, a drive-in movie at Hayner Library, the Alton Fire Department Smokehouse and various vendors and prizes for the whole family.

Volunteer or learn how you can participate by contacting Christy Schaper with the Madison County Child Advocacy Center at (618) 296-5398, or via e-mail at cmschaper@co.madison.il.us.

Alton Fire Chief is New Associate Director of Safety Programs at L&C

GODFREY – Alton Fire Chief Greg Bock is retiring from the fire department after almost 24 years of service and joining Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division as Associate Director of Safety Programs this April.

“We are very pleased to have Mr. Bock coming aboard to manage our safety training business in general and our Contractor Safety Orientation offerings in particular,” said CCL Director Kathy Willis. “His background is exceptional and Greg is well qualified to meet a range of needs with our customers, staff and across our district.”

With retirement from the fire department growing near, Bock said the move was a natural next step for him.

“In the last five or six years, I’ve really gotten into the safety and emergency management aspects of my job. I’m at a crossroads now where my career is really winding down as a fire fighter, and certainly fire chief. For years I’ve been working toward something different – a life after the fire department – this just seemed like a natural fit,” he said.

Bock started taking classes in Fire Science at Lewis and Clark in 1984 in hopes of getting a job at the Alton Fire Department, which he did in 1988. He eventually continued taking classes and earned his associate degree in Fire Science, followed by a bachelor’s degree from Greenville College within the last five years. Out of five children between him and his wife, four have attended Lewis and Clark – one stepson, Nick Hausman, even teaches web design as an adjunct faculty member.

Bock himself has taught classes as an adjunct Fire Science instructor, and has taught leadership classes at Conoco in the past through CCL – including one in the past year.

“I’ve always had that one foot in the door,” he said. “Lewis and Clark has beautiful facilities, great instructors, and some really cool and interesting classes.”

Bock says he will miss the life – after all, he’s provided fire protection around the world during the course of his decades-long career, which started in the United States Navy, where he was a firefighter from 1980-1984 on a submarine tender in Scotland. In 1985, he joined the Air Force Reserves at Scott Air Force Base, where he served as a fireman for 18 years. In 2001, he retired from the military.

“I’ll miss the people and the atmosphere around the fire station, and most of all, I’ll miss dealing with the public. I really enjoyed the emergency management part of the job, and working for the city,” he said. “This job at L&C will enable me to stay in contact with a lot of the people I’ve been in contact with for years – Conoco, Valero and more – and my familiarity with those organizations will make this transition much easier. I’m excited about being a part of the Lewis and Clark team.”

Bock’s last day with the Alton Fire Department will be April 13, and he will start with Lewis and Clark on April 16. Current Safety Program Coordinator Don Hill will stay on with CCL until his retirement on April 30.

As Associate Director of Safety Programs, Bock will be responsible for the creation and operation of a best-in-class contractor safety orientation facility for businesses and associations within the St. Louis area, with an emphasis on those located within the Lewis and Clark Community College district. The position, which is similar to Hill’s but with added responsibilities, requires business development activities, and is responsible for managing the needs assessment and delivery of general safety training on a wide variety of OSHA related topics.

“For me the key is that safety should never be ‘just another training topic,’” Willis said. “It can literally mean the difference between life and death; between staying out of harm's way or being badly hurt. As a fire fighter, an incident commander and former fire chief, Greg gets that in a way that transcends step-by-step safety instructions or quiz questions. It is that first-hand knowledge and passionate safety advocacy that illuminates his conversations, his classes and his managerial approach. We are happy he is coming to Lewis and Clark and we see it as one more way his dedicated career of service continues to benefit so many people.”

Men's Tennis Defeats Lindenwood

The men's tennis team won 8-1 over Lindenwood-Belleville (NCAA Division II) last night, putting their season record so far at 3-3.

With the exception of Nic Lancaster's singles match - which he won 6-0, 6-1 - every match was a close one. Juan Bravo fought off several set points to break and then win it in a tiebreaker. Neil Berkel won the first set and then came back from 1-4 in the second to close the match in a close tiebreaker. Tyler Kerley held off a late charge from Lindenwood's David Woo to finish in straight sets. Nick Lancaster and Alex Prusaczyk fought back from being two breaks down in their doubles match to come back and win 8-6.

LCCC 8, Lindenwood 1
#1S: Juan Bravo won over Cyrus Moshemi 7-6, 6-1
#2S: Neil Berkel won over Dylan Prosser 7-5, 7-6
#3S: Joe Hawkes won over Steven Nguyen 6-4, 6-1
#4S: Tyler Kerley won over David Woo 7-5, 6-4
#5S: Alex Prusaczyk lost to Erick Downey 2-6, 6-1, 1-0 (2)
#6S: Nic Lancaster won over Davi Luna 6-0, 6-1

#1D: Bravo/Hawkes won over Moshemi/Prosser 8-6
#2D: Kerley/Berkel won over Downey/Woo 9-7
#3D: Lancaster/Prusaczyk won over Nguyen/Luna 8-6

Signs of Spring

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College student Nicholas Siuhengalu, of Moro, took advantage of the first day of spring and 80-degree sunny weather Tuesday by heading outside to sketch the sculpture “Rollin’ on the River” on the Godfrey campus. Photo by Lewis and Clark Community College photographer Paige Allen.

Former Member Welcoming Notre Dame Glee Club to L&C

GODFREY – When the Notre Dame Glee Club performed for the first time at Lewis and Clark three years ago, Godfrey native Ted Kratschmer was among the performers on stage. Now a full time Water Resources and Sustainability Coordinator with the college and National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, he’s welcoming his “brothers in song” back to town this St. Patrick’s Day for an encore performance.

Kratschmer, who comes from a family with several Notre Dame alumni, was a member of the Notre Dame Glee Club from 2007 to 2010, when he graduated with a degree in Environmental Science. He now looks back on his time with the club and their performance here on campus in 2009 very fondly.

“One of the traditions on tour is if we come through your hometown, you get to conduct the alma mater and school fight song, which is a real treat,” he said. “It was really cool to see people in the audience I knew who normally didn’t get to see this kind of show.”

The Notre Dame Glee Club comprises around 70 male students who audition to become a part of the group. Their normal performance schedule includes a Spring Concert, a Fall Concert, a Holiday Concert and tours each fall and spring semester, as well as international tours every two years.

“We probably do 2o to 30 concerts every semester. We sang for notable visitors on campus, like Chief Justice John Roberts; we sang the National Anthem at basketball games and boxing matches; we sang for administrative parties and at building dedications and more,” he said. “It’s mostly a cappella, although we also sang regularly with the South Bend (Indiana) Symphony Orchestra. Our general repertoire is anything from Renaissance pieces to drinking songs, folk songs and barber shop tunes.”

Kratschmer always enjoyed singing and performed in musicals as a student at Marquette Catholic High School in Alton. He got involved in the Notre Dame Glee Club through some neighbors in his dorm, and found an outlet for his love of performing as well as a tight knit group of friends.

“Performing was certainly a highlight, but it was also a brotherhood,” he said.

When the club returns to Lewis and Clark to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, the Kratschmers and friends will play host to current student performers – some of whom Ted used to sing with.

“We’re hosting at least three guys, and a lot of my family and friends are hosting people too, so it will be fun to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with them,” Kratschmer said. “The show will be a different experience – to sit in the audience and really listen, and try hard not to sing along – but it’s nice to be able to support the group. We always had great support when I was in the group, so it’s nice to be able to show the current members that support.”

As far as what audiences can expect - typically, the first half of the show is the classical portion, followed by a more popular selection after intermission. One highlight of the show will be an “instrumental” Indian Raga, and of course, there should be at least one drinking song, he said.

“This is a chance to see a group that’s regarded as world class, and it’s a bonus, because of our Irish heritage and mascot, to see this performance on St. Patrick’s Day,” he said.

Tickets for this one-time concert are on sale now for $10 each ($5 for students) through the L&C Music Department, as well as at all Liberty Bank locations. All proceeds will benefit the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation.

For more information, contact Lewis and Clark’s Media Services department at (618) 468-3200.

L&C Website Will Be Down Monday Morning for Maintenance

Lewis and Clark's website, www.lc.edu, will be down for server maintenance from approximately 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 12, the first day of spring recess.

Online registration will not be affected, and will begin on Monday as scheduled. Access to registration and other BlazerNet services, Blackboard and library catalog searches will still be available through links on a temporary homepage at www.lc.edu that morning.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Trailblazers Lose to Monmouth

Lewis and Clark's Men's Tennis lost 9-0 to Monmouth College (a Division III NCAA school) playing at their indoor facility on March 3, 2012. Juan Bravo was out with an injury.

LCCC 0, Monmouth 9
#1S: Neil Berkel lost to Chris Franco 6-0, 6-0
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to David Johnson 6-0, 6-0
#3S: Alex Prusaczyk lost to David Stewart 6-2, 6-2
#4S: Tyler Kerley lost to Parker Featherston 6-1, 6-2
#5S: Nic Lancaster lost to Christ Utterback 6-2, 6-1
#6S: Brendan Carlisle lost to Tyler Lumpe 6-0, 6-1

#1D: Berkel/Prusaczyk lost to Stewart/Johnson 8-1
#2D: Kerley/Hawkes lost to Utterback/Featherston 8-2
#3D: Lancaster/Carlisle lost to Lumpe/Franco 8-1

2012 RecycleMania Competition Puts Spotlight on Going Green

GODFREY – The 2012 RecycleMania competition is underway, and Lewis and Clark Community College is up to the challenge.

Over an eight-week period, all the trash and recyclables on campus are weighed and reported at http://recyclemaniacs.org, where the college is competing in the Benchmark Division against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Principia College and a number of schools across the nation to have the highest recycling percentage.

Scores are posted each Friday for the previous week at Recyclemaniacs.org, and tracking will continue through March 31. Final results will be announced April 13.

"Recycling is sometimes an overlooked and underappreciated aspect of sustainability, and yet in many ways it is one of the most important,” said Nate Keener, of Lewis and Clark’s Sustainability department. “In seeking to remake the world in a way that allows us to maintain production/consumption cycles for at least seven generations, we often forget that fully half of the production/consumption cycle involves figuring out what we're going to do with the waste and byproducts we generate. Recycling enables us to complete a circle whereby our consumption feeds right back into our production.”

“RecycleMania is a competition that focuses our attention on the benefits of recycling. We can reduce the amount of resources needed to make the stuff we use every day; we can reduce what we send to landfills; we spend less money doing both.”

RecycleMania began in January 2001 as a challenge between Ohio University and Miami University, as a way to motivate students to recycle more. In 2004, RecycleMania partnered with the U.S. EPA WasteWise program, and the competition steadily grew to 630 educational institutions representing 49 states and 4 Canadian provinces in 2011. That year, more than 7.5 million students and staff participated, collectively recycling 91 million pounds of recyclables and organic materials. “This activity helped to prevent the release of 127,553 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E), equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of 25,000 passenger cars, or the electricity use of more than 15,500 homes,” according to the official RecycleMania website.

In keeping with the recycling theme, which is on the forefront of Lewis and Clark’s many Sustainability initiatives, the college is partnering with the RiverBend Growth Association to hold an eWaste drive in mid-March.

“The Digital Age has made our lives easier in a number of ways, but because some of our fancy gadgets quietly contain mercury, lead, barium, chromium, cadmium and other elements that can wreak havoc on our environment as well as our health, they need to be disposed of properly,” Keener said.

Starting Jan. 1, 2012, the State of Illinois has banned the landfill disposal of a whole host of electronics including televisions and computers, and some companies charge as much as $20 to dispose of them for residents.

CFD e-Cycling will take those same items for free during the eWaste drive, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon March 16 and 17 in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the Lewis and Clark Godfrey campus.

For those who miss this valuable opportunity, Madison County and Web Innovations and Technology Services, Inc. (WITS) offer e-waste recycling on a rotating schedule at http://www.witsinc.org as does Somtech Recycling at http://somrecycle.com/.

For more information, contact Nate Keener at (618) 468-2782 or by e-mail at nkeener@lc.edu.

AMS Sixth-Graders Visit WLCA 89.9 FM to Promote Blood Drive

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Radio Broadcasting students Olivia Gipson (left) and Jordyn Chiappa (right) show Alton Middle School sixth graders, including Anastasiya Carnahan (center) and Willie Cole (front), the ropes in the recording studio on the college's Godfrey campus. The students visited campus Thursday to record public service announcements and go on the air to promote their upcoming blood drive, to be held March 23 in partnership with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. "We're doing this community service project and implementing a technology lesson with it. The students learned how to create posters online and create audio and video to promote the event," said Tonya Shores, a science and social studies teacher at AMS (back, in gray). Photo credit: Lewis and Clark Community College

Spring Transfer Day is March 7

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome more than 35 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., March 7 in The Commons for Spring Transfer Day 2012. There will be free soda, chips and pizza for those in attendance. For more information, contact Tammy Childers at (618) 468-5101.

Colleges/universities/organizations represented will include:

Barnes–Jewish College
*Goldfarb School of Nursing
Benedictine University at Springfield
Blackburn College
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Eastern Illinois University
Fontbonne University
Franklin University
Greenville College
Illinois Army National Guard
Illinois College
Illinois State University
Kendall College
Knox College
Lakeview College of Nursing
Lincoln Christian University
Lindenwood University Belleville Campus
*LCIE Program, Belleville Campus
Logan College of Chiropractic
MacMurray College
Maryville University
McKendree University
Missouri Baptist University
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Murray State University
Quincy University
Robert Morris University
Saint Louis University
     *School for Professional Studies
     *School of Nursing
     *Undergraduate Admissions
Southeast Missouri State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
     *Undergraduate Admissions
     *Mass Comm. & Media Arts
     *Technology Off-Campus Programs
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
*Army ROTC, Edwardsville
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Global Campus
University of Missouri St. Louis
U.S. Marines
Webster University
Western Illinois University

L&C Music Department to Offer Variety of Events in March

Godfrey, Ill. – The L&C Music Department is offering a variety of events throughout March which are open to the public and free to attend.

Friday, March 2
Noon –Percussionist Kyle Acuncius Performance
Kyle Acuncius, former student of Lewis and Clark Music Associate Professor Peter Hussey and current section percussionist with the Ann Arbor Symphony, will perform a variety of works by several composers including Phillip Glass, J. S. Bach and Frederick Anderson in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.

7 p.m. – Faculty Concert
Faculty members Louis Michael, Peter Hussey, Teresa Crane, Roy Stillwell, Pauline Stillwell, Wayne Kimler, Doug Byrkit, Waylon Schroeder and Bud Shultz will perform a variety of musical selections in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Monday, March 5
Noon –Bi-State Brass Quintet Concert
David Drillinger and friends will entertain with a variety of musical selections. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Tuesday, March 6
12:30 p.m. – Student Recital in the Ringhausen Music Building

6:30 p.m. – “Bach to the Future”
Bach that Rocks! Cutting edge musical interpretations of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart
sponsored by Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department and The Hayner Public Library District in the Hatheway Cultural Center, Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.

Wednesday, March 7
Noon– Women’s History Month Brown Bag Salon
Guest speaker Libby Yunger will present “100 Years in Aviation”
Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of free entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Wednesday, March 21
Noon– “Piano Expressions” Brown Bag Salon Featuring Pauline Stillwell
Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of free entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Tuesday, March 27
12:30 p.m.– Student Recital in the Ringhausen Music Building

7:30 p.m.– Spring Pops Concert
“March Madness” will feature the L&C Choral Choir, Limited Edition and the Riverbend Children’s Choir in The Commons

Wednesday, March 28
Noon– Brown Bag Salon featuring Travis Mattison on Guitar
Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of free entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building.

For more information, contact the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731 or visit www.lc.edu/music.

NGRREC Wins a 2011 Solatube ICE Award

Godfrey, Ill. – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station has been awarded a 2011 Solatube ICE Award for Inspired and Creative Excellence in daylighting design.

The latest in a number of awards for the building, which was designed by AAIC for LEED Platinum certification, this award recognizes the creative use of Solatube lighting fixtures throughout the classrooms and labs inside the Field Station.

Solatube International Inc. invented the tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) to harvest daylight at rooftops, transfer it down through highly reflective tubes (which bend up to 90 degrees and can be up to 70 feet or more long) and distribute it evenly into rooms through diffusers and decorative ceiling fixtures. The lights can even be brightened or dimmed.

“We are honored to receive the Solatube ICE Award for the natural lighting system at our National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in Alton, Ill.,” said Dale Chapman, NGRREC Chairman and Lewis and Clark Community College President. “The building was designed to achieve the highest level of LEED certification, and the Solatube lighting system is one of the most noticeable sustainability features of the building. The flexibility of Solatube to provide variations in the design of each Solatube throughout the building to accommodate the multitude of research activities that take place, was key to making the building both energy efficient and functional for our scientists and educators.”

Other 2011 Solatube Inspired and Creative Excellence (ICE) Awards winners include:

Algae to Omega – Solatube Daylighting Systems run through the ceiling and over giant tanks to promote the growth of algae with daylight.
Red Hawk Elementary School; Architect: RB+B Architects, Inc. – Slits cut into the Solatube tubing, creating a raindrop effect with daylight on the walls.
El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa Design; Architect: David Sargert– A huge citrine crystal hangs suspended from the opening of a Solatube product, creating an inspired lighting effect.
Focus Lighting Inc. Architectural Design – Multi-story use and Solatube Daylighting Systems incorporated into their offices.
Miami Science Museum – Innovative display that provides sunlight for fish and educational experience using daylight for visitors.
Downing University Center, Western Kentucky University; Architects: Mackey Mitchell Associates, Ross Tarrant Architects – Conceptual rendering featuring numerous Solatube Daylighting Systems flooding a building interior with daylight.

“Over the past 20 years, our customers have never ceased to amaze with their creativity,” said Robert E. Westfall Jr., president of Solatube International. “They inspired us to create the Solatube ICE Awards and give them a platform to showcase their inspiring work in daylighting.”

The Field Station, dedicated in October 2010, and NGGREC have won a number of awards for sustainable design and practices over the past few years, including the 2010 Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (CEIR) Excellence in Design Award, 2011 St. Louis Construction News and Review Editor’s Choice Award for Overall Innovation and the 2011 U.S. Water Prize.

Notre Dame Glee Club Returns to the Campus for St. Patrick’s Day Performance

Godfrey, Ill. – The Notre Dame Glee Club will return to the River Bend for a one-night only performance at Lewis and Clark Community College this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

The concert, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hatheway Cultural Center, marks the group’s second performance on L&C’s Godfrey campus – the first having taken place in 2009. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The Notre Dame Glee Club has a rich history of singing and brotherhood spanning the last 92 years. Since the musical tradition began in 1915, more than 2,000 young men have sung with the Club, combining rich traditions of Notre Dame with the highest standards of artistic excellence.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for the region to hear one of America’s great, collegiate ensembles, and the fact that they will perform on St. Patrick’s Day will make their presence here that much more exciting for those who celebrate the Irish holiday,” said Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman. “The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation is pleased to present and be a part of this unique offering for the residents of this region.”

Drawing on a wide repertoire of music from ancient polyphony to modern pieces, the Notre Dame Glee Club entertains literally thousands of fans around the country and the world every year. The Club performs four major concerts annually – one in the fall, one at Christmas, one in the spring, and one for the university’s commencement – in addition to many smaller concerts including ND in Revue (Saturday mornings before home Notre Dame football games), Singing Valentines and Christmas Caroling at the women's dorms of Saint Mary's College and Notre Dame.

Tickets for this one-time concert are $10 each ($5 for students) and are now available through the L&C Music Department, as well as all Liberty Bank locations. All proceeds will benefit the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation.

For more information, contact Lewis and Clark’s Media Services department at (618) 468-3200.

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Two Classes Offered for Real Estate License

Godfrey, Ill. – The real estate business has changed, and Lewis and Clark Community College’s real estate offerings are changing with it.

Yesterday’s salesperson is today’s broker – and in order to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination, an individual must pass a total of 90 hours of instruction. Two classes, both needed for the new brokers’ license, are offered beginning in March.

Real Estate Brokerage (REAL 135 B1) is the only daytime class offered this spring and meets 9 a.m. – noon Mondays and Wednesdays, March 20 through May 10. Real Estate Transactions (REAL 136 B6) meets 6:30-9:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 19 through May 9.

Both eight-week sections meet on the Godfrey campus and are taught by local real estate professional Kevin Botterbush.

Students must be 21 years old to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

There is still time to enroll – do so online today at www.lc.edu or by calling the Enrollment Center at (800) YES-LCCC or (618) 468-2222. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For more information about the real estate program, contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

SHRM Learning System Course Offers HR Training Locally

GODFREY – Human resource professionals throughout Southern Illinois are now being offered the chance to distinguish themselves by adding professional credentials through a SHRM Learning System course being offered right in their own backyard for the first time this spring.

Through a partnership between Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark and Selsius at Southwestern Illinois College, the course will be offered at Lewis and Clark’s N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville.

The Society for Human Resource Management is the world’s largest association for addressing the needs of human resource professionals. The Learning System course, offered previously in the St. Louis area and in Northern Illinois, prepares individuals to take HR certification exams to affix credentials to their professional portfolios such as the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation.

“Professionals already working in the field will find the course information invaluable when preparing to take the next step in their human resources career,” said Amy Kozlowski,
professional development coordinator for CCL. “The HR field is growing now, more than ever, and this gives professionals the opportunity to distinguish themselves from their peers.”

The course, designed for pre-test preparation, will run from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 10, 17 and 24 and April 14, 21 and 28. The cost is $999, which is a significant savings over other, similar programs. The registration deadline is Feb. 27, so call now to reserve your spot at (618) 468-5715.

Course instructors will be Alex Berger III, SPHR, of ProActive Leadership Consultants, LLC, and Bernie Frazier, SPHR, of Careervolution.

Berger has had 30 years of diverse leadership experience in the areas of employee relations, employee engagement, learning and operations improvement and customer service in healthcare, regional government and publicly held corporations. He has worked as vice president of Human Resources at BJH (Barnes Jewish Hospital) and as chief learning officer for BJC HealthCare. In his current role as a partner in the Human Resources consulting firm ProActive Leadership Consultants, Berger focuses on assisting clients in creating the strategies and tactics necessary to elevate employee engagement.

Frazier has been in Human Resources business for at least 20 years. She is currently manager of talent acquisitions at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and runs her own consulting business on the side.

For more information on this course, visit www.lc.edu/CCL or contact Amy Kozlowski with CCL at (618) 468-5715.

Apply for Financial Aid Early to Maximize Awards

Godfrey, Ill. – In a struggling economic climate with limited grant funds available, students who need financial assistance for college should apply for it as early as possible to maximize eligible awards.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be filled out at http://fafsa.ed.gov, determines need for aid, which can range from grants that don’t have to be paid back to loans and work study programs at schools like Lewis and Clark Community College.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (MAP) is a state grant based on need that provides for payment of tuition and mandatory fees at a MAP eligible school like Lewis and Clark. It does not need to be paid back. To qualify, applicants must meet ISAC Illinois residency criteria.

“Eligible Illinois students have traditionally relied on the MAP Grant to help pay their tuition at Illinois colleges. FAFSA application receipt dates for MAP eligibility have been suspended for several years now. The State of Illinois suspended MAP awards as early as March in 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. Many Illinois residents who began College in Fall 2011 did not have the benefit of the MAP Grant. In order to secure eligibility for the MAP Grant, Illinois students must submit the FAFSA early,” said Angela Weaver, director of Financial Aid at Lewis and Clark.

For those who need extra assistance, Lewis and Clark is hosting a FAFSA Completion event on Sun., Feb. 19 as part of College Awareness & Preparation (CAP) Month. All district residents are invited, regardless of what college or university they plan to attend. Lewis and Clark Financial Aid advisors will assist individuals in completing their FAFSA paperwork and answer any questions related to financial aid assistance.

The event, scheduled from 2-4 p.m. in the Haskell Building, Room B225, is part of a statewide initiative aimed to encourage and assist parents and students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Participants are welcome to come anytime during the event, and completing the application takes about 30 minutes. Parents and students should bring their 2011 financial information with them even if they have not yet filed their taxes. L&C staff will be on hand to help parents and students complete and submit the FAFSA form electronically.

For more information on College Awareness and Preparation, visit the College Zone website.

L&C Office of Sustainability Joins Forces with Area Farmers

GODFREY – Many regional farmers are already taking action to reduce their environmental impact, and on Feb. 8 had the chance to share best practices with Lewis and Clark Community College officials, who were ready to listen.

Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman and Foundation Board Vice President Robert McClellan, along with the college’s Office of Sustainability, met with a room full of farmers from across the region to strategize.

“The public is constantly bombarded by bad environmental news as it relates to global warming, water quality, energy consumption – you name it. During the meeting, we heard from a group of growers who, along with other agri-businesses, make up a significant sector of the local economy,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of Sustainability and Public Engagement at L&C. “These professionals shared one sustainable farming practice after another. Farmers are taking action to reduce their environmental impact while meeting ever increasing demands to feed a hungry world – their story of hard working farm families with an admirable land ethic just isn’t being told.”

Meeting participants learned that many area farmers have already invested in technologies like:

• Precision farming, which allows the farmer to input fewer chemicals while increasing yields
• Crop rotation, which leads to long-term improvement of soil quality
• Rye grass planting, which controls erosion and builds the soil
• Programs like “Keep it for the Crop,” which help manage nutrient applications

They also discussed topics such as agriculture education in the classroom, cellulosic ethanol, biofuels, regulatory pressures, tiling practices, the farm bill and the need to better inform policy makers.

“I am looking forward to seeing where this program goes,” said David Rahe, a 25-year veteran of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, who now works as a soil and crop consultant.

“If the college can stick with offering solid information and steer away from telling farmers what to do, it has potential,” Rahe reported in his blog, “Observations in Agriculture” (http://daverahe.blogspot.com/).

As chair of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, President Chapman understands the consequences of extra nutrient loads in waterways, like the “dead zone” in the Gulf where the shrimping industry continues to decline because of the nitrogen and phosphorous that are entering the water supply upstream.

“If all producers, municipalities, sewer districts, septic users and individuals in the Mississippi River watershed were as proactive and open-minded as the farmers in our region, I believe we would be well on our way to a healthier watershed, Gulf of Mexico, drinking water supply and community,” Chapman said.

“What we strongly believed in advance of this gathering was reinforced today,” McClellan said. “We have much to learn from area farmers and there is much we can do together in building a robust and sustainable ecological economy.”

Officials hope the meeting was only the beginning of a long-lasting dialogue between the two constituencies.

“We want to continue sharing solutions for protecting our natural resources while growing the local economy and feeding the world for generations to come. That is what sustainability really means, after all,” Lochmann said.

For more information or to get involved in future meetings, contact Lochmann at (618) 468-4827 or mlochmann@lc.edu.

Illinois RiverWatch Training Workshops for Volunteers

Illinois –The Illinois RiverWatch Network is offering residents the chance to train to become citizen scientists and join the network of more than 750 volunteers throughout Illinois who monitor water quality of streams throughout the state.

RiverWatch is a statewide partnership of organizations and individuals working to protect Illinois streams and waterways. Established in 1995 as a sub-program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Eco Watch Network, certified volunteers called “citizen scientists” examine indicators like stream habitats and diversity of macroinvertebrate species to provide reliable water quality data that can be used by scientists to determine how the conditions of streams are changing over time. Today RiverWatch is a program of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, a partnership among Lewis and Clark Community College, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

Since its founding in 1995, more than 1,700 individuals have received certification through RiverWatch, and 750 stream sites have been established for annual water quality sampling.

A series of volunteer training workshops will be held throughout the state this spring. The workshops will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and combine both lecture/classroom time with field training in a local stream.

Registration is $50 per person and must be paid in advance of the workshop.

“As we learn more about the ecosystems that support life on this planet, we discover that in order to properly assess the quality of our streams and rivers we need watershed level data. Unfortunately, this need has increased at a time when state and local governments have seen the evaporation of funding for such monitoring. Where appropriate, RiverWatch Citizen Scientists can provide valuable and reliable data where none previously existed. As a program, volunteers are indispensible for the continued success of the program. As a source of knowledge, volunteers are similarly proving themselves a necessary and capable tool for us to learn more about the world around us.”

Training workshops are for volunteers who have received no training or partial training through RiverWatch programs and who wish to become a part of the certified network of volunteers throughout the state.

Anyone can become a volunteer, but registrants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

To register for a workshop, contact RiverWatch Coordinator Nate Keener at 618-468-2782 or nkeener@lc.edu. For more information about RiverWatch visit www.ngrrec.org/riverwatch.

2012 RiverWatch Volunteer Training Workshops

Sat, March 24 700 Logan College Rd Workforce Development Building “H,” Room H-127 Park in Lot ‘B’ (618) 985-2828	John A. Logan College
Sat, March 31 5800 Godfrey Road Haskell Hall, Room 101 Park in Student Parking in front of Haskell Hall (618) 468-2782	Lewis and Clark Community College
Sat, April 14 1301 South 48th Street Building B Park in front of the building (217) 224-6500	John Wood Community College
Sat, April 14 2200 College Drive Science Building, Room 61 Park by the Science Building (618) 262-8641	Wabash Valley College
Sat, April 14 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. C Building, Room 101 Park in Lot C (309) 344-2518	Carl Sandburg College
Sat, April 21 1500 North Fifth Street Dawson Hall Room D11 Park on Street (217) 525-1420	Benedictine University
Sat, April 21 500 Wilcox Street Tower Hall, Room N111 Park in Main Lot behind Tower Hall (815) 740-3360	University of St. Francis
Sat, April 28 6600 34th Avenue Building 2, Room 204 Park in Lot 1 in front of Building 2 (309) 796-5000	Black Hawk College
Sat, April 28 4532 North 725 East Road (309) 874-2174	Sugar Grove Nature Center
Sat, May 12 500 Wilcox Street Tower Hall, Room N111 Park in Main Lot behind Tower Hall (815) 740-3360	University of St. Francis
Sat, May 12 19351 W Washington Street Meet in C Wing, Room C225 Park in Lot 7 (847) 543-2000	College of Lake County

Annual “Celebration in Song” Feb. 26 at Lewis and Clark

Godfrey, Ill. – As part of the college’s Black History Month events calendar, the annual “Celebration in Song” concert will feature a variety of talented singers on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center.

This year will feature the sounds of the Riverbend Gospel Community Choir under the direction of Brenda Lancaster.

Featured performers include Henry ‘Mickey’ Miles, Sheila Goins, Kevin Ward, Howard Neal, Brenda Lancaster, Skipper Mack, Brian Harrison and Marcus Harrison.

A choir consisting of singers from community churches including Deliverance Temple, Monroe Memorial, St. James Baptist and Morning Star will perform.

“This year’s event will be unique because it represents a chronology of gospel music from the slavery days to present,” said Jared Henning, event coordinator.

“The choir members represent a variety of local churches and we hope that the community comes out to support the event.”

Tickets for “Celebration in Song” are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and Lewis and Clark Community College students may attend for no charge. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance by contacting Hennings at (618) 468-6400.

Photo: Play (Snow) Ball!

Lewis and Clark Trailblazers Spring sports seasons are just around the corner.

With basketball still in season, Men's and Women's Tennis has just begun, baseball will begin at the end of this month and softball and golf kick off in March.

Students can attend all games for free!

Photo by Laura Griffith | A large snowman waited for Assistant Baseball Coach Cody Zippmann as he arrived at the baseball field Tuesday morning. Presumably, it was built by players overnight. Zippmann just added some accessories.

Men's Tennis Team Wins in Season Opener on the Road

The L&C Trailblazers scored a 5-4 victory over Principia College (a Division III NCAA school) in their first match of the season at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Hexberg indoor center.

Nic Lancaster and Juan Bravo came from behind to win at #1 doubles and Tyler Kerley and Joe Hawkes stayed ahead of their opponents and won at #3 doubles.

Bravo made some key plays to hold on to two breaks of serve and win in two over a determined #1 opponent. Hawkes rebounded from a 1-6 first set to win a close second set and finish with a win in a tiebreaker 10-8 on the strength of some clutch serving. Lancaster sealed the victory with a solid performance - putting away an outmatched opponent in two quick sets. It was a great start to the season - good tennis and hustle were on display in every match.

LCCC 5, Principia 4
#1S: Juan Bravo won over Jason Wissman 6-3, 6-4
#2S: Neil Berkel lost to Paul Sanderude 6-1, 6-3
#3S: Joe Hawkes won over Weston Kalgeridis 1-6, 6-4, 1-0(8)
#4S: Alex Prusaczyk lost to Nate Waters 6-1, 6-2
#5S: Tyler Kerley lost to Kevin Hagenlocher 6-7, 6-4, 1-0(3)
#6S: Nic Lancaster won over Andy Rohrer 6-0, 6-2

#1D: Bravo/Lancaster won over Sanderude/Wissman 8-6
#2D: Berkel/Prusaczyk lost to Waters/Kalgeridis 8-2
#3D: Kerley/Hawkes won over Hagenlocher/Rohrer 8-6

PHOTO: L&C Students Cover During ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

Godfrey, Ill. – Architectural Technology students at Lewis and Clark Community College took cover and held on to drafting tables in the Trimpe Building as part of the largest earthquake drill in history today at 10:15 a.m. — the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, sponsored by the Illinois Emergency Management Association, among others.

Students were alerted to “Drop,” “Cover,” and “Hold On,” until given an “all clear” message. The drill was held in conjunction with the anniversary of the largest earthquake in Midwest history — the New Madrid, which hit approximately 200 years ago.

Pictured above from left are Alyssa Kindle, Corey Orrell and Shane Rossy.

Photo by Paige Allen, Lewis and Clark Community College

PHOTO: Preparing for Tuesday’s Earthquake Drill

Godfrey, Ill. – Students in Jody Meggos’ third grade class at North Elementary received a lesson in earthquake preparedness from John Nell Friday morning. Nell, Risk Management team member at Lewis and Clark Community College, explained to students how Lewis and Clark and many other schools and organizations are taking part in the largest earthquake drill in history on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:15 a.m.— the Great Central U.S. Shakeout, sponsored by the Illinois Emergency Management Association, among others.

Nell explained the importance of “Drop,” “Cover,” and “Hold On,” to the students who practiced protecting themselves under their desks.

Pictured above, Nell emulates a real earthquake as he shakes the desks of students Kylen Rose (in green) and Abbigail Rich. Devin Knipping (in yellow) practices “cover” while holding onto his desk during the drill.

Photos by Lewis and Clark Community College photographer S. Paige Allen.

L&C Announces 2012 Spring Diversity Calendar

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Diversity Council is announcing its spring calendar, which includes a variety of programming that is free and open to the public.

The Diversity Council, which originated in 2006, was named a best practice by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2007. The council’s goals are to:

·   Promote cross-cultural understanding and communications.
·   Broaden and expand opportunities for positive constructive and instructive diversity experiences on campus.
·   Increase awareness and enhance understanding of the meaning and importance of diversity in today’s world.
·   Promote an atmosphere of tolerance that respects differences and encourages inclusiveness.

The spring calendar includes all events listed below and all events held in conjunction with Black History Month in February. Visit www.lc.edu and search keyword “Black History Month” for those event listings.

Monday, Feb. 13 – “Everyday Use” film
Showing at 1:30 p.m. in Trimpe Room 156, this film is an adaptation of Alice Walker’s 1973 short story taking viewers on a journey about a wayward daughter who returns to her rural Georgia roots, but is unable to sustain a connection with her sharecropper family because she has the notion that her roots are strictly African. Family quilts are at the heart of this story.

Wednesday, March 7 – “100 Years of Women in Aviation”
This presentation, at noon in the Ringhausen Music Building, will bring to light the history of women in aviation in honor of Women’s History Month.

Wednesday, March 21 –“Meek's Cutoff” film
Showing at noon in Trimpe Room 156, this film takes viewers through the trials and tribulations settlers faced as they traveled through the Oregon desert in 1845, and is in conjunction with Women’s History Month activities.

Thursday, March 22 — Video making and Digital Photography Showcase
At 11:30 am. in Reid Memorial Library, Lewis and Clark’s College for Life students and their instructor Krista Clayton will showcase video clips and digital photographs they have developed.

Tuesday, April 17 — Religion of Islam and Culture of Muslims
At 11 a.m. in Reid Memorial Library, guest speaker Aftab Ahmad will cover the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and Muslims. Discussion of the history of the faith, the scripture and prophet hood will be introduced. Ahmad, a native of Bangladesh, has been in the U.S. for nearly 30 years and is a certified speaker on the religion of Islam and the culture of American Muslims and Arab Americans. Since 9-11, Ahmad has delivered talks to well over 300 groups ranging from schools, universities, professionals, retirees and other social groups. He volunteers as a presenter for the Islamic Speakers Bureau and the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Ahmad also is certified by the U.S. Dept. of Justice to present talks on Islam and Muslims to all law enforcement agencies inclusive of FBI, local, county and state police, TSA and other federal agencies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Boston University and a master’s in Business Administration from Suffolk University.

Thursday, April 19 – “Earth Day” film
A film will be shown to celebrate Earth Day at 11 a.m. in the Olin Science building, Room 115.

Thursday, April 26— Afriky Lolo
Back by popular demand, Afriky Lolo will bring African dance to the community in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel at 12:30. Through teaching and performance the group brings a rich understanding of African heritage and experience as well as the joy and power of dance. Founder Diadie Bathily is a master dancer from the Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. The performance will reflect the rich culture of West Africa, and enhanced by traditional costumes.

For more information on Diversity Council events, contact Ann Davidson at (618) 468-4657.

Lewis and Clark Releases Fall Honor Lists

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College has released the lists of honor students for the Fall 2011 semester.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

ALHAMBRA—Thomas W. Jennings;

ALORTON—Donald A. Long;

ALTON—Elliot L. Allen, Courtney N. Allsman, Caitlin Anderson, Eddie G. Anderson, Christin Marie Bacharach, Olivia A. Bartholomew, Melissa R. Bock, Trudy Anne Bonacorsi, Kye Allen Breen, Rhonda M. Brown, Edward James Burnley, Melissa Anne Buttry, Shannon Marie Castellanos, Andrea Chancey, Jeff Chastain, Megan M. Childress, Gale A. Cleaves, Jennifer S. Cochran, Gregory A. Collins, Michael H. Cooke, Carrie L. Cope, Kelsey M. Cunningham, Patrick J. Dailey, Bradley Steven Davis, James A. Devilliers, Dree A. Dixon, Jarred Blaine Dobbs, Isaiah P. Eichen, Richard Donald Eldridge, Amy R. Ennis, Bousso Faye, Joshua E. Flowers, Jarrett M. Ford, Emily N. Gillespie, Kristen Ryrie Gosling, Taylor E. Grabner, Julianna Maeng Grate, Tyler W. Greer, Sabrina R. Hall, Toni M. Hall, Rance E. Harley, Sarah M. Harp, Jamee S. Harris, Anthony S. Harrison, Katlyn M. Hausman, Kaitlyn Frances Hayes, Thomas R. Hildebrand, Nicholas Hoff, Donna L. Hoggatt, Heather M. Hosford, William Jemison, Suzanne N. Johnes, Eric’el Johnson, Naundee Se’Mone Johnson, Dolores R. Kelly, John R. Kercher, Kelli Kinnamon, Branden M. Kirchner, Lauren N. Kistenmacher, Janice Kathryn Kortz, Jessica M. Kurz, Charlotte L. Lane, Mark Andrew Langer, Kayla M. Lenhardt, Hannah R. Litzau, Courtney M. Lloyd, Tyler M. Lorch, Timothy John Lyon, Mikaela A. Matifes, Taylor K. Mayberry, Cassie McFadden, Danielle B. McNear, Felicia A. Metz, Elisabeth A. Millar, Jennifer L. Naughton, Kelsey R. Nolle, Huong T.Q. Pham, Laurie M. Pinsker, Brittany Nicole Restivo, Kyle K. Ruppert, Joel M. Schwaab, Cassie N. Shaw, Krista L. Shields, Michael A. Snider, Lisa R. Spitz, Patrick B. Springman, Eric Wayne Stauffer, Michael J. Stephens, Diana L. Sutton, Matthew Vandevord, Clare Vaughn, Mark D. Voumard, Ryan W. Wagner, Claudia E. Walters, Mary Lou Watson, Myrah Whittington, Jessica E. Wiley, Stefnee D. Wilson, Leah Ann Woods, Sara N. Woolsey, Claire L. Yanta, Richard M. Zingg;
BATCHTOWN—Keith Eilerman, Luke J. Hillen, Klinton K. Klocke;

BELLEVILLE—Kaitlyn L. Scheid;

BENLD—Luke M. Chestnut, Jennifer Marie Evanick, Bryan Ross Gooden, Rebecca L. Hardin, Kayla Koyne, Troy A. Vercoglio, Allie Marie Virga;

BENTON—Tyler Lynn Kerley;

BETHALTO—Victoria E. Ahlmeyer, Tyler R. Allshouse, Michael T. Babcock, Francine A. Birk, MacKenzie Brazier, Bradley D. Brown, Tonya M. Brown, Connor M. Bryan, Heather L. Carnes, Adam Colclasure, Tracey Lynn Cooper, Morgan E. Cruz, Haley S. Day, Kyle J. Deprow, Lindy A. Dixon, Matthew D. Dorman, Shelby A. Edmonds, Drew Emerick, Shane J. Fencel, Cheryl A. Fields, Trace E. Floyd, Gregory Owen Frazier, Brittne W. Hall, Brittany J. Hardwick, Katelyn M. Heineman, Michelle R. Henline, Jacob Henson, Makia P. Hoormann, Jasmine R. Hurst, Danielle C. Jones, Rachel N. Keller, Erica King, Tory L. Knight, Brandy N. Kotzamanis, Lacy N. Kotzamanis, Mary K. Lehnen, Taylor A. Lish, Morgan R. Maberry, Christopher L. McAninch, Benjamin T. Miller, Abigail J. Moore, Kyle F. Norris, Michelle L. Osborn, Shelby K. Phillips, Zachary J. Pruitt, Bryan J. Ricci, Kylie C. Roam, Brittany L. Roeder, Jason L. Rule, Miles C. Schmidt, Dawn R. Shafer, Mai Thi Thanh Shetley, Jeri D. Sitze, Anthony D. Spahr, Nathan L. Stedman, Marissa A. Steinberg, Steven A. Stemmley, Bradley R. Stiverson, James Andrew Vonbergen, Aaron W. Warning, Kendra Joy Warren, Kennth R. Webb, Samantha J. Wehrle, Andrew D. Wiggenhorn, Anthony W. Wissehr, Keely A. Zimmerman, Irene C. Zollars;

BRIGHTON—Jeremy M. Ackerman, Dana R. Bennett, Miranda M. Bohn, Matthew L. Boston, Valerie A. Dressler, Wesley Edwards, Nichole D. Fagg, Michele Finley, Jessica Geisler, Sarah E. Gibson, Brett M. Greenwell, Randall L . Hancock, Shauni Marie Hernandez, Cory Alan Holden, Lauren M. Kelly, Jori K. Kershaw, Conner Kessinger, Erica E. Lenhardt, Sarah M. Maag, Bethany R. McClenning, Kathleen A. Morris, Madlyn R. Novack, Emily R. Short, Emily E. Stokes, Dawn Christina Voss, Lacy E. Walls, Ryan S. Wetzel, Elizabeth Ashley Wild, Grace A. Williams, Marissa L. Wood;

BRUSSELS—Tara N. Smith;

BUNKER HILL—Bradly Bechel, Amanda M. Carroll, Megan L. Franklin, Hunter L. Frohock, Cody E. Heflin, Shelby K. Jamison, Alexandra M. Lovejoy, Joseph M. Manar, Kelly J. McLaughlin, Julie A. Merritt, Joshua J. Peterson, Andra Schlobohm, Elizabeth C. Sherfy, Savannah R. Strohmeier, Hailey J. Throne, Revecca C. Wilkinson;

CARLINVILLE—Kimberly Beard, Madison E. Boente, Kasie Bort, Kennet L. Burger, Emily A. Clinton, Brianna M. Cox, Luke Davis, Corey E. Gracey, Sarah Groves, Jeffrey S. Henderson, Whitney Blair Joy, Leah R. Kaegy, Cassandra Lutz, Joseph D. McArthur, June R. McDonald, Trenten S. Meyer, Alex Mock, Brett E. Nolan, Jessica L. Reid, Joseph W. Reid, Reid A. Rhodes, April L. Rothenbach, Kyle J. Sottoriva, Jozette A. Spaid, Kurtis W. Walton;

CARLYLE—Garett A. Guthrie;

CARROLLTON—Anita R. Adams, Samantha M. Bolen, Rebecca Mary Bowen, Linda J. Davidson, Tessa M. Day, Emily R. Frye, Zachary Alan Harbers, Thomas C. Isringhausen, Tamara Lynn Kangas, Kimberly A. Lake, Linda S. McGuire, Abigail D. Peipert, Jennifer Earlene Pyles, Luke A. Steinacher;

CENTRALIA—Joshua Eli Niederhofer, Floyd A. Ponyi;

CENTREVILLE—Greg J. Touchette;

COLLINSVILLE—Jeffrey W. Bell, Lauren E. Daniels, Joshua R. Duhadway, Alexander W. Engelbrecht, Jacob E. Fanshier, Joshua M. Gocal, Alexander H. Haas, Alison M. Howard, Ryan L. Howard, Chase P. Keirn, Melissa Killion, Matthew L. Ryan, Joshua M. Shimkus, Megan N. Sweeney, Jacob B. Wallace, Nolan M. Wallace, Joshua R. Wudtke;

COTTAGE HILLS—Jessica Barnes, Brooke D. Cruse, Hunter W. Davidson, Samantha J. Elliott, Kaylee Y. Fritts, Judd Andrew Govero, Jeremy A. Kleis, Jennifer L. Long, Victoria E. McLain, Lindsey J. Michel, Katherine L. Moore, Whitney L. Patrick, Susan E. Price, Matthew T. Radcliff;

DORSEY—Caleb D. Braasch, Katelyn L. Kaufman, James Prager;

DOW—Colin Nathaniel Abell, Garrett J. Flowers, Jordan Michael Kallal, Caroline T. Robertson, Emily G. Robertson, Patricia K. Zagar;

EAGARVILLE—Daniel Wesley Davis;

EAST ALTON—Austin Beachum, Dennis A. Bosco, Carli E. Brown, Heather M. Campbell, Anissa P. Carroll, Emily E. Chester, Maegan E. Copeland, Ryan J. Davis, Camille M. Durloo, Lindsey M. Eggebrecht, Christina Michelle Eyster, Kelsie M. Franke, Chad A. Green, Blake G. Groves, Kari Harmon, Katyann E. Johnson, Jennifer L. Kamp, Penie Kamp, Shannon N. Kamp, Justin D. Karpan, Andrew Leininger, Donald Joe Lowery, Garrett H. McGee, Vincent B. Milazzo, Anh T. Nguyen, Trincy A. Nyswonger, Brittany N. Peterson, Taylor N. Pile, Victoria Rose, Jason Daniel Sanders, Danielle N. Schaaf, Robyn M. Scott, Shelby Shaw, Caitlin Sims, Cody C. Smith, Christina L. Sorgea, Shelby M. Spickerman, Sarah Elizabeth Staton, Aubrey R. Stawar, Richel L. Stratton, Nicole D. Tyler, Danielle R. Wilson, Ashlei L. Wolff, Emma S. Wood;

EDWARDSVILLE—Paul Abendroth, Josiah Accola, Brandon Akers, Erik Michael Allen, Katharine N. Anderson, Madelyn R. Andree, Lorraine Ariail, Samantha E. Austin, Phillip G. Becerra, Chelsea D. Berkman, Elliott Best, Johannes B. Bester, Danielle L. Bilbruck, Isaiah F. Blackburn, Jeremiah J. Blackburn, Sydney M. Bloch, Lucas A. Bobinski-Boyd, Tiffany M. Bonk, Cassidee D. Bowen, Marie A. Bradley, Rachel A. Brant, Justin Taniel Bristol, Bruce Stuart Brock, Anthony Caton, Jeanette M. Clark, Matthew Clarkston, Brendan Colligan, MacKenzie L. Collins, Matthew M. Costigan, Matthew Brent Coy, Caden C. Cramsey, Megan A. Crowe, Brian T. Davis, Debra E. Dial, Corey M. Dillon, Diane E. Dudding, John Andrew Duncan, Kate M. Duvall, Scott C. Eder, Nicole L. Eigenbrodt, Mohammed S. Elkhatib-Salameh, Nsibisi Eneyo, Austin Fahsl, Lydia E. Fett, Natalie D. Flaugher, Cori Anne Foresti, Liam Gallagher, Lauren A. Grant, Megan Griebel, Jacob S. Gwaltney, Quiana R. Hampton, Katelyn Marie Harrison, Brionnah N. Harrold, Tyler Hasty, Keeri Heupel, Steven T. Hillmer, Kayla R. Hoffman, Jennifer T. Hunt, Johanna M. Johnson, Samuel R. Kempland, Rachel M. Kinney, Michelle A. Kruckeberg, Seth Langendorf, Emily M. Laurent, Clarence A. Layton, Jordan M. Lea, Stephanie M. Lenhardt, Amber Rae Levora, Lauren Elizabeth Lightle, Clayton M. Locher, Brett P. Lunn, Courtney Lybarger, Denise A. Mateyka, Gary S. Matson, Chelsea A. Maxwell, Samuel A. Merkel, Erica C. Mikrut, Kendall M. Navin, Christopher Nelson, Muthna S. Owda, Molly E. Pace, Stephen B. Papajcik, Ami Patel, Shannon Patton, Michelle E. Payne, Toni R. Peitzmeyer, Shelly Lynn Pistello, Johannah Pizzini, Connor T. Posey, Samuel Preston, Nikki Lynn Richards, Todd William Robinson, Jason P. Rock, Eileen Catherine Rogers, James E. Roper, Henry W. Ross, Amber Nichole Roston, Jamie M. Schaefer, Lauren C. Schaefer, David Paul Scheibal, B. Edward Schmidt, Melinda Schnietz, Mallory E. Schroeder, Stephanie M. Semanik, Colleen Semmler, Stephanie N. Shady, Bonnie K. Shelton, Kyle M. Shive, Steven A. Slaby, Elizabeth S. Smith, Jacquelin B. Smith, Lydia M. Sommer, Katherine R. Speicher, Miranda T. Sponeman, Amy M. Stein, Jennifer L. Stein, Linda A. Steinbach, Carren A. Stephen, Hannah C. Stone, Joshua P. Strieter, Anna D. Svoboda, Garrett B. Sweatt, Ferehiwot Taye, Frank Mack Townsend, Evan M. Townzen, Maritza Untama Tapia, Brian C. Utechtt, Grace Marie Utley, Natalie Louise VanCleave, Laura A. Vecchetti, Jamie L. Vieth, Brooke Vuagniaux,, Collin Walker, Jessica R. Westerhold, Patricia L. Wheeler, Olga Nicole Wiemken, Holly E. Wilkerson, Charles R. Witzke, Nicholas Woloszyn, Charles Dana Youchoff, Jennifer M. Zika;

ELDRED—Kristen M. Drainer;

ELSAH—Alex J. Cronin, Caleb J. Fowler, Lindsay L. Laird, Kaycilee J. Legate, Nathan G. Wright;

FIELDON—Mary L. Heitzig, Austin G. Meyer;

GILLESPIE—Gaye L. Campbell Suhling, Stephen Gregory, Logan D. Heyen, Trey C. Katich, Ty Lyn Koniak, Richard B. Mock;

GLEN CARBON—Allyson Ayers, Trevor A. Bickhaus, Sarah B. Bilbrey, Ethan N. Borchers, Amie E. Boyer, Tanner S. Brumgard, Nicholas Caban, Briana M. Chamberlain, Dayna Leigh Chiapelli, Matthew T. Dehr, Casey Max Eakin, Holly A. Faulkner, Kirstie L. Fore, Trinity J. Foree, Tamara R. Foster-Kerr, Michael P. Gaumer, Abbey L. Gebhardt, Connor Hannon, Dawn M. Heidbrink, Katherine R. Jenkins, Anastasia Kuhn, Paige Maag, Tori R. Mahassek, Taylor C. Marshall, Courtney P. McCarty, Sarah Mislan, Justin Nicholas Monaco, Shrikanth Terlanuder Parthasarthy, Patrice Rawson, Teresa E. Richards, Tara M. Riggs, Lydia L. Rogier, Paige Roth, Robert Riley Ruark, Kyle M. Shriver, Mary E. Sowerwine, Michael M. St. Clair, Paige E. Sturley, Christine M. Toth, William F. Velez, Kayla Marlene Vinot, Dwouachanh J. Vongprachanh, Tamara Kay Walker, Breanne M. Wiesehan, Callie Ann Zoelzer;

GODFREY—Matthew M. Alemann, Christian Aragona, Brascia Audain, Kaci E. Bayley, Sara R. Beauchamp, Janis Berzins, Luke Alan Bonnell, Lauren E. Brooks, Dustin T. Bruns, Jenifer Buel, Nathan A. Burklund, Kelsey V. Busler, Patrick J. Campion, Senou B. Dah Tinde, Jenna B. Davidson, Lauren T. Davis, Jennifer E. Dintelmann, Earl Scott Downing, Lucas B. Edwards, Jeremy M. Foster, Kara R. Garrott, Michael R. Gernigin, Katelyn B. Gilbreth, Caitlin A. Grove, Stephanie R. Hall, Cynthia M. Halpern, Kelcie M. Hartrich, Connor D. Henderson, Heather N. Henderson, Kimberly Hoefert, Ashley Nicole Ingram, Dillan J. Laaker, Grace Park Lane, Rebecca E. MacLin, Garry E. Majors, Aja J. Martin, Brian James Mathus, Nicole M. Medford, Madeline J. Monroe, Sandra Monroe, Tyler Moore, Misty D. Mundy, Brian A. Palmer, John R. Perotka, Jacqueline F. Pohlman, Miranda A. Price, Catherine E. Pyatt, Teri Rebecca Ranson-Mahoney, Mathew P. Rathgeb, Juliana M. Richie, Emily Jane Robinson, Katrina Rogers, Tameika S. Rogers, Emily A. Russell, Kristen Saale, Laura G. Schultz, Timothy Chancey Shewmake, Morgan L. Skrabacz, Lori A. Snyder, Scott A. Spangler, Minerva Z. Stalker, Aspen L. Steiner, Elizabeth A. Steines, Evan D. Stutz, Kristen Hope Theisen, Jamie L. Watson, Blake E. Wheeler, Laura Rochelle Wind, Aaron J. Womack;

GOLDEN EAGLE—Kaitlin J. Vogel, Darcy A. Woerner, Scott Steven Woerner;

GRAFTON—Brian H. Bettorf, Travis M. Blair, Alexis A. Bollinger, Jessica L. Haslam, Erinn E. Hileman, Amy L. Kadell, Kari A. Lee, Jacob C. Loft, Mary H. McCoy, Kelci L. Milan, Dana Lee Polchowski, Thomas L. Proffitt, Jacqueline M. Schnettgoecke, Anna J. Senger, Sara K. Vest, Sydney J. Walsh, David Stanley Zimmerman;

GRANITE CITY—Mark P. Boyce, Jonathan H. Bundy, Shelby L. Gibbs, Elizabeth N. Jakich, Amanda J. Long, Gordon A. Martinez, Kayla L. Phouangmalay, Courtney A. Reckmann, Samuel R. Richey;

GREENFIELD—Taylor L. Bergschneider, Courtney G. Bowman, Bri Ann N. Langley, Jacob K. McEvers, Kendra L. McEvers, Paige E. Vinyard;

HAMBURG—Julie L. Heidenreich, Kelsey N. Preston;

HAMEL—Morgan A. Burton, Del Lisette Ellis, Sara A. Poletti, Emily K. Robbs, Colton Coy Sellars, Bradley R. Stumpf;

HARDIN--Emily E. Baltisberger, Marcus A. Breden, Susan J. Breden, Ashleigh C. Clendenny, Megan B. Kronable, Lindsey N. Scranton, Katie E. Simon, Morgan R. Stein;

HARTFORD—Rebecca J. Cornwell, Christopher M. Fulerson, Megan E. Womack;

JERSEYVILLE—Adam Lee Andre, Joshua A. Baalman, Ethan M. Bailey, Kathryn E. Blotna, William Matthew Brady, Sandra Lee Burgess, Tamera Lynn Clendenen, Gail C. Crader, Katie Croxford, Lauren A. Dahlke, Melanie S. Davis, Melanie D. Dawdy, Katelyn Dougherty, Faith M. Edwards, Stacy Y. Erb, Amitie Leigh Flynn, Kimberly A. Freeman, Jason M. Frerichs, Adam Fritz, Roger N. Gettings, Matthew Joe Giberson, James L. Gorman, Joseph B. Gray, Russell E. Groppel, Melissa S. Hardwick, Mark H. Hayes, Kara N. Hecker, Jacob Heitzig, Alyssa N. Herren, Patricia Marie Hogan, Jason Matthew Huitt, Tyler Douglas Hunt, Kendra M. Hunter, Brian R. Hutchinson, Raechel M. Jones, Carrie H. Kallal, Rebecca Laird, Mary Mabery, Kristen E. Maher, Blake M. Marshall, Heather N. Matthews, Marcia Elise McQuaid, Ryan M. McQuaid, Jamison N. Metcalfe, Tatyana A. Molloy, Alyssa N. Pace, Jade A. Pfleger, Jesse T. Rutherford, Ciera J. Schwegel, Jaynie R. Shafer, Jeremy J. Sibert, Sarah C. Siemer, Colten Skinner, Duey J. Skinner, Madeline R. Steckel, Stephanie L. Straub, Amanda K. Strotheide, Matthew H. Thiel, Davi L. Thurston, Kristen A. Turpin, Angela Renee Urbeck, Craig Scott Vanausdoll, Lori L. Vandygriff, Katie Lynn Veenendall, Matthew L. Walsh, Kyle D. Weiner, Kathleen L. Wendell, Heather R. Williams, Sally A. Wittman, Holly A. Woelfel, Jessica Wren;

KAMPSVILLE—Jenna M. Herren, Austin L. Malley;

KANE—Megan R. Turner;

LAKE IN THE HILLS—Kevin Montelongo;

LEBANON—Charles R. Luster;

LIVINGSTON—Jericca J. Atwood, Jordan T. Atwood, Brian M. Davis, Olivia Lynn Shemwell, Amanda C. Zeller;

MARINE—Peter Fransic Stadts;

MARYVILLE—Harry T. Garner, Elaine M. Nemsky;

MEDORA—Kristen Danielle Bowman, Diane M. Lahey, Lloyd R. Lawson;

MORO—Patrick W. Boswell, Kelly Marie Cato, Brianna Curvey, Kylee M. Eveans, Erin S. Genteman, Nathan R. Harmon, Zachary Richard Henke, Matthew Horton, Zachary W. Knoblauch, Aaron W. Roggow, Lisa M. Tucker;

MOUNT OLIVE—Kaitlin C. Scheller;

NEW DOUGLAS—Nicholas Bonovz, Sarah Collman;

PIASA—Kimberly D. Dick;

ROCKBRIDGE—Samantha A. Allen, Linley L. Jackson;

ROODHOUSE—Jessica Crain, Ricky J. Snyder;

ROXANA—Paige E. Baldwin, Gage A Brown, Marissa Danae Farris, Maura A. Humphrey, Lisa M. Kalagian;

SAWYERVILLE—Abbie R. Cline;

SHIPMAN—Juanita S. Cox, Adrienne D. Grothaus, Maleah R. Grothaus, Maranda L. Hall, Loni N. Manalia, John Ross Rinacke, Shelbey M. Sawyer, Taylor M. Sronce, Nathan W. Swick, Steven J. Wassink;

SMITHBORO—Nathan P. Nehrt;

SOUTH ROXANA—Elizabeth A. Bartlett, Jason M. Burns, Brian S. Fillingim, Kevin S. Fillingim, Karissa M. Meyers, Donna Ragsdale, Keri R. Richert, Brady T. Rose;

STAUNTON—Alyssa L. Adams, Karra L. Adler, Evan Cioni, Jeffrey William Coalson, Amanda D. Cornell, Randi Courtney, Lisa A. Devries, Jordan M. Frye, Rachelle E. Garde, Jessa N. Grandone, Kaitlyn P. Jensen, Nancy J. Kerniskey, Debra Kraner, Sabrina Kaye Linenfelser, Lucas A. Meyer, Hilary A. Odorizzi, MacKenzie E. Pesavento, Mark A. Pirok, Holly L. Retana, Lisa A. Scanzoni, Kyle M. Schmollinger, Zoe B. Sheets, Mia L. Stefani, Katie D. Tillman, Samuel A. Trettenero, Conor J. Vesper, Angelique Michelle Whitehead, Marissa N. Zirges;

TROY—Neil Thomas Berkel, Tyler Lee Daugherty, Molly M. Scharnhorst;

WHITE HALL—Jonathan D. Coates, Brent C. Mansfield, Rebecca J. Monroe, Elizabeth Cathleen Nappier-Leslie, Hannah Elizabeth Randall;

WILSONVILLE—Jean M. Beeman, Samantha M. Shrout;

WOOD RIVER—Christina G. Abner-Sneed, Tammy L. Batson, Aliyah J. Brooks, Brittany K. Brueggeman, Karen A. Burk, Brendan D. Carlisle, Mary Elizabeth Cope, Michael P. Doyle, Dawn M. Embry, Jordan A. Fox, Sunny Foxx-Flanagan, Elizabeth G. Gnade, Melinda S. Gruebner, Noeh C. Gust, Trevor D. Hale, Emily Christine Kassebaum, Allison M. Lee, Jessica M. Lee, Marcus M. MacDonald, Rebekah Mathenia, Brendan S. McKee, Shane R. McKee, Patricia A. Mercer, Scott M. Miner, Stacy R. Murrell, Samantha L. O’Daniell, Steven T. Oleson, Alyssa L. Payne, Tamara Lynn Pearson, Jane M. Pratt, Jacob R. Robinson, Samantha G. Russell, Allison L. Scott, Shea W. St. Peters, Jennifer L. Stumpf, Christy Jo Tate, Tanya A. Tendick, Brianne N. Vonnahmen, Jamie S. Wells, Christopher L. Williams, Megan M. Zirkelbach;

WORDEN—Lindsey Schae Bailey, Bradley D. Davenport, Melissa Jane Davies, Teresa Ann Hellmann Spitze, Margaret Ann Hudson, David R. Klenke, Rebecca Maria Klenke, Jane Marie Langendorf, Francis W. Peters, William H. Prante, Buffy M. Ridens;

MISSOURI

WILDWOOD—Andrew Jacob Gress;

FLORISSANT—Dennis Joseph Krazl, Matthew R. Markham, Lindsay M. Chaney, Katieann A. O’Dell, Elliot M. Wilson, David L. Dick, Lucille E. Furlong, Scott Kruep, Jonathan A. Pettit;

OVERLAND—Kristopher A. Ferguson.

DEANS’ LIST

ALTON—Brittany L. Albright, Lonnie S. Allen, Sarah E. Anderson, Rachel Angelsberg, Danielle Armstrong, Reginald Arnold, Brett A. Ayres, Alioune Ba, Matthew J. Bazzell, Kaitlin M. Beasley, Lynsi M. Behme, James E. Belford, Stephanie E. Bellitto, Nicole Bernaix, Katherine Marie Bohannon, Kyle S. Bradshaw, Sandra M. Brand, Patricia L. Breaux, John J. Brinkman, William L. Brooks, Kyle R. Brown, Johanna J. Brunkhorst, Tiffany Nicole Buckner, Scott Arthur Burton, James B. Button, Eileen M. Campbell, Nancy Lynn Carpenter, Carrie A. Carpunky, Tara K. Coleman, Benjamin A. Cowan, Tyler A. Cox, Nicole K. Cummings, Melanie K. Daniel, Rance D. Davis, Christian C. Deverger, Ronald Douglas, Tanya Lavon Douglass, Mike Dykeman, Amanda L. Eaton, Shonna M. Eby, Elias J. Eichen, Kimberly A. Embry, Samantha Jo Essling, Jesse J. Evancho, Jeffrey Fitzgerald, Richard Edward Fitzgerald, Sheri L. Flowers, Donna Fogarty, Brenda R. Fowler, Tabbitha Rae Frazier, Rebecca J. Fremder, Cortney Y. Frosch, Shirley F.M. Generally, Jessica L. Gibbs, Chase Giffin, Alyssa Marie Gilleland, Adrian Gutierrez, Tessa J. Guymon, Mercy R. Hargis, Kimberly Hargrave, Dawn M. Harley, Shane M. Harpole, Mark R. Harris, Jessica R. Hartmann, Seth A. Heil, Kathryn M. Herrmann, Sunnie Hilterbrand, Zachary T. Hopper, Sara K. Howard, Claire N. Jenniches, Lisa M. Jones, Luke W. Jumper, Destinee Daryl Keiser, Craig J. Kinder, Amanda L. Kizer, Julia A. Knetzer, Andreas J. Kuhn, Jarushiaa K. Lawrence, Lindsay S. Lind, Andrea C. Lucas, Audri E. Lucasey, Mari Anne Luckert, Kayla M. Lyons, Patricia L. Maloney, Darrin Alan Markel, Justin G. Markel, Amy I. Markham, Tori Renay Martin, Michael S. Martinez, Andrew S. Masiero, Shane P. Mathews, Kevin J. McCormick, Cory P. McDonald, Elizabeth Marie McDuffie, Molly F. McManis, Leah I. Miller, Miranda R. Myer, Taylor Nicole Narup, Anh T. Nguyen, Patricia O’Dell, Stephanie Oh, Debra Orban, Kina Patterson, Justin Lee Peters, Molly E. Peters, Clenesia A. Pettis-Holmes, Edward T. Pierson, Stephen Michael Plopper, Jennifer M. Prediger, Shelly D. Reeder, Mallory R. Reger, Gustavia Taniece Robinson, Elizabeth J. Rodney, Christopher Dwayne Ross, Victoria G. Rothe, Timothy Samuels, Rebecca L. Schroeder, Justin T. Schulz, Jessica Schwartzkopf, Angela N. Scoggins, Jessica Scruggs, Sydni E. Sebold, Hasanain D. Shallal, Anthony W. Sherer, Terra K. Simmons, Di’Nail J. Smith, Elizabeth Marie Smith, Torris Lamar Smith, Amy Spalding, Kathryn Ellen Spence, Paul E. Sprague, Kimberly K. Sprung, Erin K. Stahlschmidt, Robert L. Stanford, Sheena R. Stegmann, Roxanne Strohbeck, Kathleen M.D. Sullivan, John C. Sundberg, Alisha A. Taylor, Justin P. Timmermeier, Ly H. Tran, Melissa G. Tungett, Erika D. Turner, Scott E. Van Hoy, Angela E. Vantrease, James A. Velloff, Louis W. Volk, Kaitlin M. Voumard, Amanda D. Wallace, Steven H. Wallendorf, Benjamin Michael Waller, Alayne M. Waters, M. Wauneta Waters, Amanda M. Wayman, Anthony B. Wheeler, Thomas E. White, Vance E. Wilhelm, Shelby R. Willen, Cynthia P. Williams, Jennifer E. Willis, Lori E. Wooff, Virginia J. Woulfe-Beile, Robert L. Yancey, Allison Yatvin, Eric W. York, Charles Michael Young;

ATWATER—Allison E. Groves;

BATCHTOWN—Jocelyn R. Klocke, Sarah E. Roades;

BELLEVILLE—Chelsea N. Posey, Collin Douglas Iler;

BENLD—Jodi M. Balzraine, Ben K. Bell, Stacey A. Cadaret, Michelle M. Lovsey, Rachel Skief-Peters;

BETHALTO—Melanie E. Ayres, Colton J. Bonnell, Kayla L. Bruhn, Jennifer S. Burk, Megkinize E. Carter, Crystal M. Courtoise, Jennifer N. Courtoise, Sarah N. Davis, Nicklaus B. Dorsey, Kacy Dunham, Korey J.T. Eberhart, Breanna R. Eitzmann, Taylor Emerick, Connor J. Emshousen, Aleta A. Evancho, Hope E. Fabicheski, Briana T. Folmnsbee, Emily E. Ford, Lyndsey J. Gauthier, Katherine M. Goldman, Carlos Manuel Goulart, Donovan P. Hale, Kevin E. Halemeyer, Heather M. Hamilton, Jeffrey N. Harkey, Jeremy T. Heinemann, Holly M. Hinkle, Chris A. Huggins, Megan J. Jackson, Rodger W. Jennings, Justina R. Johnson, Matthew Virgil Johnson, Kaylie C. Jones, Ryan A. Jouett, Lauren M. Kerkemeyer, Molly Killebrew, Laura M. Kirkpatrick, Krista D. Kramer, Erica N. Lauck, Tyler S. Ledesma, Kimberly Ann Lenhardt, Samantha A. Marks, Lucky H. McCormick, Madeline C. McCune, Kyle D. McEuen, Jamie N. McGarvey, Kimberly R. McGarvey, Michael D. McRae, Josie L. Miller, Kevin M. Miller, Rachel K. Moran, Jacob A. Morten, Gage A. Mosher, Morgan C. Mull, Alex J. Myers, Jason R. Nappier, Tricia A. Nappier, Kylie M. Neal, Adam Ott, Jessica Parmentier, MacKensie K. Perkins, Kari J. Prott, Brian J. Rhodes, Laura E. Rhodes, Nicholas R. Rhodes, Christy L. Ricci, Krista S. Rohe, Caty B. Rose, Heather R. Rose, Lyndsey N. Ryan, Kayla Diane Schell, Steven L. Schreier, Garielle A. Smock, Victoria A. Snively, Andrea D. Spurlock Trisha L. Stilwell, Matthew J. Stimac, Lindsey J. Taul, Jonathan D. Ulery, Kelsie A. Wells, Ricky L. Wilson, Seth J. Wilson, Ronald B. Young, Chelsea Jean Zimmerman;

BRIGHTON--Erin L. Beilsmith, Megan D. Beilsmith, Tyler J. Branham, William E. Brantley, Holly A. Cokel, Ryan J. Cox, Samantha L. Davis, Justin M. Emmons, Carl L. Feilbach, Ryan E. Geisler, Haley Green, Brett Guthrie, Ashley R. Halford, Lindsay R. Hall, Josie Kaylyn Harpole, Michael A. Hoxsie, Ashley M. Jenkins, Angela Maria Jimenez, Eliza R. Kath, Donald J. Keil, Tyler W. King, Evan T. Kolosieke, Kylee L. Markel, Clayton J. McElroy, Ashley E. McGuire, Elizabeth Grace Mellenthin, Tabitha Tabby Miller, John W. Moore, Leona Moran, Eric Ostendorph, Dewayne L. Pence, Daniela Petersen, Cory Poole, Zachary J. Porter, Melissa M. Reynolds, Kellene R. Robbs, Alecia M. Roemer, James R. Roettgers, Rebecca L. Sancamper, Jacob Fredric Saunders, Kersten N. Schmid, Holly M. Short, Andrew R. Summers, Dakotah W. Thomas, Ashley M. Tucker, Maegan O. Vinson, Karin U. Vomund, Kirsten N. Wallace, Krisha M. Wallace, Adam C. Watts, Jamie Christine White, Courtney K. Williams, Johnny C. Wilson, Josh R. Wolff;

BRUSSELS—Paula S. Herter, Ryan L. Kulp, Shawn M. Ohlendorf;

BUNKER HILL—Michael S. Adcock, Zacharias L. Bechel, Abby M. Belcher, Michelle R. Brunaugh, Zachary S. Chestnut, Kristina Renea Clark, Jessica R. Corrigan, John Michael Doerr, Rebecca G. Hamilton, Aaron G. Highfill, Joshua Hopkins, Joshua D. Huber, Josie F. Jarden, Nathan W. Klopmeier, Jacob Krauss, Jeremy Joel Lievers, Allen D. Mansholt, Hollie D. Martin, Keegan J. McLaughlin, Chris M. Mellenthin, John A. Mize, Quinten D. Mullink, Ashley N. Pruitt, Jeremy W. Roark, Renee L. Scroggins, Chelsea L.N. Stammer, Jennifer L. Thyer, Katherine E. Warix, Geramy A. Whitlock, David J. Winfree;

CARLINVILLE—Amanda D. Allen, Meghan Allen, Michael Ashby, Savannah Bates, Jonathan Bettis, Sarah M. Boente, Stephanie Rae Goesmann, Brian Hauschildt, Dan Kallbrier, Elizabeth A. Kreipe, Rebecca P. Lack, Steven M. Link, Jeffrey J. Mathis, Todd E. McGuire, Angela D. Moutrey, Zachary Olaf Norman, Nichole B. Pipkin, Jennifer Lynn Richards, Lenora Schwartz, Logan G. Shade, David L. Shelton, Austin J. Shipley, Jackson Smith, Rebecca B. Sprinkel, Stephen Thompson, Tamara Elizabeth Wing, Michael J. Young;

CARROLLTON—Nathan G. Boulch, Samantha K. Caselton, Danielle L. Fraley, Emily R. Hausman, Victoria R. Henson, Josie Claire Jones, Isaac A. King, Hannah K. Lesemann, Kayla L. Lovel, Kelsey M. McGuire, Sharon D. Miller, Ashley D. Nolan, Nicki L. Packer, Megan J. Prough, Megan C. Randolph, Ryan P. Roth, Ryan G. Scott, Dennis L. Senko, Eunice Gayle Shaw, Jenny L. Stewart, Allison N. Varble, Jeremy W. Warren, Elizabeth L. Weber;

CHESTERFIELD—Becky A. Paul, Stacy M. Stoops;

COLLINSVILLE—Jessica H. Bauer, Brian Andrew Carrell, Thomas Dean Epperheimer, Andrew Jason Grzegorzewski, Willaim J. Hook, Stephanie Marie Kuethe, Amber N. Reynolds, Trisha M. Smith, Alfred J. White;

COLUMBIA—Marcia M. Balza;

COTTAGE HILLS—Kedra E. Boud, Elizabeth A. Clayton, Edward A. Collman, Melanie N. Doelling, Jaquelyn C. Dupilka, Amanda E. Farris, Kayla R. Goewey, Jami S. Grant, Casey L. Locke, Brett M. Snyder, Ashaunte O. Stockard, Katherine S. Waide, Joshua Korando Woodson;

DORSEY—Zachariah J. Bertels, Katherine M. Burton, Eric M. Canania, Danielle L. McAdams, Timmy L. Pickerill, Nicole J. Pruett, Dylan P. Stark, Jamie L. Stumpf, Kevin C. Stutz, Nicholas J. Stutz;

DOW—Brandon Michael Everett, Max H. Finkes, Nathan J. Finkes, David A. Fuller, Branden T. Griggs, Tiffany Nicole Hyatt, Mallory N. Skelton, Mitch R. Wittman;

EAST ALTON—Jeanne M. Abert, Amy N. Ashley, Breanna M. Ayers, Spencer K. Bacus, Brittany D. Bailey, Bryan R. Bethel, Callie Billings, Katie L. Bornes, Paige L. Boyer, Hannah Rachelle Bridges, Drew A. Brumley, Mark A. Carrigan, Beth A. Cearley, Pamela M. Church, Cameron T. Costanzo, Courtney R. Davidson, Tiffany R. Davis, Sharon M. Dobbins, Dylan M. Eberhart, Tanner J. Fink, Victoria A. Fulgham, Stephen R. Garner, Brittani A. Graham, Valerie Griffin, Thomas M. Hackler, Phillip A. Hale, Amber M. Hammond, Katie M. Hargrave, Dawn M. Herrin, Btissam Hicks, Greg D. Kamp, Chance A. Keown, Taylor M. Kruse, Pamela Ann May, Zachary J. McKinzie, Ericka L. Mielke, Katelyn N. Miller, Paije Mitchell, Jack D. Moore, Megan E. Nesler, Raylin J. Pearson, Scott R. Phillips, Paige E. Pluester, Andrew S. Price, Ruth M. Ryan, Zayne L. Sanson, Tanya L. Shearlock, Joseph M. Simonds, Taylor M. Smith, Allan L. Storey, Lindsey G. Stout-Woods, Lynsey M. Strowmatt, Bryon K. Terry, Jacob A. Terry, Dreanalee Vanzo, Gabrielle Vennera Vescoso, Tammy D. Visser, Charles B. Woodward, Ashley S. Wright, Tiffany Jane Yinger, Chelsea Zakrzewski;

EAST ST. LOUIS—Dunnisha M. Franklin, Malcolm Louis Henderson;

EDWARDSVILLE—Crystal Elizabeth Adams, Kara Jo Ahlers, Katelyn M. Ahlers, Sarah E. Albert, Makenzie Elizabeth Allison, Taylor L. Altenberger, Ashley G. Anderson, Aimee Marie Andres, Taimoor T. Aziz, Douglas B. Babb, Kathryn Marie Baird, Renee M. Barker, Lindsay M. Baumhardt, Lisa D. Bertels, Kelly Nicole Bornemann, Jennifer Marie Brase, Taylor S. Brown, Chelsea Breann Burdge, Daniel Calcaterra, Daniel A. Carter, Lee H. Chairney, Lucas Clevenger, Philip D. Colby, Kate S. Collins, Nikki L. Crites, Katie D. Crouch, Morgan K. Dean, Thomas Fahey, Nicole A. Farrara, Brooke A. Farrell, Curtis Ryan Fisher, Brittany A. Frausto, Alice Gardner, Paige E. Gilliland, Ashley N. Granger, Lisa Marlene Gray, Steven Michael Greenwood, Chandler Brieanne Gregory, Barbara M. Grist, Tiffany Grover, Alex J. Guglielmo, Constance A. Hair, Thomas A. Hajny, Alec S. Hall, James G. Harmon, Keely Jo Hattery, Sheryl Leann Heger, Jessica E. Hershey, Cameron T. Hicks, Jacob R. Highley, Ranae C. Hill, Chelsey Hollowell, Jaylan K. Jackson, Sydney Elise Jimerson, Jennifer C. Jones, Kristin K. Joy, Allison B. Kern, Deegee Jeanette Kienstra, Nicole Marie King, Lillian R. Klebenow, Ashleigh J. Klenke, Caitlin Kossakowski, Gregory N. Kottwitz, Martin Edward Kramer, Kristin L. Krebs, Carrie E. Kuchta, Matthew J. Lawton, Jose E. Lopez, Nicole L. Manley, Andrew L. Martinussen, Richard S. McClain, Megan D. McGee, Travis E. McKenna, Jacob T. Means, Erica J. Miles, Lisa Kathryn Millington, Janna Morgan, Mark A. Mullinkin, Colin S. Munro, Kyleigh E. Nelson, Mary K. Niebling, Jacob Nolan, Taylor A. O’Bryan, Brittany Odell-Mueller, Raymond J. Orofino, Alicia Osborn, Justin Dominic Panapinto, Nicole M. Pangelinan, Emilie Pinski, Kari A. Prusacki, Joseph J. Quagliata, Cameron M. Randall, Jamie L. Rausch, Lorraine M. Reading, Zachary Rimkus, Randy J. Romann, Fuzell Lemawld Roston, Anthony A. Sauer, Avarie Scherer, Kelsie Marie Schneck, Joseph L. Schreiber, Sean R. Severson, Garrett Thomas Shaffer, Emily L. Shashack, Nicole D. Spencer, Riley Renee Spickerman, Jeremy Spiller, Jesse F. Stallings, Kaitlynn K. Stanley, Jennifer A. Stoner, Genin Strader, Ashley E. Strieter, Rodney L. Strohmeier, Jennifer Marie Svoboda, Kendra E. Sweezey-Errar, Andrew T. Sykes, Angelique L. Tillerson, Sharon K. Tosovsky, Jimmy B. Travis, Clinton S. Urbanek, Darlene Marie Wachowski, Kimberley J. Wagener, Alyssa R. Wagner, Michelle D. Waller, Allison Walter, Chad R. Walton, Brian Watsek, Kelsi E. Waugh, Chelsea Weber, Kara Weiss, Amanda N. Weissman, Joshua L. White, Brittany Lee Wilkinson, Katherine Elizabeth Wilson, Affton Marie Wood, Hailey M. Yeakle, Laren D. Zeller;

ELDRED—Jennifer A. Drainer, Ryan C. Juhl, Patrick B. McGlasson;

ELSAH—Timothy J. Cowan, Amy M. Nuber;

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS—Rebekah K. Cima, Jesse Brian Sobczak;

FIELDON—Jeremy M. Beasley, Rachelle M. Cox, Jessica Kay Goen, Margaret R. Isringhausen, Autumn R. Kress, Brittany L. Malley, Archie Palos, Annette M. Rulo, Nichole D. Scott, Sandra K. Shelton;

FREEBURG—Emily K. Speiser;

GILLESPIE—Alina A. Fields, Laura M. Halpin, Laci Hart, Marsha K. Hausman, Derek A. Heyen, Samantha M. Knoche, Bridget L. Koniak, Zachary C. Parker, Spencer C. Price, Blake E. Raynor, Cynthia G. Ridihalgh, Nicole L. Zenner;

GLEN CARBON—Delisha Rae Bechtel, Jacob L. Bratten, Catherine Byers, Eric Z. Carver, Matthew Anthony Castor, Brittany D. Cooper, Hannah N. Copeland, Gabrielle Farache, Renee Feddersen, Ryan B. Frew, Chris L. Geis, Leah K. Golembeski, Jerry Greenwood, Emily K. Grich, Kyle M. Gullicksrud, Andrew D. Hagan, Brandon M. Hanks, Neal H. Hayes, Randy Jackson, Quincy Robert Jackstadt, Shanice Jiles, Elizabeth A. Klopfer, Brandon D. Magac, Tarnell Andre Martin, Brenna M. McIlvoy, Nathan Reed McKinney, Shannon R. Meckel, Danyele D. Mercer, Rebecca L. Mooshegian, Rachel M. Nation, Kiersten Elizabeth Noel, Megan C. Ohm, Alexander Patrick, Kristin F. Perkowski, Jason D. Petry, Daniel Patrick Phillips, Alex M. Rosenow, Zackary S. Santiago, Derek T. Scott, Ridge F. Shan, Trevor W. Simmons, John H. Soos, Christopher A. Spohr, Matthew U. Strope, Kelly J. Svoboda, Jill N. Thiede, Terrance William Toth, Jennifer Kay Verdun, Kristine J. Wallace, Ryan M. Wallace, David A. Weiss, Amanda E. Whitlock, Margaret R. Wolff, Ashley G. Wright;

GODFREY—Karra Adams, Mary C. Anderson, Jason D. Ater, Paige Baalman, Bradley D. Baldridge, Justin Wayne Bannister, Melissa Ann Batchelor, Jade K. Bayer, Caitlin R. Bayley, Samantha L. Blanco, Zachary J. Botterbush, Emma L. Bowles, Adam J. Bridges, Amy Michelle Bucklew, Ashley D. Buel, Kathryn Leah Buescher, John Blake Cagle, Angela J. Campbell, Cynthia A. Campbell, Kelley R. Cassens, Anqi Chen, Tayna R. Chiaparro, Cynthia L. Coates, Jera C. Connell, Christopher S. Cowan, Michael L. Craig, Catherine A. Dondanville, Rachel Dorris, Linda C. Dublo, Kevin G. Dugan, Brian J. Estes, Emily Nicole Estes, Natalie Layne Evans, Jubail Grace Gallego Falconit, April D. Ferguson, Kaitlyn Ford, Caitlyn Nicole Foreman, T.J. Fowler, Maggie Danielle Frakes, Tabitha Freeman, Ryan Fry, Sara Lynn Geisen, Herbert Z. Hardimon, Emily F. Heffington, Taylor I. Herring, Jennifer M. Hicks, Katlyn C. Hildebrand, Adam B. Hill, Sarah N. Horstman, Megan Elizabeth Huber, Eric L. Huels, Joseph Hughes, Lusajo Lumuli-Alipipi Kasyupa, Sr, Alicia N. Kochanski, Elizabeth A. Kohler, John M. Kozonasky, Rebecca Anne Kraisser, Patrick S. Logan, Joseph C. Mancewicz, Millie M. Maple, Mark Edward Masalskis, Jana L. Mathus, Tanner J. McGibany, Patrick E. McGrath, Amber M. McKee, Lee A. McRaven, Lauren M. Meeks, Tabitha R. Meuth, Damon M. Muscarella, Mae Ann Neighbors, Abigayle M. Newcomb, Stephanie A. Paisley, Raymond H. Parton, Cody A. Pavish, Patricia M. Perica, Kristin L. Pranger, Heidi Maureen Quiggle, Terra J. Reese, Derek Rhoads, Melissa A. Saenz, Jacob M. Schmidt, Terry J. Shaffer, Traci A. Shaw, Breanne M. Shewmake, Susan E. Shobe, Steve C. Simcox, Trenia N. Spiller, Katie J. Sutphin, Kelsey Taul, Katherine L. Thornton, Katelin M. Tickner, Antoinette Marie Torti, Jennifer Rose Urbonas, Alissa J. Varney, Thomas B. Vest, Toree A. Wallace, Shacarma Warner, Tricia Warren, Christopher P. Wickenhauser, David Wickenhauser, Heidi M. Wickenhauser, John D. Wilson, Mikayla J. Wilson, Kimberly Kaye Wiltshire, Terrry J. Wooten, Jessica Nicole Wyatt, Bryce A. Yinger, Brandon S. Zuckerman;

GOLDEN EAGLE—Carla D. Hartman, Kya M. Nation, Lindsey Nicole Rose, Carmen L. Simon, Melissa A. Tepen;

GRAFTON—Shelby L. Burton, Emily G. Calvin, Nicole A. Dickson, Kevin Eugene Edwards, Catherine G. Ferguson, Karri E. Greene, Sara Lindsay Hackethal, Jason P. Hamilton, Brennan M. Jackson, Rebekah M. Rowling, Kyle S. Stagner, Susan L. Surgeon, Whitney B. Weeks, Rachel Sue Zimmerman;

GRANITE CITY—Amanda A. Corder, Virginia Anne Dollins, Jordan A. Foster, Jared Donald Harrington, Joseph M. Hart, Austin O. Jones, Clark Douglas Spalding;

GREENFIELD--Kristen M. Bishop, Jill Chase, Brittany L. Dalton, Nickolas D. Davidson, Jerry L. Gossen, Megan E. Plogger, Deborah L. Wonsil;

HAMBURG—Steven D. Warner, Travis L. White;

HAMEL—Michael J. Dacruz, John A. Gooden, Laura E. Knezik, Madison Knezik-Smith, Kathy Snyder, Juliann D. Stevenson, Adam D. Stoer;

HARDIN—Sara D. Baalman, Kristin M. Becker, Mitchell J. Bowers, Brittany A. Breden, Clare A. Carmody, Timothy A. Garner, Abigail D. Herrmann, Chad A. Martin, Andrew R. Nelson, Sarah A. Pohlman, Chancey L. Steckel;

HARTFORD—Sheena A. Dale, Rachael M. Lyles, Rachel E. Porter, Tanya J. Schiber, Rachel L. Sheppard, Randy E. Walkenhorst;

HETTICK—Chelsie R. Bowman;

HIGHLAND—Cambrie Barowski, Jerod Allen Kampwerth, Conner Andrew Kurrle, Lauren Reece, Kristen M. Siddens;

IRVING—Chelsey L. Timpe;

JACKSONVILLE—Marley Wagner;

JERSEYVILLE—Carrie R. Abbott, Michael Patrick Arthur, Emily D. Baalman, Brianne M. Baecht, Nicholas S. Bartels, Chelsea N. Baruxen, Nathaniel J. Beiser, Sarah L. Bertman, Shelby L. Booth, Lesley L. Brueggeman, Harlee D.M. Coulson, Michelle L. Cox, Jody D. Crowe, Kayla M. Delp, Jaime E. Dooley, Jeremy R. Early, Laura L. Eberlin, Alexandra I. Evans, Whitney Ewing, Bridget R. Fitzgibbons, Chloe C. Fox, Scott W. Franke, Amber E. Gorin, Ethan J. Gowin, Daniel E. Green, Stephanie Gresham, Shannon Michael Hamman, Kristi S. Hayes, Angila D. Hazelwood, Olivia E. Hinrichs, Karen S. Holder, Brendan W. Jones, Carrie J. Kallal, Emily F. Kraushaar, John E. Linenfelser, Lindsey M. Long, Andrew R. Macias, Holly Lea McAdams, Danah R. McCreary, Brianna Meszaros, Brayden C. Morris, Alyssa C. Mundy, Myah Price, Amanda E. Retherford, Bradi M. Rulo, Nicole R. Schofield, Jeffrey J. Schroeder, Shawn L. Schroeder, Michael R. Sears, Dawn L. Sehr, Chad L. Sibley, Cindy M. Simpson, Katelyn J. Snyder, Karyssa A. Soer, Jennifer M. Stone, Amy J. Straub, Tamra M. Taylor, Stephanie A. Tepen, Christine E. Tonsor, Chase M. Travers, Quentin R. Travers, Melissa A. Turpin, Olivia J. Van Walleghen, Rebecca S. Wells, Bayli N. Yates, Deaven G. Zimmerman;

KAMPSVILLE—Deanna C. Hayn, Brittany K. Matthews, Judi A. Neese, Chase McNeal Prokuski;

KANE—Robert A. Miles, Rebecca M. Reiter;

LANSING—Michael D. Lee;

LIVINGSTON—Katlyn E. Dealey, Hannah M. Geringer, Lindsey M. Lyday, Austin W. Scarsdale;

MARYVILLE—Nancy M. Beyer, Gabriel I. Medina, Richard Schmidt;

MEDORA—John F. Bowman, Sherrie Lynn Drennan;

MEPPEN—Jeffrey M. Schleeper, Vincent W. Stahl, Ashley M. Wieneke;

MICHAEL—Savannah R. Lammy;

MILLSTADT—Barbara Louise Runzo, Erik Schifferdecker;

MORO—Robert Logan Bachman, Valerie Ann Buckley, Jefrey A. Elrod, Samantha J. Estes, Katherine S. Frost, Shari L. Gordon, Taylor D. Heston, Joshua M. Kossina, MacKenzie T. Lyles, Travis M. Marshall, Brittany L. Metzger, Elizabeth C. Perrine, Morgan L. Stickler, Grace L. Stiritz, William L. Wells;

MOUNT OLIVE—Chelsea Leitschuh, Jodene Ann Niehaus-Scheller;

MOZIER—Christopher Gresham;

NEW DOUGLAS—Tammy A. Hopkins;

O’FALLON—Marie O. Bermes, Kaci Michelle Jakes, Matthew S. Shaffer;

PIASA—Kelly Dubree, Sydnie E. Williams;

PLAINVIEW—Ashli M. Bell, Andrew C. Burns, Kyla Holt;

POCAHONTAS—Nicole A. Korte, Jane A. Lantrip, Alex J. Ruppel;

RED BUD—Brad J. Davenport;

ROCKBRIDGE—Hattie R. Plogger;

ROLLING MEADOWS—David A. Brodnan;

ROODHOUSE—Paige E. Crawford, Bradley Alan French, Megan E. Gillespie, Malinda J. Kennedy, Lacey A. Mielke;

ROXANA—Zachary D. Able, Savannah N. Baublitz, Tara N. Berry, Elizabeth L. Cox, Tyler D. Floyd, Emmylou Friemann, Ian O. Herndon, Michaela C. Johnson, Tracy J. Lenhardt, Gage A. Liley, Kelley E. Pirtle, Samuel D.B. Pirtle, Terran A. Raich, Sarah C. Rice, Andrea Schaaf, Antoinette Sheridan, Tommy Silveus, Christina M. Spink, Stephanie A. White;

SAWYERVILLE—Cheyenne R. Napier, Fallon N. Napier;

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE—Karie L. Hawk;

SHIPMAN—Deborah L. Christopher, Brittanny Cox, Kelsey L. Darr, Kathryn D. Erwin, Lorna A. Hazelip, Kathleen Lynn Luebbert, Preston F. Mathis, Shawn M. Smith, Edward Snyder, Barry Duane Underwood, Vicki Kay Young;

SOUTH ROXANA—Kaleb D. Chester, Tiffany A. Crank, Brent M. Davis, Noel P. Deshotel, Martin R. Godon, Caleb B. Hobbs, Patrick Michael Lewandowski, Kayla J. Rea, Donald R. Reynolds, Tyler J. Steed, Trevor Walraven;

SPRINGFIELD—Louis James Poppenhouse;

STANDARD CITY—Katherine J. Warren;

STAUNTON—Tanner T. Aljets, Meghan J. Anschutz, Elizabeth M. Arnold, Andrew K. Best, Kelly M. Best, Kole A. Billings, Marc Birk, Bethany Rose Brackman, Jessica M. Brackman, Deanna M. Braman, Kerstin D. Brown, Nathaniel W. Brown, Mary Beth E. Bruhn, Morgan L. Clapham, Nathan D. Colley, Chris A. Cozart, Devin R. Gerdes, Tyler S. Gillson, Melissa A. Graves, Richard Thomas Haase, Zach Hadjan, Brennan J. Hartnett, Rebecca A. Heil, Rachael K. Hoehn, Lauren F. Hughes, Alexandrea B. Humphries, Joanna L. Jett, Joseph R. Kloss, Rachel M. Leitschuh, Matthew James Marra, Sarah L. Martin, Amanda R. Mengelkamp, Charles Benjamin Neumann, John B. Neumann, Alexandria N. Plovich, Penny M. Pulley, Debra A. Rantanen, Austin A. Richards, Taylar N. Schlechte, Kory M. Sczurek, Austin Sherfy, Jennifer M. Strebel, Daniel Tatjenhorst, Matthew L. Tingle, Sarah B. Tomlinson, Mathew W. Tranter, Beth A. Triplett;

TROY—Danielle Elizabeth Bowman, Chris Lee Jackson, Rachel A. Mead, Jenna Lynn Stevenson;

VENICE—Jasmine D. Whitcomb;

WHITE HALL—Austin C. Alred, Charles Brandon Eason, Justin K. Greaves, Rene L. Hoots, Candace Housman, Brennan D. McMillen, Rebekah J. Schieferle, Misty D. Staats, Mami A. Van Winkle;

WOOD RIVER—Tabitha M. Agney, Adam N. Aguinaga, Rebeca R. Allman, Rebecca Rose Anderson, Stuart M. Angleton, Todd G. Ballard, Rebecca A. Belair, Brian M. Berkley, Theresa L. Berrey, Jordan N. Bruns, Jacob R. Bundridge, Jennifer L. Cappelletti, Diana J. Carlisle, Robert E. Carlton, Laura L. Carpenter, Haley D. Carter, Sara E. Chappell, Rocky A. Church, Michael G. Clohessy, Shelby M. Dean, John B. Desherlia, Elaine Dettner, Chelsea N. Evans, Samantha L. Foss, Jennifer L. Fulton, Joshua Giddings, Colby J. Hall, Donald L. Hoehn, Heather N. Hollenback, Adam Jones, Daniel S. Kamp, Kayla M. Kramer, Katelyn M. Leigh, Stephen L. Lybarger, Patrick L. Lyerla, Emily G. Martin, Geoffrey N. Martinez, Erin L. McCord, Michele L. Michelon, Brittany L. Mullins, Ronald K. Mullins, Sara J. Neal, Michelle Marie Elena Olson, Alana N. Oseland, Kayla D. Pfeiffer, Britaney T. Ragusa, Jocelynn R. Reed, Abbey L. Revelle, Dillon E. Reynolds, Amerly L. Ross, Mitchell E. Royse, Cheryl A. Schubert, Michael Shea, Lisa L. Sidwell, Mallory L. Simmons, Hope E. Smith, Samantha A. Sparks, Samantha M. Stockton, Kortney L. Ventimiglia, Adam Patrick Walsh, Kindra N. Warren, Rita C. Yates;

WORDEN—Monica Denise Bundy, Ann M. Clark, Sarah J. Cooper, Todd M. Frank, Tori Gusewelle, Morgan E. Hatten, Tyler T. Kuttin-Ferguson, Lindsey M. Laird, Jacob L. Langley, Timothy Wayne Lifritz, Kirstie N. Loew, Brooke L. Ridenbark, Stacey M. Spears, Morgan M. Steelman, Joseph P. Vieth, Rebekah L. Weedon, Rebecca M. Wieseman, April D. Willman;

WRIGHTS—Jarrod A. McEvers;

MISSOURI

FENTON—Brendan James Coleman;

FLORISSANT—Kiersten Alyse Mottl, James C. Lawless, Luke O. Reft;

ROLLA—Jason Michael Howard;

ST. LOUIS—Ashley Diane Johnson, Kathryn M. Randolph;

SULLIVAN—Ryan Phillip Hewkin;

WILDWOOD—Drue Collin Bravo;

COLORADO
BROOMFIELD—Karen M. Smith;

FLORIDA
MIAMI—Famel Pastor Restrepo, Edgardo A. Leiva

Shake Out 2012 to Rock Lewis and Clark on Feb. 7

GODFREY – Once again, Lewis and Clark Community College is taking part in the largest earthquake drill in history, the Great Central U.S. Shakeout, sponsored by the Illinois Emergency Management Association, among others.

At 10:15 a.m. Feb. 7 on the college’s Godfrey campus, an alarm will sound. Faculty, staff, students and visitors on campus will be asked to “drop, cover and hold on” as if a real earthquake were hitting.

An LC Alert message will go out to all Lewis and Clark employees and students via phone call, text message, and e-mail in conjunction with the drill.

“As with anything, a quick response in case of a real emergency requires practice. In a real emergency, people may only have seconds before strong shaking knocks them down or something falls on them,” said John Nell, Risk Management team member at Lewis & Clark.

More than one million people in communities throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee will participate in this event.

After all, the real thing could happen.

The Metro East may not be well known for earthquakes, but does lie in an area that could sustain major damage in case of a large scale quake within the New Madrid seismic zone. The last round of major earthquakes to hit this zone, reaching magnitudes of 7.7, 7.5 and 7.7, happened in 1811-1812, making this the 200-year anniversary, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Visit www.lc.edu and search “Emergency” for campus emergency information and a link to ShakeOut Illinois for more earthquake preparedness information and tips.

If you are a student, staff or faculty member and you do NOT receive an alert message on the morning of Feb. 7, please visit www.lc.edu/lcalert right away to opt-in and update your contact information. LC Alert is the system Lewis and Clark uses to make contact in case of emergencies and school closings.

African-American Film Culture Profiled on Quilts for Exhibition

Godfrey, Ill. – Local artist Sun Smith-Foret’s “Art About Film” African-American-themed exhibition opens this weekend in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center, to run through Valentine’s Day in conjunction with Black History Month at Lewis and Clark.

This mixed media textile exhibit focuses on African-American films, actors and directors – from Billie Holliday and Tupac Shakur to Malcolm X and Spike Lee.

“There are many ways for artists to frame interpretations of African-American or interracial experiences. Each piece in this ongoing series signifies my long-term commitments to both my psychotherapeutic and art-making practices, cross cultural research and study, and personal and professional relationships with African Americans and other people of color,” said Smith-Foret of Elsah.

In 2007, she participated in a panel at the Southwest Popular Culture Conference in Albuquerque, NM, where a colleague asked why, since she uses African-American improvisational quilting techniques, she didn’t have more pieces about African American actors and movies.

“I took the observation to heart, since there were a number of biopics about prominent African Americans and many African-American actors I admired. Greater focus on African-American themes just felt right,” Smith-Foret said. “In the late 20th century, filmmaking process had finally become accessible as a vehicle of expression for talented people of color: artists, writers, actors, directors, technicians, and an audience that could see itself mirrored on a big screen.”

She immediately started working on PAM GRIER, a piece based on the iconic blaxploitation film actress, followed by a piece on Gordon Park’s SHAFT and a piece called ALI, based on Michael Mann’s film on heavy weight boxing champion Muhammad Ali starring Will Smith, she said.

Other pieces featured in the exhibit include: THE BLUES: FEEL LIKE GOING HOME, 2006 (June 2010), based on a series by Martin Scorcese for HBO on the history and development as the blues as an American art form; LADY SINGS THE BLUES, 2008, based on a 1972 Billie Holliday biopic directed by Sidney Furie; STRANGE FRUIT, 2009, based on Holliday’s 1939 song by the same name; HEADING SOUTH (VERS LE SUD), 2010, based on the film “Vers la Sud” directed by Laurent Cantet in 2005; OPRAH WINFREY, 2008; RAY, 2010, based on the biopic of the same name about Ray Charles and his music; SHAFT/ISAAC HAYES, 2007, a tribute to multiple films and Hayes’ unforgettable score; BIGGIE AND TUPAC, A NICK BROOMFIELD FILM, 2006, based on a documentary by Bloomfield, a British director, about his suppositions and conclusions regarding the deaths of the two rap stars; TUPAC RESURRECTION, 2005, based on a series of documentaries made after the rapper’s death; BASQUIAT, NOVEMBER 2011, based on artist Jean Michel Basquiat and films made about his life and work; MALCOLM X, JANUARY 2012, based on the Spike Lee joint; BAMBOOZLED/SPIKE LEE 2008, based on the brave director and a film that came out in 2000 skewering racial issues in America; and more.

Smith-Foret studied History and Archaeology in college, and holds Master’s degrees in Social Work, Mental Health and Family Therapy, as well as Printmaking and Painting from Washington University. Her tapestries have been exhibited through the Midwest, including the Steinberg Gallery of Art’s Duane Reed Gallery at Washington University; The Regional Art Commission in St. Louis; Craft Alliance in St. Louis; St. Louis Museum of Art and Belger Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Gallery hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The quilts will also be on display during the Concert for Zambia event, being held from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the Trimpe Building Advanced Technology Center.

“Each of these art quilts by Sun Smith-Foret combine important themes regarding race, popular culture and film, into which she creates her own unique visual metaphor. These pieces of art then provide the viewer with a vision that challenges the traditional notion of all of these concepts,” said Jim Price, professor of Art History and Culture at Lewis and Clark.

For more information on this exhibit, contact the college’s Media Services Department at (618) 468-3200.

Black History Month Calendar Announced

Godfrey, Ill. – A full calendar of activities and events celebrating Black History Month will be held at Lewis and Clark Community College this February. All are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted:

Nightly, on LCTV – “Alton African-American Oral History Project”
The “Alton African-American Oral History Project” will air nightly on LCTV (Charter Cable Channel 989) in the Alton area and will stream live online at http://www.lc.edu/lctv_live. The project includes a montage of profiles on people who contributed to the local community including Josephine Beckwith, Norval Cox, Hazel Killion, Joseph Berry, Grace Monroe and James Bailey. The series will air through Feb.29.

On Radio: “Black American Moments”
“Black American Moments,” pre-recorded readings about African Americans in history, will air as part of regular programming on WLCA 89.9 FM and WBGZ 1570 AM throughout the month, featuring the voices of college employees and community members including – Ed Gray, Yvette McLemore, Kehven Williams, LaDonna Whitner, Bonnie McLemore-Fox, Leonard & Ruth Hawthorne, Elam King, Duane Bailey, Jeremy Griggs and Brenda Walker McCain.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Lamar Harris Ensemble
At 11:45 a.m. in Reid Restaurant, the Lamar Harris Ensemble, featuring a trumpeter/DJ/educator, will take the audience on a journey integrating musicianship with current DJ spinning styles while providing a music history education.

Thursday, Feb. 2 – Charles Drew American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Charles Drew American Red Cross Blood Drive will offer residents the chance to donate blood and help fight sickle cell anemia. The drive will be held in The Commons from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Jared Hennings at (618) 468-6400.

Monday, Feb. 6 – Speaker: Madison County Judge Duane Bailey
Madison County Associate Judge Duane Bailey will discuss the Madison County judicial system at 11 a.m. in the Reid Memorial Library,

Wednesday, Feb. 8 – “Comedy Xplosion”
At 11:30 a.m. in Reid Restaurant “Comedy Xplosion” will feature three professional comedians from the St. Louis area.

Saturday, Feb. 11 – ‘Art About Film’ Artist Sun Smith-Foret and Busy Fingers
At 5:30 p.m. in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center (ATC), Elsah artist Sun Smith-Foret and local quilting group Busy Fingers will be available to discuss the history and art of quilting in African-American culture. Smith-Foret’s “Art About Film” exhibit currently is on display in the ATC and features a variety of quilts which focus on African American films, actors, and directors including titled pieces “Malcolm X,” “Tupac Resurrection,” “Lady Sings the Blues,” and “Oprah Winfrey.” Exhibit hours are daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Feb. 14. For more information about the artist, visit http://sunsmithforet.com/

Monday, Feb. 13 – STK Vocal Group
At 11:45 a.m. in Reid Restaurant, the STK Vocal Group, a three-person vocal ensemble, will showcase true harmonies aided by a rhythm section.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Speaker: D.C. Cooper, broadcast professional
D.C. Cooper, a broadcast professional, will give a presentation on public speaking, journalism and theatrical recitation at noon in the Reid Memorial Library. For more information on Cooper, visit http://dccooperthevoice.com/.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Speaker: Dr. Jamie North
At 11 a.m. in the Reid Memorial Library, Dr. Jamie North will discuss the medical profession, highlighting motivational tools for student success.

Sunday, Feb. 26 – “Celebration in Song – A Musical Journey” Concert
At 4 p.m. in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center, a variety of entertainers will perform in the annual “Celebration in Song – A Musical Journey” concert. The concert demonstrates the impact African-American music has had from slavery to present day. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Admission is free for Lewis and Clark students.

Monday, Feb. 27 – “The Art of the Spoken Word”
At 1:30 p.m. in Reid Hall’s Underground Connection, “The Art of the Spoken Word” will mix poetry with upbeat tempos and phrases involving stories of life and emotion.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 – “Black Music and Culture in America” with Johnny Lee Lane
At 11 a.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building, renowned drummer and educator Professor Johnny Lee Lane of REMO, Inc. will present “Black Music and Culture in America.”

Wednesday, Feb. 29 – Centro De Capoeira interactive dance performance
At 11:45 a.m. in Reid Restaurant, Centro De Capoeira will entertain with an interactive dance performance, featuring Brazilian style rooted in African expression. Audience members will have an opportunity to participate and learn a variety of techniques popular to the cultures.

For more information on any of these events, call (618) 468-6400.

Riverbend Children’s Chorus Open Registration Now Through Friday

Godfrey, Ill. – It’s not too late to register your child for the Riverbend Children’s Chorus. Open registration is being held now through Friday, Jan. 27.

Riverbend Children’s Chorus is offered through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Preparatory Music division and is open to all students in grades one through eight.
Previous choral experience is not necessary.

Barbara McHugh is returning to lead the singers this spring semester. McHugh, an Alton native, was the vocal music director at Parker Road Elementary School in Florissant, where her students consistently participated in area honor choirs as well as American Choral Directors Association national and division honor choirs.

McHugh, who was one of the original directors of the Riverbend Children’s Chorus, also is a former associate director of the St. Louis Children's Choir. As a Lewis and Clark adjunct professor, she taught piano and elementary music methods courses, and she brings more than 25 years of teaching excellence and directing experience to this group.

The Riverbend Children’s Chorus will perform several times during the spring semester—including a featured performance of “March Madness” with the Lewis and Clark Concert Choir on Tuesday, March 27. The choir also hopes to reprise its summer appearance with the Alton Municipal Band.

The Riverbend Children’s Chorus meets each Tuesday evening from 5-6 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark.

Semester tuition is $60. To register your son or daughter or for more information, please call the music office at (618) 468-4731 or Preparatory Music Coordinator Susan Parton Stanard at (618) 468-4732.

L&C Music Department to Offer Variety of Events in February

Godfrey, Ill. – The L&C Music Department is kicking off spring semester with a variety of events throughout February, which are open to the public and free to attend.

Wednesday, Feb. 8
Noon – Confluence Trio Brown Bag Salon
The Confluence Trio with Peter Hussey, Wayne Kimler and Doug Byrkit will entertain in the Ringhausen Music Building. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to bring food and enjoy free entertainment over lunch.

Tuesday, Feb. 21
6:30 p.m. – Fat Tuesday Concert
Sponsored by Hayner Public Library and the L&C Music Department, the annual concert will feature Bud Shultz and Friends in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.

Wednesday, Feb. 22
Noon – Landolfi Quartet and Friends Brown Bag Salon
The Landolfi Quartet and Friends, a string quartet, will perform a mix of classics and classic rock in the Ringhausen Music Building. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
11 a.m. – “Black Music and Culture in America”
Professor Johnny Lee Lane of REMO, Inc. will make a special presentation in the Ringhausen Music Building. Lane is recognized as one of the nation’s foremost college percussion educators and has taught at Eastern Illinois University, Tennessee State and Indiana University. Lane’s presentation is part of the college’s Black History Month, Diversity Council and Music department events for February.

Wednesday, Feb. 29
Noon– Opera-a-la-Carte Brown Bag Salon
“Flying Leaps” will feature Susan Parton Stanard and guests. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of free entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building.

For more information, contact the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731 or visit www.lc.edu/music.

KinderKeys Classes Now Enrolling Children for Spring

Godfrey, Ill. - Parents now have an opportunity to discover if their child has an aptitude for piano, through classes offered by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Preparatory Program this spring.

KinderKeys, a four-week group piano class for children 5-7, is being offered at the college, as is a new six-week KinderKeys class for students who already have completed the four-week class. Both prepare students to read music and include a recital for parents and friends.

The four-week KinderKeys class will meet from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday Jan. 19 through Feb. 9. The cost for the class is $60, which includes all materials.

The six-week KinderKeys class will meet from 5:05 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Jan. 17 and running through Feb. 21 Cost for this class is $90, which includes all materials.

Jamie Mills will instruct both classes. She is a graduate of SIU Carbondale’s School of Music where she received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance.

Class sizes are small, so early enrollment is encouraged. Parents may register their children by calling (618) 468-4731. For more information about the group piano class or private music lessons, please contact Susan Parton Stanard, Music Prep coordinator, at (618) 468-4732.

Energy Efficiency Summit Offering Free Training for All Audiences

Godfrey, Ill. – Learn to maximize energy efficiency for free with Lewis and Clark and Southwestern Illinois College this February.

The two colleges’ Offices of Sustainability are teaming up to offer an Energy Efficiency Summit with free informational and training sessions geared toward all audiences – including executives wanting to lowering energy costs, facilities managers interested in optimizing energy equipment and homeowners looking for ways to cut costs with little-to-no investment.

Morning sessions from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus will be geared toward executives, administrators and facilities personnel and will include a public discussion filled with strategies, technologies and funding mechanisms for increasing energy efficiency and cutting energy costs.

The morning will also include welcoming remarks from Alton Mayor Tom Hoechst, Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman and Southwestern Illinois College Vice President Valerie Thaxton, a continental breakfast sponsored by Trane and breakout sessions on topics such as: Energy Star benchmarking; performance contracting, Illinois energy legislation and an overview of available grant funding; an overview of Smart Grid technology; the implementation of energy dashboards and building commissioning. Featured speakers will include representatives from Trane, Ameren and BRiC Engineering.

From 3-7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station, representatives of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will be on hand to provide tours for those who attended the morning session on campus. Trane Representatives will also be on hand to discuss the energy management systems in place in the award-winning and LEED designed sustainable building.

Energy efficiency sessions geared toward homeowners, which will not require event registration, will take place at the Costello Confluence Field Station from 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Feb. 14 and at The Garden Room on Southwestern Illinois College’s Belleville Campus on Feb. 15. Representatives from Ameren will be on hand to offer a seminar detailing how residential customers are billed for their energy. There will also be sessions detailing energy-saving weatherization techniques and information on incentive programs.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended for the main portion of the event, but walk-ins will be welcome if space allows.

The summit is being made possible through a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Green Economy Network with generous support from Trane, Ameren, BRiC Engineering, Madison County Planning and Administration, and the City of Alton Cool Cities Committee.

For more information, contact Ted Kratschmer, Lewis and Clark’s Sustainability coordinator, at (618) 468-2874 or ekratschmer@lc.edu or Karen Stallman, Southwestern Illinois College’s director of Sustainability, at (618) 235-2700 ext 8133 or karen.stallman@swic.edu.

View Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/351542651523069/

Trailblazers Keep 2012 Winning Streak

The Trailblazers kept the new year flame going last night with a 70- 66 victory over visiting Southeastern Illinois.

The men are now 7-6 on the season, having won their last three games.

"It was a tough game last night. SIC came out ready to play, but with hard work and solid defense we were able to hold on and come out with a win," said Head Coach Deon Thomas.

The Trailblazers were led by Aqui Shareef with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Dominique Walls had another strong game with 13 points and 11 rebounds and Princeton Steward came off the bench to have a very strong game with 15 points and 4 rebounds in 16 minutes.

"It was a very good team effort and there were a host of players that were key to this win even though it doesn't look that way in the stat books," Thomas said.

Spring Classes Offered for Real Estate License

Godfrey, Ill. – The real estate business has changed, and Lewis and Clark Community College’s real estate offerings are changing with it.

Yesterday’s salesperson is today’s broker – and in order to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination, an individual must pass a total of 90 hours of instruction. Lewis and Clark is offering two sections of Real Estate Brokerage (REAL 135), the first of three classes needed to obtain those hours, this spring.

REAL 135 (Section FJE6) will be offered from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 18 at Jersey Community High School. REAL 135 (Section NA6) will meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 17, at the N. O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville. Both eight-week sections will be taught by local real estate professional Kevin Botterbush.

Students must be 21 years old to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

There is still time to enroll – do so online today at www.lc.edu or by calling the Enrollment Center at (800) YES-LCCC or (618) 468-2222. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For more information about the real estate program, contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

Men's and Women's Basketball Win Over Weekend

It was victory times two Saturday for the women's and men's basketball teams as they both defeated Lincoln Trail College at home in the River Bend Arena.

The women won 101-60 and the men won 76-63.

Latrice Taylor (21) scored 19 points for Lewis and Clark’s women’s team, which is now now 5-6 on the season. The women play next at Three Rivers Jan. 9.

The men, 6-6 this season, will take on Southeastern tonight at 7:30 p.m. at home.

New photos will continue to be posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewisandclarkcc/

Photos:
Left, Sh'Knolly Smith (14) gains two for the Trailblazers Saturday at home against Lincoln Trail College. The women won 101-60 and will play Three Rivers Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Right, Aqui Shareef (10) of the Trailblazers goes up for two points against Lincoln Trail College Saturday in River Bend Arena. The men won 76-63 and go on to face Southeastern Illinois at Lewis and Clark at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9.

Topinka to Host Job Expo at N.O. Nelson Campus

Edwardsville, Ill. – Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has announced Employment Expo: Metro East, the latest in a series of regional events targeting unemployment and the financial stress facing residents throughout the state.

Sponsored by the Comptroller’s Office in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College, Madison County, and the Southern Illinois Employers Association, Employment Expo: Metro East will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the N. O. Nelson Campus, 600 Troy Road in Edwardsville. In addition to highlighting opportunities with more than 30 employers, the event will feature free retraining and professional development workshops, including sessions on resume writing, interviewing and networking.

“A job makes all the difference in this economy,” said Topinka, in announcing the Employment Expo initiative. “This effort puts job seekers in front of businesses that are hiring, and offers a variety of resources, free of charge, that will help lead to a successful search.”

Metro East-area unemployment is around 8.6 percent.

Employment Expo: Metro East is the third in a series of planned Employment Expos across the state that embrace partnerships between the Comptroller’s Office and state and local vendors, businesses and associations. As the office responsible for paying the state's bills, the Comptroller is in constant contact with state vendors, which were recruited to participate in the expos.

“I am confident that area job seekers will be pleased with the amount of employers and useful information that will be offered at the employment expo. Our goal at Lewis and Clark is to offer students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to meet area employers' needs. Our Process Operations program, which has been increasingly successful every year since it's development in 2007, will be show cased that day along with all of our career programs,” said Alice Bunjan, manager of Career & Employment Services at Lewis and Clark.

For more information on Employment Expo: Metro East, contact Allen Adomite of the Comptroller’s staff at (618) 791-5839, or visit www.illinoiscomptroller.com.

Trailblazers Start off Year With Win Over Mineral Area CC

The Lewis and Clark Trailblazers Men's Basketball team started 2012 off with an 80-72 win over Mineral Area Community College at home in River Bend Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

"The team got off to a good start and maintained control throughout the game," said Head Coach Deon Thomas. "It was a total team effort and our best game of this young season. We played very good team defense holding them to 36 percent 2 point shooting, 23 percent from beyond the arch and winning the rebounding battle by 12."

Dominique Walls (17) and Aqui Shareef (13) led the Trailblazers in scoring, but a balanced attack kept MAC at bay.

The team's record is now 5-6.

View/print/download photos of the men's basketball team at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewisandclarkcc/sets/72157628017534237/.

CCL Courses Aim to Raise College Placement Testing Scores

Godfrey, Ill. – Achieve more by improving your college placement test scores with academic refresher courses, coming soon to Lewis and Clark Community College.

Offered by the college’s Corporate and Community Learning division, the Academic Refresher program is aimed at high school seniors who want to improve their scores in reading, English and math. The course work offers pre-curriculum learning and enrichment opportunities through classroom and online learning materials.

At the end of a two week session, students will be able to retake the college placement test to determine if they have qualified for the next level of course work. Students will also learn vital study skills that will aid them in college and beyond, including time management, test preparation and effective note taking.

“With the recent addition of the Ready, Set, Read! and Academic Refresher programs, College for Kids at Lewis and Clark is able to reach students on a whole new level,” said Katie Haas, assistant director for CCL. “Our goal is to do everything we can to help students achieve the highest test scores they can.”

The original grant-funded program debuted in the summer of 2011 and a total of 62 students participated. Of those 62, 46 percent raised their scores enough to move to a higher level course, according to Haas, saving district parents more than $17,000 in tuition fees for approximately 170 credit hours of classes the students tested out of.

The two week refresher courses will be offered this spring on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark from 3-5:30 p.m. March 19-30 (the math portion) and April 16-27 (reading and English). The cost for each two week course is $129.

To register, contact Lewis and Clark’s Enrollment Center today at (618) 468-7000.

Visit www.lc.edu/CCL to view the full 2012 schedule of classes, or call the Corporate & Community Learning office at (618) 468-5715 with any questions regarding the courses.

Artists Unite at L&C for Zambia Benefit

Godfrey - Mustard Seed Peace Project will host the Concert for Zambia from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the Trimpe Building Advanced Technology Center on Lewis and Clark Community College's Godfrey campus.

Proceeds from the event, which costs $20 per ticket, will support the local grassroots organization's Education Sponsorship Program in the rural Lukulu Region of Zambia.

“We feel that by promoting education in this rural community in Zambia we will also be providing these youth with the tools necessary to become productive leaders in their communities,” said Teresa Cranmer, founder and president of Mustard Seed Peace Project. “For just $90 a year we can provide a child with an education and make a significant difference in his or her life.”

This one night only celebration of art, dancing and music will kick off an art exhibit that will remain on campus for a month in conjunction with the college's Black History Month programming. Many large “SilverScreen Quilts” - works of cloth, paint and mixed media inspired by African American films and cinema - will be on display. Sun Smith-Foret, a nationally recognized textile artist, uses the African American technique of strip piecing as a vehicle to structure compelling graphic imagery.

“I wish to locate myself and my artwork in a rationally, emotionally, spiritually, and humanely arrived at multi-cultural future with roots in narrative tradition,” Smith-Foret said.

The concert will feature world music and dance from Kreative Pandemonium, a rhythm, song and dance ensemble dedicated to preserving culture and creating new experiences within the African Diasporas.

From 9-11 p.m., Zion and the Lion Roots Band will enlighten and entertain the audience with Roots Reggae music. Their dynamic performance is a force that encompasses peace, love, unity and spirituality. Zion was born and raised on the island of Dominica, and has moved to the area and joined forces with the Lion Roots Band to mesmerize audiences with their beautiful vocals, hypnotic rhythms and uplifting message. The group performs all original reggae music written by Zion who has released three albums and is finishing the fourth, titled "Crying for Freedom." The group represents a powerhouse of talent that will captivate listeners with their tight, crisp delivery. Background vocals create a heavenly dimension of harmonies.

“It will be an honor to play for this event,” Zion said. “The cause of this benefit is what I live for.”

The $20 entry fee includes live entertainment, heavy appetizers and an art exhibit. A cash bar will be available starting at 6 p.m.

Advance tickets may be purchased online at: www.MustardSeedPeaceProject.org.

View the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/338655732829722/.

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Jan. 6, 2012
UPDATE: Raw Earth has been removed from the concert lineup, and replaced by Kreative Pandemonium.

Music to Fill the Air at 17th Annual First Night River Bend Celebration

Godfrey, Ill. – The music at First Night River Bend sets the mood for celebrating the joy of a New Year. This year favorites return to the stages of First Night in The Commons, Dental Building Lobby and the Commons Café.

Whether your family gets excited by jazz, country western, acoustic harmonies or classic rock, there’s music for everyone’s ears.

Returning to First Night River Bend this year is the Alton Landing Jazz Quartet, which will present an exciting musical performance featuring jazz, swing, Latin and fresh versions of pop tunes. The band will perform from 9-10:45 p.m. in the Commons Café area.

A mix of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Dion, ZZ Top, Alabama, Queen, Brooks and Dunn and decades of musical influence from the 1950s through today sounds a lot like a performance by Back in the Saddle. This First Night River Bend favorite will perform two shows this year at 8 and 9 p.m. on the Commons stage.

Vocal artist Elizabeth Lakamp will also return to First Night River Bend to present a “rockin,’ sockin’ good time” with her family interactive 50s show. Lakamp promises musical fun for all ages and offers to teach her audience new songs and dances from a bygone era. “I’m very happy to return to First Night River Bend,” Lakamp said. “I love the receptive audiences and the people are always so nice.”

Lakamp will perform at 8 and 9 p.m. in the Dental Building Lobby.

For more information about First Night River Bend, or to view this year’s celebration lineup, visit www.lc.edu/firstnight or call (618) 468-7500.

Buttons are on sale now at Dick’s Flowers, Jersey Community Wellness Center, all Liberty Bank locations and at Party Magic in Godfrey. Buttons are $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. All children 5 and under are admitted free.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages. First Night River Bend 2012 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College.

Nine Vocal Students Win in NATS Musical Theater Competition

Godfrey, Ill. - Nine Lewis & Clark voice students brought home awards during the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Musical Theatre competition held at Webster University on Nov. 13.

Students were judged by NATS members as well as Broadway and music theater professionals.

· Stephen Spilger, a tenor from St. Louis, received honorable mention in Upper High School Men Division 5

· Soprano Sydney Maples, of Edwardsville, won first place and Soprano Chelsea Williams, of Cottage Hills, won second place—sweeping Undergraduate Women Division 6

· In Divisions 7 -9 Undergraduate Men tenor Taylor Merritt, of Jerseyville, won first place and baritone Nickolas Yates, of Grafton, won second place

· In the leading men and women Divisions 10-12, Mezzo Soprano Heather Humphrey, of Roxana, was awarded first place and tenor Cole Gutman, of Grafton, won second place.

· Sopranos Esther Spilger, of St. Louis, and Julie McPike, of Alton, were awarded honorable mention. All singers are students of Susan Parton Stanard, director of Lewis & Clark choral ensembles and vocal studies.

There were 64 competitors in groups that ranged from elementary school through adult representing private voice studios as well as voice studios from colleges and universities as Lewis and Clark Community College, Washington University, University of Missouri St. Louis, and Webster University.

The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) was founded in 1944 and is now the largest association of teachers of singing in the world. Its mission is to encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented.

Coach Rooney and Kiersten Mottl Receive NSCAA Awards

Godfrey, Ill. – The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) recently named Head Soccer Coach Tim Rooney Central Coach of the Year and Sophomore Midfielder Kiersten Mottl First Team All-American.

Rooney also is a nominee for NSCAA National Coach of the Year. The winning coach will be announced during the organization’s convention in January.

Based in Kansas City, the NSCAA is the largest soccer coaches' organization in the world with more than 30,000 members who coach both genders at all levels of the sport.

Rooney, of St. Charles, has established a career total of more than 625 victories with his men's and women's soccer teams at Lewis and Clark Community College since his arrival in 1986.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the NSCAA and it reflects the strength of our players and program,” Rooney said.

“I’m very proud of Kiersten for being named First Team All-American. She has done an outstanding job the last two years and deserves this recognition.”

Mottl, a sophomore midfielder from Florissant, Mo., led the Trailblazers in points this year at 45 including 17 goals and 11 assists. She and her team finished the 2011 season 18-4-1, with a ranking of No. 10 and a narrowly missed a trip to nationals after winning the Region 24 Championship and making it into the last game of the District C finals before losing to Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa 2-1.

Rooney, who was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2009, was named region coach of the year 14 times and has eight national tournament appearances between the two programs. His 1999 and 2008 women's teams won national championship titles for the Illinois school.

He played on the 1969 and 1970 National Championship team at St. Louis Flo Valley. Career coaching stops included St. Louis-Flo Valley, University of Missouri-St. Louis and professionally, with the St. Louis Steamers.

First Night River Bend Buttons on Sale Now

Godfrey, Ill. – The First Night River Bend 2012 button is your ticket to an evening filled with music, dance, magic, humor and a wide variety of artistic expression. Buy your button and wear it for admission to all performance venues on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus – it’s your ticket to excitement and entertainment!

Admission buttons for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts are $10 in advance and $15 at the event. Children age 5 and under are free. Buttons can be purchased at the following locations:

Dick’s Flowers (Alton & Wood River)
Party Magic
Liberty Bank locations
Jersey Community Wellness Center

Numerous acts and entertainment will highlight the annual celebration of the arts, taking place on New Year’s Eve on the college’s Godfrey campus. The re-opening of the Hatheway Cultural Center will bring back the “main stage” to the 17th annual First Night River Bend event. Gracing the main stage this year will be returning favorites Master Hypnotist Ray Thompson, Illusionist Keith Jozsef and “The Whip Guy” Chris Camp.

Other returning favorites to First Night River Bend include the comedy and magic of Chris Egelston, musical performances by Back in the Saddle and the Alton Landing Jazz Quartet, ice carvings by Chip Off the Block, air brush face paintings by Fantasy Faces, and numerous hands-on activities for the children.

River Bend Arena will open at 6:30 p.m. with activities and performances for children of all ages. Two fireworks shows will be held again this year, the first at 9 p.m. and the second at midnight.

For a complete schedule of entertainers and events, log on to www.lc.edu/firstnight.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages. First Night River Bend 2012 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College.

Highway Construction Training Program Offers New Opportunities to Students

Godfrey, Ill. – The first class of Lewis and Clark’s new Highway Construction Careers Training Program successfully completed this fall, setting a standard for other classes to follow. Currently, the next batch of trainees is being recruited for a 10-week session slated to begin in January.

For some, the program is a chance to start a new career, and for others, it’s a pathway to a more rewarding professional life.

Vickie Harris, 45, of Alton, had no on the job experience outside of housekeeping, but found new opportunities with the Highway Construction Careers Training Program.

“I always wanted to go back to school, but never thought it would be for highway construction,” said the mother of two, who was a housewife for years and now takes care of her grandson. “I wasn’t familiar with any of it (concrete, electrical, etc.), and at one point in time I thought I wouldn’t be able to do this – but I kept with it and learned more and more about all the trades. I actually lit a light bulb and made a doorbell ring, and now I’m thinking about taking more classes.”

The 10-week, intensive training program covers construction math, job readiness, blueprint reading, construction technical skills, first aid, CPR, flagger certification, heavy equipment certification and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour certification. It includes classroom learning, skills labs that cover a variety of trades, visits to area apprenticeship programs and actual job site work.

Eric Lambert, 45, of Alton was a commercial driver who wanted to further his education and switch his career path to construction.

“I thought the math classes were outstanding. Especially being my age, it really brought me back to my younger days and gave me a solid understanding of a lot of things that I’m now able to apply on the job,” he said.

Lambert also enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the program, which allowed the trainees to work with unfamiliar tools with real world applications.

“Half of those tools I was unfamiliar with. I also learned a lot of easier ways to do things,” he said.

Lambert is hoping to get into the Laborers, Plumbers or Pipefitters union, and has a personal motivation to continue furthering his education after the program.

Erick Howell, 22, of Jerseyville has been trying to get into a union on his own (preferably Laborers or Ironworkers), and hopes this experience will give him the career boost he needs.

“I’ve done construction, but there were some things I hadn’t done or learned,” he said. “The communications lessons helped me quite a bit, and the math. I have more certifications now and more qualifications to get a good job.”

In addition to career training, the class taught trainees how to be ready for life in the workforce.

“The job readiness class was intense but we learned a lot about ourselves and I enjoyed that because I see myself in a different way now. I learned that you can do anything,” Harris said.

The program targets women, minorities and disadvantaged individuals, and was made possible by a $239,546 grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Illinois Community College Board. Rep. Dan Beiser, of Alton, sponsored the grant. Successful candidates must be at least 19 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, have a valid Illinois driver’s license, and consent to random drug screening.

“The program is exciting because it allows members of our society to make a difference in their communities as well as their lives,” said Program Director Stephanie Gill.

Of the 30 participants Lewis and Clark can train each year, the goal is to place at least 19 in a union apprenticeship program. Ultimately, the pre-apprenticeship program has a migration path to an Associate in Science degree.

Harris, Lambert and Howell, among others, were honored during an awards ceremony in November for their successful completion of the program. As of late November, the participants were waiting to hear whether they’d been accepted into their chosen unions.

“Members of local unions have been exceptionally cooperative and willing to speak to the class about their specific trade. Most have commented on the positive reception they have received from students. Some students plan on taking college classes if there is a waiting period before they can become apprentices to become even more prepared for this work,” Gill said.

For more information on the Highway Construction Training Program, contact the Adult Education Department at (618) 468-4141.

VA Vets Services Mobile Unit Visiting Campus Dec. 6

Godfrey, Ill. – A VA Vet Center mobile services unit will be on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark Community College from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 to provide area veterans and service members with various services such as:

Individual and family counseling
Readjustment counseling
Assistance with VA paperwork
Phone/fax/internet access to the VA including access to individual VA records, etc.

Additionally, Lewis and Clark staff will be invited to two awareness workshops being conducted by mobile unit staff to help them better understand veteran and service member students’ needs as they transition to college student life.

The sessions, lasting approximately 30 minutes, will be held in Schriefer Commons (Caldwell Hall 2301) at 10:30 a.m. and again at 2:30 p.m.

The mobile unit is wheelchair accessible. Anyone with questions about the VA should take advantage of this opportunity.

Contact Terry Lane at tdlane@lc.edu or at (618) 468-5030 for more information about this event.

L&C Faculty Ratify Contract

The Lewis and Clark Community College Faculty voted to ratify a contract on Sunday.

"We are very grateful and want to express our appreciation to the faculty for the ratification of the contract and the vote not to strike," Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said. "This action was certainly in the interest of the students and the entire college community."

"We want to assure all students, employees and those using the campuses for events that all classes and functions will continue as scheduled."

The college intends to take the ratified contract as approved by the faculty to the board for adoption.

Men’s Golf Team Ranked No. 7 in Nation

Godfrey, Ill. – The men’s golf team will start spring season ranked No. 7 in the nation — one of many recent firsts for the Trailblazers.

“We are elated. We were ranked No. 13 in the NJCAA Coaches Poll at the beginning of November and we’ve moved up to No. 7 in the recent Golfstat poll,” said Head Coach Mike Brasher. “The success of our fall pre-season has garnered some national attention for Lewis and Clark and we couldn’t be more proud of this team.”

The Trailblazers' ranking is based on head-to-head competition in the Golfstat rankings, one of the most dependable ranking systems in college golf. College tournaments send their results to Golfstat for the purpose of ranking leading up to the national spring tournament.

“A big first this fall for our team was winning their first-ever team victory at the Danville Invitational Tourney at Turtle Creek Golf Club,” said Brasher.

The Trailblazers shot 299/293 for a 592 team total score to win the nine-team tournament by 11 shots over runner-up Rend Lake. Devlin Keenoy was medalist with a three under par 141 for another first in this event, and Brendan Bargetzi was fourth.

The 299 score on day one of the tournament was a school record low-team score followed on day two by a new school record low of 293 which translates into a new school record low-team total of 592 and Lewis and Clark’s first ever first place trophy.

During fall pre-season, the Trailblazers hosted and won two match play events at Belk Park Golf Course. Webster University fell to Lewis and Clark with a score of 6 and 3 followed by Lindenwood-Belleville who lost to Lewis and Clark with a score of 5 and 3.

The Trailblazers traveled to MacMurray College for a six team tourney that included five NCAA Division 3 teams and took second place. Sophomore Jered Hogan was the second place individual score and Lewis and Clark had all five players finish in the top ten.

The golf team also finished fourth at the Rend Lake Fall Preview Tourney, where freshman Clark Spalding finished in second place and Devlin Keenoy and Jered Hogan also finished in the top ten.

When the spring season begins in March the Trailblazers will get back to work. Sophomore Devlin Keenoy, a medalist at the conference tourney and MWAC Player of the Year as a freshman will get the chance to defend his title.

Also, based on results from the fall season, Lewis and Clark is positioned as the ‘team to beat’ in the MWAC this year. That would also be a first, to win the conference tourney.

Lewis and Clark has had the "Player of the Year" for two of the past three years. Now-alum Shane Smith won the MWAC Tourney as a freshman too.

“As we gear up for the spring season we have several things to look forward to,” Brasher said. "The ultimate goal for the team is to win the region tournament and advance as a team to the nationals. We definitely have the horses to get this done. It will require everyone to bring their ‘A’ game. It is a 54 hole event over two days. Any team that advances from our region has a chance to win it all."

L&C Receives LCFA's Notice of Intent to Strike

Today the college received official communication that the Lewis and Clark Faculty Association filed a notice of intent to strike. The notice was filed last Friday with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.

We want to reiterate that this does not guarantee that there will be a strike. Informational picketing may occur on campus. However, all classes and events will continue to be held as scheduled.

The college remains hopeful that the faculty will see the college’s proposals as fair and appropriate, especially given the economic climate, when the LCFA takes the final proposals to a vote on or around Dec. 1.

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the Public Relations Office at (618) 468-3200.

L&C Receives 2011 Governor’s Sustainability Award

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College continues to make strides in both sustainability education and practices, which has earned recent recognition in the form of a 2011 Governor’s Sustainability Award.

This marks the 25th year of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award, presented by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) in recognition of 25 Illinois companies and organizations for their significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy. Organizations who are winning for the first time receive the Sustainability Award, while past winners are recognized with a Continuous Improvement Award.

"These businesses and organizations have shown that it is possible to create and maintain conditions under which people and the environment can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social and economic requirements of present and future generations,” said Manohar Kulkarni, director of the ISTC, a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois.

Between 2008 and 2010, the college recorded a 14.4 percent reduction in energy use on its Godfrey campus from energy conservation measures recommended as a result of a comprehensive energy audit and carbon footprint assessment begun in 2008. That year, the college completed a Climate Action Plan (CAP), detailing a cautious and conservative approach to its estimates for achieving climate neutrality within 50 years (or by FY 2058).

Lewis and Clark implemented some of the measures – structural and policy-oriented – almost immediately.

Four primary energy conservation measures are credited for the energy savings:

The Lewis and Clark custodial team transitioned work shifts to take advantage of daylight and reduce the amount of hours buildings needed to be lit, and heated or cooled.
The Information Technology department instituted an automatic shut-down of all computer labs on campus at 8 p.m. every day, reducing energy use with minimum financial and human investments.
Before the end of 2010, all building interior light bulbs were replaced with high efficiency fluorescent bulbs and many incandescent pathway lamps were replaced with LED pathway lighting fixtures. The remaining exterior pathway lights will be replaced with LED fixtures as funds are available.
Completed in 2011, the installation of occupancy sensors in most rooms on campus ensures that lights are not on in rooms when they are unoccupied.

The outcome of all energy conservation measures are recorded on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the CAP, which charts a course for carbon neutrality with reduced emissions and energy needed for campus operations.

“Reducing energy use on campus is not only about saving energy and money for the school, or even reducing our own campus footprint. It is about modeling best practices as an institution that can be adopted by individuals to make an even greater impact for our region, creating a more livable, sustainable community,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of Sustainability and Public Engagement at Lewis and Clark.

L&C’s multi-faceted method to advance sustainability is approached with the idea that transforming the behavior of individuals is necessary in order to change the way the institution is able to operate. Best practices are modeled at the ground level through infusing ideas about sustainability into lessons and classroom techniques, and then on a grander scale within the larger community.

Lochmann, along with Water Resources Sustainability Coordinator Ted Kratschmer, accepted the award at a ceremony on Oct. 27 in Champaign, Ill.

View the college’s Climate Action Plan and learn more about our work in Sustainability at www.lc.edu/green. To see a complete list of award winners, visit http://www.istc.illinois.edu/info/govs_awards.cfm.

First Night River Bend 2012 Announces Schedule of Performers

Godfrey, Ill. –The re-opening of the Hatheway Cultural Center will once again bring the “main stage” back to the 17th annual First Night River Bend event. Numerous entertainers and acts have already been confirmed for the annual celebration of the arts that will take place New Year’s Eve on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark Community College.

“We are pleased that we will once again be able to utilize the Hatheway Cultural Center and the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre as our main stage for performances that night,” said John Nell, First Night River Bend 2012 co-director. “We are looking forward to the updated features in the theatre and know they will add a level of excitement to the already exciting acts we have planned for the main stage.”

Gracing the main stage this year will be returning favorites master hypnotist Ray Thompson, illusionist Keith Jozsef and “The Whip Guy” Chris Camp.

Thompson, who hails from Des Moines, Iowa has been a part of First Night River Bend in the past, combining magic, hypnosis and theater to create his “Theater of the Mind” performance, which is memorable for all audiences.

Jozsef will also return to the Hatheway stage this year to present a show of mystery and wonder, featuring grand illusions, sleight of hand and plenty of audience interaction.

“I can’t think of a better way to conclude my 20th anniversary celebration year than by performing for the great crowds of First Night River Bend,” Jozsef said. “I have many new surprises in store for the audience this year.”

Another returning crowd favorite is three-time world champion whip cracker Chris Camp, who has been cracking his whip all around the world, entertaining crowds on Jay Leno, and touring places such as Hong Kong, China and Athens, Greece. Camp made his way onto the big screen in the 2006 film “Breaking and Entering.” He will perform numerous whip-cracking and dare devil feats for the First Night audience again this year.

First Night audiences will once again be treated to the comedy and magic of Chris Egelston, musical performances by Back in the Saddle and the Alton Landing Jazz Quartet, ice carvings by Chip Off the Block, air brush face paintings by Fantasy Faces, and numerous hands-on activities for the children.

River Bend Arena will open at 6:30 p.m. with activities and performances for children of all ages. Two fireworks shows will be held again this year, the first at 9 p.m. and the second at midnight.

For a complete schedule of entertainers and events, log on to www.lc.edu/firstnight.

Buttons will go on sale Nov. 28 at Dick’s Flowers, Jersey Community Wellness Center, all Liberty Bank locations and Party Magic in Godfrey. They cost $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. All children 5 and under are admitted free.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages. First Night River Bend 2012 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College.

L&C Concert Choir to Host “Sing-Along Messiah” Dec. 2

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Concert Choir will host its second annual “Sing-Along Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in the Hatheway Cultural Center.

Bring your score, or borrow one at the door as we usher in the holiday season singing the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.”

The “Sing-Along” series began in 2010 when more than 300 people lifted their voices to Handel’s oratorio masterpiece.

“It was standing room only in the Chapel last year,” said Director of Choral Ensembles and Vocal Studies Susan Parton Stanard. “The Chapel is closed for repairs this year, but we are able to hold the concert in our newly refurbished Ann Whitney Olin Theatre in the Hatheway Cultural Center.”

Choral selections include “And the Glory of the Lord,” “O Thou That Tellest,” “For unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to God,” “His Yoke is Easy,” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Choral voices will be joined by soloist sopranos Peggy Eggers, Sydney Maples and Jamie Mills. Additional soloists will be announced at a later date. The choir will also be accompanied by a string ensemble led by Deborah Haferkamp and pianist Teresa Crane.

All singers are welcome to attend and admission is free.

For additional information, contact Susan Parton Stanard at spstanard@lc.edu or (618) 468-4732.

Volunteers Needed For First Night River Bend 2012

With the 17th year celebration, First Night has conjured up a lineup of some new and amazing talent for this year’s extravaganza, which will require more volunteers than in years past. More than 120 people are needed to perform a number of jobs. Volunteers assist with all phases of the event including site management, venue assistance, headquarters assistance, artist assistance, button/merchandise sales and clean up.

Volunteers may sign up for one or two shifts, typically two hours each, or work all evening. Each volunteer receives a complimentary admission button and free access to the hospitality rooms. All volunteers are required to complete a background check and attend one training session, which will be held prior to the event, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 in the Hatheway Cultural Center, located on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark Community College.

For those interested in volunteering for this family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, contact First Night River Bend Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Batchelor at (618) 468-4679 or by e-mail at mbatchel@lc.edu. Volunteer forms are also available online at www.lc.edu/firstnight.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve event, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages.

First Night River Bend 2012 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College. The event is presented by Lewis and Clark Community College and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. Major sponsors include The Telegraph, The Village of Godfrey and WBGZ 1570 AM.

L&C Minority Affairs to Present an ‘Evening of Elegant Jazz” Nov.19

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College Minority Affairs is hosting an “Evening of Elegant Jazz” with acclaimed vocalist Kimberly Hoskins-Westcott on Saturday, Nov. 19.

The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. in Reid Restaurant on the college’s Godfrey campus.

“There’s a middle section of the cafeteria that’s sunken and the intimacy of the room is reminiscent of the 30s and 40s, when cabaret style seating was in vogue,” said Bonnie Fox, Minority Affairs liaison at L&C.

Fox heard Hoskins-Westcott perform at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, and decided to bring her in to be a part of the event.

The singer grew up in Collinsville and studied classical vocal performance at the University of California-Irvine and music theory at Eastman School of Music. Well known in western New York, her performance background includes a three-day Country Western engagement for Sea Breeze Co.

She has shared the stage with notable artists including Barry Manilow, Count Basie’s Big Band, Jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, and was the opening soloist for Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign.

“She has a great set of pipes and combines stage presence for a well-rounded musical production,” Fox said. “She sinks her soul into her songs and does a phenomenal job at interpreting lyrics.”

The admission price is $8 per person, and hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar of favorite wines and beer will be available.

To wrap up its Fall 2011 season, Minority Affairs is also hosting a Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 in Trimpe Building. Advance reservations are preferred for that event at $8 per person or $64 per table. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Fox at (618) 468-6030 or bfox@lc.edu.

Guitar and Wind Ensemble Present Variety at Fall Concert

Godfrey, Ill. – Variety is the spice of life, and the theme of the Lewis and Clark Community College Guitar and Wind Ensemble’s Fall 2011 concert.

The show will go on at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 in the Ringhausen Music Building.

The Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Travis Mattison, will ring in the holiday season with their performances of traditional holiday music such as “Carol of the Bells,” “Greensleeves” and “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” arranged especially for five guitars.

Mattison has used his talent and skill as an accomplished guitarist to bring together students with diverse musical skills to form this talented group of musicians.

The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Peter Hussey, will perform “A Tribute to Steely Dan” - a medley of the band’s greatest hits. They will also perform “Bouncer,” a salsa composition by composer Eddie Palmieri, along with “Lift Every Voice (the Negro National Anthem),” composed by John and James Johnson, and “Watermelon Man,” composed by Herbie Hancock and Poncho Sanchez.

Members of the Wind Ensemble have affectionately been referring to themselves as the “ODDsemble,” given their diverse instrumentation and interest in exploring music from a wide variety of styles/genres.

The goal of the ensemble is to find music that falls somewhere between purely “jazz” and “classic/concert” literature. Members are encouraged to bring their own ideas about musical selections, and to be a part of the rehearsal and arranging process for the group, which blends traditional music reading and improvisational skills for every performance. The ensemble is open to any and all interested instrumentalists (string, wind, percussion) as well as guest vocalists and electronic music performers.

Special guest musicians including Teresa Crane, Peter Hussey, Travis Mattison and Louis Michael will also join in on the concert to bring concertgoers their favorites.

Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.

Family Health Clinic Provides Special Olympians with Free Physicals

Godfrey, Ill. – On Thursday, for the third consecutive year, area Special Olympians gathered on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College for pre-event physicals to ensure their eligibility to compete in this year’s games.

Seventy-five athletes from Special Olympics Illinois attended Special Olympics MedFest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Nursing building. Nurse practitioners of the L&C Family Health Clinic, nursing students, and L&C staff volunteer their time each year to provide the physicals.

“This event affords a valuable learning experience for our students, as well as community service to a very special group of individuals,” said Donna Meyer, dean of Health Sciences and Project Director of the Family Health Clinic. “We look forward to hosting this event every year, and are honored that Special Olympics has partnered with us for the past three years.”

To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, a person must be at least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professional as having intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delays that require or have required specially designed instruction.

This year’s Special Olympics Area Spring Games will take place on April 28 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Lewis and Clark's Family Health Clinic and are grateful that they are able to provide many of our athletes with the needed physicals allowing them to compete in Special Olympics competitions. We appreciate Lewis and Clark's continued support of our program,” said Linda Wunder, Southern Regional Area supervisor for Special Olympics Illinois.

Lewis and Clark’s Family Health Clinic is funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services to help expand healthcare services and education in rural and underserved communities. The nurse-managed clinic offers family practice basic services within the nursing philosophy, emphasizing health education, health promotion and preventative care.

Search “Family Health Clinic” at lc.edu to learn more about the clinic and its services.

Special Olympics Illinois empowers people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential. Special Olympics athletes enhance their physical fitness and motor skills while building self-confidence, friendships and social skills, which they carry over into their daily lives at home, in the classroom, on the job and in the community. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization. All funds are raised in Illinois through individual and corporate donations, foundation grants, service clubs and special events.

Visit www.soill.org for more information.

Young Piano Student Takes First Place in Competition

Godfrey, Ill. – Alton pianist Emily Bernhard, 16, will compete in the Illinois Music Teachers Association State Conference this Sunday at Illinois State University in Normal.

Coming off a first place win in the senior division of the ISMTA district competition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Bernhard, who has been playing piano since she was six years old, looks forward to playing on Nov. 13.

“I don’t really get nervous,” she said. “I’ve done this competition a few times and I’m looking forward to it.”

Over the years, Bernhard has studied piano under teachers Rebecca Heafner and Amy Phillips, and is currently a student of Barbara Kramer at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Daughter of Paul and Paula Bernhard of Alton, she is also a past winner of the junior division of the ISMTA competitions, National Guild of Musicians Auditions, and the Illinois Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts Competitions.

Emily Bernhard is a sophomore honor student at Mississippi Valley Christian School where she serves as chorus accompanist and is active in volleyball and basketball. She also plays the flute and is active in her church.

She doesn’t know what she wants to do after high school, but plans to continue playing.

“My mom actually got me into piano – I just liked it so I kept doing it,” Bernhard said.

Golf Team is Ranked No. 13 in the Nation

The Trailblazers Golf team is going into its Spring 2012 season with a No. 13 national ranking. The poll was released earlier this month.

Click to read official release

NJCAA Division II

Rank | Team | Points | Last

1. South Mountain (8) 80 1

2. John A. Logan 67 T-2

3. Tyler JC 59 4

4. Walters State 43 6

5. Mississippi Gulf Coast 39 5

6. Mesa 35 T-2

7. Potomac State 29 10

8. Rend Lake 26 8

9. East Mississippi 13 NR

10. Mott 10 7

Also receiving votes: Black Hawk, 8; Southeast, 6; Kirkwood, 4; Lewis & Clark, 4; Moraine Valley, 4; Oakland, 4; Des Moines Area, 3; Murray State, 2; Parkland, 2; Abraham Baldwin, 1; Clarendon, 1

Polls conducted by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Voting closed Oct. 27, 2011.

Opening Night a Hit for Men's Basketball

GODFREY — Opening night proved to be a rousing success for the Lewis and Clark Community College men’s basketball team Thursday.

The Trailblazers used a swarming pressure defense to subdue Illinois Central College of East Peoria 91-79 in their season debut at the River Bend Arena.

“Basically, it was a pretty good first game,” third-year LCCC coach Deon Thomas said. “There are some things we have to work on, like closing out games.”

LCCC’s defense took care of any minor troubles the Trailblazers endured. They went all-out man-to-man from baseline to baseline and Thomas expects that frenetic guarding to continue.

“I like the upbeat, high-energy style,” said Thomas, the career scoring leader at Illinois. “It’s the kind of defense we played in high school and in Europe.”

Chicago Simeon High coach Bob Hambric taught Thomas that pressure game.

“As soon as you made a basket, you were on the ball against the other team,” Thomas said. “So I like playing it.”

ICC coach Tony Wysinger, another former U of I player, figured the Trailblazers would come at them in every way. The Cougars are 1-1.

“The thing we tried to stress was staying away from live turnovers,” he said. “We’re a young team and we have to learn to be aggressive and attack the basket. We made a lot of errors, but they are correctable.”

Shared scoring kept LCCC’s offense percolating. Aqui Shareef, a 6-foot-6 freshman and one of the Chicago connection, led the way with 15 points. Chicago Corliss High product Princeton Steward, a 6-5 freshman, pitched in 14 points. And Dominique Walls, a 6-4 freshman from Chicago’s Hales Franciscan, contributed 12 points. Thomas had seven Chicagoland players on the 15-man roster.

“We recruited some good players and guys who play aggressively,” Thomas said. “That’s why we’ll be able to press more this season. We didn’t have the personnel and depth to do that last season.”

Michael Lee, a 6-4 freshman from Lansing South, tossed in 11 points and Olatilewa Oyawusi, a 6-9, 265-pound center from Bloomfield, N.J., added 10 points.

“I thought Michael really stepped up and Domnique and Princeton played well. Olatilewa is strong. and impossible to move,” Thomas quipped.

LCCC struck for a 14-2 run early in the game to shoot ahead 22-12 and never looked back. The Trailblazers led 43-32 at half. ICC cut the deficit to 45-39 early in the second half, but LCCC went on another spurt to shoot ahead 58-44. The ’Blazers increased their advantage to 70-50 with nine minutes remaining.

Stephon Martinez scored 23 points, best for ICC. Teammate Corinthian Carson tallied 18 points for the Cougars, who sank 34 of 40 free throws. LCCC committed 29 fouls, seven more than ICC, which belongs to the Division II Midwest-Athletic Conference. The Trailblazers are starting their second year of D-1 play in JUCO ball.

L&C Women Win on PKs

For the Lewis and Clark Community College women’s soccer team, the best offense was indeed a strong defense Friday. And as a result, the Trailblazers are one victory away from a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.

LCCC advanced on overtime penalty kicks after playing Iowa Western Community College to a scoreless draw through regulation time and a pair of 10-minute sudden-death periods in a semifinal of the District C Tournament at the MLS Sporting KC Training Facility in Kansas City, Mo.

The Trailblazers (18-3-1 and ranked No. 10 in the nation), will face Northern Oklahoma at 3 p.m. today for the district title and that berth in the National Tourney, set for Nov. 17-19 in Melbourne, Fla. IWCC, ranked No. 5 in the nation, finsihed at 14-4.

"I can’t say enough about how good our defense played," LCCC coach Tim Rooney said. "(Iowa Western) had some shots, but really, most I thought, were from pretty far out and weren’t reallty all that dangerous."

In the best-of-five set of penalty kicks used to determine the winner, LCCC made three PKs to IWC’s two.

LCCC shot first, and Julie Webb’s attempt slipped past IWC goalie Janice Williams into the lower left corner. Becca Lawson tied the PKs at 1-1. Each team missed its second attempt. Then LCCC’s Kayla Herring scored lower left and IWC’s Shaylee Saxon scored top left corner to mnake it 2-2 after three sets.

In the fourth set of PKs, LCCC’s Heather Schneider scored to the same lower left corner, but LCCC goalei Sandy Shore made a tip save of Mia Felts’ shot for IWCC. The high shot caromed off her finegrtips, then bounced off the crossbar and out, leaving LCC ahead 3-2 heading into the final set.

Kiersten Mottl’s shot sailed high on the Trailblazers’ last attempt, but IWC’s Makelle Eggleston’s shot sailed wide left, setting off a celebration by the LCCC players.

"Usually, when you don’t have those one or two big 20-goal scorers, it’s hard to get through to the national tournament," Rooney said, referring to the earlty season loss of Casey Vitale, last season’s leading scorer, to a torn ACL.

"But our girls have done a really good job of regrouping and the defense has been really strong."

The Trailblazers had a pair of late chances in regulation. A flick by Webb was tipped over the top of the goal by IWCC goalie Williams with three minutes remaining and a point-blank shot by Mottl was also saved.

"We’ll have to come ready to play again (Satruday)," Rooney said. "It will be a tough game. We can enjoy this for a little but but we have to get ready to play again."

L&C Hosting Volleyball Region 24 Final Four This Weekend

Godfrey, Ill. – Starting the 2011 playoffs on a high note, Lewis and Clark Volleyball defeated Rend Lake in five sets Wednesday night, and will go on to host the Region 24 Final Four Nov. 5-6 at River Bend Arena.

With a 22-18 regular season record, the women hit the road Wednesday, Nov. 2 to face off with the Warriors at a regional play-in game.

The ‘Blazers had a slow start after a number of unforced errors in game one, and were forced to make adjustments quickly.

"We were not playing badly, but we weren't playing to our potential either,” said head coach Meredith Heater. “We were missing serves and hitting balls out of bounds, and really not controlling the ball the way we should have.”

Errors continued in a very close game two, which L&C lost 23-25, but the Trailblazers wouldn’t let it be the end of their season.

According to Heater, a completely different team showed up in games three and four, led by the strong attacking of middle blocker Julie Ramsey, who finished with 16 kills on the night and was complemented by great defense from the back-row by Carly Bellm, Savannah Bates, Kristen Bowman and libero Brooke Beets, who finished the match with a personal best of 40 digs on the evening. The ‘Blazers came at the Warriors from all sides and quickly defeated them 25-17 in game three, and 25-11 in game four, forcing a fifth set.

Game five proved to be a nail biter from the start – remaining tied at almost every point from seven on. The Trailblazers made it to match point first at 14-13, but it would take two more match points before L&C finished the set with a block by Megan Plogger and Brittany Hardwick for a final score of 17-15.

The team also registered 9 aces, 3 solo blocks and a team high of 18 block assists. Setter Maddie Favuzza distributed the ball well and finished with 55 assists on the match, for an average of 11 per set. Tori Ballmann finished with 14 kills while Megan Plogger and Taryn Ballmann each chipped in 9 kills. Brittany Hardwick produced a great overall game with 8 kills, 9 blocks and an ace. Looking ahead, Lewis and Clark will meet up with Parkland Community College (ranked No. 5 in the nation and defeated Danville Area Community College Wednesday) at noon on Saturday, Nov. 5 at River Bend Arena.

“We are thrilled about the opportunity to host this year, and excited that we will be participating as well,” Heater said. “The hosting duties rotate each year through the region, and it will be quite awhile before we get this ‘home-court’ advantage again, so I hope we take full advantage and achieve our goal of going to the national tournament. I look forward to seeing a loud and energetic crowd of Trailblazer fans pushing us to victory this weekend.”

Illinois Central College and Lincoln Land Community College, coming off wins against SWIC and Lincoln respectively, will face off at 2 p.m., also at River Bend Arena.

The winners of the two Saturday matches will face each other at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 for the Region 24 Championship and a trip to Nationals, which will be held Nov. 17-19 in Toledo, Ohio.

The consolation bracket will play out on Sunday, Nov. 6 – with the losers of the noon and 2 p.m. Saturday games facing one another at noon, and the loser of Saturday’s championship match taking on the winner of Sunday’s noon game at 3 p.m.

Coach, Two Players Receive Recognition from MCCAC

The Lewis and Clark Trailblazers Volleyball team is in playoff mode.

On Oct. 26, the team hosted the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference (MCCAC) All Conference game. Though they lost the game to Mineral Area College (9-25 , 22-25 , 21-25), players Brooke Beets and Maddie Favuzza were named First Team All Conference and Head Coach Meredith Heater was named Coach of the Year (as was Mineral Area's Tim Copeland).

See Brooke's stats on the year.

See Maddie's stats on the year.

The Trailblazers will face Rend Lake this evening at 6 p.m. (away). No matter the outcome, L&C will host the Region 24 finals on Nov. 5 and 6 at River Bend Arena. Stay tuned for more info.

Visit Flickr for photos of the Trailblazers from this season.

Trailblazers are Region 24 Champs

The women’s soccer team brought home the NJCAA Region 24 Championship trophy Sunday after defeating Parkland 2-1 in Champaign.

The Trailblazers, who were down by one at the half, came back with goals by Julie Webb (11) and Kiersten Mottl (3) to seal the deal and earn a trip to the District C finals this weekend.

The Trailblazers, 17-3-1 this season, had a most recent NJCAA ranking of No. 13 in the nation. They will face Iowa Western in the semifinal this weekend at Metropolitan Community College – Blue River in Independence, Mo.

The district champ will advance to the NJCAA National Tournament Nov. 17-19 in Melbourne, Fla.

Photo courtesy of Rod Shilts

Rep. Beiser Visits L&C Highway Construction Career Class

Godfrey, Ill. – Rep. Dan Beiser and several other community leaders instrumental in securing a grant-funded award for a highway construction careers training program at Lewis and Clark Community College recently visited with students in the program. The 10-week program has been implemented to increase the number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals working in the various union trades. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) established the program through the Illinois Community College Board. While in the program, students are trained for careers in the highway construction trades industry.

From left are: students Larrell Johnson, Shane Schultze, and Vickie Harris along with Jeremy Elledge, construction instructor, Rep. Beiser, Rance Thomas and Sam White.

Fall Choral Concert in Hatheway Today

Godfrey, Ill. – The newly renovated Ann Whitney Olin Theatre will be the setting for Lewis and Clark Community College’s fall choral concert, “Hearth and Light and Things That Go Bump in the Night” this Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

The L&C Concert Choir, Limited Edition and the Riverbend Children’s Chorus will perform that evening.

The Concert Choir will begin with selections reminiscent of hearth and home, including Sheldon Curry’s arrangement of “Down to the River to Pray,” Eleanor Daley’s “The Bridge Builder” and a Rollo Dilworth arrangement of “Shenandoah.”.

Selections of “comfort and light” will include Mark Hayes’ “Steady My Trembulin’ Soul” featuring singers Jackie Pohlman, John Langer, Barry Patridge, Andy Weiler and Nick Yates. Also included will be another Rollo Dilworth favorite, “Jordan’s Angels,” Emerson’s “Dream a Dream” and the Shaker hymn, “How Can I Keep from Singing.”

The Riverbend Children’s Chorus, under the direction of Barbara McHugh, will present “There’s a Song in Me,” “The Kid with the Surprising Sneeze” and a traditional spiritual, “Dry Bones.”

“Since our concert is Halloween weekend, I decided to end it with some spooky favorites,” said director Susan Parton Stanard. “Limited Edition will set the mood with ’The Ballad of Sweeney Todd‘ from the Broadway hit musical, ’Sweeney Todd.’”

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information on this and other music department programs, call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

Volleyball Playoffs Start Nov. 2

Playoffs will begin Wednesday, Nov. 2 when the No. 5-seeded Trailblazers will take on No. 4 seeded Rend Lake at 6 p.m. (away). Elsewhere in the tournament, Parkland (#1) will host Danville (#8), ICC (#2) will host SWIC (#7), Lincoln Land (#3) will host Lincoln (#6). The four winners will move on to the Region Final Four, which is being hosted by Lewis and Clark at River Bend Arena on Nov. 5 and 6.

The Final Four schedule is as follows:

Saturday, Nov. 5

Noon | Winner of 1 v. 8 plays Winner of 4 v. 5

2 p.m. | Winner of 2 v. 7 plays Winner of 3 v. 6

5 p.m. | Winners of first two matches play each other

Sunday, Nov. 6

Noon | Losers of first two matches from Saturday

3 p.m. | Winner of noon match v. Winner of 5 p.m. match from Saturday

CCL Dean Awarded Joan Simon Lifetime Achievement Award

Godfrey, Ill. – Tom Monroe, dean of Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark Community College, is a recipient of the Joan Simon Lifetime Achievement Award for his extensive work in community and workforce education.

The Illinois Community College Board workforce development committee, weTRaIN, awarded Monroe the honor, named for former vice president for Community and Economic Development at Prairie State Community College Joan Simon, at a ceremony in Springfield on Oct. 20.

“It is not given annually, rather to outstanding individuals whose careers in community college workforce development are distinguished,” said Linda Chapman, vice president of Academic Affairs at L&C.

Monroe has been with Lewis and Clark for five years, but has worked in corporate and community education for much longer. His job is to build partnerships between the college and the businesses and people in the college district. So far, during his Lewis and Clark tenure, he has succeeded in enrolling the largest number of workforce training students in the Illinois community college system.

“Basically, I cast the vision for and provide leadership to the people who work in Corporate and Community Learning,” Monroe said. “Here at the college, we have grown our corporate training to touch over 12,000 persons a year, making us the most active of any community college in the state.”

As a division dean, Monroe models the behavior he expects and coaches his staff toward excellent customer service, detailed program planning and execution, and continual improvement in the quality of division programs and services.

“Lewis and Clark is fortunate that Tom accepted our offer of employment five years ago,” Chapman said. “He brought with him extensive knowledge and experience in corporate education and training. He is a skilled and disciplined manager, an excellent mentor, an admirable fiscal manager, and a system wide leader in his field.”

Monroe has an Associate in Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Elmhurst College, is a graduate of the Motorola Leadership Academy and did graduate studies in theology at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.

As well as an advocate for weTRaIN – a versatile statewide consulting group and training provider for nearly 2,000 firms each year through 48 training sites – Monroe was also an early advocate for creating a partnership between the colleges and the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center.

“Statewide, I'm proud of acting as an advocate for what we now know as weTRaIN. Collectively, community colleges in Illinois serve thousands of businesses each year, making us the largest and most important provider of skills and learning in the state. The weTRaIN organization creates an alliance of all of our competencies and services, which means we offer better services to our customers,” Monroe said. “At Lewis and Clark, I am most proud of the thousands of moments when our students suddenly realize that they've learned something valuable, that they ‘get it.’ I love to watch their faces as they become happier or more confident. That's not ‘my’ accomplishment – it's what we do as an organization, and there are a couple dozen people whose contributions and professionalism make that happen.”

Women's Soccer to Face No. 1-Seeded Parkland This Weekend

Congratulations to the No. 2-seeded Trailblazers Women's Soccer team, who defeated Kaskaskia in their second game of the Region 24 finals at home Thursday afternoon. Stay tuned as they take on the No. 1-seeded Parkland Community College (14-2-1) on Sunday, Oct. 30 for a chance at Nationals.

Lewis and Clark is 16-3-1.

Photo by Paige Allen | Lewis and Clark's Julie Webb (11) hugs Kayla Herring (10) after Webb scored the only goal in the women's soccer game against Kaskaskia on Thursday putting the Trailblazers into the final game Sunday in the Region 24 tournament. For more photos visit www.flickr.com/lewisandclarkcc.

L&C is in Playoff Mode

GODFREY — Putting together a 15-3-1 record would make most women’s soccer teams jump for joy. But for the Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers, the record is just a means to an end – and that end, they hope, is a trip to the National Tournament in Florida.

LCCC, which has won national championships in 2008 and 1999, is in search of a third. But they and their coach, Tim Rooney, know it will be tough, The Trailblazers opened the Region 24 Tournament Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Lincoln College and face Kaskaskia College Thursday in round two. The winner will advance to the Region championship match Sunday.

“This group has a lot of talent and they play together very well,” Rooney said during the season of his women’s squad. “But it’s not easy. It gets tougher every year.”

Indeed. LCCC found that out the hard way when it suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Parkland College in September. That lolss means the trailblazers don’thave automatic home-field advantage through the playoffs – that is, unless parkland is upset Thursday by fifth-seeded Illinois Central Colege in the other Region 24 semifinal match, which will be played in Champaign.

LCCC is seeded No. 2 in the region behind Parkland. Kaskaskia is the No. 3 seed. The reguion 24 champ wioll advance to the District C Tournament which begins Nov. 5 and will be hosted by Region 16 (Missouri).

The Region 24 championship mnatch will be played Sunday at the home field of the highest-seeded remaining team.

LCCC’s other losses were to Polk State (2-0) and Monroe College (1-0). The tie was with St. Charles Community College.

Sophomore Kiersten Mottl leads the way on offense for LCCC. She’s scored 16 goals and added 10 assists. Kayla Herring has five goals and five assists.

Casey Vitale, one of the team’s leaders from a year ago, was lost to a torn ACL early in the season after getting off to a strongstart with six goals and an assist.

“Injuries happen,” rooney said. “It’s a tough break – you can’t replace someone like that, but you do what you have to.”

LCCC has allowed 20 goals-against the season, but is riding a streak of three consecutive shutout victories heading into Thursday’s match against Kaskaskia.

The Trailblazers edged Kaskaskia 1-0 on Oct. 2

“You can’t take anybody for granted, that’s for sure,” Rooney said. “You have to be ready to come out hard and play every game or your season is over.”

Diversity Council Presents ‘Day of the Dead’ Altar Workshop on Nov. 1

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Diversity Council will sponsor a “Day of the Dead” (or Dia de los Muertos) altar workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Reid Hall on the first floor near the Underground Connection.

Dia de los Muertos focuses on family and friends praying for and remembering those who have died, and the holiday can be traced back to indigenous cultures such as the Aztecs. In Mexico, it is observed in connection with the Catholic All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Michael Quintero, associate professor at Saint Louis Community College Florissant Valley will construct a “Day of the Dead” altar and answer participants’ questions regarding the holiday.

Quintero was born in Okinawa, Japan and grew up in South Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Corpus Christi State University and his master’s degree in fine arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His sculptures and installations are informed by animism, Buddhism, existentialism, Mesoamerican art and architecture and eco-feminism.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ann Davidson, coordinator and assistant professor of art at Lewis and Clark at (618) 468-4657.

Alton Symphony Orchestra Performing Lee Johnson's Dead Symphony

Godfrey, Ill. – On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Alton Symphony will perform a recently revised edition of Emmy award winning composer Lee Johnson’s orchestral tribute to the Grateful Dead, “Dead Symphony,” with Johnson himself in attendance.

In conjunction with the concert, Johnson will give a lecture at the Ringhausen Music Building at L&C at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, for local students and faculty interested in orchestral composition for concert, film, and television. The lecture will be open to all interested local college students, high school students, music instructors, professional and amateur musicians and composers.

The Dead Symphony, Johnson’s Symphony No. 6, will be performed in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre inside Lewis and Clark’s Hatheway Cultural Center starting at 7 p.m. The concert will also feature Haydn’s Symphony No. 22, and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 performed by local pianist Sunghee Hinners.

Lee Johnson is the Fuller E. Callaway professor of music composition, music technology & film music for LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. He has composed a large body of works that include nine innovative symphonies, two nontraditional operas, concertos, musicals, cantatas, chamber music, vocal and choral works, and is an award winning composer in the genre of symphonic film.

The Dead Symphony (Symphony No. 6) was premiered by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to rave reviews and enjoyed substantial media coverage that included: Good Morning America, NPR’s Weekend Edition, The Washington Post and the Washington Times, the Associated Press, Reuter’s News Agency, along with dozens of radio, magazine, podcast and newspaper interviews.

Johnson has conducted and produced numerous recording sessions with world renowned orchestras at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London, Mosfilm Studios in Moscow and other leading recording studios. His conducting credits include recordings with The London Symphony Orchestra, The Russian National Orchestra, The London Session Orchestra, The Taliesin Orchestra, and many others. Recordings of his compositions can be found on the Universal Classics, Warner Bros., CCn’C Records, and Deutsche Grammophon labels.

Johnson has received an Emmy Award, was named Georgia Artist of the Year, has charted on Billboard, has won The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) award and ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation.

For more information on this event, please contact the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Listen to a full interview, courtesy of WBGZ, altondailynews.com

High School Students Working Together at River Learning Session Oct. 25

Godfrey, Ill. – Today, nearly 50 environmental science and biology students from Triad High School’s Honors Biology class and East Alton-Wood River Community High School’s Biology class will work together on river-related issues from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station, located near the Melvin Price Locks and Dam.

The students will work in a professional setting and participate in “river issue solving” sessions, working together in small groups to form consensus, utilizing requested input from the experts in their critical thinking process, and then presenting their solutions to the group.

This year’s topics include Sedimentation, Hypoxia (Dead Zone) and Invasive Species.

Afterward, the students will tour the facility and do water quality testing on the Mississippi River.

This educational program is co-sponsored and conducted by the Upper Mississippi River Education Committee, a group of non-profit organizations and higher education institutions working on introducing river education into high schools. Member organizations include the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, Lewis and Clark Community College, Missouri Coalition for the Environment, Principia College, the Sierra Club and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

“Skills such as the ability to problem solve, think critically, design solutions and lead a team of peers are all needed to protect and plan for our natural resources,” said Christine Favilla, Three Rivers Project coordinator for the Sierra Club.

“Experiences like the UMR Education Learning Session prepare today's youth to ensure our resources are well managed tomorrow,” said Dr. Elaine M. AbuSharbain, professor of Biology and Environmental Education at SIUE.

Volunteers from the Illinois Natural History Survey and United States Department of Agriculture will serve as river experts.

“The issue solving session is meant to mimic a real-world civic experience where students from two schools work together to form consensus,” said Natalie Marioni, environmental educator at Lewis and Clark Community College and The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. “It is rare to be involved in that method of learning at the high school level, so we hope we’re filling a void.”

Trailblazers Volleyball Defeats Nationally-Ranked East Central Falcons

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s volleyball team scored a big win against the nationally-ranked #15 East Central Falcons Wednesday, Oct. 12 – 24-26, 25-13, 22-25, 25-16, 15-11.

The Falcons finished 11th in the nation last year, were MCCAC champions and Region 16 champions for the third year in a row in 2010.

“This game was the most complete game that I have seen from our team and any team that I have ever coached,” said Trailblazers Head Coach Meredith Heater. “It was a great win against a great team, who really put our defense to the test. We minimized our errors and played resiliently throughout the entire match and it proved very effective. If this team continues to perform the way they did, they can beat any of the top teams at the Division II level."

As a team, L&C’s defense was outstanding with a total of 125 digs, eight solo blocks and eight block assists, holding the Falcons to a hitting percentage of .014 for the match, white the ‘Blazers hit .140 for the night.

Team leaders included libero Brooke Beets (31 digs), defensive specialist Savannah Bates (30 digs), setter Maddie Favuzza (45 assists and 17 digs) and right side hitter Megan Plogger (12 kills). Outside hitter Tori Ballmann had a double-double and a career best 18 kills and 17 digs along with 4 blocks and an ace.

"I'm so proud of the Trailblazers and each and every player’s contribution to the match,” Heater said. “They played with great heart and stamina and I can't wait to see what happens over the next few weeks as we finish our regular season and move into post season play. This was the most memorable win of my coaching career thus far”

Photo courtesy of Bill Battle/Washington Missourian | Taryn Ballmann (5) hugs fellow Trailblazer teammates after Lewis and Clark Community College defeated East Central in a 5 set match at home last Wednesday evening. The win was huge for the women as East Central currently is ranked No. 15 in the nation. The women will take on Greenville tonight at 6 p.m. in River Bend Arena during the "Dig for the Cure" game.

Trailblazers Volleyball is Pretty in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Godfrey, Ill. – In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Trailblazers are donning pink for the team’s annual “Dig for the Cure” match at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 in River Bend Arena.

Lewis and Clark will replace its trademark Trailblazer blue with pink uniforms for one night only to take on Greenville College JV, and all proceeds will go toward supporting breast cancer research.

“Dig for the Cure” is an event that occurs across the United States to support both research and awareness, but local proceeds stay with the local affiliate of the “Komen for the Cure Foundation.”

Greenville JV and the game’s officials will also be wearing pink, and fans are welcome to show their support as well, both by wearing pink and participating in a spot serving game to raise money for the cause. In between games 2 and 3 of the match, fans can donate $1 and serve a pink “Dig for the Cure” volleyball for a chance to win a prize.

“We are excited to once again be hosting a Dig for the Cure event. Many of us have friends and family members who have been affected by breast cancer and this is our opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the cause. We hope to have a great turn out for this event and look forward to seeing the stands filled with pink,” said Head Coach Meredith Heater.

For additional information, please call (618) 468-6250 or (618) 468-6002.

L&C Named Military Friendly School for Second Year in a Row

Godfrey, Ill. – For the second consecutive year, G.I. Jobs magazine has awarded Lewis and Clark Community College the designation of Military Friendly School.

The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.

In its effort to help student veterans find the right school, G.I. Jobs incorporated a survey of student veterans for the first time. This feedback provides prospective military students with insight into the student veteran experience at a particular institution based on peer reviews from current students.

“The 1,518 colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list place value on service to students with military experience,” said Terry Lane, director of Veterans Services at L&C. “These schools are making the grade by offering scholarships, discounts, veterans clubs, full-time staff, military training credit and other services to those who are serving or have served.”

The 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools was compiled through extensive research and a data driven survey of more than 8,000 schools nationwide. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board (AAB) consisting of educators from schools across the country.

A full story and detailed list of Military Friendly Schools will be highlighted in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools and on a poster, both of which will be distributed to hundreds of thousands of active and former military personnel in early October. The newly redesigned website, found at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com, also features the list, interactive tools and search functionality to assist military veterans and service members with their school decisions.

There’s Still Time to Submit Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is accepting nominations for coaches and athletes to be inducted into its Hall of Fame through this Saturday, Oct. 15.

“The Lewis and Clark Athletics Hall of Fame was established to recognize some of the truly remarkable and memorable athletes, coaches and teams that have been a part of the outstanding Lewis and Clark athletics program,” said George Terry, vice president of Student Life at L&C. “Of course we at Lewis and Clark remember certain athletes who made their mark at Lewis and Clark, but we want to make sure the sports professionals and sports supporters make their nominations for inductions into the Hall of Fame as well.”

This year, a maximum of three individuals will be inducted into the Lewis and Clark Athletics Hall of Fame. Nominations for inductees can be made by former players, coaches, college personnel, contributors and supporters of athletics and sports professionals, such as sports writers, photographers and sports editors and directors. Please use the appropriate Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination form, located online at http://www.lc.edu/athletics/fame.

A selection committee comprising college representatives, sports editors and directors and alumni will vote on and accept this year’s inductees by February 2012, and all inductees selected will be honored at the Athletic Banquet during a special ceremony in May 2012.

“A number of representatives of the college and the local sports media have worked hard to create a Hall of Fame, honoring those athletes and coaches from past teams for their hard work and dedication,” Terry said. “The purpose of this organization is to recognize the leadership, character and exceptional contributions that so many Lewis and Clark athletes have shown to their sport and their college. We look forward to honoring those people for their dedication and athleticism, in what may be a long overdue ceremony for some.”

For more information regarding the nomination process and criteria, contact Kim Ruby in the Lewis and Clark Athletic Office at (618) 468-6002.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble Coming to Hatheway Oct. 25

Godfrey, Ill. – The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble is coming to Lewis and Clark Community College on Oct. 25 for a lecture and performances celebrating cultural diversity in the arts.

The Ensemble will put on a dance and demonstration for area school children from 11 a.m.-noon at Hatheway Cultural Center on the college’s Godfrey campus.

A full length performance, which will combine selections from the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s hallmark ballets, will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. The evening event is free and open to the public, and doors will open at 6 p.m. (No admittance after 7 p.m. No flash photography allowed.)

“Two years ago the members of the college's Diversity Council began talking with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Recognizing that dance is one of the most exciting art forms, but one of the least accessible to American audiences, the council was eager to host a dance program. Arguably the oldest form of artistic expression, dance is probably best known in its edgy contemporary forms,” said Linda Chapman, vice president for Academic Affairs at L&C.

The Dance Theatre of Harlem was founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell, an African-American ballet dancer, and ballet master and teacher Karel Shook. From its beginnings – classes taught in a garage on 152nd Street in Harlem, the New York City community where Mitchell grew up – the Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown over the years to become the leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim that it is today. Leading artists such as Robert Garland, Alonzo King, Donald Byrd and Vincent Mantsoe are all Dance Theatre of Harlem alumni.

The institution currently comprises the Dance Theatre of Harlem School, a leading arts education center; Dancing Through Barriers, a national education and community outreach program, and the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, a national touring company.

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble was established in 2004 from leading participants in the Dance Theatre of Harlem School’s Professional Training Program, and began touring nationally under a “Dance for America” banner in 2009.

For the 2011-2012 season, the Ensemble comprises 12 dancers and one pianist, presenting full length performances (mixed repertoire) and a range of interactive/educational presentations.

“The Diversity Council and the College Foundation Board are excited to host the Dance Theatre of Harlem, one of the best known, most vibrant contemporary dance companies in America,” Chapman said. “Dance is an ephemeral art form and lives in the human form in the moment. We are happy to connect our students and our community with dance performed by the venerable Harlem Dance company.”

Learn more about the Dance Theatre of Harlem at www.dancetheatreofharlem.org/.

Lewis and Clark Rededicating Hatheway Cultural Center Oct. 18

Godfrey, Ill. – Forty-eight years from the date of its original dedication, Lewis and Clark Community College is re-dedicating the Hatheway Cultural Center building on its historic Godfrey campus.

Once called Hatheway Hall, the building was originally dedicated Oct. 18, 1963 and named for Norah Dell Hatheway, but it recently underwent a major renovation and expansion to include more safety and handicap accessible features and a new multipurpose facility, among other improvements.

The rededication event will take place beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the auditorium portion of Hatheway – the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre – which was made possible by a gift from the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation in 1989.

Lewis and Clark will welcome featured speaker Mary Dell Olin Pritzlaff, daughter of Spencer T. and Ann Whitney Olin and granddaughter of Norah Dell Hatheway, as well as remarks from L&C President Dale Chapman; Father David Boase of Saint Paul Episcopal Church; Tom O’Keefe, president of Winchester Ammunition; Jim Price, L&C history/art professor; and Karl K. Hoagland, Jr., trustee of the Monticello College Foundation Board. The ceremony will be followed by a ribbon cutting, tours of the building and a reception in the new gallery space.

“We are looking forward to honoring the tremendous impact that the Spencer T. and Ann Whitney Olin family has had, not just on this campus, but also in this region,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said. “This magnificent cultural building was made possible by their ongoing contributions and their dedication to Monticello College. We are honored that Mary Dell Pritzlaff and other family members will be here on this day to help us rededicate this culturally and historically significant facility.”

Renovations included the addition of an elevator inside the facility, restroom facilities on both levels and emergency lighting and handrails inside the theatre; new auditorium lighting and an updated sound system; updates to the stage area; the addition of a new meeting room for college and community functions; the addition of food preparation and catering facilities for events held inside the building; the renovation of the gymnasium to a multi-purpose facility that can be utilized for banquets, meetings and exhibition space; the relocation of power supplies and other improvements.

The building renovation and expansion was designed by AAIC, Inc. and the lead contractor was Contegra Construction. The $12 million renovation project – funded equally by Protection, Health, Life Safety funds and local bonds – began in May 2010 and was completed in time for the May 2011 Commencement ceremony.

Over the years, many performers, entertainers and educators have graced the stage of the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, and many visitors have passed through the doors of the cultural center.

The building’s new features are designed to attract even more community groups and music concerts to the facility, aimed at boosting revenue for the college.

Building Facts

The building serves as a multi-county, regional cultural center and witnesses more than 100,000 visitors annually for everything from swim classes to music and theater events.
Total square feet = 73,500 (67,000 existing + 6,500 square feet of the addition)
A new glass entrance was constructed on the back side, which due to campus expansion has become the “front side” of the building, and was created to look as though it is the main entrance. It is complete with a new visitor drop off area.
Photovoltaic solar panels and solar hot water panels have been added to the new roof to increase the building’s efficiency.

For photos of the renovation, visit our Flickr album .

Music Department Offers Variety of Fall Concerts and Events

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will offer entertainment for all musical tastes this fall with several upcoming concerts and events including:

Student recitals will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel on Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 and in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium on Nov. 29. A preparatory recital will be held in Ringhausen on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.
Brown Bag Salons will be held at noon on Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 and Dec. 7 in the Ringhausen Music Building. Bring your lunch and enjoy the entertainment.
The Fall Choral Concert, “Hearth and Light and Things that Go Bump in the Night,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre in Hatheway Cultural Center on Oct. 28.
The Guitar, Percussion and Wind Ensembles will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.
The LCCC Jazz Band Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center (room 141).
The Second Annual “Sing Along Messiah” will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre in Hatheway Cultural Center on Friday, Dec. 2.
The President and Board of Trustees Holiday Concert will be held at 8 p.m. in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre in Hatheway Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend these upcoming performances. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the music department’s calendar of events on the web at
http://www.lc.edu/visitors/community/musiccalendar.aspx or contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Doubles for All Event Successful in its First Year

Around 30 members of the community participated in the Lewis and Clark Men's Tennis team's inaugural Doubles For All tennis tournament and fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 8, helping to make it a success.

The event, held Oct. 8 at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex on the college's Godfrey campus, opened with a free tennis clinic for children 14 and under. Seven aspiring tennis players learned the game using smaller racquets and foam balls on three USTA QuickStart courts provided by the USTA St. Louis District.

The tournament took on a unique format, where participants were matched with different doubles partners and against different opponents for each of three single-set, hour-long rounds.

Players were given the opportunity to specify a partner or have partners chosen for them, and were asked to list their interest in playing mixed doubles, competitive doubles, or doubles with members of the Trailblazers men's or women's team.

Participants included high school students, coaches, and casual and adult league players from Alton, Jerseyville, Edwardsville, Troy and Macedonia ranging in age from 6 to 60.

Games were played to music and participants were encourages to mix up the teams and keep playing throughout the entire hour-long round if they completed their set early.

"Quite a few family members came out to watch and were treated to a beautiful fall day and good tennis," said head men's tennis coach James Humphrey. "We couldn't have asked for better weather or a better group of players."

View photos from the event
View tournament results

Maryville University Offers Lewis and Clark Music Students Transfer Program in Music Therapy

Godfrey, Ill. – A new agreement between Lewis and Clark Community College and Maryville University offers Lewis and Clark music students the opportunity to become music therapists.

The agreement facilitates Lewis and Clark students who are completing their associate’s degree in fine arts in music to seamlessly transfer into Maryville’s bachelor’s degree program. Maryville also offers a master’s degree in music therapy.

Music therapy is the use of music for the restoration, maintenance and improvement of mental and physical health. Music therapists use the inherent qualities of music to affect healing and change, and to influence physical, emotional and cognitive responses of individuals of all ages with behavioral, social, learning or physical disabilities. This rapidly growing field provides students with opportunities for a rewarding career.

“This agreement offers our students the opportunity to continue their higher education and realize their goals of becoming music therapists,” said Jill Lane, dean of liberal arts and business at Lewis and Clark.

The Maryville Music Therapy Program was established in 1972 and is the only degree program of its kind in the St. Louis area. The program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is fully approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

Cynthia A. Briggs, associate professor and director of music therapy at Maryville, said faculty and administrators are enthused about the partnership with Lewis and Clark.

“We are excited about this partnership, which will provide music students an opportunity to advance their education by entering a degree program in the growing field of music therapy,” said Briggs. “It is a win-win situation for the students.”

Louis Michael, associate professor and coordinator of music at Lewis and Clark, said the partnership will offer more career opportunities for music students.

“Our students now have another opportunity to use their talents to touch the lives of others through this career path,” said Michael. “We are looking forward to working with Maryville and students interested in pursuing music therapy.”

For more information, please contact Lewis and Clark’s Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

L&C Enrollment Grows Despite Economy

Godfrey, Ill. – While the majority of community colleges across Illinois experienced downward trends in enrollment for Fall 2011, Lewis and Clark Community College saw yet another increase – now in its 32nd consecutive fall and spring semester of growth.

The accomplishment is a fall semester enrollment record, with an official credit headcount of 8,451, or one percent over Fall 2010. Lewis and Clark continues to have the longest continuous growth trend in Illinois.

“The fact that we've had 16 years of fall and spring increases is a result of the quality of Lewis and Clark's academic programs and faculty. Individuals recognize the value of a Lewis and Clark education and appreciate how the college can help achieve their goals,” said Kent Scheffel, vice president of Enrollment Services at L&C.

The number of part-time students increased 7 percent, while full-time enrollment dropped 11 percent, due in part to current economic conditions. As budgets tightened, many students waited until the last minute to enroll, and the demand for financial aid has increased, Scheffel said.

The number of black non-Hispanic students also increased 15 percent, from 566 last fall to 653 in 2011.

Moving forward, Lewis and Clark and the Illinois Community College Board are putting more emphasis than ever on completion, and success rates above headcount.

"We expect enrollment to be strong in the spring semester as well,” Scheffel said. “While some potential students are facing economic challenges in enrolling in classes, many realize that furthering their education will aid them in finding or retaining a job. A degree or certificate has been a key factor in helping many individuals gain employment.”

In addition to 16 years of consecutive enrollment growth, Lewis and Clark also ranks among the top community colleges in Illinois with the highest enrollments based on the population of the college district (headcount per 1,000 residents). There are 29 community colleges in the state that serve metropolitan centers. Lewis and Clark ranks fourth, slightly behind two Chicago area colleges and Parkland in Champaign, which serves a large number of University of Illinois students who are from out of district.

"Our market penetration rate is extremely high, and we need to focus on our products and services to ensure that our students stay with us and that we continue to reach such a large segment of the population,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said. “We want this growing number of students to complete certificates and degrees, and we plan to continue developing new academic programs to meet their needs."

Chapman also referred to the college’s recent economic impact study, which further illustrates the economic benefits that Lewis and Clark provides the district through its growing number of graduates.

“We are drawing students from within our district, providing them with an affordable, high quality education, and when they graduate they become nurses, dental hygienists, police officers, fire fighters, paralegals, automotive technicians, process operations technicians and numerous other professionals who work and raise their families in our community,” Chapman said. “That is what really multiplies the impact we have economically on our district, and more importantly, why our students’ success is so vital to this region.”

Sustainable Living Added to This Year’s Community Health Fair

Godfrey, Ill. – Wellness and sustainable living are coming together at Lewis and Clark Community College’s first ever Community Health and Green Living Fair, being held on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Commons on the college’s Godfrey campus.

“Once again, the Health Science programs, in collaboration with the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic, are pleased to offer the annual community health fair. This year, we are especially excited to partner with the campus Sustainability programs to help inform the public of the link with health and being ‘green,’” said Donna Meyer, dean of Health Sciences. “The additional offerings this year will add even more benefits to the community than ever.”

The L&C Family Health Clinic will offer $25 flu shots, $20 cholesterol screenings, $15 glucose screenings and free blood pressure readings. The college’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs will offer oral screenings and patient education, while Therapeutic Massage will offer free chair side massages.

Information about play activities and tools for success for children and parents, backpack safety awareness for college students, stress management information for all ages and fall prevention and adaptive equipment for seniors, will be presented by the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Green living information and services added this year for the first time will include carbon footprint calculation and energy and water conservation displays.

Somtech eRecycling in Alton will recycle used handheld electronics on site and will pledge $1 per pound collected to help the L&C Family Health Clinic provide health services for the underprivileged population in the community.

Additionally, Illinois American Water will be on hand to share water conservation tips, and a Lights for Learning “energy bike” will show people how much power it takes to run various types of light bulbs.

“Sustainability is not just about the environment; it is about making connections between people, the planet and our economy. It is about changing the way we think so that we consider the impacts that our decisions have on our natural resources, many of which end up in or on our bodies and therefore affect our health and wallets,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of Sustainability and Public Engagement at Lewis and Clark. “We are excited to join in on this year’s Health Fair to deliver meaningful information to the community.”

For more information about this year’s Health Fair, contact Kim McAdams at (618) 468-4440 or kmcadams@lc.edu.

To learn about L&C Sustainability, or the fair’s green aspects, contact Ted Kratschmer at ekratschmer@lc.edu, or by phone at (618) 468-2874.

Transfer Day is Oct. 18

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome more than 35 college and military representatives looking to recruit students on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 18.

The event will be held in The Commons, and there will be free soda, chips and pizza for attendees. The following institutions will be on site (list may be subject to change):

· Ashford University - Iowa
· Barnes–Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
· Benedictine University at Springfield
· Blackburn College
· Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
· Eastern Illinois University
· Greenville College
· Illinois State University
· Iowa Wesleyan University
· Kendall College
·0 Lakeview College of Nursing
·1 Lincoln Christian University
·2 Lincoln College - Normal
·3 Lindenwood University - Belleville Campus
·4 Lindenwood University - LCIE Program; Belleville Campus
·5 Lindenwood University - North County Campus
·6 MacMurray College
·7 Maryville University
·8 McKendree University
·9 Missouri Baptist University
·0 Missouri Western State University
·1 Murray State University
·2 Quincy University
·3 Robert Morris University
·4 Rockford College
·5 Saint Louis University - *School for Professional Studies; *School of Social Work
·6 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
·7 Southeast Missouri State University
·8 Southern Illinois University Carbondale
·9 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
·0 Southern Illinois University Army ROTC - Edwardsville
·1 St. Louis College of Pharmacy
·2 University of Illinois Springfield
·3 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
·4 University of Illinois Global Campus
·5 University of Missouri St. Louis
·6 U.S Air Force
·7 Webster University
·8 Western Illinois University

This event is sponsored by the Enrollment Center – Academic Advising. L&C Student Activities will provide food and refreshments. For more information about Transfer Day, please contact Tammy Childers at (618) 468-5101.

Big Weekend for Trailblazers

Volleyball
Lewis and Clark Community College's Trailblazers volleyball team has extended its winning streak to 11 games, improving the team's record to 15-13.

This past weekend the Trailblazers won six consecutive matches to finish in first place in the Danville Tournament, in which the 'Blazers defeated Danville 25-12, 25-11 in the title match. Brooke Beets and Tori Ballmann were named to the All Tournament Team.

Men's and Women's Soccer
The Trailblazers men's and women's soccer teams scored wins Sunday against Kaskaskia Community College in Centralia.

The men defeated the Blue Devils 3-0, with goals by Nick Anglen, Famel Restrepo and Andy Wuellner. The women defeated the Blue Angels 1-0, with a goal from Kiersten Mottl.

Golf
L&C's golf team finished first at the Danville Invitational over the weekend, carding a 592 score to become the best of eight teams.

Devlin Keenoy emerged as the tournament medalist, shooting a 3-under par 141, followed by fellow 'Blazers Brendan Bargetzi (148), Jared Hogan (150), Clark Spalding (155) and Dan Weiler (165).

PHOTO: 2011 Illinois Dental Educator's Meeting

Mary D. Cooper, RDH, MSEd, professor of dental education at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), illustrates the importance of using active learning strategies during her presentation to more than 40 visiting dental hygiene educators at the 2011 Illinois Dental Educator's meeting held at Lewis and Clark Community College Friday, Sept. 30.

The conference, which continues through Oct. 1, is an annual state event which draws professionals from the 14 accredited dental hygiene programs at universities and community colleges throughout the state. Lewis and Clark's own dental hygiene educator Vicki Snell co-chaired this year's event. Also taking place on campus this weekend is the Illinois Dental Hygiene Association's annual meeting, which will run through Sunday.

Ready, Set, Read!

Godfrey, Ill. – Young students who struggle in English and reading can now find the extra help they need to succeed with College for Kids at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Ready, Set, Read is a one-on-one tutoring program designed to improve students’ phonics and word recognition, spelling, writing, critical thinking and comprehension skills, and allows each student to work at his or her own pace alongside experienced and engaging teachers.

The research-based activities and curriculum utilized in the program are an expansion of the Read4Life program, which is designed to help students learn strategies and skills that are vital to their educational achievement.

This program is an adapted version of a successful reading program hosted by local educator Megan Tyler, of Brighton, this past summer.

“Each of the students were individually assessed to determine their reading level and to identify areas to focus instruction. Every student in the program made progress. Many of the students gained strategies to increase their reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension,” Tyler said. “Many students also gained motivation and confidence through the encouragement of teachers and because they were instructed in ways that allowed them to experience success with reading.”

The program was well received by parents and students alike –

“It helped reinforce reading skills and allowed time to practice strategies and fluency” said one parent, who participated in an end-of -session survey.

“(My child) seemed interested in the material and like discussing it after the day. She enjoyed it and it actually gave her more confidence,” said another.

“The teachers helped us with chunking the words and spacing the words and I'm a better reader now,” said one student.

College for Kids, a division of Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark, will offer 30-minute personal sessions from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on the college’s Godfrey campus. The cost is $100 for four sessions.

“This literacy program is a wonderful addition to College for Kids. It is one more way we are striving to empower kids in our community with knowledge that will take them far,” said Katie Haas, assistant director of CCL. “While reading is the first subject to be offered in an individualized tutoring format, we are also making plans for expansion in the coming months to include other subjects like math and science.”

New sessions start every month. Call (618) 468-5750 today to register.

Mike Lemons is 2011 Emerson Excellence in Education Award Winner

Godfrey, Ill. – Faculty member, radio broadcasting program coordinator and WLCA 89.9-FM station manager Mike Lemons is Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2011 Emerson Excellence in Education Award winner.

Lemons has been with L&C for 16 years, and during that time has taught mass communications courses ranging from announcing to advertising sales, managed an award winning radio station and pioneered dual credit radio courses within four local high schools.

"Mike demonstrates daily that his highest priority is the success of his students," said Linda Chapman, vice president for Academic Affairs at L&C. “He is an excellent classroom instructor and professional who regularly assesses his students' learning in order to continuously improve his program.”

A student of L&C’s radio broadcasting program in the 1980s, Lemons graduated from L&C and joined the workforce before eventually going back to earn a bachelor’s degree in workforce education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

His work credits include radio advertising sales at WBGZ in Alton, as well as gigs at Hot 97 STL and 105.7 The Point in St. Louis – but his current work is his passion.

“I really enjoy getting to meet the new students each year and seeing them grow. I’ve even become friends with some of them over the years,” Lemons said. “I also really enjoy running the station, which is a modern rock format. I have one of the greatest jobs that I know.”

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award recipient is revealed each year during faculty in-service at the start of the fall semester. Lemons said he is honored to have been chosen this year.

“I’ve had the opportunity to accept a number of awards over the years on behalf of the radio station – local and national awards – but those were due in large part to the students over the years. To know this one came from my peers means a lot,” he said. “It’s good to see they appreciate the efforts of the radio station and know the work that we do.”

As program coordinator, Lemons has been instrumental in setting up dual credit radio broadcasting partnerships with high schools in Alton, Bethalto and East Alton-Wood River, which help students earn college credits for free, get real on-air broadcasting experience and get their foot in the door to the radio broadcasting program at the college once they’ve graduated. The program started at Alton High School about four years ago. Today, he helps manage two digital substations of 89.9, which are shared by AHS and Civic Memorial High School, and more recently, East Alton-Wood River High School and Marquette Catholic High School, respectively.

In the classroom, Lemons makes classes enjoyable for students.

“Our classes are heavy on interaction. We do fun things and I try to lighten the mood at times. In our profession, people need to be a little willing to take risks and put themselves on display,” he said of his teaching style. “This way, we break down the barriers early on, and they can perform when they need to.”

Under his wing, WLCA 89.9-FM has won a number of awards, including an Achievement in Radio Award for Best Student-Run Station in the St. Louis market, and has been recognized by the College Music Journal, a sort of “industry bible for college radio,” Lemons said. The station is also currently the only college station in the St. Louis area presenting live shows at the Pageant.

Lemons also spends time volunteering in the community, setting a good example for students.

“He introduces his students to philanthropy by modeling these behaviors and requiring them,” Chapman said. “Each year he organizes a fund raiser for the Alton Boys and Girls Club which involves all of his students (89 Hours of Christmas). He is the annual emcee of the college’s Honors Banquet and volunteers as an emcee, judge and panel member for many social services organizations, including the United Way.”

L&C Finds Winning Touch in Volleyball

GODFREY — They withstood a 10-game losing streak and now are relishing four victories in succession.

So the Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers certainly can attest to a wild ride during their volleyball season. Head coach Meredith Heater figures the bumpy part of that jaunt is over.

"I think those losses toughened us a little bit," she said. "We had some illnesses and some injuries and we were playing top teams. It was the toughest part of our schedule. Now, we are moving into conference play against Illinois and Missouri schools."

LCCC went from 4-3 to 4-13, but carried an 8-13 record into Wednesday’s match against St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. The Trailblazers have a match Friday against Millkin in Decatur and then go to the Danville Tournament on Saturday.

"Our chemistry is good and I’m excited about where we are going," Heater said of the winning streak. I feel that we will see a lot of good things from this group."

She created plenty of excitement last season when LCCC went 25-18 and finished fourth in Region 24 during her first year at the school. Previously, Heater coached at Southwestern Illinois Community College in Belleville.

If the Trailblazers are going to catch fire for the rest of the season — leading to regional play in November — it’ll be their defense spurring them, Heater said.

"Our defense has been leading us and I expect that to continue," she said. "Our defense has been the most consistent part of our games and our strong suit."

Jacksonville’s Brooke Beets, Carlinville’s Savannah Bates and Carly Bellm of O’Fallon, Mo., have strengthened the stout defense. Civic Memorial High graduate Brittany Hardwick, Megan Plogger of Greenfield and twins Tori and Taryn Baalmann of O’Fallon, Mo., have sparked the offense.

The 5-foot-10 Hardwick, serves as one of the Trailblazers’ top hitters. Plogger, a 5-11 freshman and left-handed hitter, adds to the attack.

LCCC doesn’t return home until Saturday, Oct. 8, when it welcomes SWIC and Lincoln in a tri-match at 10 a.m. Heater points to Parkland (Champaign) and Illinois Central (East Peoria) as the most formidable opponents in Region 24. "I think both of them are ranked in the top 15 in the nation," she said.

Former LCCC player Brooklyn Hlafka, a sophomore at Illinois State, continues to excel for the Redbirds. The Bunker Hill High graduate, recorded 18 kills in a recent victory over Stephen F. Austin.

"What I loved most about this match," ISU coach Melissa Myers said of the five-game win, "was the coming out of Hlafka. We always knew she had the potential to do great things, but she really stepped up for us. When we were able to get the ball to her, it was almost an automatic kill."

The Redbirds are 8-7 overall and 0-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Hlafka has contributed 98 kills, third best on the team.

Golf Team Finishes 2nd of 6

Lewis and Clark Community College's Golf team competed in the MacMurray College Invite at The Links in Jacksonville, Ill. on Sept. 26.

The Trailblazers had 5 players in the top 10:
Jered Hogan tied for 2nd
Devlin Keenoy 5th
Clark Spalding 6th
John Stimac tied for 7th
Brendan Bargetzi 10th

View stats from the event

Open House 2011 Giving Prospective Students Closer Look at L&C

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is introducing a few changes to its annual open house to make the experience more accessible and more valuable to its prospective students and their families.

Rather than holding it on a weekday evening, this year’s event has been moved to a Sunday afternoon, in the hopes that more people are able to attend.

“It will be Columbus Day weekend, so many of the schools are closed on Monday, and it’s a bye weekend for the Rams,” said Kent Scheffel, vice president of Enrollment Services. “It should be a very good time for high school students, nontraditional students and families to visit the campus and see what Lewis and Clark has to offer.”

Like in previous years, academic programs and services will have informational tables set up in the Commons, and students will have access to financial aid information, be able to meet with financial aid and academic advisors, learn about career and transfer programs and discover bachelor and master’s degree opportunities available on campus.

New this year, however, students will take guided (or self-guided, depending on preference) tours of campus and meet one-on-one with program coordinators and faculty members in their areas of interest.

“Many potential students see Lewis and Clark from Godfrey Road, but may not be familiar with the types of facilities and services that are available to them here,” Scheffel said. “This gives them a chance to see firsthand what our facilities look like – to step into our automotive garage, tour the nursing building, to see the music department, occupational therapy assistant facilities and dental labs, and to get an up close look at the type of equipment they’d be working with as students – as well as the chance to meet their instructors.”

For many potential students, the Open House will be an opportunity to learn more about financing their education as well.

“Financial aid has become more important than ever, and we’ll have financial aid advisors on hand to answer questions,” said Angela Weaver, director of Financial Aid. “There are numerous scholarship and grant options, and families need to be aware of the potential financial assistance.”

Personnel will also be on hand to offer suggestions on beginning a college education.

“Some individuals may be looking for a certificate or degree while others are seeking a few courses to help themselves become more valuable to their employers,” said Delfina Dornes, director of Academic Advising. “Advisors will be available to answer questions regarding the various programs and to offer suggestions on enrolling in courses.”

Attendees will be eligible to win attendance prizes and take advantage of free snacks and other giveaways during the event.

This year’s Fall Open House will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 on the college’s Godfrey campus. For more information, contact Cathy Bechtold at (618) 468-5001 or visit www.lc.edu and search keyword “Open House.” “Like” us at facebook.com/lewisandclarkcc.

Faculty Art Exhibit Opens Oct. 6 in Reid Memorial Library

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Faculty Art Exhibit will open in Reid Memorial Library on Thursday, Oct. 6 with a reception from noon to 2 p.m., which is free and open to the public.

Paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media works will be on display in the exhibit, which runs through Dec. 15. The exhibit will be open during library hours Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Participating artists are faculty members who exhibit their work in galleries locally, regionally or nationally and include Joe McFarlane, associate professor of art, Steve Campbell, associate professor/coordinator of computer graphics/web technology, and adjunct instructors Jason Bly, Chris Brennan, Jessica Forys-Cameron, Craig Hoffmann, Angela Hung, Hwang Kim, Amanda Mathenia, Bryce Robinson, Don Scott, Jeff Vaughn and Yevonn Wilson-Ramsey.

For more information, please contact the Art Department at (618) 468-4657 or adavidso@lc.edu.

L&C Dean Named President of National Associate Degree Nursing Education Organization

Godfrey, Ill. – Donna Meyer, dean of Health Sciences at Lewis and Clark Community College, has been elected president of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN). Her term begins in November at the national convention in Chicago.

The NOADN is the leading advocate for the approximately 1,100 associate degree nursing programs and community college nursing educators in the country. Its mission is to promote associate degree nursing through collaboration, advocacy, and education to ensure future excellence in the healthcare and professional nursing practice.

The organization comprises a 10-member board of directors with representatives from throughout the country, including a board member from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The president oversees the implementation of the mission and goals of the organization, as well as advocates for community college nursing programs at the national legislative level.

“As president, I will work closely with the board, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the Association for Community College Trustees to encourage the development of associate degree to masters in nursing programs,” Meyer said. “I look forward to the challenge of the office, assisting the nursing profession as it moves forward at a very pivotal time in healthcare reform.”

Meyer has served on the NOADN Board of Directors since 2007. As chair of their legislative committee, she has traveled to Washington, DC numerous times to tout community college nursing programs in an effort to gain financial support from the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Meyer also serves as a board member of the Illinois Center for Nursing, which is a governor-appointed board that strives to ensure appropriate nursing resources to meet the healthcare needs for Illinois residents. She is also a site visitor for the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), which is the only accrediting body for associate degree nursing programs.

The NOADN seeks individuals who have leadership experience in nursing at the community college level.

“Dean Meyer serves as the Project Director for the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic, which has become a well known innovative idea among community college nursing programs across the nation, and she continuously leads the college’s health science programs to full accreditation,” said L&C Vice President for Academic Affairs Linda Chapman. “Her specific leadership and experience with nursing education and community healthcare will surely benefit the advancement of associate degree nursing programs throughout the nation during her term as president of this organization.”

Fall Brown Bag Salons to Feature Variety of Entertainment

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department will once again host the popular Brown Bag Salon concert series this fall. Each event offers 50 minutes of free entertainment in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium, and all are open to the public.

This semester’s series kicks off with “Magic Moments in Spain” on Wednesday, Oct. 5, featuring the music of Spanish composers Granados, DeFalla, Albeniz and Dyens, played by pianists Barbara Kramer and Teresa Crane and guitarist Wayne Kimler. A visual presentation of Spanish artists such as Goya and Picasso created by Ann Davidson, Art department coordinator, will accompany the music.

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, saxophonist and clarinetist Bud Shultz and Friends will perform the easy listening tunes of light jazz. Joining Shultz will be Peter Hussey on vibraphone, Brian McKinney on bass, Jim Maynard on trombone, Wayne Kimler on guitar and Ken Link on drums.

Eastern time signatures meet western harmony as the rock fusion blues band “Something in the Water” performs on Wednesday, Oct. 19, featuring composer Wayne Kimler on guitar with Kevin Helmsing on drums and vocals, and Ben Wheeler on bass. Also performing with the band will be special guest Louis Michael on keyboard.

The musical insanity of Professor Peter Schickele, also known as P.D. Q. Bach, will be featured Wednesday, Oct. 26. Pianist Barbara Kramer and mezzo soprano Susan Parton Stanard will interpret the musical mayhem and will be joined by musicians Barbara McHugh and Gail Drillinger.

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, vocalist and guitarist, Doug Byrkit of “Odds Lane” will perform the unique sounds of rock alternative.

New to the Brown Bag Salon series is the Landolfi String Quartet. This classic string quartet will perform a mix of classics along with classic rock on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Nov. 16 will mark the return of the popular Brown Bag event featuring students and former students of the L&C Music Department performing their favorite covers, along with a few of their own tunes.

Louis Michael, L&C Music coordinator, will perform on piano/vocals along with a special guest on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The fall finale will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7 with a performance of holiday favorites by Limited Edition, under the direction of Susan Parton Stanard.

For more information on the Brown Bag Salons or other music events at Lewis and Clark, please call (618) 468-4731 or visit http://www.lc.edu/visitors/community/musiccalendar.aspx.

Lewis and Clark Volleyball on 4 game Winning Streak

The Trailblazers finished up the week with 2 more wins, increasing their winning streak to 4.

On Monday, they traveled to Springfield, Ill. and took on Robert Morris University, winning in 4 sets: 25-21, 25-13, 23-25, 25-21. They were led offensively by their middle mlockers: Brittany Hardwick, who had 11 kills and 5 blocks, and Julie Ramsey, who had 10 kills and 6 blocks.

"Maddie Favuzza did a great job of distributing the sets as Tori Ballmann and Megan Plogger also chipped in 9 kills a piece for the team. The defense was led by Savannah Bates, Carly Bellm and Kristen Bowman who combined for 28 digs and Bowman also had 5 aces for the match, a career high," said Head Coach Meredith Heater.

On Wednesday, the ladies hosted Lindenwood-Belleville and took home another win in 4 sets. The 'Blazers started off well but dropped the first set 21-25 before going on to dominate the Lady Lynx in games 2, 3, and 4 - 25-15, 25-11 and 25-15. The team produced another well-rounded effort with a combined 50 kills and a team hitting percentage of .237. Julie Ramsey ended the game with a block, her 5th of the evening.

Saturday, the team hosted the first Lewis and Clark tri-match of the season with visiting region opponent Danville Area Community College and McKendree University's JV team.

The first match of the day was between the L&C Trailblazers and the McKendree JV Bearcats. Lewis and Clark came ready to play and closed out the first set 25-17. The second set proved more difficult as the 'Blazers dropped the lead and fell behind. The team rallied to tie the game at 24-24 and then battled back and forth until forcing the win with an ace by Brooke Beets to win 31-29. The third game, was another close one between the Bearcats and 'Blazers, but L&C continued to serve aggressively and eliminate errors, taking the win 25-23. The six servers for the Trailblazers each registered at least 2 aces, totaling to 13 for the match, a season record for the team.

The second match of the day saw McKendree defeat Danville in 4 games with scores of 25-20, 25-23, 15-25 and 25-17.

The third and final match of the day was an official Region 24 match between the Lewis and Clark Trailblazers and the Danville Jaguars. Again, the Trailblazers came out firing and finished off the Jaguars with a 3-0 victory. The final scores for the 3 sets were 25-16, 25-20, 25-19.

"After battling some injuries and illnesses the last couple weeks, it was great having everybody healthy again," Heater said. "I saw the team make some great strides this week and really work together to play a complete game with limited errors and smart plays. I'm looking forward to continuing to watch this team grow and improve as we move into October and the rest of our conference and region play."

Trailblazers Defeat Lindenwood-Belleville

The Trailblazers Men's Tennis team continued to improve its doubles chemistry and
singles effectiveness with a 7-2 win over Lindenwood Belleville on Wednesday, September 21 at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex.

All three doubles teams were winners, including a first time win for Juan Bravo/Nic Lancaster. Neil Berkel and Alex Prusaczyk notched their first singles victories at lines 2 and 3 respectively.

LCCC 7, Lindenwood-Belleville 2

Juan Bravo def. Dylan Prosser 6-1, 6-3
Neil Berkel def. Shaun Jorden 6-2, 6-1
Alex Prusaczyk def. David Woo 7-5, 7-5
Eric Downey def Joe Hawkes 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 (super tie breaker)
Tyler Kerley def. Steve Ngwyen 6-1, 6-2
Steven Ware def. Nic Lancaster 6-2, 6-0

Bravo/Lancaster def Prosser/Rodney Atwaters 8-6
Berkel/Prusaczyk def Jorden/Woo 9-7
Hawkes/Kerley def Downey/Mark Petrie 8-2

Field Station Wins Editor's Choice Award for Green Construction

St. Louis Construction News and Review is recognizing the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station with its "Editor's Choice Award" for its green building design.

Editor's Choice
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Owners: Lewis and Clark Community College & University of Illinois
Architect: AAIC
General Contractor: River City Construction LLC

AAIC's bluff-like design and innovative construction techniques produced a wonderful LEED Platinum building that could help establish the St. Louis area as the pre-eminent center for river basin research in the U.S.

The St. Louis CNR Regional Excellence Awards recognize those projects completed in the previous year that demonstrate excellence in design and construction and a positive contribution to the St. Louis community.

Now in their 21st year, the Regional Excellence Awards are the only comprehensive awards recognizing the best results of the construction industry when all the sectors -- owners, designers, and contractors -- work together as a team. The judges this year were: Len Toenjes, president, Associated General Contractors of St. Louis; Dan Wienstroer, executive director of the Painting & Decorating Foundation; John Guenther, FAIA, lecturer in the College of Architecture, Washington University; John Gaal, director of training and workforce development at the Carpenters District Council, and Thomas Finan, publisher of St. Louis Construction News & Review (CNR).

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Men’s Tennis Hosting ‘Doubles for All’ Tournament Fundraiser

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College Men’s Tennis is hosting its first “Doubles for All” tennis tournament and mixer on Oct. 8 to benefit the Trailblazers tennis program.

The event, which Men’s Head Coach James Humphrey plans to hold annually, will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex on the college’s Godfrey campus, and is open to players of all ages and skill levels.

“This unique event will have players participating in three rounds of doubles where each round is a single set played with different people,” Humphrey said. “Participants can specify their preference to play more competitive doubles at their level or to get a chance to play different formats such as mixed, multi-level, wheelchair and QuickStart. Smaller 36-foot QuickStart courts with foam balls will be set up for younger players, and for anyone who would like to try it out for fun.”

Members of the L&C men's and women's teams will also be participating.

The cost to play is $20 for adults, $15 for college and high school students, and $10 for players ages 14 and under. Proceeds and any charitable donations made will benefit the men’s tennis team, by helping to fund off-season competition and equipment.

“This is truly tennis for everyone. Come out and have fun, play good tennis, get a free T-shirt, meet other local tennis players, meet the team and support Lewis and Clark tennis,” Humphrey said.

For more information, or to make a donation, contact Humphrey at jhumphrey@mail.lc.edu or at (314) 884-1077.

For Men’s Tennis news, rosters, schedules, photos, scores and stats, or to register online for the tournament, visit the team’s official webpage at http://www.lc.edu/athletics/mens/tennis.

Quincy College Bests Men's Tennis Team

The Trailblazers met the Quincy University Hawks on Thursday, Sept. 15, falling 5-4 in a very competitive match.

Switching the doubles teams netted a much better start, with wins coming at #2 and #3 doubles. In singles, Juan Bravo had the match of the day winning the first set by breaking at 4-4 and holding onto his own serve in an 11 point game. Bravo then fell behind 4-1 in the second only to bounce back and win the next five games to close out the match. Nic Lancaster found his forehand during his match winning in another thrilling third set tiebreaker 11-9.

LCCC 4, Quincy College 5
#1S: Juan Bravo won over Ian Hinkamper 6-4, 6-4
#2S: Neil Berkel lost to Lane Luhring 6-1, 6-2
#3S: Alex Prusaczyk lost to John Moskal 7-6, 6-4
#4S: Joe Hawkes lost to Ethan Arns 6-1, 6-4
#5S: Tyler Kerley lost to Greg Kuchta 7-6, 6-4
#6S: Nic Lancaster won over Austin Brown 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (11)

#1D: Bravo/Lancaster lost to Hinkamper/Luhring 8-2
#2D: Berkel/Prusaczyk won over Moskal/Arns 8-6
#3D: Hawkes/Kerley won over Kuchta/Brown 8-3

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Higher Education Resources for Disadvantaged Students

Godfrey, Ill. – The Illinois Association of Education Opportunity Program Personnel Inc. (ILAEOPP), along with L&C Minority Affairs and TRIO, will play host to a town hall meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in Reid Memorial Library on the college’s Godfrey campus.

ILAEOPP is a nonprofit organization comprised of directors, counselors, students, parents, educators and others who are dedicated to ensuring access and education for all who desire a post-secondary education. The association has been in existence for 35 years. In addition, ILAEOPP has granted and continues to award college scholarships to high school, college and graduate students. The Association also sponsors an annual Professional Conference, Student Leadership Conference, Three National TRIO DAY celebrations, a college tour and various training workshops for TRIO and Educational Opportunity Program members.

The purpose of the town hall meeting is to discuss how education and higher education institutions may utilize and operate the educational offerings and resources to better serve students and the community in spite of budget cuts and program elimination.

Those who may benefit from the meeting include taxpayers, local residents, parents, educators, business leaders, civic groups, students, church leaders, and others interested in protecting opportunity for low-income, first generation students.

The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are outreach and student service programs designed to identify and provide support for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post baccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects.

Learn more about Lewis and Clark’s TRIO programs.

Lt. Gov. Simon Re-launches Science Advisory Committee

East Alton, Ill. – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced Wednesday the re-launch of the Science Advisory Committee, an expert panel to assist efforts in protecting Illinois’ rivers from potential threats and reducing flood damages.

The committee’s volunteer membership brings together experts working in academia and the private sector from across the state, at no cost to the taxpayer. The seven-member panel includes a chair, four members appointed by Simon and two from the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center – Lyle Guyon, expert in terrestrial ecology, and John Chick, field station director.

The announcement was made at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station along the banks of the Mississippi River in Alton, home of NGRREC, which will house the committee. Additional support will be provided by the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois.

“I am excited to begin working with the best and brightest minds in river research,” Simon said. “The Science Advisory Committee will be a wonderful asset in the fight to reduce flood damages, protect river ecosystems, and keep our water safe for the citizens who live, work and play along our rivers.”

First established in 1999, the Science Advisory Committee serves as the scientific arm of the Illinois, Mississippi and Ohio/Wabash River Coordinating Councils chaired by Simon. The committee will work with Simon to advance scientific research that will guide policies impacting river use and development such as reducing flood damages. This spring, Simon worked with state and federal emergency response personnel to coordinate response efforts to devastating flooding along the Mississippi.

The committee previously published research illustrating the importance of preventing Asian carp and other invasive species from moving between the Great Lakes and Illinois River. The work helped secure full federal funding for two electric barriers in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which serve as a barricade between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan.

The committee’s location at the field station will provide Lewis and Clark students and faculty the opportunity to work with experts from various universities and organizations, and will provide the state with scientific research that will inform policy and save tax dollars. NGRREC will also assist the committee in its efforts to advance research on large river ecosystems.

“The combined efforts of NGRREC and the Science Advisory Committee will increase grant opportunities for research, and serve as another example of the significant role NGRREC continues to play as an authority on river research,” said Dale Chapman, L&C president and NGRREC chairman. “We are pleased to have been selected to house the Science Advisory Committee and look forward to working with its membership and Lt. Governor Simon to provide sustainable solutions for Illinois’ rivers.”

University of Illinois scientist emeritus Nani Bhowmik serves as chair of the Science Advisory Committee and joins Guyon and Chick, as well as Simon appointees George Czapar of Champaign, Steven Kraft of Carbondale, Allen LaPointe of Chicago and Darren Olson of Rosemont.

"I look forward to working with the appointed members and integrating my longstanding history and expertise with the broad array of scientists at the NGRREC to focus on Illinois’ rivers,” Bhowmik said.

NGRREC Members

Dr. Chick is an aquatic ecologist with NGRREC, field station director for the Illinois Natural History Survey and an adjunct professor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He possesses a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Georgia and a M.S. in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida. Dr. Chick’s main research activities focus on the ecology of large rivers, particularly the Mississippi and Illinois rivers; population dynamics and community level interactions of freshwater fishes, early life history stages of fishes, general aquatic ecology; and questions related to how spatial variability in aquatic ecosystems affects population, community and ecosystem dynamics

Dr. Guyon specializes in forest ecology, and obtained a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and a M.S. in Forestry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His prior research experiences include studying vegetation diversity and tree regeneration dynamics in old-growth and mid-successional southern Appalachian forests and assessing the status of sustainable forest management in Illinois. In addition to developing a terrestrial ecology research program for NGRREC, Dr. Guyon also teaches courses at Lewis and Clark Community College related to natural resources and environmental issues.

Simon Appointees

Dr. George Czapar, of Champaign, is the director of the Center for Watershed Science at the Illinois State Water Survey and is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. Czapar teaches in the campus honors program and his research focuses on reducing the impacts of agriculture on water quality.

Dr Steven Kraft, of Carbondale, is a visiting professor at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and the director of the Professional Science Masters in Advanced Energy and Fuels Management at SIUC. Kraft specializes in farm management, natural resources policy, watershed management and planning, farm policy and ecosystem services.

Allen LaPointe, of Chicago, is the Vice President of Environmental Quality at the Shedd Aquarium, where he has worked for over 14 years. LaPointe has conducted various water quality seminars and trainings for zoological organizations, has taught various courses in water chemistry, and teaches a five day seminar on aquarium environmental quality at the Shedd.

Darren Olson, of Rosemont, is a section head in the Water Resources Department at Christopher B. Burke Engineering with over 15 years of experience in civil and water resources engineering. Olsen also serves as the president of the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Photo: Lt. Governor Sheila Simon talks with staff members of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center after announcing the re-launch of the Science Advisory Committee at the field station Tuesday in East Alton. Pictured from left are: Lt. Gov. Simon, Ted Kratschmer, water resources sustainability Coordinator, NGRREC; Marcia Lochmann, director of environmental sustainability, NGRREC; Nate Keener, Riverwatch coordinator, and Sue Czerwinski, Lewis and Clark Community College dean of mathematics, science and technology.

KinderKeys Class Now Enrolling Children for Fall

Godfrey, Ill. – Parents will have the opportunity to discover if their child has an aptitude for piano lessons before they even purchase a piano or keyboard. KinderKeys, a four-week group piano class for children 5-7, is being offered through the Lewis and Clark Community College.

This course will prepare students to read music and will include a recital for parents and friends during the last lesson.

Jamie Mills will be teaching the fall session, which begins Thursday, Oct. 20 and will run through Thursday, Nov. 10. Cost for the class is $60, which includes all materials. Early enrollment is encouraged since the class is limited to five students.

Parents may register their children by calling (618) 468-4731. For more information about the group piano class or private music lessons, please contact Susan Parton Stanard, Music Prep coordinator, at (618) 468-4732.

L&C Announces 2011 Fall Diversity Calendar

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Diversity Council is announcing its calendar, which includes a variety of programming that is free and open to the public.

The Diversity Council, which originated in 2006, was named a best practice by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2007. The council’s goals are to:

Promote cross-cultural understanding and communications.
Broaden and expand opportunities for positive constructive and instructive diversity experiences on campus.
Increase awareness and enhance understanding of the meaning and importance of diversity in today’s world.
Promote an atmosphere of tolerance that respects differences and encourages inclusiveness.

The fall calendar includes the following events:

Thursday, Sept. 29 | “Banned Books” | 11 a.m. in Reid Memorial Library, Praise Angel Room
Banned Book Week, Sept. 24- Oct. 1, is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted banning of books across the United States (ALA 2010). This presentation will be given by Liz Burns. For more information, please visit the American Library Association, www.ala.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 | “Dance Theater of Harlem” | 7 p.m. in Hatheway Hall
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a ballet company and school of the allied arts founded in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook. Its mission is to be an organization that is artistic, educational and socially aware. The guiding philosophy of the organization is to use the arts to ignite the mind. For more information, visit www.dancetheatreofharlem.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 | “Day of the Dead” Altar Workshop (Día de los Muertos) | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Reid Hall, above Underground Connection
Today, this holiday focuses on family and friends praying for and remembering friends and family members who have died, but the holiday can be traced back to indigenous cultures such as the Aztecs. In Mexico, it is a holiday in connection with the Catholic All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Michael Quintero, associate professor at Saint Louis Community College Florissant Valley will construct a Day of the Dead altar and be available to answer questions regarding the holiday. All are invited to make mementos to deceased loved ones to decorate the altar. Sugar skulls, candles, papel picado (cut paper) decorations and flowers will embellish the altar as well. Quintero was born in Okinawa, Japan and grew up in South Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Corpus Christi State University and his masters in fine arts from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His sculptures and installations are informed by animism, Buddhism, existentialism, Mesoamerican art and architecture and eco-feminism.

Nov. 12-20 | National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Campus Food Drive | Godfrey campus
It is hard for some to imagine not knowing where their next meal might come from but it is a very real concern for many individuals and families in communities across the nation. During this week students on campus will be collecting non-perishable food at several donation sites across the campus.

Summer 2011 Honors Lists Announced

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is proud to announce its honors students for the summer 2011 semester.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Deans’ List.

PRESIDENT'S LIST

ALTON—Shanena E. Alexander, Caitlin Anderson, Christin Marie Bacharach, Cade M. Bauer-Showers, Brian Patrick Bergin, Melissa R. Bock, Lexa L. Browning-Needham, Jessica L. Carder-Lacy, Gale A. Cleaves, Jarred Blaine Dobbs, Laura A. Dona-Bellitto, Isaiah P. Eichen, Bousso Faye, Joey Lynn Gibbs, Kristen Ryrie Gosling, Julianna Maeng Grate, Rance E. Harley, Donna L. Hoggatt, Heather M. Hosford, Sarah B. Johnes, Naundee Se’Mone Johnson, Dolores R. Kelly, Cory P. McDonald, Danielle B. McNear, Elizabeth D. Newton, Sarah A. Rose, Kelsey M. Ross, Joel M. Schwaab, Lisa R. Spitz, Patrick B. Springman, Tyler J. Stalcup, Eric Wayne Stauffer, Alex Michael Viviano, Ryan W. Wagner, Richard M. Zingg;

BELLEVILLE—Kaitlyn L. Scheid;

BENLD—Tyler J. Burns, Jennifer M. Evanick, Bryan Ross Gooden, Kayla Koyne;

BETHALTO—Marci Dionne Bedwell, Heather L. Carnes, Tracey Lynn Cooper, Kyle J. Deprow, Lindy A. Dixon, Gregory Owen Frazier, Sheri L. Frazier, Timothy D. Gwillim, Timothy L. Hall, Jerilyn M. Hawkins, Michelle R. Henline, Jeffery A. Hunziker, Lauren M. Kerkemeyer, Taylor A. Lish, Christopher L. McAninch, Kayla A. McDonough, Alyssa M. Rogers, Cynthia R. Rogers, Misty Moria Sanvito, Jared A. Schneider, Jennifer Seals, James Andrew Vonbergen, Kenneth R. Webb, Keely A. Zimmerman;

BRIGHTON—James Russell Baron, Dana R. Bennett, Matthew L. Boston, Holly A. Cokel, Samantha L. Davis, Carl L. Feilbach, Joseph W. Huebener, Ashly M. Jenkins, Conner Kessinger, Laura D. McGaughey, Kathleen A. Morris, Shane Lewis Nance, Bianca A. Palermo, Amanda M. Roberts, Nicholas S. Skjerseth, Chris Strazar, Dawn Christina Voss, Ronald L. Wall, Adam C. Watts, Marissa L. Wood;

BUNKER HILL—Megan L. Franklin, Matthew S. Landreth, Elizabeth C. Sherfy;

CARLINVILLE—Lexi A. Bilbruck, Lauren N. Boente, Joseph D. McArthur, Michael J. Young;

CARROLLTON—Tamara Lynn Hart, Kara L. Montanez, Nicki L. Packer, Jennifer Earlene Pyles;

COLLINSVILLE—William J. Hook, Stephanie Marie Kuethe, Matthew L. Ryan;

COTTAGE HILLS—Alexander L. Barnes, Melanie N. Doelling, Susan E. Price, Frankie L. Zarantonello;

DOW—Jennifer L. Hillman, Patricia K. Zagar;

DUPO—Garold Barrington Duncan;

EAST ALTON—Gregory J. Bamert, Dennis A. Bosco, Emily E. Chester, Stephanie L. Clark, Richard L. Cummins, Katelyn N. Miller, Emily J. Pugh, Christina L. Sorgea, Bryon K. Terry;

EDWARDSVILLE—Paul Abendroth, Tara W. Ameduri, Dwight R. Arne, Ellen Atwood, Ryan Michael Bartlett, Micah David Carter, Jeanette M. Clark, Kate S. Collins, Mallory Anne Cotter, Diane E. Dudding, Timothy Erb, Lauren N. Francis, Alina B. Gonzales, Ashley N. Granger, Steven Michael Greenwood, Tiffany Grover, Sheryl Leann Heger, Jennifer T. Hunt, Brenda R. Karateew, Emilee K. Kohler, Jeffrey A. Lattimore, Amber Rae Levora, Denise A. Mateyka, Christopher Nelson, Kyleigh E. Nelson, Amanda L. Noble, Shelly Lynn Pisttello, Dianna L. Richert, Tara Jean Simmons, Cherly L. Smith, Christopher J. Taglieri, Nicholas Towner, Grace Marie Utley, Abigail E. Veitch, Kimberley J. Wagener, Patricia L. Wheeler, Olga Nicole Wiemken, Affton Marie Wood, Jennifer M. Zika;

ELDRED—Jennifer A. Drainer;

ELSAH—Lindsay L. Laird, Kaycilee J. Legate;

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS—Charles Meirink;

FIELDON—Rachelle M. Cox, Christina L. Duggan;

GILLESPIE—Jamie N. Balzraine, Gabby N. Bires, Gaye L. Campbell Suhling, Jennifer L. Chronister, Kim Corbin, Clayton H. Green, Sharon L. Heyen, Jordan Tieman;

GLEN CARBON—Sarah B. Bilbrey, Dawn M. Heidbrink, Trisha Michelle Hildreth, Rema Holland, Randy Jackson, Nicholas E. Marshall, Kerri Rene Ochoa, Edewor B. Osevwe, Austin T. Seaford, Mary E. Sowerwine, Callie Ann Zoelzer;

GODFREY—Lisa H. Bodine, Kathryn Leah Buescher, Daniel W. Cope, Jennifer E. Dintelmann, Ruth I. Dwiggins, Jubail Grace Gallego Falconit, Maura R. Fredrick, Sarah E. Gooding, Peggy J. Harrington, Heather Renee Harris, Jennifer Heckler, Erica M. Hernandez, Marie Nichole Layer, Aja J. Martin, Brian James Mathus, Teri Rebecca Ranson-Mahoney, Elizabeth A. Schwartz, Samuel J. Sievers, Ernest Lee Smith, Megan L. St. Peters, Kelsey M. Thomas, Stephanie A. Wilton, Brandon S. Zuckerman;

GOLDEN EAGLE—Ashley M. Kuhn, Lindsey Nicole Rose;

GRAFTON—Dana Lee Polchowski, Deborah S. Yates;

GREENFIELD—Marissa M. Chapman, Brittany L. Dalton;

HAMEL—Allison M. Poletti, Kathy Snyder;

HARDIN—Megan R. Brangenberg, Mark J. Hillen, Ashley A. Kamp, Sarah A. Pohlman, Jackie S. Ringhausen, Diane L. Taviner;

HARTFORD—Megan E. Davis;

HIGHLAND—Jerod Allen Kampwerth;

ILLIOPOLIS—Jacob Koniak;

JERSEYVILLE—Adam Lee Andre, Joshua S. Brunaugh, Michell Lynn Clark, Sean P. Daigle, Melanie S. Davis, Melanie Dawdy, Alyssa M. Golike, Kara N. Hecker, Jimmy C. Holliday, Jason Matthew Huitt, Amy L. Kadell, Nancy A. Killion, Marcia Elise McQuaid, Tatyana A. Molloy, Sara E. Ramel, Kristi Danielle Scott, Duey J. Skinner, Paula J. Steckel, Chase M. Travers, Mindy M. Woelfel;

LITCHFIELD--Laurie L. May;

MARINE—Peter Fransic Stadts;

MEDORA—Kayla L. Gisy, Diane M. Lahey;

MEPPEN—Brittany S. Sievers, Renee G. Tepen;

MILLSTADT—Barbara Louise Runzo;

MORO—Channing Powell, Tyler R. Yungck;

NEW CANTON—Nathan Johnsen;

NEW DOUGLAS--Jessica N. Banovz;

ROODHOUSE—Megan E. Gillespie, Adele M. Woodlock;

SAWYERVILLE—Fawn Renee Howard;

SHIPMAN—Juanita S. Cox, Kathryn D. Erwin;

SOUTH ROXANA—Megan Elizabeth Arnett;

STAUNTON—Jamie L. Byrne, Claire M. Cioni, Randi Courtney, Nancy J. Kerniskey, Sabrina Kaye Linenfelser, Steven F. Moore, Josiah A. Straub, Angelique Michelle Whitehead;

TROY—Zachary Edward Motl;

WHITE HALL—Madison N. Davis, Hannah Elizabeth Randall;

WOOD RIVER—Tammy L. Batson, Millicent A. Brickhouse, Chelsea K. Camerer, Scott E. Crump, Perry D. Kibbons, Allison M. Lee, Katelyn M. Leigh, Stephen L. Lybarger, Rick W. Marshall, Brendan S. McKee;

WORDEN—Melissa Jane Davies, Anne E. Frosh, Teresa Ann Hellmann Spitze;

HILLSBORO, MO—Harold J. Cuddy;

WENTZVILLE, MO—Jordan Phillip Schultz;

BRUNSWICK, MO—Jesse Michael Jones;

DEAN'S LIST

ALTON—Amy Katherine Abert, Danielle Armstrong, Reginald Arnold, Alioune Ba, J’Marrco B. Banks, Andreana T. Barnes, Lynsi M. Behme, Andrew C. Beiser, John J. Brinkman, Dylan Wayne Brown, Kyle R. Brown, Rhonda M. Brown, Johanna J. Brunkhorst, James B. Button, Eileen M. Campbell, Samantha J. Chappell, Mary E. Christensen, Carrie L. Cope, Benjamin A. Cowan, Phillip J. Cox, Bradley Steven Davis, Jesse E. Davis, Jammie L. Dooley, Tanya Lavon Douglass, Amanda L. Eaton, April Rebecca Franklin, Alyssa Marie Gilleland, Britni L. Gordon, Alyson N. Goskie, Michael T. Gray, Jennifer Nicole Griggs, Toni M. Hall, Charnette D. Hardin, Dawn M. Harley, Katlyn N. Hornsey, Haley E. Johnson, Sarah E. Joyce, Jarushiaa K. Lawrence, Kayla M. Lenhardt, Audri E. Lucasey, Kristin S. Manns, Andrew S. Masiero, Kevin J. McCormick, Jennifer D. McDonald, Travis A. Moore, Stephanie R. Mormino, Jennifer L. Naughton, William H. Netzhammer, Ashley N. Palmer, Clenesia A. Pettis-Holmes, Edward T. Pierson, Jennifer M. Prediger, Taylor J. Reynolds, Gustavia Taniece Robinson, Sarah E. Schmieg, Rebecca L. Schroeder, Marc C. Schultz, Jessica Schwartzkopf, Jessica Scruggs, Terry M. Sharp, John P. Smith, Michael A. Snider, Steven A. Sowders, Paul E. Sprague, Sheena R. Stegmann, Christopher D. Sumpter, John C. Sundberg, Tammy R. Sutton, Megan E. Van Hoy, Shakira Jonell Varble, Amanda D. Wallace, Travis K. Ware, Alayne M. Waters, Amanda M. Wayman, Alyssa D. Wedding, Anthony B. Wheeler, Brant Joseph Whited, Stefnee D. Wilson, Ashley Wisnasky, Audrey H. Wright;

BENLD—Stacey A. Cadaret, Daniel L. Day, Marsha A. Ribes, April Irene Sellers;

BETHALTO—Rebeca R. Allman, Joy Ellen Bick, Alice N. Boulds, Ashley A. Brown, Kayla L. Bruhn, Crystal M. Courtoise, Sarah N. Davis, Matthew D. Dorman, Breanna R. Eitzmann, Meghan N. Ellis, Jordyn K. Finke, April Heather Hausman, Diana Haynes, Kaylie C. Jones, Erica N. Lauck, Tracey L. Lowrance, Kathleen S. Neal, Kayleigh J. Nuernberger, Jessica Parmentier, Kari J. Prott, Laura E. Rhodes, Christy L. Ricci, Kayla Diane Schell, Brandi L. Schumacher, Jacob R. Sitze, Andrew J. Steinberg, Cody A. Trosley, Margie A. Wilson, Andrea L. Yates;

BRIGHTON—Shawn T. Avery, Sonia M. Avery, Veronica A. Coyte-Webster, Devin M. Daugherty, Kaylee D. Dunnagan, Justin M. Emmons, Nichole D. Fagg, Amber E. Gorin, Brett Guthrie, Ashley R. Halford, Josie Kaylyn Harpole, Cory M. Lucas, Kylee L. Markel, James A. Moore, Leona Moran, Daniela Petersen, Cory Poole, Kellene R. Robbs, Meghan Strazar, Andrew R. Summers, Joy Carillo Talkington, Shelby L. Watson, Kyle Wood, Danielle N. Wooley;

MEPPEN—Ashley M. Baalman, Ashley M. Wieneke;

BUNKER HILL—Bradly Bechel, Wendy L. Davis, David J. Golike, Rebecca G. Hamilton, Ted D. Hatcher, Aaron G. Highfill, Jacob Krauss, John A. Mize, Ashley N. Pruitt, Paul A. Schellingburger, Renee L. Scroggins, Alyssa Thyer, Katherine E. Warix;

CARLINVILLE—Amanda D. Allen, Russell J. Brooks, Gregory R. Davis, Brian Hauschildt, Steven M. Link, Mitchell J. Oswald, Tamika Penrod, Shawn L. Schroeder, Ashlee M. Shelton, Austin J. Shipley, Tamara Elizabeth Wing, Renee Young;

CARROLLTON—Hannah J. Bauer, Ashley N. Camden, Lora Marie Dover, Victoria R. Henson, Josie Claire Jones, Sharon D. Miller, Emily D. Nash, Ashley D. Nolan, Dawn P. Phillips, Megan C. Randolph, Dennis L. Senko, Mike Scott Alan Shenberger;

CHESTERFIELD—Bradley T. McGill;

COLLINSVILLE—Brian Andrew Carrell, Thomas Miles Ellis, Thomas Dean Epperheimer, Leah T. Kirchoff, Amber N. Reynolds, Trisha M. Smith, Jim K. Townsend;

COTTAGE HILLS—Terry L. Bender, Michelle N. Braun, Jordan J. Hurst, Heather Marie Schneider, Chantel I. Sparks, Joshua Korando Woodson;

DORSEY—Beth E. Pruett, Jamie L. Stumpf;

DOW—Colin Nathaniel Abell, Nathan J. Finkes, Levi J. Kamp;

EAST ALTON—Jeanne M. Abert, Brittany D. Bailey, Katie L. Bornes, Pamela M. Church, Cameron T. Costanzo, Samantha J. Gordon, Cassie Jo Gruen, Latavia N. Harley, Jonathan N. Kleemann, Brianna P. Markel, Pamela Ann May, Robyn M. Scott, Tanya L. Shearlock, Joseph M. Simonds, Richel L. Stratton, Erik J. Vandiver, Rachel L. Waters, Kathryn E. Whitaker, Sarah Walker Wright;

EAST ST. LOUIS—Dunnisha M. Franklin;

EDWARDSVILLE—Katelyn A. Arvola, Kathryn Marie Baird, Shannon D. Baker, Renee M. Barker, Bryan E. Beatty, Gabrielle Blanton, Jennifer Marie Brase, Connor J. Breda, Madelynn A. Campbell, Philip D. Colby, Nykhala B. Coston, Nikki L. Crites, Barbara M. Grist, Meghan C. Guetersloh, Jacob Hanfelder, Keely Jo Hattery, Jennifer E. Hecker, Ranae C. Hill, Kaylee Katherine Hoisington, Brittany A. Jones, Meaghan K. Khong, Caitlin Kossakowski, Gregory N. Kottwitz, Clarence A. Layton, Nicole L. Manley, Kelly-Lynne L. McFerran, Matthew Erwin Mueller, Mary K. Niebling, Taylor A. O’Bryan, Ashlee N. Oceguera, Kari A. Prusacki, Sara Jane Ransick, Lorraine M. Reading, Brittany L. Roeder, James E. Roper, Lauren C. Schaefer, Kelsie Marie Schneck, Breanna Colleen Schuett, Nick Schwalb, Mark Marion Seketa, Sean R. Severson, Brittyn S. Sodini, Nikkoli J. Sodini, Kaitlynn K. Stanley, Amanda Lynn Stein, Genin Strader, Rodney L. Strohmeier, Kendra E. Sweezey-Errar, Andrew T. Sykes, Amber B. Thomason, Sharon K. Tosovsky, Kara Ashley Vinyard, Kelsi E. Waugh, Sabrina D. Wells;

ELSAH—Amy Nuber, Caige R. Smith;

FIELDON—Sandra K. Shelton, Jeannie L. Webster;

GILLESPIE—Helen Corbin, Marsha K. Hausman, Deborah K. Rauzi, Amy L. Reid, Helen R. Richvalsky, Nicole L. Zenner;

GLEN CARBON—Trevor A. Bickhaus, Brittany Biggs, Kimberly A. Black, Melissa R. Brockmann, Taylor Browne, Kirstie L. Fore, Alyse J. Goebel, Jerry Greenwood, Kyle M. Gullicksrud, Andrew D. Hagan, Katie A. Hastings, Jordan A. Hendrickson, Anastasia Kuhn, Mary P. Mang, Nathan Reed McKinney, Kiersten Elizabeth Noel, Lauren K. Noel, Madeline C. Northway, Nancy Jo Osborn, Lindsay Marie Osborne, Chiyo J. Palen, Amanda A. Porter, Bethany N. Sitton, Cassaundra Smith, Gwen M. Snell, Christopher A. Spohr, Amanda E. Whitlock, Alyssa R. Williams, Luke Wilson;

GODFREY—Amanda E. Aragona, Jason D. Ater, Caitlin R. Bayley, Luke Alan Bonnell, Tyler Matthew Buck, Rachel Burns, John Blake Cagle, Jeremy S. Campbell, Drew M. Carrow, Lauren Chancey, Kelli L. Chapman, Anqi Chen, Jera C. Connell, Chelsea A. Dotson, Earl Scott Downing, Linda C. Dublo, Kevin G. Dugan, Brian J. Estes, Jeremy M. Foster, Stephen M. Glassbrenner, Matthew E. Groshans, Kayla N. Hansen, Brittany R. Hayes, Jennifer M. Henry, Rebecca Anne Kraisser, Sarah D. Lagemann, Tenelle A. Lapsey, Patrick E. McGrath, Meghan Leann McNamara, Colleen M. Mead, Tabitha R. Meuth, Mae Ann Neighbors, Brian Paha, Stephanie A. Paisley, Adam M. Paulda, Tess L. Phelps, Kristin L. Pranger, Nick D. Repking, Katherine L. Ridolfi, Terry J. Shaffer, Abby J. Shetley, Lythande R. Singleton, Steven L. Smith, Leslie Ray Spencer, Matthew A. Steinacher, Brian D. Stevens, Peter Tran, Jennifer Rose Urbonas, Sarah F. Velsor, Thomas B. Vest, Toree A. Wallace, Angela R. Walters, Tricia Warren, Kimberly Kaye Wiltshire;

GOLDEN EAGLE—Melissa A. Tepen, Kaitlin J. Vogel, Lindsay D. Wallendorf;

GRAFTON—Ceshia M. Baur, Emily G. Calvin, Joshua L. Elmore, Catherine G. Ferguson, Mary H. McCoy, Raechel F. Settles, David Stanley Zimmerman;

GRANITE CITY—Amanda J. Long;

GREENFIELD—Caroline M. Murphy, Emily M. Pembrook, Deborah L. Wonsil;

HAMEL—Katie M. Weiler;

HARDIN—Kyndal E. Baalman, Emily E. Baltisberger, Clare A. Carmody, Dawn Michelle Miller,

Alexander E. Sievers, Benjamin J. Swan;

HARTFORD--Rachael M. Lyles, Rachel L. Sheppard, Randy E. Walkenhorst;

HIGHLAND—Aaron M. Foster;

HILLSBORO—David Osborn;

HILLVIEW—Kelsey Leigh Clanton, Allyson K. Knox;

IRVING—Iva J. Maguire, Chelsey L. Timpe;

JERSEYVILLE—Deanna Allen, Ethan M. Bailey, Sarah L. Bertman, Kirsten D. Blackorby, Shelby L. Booth, Jeffrey B. Cherry, Gail C. Crader, Lindsay Dawson, Scott W. Franke, Chelsey R. Garrison, Katherine A. Gowin, Daniel E. Green, Angila D. Hazelwood, Hannah J. Heitzig, Cynthia M. Kallal, Patricia A. Kallal, John E. Linenfelser, Theresa M. Loellke, Brayden C. Morris, Alyssa C. Mundy, Jillann P. Prough, Dawn Renee’ Purcell, Amanda E. Retherford, Drew T. Retzer, Katherine L. Schmidt, Amy B. Schwegel, Hannah D. Sharrow, Chad L. Sibley, Colten Skinner, Karissa L. Snyder, Margaret A. Taylor, Stephanie A. Tepen, Melissa A. Turpin, Tiffany N. Van Hoose, Olivia J. Van Walleghen, Andrew J. Vanausdoll, Adam R. Walkington, Brandon M. Wallace, Margaret A. Welbourne, Aaron Micheal West;

KAMPSVILLE—Jenna M. Herren, Chase McNeal Prokuski;

KANE—Vicki Linn Bone;

LITCHFIELD—Gregory F. Keith;

LIVINGSTON—Katlyn E. Dealey;

MARYVILLE--Michael Shepard McFarlin;

MEDORA—John F. Bowman, Melinda S. Edwards;

MORO—Andrew Ahlers, Valerie Ann Buckley, Shari L. Gordon, Matthew Virgil Johnson, Elizabeth C. Perrine;

MT. OLIVE—Chelsea Leitschuh, Brittney Gayle Short;

NEW DOUGLAS—Tammy A. Hopkins;

POCAHONTAS—Nicole A. Korte;

ROODHOUSE—Alicia J. Hetzer, Malinda J. Kennedy;

ROXANA—Paula A. Cardwell, Brittany R. Carroll, Joseph Earl McCracken, Scott A. Monroe, Kelley E. Pirtle, Kevin E. Rader, Michael A. Rorie;

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE—Karie L. Hawk;

SHIPMAN—Samuel Sam Burns, Randi N. Erwin, Alexander S. Reed, Barry Duane Underwood, Adam K. Wallace;

SOUTH ROXANA—Andrea D. Cooper, Tiffany A. Crank, Patrick Michael Lewandowski, Gabryelle R. Parker;

STANDARD CITY—Katherine J. Warren, Jessica N. Bauser;

STAUNTON—Karra L. Adler, Elyse Banovic, Deanna M. Braman, Jane M. Haase, Rachel M. Hopper, Mary A. Hormann, Holly M. Klausing, Rachel M. Leitschuh, Amanda R. Mengelkamp, Cameron J. Michki, Keri L. Mongold, Penny M. Pulley, Tiffani A. Schlechte, Sarah B. Tomlinson, Mathew W. Tranter, Steven Wood;

SPRINGFIELD—Louis James Poppenhouse;

WATERLOO—Tiffany A. Gregson;

WHITE HALL--Brennan D. McMillen, Rebekah J. Schieferle, Mami A. Van Winkle;

WILSONVILLE—Jean M. Beeman;

WOOD RIVER—Rhonda J. Albrecht, Kati N. Ambrose, Rebecca A. Belair, Crystal A. Blasa, Brittany K. Brueggeman, Jennifer L. Cappelletti, Diana J. Carlisle, Mary Elizabeth Cope, Tracy L. Copley, Elaine Dettner, Jacob P. Giddings, Heather N. Hollenback, Daniel S. Kamp, Patrick L. Lyerla, Emily G. Martin, Katie A. Miller, Michelle Marie Elena Olson, Craig R. Scellin, Molly B. Stinson, Alexandria S. Turner, Christine E. Weller;

WORDEN—Lindsey Schae Bailey, Aaron W. Davies, Todd M. Frank, Zachary T. Hopper, Adam W. Horton, Rebecca Maria Klenke, Jacob L. Langley, Timothy Wayne Lifritz, Jacob T. Lowry, Kelsey M. McFarland, Joseph P. Vieth;

WRIGHTS—Jarrod A. McEvers

Fall Faculty Concert to Feature Variety of Music on Sept. 23

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will present the Fall Faculty Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, in the Ringhausen Music Building.

From jazz, to pop, to the classics, there will be something for everyone as faculty members combine their unique and diverse talents to bring a variety of music to the performance.

Faculty members performing include Louis Michael, Peter Hussey, Teresa Crane, Pauline Stillwell, Wayne Kimler, Debbie Haferkamp, and Doug Byrkit.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be available. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information on music department events, call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

No. 7 L&C Women Win in Rout

FLORISSANT, Mo. - Facing a newly combined squad representing all three St. Louis Community College campuses, LCCC coach Tim Rooney was unsure of exactly what to expect Tuesday.

Not to worry.

The Lewis and Clark Community College women's soccer team, ranked seventh in the nation, rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Archers at Florissant Valley Community College - and it wasn't even really that close.

"It's going to be a two- or three-year out situation before they get comfortable with the new arrangement," Rooney said of the decision by SLCC officials to merge all athletics to one team per sport, replacing the three schools' individual programs. "It's different, but it was a cost-saving move they say."

Rooney, himself a former Flo Valley soccer player, watched as his Trailblazers stormed out to a big early lead and ran their record to 4-1. LCCC led 5-1 at halftime over the Archers, who dropped to 4-2.

"You look to work on other things (with a big lead)," Rooney said. "We were able to do that and keep the lead.

"People may look at the score in the paper and think that it was a close one, but really it wasn't. Our girls really played well."

Sara Klockenkemper scored in the 10th minute when she converted an assist from Britaney Ragusa. Then in the 14th minute, Casey Vitale made it 2-0 on a penalty kick after Klockenkemper had been taken down in the Archers' penalty area.

And all this before SLCC managed its first shot on goal.

"We're really playing well right now," Rooney said. "The girls are communicating well, making good passes and good decisions."

After Vitale's PK, Kiersten Mottl made it 3-0 when she redirected a chip pass from Julie Webb in the 17th minute. Then in the 19th minute, Tori Byrd scored on a cross from Cassidi Dietz to make it 4-0.

The Archers made the most of their first shot on goal when Merissa Martin's 30-yard bomb from right wing found the upper left corner of the goal beyond the reach of Blazers goalie Sandy Shore in the 28th minute.

"I thought we did a nice job on limiting their chances," Rooney said. "They didn't really create any chances in the box. All the shots they got were long. I don't fault (Shore) on any of their goals."

Ragusa, a sophomore from East Alton-Wood River, made it 5-1 shortly before halftime when she took a cross-field pass from Mottl and redirected it from left wing into the right side of the goal.

In the second half, Rooney moved some of his players into new positions - all the while keeping one eye on the scoreboard.

"It's tricky," he said. "We got a chance to see what some of the girls can do in different situations if they're needed. But we have to make sure we're still comfortable."

Jessica Hartmann made it comfortable enough in the 58th minute when she scored off an assist from Ragusa. Five minutes later, Archer Johanna Randick scored on a 35-yard direct kick that sailed beyond Shore's fingers into the right netting.

Randick, a sophomore from Fox High, also scored SLCC's final goal unassisted when she beat a pair of LCCC defenders and scored from just inside the penalty area.

"It was a nice win," Rooney said. "(SLCC) has some very talented players and it's going to take a little but to get everybody used to the new way of doing things. I thought we handled it well, though."

Chiapparo's Goal Saves Win for Trailblazers

FLORISSANT, Mo. - As he walked off the field following a 2-1 victory over St. Louis Community College Tuesday, LCCC's Tayna Chiapparo was greeted by a teammate, who thanked him. "Man, you saved us," he said.

Chiapparo was quick to reply, "No man, WE saved us. When I score, the whole team scores."

Indeed. Chiapparo, a freshman from Sau Paulo, Brazil, scored the game-winner with 12:03 remaining to lift the Trailblazers to 3-2.

"This was a really good win for us," LCCC coach Tim Rooney said. "I think things are starting to come together for this team. The communication is much better than the first couple games of the year and the guys seem to be working on the same page."

An influx of freshmen, including Chiapparo as well as fullback Matt Alemann from New Zealand and a pair from Miami, have brought a new look and a new style of play to LCCC.

"It's an adjustment, but I think we're doing OK," Rooney said. "The communication on the field is much more positive now and that helps a lot. You have to have that."

On the game winner, Chiapparo took a pass from Edgardo Leiva, one of the Miami freshmen, and slipped it past SLCC goalie Ryan Essenpreis.

"Nice goal," said Rooney. "We're working well together."

The Archers, in the first year of a consolidation of the athletic teams of the three SLCC campuses into one per sport, came out hard and took the play to LCCC in the first half. But the LCCC defense didn't yield.

"Our defense played really well," Rooney said. "We kind of dodged a bullet in the first half."

The Trailblazers took a 1-0 lead early in the second half. Chiapparo fed the ball from left wing to Jake Baumgartner, who was unmarked about nine yards in front of Essenpreis. Baumgartner slipped it past the Archers goalie in the 53rd minute.

That goal reawakened SLCC, which applied renewed pressure on the Trailblazers. Finally, in the 76th minute, Joe Woneswith scored after Matt Wood's pass split a pair of LCCC defenders.

That set up Chiapparo's game-winner.

"I know (SLCC) is going through an adjustment right now," said Rooney, a former player at Florissant Valley Community College. "We knew they would be tough, though. They've got a lot of talented players, like (Woneswith) and Rocky Schmermund).

"We're going through an adjustment too," he said. "But I think we'll be OK."

L&C Falls to MoBap

A fresh Trailblazers Men's Tennis team fell to Missouri Baptist University at home on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Missouri Baptist had their #1 Mike Rubinelli and #4 Desmond Pennigond returning, but all other players were new.

"It was nice to see Nate (Stachowski) and Kirk (Tass) again. Nate didn't play, and Kirk played #6," said Head Coach James Humphrey. "We started in a hole, losing all three doubles matches showing our need to work on serves and returns. In singles, Juan Bravo played a nearperfect match, defeating Rubinelli by keeping a very strong focus. Nic Lancaster and Tyler Kerley both won in third set tiebreaks to keep the final score a respectable 6-3. We will probably see this team three more times this spring."

LCCC 3, Missouri Baptist 6
#1S: Juan Bravo won over Mike Rubinelli 6-0, 6-1
#2S: Neil Berkel lost to Drew Morris 6-3, 6-0
#3S: Alex Prusaczyk lost to Connor Stevenson 6-1, 6-1
#4S: Joe Hawkes lost to Desmond Pennigond 6-1, 6-4
#5S: Tyler Kerley won over Cole Stevenson 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (8)
#6S: Nic Lancaster won over Kirk Tass 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 (8)

#1D: Bravo/Prusaczyk lost to Rubinelli/Morris 8-6
#2D: Hawkes/Berkel lost to Stevenson/Stevenson 8-5
#3D: Kerley/Lancaster lost to Pennigond/Tass 8-4

Exhibition Singles:
#7S: Evan Brown won over Mark Antilich 6-3, 6-0

9th Annual Water Festival Bringing Education & Fun to L&C on Friday

Godfrey, Ill. – Approximately 500 fifth grade students and teachers from around the region are participating in the 9th Annual Water Festival this month at Lewis and Clark Community College.

The event, co-hosted by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, Lewis and Clark Community College and The Nature Institute, includes a teacher education workshop that concluded Monday, followed by a field day for students filled with water-themed fun this Friday, Sept. 16.

From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., students will enjoy fishing and canoeing on the college’s Godfrey campus, and will attend educational demonstrations from exhibitors including the Mustard Seed Peace Project, Illinois American Water, the Sierra Club, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Great Rivers Land Trust and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

“We enjoy being able to share water education with students in a fun, outdoor learning environment,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of sustainability at Lewis and Clark.

The fest began Monday, Sept. 12, when a group of about 20 teachers convened at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station for a water-themed workshop presented by NGRREC, The Nature Institute and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The workshop provided CPDUs for teachers who attended.

“We provide teachers with a ready-made curriculum on water resources and conservation, which was recently developed by the Army Corps of Engineers that can be used immediately in their own classrooms,” said Ted Kratschmer, water resources and sustainability coordinator for NGRREC and L&C. “Water resources are incredibly important in our region, and we know that most teachers don’t have the time or resources to develop their own water-themed curriculum.”

The Water Festival is an NGRREC program made possible through generous contributions from sponsors, including Illinois American Water, Conoco Phillips, Olin Brass, Wal-Mart, Dynegy Midwest and BP Products of North America.

For more information, contact Kratschmer at (618) 468-2874.

Local Musicians to Entertain During ‘Organ Spectacular II’

Godfrey, Ill. – Area organists will showcase their talent during the Organ Spectacular II recital at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

Ray Bentley, Robert Raymond, Ken Rueter, Susan Parton Stanard and Roy Stillwell will perform folk songs, hymn settings, and classical organ literature on the Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece Series organ.

Bentley, who retired after teaching 38 years in the Alton School District, is a registered piano technician and organist at Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton.

Raymond serves as organist at the First Presbyterian Church USA in Edwardsville. He earned his bachelor’s in piano performance from Webster University and his masters in piano and organ performance and music education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He taught organ at SIUE for 14 years and served as dean of the American Guild of Organists in Illinois.

Rueter, organist and director of music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Alton, attended Concordia College and graduated from Washington University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He served as organist and director of music at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Florissant for 27 years and Atonement Lutheran Church in Florissant for 11 years.

Stillwell, adjunct instructor in organ and music appreciation at Lewis and Clark. He went to MacMurray College and received his master's degree and doctorate from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. He taught music at the college level in North Dakota and Mississippi.

Stanard, associate professor of choral ensembles and vocal studies at Lewis and Clark, combines 22 years’ experience as an operatic and concert artist with more the 15 years’ experience in college-level music education. Stanard received her master's degree in Art/Music Education from Jacksonville University in Florida. She plays 11 instruments and as a mezzo soprano has appeared in operas, concerts and recitals in venues throughout the United States, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia. Stanard is choir director at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey.

The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Clubs and Student Activities Round Out the L&C College Experience

Godfrey, Ill. – This year’s Fall Fest celebration will have food and fun as usual, but is also a great chance for students to learn about ways to get involved on campus.

A well-rounded college experience is more than going to class – it’s about meeting new people, exploring hobbies and getting involved with a community – and there are plenty of opportunities for all of the above at Lewis and Clark Community College.

From Student Government Association and career clubs for Nursing and Dental Hygiene (to name only a few) to Phi Theta Kappa honor society and interest-based groups like E.C.O. Club and the Asian Pop Culture Club, there’s a niche for just about everyone.

Student Activities puts on Fall Fest every year, and most of the college’s clubs and activities turn out to recruit interested new students.

“Fall Fest is an opportunity where students can relax and have fun, but still become informed,” said Jared Hennings, coordinator of Student Activities. “As important as going to class is, it’s also important to have a balanced experience, and to take advantage of extracurricular options available through joining a club or attending a Student Activities event.”

Burgers, hot dogs, chips and rice krispies or brownies will be free to attendees, who can also take advantage of many giveaways.

There will be an obstacle course, joust competition and bungee run or rock wall climbing apparatus, a caricaturist, balloon-making clowns, a face painter, psychic and DJ on campus, and the public is welcome to attend.

“I remember when I was a freshman here – I knew I’d get more out of my two years if I got involved,” said Pat Hunt, who is now president of Student Activities.

In addition to the other clubs and organizations on campus, Student Activities puts on events every month that are opportunities for students - whether they're part of a club or organization or not - to meet one another and have a good time.

“We’ve got a bunch of stuff coming up,” Hunt said. “Stay tuned.”

Click to see photos from last year's event.

Miss this year's Fall Fest? No problem - you can still get involved on campus. Contact any of the following clubs and organizations about joining today - http://www.lc.edu/campusLife/clubs

Trailblazers Top Archer in 3 Short Games

The Trailblazers Volleyball team wrapped up their home opener versus St. Louis Community College in just about an hour flat.

The team took an early lead in game one behind the aggressive serving of Carly Bellm, and never looked back, led offensively by Tori Ballmann (11 kills and .588 hitting percentage) and Megan Plogger (9 kills). Taryn Ballmann, Julie Ramsey and Brittany Hardwick combined for another 14 kills, while Maddie Favuzza notched 32 assists, contributing to a final score of 25-14, 25-10, 25-15.

L&C Dental Programs Earn Accreditation

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs both recently received re-accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), without the need for reporting requirements.

Four ADA-CODA representatives visited campus in November 2010, but due to the commission’s meeting schedule, news on the programs' status was not released until last month.

“It was a long nine months, waiting to hear from the commission, but the program's outcomes provided solid evidence that we are either meeting or exceeding the standards set forth by CODA,” said Michelle Singley, who has been coordinator of the Dental Hygiene program since its inception in 1995.

CODA accreditation means that both programs effectively afford quality educational opportunities to their students, and are continually working to improve their educational standards. The process to attain accreditation is a long and detailed one.

Every seven years, each of the nation’s 300+ dental hygiene programs and of almost 300 accredited dental assisting programs is visited by the ADA-CODA, which reviews the school’s accomplishments based on CODA standards and makes suggestions for improvement.

Ahead of the visit, program faculty and staff wrote and compiled volumes of evidence supporting the programs as they relate to institutional effectiveness, educational program, administration, faculty and staff, educational support services, health and safety provisions, and patient care services. During the two and a half day visit, the ADA-CODA team interviewed faculty, staff, administration, and students, and toured many sites on campus.

“The results of this site visit could not have been accomplished without the assistance of a great many people: our administration, faculty, staff and students worked hard for this ‘approval without reporting status,’ and our housekeeping, maintenance, and facilities staff took personal pride in preparing our facility,” Singley said. “This accomplishment is noted as a true team effort!"

The programs' success holds special significance to the faculty, who support the unique one+one career ladder program design, which takes students from a Certificate of Proficiency in dental assisting to an Associate in Applied Science degree in dental hygiene.

"The fact that our dental hygiene students graduate with dual credentials makes them valuable, well-rounded employees in the dental office setting,” said Chris Hallstead, coordinator of the Dental Assisting program, and a graduate of both programs. “My experiences as a student in the L&C dental programs led to an amazing career in dentistry that could only be surpassed by my opportunity to return as an educator in these programs."

L&C’s dental assisting and dental hygiene programs, initiated in 1972 and 1995, respectively, are known for their rigorous requirements. The bar is set high to help students perform well on the national board exams and clinical board examinations. For dental hygiene, success on these board examinations is a requirement for licensure.

This was CODA’s sixth evaluation of the dental assisting program and fourth site evaluation of the dental hygiene program. The programs were last evaluated in July 2004, and were also approved without reporting requirements. The next ADA-CODA site visit will take place in 2017.

“The external accreditation from ADA-CODA demonstrates the quality of the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. The rigor of the accreditation process exemplifies the exceptional work of the dental assisting and dental hygiene faculty and staff. The faculty members need to be commended for their dedication to the program and their students,” said Donna Meyer, dean of Health Sciences at Lewis and Clark.

L&C Alum Brooklyn Hlafka Carries ISU Redbirds to Five Set Win Over SFA

MARTIN, Tenn. - Illinois State won its first five set match of the 2011 season after defeating Stephen F. Austin (25-20, 25-19, 25-16, 25-17,15-12). Sophomores Brooklyn Hlafka and Shannon McGlaughlin led the way for Illinois State combining for 40 kills.

The Redbirds started the match out slow with a 2-0 deficit heading into the third set. The team struggled offensively early in the match totaling a team hitting percentage of .151 through the second set. Illinois State emerged in the final three sets using Hlafka as an offensive weapon. Hlafka led the team in hitting percentage marking a career-high .455. She notched a career-high 18 kills, recording 10 kills in the final three sets.

"What I liked most about this match was the coming out of Hlafka," head coach Melissa Myers said. "We always knew she had the potential to do great things, but she really stepped up in the third and fourth set. We were able to get her the ball and it was almost an automatic kill."

Illinois State outhit the Ladyjacks on the match with a .245 hitting percentage compared to SFA's .155. The Redbirds recorded nine more digs than SFA and had six players who added five or more digs in the match. Illinois State is scheduled to play University of Alabama-Birmingham at 5 p.m. (CST) today and Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at 2 p.m.

L&C, Career Step Team Up to Offer Online Healthcare Education

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is teaming up with Career Step to offer online training opportunities in the healthcare industry, a bright spot in today’s otherwise bleak economy.

The college will hold two information sessions – at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 –for anyone interested in learning more about the training.

Career Step is a leading online healthcare education company, preparing students for work in a field that is experiencing job growth despite high unemployment rates and job loss in other industries.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the healthcare industry will create 3.2 million new jobs before 2018 and the majority of those jobs will require less than four years of college education.

Opportunities include medical transcription, medical coding and billing, and pharmacy technicians – which are also growing individually. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the medical transcription field will experience 11 percent employment growth between 2008 and 2018, that the medical coding and billing field will experience 20 percent employment growth during that time, and the number of jobs in the pharmacy technician field is expected to grow even more, increasing by 31 percent or almost 100,000 jobs.

“These information sessions are designed to help people in our community discover growing career fields that they can train for quickly,” said Kathy Willis, director of Corporate and Community Learning at L&C. “Healthcare is where the jobs are, and we can help students prepare for successful careers in medical transcription, medical coding and billing, or as pharmacy technicians, in less than a year.”

The 2 p.m. session will be held in Haskell Hall, Room 101 on the college’s Godfrey campus, while the 6 p.m. session will be held in Room 119 of Building N4 on the N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville. Both sessions will provide more information on the healthcare industry and its individual fields, and training programs associated with them.

For more details, visit www.careerstep.com/lewisandclark or call Jenn Ciavarella at (618) 468-5730.

L&C Continues Winning Streak in Greenville

The Trailblazers traveled to Greenville, Ill. last Thursday to take on the Greeville College Panthers JV squad.

The ladies again came out aggressively against their opponent and finished the match in three games - 25-17, 25-17, 25-21. Tori Ballmann led the offense with 10 kills, and Taryn Ballmann and Megan Plogger chipped in 7 kills a piece.

"The team did a great job of eliminating errors and our overall hitting percentage was a .276, which really helped us be successful. Our defense did a great job as well, which enabled us to run the offense effectively," said Head Coach Meredith Heater.

Next week the Trailblazers will travel to Union, Mo. to take on the 2010 Missouri Conference Champion East Central Falcons, and then will face several opponents at the Lindenwood University Tournament in St. Charles, Mo. on Sept. 9-10.

First Biennial RiverWatch Symposium Set for Oct. 4 in Peoria

Godfrey, Ill. – Stream stewards across Illinois will convene Oct. 4 in Peoria to learn how 15 years of their collective sampling has been translated into real-world information during Illinois RiverWatch’s First Biennial RiverWatch Symposium.

The symposium will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hotel Pere Marquette.

Gov. Pat Quinn, who is scheduled to attend the symposium, will receive an award acknowledging the strong support shown for RiverWatch. The day’s event will also recognize several citizen scientists with service awards.

Laura Sass from the Illinois Natural History Survey will present the findings of her analysis of more than 15 years’ worth of data collected by volunteers from all over Illinois. This first public presentation will show detailed trends and highlight the relevance of data collected by these citizen scientists. A poster session from 1-3 p.m. will conclude the day’s events.

"The symposium will not only be a great opportunity for citizen scientists to see the relevance of the data they have collected, but for government agencies, and even for the public to understand the importance of the work done by citizen volunteers,” said Nate Keener, RiverWatch coordinator.

RiverWatch was established in 1995 as a sub-program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Eco Watch Network, a statewide partnership of organizations and individuals working to protect Illinois streams. Certified volunteers called “citizen scientists” examine stream habitats and diversity of macroinvertebrate species to provide reliable water quality data that can be used by scientists to determine how the conditions of streams are changing over time.

In 2004, when IDNR could no longer financially support the program, a grant from then-Lt. Governor Quinn and several non-profit organizations provided support to maintain the basic components of the program. In the summer of 2005, the Lt. Governor’s Office took the lead in creating a vision for a more comprehensive, statewide volunteer monitoring program. Since 1995, more than 1,700 individuals have received certification through RiverWatch, and 750 stream sites have been established for annual water quality sampling.

RiverWatch is a program of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. For more information, visit www.ngrrec.org or contact Keener at nkeener@lc.edu.

Season Preview: Trailblazers Volleyball

For 2011, the Trailblazers welcome back six sophomores from last year's 25-18 squad that went to the Region Final Four under first year Head Coach Meredith Heater.

"This year we are fortunate enough to have a fairly mature squad returning to the court, with lots of great experience," Heater said.

Leading the offense for this year is sophomore setter Maddie Favuzza, who rounded out last season with an average of 9.43 assists per set. Outside hitters Tori and Taryn Ballmann will serve as 2011 team captains to provide leadership on and off the court.

The defense is handled by veteran libero Brooke Beets (All Region selection) as well as defensive specialists Carly Bellm and Savannah Bates.

"These three have really owned their positions and continually improve their serve receive and defensive skills," Heater said.

This year's newcomers include Megan Plogger (MB/RS) of Greenfield, Ill.; Julie Ramsey (MB) of Troy, Ill.; Kristen Bowman (OH/DS) from Medora, Ill. and McKendree transfer Brittany Hardwick (OH/MB) of Bethalto.

"These four recruits are exactly what we needed to fill the holes in our roster after losing all our middles from last year's squad," Heater said. "They have come in and learned our system and made an immediate impact on the court, especially in the front row."

The 'Blazers are looking forward to another successful year and hope to return to the Final Four, which will be held at home this year in the River Bend Arena on November 5-6.

PHOTO: Hatheway Swimmer Jack Holland Celebrates 90th Birthday

Godfrey, Ill. – Jack Holland, of Dow, celebrated his 90th birthday a little early, but just the way he planned — swimming at the Hatheway Hall pool with his friends. Holland, whose birthday was on Aug. 23, has been swimming at Lewis and Clark Community College’s pool for 22 years and rarely misses a day. The WWII veteran and retired McDonnell-Douglas corporate pilot who swims five times a week received recognition from Dale Chapman, college president (pictured with Holland) and a birthday party from his friends at the pool last week. “Jack said he wanted to live long enough to still be swimming with us all when he turned 90, and here he is still swimming. He is a great guy, and we were glad to celebrate with him on his special day, said Vice President of Student Life George Terry, who became friends with Holland when they met at the pool. Photo by Paige Allen

Golf Team Finishes Fourth at Rend Lake Fall Preview

The golf team doesn't officially begin its season until spring, but the men did well during their first scrimmage this fall.

The Trailblazers finished fourth out of 10 teams during the Rend Lake Fall Preview on Aug. 26. Freshman Clark Spalding finished in second place, sophomore Devlin Keenoy finished tied for seventh, and sophomore Jered Hogan finished tied for 10th place.

The men will tee off at 3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Belk Park against Webster University and Lindenwood-Belleville.

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Players From Brazil, New Zealand Join Mix on L&C Men's Soccer Team

GODFREY — Tim Rooney has added some international flair to his men’s soccer team at Lewis and Clark Community College — and it’s the spice he hopes can help return the Trailblazers to national prominence.

LCCC will feature a pair of foreign players on its roster in 2011 — something that hasn’t happened, but which Rooney feels may have been overdue.

“We’ve had success on the men’s side,” said Rooney, whose men’s teams have won 10 Region 24 championships during his time at the school. “But when we get to the next level, we run into schools that are loaded with foreign players and haven’t gotten past them.”

And so, Tayna Chiapparo, a freshman midfielder from Sau Paulo, Brazil, and Matt Alemann, a freshman fullback from Rotarua, New Zealand are now Trailblazers.

“It’s not like we are loading up with foreigners,” Rooney said, “but we were fortunate enough to be able to get them, along with strong players from Miami, too.”

The Floridians on the team are forward Famel Restrepo and midfielder Edgardo Leiva. Both played at Miami Killian High.

“These guys are good — they can play,” Rooney said. “It’s a matter of going through the process of seeing who’s going to play where.”

The Trailblazers open the season at 3 p.m. Sunday in Chicago against Richard Daley Community College. Their home opener is Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. against Danville.

LCCC impressed at times in 2010, but had difficulty scoring goals and finished 10-10-1. And even though his LCCC women’s team has established itself as a national power, winning a pair of titles, Rooney still felt a gnawing desire to get to that level again with the men’s team.

“We have a lot of good local talent on the team, too,” Rooney said. “I think it’s a good mix.”

Last year’s leading scorer, midfielder Joey Pieper, returns. He had 10 goals and nine assists for LCCC last season. Also back will be Jake Baumgartner, who scored four goals and two assists. Chris Wickenhauser, a defender/midfielder and a Marquette Catholic High grad, also returns.

Other returnees are Bobby Terranova, Mike Longinette and Will Mehegan from Trinity and Daniel Rojas from Keene, Texas

The Trailblazers will feature no fewer than 15 freshmen on the roster.

“We have some good talent coming in,” Rooney said.

Among the freshmen is Morgan Carrow from Alton High. “Morgan’s looked very good and probably will start,” Rooney said.

Also among the new arrivals are Marquette Catholic products Adam Wuellner and Gavin Sievers, CM grad Seth Wilson, Alton’s Zach Botterbush and Edwardsville grad Alex Patrick.

Other freshmen include Alexander Tapia from Crystal Lake, Jason Howard, from Rolla, Mo., Nick Anglen from Jefferson City, Mo. and Daniel Rojas from Keene, Texas.

A pair of freshmen, Kevin Montelongo from Huntley, Ill., and Nick Waite from Blue Springs, Mo. will be vying for the goalkeeping duties as well.

Pictured: For The Telegraph/S. PAIGE ALLEN Marquette Catholic grad Chris Wickenhauser (4) is one of the returning players this season for Lewis and Clark Community College's men's soccer team.

L&C Faculty Member Joins Illinois Board of Dentistry

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s own Vicki Snell has been appointed to the Illinois State Board of Dentistry, and will join eight dentists, one public member, and only one other dental hygienist for her first meeting in Chicago this September.

“I have been highly interested to serve on the board of dentistry, and felt that I have a skill set that would add value to the board,” Snell said.

The Illinois State Board of Dentistry was founded in 1917, and dental hygienists were added to the boards’ composition in 1945, making Snell a part of an exclusive group of influential professionals in her field.

Each member of the board is appointed by the governor of Illinois after an intense application process and serves a four year term on the board. They may be reappointed to serve up to one additional term. The Illinois State Board of Dentistry’s purpose is to protect the dental safety and welfare of the public by ensuring that licensure qualifications and standards for professional practice are properly evaluated, applied and enforced.

“Vicki is an exemplary faculty member who is an outstanding representative of the dental hygiene profession,” said Donna Meyer, dean of Health Sciences at Lewis and Clark. “She is highly regarded as an expert in her field and her involvement in the profession is to be commended. Being appointed to this board is a prestigious honor and demonstrates the caliber of the faculty at Lewis and Clark Community College.”

Snell also had been previously appointed by regional board organizations as a dental hygiene examiner for the Central Regional Dental Testing Service and the Northeast Regional Board. In addition to her teaching duties at Lewis and Clark Community College, Snell said her experience as a regional board examiner for the past eight years aligns with one of the responsibilities of a board of dentistry member. The regional boards work to ensure the quality of dental hygiene standards and practices in the United States. She will continue her work as a regional board examiner, in addition to her new duties on the State Board of Dentistry and her teaching career.

Snell, of Edwardsville, originally grew up in Staunton. The daughter of a principal and an elementary school teacher, and she always wanted to be in the education profession.

She started her education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale earning her associate degree in dental hygiene, then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Greenville College. In 2010, she graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a Master of Education degree in community college teaching and learning.

After earning her associate degree, Snell started working in private practices and for office of Dr. Thomas Barker, who would become her mentor. He taught at the SIU Dental School and inspired her to teach with his analogies in treating patients.

Snell joined Lewis and Clark’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs as an adjunct faculty member in 1996, and gradually took on more responsibilities until she left private practice for a full time teaching position. Today, she is an assistant professor at Lewis and Clark and one of three faculty members who teach classes in both programs.

"We are thrilled to have a faculty member who is also a member of the State Board of Dentistry,” said Michelle Singley, coordinator of L&C’s Dental Hygiene program. “Because she teaches courses that include ethics and jurisprudence in the dental profession, her insight into ethical decisions will serve as a solid background for the decision making processes with the board's actions. Her position will also lend current anonymous case study information to her classroom repertoire."

“When I started teaching at Lewis and Clark, I considered it a privilege to follow my passion and contribute my knowledge to educating others,” Snell said.

Snell’s private practice experience and dental hygiene education proved invaluable. Through teaching the laws of dentistry, she is in a unique position to properly interpret cases that come to the board for review.

“I love teaching more than anything else I’ve ever done, and I never look back. On Monday mornings I actually love coming into work. Moreover, it’s an honor to contribute to the work of the State Board of Dentistry. Its work ensures the public’s health and wellbeing by competent licensed practitioners,” Snell said.

L&C Women Have Sights Set on Nationals

GODFREY — Even when he brings in new players, LCCC women’s soccer coach Tim Rooney reloads. In the Trailblazers’ case, the rich are even richer heading into the 2011 season.

After coming up one game shy of another trip to the NJCAA National Soccer Tournament, the LCCC women have just six new players, but two of them are sophomore transfers with considerable experience.

Kaylee Eveans, a Marquette Catholic High grad and former Telegraph Player of the Year, has transferred to LCCC from Oakland City University in Indiana. She’ll be joined by Cassidi Deitz, a sophomore from Belleville West who’s transferring from Eastern Illinois University.

“They’re both really strong players who played as freshmen at their (respective four-year) universities,” Rooney said. “Kaylee is probably going to be our sweeper and (Dietz) is a strong defender and midfielder.”

LCCC, which won national championships in 2008 and 1999, lost 3-2 to Iowa Western in the district final last year, was denied its sixth trip to the national tourney and finished 19-2. Judging from the players the Blazers have returning, another shot is a definite possibility.

“We’ve got a really strong core of girls coming back,” Rooney said. Among the strong returnees are Emily King, who Rooney rated as the region’s best defender last year, Heather Schneider at stopper, defender Amy Wuellner, midfielders Kiersten Mottl, Britaney Ragusa and Jessica Hartman. Forwards include Casey Vitale, Tori Byrd, Kayla Herring and Kaitlyn Nevels.

Vitale led the Trailblazers in goals with 23 in 2010 and added 14 assists. Mottl scored 21 goals and had six assists.

Five freshmen will include goalie Sandy Shore from Linn Creek, Mo., midfielder Tori Rothe from Alton High, forward Julie Webb from Hazelwood West, forward Gina Idoll from Collinsville and forward Mandalynn Phillips from Alton.

LCCC will open its season Sunday in Chicagoland against Waubonsee Community College. The following weekend, the LCCC women will play a pair of games in Florida at Polk and Brevard community colleges.

There’s method to the Florida scheduling. The NJCAA women’s Nationals will be in November – at Brevard.

“I hope we get a chance to go back,” Rooney said.

“We’ve got a really good group and they’ve been working really hard in practice, even with the heat,” Rooney said. “We’ll have a good chance to have a good record, of course, but the main thing I’m interested in is making sure the team is ready by the end of the season for the playoffs.

“I’d like to be able to get at least one playoff game at home as well, and possibly more. We’ve always done well at home.”

Pictured: The LCCC women's soccer team huddles before a game in 2010.

Indian Professor Visits NGRREC Field Station

Alton, Ill. - NGRREC scientist Rip Sparks speaks with a group including a scientist visiting from India Wednesday at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station. The group met to discuss potential joint work in India and the United States on river flooding, erosion, sedimentation and river health. From left: Anindita Chatterjee, NGRREC’s first international intern from the Indian Statistical Institute; Nani Bhowmik, principal scientist emeritus, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign; Ted Kratschmer, NGRREC Water Resources and Sustainability Coordinator; Rip Sparks, NGRREC scientist; Dane Beiser, NGRREC field station facilities coordinator; Professor Bijoy Mazumder from the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, India, and Dale Chapman, Lewis and Clark Community College President and NGRREC Board Chair.

Job Seekers, Employers Sought for Jobs Plus ’11 Fair in September

Collinsville, Ill. – Job seekers and companies throughout the region will be looking to make matches at this year’s Jobs Plus ’11 job fair.

The 21st annual event, hosted by Madison County Employment and Training, will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. It is open to the public, and admission and parking are free.

Job seekers will enjoy professional workshops including “Job Fair 411,” as well as on-site copying services and free interpretation services for the hearing impaired and the Spanish speaking population.

More than 50 companies and sponsors participated in the event last year, and saw close to 1,800 job seekers looking for a variety of positions. Each year since 1991, the job fair has drawn as many as 2,000 job seekers.

“The Jobs Plus event has grown in scope and services over the many years we have been sponsoring the event. Hundreds of employers have seen thousands of job seekers, which has put hundreds of our attendees to work with local businesses,” said David Stoecklin, executive director for Madison County Employment and Training. “In addition, we have been able to provide workshops to both businesses and employees that help them better find the employment match they want.”

Employers may now register to participate in the event by calling (618) 296-4445 or online at www.mcetd.org. The registration fee is $100, which includes an 8-foot table, chairs, signage, electrical hook-ups and free advertising during the event.

Lewis and Clark Community College is among this year’s sponsors, which also include Madison County Employment and Training Department; St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department, Employment and Training Division; Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois; AARP Foundation/WorkSearch Programs; Illinois Department of Employment Security; Illinois Department of Human Services; Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board; Mid America Workforce Investment Board; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Southwestern Illinois College.

Call Connie Vick, Jobs Plus ’11 chairperson, for additional information at (618) 296-4596 or cvick@mcetd.org.

Ten New Faculty Begin Fall 2011 Semester

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is welcoming 10 new full time faculty members to its teaching staff for the Fall 2011 semester.

“The new faculty members bring diverse work and teaching experiences that complement the disciplinary backgrounds and experiences of our existing faculty,” said Linda Chapman, vice president of Academic Affairs at L&C. “What they all share is a common commitment to the community college mission of access and learning success. We look forward to their influences on our curricula and instruction and the contributions we make in the community we serve.”

They are:

Peggy Assmann, Nursing
Assmann has served as an adjunct faculty member in nursing for the past three years. She has more than 30 years of nursing experience and brings a strong background in medical-surgical nursing. A graduate of L&C’s nursing program, Assmann went on to earn her BSN and MSN Education from McKendree University. She is also a certified rehabilitation registered nurse.

Peggy Bargiel, Computer Network Security & Administration
Bargiel enlisted in the United States Navy when she graduated from high school. She was trained as an information systems technician in San Diego, and served on the USS Ronald Reagan before accepting her first job as a junior information systems analyst for the Naval Air Forces Pacific. After returning to the area, she earned her B.S. and her MBA with specializations in CMIS and MIS from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Melissa Batchelor, Early Childhood and Teacher Education
Since 2004, Batchelor has taught as an adjunct faculty member in child development and teacher education at L&C. She is completing a doctorate in educational leadership at Lindenwood University and has earned a B.A. and an M.A. in special and elementary education, respectively, from SIUE. She has a strong background in special education. For the past year, Batchelor has also worked with Mary Lou Watson in technology enhanced learning, supporting online faculty.

Steve Blount, Developmental Writing
Blount has spent much of the past 15 years devoted to his work in developmental studies, and has been teaching at L&C for the past four as an adjunct faculty member. Most recently, he taught developmental English, reading and study skills at Lexington Community College, a sister college of the University of Kentucky, where he earned both a B.A. (magna cum laude) and an M.A. in English. Outside of teaching, he has been active in leadership positions, course and departmental assessment and faculty support.

Denise Caldwell, Nursing
Caldwell has served as a clinical nursing instructor at L&C, Goldfarb School of Nursing, Southwestern Illinois College and most recently at SIUE. Her clinical teaching experiences range from OB nursing to medical-surgical nursing, and she has also worked as a staff nurse. Caldwell graduated with a BSN from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and an MSN Education from McKendree University.

Ashley J. Harris, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Harris has an M.S. in occupational therapy from Washington University and a B.S. in public health from Dillard University. She brings seven years of clinical experience in a variety of occupational therapy settings, including geriatrics, orthopedics inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, home healthcare and neurology. Harris has also served as a clinical educator for Occupational Therapy Level I and II students.

Brandon J. Huff, Mathematics
Huff graduated with a B.S. in mathematics from SIUE and began teaching high school mathematics at Edwardsville High School. Over the past five years, Huff has taught advanced courses in calculus, trigonometry, pre-calculus, geometry, algebra and introductory computer programming. After his first four years of teaching, Huff added AP calculus to his teaching load. He is currently completing his M.S. in statistics and operations research at SIUE.

Beth A. Johnson, Nursing
For the past two years, Johnson has taught as an adjunct faculty member in the L&C Nursing program. In that capacity, she has taught psychiatric nursing theory and clinical and medical-surgical nursing theory and clinical. Johnson earned her ADN from L&C and her BSN and MSN Education from McKendree University. Alongside teaching, Johnson was also working in a variety of nursing settings. She brings current medical-surgical and post-operative nursing experiences.

Luke Jumper, Architectural Technology
Jumper earned his B.S. in Architecture from the University of Illinois and a Master of Architecture from Washington University. He has been an adjunct faculty member at L&C since 2007, teaching such courses as architectural design, graphics, modelmaking and digital imagery. He manages the TrailbLASER studio laser-cutting service and works with the college’s major transfer universities in Architecture – Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the University of Illinois – to smooth the transition for L&C architecture transfer students. He is also LEED certified.

Jessica Nelson, Criminal Justice
Nelson earned both her B.S. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri. While in graduate school, she was both a graduate research assistant and a teaching assistant. Since graduation, Nelson has worked as a deputy juvenile officer and a foster care case manager. As a volunteer, Jessica served as a victim’s advocate in a prosecuting attorney’s office.

Indian Scientist to Visit NGRREC Aug. 24

Alton, Ill. – Professor Bijoy Mazumder from the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, India will tour the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station and visit with scientists from the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) beginning at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 24.

His visit has been arranged by NGRREC scientist Richard Sparks and Nani Bhowmik, principal scientist emeritus, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. They plan to discuss potential joint work in India and the United States on river flooding, erosion, sedimentation and river health.

“These topics were identified as major problems in rivers in the U.S. and India at a joint Indo-U.S. workshop held last fall at the Indian Statistical Institute,” Sparks said. “Several steps have been taken to advance cooperative work on these shared problems.”

NGRREC’s first international intern, Anindita Chatterjee came from the Indian Statistical Institute to conduct a research project this summer at a floodplain restoration site on the Illinois River. Her summer work included sampling and assessment of aquatic plants at the restoration site.

“Aquatic plants provide habitat for fish and wildlife and for the snails, insects and worms that the fish and water birds feed upon,” Sparks said. “The plants also absorb excess nutrients and stabilize the bottoms and shorelines of floodplain lakes against waves that can cause erosion and resuspension of sediments.”

Bhowmik and Mazumder have submitted proposals to fund additional exchanges between scientists in India and the U.S. Mazumder is in the Physics and Applied Mathematics unit at the Indian Statistical Institute. He directs the River Mechanics Laboratory, where processes of erosion and sedimentation can be observed and measured in instrumented flumes with glass sides. Results can be used to make better predictions about the effects of man-made structures (such as bridges, dams, and levees) on bed and bank erosion and sedimentation in rivers.

“We are looking forward to hosting this valuable information exchange with Dr. Mazumder and Dr. Bhowmik,” Sparks said. “We hope to have many exchanges with representatives from the Indian Statistical Institute as we work jointly to solve the river issues that plague both countries.”

Following a working lunch upon their arrival, the group will begin touring the field station at 1:30 p.m. and then will meet with other NGRREC scientists throughout the afternoon.

Lewis and Clark Athletes Named NJCAA Academic All-Americans

Godfrey, Ill. – Congratulations to four athletes from Lewis and Clark Community College for their outstanding academic performances in 2010-2011.

The following were named NJCAA Academic All-Americans: Emily Ashby, Softball, 3.85 GPA; Jenna Davidson, Women’s Tennis, 3.60 GPA; Jacob Van Winkle, Baseball, 3.90 GPA; Stephanie Mormino, Softball, 3.70 GPA.

“We are so very proud of the accomplishments of these student athletes,” said Athletic Director Deon Thomas. “They embody all that we stand for here at Lewis and Clark and what we look for when recruiting our student athletes.”

In addition, several other athletes were named Midwest Community College Athletic Conference (MCCAC) Academic All-Conference and Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) Academic All-Conference.

MCCAC Academic All-Conference
Softball – Emily Ashby, Kacy Dunham, Danelle Emerick, Randi Eveans, Rebecca Hausman, Alexandra Lovejoy, Brianna Markel, Patricia Militello, Stephanie Mormino, Kati Pearson, Natali Stanley; Men’s Tennis – Zachary Funk, Joseph Hawkes, Nathaniel Stachowski, Kyle Stickler, Kirk Tass; Women’s Tennis – Jenna Davidson, Kaitlyn Hayes, Danah McCreary, Kelsee Nairn, Kayla Neudecker; Women’s Basketball – Brascia Audain, Tenelle Lapsey, Anastasia Newton, Katrina Rogers, Shacarma Warner; Volleyball – Savanah Bates, Brooke Beets; Men’s Soccer – Comron Moradi, Thomas Wiele; Women’s Soccer – Courtney Bresnahan, Emily Martin, Jeannette Pfeiffer, Brittany Ragusa; Men’s Basketball – Janis Berzins, Earnest Carter; Baseball – Eric Allard, Aaron Arbuthnot, Kyle Archibald, Matthew Ballard, Raymond Blackwood, Robert Butvin, Tyler Daugherty, James Earleywine, Brandon Grizzle, Trevor Matifes, Timothy Messer, Joseph Phelps, Zachary Smith, Jacob Van Winkle, Chase Von Bokel

MWAC Academic All-Conference
Softball – Emily Ashby, Kacy Dunham, Danelle Emerick, Randi Eveans, Alexandra Lovejoy, Brianna Markel, Patricia Militello, Stephanie Mormino, Kati Pearson, Natali Stanley; Men’s Tennis – Joseph Hawkes; Women’s Tennis – Jenna Davidson, Kelsee Nairn; Women’s Basketball – Brascia Audain, Katrina Rogers; Women’s Soccer – Courtney Bresnahan, Emily Martin, Jeannette Pfeiffer, Brittany Ragusa; Men’s Basketball – Janis Berzins; Baseball – Tyler Daugherty, Zachary Smith, Jacob Van Winkle

Lewis and Clark Athletes Named NJCAA Academic All-Americans

Financial Aid Still Available for Fall 2011 Semester

Godfrey, Ill. – You can afford a college education, even in this economic climate.

In fact, following a recent study of Lewis and Clark District 536 by Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), a third-party research firm from Moscow, ID, how can you afford not to?

The study, released earlier this year, revealed that students who earn an associate’s degree can expect to earn $9,700 more per year than a student with a high school diploma.

For many struggling with personal finances, tuition for school may feel out of reach – but it isn’t. From free grant money to low-interest loans, scholarships and work study programs, financial aid is available to help students reach their educational goals.

Eligibility for these different forms of aid is calculated from the students’ or students’ family’s income and assets to determine need, based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

(Haven’t filled one out? Do it today at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.)

“Funding for Pell grants and financial aid was included in the recent debt-limit talks in Washington, so funds are available for those who qualify,” said Kent Scheffel, vice president of Enrollment Services at Lewis and Clark Community College.

According to the American Association of Community Colleges, the bill would provide $10 billion for the Pell Grant program in FY 2012 and the balance will help fund the program in FY 2013, providing hope for students of the future as well.

Students who do not qualify for grants may be still eligible today (by filling out the FAFSA) for low interest (3.4 percent) federal student loans, which don’t have to be repaid until they drop below half-time enrollment or graduate.

Various scholarships throughout the community are also available to help students and are based on varying criteria, including but not limited to academic performance, athletic performance and more.

Even for students not eligible for aid, interest-free financing through Lewis and Clark makes it possible to pay tuition in three easy payments.

The process can be intimidating, but the Financial Aid office at Lewis and Clark is here to help students get the most out of the experience. Visit http://www.lc.edu/aid for more information or call (618) 468-2223 for help today.

Lewis and Clark’s main Financial Aid Office is located in Baldwin Hall, Room 2450, on the Godfrey campus.

New Classes Offered for Real Estate License

Godfrey, Ill. – The real estate business has changed, and Lewis and Clark Community College’s real estate offerings are changing with it.

Yesterday’s salesperson is today’s broker – and in order to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination, an individual must pass a total of 90 hours of instruction. Lewis and Clark is now offering two sections of Real Estate Brokerage (REAL 135), the first of three classes needed to obtain those hours.

REAL 135 (Section FJE6) will be offered from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 22 at Jersey Community High School. REAL 135 (Section NA6) will meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 23, at the N. O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville. Both sections will be taught by local real estate professional Kevin Botterbush.

Students must be 21 years old to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

There is still time to enroll – do so online today at www.lc.edu or by calling the Enrollment Center at (800) YES-LCCC or (618) 468-2222. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For more information about the real estate program, contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

College for Kids Wraps Up Summer of Learning

Godfrey, Ill. – This year, 938 area children made 2011 a summer of learning and fun at Lewis and Clark Community College - including 11 who attended College for Kids on scholarships funded by local businesses.

The popular summer learning program geared toward area youths, presented by the college’s Corporate and Community Learning division, offered more than 80 non-credit classes this year on topics ranging from math and science to cooking, horseback riding, sports, performing arts and outdoor exploration.

Scholarships provided by Newquist & Schulmeister P.C., TheBANK of Edwardsville, Mormino, Velloff, Edmonds and Snider, P.C., the Madison County Urban League and ConocoPhillips were awarded to recipients identified with help from the Madison County Urban League and 100 Black Men of Alton, based on need.

"Our scholarship program is designed to provide the unique opportunity to participate in a College for Kids class to those kids in our community who would not be able to attend otherwise,” said Katie Haas, CCL assistant director and College for Kids Coordinator. "I had the privilege of getting to know some of the scholarship winners personally this summer, and I witnessed firsthand the impact the College for Kids experience made on their lives. It was truly remarkable."

ConocoPhillips provided five scholarships to the Engineering Explorers camp this summer, which was presented in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and held at the National Great Rivers Museum this past July.

Keesha L. Dhaene, community affairs coordinator with the ConocoPhillips Wood River Refinery, said the goal this year was to improve offerings in science and engineering-based education. Not only did the company work toward that goal in 2011, but it has already signed on to sponsor a weeklong Engineering Explorers Camp for 2012.

“ConocoPhillips and Lewis and Clark's College for Kids Engineering Explorers program aims to increase the knowledge of students, which will lead to innovative thinking and creative discussion about science and energy,” she said.

Pictured: ConocoPhillips provided five scholarships to the Engineering Explorers camp this summer, held at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton. Already, the company has signed on to sponsor the weeklong camp in 2012 as well.

Lewis and Clark Announces Spring 2011 Honors List

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is proud to announce its honors students for the spring 2011 semester.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

President’s List

OAK GROVE, KY—Jill L. Davey;
HEYWORTH, IL—Jacob Thomas Van Winkle;

ILLINOIS
ALTON—Kandazah S. Adams, Donna J. Akeman, Brittany L. Albright, Olivia A. Bartholomew, Renee Lossie Bauer, Elza Andrew Beavers, Ashley E. Beiser, James E. Belford, Nicole Bernaix, Ebony Nicole Bolling, Kelli L. Bornes, Joseph Lee Brakevill, Antoinette M. Branch, John J. Brinkman, Kyle R. Brown, Rhonda M. Brown, Lisa D. Browning, Jessica L. Carder-Lacy, Carolyn Marie Caruthers, Andrea Chancey, Jeff Chastain, Gale A. Cleaves, Jennifer S. Cochran, Virginia R. Coolbaugh, Brandon Michael Cox, Chantian Davis, Jessica Marie Davis, Jarred Blaine Dobbs, Laura A. Dona, Jammie L. Dooley, Amanda L. Eaton, Isaiah P. Eichen, Richard Edward Fitzgerald, Jarrett M. Ford, Jessica C. Fritsch, Alyssa Marie Gilleland, Kristen Ryrie Gosling, Taylor E. Grabner, Julianna Maeng Grate, Michael T. Gray, Laura M. Griffith, Leah M. Gunter, Justin L. Hall, Daniel Adam Harder, Abigail M. Harmon, Mark R. Harris, Terri R. Hilgendorf, Donna L. Hoggatt, Angela S. Holland, Heather M. Hosford, Brian Lee Howell, Hannah J. C. Hurley, Jessica I. Ingle, Eric’el Johnson, Marisa J. Johnson, Naundee Se’Mone Johnson, Whitney R. Kelley, Dolores R. Kelly, Marcella J. Kelly, Branden M. Kirchner, Lauren N. Kistenmacher, Julia A. Knetzer, Jessica M. Kurz, Kayla M. Lenhardt, Megan N. Little, Courtney M. Lloyd, Timorthy John Lyon, Darrin Alan Markel, Jarid L. Mathenia, Bethany R. McClenning, Kevin J. McCormick, Matthew McFarlane, Adam P. Meisenheimer, Elisabeth A. Millar, Leah I. Miller, Betty A. Mueller, Jennifer L. Naughton, Elizabeth D. Newton, Matthew M. Ohley, Dessy Orlovski, Maria P. Piazza, Laurie M. Pinsker, Christopher J. Rhoads, Kym Rice, Daniel M. Ruppert, Gwen E. Sabo, Joel M. Schwaab, Jessica Schwartzkopf, Arlo W. Shultis, Bradley A. Spann, April M. Spencer, Lisa R. Spitz, Paul E. Sprague, Eric Wayne Stauffer, Michael J. Stephens, Destini N. Stewart, Andrew F. Stutz, Christopher W. Sullivan, Dion B. Summers, Diana L. Sutton, Courtney M. Twichell, Alex Michael Viviano, Jessica M. Voss, Mark D. Voumard, Ryan W. Wagner, Emma I. Waldrup, Jamie Nicole Walker, Brian D. Wallendorf, Claudia E. Walters, Levonn Montgomery Warner, Mary Lou Watson, Jessica M. Weirich, Sabrina D. Wells, Anthony B. Wheeler, Gary R. Willis, Jennifer E. Willis, Amy E. Zahner;
ALHAMBRA—Brett A. Kinder;
BATCHTOWN—Pamela C. Blackwell, Keith Eilerman, Lisa Eilerman, Amy M. Friedel, Luke J. Hillen, Kendall J. Klocke;
BELLEVILLE—Kaitlyn L. Scheid, Victoria C. Baker;
BENLD—Brian M. Caveny, Jennifer M. Evanick, Abigail E. Ferry, Bryan Ross Gooden, Kayla Koyne, Teresa F. Remer, Christopher A. Young;
BETHALTO—Victoria E. Ahlmeyer, Loren Matthew Andrus, Brett W. Beckham, Marci Dionne Bedwell, Paige M. Berry, Francine A. Birk, Jamie L. Bland, MacKenzie Brazier, Peter J. Buchanan, Leigha N. Callison, Kate Campbell, Trey Laburn Catlett, Chelsea A. Coon, Tracey Lynn Cooper, Matthew P. Costello, Shelbi R. Cox, Michael E. Czeschin, Sarah N. Davis, Kyle J. Deprow, Michaela J. Dickey, Erika N. Dietrich, Lindy A. Dixon, Taylor K. Dubbelde, Kacy Dunham, Tayler J. Durbin, Meghan N. Ellis, Danelle E. Emerick, Drew Emerick, Hope E. Fabicheski, Wesley Adam Faulkner, Cheryl A. Fields, John Findley, Sheri L. Frazier, Ashley N. Gilbert, Carlos Manuel Goulart, Kelsey Goulart, Jennifer M. Gowin, Timorthy D. Gwillim, Brittne W. Hall, Michaelle R. Henline, Leandra M. Hillman, Chris A. Huggins, Jeffery A. Hunziker, Cheryl R. Hurst, Dennis L. Johnson, Debra L. Jones, Aaron Kerkemeyer, Lauren M. Kerkemeyer, Zachary C. Klaustrmeier, Taylor S. Knight, Brandy N. Kotzamanis, Mary K. Lehnen, Kimberly Ann Lenhardt, Jaylyn R. Lowrance, MacKenzie D. Maberry, Morgan R. Maberry, Christopher L. McAninch, Kayla A. McDonough, Michael D. McRae, Deidre E. Merli, Peter Midgley, Kaylie M. Morietta, Hannah L. Mull, Hannah R. Niemeier, Kyle F. Norris, Logan T. Null, Gage M. Overton, Carolyn L. Pilla, Zachary J. Pruitt, Luke P. Ramos, Brian J. Rhodes, Kole S. Rhodes, Alyssa M. Rogers, Jason L. Rule, Misty Moria Sanvito, Miles C. Schmidt, Jennifer Seals, Jeri D. Sitze, Anthony D.Spahr, Marissa A. Steinberg, Kiana M. Stevenson, Samantha L. Stidham, Robert Stilwell, Ryan C. Tite, Rachel K. Tolleson, Grant R. Tracey, Brady R. Trent, Ellen A. Vore, Benjamin J. Walker, Scott Watson, Kenneth R. Webb, Kelsie A. Wells, Cameron Am Wiggenhorn, Anthony W. Wissehr, Andrea L. Yates, Keely A. Zimmerman, Irene C. Zollars, Brandon S. Zukerman;
BRIGHTON—James Russell Baron, Erin L. Beilsmith, Dana R. Bennett, Deshea G. Bentley, Tess E. Betts, Karlee R. Bohn, Jason W. Cairns, Holly A. Cokel, David Wayne Colburn, Linda Ververs Dabbs, Valerie A. Dressler, Blake A. Durham, Nichole D. Fagg, Carl L. Feilbach, Sarah E. Gibson, Brett M. Greenwell, Brett Guthrie, Brianna J. Harbison, Allison A. Hartzell, Michael A. Hoxsie, Cynthia Hughes, Ashley M. Jenkins, Brock E. Johnson, Anna Kallal, Russel M. Kallal, Jori K. Kershaw, Morgan A. Lasater, Evan D. Laughlin, Nicholas J. Lombardo, Sarah M. Maag, Elizabeth Grace Mellenthin, Heather R. Moore, Kathleen A. Morris, Ashley Nicole Ostrander, Bianca A. Palermo, Bradley J. Pence, Dewayne L. Pence, Sam E. Porter, Amanda M. Roberts, Kersten N. Schmid, Emily R. Short, Emily Cherise Shultz, Nicholas S. Skjerseth, Joseph A. Vellella, Dawn Christina Voss, Adam C. Watts, Ariel Renee Weinman, Elizabeth Ashley Wild, Lauren A. Winchester, Marissa L. Wood;
BRUSSELS—Abby L. Schleeper;
BUNKER HILL—Devin M. Dellamano, Megan L. Franklin, Brandon J. Frizzo, Cody E. Heflin, Jason L. Householder, Joshua D. Huber, Kelsey J. Huber, Matthew S. Landreth, Hollie D. Martin, Keegan J. McLaughlin, Matt R. Ray, Andrea Schlobohm, Aubrey R. Stawar, Savannah R. Strohmeier, Ashley L. Trimm, Geramy A. Whitlock;
CARLINVILLE—Kasie Bort, Jessica L. Callahan, Nicholas A. Crabill, Margaret Ann Ditch, Corey E. Gracey, Carlee Graham, Kathleen M. Graham, Alissa M. Griffith, Christofer G. Gwillim, Clara Adair Heinz, Leah R. Kaegy, Kevin P. Lapp, Beverly F. McCleery, Trenten S. Meyer, Kasara M. Murdzia, Justin G. Niehaus, Mitchell J. Oswald, Abbigayle C. Pruitt, Jessica L. Reid, Joseph W. Reid, Reid A. Rhodes, Alexis L. Richie, Sydney Schmidt, Jackson Smith, Jozette A. Spaid, Nicholas E. Walden, Maggie E. Walker, Tamara Elizabeth Wing;
CARROLLTON—Ashley N. Camden, Linda J. Davidson, Zachary Alan Harbers, Tamara Lynn Hart, Thomas C. Isringhausen, Linda S. McGuire, Michael Warren Miller, Kelsey Lynnette Morris, Jennifer Earlene Pyles, Elaina L. Reynolds, Mellissa M. Schnelt, Cody J. Schnettgoecke, Eunice Gayle Shaw, Luke A. Steinacher, Ryan D. Steinacher, Kurtis G. Weber, Mallory L. Weber;
COLLINSVILLE—Stephanie Marie Kuethe, Matthew L. Ryan, David A. Shimkus;
COTTAGE HILLS—Jessica Barnes, Abbigale S. Berrey, Stephanie A. Bowman, Melanie N. Doelling, Kaylee Y. Fritts, Madison A. Fritts, Christopher D. Glauber, Judd Andrew Govero, Garrett D. Griggs, Shayna Paige Harrison, Brittney L. Hogue, Jordan J. Hurst, Camille M. Keymon, Jeremy A. Kleis, Rylee L. Ogg, Erica K. Pence, Kyle Joseph Plummer, Susan E. Price, Audra C. Widel, Frankie L. Zarantonello;
DORSEY—Rachel Marie Struckhoff, Jamie L. Stumpf;
DOW—Colin N. Abell, Justin C. Beavers, Jennifer L. Hillman, Caroline T. Robertson, Joel M. Smay, Patricia K. Zagar;
DUPO—Garold Barrington Duncan;
EAGARVILLE—Daniel Wesley Davis;
EAST ALTON—Susan Paige Allen, Austin Beachum, Drew M. Bollinger, Katie L. Bornes, Dennis A. Bosco, Paige L. Boyer, Hannah R. Bridges, Heather R. Bridges, Carli E. Brown, Drew A. Brumley, Katelyn R. Butler, Heather M. Campbell, Candace D. Candela, Anissa P. Carroll, Emily E. Chester, Nathan A. Chester, Stephanie L. Clark, Lesa M. Cope, Richard L. Cummings, Jason A. Daniels, Camille M. Durloo, Chad A. Green, Valerie Griffin, Matthew Hale, Michael S. Hall, Brian L. Herrin, Stephanie M. Holford, Shannon N. Kamp, Taylor M. Kruse, Chance J. Liley, Michael R. Link, Kylee L. Markel, Garrett H. McGee, Zachary J. McKinzie, Vincent B. Milazzo, Katelyn N. Miller, Paije Mitchell, Floyd N. Pierce, Taylor N. Pile, Paige E. Pluester, Kristen N. Price, Bethany N. Richards, Connor R. Robien, Jacob M. Rose, Jason Daniel Sanders, Katelyn M. Scroggins, Miranda E. Sellars, Shelby Shaw, Jordan J. Sheraka, Ashley D. Silkwood, Caitlin Sims, Kimberly A. Slaughter, Taylor M. smith, Zachary P. Smith, Ashley P. Sneed, Paige A. Sneed, Christina L. Sorgea, Marlow D. Spangler, Savanna R. Stabenow, Sarah Elizabeth Staton, Bryon K. Terry, Rebecca R. Tinnon, Michelle E. Titus, Nicole D. Tyler, Danielle R. Wilson, Julia M. Wood;
EDWARDSVILLE—Paul Abendroth, Todd A. Ambuel, Kathryn Marie Baird, Amanda N. Baker, Shannon D. Baker, Ryan Michael Bartlett, Cassidee D. Bowen, Sarah Branch, Justin Taniel Bristol, Marsha L. Brooks, Victoria C. Bruns, Tanner A. Burge-Beckley, Jessica A. Carroll, Christina Marie Castle, Anthony Caton, Jeanette M. Clark, Matthew Clarkson, Lucas Clevenger, Athryn Colgrove, Mallory Anne Cotter, Caden C. Cramsey, Nikki L. Crites, Jesse Douglas Cyrus, Debra E. Dial, Cynthia J. Driesner, Diane E. Dudding, Kate M. Duvall, Mohammed S. Elkhatib-Salameh, Austin Fahsl, Deborah I. Fisher, Devin L. Foster, Gregory Frick, Molly E. Gaither, Ashley N. Granger, Steven Michael Greenwood, Tiffany Grover, Kristin Guthrie, Brandee R. Hale, Kyle A. Harper, Katelyn Marie Harrison, Jared P. Heepke, Sheryl Leann Heger, Amy L. Henson, Jennifer T. Hunt, Brittany A. Jones, Samuel R. Kempland, Deegee Jeanette Kienstra, Emilee K. Kohler, Caitlin Kossakowski, Kristin L. Krebs, Jonathan D. Kuensting, Annaleen E. Ladwig, Stephanie M. Lenhardt, Clayton M. Locher, Lindsey Marie Loyd, Lisa L. Mason, Denise A. Mateyka, Karly E. McLaughlin, Samuel A. Merkel, Erica J. Miles, Katie L. Miller, Christopher Nelson, Mary K. Niebling, Melanie Nolen, Eva Novotna, Brady O’Brien, Laura A. Ojeda, Molly E. Pace, Shannon Patton, Amy E. Paul, Shelly Lynn Pistello, Samuel Preston, Kari A. Prusacki, Zachary A. Pulliam, Joseph J. Quagliata, Dianna L. Richert, Todd William Robinson, Brittany L. Roeder, Laura E. Savoie, Maximilian O. Schaettler, Stephanie N. Shady, Cheryl L. Smith, Elizabeth S. Smith, Lydia M. Sommer, Nicole D. Spencer, Lisa H. Spicer, Demi R. St. John, Jesse F. Stallings, Linda A. Steinbach, Tara N. Thiems, Priya Thomas, Maritza Untama Tapia, Brian C. Utechtt, Grace Marie Utley, Abigail E. Veitch, Kimberley J. Wagener, Laura M. Walsh, Maggie Watts, Heather M. Whipple, Joshua L. White, Olga Nicole Wiemken, Ashlei L. Wolff, Patrick L. Wollenweber, Affton Marie Wood, Kathryn K. Wopat, Jennifer M. Zika;
ELSAH—Timothy J. Cowan, Natalie L. Elliott, Caleb J. Fowler, Brendan W. Jones, Lindsay L. Laird, Kaycilee J. Legate, Bradi M. Rulo, Caige R. Smith, Nathan G. Wright;
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS--Charles Meirink;
FIELDON—Rachelle M. Cox, Jessica K. Goen, Kristi Danielle Scott, Nichole D. Scott;
GILLESPIE—Joseph D. Balzraine, Brianna E. Bednar, MacKenzie r. Buckner, Gaye L. Campbell Suhling, Danne J. Corbin, Kim Corbin, Alina A. Fields, Miranda Jackson, Trey C. Katich, Ty Lyn Koniak, Richard B. Mock, Christina M. Niehaus, Austin J. Peterson, Helen R. Richvalsky;
GIRARD—Joseph D. McArthur;
GLEN CARBON—Sarah B. Bilbrey, Kelsey A. Bosworth, Melissa R. Brockmann, Nicholas Caban, Kristen L. Campbell, Anne Carrera, Briana M. Chamberlain, Dayna Leigh Chiapelli, John C. Criswell, Matthew T. Dehr, Jaclyn A. Dumont, Casey Max Eakin, Barbara L. Ferrari, Tamara R. Foster-Kerr, James R. Fowler, Michael P. Gaumer, Dawn M. Heidbrink, Trisha Michelle Hildreth, John E. Hill, Rema Holland, Laura J. Kubicek, Wyatt K. Larson, Megan C. Lazaroff, Luke D. Leehy, Paige Maag, Kiersten Elizabeth Noel, Kerri Rene Ochoa, Chiyo J. Palen, Aaron N. Porter, Dane F. Pranger, Joseph Randick, Patrice Rawson, Joel H. Roemer, Alysa L. Rupprecht, Tina Kaye Schickendanz, Cassaundra Smith, Mary E. Sowerwine, Kristen S. Spina, Rebecca C. Strope, Cameron S. Teasley, Tamara Kay Walker, Kyle L. Warnecke, Rebecca M. Wiesehan, Andrew E. Wilkening;
GODFREY—Chelsie N. Allen, Brascia Audain, Sara R. Beauchamp, Janis Berzins, Lisa H. Bodine, Matthew R. Brynildsen, Tyler Matthew Buck, Amy M. Bucklew, Kathryn Leah Buescher, Nathan A. Burklund, Kelsey V. Busler, John B. Cagle, Bernard Dan Callahan, Dylan M. Calvert, Cynthia A. Campbell, Cathy B. Carruthers, Richard Chambers, Lauren T. Davis, Jennifer E. Dintelmann, Earl Scott Downing, Lizabeth Danielle Drainer, Ruth I. Dwiggins, Joshua A. Edelen, Lucas B. Edwards, Manuel T. Espinoza, Jubail Grace Gallego Falconit, Michele L. Farmer, Kathleen M. Fleming, Kara R. Garrott, Sara Lynn Geisen, Katelyn B. Gilbreth, Sarah E. Gooding, Sommer E. Hachmann, Sage Haggard, Riley Hale, Cynthia M. Halpern, Peggy J. Harrington, Jeremy M. Harris, Conner Haynes, Connor D. Henderson, Nicholas A. Howland, Ryan A. Howland, Tyler S. Jackson, Dillan J. Laaker, David J. Lauschke, Steven L. Lewis, Rebecca E. MacLin, Aja J. Martin, Brian James Mathus, Christina M. McClintock, Lauren E. McLaughlin, Meghan Leann McNamara, Lee A. McRaven, Nicole M. Medford, Tabitha R. Meuth, Madeline J. Monroe, Tyler Moore, Alyssa Nicole Narup, Corbin Newquist, Patricia M. Perica, John R. Perotka, Miranda A. Price, Catherine E. Pyatt, Teri Rebecca Ranson-Mahoney, Katrina Rogers, Emily A. Russell, Monica M. Russo, Katherine L. Sanders, Alexander Schenk, Laura G. Schultz, Justin T. Schulz, Abby J. Shetley, Ryan D. Smith, Lori A. Snyder, Rebecca R. Standefer, Aspen L. Steiner, Caroline K. Thompson, Peter Tran, Sarah F. Velsor, Amanda Vest, Mallorie K. Vest, Tricia Warren, Molly M. Waters, Morgan J. Wickenhauser, Nichole Wisnasky, Zachary F. Ziino;
GOLDEN EAGLE-- Melissa A. Kiel, Ashley M. Kuhn, David G. Titus;
GRAFTON-- Travis M. Blair, Alexis A. Bollinger, Mariah A. Cottingham, Karri E. Greene, Jessica L. Haslam, Brandon M. Jackson, Kari A. Lee, Jacob C. Loft, Abby N. Meyer, Kelci L. Milan, Dana Lee Polchowski, Megan L. Rowling, Jacqueline M. Schnettgoecke, Rachel M. Stotler, Sara K. Vest, David Stanley Zimmerman;
GRANITE CITY—Emily Rae Ashby, Gordon A. Martinez, Eric R. Moynahan, Kayla L. Phouangmalay, Kelsey A. Reuter, Samuel R. Richey;
GREENFIELD—Taylor L. Bergschneider, Courtney G. Bowman, Morgan E. Coates, Kaitlyn L. George, Megan L. Gilbert, Jerry L. Gossen, Bri Ann N. Langley, Jacob K. McEvers, Kendra L. McEvers, Kelsey B. Pembrook, Megan E. Plogger, Kelly M. Smith, Deborah L. Wonsil;
GRIGGSVILLE—Amber D. Ham;
HAMBURG—Dakota R. Lammy, Kelsey N. Preston, Steven D. Warner;
HAMEL—Stephen M. Champion, Del Lisette Ellis, Melissa Lynn Frey, Colton Coy Sellars;
HARDIN—David A. Baalman, Emily E. Baltisberger, Lauren A. Breden, Ashleigh C. Clendenny, Amanda K. Gerson, Sarah A. Pohlman, Heather N. Rose, Lindsey N. Scranton, Katie E. Simon, Morgan R. Stein, Patricia V. Stelbrink;
HARTFORD—Michael Brown, Andrew R. Budde, Kayleen N. Cramer, Megan E. Davis, Rachel L. Sheppard;
JACKSONVILLE—Katelyn Hannah Tennill;
JERSEYVILLE—Adam Lee Andre, Joshua A. Baalman, Kathryn E. Blotna, Kayla N. Brosie, Alex Calvin, Jeffrey B. Cherry, Michelle Lynn Clark, Gail C. Crader, Lauren A. Dahlke, Melanie S. Davis, Marissa R. Duggan, Morgan L. Epps, Stacy Y. Erb, Whitney Ewing, Amitie Leigh Flynn, Darrell W. Gansz, Roger N. Gettings, James L. Gorman, Macie E. Hanneken, Maggie J. Hayes, Hannah J. Heitzig, Jimmy C. Holliday, Jason Matthew Huitt, Tyler Douglas Hunt, Cori Hutchens, Jayme Johnson, Amy L. Kadell, Carrie J. Kallal, Andrew P. Kuehnel, Tyler D. Lacy, Mary Mabery, Blake M. Marshall, Marcia Elise McQuaid, Jamison N. Metcalfe, Tatyana A. Molloy, Sarah L. Moore, Kelsee R. Nairn, Sydney L. Norman, Megan Parsell, Katelyn E. Pohlman, Amanda E. Retherford, Hannah D. Roady, Katelyn N. Roady, Jesse T. Retherford, Stephanie Sackmann, Julia R. Schell, Katherine L. Schmidt, Ciera J. Schwegel, Jaynie R. Shafer, Duey J. Skinner, Madeline R. Steckel, Paula J. Steckel, Stephanie L. Straub, Amanda K. Strotheide, Kellie Swarringim, Stephanie A. Tepen, Matthew H. Thiel, Lori L. Vandygriff, Katie Lynn Veenendall, Kyle D. Weiner, Heather R. Williams, Sally A. Wittman, Jessica Wren;
KAMPSVILLE-- Sarah E. Hausmann, Chase McNeal Prokuski;
KANE—Amanda S. Nicholson;
LITCHFIELD—Gregory F. Keith, Laurie L. May, Matthew Slightom;
LIVINGSTON-- Diana L. Garner, Dillon J. Parker;
MARINE—Peter Fransic Stadts;
MARYVILLE—Natalie Elzinga, Shanna L. Rull, Sara M. Vlasak;
MEADOWBROOK--Samantha R. Scaturro;
MEDORA—Kristen D. Bowman, Devyn T. Kahl, Diane M. Lahey, Evan D. Moran, Ricardo A. Sosa;
MEPPEN—Ashley M. Baalman, Brittany S. Sievers, Renee G. Tepen;
MILLSTADT—Barbara Louise Runzo;
MORO—Victoria L. Ahlers, Adelaide J. Ballard, Patrick W. Boswell, Jacob M. Buhs, Andrew P. Campbell, Caitlyn E. Cooper, Erin S. Genteman, Shelby N. Griggs, Nathan R. Harmon, Nichole Lynn Henry, Erin Anne Hilligoss-Volkmann, Lexa A. Kaufmann, Connor L. Melton, Dylan M. Myers, Channing Powell, Amanda C. Schoenbaum, Danielle M. Spann, Morgan L. Stickler, Lisa M. Tucker, David J. Yeager;
NEW CANTON—Nathan Johnsen;
NEW DOUGLAS—Laura Elizabeth Rooney;
OFALLON—Kaci Michelle Jakes;
PIASA—Kimberly D. Dick, Jacob Vance Meisner, Sydnie E. Williams;
PLAINVIEW—Loni N. Manalia, Shelbey M. Sawyer;
RAYMOND—August G. Bierman;
ROCKBRIDGE—Samantha A. Allen, Amanda L. Hoyt;
ROODHOUSE—Marcia A. Buchanan, Rhonda Velandia;
ROXANA—Amanda L. Ashley, Paige E. Baldwin, Gage A. Brown, Elizabeth L. Cox, Marissa Danae Farris, Hannah M. Gerdt, Maura A. Humphrey, Lisa M. Kalagian, Mathew S. Meyers, Scott A. Monroe, Samuel D. B. Pirtle, Kevin E. Taylor, Erin N. Westbrook;
ST. JACOB—Chase Michael Von Bokel, Christopher L. Young;
SAWYERVILLE—Abbie R. Cline;
SHIPMAN—Andrew J. Baca, Juanita S. Cox, Kathryn D. Erwin, Loran E. Greenwalt, Maleah R. Grothaus, Nathan W. Swick;
SMITHTON-- Kelli C. Newman;
SOUTH ROXANA—Skylar M. Carroll, Shawn Edward Downing, Martin R. Gordon, Brandon W. Grizzle, Megan Elaine Hartley, Keri R. Richert, Brady T. Rose;
SPRINGFIELD—Louis James Poppenhouse;
STAUNTON—Diane M. Alikonis, Stephanie R. Becker, Skyler J. Contreraz, Amanda D. Cornell, Randi Courtney, Courtney L. Darrah, Christiana R. Fairman, Deirdra M. Fey, Rachelle E. Garde, Dave L. Gerdes, Jessa N. Grandone, Cecily A. Haase, Samantha C. Hedlund, Alexadrea B. Humphries, Surbhi C. Jain, Nancy J. Kerniskey, Debra Kraner, Rachel M. Leitschuh, Sabrina Kaye Linenfelser, Lindsey N. Mathenia, Amanda R. Mengelkamp, Keri L. Mongold, Brady J. Moore, Briana N. Rae, Lisa A. Scanzoni, Stephanie M. Semanik, Mathew W. Tranter, Kathryn M. Trettenero, Philip J. Trettenero, Marissa N. Zirges;
TROY—Tyler Lee Daugherty, Zachary Edward Motl, Nathaiel David Stachowski;
VENICE—Jasmine D. Whitcomb;
WHITE HALL—Jill A. Powers, Hannah Elizabeth Randall, Allison J. Spencer, Misty D. Staats;
WILSONVILLE—Erica L. Katava;
WOOD RIVER—Christina G. Abner-Sneed; Christopher S. Ballard, Steven P. Barnett, Lindsey M. Becker, Crystal A. Blasa, Timothy Sean Boliard, Millicent A. Brickhouse, Aliyah J. Brooks, Chelsea K. Camerer, Rocky A. Church, Daniel L. Collman, Tracy L. Copley, Sydney D. Crump, Alexander V. Ennis, Mary L. Fisher, Andria N. Gilbert, Thomas J. Hawk, Kiley R. Herndon, Penie Kamp, Wesley Hardin Keesler, Perry D. Kibbons, Allison M. Lee, Katelyn M. Leigh, Brianne Levek, Stephen L. Lybarger, Patrick L. Lyerla, Travis A. Marks, Carly J. McCleland, Brendan S. McKee, Patricia A. Mercer, Stacy R. Murrell, Justin A. Oberts, Alyssa L. Payne, Sandy Pham, Jane M. Pratt, Britaney T. Ragusa, Bianca L. Renken, Dillon E. Reynolds, Stephanie L. Rohr, Mitchell E. Royse, Ryan J. Schneider, Michael Shea, Brendan E. St. Peters, Shea W. St. Peters, Anthony G. M. Swarringin, Adam Patrick Walsch, Hannah R. Warnecke, Gage C. Warren-Yogore, Andrew Christopher Weiler, Christopher L. Williams, Megan M. Zirkelbach;
WORDEN—Aaron W. Davies, Melissa Jane Davies, Timothy S. Hilyard, Cole A. Hogan, Rebecca Maria Klenke, Jacob L. Langley, Caleb W. Mantle, Francis W. Peters, William H. Prante, Buffy M. Ridens, Jamie J. Scheumann, Mark A. Strubinger;

MISSOURI
FLORISSANT—Ryan S. Wetzel, Scott Kruep, Jonathan A. Pettit;
HILLSBORO—Harold J. Cuddy;
WASHINGTON—Courtney Ann Bresnahan;
SAINT LOUIS—Kristopher A. Ferguson, Kathryn M. Randolph;
WENTZVILLE—Jordan Phillip Schulz;
ELDON—John M. Bisges, James Craig Earleywine;
BRUNSWICK—Jesse Michael Jones;

Dean’s List

CAMDEN, AZ—Jeana C. Pierce;
NEW WILMINGTON, PA—Ian Michael Kelly;
ATLANTA, GA—Anastasia Simone Newton;

ILLINOIS
ALHAMBRA—Brandi L. Suhre;
ALTON—John Garth Acord, Tonya Adams, Caitlin Anderson, Rene’ T. U. Anderson, Rachel Angelsberg, Danielle Armstrong, Reginald Arnold, Aaron M. Atkins, Sonia M. Avery, J’Marrco B. Banks, Andreana T. Barnes, Kaitlin M. Beasley, Karen Lee Beebe, Virginia A. Blackford, Joseph A. Bodenbach, Jesse D. Bonniwell, Amanda G. Bosaw, Kyle S. Bradshaw, Christina A. Brooks, Tiffany Nicole Buckner, Scott Arthur Burton, James B. Button, Nancy Lynn Carpenter, Carrie A. Carpunky, Sarah R. Carter, Thomas E. Chappell, Jonathan Christian Clark, Zachary Cloninger, Carrie L. Cope, Andrea L. Cover, Amy L. Cox, Phillip J. Cox, Garan-Harley A. Davidson, Bradley Steven Davis, Jeff D. Davis, Maya J. Davis, Rance D. Davis, Brant Norman Douglas, Renee L. Edelen, Elias J. Eichen, Kimberly A. Embry, Jeffry L. Epps, Aleta A. Evancho, Jennifer L. Fields, Jessica J. Fish, Donna Fogarty, Brandon J. Forsythe, Tawanda L. Fowler, Haley M. Freeman, Rebecca J. Fremder, Moreland Gaddis, Taylor Gibbs, Chase Giffin, Megan R. Gillespie, Jomarr D. Gipson, Alyson N. Goskie, Tyler W. Greer, Tessa J. Guymon, Toni M. Hall, Molly A. Hamilton, Andrew J. Hargis, Mercy R. Hargis, Dawn M. Harley, Derrick Carlos Harris, Lauren Hartman-Davis, Christina Hasler, Joshua Hausman, Elzora Helms, Michelle Danane Hoffman, Katlyn N. Hornsey, Lacee N. Horton, Max Hoven, Jacob N. Iman, Ashley Michelle Ingold, Haley E. Johnson, Melinda Anne Johnson, Sarah E. Joyce, Courtney Elizabeth Kamp, Amanda L. Kizer, Melinda A. Knoche, Dobrah Elaine Kolesa, Melinda K. Kopsie, Andreas J. Kuhn, Emmily J. Lackey, William Justin Laferney, Ashley Laing, Jennifer J. Lando, Elatia R. Langford, Tianna M. Lawliss, Jarushiaa K. Lawrence, Andrea C. Lucas, Audri E. Lucasey, Mari Anne Luckert, Kaley Beth Lyon, Kayla M. Lyons, Mary K. Malone, Kristin S. Manns, Justin G. Markel, Kathla L. Marshall, Shane P. Mathews, Trevor Gerard Matifes, Jennifer D. McDonald, Molly F. McManis, Danielle B. McNear, Rachelle L. Mills, Stephanie R. Mormino, Carrie M. Morrill, Anna Morrissey, Miranda R. Myer, Brianne M. Neal, Sarah E. Neil, Jessica Nelson, Anh T. Nguyen, Meosha Northern, Debra Orban, Ladonna N. Ostendorph, Trevor A. Parr, Kina Patterson, Caleb Peuterbaugh, Christine M. Peuterbaugh, Whiteny A. Peuterbaugh, Edward T. Pierson, Alyssa A. Poindexter, Erin N. Presley, Mark C. Radcliff, Taylor J. Reynolds, Amy Riddle, Gustavia Taniece Robinson, Christopher Michael Roemer, April Lynn Samples, Thomas R. Sanders, Paige F. Schofield, Marc C. Schultz, Richard Bernard Sebold, Terrry M. Sharp, John P. Smith, Samantha Smith, Torris Lamar Smith, Steven A. Sowders, Kimberly K. Sprung, Robert L. Stanford, Sheena R. Stegmann, Abby Steingrubey, Kathleen M.D. Sullivan, Christopher D. Sumpter, John C. Sundberg, Tammy R. Sutton, Elizabeth Marie Symons, Sarah Tassinari, Cody M. Taylor, Kymani N. Terrell, Bobbie J. Tetidrick, Megan E. Van Hoy, Scott E. Van Hoy, James A. Velloff, Amanda D. Wallace, Steven H. Wallendorf, Benjamin Michael Waller, Alayne M. Waters, Amanda J. Weindruch, Brant Joseph Whited, Vance E. Wilhelm, Shelby R. Willen, Antione E. Williams, Jessica M. Williams, Daniel L. Wilson, Stefnee D. Wilson, Ashley Wisnasky, Alison L. Witcher, Erin N. Woods, Kate L. Workman, Hayley M. Woszcynski, Robert L. Yancey, Charles Michael Young;
BATCHTOWN-- Jessica M. Eilerman, Jocelyn R. Klocke, Klinton K. Klocke;
BENLD-- Ben K. Bell, Peyton M. Bernot, Stacey A. Cadaret, Kaila D. Claro, Daniel L. Day, Mary L. Hebenstreit, Gilbert E. Landreth, Michelle M. Lovsey, Geoffrey S. McIntire, Zachary K. Morris, Kevin Wolf;
BETHALTO—Rebeca R. Allman, Robert J. Ayres, Dustin R. Berry, Joy Ellen Bick, Aaron M. Blackketter, Colton J. Bonnell, Jared T. Bradshaw, Tanner M. Braswell, Bradley D. Brown, Kayla L. Bruhn, Madison E. Buffington, Tyler E. Camerer, Amanda N. Clark, Adam Colclasure, Brittany A. Coleman, Kristie M. Comer, Jennifer N. Courtoise, Katelyn E. Diveley, Matthew D. Dorman, Nicklaus B. Dorsey, Aaron M. Draper, Jaquelyn C. Dupilka, Korey Jt. Eberhart, Breanna R. Eitzmann, Jennifer E. Fleming, Briana T. Folmnsbee, Emily E. Ford, Alex C. Franklin, Nicholas C. Fulkrod, Lyndsey J. Gauthier, Sydni L. Gehrs, Stacy L. Geiger, Ashley N. Goben, Isaac D. Gowin, Donovan P. Hale, Robin Sue Halemeyer, Chrissea Michelle Hallstead, Heather M. Hamilton, Jeffrey N. Harkey, Melissa H. Harris, April Heather Hausman, Katelyn M. Heineman, Heather M. Hollaway, Andrew M. Holman, Jenny D. Hunt, Simon Joaquin, Justina R. Johnson, Ryan A. Jouett, Kayla S. Kirkpatrick, Laura M. Kirkpatrick, Krista D. Kramer, Taylor A. Lish, Nathan A. Luck, Lucky H. McCormick, Drew S. McCullough, Madeline C. McCune, Mallory P. McCune,Jamie N. McGarvey, Jack J. McKinney, Brianna K. Mick, Patricia M. Militello, Josie L. Miller, Kevin M. Miller, Adam J. Moore, Danielle N. Moore, Jabob A. Morten, Morgan C. Mull, Tricia A. Nappier, Kylie M. Neal, Kalyn B. Newton, Kathryn M. Newton, Nickolas Richard O’Dell, Jessica Parmentier, Billy J. Patton, Minh Cao Phan, Alyssa B. Price, Kari J. Prott, Miranda E. Rawlings, Laura E. Rhodes, Nicholas R. Rhodes, Heather R. Rose, Lyndsey N. Ryan, Mai Thi Thanh Shetley, Sarah Snyder, Andrea D. Spurlock Trisha L. Stilwell, Matthew J. Stimac, Malinda Strasen, Richard Strasen, Chante’ S. Summers, Kaitlyn M. Torrez, Addison R. Tweedy, Wendi Christine Tyus, Jeffrey R. Vickers, Jason M. Watkins, Margie A. Wilson, Ricky L. Wilson, Jennifer R. Winiecki, Megan N. Withers, Jordan M. Yates, Chelsea Jean Zimmerman, MacKenzie Zinkan;
BRIGHTON-- Leona Beeman, Megan D. Beilsmith, Raymond H. Blackwood, Matthew L. Boston, William E. Brantley, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Clayton T. Chamberlain, Adam S. Craig, Michael A. Davis, Samantha L. Davis, Kaylee D. Dunnagan, Kristi L. Dunnagan, Stacy L. Edelen, Justin M. Emmons, Rebecca M. Escalante, Benjamin E. Eyers, Joseph F. Farmer, Jessica Geisler, Nathaniel Robert Gnau, Amber E. Gorin, Ryan Gray, Haley Green, Jesse S. Green, Christina S. Grenfell, Ashley R. Halford, Lindsay R. Hall, Josie Kaylyn Harpole, Deborah S. Hayes, Eli S. Hays, Brooke N. Herring, Donald J. Keil, Lauren M. Kelly, Conner Kessinger, Tyler W. King, Cory M. Lucas, Clayton J. McElroy, Ashley E. McGuire, Michael L. Morgan, Eric Ostendorph, Daniela Petersen, Cory R. Poole, Kellene R. Robbs, James C. Roettgers, Alexandria M. Schafer, Jonathan N. Schobernd, Brandy A. Stewart, Craig E. Stoeckel, Daniel R. Strohbeck, Andrew N. Summers, Ellie S. Thomas, Rebecca U. Thomas, Karin N. Vomund, Kirsten M. Wallace, Krisha Wallace, Daniel N. Watt, Alyssa Christine Watts, Jamie K. White, Courtney Williams, Grace L. Williams, Derek Wittman, Jessica N. Wolff, Danielle W. Wooley, Fredrick Zurheide;
BRUSSELS—Brianna S. Klunk, Shawn M. Ohlendorf, Caty B. Rose, Jeffrey M. Schleeper;
MEPPEN—Vincent W. Stahl, Ashley M. Wieneke;
BUNKER HILL—Sharon E. Allen, Britany A. Booten, Jason Matthew Brooks, Zachary S. Chestnut, Samantha R. Compas, Ted M. Cook, Wendy L. Davis, Darcy Eileen Dixon, Megan N. Ferraris, Rebecca G. Hamilton, Aaron G. Highfill, Jason Jarden, Michael G. Klopmeier, Nathan W. Klopmeier, Jacob Krauss, Jeremy Joel Lievers, Amy Marie Losch, Alexandra M. Lovejoy, Tyler Phillip Martin, Jasmine H. Northcutt, Ashley N. Pruitt, Jeremy W. Roark, Renee L. Scroggins, Robert D. Skiff, Chelsea L. N. Stammer, Alyssa Thyer, Jennifer L. Thyer;
CARLINVILLE—Amanda D. Allen, Anthony E. Allen, Michael Ashby, Alyssa G. Britenstine, Shelby R. Brown, Josh T. Carnduff, Hannah M. Carpenter, Brian Hauschildt, Joanna L. Jett, Whitney Blair Joy, Kelsey Klaus, Rebecca P. Lack, Adam E. Mahkovtz, Andrew E. Markle, Todd E. McGuire, Angela D. Moutrey, James Olroyd, Michael Pack, Kellen C. Price, Shawn L. Schroeder, David L. Shelton, Austin J. Shipley, Victoria B. Spoon, Alecia A. Sronce, Bradley E. Sronce, Carl Strohbeck, Allison M. Tallman, Cyleah A. Thacker, Alexandra R. Wilson, Michael J. Young;
CARLYLE—Sarah Savant;
CARROLLTON—Marissa L. Bowman, Tamara L. Breckon, Benjamin D. Cook, Samuel T. Coonrod, Megan M. Cox, Tessa M. Day, Faith M. Edwards, Haley N. Fenstermaker, Sandra K. Hall, Melissa A. Hendricks, Victoria R. Henson, Josie Claire Jones, Elizabeth M. Kessinger, Michael D. Lake, John P. Luca, Sharon D. Miller, Emily D. Nash, Tiffany N. Noe, Ashley D. Nolan, Terry G. Plogger, Megan C. Randolph, Dana R. Schnettgoecke, Dennis L. Senko, Taylor A. Sullivan, Brianna J. Werner;
CHESTERFIELD—Lauren M. Clardy, Trisha Farmer, Bradley T. McGill, Becky A. Paul;
COLLINSVILLE—Thomas Miles Ellis, Barbara A. Epperheimer, Thomas Dean Epperheimer, Zach F. Fischer, Alison M. Howard, Ryan L. Howard, Amber N. Reynolds, Alfred J. White;
COTTAGE HILLS—Terry L. Bender, Michelle N. Braun, Elizabeth A. Clayton, Kayla L. Colbert, Christina M. Endicott, Irina Javid, Frances I. Laurie, Casey L. Locke, Elizabeth Renee Lyerla, Chelsea R. McMillian, Natalie Jo Phipps, Meghan R. Radcliff, Heather Marie Schneider, Chantel I. Sparks, Katherine S. Waide, Jeffrey S. Whitehead, Sagen Williams, Ryan S. Wood, Joshua Korando Woodson, Ann M. Wright;
DORSEY—Brooke Gvillo, Zachary T. Hopper, Sarah M. Morris, Timmy L. Pickerill, Kevin C. Stutz;
DOW—Joshua L. Elmore, Max H. Finkes, Nathan J. Finkes, Stacie L. Geisler, Tiffany Nicole Hyatt, Andrew C. Smay, Kyle D. Watts;
DUPO—Kyle Matthew Dovers;
EAST ALTON—Jeanne M. Abert, Aaron M. Arbuthnot, Brittany D. Bailey, Danielle N. Baldwin, David Lee Boyd, Beth A. Cearley, Lauren M. Cooper, Maegan E.Copeland, Cameron T. Costanzo, Richard E. Davidson, Sharon M. Dobbins, Randi P. Eveans, Tanner J. Fink, Jarrid D. Franke, William W. Fry, Victoria A. Fulgham, Samantha J. Gordon, Tiffany J. Green, Katie M. Hargrave, Erin L. Hovatter, Evelyn C. Howard, Allyson R. Hoxsey, Katyann E. Johnson, Austin O. Jones, Greg D. Kamp, Jennifer L. Kamp, Kayla J. Kistner, Jonathan N. Kleemann, Erica N. Latempt, Andrew Leininger, Ashley Nicole Lemons, Brianna P. Markel, Pamela Ann May, Ryan M. McClure, Megan E. Nesler, Raylin J. Pearson, Scott R. Phillips, Ruth M. Ryan, Danielle N. Schaaf, Victoria E. Sever, Tanya L. Shearlock, Krista M. Sheets, Joseph M. Simonds, Cierra R. Smith, Cody C. Smith, Shelby M. Spickerman, Marybeth K. St. Peters, Jacob A. Terry, Madison A. Touchon, Francesco Giovanni Turso, Casey J. Tyler, Erik J. Vandiver, Dreanalee Vanzo, Tammy D. Visser, Catrina A. Wallace, Decia M. Waters, Rachel L. Waters, Mercadez V. Whitehead, Charles B. Woodward, Ashley S. Wright, Whitney N. Young, Chelsea Zakrzewski;
EAST ST. LOUIS—Dunnisha M. Franklin;
EDWARDSVILLE—Katelyn M. Ahlers, Sarah E. Albert, Aimee Marie Andres, Joshua Neil Ariana, Samantha E. Austin, Douglas B. Babb, Renee M. Barker, Lisa D. Bertels, Andrew C. Bode, Steven P. Bollman, Briana N. Bontz, Rebecka N. Briney, Timothy D. Buescher, Megan F. Burkett, Daniel Calcaterra, Micah David Carter, Daniel R. Caulk, Luke T. Chairney, Derek S. Churchwell, Kate S. Collins, Shannon Louisse Court, George R. Dean, Morgan K. Dean, David G. Decker, Curtis T. Diel, David Diestelhorst, Lauren M. Doyle, Abigail Dunker, Nsibisi Eneyo, Nicole A. Farrara, Nolan H. Ferral, Bridget J. Fisher, Curtis Ryan Fisher, Cori Anne Foresti, Hannah M. Forshee, Caleb T. Foster, Kevin R. Francoeur, John R. Fry, Jack M. Gorden, Barbara M. Grist, Meghan C. Guetersloh, Alex J. Guglielmo, Jacob Hanfelder, Ryan D. Harrison, Tyler Hasty, Casey R. Hatscher, Keely Jo Hattery, Jennifer E. Hecker, Jessica E. Hershey, Ranae C. Hill, Kaylee Katherine Hoisington, Kayla A. Holshouser, Nicholas C. Huddle, Jennifer L. Iken, Erin L. Jackson, Abigail S. Johnson, Rakel Johnson, Jennifer C. Jones, Maria A. Jones, Andrew L. Kaminski, Kaylee Anneliese-Lynn Kennedy, Brian James Kluthe, Jon Kohlmiller, Elizabeth M. Koonce, Philip J. Kosydor, Martin Edward Kramer, Justin D. Kruenegel, Garrett F. Krumeich, Carrie E. Kuchta, Joshua A. Laurent, Joseph A. Leibach, Ari M. Levin, Lauren Elizabeth Lightle, Benjamin D. Link, Katie R. Litteken, Kirstie N. Loew, Heidi Brianna Looker-Dettmer, Brett P. Lunn, Courtney Lybarger, Allyson Rene Maher, Nicole L. Manley, Sydney M. Maples, Lisa Kathryn Millington, Janna Morgan, Bruce D. Morris, William E. Moy, Kyleigh E. Nelson, Jacob Nolan, Liam J. O’Brien, Taylor A. O’Bryan, Mary M. O’Keefe, Ashlee N. Oceguera, Stephen B. Papajcik, Michelle E. Payne, Samantha Louise Portell, Matthew William Raila, Cameron M. Randall, Emma C. Ray, Lorraine M. Reading, Cassandra C. Reed, Abby Reising, Lyndsey Nichole Reller, Erin Elizabeth Robinette, James E. Roper, Alexander E. Ruff, Connie S. Runyon, Eric D. Sage, Chelsea N. Schneider, Jamie M. Schultz, John W. Schwalb, Mark Marion Seketa, Sean R. Severson, James T. Sheppard, Zoe J. Sikes, Josiah P. Smith, Chandra Nickole Snider, Jeremy Spiller, Mark E. Spink, Chris Stanford, Kaitlynn K. Stanley, Amanda Lynn Stein, Jennifer A. Stoner, Danielle M. Suess, Anna D. Svoboda, Kendra E. Sweezey-Errar, Andrew T. Sykes, Jessica Renee Tanksley, Amber B. Thomason, Hanna Lynn Thoroman, Sharon K. Tosovsky, Clinton S. Urbanek, Paul D. Utley, Jamie L. Vieth, Dennis A. Vinyard, Kara Ashley Vinyard, Brian Watsek, Kelsi E. Waugh, Kyle A. Weber, Amanda N. Weissman, Brianna L. Winkler, Cherly A. Zurliene;
ELDRED—Shannon A. Darr, Ryan C. Juhl;
ELSAH-- Alex J. Cronin, Robert W. Kallal, Amy Nuber, Nicole C. Richardson, Samantha L. Stocks, Lauren M. Turner;
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS—Rebekah K. Cima;
FIDELITY-- Hannah Gipson;
FIELDON-- Kyle J. Berry, Margaret R. Isringhausen, Autumn R. Kress, Bailey C. Manula, Kimberly E. Robinson, Sandra K. Shelton, Jeannie L. Webster, Tiffini N. Yost;
GILLESPIE—Helen Corbin, Stephen Gregory, Jonathan Griffel, Marsha K. Hausman, Samantha M. Knoche, Deborah K. Rauzi, Amy L. Reid, Austin A. Richards, Blake M. Sarver, Kaylan L. Schardan, Angela L. Turcol;
GLEN CARBON—Emily R. Ahlers, Crystal L. Andres, Trevor A. Bickhaus, Jacob L. Bratten, Haleigh Carter, Eric Z. Carver, Jerad A. Coonrod, Danielle M. Cox, Lori J. Dailey, Gabrielle Farache, Ashley R. Flamer, Kirstie L. Fore, Zachary M. Frew, Alyse J. Goebel, Emily K. Grich, Kyle M. Gullicksrud, Andrew D. Hagan, Douglas S. Hansel, Eli C. Harris, Katie A. Hastings, Joseph Nathan Hawkes, Colby J. Hess, Michelle K. Hudson, Adam D. Huffman, Ryan A. Keeton, Kenan D. Keller, Emily T. King, Elizabeth A. Klopfer, Trey A. Lanham, Stephanie Lingner, Ashley R. Luer, Mary P. Mang, Courtney Renee Marler, Taylor C. Marshall, Brenna McIlvoy, Nathan Reed McKinney, Sarah Menk, Rebecca L. Mooshegian, Charlotte A. Muscroft, Megan C. Ohm, Edewor B. Osevwe, Shrikanth Teralanuder Parthasarathy, Alex M. Rosenow, Melanie B. Smith, Christopher A. Spohr, Rodney L. Strohmeier, Matthew U. Stope, Alyssa R. Williams, Luke Wilson, Ryan L. Wilson, Rachel A. Wrzek, Kaide L. Zoelzer;
GODFREY—Tracey M. Alford, Kylee Allen, Zackary W. Allgood, Amanda E. Aragona, Justin W. Bannister, Wendy J. Barbier, Caitlin R. Bayley, Adrian M. Beard, Cameron E. Berdak, Justin T. Bloodworth, Michelle V. Bockstruck, Emma L. Bowles, Lauren E. Brooks, Derwin Bryan, April M. Buel, Ashley D. Buel, Jenifer Buel, Ashley R. Calame, Angela J. Campbell, Morgan M. Carrow, Kelley R. Cassens, Andrew E. Chamberlain, Anqi Chen, Michael L. Craig, Megan Jean Crawford, Joshua M. Curvey, Senou B. Dah Tinde, Helen E. Davidson, Jenna B. Davidson, Seth Davis, Catherine A. Dondanville, Ryan Dale Dubberke, Linda C. Dublo, Jennifer N. Edelen, Julie Ann Endsley, Brian J. Estes, Natalie Layne Evans, Evan C. Everitt, Matthew D. Flavan, Kaitlyn Ford, Jeremy M. Foster, Tabitha Freeman, Zachary A. Funk, Jessica R. Hartmann, Katie L. Hazelwonder, Katelyn A. Held, Heather N. Henderson, Tabitha S. Henley, Sara K. Howard, Joseph Hughes, Sarai M. Hughes, Bradley J. Imming, Nathan D. Ivester, Audie J. Johnson, Rachel A. Johnson, Robert Johnson, Jennifer Diane Johnston, Forest D. Joseph, Allison Beth Kane, Megan M. Kane, Ryan J. Kelley, Katherine G. Kichline, Leigh Ellen Kichline, Sarah J. Knopp, Alicia N. Kochanski, James G. Lampley, Grace P. Lane, Tenelle A. Lapsey, Patrick S. Logan, Joseph C. Mancewicz, Tanner J. McGibany, Patrick E. McGrath, Amber M. McKee, Colleen M. Mead, Cathy L. Miller, Damon M. Muscarella, Mae Ann Neighbors, Madeline S. Northway, Brian A. Palmer, Raymond H. Parton, Jordan R. Pfeifer, Lamonte Deshaun Poole, Ashley Popielewski, Kristin L. Pranger, Paul III Rister, Steven Michael Schmidt, Natalie Ann Schmitz, Terry J. Shaffer, Conrad L. Sheary, Breanne M. Shewmake, Susan E. Shobe, Lythande R. Singleton, Kim A. Smith, Steven L. Smith, Trenia N. Spiller, Catherine R. Staton, Tara N. Statos, Matthew A. Steinacher, Kelby R. Steiner, Tyrone L. Stevenson, Bonita K. Stevey, Evan D. Stutz, Kelli Taylor, Jack T. Tefteller, Katelyn N. Toeniskoetter, Jennifer Rose Urbonas, Thomas B. Vest, Toree A. Wallace, Angela R. Walters, Sarah N. Walters, David Wickenhauser, Emily K. Willis, John D. Wilson, Kimberly Kaye Wiltshire, Bryce A. Yinger;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Kya M. Nation, Ashley M. Ohlendorf, Carmen L. Simon, Melissa A. Tepen, Kaitlin J. Vogel;
GRAFTON—Ceshia M. Baur, Jeremy M. Beasley, Shelby L. Burton, Emily G. Calvin, Kevin E. Edwards, Catherine G. Ferguson, Erinn E. Hileman, Brennan M. Jackson, Mary H. McCoy, Kortney M. Pace, Kyle S. Stagner, Stephen J. Turner, Amanda L. Wallace, Whitney B. Weeks, Rachel Sue Zimmerman;
GRANITE CITY—Amanda A. Corder, Hannah Joyce Costillo, Jordan A. Foster, Wade A. Hutchinson, Ronnie Michael Parente, Emily K. Waltemate, Patrick Francis Wolfe;
GREENFIELD—Brittany L. Dalton, Travis L. Elliott, Brittany D. Gossen, Caroline M. Murphy, Paige E. Vinyard;
HAMBURG—Nathan J. Welch;
HAMEL—Justin Dwayne Elliott, Kathy Snyder, Juliann D. Stevenson;
HARDIN—Kyndal E. Baalman, Kristin M. Becker, Mitchell J. Bowers, Marcus A. Breden, Clare A. Carmody, Tyler Gansz, Timothy A. Garner, William Daniel Hartle, Karla J. Johnes, Anne N. Parkinson, Lesley A. Robeen;
HARTFORD—Jeff K. Augustyn, Rebecca J. Cornwell, Sheena A. Dale, Kelsey M. Eck, Kenneth Michael Jolly, Matthew R. Preston, Randy E. Walkenhorst;
HIGHLANDKati L. Pearson, Kristen M. Siddens;
HILLSBORO—David Osborn;
HILLVIEW—Allyson K. Knox;
IRVING—Iva J. Maguire, Chelsey L. Timpe;
JERSEYVILLE—Carrie R. Abbott, Samantha C. Albert, Deanna Allen, Chelsea N. Baruxen, Tracey Beach, Jenna C. Bechtold, Nathaniel J. Beiser, Sarah L. Bertman, Shelby L. Booth, Kinley G. Brady, Emily Brunaugh, Lindsey Copley, Miranda K. Cox, Whitney L. M. Crain, Jody D. Crowe, Melanie Dawdy, Kayla M. Delp, Laura L. Eberlin, Marissa D. Edwards, Joshua P. Erthal, Alexandra I. Evans, Brooke N. Fitzgibbons, Chloe C. Fox, Scott W. Franke, Emily M. Garland, Corey M. Garris, Matthew Joe Giberson, Daniel E. Green, Mark H. Hayes, Kara N. Hecker, Alyssa N. Herren, Olivia E. Hinrichs, Karen Holder, Kimberly Hughes, Raechel M. Jones, Cynthia M. Kallal, Patricia A. Kallal, Jessica I. Kimble, John E. Linenfelser, Lindsey M. Long, Alicia R. Mason, Heather N. Matthews, Holly Lea McAdams, Danah R. McCreary, Brayden C. Morris, Alyssa C. Mundy, Reid C. Mustain, Elizabeth A. Pressler, Jillann P. Prough, Dawn Renee’ Purcell, Tara L. Puskar, Kathleen E. Schell, Kenneth J. Schmidt, Jeffrey J. Schroeder, Mike R. Sears, Hannah D. Sharrow, Allison L. Skinner, Colten Skinner, Paul T. Smith, Karissa L. Snyder, Katelyn J. Snyder, Jennifer M. Stone, James A. Tepen, Christine E. Tonsor, Chase M. Travers, Melissa A. Turpin, Amy Lynn Underwood, Tammie L. Updike, Catlin E. Utterback, Stephanie M. Vail, Olivia J. Van Walleghen, MacKenzie D. Weldon, Daniel G. Wendell, Justin E. Wittman, Bayli N. Yates, Deaven G. Zimmerman;
KAMPSVILLE—Megan R. Brangenberg, Stephanie A. Dawdy, Deanna C. Hayn, Adam J. Hickson, Judi A. Neese;
KANE—Rebecca M. Reiter, Megan R. Turner;
LEBANON—Matthew T. Holle,;
LIVINGSTON—Lauren R. Gaudette, Heather L. Goldman, Jason a. Roberts;
MADISON—Brandon W. Romey;
MARINE—Kayla A. Neudecker;
MARYVILLE—Cory T. Hagnauer, Michael Shepard McFarlin, Richard Schmidt;
MASCOUTAH—Erin N. Schwarztrauber;
MEDORA—John F. Bowman, Brady Darr, Melinda S. Edwards, Samantha J. Estes, Reid E. Fite, Lloyd E. Maulden, Diane Milner, Amy J. Moore, Christine Scott;
MICHAEL—Savannah R. Lammy;
MORO—Robert Logan Bachman, Katlyn R. Brokaw, Valerie A. Buckley, Anthony M. Carlson, Cassie A. Endicott, Katherine S. Frost, Shari L. Gordon, Jared R. Gueldener, Phoenix D. Helmkamp, Haley M. Hemingway, Alicia N. Johnson, Matthew Virgil Johnson, Zachary W. Knoblauch, Jeffrey W. Korte, Tyler J. Meyers, Traci A. Paslay, MacKensie K. Perkins, Elizabeth C. Perrine, Matraca M. Powell, Crystal J. Runion, Laurie Segar, William L. Wells;
MT.OLIVE—Chelsea Leitschuh, Jodene Ann Niehaus-Scheller, Brittney Gayle Short;
NEW DOUGLAS—Bianca M. Massa, Carrie A. McCalla, Dylan P. Rooney, Michael D. Volle;
PIASA—Cynthia L. Barnhart, Kelly Dubree;
POCAHONTAS—Nicole A. Korte;
RED BUD—Brad J. Davenport;
ROCKBRIDGE—Crystal M. Haviland;
ROODHOUSE—Alisabeth N. Cannon, Paige E. Crawford, Megan E. Gillespie, Alicia J. Hetzer, Malinda J. Kennedy, Mary M. Shipley;
ROSICLARE—Natali Renee’ Stanley;
ROXANA—Savannah N. Baublitz, Curt M. Bradley, Paula A. Cardwell, Brittany R. Carroll, Tyler D. Floyd, Tyler D. Gentry, Joshua Giddings, Ian O. Herndon, Casey A. Inman, Benjamin J. Laubscher, Bethany X. Mabb, Jessica R. Masters, Mary N. McKee, Zachary W. Payne, Jacob Quade, Terran A. Raich, Sarah C. Rice, Andrea Schaaf, Tommy Silveus, Christina M. Spink, Stephanie A. White, Kimberly M. Whitehead;
SAWYERVILLE—Cheyenne R. Napier;
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE—Karie L. Hawk;
SHIPMAN—Kimby S. Basnett, Shelby Ann Becker, Thea L. Burnett, Samuel Sam Burns, Deborah L. Christopher, Brittanny Cox, Trevor L. Crawford, Kelsey L. Darr, Tyler N. Dunham, Blake Evan Edwards, Emily R. Gucciardo, Kyla Holt, Jacob A. Juliano, Kathleen Lynn Luebbert, Rebecca L. Morgan, Kerri Lyn Neumeister, Alex S. Reed, Alecia M. Roemer, Valnor N. Scerri, Bailey L. Shaw, James N. Thomae, Steven J. Wassink, Dana P. Wright, Vicki Kay Young;
SOUTH ROXANA—Megan E. Arnett, Jason M. Burns, Bethany E. Cook, Tiffany A. Crank, Brent M. Davis, Noel P. Deshotel, Sheila M. Goforth, Zachary R. Grant, Brianna K. Hanks, Sheila D. Henseler, Caleb B. Hobbs, Daniel R. LaRue, Patrick Michael Lewandowski, Matthew R. Mellenthin, Zachary T. O’Bryan, Gabryelle R. Parker, Donna Ragsdale, Kayla J. Rea, Amanda E. Richardson, Paige E. Stacy, Tyler J. Steed;
STANDARD CITY—Katherine J. Warren, Jessica N. Bauser;
STAUNTON—Meghan J. Anschutz, Kole A. Billings, Kaitlyne L. Boothe, Adam S. Boston, Bethany Rose Brackman, Tyler E. Braden, Eric M. Brown, Mary Beth E. Bruhn, Dylan C. Caldieraro, Sarah I. Caldieraro, Tistan M. Coan, Nathan D. Colley, Thomas D. Coyne, Lacie R. Davis, Krystle M. Farnsworth, Phillip A. Fortado, Ashley M. Foster, Jacki D. Fritz, Devin R. Gerdes, Tyler S. Gillson, Rachel M. Hopper, Ashlynn Kellebrew, Stephen J. Koehne, Edward Geoffrey Kolkovich, Megan Lilley, Matthew James Marra, Kristen A. McDowell, Cameron J. Michki, Andrea N. Moulton, Charles Benjamin Neumann, Kayla M. Nowell, Nicole L. Rushton, Hunter A. Schlemer, Brittney P. Schrader, Kory M. Sczurek, Austin Sherfy, Andrew J. Slifka, Delbert L. Snead, Lori E. Stairs, Sarah B. Tomlinson, Karissa J. Tranter, Beth A. Triplett, Zachary A. Williams, Steven Wood, Samuel E. Young, Christopher Zubal;
TROY—Eric Ryan Allard, Stephanie N. Gotway, Sherri M. Reedy, Cassandra L. Wible;
WHITE HALL—Rene L. Hoots, Christina N. McGlasson, Daniel N. McPherson, Rebekah J. Schieferle, Sarah E. Smith;
WILSONVILLE-- Jean M. Beeman, Christopher Michael Lovellette;
WOOD RIVER-- Tabitha M. Agney, Rhonda J. Albrecht, Rebecca Rose Anderson, Stuart M. Angleton, Alan M. Barnett, Jennifer M. Batson, Theresa L. Berrey, Cole D. Breuklander, Brittany K. Brueggeman, Jennifer L. Cappelletti, Diana J. Carlisle, Laura L. Carpenter, Latreas N. Clark, Mary Elizabeth Cope, John B. Desherlia, Elaine Dettner, Kayla M. Errandi, Jennifer L. Fulton, Robert K. Gentry, Jacob P. Giddings, Matthew R. Goldman, Melinda S. Gruebner, Cassie Jo Gruen, Noah C. Gust, Kyle W. Hawk, Donald L. Hoehn, Heather N. Hollenback, Zachary A. Johnson, Tricia L. Lewis, Alex A. Malley, Emily G. Martin, Erin L. McCord, Hannah L. Metheney, Heather N. Miller, Katie A. Miller, Brittany L. Mullins, Ronald K. Mullins, Sara J. Neal, Samantha L. Oleson, Halie S. Olinghouse, Aria N. Ordlock, Tamara Lynn Pearson, Jeannette Marie Pfeiffer, Caleb S. Ragsdale, Abbey L. Revelle, Kayla Diane Schell, Lisa L. Sidwell, Mallory L. Simmons, Cynthia S. Simpson, Carolyn D. Spencer, Molly B. Stinson, Jennifer L. Stumpf, Andrew W. Talkington, Jonathan D. Ulery, Alexander R. Urioste, Corey P. Venhaus, Courtney L. Wallendorff, Kindra N. Warren, Christine E. Weller, Nicholas D. West;
WORDEN—Lindsey Schae Bailey, Monica Denise Bundy, Ann M. Clark, Bradley D. Davenport, Trevor A. Engelke, Lindsey M. Laird, Timothy Wayne Lifritz, Jacob T. Lowry, Taylor L. Nelson, Danielle L. Reising, Chelsea L. Ruble, Stacey M. Spears, Morgan M. Steelman, Joseph P. Vieth, April D. Willman, Kyrsha P. Wineinger.

MISSOURI
FLORISSANT—Travis R. Helton, Thomas John Wiele, Lauren E. Chaney, Jeremy L. Turner, Kyle A. Gerber;
ST. PETERS—Abby Michelle Salisbury

Stimac Wins PGA Junior Crown at Belk

WOOD RIVER — John Stimac began this August the way he started it last year — with a win at the Belk Park Golf Course.

The Lewis and Clark Community College freshman finished first Tuesday in the boys 16-19 Tour Division of the Gateway PGA Junior Championship at Belk.

Last August when Stimac was a senior at East Alton-Wood River High, he won the inaugural Hickory Stick Classic at Belk. The Oilers also took the team title.

“It’s a big deal to win this tournament and it’s pretty close to the same feeling as winning that one last year,” Stimac said of the Hickory Stick event. “The difference last year is that the whole team also won the tournament title.”

Stimac is growing accustomed to winning and LCCC coach Mike Brasher said his prized prospect will continue to improve.

“There’s no doubt that John is just scratching the surface of his talent in golf,” said Brasher, also the pro at Belk Park. “He is going to set his own bar. So it’s up to John to see what he can accomplish. He’s going to be challenged this season because we have a lot of good players.”

He met the challenge Monday, thanks to three birdies and only one bogey. Stimac shot a 2-under par 70 on the first day of the 36-hole tournament. Then he carded a 76, including three birdies, the final day.

Yet his 146 score was good enough to finish three strokes ahead of Alton High’s Evan Franklin. Scores of 76 and 73 gave Franklin a 149 and he beat Jake Russell of Poplar Bluff, Mo., in a playoff for second place.

Stimac’s victory also gave him the overall title in his division for the summer program.

“I won a tournament at Oak Brook in Edwardsville and tied for second in one at Rolling Hills in Godfrey,” Stimac said. “Those are the only other two (PGA events) I played in this summer.”

There was no doubt he’d be playing at Belk Park in the final one, Stimac said.

“When I heard it was here, I was excited about it because this is my home course,” he said. “Winning it will get me going for college and fall golf. My goal is to play two years and then transfer to a four-year school.”

Maryville’s Nicole Johnson, a senior at Collinsville High, won the girls 16-19 Tour Division by posting a 162 score. Morgan Maberry, a senior at Civic Memorial High, was second at 166 and Carrollton’s Liz Kesinger, a freshman at University of Illinois Springfield, was third at 173.

“It was a good competition and I had a lot of fun,” Maberry said. “I’m looking forward to my senior year in high school and my goal is to break 80 this season. I feel good about my career because I have improved steadily every year.”

All figured, the Gateway PGA crowned champions in 10 different age groups or divisions at Belk. Nearly 120 players participated in a tournament that Brasher wants to keep.

“It’s great to get an opportunity to have it here because we haven’t had it at Belk for seven or eight years,” Brasher said. “It’s a tournament of champions, so it’s a showcase event.”

Sandgren wins First Professional Final

GODFREY —American Tennys Sandgren threw up his arms and let his racquet drop to the court in celebration screaming, “Yes! I did it,” after winning the singles championship match Sunday in the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Pro Circuit tournament.

The match was the first time Sandgren has won a USTA Futures singles championship title. He defeated Rudolf Siwy, of the Czech Republic, 6-2, 7-5.

“This is such a great feeling and I’m so happy right now,” Sandgren told a packed stadium of spectators at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. “I want to thank my host family and everyone here at the college and tournament for all their support.”

Sandgren, 20, of Gallatin, Tenn., is going into his junior year at the University of Tennessee, and is a member of the 2011 USTA Collegiate Team. He got a wild card spot in the tournament.

“We both were unseeded players and we both worked so hard to get into the finals, so it was a great feeling to win against such a competitive player,” said Sandgren. “I think my serve stayed strong and that really helped me through.”

Siwy said the match was a bit of a disappointment, but he looks at it as another chance for him to see improvement as he plays on the circuit.

“I feel good especially since it is only my fourth futures tournament and each time I get better and farther along,” said Siwy. “I like it here and would like to come back next year if I’m not in the challengers. If I am, maybe I can bring my host family to see me there. They have been so good to me.”

Both host families made it Sunday to cheer on Siwy and Sandgren as they battled it out in the final match. Also there to see the match was Sandgren’s USTA Collegiate Coach, Ryan Sachire, associate head coach for Notre Dame.

“It was a good feeling to see Tennys go all the way and get his first singles professional title,” said Sachire. “He and all of the players on this collegiate team have worked so hard and really improved this summer.”

Sachire also competed in the Lewis and Clark tournament a few years ago when he was a college player for Notre Dame.

After the match, Lauren Hansen, 14, made sure she got autographs from Sandgren and Siwy. Hansen, who will play tennis for Marquette this fall, was one of more than 20 area youths who volunteered as ball kids for the match. She said it was her first time volunteering and it was an opportunity she won’t forget.

“It was so awesome to watch these professional players and to help out on court,” said Hansen, daughter of Yvette and Phillip Hansen, of Jerseyville.

“I have learned so much just by being a part of this and watching these professional players. It has been a lot of fun.”

Siwy, a former player for Fresno State, said he plans to play some money tournaments in Seattle so he can continue his dream of playing professional tennis.

Sandgren will make his next stop the Futures in Decatur—his last this summer before returning to Tennessee tennis this fall.

Pictured: American Tennys Sandgren, 20, a junior at the University of Tennessee throws his hands up in celebration immediately after defeating Rudolf Siwy, of the Czech Republic, Sunday, July, 31, to win the singles championship match in the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit Tournament. This was Sandgren's first ever USTA Pro Circuit Futures championship win. Photo by S. Paige Allen, Lewis and Clark Community College photographer.

Unseeded Players vie for Championship Win

GODFREY — Today, either American Tennys Sandgren or Rudolph Siwy, of the Czech Republic, will take home his first-ever USTA Men’s Pro Circuit tournament win.

Both unseeded players, Siwy and Sandgren will play in the championship match of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Pro Circuit tournament which begins today at 9 a.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at the college.

Yesterday, Siwy defeated no. 7 John Peers, of Australia, 6-2, 6-3 to earn his spot in the final.

Meanwhile, Sandgren defeated American Jeff Dadamo 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 for his spot.

Siwy, 25, owns an 863 ITF world ranking. He is a former Fresno State player who made it through until losing in the quarterfinals at the Tulsa Futures last week. He said that experience was good preparation for this tournament.

“In Tulsa I was up in the third set when I lost the match. That was a learning experience which helped me prepare for this tournament,” said Siwy. “In this semifinal, I think John and I both were nervous, but I’m happy to be through to the final and look forward to a great match.”

Sandgren, 20, of Gallatin, Tenn., is a junior at the University of Tennessee and got a wild card spot in the tournament. He owns an ITF world ranking of 1744 and also made it through until losing in the quarterfinals in the Rochester Futures two weeks ago.

“I’m looking forward to this championship match,” said Sandgren, who is a member of the 2011 USTA Collegiate Team.

“We both are unseeded players who have played hard through a strong field of seeded players to get here. It is a great feeling to be in the finals and to think that I am one step away from winning my first Futures championship match.”

The championship match will begin today at 9 a.m. at Lewis and Clark and is free and open to the public. Spectators are provided with covered stadium seating, which keeps them comfortable and shaded from the heat. Refreshments will be served following the final match. For more information contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252.

Pictured: American Tennys Sandgren, 20, a junior at the University of Tennessee earned his spot in today's championship match after yesterday defeating American Jeff Dadamo 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 in the semifinal play of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit Tournament. Photo by S. Paige Allen

Dadamo and Krajicek win Doubles at L&C USTA Tourney

GODFREY — Maybe the local hospitality of the Claywell, Hayes, McDonald, and McPike families is a good luck charm.

The tennis players they are hosting this year came up winners yesterday in the singles quarterfinals and doubles final of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Pro Circuit tournament.

Winning the doubles final Friday was the American team of Jeff Dadamo and Austin Krajicek, recent graduates of Texas A&M, who defeated the American team of Joel Kielbowicz and Chris Kwon 6-2, 6-3. Dadamo and Krajicek are guests of the McDonald's.

“This was our first professional doubles win as a team and it feels great,” said Dadamo, who also won his singles match earlier Friday against no. 6 seed Erik Crepaldi, of Italy 7-6 (3), 7-5.

“We really appreciate the kindness and support of our host family and everyone at the tournament.”

Krajicek and Dadamo are the first-ever Texas A&M national champions in tennis—winning the 2011 NCAA doubles championship this May.

In 2008, Krajicek and doubles partner Conor Pollock won the doubles title in the L&C tournament.

Dadamo will face American Tennys Sandgren in the semifinals Saturday. Sandgren, who is staying with the Hayes family, defeated no. 4 seed Dimitar Kutrovsky, of Bulgaria, 6-3, 6-2 on Friday.

Only one seeded player remains in the quarterfinals. No. 7 John Peers, of Australia, is a guest of the McPike family. He defeated Ty Trombetta 6-3, 6-2 yesterday.

“I recently was playing in Venezuela before coming here for my first match in the states in a while,” said Peers.

“I think that playing in the heat down there helped prepare me for the heat up here. I like the heat. It really hasn’t bothered me.”

Peers will face Rudolph Siwy, of the Czech Republic, in today’s quarterfinal. Siwy, who is staying with the Claywell family, earned his spot yesterday by defeating American Dennis Novikov 7-6 (1), 6-1.

Singles semifinals start today at 9 a.m. and the final match also will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following Sunday’s final match. For more information contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252.

Doubles Play Final Today at Noon

GODFREY — Competitive matches and upsets seem to be the trend in the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Pro Circuit tournament.

Which team will win today’s final doubles match is anybody’s guess now that the no. 1 seed team of Jean Andersen and Josh Zavala is out of the running. They were defeated yesterday by Joel Kielbowicz and Chris Kwon 7-6 (2), 6-3.

Kielbowicz and Kwon will play Jeff Dadamo and Austin Krajicek in the doubles final today at noon. Dadamo and Krajicek yesterday defeated Eric Quigley and Tennys Sandgren 6-4, 7-5.

Of eight remaining singles, only three seeded players will continue in today’s quarterfinal with University of Illinois players and alums now out of the running.

Remaining are no. 4 Dimitar Kutrovsky, of Bulgaria, who will play American Tennys Sandgren, No. 6 Erik Crepaldi, of Italy who will play American Jeff Dadamo, and no. 7 John Peers, of Australia, who will face American Ty Trombetta.

Unseeded players Rudolph Siwy and Dennis Novikov also will face each other today.

Novikov played through the qualifying rounds, losing in the final round to Raymond Sarmiento. Then he drew a lucky loser spot to play through all rounds of the main draw. Yesterday he defeated last year’s runner up Austin Krajicek 3-6, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (4).

“It is my first time here and so far so good,” said Novikov, 17, of Florida. “I played well today and now it is time to think about tomorrow.”

For Crepaldi, Thursday was just another hot day on the courts where he prevailed.

“Today was just a day where I felt confident and played good tennis,” said Crepaldi after defeating Illini Marek Czerwinski 7-5, 6-3.

“I think playing in the heat at Tulsa last week prepared me for this week. At this point what matters is every point in every game. I’m focused, strong physically, and ready to play again.”

During Thursday’s rounds, Australian John Peers was cheered on by his host family the McPikes while on an adjacent court, Rudolph Siwy, of the Czech Republic, was being cheered by host family the Claywells.

“This is my first time here and I’m enjoying it,” said Siwy, an alumnus of Fresno State. “It felt good to have the Claywells rooting for me. It’s nice to have people here who take us in and care about us.”

Singles quarterfinal play begins today at 8 a.m. and the doubles final starts at noon at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. For more information contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252.

Pictured 1: No. 4 seed Dimitar Kutrovsky, of Bulgaria, will play Tennys Sandgren in the quarterfinals of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College Men's USTA Pro Circuit tournament. Pictured 2: Erik Crepaldi, of Italy, is the no. 6 seed and still in the running at the 14th annual Lewis and Clark USTA Men's Futures tournament.

No. 2 seed still in; No. 1 Seed to Play U of I Alum Today

GODFREY — Nicolas Santos, 23, of Brazil, made the Lewis and Clark USTA Men’s Futures his first stop back in the USA after playing a series of Brazil Futures tournaments this year.

So far the trip back has proved worthwhile for the tournament’s no. 2 seed—who is ranked 506 internationally. Yesterday he defeated Joel Kielbowicz 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the tournament’s main draw.

“It has been a couple of years since I played in this tournament and it feels good to be back,” Santos said. “I like playing here, and today I felt strong mentally and physically.”

Yesterday also was a good day for Texas A&M doubles teammates and recent alums Austin Krajicek and Jeff Dadamo who won their singles and doubles matches.

Krajicek, the no. 5 singles seed, defeated Chris Kwon 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 while Dadamo defeated Eric Quigley 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3). Then the A&M alums defeated Mark Oljaca and Mitchell Polnet 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of doubles.

Krajicek and Dadamo are the first ever Texas A&M national champions in tennis—winning the 2011 NCAA doubles championship this May.

In other singles action, no. 3 seed Jordan Cox defeated Kiryl Harbatsiuk; no. 7 seed John Peers defeated Boris Nicola Bakalov; and Tennys Sandgren defeated no. 8 seed Devin Britton.

Today in singles, University of Illinois players will continue as Dennis Nevolo plays Raymond Sarmiento, Roy Kalmanovich plays Chase Buchanan, and Marek Czerwinski takes on Jeremiah Fuller. Fighting Illini alumnus Abe Souza drew a lucky loser spot and will play no. 1 seed Robbye Poole.

Doubles quarterfinal play today will include Krajicek and Dadamo as well as the no. 1 team of Jean Andersen, a senior at the University of Texas, and his partner Longhorn alumnus Joshua Zavala.

Also still in the doubles are the no. 4 seeded team of Erik Crepaldi and Dennis Novikov and the unseeded teams of Chase Buchanan and Nicolas Meister; Joel Kielbowicz and Chris Kwon; Marvin Barker and John Peers; Benjamin Rogers and John-Patrick Smith; and Eric Quigley and Tennys Sandgren who yesterday upset the no. 2 doubles team of Boris Nicola Bakalov and Lance Vodicka, of Florissant.

Singles play begins today at 8 a.m. and doubles will start not before noon at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. For more information contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252.

Pictured: Nicolas Santos, 23, of Brazil, stretches to return to opponent Joel Kielbowicz. Santos defeated Kielbowicz 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit Tournament. Photo by S. Paige Allen, Lewis and Clark Community College photographer.

Last Year's Champ and No. 1 Seed Robbye Poole Out of the Running

GODFREY — Last year’s Lewis and Clark Men’s Futures champ and this year’s no. 1 seed is out of the running for a repeat.

Robbye Poole retired during the second set giving lucky loser Evan King an opportunity to continue in the main draw where he will face Rudolph Siwy today. The score was 6-0, 2-0.

“I think I played well and am ready to move on in the main,” said King, a member of the 2011 USTA Collegiate Team and upcoming junior at the University of Michigan.

King was what you might call a lucky, lucky loser. He drew the alternate lucky loser spot to play Poole after first spot lucky loser Abraham Souza, University of Illinois alumnus, declined to play in the main due to an injury.

Souza, of St. Louis, and Illinois men's tennis coach Brad Dancer came out Wednesday to cheer on team members Marek Czerwinski, Roy Kalmanovich, and Dennis Nevolo who played in the first round of the main.

Nevolo lost to Raymond Sarmiento. Kalmanovich and Czerwinski both won and advance to today's second round. Kalmanovich will play no. 7 seed John Peers, of Australia, while Czerwinski will take on no. 6 seed Erik Crepaldi, of Italy.

Also continuing in today's singles are no. 2 seed Nicolas Santos, of Brazil, who will play American Jeff Dadamo; no. 3 seed American Jordan Cox who will play American Ty Trombetta; no. 4 seed Dimitar Kutrovsky, of Bulgaria, who will play American Sekou Bangoura; no. 5 seed American Austin Krajicek who will play American Dennis Novikov, and American Tennys Sandgren who will play American Raymond Sarmiento.

Yesterday's doubles quarterfinals ended with Texas A&M teammates and recent alums Austin Krajicek and Jeff Dadamo still in the running. They will take on Eric Quigley and Tennys Sandgren not before 1 today.

Also playing today for a spot in the finals are the team of Jean Andersen and Joshua Zavala, who will play Joel Kielbowicz and Chris Kwon not before noon today.

Singles play begins today at 8 a.m. and doubles will start not before noon at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. For more information contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252.

Pictured:
Evan King, who will be a junior this year at the University of Michigan, defeated last year's tournament champ and this year's no. 1 seed Robbye Poole on Wednesday during the second day of the main draw of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit Tournament. King, who lost in qualifying, drew a luck loser spot to play Poole who retired during the second set. Photo by S. Paige Allen, Lewis and Clark Community College photographer

Local USTA Official Returns to Lewis and Clark Tourney

Godfrey – For J. Thomas Crammond, or “Tom” as his friends call him, nothing is more exciting than watching professional tennis—and watching tennis is more than just fun for him, it is part of his job as a United States Tennis Association official.

Crammond, of Alton, is officiating this week at the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Pro Circuit Tournament as he has every year for the last nine. In fact, it was at the L&C tournament in 2002 that Crammond “officially” became a USTA official.

“I have always enjoyed playing tennis. I started coming out the first year Lewis and Clark had the tournament to volunteer and that same year I got to see Andy Roddick play in it,” Crammond said. “When USTA umpire Cecil Wise asked me if I wanted to learn to be a line judge, I thought it would be a great opportunity and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

Wise said he still remembers training Crammond, and every year he is glad to meet up with him at the tournament.

“Tom is a wonderful person and someone we can always count on,” Wise said. “It is nice that he lives so closeby. Sometimes we’ve had to call him up at the last minute to help and he has always been here for us,” he said.

Crammond said every year he looks forward to the Lewis and Clark tournament.

“Tennis is a big part of my life. I guess I’m a ‘tennis bum’ as my daughter calls me,” he said. “I have so many friends who are tennis officials and players, and of course I play every week.”

Besides tennis, Crammond enjoys spending time with his family. He is a retired music teacher who was a student at Lewis and Clark before obtaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from SIUE. He also taught music at Lewis and Clark for several years.

Crammond’s love of tennis goes back to the early 1970s when the Rock Springs Courts were constantly filled with avid players.

“It is great to be working at the tournament again this year,” Crammond said. “It gives me a chance to meet up with my friends and work with these very talented men’s professional players.”

The USTA Men’s Pro Circuit Futures tournament continues at the Andy Simpson Complex all week with the final championship set for Sunday, July 31. For more information or to volunteer, contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252.

U of I Well Represented in Main Draw of LCCC Men’s Future’s Tourney

GODFREY — The last round of qualifying yesterday left the University of Illinois well represented for the main draw of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Futures tournament.

Fighting Illini players Dennis Nevolo, Roy Kalmanovich, and Marek Czerwinski won yesterday to clinch their places in the main draw and alumnus Abraham Souza drew a lucky loser spot.

No. 16 seed Nevolo defeated Michigan’s Evan King 6-1, 6-4. King, the No. 5 seed, and Nevolo both are members of the 2011 USTA Collegiate Team.

“I played aggressively today and I felt good,” said Nevolo. “Every match in the qualifying rounds has been good practice and now I’m in the main draw for the first time. It is a great feeling.”

Kalmanovich played Illini alumnus Abe Souza, of St. Louis, who retired in the third set 0-6, 6-3, 3-2 (ret).

Czerwinski defeated No. 3 seed Jean Andersen, a University of Texas player from Pretoria, South Africa.

In other action Monday, No. 10 seed Alessandro-Damiano Ventre, of Brazil, defeated Andrey Bodarev, a senior at Concordia College, 7-5, 6-4. Finn Tearney, of New Zealand, a sophomore at Pepperdine University, defeated Chris Camillone, a junior at the University of Texas, 6-0, 6-3. Raymond Sarmiento defeated No. 4 seed Dennis Novikov 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. No. 6 seed Harry Fowler defeated No. 9 Ben Chen 6-4, 6-3. Jeremiah Fuller defeated Nathaniel Gorham 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5).

The main draw begins today at 9 a.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex with No. 2 seed Nicolas Santos playing Joel Kielbowicz, No. 3 seed Jordan Cox playing Kiryl Harbatsiuk, No. 5 seed Austin Krajicek facing Chris Kwon, No. 8 seed Devin Britton playing Tennys Sandgren, Eric Quigley will play Jeff Dadamo.

The first round of the doubles main draw will begin today not before 11 a.m.

For more information or to volunteer, contact the tournament desk at (618)468-6252.

Local USTA Official Returns to Lewis and Clark Tourney

L&C, Foundation Announce Scholarship Recipients for 2011-2012 Academic Year

Godfrey – Lewis and Clark Community College and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation have awarded scholarships to students planning to attend Lewis and Clark during the 2011-2012 academic year.

The following is a list of this year’s Lewis and Clark Community College scholarship recipients:

L&C Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
Zachary Chestnut, Bunker Hill; Sarah Hausmann, Kampsville

L&C Board of Trustees Transfer Scholarship
Lauren Kerkemeyer, Bethalto; Nicholas Lombardo, Brighton; Jack McKinney, Bethalto; Dylan Stark, Dorsey; Olivia VanWalleghen, Jerseyville; Chad Welsh, Jerseyville

L&C Board of Trustees Career Scholarship
Stacy Edelen, Brighton; Michelle Kruckeberg, Edwardsville; Hannah Sharrow, Jerseyville

L&C Minority Student Scholarship
Gustavo Alcazar, Alton; Luke Ramos, Bethalto; Thomas Thompson, Alton

L&C Talent Scholarship
Tiffani Bowen, Godfrey; Jessica Goen, Fieldon; Brittny Holt, Alton; Nathan Luck, Bethalto; Taylor Merritt, Jerseyville; Nickolas Yates, Grafton

Monticello Scholarship for Deserving Women
Dana Bennett, Brighton; Brittany Brueggeman, Wood River; Samantha Davis, Brighton; Rene Hoots, White Hall; Jamie McGarvey, Bethalto; Sarah Pohlman, Hardin; Sarah Rice, Roxana; Lisa Scanzoni, Staunton

Madison County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship
Brant Whited, Alton

L&C Board of Trustees Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Chase Travers, Jerseyville

International Association of Administrative Professionals
Sarah Pohlman, Hardin

The following are the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation scholarship recipients:

Distinguished Scholars Award (students graduating in the top 10 percent of their class)
Kathryn Blotna, Jerseyville; Kristen Bowman, Medora; Kelsey Busler, Godfrey; Cameron Costanzo, East Alton; Kara Hecker, Jerseyville; Debra Kraner, Staunton; Diane Lahey, Medora; Kayci Legate, Elsah; John Stimac, East Alton

The Golden Eagle Scholarship (students graduating in the top 11-20 percent of their class)
Jacob Baalman, Hardin; Nick Dorsey, Bethalto; Colby Hall, Wood River, Stephanie Holford, East Alton; Ryan Howland, Godfrey; Danielle McNear, Alton; Bridget Meszaros, East Alton; Michael Paisley, Alton; Alyssa Plummer, Greenfield; Kristi Scott, Fieldon; Brittany Smith, East Alton; Christine Tonsor, Jerseyville; Kaitlin Vogel, Golden Eagle; Adam Watts, Brighton; Nicholas Zankl II, Godfrey

Sophomore Distinguished
Laurie Pinsker, Alton

The Roberts Motors, Inc. Scholarship
Samantha Davis, Brighton; Jennifer Evanick, Benld

Edna Sawyer Memorial Scholarship
Rachel Sullivan, Edwardsville

Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River Scholarship
Jennifer Pyles, Carrollton

The Virginia Cramblet, R.N. Memorial for Nursing Students
Jamie McGarvey, Bethalto

Lewis and Clark Alumni Association
Sabrina Linenfelser, Staunton; Molly McManis, Alton

Postelwait-Brunjes Scholarship of the Alton Area BPW
Alyssa Courtoise, Bethalto; Tiffany Buckner, Alton

Judge Phillip J. Kardis Scholarship
George Moore, Godfrey

The Theresa D. Finkes Nursing Scholarship
Molly McManis, Alton

Mildred L. Thompson Scholarship for Nursing Students
Erinn Hileman, Grafton

Illinois Health Improvement Association Scholarship
Shawn Avery, Alton; Katlyn Dealey, Livingston; Chelsea Scanzoni, Staunton; Brant Whited, Alton; Michael Wynn, Alton

The Myrtle and Virgil Jacoby Scholarship
Colten Skinner, Jerseyville

Godfrey Women’s Club
Sara Geisen, Godfrey

Jack Stankoven Scholarship
Emily Cook, Bethalto; Krista Kramer, Bethalto; Ashley Welch, Brighton

Jack and Irene Reed Memorial for Visually Impaired
Howard Weeden, Alton

Monticello Scholarship for Deserving Women
Lisa Scanzoni, Staunton

Alton Godfrey Lions Club
Denise Mateyka, Edwardsville

Robert R. & Verna F. Werts Memorial Scholarship
Karissa Snyder, Jerseyville

Edward & Lois Davis Scholarship
Sherry Heitzman, Dow

Wanita E. & Wilbur R. L. Trimpe Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Lish, Bethalto

Marlene Barach Scholarship for Women
Lisa Sidwell, Wood River

Alton Nurses Club Scholarship in Memory of Vee Smith
Molly McManis, Alton

Post Baccalaureate
Whitney Joy, Carlinville

Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michele Doerr, Bunker Hill

Larry D. Underwood
Lindsey Rose, Golden Eagle

Piasa Charitable Foundation Scholarship
William Levi, Brighton

Darrell & Lynn (Varner) Yearwood Scholarship
Dana Bennett, Brighton

O’Neil Family Scholarship
Laura Carpenter, Wood River

Charles & Carmen Puckett Memorial Scholarship
Lisa Scanzoni, Staunton

Talley Broadcasting Corporation Scholarship
Valerie Buckley, Moro

Brookfield Renewable Power Scholarship
Patrick Miller, Edwardsville

GED Distinguished Scholarship-December 2010
Michelle Henline, Bethalto

GED Distinguished Scholarship-May 2011
Johannes Bester, Edwardsville

Big Ten Alums, Rivals Face Each Other in USTA Final Qualifying Round

GODFREY —Today, Big Ten alums and rivals will face each other in the final qualifying round of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Futures tournament, which begins at 9 a.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex.

Yesterday, as the field narrowed to 16, No. 1 seed Ben Nguyen, a junior at the University of Southern California, lost to unseeded Andrey Bodarev, a senior at Concordia College 7-5, 6-1.

Bodarev, of Uzbekistan, who recently was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American, said he felt very good about the win against Nguyen, who helped his Trojans become the NCAA Div. I champions this past season.

“I just didn’t stop believing,” said Bodarev. “He played good tennis, but I kept on believing that I could beat him and I did.”

Bodarev will face No. 10 seed Alessandro-Damiano Ventre, of Brazil, today. Wolverine and Fighting Illini will face each other as No. 5 seed Evan King, a University of Michigan junior, takes on No. 16 seed Dennis Nevolo, a University of Illinois senior. Both are members of the 2011 USTA Collegiate Team.

Ironically, Nevolo had to defeat fellow U of I teammate Stephen Hoh 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-4, on Sunday to make it to the final qualifying round.

Meanwhile, No. 8 seed Abraham Souza, a U of I alumnus, will face former teammate Roy Kalmanovich, a senior at U of I. Marek Czerwinski, U of I alumnus, will face No. 3 seed Jean Andersen, a University of Texas player from Pretoria, South Africa.

Lance Vodicka, of Florissant, is now out of the running after losing to Finn Tearney, of New Zealand 6-2, 7-6 (2). Tearney, a sophomore at Pepperdine University, will face Chris Camillone, a junior at the University of Texas. Other players still in the running include No. 4 Dennis Novikov (USA), No. 6 Harry Fowler (USA), No. 9 Ben Chen, (USA), No. 11 Nathaniel Gorham (USA), Marek Czerwinski (USA), Jeremiah Fuller (USA), and USTA Intercollegiate team member Ray Sarmiento (USA).

The main draw and beginning doubles qualifying rounds will begin Tuesday at Lewis and Clark. For more information or to volunteer, contact the tournament desk at (618)468-6252.

Pictured: Andrey Bodarev, of Uzbekistan, defeated No. 1 seed Ben Nguyen, a junior at the University of Southern California, 7-5, 6-1, Sunday during the third round of qualifying in the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Futures tournament. The final round of qualifying begins Monday at 9 a.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark.

Florissant Tennis Pro Grinds Out Win After Nearly 4 Hours

GODFREY — Perseverance. It's what Lance Vodicka said got him through to win a 3-hour 50-minute long match against Michael Grant Saturday during the second round of qualifying in the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Futures Tournament.

Vodicka, 28, a tennis pro and coach from Florissant, defeated Grant, 18, of London, a stand-out player for the University of Southern California 6-3, 6-7 (9), 6-4.

Fans cheered and clapped for Vodicka and Grant as they battled back and forth all morning.

“It was a great match,” said Brandon Harris, 16, of Edwardsville, an Edwardsville High School tennis player who is one of Vodicka’s students. “He really hung in there and made the best of it. It was so exciting.”

Vodicka will go on to face Finn Tearney, of New Zealand, Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark. Tearney defeated No. 2 seed Joshua Zavala7-6 (5), 6-1.

No. 1 seed Daniel Nguyen was in the stands cheering for Grant, his fellow USC teammate. Nguyen, who defeated Futures newcomer Aidan Koross 6-2, 6-3, said he felt good about how he played and credited Koross for his strong serve and backhand.

“This is my second year at this tournament and it is good to be back and going on to the next round,” said Nguyen, who will face Andrey Boldarev of Uzbekistan at 10 a.m. Sunday at Lewis and Clark.

Zeeshan Ismail of Harare, Zimbabwe will face No. 11 seed Nathaniel Gorham after defeating Jonathan Delaura 6-1, 6-2. His brother Tariq is out of the running after losing Saturday to No. 3 seed Jean Anderson, of South Africa. Andersen will face Keith-Patrick Crowley, also of South Africa at 10 a.m.
No. 8 seed and University of Illinois alumnus Abe Souza is still playing after defeating Canadian Alexandru Pasareanu 7-6 (4), 6-1.

U of I players Dennis Nevolo (No. 16 seed) and Stephen Hoh will face each other in the third round Sunday at Alton High School at 10 a.m., while teammate Roy Kalmanovich takes on Robert Verzaal.

Also still in the running for main draw spots is No. 4 seed Dennis Novikov and No. 5 seed Evan King.

Qualifying rounds of the 10-day, $10,000 tournament will continue through Monday at Lewis and Clark and Alton High school’s tennis courts.

Pictured: Lance Vodicka, 28, of Florissant, will continue Sunday in the third round of qualifying of the USTA Men's Pro Circuit Futures Tourney at Lewis and Clark after defeating USC standout Michael Grant, 18, of London, Saturday in a match that lasted nearly 4 hours.

Field Narrows to 64 Qualifiers

GODFREY — Yesterday’s first round of USTA Men’s Pro Circuit Futures qualifiers was good for brothers Zeeshan and Tariq Ismail of Harare, Zimbabwe. Both will be playing again today in the second round of qualifying of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men’s Futures Tournament.

Tariq, 22, defeated American John Warden 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5) in a battle that lasted more than 2 1/2 hours. Today he will face No. 3 seed Jean Andersen, of South Africa, at Lewis and Clark.

Zeeshan, 18, defeated American Brian Gebben 6-0, 6-0, and today will play American Jonathan Delaura not before 10 a.m. at Alton High.

The brothers, who play tennis for Youngstown State University, are traveling with their father and coach, Haroon, and mother, Aisha.

“This is our first year on the circuit and our first time at this tournament. It is very nice,” said Zeeshan Tariq. “One thing that has been neat for us as we came here was seeing how big the Mississippi river is—it is amazing.”

Tennis professionals from all over the globe travel to the tournament each year, and many are fortunate as area residents provide housing for them.

“The community is so supportive of this tournament and we have many families who open up their homes to the players,” said Nancy Simpson, the tournament’s housing director. “We are always looking for more people willing to offer housing to the players. It is a wonderful opportunity for all involved.”

Those interested in housing players may call the tournament desk at (618) 468-6252 for more information on how to volunteer.

Qualifying rounds of the 10-day, $10K tournament will continue through Monday at Lewis and Clark and Alton High school’s tennis courts.

Today at 9 a.m. at Lewis and Clark, Daniel Nguyen, the No. 1 seed in the qualifiers and a Southern California University player will face Aidan Koross. Meanwhile, No. 2 seed Joshua Zavala will face Finn Tearney, of New Zealand, and St. Louis tennis professional Lance Vodicka will face Michael Grant.

Cody Piper, 23, of San Diego, defeated Leonardo Baldi, of Italy, yesterday 6-3, 6-3 to stay in the running for the main draw. He will face Brian Page today not before 10 a.m. Piper made the Lewis and Clark Futures one of three USTA Pro Circuit tourneys he has played back-to-back since returning to tennis after serving in the US Army in Afghanistan for two deployments.

University of Illinois alumnus and No. 8 seed Abraham Souza, of St. Louis, will face Alexandru Pasareanu, of Canada, not before 11:30 a.m. at Lewis and Clark.

Also still in the running for main draw spots are current University of Illinois players Dennis Nevolo (No. 16 seed), Stephen Hoh and Roy Kalmanovich. Nevolo and Hoh play at 9 a.m. and Kalmanovich plays not before 11:30 a.m. on the Alton High courts.

Pictured: Tariq Ismail, 22 of Zimbabwe, (left) shakes hands with American John Warden after Ismail defeated Warden in a match that lasted over 2 1/2 hours Friday in the first round of qualifying of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College UTSA Men's Pro Circuit Tournament at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. The second round of qualifying continues at 9 a.m. today at Lewis and Clark and Alton High School. Photograph by S. Paige Allen

Men’s USTA Futures Qualifying Round Begins Today

GODFREY — More than 120 of the most talented up-and-coming tennis players from around the world are playing today in the first round of qualifying of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College United States Tennis Association (USTA) Men’s Futures Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament.

It's a first-time appearance at the Lewis and Clark tournament for Dustin Goldenberg, 20, of Detroit, but for others like Aidan Koross, 18, of California, playing in a USTA Pro Circuit tournament is a first in itself.

“The courts are wonderful and it is a great facility,” said Goldenberg, a member of the St. John’s University tennis team. “I’m glad to be here and am looking forward to playing.”

Abe Souza, the No. 8 qualifying seed, recent University of Illinois graduate and St. Louis native, is playing in the tournament for the fifth year in a row, and is one of several returning U of I players. He says he is glad to be back for his last tournament before he enters law school in a few weeks.

Cody Piper, 23, of San Diego, made this tournament one of three USTA Pro Circuit tourneys he has played back-to-back. Piper, who made it to the final round of qualifying in Tulsa last week, is returning to his passion for tennis after serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan for two deployments.

Daniel Nguyen, the No. 1 seed in the qualifiers, is a Southern California University player who is also returning to the tournament this year, along with two University of Texas products - No. 2 seed Joshua Zavala and No. 3 seed Jean Andersen - as well as No. 5 seed Evan King, a member of the 2011 USTA Collegiate Team who was named a 2011 ITA All-American and the 2010 Big Ten Freshman of the Year for the University of Michigan.

Qualifying play will continue throughout the weekend at the Lewis and Clark and Alton High School tennis courts with 32 singles players and 16 doubles players taking part in the main draw of the tournament, which begins on Tuesday, July 26. The tournament continues through July 31 when the singles final match will be held.

Returning to this year’s tournament for the main draw is last year’s singles winner and University of Mississippi All-American Robbye Poole who has reached the quarterfinals or better of six futures events this year. He is seeded No. 1 and ranked No. 423.

Nicolas Santos, 23, of Brazil, is the No. 2 seed in the main draw and is ranked No. 505 . Santos, who was practicing Thursday, said he was glad to be back for his second trip in this tournament.

This is the 14th year that Lewis and Clark has hosted the 10-day, $10K tournament, which draws players from countries as far away as Australia, India, Germany and Italy.

Pictured: Dustin Goldenberg, 20, of Detroit, a student at St. John's University, practices before the start of the qualifying round of the 14th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men's Pro Circuit Tournament which kicks off today at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex and Alton High School tennis courts.

Former L&C Student Moving Into Habitat for Humanity Home Constructed By L&C Students

Godfrey, Ill. – The Alton Area Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a new home and hand over the keys to Shaune and Micah Scruggs on Thursday, July 28.

For the Scruggs family, the move is a dream come true, and for Micah, it’s a reminder of the important role that Lewis and Clark Community College continues to play in her life.

Micah Scruggs is a graduate of the college’s adult education program – the same program whose students rehabbed the house that her family will soon call home.

“I would have never thought that I would run into my instructors from the GED preparation courses I took at Lewis and Clark while filling out an application for the Habitat for Humanity home,” she said. “I am truly humbled and grateful for this opportunity. Lewis and Clark’s Val Harris and Nancy Johnson really encouraged me while I was a student in the adult education program.”

After receiving her GED through Lewis and Clark, Micah went on to obtain an associate’s degree and complete some CPA training. She is currently employed by Liberty Tax. Shaune, a Navy veteran, is currently employed with Whelan Security. The family of four includes their two young sons: Mauriyon, 3, and Shaune Jr., 5.

“I don’t want money or any of the selfish materialistic things in life - just the chance to take care of my family and raise my children in an environment where they can learn, play, and just be happy like normal kids,” Shaune Scruggs said. “Having a home will provide this environment.”

Jim Hanlon, president of the Alton Area Habitat for Humanity chapter, is excited about the new partnership between Habitat and L&C’s YouthBuild program.

“We are looking forward to future builds and to creating something special in the Alton area similar to other partnerships in the nation that exist between YouthBuild students and local Habitats,” he said.

Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild Program has served more than 70 students since it began in 2009. The YouthBuild Program, in partnership with Madison County Community Development, the City of Alton and Greater Alton Community Development funded the rehabilitation of the house located in Alton also in 2009. Since that time, the students in the YouthBuild program have been tasked with this extensive reconstruction project.

“It started with the first group of students who took part in the demolition and deconstruction of the house,” said Val Harris, Lewis and Clark’s director of Adult Education. “They basically gutted the house down to the studs, preparing the house for the major reconstruction process.”

A total of four different cohorts of students have each played a significant role in this home reconstruction project. L&C YouthBuild Program Manager Stephanie Gill said the program is a significant opportunity for at-risk youth in the area.

“The goal of YouthBuild is to reach out to those students who have dropped out of high school, and provide them with a second chance and a valuable career path,” Gill said.

The students range in age from 16-24 and are taught in a contextualized format.

“The entire curriculum is geared around the construction trades program so they are learning reading, writing and math as they relate to the construction process,” Gill said. “They are increasing their basic skill levels in these fundamental areas while also learning all of the components of this valuable trade.”

Gill said the program also focuses on green construction, providing the students with the latest technologies related to sustainable building products and systems.

In addition to the remodel project, the students have also completed other service projects including the renovation of their own program space in the former St. Patrick’s building, the development of a garden at the St. Patrick’s Community Learning Center, volunteering at the homeless shelter and cleaning up an area neighborhood.

“We are just so pleased at all of the components that the students in the YouthBuild Program have learned – leadership, career development, community service, environmental awareness and case management – all while preparing them for their GED test and a future career,” Harris said. “We are excited to see the nearly two years of work for these students come to fruition, and we couldn’t be more happy to know that we are not only providing a great house for one of our community members, but to know that we are serving one of our former students. It really brings everything full circle for the Adult Education Department at Lewis and Clark and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”

The dedication ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 in front of the Scruggs new home in Alton. For more information contact Harris at (618) 468-4100.

Third Annual Clean and Screen Set for Aug. 6 on the Godfrey Campus

Godfrey, IL – Lewis and Clark Community College will once again offer free dental exams, dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants and school physicals for children ages 3-16 at the third annual Clean and Screen event.

These services will be provided to children of families who cannot afford them on a first come, first serve basis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6 in the Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic and River Bend Arena. Children can receive a dental exam, school physical or both on this date.

Last year, 75 health care professionals staffed the event, including volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and Spanish interpreters. Faculty, staff and students from the dental and nursing programs also take part in the event to ensure its success.

“There are so many families in our community who need assistance with healthcare needs. We are hopeful that by offering these annual free dental and physical examinations and dental preventive treatment that we can contribute in some small way to help those children,” said Michelle Singley, coordinator of the Dental Hygiene program at Lewis and Clark. “Many families in our community find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Job loss, lack of medical or dental insurance, and a change in monthly income are making it difficult for many families to get the medical and dental services they need.”

Singley said the Clean and Screen event was originally developed to meet the needs of those in the community who are struggling with how to pay for these services in preparation for the start of school.

“Oftentimes things as essential as healthcare have to be put on the back burner when money is tight,” Singley said. “We are pleased to have tremendous support from the Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting and Nursing programs, and the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic, allowing us to offer these much-needed services to the children of our community.”

Donna Meyer, dean of Health Sciences, thanked everyone involved in organizing the event.

“A great deal of planning and organizing has gone into this event,” Meyer said. “I am thankful to everyone who has volunteered their time, products or services. We could not provide these valuable and needed services to our area residents if it were not for the donated time of all of our medical professionals on this day.”

For more information, call the Clean and Screen hotline at (618) 468-4425 or Diane McDonough (618) 468-4401.

14th Annual USTA Men’s Futures Tourney Begins July 21

Godfrey – The world’s best up-and-coming tennis players will match up as Lewis and Clark Community College hosts the United States Tennis Association’s Men’s Futures Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament July 21-July 31 at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex on the college’s Godfrey campus.

This is the 14th year the college has hosted the 10-day, $10K tournament, which draws players from countries as far away as Australia, France, Japan, Mexico and South Africa.

Registration for the tournament will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, in L&C’s River Bend Arena. Players will start qualifying play on Friday, July 22, as they vie for a chance at making the final 32-player main draw. Play will continue throughout the week—ending with the championship final Sunday, July 31.

The USTA Pro Circuit has served as a launching pad for some of tennis’ greatest players, including stars Andy Roddick, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Maria Sharapova and Lindsay Davenport.

The men’s futures tournament draws tennis fans from all over the metro area. Spectators are provided with covered stadium seating, which keeps them comfortable and shaded from the heat.

For more information about the tournament or directions to campus, contact the college’s Public Relations Department at (618) 468-3200. Visit www.usta.com.

14th Annual USTA Men’s Futures Tourney Begins July 21

Deon Thomas Golf Tournament to Benefit Men's Hoops

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Deon Thomas Golf Tournament to benefit the Trailblazers men's basketball team.

This year's tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Godfrey. Registration will take place at noon, followed by tee off at 1 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m.

In 2009-2010, the Trailblazers men's basketball team won their regional tournament and went on to finish fourth in the nation. Increasing their level of competition in 2010-2011, the Trailblazers moved up to Division 1 and finished their inaugural season 16-16. Achievements like these are made possible through supplemental funding raised by events like this one.

Varying sponsorship levels are available, and teams as well as individuals are invited to register. Please respond by July 25, and make all checks payable to LCCC Men's Basketball Department.

Mail your completed registration form to:
LCCC, Men's Basketball Department
River Bend Arena, Room 124
c/o Deon Thomas
5800 Godfrey Rd.
Godfrey, IL 62035

Proceeds will benefit the men's basketball team and the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer.

‘Aladdin Jr.’ Offering Young Thespians Unique Theater Experience

Godfrey, Ill. – Aspiring young thespians will get the unique chance to try their hands at all aspects of a musical production this summer, and culminate a weeklong College for Kids workshop with a live public performance at Lewis and Clark Community College’s newly-renovated Hatheway Cultural Center on July 15.

“Aladdin Jr.” will kick off on July 11 with in-class auditions for the classic roles of Genie, Aladdin, Jasmine and other supporting characters, and students will attend rehearsals and workshops in class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day through July 15.

“We want the camp to be the full experience of putting on a show – how it works from start to finish. Everyone will do everything,” said instructor Chris Eubank. “It’s a chance for students to explore their creative sides – especially for those who enjoy performing in front of others.”

No matter what the student’s interest or specialty, workshops will include everything from acting games and choreography to behind the scenes work and other fun activities.

“Basically it’s an all-around experience – it’s not just music, it’s not just theater, it’s not just backstage – it’s everything, a triple threat,” Eubank said.

“Aladdin Jr.” is a part of Music Theater International’s Broadway Junior collection – classic and contemporary shows cut into 70-minute versions suited for children, which Eubank says is a growing trend – more and more companies are creating these versions for younger performers and audiences.

Eubank is a conductor for the Riverbend Children’s Chorus and a Music Director at Evangelical School in Godfrey but has taught at various levels from pre-kindergarten to college. He is also a part time vocal instructor in Lewis and Clark’s music department, and is a choral instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

During College for Kids 2010, Eubank taught a similar class, though smaller in scale, which presented “Schoolhouse Rock Live” at the end of the summer. Joining him this year will be Lori MeCaskey, who teaches elementary music education in the Alton School District.

"We're excited to have Chris back for another summer. He did such a wonderful job on the kids’ theater camp last summer; I can't wait to see what he has in store for this year!” said Katie Haas, assistant director for Corporate and Community Learning. “This program offers a very unique opportunity to explore all of the exciting aspects of theater. From acting and singing to costuming, lighting and makeup, kids will get a well-rounded experience.”

“If they’re interested in doing it as a career, or even if they aren’t, it’s just good experience working with people,” Eubank said.

The camp is also a pilot for new full-day format College for Kids classes, at the request of parents over the past several years.

“Aladdin Jr.” is for children ages 9 to 17, and costs $249 for the entire week. The live performance at the end of the class will be open to family, friends and the general public, free of charge, in the Ann Whitney Olin Theater inside the Hatheway Cultural Center on Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus.

For more information, contact Jenn Ciavarella at (618) 468-5730 or jciavarella@lc.edu, or call Lewis and Clark’s Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000 to sign up today.

Grants to Fund Education and Services for Medically Underserved

Godfrey, Ill. – Recent grants awarded to Lewis and Clark’s Family Health Clinic and the dental hygiene program will fund health promotion and education for diabetic patients and dental services and education to the medically underserved residents of the college’s district.

The Family Health Clinic and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) received a $50,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation, to be used to empower low-income patients who have diabetes and related cardiovascular disease conditions to improve their health thorough a personal commitment to health promotion, said Donna Meyer, L&C dean of health sciences.

“Through our partnership with Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, we will identify 100 patients who we have diagnosed with these health problems through SIHF’s Alton clinic locations,” she said. “Each patient will meet with Lewis and Clark nursing students, a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner to develop a relationship that will ultimately utilize our nurses and nursing students as ‘coaches’ to guide, encourage, nudge and remind the patients through activities that take a holistic approach to providing health education and care.”

The Lewis and Clark nursing students will work with patients to create individualized health promotion plans that will involve exercise regiments and dietary modifications to address issues of cardiovascular disease and adult-onset diabetes.

“This grant-funded project will also provide our nursing students with another excellent and unique clinical experience,” Meyer said.

SIHF Vice President Rick Diaz said that through previous Kresge grant-funded studies, the L&C/SIHF partnership has realized that the proper approach to improving health outcomes needs to incorporate a consideration of the social determinants of health.

“The L&C students will be personally engaging with the patients and assessing factors related to their social determinants of health and lifestyle,” Diaz said. “Many patients face financial barriers such as energy and housing costs, coupled with the cost of their medications to maintain proper health. This grant will provide each patient with a coach that will connect these individuals with the proper community assistance programs, as well as provide them with powerful education tools that will enable them to take control of their health.”

Lewis and Clark’s dental hygiene program also recently received a grant worth $22,271 from the Daughters of Charity Foundation to support a summer project with the Alton Boys and Girls Club. Through the project, Lewis and Clark’s mobile health unit and the dental hygiene staff and students will deliver services to the club directly, providing dental education for club members and their parents, free preventive dental services and follow up activities to ensure that lessons on dental education are being practiced on a regular basis. The free dental care provided to the Alton Boys and Girls Club children will include dental exams, teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, and, if needed, dental sealants.

“The college partners with the Boys and Girls Club on numerous events throughout the year,” Meyer said. “We are pleased that we can enhance our partnership through dental services and education with the club members, with the support of the Daughters of Charity grant.”

Meyer said the grant will provide funding for Lewis and Clark to serve all of the Alton Boys and Girls Club summer program enrollees, approximately 200 children between the ages of 6-18. The mobile unit will be on site at the club three days a week from now through Aug. 5 to provide the services.

“We are excited to be partnering with Lewis and Clark in offering our members preventative dental services and education,” Alton Boys and Girls Club Director Al Womack said. “We are hopeful that this program will encourage and promote good dental hygiene practices amongst youth.”

Asian Delegates Visit River Research Center

Alton, Ill. - This week a delegation of 14 foreign ministers and representatives of the Mekong River Commission visited Lewis and Clark Community College's campuses in Alton and Godfrey.

The delegation, which represented the countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam, are in the U.S. to meet with representatives of the U.S. State Department, Mississippi River Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and to exchange ideas with scientists and river researchers from Lewis and Clark Community College's National Great Rivers Research and Education Center related to sustainability, navigation and flood and drought management.

The group toured the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station and discussed mutual concerns about adaptation to climate change, sustainability and stewardship of large rivers, hydropower development, navigation, flood and drought management, and water and food security.

Once the group leaves this area, they will accompany representatives from the State Department to Washington D.C. to continue exchanging policy recommendations and ideas.

"This is just the beginning of our ongoing exchange with the Mekong River Commission," said Lewis and Clark President and NGRREC Chair Dale Chapman. "We are looking forward to future exchanges that will involve our researchers as well as our students as we explore our two river's similarities and learn best practices that will ensure the sustainability of both great rivers."

Chapman said NGRREC has also hosted similar exchanges with representatives from the Yangtze River in China and the Magdalena River in Columbia.

Read more at thetelegraph.com.

Inaugural Trailblazer Classic Basketball Play Day to be Held July 1-2

Godfrey, Ill. – Kris Hooper and Middle Tennessee Basketball Showcases are announcing the first event to be held in the State of Illinois, the Inaugural Trailblazer Classic Basketball Play Day on July 1-2 at Lewis and Clark Community College and Alton High School.

The play day will include boys and girls teams from third through 11th grade. Each team will play a minimum of three scheduled pool games. There will be no bracketed tournament play. Cost is $125 with a three-game guarantee.

“I am very happy to team up with Kris Hooper, Mike Popovich and Middle Tennessee Basketball to host the inaugural Trailblazer Classic here at Lewis and Clark,” said Athletic Director Deon Thomas. “This event will give our young athletes the opportunity to compete against teams from all over the country and I hope to see everyone come out and support the event.”

To register, please contact Hooper at (615) 473-1025 or Popovich at (636) 448-4354 or by e-mail at muhoop@hotmail.com

For more information about Middle Tennessee Basketball Showcase visit their website at www.bballshowcase.com.

Shane Smith Defends Title as Gold Medal Golf Champion

ALTON - Shane Smith reached into his reservoir of emotions for some old-fashioned encouragement Sunday.

His self-motivation propelled the Godfrey resident to another city golf championship. Smith won a three-way playoff to reign in the 58th annual Gold Medal Tournament at the Rock Spring Park Course. By successfully defending his title, Smith is the first repeat winner in the Gold Medal since Jay Lavick achieved the feat in 1997-98.

"It feels great to win it," Smith said after defeating Pat Moore and Kyle Willians in a one-hole playoff. Smith sank a 15-foot birdie putt on No. 1 to cap an eventful afternoon. He shot a one-under 69 for a 140 score.

Smith added, "I really got going at the end of the round and that's what made the difference. When I got to the 12th hole, I told myself I needed to play better and to push it until the end of the round."

NGRREC/Lewis and Clark Play Host to USGBC Green Building Tour

Alton, Ill. – The Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council will feature the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station as a part of its Green Building Tour program on Tuesday, June 14.

The event, which is presented in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Higher Education Sustainability Consortium and sponsored by AAIC, Inc. and Native Landscape Contractors, will begin with registration and networking opportunities at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m. a brief welcome and presentation will take place, followed by tours of the facility.

“We are pleased to welcome the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and are honored they chose the Costello Confluence Field Station as a part of their green building tour program,” Lewis and Clark President and NGRREC Chairman Dale Chapman said. “This facility was designed with the most advanced sustainable features, and we are anxious to showcase its unique design, as well as NGRREC’s programs and research to local U.S. Green Building Council Members and guests.”

The Costello Confluence Field Station incorporates many sustainable elements and is registered with the certification goal of LEED Platinum. The 35,000-square-foot building sits on eight acres of land leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers south of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton, Ill. Strategically located near the confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers, the field station serves as an international center for science, education and public outreach related to key issues that will improve sustainable management of large rivers.

“We have received a great deal of response from our members who are looking forward to touring this facility,” Executive Director of the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the USGBC Emily Andrews said. “We expect more than 100 individuals to take part in the event and the tour, and we are looking forward to learning more about NGRREC’s state-of-the-art facility.”

NGRREC’s field station provides researchers access to the river and the riverine mesocosms, and wet lab facilities will allow them to conduct unique experiments to expand our understanding of the structure and function of floodplain-river ecosystems - information that is vital to the development of conservation strategies to sustain the natural resources these systems provide and economic benefits derived from these resources.

This week the facility was visited by the Mekong River Commission, represented by foreign ministers from the countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam, as the group exchanged information with NGRREC researchers related to issues of mutual concern such as navigation, sustainability and stewardship, flood and drought management and invasive species.

Registration in advance is preferred. USGBC- Missouri Gateway Members, HESC Representatives and full-time students can register for free. The fee for non-members to attend is $20.

To register visit http://www.usgbc-stl.org/events/, scroll down and click the “register” button under the Tour of the National Great Rivers Research & Education Center event listing. For more information call (314) 577-0225 or email usgbc-mogateway@mobot.org.

Summer Academic Prep Classes Giving Students Key to Straight A’s

Godfrey, Ill. – Summer can be about fun and games without having to ditch the academics.

In fact, it’s a great time to prepare for the next step in a student’s education, says College for Kids instructor and long time tutor Cassandra Campbell. Campbell’s own children, now in middle school and high school, have long been homeschooled over summer vacations to keep their minds and learning abilities sharp.

“I think it gives the child an advantage if they’re able to keep that knowledge and the same routine throughout the year,” she said.

The jumps from elementary school to middle school, middle school to high school, and high school to college especially can sometimes be overwhelming for students, not to mention after a summer break away from the books.

This summer, Campbell will teach two courses at Lewis and Clark: Making the Transition: High School Prep (for learners age 12 and up), and The Big Campus: College Prep (age 16 and up) to help make those transitions easier with the help of study tips, organizational skills, learning resources and more.

“I think students can look forward to learning what is going to be expected of them at the higher academic levels, and how to have a study plan,” Campbell said. “If you want to know how to get A’s, I have the magic recipe for getting an A in all your classes.”

In the high school prep class, participants will learn to work with multiple teachers, who have different expectations of their students at the high school level, as well as what classes to take in preparation for what comes after high school – whether it be community college, university or trade school.

In the college prep class, students will learn about credits, calculating their own GPA and following an academic plan through the completion of a degree.

Campbell started tutoring in her own neighborhood and always worked with her own children. In 2009, she started a tutoring center called Pathways to Success. She currently works as an accounting manager, tutors at Hayner Library, does workshops with some of the local schools and this summer joins the College for Kids team for the first time.

“Cassandra has been teaching for our community learning division for a few years now. I am excited to have her join the College for Kids teaching staff this year,” said Katie Haas, assistant director for Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark. “She has been actively involved in a successful tutoring program in the community for three years and I am confident she will bring her passion for educating kids to these one day transition workshops."

Making the Transition: High School Prep

CECK–110–01 | $59 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 24 | Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 161

The Big Campus: College Prep

CECK–123–01 | $59 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 15 | Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 160

To register, contact Lewis and Clark’s Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Visit www.lc.edu/ccl to view the full 2011 College for Kids schedule, or call the College for Kids office at (618) 468-5777 with any questions regarding the classes or program.

When the College for Kids Student Becomes the Teacher

Godfrey, Ill. – Growing up, Tim Reed wanted to be an astronaut – and through a College for Kids program at Southeastern Illinois College, the Herod, Ill. native spent his young summers exploring space.

Over the years his interests and dreams changed and Reed became a high school science teacher, but he never forgot his experiences all those years ago. Today, he teaches at a similar College for Kids program at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.

“College for Kids is a great way to explore different subjects you don’t necessarily learn at regular school,” Reed said. “My students are going to have an awesome fun time learning about animals they may have taken for granted in the past in a fun and creative way. We play lots of games and try to make learning fun.”

This summer, Reed will teach three weeklong courses on animal science at Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus: Exploring Livestock & Exotic Animals (ages 11-14), Pet Detectives (ages 7-9) and Live Animal Lab (ages 10-14).

“I taught Live Animal Lab last year, and after all the positive reviews, they wanted it back,” Reed said. “It’s all about small animals and how fun they can be – not necessarily as pets, but for those students who might have an interest in becoming veterinarians one day.”

At Southwestern High School, Reed is an agriculture teacher who teachers zoology and botany, as well as pre-veterinary studies. Several of his former students have gone on to become veterinarians.

The Livestock and Exotic Animals class will only meet in the classroom three days – and spend the other two touring a dairy farm, where students will get to see live horses up close, and taking a trip to the zoo, complete with a scavenger hunt.

Pet Detectives is more for younger children, to help them figure out which pet suits them the best.

Reed holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in teaching in instructional strategies from Rockford College. He has also studied agriculture at the St. Petersburg Agrarian University in Russia.

During his 13 years teaching in the district, Tim has been named Illinois Agriculture Teacher of the Year and has won Emerson Electric’s Excellence in Teaching award. He is also FFA advisor, Theater director and Drama Club sponsor at Southwestern.

He has worked with animals his entire life and loves teaching his students about animal science. In addition to growing up on a horse and cattle farm, his family still raises rabbits – his daughter even shows them.

"Tim has been a great addition to the College for Kids teaching staff. His extensive background in animal science coupled with his passion for educating kids is a winning combination,” said Katie Haas, assistant director for Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark.

Exploring Livestock & Exotic Animals runs Monday through Friday, June 6-10, Live Animal Lab runs Monday-Friday June 27-July 1, and Pet Detectives runs Monday through Friday July 25-29.

To register, contact Lewis and Clark’s Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Visit www.lc.edu/ccl to view the full 2011 College for Kids schedule, or call the College for Kids office at (618) 468-5777 with any questions regarding the classes or program.

Girls’ Basketball Summer League & Camps Begin June 13

Godfrey, Ill. –Registration now is open for Lewis and Clark Community College’s Girls’ Basketball Summer Shootout League June 13-24 at East Alton-Wood River High School. The league coincides with the College for Kids summer girls’ basketball camps which also will be held at the high school.

The league will include a 6-game schedule with a running clock and two 20-minute halves. Level A is open to girls in grades 5-6, Level B is open to girls in grades 7-8, and Level C is open to high school students. Cost is $300 per team with a maximum of 15 players per team.

For team packets and more information, please contact Lewis and Clark’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach Sonya Crider at (618) 468-6042 or via e-mail at scriderrichardson@lc.edu, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Nicole Kroot at (618) 468-6011, or Kimberly Ruby in the Athletic Department office at (618) 468-6000 or kruby@lc.edu.

Registration also is open for the Girls Basketball I and II College for Kids camps held in conjunction with the league. Cost for camp is $70. For more information on the camps, visit http://www.lc.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/images/corporate/C4K/C4Ksummer2011_Pg%205Sports.pdf or call (618) 468-5777

Commencement Photos Now on Flickr

Photo 1 - Lewis and Clark Community College Graduate Caige Smith (right) and current student Rob Pierce, both of Elsah, pose for snapshots outside the newly renovated Hatheway Cultural Center before the college's 40th Annual Commencement Wednesday evening.

Photo 2 - Natalie Schmitz, of Nokomis, receives her associate in applied science degree from Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman and University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Easter. Easter, who gave the college's 40th anniversary commencement address, emphasized the importance of education in today's ever-changing workforce. He also shared with graduates the story of how he began his higher education at his local community college. This year, Lewis and Clark graduates totaled approximately 1,300 - the largest ever in the college's history. It also marked the renovation of Hatheway Cultural Center and the college's commitment to sustainability with each of the students wearing "green" gowns made of 100 percent recycled water bottles.

Photos from this year's commencement are available to students and their families for download at no charge by visiting the college's flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lewisandclarkcc/

Men's Tennis Ends 2011 Tournament Play

On Wednesday, May 18 at the NJCAA National Championship, Kirk Tass won a hard fought match to advance to the semi-finals of the #6 singles consolation bracket. In his quarterfinal match, he faced Derek Hyde from Harford CC (MD).

Hyde had a deceptive game - pushing soft shots from the baseline, but attacking when Tass came to net. Tass dropped the first set, but came back to win a hard fought second set using strong baseline forehands and good net play.

In the third set tiebreak, Tass really forced the issue at net hitting several amazing volleys to close it out for a final score of 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 (6).

Tass then faced Trey Webb from Meridian CC in the semi-finals. Unfortunately, he was out of bullets and fell quickly 6-2, 6-2.

The Trailblazers finished the tournament with two first round wins (2 pts each) and two consolation bracket wins (1/2 pt each) for a total of 5 points beating our 2010 total of 4.5 points.

#2 Singles Consolation Joe Hawkes lost to H. McCawley from Harford CC (MD) 6-1, 6-0.

#4 Singles Consolation Cordell Powless lost to S Montgomery from Itawamba (MS) 6-2, 6-2

#1 Doubles Consolation Stickler/Stachowski lost to Frantz/Greenwald from McHenry (IL) 6-3, 6-3

#2 Doubles Consolation Hawkes/Tass lost to Murray/Yepez from Meridian CC (MS) 6-0, 6-1

Tass Ends Day Two of Tourney with Trailblazers' Sole Win

Kirk Tass ended day 2 of the National Tournament with the Trailblazers' sole win.

Tass started the day with his first round match against Edwards from Johnson County (KS). He was hitting the ball well, but couldn't quite put everything together against this tough opponent, and ended up losing 6-0, 6-2.

"Tass played quite a few long points though, and had a chance to come up with a game plan," said head coach James Humphrey.

In his next match in consolation, he played Campbell from Mesa CC (AZ) and was completely dominant. Tass was getting a very high percentage of first serves in, was using his forehand to move his opponent around, was hitting his topspin backhand effectively, and was consistently returning his opponents hard serves with ease. He maintained this high level of play the entire match, winning in the end 6-1, 6-1.

#1S: (Consolation) Kyle Stickler lost to Daniel Little (Gadsen) 6-3, 6-2
Stickler started the match not missing anything and jumped out to a 3-2 lead with a break. Then, he lost the next three games that all went to multiple deuces and his opponent gained too much confidence.

#3S: (Consolation) Nathan Stachowski lost to Jason Wright from Harford 6-1, 6-0.

#5S: (Main Draw) Buddy Hippen lost to J Martinez of Scottsdale 6-2, 6-1.

#3D: (Main Draw) Hippen/Powless lost to Caripi/Meeks of Tyler 6-0, 6-0.

Trailblazers Wrap Up National Tournament

Sunday, May 8, began the first round of the NJCAA Division I Women's National Tennis Tournament in Tuscon, Arizona for Danah McCreary and Katie Hayes, both Lewis and Clark Community College freshmen.

McCreary faced an opponent from Kalamazoo Valley in Michigan in the Main Draw at No. 1 singles. She played a great match and won 6-1, 6-0.

Hayes represented L&C at the No. 2 singles spot and faced a fellow Illinois player from College of Lake County. She started off strong, defeating her opponent 6-3 in the first set. Hayes was trailing 4-1 in the second set, when she decided that a third set tie-breaker was not an option, and battled back to defeat her opponent 7-5 in the second set.

The Trailblazers also competed at No. 1 doubles on Sunday, but drew a tough No. 2 seed, Lee College, and ended up losing 6-1, 6-0.

Both McCreary and Hayes continued in the main draw on Monday, May 9. McCreary faced a tough opponent, the No. 8 seed from Temple College Brittni Faucett and lost 6-1, 6-0. Katie Hayes played the No. 1 seed from Lee College, Kristina Kanarkina and lost 6-0, 6-0.

In Doubles play also on Monday, L&C wound up against the strong team of Haley Highfield and Kelsi Ragan of Snead State Community College in Alabama. The girls started off playing well and came out to a quick lead 1-0, but the Snead State team quickly recovered and started to play more aggressively and consistently, beating Lewis and Clark 8-1.

Trailblazers Record Two First Round Wins at Nationals

The men's tennis team had a good first day at the NJCAA National Championship Tournament on Monday, May 16, recording two first round wins and good competitive matches.

At #5 Singles, Buddy Hippen defeated Nathaniel Shook of Mesa Community College (AZ) 6-3, 7-6(4) in an 8 a.m. match. Hippen's serve was on fire, which allowed him to take early control of the match. His opponent had great ground strokes but Hippen was coming to the net to keep the points short and keeping the ball in play when he had to. In the second set, Hippen came back from being down 2-1 to force a tie-breaker which he won 7-4 for the Blazers' first win of the tournament.

At #3 Doubles, Hippen and Cordell Powless defeated Mike Giordano and Dale Van Witzenberg of Moraine Valley 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. The Moraine Valley team started strong with solid serving and returning winning the first set quickly. In the second, Hippen and Powless made a tactical adjustment to switch returning sides. That proved to be a great decision as they started to roll on their opponents. They started making nearly all of their returns and started crossing to put away the weak volleys that their returns were forcing. It was simply great doubles execution and their best match of the season - what a great time to do it!

#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Kyle Ogren from Mesa CC (AZ) 6-3, 6-0. Stickler took advantage of his opponent's early nerves to get to 3-3, but couldn't stop his big serve.

#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Colt Kelley from Gadsden St. (AL) 6-1, 6-2. Hawkes was competing well in the games and showed off his speed, but Simon was more consistent and had a big game.

#3S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Charles Norman from Scottsdale CC (AZ) 6-2, 6-0. Stachowski came out of the gate extremely strongly to win the first two games as his opponent had a very powerful serve and forehand. Stachowski was returning his serve at nearly 100% and making Norman hit a winner to win his points. Slowly, though the percentages turned and Norman took over.

#4S: Cordell Powless lost to Maxim Fil from Johnson County (KS) 6-0, 6-0. The team saw Maxim at the Blazer Classic and he produced more magic against Powless including several amazing circus tweener shots against him. Powless was keeping the games competitive, but couldn't quite close one out.

#6S: Kirk Tass had a bye.

#1D: Stachowski/Stickler lost to Hardy/Regan from ABAC (GA) 6-0, 6-1. The ABAC team was returning amazingly well and didn't let Stachowski or Stickler get anything going.

#2D: Hawkes/Tass lost to Litkey/McCawley from Harford CC (MD) 7-5, 6-3. Hawkes and Tass were up a break in the first set, but their opponents did not go away quietly as they started putting a lot of pressure on Hawkes and Tass' serves. The opponents broke back twice to win the first set and then got another break in the second set to finish Hawkes and Tass off.

Blazers Sign Middle Hitter from Greenfield

A multi-sport athlete and 5'10" middle hitter from Greenfield, Ill., Megan Plogger is the newest addition to the lady Trailblazers Volleyball team after signing with Coach Meredith Heater this past April at Greenfield High School.

Plogger comes to L&C with tons of talent and lots of experience on the court, according to Heater.

She has seen success both on and off the court with honors that include being an All-Conference selection for the 2008, 2009, and 2010 volleyball seasons as well as WIVC All-Academic status. She was also named to the All-Tournament Team at multiple tournaments and also received the Hustler award from her coaches.

Plogger also played Club Volleyball for the Jacksonville Network this year, which is where Coach Heater first saw her on the court during a club tournament in Belleville, Ill.

"Megan will do well at L&C, not only academically, but also athletically. I love getting student athletes who have played multiple sports and played them well. They have a better understanding of competition and teamwork and always have a good work ethic," Heater said. "She will fit in great with this team, and her experience playing club volleyball will also help her transition into the college game. She brings a quick and explosive approach when hitting and it helps that she is left-handed too. It makes her a versatile player in the front-row at multiple positions."

Plogger plans to work on her general education requirements at Lewis and Clark before continuing her education in speech pathology at Eastern Illinois University.

Trailblazers Softball Team Ends Season at 22-23

Lewis and Clark's Softball team ended its 2011 season with an overall record of 22-23, MWAC record of 12-10 and a Region 24 record of 13-15.

Several players received honors, including Bri Markel, who was named MWAC 2nd Team All-Conference, and Stephanie Mormino and Danelle Emerick, who were both given 2011 MWAC Honorable Mention.

Going into the year-ending tournament on Thursday, May 5, the women, seeded No. 5, faced Lincoln Land and were defeated 8-9. The Trailblazers bounced back on Friday against Danville, taking the win 9-1 after just five innings. Game 3 was lost to ICC 1-4.

Tournament Wrap and Stats

Game 1 vs. Lincoln Land - Thurs., 5:15pm
(L) 8-9
(LP) Abby Dunker - 4 2/3 innings, 6 runs, 2 earned runs, 10 hits, 3 strike outs, 2 walks
Top Hitters:
Danelle Emerick - 2/4, 1 double, 2 rbi's
Dolly Lovejoy - 2/3, 2 doubles, 1 rbi
Stephanie Mormino - 2/4, 1 double, 3 rbi's
Rachel Brueggeman - 1/4, 1 homerun, 2 rbi's

Game 2 vs. Danville - Fri., 12:00 noon
(W) 9-1 *5 inning game*
(WP) Becca Hausman - 5 innings, 1 run, 1 earned run, 3 hits, 4 strike outs, 2 walks
Top Hitters:
Bri Markel - 3/4, 1 homerun, 2 rbi's
Rachel Brueggeman - 2/3, 1 double
Dolly Lovejoy - 2/3
Natali Stanley - 1/3, 2 rbi's
Emily Ashby - 1/4, 1 double, 2 rbi's

Game 3 vs. ICC - Fri., 3:30pm
(L) 1-4
(LP) Abby Dunker - 6 innings, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 13 hits, 2 strike outs, 2 walks
Top Hitters:
Bri Markel - 1/3, 1 homerun, 1 rbi
Emily Ashby - 1/3
Kati Pearson - 1/3

The Bridge Website Wins First Place Award in its First Year

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s student newspaper The Bridge is the winner of eight student newspaper awards among peer publications this Spring semester, including first place in web page design for http://thelcbridge.com/.

The Bridge, a monthly student newspaper, competed against nine other Division II Illinois Community Colleges with enrollment of more than 5,000 students that publish a tri-weekly or monthly paper. Staff members of several Illinois newspapers and Eastern Illinois University’s Journalism Department judged the Illinois Community College Journalism Association (ICCJA) competition.

When Tray Wetherell took the editor-in-chief position at the paper in the fall of 2010, establishing a website was at the top of his goals list. With the help of webmaster Nick Howland, it soon became a reality. The site went live in December 2010 and has grown from five hits a day to more than 550.

“No reliable student newspaper doesn’t have a website. It’s the wave of the future for journalism,” Wetherell said. “The actual publication is more a monthly roundup, but the website has Internet exclusive content including blogs, music reviews and other media (auto reviews, a live cooking show, etc.). We’ve also been able to utilize the website for covering news and events that happen between publications.”

Howland also snagged first place in the computer graphics category for an inside spread in the January 2011 issue containing maps of the Middle East, second place for computer graphics on the 2009-2010 L&C Student art show, second place for layout design for an issue he designed last year and third place in ad design for a Pony Espresso advertisement.

“It’s been a lot of work, but it’s actually been a lot of fun,” Howland said. “(Receiving the awards) is humbling. It’s nice to know that all the hard work we put into The Bridge this year has gotten us some attention. More so, it’s nice to hear students and faculty members talk about it – we know that the people we’re making the newspaper for are picking it up.”

Other awards for The Bridge included: second place for freehand cartoons (Erin Murphy for “Now how will I afford gas?” in the September 2010 issue); third place for sports feature (Craig Phelps for “Trailblazers take path less traveled” in December 2010) and third place for photo spread (Jesse Bonniwell for Winter 2011 photo spread on the January 2011 back page).

“Although Tray and Nick were instrumental in the new website and changes in the paper, all the students put a lot of work into The Bridge, often putting in more time than they get paid for,” said The Bridge advisor Danette Watt. “I am fortunate to have a very dedicated staff of editors, writers and photographers this year.”

Begin Your Real Estate Career with a Summer Class

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College offers three sections of Real Estate Transactions (REAL 132) classes beginning May 23. This class is the first in a series of studies needed to obtain licensure.

REAL 132 (Section C6) is offered 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays May 23-July 13 in the Robert Watson Math Building Room 211 on the Godfrey campus. REAL 132 (Section J1) is offered noon-4 p.m. Mondays only May 23-Aug. 8 at the Community Education Center in Jerseyville. REAL 132 (Section NT1) is offered 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays only May 24-Aug. 9 at the N. O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville. All sections are taught by Kevin Botterbush.

Real Estate Transactions examines the nature of real estate and its ownership, titles, legal descriptions, uses, contracts, leases, taxation and values. The successful completion of the course, plus other classes, qualifies students to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination, which is the test required for state licensing as a real estate agent.

Students must be 21 years old to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

There is still time to enroll – do so online at www.lc.edu or by calling the Enrollment Center at (800) YES-LCCC or (618) 468-2222. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For more information about the Real Estate program, contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

UIUC Chancellor Robert Easter to Deliver 40th Annual Commencement Address

University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Easter will provide the 40th Annual Commencement Address at Lewis and Clark Community College on May 18 in the newly renovated Hatheway Cultural Center.

Easter is an interim vice president of the University of Illinois and the interim chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), the state’s flagship public research university.

Prior to his appointment as chancellor, Easter served as Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). He has served as head of the Department of Animal Sciences, and has been on the Animal Sciences faculty since 1976.

Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said Easter’s involvement in the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center made his selection as this year’s commencement speaker timely and significant.

“Dr. Easter has been a supporter of NGRREC from the very beginning, serving as the dean of the College of ACES when we first began discussions about forming a partnership with the University to explore river research,” Chapman said. “With the opening of the Costello Confluence Field Station this fall, we felt this was the perfect year to invite Chancellor Easter to provide the commencement address. His collaboration in the early years of NGRREC and his continued support of the partnership in his current role as Chancellor play a large role in NGRREC’s ongoing success.”

As the chief executive officer for the Urbana campus, Easter leads a university campus of more than 42,000 students and nearly 3,000 faculty members. He oversees a $1.5 billion budget and more than $400 million in research expenditures. He is in charge of all financial programs, campus policies and priorities with the goal of ensuring a memorable educational experience for America’s next generation of leaders.

“Dr. Easter is a well-respected leader and will surely have a great deal of insight and encouragement to share with our graduates as they begin to think about their future career and educational goals,” Chapman said.

In 2006, President George W. Bush appointed Easter to the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). In 2007, he was appointed chair of BIFAD. Easter is also a member of the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS), the British Society of Animal Science, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, and the Illinois Council for Food and Agricultural Research (C-FAR).

Easter’s teaching has been recognized with numerous campus awards, as well as the ASAS Midwest Section Award. In addition, he received the ASAS American Feed Industry Association Award in Non-ruminant Nutrition Research in 1992, and the University of Illinois College of ACES prestigious Paul A. Funk Award for contributions to Illinois agriculture in 1994.

The 40th Annual Commencement ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. May 18 in the newly renovated Hatheway Cultural Center on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus.

“We are very excited to open the Hatheway Cultural Center just in time for Commencement, as was planned,” Chapman said. “Elements of the building are still being completed, but this will not interfere with the ceremony. We will be ready in time to host our graduates and their families for our 40th Commencement, and we are excited to see their reactions to the improvements that have been made.”

Commencement is held annually to recognize the achievements of the college’s graduates. The total number of students graduating this year is 1,300.

Doors of the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre will open at 7 p.m. Additional seating will be provided in The Commons, where the ceremony will be broadcast live on two large screens. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the ceremony, also in The Commons.

This year, L&C graduates will be wearing “green” gowns, made of 100 percent recycled water bottles.

“We are pleased to offer our graduates an opportunity to wear these gowns,” Chapman said. “I think it sends a fantastic message to our graduates, and it’s another opportunity for us to demonstrate to the community our commitment to sustainability.”

For more information about Commencement, contact the Public Relations office at (618) 468-3200 or Enrollment Services at (618) 468-5001.

Lewis and Clark Hosting MACS Mobile A/C Boot Camp

Lewis and Clark Community College will host a top-shelf mobile A/C technician training camp this weekend, May 6-7 on the Godfrey campus.

Training classes begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 with a Section 609 certification class and hands-on instruction on how to properly use a refrigerant recovery and recycling machine, taught by Larry Turay, Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) trainer.

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, Turay will present MACS' Best Service Practices and Compressor Replacement Procedures, covering best practice service and repair methods for mobile A/C systems that when adhered to should help assure more accurate diagnoses, high-quality long-lasting repairs, reduction of comebacks and increased customer satisfaction. Its "boot camp"-style approach delivers "everything you need/nothing you don't" in a fast-paced, highly informative manner. The class’ broad-based format not only appeals to individuals with little or no knowledge concerning the operation and service of mobile A/C systems, but also serves as a great refresher for more experienced technicians.

Major subjects in the class include:

A/C Systems: What They Do and How They Do It
A/C System Components: Description and Operation
A/C System Refrigerants and Oils
Essential A/C System Service Practices and Precautions
Fundamental A/C System Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

After a lunch break, Turay will conduct an electrical class, briefly reviewing electrical principals, then moving on to cover electrical test equipment and troubleshooting various components and circuits found on modern HVAC systems.

The cost for Friday-only is $35 for MACS members and $55 for non-members (fees include 609 certification test and study booklet); Saturday-only is $175 for MACS members and $295 for non-members; both days is $210 for MACS members and $330 for non-members.

Founded in 1981, MACS is the leading non-profit trade association for the mobile air conditioning, heating and engine cooling system segment of the automotive aftermarket. Learn more about MACS at http://www.macsw.org.

Golf Wraps Up Regular Season

Lewis and Clark’s golf program made some noise and drew some attention in its 2011 season. The team had two fifth place finishes, a fourth place and a third place finish as a team.

The players have also set some new team scoring records and have broken some of their own.

The team’s low score - 307 at the conference tourney in Pekin - was also the low team score for the entire field. The Trailblazers also scored a team 307 at the Parkland Invitational and a team low season 18-hole score of 302 at Rend Lake.

“These numbers are good enough to win in our conference, but it takes backing up these numbers with similar numbers on day two and/or day three,” said Head Coach Mike Brasher.

Devlin Keenoy was named “Player of the Year” in the MWAC Conference. He was also a medalist at the conference tournament at Lick Creek Golf Course in Pekin, Ill., shot a 223 and won by four shots over the field, which also won him a First Team All Conference medal. Colin Ahlvers and Daniel Weiler were named Second Team All Conference and medaled with a 233 and 238, respectively.

Lewis and Clark has had the Conference Tournament medalist for two of the past three years.

Men Look Back on Strong Season

The men’s basketball team ended its first regular season in NJCAA Division 1 with a 16-16 record this year.

Standout players included sophomores Rico Pierrevilus and Anthony Jones, who were named to the All-MCCAC First Team, and teammate Josh Freelove, who was given Honorable Mention.

“These guys were our leaders all year, but the play of other key players like Bryson Smith, Rashaud Turner, Gavin Scott and EJ Carter are the reason we had a successful season,” Head Coach Deon Thomas said. “For the first season at DI, I think it went well.”

The Trailblazers earned a spot in the Region 24 tournament, defeating Kaskasia College, but were dismissed in the second round by the No. 1-seed and eventual Region 24 champion, Wabash Valley College.

“The game was a tough and physical one from the jump ball. I was very proud of the way my guys played and the intensity that they brought to the game,” Thomas said.

The team’s versatility and strong defense were just a few of its strengths in 2010-2011.

“One of our main goals was to hold teams to 40 percent shooting and in most games this season we met or were very close to meeting that goal. Also, our versatility made us a very dangerous team offensively and that helped power us to 16 victories,” Thomas said.

“I'm looking forward to next season because I have learned a lot this season. I believe that if I can sign the players I want, we will be very competitive and I think we can make a run at the regional and national titles next season,” he said.

Local Stables, College for Kids to Offer Horseback Riding Courses

Godfrey – Among the most popular College for Kids classes every year, a great lineup of horseback riding camps are being offered this spring and summer.

“We decided to give kids an opportunity to ride almost year round with these weekend classes,” said Katie Haas, assistant director of Corporate and Community Learning, a division of Lewis and Clark Community College.

Many of the courses – some designed for true beginners, some for those yearning to advance and some for younger children to work with their parents – are offered at Rocky Branch Stables in Bethalto and Triangle H Farm, LLC in Edwardsville, which have both been partnering with the program for years.

“Some sections of ‘Little Stirrups’ – the parent-child class – are already full they’re so popular, and I have a lot of students that have taken the class three and four times,” said Lisa Teepe, owner of Rocky Branch. “They work with the horses and get to ride the first day they get there, and they don’t have to buy any special equipment. The most common comment I get is that they want to know when they can go horseback riding again.”

Other than giving area children the opportunity to experience something fun and new, working with the horses is also about self-discovery and healing for many students, said Marcy Heepke, owner of Triangle H.

“It’s a fantastic program and I think what the students learn about themselves by being around the horses is pretty neat. Some kids that might be shy aren’t shy around the horses, and they also learn great team building skills,” she said. “The students in our program get to be around the horses and get to know more than just riding – including what it takes to keep and maintain a horse. We also have crafts and games and teach about the whole farm – it’s a fun atmosphere.”

Visit www.lc.edu/ccl for a full schedule of classes at both establishments, or search CECK courses at www.lc.edu/schedule. For more information, contact Corporate and Community Learning at (618) 468-5777. To register, contact the L&C Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Learn more about Rocky Branch Stables at http://www.rockybranchstables.com/ or call (618) 377-9560. Learn more about Triangle H Farm at http://www.trianglehfarm.com/ or call (618) 692-4823.

Women's Basketball Ends Year in Third Place at Regionals

The women’s basketball team finished its 2010-2011 season by snagging third place in the Region 24 Tournament after a final loss to Parkland. The team’s overall record was 16-14.

The team’s commitment to conditioning and playing within the team’s defensive concept was a strength this year.

Bernie Brown had an incredible season - playing from December through the end of the season without a sub.

“She gave everything she had all season,” said Head Coach Sonya Crider.

Anastasia “Pookie” Newton was one of the major factors as a leader both on and off the court in 2010-2011.

“She was the driving force behind our scoring most nights,” Crider said.

Graduating sophomores Brown, Newton and Taeko Holland have all been given several offers to play at four-year institutions next year, but have not made or released their decisions.

Next year, Crider will look to build up the team’s point guard position, add some shooters and bring in some size.
Recruitment efforts are already underway.

2010-2011 Highlights

-National leader: Bernadette Brown: #6 - Steals; #13 Assists
-MWAC final record: 6-4
-MWAC ranking: 2nd
-MCCAC final record: 4-6
-MCCAC ranking: 4th
-NJCAA Region 24 final record: 13-7
-NJCAA Region 24 ranking: 3rd

Hall of Fame Inductees, Scholar Athlete Honored at Athletics Banquet

Three new Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers Hall of Fame Inductees were honored at this year's 39th annual Athletics Banquet on Tuesday, May 3.

This year's inductees were:

Sharon Kampwerth-Renken
Basketball/volleyball
Sharon Kempwerth-Renken played basketball and volleyball for Lewis and Clark Community College during the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons. Sharon not only was a standout athlete in both sports, she also was on the President’s List as well as being named an Academic All American in volleyball and basketball both years. She made the First Team All Midwest Conference and Second Team All Region 24 Squad in volleyball in 1991. She also held the individual season record for most blocks (102) and the individual match record for service aces (7) and most kills (19), according to the 1994 L&C Media Guide. Sharon was named MVP and All-conference team member in basketball in 1991 and also received Scholar Athlete of the Year recognition.

Skip Birdsong
Soccer
Skip Birdsong played soccer for Lewis and Clark Community College and served as team co-captain during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. While at Lewis and Clark, Skip was the 1991-92 Unanimous First Team All Region selection. He also was named to the NJCAA All American Team and First Team All Midwest in 1991 and 1992.Skip was Region 24 MVP in 1992.After graduating from Lewis and Clark Community College, he played soccer at the University of Missouri St. Louis. Skip currently serves as the girl’s soccer coach at Granite City High School.

Cory Sims
Basketball
Cory Sims played basketball for Lewis and Clark from 2002-2004, and was elected First Team All American during his
sophomore year. After Lewis and Clark, Cory played at Northern Illinois University, where he cracked the school’s top 10 for career assists in just two seasons with 260 helpers. His junior year, he had 133 assists and tied for second in NIU history for a single season. Following the 2004-2005 season, he was named the team MVP. His senior year, he had 127 assists. He was ranked third in scoring and first on the team in assists and steals in each of his two seasons played at NIU. He graduated from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in general education and is currently taking graduate courses to become certified as a teacher. In 2008-2009, he played professional Premier League Basketball with the Augusta Groove and was fourth in assists in the league with 109 (5.5apg), and top 25 in numerous categories, including points per goal, rebounds, steals, shooting percentage and free throw percentage. His single game highs included 35 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds and 7 steals, among others.

Lewis and Clark Community College Scholar Athlete of the Year 2010-2011 was Jacob Van Winkle. Jacob is a standout both on and off the baseball field. He will continue his education at Missouri Valley College, majoring in business and playing baseball.

Men's Tennis Advances to Nationals

The Lewis and Clark men’s tennis team ended its regular season 6-5. Three of the wins were tough 5-4 victories where clutch performances from Eric Kleinschnittger, Buddy Hippen and Kirk Tass decided the outcome.

In the D-I Region 24 Championship, the Trailblazers defeated Kaskaskia 9-0, including determined wins by Kyle Stickler, Nathan Stachowski, and Cordell Powless in singles and Hippen/Powless in doubles.

As Region 24 Champions, the team will be competing in the NJCAA National

Championship in Plano, TX the week of May 16-20.

The team was lead by Head Coach James Humphrey and team captains Stachowski and Hippen.

"A big thanks to coaches Darrell Eden and Pat Coyle for running several practices throughout the season, and to Betsy Smith for teaching yoga techniques to the team.

"The team enjoyed a great deal of fan and family support and would like to recognize the Hippens and Sticklers who never missed a match," Humphrey said.

Regular Season Scores and Records
LCCC 5, Principia 4
LCCC 6, Kaskaskia 3
LCCC 5, Lindenwood-Belleville 4
LCCC 4, Missouri-Baptist 5
LCCC 0, Vincennes 9
LCCC 0, Johnson County 9
LCCC 2, Missouri-Baptist 7
LCCC 9, Kaskaskia 0
LCCC 0, Westminster 9
LCCC 5, Lindenwood-Belleville 4
LCCC 9, Kaskaskia 0 (Region 24 Championship)

#1 Singles: Kyle Stickler, 3-8
#2 Singles: Joe Hawkes, 3-8
#3 Singles: Nathan Stachowski, 4-7
#4 Singles: Cordell Powless, 7-4
#5 Singles: Buddy Hippen, 4-6
#6 Singles: Kirk Tass, 7-4
#6 Singles: Eric Kleinschnittger, 1-0
#1 Doubles: Stickler/Stachowski, 4-7
#2 Doubles: Hawkes/Tass, 6-4
#3 Doubles: Hippen/Powless, 5-5
#3 Doubles: Hawkes/Funk 0-1
#3 Doubles: Powless/Kleinschnittger, 1-0
#3 Doubles: Hawkes/Funk, 0-1
#3 Doubles: Powless/Kleinschnittger, 1-0
#6 Singles: Eric Kleinschnittger, 1-0

Women's Tennis Sending Two Players to National Tourney

After a long season that included eight canceled matches due to rain and a canceled tournament, the Trailblazers finished 2-7 for the year.

The team was led by first year Head Coach Meredith Heater and volunteer coach Darrell Eden. With early wins versus Blackburn and Rend Lake, the women had their eyes set on another trip to Nationals. They continued to play the remainder of their schedule, which included mostly four-year schools, to prepare themselves for competition in Tuscon, Arizona. They lost several hard-fought battles against very competitive programs at Lindenwood-Belleville, Westminster and Principia.

Two matches against Stephens College (NAIA) and Greenville College (NCAA Div. III), which L&C was leading, were called early due to rain.

At the Region 24 dual match held at the Edwardsville YWCA on April 15, the team went toe to toe with the Rend Lake Warriors, with whom they had to split during the season. The No. 1 Doubles team of Danah McCreary and Kayla Neudecker made up Lewis and Clark’s No. 2 Doubles, who also defeated Rend Lake for the second time this season. Kelsee Nairn and Brooke Beets lost by a narrow margin 9-7 at the No. 3 Doubles spot. The match came down to singles play with Rend Lake winning at the No. 1, 3, 5 and 6 spots, to beat Lewis and Clark 5-4. Several matchups went into tie-breakers leading to a thrilling evening for the large crowd of Trailblazer supporters in attendance. Despite the loss as a team, the college will still be represented at Nationals May 7-12 by McCreary and Katie Hayes, who snagged a spot with their doubles win.

2011 Region 24 Individual Champions
#1 Doubles - Danah McCreary and Katie Hayes
#2 Doubles - Kayla Neudecker and Jenna Davidson
#2 Singles - Katie Hayes
#4 Singles - Kelsee Nairn

2011 Regular Season Results
LCCC 1, Principia 8
LCCC 6, Blackburn 3
LCCC 2, Lindenwood-Belleville 7
LCCC 5, Rend Lake 4
LCCC 1, Missouri Baptist 6 (called early)
LCCC 1, Rend Lake 8
LCCC 1, Westminster 8
LCCC 4, Lindenwood-Belleville 5
LCCC 4, Rend Lake 5 (Region 24 Final)

No-through Access on Godfrey Campus May 2-6

GODFREY, Ill. – Due to roadwork on Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus starting Monday, May 2, the temporary road behind River Bend Arena connecting the north and south ends of campus will be closed.

During the week of May 2-6, drivers must access campus from the north entrance for the student lots behind Hatheway and Trimpe, and the south entrance for parking near Fobes Hall.

Study Finds L&C a Great Investment

Godfrey, Ill. – A recent economic impact study focused on the contributions of Lewis and Clark Community College to its district residents, students and the State of Illinois revealed that the college is a great investment for all three stakeholder groups.

Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (EMSI), a third-party research firm from Moscow, ID, recently applied its economic impact model to Lewis and Clark Community College and District 536 to analyze the impact the college has on district residents, students and the State of Illinois. The model has been field-tested to generate more than 900 studies for community, technical and other educational institutions in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, and is designed to quantify the economic benefits of community and technical colleges and translate these into common sense benefit/cost and investment terms.

The results of this study show that local taxpayers in District 536 experience a rate of return on their investment of 6 percent. According to EMSI, positive economic returns are generally not expected from government investments, and even small, positive returns (a rate of return equal or greater to 3 percent) are a favorable outcome.

“This is one of the most significant findings that we think it is important to stress to our area residents whose tax dollars help support Lewis and Clark,” said Tom Wunderle, Lewis and Clark’s director of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness. “Essentially what this study reveals is that Lewis and Clark is a revenue generator. We put back into our local economy each year more than we receive in tax dollars.”

Wunderle added that the college’s annual operations and student spending results in an additional $26.4 million added to the local economy each year. Based on Lewis and Clark’s historical enrollment and credit production over the past 30 years, it is estimated that the accumulated contribution of Lewis and Clark annually adds $221.6 million in income to District 536. Altogether, the average annual added income due to the activities of Lewis and Clark and its graduates equals $248 million, which is the equivalent of 3.8 percent of the total district economy.

“We are drawing students from within our district, providing them with an inexpensive, high quality education, and when they graduate they become nurses, dental hygienists, police officers, fire fighters, paralegals, automotive technicians, process operations technicians and numerous other professionals who work and raise their families in our community,” Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman said. “That is what really multiplies the impact we have economically on our district, and why we are responsible for almost 4 percent of the region’s economy.”

“This is independent evidence of our accountability to the communities we serve and demonstrates the great value of the investments made in Lewis and Clark,” Chapman said.

The study also reveals that Lewis and Clark students experience a 17.4 percent rate of return on their investments of time and money. When compared with other investments such as stocks and bonds, Lewis and Clark scores favorably for students. The study indicates that for every $1 a student spends on his/her education at Lewis and Clark, they can expect to receive an additional $6 in higher future income.

Students who earn an associate’s degree can expect on average to earn $9,700 more per year than a student with a high school diploma, according to EMSI.

Other benefits revealed by the study show a significant savings to Illinois taxpayers of $1.9 million annually.

“As individuals achieve higher levels of education, they are also less likely to smoke, abuse alcohol, draw welfare or unemployment benefits or commit crimes,” Chapman said. “In addition to the social savings to the state, Lewis and Clark students expand the state’s economic base through their higher incomes.”

These benefits contribute an estimated $31.7 million in taxable income to the Illinois economy each year.

The study estimated that because of these economic benefits, Lewis and Clark provides a benefit/cost ratio of 18.9, which means that every dollar of state and local tax money invested in the college today yields a cumulative of $18.90 in benefits that accrue to all Illinois residents, in terms of added taxable income and avoided social costs.

Lewis and Clark Board Chairman Robert Watson said the end result of the study demonstrates that Lewis and Clark is a great investment from multiple perspectives.

“We are enriching the lives of our students and increasing their lifetime incomes,” Watson said. “We are also benefiting taxpayers by generating increased tax revenues from an enlarged economy and reducing the demand for taxpayer-supported social services. And, we are contributing significantly to the vitality of both the local and state economies.”

Data sources for the study included academic and financial reports from the college, industry and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, earnings and demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau, and a variety of studies and surveys relating education to social behavior. For more information, visit www.economicmodeling.com.

Comic Creators to Offer Free Lecture on April 29

Godfrey, Ill. – A free lecture on comics will be held at Lewis and Clark Community College at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 29 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Brian Hurtt, both of the St. Louis area, are creators of the critically-acclaimed comic series “The Sixth Gun” from Oni Press. They will sit down with Lewis and Clark Assistant English Professor Steve Higgins to discuss how they got started in the business, the process of working on comics and various other topics.

The lecture will last about 40 minutes with a question and answer session immediately following. Bunn and Hurtt also will be available to greet fans and will have copies of their works available for purchase and signings.

The entire first issue of the comic series is available free online at http://www.onipress.com/previews/h/219, and more information about the series can be found at http://www.onipress.com/series/sixthgun.

For more information, contact Higgins at (618) 468-4785 or through e-mail at shiggins@lc.edu.

Pirate-themed Springfest 2011 Doubles as Earth Day Celebration

ALTON, Ill. – Pirates and land-lubbers unite next Wednesday to celebrate Earth Day and the coming of Spring with games, food and entertainment during Lewis and Clark’s annual Springfest.

The joint celebration will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 on the grass between Hatheway Hall and the Enrollment Center, and all are invited.

“Springfest is always a fun day on campus when hundreds of students spend a couple of hours outdoors, the perfect venue to share environmental education ideas and showcase some of the green projects taking place on campus,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of sustainability at Lewis and Clark Community College.

For the second year in a row, the Office of Sustainability and Student Activities have combined forces to offer students more fun and more education during the event.

Student Activities will provide free barbecue; inflatable games including a bungee run and joust competition; a treasure hunt and a dunking booth, along with informational tables on the various student organizations on campus, including WLCA 89.9 and The Bridge.

“Students should stop and take the time to get involved because Springfest promotes a healthy school spirit and fosters students meeting others they don’t know,” said Jared Hennings, Student Activities coordinator. “It’s an opportunity to unwind and have fun, and learn about the various clubs and organizations on campus.”

Lochmann said earth-friendly activities will include a Biology Club plant sale, vermicomposting, recycling, segway tours, carbon footprint calculation, a green fleet display and community supported agriculture booths.

New this year – students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to sign up for carpooling and alternative transportation with RideFinders and MCT Transit registration; explore on-campus nature trails; learn about a new campus service project set to remove invasive species from the back pond on campus and participate in a Recyclemania celebration, benchmarking Lewis and Clark’s efforts on campus.

Individuals on campus who signed up for the Green Pass program last year will receive awards for their commitment to reducing emissions from transportation.

“Faculty, staff and students have been receiving meal tickets, gas cards or bus passes for using an alternative form of transportation once per week and tracking their miles saved, but all the participants will also receive an award for their commitment to reducing their impact,” Lochmann said. “The participant with the greatest percentage of miles saved will be given a special award.”

In other green activities, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will be on hand to talk about the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station’s green building features and set up a RiverWatch display showing how macroinvertebrate sampling occurs, and President Dale Chapman will sign the second edition of the Illinois Sustainable University Compact, a commitment to operating even more green in next three years.

Trailblazers Golf Team Finishes Third at MWAC Tourney

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College men’s golf team finished third in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Midwest Athletic Conference tournament at Lick Creek in Pekin, Ill. on April 8 and 9.

Freshman Devlin Keenoy was the tournament medalist by four shots, and one of three Trailblazers who were named all-conference.

Keenoy, of Glen Carbon, was named First Team All-Conference and “Player of the Year.” Freshmen Colin Ahlvers, of Collinsville, and Daniel Weiler, of Hamel, were named Second Team All-Conference. Teammates Travis Harmon, of Alhambra, and Mike Mihelcic, of Staunton, also contributed to the 307 low team score during tournament.

The men finished only 13 strokes behind first-place Parkland College and 11 strokes behind second-place Illinois Central College — proving to Head Coach Mike Brasher and Assistant Coach David Sobol that they have the talent and desire to win.

“I am so proud of our entire team. We finished third as a team, but we were definitely in the hunt,” Brasher said.

According to Brasher, the team was in a great position after 36 holes. They were 10 behind the leaders and 4 strokes out of second place. L&C had just posted a 307, the lowest 18-hole team score of the entire tournament, and Keenoy had just posted a 69 (3 under par) — putting him in sole possession of the lead with teammate Colin Ahlvers one stroke behind him.

“The final 9 holes of the tourney proved to be our undoing, as it relates to the team score, but Devlin birdied the last hole and closed with a 75. We thought he was going to win the whole thing. Then when his birdie putt disappeared on the last, we felt he had it locked. But there was one group yet to finish,” Brasher said.

The final group included Parkland's and ICC's number one players. Ultimately, Keenoy won by four strokes.

“This just proves that he is a great player and can get it done when the pressure is on,” Brasher said. “Every player on the team contributed to our team total. Travis posted an 84 to contribute to the 307 "low team" score, and Mike and Daniel posted a pair of 79s for the final round and tied for second on our team.

“When you consider that we finished 13 strokes behind the winners and our total team score was in the mid 900s, it shows that we were right there and can play with any team in the MWAC."

The Trailblazers will play again this weekend at the Rend Lake Invitation in Ina and next weekend at Parkland in Champaign. The Region 24 tournament is scheduled in Fairview Heights May 1-3.

For more information, please contact the Athletic Department at (618) 468-6002.

Trailblazers Pull Off 5-4 Win in Last Home Game of the Season

In their last home match of the season on April 13, the Trailblazers men's tennis team pulled off a great 5-4 win over Lindenwood-Belleville.

Just as in the first match with Lindenwood this season, L&C won two out of three doubles setting up a singles showdown, but Lindenwood's top three again proved difficult to beat.

Kyle Stickler at #1 and Joe Hawkes at #2 gave good efforts, but fell in two sets. At #3, Nathan Stachowski came back from a contentious first set tiebreaker loss to dominate the next set 6-0, but couldn't keep the magic going in the third set tiebreaker losing 10-4 - that meant that the Blazers had to win #4, #5, and #6 to win the match.

Cordell Powless steamrolled his opponent at #4. Buddy Hippen won the first set easily and then won a gritty second set tiebreaker to win #5. While Hippen was finishing his match, Kirk Tass was trying to hold on in the second set after losing the first. Playing from behind the entire set, Tass managed to break his opponent three times when he was serving for the match. Tass was getting a lot of first serves in - many of them aces or forcing errors. In the second set tiebreaker and third set tiebreakers it got even better. He also got almost every return back in play and forced his opponent to hit a lot of balls on his serve. With everyone watching and knowing that the match was in the balance, Tass fought off match points to get to a second set tiebreak, got ahead early and won that tiebreak, and then did the same in deciding third set tiebreak winning 10-8.

LCCC 5, Lindenwood-Belleville 4
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Ludgate/Woo 8-5
#2D: Hawkes/Tass won over Nguyen/Jordan 8-5
#3D: Hippen/Powless won over Downey/Bennett 8-4
#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Michael Ludgate 6-2, 6-2
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Shaun Jordan 6-3, 6-3
#3S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Rodney Atwaters 7-6, 0-6, 1-0 (4)
#4S: Cordell Powless won over Eric Downey 6-2, 6-2
#5S: Buddy Hippen won over David Woo 6-4, 7-6 (4)
#6S: Kirk Tass won over Steven Nguyen 3-6, 7-6 (5), 1-0 (8)

Student Art Exhibition Opens April 17 at Jacoby Arts Center in Alton

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Art and Computer Graphics 2010-11 Student Art Exhibition opens with a reception from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, 627 East Broadway in Alton.

An awards ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. when $650 in prizes will be presented to the top artists in the show. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided and many works will be for sale at excellent prices.

L&C students entered more than 149 drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics, sculptures and graphic and web design pieces for consideration. From these, 74 were selected for inclusion in the exhibit, which will be on display through May 7.

The exhibit juror for the art department entries is Paulette Myers, professor and head of jewelry and metal smithing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Juror for the Computer Graphics/Web Design entries is Mikey Romano, an L&C graduate, full-time designer for Fleishman-Hillard Creative and L&C adjunct faculty member.

Student artists include: Lindsey Bailey, DeShea Bentley, Sandra Brand-D’Angelo, Jess Bonniwell, Ashley Buel, Kayla Bruhn, Samantha Compas, Kati Dyer, Hope Fabicheski, Moreland Gaddis, Darlene Hargiss, Erin Hilligoss-Volkmann, Nicholas Howland, Malinda Kennedy, Tina Kitchell, Kaley Lyon, Courtney Marler, Christian Mayberry, Linda McGuire, Hannah Meyer, Janna Morgan, Krista Mundy, Erin Murphy, Joseph Randick, Nathan Schneider, Paige Schofield, David Schubert, Heather Short, Cassandra Smith, Eric Stauffer, Aubrey Stawar, Lynn Steinbach, Nathan Swick, Jennifer Tanner, Kitrina Terrell, Jessica Wren and Christi Zike.

Musical entertainment will be provided by piano students of Lewis and Clark instructor Barbara Kramer, including Emily Bernhard, Alex Ferenbach and Jessica Goen.

Jacoby Arts Center's regular gallery hours are: Monday, closed; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

For more information, please contact Ann Davidson at (618) 468-4657 or adavidso@lc.edu.

Environmental Education Conference Kicks Off at Field Station April 14

GRAFTON – This year’s regional Environmental Education Association of Illinois' Conference will kick off April 14 at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in Alton.

The majority of the April 14-16 event, hosted by The Nature Institute, will be held at Pere Marquette State Park, but the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will co-host the events on Thursday night and Friday morning (April 14-15). Friday, participants will get a chance to tour NGRREC’s state-of-the-art sustainable field station, which was dedicated in October of 2010.

“This organization does wonderful work in our region sharing environmental education with audiences of all ages. The educators will be touring the building on Friday and participate in ‘systems-thinking’ exercises. Then, there will be an interpretive hike at the Palisades Preserve,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of sustainability at Lewis and Clark. “I am really excited that this group will get to know more about the great work NGRREC is doing.”

This year’s line-up of concurrent sessions, workshops, special presentations, field sessions and informal networking opportunities will offer participants growth and encouragement toward becoming leaders in developing good stewards of the earth’s natural resources.

Also during the conference, outstanding environmental educators will be recognized through EEAI awards on Friday, and Saturday will offer an excursion opportunity from 1:30-5 p.m. for participants to enjoy an unstructured bike ride/walk/run through the landscapes of Pere Marquette and the Vadalabene Trail, located approximately 20 miles of level paved trail that parallels the Great River Road and the center portion of the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway.

Learn more about the conference at http://www.eeai.net.

Men's Tennis Falls to Westminster

The Trailblazers traveled to Fulton, Mo. on April 11 to take on the SLIAC Champion Westminster team.

Westminster proved why they are always at the top of their conference with strong consistent play, blanking the Blazers 9-0.

Buddy Hippen provided some excitement with a third set tiebreaker, but fell 10-6.

LCCC 0, Westminster 9
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Claypool/Becker 8-5
#2D: Hawkes/Tass lost to Stephenson/Belden 8-3
#3D: Hippen/Powless lost to Tolbert/Berry 8-4
#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Tony Stephenson 6-1, 6-3
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Chris Claypool 6-3, 6-2
#3S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Anthony Becker 6-1, 6-3
#4S: Cordell Powless lost to Alec Belden 6-2, 6-0
#5S: Buddy Hippen lost to Kyle Tolbert 4-6, 6-1, 1-0 (6)
#6S: Kirk Tass lost to David Berry 6-1, 6-3

Field Station Open for Public Tours Starting May 6

Alton, Ill. – Beginning May 6, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station will be open for public tours.

For the first time since its opening and dedication on Oct. 26, 2010, guests can enjoy a guided visit of the 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art, sustainable research facility, which has already won a national award for its green roof design and serves as a model for green construction while aiming for LEED platinum certification – the highest sustainable rating possible.

Named after Congressman Jerry F. Costello for his critical role in establishing the region as a nexus for research and policy related to water, energy and the environment, the facility is home to the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center – a product of a unique educational partnership formed in 2001 among Lewis and Clark Community College, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

The site, unique because of its strategic location near the confluence of the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers, gives local and visiting researchers access to the river, riverine mesocosms and wet lab facilities to conduct unique experiments in studying the river system. It also serves as an educational hub for the community.

Visitors will learn about the building’s various sustainable elements, including solar and hydro-kinetic systems, internal and external water recycling systems, and an IDOT roadway with pervious pavers and bioswales that divert and retain stormwater, and will enjoy the view of the landscape, with all its native plants and grasses, from the facility’s vegetated roof.

Volunteer-led tours, which will take place on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., are scheduled to follow the 10 a.m. tours of the Great Rivers Museum in Alton, although guests can choose to attend one or both. Those choosing to attend both will have approximately 15-30 minutes to make their way from the museum to the field station to start the tour.

Contact (618) 468-2900 for more information, or visit www.ngrrec.org.

Green Your Home and Life This Spring with CCL

Godfrey – Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a series of green courses to help participants “Think Green, Live Green” this spring.

“The idea of going green has so many interpretations,” said Katie Sledge, assistant director of CCL. “Our goal with these workshops is to transform the overarching concept of environmental sustainability into practical advice and small changes people can make in their everyday life.”

Vegetarian Basics
6-9 p.m. April 19, N.O. Nelson, N4 119, $30, Instructor: Michelle Catalano Anyone looking to explore vegetarian recipes or find out what it takes to incorporate meatless meals into his or her diet can explore nutritional information and the health benefits of eating vegetarian food, how to avoid the wrong ways to be a vegetarian and even sample some popular vegetarian dishes during this workshop. Vegetarian meals can be less expensive, tastier, and much healthier than meat-centered meals if they are planned and prepared properly.

Introduction to Green Building
6-8 p.m. May 5 & 12, N.O. Nelson, N4 119, $49, Instructor: Don Dieckmann Whether building a new home or remodeling an existing one, this workshop is designed to teach homeowners the basics of high performance green building. Participants will learn how to make their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, which can reduce household expenses and decrease the effect on climate change. Get tips on green building techniques including solar energy, water conservation, wind turbines, heating, cooling, lighting and protection against harmful mold and gasses.

Greening Your Business
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May 7 & 14, N.O. Nelson, N4 119, $65, Instructor: Phillip Hudson This new green workshop offers business owners practical steps to create a sustainable work environment. Participants will learn about reducing resource consumption, streamlining waste management, green information technology systems and more. Course fee includes a reference book that will help green novices and experts alike make simple yet significant changes that will drive measurable savings.

Saving Green While Going Green
6-9 p.m., June 14, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, $25, Instructor: Chuck Herring Save some extra money by learning practical and simple ways to reduce monthly energy bills without taking a toll on the environment. Through demonstrations, printed materials and discussion, this course will teach participants some common sense ways to go green at home, and save some money in the process.

For more information on these courses, contact Corporate and Community Learning at (618) 468-5777. To register for a class, contact the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

L&C Sweeps Kaskaskia

Lewis and Clark swept Kaskaskia on April 6 in the teams' last showdown before the Region 24 Championship on April 26th.

Against arguably Kaskaskia's best doubles team, Buddy Hippen and Cordell Powless completed the doubles sweep with a 9-8 tiebreaker win. Joe Hawkes was ill but still played, rallying from a loss in the first set to winning the next 6-2 and the third set tiebreaker 10-7.

All five other singles matches featured exceptional performances by Trailblazers. At #1, Kyle Stickler matched up well with his opponent Anthony Hallam - each possessing excellent defense paired with the ability to come to the net. As Stickler got warmed up, he began to pull away from Hallam, who couldn't match Stickler's consistency or net attack.

"Stickler won the first set 6-4, and then put on a show in the second set, hitting beautiful angled volleys and spectacular passing shots when pressed at the baseline," said Head Coach James Humphrey.

At #3 Nathan Stachowski smothered his opponent Taylor Powless (Kaskaskia), keeping the ball in play until he got an opportunity to come to the net or force T. Powless into an error with solid forehands.

At #4 the Trailblazers' Cordell Powless used a combination of offense and defense to dominate Eric Smith. C. Powless used his big serve and forehand to control points. He used defensive slices to nullify Smith's big serve, breaking him often.

At #5 Buddy Hippen found last year's form using his powerful serve and consistent baseline game to overwhelm Kaleb Bone. Hippen found a perfect mixture of offense and defense on the baseline - handling Bone's huge forehands and then using his own heavy topspin forehands and mixture of slice and two-handed backhands to win points.

At #6 Kirk Tass only dropped one game to the same opponent who had taken him to a third set in the teams' previous match.

"Tass' forehand and backhand consistency were excellent - especially the forehand where he was using topspin extremely effectively," Humphrey said.

LCCC 9, Kaskaskia 0
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski won over Murphy/Powless 8-4
#2D: Hawkes/Tass won over Smith/Bone 8-6
#3D: Hippen/Powless won over Hallam/Knox 9-8 (4)
#1S: Kyle Stickler won over Anthony Hallam 6-4, 6-1
#2S: Joe Hawkes won over Sam Murphy 5-7, 6-2, 1-0 (7)
#3S: Nathan Stachowski won over Taylor Powless 6-0, 6-2
#4S: Cordell Powless won over Eric Smith 6-0, 6-2
#5S: Buddy Hippen won over Kaleb Bone 6-2, 6-1
#6S: Kirk Tass won over Tyler Knox 6-1, 6-0

Have a Ball at Bowl Haven

ALTON – Lewis and Clark Community College Student Activities’ next free bowling event will take place from 1-3 p.m. April 13 at Bowl Haven in Alton, and all students are invited.

“It’s basically an opportunity for students to come and bowl for free. There’s also free pizza and billiards,” said Jared Hennings, coordinator for Student Activities.

Similar Student Activities events are held at Bowl Haven once a month.

March’s event saw seven teams (minimum of three players per team) compete for gas cards.

“The turnout was great and the event was a lot of fun for the students," Hennings said. "We're hoping for a good turnout this month as well."

Trailblazers Sign Southwestern Standout

The women's volleyball program and Coach Meredith Heater recently signed local standout, Kristen Bowman from Southwestern High School.

Bowman is an all-around talented athlete, having had great success in track, volleyball and basketball while in high school. She was named first team all conference in both basketball and volleyball.

Bowman has signed with Lewis and Clark to play volleyball and focus on her educaction. She is also a Illinois State Scholar and is looking forward to finishing an associate's degree at Lewis and Clark and transferring on to receive a degree in pharmacy.

"Kristen will be a welcome addition to our program, and probably will play multiple roles as a utility player because of her all-around athleticism, great attitude and terrific work ethic," Heater said. "I'm really looking forward to watching her develop into a solid athlete on the volleyball court."

L&C Bested by MoBap

The Trailblazers promoted the doubles team of Hawkes and Tass and singles players Nathan Stachowski and Cordell Powless during a match with Missouri Baptist on April 5, but to no avail. MoBap brought an additional player and thwarted L&C's attempt at a better outcome, winning 7-2.

Kirk Tass put on quite a show at #6 singles, beating his opponent 6-0, 6-0 using his speed and big forehand. Cordell Powless did well at the #4 position, surviving a late push from his opponent to hang on and win 7-5 in the second set. At exhibition singles, Zack Funk continued his progress coming back from injury-forced absence winning 6-3, 6-4 over the same player who had played #6 for Missouri Baptist in the prior week.

LCCC 2, Missouri Baptist 7
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Rubinelli/Jannett 8-2
#2D: Hawkes/Tass lost to Ownes/Schlafly 8-4
#3D: Hippen/Powless lost to Deaton/Pennigond 8-2
#1S: Joe Hawkes lost to Mike Rubinelli 6-2, 6-2
#2S: Kyle Stickler lost to Nick Jannett 7-6, 6-4
#3S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Penshand Owens 6-1, 6-3
#4S: Cordell Powless won over Geoffrey Schlafly 6-3, 7-5
#5S: Buddy Hippen lost to Desmond Pennigond 6-4, 6-4
#6S: Kirk Tass won over Mark Antiafiche 6-0, 6-0
#7S: Zack Funk won over Tyler Gerlen 6-3, 6-4

Get the Healing Touch with Corporate and Community Learning

Godfrey – This spring, Lewis and Clark Community College is offering massage workshops for amateurs as well as professionals needing continuing education credits for nursing, massage and physical therapy.

For beginners, a Mother’s Day workshop covering the art of basic massage will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 7 at the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion. Participants should register as couples for this workshop. For only $48/per person, learn techniques to help your loved one relax and enjoy her special day.

For more experienced professionals, continuing education credit is available through the division’s Four Hand Massage (6-8 p.m. June 3 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 4 at the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion, $150) and Hot Stone Massage (6:30-9 p.m. May 7 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 8 at the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion, $150) courses. Healing Touch Level 1 (9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 8-9 and Aug. 6-7 at the Benjamin Godfrey Mansion or 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 23-24 at N.O. Nelson, $330) can be taken for credit or non-credit.

Healing Touch is a new program, endorsed by the American and Canadian Holistic Nurses Association, which uses natural energy to decrease pain, anxiety and other stress in clients/patients. Level 1 begins a sequence of classes that will allow a student to become a Healing Touch practitioner or instructor.

Our two Healing Touch instructors are Deb Kleuter, who is a HT certified practitioner and a board certified holistic nurse, and Lynn Placek, who also is a HT certified practitioner and instructor. Massage instructor Erin Stauffer graduated from Lewis and Clark, and has studied both Otho-Bionomy and kinesiology in addition. Today, she runs her own successful massage practice and teaches her trade through the college’s Corporate and Community Learning division.

To register, or for more information on these courses, contact Jenn Ciavarella at (618) 468-5730.

MCHS's Kathryn Randolph to Play for Lewis and Clark

The Lewis and Clark women's tennis program recently signed Kathryn Randolph, a local tennis stand-out at Marquette High School in Alton, IL.

Randolph is an honor roll student at Marquette and joins the L&C tennis program with former teammate, Katie Hayes, who will be a sophomore next year.

Randolph has seen great success in the sport of tennis, qualifiying for the IHSA State Tournament in doubles and also winning the SCC Conference in doubles this past season. She also had a first place finish at the Alton Tournament at #4 singles and was named All SCC Conference.

"Kathryn is great tennis player and will be a great addition to our growing program," said Head Coach Meredith Heater. "She has great enthusiasm and we are all excited about her joining this team. I'm particularly looking forward to her doubles game continuing to improve and benefit our program."

ShakeOut 2011

Godfrey, Ill. – A damaging 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes the Midwest and thousands of students, faculty and staff on campus at Lewis and Clark Community College need to find safety. Would you know what to do?

This year, Lewis and Clark is one of many schools, businesses and individuals – totaling about 1.2 million people so far – taking part in an event called The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut to spread the word about earthquake preparedness and help communities prepare for such an occasion.

The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is scheduled to take place at 10:15 a.m. on April 28.

The Metro East may not be well known for earthquakes, but does lie in an area that could sustain major damage in case of a large scale quake within the New Madrid seismic zone. This year, 2011, marks the bicentennial of the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812, which reached magnitudes of 7.7, 7.5 and 7.7 respectively, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Lewis & Clark plans to sound its outdoor warning siren with a voice message on its Godfrey campus to announce the earthquake drill on April 28. People on campus should take a minute to look around and imagine what would happen during the real thing. What would fall on you or others? What would be damaged? What would life be like afterwards? What can you do before an actual earthquake happens to reduce losses and quickly recover?

Persons inside buildings on campus should practice the “drop, cover, and hold on” method. Find a table or a desk, take cover under it and hold onto that object until the threat is over. Experts warn that other methods can be very dangerous, according to the event website, http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/illinois/. An “all clear” message will sound on the siren when the exercise is over.

This event will be one of the largest earthquake preparedness drills in this region’s history, according to shakeout.org, and a chance for communities in the Midwest to prepare together, before a disaster strikes.

Check www.lc.edu in the coming days for helpful links and more preparedness tips.

L&C Jazz Band Combines with Alton Middle and High School for Spring Concert

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Jazz Band will perform with special guests, the Alton Middle School Band and the Alton High School Band, for an evening of jazz on Monday, April 25.

The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the ATC Theater in the Trimpe Building, located on the school’s Godfrey campus.

The L&C Jazz Band, under the direction of Tim Jarden, comprises musicians ages 16 to 81. Musicians from area high schools, Lewis and Clark, and from around the Metro East area have made this band an engaging and appealing opportunity to play and learn about jazz for more than 30 years.

In addition, Jarden also directs the Alton High School Band and co-directs – along with Ken King – the Alton Middle School Band.

Songs include “Route 66, Watermelon Man” performed by the Alton Middle School Band and “Groovin’ Hard” and “Embraceable You” performed by the Alton High School Band.

The L&C Jazz Band will perform “It’s Oh So Nice” and “Sweetest Sounds” along with many other jazz tunes.

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. As always, we invite the public to join us. If you have any questions regarding this event or upcoming events, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Pakistan's Fatima Memorial System Delegates Visit Lewis and Clark and Saint Anthony's

In this photo, Dawna Egelhoff, nursing instructor at Lewis and Clark Community College, explains how students get hands-on experience in the college's nursing program to visitors from the Fatima Memorial System in Lahore, Pakistan. Representatives of Lewis and Clark and Saint Anthony's Health System are hosting the two delegates from Pakistan this week.

Pictured from left: Egelhoff; Tariq Rehman, chairperson of the Board of Management at Fatima Memorial System; Shahima Rehman, chairperson of the Executive Committee at Fatima; Dr. Sadiq Mohyuddin, of Saint Anthony's; Donna Meyer, dean of Health Science at Lewis and Clark; Sr. M. Angelica, vice president of patient care services at Saint Anthony's, and Lewis and Clark President Dr. Dale Chapman.

Trailblazers Host Blazer Classic April 1-2

The Trailblazers hosted a Blazer Classic tournament April 1-2 with Vincennes University (Indiana) and Johnson County Community College (Kansas), two tennis programs that are typically ranked among the top ten in the NJCAA.

Lewis and Clark faced each team in a complete lineup of three doubles matches and six singles matches, and finished in third place.

LCCC 0, Vincennes 9
#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Benjamin Renac 6-0, 6-1
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Adem Mumcy 6-0, 6-0
#3S: Buddy Hippen lost to Adrien Berkowicz 6-1, 6-0
#4S: Nathan Stachowski lost to David White 6-0, 6-0
#5S: Cordell Powless lost to Jose Zaatini 6-0, 6-0
#6S: Kirk Tass lost to Jami Clark 6-1, 6-1
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Mumcy/Zaatini 8-0
#2D: Hippen/Powless lost to Clynes/Berkowicz 8-3
#3D: Hawkes/Tass lost to Renac/Clark 8-3

LCCC 0, Johnson Co. 9
#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Kane Olsen 6-2, 6-1
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Deheren Ramdin 6-2, 6-0
#3S: Buddy Hippen lost to Niklas Sparr 6-0, 6-0
#4S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Maksim Fil 6-0, 6-0
#5S: Cordell Powless lost to Harry Lee 6-1, 6-1
#6S: Kirk Tass lost to Matt Edwards 6-1, 6-1
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Sparr/Fil 8-2
#2D: Powless/Hippen lost to Olsen/Ramdin 8-2
#3D: Hawkes/Tass lost to Lee/Edwards 8-5

Tennis Team Falls to MoBap

The Lewis and Clark Men's Tennis Team lost their first match of the season to Missouri Baptist in a close contest by a score of 5-4.

The match-ups were very good, but two losses in doubles was too much of a hole to dig out of for the Blazers. Joe Hawkes played an exceptional match at #2 singles, winning the first set using his speed and improved serve. His opponent upped his game at a pivotal point in the second set - leveling the match and then winning the third as well.

Nathan Stachowski provided the first singles win at #4 beating a very tough left-handed opponent with consistency and effective approaches. Stachowski closed the match out in a second set tiebreaker winning on an overhead smash.

LCCC 4, Missouri Baptist 5 #1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Rubinelli/Jannett 8-2
#2D: Hippen/Powless lost to Ownes/Schlafly 8-4
#3D: Hawkes/Tass won over Denton/Genler 8-1
#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Mike Rubinelli 6-1, 6-2
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Nick Jannett 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
#3S: Buddy Hippen lost to Penshand Owens 6-2, 6-2
#4S: Nathan Stachowski won over Geoffrey Schlafly 6-1, 7-6 (5)
#5S: Cordell Powless won over Nick Denton 6-2, 6-3
#6S: Kirk Tass won over Tyler Genler 7-5, 6-2

Music Department Offers Spring Concerts and Events

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will offer entertainment for all musical tastes as the spring season wraps up with concerts and events throughout April and May.

Student recitals will be held at noon on March 29 and April 12, with a showcase recital at 7:30 p.m. on May 6. All recitals are free and open to the public and will be held in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.
Brown Bag Salons will be held at noon on April 6, 13, 20 and May 4 in the Ringhausen Music Building. Bring your lunch and enjoy 50 minutes of free entertainment.
A fundraiser for the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. Tickets are $20, and the event will feature Jim Manley’s Wild Cool Swingin’ band with Louis Michael on vocals and piano and Peter Hussey on percussion, as well as special guest performers Audri and Aaron.
The Guitar, Percussion and Wind Ensemble will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 11 in the Ringhausen Music Building atrium.
The Spring Choral Concert Spotlight Series, “Spotlight on Broadway!” will feature the Lewis and Clark Community College Choir and Limited Edition at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 in The Commons.
“Jazz on a Spring Night” will be the theme for the LCCC Jazz Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. on April 25 in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center (room 141).

Mark your calendars and plan to attend these upcoming performances. For more information, please visit the music department’s calendar of events on the web at
http://www.lc.edu/visitors/community/musiccalendar.aspx or contact the music department at (618) 468-4731.

UMSL Piano Students to Perform in March 31 Recital

Godfrey, Ill. – The L&C Music Department is hosting the University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of Music’s “Liszt’s 200-Year Anniversary Concert” at 8 p.m. on March 31 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

The concert will feature piano students of Alla Voskoboynikova, coordinator of piano studies at UMSL. Students performing in the recital, commemorating the 200th year of Franz Liszt’s birth, include Angela Mitchell, Luke Queen, Bobby Carpenter, Hongyun Liu, Eric Hammond, David Doran, Tom Winkler, John Nuckols, Dan Kuehler and Daniel Dickson.

Voskoboynikova has been coordinator of piano studies at UMSL since 2004. She extensively performs and collaborates with area musicians and regularly accompanies and coaches for the Union Avenue Opera Company as well as Webster University in St. Louis.

For more information about Voskoboynikova, visit the UMSL website at http://www.umsl.edu/~umslmusic/bios/voskoboynikova.html

Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information, please contact the Lewis and Clark Music department at (618) 468-4731.

Lewis and Clark and Saint Anthony’s Hosting Guests from Pakistan’s Fatima Memorial System

Godfrey, Ill. – Representatives of Lewis and Clark Community College and Saint Anthony’s Health System will play host next week to two delegates from the Fatima Memorial System in Lahore, Pakistan. The honored guests from Pakistan will visit the area April 3-7 to benchmark Lewis and Clark’s nursing program and engage Saint Anthony’s Health System in a collaborative effort to further nursing education and healthcare delivery in Pakistan.

Tariq Rehman, chairman of the Board of Management, and Shahima Rehman, chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Fatima Memorial System, will spend the week meeting with representatives of Saint Anthony’s Health System and Lewis and Clark, as well as visiting the SIU Dental School and SIUE’s School of Nursing.

“We are very pleased to be recognized by Fatima Memorial System for our outstanding nursing program, our nurse managed Family Health Clinic and for the excellent education and clinical experience we are able to provide our nursing students through Saint Anthony’s Health System,” Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said. “We are honored that they think of our program and our collaboration with Saint Anthony’s as a best practice.”

The guests will visit and tour Lewis and Clark’s facilities on Monday, April 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m. While on campus, they will meet with nursing faculty and students, tour the new state-of-the-art nursing building, and hear how Lewis and Clark’s Family Health Clinic provides patient care to residents of the community college district.

The group will tour Saint Anthony’s Health System on Tuesday, April 5.

“The Sisters of St. Francis and the Mission Partners of Saint Anthony’s Health System are supportive of our community partners at Lewis and Clark Community College through various initiatives, such as serving as a clinical training site for Lewis and Clark nursing students and being on the nursing advisory board, as well as providing clinical internships for students studying in the occupational therapy assistant program and sponsoring the mobile health unit in community health screenings,” said Saint Anthony’s President and CEO E.J. Kuiper.

Kuiper said the idea for this partnership was developed out of a concern that Godfrey-based physician Dr. Sadiq Mohyuddin had for his native country’s healthcare system.

“We applaud Dr. Sadiq Mohyuddin, not only for his humanitarian activities in sponsoring a primary care clinic in Pakistan, but for his efforts to connect such great resources on an international level,” Kuiper said.

Similar to the nursing program Lewis and Clark helped establish at Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, NM, the college’s collaboration with the Fatima Memorial System will include a mentor role for Lewis and Clark in the development of nursing education at the health system’s nursing college, Saida Waheed FMH Nursing School.

“We are excited about the possibility of serving as a mentor institution to assist an area of the world which faces a critical nursing shortage,” said Lewis and Clark Dean of Health Sciences Donna Meyer. “This partnership will offer Lewis and Clark an opportunity to share knowledge while simultaneously providing our staff and students with diverse, cultural learning experiences that will ultimately strengthen our program and our graduates.”

Trailblazers Defeat Lynx 5-4

In winds gusting up to 40 mph, the Lewis and Clark Trailblazers men's tennis team showed great determination in a 5-4 win over the Lindenwood - Belleville Lynx. The Blazers continued their doubles dominance dropping #1, but winning #2 and #3 in convincing fashion.

In singles, Buddy Hippen salvaged the upper half of the lineup by gutting out a tough win over a determined opponent. Hippen had won the first set behind his big serve and power mixed with defense, but fell behind 0-3 in the second before finding his stride again - patiently winning 6 of the next 7 games.

Kirk Tass and Cordell Powless showed similar resolve in the wind, consistently outlasting surges from their opponents. Nathan Stachowski finished the match with an exciting comeback, winning the second set 6-2 with dominant net attacks, but then falling in a thrilling third set tiebreaker 14-12.

LCCC 5, Lindenwood - Belleville 4
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski lost to Ludgate/Woo 8-0
#2D: Hippen/Powless won over Atwaters/Nguyen 8-3
#3D: Hawkes/Tass won over Downey/Bennett 8-3
#1S: Joe Hawkes lost to Michael Ludgate 6-3, 6-3
#2S: Kyle Stickler lost to Rodney Atwaters 6-3, 6-2
#3S: Buddy Hippen won over Doung Woo 6-3, 6-4
#4S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Eric Downey 6-2, 2-6, 1-0 (12)
#5S: Cordell Powless won over Quoc Nguyen 6-2, 6-2
#6S: Kirk Tass won over Jacob Harrington 7-5, 6-1

Community College Leaders Meet for Ongoing River Sustainability Discussion

East Alton, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) hosted the first planning meeting of the American Association of Community Colleges Great Rivers Consortium on March 17 and 18 at the NGRREC Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station. The meeting engaged community college leaders and other stakeholders in an ongoing dialogue and plans for forming relationships for the purpose of sustaining the Mississippi River watershed - the third largest in the world.

Pictured: Anne Lewis, America's Waterway founder, and Lewis and Clark Community College President Dr. Dale Chapman, talk while meeting at the Field Station, along with James McCormick, chancellor Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Richard Sparks, NGRREC director of research (middle), and James McKenney, American Association of Community Colleges vice president of Workforce, Economic Development and International Programs.

Softball, Baseball Teams Spend Spring Break in Florida

Lewis and Clark’s softball and baseball teams spent Spring Break this year enjoying the Florida weather and playing a lot of ball.

On Monday, March 14 in Pensacola Beach, Fla., the Trailblazers softball team split their first double header over the break with Three Rivers Community College. Three Rivers shut out L&C 8-0 in the first game, but L&C took game two 6-5.

The following day, L&C split again, this time with St. Louis Community College –Meramec, losing the first game 7-2, but coming out on top 3-2 in the second.

Wednesday, L&C lost two to Black Hawk College 7-4, then 7-3.

In Panama City, Fla., the baseball team didn’t fare as well, with a streak of losses to Black Hawk College (7-0, 6-0) and Muscatine College (3-0, 7-5), but a strong 6-1 victory over Buffalo College.

Both teams returned Tuesday, March 22 with big wins over McKendree College’s JV squad – the softball team winning 9-1, then 5-3, and the baseball team outscoring their opponents 6-5 and 5-0.

LCCC Sweeps McKendree JV

The Lewis and Clark Community College baseball team vaulted past the .500 mark with a doubleheader sweep of McKendree's junior varsity on Tuesday in Godfrey.

The Trailblazers won the first game 7-6 and completed the sweep with a 5-0 win. LCCC is 6-5.

Tim Messer, a freshman from Edwardsville, and Bobby Butvin had two hits apiece in each game for LCCC. Butvin finished with five RBIs, including three on a double and home run in the second game.

Brandon Grizzle, a freshman from Roxana, fanned the only batter he faced to get the first-game win. Matt Young came on to record his fourth save.

In the second game, the Trailblazers led 5-0 after three innings and finished off the shutout. Lefty Zack Smith worked six innings, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out 10.

Men's Tennis Defeats Kaskaskia

The Men's Tennis team defeated Kaskaskia today 6-3 winning two of the three doubles lines and four of the six singles matches.

Cordell Powless, whose brother Taylor plays for Kaskaskia, clinched the match with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Kaleb Bone. Kirk Tass provided some late excitement by winning his match in a third set tiebreaker 10-7.

LCCC 6, Kaskaskia 3
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski won over Murphy/Powless 8-3
#2D: Hippen/Powless won over Smith/Bone 8-3
#3D: Hawkes/Funk lost to Hallam/Knox 8-3
#1S: Buddy Hippen lost to Anthony Hallam 6-3, 6-3
#2S: Kyle Stickler won over Sam Murphy 6-0, 6-0
#3S: Joe Hawkes won over Taylor Powless 6-4, 6-1
#4S: Nathan Stachowski lost to Eric Smith 6-1, 6-4
#5S: Cordell Powless won over Kaleb Bone 6-3, 6-3
#6S: Kirk Tass won over Tyler Knox 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (7)

Women's Tennis Defeats Blackburn

The Women's Tennis team defeated Blackburn yesterday 6-3.

Blackburn came out to a strong lead, winning both 2 and 3 doubles matches, while L&C's #1 doubles team of Katie Hayes and Danah McCreary won the first match for the Trailblazers with a score of 8-4.

The women went on to defeat Blackburn in 5 of the 6 singles matches, to win their first match for the season, making their record 1-1. Kayla Neudecker clinched the match for the 'blazers with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Amanda Orzechowski. Kelsee Nairn delivered an exciting performance late in the evening with a a third set tie-breaker win of 7-4 over Kinsey Hilliard.

LCCC 6, Blackburn 3
#1D: McCreary/Hayes won over Sheraden/Hilliard 8-4
#2D: Neudecker/Nairn lost to Flores/Orzechowski 8-3
#3D: Davidson/Ramsey lost to Cummings/Buescher 8-2
#1S: Danah McCreary won over Maggie Sheraden 6-2, 6-4
#2S: Katie Hayes won over Bethany Flores 6-3, 6-0
#3S: Kayla Neudecker won over Amanda Orzechowski 6-1, 6-1
#4S: Kelsee Nairn won over Kinsey Hilliard 0-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4)
#5S: Jenna Davidson won over Jessie Johnson 6-0, 6-1
#6S: Dylan Ramsey lost to Michelle Buescher 6-0, 6-0

Wayne Kimler to Perform on Classical Guitar

Godfrey, Ill. –Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department will present a Brown Bag Salon featuring Wayne Kimler at noon on Wednesday, April 13 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium. Kimler will perform classical guitar music from Spain, Yugoslavia and Brazil.

An instructor at Lewis and Clark and in the St. Louis Metro East area, Kimler also is involved in several diverse musical groups from tango to jazz to rock, along with playing private venues on classical guitar.

In 2002, he studied classical guitar and composition in France under Roland Dyens, chair of the Paris Conservatory. He was one of seven guitarists — and the only American — selected for this summer workshop. Kimler performed, with several other guitarists, Dyens’ world-premier written composition, “Bresils.” He also has performed in several classical guitar festivals throughout the United States and Canada.

Kimler composes and is working on his first CD, which will be a mix of modern jazz, reggae, blues and fusion. Also in the works is his first classical guitar album, to be out by fall of 2011.

Bring your lunch and enjoy classical guitar music from around the world. Admission is free and as always, the public is welcome. For more information, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Give Your Regards to Broadway

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Concert Choir invites you to “give your regards to Broadway” on Tuesday, April 12 as they present, along with Limited Edition, “Spotlight on Broadway.”

Under the direction of Susan Parton Stanard, the program will feature favorite songs from Broadway shows and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in The Commons on the Godfrey campus.

Cabaret-style seating will set the mood for the audience to enjoy favorites such as “Cabaret” from “Cabaret,” “Bring Him Home” and “One Day More” from “Les Miserables,” the passionate “The Glory” from “The Civil War: An American Musical,” “Over The Rainbow” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday” from “Sunday in the Park with George.”

Limited Edition will sing “The Varsity Drag,” “Make Them Hear You” from “Ragtime,” and “Show People” from “Curtains.” And no evening of Broadway would be complete without the theme from “New York, New York.”

There are more musical surprises in store for the audience, Stanard said.

“It’s impossible for me to listen to Broadway hits without singing along. On April 12, everyone will get to sing along. The audience will be one of the stars of the evening,” she said.

Admission to the concert is free, but donations will be graciously accepted. For information about this performance, call Susan Parton Stanard at (618) 468-4732 or the music office at (618) 468-4731.

NGRREC Welcomes Photographer Quinta Scott

Alton, Ill. – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Speaker Series continues on March 23 with photographer Quinta Scott.

Scott, a Midwestern photographer with a national reputation for revealing her subject matter in depth with startling images, will talk about the American Bottom between the bluffs and the river south of Columbia, Illinois at 6 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in Alton.

Past projects have included documenting the wetlands created by the Mississippi River, the architecture created by roadside businesses on Route 66 and a study of the color red. (See her Route 66 pictures at www.AlongRoute66.com, and her Mississippi images at www.MississippiRiverPhotographs.com.)

She has received two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and numerous corporate and museum collections hold her work.

Scott will be selling her books to the public after her presentation for $60 each (please pay by check).

This is the second in a series of public talks sponsored by NGRREC and Lewis and Clark Community College. For more event information, view NGRREC’s calendar of events at www.ngrrec.org.

Learn more about Scott by visiting her blog at http://quintascott.wordpress.com.

Lewis and Clark Offers Swim Classes for Young and Old

Godfrey, Ill. – It’s never too early or too late to get started with swimming at Lewis and Clark Community College, where a wide variety of classes are offered year round.

Lewis and Clark’s swim program is taught under the American Red Cross. Instructor Kathy Conlee has been teaching for more than 20 years and is both certified to teach swimmers and swim instructors.

“We start at 6 months. The earlier you start, the easier it is for the child,” Conlee said.

Though the babies don’t necessarily swim, they can learn to kick in the water to position themselves to where they can breathe, in case of a fall into a pool. Parents of children who start early will be amazed by their stamina by age three, she said.

“Not only is it physically good for the children to be swimming, but it’s also a good life skill to have,” Conlee said.

Adult swim classes are more individualized, from those who are uncomfortable with being in the water, to those who want to perfect their strokes for competition. Conlee also teaches water safety instructor courses for credit in the spring.

Classes include:

Adult Learn to Swim
Arthritis Exercise
Preschool Swim: 3-5 Years
Swim Levels 1-5: Ages 6 & Up
Swim Level 6: Ages 6 & Up
Water Babies I: 6-18 Months
Water Babies II: 18 Mos-3 Years
Water Exercise
Aqua Zumba
Competitive Diving

Day and evening classes for children and adults are forming now for late spring and summer. Contact Kathy Conlee at (618) 468-5760 or kconlee@lc.edu for more information. A complete schedule of classes can also be found online at www.lc.edu/ccl.

ICAIA Conference Concludes a Success

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark played host this week to the Illinois College Automotive Instructors Association Conference, and more than 180 automotive educators from around the state

In this photo, Don Stiehr, factory representative with Pro-Cut, talks to a group of automotive educators about a product designed for resurfacing brake rotors during the first day of the spring conference on Thursday..

The event continued this morning with more technical sessions.

“The turnout has been great,” said Chris Reynolds, instructor in Lewis and Clark’s Automotive Technology program. “It has given us a way to network with other educators from around the state and talk about how our program is providing students with the latest technology.”

Girls’ Basketball Spring League Begins April 6 at Lewis and Clark

Godfrey, Ill. –Registration is now open for a girls’ basketball spring league to be held April 6-25 at Lewis and Clark Community College.

The league will include a 6-game schedule with a running clock and two 20-minute halves, and games will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-10 p.m.

Level A is open to girls in grades 5-6 and Level B is open to girls in grades 7-8. The cost is $300 per team, due March 25, with a maximum of 15 players per team.

For team packets and more information, please contact Lewis and Clark’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach Sonya Crider at (618) 468-6240 or via e-mail at scriderrichardson@lc.edu or Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Nicole Kroot at (618) 468-6011.

Men's Tennis Signs Top Triad Player Neil Berkel

The Lewis and Clark Men's Tennis program is announcing that Neil Berkel from Triad High School will be joining the team for the 2011/2012 season.

Berkel is a 4.0 student and participates in Math Club and Church Retreats. He plays #1/#2 singles and #2 doubles for the Triad Knights.

Berkel brings an all around game - characterized by persistence, consistency, and selective net play - to the Blazers' squad. He has been All Conference for the past two years, placed fourth in sectionals singles play, and competed at the state tournament in 2010.

Berkel will be following a scientific course of study with an emphasis on Math and Chemistry at Lewis and Clark. He hasn't decided a specific career path yet, but can see himself teaching some day.

"I've already told Neil that I'll probably nickname him 'Professor Berkel'," joked Coach Humphrey, "But in all seriousness, he's going to be a great addition to our team. He's very thoughtful, is a good athlete and shows a lot of grit and determination on the court. I can't wait to start working with him in the fall."

Tickets Available for Music Department Fundraiser Concert

Godfrey, Ill. – Tickets are now available for Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department’s fundraiser concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available.

The concert will feature Louis Michael performing with Jim Manley’s “Wild Cool and Swingin’ Orchestra.”

This fast-paced, cutting-edge nine-piece jazz orchestra group features Michael on piano and vocals, Manley on trumpet, Larry Johnson on saxophone, Marc Garcia on trumpet, Jim Owens on trombone, Mark Friedrich on bass and keyboards, Dave Fowler on guitar, Joe Weber on drums, and Peter Hussey on percussion.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and are available now by contacting the L&C Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Tickets also are available at Halpin Music, 2375 Homer Adams Parkway, in Alton; Alton Refrigeration and Home Furnishings, 2996 Homer Adams Parkway, in Alton; Sign Magic, 2718 Grovelin Street, #B, in Godfrey; and Duke’s Bakery, 819 Henry Street, in Alton.

All proceeds from this concert go to the L&C Music Department’s Concert and Clinic Fund which allows the department to bring in guest clinicians, guest performers and cover various expenses incurred from the free performances that are open to the public throughout the year.

For more information, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Matifes to Play at St. Mary's

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Trevor Matifes, a sophomore first baseman at Lewis and Clark Community College, has signed with University of Saint Mary's. He is an Alton High graduate.

USM is a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and competes at the NAIA Division II level.

Matifes, who plans on majoring in sports management at Saint Mary's, was the MVP at LCCC in 2009. During Matifes' 2008 season at AHS, he batted .448 and earned second team, all-Southwestern Conference honors.

The Trailblazers are scheduled to welcome Fontbonne of St. Louis in a 1 p.m. doubleheader today. They embark for Panama City, Fla., on Saturday for their weeklong spring trip.

Home Inspector Classes Offered

Godfrey, Ill. –The Corporate and Community Learning division of Lewis and Clark Community College is offering an eight-week home inspection training class for individuals aspiring to become licensed residential home inspectors.

The Residential Home Inspection (CEPD 503 N60) course provides students with a basic understanding of the systems, standards and business of residential home inspection. Topics include the licensing requirements and process, report writing, and an in-depth study of the structural aspects and mechanical systems of a house.

To become a licensed inspector in the state of Illinois, candidates must be at least 21 years of age, show proof of a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a written exam. Individuals must pass this home inspection class to be able to take the state exam.

The class meets 6-9:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning March 22, at the N. O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville.

To register, or for more information, contact Jenn Ciavarella (618) 468-5730.

Registration and Advising for Summer/Fall 2011 Has Begun

Open registration and walk-in advising for Summer and Fall 2011 semesters began Monday, March 14, and the newest schedule is currently available online via Blazernet or www.lc.edu/schedule. Phone registrations will begin on March 21.

    Main campus Enrollment Center hours for Walk-in advising:

    Monday, Thursday & Friday
    8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Tuesday & Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Students should call to make an appointment to meet with a faculty advisor or a specialist at the N.O. Nelson campus or another Community Education Center (CEC):

    N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville - (618) 656-8800
    Macoupin County CEC in Carlinville - (217) 854-5400
    Tri-County CEC in Jerseyville - (618) 498-6500

Golfer to play for Lewis and Clark

Clark Spalding of Granite City High School has signed a letter of intent to join the Lewis & Clark Community College Trailblazers Men's Golf Team in 2011. At the letter signing are (from left, front row) father Doug Spalding, Clark Spalding, mother Cindy Spalding; (back row) Granite City High School Principal Jim Greenwald, Lewis and Clark Community College head golf coach Mike Brasher, high school head golf coach Jeff Ridenour and athletic director Daren DePew.

Bud Shultz and ‘You Can’t Beat Experience’ Jazz Band to Perform at Brown Bag on March 23

Godfrey, Ill. –The popular Brown Bag Salon series presented by the Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department continues at noon on Wednesday, March 23 featuring Bud Shultz and the “You Can’t Beat Experience” Jazz Band playing in the Ringhausen Music Building.

As the band’s name suggests, there is an abundance of experience and talent among these musicians.

Leader Bud Shultz was only 15 when he joined the musician’s union and began playing professionally.

By the time music arranger and trumpeter Dean Mounts was 21, he was already an established performer, both on the road and in various bands.

Trombone and vocalist Jim Maynard has performed since his high school days in Wood River.

Pianist Bob Picker and bassist Bob Stout are both long time artists on their instruments.

The youngest of the group is drummer Ken Link, who began playing with Bud Shultz in the mid-1960s right out of high school.

“With all that experience, we can play for hours without ever getting out a scrap of sheet music,” Shultz said.

Mark your calendar and bring your family, friends and lunch and enjoy the music of these talented musicians. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

For more information, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Photos from 2011 Trebuchet Contest

GODFREY - A crowd of Alton High School students reacts as Junior Evan Franklin, 17, of Alton, goes for the kill shot for his trebuchet team, "White Lightning" during the second round of the 4th Annual Trebuchet contest at Lewis and Clark Community College Friday. More than 200 area high school students took part in the contest.

See more photos on Flickr

Fourth Annual Trebuchet Contest Set for March 11

Godfrey, Ill. – Teams of area high school students will face off Friday in a contest of ingenuity, design and working knowledge of physics during Lewis and Clark’s fourth annual Trebuchet contest.

Studying the effects of weight dropped over a short distance on a projectile that hurls objects over long distances, teams of four to five students representing nine schools have spent months using that knowledge of the basic principles of physics to plan, build and test their own trebuchets (medieval military machines).

On March 11 on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus, they will pit trebuchet against trebuchet to try and top their opponents in distance, accuracy and presentation of design.

Teams were urged to collaborate with drafting teachers from their high schools in using CAD software so that their trebuchet could be built in virtual form before construction, and so that some could be created to scale using the college’s rapid prototype machine.

In addition to the physical competition, teams are also required to submit reports documenting their efforts and results, including what worked and what didn’t work, along with background research into trebuchet design and history.

“The annual trebuchet contest is a great opportunity for high school students to apply lessons learned in physics and math to a hands-on application,” said Kevin Bodden, coordinator of engineering science at L&C. “In addition, the event fosters team building, exploration and problem solving. These are critical skills for those interested in pursuing jobs in an engineering field.”

The contest is a modern, nonviolent and educational application, with prizes awarded to top contestants. Registration is at 7 a.m., and the contest begins at 9 a.m.

Public spectators are welcome.

Area High School Students Get Feet Wet Solving Real River Issues

Godfrey, Ill. – More than 60 environmental science and biology students from two local high schools will work to solve river issues in a professional setting during a Mississippi River Learning Session later this month.

The students, from Southwestern and Alton High schools, will meet at the new, state of the art, sustainable Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 23 for a facility tour and brainstorming session on topics ranging from hypoxia (Dead Zone) and invasive species to floodplains.

“Skills such as the ability to problem solve, think critically, design solutions and lead a team of peers are all needed to protect and plan for our natural resources,” said Christine Favilla, Three Rivers Project Coordinator for the Sierra Club.

Working together, the students must form a consensus, utilizing requested input from expert volunteers from the Illinois Natural History Survey, United States Department of Agriculture and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center in their critical thinking process, and then present their solutions to the group.

“The issue solving session is meant to mimic a real-world civic experience where students from two schools work together to form consensus,” said Elaine AbuSharbain, professor of biology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “It is rare to be involved in that method of learning at the high school level, so we hope we’re filling a void.”

This educational program is co-sponsored and conducted by the Upper Mississippi River Education Committee, a group of non-profit organizations and higher education institutions working to introduce river education to high school students. Member organizations include NGRREC, Principia College, the Sierra Club and SIUE.

“Experiences like the UMR Education Learning Session prepare today's youth to ensure our resources are well managed tomorrow,” said Rebecca Steiner, environmental educator for NGRREC.

Men's Tennis Signs Nic Lancaster for 2011-2012

Nic Lancaster recently signed with the Lewis and Clark Men's Tennis team for the 2011-2012 school year.

Lancaster currently plays 3 singles and 2 doubles for the O'Fallon Panthers and has been rapidly improving his game since he began playing as a freshman four years ago. He has placed in several local doubles tournaments, but doesn't consider doubles his only specialty.

"I enjoy singles a lot; my style is to get to the net and put the ball away," he said.

In addition to possessing a strong tennis game, Lancaster is also a good student - participating in Scholar Bowl and chess tournaments. He plans to pursue a computer science degree with an emphasis on computer graphics. He'd like to play tennis through college and join the pro tour for a few years after graduating - citing John Isner as an inspiration.

"I'm excited about Nic's intelligence, work ethic and attacking style of play. That fits our program to a T. I look forward to watching him progress as a student and a player," said Trailblazers head coach James Humphrey.

Real Estate Classes Offered in Godfrey This Spring

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College will offer two eight-week Real Estate Transactions classes beginning March 21 and March 22 that are the first in a series of studies needed to obtain licensure.

Real Estate Transactions (REAL 132) examines the nature of real estate and its ownership, titles, legal descriptions, uses, contracts, leases, taxation and values. The successful completion of the course, plus other classes, qualifies students to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Examination, which is the test required for state licensing as a real estate agent.

Students must be 21 years old to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Exam and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Lewis and Clark is offering two Real Estate Transactions classes taught by Kevin Botterbush. Both classes meet on the Godfrey Campus. REAL 132 (Section B6) is offered from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning March 21 in the Robert Watson Math Building Room 311. REAL 132 (Section B1) is offered at 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, March 22 in the River Bend Arena Room 206.

There is still time to enroll – do so online at www.lc.edu or by calling the Enrollment Center at (800) YES-LCCC or (618) 468-2222. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For more information about the Real Estate program, contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

Spring Job Fair Open to the Community

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College hopes to match area residents with employers throughout the Metro area during the college’s annual job fair this spring.

The event, which has typically drawn more than 300 attendees each year, will welcome the public from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 30 in The Commons on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark Community College.

“There has been positive interest in the job fair from area employers this year. My hope is that job seekers will benefit from this slight rise in job availability,” said Alice Bunjan, manager of Career and Employment Services at L&C. “We recommend that individuals come dressed in professional attire with resumes in hand, ready to interview and fill out applications on the spot.”

Some of this year’s employers include:

Blue Dog Publishing
Eden Village Retirement Community
Eldercare of Alton
Express Employment Professionals
Extra Help, Inc.
Illinois Laborers & Contractors
Karmak, Inc.
LGC Associates
Madison County Employment & Training
PartyLite Gifts
Saint Anthony's Health Center
Schnucks Markets, Inc.
Social Security Administration
The Job Center
Convergys Corporation
Incredible Events, 62 Sports
WGEL Radio
Cope Plastics
Argosy
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
Solutions on the Spot, Insurance and Consulting
Lewis and Clark Community College

The Job Fair is open to the public at no charge. For more information, or to find out how to become a presenter at this year’s fair, contact Cathy Bechtold at (618) 468-5001 or Alice Bunjan at (618) 468-5500.

Softball Team Signs Southwestern Standout

Trailblazers Softball signed Southwestern High School's Amanda Mitchell on Jan. 27.

Mitchell is coming off a strong 2009-2010 season with the Piasa Birds, boasting a .481 batting average, .588 on base percentage, 13 hits, one double and three RBI in just 27 at bats. The 2008-2009 season saw Mitchell with a .308 average, .368 OBP, 16 hits, three doubles and 5 RBI in 52 at bats.

"She will be an asset both on the field and at the plate," said L&C head coach Ronda Roberts.

In 2009-2010, Mitchell posted a .944 fielding percentage, 17 outs, 11 assists, 6 putouts and only 1 error. In 2008-2009, she had an .875 fielding percentage, 11 putouts, 17 assists, 28 outs and 4 errors all season.

Men's Basketball Team Ends First Season in Division I

REND LAKE - Trailblazers men's basketball wrapped up their first season in Region 24 Division I today after losing to the No. 1 seeded Wabash Valley, 100-85.

After a 77-74 play-in victory in overtime against Kaskaskia on the road Tuesday night, the 'Blazers entered regional quarterfinals against Wabash at Rend Lake Community College in Ina.

The men ended their regular season with a record of 16-16-0.

Women's Basketball Advances in Tournament

GODFREY — Bernie Brown went on a tear Wednesday night.

The Lewis and Clark Communitiy College sophomore scored 20 points to lead the LCCC women’s basketball team to a 61-56 victory over visiting Lincoln Land at River Bend Arena in the first round of the Division II Region 24 Tournament.

Brown was 7-for-12 from the floor as the Trailblazers shot 40 percent (23-58) from the floor.

Taeko Holland added 10 points for LCCC, which advances to play top seed Parkland in a semifinal game on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Illinois College in Jacksonville.

The Trailblazers are seeded second in the Midwest Athletic Conference and No. 4 in NJCAA Division II Region 24. Lincoln Land, led by Candice Wright’s 15 points, was seeded fifth.

Brown, currently fifth in the nation with 112 steals this season, is also is 13th national in assists with 138. Brown had two steals and four assists Wednesday night.

DIY With a New Series of Basic Home Repair Classes at L&C

Godfrey, Ill. – If your list of home repair projects is growing long, and your funds are falling short, consider enrolling in one or the entire series of Do-It-Yourself courses offered this spring at Lewis and Clark Community College.

“I would encourage all homeowners to attend these one-night workshops and to bring questions about the projects they are currently working on, or those they plan to tackle in the future,” said Katie Sledge, L&C Assistant Director of Corporate and Community Learning. “These courses are perfect for new homeowners, or for those who simply want to know how to complete basic home repairs safely.”

Instructor Chuck Herring will be offering three courses through Lewis and Clark’s Corporate and Community Learning department this spring, each priced at $25. Herring is a home repair expert who has been teaching workshops for several years. He is passionate about providing people with knowledge that helps them become more self-sufficient and saves them money.

Electrical Repairs will take place Tuesday, March 8, and is designed to give participants the knowledge and confidence to safely perform basic electrical repairs around their home.

“Home repairs can get expensive. These workshops are designed to equip people with the skills to complete the simpler projects so they can hire experts for the more complicated ones,” Sledge said.

The second course will be offered Tuesday, April 12 and will focus on basic carpentry skills. Carpentry Basics is a hands-on workshop that covers everything from the necessary tools and supplies needed for carpentry projects to learning how to re-screen a door, install a deadbolt or hang shelving.

The third course will be offered Tuesday, May 10 and will focus on plumbing basics. Plumbing Made Easy will provide participants with the knowledge to diagnose and fix common problems associated with pipes, faucets and toilets.

All of the courses are offered on the Godfrey Campus in the Trimpe Building, Room 156. For more information about the course contact Sledge at (618) 468-5750 or ksledge@lc.edu. To register call (618) 468-7000.

Lewis and Clark Hosting Illinois College Exposition Tonight

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will welcome various college and universities, proprietary schools and armed forces during the Illinois College Exposition, being held from 6-8 p.m. tonight in River Bend Arena. The fair is open to all district high school students.

Attending institutions include:

Barnes Jewish College

Goldfarb School of Nursing

Benedictine University at Springfield
Blackburn College
Butler University
Columbia College
DeVry University
Drake University
Eastern Illinois University
Eureka College
Fontbonne University
Grand Canyon University
Greenville College
Hannibal-Lagrange College
Harris-Stowe State University
Hickey College
Illinois Army National Guard
Illinois College
Illinois Institute of Art
Illinois State University
Iowa Wesleyan College
ITT Technical Institute
Lewis and Clark Community College
Lincoln Christian University
Lindenwood University – Belleville
Linn State Technical College
Logan College of Chiropractic
MacMurray College
Maryville University of St. Louis
McKendree University
Millikin University
Missouri State University
Missouri Western State University
Murray State University
Northwest Missouri State University
Olivet Nazarene University
Paul Mitchell the School
Quincy University
Ranken Technical College
Rockford College
Southeast Missouri State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

SIUC College of Science

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

SIUE Army ROTC

St. Louis Christian College
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St. Louis University
St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
Truman State University
United States Air Force Academy/Air Force ROTC
University of Evansville
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign
University of Missouri
University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Southern Indiana
Webster University
Western Illinois University
Westminster College
William Woods University

For more information, contact Delfina Dornes at dmlee@lc.edu or by phone at (618) 468-5200.

No. 2 Seeded Women's Team Heads into Post-season Play

The women's basketball team begin post-season play tonight when the Trailblazers take on Lincoln Land in the River Bend Arena at 6 p.m.

The Trailblazers are seeded No. 2 in the Midwest Athletic Conference and No. 4 in NJCAA Division II Region 24.

In addition, two L&C players are nationally ranked. Sophomore Point Guard Bernadette Brown currently is No. 5 in the nation in steals with 112 this season, and is No. 13 in the nation in assists with 138. Sophomore Anastasia Newton ranks No. 24 in individual blocks per game at 48.

Head Coach Sonya Crider said she is very proud of the women and hopes their strong determination to win continues.

"We played Lincoln Land twice during the regular season and are one for one with them," said Crider. "Our hope is to make that 2 for one with a win tonight."

Region 24 semis and finals will be held at Illinois College in Jacksonville this weekend.

Trailblazers Take Region 24 Opener

Lewis and Clark Community College's Trailblazers faced Kaskaskia's Blue Devils during last night's NJCAA Division I Region 24 men's basketball playoff opener and emerged victorious, 77-74 in overtime.

Lewis and Clark trailed 30-26 at the half, tied the game 66-66 by end of regulation, and outscored the Blue Devils 11-8 in overtime - sending them home with a 16-16 season.

Standout performances included Rico Pierrevilus with 18 points and 20 rebounds, Joshua Freelove with 18 points and Gavin Scott with 15 points.

The Trailblazers play the No. 1 seed, Wabash Valley, at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3 in the regional quarterfinal at Rend Lake Community College in Ina.

Wayne Kimler’s Jazz Trio to Perform at Brown Bag on March 9

Godfrey, Ill. – Wayne Kimler’s Jazz Trio will be performing jazz standards at the next Brown Bag Salon at noon on Wednesday, March 9 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium. The event is free and open to the public.

The trio includes Wayne Kimler on guitar, Peter Hussey on drums, and Doug Byrkit on string bass. The group will perform a wide variety of compositions by jazz greats such as Wayne Shorter, Theolonius Monk, Wes Montgomery, Joe Henderson and Pat Martino.

Kimler plays classical and jazz guitar. He teaches at Lewis and Clark and as a private instructor throughout the St. Louis area. He is involved in several diverse musical groups from tango to jazz to rock along with playing private venues on classical guitar.

In 2002 he was one of only seven guitarists—and the only American—chosen to study classical guitar and composition during a summer workshop in France with Roland Dyens, chair of the Paris Conservatory.
Hussey, assistant professor of music/percussion at Lewis and Clark, is a performer in the St. Louis area who has played music with top-name and Grammy Award winners including Aretha Franklin, Peter Cetera, Arnie Roth and Maria Schneider, the Ballet Orchestra of St. Louis, and The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.

Byrkit, a musician and educator from St. Louis, Mo., is an instructor at Lewis and Clark. He has more than 14 years of professional musical experience in recording, touring and teaching, and is versed in many styles ranging from rock, to jazz, to the blues.

A songwriter/musician since the age of 12, Byrkit has continued to build an impressive body of work. While teaching at various levels, Byrkit continued his own education, receiving his master’s degree in Jazz Performance in 2009.

The Wayne Kimler Trio will entertain the audience for an hour, so bring your lunch and enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

For more information, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Lewis and Clark Announces Fall 2010 Honors List

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is proud to announce its honors students for the fall 2010 semester.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

ILLINOIS
ALHAMBRA—Brandi L. Suhre;
ALTON—Amy Katherine Abert, Donna J. Akeman, Caitlin Anderson, Dene’T U. Anderson, Ashley E. Beiser, James E. Belford, Kelli L. Bornes, Gregory Michael Brown, Andrea Chancey, Jeff Chastain, Gale A. Cleaves, Virginia R. Coolbaugh, Andrea L. Cover, Ashley N. Davis, Jessica Marie Davis, Ashley Deckard, Laura A. Dona, Amanda L. Eaton, Renee L. Edelen, Elizabeth A. Edwards, Isaiah P. Eichen, Donna Fogarty, Jarrett M. Ford, Brandon J. Forsythe, John W. Francis, Rachel E. Fry, Megan R. Gillespie, Kara D. Gleason, Kristen Ryrie Gosling, Michael T. Gray, Tyler W. Greer, Laura M. Griffith, Kaitlyn Frances Hayes, Angela S. Holland, Katlyn N. Hornsey, Heather M. Hosford, Max Hoven, Hannah J. C. Hurley, Jessica I. Ingle, Eric’el Johnson, Marisa J. Johnson, Naundee Se’Mone Johnson, Dolores R. Kelly, Cynthia L. Knight, Jack K. Kruegel, Andreas J. Kuhn, Elizabeth A. Lanham, Nikole D. Lewis, Megan N. Little, Andrea C. Lucas, Mari Anne Luckert, Kayla M. Lyons, Brian J. Maher, Darrin Alan Market, Jarid L. Mathenia, Sarah Lynn McDonald, Matthew Delynn McGee, Danielle B. McNear, Adam P. Meisenheimer, Leah I. Miller, Amber Sue Monroe, Rebecca Marie Moore, Mary Moreton, Stephanie R. Mormino, Linda M. Mortland, Betty A. Mueller, Jennifer L. Naughton, Steven R. Naylor, Sarah E. Neil, Elizabeth D. Newton, Kina Patterson, Melea M. Pearson, Maria P. Piazza, Laurie M. Pinsker, Timorthy D. Quigley, Emma C. Ray, Christopher J. Rhoads, Elnora E. Roland, Gwen E. Sabo, Jeffery D. Saxton, Terry M. Sharp, H. J. Shewmake, Cory Alan Simms, Todd T. Sissom, Crystal Lynn Sitton, John Smith, Lisa R. Spitz, Katrina Marie Sroka, Tyler J. Stalcup, Eric W. Stauffer, Michael J. Stephens, LeeAndrea Michelle Stewart, Jennifer A. Stoner, Andrew F. Stutz, Christopher W. Sullivan, Dion B. Summers, Diana L. Sutton, Alyssa Marie Tarrant, Sarah Tassinari, Tiawana N. Thomas, Sidney Thompson, Courtney M. Twichell, Sheila M. Vaughn, Sonny J. Vincent, Mark D. Voumard, Emma I. Waldrup, Shereece N. Wallace, Trevor J. Walls, Claudia E. Walters, Mary Lou Watson, Stephanie L. Wedding, Jessica M. Weirich, Brant Joseph Whited, Robert L. Whitener, Myrah Whittington, Antione E. Williams, Jennifer E. Willis, Stefnee D. Wilson, Sandra J. Witt, Kate L. Workman, Rebecca L. Wright, Amy E. Zahner;
BATCHTOWN—Bradley J. Eilerman, Keith Eilerman, Lisa Eilerman, Amy M. Friedel, Luke J. Hillen;
BELLEVILLE—Kaitlyn L. Scheid, Victoria C. Baker;
BENLD—Ben K. Bell, Jennifer M. Evanick, Abigail E. Ferry, Bryan Ross, Gooden, Sarah Lee-Anne Heim, Kayla Koyne, Teresa F. Remer;
BETHALTO—Loren Matthew Andrus, Marci Dionne Bedwell, Francine A. Birk, Jamie L. Bland, Stephanie N. Bollinger, Nicholas C. Burns, Tyler E. Camerer, Heather l. Carnes, Jonathan David Carter, Kristie M. Comer, Emily D. Cook, Chelsea A. Coon, Alyssa B. Courtoise, Michael E. Czeschin, Sarah N. Davis, Kyle J. Deprow, Michaela J. Dickey, Erika N. Dietrich, Lindy A. Dixon, Nicklaus B. Dorsey, Aaron M. Draper, Taylor K. Dubbelde, Kacy Dunham, Meghan N. Ellis, Hope E. Fabicheski, Wesley Adam Faulkner, Cheryl A. Fields, Sydni L. Gehrs, Kelsey Goulart, Christa M. Hagen, Brittney A. Harlan, Jerilyn M. Hawkins, Nicole L. Heflin, Katelyn M. Heineman, Michell R. Henline, Jeffery A. Hunziker, Aaron Kerkemeyer, Lauren M. Kerkemeyer, Kayla S. Kirkpatrick, Taylor S. Knight, Krista D. Kramer, Trisha L. Leggett, Morgan R. Maberry, Christopher L. McAninch, Drew S. McCullough, Madeline C. McCune, Kayla A. McDonough, Deidre E. Merli, Patricia M. Militello, Tricia A. Nappier, Kalyn B. Newton, Kyle F. Norris, Kari J. Prott, Zachary J. Pruitt, Kole S. Rhodes, Alyssa M. Rogers, Heather R. Rose, Jason L. Rule, Misty Moria Sanvito, Jennifer Seals, Jeri D. Sitze, Darci A. Strohmeier, Katherine M. Thorman, Ryan C. Tite, Kaitlyn M. Torrez, Ellen A. Vore, Chelsey N. Wehking, Kelsie A. Wells, Bette C. Yates, Keely A. Zimmerman, Brandon S. Zuckerman;
BRIGHTON—James Russell Baron, Dana R. Bennett, Tess E. Betts, Matthew L. Boston, David Wayne Colburn, Ryan J. Cox, Samantha L. Davis, James William Eyers, Nichole D. Fagg, Jessica Geisler, Haley Green, James R. Greene, Brianna J. Harbison, Allison A. Hartzell, Eli S. Hays, Cynthia Hughes, Ashley M. Jenkins, Anna Kallal, Evan D. Laughlin, Nicholas J. Lombardo, Robin M. Manns, Ashley E. McGuire, Elizabeth Grace Mellenthin, Pamela K. Moore, Linda Sue Morgan, Kathleen A. Morris, Shane Lewis Nance, Nicole Orban, Ashley Nicole Ostrander, Bradley J. Pence, Dewayne L. Pence, Timothy R. Pursley, Amanda M. Roberts, Emily Cherise Shultz, Russell A. Sztukowski, Joseph A. Vellella, Ute Karin Vomund, Dawn Christina Voss, Adam C. Watts, Lauren A. Winchester, Marissa L. Wood;
BUNKER HILL—Clarence W. Adams, David A. Cadle, Zachary S. Chestnut, Ethan J. Compas, Devin M. Dellamano, Cody E. Heflin, Brandy S. Jarrell, James P. Lahey, Matthew S. Landreth, Alexandra M. Lovejoy, Keegan J. McLaughlin, John A. Mize, Matt R. Ray, Andrea Schlobohm;
CARLINVILLE—Anthony E. Allen, Alyssa G. Britenstine, Sandra L. Cania, Jennifer J. Costello, Kimberly E. Dworzynski, Kathleen M. Kirk, Andrew E. Markle, Angela D. Moutrey, Amy Elizabeth Porter, Jennifer Lynn Richards, Jozette A. Spaid, Ariel M. Walden, Michael J. Young;
CARROLLTON—Jacob L. Carter, Megan M. Cox, Linda J. Davidson, Haley N. Fenstermaker, Lisa J. Harbers, Zachary A. Harbers, Tamara Lynn Hart, Megan E. Huff, Kimberly A. Lake, Bambi J. Mathenia, Kelsey Lynnette Morris, Emily D. Nash, Jennifer Earlene Pyles, Elaina L. Reynolds, Zachary A. Schmidt, Cody J. Schnettgoecke, Ryan D. Steinacher, Kurtis G. Weber, Mallory L. Weber;
CASEYVILLE—John D. Smiley;
CHESTERFIELD—Trisha Farmer;
COLLINSVILLE—Joshua R. Duhadway, David A. Shimkus;
COTTAGE HILLS—Terry L. Bender, Melanie N. Doelling, Kaylee Y. Fritts, Shayna Paige Harrison, Camille M. Keymon, Jeremy A. Kleis, Winston D. Logan, Rylee L. Ogg, Susan E. Price;
DORSEY—Amy L. Ruyle, Rachel Marie Struckhoff;
DOW—Jennifer L. Hillman, Patricia K. Zagar;
DUPO—Kyle Matthew Dovers, Garold Barrington Duncan;
EAGARVILLE—Daniel Wesley Davis;
EAST ALTON—Indi A. Billings, Drew M. Bollinger, Dennis A. Bosco, Paige L. Boyer, Hannah R. Bridges, Heather R. Bridges, Heather M. Campbell, Candace D. Candela, Brandon Michael Cox, Jason A. Daniels, Valerie Griffin, Tim R. Gusewelle, Trevor D. Hale, Ashley J. Hardy, Brian L. Herrin, Stephanie M. Holford, Ami S. Jarman, Amy N. Jones, Jassen E. Jones, Justin D. Karpan, Jonathan N. Kleemann, Heidi Leanne Latour, Andrew Leininger, Michael R. Link, Brianna P. Markel, Kylee L. Markel, Garrett H. McGee, Louis P. Michael, Johnathan M. Milazzo, Katelyn N. Miller, Sandy Pham, Floyd N. Pierce, Page E. Pluester, Jason Daniel Sanders, Victoria E. Sever, Jordan J. Sheraka, Kimberly A. Slaughter, Cierra R. Smith, Zachary P. Smith, Ashley P. Sneed, Christina L. Sorgea, Savanna R. Stabenow, Sarah Elizabeth Staton, Dawn M. Sutter, Bryon K. Terry, Rebecca R. Tinnon, Francesco Giovanni Turso, Tammy D. Visser, Catrina A. Wallace, Mercadez V. Whitehead, Vance E. Wilhelm, Danielle R. Wilson, Charles B. Woodward, Frankie L. Zarantonello;
EAST ST. LOUIS—Donald R. Goforth;
EDWARDSVILLE—Sarah E. Albert, William F. Ash, Kathryn Marie Baird, Karen Blume, Steven P. Bollman, Marsha L. Brooks, Micah David Carter, Jeanette M. Clark, Lucas Clevenger, Kate S. Collins, Tracey Lynn Cooper, Mallory Cotter, Jesse Douglas Cyrus, Morgan K. Dean, Cynthia J. Driesner, Kate M. Duvall, Thomas Fahey, Curtis Ryan Fisher, Deborah I. Fisher, Megan K. Flynn, Cori Anne Foresti, Molly E. Gaither, Justin H. Gieseking, Ashley N. Granger, Andrew Jason Grzegorzewski, Katelyn Marie Harrison, Lindsey Marie Harrison, Jared P. Heepke, Amy L. Henson, Kristina M. Hill, Jennifer T. Hunt, Julie Jackson, Brittany A. Jones, Emilee K. Kohler, Martin Edward Kramer, Carrie E. Kuchta, Kaitlin A. Kurilla, Stephanie M. Lenhardt, Lauren Elizabeth Lightle, Dyann M. Lonergan-Doolin, Lindsey Marie Loyd, Allyson Rene Maher, Aanchal Malik, Denise A. Mateyka, Thomas D. McClure, Amanda N. Michaels, Katie L. Miller, Patrick Michael Miller, Lisa Kathryn Millington, Kyleigh E. Nelson, Amanda L. Noble, Amy J. Olden, Shannon Patton, Dianna L. Richert, Todd William Robinson, Eric D. Sage, Laura E. Savoie, Susan Elizabeth Schaefer, Maximilian O. Schaettler, Matthew Robert Sinnokrak, Cheryl L. Smith, Lisa H. Spicer, Mark E. Spink, Jesse F. Stallings, Linda A. Steinbach, Anna D. Svoboda, Karen Lyn Swan, Kendra E. Sweezey-Errar, Andrew T. Sykes, Tara N. Thiems, Hanna Lynn Thoroman, Maritza Untama Tapia, Brian C. Utechtt, Grace Marie Utley, Abigail E. Veitch, Brooke Vuagniaux, Laura M. Walsh, Brian Watsek, Philip M. Webb, Sheri Renee Wellen, Heather M. Whipple, Joshua L. White, Olga Nicole Wiemken, Ashlei L. Wolff, Patrick L. Wollenweber, Jennifer M. Zika;
ELDRED—Shannon A. Darr;
ELSAH—Alex J. Cronin, Lindsay L. Laird, Amy Nuber, Jamie Rae Nuber, Nathan G. Wright;
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS—Charles Meirink;
FIDELITY—Hannah Gipson;
FIELDON—Rachelle M. Cox, Christina L. Duggan, Nikki D. Scott, Sandra K. Shelton;
FOSTERBURG—Kyle M. Durham;
GILLESPIE—MacKenzie R. Buckner, Dana L. Carr, Danne J. Corbin, Trey C. Katich, Christina M. Niehaus, Austin J. Peterson, Austin A. Richards;
GLEN CARBON—Eric Z. Carner, Dayna Leigh Chiapelli, Jerad A. Coonrod, John C. Criswell, Jaclyn A. Dumont, Casey Max Eakin, Kelly Ann Lydia Erickson, Barbara L. Ferrari, Kirstie L. Fore, Tamara R. Foster-Kerr, Andrew D. Hagan, Joseph Nathan Hawkes, Dawn M. Heidbrink, John E. Hill, Rema Holland, Elizabeth A. Klopfer, Laura J. Kubieck, Stephanie Marie Kuethe, Mike Liszewski, Paige Maag, Sarah Menk, Joseph Randick, Joel H. Roemer, Alyssa L. Rupprecht, Mary E. Sowerwine, Sarah R. Ulloa, Tamara Kay Walker;
GODFREY—Tracey M. Alford, Chelsie N. Allen, Brascia Audain, Sara R. Beauchamp, Catherine M. Bechtold, Amy Bucklew, Kathryn Leah Buescher, Nicole E. Busler, John B. Cagle, Dylan M. Calvert, Angela J. Campbell, Cynthia A. Campbell, Shannon Marie Castellanos, Andrew E. Chamberlain, Anqi Chen, Jenna B. Davidson, Lauren T. Davis, Jennifer E. Dintelmann, Gail F. Drillinger, Joshua A. Edelen, Lucas B. Edwards, Jeremy M. Foster, Katelyn B. Gilbreth, Sarah E. Gooding, Sommer E. Hachmann, Sage Haggard, Cynthia M. Halpern, Evelyn D. Hargiss, Peggy J. Harrington, Marie E. Hawkins, Sarah E. Hill, Sara K. Howard, Nicholas A. Howland, Ryan Howland, Tyler S. Jackson, Jennifer Diane Johnston, Allison Beth Kane, Marcella J. Kelly, Crystal Kohler, David J. Lauschke, Brian J. Mathus, Nicole M. Medford, Lauren M. Meeks, Hannah G. Mitteis, Barbara E. Montgomery, Alyssa Nicole Narup, Corbin Newquist, John R. Perotka, Miranda A. Price, Catherine E. Pyatt, Teri Rebecca Ranson-Mahoney, Katherine L. Sanders, Nathan M. Scandrett, Alexander Schenk, Breanne M. Shewmake, Thomas E. Shewmake, Gillian L. Singleton, Steven L. Smith, Rebecca R. Standefer, Caroline K. Thompson, Sarah F. Velsor, Amanda Vest, Angela R. Walters, Tricia Warren, Nichole Wisnasky, Jill A. Young;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Allison N. Nolle, Ashley M. Ohlendorf;
GRAFTON—Tommi L. Bell, Alexis A. Bollinger, Shelby L. Burton, Kevin E. Edwards, Jessica L. Haslam, Brandon M. Jackson, Jacob C. Loft, Jacqueline M. Schnettgoecke, Andrea Stuby, Sara K. Vest, Amanda L. Wallace;
GRANITE CITY—Kayla L. Phouangmalay, Kelsey A. Reuter;
GREENFIELD—Jessica Cunningham, Caroline M. Murphy, Paige E. Vinyard, Deborah L. Wonsil;
GRIGGSVILLE—Amber D. Ham;
HAMEL—Del Lisette Ellis, Melissa Lynn Frey, Kathy Snyder;
HARDIN— David A. Baalman, Donna E. Bizaillion, Lauren A. Breden, Sarah A. Pohlman, Heather N. Rose, Jennifer M. Rose, Katie E. Simon, Patricia V. Stelbrink, Diane L. Taviner;
HARTFORD—Jeff K. Augustyn, Michael Brown, Andrew R. Budde, Megan E. Davis, Kelsey M. Eck, Erin McDonough, Rachel L. Sheppard;
HEYWORTH—Jacob Thomas Van Winkle;
JERSEYVILLE—Adam Lee Andre, Benjamin James Bishop, Kathryn E. Blotna, Kayla N. Brosie, Emily Brunaugh, Michell Lynn Clark, Lauren A. Dahlke, Kayla M. Delp, Becky Anne Dewey, Ryan M. Edwards, Stacy Y. Erb, Whitney Ewing, Amitie Leigh Flynn, Kimberly a. Freeman, Darrell W. Gansz, Emily M. Garland, Chelsey Garrison, Matthew Joe Giberson, Corinthia A. Grizzle, Kara N. Hecker, Alyssa N. Herren, Jimmy C. Holliday, Jason Matthew Huitt, Tyler Douglas Hunt, Cori Hutchens, Brian R. Hutchinson, Russel M. Kallal, Andrew P. Kuehnel, Stevie N. McAdams, Tatyana A. Molloy, Megan Parsell, Jade A. Pfleger, Hannah D. Roady, Katelyn N. Roady, Jesse T. Rutherford, Katherine L. Schmidt, Ciera J. Schwegel, Jaynie R. Shafer, Travis Short, Jeremy J. Sibert, Katelyn N. Smith, Paul T. Smith, Stephanie L. Straub, Amanda K. Strotheide, Kellie Swarringim, Lyndsi K. Tepen, Chase M. Travers, Susan Marie Travers, Melissa A. Turpin, Lori L. Vandygriff, Katie Lynn Veenendall, Kyle D. Weiner, Heather R. Williams, Tammy L. Wilson, Matthew R. Wittman, Mindy M. Woelfel, Jessica Wren, Tiffini N. Yost;
KAMPSVILLE—Stephanie A. Dawdy;
KANE—Amanda S. Nicholson, Megan R. Turner, Barry Underwood, Linda M. Walters;
LEBANON—Matthew T. Holle;
LITCHFIELD—Jennifer A. Hoisington, Laurie L. May, Matthew Slightom;
LIVINGSTON—Diana L. Garner;
MARYVILLE—Natalie Elzinga, Cory T. Hagnauer, Michael Shepard McFarlin, Shanna L. Rull, Sara M. Vlasak;
MEDORA—Kristen D. Bowman, Melinda S. Edwards, Devyn T. Kahl, Evan D. Moran;
MEPPEN—Brittany S. Sievers;
MILLSTADT—Barbara Louise Runzo;
MORO—Victoria L. Ahlers, Andrew P. Campbell, Caitlyn E. Cooper, Cassie A. Endicott, Nathan R. Harmon, Nichole l. Henry, Erin Anne Hilligoss-Volkmann, Matthew Virgil Johnson, Amanda C. Schoenbaum, Terri G. Simpson, Danielle M. Spann, David J. Yeager;
NEW DOUGLAS—Bianca M. Massa, Elisha R. Peterson, Laura Elizabeth Rooney;
O’FALLON—Charla Morton;
OTTERVILLE—Travis L. Short;
PIASA—Kimberly D. Dick, Sydnie E. Williams;
PLAINVIEW—Shelbey M. Sawyer;
PONTOON BEACH—Anna Marie Kendall;
PRINCETON—Nathan Johnsen;
ROODHOUSE—Marcia A. Buchanan, Shanda R. Smith, Lora R. Weber;
ROXANA—Amanda L. Ashley, Paige E. Baldwin, Lisa M. Kalagian, Zachary W. Payne, Samuel D.B. Pirtle, Erin N. Westbrook;
SAWYERVILLE—Fawn Renee Howard;
SHIPMAN—Andrew J. Baca, Juanita S. Cox, Loran E. Greenwalt, Maleah R. Grothaus, Emily R. Gucciardo, Caleb Mansfield, Nathan W. Swick, Steven J. Wassink;
SMITHTON—Kelli C. Newman;
SOUTH ROXANA—Megan E. Arnett, Skylar M. Carroll, Stephanie L. Clark, Megan Elaine Hartley, Kory A. Meyer, Keri R. Richert;
SPRINGFIELD—Louis James Poppenhouse;
STAUNTON—Kaitlyne L. Boothe, Chelsea L. Braman, Deanna M. Braman, Dylan C. Caldieraro, Amanda D. Cornell, Randi Courtney, Courtney L. Darrah, Christiana R. Fairman, Deirdra M. Fey, Ashley M. Foster, Dave L. Gerdes, Cecily A. Haase, Samantha C. Hedlund, Eric R. Helm, Surbhi C. Jain, Glen C. Johnson, Nancy J. Kerniskey, Rachel M. Leitschuh, Sabrina Kaye Linenfelser, Lindsey N. Mathenia, Keri L. Mongold, Brady J. Moore, Steven F. Moore, Penny M. Pulley, Briana N. Rae, Ashley N. Rensing, Lisa A. Scanzoni, Debra Schippert-Kraner, Hunter A. Schlemer, Josiah A. Straub, Kimberly Struckhoff, Kathryn M. Trettenero, Philip J. Trettenero, Beth A. Triplett, Zachary A. Williams;
TROY—Tyler Lee Daugherty, Zachary Edward Motl;
WHITE HALL—Kyla R. Cheek, Lisa D. Clark, Charles Brandon Eason, Daniel N. McPherson, Lacie N. Ralston, Hannah Elizabeth Randell, Amy L. Wooley;
WILSONVILLE—Jean M. Beeman, Erica L. Katava;
WOOD RIVER—Stevn P. Barnett, Crystal A. Blasa, Timorthy Sean Boliard, Millicent A. Brickhouse, Aliyah J. Brooks, Tammy L. Childers, Mary Elizabeth Cope, Sydney D. Crump, John B. Desherlia, Elaine Dettner, Melanie L. Franklin, Darla L. Grizzle, Matthew P. Hanser, Thomas J. Hawk, Kiley R. Herndon, Donald L. Hoehn, Shawn K. Hoffmann, Nicholas D. Kamp, Perry D. Kibbons, Allison M. Lee, Katelyn M. Leigh, Heather R. Louvier, Stephen L. Lybarger, Rick W. Marshall, Carly J. McCleland, Brendan S. McKee, Patricia A. Mercer, Marissa L. Meyers, Michele L. Michelon, Ronald K. Mullins, Stacy R. Murrell, Sara J. Neal, Lindsey Marie Niemeyer, Justin A. Oberts, Tamara Lynn Pearson, Kayla D. Pfeiffer, Peggy A. Roberts, Michael Shea, Rhett C. Smith, Amanda L. Sneed, Brendan E. St. Peters, Kaitlynn K. Stanley, Andrew Christopher Weiler, Bradley Wells, Jamie S. Wells, Christopher L. Williams, Alexis C. Young;
WORDEN—Melissa Jane Davies, Trevor A. Engelke, Rebecca Maria Klenke, Charles S. Lineberry, Amy E. Paul, Francis W. Peters, William H. Prante, Jamie J. Scheumann, Kara M. Sechrest;

MISSOURI
FLORISSANT, MO—Travis R. Helton;
HILLSBORO, MO—Harold J. Cuddy;
ST. LOUIS, MO—Vicki L. Hinkle, Kathryn M. Randolph;
WENTZVILLE, MO—Jordan Phillip Schulz;
BRUNSWICK, MO—Jesse Michael Jones;

OTHER STATES
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Zachary Steven Smith;

DEANS LIST

ILLINOIS
ALHAMBRA—Brett A. Kinder;
ALTON—John Garth Acord, Avery M. Adams, Sarah E. Anderson, Rachel Angelsberg, Sarah N. Ansell, Danielle Armstrong, Reginald Arnold, Aaron M. Atkins, Sonia M. Avery, Michael Balentine, Renee Lossie Bauer, Elza Andrew Beavers, Kayla J. Beckham, Adam Jefferson Bennett, Nicole Bernaix, Josh J. Betz, Nicole M. Blackketter, Joseph A. Bodenbach, Jesse D. Bonniwell, Lafondria A. Booth, John J. Brinkman, Christina A. Brooks, Katrina Brown, Rhonda M. Brown, Tiffany Nicole Buckner, Scott Arthur Burton, Nancy Lynn Carpenter, Carrie A. Carpunky, Carolyn Marie Caruthers, Thomas E. Chappell, Cassandra A. Clark, Hayley C. Clark, Justin Chay Collier, Zachary A. Cooper, Benjamin A. Cowan, Phillip J. Cox, Trisha L. Cruz, Garan-Harley A. Davidson, Jeff D. Davis, Rachel M. Degrand, Ross J. Dever, Jonathan N. Dillow, Jammie L. Dooley, Brant N. Douglas, Cassandra E. Douglas, Michael A. Drake, David H. Eichen, Micheal James Erwin, Aleta A. Evancho, Jessica J. Fish, Brenda R. Fowler, Maria N. Fraise, Sarah J. Frame, Rebecca J. Fremder, Jessica C. Fritsch, Ryan E. Geisler, Chase Giffin, Samantha J. Gordon, Alyson N. Goskie, Leanna A. Gower, Julianna Maeng Grate, Jennifer Nicole Griggs, Kevin Grove, Justin L. Hall, Toni M. Hall, Daniel Adam Harder, Mercy R. Hargis, Kimberly Hargrave, Heather Renee Harris, Christina Hasler, Amy D. Haynes, Elzora Helms, Adrianna L. Henson, Blake A. Hoyt, Derrick M. Hubbard, Robert Henry Husemann, Allen T. Ingold, Ashley Michelle Ingold, David J. Inlow, Jeffrey Alan Jackson, Abagail P. Johnessee, Haley E. Johnson, Melinda Anne Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Shanel N. Johnson, Sarah E. Joyce, Melinda A. Knoche, Deborah Elaine Kolesa, Melinda K. Kopsie, Emmily J. Lackey, Kayla M. Lenhardt, Lindsay S. Lind, Timothy M. Louvier, Kaley Beth Lyon, Timothy John Lyon, Mary D. Maggart, Kristin S. Manns, Justin G. Markel, Skylar J. McCance, Jennifer D. McDonald, Tanner J. McGibany, Diana C. McGraw, Molly F. McManis, Angela G. Murphy, Brianne M. Neal, Jessica Nelson, Jessica Odell, Ladonna N. Ostendorph, Aiemie Nicole Pace, Victoria N. Patterson, Caleb Peuterbaugh, Christine M. Peuterbaugh, Ashley J. Powell, Mark C. Radcliff, Laura R. Rogers, Lori A. Sadler, Thomas R. Sanders, Lori C. Schneider, Marc C. Schultz, Krista L. Shields, Billie Simmons, Elizabeth Marie Smith, Samantha Smith, Steven A. Sowders, Sarah M. Spain, Paul E. Sprague, Kimberly K. Sprung, Robert L. Stanford, Sheena R. Stegmann, Kathleen MD Sullivan, Christopher D. Sumpter, John C. Sundberg, Tammy R. Sutton, Elizabeth Marie Symons, Alisha A. Taylor, Cody M. Taylor, Jennifer A. Terry, Thomas I. Thompson, Anthony John Thorstad, Shakira Jonell Varble, Mary Volner, Jessica M. Voss, Lesley A. Wahle, Amanda D. Wallace, Brandon P. Wallace, Germaine A. Wallace, Steven H. Wallendorf, Bejamin Michael Waller, Alison M. Walls, Travis K. Ware, Levonn Montgomery Warner, Jessica M. Williams, Daniel L. Wilson, Jamar Christopher Woodard, Regina A. Woods, Lori E. Wooff, Robert L. Yancey, James T. Yinger, Allison R. Young, Charles Michael Young;
AUBURN—Jaime L. McLaughlin;
BATCHTOWN—Pamela C. Blackwell, Rebecca A. Brodbeck, Gregory M. Eilerman, Jessica M. Eilerman, Anthony M. Hillen, Klinton K. Klocke, Lydia K. Roades, Sarah E. Roades;
BELLEVILLW—Jamie Julius Leggett;
BENLD—Jodi M. Balzraine, Amy Marie Bates, Stacey A. Cadaret, Shari Carner, Daniel L. Day, Rebecca L. Hardin, Michele M. Lovsey, Hilary A. Thomas, Kevin Wolf;
BETHALTO—Rebeca R. Allman, Kelly J. Andrews, Lasha M. Baker, Dustin R. Berry, Joy Ellen Bick, Stephanie A. Bowman, Gerald L. Burns, Nathan C. Champlin, Amanda N. Clark,
Adam Colclasure, Jennifer N. Courtoise, Matthew D. Dorman, Kelly E. Dunham, Taylor Emerick, Amanda Rose Feltes, Jeffery Fencel, John Findley, Jennifer E. Fleming, Lyndsey J. Gauthier, Noemi Golden, Carlos Manuel Goulart, Isaac D. Gowin, Timothy D. Gwillim, Robin Sue Halemeyer, Heather M. Hamilton, Molly A. Hamilton, Melissa H. Harris, April Heather Hausman, Rebecca L. Hausman, Ashley R. Hogan, Jenny D. Hunt, Justina R. Johnson, John Luke Keller, Laura M. Kirkpatrick, Erica N. Lauck, Michael J. Lockwood, Samantha A. Marks, Jamie N. McGarvey, Josie L. Miller, Comron A. Moradi, Morgan C. Mull, Kathryn M. Newton, Carolyn L. Pilla, Joshua A. Pruitt, Nicholas R. Rhodes, Anna M. Sherer, Mai Thi Thanh Shetley, Sarah Snyder, Andrea D. Spurlock, Justin G. Stanley, Alexander Stephens, Matthew J. Stimac, Malinda Strasen, Richard Strasen, Chante’ S. Summers, Jackie S. Tarrant, Anita K. Thomas, Monica L. Vanzo, Liridona Vajseli, Kendra Joy Warren, Jason M. Watkins, Margie A. Wilson, Tyler D. Wooley, Jordan M. Yates, Chelsea Jean Zimmerman;
BRIGHTON—Nicholas B. Bangert, Lauren E. Bauser, Leona Beeman, Megan D. Beilsmith, Deshea G. Bentley, Karlee R. Bohn, William E. Brantley, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Christi L. Bright, Rachel A. Cadmus, Clayton T. Chamberlain, Sara E. Cole, Veronica A. Coyte-Webster, Adam S. Craig, Chantal S. Dale, Samantha M. Doolin, Valerie A. Dressler, Justin M. Emmons, Rebecca M. Escalante, Joseph F. Farmer, Carl L. Feilbach, Hunter T. Gaffney, Sarah E. Gibson, Amber E. Gorin, Melissa Ann-Marie Gray, Ryan Gray, Christina S. Grenfell, Brett Guthrie, Hannah M. Hart, Deborah S. Hayes, Brooke N. Herring, Samantha Holden, Andrew C. Hood, Andrew Johnson, Donald J. Keil, Conner Kessinger, Nicholas P. Klein, Travis S. Lee, Michelle L. Lucker, Sarah M. Maag, Clayton J. McElroy, Joshua P. Minor, Heather R. Moore, Bianca Palermo, Amanda M. Penning, Chelsea Raymond, Kellene R. Robbs, James R. Roettgers, Drew Schmid, Nicholas S. Skjerseth, Kellie Mae Steinkuehler, Brandy N. Stewart, Andrew R. Summers, Brett Douglas Wampler, Alyssa N. Watts, Jamie L. Weller, Daniel A. White, Jamie Christine White, Jessica Wolff;
BRUSSELS—Brianna S. Klunk;
BUNKER HILL—Michael Adcock, Lisa A. Allen, Sharon E. Allen, Steven T. Bedell, Lisa D. Bostick, Sarah Cannedy, Ted M. Cook, Wendy L. Davis, Darcy Eileen Dixon, Michele R. Doerr, Benjamin Hamilton, Brooklyn Hlafka, Jason L. Householder, Dwitt B. Isringhausen, Michael G. Klopmeier, Jacob Krauss, Jeremy Joel Lievers, Amy Marie Losch, Hollie D. Martin, Tyler Phillip Martin, Chris M. Mellenthin, Caty A. Passig, Ashley N. Pruitt, Jeremy W. Roark, Whitney M. Schleyhahn, Chelsea L.N. Stammer, Aubrey R. Stawar, Jennifer L. Thyer, Ashley L. Trimm, Natalie Voumard, Jacob D. Welch;
CARLINVILLE—Amanda D. Allen, Marcia R. Babbs, Andrea J. Branson, Amber Burger, Hannah M. Carpenter, Ruth E. Childers, Kayla R. Damm, Margaret Ann Ditch, Brian Hauschildt, Clara Adair Heinz, Ricky L. Jenkins, Whitney Blair Joy, Spencer Keck, Rebecca P. Lack, Steven M. Link, Mitchell J. Oswald, Dimitri K. Pancake, Ryan P. Parker, Kellen c. Price, Benjamin L. Pruitt, Whitney Reiher, Lenora Schwartz, Austin J. Shipley, Allison M. Tallman, Jenny Marie Turner, Tamara Elizabeth Wing;
CARROLLTON—Nathan G. Boulch, Marissa L. Bowman, Tamara L. Breckon, Ashley N. Camden, Benjamin D. Cook, Zachary T. Daum, Tessa M. Day, Danielle L. Fraley, Mary E. Garner, Emily R. Hausman, Melissa A. Hendricks, Tina J. Isringhausen, Elizabeth M. Kesinger, Isaac A. King, John P. Luca, Michael Warren Miller, Sharon D. Miller, Ashley D. Nolan, Justin Lee Peters, Dawn P. Phillips, Terry G. Plogger, Jessica M. Reno, Melissa M. Schnelt, Jenny L. Stewart, Taylor A. Sullivan, Tammie L. Updike, Brianna J. Werner;
CASEYVILLE—Randall J. Smith;
CHESTERFIELD— Justin M. Miller, Becky A. Paul;
COLLINSVILLE—Nicole Marie Cassiday, Thomas Miles Ellis, Barbara A. Epperheimer, Thomas Dean Epperheimer, William J. Hook, Alison M. Howard, Jim K. Townsend;
COTTAGE HILLS—Earl Scott Downing, Sherry L. Gardner, Jordan J. Hurst, Irina Javid, Frances I. Laurie, Crystal E. Meier, Amber J. Mielke, Erica K. Pence, Shpresa Veseli, Katherine S. Waide, Kayla M. Whitten, Joshua Korando Woodson;
DORSEY—Heather LeAnn Gvillo, Zachary T. Hopper, Hannah R. Litzau, Timmy L. Pickerill, Jamie L. Stumpf, Kevin C. Stutz;
DOW— Colin N. Abell, Pamela S. Davis, Nathan J. Finkes, Richard Franklin Kennedy, Zachery R. McDuffie, Britney J. Molloy, Alanna N. Murphy, Andrew C. Smay, Merrick C. Wilderman;
DUPO—Joshua John Constantine;
EAST ALTON—Aaron M. Arbuthnot, Amy N. Ashley, Brittany D. Bailey, Bryan R. Bethel, Courtney Brueggeman, Drew A. Brumley, Breanna N. Clark, Diana S. Copeland, Maegan E. Copeland, Rachael Cox, Kelly-Lynne L. Cruthis, Michael S. Dettmers, Jarred S. Dunham, Chelsea Renee’ Elledge, Ryan C. Gatton, Benjamin Griffin, Jena Elizabeth Grill, Robyn E. Hanebrink, Evelyn C. Howard, Kayla J. Kistner, Daniel Leininger, Lauren E. Lewis, Kara N. Liley, Pamela Ann May, Morgan CB McCalley, Melissa McCann, Ryan M. McClure, Bridget K. Meszaros, Adam C. Meyer, Ericka L. Mielke, Elizabeth A. Mitchell, Miranda A. Orlandini, Raylin J. Pearson, Jeana C. Pierce, Brittany D. Powell, Jeff A. Priesmeyer, Connor R. Robien, Darlene M. Rowe, Ruth M. Ryan, Adam P. Schroedter, Joseph M. Simonds, Cody C. Smith, Jacob A. Terry, Erik J. Vandiver, Kevan L. Vandiver, Dreanalee Vanzo, Gabrielle Vennera Vescoso, Decia M. Waters, Rachel L. Waters, Adam B. Watson, Sarah Walker Wright, Mary K. Yates;
EAST ST. LOUIS—Dunnisha M. Franklin;
EDWARDSVILLE—Jessica J. Adkins, Richard S. Ahart, Bernard Amalimeh, Kirsten Andes, Douglas B. Babb, Amanda N. Baker, Renee M. Barker, Kyle Edward Baughman, John Joseph Beck, Amanda J. Berry, Amanda J. Bold, Julie Kristine Bornemann, Rebecka N. Briney, Kelli L. Bruce, Andrew F. Campbell, Shannon Louisse Court, Nikki L. Crites, Kourtnie A. Donelson, Annie E. Gianaris, Alyse J. Goebel, Jordan E. Griffin, Barbara M. Grist, Jacob Hanfelder, Casey R. Hatscher, Keely Jo Hattery, Kelsey S. Hay, Jessica E. Hershey, Nathan James Higgins, Ranae C. Hill, Kayla A. Holshouser, Nicholas C. Huddle, Rakel Johnson, Jennifer C. Jones, Dan D. Kalish, Sam H. Kautzer, Deegee Jeanette Kienstra, Nicole Marie King. Brian James Kluthe, Jon Kohlmiller, Elizabeth M. Koonce, Caitlin Kossakowski, Ryan A. Kovarik, Christian D. Kramer, Kristin L. Krebs, Annaleen E. Ladwig, Rebekah M. Lammer, Timothty Wayne Lifritz, Andrew M. Lochmann, Heidi Brianna Looker-Dettmer, Kathryn L. Manning, Sydney M. Maples, Brianna L. Martin, Lisa L. Mason, Claire Dorothy Millman, Janna Morgan, William E. Moy, Jacob B. Mudge, Kirk P. Myers, Anna W. Navarrete, Mary K. Niebling, Jacob Nolan, Melanie Nolen, Taylor A. O’Bryan, Murti Nilesh Parikh, Kristen L. Pauli, Michelle E. Payne, Emilie Pinski, Samantha Louise Portell, Leonard M. Rankin, Jamie L. Rausch, Christopher J. Rea, Lorraine M. Reading, Lyndsey Nichole Reller, Erin Elizabeth Robinette, Robert E. Rogers, James E. Roper, Joshua R. Royer, Alex Ruff, Bradley A. Schindewolf, Kelsie Marie Schneck, Sean R. Severson, Whitney R. Seymore, Nina M. Stebernak, Lisa M. Stubits, Danielle M. Suess, Jessica Renee Tanksley, Amber B. Thomason, Sharon K. Tosovsky, Jacob E. Tweedy, Robin M. Umbaugh, Kara Ashley Vinyard, Jordan Michelle Volrab-Torti, Kimberley J. Wagener, Kyle A. Weber, Elizabeth R. Wendler, Renae L. Wiemers, Rachael H. Zurliene;
ELDRED—Jonatha R. Evans;
ELSAH—Natalie L. Elliott, Caleb J. Fowler, Robert William Pierce, Nicole C. Richardson, Samantha L. Stocks;
FIELDON—Kirk C. Akers, Jessica K. Goen, Brittany M. Parker;
GILLESPIE—Haley M. Edwards, Stephen Gregory, Laci Hart, Marsha K. Hausman, Stephanie Hebenstreit, Whitney E. Hollis, Jessica Marie Katava, Samantha M. Knoche, Gregory P. Link, Zachary C. Parker, Kelsey Michelle Petersen, Kimberly Ann Powers, Megan Marie Rands, Deborah K. Rauzi, Helen R. Richvalsky, Kaylan L. Schardan, Timothy E. Strawn, Sean R. Tallman;
GLEN CARBON—Kyle Abram, Crystal L. Andres, Nancy M. Beyer, Trevor A. Bickhaus, Kimberly A. Black, Jacob L. Bratten, Melissa R. Brockmann, Melissa K. Buchanan, Danielle M. Cox, Joshua A. Doiron, Mandy S. Fowler, Jerry Greenwood, Emily K. Grich, Kyle M. Gullicksrud, Douglas S. Hansel, Katie A. Hastings, Neal H. Hayes, Heather Y. Hood, Michelle K. Hudson, Adam D. Huffman, Kenan D. Keller, Emily T. King, Lucas L. Lahr, Mary P. Mang, Nathan Reed McKinney, Michelle L. Moore, Kiersten Elizabeth Noel, Lindsay Marie Osborne, Chiyo J. Palen, Kristin F. Perkowski, Brooke E. Reilley, Callie A. Rickard, Bethany N. Sitton, Cassaundra Smith, Melanie B. Smith, Gwen M. Snell, Christopher A. Spohr, Ashley Taylor, Christina M. Walker, Gordon C. Wright, Kaide L. Zoelzer;
GODFREY—Zackary W. Allgood, Amanda E. Aragona, Alyssa J. Bagley, Wendy J. Barbier, Caitlin R. Bayley, Jessica L. Beckwith, Cameron E. Berdak, Janis Berzins, Justin T. Bloodworth, Lisa H. Bodine, Tess Nicole Bonebrake, Krista N. Brenner, Eron R Brewer, Lauren E. Brooks, April M. Buel, Jenifer Buel, Ashley R. Calame, Morgan Carrow, Kelley R. Cassens, Richard Chambers, Patrick Cirillo, Jera L. Connell, Michael L. Craig, Lisa M. Deck, Sarah Marie Ditterline, Jackie A. Dixon, Catherine A. Dondanville, Linda C. Dublo, Caitlyn E. Eitzmann, Christopher C. Ely, Ellen L. Estes, Natalie Layne Evans, Michele L. Farmer, Keith Michael Flaugher, Matthew D. Flavan, Kaitlyn Ford, T. J. Fowler, Tabitha Freeman, Zachary A. Funk, Alyssa N. Gonzales, Jessica R. Hartmann, Emily Heffington, Matthew J. Hillery, Nathan B. Hoefert, Joseph Hughes, Sarai M. Hughes, Tiffany Nicole Hyatt, Nathan D. Ivester, Sally K. Johns, Robert Johnson, Ryan J. Kelley, Katherine G. Kichline, Allison J. Klockenkemper, Alicia N. Kochanski, Tenelle A. Lapsey, Thon Thiang Luony Goak, Hugh R. Macy, Joseph C. Mancewicz, David R. Massey, Edward E. McBride, Patrick E. McGrath, Amber M. McKee, Daniel R. McKinney, Aubrey McMullin, Lee A. McRaven, Colleen M. Mead, Cathy L. Miller, Shannon M. Monroe, Daniel D. Morell, Damon M. Muscarella, Madeline S. Northway, Kayley S. Painter, Raymond H. Parton, Caitlin E. Peach, Lamonte Poole, Kristin L. Pranger, Jennifer R. Rake, Jordan L. Range, Katrina Rogers, Jacob M. Schmidt, Natalie Ann Schmitz, Alexandria L. Scott, Abby J. Shetley, Steve C. Simcox, Kim A. Smith, Nick J. Sneed, Trenia N. Spiller, Megan E. Springman, Matthew A. Steinacher, Kelby R. Steiner, Bradly T. Sullivan, Jack T. Tefteller, James M. Thompson, Katelyn N. Toeniskoetter, Jennifer Rose Urbonas, Thomas B. Vest, Nicolas A. Visconti, Luke A. Warner, Maureen M. Williams, John D. Wilson, Kimberly Kaye Wiltshire;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Ashley M. Kuhn, Carmen L. Simon, Courtney F. Tepen, Melissa A. Tepen;
GRAFTON—Jeremy M. Beasley, Kyle Bollinger, William J. Green, Erinn E. Hileman, Brennan M. Jackson, Katherine Stella Kopelousos, Carley M. Rulo, Johnny R. Schnettgoecke, Kyle S. Stagner, Stephen J. Turner, Rachel Sue Zimmerman;
GRANITE CITY—Hannah Joyce Costillo;
GREENFIELD—Brittany L. Dalton, Kelly M. Smith, Kristopher Wingler;
HAMBURG—Tyler C. Squier;
HAMEL—John A. Gooden, Juliann D. Stevenson;
HARDIN—Emily E. Baltisberger, Mitchell J. Bowers, Glen E. Fester, Caitlin M. Glynn, Karla J. Johnes, Anne N. Parkinson, Nathan J. Sagez, Tessa L. Schobernd;
HARTFORD—Rebecca J. Cornwell, Matthew R. Preston, Randy E. Walkenhorst;
HETTICK— Chelsie R. Bowman;
HIGHLAND—Kati L. Pearson;
HILLSBORO—Stacie Renae Wright;
HILLVIEW—Allyson K. Knox;
IRVING—Chelsey L. Timpe;
JACKSONVILE-- Brooke O. Beets;
JERSEYVILLE—Deanna Allen, Bret Claude Arter, Chelsea N. Baruxen, Tracey Beach, Nathaniel J. Beiser, Sarah L. Bertman, Shelby L. Booth, Lindsey Renee Branham, Jeffrey B. Cherry, Lindsey Copley, Michelle L. Cox, Gail C. Crader, Jody D. Crowe, Kaitlyn Davenport, Beth A. Devening, Jeremy R. Early, Laura L. Eberlin, Marissa D. Edwards, Joshua P. Erthal, Brooke N. Fitzgibbons, Chloe C. Fox, Stephen A. Fox, Philleena M. Francis, Kayla J. Fry, Zachary T. Hartley, Kristi S. Hayes, Hannah J. Heitzig, Paula Faye Hinkson, Karen Holder, Kimberly Hughes, Jennifer D. Hutchinson, Jamie L. Jones, Carrie J. Kallal, Patricia A. Kallal, Jennifer M. Kennett, Jessica I. Kimble, Jade N. Linder, John E. Linenfelser, Holly Lea McAdams, Brandy Lm McCoy, Danah R. McCreary, Melissa Ann Sams McKenney, Sarah L. Moore, Brayden C. Morris, Alyssa C. Mundy, Reid C. Mustain, Crystal M. Paradine, Jessica Parsell, Kellie N. Phillips, Scot E. Proksha, Virginia R. Ritter, Douglas W. Ruyle, Rebecca M. Ryan, Stephanie Sackmann, Julia R. Schell, Amy B. Schwegel, Mike R. Sears, Hannah D. Sharrow, Heather M. Short, Chad L. Sibley, Alison L. Skinner, Susan E. Smith, Taylor J. Smith, Lori Snyder, Connie W. Springman, Sharlotte E. Stanwood, Jennifer M. Stone, Avnie L. Taylor, James A. Tepen, Matthew H. Thiel, Dustin A. Thomas, Christine E. Tonsor, Amy Lynn Underwood, Catlin E. Utterback, Stephanie M. Vail, Olivia J. Van Walleghen, Natalie N. Walsh, Katherine E. Warix, Aaron Micheal West, Kyle D. Woolsey, Bayli N. Yates, Deaven G. Zimmerman;
KAMPSVILLE—Judi A. Neese;
KANE—Mark Alan Dunn, Rebecca M. Reiter, Claude Eugene Sylling;
LITCHFIELD—Gregaory F. Keith;
LIVINGSTON—Katlyn E. Dealey, Lauren R. Gaudette, Heather L. Goldman, Michelle M. Johnson, Timothy Clark Kovaly, Jason A. Roberts, Sherri S. Taylor;
MADISON—Thomas Andrew Obremski;
MARYVILLE—Richard Schmidt;
MEDORA—Christopher M. Bawden, Brady Darr, Samantha J. Estes, Crystal E. Schwaab, Christine Scott;
MEADOWBROOK-- Kyle S. Stickler;
MEPPEN—Ashley M. Baalman;
MORO—Robert Logan Bachman, Patrick W. Boswell, Anthony M. Carlson, Jessica M. Gerber, Shari L. Gordon, Phoenix D. Helmkamp, Haley M. Hemingway, Zachary W. Knoblauch, Vicki L. Kruse, Kyle L. Marler, Elizabeth C. Perrine, Crystal J. Runion, Morgan L. Stickler, Tracey L. Sutton;
MT. OLIVE—Jodene Ann Niehaus-Scheller, Brittney Gayle Short;
NEW DOUGLAS—Michael D. Volle’
NOKOMIS—Kyle Archibald, Jillian Marie Traylor;
O’FALLON—Kaci Michelle Jakes;
PIASA—Kelly Dubree;
POCAHONTAS—Nicole A. Korte;
ROODHOUSE—Joseph A. Buttitta, Paige E. Crawford, Jacob L. Daniels, Malinda J. Kennedy, Cara D. Kesinger, Mary M. Shipley, Allison R. Strain, Rhonda Velandia, Kendra E. Wallis;
ROXANA—Tara N. Berry, Joshua Giddings, Benjamin J. Laubscher, Tracy J. Lenhardt, Sarah C. Rice, Andrea Schaaf, Kimberly Anne Spano, Christina M. Spink, Kevin E. Taylor, Timothy Walker, Stephanie A. White;
SAWYERVILLE—Cheyenne Napier;
SCOTT AFB—Katy N. Herbert;
SHIPMAN-- Kimby S. Basnett, Thea L. Burnett, Valerie A. Cummings, Kelsey L. Darr, Tracy R. Jackson, Jacob A. Juliano, Alex S. Reed, Alecia M. Roemer, Valnor N. Scerri, Bailey L. Shaw, Shawn M. Smith, Edward Snyder, James N. Thomae, Samantha K. Wallace, Vicki Kay Young;
SOUTH ROXANA—Bethany E. Cook, Tiffany A. Crank, Noel P. Deshotel, Shawn Edward Downing, Sheila M. Goforth, Martin R. Gordon, Brandon W. Grizzle, Ethan C. Guss, Sheila D. Henseler, Caleb B. Hobbs, Patrick Michael Lewandowski, Matthew R. Mellenthin, Amanda E. Richardson, Martin Scott Syrcle, Aerika L. Zimmerman;
STANDARD CITY— Katherine J. Warren;
STAUNTON—Taylor B. Anschutz, Stephanie R. Becker, Adam S. Boston, Tyler E. Braden, Brandy M. Burdell, Sarah I. Caldieraro, Kali Clemons, Tristan M. Coan, Lacie R. Davis, Jodyne Devries, Heather N. Hollenback, Rachel M. Hopper, Mary A. Hormann, Don A. Houston, Edward Geoffrey Kolkovich, Anna G. Kroeger, Megan L. Leetham, Matthew James Marra, Angela N. Meade, Amanda R. Mengelkamp, Sandy K. Nicholas, Katherine A. Novack, Kayla M. Nowell, Holly C. Paoni, Tiffany A. Reiter, Brittany G. Robinson, Samantha K. Rogers, Whitney E. Sawyer, Delbert L. Snead, Lorie E. Stairs, Jennifer M. Stebel, Karissa J. Tranter, Mathew W. Tranter, Angelique Michelle Whitehead, Steven Wood;
TROY—Matthew James Ballard, Stephanie N. Gotway, Valerie Marie Madas, Larry E. Mueller, Selina Marie Pagan, Nathaniel David Stachowski;
WHITE HALL—Teresa A. Hendrickson, Rene L. Hoots, Brennan D. McMillen, Jenny K. Raabe, Rebekah J. Schieferle,
WOOD RIVER—Tabitha M. Agney, Rhonda J. Albrecht, Timothy Dulane Albright, Alan M. Barnett, Lindsey M. Becker, Theresa L. Berrey, Michelle N. Braun, Cole D. Breaklander, Brittany K. Brueggeman, Chelsea K. Camerer, Jennifer L. Cappelletti, Diana J. Carlisle, Laura L. Carpenter, Jill R. Cartwright, Rocky A. Church, Latreas N. Clark, Joel L. Claytor, Tracy L. Copley, Mary Ann Crawford, Christopher P. Dickerson, Kayla M. Errandi, Ashleigh K. Fogarty, Haley R. Forsythe, Julie A. Fults, Jacob P. Giddings, Ornetta Bea Gilliam, Melinda S. Gruebner, Noah C. Gust, Kimberly D. Hickerson, Derek D. Jarman, Neil P. Kollack, Emily G. Martin, Erin L. McCord, Hannah L. Metheney, Jennifer A. Nicosia, Halie S. Olinghouse, Aria N. Ordlock, Carli E. Paine, Jessica Parmentier, Jeannette Marie Pfeiffer, Sara Elizabeth Pratt, Courtney P. Ragsdale, Britaney T. Ragusa, Abbey L. Revelle, Dillon E. Reynolds, Kristen N. Rowe, William S. Scroggins, Lisa L. Sidwell, Carolyn D. Spencer, Jennifer L. Stumpf, Anthony GM Swarringin, Connie Elizabeth Terry, Jeremy L. Turner, Alexander R. Urioste, Melissa L. Vanmeter, Adam Patrick Walsh, Angelia Watson, Katherine A Yost;
WORDEN—Sarah J. Cooper, Aaron W. Davies, Melissa M. Goff, Adam W. Horton, Jacob L. Langley, Timothy Long, Jacob T. Lowry, Timothy Paul Messer, Taylor L. Nelson, Chassedy L. Pratt, Elliot J. Slack, Stacey M. Spears, Monica Denise Suermann, Shannon Suhre, Joseph P. Vieth, Rebekah L. Weedon, Rebecca M. Wieseman;

MISSOURI
FLORISSANT—Nicole C. McHugh, Kiersten Alyse Mottl, William James Princivalli, Kirk Allen Tass, Kaytlin Michelle Nevels;
PACIFIC—Tonya Robinson;
WASHINGTON—Courtney Bresnahan;
ST. LOUIS—Earnest Everett Carter;
ST. PETERS-- Annette L. Beach, Abby Michelle Salisbury;
OSAGE BEACH—Budd Hyde;

OTHER STATES
ASHLAND, WI—Emily Pufall;
MIDWEST CITY, OK—Tamara D. Brown;
LAS VEGAS, NV—Teresa M. Stevens

Check Out Four-Year Options during L&C’s Spring Transfer Day

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome more than 45 college and military representatives looking to recruit students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wed., March 9 in the Commons. There will be free soda, chips and pizza for those in attendance. For more information, contact Tammy Childers at (618) 468-5101.

Colleges/universities/organizations represented will include:

Ashford University - Iowa
Barnes–Jewish College

Goldfarb School of Nursing

Benedictine University at Springfield
Blackburn College
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Bradley University
Eastern Illinois University
Fontbonne University
Franklin University
Greenville College
Hannibal-LaGrange College
Lakeview College of Nursing
Lindenwood University

Belleville Campus
North County Campus

Logan College of Chiropractic
MacMurray College
Maryville University
McKendree University

School of Nursing

Missouri Baptist
Missouri Western State University
Monmouth College
Murray State University
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Oakland City University - Indiana
Quincy University
Robert Morris University
Saint Louis University

School for Professional Studies
School of Social Work
Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Southeast Missouri State University
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
University of Illinois

Springfield
Urbana-Champaign

University of Missouri St. Louis
University of Phoenix
U.S. Army
U.S. Marines
Webster University
Western Illinois University

'The Women of Gone with the Wind: Myth or Reality?' Presentation March 2

Godfrey, Ill. – In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Lewis and Clark Music Department and the college’s Diversity Council will present “The Women of Gone with the Wind: Myth or Reality?” during the Brown Bag Salon at noon on Wednesday, March 2 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.

Guest speaker Kelly Obernuefemann, Ph. D., associate history professor at Lewis and Clark, will focus on the realities of lives of both black and white women during the Civil War using as examples the four female characters from Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel, “Gone With the Wind.”

Obernuefemann’s specializations include extensive historical studies of the American South. She also is a member of Lewis and Clark’s Program Assessment Committee and Diversity Council as well as the Southern Historical Association.

She received her doctorate in history from George Washington University in 2001, a master’s degree in history from the University of Charleston/The Citadel in 1997, and graduated cum laude at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and history.

Bring your lunch and learn about the roles women played in history. Admission is free and as always the public is welcome.

If you have any questions regarding this event or future events, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

NGRREC Receives 2011 U.S. Water Prize

Washington, D.C. – The Clean Water American Alliance announced today that the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is one of five national recipients for the 2011 U.S. Water Prize.

The U.S. Water Prize, created and administered by the Clean Water American Alliance, honors individuals, institutions and/or organizations that have made an outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable solutions to our nation’s water challenges. It is the first of its kind to recognize successful efforts in protecting and improving the health of watersheds in the country. The four other recipients of this year’s award include the City of Los Angeles, Milwaukee Water Council, New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the Pacific Institute.

“Our five water champions reflect the diversity of America and set a shining example for innovating, integrating and collaborating from coast to coast to sustain America’s most precious liquid asset,” Alliance President Ben Grumbles said.

NGRREC is the result of a unique partnership formed by Lewis and Clark Community College, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey. The Center’s mission is to advance the nation’s understanding of great rivers, their floodplains and watersheds for the purpose of sustaining the plant, animal and human communities that depend upon them. Since 2002, NGRREC has developed programs involving a myriad of partner institutions, engaged hundreds of volunteers, thousands of middle and high school students and more than 150 college students through its annual intern program.

“We are extremely honored by this national award,” Lewis and Clark President and Chairman of NGRREC Dale Chapman said. “Through research and public engagement, NGRREC is striving to become a well-known leader in protecting and sustaining the quality of great rivers and their environments. This award will surely enhance the Center’s ability to engage others in this mission on a national and international level.”

NGRREC is located in the newly constructed Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land, adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton, Ill. The 30,000-square-foot facility was opened in October and provides NGRREC with increased capacity to build upon its current efforts and address water issues on a national and international scale, Chapman said.

The field station is one of the most environmentally advanced facilities in the state, and provides a platform for NGRREC to educate others about sustainability initiatives. Through the Center’s education and outreach efforts, the facility’s numerous sustainable design features (onsite water treatment, wind/hydrokinetic power, solar lighting/heat, green roof, permeable pavement, etc.) are promoted on a regional and national level as a model for how resource compatible development and community awareness and empowerment can go hand-in-hand. NGRREC supports the use of green infrastructure as a critical element of comprehensive wastewater planning and conservation reuse.

Grumbles said all of the recipients are being honored for their unique approaches toward water sustainability. The city of Los Angeles, particularly the Bureau of Sanitation, and New York City Department of Environmental Protection are planning, integrating and incorporating innovative green infrastructure approaches and increasing resource recovery through water reuse and other cutting edge technologies. Both cities are maximizing their resources through community partnership and involvement. The Milwaukee Water council is establishing public-private collaborations that advance water technology and promote economic development. As a result, the Milwaukee area is becoming known as a “World Water Hub.” A state-of-the-art facility, NGRREC is mobilizing volunteer communities around the confluence of the great rivers and is creating a national and international center for science, education and public outreach. The Pacific Institute is consistently in the vanguard of water issues from water use efficiency to climate change, informing political debate and elevating public awareness.

U.S. Water Prize winners will be honored in a special ceremony on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hotel Monaco of Washington, D.C. National water and environmental leaders will attend the celebration. Each recipient will receive a handcrafted ceramic art work commissioned from internationally acclaimed potter Miranda Thomas.

For more information on NGRREC visit www.ngrrec.org or www.lc.edu/ngrrec. For more information about the U.S. Water Prize visit www.CWAA.us.

The Clean Water America Alliance is a nonprofit 501c3 educational organization whose goal is to unite people and policies for water sustainability. A broad cross-section of interests is coming together through the Alliance to advance holistic, watershed-based approaches to water quality and quantity challenges.

Join TRIO Student Support Services for TRIO Day

TRIO Day, the last Saturday of February each year, has been proclaimed a National Day of Service.

Lewis and Clark Community College will recognize the event on campus the day before this year, on Friday, Feb. 25. L&C’s TRIO Student Support Services will have information and refreshments available to students starting at 7:45 a.m. outside of Reid Restaurant on the college’s Godfrey campus.

According to the 1986 Congressional resolution, National TRIO Day is meant to focus the nation's attention on “the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives, to the necessary investment if they are to become contributing citizens of the country, and to the talent which will be wasted if that investment is not made.”

To learn more about TRIO, visit www.coenet.us or http://www.lc.edu/campusLife/services/trio.aspx

Lewis and Clark Announces Diversity Council’s Spring Calendar

GODFREY – The Lewis and Clark Community College Diversity Council is announcing its spring calendar, which includes a variety of programming that is free and open to the public.

The Diversity Council originated in 2006 and was named a best practice by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2007. The council’s goals are to:

·   Promote cross-cultural understanding and communications.
·   Broaden and expand opportunities for positive constructive and instructive diversity experiences on campus.
·   Increase awareness and enhance understanding of the meaning and importance of diversity in today’s world.
·   Promote an atmosphere of tolerance that respects differences and encourages inclusiveness.

The spring calendar includes the following events:

·   “Eating Disorder Awareness” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 in Reid Memorial Library — This panel discussion will encourage dialogue about the presence of eating disorders in our society and their affect upon individuals, especially young women. Held in conjunction with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week ( Feb. 20- 26), this event will be facilitated by Jennifer Fuhler Bevel, L&C assistant English professor, and will include L&C professors from psychology, sociology, nursing and counseling as well as faculty from other disciplines/academic programs.

·   “Women of Gone with the Wind: Myth or Reality?” at noon on Wednesday, March 2 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium — Part of the College’s Brown Bag Series, this presentation, facilitated by Kelly Obernuefemann, L&C associate professor of history, will offer an insight into the gender roles of southern women during the Civil War with an emphasis on the fashions popular at the time. The event is in recognition of Women's History Month.

·   “Harriet B. Stowe and Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Leslie Spencer” at noon on Wednesday, March 23in Reid Memorial Library— This presentation will feature a historical analysis of the text “Uncle Tom's Cabin” and its author, Harriet B. Stowe. As the text is routinely banned or challenged in United State libraries, the presentation seeks to bring attention to the actual text and the time period in which it took place. Emphasis will also be placed on its role today in our current racial climate. The event is in recognition of Women's History Month.

·   “Afriky Lolo” performance” at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel — This presentation of traditional West African dances, led by Diadié Bathily and accompanied by drummers and traditionally-costumed dancers, will be facilitated by Ann Davidson, L&C art professor and coordinator.

·   “Religion Panel” at noon on Thursday, April 19 in Reid Memorial Library — This interfaith discussion will cover a variety of religious beliefs and their unique characteristics with emphasis placed on answering questions from the audience. The event will be facilitated by Sean Hill, L&C assistant professor of psychology.

Admission is free and all the events are open to the public. For more information, please contact Chris Sutcliff, L&C associate professor of sociology, at (618) 468-4670.

Celebrate Mardi Gras with ‘You Can’t Beat Experience’ Jazz Band

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will present the “You Can’t Beat Experience” Jazz Band in concert just in time for Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

In the tradition of the holiday, Bud Shultz and band members will perform festive and exciting tunes associated with Mardi Gras.

Shultz, the band’s leader, was only 15 when he joined the musician’s union and began playing professionally. By the time music arranger and trumpeter Dean Mounts was 21 he was an established performer on the road and in various bands. Trombone and vocalist Jim Maynard has performed since his high school days in Wood River. Pianist Bob Picker and bassist Bob Stout are both long-time musicians, and the youngest of the group is drummer Ken Link who began playing with Shultz in the mid 1960’s right out of high school.

“With all that experience, we can play for hours without ever getting out a scrap of sheet music,” said Shultz.

Admission is free and open to the public. As always, donations are welcome and appreciated. The band also will have CDs of their music for sale after the concert. For more information on music department events, call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

Trailblazers need OT to shade Raiders

GODFREY — Those five extra minutes Lewis and Clark Community College needed to play here Wednesday galvanized the Trailblazers.

They turned work into pleasure by defeating Three Rivers 84-80 in an overtime thriller at the River Bend Arena. LCCC, avenging a 76-55 loss to the Raiders at Poplar Bluff, Mo., earlier this season, is 14-14. Three Rivers is 17-10.

“I’m happy because it’s a huge win for us,” second-year LCCC coach Deon Thomas said. “Any time you beat a Gene Bess-coached team, it’s a big win because he’s the man.”

Bess, the Raiders’ coach since 1971, owns a record of 1,131-300 in 41 seasons at the southeast Missouri school. So losses and pointed post-game critiques are rare.

“We need to be mentally tougher,” Bess said. “We were making things happen in the first half and had them down. But we are an enigma. You never know what to expect from one half to the other one.”

The Trailblazers certainly expected more from themselves after trailing Three Rivers 40-29 at half. The Raiders once led by 14 points and appeared to be on the road to a convincing victory. But it eluded them and LCCC seized the moment in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference game.

“We were lethargic the first half, then we got our energy level going,” said Trailblazers’ sophomore guard Joshua Freelove, a transfer from Toledo. “We came out and played harder.”

LCCC also played better. It went on a 15-2 spree to start the second half and knotted things at 44-all on Rico Peirrevilus’ 3-pointer with 14:54 remaining. The Trailblazers and Raiders then played tug-of-war the rest of the second half.

It took Freelove’s three-point play with 47 seconds remaining to tie it at 68-68 and set the stage for overtime. LCCC came out blazing with 16 points in the five-minute OT. Anthony Jones (20 points), Freelove (19 points) and Peirrevilus (17 points and nine rebounds) showed the way. Bryson Smith and Rashaud Turner pitched in 10 points apiece to provide some punch.

“This game was really good for us after losing here Saturday in overtime,” Freelove said, alluding to LCCC’s game with State Fair. “We knew what we had to do.”

Thomas said the Trailblazers, who made 32 of 66 shots, understood what was necessary after starting slowly against Three Rivers.

“We weren’t as aggressive as we wanted to be in the first half,” he said. “Our guys were a little hesitant. But we came out with a lot of energy in the second half and Josh and Anthony really stepped up for us.”

Bess fretted that the Raiders missed opportunities to widen their advantage. When the Trailblazers began building momentum, he sensed his team was in for a long night.

“They (Trailblazers) have some good athletes and Deon does a great job with them,” Bess said.

Tarius Johnson, a 6-foot-4 freshman from Jackson, Tenn., scored a game-best 22 points for Three Rivers. Rudy Harrell, a 6-6 frosh from Monticello, Ark., contributed 18 points and eight rebounds.

Next up for LCCC is a date with local rival Southwestern Illinois College of Belleville at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Trailblazers meet John Wood of Quincy at 1 p.m. in a women’s game.

Lewis and Clark Offers Free SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training Seminar

Godfrey, Ill. – The National Weather Service and Lewis and Clark Community College have once again teamed up to offer SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter training for individuals interested in assisting the National Weather Service during severe weather events.

Seminar emphasis is on training individuals in the local community to properly report wind gusts, hail size, rainfall and cloud formations during such events.

“Anyone can call in hail sizes, but SKYWARN spotters are trained to report hail sizes in terms of coin money size, not marbles, since marbles come in many different sizes and the size of the hail is an important indicator of a thunderstorm's life cycle for potential damage,” said John Nell, assistant director at Lewis and Clark and facilitator for this program.

This free seminar will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 19 on the college’s Godfrey campus. The training will be conducted by a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in St. Louis.
“SKYWARN spotters assist the NWS by reporting what is happening in their backyards,” Nell said. “Doppler radar cannot see everything happening in the atmosphere, so the NWS sometimes needs to rely upon ‘ground truth’ reports to issue severe weather warnings.”

Participants will learn basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structures, identifying potential severe weather features, information and how to report that information to the NWS and basic severe weather safety.

The program is suitable for weather watchers of all ages, and does not require any prior knowledge of meteorology or weather awareness.

Though training is free, advance registration is requested to assure seating. For more information or to register, call the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222.

Find Your Creative Outlet in Scrapbooking or Cardmaking with Lewis and Clark

Godfrey, Ill. – An upcoming crafting series being offered at Lewis and Clark will give participants a lesson in creating art with memories and gifts with a personal touch.

On March 4-5, the college will welcome representatives from Creative Memories® and Stampin Up!® for the Corporate and Community Learning division’s first-ever mini-convention on the Godfrey campus. Both companies will demonstrate new scrapbooking and cardmaking techniques and products, while participants enjoy plenty of crafting time. Those interested in digital scrapbooking will have access to a computer lab. Most meals are included in the cost of the event, and participants can register for the whole weekend or individual days. The registration deadline is February 18.

On March 16 at the N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville, CCL will offer Stamp-a-Stack, a one night course for anyone looking to explore paper crafting or learn new techniques. Participants will create a set of 10 cards – from birthday and thank-you themed cards to sympathy cards.

For those more interested in preserving memories in a more personal and creative way, CCL will offer Scrapbooking Made Simple on March 23, also in Edwardsville. The course will be a chance for participants to get hands on with scrapbooking techniques and tools to create a unique double page spread.

Scrapbooking Mini-Convention
6 p.m.-midnight Friday, March 4 & 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, March 5
Godfrey Campus, TR 141
$75 both days, $55 Sat. only, $30 Fri. only
CEAC-130-50 (weekend) CEAC-131-50 (Sat only) CEAC-132-60 (Fri only)

Stamp-A-Stack
6-8 p.m. March 16
Nelson campus, N4 119
$40
CEAC-122-N61

Scrapbooking Made Simple
6-8 p.m. March 23
Nelson campus, N4 119
$40
CEAC-123-N61

To register, contact Katie Sledge, assistant director of CCL, at (618) 468-5750 or by e-mail at ksledge@lc.edu.

Lewis and Clark Minority Affairs Presents “Quilts and More” and "Celebration in Song"

GODFREY – A series of special events and guest speakers is being held in recognition of Black History Month at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Two special upcoming events include the “Quilts and More Exhibition” and the annual “Celebration in Song.”

The “Quilts and More Exhibition” will be presented by the Busy Fingers quilting group at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a variety of quilts on display along with explanations from the quilters about the pieces.

“The ladies in the Busy Fingers quilting group do a great job of interpreting the cultural and historical value of quilting,” said Bonnie Fox, Minority Affairs assistant. “Quilting has been a part of many cultures for a long time, but the significance of quilting as it relates to African-American heritage brings up the issues of slavery and the many uses of quilts along the Underground Railroad. This is an event for all ages.”

On Saturday, Feb. 26, the annual “Celebration in Song” event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. The event, which showcases the talents of local gospel singers, will feature Rev. Diana Connors-Williams as this year’s master of ceremony.

Soloists will include: Ella Coe, Jessie Lucas, Lou Ella Clanton, Marquita Goins, Carmen Childs, Adrienne Reed-Oliver and Lovie Woods accompanied by Skipper Mack and Gary Woods.

“This is sure to be a wonderful evening of music,” Fox said. “I expect the ladies will bring the house down as usual with their individual flair and love of gospel music.”

Tickets for “Celebration in Song” are $5 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, contact Bonnie Fox at (618) 468-6030.

L&C Women’s Basketball Team Hosts “Pink Zone” Game

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark women’s basketball team will host a “Pink Zone” game during High School and Middle School Recognition Day at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 in the River Bend Arena.

The Trailblazers will face John Wood Community College, and all proceeds from the game will be donated for breast cancer awareness and research through the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).

Over the past several years, the WBCA “Pink Zone” initiative has raised awareness of breast cancer, as well as a significant amount of donations for women's cancer research. The WBCA's charity of choice is the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Kay Yow was a legendary women’s basketball coach for North Carolina State University who lost a long battle with breast cancer in 2009.

“Being a two-time survivor of breast cancer myself, I feel that this is a great way to make more people aware of this disease,” said Sonya Crider, head women’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director at Lewis and Clark Community College

Fans are encouraged to show their support by wearing pink and purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets at the door. Local middle and high school basketball teams who are present will be recognized during halftime. Following the “Pink Zone” game, the men’s basketball team will host SWIC at 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Athletic Department at (618) 468-6002.

Learn to Become Your Own Cake Boss

Godfrey, Ill. – Whether baking is just a hobby or a way to make a little extra money on the side, you can learn to be your own “cake boss” through various offerings at Lewis and Clark Community College this Spring.

Coming up:

Cake Art: Level 1
Learn the art of cake decorating in just four weeks. This course teaches participants how to properly bake and level cakes, prepare various types of icing, and practice techniques such as borders, drop flowers, roses, fancy writing, pattern presses and more. Instructor Karen Roth will provide a supply list on the first night of class – participants will need to provide their own un-iced cakes for the remaining sessions.
CEHG-101-60; February 16-March 9; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Godfrey Campus, RE 0201; $45

Cake Art: Level 2
Build on the techniques you already know. Learn how to work with Royal icing while practicing the basket weave technique, designing icing pieces and creating more elaborate flower designs. Instructor Karen Roth will provide a supply list on the first night of class – participants will need to provide their own un-iced cakes for the remaining sessions.
CEHG-201-60; March 16-April 6; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Godfrey Campus, RE 0201; $45

Cake Art: Level 3
Dazzle your friends with the look of a rolled fondant cake and other decorated masterpieces as you take your basic cake decorating skills to the next level. Learn the basics of rolled fondant, coloring fondant, and fondant covered cakes and circles from instructor Karen Roth. Mold a fondant rose and make flowers, drapes, borders and more. Previous experience in cake decorating is required for this course.
CEHG-301-60; April 13 – May 4; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Godfrey Campus, RE 0201; $45

Pull-Apart Cakes
Pull-apart cakes, which use cupcakes for a base but are iced together as one cake, are the latest trend in cake decorating! In this one-night, hands-on workshop, instructor Betty Parks will teach you how to create a pull-apart cake and give it that finished look with basic decorating techniques. Serving dessert at your next party will be a breeze with a pull-apart cake. A $5 materials fee for tools and supplies is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
CEHG-170-FED60; April 14; 6-9 p.m.; Edwardsville High School Foods Lab, B160; $20

Airbrushing for Cakes
Airbrushing isn't just for models and T-shirts – it is also a growing trend in the world of cake decorating! In this one-night, hands-on workshop, instructor Betty Parks will teach you how to use the art of airbrushing to decorate cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Each participant will have some airbrushed goodies to take home at the end of the night. A $5 materials fee for tools and supplies is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
CEHG-171-FED60; April 28; 6-9 p.m.; Edwardsville High School Foods Lab, B160; $20

Edible Centerpieces
Looking for a festive centerpiece or a unique gift idea? Edible arrangements are just the thing to spice up any table and impress your family and friends! In this one-night, hands-on workshop, instructor Betty Parks will teach you how to create an edible centerpiece using a mixture of candies and cookies. You'll arrange the yummy treats using a variety of techniques to create that special look, then take home an edible centerpiece of your own design! A $10 materials fee for tools and supplies is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
CEPE-172-FED60; May 12; 6-9 p.m.; Edwardsville High School Foods Lab, B160; $20

For more information on these courses, contact Katie Sledge, assistant director of Corporate and Community Learning, at (618) 468-5750 or by e-mail at ksledge@lc.edu. To enroll today, visit www.lc.edu or contact the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Women's Tennis Signs Jenna Stevenson

Lewis and Clark Women's Tennis coach Meredith Heater signed Triad High School's Jenna Stevenson on Wed., Feb. 9, making her the first player to join for the team's 2011-2012 season.

Coming from an outstanding tennis program at Triad, Stevenson will replace teammate Kayla Neudecker, who is set to graduate this spring. Stevenson has played tennis for Triad's varsity team all four years of her high school career under the direction of Coach Gabe Wise. During that time, Triad won three MVC Championships, and Stevenson received six MVC Champion Medals and qualified for state.

Academically, Stevenson is a standout student, and a member of both the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.

"Lewis and Clark has a long standing tradition of recruiting quality student athletes out of the Triad district. They have an excellent tennis program, so I'm excited that Jenna has decided to continue her tennis career with us. She will be a great addition to this team," Heater said.

Spring Faculty Concert to Feature Variety of Music

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will present the Spring Faculty Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in the Ringhausen Music Building.

From jazz, to pop, to the classics, there will be something for everyone as faculty members combine their unique and diverse talents to bring a variety of music to the performance.

Selections will include a special arrangement of George Gershwin’s Piano Prelude #2, by Peter Hussey and Teresa Crane, along with Leonard Bernstein’s “Cool” from West Side Story, featuring Pauline Stillwell with Crane on piano and Hussey on percussion.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available, and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome.

For more information call the Music Department office at (618) 468-4731.

L&C Starts Fast, Holds off SWIC

GODFREY — Lewis and Clark Community College got double-doubles from Taeko Holland and Brascia Audain and defeated Southwestern Illinois 53-46 on Monday night at River Bend Arena.

The Trailblazers took a 26-14 halftime lead while the Blue Storm made just 5 of 24 shots. LCCC held on for the victory despite converting just 9 of 27 free throws, including 7 of 21 in the second half.

Holland finished with 11 poitns and 10 rebounds, and Audain had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Trailblazers, who also got eight points and seven assists from Bernadette Brown.

LCCC is back at home Wednesday against Danville.

Men's Tennis Team Wins Thriller Over Principia

The Trailblazers Men's Tennis Team won a thriller against Principia yesterday. Tied at 4-4, Eric Kleinschnittger was playing for the team win in the last match of the night. Down 5-6 in the first set, Kleinschnittger found the right way to play his opponent and won the tie break and the next six games to clinch the Blazers' win. Together, the team also swept doubles.

LCCC 5, Principia 4
#1D: Stickler/Stachowski won over Delaney/Kalgeridis 8-6
#2D: Hawkes/Tass won over Hagenlocher/Ross 8-3
#3D: Powless/Kleinschnittger won over Black/Wold 8-6
#1S: Kyle Stickler lost to Weston Kalgeridis 6-1, 6-0
#2S: Joe Hawkes lost to Kevin Hagenlocher 7-5, 6-3
#3S: Cordell Powless lost to Clayton Delaney 6-3, 6-1
#4S: Nathan Stachowski won over Scott Ross 6-7, 6-2, 1-0
#5S: Kirk Tass lost to Ben Black 2-6, 6-3, 1-0
#6S: Erick Kleinschnittger won over Brian Wold 7-6, 6-0

Lewis and Clark Offering Electric Vehicle Conversion Course This March

Godfrey, Ill. – Interested in lowering your greenhouse gas emissions, but don’t want to buy a green vehicle? Learn to do your own conversion project with “How to Build an Electric Vehicle,” running Thursday evenings March 3-April 7 this semester.

Instructor Scott Aljets will cover various topics including the history of electric vehicles, different configurations that are readily available, some of the safety considerations in dealing with high voltage direct current systems, and the physical and mental steps required during the conversion process.

Aljets will bring in examples to study, including his own 1996 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck, which he converted for his wife, Lewis and Clark Dean of Math, Science and Technology Sue Czerwinski, to drive back and forth to campus.

The process, which took Aljets a little more than five months, involved locating a proper vehicle for his purposes, pulling out the old gas engine and plumbing, installing an adapter kit purchased specifically for that truck model, changing the power steering to manual, outfitting the truck with 24 golf-cart batteries, and installing a heating and air conditioning system to allow for year-round use.

“The hardest thing was trying to decide what vehicle I wanted to use. There are different options and they kind of go by what your goals are,” said Aljets, who grew up around cars and now runs the Dorsey location of his family business, Aljets Automotive.

The truck, which can drive as fast at 70 miles per hour, costs about a penny per mile in electricity and has no ongoing emissions. It can go about 45 miles on one charge, and be recharged overnight in the family’s garage.

“How to Build an Electric Vehicle,” offered by the Corporate and Community Learning division of Lewis and Clark Community College, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Godfrey Campus.

There are no prerequisites for the course, but Aljets suggests that anyone who takes on a conversion project at least be familiar with mechanics.

For more information, contact Corporate and Community Learning at (618) 468-5777. To enroll in the Electric Vehicle course, call the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Dual Credit Saving College Families Time and Money

Godfrey, Ill. – Throughout the community, dual credit through Lewis and Clark’s High School Partnership program has given students a leg up on college, and in some cases even helped them save as much as an entire year.

Sara Joseph, 18, of Godfrey is one of those cases. Joseph graduated from Alton High School last year and took a whopping 36 hours worth of college credit with her to Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Even though it was her first year, she transferred in as a sophomore, allowing her to earn two bachelor’s degrees - in biology and commercial graphics -by 2014, in the time it takes most people to earn one.

Her previous credits also earned her priority registration over other first-year students, and the course curriculum helped prepare her for college-level courses.

“It was definitely a different atmosphere, and there was more work to do, but they were a lot more like college courses. I think the teachers did a good job teaching us not only the material, but what to expect in a college classroom,” she said.

Chris Kratschmer, a Marquette Catholic High School alumnus and junior accounting and history major at the University of Notre Dame, is also saving time and money through the program. Thanks to dual credit courses and summer school classes at Lewis and Clark, he will be able to sit for his Certified Public Accountant exam right after he graduates, while it takes most students at least a partial fifth year in college to collect the 150 credits needed for eligibility.

Kratschmer will save that tuition money instead, which at Notre Dame can run about $20,000 a semester for a full time student.

“You can save a lot of money, and it’s really convenient,” he said.

Brett Ostrander, 22, of Edwardsville is now a senior at Stanford University, which accepted 25 of his 30 credits from Edwardsville High School’s dual credit program as a freshman.

Although Ostrander, EHS Class of 2007 valedictorian, is opting to complete all four years of his college experience to take a few more courses, be with friends, and prepare for medical school applications – he could have graduated as early as March 2011 had he wanted to. Instead, he used his dual credit to take some of the pressure off his college experience and take more comfortable course loads.

“The thing that helped me the most was my Spanish transfer credits. Stanford requires a full year of foreign language, but I was fortunate enough to already have that done,” Ostrander said. “If you’re planning on going to college, you’re probably going to have to take some of these classes anyway. If you take them in high school, you can save the money on tuition and books and time. It would be really beneficial.”

Lewis and Clark’s High School Partnership program, accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, offers students at 18 area schools the opportunity to start earning college credits before they leave high school.

The program saw a 15 percent increase in the number of students receiving dual credit in 2010 and a 30 percent increase in the number of credit hours taken.

“This fall’s credit hours taken by high school students represent a savings of $1,122,264 for district parents, and that number is based only on Lewis and Clark’s low tuition rate,” Vice President of Enrollment Services Kent Scheffel said.

The Edwardsville School District reached an all time high in Fall 2010 by offering 46 dual credit courses – the most ever offered by a high school in the dual credit program.

“We were amazed to see such a large number of courses and students from one school district who are taking advantage of the dual credit offering,” Scheffel said. “I believe that more parents are realizing the value of their student earning college credit – at no cost to them – while they attend high school. I am sure this college savings is even more significant given the current economy.”

South Korean Professor Visits L&C Dental Programs

Godfrey, Ill. – Hanseo University Dental Hygiene Professor Sook-Hyang Kim, of Seoul, South Korea, was all smiles during her Friday morning visit to Lewis and Clark Community College’s Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic. Professor Kim and dental hygienist Kimberly Benkert, of Glen Ellyn, Ill., toured the clinic and discussed curriculum and teaching methods with L&C Dental Hygiene Coordinator Michelle Singley, clinic dentists, faculty and students. Professor Kim plans to incorporate teaching and curriculum ideas from Lewis and Clark’s program into her program in Korea. Pictured from left to right are: Dental Hygiene Student Anna Bumbacher, Beckert, Kim and Clinic Dentist Dr. Lisa Bush.

Apply for Financial Aid Early to Maximize Awards

Godfrey, Ill. – In a struggling economic climate with limited grant funds available, students who need financial assistance for college should apply for it as early as possible to maximize eligible awards.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can be filled out at http://fafsa.ed.gov, determines need for aid, which can range from grants that don’t have to be paid back to loans and work study programs at schools like Lewis and Clark Community College.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (MAP) is a state grant based on need that provides for payment of tuition and mandatory fees at a MAP eligible school like Lewis and Clark. It does not need to be paid back. To qualify, applicants must meet ISAC Illinois residency criteria.

“Eligible Illinois students have traditionally relied on the MAP Grant to help pay their tuition at Illinois colleges. The State of Illinois has shortened the application period for several years now. In order to secure eligibility for the MAP Grant, Illinois students must submit the FAFSA early,” said Angela Weaver, director of Financial Aid at Lewis and Clark.

For those who need extra assistance, Lewis and Clark is hosting a FAFSA Completion event on Sun., Feb. 20 as part of College Awareness & Preparation (CAP) Month. All district residents are invited, regardless of what college or university they plan to attend. Lewis and Clark Financial Aid advisors will assist individuals in completing their FAFSA paperwork and answer any questions related to financial aid assistance.

The event, scheduled from 2-4 p.m. in the Haskell Building, Room B25, is part of a statewide initiative aimed to encourage and assist parents and students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Participants are welcome to come anytime during the event, and completing the application takes about 30 minutes. Parents and students should bring their 2010 financial information with them even if they have not yet filed their taxes. L&C staff will be on hand to help parents and students complete and submit the FAFSA form electronically.

For more information on College Awareness and Preparation, visit http://www.collegezone.com/informationzone/10_7918.htm.

Black History Month Calendar Announced

Godfrey, Ill. – A month of activities and events will be held at Lewis and Clark Community College in conjunction with Black History Month in February.

The “Alton African-American Oral History Project” will air nightly on LCTV Charter Cable Channel 989 in the Alton area and via streaming-live video by visiting http://www.lc.edu/lctv_live. The project includes a montage of profiles on people who contributed to our community including – Josephine Beckwith, Norval Cox, Hazel Killion, Joseph Berry, Grace Monroe and James Bailey. The series will air until Feb.28.
“Black American Moments," pre-recorded readings about African Americans in our nation’s history will air as part of regular programming on WLCA 89.9 FM and WBGZ 1570 AM throughout the month and will feature the voices of college employees and community members including Ed Gray, Yvette McClemore, Kehven Williams, LaDonna Whitner, Angela Weaver, Leonard & Ruth Hawthorne, Dwayne Bailey, Jeremy Griggs, and Brenda Walker McCain.
Monday, Feb.7 at 11 a.m. in Reid Cafeteria Saxophonist Mike Fitzgerald will showcase a variety of jazz styles including bebop, straight ahead and contemporary.
"Unity in the Community” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. in Schrieffer Commons and will include a symposium of community leaders discussing measures to help area youth succeed.
Wednesday, Feb.9 at 11:30 a.m. in Reid Library, Dr. Alisha White will discuss the medical profession, highlighting motivational tools for success to students in the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.
The Lewis and Clark Black Student Association will hold a “meet and greet” on Friday, Feb. 11 at noon in the Underground Connection.
D.C. Cooper, a broadcast professional, will give a presentation on the importance of public speaking skills on Monday, Feb. 14 at noon in the Reid Library.
Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in Reid Restaurant a gospel concert will feature the Demetrius Hatcher Ensemble.
The Busy Fingers will host a quilting exhibition on Sunday, Feb.20 at 3 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music building atrium. Members from this local organization will explain the history and motivation behind artistry associated with creating various types of quilts.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 at noon in the Reid Library Capt. Marc McLemore, Commander – Madison County Sheriff Dept., will present information related to law enforcement.
Friday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Reid Restaurant a traditional student favorite, “Spirit of Angela," will be presented to introduce the audience to various African dance techniques.
Saturday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel the annual “Celebration in Song” will feature Gospel singing from local female soloists.
“The Art of Spoken Word” presentation will mix poetry with upbeat tempos and phrases involving stories of life and emotion on Monday, Feb. 28. at 1:30 p.m. in the Underground Connection

For more information on any of these events, please call (618) 468-6400.

CCL Featuring Classes for Couples This Valentine’s Season

Godfrey, Ill. – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Lewis and Clark’s Corporate and Community Learning division is featuring classes for couples, from cooking, wine and cake decorating to massage.

Valentine Bears & Bows -On Feb. 9, check out the first of four Fondant Basics workshops being offered this Spring with baker Michelle Davenport of Sweet Indulgences. As seen on TV, the popular series continues this semester with Valentine’s Day themed cakes. Participants will learn how to make a teddy bear out of fondant and wrap a cake with a big edible bow for their sweethearts to take home at the end of the night.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m., Godfrey Campus, $16 plus $20 materials fee (payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop)

Italian Wines: Piemonte Region
Italian wines are among the most popular and most misunderstood wines in America. Instructor Len Scaturro and guest presenter Scott Reed, national sales manager of Ionia Atlantic Imports, will demystify some of the country's most treasured wines from the Piemonte Region in northwest Italy. Wine, light food, and glassware will be provided. Must be 21 to enroll.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., Crushed Grapes in Edwardsville, $44 per person

Cooking For Couples
Skip the crowded restaurants this Valentine’s Day and enjoy a romantic meal at home with your honey. Corporate and Community Learning and Chef Stephanie Vallo will teach you how. Couples participating in this course will spend the evening learning how to prepare some new and exciting, delicious recipes.
Friday, Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m., Edwardsville High School, $35 per person (register with a partner)

Couples Massage Workshop
Learn the basic art of Massage Therapy and surprise that special someone with the gift of relaxation this Valentine’s Day. Instructor Sheila Brown will teach participants techniques to ease everyday stress and tension. Bring your spouse, partner or friend for a day of learning that also includes a catered lunch and a bottle of massage oil.
Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benjamin Godfrey Mansion, $48 per person (register with a partner)

Contact Katie Sledge, assistant director of Corporate and Community Learning, at (618) 468-5750 for more information, or call the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000 to register today.

Upcoming Wine Courses to Explore Regions of Italy, Austria and France

Godfrey, Ill. – Take your senses on a trip across Europe this semester with wine workshops every month hosted by Crushed Grapes Wine Shop of Edwardsville and Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division.

The workshops, offered on the second Wednesday night of each month year-round (except June-August), feature different wines and may feature special guest presenters.

“It’s strictly talk about different wines from different regions; how to read labels, what kind of glass to use – every month is something different,” said Len Scaturro, instructor and owner of Crushed Grapes. “If you want to know anything about any kind of wines from different regions, you will leave here knowledgeable about reading labels, grapes, tasting, flavor, etiquette and more. I’m a firm believer in education. The more people know, the better.”

Coming up:

Feb 9 – Wines from the Piemonte (Northwest) region of Italy
March 16 – Wines of Austria
April 13- Wines of France (Bordeaux and Burgundies)
May 11 – Wine from the Tuscano (Southern) region of Italy

"One of the best things about these workshops is the opportunity to sample several different wines in one evening,” said Katie Sledge, CCL assistant director. “I've found some of my favorites that way. And it's more than just sampling, I know when I go to a workshop at Crushed Grapes, I'm going to learn something too.”

Scaturro worked in wine and spirit distribution for 13 years and opened Crushed Grapes in 1999. Though food pairings and almost 90 different imported and handcrafted beers are also featured in the store, it has mostly a wine and spirit background. “It’s all about the wine,” according to Crushed Grapes’ motto.

Workshops also include food pairings, and participants can take the fun home afterward thanks to the in-store discount Scaturro offers.

CCL has been partnering with Crushed Grapes since 2005. Approximately 50 participants go through the course each semester.

“Our partnership with Crushed Grapes has been a very rewarding experience, both in the relationships it has created with members of our community and in the wine education it provides month after month,” Sledge said.

Crushed Grapes is open Monday through Saturday with wine tastings from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays. For $5, guests get to sample 5-6 different wines and sometimes beers, and the proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org). Learn more at http://www.crushedgrapesltd.com/.

Register online today, or call Sledge at (618) 468-5750.

Calling All Volunteers!

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s newly formed Volunteer Program provides individuals with a chance to give back to the community, stay connected to the College, and achieve a rewarding experience.

The program was created this fall to maximize services to the community and provide enriching experiences for students, faculty, staff, retirees and community members.

Opportunities include everything from providing campus tours, assisting in landscaping projects, tutoring, decorating for the holidays, providing support for special events and many other areas on campus.

“We have numerous departments on campus who utilize our community volunteers and provide them with rewarding experiences,” Volunteer Program coordinator Kathy Bauer said. “Our program enhances Lewis and Clark’s offerings to the community and provides individuals with opportunities to explore their interests, engage in career-related activities, build their resumes, and share and practice their talents and skills.”

Bauer said the program is supported through a donation made by a well known community volunteer - Joan Sheppard. “Joan’s spirit of volunteerism has served as an inspiration for numerous community members throughout this region to get involved, and with her donation to start this program she is creating even more opportunities for individuals to get involved and experience the positive effects of volunteerism,” Bauer said.

Training is provided to all volunteers, and volunteers chose the areas they are interested in working. For more information, or to see a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, visit www.lc.edu/visitors/community/Volunteer or call Bauer at (618) 468-2020.

Maurices Small Town Sound Winner Audri & Aaron to Rock Alton Square Feb. 12

Alton – A newly formed local duo rocked the nation when it won Maurices Small Town Sound band search. They’ll soon be heading to L.A., but before they hop on a plane they’re going to rock their hometown with a free concert.

Audri & Aaron will perform at Alton Square Mall at 2 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 12 in Center Court. Sick of Sarah, a popular recording group from Minneapolis, will also be on stage.

After several months of competition, fans voted Alton-based band Audri & Aaron through the final round and named them the hottest female-fronted band in the country. Maurices created the Small Town Sound contest in partnership with PlayNetwork and Sonicbids.

Formed in April 2010, the acoustic/soul/pop duo Audri & Aaron has already found its musical niche with influences from artists such as Norah Jones, Colbie Caillat and Michael Buble. The group consists of Audri Lucasey on lead vocals and violin, and Aaron Kellim on vocals, guitar and piano. The two teamed up while attending Lewis & Clark Community College, where they had many music and vocal performance classes together.

More than 500 bands entered the competition, which was down to 50 after a round of online voting. A group of panelists including The Bangles, Chrissie Hynde and Sick of Sarah narrowed the competition to 10 finalists who were given two weeks to create an original song based on the Small Town Sound theme celebrating American culture. Allison Gray from Los Angeles, Calif., placed second, and Euralea, from Moline, Ill., took third.

In addition to performing at Alton Square Mall, Audri & Aaron will fly to Los Angeles to shoot a music video and record their winning song at the PlayNetwork production studio. They will also receive gifts from Maurices and Daisy Rock Guitars. The group will also perform live with The Bangles and Sick of Sarah at a private daytime showcase hosted by Maurices during South by Southwest 2011 in Austin, TX.

Visit www.maurices.com to learn more about Audri & Aaron and hear their winning song.

More online:

Dynamic duo Audri and Aaron win Maurice's 'Small Town Sound' contest - The Telegraph's full story
Audri & Aaron on MySpace

Spring Voice Master Class Canceled Today

The Spring Voice Master Class, "Finding Your Style" - Transforming from Classical to Pop/Broadway, originally scheduled for today, (Jan. 31, 2011) at 3 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building, has been canceled due to inclement weather.

The class will be rescheduled at a future date.

Trivia Night to Benefit L&C Softball Team

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Trailblazers’ softball team is hosting a trivia night fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 5 in the River Bend Arena to fund the team’s spring trip and other needed materials for the season.

Teams of 8-10 people are invited to play at $10 per person. The cost includes popcorn and pretzels, and teams can bring their own additional snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the game will start at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle and a game of Heads & Tails. First and second place teams will win cash prizes.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Ronda Roberts at (618) 468-6270 or rroberts@lc.edu. Please make all checks payable to LCCC Softball.

Trivia Night to Benefit L&C Softball Team

“Jazz in Black and White” Brown Bag Features Visual Art and Music

Godfrey, Ill. – Experience the sights and sounds of jazz during “Jazz in Black and White,” the next Brown Bag Salon at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 16 in the Ringhausen Music Building.

Featured performers will include Lewis and Clark Community College faculty members Louis Michael, Peter Hussey, Bud Shultz, Wayne Kimler, Doug Byrkit, Teresa Crane and Pauline Stillwell, and guest student performer Hannah Roady.

Ann Davidson, coordinator of the Lewis and Clark Community College Art Department, will provide images that coincide with the music being performed.

Performers will discuss how elements of music from around the globe—including Africa, South America and Eastern Europe—helped influence the creation and evolution of jazz.

Musical selections will include jazz classics such as "I Remember When" by African-American Jazz Icon Sidney Bechet and "Tishomingo Blues" by Spence Williams, a special arrangement of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and George Gershwin's Piano Prelude #2, as well as a piano four hands version of "Cool" from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story, and more.

Admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information regarding this event or other music department events, please call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

CCL Partners with Heartland to Offer Travel and Tourism Certificate

Godfrey, Ill. – Corporate and Community Learning is offering seven online courses this Spring for those interested in travel and tourism, whether professionally or just for fun.

For those seeking a career in the field, Lewis and Clark Community College has been partnering with Heartland Community College since Spring 2010 to offer online courses toward a professional certificate.

The program was awarded the 2011 Innovative Initiative Award by the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education and Lewis and Clark is Heartland’s first partner school.

“The courses are 100 percent online so people can explore a new career from the comfort of their own home,” said CCL Assistant Director Katie Sledge. “Our partnership with Heartland Community College has been a rewarding experience, both in the relationships it has created statewide and the invaluable education it has provided to members of our local community about the travel industry."

Students who successfully complete the three courses that make up the Professional Certificate Sequence and pass the Travel Agent Proficiency Exam will earn professional certification. Other courses are also being offered for those interested in travel or planning a vacation.

A new European Culture & Heritage Destination Specialist course will cover historic sites and monuments, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage sites, special traditions and celebrations, customs, art, architecture, music and composers, literature, history, museums and the local gastronomy of 25 featured countries. Deadline for registration is Feb. 18.

Instructor Nancy Roop has worked in the industry for 30 years as a Certified Travel Consultant and Destination Specialist, travel and tourism educator, curriculum consultant, group tour escort, and for an international airline.

“The outlook for ‘travel agents’ is always good - especially now since the industry has evolved tremendously in the last decade. Home-Based Travel Agents is the fastest growing segment of this industry,” Roop said. “Air travel numbers are up significantly from last year. People will always travel for business, and with the Baby Boomers retiring, that segment of the population will add to leisure travel numbers. One can work from home selling travel once you have found a host agency you would like to work with. It can be brick and mortar agency, or a virtual host agency. Working as a travel agent in this industry has always allowed tremendous flexibility in working part-time, full-time, or as an outside sales rep for an agency. This is a great second career in retirement or a first career for anyone wanting to work from home.”

For more information, call Sledge at (618) 468-5750 or e-mail ksledge@lc.edu.

'It’s Okay to Laugh'

Godfrey, Ill. – What do the musical compositions “Three Teeny Preludes,” “Little Pickle Book” and “Four Folk Song Upsettings” have in common? They all are credited to the musical genius and humor of Professor Peter Schickele — known for decades as the fictitious and zany composer P.D.Q. Bach.

Fans and those looking for a good laugh should plan to attend the next Brown Bag Salon, “It’s Okay to Laugh,” at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 2 in the Ringhausen Music Building atrium, featuring the wackiness of P.D.Q. Bach’s classical music parodies.

The lunch-hour entertainment will feature Pianist Barbara Kramer and Mezzo Soprano Susan Parton Stanard performing Schickele’s satirical compositions, along with Barbara McHugh and Gail Drillinger, who will demonstrate their aptitude on such instruments as the schlagenfrappe, ocarina, pastaphone and musical pickle.

Bring your lunch and sense of humor and enjoy this free entertainment offered by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department.

As always, admission is free and the public is welcome. For more information regarding this event or other music department events, please call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

Dale Chapman to Speak at St. Louis Green Economy Symposium

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman will speak about sustainability issues and training a green workforce during a St. Louis Green Confluence event, to be held Jan. 26-27 on the campus of Saint Louis University.

The two-day event, organized by the Missouri Career Center, St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association and Southwestern Illinois workNet, will offer an opportunity for employers, educators, public policy makers and citizens to connect for the future of the region’s green economy.

Chapman will speak at the Green Economy Symposium, scheduled to run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 26. The invite-only symposium, to be held at the Busch Student Center, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Laclede, will comprise various speakers, panels and video presentations addressing the green economy and workforce in the region.

“Lewis and Clark Community College now offers more programs and courses in sustainability-related topics than ever. From wastewater treatment to photovoltaic design and installation, it is important to train our future workforce in growing fields that also aim to protect our natural resources,” Chapman said.

The public portion of the event, a Green Opportunity Showcase, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 27, featuring exhibits from green employers, educational institutions including Lewis and Clark, and job training centers. Green skills and training workshops will also be available.

The St. Louis Green Confluence event is being hosted by the Saint Louis University Center for Sustainability. Learn more or register today at http://stlouisgreen.com/.

L&C Men’s Basketball on a Roll

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College men's basketball team is on a roll and gaining speed mid-way through their first season as an NJCAA Division I team. They have won their last three games in a row.

The Trailblazers scored a victory Wednesday defeating Illinois Central College 89-67 in East Peoria. They defeated Parkland 82-67 Monday night in River Bend Arena and Mineral Area 66-56 on Jan. 13.

Head Coach Deon Thomas is proud to see his team’s hard work and determination pay off. He said his men have been playing good, solid basketball.

"We played one of the best games of the season against Parkland this week. The Cobras played a very physical game, but we used our strength and resolve and pressed on toward victory,” Thomas said.

“Our balanced scoring and big rebounding edge helped us get that win, but our team's defense was the real key to victory."

After defeating ICC, the Trailblazers shot above .500, and now are 11-10 this season. Anthony Jones scored 20 points and Rico Pierrevilus scored 14.

The Trailblazers travel to Sedalia, Mo. Saturday, Jan. 22 to play State Fair. Next, they take on fellow D-I teams Vincennes University in Indiana on Jan. 24 and John Wood on Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. at home in River Bend Arena.

The men finish regular-season play with a six-game home stand beginning Jan. 24. Check the Trailblazer’s schedule at http://www.lc.edu/athletics/mens/basketball.

NGRREC Hosting 7th Annual Public Conference Focused on Bottomland Ecosystem Restoration

Godfrey, Ill. – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will present its 7th annual public symposia this spring. The conference is focused on bottomland ecosystem restoration, and will take place March 8-10 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Collinsville.

The three-day conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, will bring together natural resource managers, scientists, decision-makers, non-governmental organizations and additional stakeholders from the Upper Mississippi River System and the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.

Although multiple topics will be covered, the focus of the conference will be on linking scientific expertise to specific restoration issues in an effort to provide better solutions to ecosystem management problems encountered in the Upper Mississippi River System.

“Restoring the health and vitality of floodplain ecosystems associated with the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers is an important and ongoing component of sustainable river management. This conference will help promote this effort by providing a forum where resource professionals and research scientists can come together to share knowledge, discuss works in progress, and develop and evaluate specific restoration practices,” said Dr. Lyle Guyon, NGRREC’s terrestrial ecologist and conference co-chair.

More than 30 scientists, river managers and other professionals will be featured speakers and panelists discussing topics such as forest trends, climate variability, hydrology and effects of flooding, carbon and nutrient sequestration, ecosystem services, forest establishment, wildlife habitat, invasive plants and insects, forest diseases and many more.

The conference will conclude with a field tour that will include visits to the Chain of Rocks Area, Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, NGRREC’s Costello Confluence Field Station, a bus tour of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, and a visit to Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge.

“Conference attendees will be able to visit active bottomland restoration sites featuring different tree planting techniques as well as wetland and prairie restoration projects within the confluence region,” said NGRREC field biologist and conference organizer Megan Dooling. “Site managers will be on hand to discuss the effectiveness and long-term viability of various restoration practices in the Upper Mississippi River Corridor.”

For more information about the conference, or to register, visit www.ngrrec.org.

NGRREC is located near the confluence of three great rivers in North America – the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois. The center’s scientists conduct research on populations of plants and animals and their habitats, and further our understanding of the links among rivers, watersheds and the people who use them. Its terrestrial ecology program works with a variety of natural resource agencies and other stakeholders to monitor, conduct research, and develop management solutions for floodplain forests throughout the Upper Mississippi River System.

NGRREC is a unique educational partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

Sponsors for the conference include: the U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern State and Private Forestry; NGRREC; Lewis and Clark Community College; the University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign; The Nature Conservancy; Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.; the Illinois Natural History Survey; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; UIUC’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, The Conservation Fund, the Sierra Club, Forest Keeling Nursery, Illinois Society of American Foresters and the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee.

Automotive Technology Program to Host Spring ICAIA Conference

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Automotive Technology department will host this spring’s Illinois College Automotive Instructors’ Association Conference March 17-18, 2011.

Nearly 200 educators, mostly from the state of Illinois, will converge upon the Godfrey campus to hear keynote speaker Larry Turay, an automotive learning consultant, and to attend two days of technical presentations by local and national presenters as well as a morning trade show (tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and technical information).

Attendees will be treated to refreshments, lunch, and a dinner at the Holiday Inn in Alton.

“The ICAIA conference is an enormous undertaking. Typically, schools from the northern area of the state (Chicago) host it. This event will inform other state colleges about how our program serves our community by providing our students with some of the latest industry technology,” said Christopher Reynolds, instructor in Automotive Technology.

Registration is open to ICAIA members.

For more information on the conference, including a complete list of trainers/educators/vendors/attendees, visit www.icaia.org.

Trailblazers Defeat Lincoln 85-77

The Trailblazers defeated Lincoln 85-77 in the River Bend Arena Wednesday, Jan. 12. L&C had four players who scored in the double digits including Brittany Willis with 19 points, Anastasia Newton with 18, Taeko Holland with 16, and Christina Hardin with 12 points. Brascia Audain added 9 to the scoreboard. Bernadette Brown of Granite City scored 8, and Kat Riggins contributed 3 points.

First Brown Bag Salon of Spring Semester to Feature SIUE Percussion Ensemble

Godfrey, Ill. –The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will present the first Brown Bag Salon of the spring semester at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the Ringhausen Music Building.

The event will feature the music of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dan Smithiger, who is the percussion instructor and director of basketball bands at SIUE.

Bring your lunch and enjoy 50 minutes of entertainment. As always, admission is free and donations are appreciated.

Last of 45-Hour Real Estate Classes Offered

Godfrey, Ill. – The Real Estate Transaction classes offered this spring semester at Lewis and Clark Community College are the last to be offered before the new law goes into effect that requires double the study time to be able to obtain licensure.

“These classes will be one of the last 45-hour classes in the area before the new law goes into effect and students will need 90 hours to take their real estate salesperson examination,” said instructor and real estate broker Kevin Botterbush. “Now is the perfect time for individuals looking for a full- or part-time job to start a career in Real Estate.”

Real Estate Transactions (REAL 132) examines the nature of real estate and its ownership, titles, legal descriptions, uses, contracts, leases, taxation and values. Upon successful completion of the course, students are qualified to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Examination, which is the test required for state licensing as a real estate agent.

Lewis and Clark is offering two Real Estate Transactions classes taught by Botterbush. REAL 132 (Section FJE6) is a 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday class beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville. REAL 132 (Section NA6) is offered at the N. O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville, Tuesday and Thursday nights, also from 6:30-9:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Jan. 18.

Students must be 21-years-old to take the test and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

There is still time to enroll. Enroll online at www.lc.edu or call the Enrollment Center at 800-YES-LCCC or (618) 468-7000. Payment is due at the time of enrollment.

For more information contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

Ricardo Souza Melo Ensemble Concert on January 9 Canceled

Godfrey, Ill. – The Ricardo Souza Melo Ensemble concert scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 9, from 3-5 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel at Lewis and Clark Community College has been canceled.

For further information, please contact the College’s Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Send Holiday Greetings to an Active Service Member Overseas

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Veterans Services Department is encouraging members of the community to reach out to active service members this holiday season and year-round with friendly greetings and care packages.

“We are compiling a list of active service members who are connected to Lewis and Clark through our faculty and staff and posting their names and addresses on our website. We would like to encourage our campus and community to consider corresponding directly with these service members through letters, gifts, care packages, etc. as a way of saying "thank you" for all that they do throughout the year,” said Terry Lane, manager of the Veterans Services Department.

JoEllen Baker, administrative assistant at Lewis and Clark, has several family members currently stationed in Germany, and has included them on the list.

Baker’s son, WO2 Tyler J. Hartsock, has served 10 years in the Army. He just returned from his third deployment in Iraq and now serves as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. Her son-in-law, SSG David M. Hokenson, has served 11 years in the Army as a Military Police officer and drill sergeant. He and his wife Cheri (Baker’s daughter) and their three children are also living in Germany.

“As a mother, it’s hard to see your kids go off anywhere out of reach. It is one thing to hear from your parents but it’s quite another to hear from friends and family - people that you’ve known or your parents have known for years,” Baker said. “They’re apart from their families, and because they’re there for such a short period of time, it’s hard to make friends. It’s hard to deal with a new culture and to live in a place where the people don’t speak your language. A familiar face or words from home can be a source of comfort.”

For those interested in participating, Lewis and Clark’s running list of service members is available online at http://www.lc.edu/aid/VeteransServices/servicemembers.aspx.

“Although being apart is especially difficult for families and friends over the holidays, these service members would like to hear from us anytime. So, we will maintain the list year-round to make it easy to reach out whenever we can,” Lane said. “We are not necessarily attempting to facilitate a ‘pen pal’ relationship by this endeavor; we are merely trying to facilitate communicating our appreciation and gratitude to those now serving.”

Community members and friends who would like to include a service member on the list can contact Lane at tdlane@lc.edu. Those who agree can have their relationships to the service members noted on the website as well. Please keep Lane advised of any address changes as they occur so the list can be updated accordingly.

Spring Music Calendar Announced

Godfrey, Ill. – This spring semester, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department will offer a variety of entertainment. Most events are free, all are open to the public and donations will be gratefully appreciated.

The popular Brown Bag Salon series will return to the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium on select Wednesdays at noon. As usual, performances are free and open to the public, and audience members are encouraged to bring a bag lunch while they enjoy 50 minutes of entertainment. This semester’s Brown Bag Salons:

Jan. 19 - SIUE Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dan Smithiger
Feb. 2 - “It’s O.K. to Laugh!,” with Barbara Kramer and Susan Parton Stanard
Feb. 16 - “Jazz in Black and White,” with art presented by Ann Davidson, Art Program coordinator, featuring Louis Michael, Peter Hussey, Travis Mattison and Doug Brykit
March 2 - Women’s History Week, featuring Dr. Kelly Obernuefemann
March 9 - Jazz Trio with Wayne Kimler performing jazz standards
March 23 - You Can’t Beat Experience Jazz Band, featuring Bud Shultz
April 6 - “A Little Romance-A Lot of Romance,” music and art of the Romantic Period featuring Ann Davidson, Art Program coordinator, Barbara Kramer, pianist and Susan Parton Stanard, Mezzo Soprano
April 13 - Wayne Kimler on classical guitar performing music from Spain, Yugoslavia and Brazil
April 20 - Lewis and Clark Community College Music Students concert
May 4 - Travis Mattison on guitar with special guests

Other events throughout the semester:

On Sunday, Jan. 9, from 3-5 p.m. the Ricardo Souza Melo Ensemble will perform in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
A Spring Voice Master class, “Finding Your Style-Transforming from Classical to Pop/Broadway,” will be held on Monday, Jan. 31, from 3-4 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building Choir Room (MB 125). The event is free and open to the public.
Faculty Concert - The faculty of Lewis and Clark Community College will perform a free concert on Thursday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building.
Student Recitals - Lewis and Clark music students will perform in recitals on March 1 and 29, and April 12 at 12:30 p.m., in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. On May 6, at 7:30 p.m., a freshman and sophomore showcase recital will be held in the Chapel. Admission to recitals is free and open to the public.
A Mardi Gras celebration will be held Tuesday, March 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring Bud Shultz and You Can’t Beat Experience Jazz Band in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
On Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel, a special concert and clinic fundraiser will be held for the Lewis and Clark music department featuring Jim Manley’s Wild Cool Swingin’ Band with Louis Michael on vocals and piano, Peter Hussey on percussion and special guest performers Audri and Aaron. Tickets for the event are $20 and may be purchased by calling (618) 468-4731.
The Lewis and Clark Guitar/Percussion/Wind Ensemble will hold a spring concert on Monday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building. Admission is free and open to the public.
This year’s Spring Choral Concert Spotlight Series “Spotlight On Broadway!,” featuring the L&C Concert Choir and Limited Edition, is free and open to the public and will be held Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in The Commons. For information please contact Susan Parton Stanard at 618-468-4732.
“Jazz on a Spring Evening,” a free concert featuring the L&C Jazz Band and guests, will be held Monday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center in the Trimpe Building (Room 141).

The Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department appreciates support and donations from the community. For more information about these spring events, please call (618) 468-4731.

Do You Have Your First Night Button Yet?

Godfrey, Ill. – The First Night River Bend 2010 button is your ticket to an evening filled with music, dance, magic, humor and a wide variety of artistic expression. Buy your button and wear it for admission in both performance venues on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus. It’s your ticket to excitement and entertainment!

The admission buttons to this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts are $8 in advance and $15 at the event (all ages), and can be purchased at the following locations:

Dave Mungenast Alton Toyota-Scion
Dick’s Flowers (Alton & Wood River)
Party Magic
Liberty Bank locations
Jersey Community Wellness Center
Online at www.riverbender.com (with a $1.75 handling fee per button added)

Different colored buttons will be used to indicate the Circus Flora show you will attend. Be sure to purchase a red button for the 6:30 p.m. show, or a green button for the 10 p.m. show. General admission buttons (in blue) are also available for individuals who do not plan to attend either circus show. Seating to the Circus Flora shows is limited, so be sure to purchase your button as soon as possible.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages. First Night River Bend 2011 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College. For more information about First Night River Bend 2011 or to volunteer call (618) 468-7500, or log onto the Web site www.fnrblc.com and fill out the volunteer form.

Team Photos Available on Flickr

Traffic Safety Undergoing Makeover

Godfrey, Ill. – Corporate and Community Learning’s Traffic Safety program is adding multiple new instructors in addition to an online facelift for 2011.

Susan Moore is a former administrative judge from Arizona, who just recently moved back to the Riverbend. She will be teaching all the classes in Edwardsville. Nick Bowman, who has a background in law enforcement, has been teaching the class on and off for a couple years and will be based on the Godfrey campus.

The new online system has been in place since September. It allows students to register and print out their certificates all in the same day/night if they choose, as long as they have put in their mandated four hours and passed the necessary test. The system includes measures that ensure that four-hour time block is being spent at the computer, and also that deter cheating.

“This class is offered as a condition of student's supervision after getting a traffic ticket. It’s aimed at 15- to 20-year-olds to keep moving violations off their records,” said Jenn Ciavarella, coordinator of Traffic Safety and Professional Development. “It serves two functions – first, it’s a condition of their supervision. If they go through this class then they get their ticket taken off their permanent record. The other is to be a reminder for students that driving is a privilege they need to take seriously.”

The state requirement is for a four-hour class, which can be taken either online or in person. Topics include the stage and restrictions of the Graduated Driver's License (GDL), how changes in a teen's brain can translate into risky behavior, and facts about being a safe driver. The class concludes with a test. Those who pass can either print their certificate (online) or receive one in the mail (classroom) to turn into the court of the county where they received the ticket.

Classes are offered once a month at three different locations, with upcoming dates in mid-January. Visit www.lc.edu/trafficschool for more information and for a list of upcoming class offerings in Edwardsville, Godfrey and Jerseyville, or contact Ciavarella at (618) 468-5730.

Learn to be an Ace of Cakes Just in Time for the Holidays

Godfrey, Ill. – Just like the pros on television, you too can learn to create designer cakes just in time for the holidays, with Corporate & Community Learning’s new fondant instruction series.

Fondant Basics: Halloween Cakes will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus. Participants will learn how to cover a cake with fondant and decorate it in a Halloween theme using the latest tips and tricks, just like Buddy from TLC’s “Cake Boss” and Duff from Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes.”

Fondant Basics: Holiday Cakes will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 on the Godfrey campus. Participants will learn to create beautiful cakes that make stunning centerpieces for holiday get-togethers with family and friends.

Instructor Michelle Davenport is a cake artist at Sweet Indulgences in Brighton. She designs cakes for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays and even just for fun.

“Any kind of activity or character, I can personalize it for whomever the cake is for. There’s really nothing too outlandish,” she said.

Davenport has been baking since the age of 7 and working mainly with fondant for the past several years, although she says either workshop can be fun for anyone.

“I have fun with it. I have four daughters and it’s a lot like Play-Doh,” she said. “Anyone can go to Walmart and order a cake and put toys on it, but almost everything I put on my cakes is edible. That’s what sets me apart.

“A lot of people ask me how hard it is. Some people find out they have a talent for it.”

Each workshop costs $16, to be paid at the time of registration, plus a materials fee of $20, payable to Davenport on the day of the workshop. Materials include a pre-baked, 6-inch white, yellow or chocolate cake, pre-frosted with homemade buttercream frosting, homemade marshmallow-based fondant, various colors and the use of decorating tools for the night.

Class size is limited and pre-registration is required, so call the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000 to reserve a spot today.

To learn more about Sweet Indulgences, visit www.sweetindulgences-il.com or search “Sweet Indulgences – IL” on Facebook.

First Night 2011 Welcomes Circus Flora and the Flying Wallendas

Godfrey, Ill. – First Night River Bend is proud to announce that the showcase for the 16th annual New Year’s Eve celebration will feature the famous one-ring circus spectacular presented by Circus Flora.

Circus Flora is a Theater Company, specializing in one-ring circus production, based on the focused energy of traditional circus arts, and showcasing the working partnership of humans and animals.

“It is our goal to create a truly American Classical Circus, with a narrative that engages audience members personally and emotionally,” said David Balding, artistic director and producer of Circus Flora.

The world class company of Circus Flora becomes a family, preserving classical circus traditions, particularly of Europe, while incorporating innovative techniques and original new artists.

“We are dedicated to sponsoring young talent and fostering new acts through programs of education and outreach. Each production of Circus Flora presents not only a theme, but a story, serving as a framework in which our ensemble company can celebrate life - a life in which humans and animals are closely united in one physical and symbolic sawdust ring,” Balding said.

First Night River Bend guests will have two chances to see the Circus Flora show, which will also feature Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, Yo-Yo the Clown, the Elliare Duet, Duo Adamo, the St. Louis Arches and the world renowned Flying Wallendas.

“We are very excited about the amazing talent that we are bringing to River Bend Arena for First Night this year,” Co-Director and Program Chair for FNRB Linda Nevlin said. “The Circus Flora show is a one-of-a-kind performance that has been receiving rave reviews for the past 25 years. We are so pleased to be able to bring their show to Godfrey for the first time ever.”

Nevlin said the River Bend Arena on the campus of Lewis and Clark will be transformed into a one-ring circus showcase, which will feature aerialists, tight-rope walking, juggling, acrobatics and a grand finale.

The Circus Flora show will be performed at 6:30 and 10 p.m. Buttons are on sale now and are $8 in advance for all ages, or $15 at the door.

“The buttons are all color-coded this year, based on the two circus shows,” Nevlin said. “When you purchase your button at one of our many button sales locations, be sure to select the button that represents the Circus show you want to attend – red for the 6:30 show and green for the 10 p.m. show.”

Buttons are on sale now and seats for the Circus shows are limited. You can purchase your buttons in advance at: Dave Mungenast Alton Toyota-Scion; Party Magic – Godfrey; Dick’s Flowers – Alton and Wood River; Liberty Bank – Alton, Godfrey and Bethalto; and at the Jerseyville Wellness Center – Jerseyville. You can also purchase your button online this year at riverbender.com (an additional service charge of $1.75 per button purchased online will be charged).

Other entertainment at this year’s First Night River Bend will include The Harman Family, Chris Egelston, the Alton Landing Jazz Quartet, Casey the Entertainer, Mother Goose & Friends, the Alton Little Theater Singing Stars of Tomorrow, Fantasy Faces, Harvey the Juggler, JoJo the Clown and lots of hands-on activities for children of all ages.

Also new this year, two fireworks shows will be offered. Fireworks will ring in the New Year early at 9 p.m. and again at midnight. This year an official New Year’s Eve Party with noisemakers, hats, horns and a toast will be held at 11:30 p.m. in The Commons.

For more information about First Night, or a complete schedule, log on to www.fnrblc.co m or visit www.lc.edu/firstnight. Checkout Circus Flora at www.circusflora.org.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages. First Night River Bend 2010 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College. The event is presented by Dave Mungenast Alton Toyota-Scion and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. Major sponsors include Lewis and Clark Community College, The Telegraph, The Village of Godfrey and WBGZ 1570 AM.

Volunteers Needed For First Night River Bend 2011

Godfrey, Ill. – For those interested in being a part of the premiere New Year’s Eve celebration in the River Bend, First Night River Bend is seeking volunteers to serve in multiple capacities. Individuals, couples and entire families of all ages are welcome to volunteer as First Night River Bend celebrates its 16th year and welcomes Circus Flora.

With the 16th year celebration, First Night has conjured up a lineup of some new and amazing talent for this year’s extravaganza, which will require more volunteers than in years past. More than 120 people are needed to perform a number of jobs. Volunteers assist with all phases of the event including site management, venue assistance, headquarters assistance, artist assistance, button/merchandise sales and clean up.

Volunteers may sign up for one or two shifts, typically two hours each, or work all evening. Each volunteer receives a complimentary admission button, which will ensure a seat at one of the two Circus Flora performances this year. Volunteers are required to attend one training session, which will be held prior to the event, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 in The Commons, located on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.

For those interested in volunteering for this family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, contact the First Night River Bend Hotline at 618-468-7500. Volunteer forms are also available on the Web site at www.fnrblc.com.

First Night River Bend is an alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for people of all ages. First Night River Bend 2011 is a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College. The event is presented by Dave Mungenast Alton Toyota and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. Major sponsors include Lewis and Clark Community College, The Telegraph, The Village of Godfrey and WBGZ 1570 AM.

Making His Own ‘Magic'

GODFREY — Rico Peirrevilus can see clearly now. He brightened River Arena by supplying bolts of scoring lightning Wednesday night.

Peirrevilus tallied 29 points and 11 rebounds to propel LCCC by Meramec 66-61 in a Midwest Community College Athletic Conference basketball game. LCCC, 4-8, has won three in a row. Meramec is 7-3.

“It was my best game of the year,” said Peirrevilus, a 6-foot-7 sophomore and Florida native. “I played aggressively. Coach (Deon) Thomas told me not to be so passive and to use my talent to my advantage.”

Peirrevilus made 10 of 18 shots and stymied 7-3 Meramec at every turn. Evidently, he was listening to his coach and giving longtime Magic coach Randy Albrecht a headache. Albrecht has guided Meramec since 1977 and he has registered 669 wins.

“We didn’t have a good answer for him,” Albrecht said of Peirrevilus. “I like the tempo we played, but we made only 10 of 19 foul shots. They made 18 of 24. So if we make our free throws, we can win the game.”

Josh Freelove (12 points and seven rebounds), Gavin Scott (11 points) and Anthony Jones (nine points and five assists) chipped in nicely for LCCC’s victory. However, nobody contributed more than Peirrevilus in his career-best outing.

“Rico is our ‘go-to’ guy and he played like that,” LCCC’s Thomas said. “I wouldn’t say it was his best game because he still needs to be more aggressive on the glass and playing defense. But I’m so happy for him because he carried us. And we had other guys, like Josh and Anthony, that really helped us.”

Peirrevilus said he’s ready to assist the ’Blazers in their quest to shine in Division I. They finished fourth in the NJCAA Division II finals last year at Danville.

“I’ll do what I need to do to make sure we get a win,” Peirrevilus said. “I think we are playing better as a team. We are finding our chemistry.”

Women’s Volleyball Team Ends 2010 Season with Record-Setting Highlights

This year the Lewis and Clark Community College Volleyball team, led by first-year coach Meredith Heater, accomplished something no other L&C Volleyball team has — a trip to the Region Final Four. The women, who had their best season since 2000, finished 25-18 with eight freshman and two sophomores seeing time on the court.

The Trailblazers, who were seeded No.2 in the South, secured their berth in the regional semifinals after defeating rival Shawnee Community College 25-21, 17-25, 25-16, 25-23 in River Bend Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

“We were looking forward to beating Shawnee in the post season after having split with them during the regular season in both matches which went to 5 games,” said Coach Heater.

Leading the way with 16 kills during the match was Brooklyn Hlafka (2), a 6-foot 3-inch freshman from Bunker Hill. Freshman Middle Blocker Sam Hundelt (3) was impressive on offense and defense ending the match with 9 kills and 7 blocks while veteran Middle Blocker Olivia Walker finished the night with 4 kills and only one error and hitting efficiency of 25%. Outside hitters Taryn (5) and Tori Ballmann (8) each chipped in 8 kills on the night, while the defense was shared by Brooke Beets (1), Carly Belm (11), Jessica Braswell (7) and Savannah Bates (10) who totaled 40 digs in the 4 games. Freshman Setter Maddie Favuzza (13) played through an ankle injury she suffered in the first game and finished the match with 43 assists averaging 10.75 assists per set.

“The women worked hard and defeated Shawnee even after Favuzza sprained her ankle in the first game. She toughed it out and the team pulled together to get that big win. It felt great to see the women’s talent and teamwork pay off,” said Heater.

After their win against Shawnee, the women traveled to Lincoln College where they lost to Illinois Central College in the semifinal on Nov. 6 and then lost a tough four-set match to Lincoln Land on Nov. 7 — but not before racking up their share of season awards including:

Brooklyn Hlafka (2), Freshmen Right Side Hitter/Middle Blocker
•   MWAC Co-Freshman of the Year
•   MWAC First Team All-Conference
•   MCCAC First Team All-Conference
•   Region 24 First Team All-Region and All-American Candidate (one of top 6 vote getters)
•   All-Tournament Team at Lindenwood University
•   Broke L&C school record for kills with 492 on the season (previous record was 408 held by LaShonda Chapman during 2003 season)
•   31st in Nation for Hitting Percentage 39% efficiency
•   29th in Nation for Kills per set at 3.24
•   Second on team for Total blocks with 141

Maddie Favuzza (13), Freshman Setter
•   MWAC Second Team All-Conference
•   MCCAC First Team All-Conference
•   Region 24 Second Team All-Region
•   Broke L&C school record for assists in a season with 1462. (previous record was 1029 held by Elysia Perez during 2003 season)
•   Ranked 10th in nation for Assists per set at 9.6

Brooke Beets (1), Freshman Libero
•   All-Tournament Team at Kankakee Invitational
•   MWAC Second Team All-Conference
•   MCCAC Second Team All-Conference
•   Region 24 Honorable Mention

Sam Hundelt (3), Freshman Middle Blocker
•   Region 24 Honorable Mention
•   Led team in Blocks with 144

Women’s Soccer Team Finishes 2010 Season with Region 24 Title

The Lewis and Clark Community College women’s soccer team finished their 2010 season as NJCAA Region 24 Champions with an overall record of 19-2.

As the No. 6-ranked team in the nation, the Trailblazers gave it all they had in a nail-biting double overtime District C championship game against Iowa Western on Nov. 6 — narrowly missing a chance to return to nationals.

The women, who trailed Iowa 2-0 in the beginning of the second half, came back to tie the game. However, during a second sudden-death overtime Iowa managed to come up with the winning score leaving the Trailblazers with only their second loss of the entire season, but ending their hopes of returning to nationals for the third year in a row.

“Our team played well throughout the whole season and I’m very proud of these athletes,” said Head Coach Tim Rooney. “Sure it would have been wonderful to go to nationals for the third year in a row, but when you’ve only lost two games all season and one of those games was in a very competitive district title match, well that speaks loudly about your team and how well they’ve played.”

The Trailblazers have a history of soccer success, and the last few seasons have proved very successful — including winning the national title in 2008 and placing third in the nation in 2009. Rooney’s women’s team also won the national title in 1999.

“We have a lot of talent, and these women deserve a lot of credit for their hard work and dedication.”

For this season, credit came in the form of the team making it to first place in the MCCAC (5-0-0); first place in Region 24 (9-0-0) and of course runner up in District C.

The following players also received honors including:
First Team All-Conference Players: Emily King, Stephanie Chapman, Kaytlin Nevels, Kiersten Mottl, Casey Vitale.
Second Team All-Conference Players: Maggie Dudas, Abby McMillin, Abby Salisbury, Courtney Bresnahan
First Team All-Region Players: Courtney Bresnahan (MVP), Casey Vitale, Kiersten Mottl, Maggie Dudas,
Second Team All-Region Players: Emily King, Kaytlin Nevels, Stephanie Chapman
Region 24 Coach of the Year: Tim Rooney
NJCAA Second Team All-American: Courtney Bresnahan
NSCAA Div. 1 All Central Region Team: Maggie Dudas, Kiersten Mottl, Casey Vitale
NSCAA Performance Subaru Women D1 Juco All America Teams: Casey Vitale (First), Kiersten Mottl (Second)

Men’s Soccer Team Finishes 2010 in Post-Season Play

The Lewis and Clark Community College men’s soccer team finished the year in post-season play and received honors for their hard work.

The men, who were seeded No. 8, hosted Rend Lake Community College on Oct. 21 in round one of the NJCAA Region 24 Tournament. The Trailblazers defeated Rend Lake 2-0 in the game which Head Coach Tim Rooney considered one of the team’s best games of the season.

The men, however, couldn’t get past No. 2 Seed Heartland in the second regional game.

“These guys are good athletes and I believe they will continue to improve next year,” said Rooney. “They worked hard this season, and we are all looking forward to next year.”

Honors for the men’s soccer team include:

Second Place in MCCAC (3-2-0)
Overall Record 10-10-1

Second Team All Conference: Comron Moradi, Tommy Wiele and Joey Pieper
All-Region Honorable Mention: Joey Pieper and Comron Moradi

Students Train to Prevent Dental Abuse and Neglect

Godfrey, Ill. – Dental students from Lewis and Clark attended Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (P.A.N.D.A.) training this past November to learn how to identify signs of abuse and neglect, and report a suspected situation.

The training, offered through a program instituted in 1995 by the Illinois State Dental Society, took place on Nov. 4 in the Trimpe Building Advanced Technology Center, and included 70 Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene students.

Illinois dentists and dental hygienists are mandated reporters of suspected abuse and neglect.

“I commend the Lewis and Clark Community College dental programs for providing this invaluable training,” said Margarette Trushel, executive director of the Oasis Women's Center in Alton. “Since 1996 in Madison County, there have been at least 58 domestic violence related deaths: 30 women, 18 children and 10 men. Dentists may often be the first professionals to identify a victim of abuse as 65 percent of all physical child abuse and 75 percent of all adult physical domestic violence result in injuries to the head, neck, and/or mouth. Oasis would also like to thank the college and program coordinator Michelle Singley for all that they do to support victims of domestic violence and their families in our community.”

Cathy Anderson, Mobile Unit RDH and program faculty, said the training was not only important in assuring competency in identifying suspected signs of abuse and neglect in patient populations, but was also essential in meeting the objectives of a grant the program received last year from the Alliance of the Illinois State Dental Society.

Alliance grant monies will support the Soothing Smiles program, which will provide aid to victims of abuse and/or neglect seeking shelter at the Oasis Women’s Center in Alton.

"Numerous community projects have been developed in the Dental Hygiene Program, but the Soothing Smiles Program is near and dear to our hearts,” said program coordinator Michelle Singley. “The increased knowledge, heightened awareness, and specialized training that the Lewis and Clark faculty, staff, and students have received will extend far beyond this program. Participation in the Soothing Smiles Program will provide our students and oral health care professionals with inclusive skills that they will continue to utilize as they rise to meet real world challenges in their private practices, institutional, and educational settings. The children participating in our Alton School Dental Days Program, and our Head Start Pops for Tots Programs, and any senior citizens that participate in our geriatric programs, will reap immeasurable benefits. Also, the patients that we see on a daily basis in our Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic on campus, as well as those seeking dental services aboard the mobile dental health unit, will most certainly benefit from this extremely important and valuable assessment program. There is no way to place a value on the benefits of initiating life altering changes for children in crisis, or even more dramatically, saving even one person’s life.”

Palliative oral care kits for women and children containing dental supplies that will soothe oral injuries, and provide comfort to victims will be dispensed. In addition, stuffed panda bears, the program’s symbol of hope, will be provided to injured children.

Dental Hygiene students and faculty will also be on call and available for oral health counseling as needed.

“I am extremely pleased that we are able to offer support to our community through this important program,” Anderson said. “I can’t think of anything more crucial to our mission than protecting our children.”

For more information about P.A.N.D.A. training or the Soothing Smiles program, contact Cathy Anderson at (618) 468-4423 or by e-mail at canderso@lc.edu.

Heat Up the Dance Floor with Corporate and Community Learning

Godfrey, Ill. – New in 2011, whether you’re a single or part of a couple, you can learn to heat up the dance floor with Corporate and Community Learning’s ballroom dance courses.

Starting in January, Ballroom Dancing: Level 1, Ballroom Dancing: Level 2, Swing and Latin courses will run from Jan. 22-May 21 in the music building atrium on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus. The same courses will also be offered at Leclaire Elementary School in Edwardsville from Jan. 23-April 10.

Instructor Bill Trent of Moon Light Dancing Studio is from Fairview Heights, but teaches at several studios in the Metro East. He has been dancing most of his life, a habit he picked up from his parents, who both danced as a hobby. Trent received his formal training through Arthur Murray Dance Studio and has been teaching professionally since 1969. He has worked at Arthur Murray as well as Fred Astaire Dance Studio and Scott International Studio. To keep up with his education, he continues to attend various dance seminars.

Most people taking the classes are interested in basic social ballroom dancing, although Trent also has a background in competition dancing. Participants do not need to bring their own supplies, although good shoes with vinyl or leather bottoms are helpful, he said.

“Each session lasts six weeks,” Trent said. “I can teach anywhere from basic beginners who’ve never had a dance step in their life all the way up to making them look like ‘Dancing with the Stars.’”

“These classes are designed for everyday people who want to become more comfortable on the dance floor,” said CCL Coordinator Katie Sledge. “Bill is a wonderful instructor who works with each individual or couple at their own pace.”

Trent joined the teaching staff of CCL at Lewis and Clark Community College in the wake of the passing of previous instructor Pauline Cavalie, and has worked to keep the program going since.

“We are very sad about Pauline's passing and will miss her dearly. But, in her honor we decided to keep the ballroom dance program going at the college,” Sledge said. “It is very beneficial to members of our community.”

Trent, who had never met Cavalie face to face but knew of her work, stepped in and took over classes.

“We were competitors. She kept me on my toes, knowing she was out there,” he said. “Stepping into her shoes was a little bit challenging because I didn’t know what to expect from the students that had taken lessons from her in the past, but once I got to meet the students and found out what she had taught them and what I teach, the rapport got better quickly because Pauline and I were pretty much on the same sheet when it comes to teaching.”

The cost for each course is $38 per person. For more information contact Katie Sledge at (618) 468-5750, or to sign up for a class, contact the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Recycle Your Holiday Lights at Participating Area Businesses

Godfrey, Ill. – Don’t just throw away old holiday lights – recycle them.

Last year, the Holiday Light Recycling Drive collected more than three tons of holiday lights to recycle, diverting that waste from landfills.

“This year we are hoping to double, even triple that number,” said Marcia Lochmann, director of Sustainability at Lewis and Clark Community College.

People are encouraged to recycle old holiday lights and extension cords by bringing them to Lewis and Clark’s Sustainability Center, located inside Haskell Hall on the Godfrey campus, by Dec. 10.

All unworkable holiday lights can also be taken to participating Wal-Mart stores and other locations during store hours through Dec. 12:

379 West Pontoon Road, Granite City, IL 62040
1040 Collinsville Crossing Blvd., Collinsville, IL 62234
1971 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385
1661 Jungerman Road., St. Peters, MO 63304
2897 Veteran's Memorial Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303
10835 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Ann, MO 63074
10741 West Florissant, Ferguson, MO 63136
100 THF Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63005
1307 Highway K, O'Fallon, MO 63366
6100 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
131 Erka Twin Center Drive, Eureka, MO 63025
4550 Gravois Road, House Springs, MO 63051
653 Gravois Bluffs Blvd., Fenton, MO 63026
201 Highlands Boulevard Drive, Manchester, MO 63011
2201 Michigan Avenue, Arnold, MO 63010
3270 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63125
1202 So. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
1900 Maplewood Commons Drive, Maplewood, MO 63143

From Dec. 13 to Jan. 31, recycle old lights by taking them to more than 60 locations throughout the area including Car-X, Goodwill, Schlafly and others to be announced.

Sheppard honored with Athena Award

ST. LOUIS — Community leader and Lewis and Clark Foundation board member Joan Sheppard is being honored for her dedication and enthusiasm for volunteerism throughout the Greater St. Louis region.

A 2010 recipient of the Athena Award given by the Hellenic Spirit Foundation, Sheppard was one of 12 honorees at a luncheon held at the Missouri Athletic Club in Downtown St. Louis on Nov. 19, 2010.

"I was surprised and delighted to be chosen for this award," Sheppard said. "I feel fortunate to be involved in this community. It has been very rewarding."

Known for her energy and passion, Hellenic Spirit Foundation President Peter Vaccaro said that Sheppard was selected for her "devotion to community….. and (her) constant striving to ‘be the best she can possibly be.’"

Vaccaro said that these characteristics embody the ethos of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, knowledge, strategy, discipline and art. Sheppard is a tireless community volunteer. She has been involved with such varied organizations as Madison County Urban League, Alton School Board, Lewis and Clark Foundation, Great Rivers Land Trust, Missouri History Museum and Missouri Botanical Garden.

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1098-T Tax Forms Online

Students can now sign up to access their electronic 1098-T tax forms online, at any time from anywhere, and help Lewis and Clark save trees at the same time.

Once signed up, students will have access to printable versions of their forms from 2010 on. Forms are posted every year on Jan. 31, for those looking to get a jump on their tax returns instead of waiting on forms through snail mail.

Learn how to sign up by visiting http://www.lc.edu/currentStudents/bursar/e1098t.aspx today.

E-mail lccc1098t@lc.edu or call (618) 468-3444 with any questions.

SSC Extends Hours in Light of Finals

Various facets of L&C's Student Success Center are expanding their hours during the last two weeks of the Fall 2010 semester to accommodate students who are increasingly busy with final papers, projects and tests.

Math Resource Center

The MRC will be open one hour earlier (7 a.m.) Monday through Friday through Dec. 16.

Godfrey Campus
Commons 233, McPike Math & Science Complex
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fridays

N.O. Nelson Campus (Edwardsville)
Building N3, Room 224
2:30 - 7 p.m. Mondays
8 a.m. – noon & 12:30 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursdays
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fridays

Writing Desk/Academic Tutoring

The Writing Desk will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the last two weeks of the semester - an hour earlier each morning and two hours later on Friday afternoons through Tuesday, Dec. 14 (though OWL submissions will end on Friday, Dec. 10).

There will also be time added to the middle portion of the day when two tutors will be available to cut waiting time for students during the busiest tutoring periods:

Liz Randall will work 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. M,W,F
Anna Neunaber will work 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. M,W,F
Steve Higgins will work 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. T,TR
Jarret Green will work 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. T, TR

These offerings, through L&C's Student Success Center, can help. Last school year, more than 80 percent of the students who came for help ended up passing their classes with a final grade of a C or better.

President’s Holiday Concert to Ring in the Season for 2010

Godfrey, Ill. – In celebration of the holiday season, Lewis and Clark Community College invites the public to its annual Board of Trustees and President Dale Chapman’s Holiday Concert on Dec. 14.

This program of holiday favorites, both old and new, will be presented by L&C’s Music Department at 8 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

The concert will feature the talents of faculty members Louis Michael and Teresa Crane on piano and vocals, the Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Peter Hussey, the Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Travis Mattison, and Limited Edition under the direction of Susan Parton Stanard. Also performing will be Deborah Haferkamp on violin.

Music students Audri Lucasey and Aaron Sickmeier, with their unique blend of vocals and guitar, will perform “Hallelujah” with fellow students Emilie Nevins and Micah Carter.

Admission is free.

For more information, contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Lewis and Clark Named a Military Friendly School for 2011

Godfrey, Ill. – GI Jobs Magazine has named Lewis and Clark Community College a Military Friendly School for 2011, an honor that ranks the college in the top 15 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide.

As a Military Friendly School, Lewis and Clark was included in the magazine’s 2011 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, which was published in September 2010 and is online at www.militaryfriendlyschools.com.

Through its Veterans Services Department, the college helps veterans and service members get the most out of their civilian lives and reach their personal and education goals.

Through advisement and counseling, Veterans Services works to make sure student veterans are aware of the benefits and tools available to help them. Department manager Terry Lane, a veteran himself, is available to assist those veterans who need individual attention or assistance with unique issues. Lane will also focus on outreach, retention and serving as the veteran liaison with other campus departments, faculty and staff.

Lewis and Clark also offers an opportunity for veterans on campus to network with one another through the Veterans Club, a student organization.

“Since the start of the club last year, we have focused on sharing knowledge about, and experience with, benefits available to veterans and service members. Sharing information is a great way for club members to feel like they are getting something out of attending the club meetings,” said Ryann Clagg, financial aid advisor and club co-advisor with Lane. “In time, the club hopes to build more community-based relationships as we have recently done with American Legion Post 126.”

L&C Jazz Band Performing with Alton Landing Jazz Quartet Nov. 29

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Jazz Band will perform with special guests, the Alton Landing Jazz Quartet, on Monday, Nov. 29 for a night of jazz, blues, Latin, rock and ballads.

The show will go on at 7:30 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center (Trimpe Building) on the college’s Godfrey campus.

The L&C Jazz Band, under the direction of Tim Jarden, comprises musicians ages 16 to 81. The band offers musicians from area high schools, Lewis and Clark, and those from around the Metro East engaging and appealing opportunities to learn about and play Jazz and has been doing so for more than 30 years.

The concert will feature L&C students Steve Smith, Ben Wahle, Britney Molloy and John Acord doing voice solos and on drums, respectively. Jazz Band veterans Bud Shultz, Herb Hutchison, Harry Noltensmeyer, Chuck “Doc” Herzon and Mike Ferrari will also be featured, as well as area band directors Chris Alexander, from East Alton-Wood River High School, and Lee Dick, from East Alton Middle School.

The Alton Landing Jazz Quartet features Tim Jarden, Pete Basola, Ken King and Jeff Walker, performing a wide variety of Jazz styles. This latest edition of the quartet was formed in March of 2010, and has performed at Castelli’s Restaurant at 255, Chez Marilyn in downtown Alton, and at various private functions throughout the area.

Admission is free, and donations will be accepted for the Lewis and Clark Community College concerts and clinic fund. As usual the public is welcome to attend this event.

For questions regarding this event or upcoming music events, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

NGRREC Speaker Series Presents ‘Living with Great Rivers’ with Dr. Rip Sparks

Godfrey, Ill. – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center will present its own Dr. Rip Sparks on Nov. 17 as the first in a series of public speakers focusing on river issues.

Sparks will present “Living with Great Rivers: Birth of Civilizations, Contemporary Disasters and New Approaches" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station.

“The quarterly speaker series will be a way for the public to learn more about a number of issues that pertain to the river, the environment, and the issues facing our communities. Future speakers will talk about sustainability, cultural aspects of the Mississippi River and a number of other topics. Our goal is to provide a resource for the community and to share the remarkable field station with the public,” said Rebecca Steiner, environmental educator with National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and Lewis and Clark Community College.

During the program, NGRREC and educational partner St. Louis Science Center will co-host “Ecology in a Jar” for children in grades one through six. Participants will get the chance to explore ecological principles in a small scale world through the creation of an ecosystem that they can take home with them.

They can also make their very own chia-creature to take home. Just give him sun and water and watch his hair grow!

This event is free and open to the public.

For future seminars, visit our calendar of events at http://www.ngrrec.org.

Limited Edition to Perform at Holiday Brown Bag

Godfrey, Ill. – Limited Edition, the musical ambassadors of Lewis and Clark Community College, will present a free Brown Bag holiday concert at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 1 in the atrium of the Ringhausen Music Building.

The 50-minute program will feature a variety of seasonal songs from the heartfelt – “A Celtic Silent Night,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Lo,” “How a Rose/The Rose,” and “Lullaby Alleluia” - to the humorous – “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas,” “Santa Baby,” and “Twelve or So Days of Christmas.”

Limited Edition is a high caliber vocal ensemble under the direction of Susan Parton Stanard, director of Choral Studies and Vocal Ensembles.

The concert is free and open to the public – just bring a lunch and enjoy the delicious sounds of the holiday season.

For more information, contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4731 or Stanard at (618) 468-4732.

L&C Concert Choir to Present ‘Sing-Along Messiah’

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Concert Choir will host the first in its "Sing-Along" series this holiday season with "Sing-Along Messiah.”

Bring your score or borrow one at the door and usher in the holiday season singing the Christmas portion of Handel's “Messiah.” Choral selections will include “And the Glory of the Lord,” “O Thou that Tellest,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to God,” “His Yoke is Easy,” and “Hallelujah Chorus.”

The choral voices will be joined by soloists including soprano Jamie Mills, tenor Chris Eubank, and alto Susan Parton Stanard. Accompaniment will be a string ensemble led by Deborah Haferkamp and pianist Teresa Crane.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. All singers are welcome and admission is free.

For additional information, call Susan Parton Stanard, director of Choral Ensembles and Vocal Studies, at (618) 468-4732.

Limited Edition to Present Holiday Concert Nov. 28

Godfrey, Ill. – Kick off your holiday celebrations with a festive holiday concert performed by Lewis and Clark’s own Limited Edition.

The vocal group will perform favorite holiday songs beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel as part of the Hayner Public Library Concert Series.

Limited Edition is the college’s leading touring ensemble and serves as Lewis and Clark’s musical ambassadors to the community. Singers are selected by audition and perform a broad spectrum of musical styles; especially vocal jazz, Broadway and music from the Big Band era.

The current roster includes: Micah Carter, Pat Dailey, Gail Drillinger, Chris Eubank, Elizabeth Golicke, Sarah Gooding, Audri Lucasey, Sydney Maples, Jason McAtee, Julie McPike, Jeremy Myers, Emilie Nevins, Heather Humphrey, Andrew Weiler and Chris Young. Brian McKinney is featured on bass.

Limited Edition’s director and accompanist is Susan Parton Stanard, director of Choral Ensembles and Vocal Studies at Lewis and Clark.

The Riverbend Children’s Chorus will also perform as special musical guests. The chorus is open to all children in grades one through eight, and performs under the direction of Barbara McHugh and Chris Eubank.

Admission to this public event is free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Make yours today by calling the library at 1-800-613-3163.

Corporate and Community Learning Receives Weatherization Training Grant

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) department has recently received a $35,522 grant to train contractors doing weatherization work within a 15-county region clustered around the Metro East area.

The grant comes from the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP), part of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, to assist low-income persons, particularly the elderly or persons with disabilities, by weatherizing their homes, thereby reducing fuel costs and national energy consumption. It is estimated that IHWAP will spend over $242 million to weatherize these homes between 2009 and 2012.

The grant will allow CCL to train 90 site supervisors working for area contractors to do this work effectively, according to Dean Tom Monroe.

“Each person will receive 32 hours of training on energy audits, weatherization materials, air sealing, pressure testing, etc. We have created a special lab for the training at the Community Learning Center (1004 East Fifth Street in Alton),” Monroe said. “Classroom equipment includes a mock ceiling and joist system, doors, windows, and all materials used. Each class will take a field trip to an actual home to work with a blower door, evaluate zonal pressures, and evaluate insulation.”

Once this initial round of training is completed, the lab and curriculum will be usable by Lewis and Clark’s YouthBuild program, and additional sessions will be offered to area contractors.

“This program extends the college’s emphasis on environmental sustainability, and allows us to be involved in training real workers for real green jobs. Participating area contractors will be performing over $30 million in energy restoration work to the highest of standards,” Monroe said.

For more information about the program contact Monroe at (618) 468-5700.

Men's Basketball Team Takes Plunge into Juco D-I

GODFREY — It’s a new game for the Lewis and Clark Community College men’s basketball program this season.

And second-year head coach Deon Thomas is glad to be playing it.

The Trailblazers, 27-9 last year and fourth in the NJCAA Division II finals at Danville, are moving up a rung. LCCC is competing in Division I this year, meaning the objective is to get to Hutchinson, Kan., and the nationals.

“I’m very excited about it,” said Thomas, the career-scoring leader at the University of Illinois. “I think we’ve put together a team that is capable of competing at that level and I feel comfortable about it.”

The Trailblazers certainly found their comfort zone last season. Their fourth-place finish was the best showing in school history. A pair of overtime losses kept them from challenging Region 24 rival Lincoln for the national title.

Lincoln went on to win it all and is ranked No. 1 in the preseason Division II poll. Midland, Mich., is the No. 1-ranked team in Division I.

“In (our) Region 24, there’s not a big difference between Division I and Division II teams,” Thomas said. “It’s probably the toughest region in the country.”

So Thomas is confident the Trailblazers, who open tonight at Lake Land in Mattoon, can take the next step. They’ll make their home debut at 4 p.m. Saturday against Wabash Valley of Mount Carmel.

The LCCC women’s team, which has a new coach in Sonya Crider, begins its season here Monday against Lindenwood. Then both ’Blazer squads entertain Mineral Area of Park Hills, Mo., next Tuesday. The LCCC women are still competing in Division II.

Thus, the men and women will be traveling different directions during postseason play. Yet it’s the same quest, Thomas said.

“Our goal is to get to the national tournament (at Hutchinson),” Thomas said. “That’s the ultimate goal, though we have some other goals like winning 20-plus games and being one of the top teams in our conference.”

The Trailblazers will compete with Mineral Area, Three Rivers (Poplar Bluff, Mo.) and others in the rugged 10-school, Missouri-laden D-1 Midwest Community College Athletic Conference. They will also battle Great Rivers Athletic Conference teams such as John Logan (Carterville) and Southwestern Illinois College (Belleville). The guys will no longer play in the D-2, Illinois-based Midwest Athletic Conference.

Sophomores Rico Peirrevilus and Anthony Jones figure to guide the Trailblazers. Both were all-tournament selections in last year’s nationals. Peirrevilus, a 6-foot-7 forward from Lake Worth, Fla., averaged 12.1 points per game. Jones, a 5-11 guard from St. Louis, averaged 11.7 points.

“Both of them will be better than they were last year,” Thomas said.

He has ample talent to go along with those two anchors. “We have upgraded our basketball athleticism and our basketball IQ,” Thomas said. “We’re a better team.”

Sophomore Joshua Freelove, a transfer from Toledo, joins returnees Bryson Smith, 6-6 Rashaud Turner and sophs Isaiah Linton, 6-7 Thon Luony, Gavin Scott, plus Madison native Brandon Romey, a 6-5 transfer from SWIC.

Freshman Deonte Minter, E.J. Carter, Latvian Janis Berzins, 6-9 Canadian Bruce Komakech, 6-10 Andre Hilbert and 7-0 Serbian Dusan Sparavola add depth and power.

Robert Harris, Dave Stalker, Darrel McGibany and Scott Davis are serving as assistant coaches.

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Class Waitlists for Spring 2011

Beginning with the Spring 2011 registration period, students will be able to put themselves on a waitlist for closed sections of Math 111, Math 112, Engl 131 and Engl 132.

Once a seat becomes available, the first student on the waitlist will receive an e-mail sent to their L&C e-mail account giving him/her permission to enroll in the class. Students can also check their waitlist status and to see if they have permission to enroll using “Manage My Waitlists” in their BlazerNet account.

The student will have 24 hours to enroll online or in person at the Enrollment Center or at a Community Education Center.

If the student doesn’t enroll in the time allotted he/she will be dropped from the waitlist and the next student on the list will have the same opportunity to enroll.

While the waitlist is in effect, signed closed-class cards will not be accepted for these classes. However, once the class has started students will need a signature to enroll like in previous semesters.

30 and Out

Through Lewis and Clark’s 30 and Out program for students who already have a degree but want to continue their education, Chad Stutz, 26, of Alton was able to find his true calling and follow it to a new and fulfilling career path.

Stutz graduated from Alton High School in 2002. In 2004, he earned an associate in science degree from Lewis and Clark Community College, then transferred to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to study business and marketing. He graduated from SIUE with a bachelor’s degree in 2007, and was working in retail at the time.

“It was a good job and I had the opportunity to move forward with the company, but I decided it wasn’t what I had wanted,” Stutz said.

So he turned toward Lewis and Clark to pursue his other interests. There, he found the college’s 30 and Out program in Computer Graphics. Through 30 and Out, he was able to earn his associate in applied science in computer graphics simply by taking 30 approved credit hours in his major. Because many of the classes were offered at night, he was able to fit school into his schedule while working full time, and finished in the spring of 2010.

Even before he completed the program, Stutz was hired as a web designer for Riverbender.com, a job he loves.

“I knew I liked working with computers, designing, and marketing management. After I received my bachelor’s degree in marketing, I wanted to branch off and work on another area I found interesting – graphic design,” Stutz said. “The classes I took at L&C provided an excellent foundation of knowledge and skills essential in my new career, and they transferred directly to the workplace. The classes covered a lot of the same programs I use at work, so it has been a smooth transition.”

Stutz aspires to continue working in online media, and someday hopes to tie his management background into his career has well.

“I love making designs to help businesses succeed. Whether it’s designing a website or an advertisement, I want to make something people enjoy looking at while still getting the message across. Anytime I do this it is a shining moment for me,” he said.

Online media is a growing market for today’s businesses.

“Almost any business nowadays not only has its own website, but also markets itself through a variety of media outlets. Graphic designers will be needed to meet the demands of these businesses,” he said.

Music Preparatory Students to be Presented in Recital Nov. 14

Godfrey, Ill. – Students enrolled in the Music Preparatory division at Lewis and Clark Community College will be presented in a recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Talented performers from six preparatory studios will present the recital, including:

Pianist Barbara Kramer’s students: Lili McDaniel, Cori Nasso, Jacob File, Nora Hendren, Emily Bernhard and Julie McPike
Wes Komischke, representing the organ studio of Dr. Roy Stillwell
Susan Parton Stanard’s student singers: Jaelyn Hawkins, Peggy Estes, Amy Jordan, Esther Spilger and Julie McPike
Woodwind students of Emerson “Bud” Schultz: Sean Caporal and Kristen Moore
Chris Eubank’s voice studio’s Cor Nasso, Dylan Arnold, Jeannie Thompson, Eric Royal and Libby Butler
Ben and Annie Gallaher, representing the piano studio of Barb McHugh

For questions or additional information, call Susan Parton Stanard, preparatory division coordinator, at (618) 468-4732.

Region 24 Honors for Soccer Coach, Seven Players

GODFREY - Lewis and Clark's Tim Rooney has been named Region 24 Coach of the Year and seven LCCC players received All-Region 24 honors. The honors were announced Sunday following LCCC's 1-0 win over Southwestern Illinois College in the Region 24 championship game in Godfrey.

Rooney's team is 18-1 and ranked No. 6 in the nation. Last season, the Trailblazers finished third at the NJCAA National Tourney.

LCCC's Courtney Bresnahan was named Second MVP.

Bresnahan has 18 goals and 24 points, tied for No. 9 in the nation with teammate Casey Vitale, who was also named to the All-Region team with 23 goals and 14 assists.

Other LCCC players named to the first team were Kiersten Mottl and goalie Maggie Dudas. LCCC players received honorable mention were Kaytlin Nevels, Stephanie Chapman and Edwardsville High grad Emily King,

All-Region 24 Team

First Team

Alexis Trybinski, SWIC; Courtney Bresnahan, LCCC; Lauren Miklos, SWIC; Casey Vitale, LCCC; Kayla Laisy, ICC; Sadie Somers, Parkland; Kiersten Mottl, LCCC; Lauren Johnson, Heartland; Daedra Ackerman, ICC; Kim Vega, Parkland; Emily Motteler, ICC; Maggie Dudas, LCCC; Ally Reddington, ICC; Brittany Toennis, Kaskaskia.

Honorable Mention

Emily King, LCCC; Lauren Beishir, SWIC; Kelsie Donley, Parkland; Alexis Sokol, Parkland; Mackenzie Hartman, Kaskaskia; Bailey Tracy, SWIC; Kaytlin Nevels, LCCC; Brittany Ashburn, Lincoln; Mackenzie Olson, Heartland; Stephanie Chapman, LCCC, Emily Wright, Kaskaskia.

Coach of the Year

Tim Rooney, LCCC

Trailblazers Volleyball and Women's Soccer in Playoffs

Women's Soccer
The women's soccer team has won the Region 24 Championship and will compete in the District C tournament at Iowa Western Community College this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6.

Friday's game v. St. Charles Community College is scheduled at noon. WLCA 89.9-FM will broadcast the tournament games live this weekend. Fans can also listen online.

Congratulations go out to head coach Tim Rooney on being named Region 24 Coach of the Year, and seven L&C players who received All-Region 24 honors:

Courtney Bresnahan was named Second MVP and All-Region First Team; she has 18 goals and 24 points this season
Casey Vitale was named All-Region First Team and has 23 goals and 14 assists this season
Kiersten Mottl was named All-Region First Team
Maggie Dudas was named All-Region First Team
Kaytlin Nevels received honorable mention
Stephanie Chapman received honorable mention
Emily King received honorable mention

Rooney's team is 18-1 this season and ranked No. 6 in the nation.

Volleyball
The women's volleyball team, 25-16-0 in 2010, has made it to the Final Four at Region 24 Playoffs.

The women advanced after beating Shawnee 25-21, 17-25, 25-16, 25-23 at home, and will take on ICC at 3 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Lincoln College.

Trailblazers Oust Shawnee from Region 24 Tourney

GODFREY — The 177th point — and final one — in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Region 24 playoff volleyball win here Wednesday came in a familiar way.

Freshman Brooklyn Hlafka of LCCC smashed the ball past a number of Shawnee defenders and the 25-16 Trailblazers secured a berth in the region semifinals. They prevailed 25-21, 17-25, 25-16, 25-23 at the River Bend Arena.

“That’s a set play that we called in the huddle,” LCCC coach Meredith Heater said of the last kill.

Hlafka, regsitering her 15th kill in the four-game competition, said: “It felt great and we played great.”

Mostly everything felt right for LCCC, gaining its first regional semifinal spot in years. The Trailblazers will play at Lincoln College on Saturday and possibly Sunday.

“I think this is the first time we’ve gotten this far in about 10 years,” Heater said. It’s also the Trailblazers’ best record since 1999, when they went 33-11.

Hlafka added, “I love being on this team because we play together. We are a close-knit team.”

She has recorded 467 kills thus far this season and others are noticing her prowess around the net. Indiana State scouted her at the River Bend Arena against the 17-10 Saints, while Illinois State and Missouri are also courting Hlafka.

“She’s first-team, all-conference, freshman of the year in it and I think she will be on the all-Region team,” Heater said. “I’m hoping she will make the All-America team.”

Teammates Sam Hundelt, Maddie Favuzza and twins Taryn and Tori Ballmann also left their imprints on Shawnee. Hundelt accounted for nine kills and seven blocks, while the Ballman twins teamed for 15 kills.

Favuzza, a 5-5 freshman from O’Fallon, Mo., played despite hobbling around on an injured right ankle. “She rolled her ankle. But she’s a trooper and definitely our floor captain,” Heater said. “I knew as long as her ankle wasn’t broken, she would play.”

Hlafka said, “Maddie is a tough one.”

The LCCC playmaker amassed 43 assists, giving her 1,411 thus far this season. She’s among the top 10 NJCAA Division II players in the country for assists. Hlafka is among the top 10 players for kills.

Neither can the nine other Trailblazers, including Greenfield’s Olivia Walker, Carlinville’s Savannah Bates and Roxana’s Jessica Braswell. LCCC is two victories away from a region title.

L&C Preparing More Students for Growing Career Fields and Transfer Opportunities

Godfrey, Ill. – Another semester of increased enrollment for Lewis and Clark Community College means that more people are receiving the advanced training and quality education to prepare them for their future careers – at a minimal cost.

Credit enrollment at Lewis and Clark increased three percent this fall from 8,179 (Fall 2009) to 8,406 (Fall 2010). Total credit hours increased 5 percent to a new record high - 68,971.

“The increase is significant, not just because Lewis and Clark is experiencing yet another increase in enrollment, but also because this increase means that Lewis and Clark is providing career opportunities in the jobs of the 21st century,” L&C President Dale Chapman said. “The fact that more and more students choose Lewis and Clark each year is based on the reputation of our quality education for a fraction of the cost of other colleges and universities.”

The low cost to attend Lewis and Clark, coupled with a down economy played a significant role in this semester’s increase, Chapman said. “We often see a larger number of people return to school when the economy is down, either because they have been laid off, or because they fear a lay off may be eminent.”

Connie Vick, planning and program manager with Madison County Employment and Training, said she has seen an increase in displaced workers in the community interested in seeking higher education.

“Maybe one-fourth to one-third of the people we see are interested in going back to school. It has definitely increased,” Vick said. “More people are selecting that option to try to re-train in a job that’s got more growth opportunity. Either that, or they look at this as an opportunity to change their career to something else they would rather do.”

Lewis and Clark’s recent enrollment increase means it continues to hold the record for longest enrollment growth trend in the state of Illinois, seeing consistent enrollment increases for the past 30 fall and spring semesters – or 15 years.

Two areas that continue to see large enrollment increases are online students and students enrolled at the N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville. Online students increased 4 percent (1,575), with a 5 percent rise in online credit hours taken (16,339). N.O. Nelson's credit students total rose 16 percent.

“Last year we served nearly 2,000 Lewis and Clark students on the N.O. Nelson campus, which doesn’t include the number of Edwardsville High School students who also utilize this campus every day,” Chapman said. “We knew we would continue to see increases in enrollments on that campus, but 16 percent was much more significant than we had anticipated this fall.”

Lewis and Clark's High School Partnership program also witnessed a 15 percent increase in the number of students receiving high school and college credit. The Edwardsville School District reached an all time high by offering 46 dual credit courses this semester – the most ever offered by a high school in the dual credit program.

“We were amazed to see such a large number of courses and students from one school district who are taking advantage of the dual credit offering,” Vice President of Enrollment Kent Scheffel said. “I believe that more parents are realizing the value of their student earning college credit – at no cost to them – while they attend high school. I am sure this college savings is even more significant given the current economy.”

Scheffel said overall the High School Partnership Program serves 18 of schools throughout the area, and witnessed a 30 percent increase in the number of credit hours being taken by area high school students this fall.

“This fall’s credit hours taken by high school students represent a savings of $1,122,264 for district parents, and that number is based on Lewis and Clark’s tuition,” Scheffel said. “This figure would increase drastically based on other college’s tuition rates.”

Board Chairman Robert Watson said he is pleased that Lewis and Clark continues to experience growing enrollments. “It of course means more people are choosing Lewis and Clark, but even more importantly it means that more individuals and their families are saving a great deal of money on their College tuition, and it means that Lewis and Clark is playing a vital role in creating a strong regional workforce. Lewis and Clark continues to offer a top-rated college education for a minimal cost, which means even more today in our tough economic times.”

Watson applauded the entire staff for their continued efforts to keep costs low, while also expanding program offerings that meet the needs of students today. “Our faculty and staff are ahead of the game when it comes to understanding the needs of employers in our region, and developing state-of-the-art training programs to create a highly trained work force.”

L&C Holding Information Sessions on New Healthcare Certification Programs

GODFREY, Ill. — In response to the current economic conditions and high unemployment rates, Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning Division is hosting information sessions on Nov. 8 and 9 to provide the community with information on career training programs that the school offers in conjunction with Career Step, a leading online healthcare education company.

The current economy has reduced the number of jobs in many industries, resulting in some of the highest unemployment rates in decades. However, despite the down economy, the healthcare industry is experiencing dramatic job growth. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that 3.2 million new jobs will be created before 2018; the majority of those jobs will require less than four years of college education.

Within the healthcare industry, the fields of medical transcription and medical coding/billing are currently experiencing growth and high demand. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that from 2008 – 2018, the medical transcription field will experience 11 percent job growth, and medical coding and billing will experience 20 percent growth. The programs offered at Lewis and Clark Community College provide those within the community the opportunity to quickly gain the education they need to qualify for these jobs as well as earn national certifications.

“We are happy to offer several informational sessions to help people in our community discover growing career fields that they can train for quickly,” said Kathy Willis, Director of Corporate & Community Learning at Lewis and Clark. “Healthcare is providing many job opportunities, and these programs give people easy access to practical, job-based training and national certifications to prepare them for successful careers in less than a year.”

To educate the community on these growing healthcare fields, Lewis and Clark is holding three information sessions. The first two sessions will be held on Monday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Trimpe Advanced Technology Center at 5800 Godfrey Road in Godfrey. The third and final session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in the Leclaire Room at the N.O. Nelson Campus at 600 Troy Road in Edwardsville. These sessions will provide more information on the healthcare industry, medical transcription and medical coding careers, as well as specific details about the training programs being offered. Attendees will also learn more about the Career Step’s introductory free laptop offer for those who enroll in the new non-credit programs.

For more details on the information session, please visit www.careerstep.com/lewisandclark or call Jenn at (618) 468-5730.

LCCC 'Weathered the Storm' to Beat SWIC

GODFREY - As a team captain, Abby Salisbury has been responsible for plenty of grunt work for LCCC soccer coach Tim Rooney. In Sunday's 1-0 win over Southwestern Illinois College, Salisbury checked one more item off her to-do list:

Score the winning goal in the Region 24 Tourney final.

Salisbury, a sophomore from Zumwalt West, scored just after halftime and the Trailblazers made that goal stand up and grabbed their third consecutive Region 24 women's soccer crown and sixth consecutive victory over the rival Blue Storm.

"The game was so close, I knew we had to have a goal," Salisbury said. "I saw the girl in front of me and I saw the ball coming in. I went up and got my head on it."

The flighted ball came in off a free kick by teammate Courtney Bresnahan in the 49th minute. Salisbury went high and redirected it past SWIC goalie Bailey Tracy. It was Salisbury's fourth goal of the season.

"It was such a tight game, I knew it might be the only goal," Salisbury said. "Both teams had had chances, but neither team was scoring."

The 18-1 Trailblazers, ranked No. 6 in the nation, will advance to the five-team District C Tournament next Friday and Saturday at the home field of the Region 11 (Iowa) champion. The champions from Regions 16, 13 and 2 will also be entered. Those region tourneys were also decided Sunday. Pairings will be released later this week.

"Abby is really a hard worker," Rooney said of Salisbury. "I depend on her as basically the team captain - I have her get the word out to the girls about schedule changes, practices and so forth.

"We didn't get a lot of playing time last year, but she worked her tail off in the summer, worked hard in preseason and she does anything for us we ask."

For Rooney and his team, beating rival SWIC made the region title sweeter.

"We're natural rivals," Rooney said. "It goes way back to the days of Belleville Area College Dutchmen and the old Lewis and Clark Bucks (men's) teams. And with their women's team, they have continued it on.

"We always know it's going to be a really tough game when we play them."

SWIC coach Chad Lignoul stood quietly and watched LCCC's players celebrate the victory.

"We had a ton of chances to score, but we didn't finish," said Lignoul, whose team finished 15-6-1. "When you create scoring chances, you have to finish and we didn't.

"I thought we had the better of it, for the most part, today," Lignoul said. "But it wasn't enough."

The shutout was the third straight for LCCC, but it was one for which the Trailblazers had to work extra-hard. SWIC had more possession in the first half as well as a good portion of the second.

"In the first half we weathered the Storm, I guess you could say," Rooney said. "And we came out really strong early in the second half."

Shortly after Salisbury's goal, the Trailblazers' Kiersten Mottl banged a shot off the crossbar. On the ensuing counter-attack, SWIC's Bonnie Burcham rattled a shot off the LCCC goal.

"To be honest, the score could have been 5-4," Rooney mused. "SWIC had a lot of chances and so did we."

Lignoul said his team concentrated on trying to limit LCCC's dead-ball opportunities.

"We knew most of their chances would come on corers or restarts," Lignoul said. "And we were able to hold them to just one corner kick in the first half with that in mind."

But a foul against SWIC about 20 yards out on right wing set up Bresnahan's free kick that ended up in the back of the net, courtesy of Salisbury's header.

LCCC's Bresnahan and teammate Casey Vitale are tied for ninth in the national scoring race with 60 points each. And Mottl is also in the top 25 nationally with 49 points.

"It's nice to let teams know there are other people on our team who can score," Rooney said. "Of course, it's great to get goals from anybody in a game like this."

Trailblazers Move On

GODFREY — Facing a Heartland College team they knew would live or die with the offsides trap, the LCCC Trailblazers figured a simple way to win Thursday:

Score early and then keep possession of the ball.

LCCC used those simple tactics, dominated from start to finish and clobbered Heartland 6-0 in a semifinal of the NJCAA Region 24 Women’s Soccer Tournament at LCCC.

“I thought we played really well in nearly every phase of the game,” LCCC coach Tim Rooney said. “We knew (Heartland) would really work at trying to trap us offsides and we worked on it — but you never know how well-prepared you are until you play on the field.”

Consider the Blazers prepared.

Heartland, which finished 5-8-1, saw very little of the ball. In fact, LCCC had possession for more than 90 percent of the 90 minutes. And that offsides trap? No problem. The Blazers were only called offsides one time, and that was late in the match.

“Being prepared is key in any game,” Rooney said. “You have to practice with the idea of who you are playing next and get ready for what they do.

“If you don’t, your season could end pretty quick.”

LCCC, 16-1 and ranked No. 6 in the nation, will advance to play host to Sunday’s noon Region 24 championship match against Southwestern Illinois College Thursday in a semifinal in East Peoria. The Region 24 champ will advance to the District C Tourney Nov. 5-6 at the Region 11 winner’s home field. SWIC beat Illinois Central 3-0 on Thursday.

LCCC’s Kiersten Mottl scored the first of her three goals six minutes into Thursday’s match when she redirected Kayla Herring’s corner kick with her heel and into the back of the net. In the 31st minute, Alton High grad Jessica Hartmann scored after Courtney Bresnahan’s corner kick was headed back to her by Casey Vitale. Her kick from about 12 yards made it 2-0 at halftime.

“We were dominating, but not scoring a lot of goals,” Rooney said. “I told them at halftime that if we could get that third goal, it might seal it.”

They got it – and more.

In the 70th minute, Mottl scored on a header off an assist from Bresnahan. Just 30 seconds later, Hartmann scored her second goal of the match when she went airborne and volleyed in a cross from Abby Salisbury.

Mottl made it 5-0 in the 78th minute off an assist from Herring and East Alton-Wood River High grad Emily Martin finished the scoring off an assist from Edwardsville grad Heather Schneider in the 84th minute.

The three goals for Mottl, a freshman from Incarnate Word, give her 21 goals and six assists on the season. That moves her to 21st in the national scoring race. Hartmann, a freshman from AHS, has nine goals and five assists.

Leaving the field following the match, LCCC’s players were informed that instead of a planned day off Friday, they would instead have practice. And while some moaned, Rooney winked.

“There will be plenty of days off after the season is over,” he said. “We’ve got a game Sunday to get ready for.”

Center Announces 2010 Excellence in Design Award Winner

Washington, DC – The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center), the nation’s leading organization working to advance environmental excellence in the roofing industry, today announced that the National Great Rivers Research & Education Field Station is the 2010 winner of the Center’s Excellence in Design Award for Overall Innovation. The Field Station is owned by Lewis & Clark Community College, which formed the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (ngrrec.org), in conjunction with the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

Located in Alton, Illinois, the Field Station’s mission is to advance the knowledge of environmental issues impacting the Mississippi River and other major river systems around the world. Foresight Services, Inc of Highland, Illinois, designed the fully vegetated roof system for the Field Station, under the direction of project architects AAIC, Inc. Wayne Korte of Foresight Services, Inc. said the “project is a tremendous showcase of environmentally friendly design and construction features, completely in sync with the owner’s desire to provide a state-of-the-art facility to observe, learn and instruct others about the importance of our country’s natural great rivers.”

Applicants for the Excellence in Design Award are judged on a range of criteria, including energy efficiency, durability, material management, water management and production of renewable energy. Craig Silvertooth, executive director of the Center, noted that the award “is an important recognition for innovators in the roofing industry.” He added, “the growing number of projects submitted the past two years for the award is evidence of the public awareness that roof systems have a uniquely diverse and powerful role in advancing environmental benefit in building design.”

John Geary, chairman of the Center Board of Directors, congratulated the winner, stating, “the National Great Rivers Research & Education Field Station represents an extraordinary commitment to sustainable building that fully reinforces the Field Station’s mission of advancing environmental stewardship.”

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization headquartered in Washington, DC, whose mission is to promote the development and use of environmentally responsible, high-performance roofing systems and technologies. For more information on the Center and the Excellence in Design Award, visit www.roofingcenter.org. Media inquiries should be directed to Craig Silvertooth at (202) 380-3371 (ext. 205) or craig@roofingcenter.org.

Eyes on the Prize

GODFREY — LCCC soccer coach Tim Rooney made one thing clear since the first day of preseason practice:

“We don’t want to just be good,” Rooney said. “We want to make it to the (national) tournament. I’ve said that since Day One — I haven’t tried to downplay it.”

The LCCC women’s soccer team, 16-1 and ranked No. 6 in the nation, gets a chance to take the first step on that hoped-for trip to the NJCAA National Finals when it plays host to 7-5-3 Heartland College at 2 p.m. at LCCC in a Region 24 semifinal.

The winner of today’s match will advance to the tourney championship game at noon Sunday. If 16-1 LCCC wins, the Trailblazers will play host to either Southwestern Illinois College or Illinois Central College. Those teams will play at 2 today in East Peoria in the other semifinal.

LCCC won national titles in 1999 and 2008. The Trailblazers finished third in last year’s national tourney.

And while the Trailblazers indeed have their sights trained on a trip to the nationals in Topeka next month, Rooney knows that even the slightest stumble could mean an abrupt end to that journey.

“We cannot look past anyone,” Rooney said, “and I know we won’t. I don’t think that will be a danger.”

What Rooney is more concerned with as a problem is the defense he expects Heartland to employ.

“They like to use an offsides trap,” Rooney said of Heartland. “If we can attack it and execute against it, maybe beat it early, we might be able to play a little more relaxed.”

An offsides trap is a defensive tactic designed to trap the attacking team into an offside position. When facing an attacking player who’s making a run with a teammate, all the defensive field players sprint move upfield in an attempt to put the attacker in an offsides position when the ball is struck.

But using the offsides trap can be risky if the attacking team is able to beat it. And that’s what Rooney hopes his team will do.

“When we played (Heartland) early in the season, they used the trap and it took us a while, about 20 minutes, to beat it. But once we did, we were able to beat some more times.”

LCCC defeated Heartland 5-0 on Sept. 11 in Godfrey.

There are several tactics that can beat a trap, including an attacker dribbling through the defense without passing, forwards timing runs more carefully and attacking players making more parallel and more bent runs.

“When you don’t play against it much, it can be a challenge,” Rooney said. “But we’re not going to change how we do things, we’ve just practiced on situations and things we need to work on to get ready. We’ll stick with the girls who we brought to the dance.”

Those dance partners include a stifling defense and the one-two-three scoring attack of Casey Vitale, Courtney Bresnahan and Kiersten Mottl.

The Trailblazers have notched 11 shutouts in 17 games and have allowed only one goal against Region 24 teams. Vitale is the nation’s No. 8 scorers with 23 goals and 13 assists, while Bresnahan is No. 9 in the nation with 18 goals and 23 assists. Mottl has 18 goals and six assists.

LCCC hasn’t played a game since Oct. 14. But Rooney said the two-week layoff is “a positive.”

“We’ve had time to heal up, rest the muscles and work on things,” he said. “I think we’re ready.

“I guess we’ll find out soon enough.”

Volleyball Players Named to MWAC All-Conference Teams

Three volleyball players from Lewis and Clark were recently named to MWAC All Conference teams for the 2010 season.

Brooklyn Hlafka, MB/RS, was named to First Team, while teammates Maddie Favuzza, setter, and Brooke Beets, DS/L, were named to Second Team.

Hlafka was also named Co-Freshman of the Year along with Alexis Nelson of Lincoln College.

Both Hlafka and Favuzza have broken school records at Lewis and Clark this season as well.

Favuzza smashed the previous assists record (1,029, held by Elysia Perez in 2003) with 1,296 assists on the season. Hlafka passed Lashonda Chapman’s kills record of 408, set in 2003, with a total 423 in 2010.

L&C Concert Choir and Riverbend Children’s Chorus in Concert Nov. 5

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Concert Choir will present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 at the Godfrey First United Methodist Church, 1100 Airport Road. Admission is free.

The concert will feature traditional songs and spirituals from several traditions, including the familiar Jewish folk song, “Hevenu Shalom Aleichem,”and Mark Hayes’ arrangement of “Battle of Jericho” as well as his new original work, “In the Morning, Joy.”

Howard Helvey’s arrangement of “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” will feature soloists Sarah Gooding, Allison Warner and Bob Stanford. Fiddle player Mary Rose Primavera will be featured with the choir in Emily Crocker’s arrangement of “Soldiers’ Joy.”

Schubert’s “Mass in G” will also be presented, featuring soloists Jamie Mills, Chris Eubank, Andy Weiler, Gail Drillinger, Jennifer Miller, Patrick Dailey and Emilie Nevins.

The Riverbend Children’s Chorus gives its debut performance under the direction of Barbara McHugh and Chris Eubank. The children will perform three numbers and the finale with the Concert Choir.

The Riverbend Children’s Choir is open to all children in grades first through eighth. The Concert Choir is open to students and community singers of all ages. For more information about this concert or choral performing ensembles, please call the ensemble director, Susan Parton Stanard, at (618) 468-4732.

Charles Glenn Concert Scheduled for Nov. 4

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College and the Madison County Urban League will host local Emmy Award winning vocalist and percussionist Charles Glenn in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

From jazz, to rock to gospel, Glenn’s unique talent has led him in many diverse directions. He has opened for such nationally-acclaimed acts as Smokey Robinson, Huey Lewis and the News and the Allman Brothers, and has worked and performed with Andre Crouch and Stellar Award winner Calvin Bridges.

Glenn has had the distinct honor of singing the national anthem for the St. Louis Rams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues, and was selected to sing the national anthem for both nationally-televised Corey Spinks fights. He also finds the time in his busy schedule to volunteer and contribute to local schools’ music and performing arts programs along with teaching and performing at gospel workshops in Hamburg and Ahrenburg, Germany.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the pre-show, which will include live jazz, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Glenn will take the stage at 8 p.m. for an evening of unforgettable music and talent.

Admission is free and, as always, the public is welcome. For more information on this event, call the Music Department at (618) 468-4731.

Lewis and Clark Hosts Fall Open House for Prospective Students and Families

Godfrey, Ill. – Visit Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus and learn what it’s like to be a Trailblazer during this year’s annual open house on Nov. 15.

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. prospective students and their families will have a chance to see what Lewis and Clark Community College is all about. They can:

Meet with financial aid and academic advisors in person to learn about the enrollment process and what scholarships, grants, and other types of aid are available
Learn about various career and transfer programs and meet one-on-one with program coordinators and faculty members
Discover on-campus bachelor's and master's degree opportunities with institutions like Greenville College and Missouri Baptist University
Tour our campus facilities from the historic and beautiful main complex to the state of the art Templin Nursing Building
Explore our on-campus student organizations and talk to members about extracurricular activities
This year’s event will be held in The Commons.
“This open house will give students a great preview of what to expect when they attend Lewis and Clark,” said director of Admissions Peggy Hudson.
“The event will be an excellent opportunity for students to learn about how they can save money and earn a quality education at Lewis and Clark,” added Kent Scheffel, vice president of Enrollment Services. “It will allow students and parents to explore all of our offerings, while speaking directly to program coordinators, student club representatives and financial aid and enrollment advisors. It will be a night to answer all questions related to Lewis and Clark.”

Light refreshments will be provided, compliments of Student Activities.

For more information contact Cathy Bechtold at (618) 468-5001.

Get Cooking With Corporate and Community Learning This Fall

Godfrey, Ill. – From ethnic cuisine to better baking, wannabe chefs can learn to improve their culinary skills with these non-credit courses from Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark this fall.

Asian-Style Feast
Skip the take-out and join this hands-on class to learn how to use exciting, fresh ingredients to recreate some Asian-style favorites at home that will please the whole family. Featured recipes may include vegetable egg rolls with sweet and sour dipping sauce, plain fried rice, chicken lettuce wraps with peanut dipping sauce and dessert wontons.
Wed., Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m., Godfrey Campus

Make Ahead & Freeze Cookies
Get an early start on holiday baking with a one-day workshop on preparing dough now to bake at a later date. Participants should bring two cookie sheets, a handheld mixer and storage containers.
Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Carlinville Middle School

Easy & Impressive Holiday Desserts
In this hands-on class, participants will explore several ways to use frozen puff pastry and phyllo dough to create a variety of simple yet elegant dishes perfect for holiday entertaining. Featured recipes may include individual baked apple phyllo pies, strawberry turnovers, cheese pastry, chocolate hazelnut puff pastry rolls and cinnamon phyllo bites.
Monday, December 6, 6-9 p.m., Edwardsville High School

Holiday Cookie Bouquets
Cookie bouquets are just the thing to spice up any table and impress family and friends! In this one-evening, hands-on workshop, participants will learn decorating skills to transform ordinary sugar cookies into edible works of art.
Friday, December 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Edwardsville High School

For more information on these classes and more, call Katie Sledge with Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark at (618) 468-5750. To enroll, call (618) 468-7000.

Blazer Breakthrough

GODFREY - LCCC soccer coach Tim Rooney is operating on the theory that his team is due - to score goals in bunches, that is.

Wednesday at home, Lewis and Clark Community College got past Rend Lake Community College 2-0 in the opening round of the NJCAA Region 24 Tournament. It was a game that in many ways was typical of the LCCC season - lots of work, lots of shooting, but not a lot of goals. Rooney indicated that's OK, though - the Trailblazers may need plenty more goals in the next round, a quarterfinal matchup against second-seeded Heartland at noon Saturday in Bloomington.

"I thought today, we played one of our best games of the year," Rooney said. "We didn't score a lot, but maybe that's not too bad. If we used all our goals up today, we might not have enough for Saturday."

In 20 games this season, the Trailblazers have scored 29 goals and have allowed 30.

Rooney and his eighth-seeded team were figuring on having to play at top-seeded Lincoln Saturday, but when No. 10 Kaskaskia upset No. 7 Danville 5-4 on overtime penalty kicks in an opening-round game Wednesday in Danville, the 10-9-1 Trailblazers had a different team for which to prepare.

In other Saturday quarterfinals, top-seeded Lincoln will play host to Kaskaskia, Parkland will play at No. 3 Southwestern Illinois College and Lincoln Land will play Illinois Central in East Peoria.

Earlier this season, Heartland edged LCCC 1-0 in a game Sept. 11 in Godfrey.

"It's a game we know we can win, but we have to stay focused and come ready to play," Rooney said. "And we have to score."

Against No. 9 Rend Lake, the Trailblazers had plenty of possession time and had the edge in shots and corner kicks. But that's happened in other games this season for LCCC and the results weren't always victories.

But Wednesday, the LCCC defense throttled Rend Lake and the midfield took control early. But it remained scoreless until Bobby Keeven's restart goal in the 67th minute. A foul was called on Rend Lake just at the top of the penalty area arc and Keeven, a freshman from Trinity Catholic High, popped the ensuing direct free kick into the upper right-hand corner to make it 1-0.

"That was a nice shot and it was good to finally break through,' Rooney said. "But a one-goal lead is dangerous, even if you've been dominating the game. One mistake or one good chance by the other team and the game can change."

Rend Lake (4-14-1) picked up its pace following the goal and indeed came close to tying it in the 79th minute when Joel Harrison found himself unmarked about eight yards away from LCCC goalie Nick Manzotti. But Harrison booted a cross from Neil Houlihan over the top of the goal.

Two minutes later, Houlihan was gone after receiving a red card for taking down LCCC's Mike Longinette from behind. The game deteriorated from there. The center referee handed out four yellow cards the rest of the way - to Rend Lake's Ben Wilburn and to LCCC's Chris Wickenhauser, Eric Kleinschnittger and Zach Tongay.

"It got pretty chippy out there toward the end," Rooney said. "I was almost out of people to put into the game - I didn't want people playing with a yellow if they didn't have to since they would have to miss the next one if they got a second yellow."

That didn't happen, but LCCC did play the final 23 seconds a man short rather than worry about subbing in a player who might be ejected.

Mixed into all the end-of-game shenanigans was a goal by Longinette with 2:26 remaining off an assist from Tongay.

"That (goal) kind of made it easier on us the last couple of minutes," Rooney said. "We didn't have to worry so much about them tying, and we'd been controlling things most of the time anyway. Now, we just have to come back and get ready to play again.

"But that's a good thing."

Brown Bag to Feature Louis Michael and Special Guests

Godfrey, Ill. – The Brown Bag Salon Series presented by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department continues on Wednesday, Nov. 3, featuring Louis Michael on vocals and piano.

Michael, associate professor of music and Music Department coordinator, will be joined by guest performers including St. Louis trumpeter Jim Manley and percussionist Peter Hussey.

Manley has traveled the world performing music from his critically acclaimed recordings. In the past few years he has branched out as a band leader, composer/arranger, as well as a clinician.

Hussey, assistant professor of music at Lewis and Clark, also is a clinician and has performed throughout the country with well-known artists such as Aretha Franklin, Peter Cetera, Maria Schneider, the St. Louis Ballet Orchestra and the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.

The performance begins at noon in the Ringhausen Music Building and lasts about one hour. Bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment.

For more information, please contact the Music Department at (618) 468-4730.

Women's Soccer Team Wins Season Finale, Sets Sights on Postseason

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — It took some patience, but the Lewis and Clark Community College women’s soccer team finally broke through against Lindenwood University’s junior varsity squad here Thursday night. But once they scored their first goal, the Trailblazers went on a late tear.

LCCC scored four goals in the final seven minutes to break away from Lindenwood in the regular-season finale for LCCC.

Courtney Bresnahan broke the scoreless tie when her corner kick in the 83rd minute curved into the far corner of the goal.

“It was a one of those that just curved right in,” LCCC coach Tim Rooney said. “We had pretty much most of the play, especially in the second half, but we couldn’t buy a goal.”

That first goal opened the floodgates. Bresnahan scored again in the 85th minute and Kiersten Mottl scored goals in the 86th and 88th minutes.

Bresnahan’s second goal was assisted by Casey Vitale to make it 2-0. Then Alton High graduate Jessica Hartmann assisted Mottl to make it 3-0 before Bresnahan assisted Mottl on the final goal.

“They came all at once,” Rooney said of the late goal barrage. “I thought we played pretty well, just took a while for the ball to go in.”

LCCC, ranked No. 5 in the nation, finished its regular season with a 16-1 record. The Trailblazers will now begin preparation for the postseason. The top seed in the Region 24 Tournament, LCCC will play Oct. 28 at home in a second-round game.

Bresnahan has 16 goals and 22 assists and is the No. 8 scorer inthe nation. Vitale has 22 goals and 13 assists and is No. 7 in the national scoring race. Mottl is tied for 18th in the nation in scoring with 17 goals and six assists.

Confluence Field Station Dedication Set for Oct. 26

Alton, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRREC) new state-of-the-art sustainable Confluence Field Station will be dedicated on Oct. 26 as the Jerry F. Costello National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Confluence Field Station.

Members of the media are invited to learn more about the site’s significance in river research and LEED design at the preview event scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 18 at the field station (located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam off Route 143 in Alton).

Tours of the facility will be provided, and NGRREC scientists and educators will be on-hand to discuss outreach and research efforts currently underway. The building’s designers will also be available for this preview event to answer questions related to the structure’s green features.

The Lewis and Clark Community College Board voted in August to name the new station after Rep. Jerry Costello (D-IL), who has been very supportive of the project. It is the first building ever named in the congressman’s honor.

“It is the practice of the Board to name buildings for individuals and other entities who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the mission of Lewis and Clark Community College,” Board Chairman Robert Watson said. “Congressman Costello’s support of Lewis and Clark for more than two decades, and his particular support of NGRREC since its inception made him a unanimous Board of Trustees choice as the namesake of this facility.”

Costello took office in 1988 and has been a champion for transportation and infrastructure, and for the research and development of clean coal technologies.

"Congressman Costello has been a supporter of NGRREC since day 1. He has been instrumental in helping NGRREC develop its programming, so that it is recognized as a leader in environmental science on a national and international level,” said L&C president Dale Chapman. “He has been a champion of the environment and the Mississippi River Basin, and he has played a critical role in our region establishing the confluence region as the nexus for research and policy related to water, energy and the environment."

The dedication event will begin at 1 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Field Station.

Following the ceremony, a ribbon cutting will take place in front of the building, and tours will be provided.

The 35,000 square-foot state-of-the-art field station will give researchers access to the river, riverine mesocosms and wet lab facilities to conduct unique experiments in studying the river system. Strategically located near the confluence of the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers, the site will serve as an international center for science, education and public outreach, related to key issues that will improve sustainable management of large rivers.

Aside from its function, the building also incorporates a number of sustainable elements including solar, wind and hydro-kinetic systems, internal and external water recycling systems, a vegetated roof and more.

The site’s newest sustainable feature is an IDOT roadway with pervious pavers and open ditches with the opportunity for bioswales to divert storm water (instead of curb and gutter). A number of sustainable materials were used in the project including filter fabric made from recycled materials, broken concrete rip rap, fly ash and recycled paper mulch. By using open grid pavement systems and light colored landscape, along with native grasses, the site will have a reduced Island Heat Effect. Workers also added a connection to the MCT bike trail and bike rack, a bus stop and reserved parking for carpool/vanpool and low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles to promote alternative transportation and fuel efficiency.

The first phase of construction began in 2008 on four acres of land leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The goal of the project is to attain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at the platinum level, which is the highest rating possible.

NGRREC is the product of a unique educational partnership formed in 2001 among Lewis and Clark, the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey.

The public is welcome to attend this event. Refreshments will also be served.

For more information or directions, contact Lewis and Clark's public relations department at (618) 468-3200.

CCL Offering Intro to Quickbooks 2009

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark’s Corporate & Community Learning department is offering an upcoming two-day intensive workshop for small business owners interested in learning QuickBooks software for accounting and payroll.

Introduction to Quickbooks 2009 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 19 and 26, at the College’s N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville (Building N4, Room 121).

Participants will learn how to set up customers, vendors and employees; enter and process checks and reconcile accounts; customize a chart of accounts; invoice customers and receive payments; process and pay vendor bills; use estimates; do job orders; control inventory; process payroll and customize and filter reports.

Instructor Susan Young, a licensed CPA since 1997, has significant business experience in many areas of financial and corporate work.

"As a CPA for more than 10 years, I specialize in helping small business owners understand and operate their QuickBooks accounting systems in a manner which will help them gain profitability through transparent recordkeeping, efficiency and economical planning," she said.

The cost of the course is $239, which includes an authorized QuickBooks course manual and reference materials.

Class size is limited. Call or e-mail Dawn Zedolek at (618) 468-5740 or dzedolek@lc.edu to enroll.

Men's Soccer Win Big

LCCC 7, Kaskaskia 0 — Jake Baumgarner recorded a hat trick while John Funke added a pair of goals and an assist and the Lewis and Clark Community College men’s soccer team got rolling with a dominating win over visiting Kaskaskia.

The Trailblazers even their record at 8-8-1.

Baumgarner scored in the fifth minute on an assist from Joey Piper, who also scored in the 15th minute to make it a 2-0 match.

Comron Moradi, who had the assist on Piper’s goal later scored from a Bobby Keeben pass to give LCCC a 3-0 halftime lead.

Funke scored early in the second half to ignite a four-goal half.

Baumgarner then scored consecutive goals in the 63rd and 76th minutes before adding an assist on Funke’s goal in the 86th minute to cap the scoring.

LCCC outshot Kaskaskai 17-9 in the match and goalkeeper Bobby Terramove stopped all nine shots for the shutout.

34th Annual Collage Dinner and Auction Set for Nov. 6

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation will mark its 34th Annual Collage dinner and auction event while also celebrating the College’s 40th anniversary this year.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 in The Commons at Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus. The theme for this year’s scholarship fundraiser, “40 & Fabulous,” will commemorate the College’s 40 years of success (1970-2010).

The proceeds from the event fund the Distinguished Scholarship awards, which provide full tuition and fees scholarships to Lewis and Clark district high school students who rank within the top 10 percent of their graduating classes. Distinguished Scholar awards are also given to GED students who score exceptionally well on their GED exams.

“This year, we have more than 20 students who are directly benefiting from the success we experienced at last year’s event,” said Dale Chapman, Lewis and Clark president and executive director of the Foundation. “We receive a tremendous amount of community support for this event, and we are extremely grateful to our local businesses and individuals who continue to support the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation, and essentially, Lewis and Clark Community College students.”

The event will begin with a silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:45 p.m., and the oral auction at 8:30 p.m. Items in the silent auction include jewelry, home décor, art and photography, gift baskets, autographed memorabilia, and gift certificates for local businesses and restaurants. Items up for bid in the oral auction this year include vacations, sporting event tickets, garden parties, hunting excursions, jewelry and other unique recreational and VIP events.

All of the items auctioned at the event are donated. The event also receives support from businesses and individuals who purchase advertisements in the program book for the event.

“Collage is always an enjoyable and exciting event to attend,” said Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Board President Sharon Roberts. “There are so many great items to bid on, and the ultimate goal is to provide educational opportunities for students in this community. The purpose of the event, along with the tremendous community support it receives, creates a fun atmosphere for the entire evening.”

Featured again this year will be the Tiffany boxes and a 50/50 raffle.

The cost to attend is $75 per person, and there are varying sponsorship opportunities still available. For more information about Collage, or to inquire about how to support the Foundation, call (618) 468-2011.

L&C Campus Sustainability Day is Oct. 20

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is planning to celebrate National Campus Sustainability Day on Oct. 20 for the first time.

Exhibits from multiple green-related businesses and organizations will display from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in The Commons, with free materials and information.

“With a focus on recycling, transportation, and energy conservation this year (as per student surveys and climate action plan recommendations), I am hoping that we will be able to serve as a resource of green ideas and solutions for our faculty, students, staff and community,” said Marcia Lochmann, L&C’s director of Sustainability.

Lewis and Clark signed the American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2008 to forge a path for climate neutrality. The College is committed to reducing the environmental impact our institution has on the planet, to infuse green learning outcomes in our courses and prepare a workforce for the new green energy economy, while maintaining a commitment to share sustainability solutions with our community.

This event will give departments at Lewis and Clark a chance to share the green efforts they’ve been making with the campus and community. Green projects from dining services, campus fleet, biology club, automotive training, recycling, capital projects, NGRREC, nursing, the College’s green action teams and several others will be displayed.

Area businesses will offer expertise in green-related services and products including a carbon trading presentation, appliance recycling program, EarthWays Center energy and water-saving strategies, rain barrels (being sold at cost), cell phone recycling, energy saving demonstration and much more.

Free gas cards will be handed out to those who sign up for carpooling, and at noon, Ameren will hold a public talk on Cap and Trade in The Commons.

This event is free and open to the public. Stop by on Oct. 20 to learn more about how L&C is going green and what you can do to save green by living green!

Check Out Four-Year Options during L&C’s Fall Transfer Day

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will once again welcome more than 40 college and military representatives looking to recruit students on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 19.

The event will be held in The Commons, and there will be free soda, chips and pizza for attendees.

Colleges/universities/organizations represented will include:

Ashford University - Iowa
Barnes–Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
Blackburn College
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Concordia College - Chicago
Eastern Illinois University
Fontbonne University
Greenville College
Hannibal-LaGrange College
Illinois College
Illinois State University
Iowa Wesleyan College
Lakeview College of Nursing
Lincoln Christian University
Lindenwood University - Belleville
Lindenwood University - St. Louis-North County
Logan University College of Chiropractic
MacMurray College
McKendree University – Admissions – School of Nursing
Missouri Baptist
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri Western State University
Murray State University
Oakland City University - Indiana
Olivet Nazarene University
Quincy University
Robert Morris University
St. John’s College School of Nursing
St. Louis Christian College
Saint Louis University

School for Professional Studies
School of Social Work
Office of Undergraduate Admissions

St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Undergraduate Admissions
College of Engineering Outreach

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Admissions
School of Nursing
Education

U.S Army
U.S. Army National Guard
U.S. Navy
University of Illinois – Global Campus-Edwardsville
University of Illinois – Springfield
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
University of Phoenix
University of Missouri St. Louis
Webster University

Public Invited to TRiO Town Hall Meeting

Godfrey, Ill.—The TRiO programs of Lewis and Clark Community College, the Illinois Association for Educational Opportunity Program Personnel Inc. and Council for Opportunity in Education are hosting a town hall meeting for the southern part of the state at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in the College’s Reid Memorial Library.

A round table discussion will address topics such as preparing Illinois students to compete globally, closing the growing achievement gap, the continuance and improvement of TRiO programs within Illinois and educational opportunities for low-income and first generation college students.

TRiO is a group of federally funded, college opportunity programs that serves more than 850,000 students each year from sixth grade through college graduation. TRiO programs such as Lewis and Clark’s Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services and Teen Parent Services help students from first generation and low-income families prepare to get into and finish college with a degree by providing tutoring, counseling, mentoring and financial guidance.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.coenet.com or contact Kehven Williams at (618) 468-6310 or kwilliams@lc.edu.

L&C Receives DCEO Grant for Nursing Bridge Program

Godfrey, Ill. - Lewis and Clark Community College’s School of Nursing has been awarded a $309,441 grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as part of the Recovery Act in an effort to increase the number of registered nurses.

This grant has been used to establish a Registered Nurse Bridge program at Lewis and Clark that takes students who have achieved their licensed practical nurse certificate to complete their Associate Degree in Nursing. At the completion of this one-year bridge program students graduate as registered nurses (RN).

“With the nation facing a shortage of nurses, this grant is allowing Lewis and Clark another opportunity to increase the number of nurses in the workforce,” said Dean of Health Science Donna Meyer. “Lewis and Clark is doing everything we can – from expanding facilities to increase the size of our nursing program to marketing the field of nursing as an excellent career choice – to address the nursing shortage. Nursing is a profession that offers a tremendous amount of employment opportunities right now, which also means that this grant-funded program is helping us put our community residents to work.”

The grant funds are being used to cover the cost of the program for students, increase faculty support for this program and providing individual monitoring time for the students with a learning specialist to increase the rate of success for the students enrolled. The grant has also allowed Lewis and Clark to re-assign one of its full-time nursing faculty members to ensure student success in this program.

“I am pleased to be a part of this program, helping students achieve their associates degree in nursing, and advancing them into successful careers as RNs,” said Dawna Egelhoff, L&C Nursing faculty member and coordinator of the Registered Nurse Bridge program. “Not only does this program provide a fantastic opportunity for the students, but it is also increasing the skill level of our area workforce by providing more qualified nurses for our area hospitals and health service agencies.”

Lewis and Clark Community College currently has 16 students enrolled in the program. These students come from an array of nursing services including skilled nursing units, acute medical, home health, assisted living, physician office and mental health.

“We are very appreciative of the support from DCEO for this project,” Meyer said. “It is imperative that nurses continue to advance their education, especially with the advent of healthcare reform. Healthcare is changing and nurses can play a fundamental role in this transformation.

This grant supports the advancement of education for licensed practical nurses in our community to take the next step in the nursing profession. The financial and learning resource support that this grant provides to the LPN bridge students of Lewis and Clark Community College will truly assist in student success.”

For more information about the bridge program, contact Meyer at (618) 468-4400 or Egelhoff at (618) 468-4451.

Real Estate Class Begins October 18

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a second eight-week class in Real Estate Transactions beginning October 18. The class meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. two nights per week (Mondays and Wednesday) through December 17 on the Godfrey campus and is taught by real estate broker Kevin Botterbush.

“If you’re interested in getting in the real estate business, now is the time,” Botterbush said. “Changes for licensure are expected in the future and taking this class and passing the state exam is a good idea before requirements change.”

Real Estate 132 examines the nature of real estate and its ownership, titles, legal descriptions, uses, contracts, leases, taxation and values. Upon successful completion of the course, students are qualified to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Examination, which is the test required for state licensing as a real estate agent.

Students must be 21-years-old to take the test and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

For more information contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

Women Win on Ragusa's Late Goal

LARAMIE, Wyo. - Whether it was the altitude or the attitude, the Lewis and Clark Community College women's soccer team closed the regular season portion of its schedule on a positive note Saturday with a 3-2 victory over Monroe (N.Y.) Community College.

A day after suffering its first defeat of the season, LCCC got the game-winning goal from East Alton-Wood River grad Britaney Ragusa in the 87th minute.

The Trailblazers, ranked No. 2 in the most recent NJCAA poll, let a 2-0 halftime lead slip away before getting the late winner. LCCC is 15-1, while Monroe suffered its first defeat of the season and is 11-11-.

"We were playing against the wind in the first half, so I thought we might be in pretty good shape for the second half," said Rooney. "That shows how much I know, I guess."

Ragusa's winning goal came after teammate Abby Salisbury took a throw-in on left wing, beat two defenders and crossed the ball to the back post, where Ragusa tapped it in. It was her third goal of the season.

"It was a good play," Rooney said. "(In a Friday loss to host Laramie) we had some chances just like that, but nobody was home on the back post. We talked about it and wanted to make sure someone was there."

A pair of 20-yard blasts by Courtney Bresnahan gave the Trailblazers a 2-0 halftime lead.

Salisbury also assisted on the first goal by Bresnahan in the 32nd minute. Just before halftime, Bresnahan made it 2-0 when she was assisted by Edwardsville High grad Emily King.

Bresnahan has 14 goals and 21 assists and is the nation's No. 7 scorer. Monroe's Bailey Maxwell scored unassisted in the 59th minute and Karly Toletino tied it in the 77th minute.

Maxwell's goal came after the LCCC defense had trouble clearing a Monroe corner kick. The call fell to Maxwell, who buried it from well outside the penalty area into the upper right corner of the goal.

After returning home Sunday, the Trailblazers will have until Oct. 24 to prepare for the Region 24 Tournament - the first step in a postseason Rooney hopes will see his team make another trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. LCCC won national titles in 2008 and 199 and placed third last season.

"We learned a lot about our team this weekend," Rooney said. "That's a big reason we schedule games against national powers - to see how we stack up.

"We saw something we definitely can work on. Our girls found out that one thing they have to do is come ready to play every time out. If you make it to the tournament, it will be a good team every time out."

Flu Shots Available at Annual Health Fair Oct. 7

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark’s Family Health Clinic will offer flu shots to the public during its annual Health Fair on Oct. 7.

The 2010-2011 flu vaccine provides protection against H1N1 and the seasonal flu (A/H1N1 influenza, A/H3N2 and influenza B), and will be available to community members who are 9 years of age and older for $25. All minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Please bring a photo ID and Medicare Part B card if you are eligible.

The fair will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Commons.

In partnership with the College’s Health Sciences career programs and numerous external health and wellness agencies, the Health Fair will offer something for everyone.

Lewis and Clark’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs will provide oral cancer screenings and patient education. The Massage Therapy program will offer free chair-side massages. The Nursing program in conjunction with the Family Health Clinic (formerly the L&C Nurse Managed Center) will provide flu shots, cholesterol and A1C screenings and blood pressure screenings.

Cholesterol screenings reporting total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and glucose breakdown will be provided for $20. A1C screenings, which measure how high a person’s blood sugar has been over a three-month period, will be provided for $15. These screenings are processed by a finger stick and results are given within minutes. For more accurate results, patients should fast at least 8 hours before testing.

Lewis and Clark’s Exercise Science program will provide strength testing, body composition, health risk appraisals, flexibility testing and nutritional/fitness information. The Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer grip testing, backpack/bag/purse awareness, and general information about adaptive equipment that can be used to help maintain independence.

The College’s counseling department will also be on hand to provide counseling assistance and make referrals to other community agencies.

“We are very pleased to offer an array of services to the entire community,” said Donna Meyer, Dean of Health Sciences. “The fair is a wonderful opportunity for the college to assist our community members to stay healthy. Prevention and health education is the key to good health.”

Other local agencies will also be on hand for the health fair to offer various services and education.

The Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic has been providing direct care to residents in Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties since 2006. It provides outreach medical, dental and mental health services to underserved communities under the guidance of nurse practitioners.

For more information about the health fair, contact the Family Health Clinic at (618) 468-4440.

Men's Soccer Takes Two at Home

GODFREY - The LCCC men's soccer team may have finally discovered the spark it's been searching for much of the season:

Put the Trailblazers' backs to the wall and their feet to the flame.

In brawl-marred contest, Joey Piper scored 1:10 into the second overtime to lift LCCC to a 2-1 victory over Forest Park on Sunday at LCCC. Meanwhile, the LCCC women's soccer team, ranked No. 2 in the nation, had an easier time running its record to 13-0 with a 3-0 win over Kaskaskia earlier Sunday.

Piper put in a bouncing shot after a corner kick by teammate Josh Funke to end the marathon battle, which was hard-fought and featured some hard fighting as well.

Piper scored the other LCCC goal 101 minutes earlier when he gave the Trailblazers an early lead right off the opening kickoff.

Sandwiched between Piper's goals was a game and a half of defense - and a fight between the teams with 16 minutes remaining in regulation that resulting in one Forest Park player and three LCCC players being ejected from the game with red cads. Among the ousted was starting goalie Nick Manzotti, whose place was taken by Bobby Terranova.

LCCC finished the game with eight players, Forest Park with 10.

"It was a little embarrassing," LCCC coach Tim Rooney said of the brawl and resulting ejections. "We got the win, but we'll pay the price. We play Illinois Central (Wednesday) and we'll be without those three."

Red-carded players must miss their ensuing contests.

The Trailblazers thus notched their second consecutive overtime victory. Thursday, they came from two goals down in the second half to beat East Central 3-2. LCCC is 6-7-1 with three regular season games remaining. Forest Park dropped to 7-5-1.

MEN'S GAME

Piper's early goal came off an assist from Alex Pfieffer. And until the winning goal some 101 minutes later, it was one of the few good looks the Trailblazers got at the goal.

The Highlanders had the bulk of the possession time and a multitude of scoring chances that either were inches off-target or saved by Manzotti or Terranova.

The only chance the Highlanders converted came in the 76th minute when Arthur Durate's long shot sailed just beyond Terranova and under the crossbar to the game 1-1. Forest Park outshot LCCC 11-6.

Terranova particularly game up with key saves in the first overtime, stopping a pair of point-blank Forest Park shots. Late in regulation time, Forest Park's Tyler Sucher hit the crossbar and with one second left, Alex Ponder hit the left post.

"(Terranova) did a good job," Rooney said. "He made some good saves.

"Overall, I thought our guys showed a lot of heart the way they battled back, but we could have done without the fight and the cards."

WOMEN'S GAME

LCCC notched its ninth shutout in 13 games and had an easy time dealing with Kaskaskia. The Trailblazers had a 20-0 advantage in shots and a whopping 17-0 margin in corner kicks.

Sophomore Courtney Bresnahan, the nation's No. 5 scorer, had a pair of goals. Bresnahan has 14 goals and 12 assists for 51 points on the season. She and teammate Casey Vitale are neck-and-neck in the national scoring race. Vitale, who had an assist Sunday, is No. 6 with 12 goals and 20 assists for 50 points.

Bresnahan scored in the eighth minute unassisted and in the 24th minute from an assist from Edwardsville freshman Emily King. Abby Salisbury scored in the 66th minute off Vitale's assist.

Rooney, who also coaches the LCCC women, said that while his team could have easily had more goals, the overwhelming statistical edge showed how well his team played.

"A game like this, you just are glad to get through it and play well," he said.

The LCCC women's team will play a pair of games this week in Laramie, Wyo. On Friday, the Blazers will play host Laramie Community College and on Saturday, they will face sixth-ranked Monroe College of New York in the regular-season finale.

"Those games will give us a good indication of where we stand when it comes to getting ready for the postseason," Rooney said.

No. 2-ranked L&C Remains Undefeated

KIRKWOOD, Mo. — The way the LCCC women’s soccer team is rolling these days, even a traditional rival poses little trouble. Just ask the Meramec Magic. Lewis and Clark Community College breezed to a 6-1 victory over Meramec here Wednesday.

On paper, the matchup looked like a good one. LCCC had managed a 3-0 home win over the Magic earlier this season, but when the old rivals get together, as they say, you can throw the record book out.

Meramec would like to throw Tuesday’s result out. LCCC scored with regularity, amassing a 5-1 halftime lead.

“You’re always kind of surprised when you win this big,” LCCC coach Tim Rooney said. “But to be honest, we just played really, really well.”

The 12-0 Trailblazers, ranked No. 2 in the latest national JUCO poll, appear to be getting better with each game. LCCC has outscored its opposition 65-3 and has notched eight shutouts — all with a team that features 11 freshmen on the roster.

So much for rebuilding.

“This team is a lot different from last year’s,” Rooney said. “These girls communicate with each other really well, and the depend on each other. They blend together really well – no ego problems.”

That smooth-running machine presented plenty of problems for Meramec, however. Kiersten Mottl scored three goals and Casey Vitale, the nation’s No. 2 scorer, added two more, along with an assist for the Trailblazers.

Vitale, a freshman from Pattonville High, got the scoring started in the 10th minute off an assist from Courtney Bresnahan, who added another assist and is No. 3 in the nation in scoring behind Vitale. Bresnahan is a sophomore from St. Francis Borgia High School.

Mottl scored on a header off a corner kick from Bresnahan five minutes later to make it 2-0.

Mottl scored the next two goals to complete her natural hat trick. Vitale assisted at in the 15th minute and Tori Byrd in the 30th. Mottl, a freshman from Incarnate Word Academy, has 14 goals and five assists and is the nation’s No. 11 scorer.

“The one- and two-touch passes were working really well,” Rooney said. “But I think the thing I like the most about this group is how unselfish they are.

“(Vitale) had a couple of times she could have gone in a taken a shot, but instead she passed it off to a teammate. With this group, I like that. They play off each other really well.”

Byrd scored off an assist from Stephanie Chapman in the 34th minute to make it 5-0.

Ashley Pieper scored for Meramec in the 41st minute to make it 5-1 at halftime.

Rooney substituted freely in the second half and moved players to different positions. In fact, Bresnahan didn’t play at all in the second half. Vitale’s second goal came off an assist from Mottl in the 68th minute to round out the scoring.

“We’re playing well, but we’ll find out in a week or so how good we really are playing,” said Rooney, referring to an impending road swing for two games in Laramie, Wyo.

LCCC’s women will play at host Laramie Community College Oct. 8 and will face No. 6-ranked Monroe College of New York on Oct. 9. Home games against Lincoln (Oct. 2) and Kaskaskia (Oct. 3) will precede the road trip.

“The coach at Laramie has wanted to get some good teams to come out there,” Rooney said. “I got to know him at the national convention. The Monroe coach and I have tried to work out games against each other every year too.

“Monroe said they’d go to Wyoming if we did. It’s a good chance to see where we stand before the postseason.”

Summer 2010 Honors List

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is proud to announce its honors students for the summer 2010 semester.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Deans’ List.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

ALHAMBRA—Anna T. Jennings;
ALTON—Tatiana I. Adams, Caitlin Anderson, Karen Lee Beebe, Kelli L. Bornes, Gregory Michael Brown, Abigail J. Cash, Jonathan Christian Clark, Gale A. Cleaves, Joshua Scott Crider, Trisha L. Cruz, Jarred Blaine Dobbs, Laura A. Dona, Rachel L. Eveans, Jarrett M. Ford, Andrew Foster, April Rebecca Franklin, Rebecca J. Fremder, Rachel A. Greenwood, Laura M. Griffith, Jeremy L. Griggs, Emily B. Helling, Stephanie A. Hill, Francis J. Hogan, Sarah B. Johnes, Eric’el Johnson, Naundee S. Johnson, Barbara Jutting, Deborah Elaine Kolesa, Mari Anne Luckert, Leah I. Miller, Mary Duricek Moreton, Elizabeth D. Newton, Daniel J. Patton, Daniel T. Quinn, Ricky E. Ray, Nicholas W. Redd, H. J. Shewmake, Jesse Brian Sobczak, Katrina Marie Sroka, Katherine L. Stark, Eric W. Stauffer, Kieva S. Thompson, Sidney Thompson, Amanda D. Wallace, Danette Mary Helen Watt, Whitney Leshawna White, Myrah Whittington, Antione E. Williams, Jennifer E. Willis, Sarah E. Woodman;
AVISTON—Kyle Mark Hollenkamp;
BATCHTOWN-- Lisa Eilerman, Amy M. Friedel, Kendall J. Klocke;
BECKEMEYER—Tyler James Szczeblewski;
BENLD--Stacey A. Cadaret, Jennifer M. Evanick, Michell M. Lovsey;
BETHALTO--Loren Matthew Andrus, Kimberly A. Bartosiak, Marci Dionne Bedwell, Erika N. Dietrich, Whitney L. Eberhart, Jordyn K. Finke, Jennifer M. Gowin, Heather M. Hamilton, Garrett M. Hausman, Atalie Holman, Kelsi L. Lish, Christopher L. McAninch, Maegan L. Mifflin, Alyssa D. Patton, Misty Moria Sanvito, Jennifer Seals, Megan R. Stewart, Keely A. Zimmerman;
BRIGHTON—Dana R. Bennett, Deshea G. Bentley, Dawn Marie Butler, Rachel A. Cadmus, Samantha L. Davis, Justin M. Emmons, Nichole D. Fagg, Laura B. Gibbons, Donald J. Keil, Elizabeth Grace Mellenthin, Shane Lewis Nance, Erin Short, Katelyn Trombetta, Ute Karin Vomund, Daniel A. White;
BRUSSELS—Brianna S. Klunk;
BUNKER HILL—Ethan J. Compas, Kayla M. Freeman, Matthew S. Landreth;
CARLINVILLE—Deidra Nicole Boente, Sandra L. Cania, Emily E. Glenn, Kurtis W. Walton, Michael J. Young;
CARROLLTON—Katelynn J. Alexander, Whitney Benoist, Tamara L. Breckon, Lauren E. Cunningham, Tamara Lynn Hart, Melissa J. Prough, Tammie L. Updike, Mallory L. Weber;
CASEYVILLE—John D. Smiley;
COLLINSVILLE—William J. Hook, Rachel L. Kintz;
COTTAGE HILLS—Terry L. Bender, Earl Scott Downing, Mary E. Fritts, Susan E. Price;
DORCHESTER—Gregory P. Link;
DORSEY—Amy L. Ruyle;
DOW—Jennifer L. Hillman;
EAST ALTON—Susan Paige Allen, Brandon Michael Cox, David L. Harris, Brian L. Herrin, Ami S. Jarman, James M. Lalor, Heidi Leanne Latour, Stephanie Ann Schroedter, Christina L. Sorgea;
EDWARSVILLE—Lynley E. Aleksandrian, Steven P. Bollman, Tamara D. Brown, Micah D. Carter, Kate S. Collins, Tracey Lynn Cooper, Timothy Fisher Day, Deborah I. Fisher, Melissa Lynn Frey, Lindsey Marie Harrison, Therese B. Hembruch, Amy L. Henson, Shawn M. Hughart, Jennifer T. Hunt, Jennifer C. Jones, Deegee Jeanette Kienstra, Gregory N. Kottwitz, Kristin L. Krebs, Lauren E. McLain, Patrick Michael Miller, Brooke A. Reis, Dianna L. Richert, Brooke Vuagniaux, Sheri R. Wellen;
ELSAH—Michelle L. Cox;
GILLESPIE—Jamie N. Balzraine, Jennifer L. Chronister, Danne J. Corbin, Jennifer A. Hoisington;
GLEN CARBON—Cedric Andreani, Jesse Chartrand, Barbara L. Ferrari, John E. Hill, Rema Holland, Katherine R. Jenkins, Elizabeth A. Klopfer, Mike Liszewski, Marion Lucas Page, Cheryl L. Smith, Mary E. Sowerwine, Breanne M. Wiesehan, Callie Ann Zoelzer;
GODFREY—Chelsie N. Allen, Emily J. Barrett, Shannon Marie Castellanos, Richard Chambers, Jennifer E. Dintelmann, Manuel T. Espinoza, Keith Michael Flaugher, Cynthia M. Halpern, Jessica M. Hill, Sarai M. Hughes, Edward Jacobs, Christopher J. Kratschmer, Thomas J. Reese, Ellen J. Rull, Matthew C. Scandrett, Nathan M. Scandrett, Eleonore Schmittling, Brooke Smith, Nathan J. Travers, Stephanie A. Wilton, Kimberly Kaye Wiltshire, Jill A. Young;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Joan M. Kiel, Ashley M. Kuhn;
GRAFTON—Tommi L. Bell, Charles W. Moody;
GRANITE CITY—Amanda J. Long, Charles Wayne Patrick, Kevin M. Wellhausen;
GREENFIELD—Marissa M. Chapman, Brittany L. Dalton, Paige E. Vinyard;
HAMEL—Allison M. Poletti;
HARDIN—Donna E. Bizaillion, Ashley N. Rose, Jennifer M. Rose;
HARTFORD—Erin McDonough;
JACKSONVILLE—Cassandra L. Ramel;
JERSEYVILLE—Deanna Allen, Benjamin James Bishop, Joshua S. Brunaugh, Michelle Lynn Clark, Veronica A. Coyte-Webster, Shannon R. Dunham, Joseph T. Garland, Tyler J. Goebel, Jimmy C. Holliday, Jennifer M. Kennett, John E. Linenfelser, Stevie N. McAdams, Megan N. Miller, Tatyana A. Molloy, Diane E. Murray, Alexandra L. Rudolph, Chad L. Sibley, Margie Ann Sinclair-Parish, Matthew H. Thiel, Chase M. Travers, Daniel Ryan White, Mindy M. Woelfel;
KANE—Tabitha R. Meuth, Claude Eugene Sylling;
MEDORA—David A. Dierking, Kady M. Kroeschel;
MEPPEN—Eric W. Schulte;
MORO—Lisa K. Cooper, Matthew Virgil Johnson, Roger McDonald, David J. Yeager;
ROODHOUSE—Marcia A. Buchanan, Cara D. Kesinger, Mary M. Shipley;
ROXANA—Denise L. Plunk;
SHIPMAN—Nathan W. Swick;
SOUTH ROXANA—Megan E. Arnett;
STAUNTON—Edward Lee Anglin, Deanna M. Braman, Andrew J. Brown, Randi Courtney, Jaclyn Devries, Eric R. Helm, Steven F. Moore, Ashley N. Rensing, Amanda L. Wall, Angelique Michelle Whitehead;
TROY—Zachary Edward Motl;
WHITE HALL—Lisa D. Clark, Sarah L. Dean, Charles Brandon Eason, Rene L. Hoots;
WOOD RIVER—Timothy Sean Boliard, Millicent A. Brickhouse, Heather R. Louvier, Brendan S. McKee, Patricia A. Mercer, Katelyn N. Miller;
WORDEN—Rebecca M. Connor,Todd M. Frank, Valerie Michelle Hunt, Rebecca Maria Kienke, Megan Langendorf, Kraig Allen Patterson;
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO—Alex Melton Portwood;
WEBSTER GROVES, MO—Wilburn E. Whitaker;
ST CHARLES, MO—Elizabeth Cheryl Pivin;

DEANS’ LIST

ALTON—Amy K. Abert, John G. Acord, Sarah N. Ansell, Aaron M. Atkins, Shawn T. Avery, Sonia M. Avery, Samantha M. Basham, Tenneil L. Baskin, Jesse D. Bonniwell, Lafondria A. Booth, John J. Brinkman, Katrina Brown, Tiffany Nicole Buckner, Scott Arthur Burton, Samantha J. Chappell, Thomas E. Chappell, Shauna Renee Childress, Justin Chay Collier, Virginia R. Coolbaugh, Nicholas A. Cooper, Tracy L. Copley, Phillip J. Cox, Maya J. Davis, April J. Drennan, Jessica J. Fish, Sarah J. Frame, Chase Giffin, Courtney M. Glassmeyer, Alyson N. Goskie, Michael T. Gray, William Robert Grundon, Joel D. Hall, Jordyn M. Halm, Megan E. Hamilton, Michael Hanahan, Charnette D. Hardin, Mercy R. Hargis, Sarah M. Harp, amy D. Haynes, Elzora Helms, Robert Henry Husemann, Abagail P. Johnessee, Nicole L. Jones, Brian M. Kirchner, Amanda L. Kizer, Amanda K. Klaas, Christina A. Lamere, Merl R. Lamoreaux, Timothy M. Louvier, Audri E. Lucasey, Eucharia M. Lyon, Timothy John Lyon, Kristin S. Manns, Kevin J. McCormick, Jennifer D. McDonald, Leamber Meyer, Kevon Moradi, Carrie M. Morrill, Angela G. Murphy, Brianne M. Neal, Meosha Northern, Katherine D. Ottwell, Cassandra L. Payne, Sheila S. Pearson, Christine M. Peuterbaugh, Samantha J. Pritchett, Sarah Savant, Marc C. Schultz, Terry M. Sharp, La’trece Shante’ Slate, Jamie D. Slone, Elizabeth Marie Smith, Sheena R. Stegmann, Teresa M. Stevens, John C. Sundberg, Bobbie J. Tetidrick, Erica R. Thompson, Ashley r. Underhill, Jazmine K. Wade, Erica J. Walker, Benjamin Michael Waller, Alyssa D. Wedding, Christina Marie Werner-Schulz, Robert l. Whitener, Kietra P. Williams, Marquendon Williams, Regina A. Woods, James T. Yinger, Charles Michael Young;
AUBURN—Jaime L. McLaughlin;
BATCHTOWN—Holly J. Swan;
BENLD—Kelcie J. Matesa, Kevin Wolf;
BETHALTO—Leah C. Allen, Nicholas W. Bates, Chad M. Boxdorfer, Michael S. Brewer, Jennifer N. Courtoise, Cory Jacob Diveley, Jaquelyn C. Dupilka, Danelle E. Emerick, Noemi Golden, Robin Sue Halemeyer, April Heather Hausman, Aaron Kerkemeyer, Tracey L. Lowrance, Randy Charles Meyer, Carolyn L. Pilla, Kari J. Prott, Andrew M. Russell, Joseph M. Simonds, Malinda Strasen, Richard Strasen, Kristin D. Strow, Katherine M. Thorman, Kendra Joy Warren, Margie A. Wilson;
BRIGHTON—Nicholas B. Bangert, Lauren E. Bauser, Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Donita D. Copeland, Adam S. Craig, Lea M. Davis, Samantha M. Doolin, Rebecca M. Escalante, Marcus Eugene Eyer, Josie K. Harpole, Tiana K. Jimeno, Heather A. Korte, Clayton J. McElroy, Daniela Petersen, Kellene R. Robbs, James R. Roettgers, Samantha L. Schmidt, Jeffrey Shank, Donald R. Stahl, Joy Carillo Talkington, Mariann Vitale, Dawn Christina Voss, Daniel Watt, Ashley A. Welch, Jamie Christine White, Nicole Williamson;
BRUSSELS—Adam Christopher Fuhler, Amanda L. Klunk;
BUNKER HILL—Sarah Cannedy, Michele R. Doerr, Benjamin Hamilton, Whitney Howald, Brieanne Huette, Brandy S. Jarrell, Michael G. Klopmeier, Tyler Phillip Martin, Jacob D. Welch;
CARLINVILLE—Jared M. Bernhardt, Kenneth A. Bertolis, Kelli R. Bloome, Brooke R. Boente, Sarah M. Boente, Russell J. Brooks, Brian Hauschildt, Clara Adair Heinz, Whitney Blair Joy, Courtney Klaus, John D. Kleinlein, Rebecca P. Lack, Brittany N. Pettit, Amy Elizabeth Porter, Jozette A. Spaid, Ttamara Elizabeth Wing;
CARROLLTON—Ian J. Bain, Lauren N. Bauer, Kayla Sueann File, Alexandra K. Flatt, Kelsey Lynnette Morris, Abigail E. Moulton, Terry G. Plogger, Katharine E. Pohlman, Lauren N. Portwood, Megan J. Prough, Brianna J. Werner;
CENTRALIA—Micheal Patrick McGuire;
CHESTERFIELD—Becky A. Paul, Mallory K. Rutherford, Kelsey Samuell;
COLLINSVILLE—Jim K. Townsend;
COTTAGE HILLS--Victoria A. Halliday, Jill H. Harper, Irina Javid, Joshua Korando Woodson;
DORSEY—David C. Hickerson, Beth E. Pruett;
DOW—Erin M. Bates, Melissa F. Eardley, Richard Franklin Kennedy, Andrew C. Smay;
EAST ALTON—Jeanne M. Abert, Chad M. Able, Matthew J. Angleton, Kayla M. Arbuthnot, Brittany D. Bailey, Diana S. Copeland, Kelly-Lynne L. Cruthis, Jena Elizabeth Grill, Dawn M. Herrin, Kristen N. Hogan, Kayla J. Kistner, Jonathan N. Kleemann, Alivia E. Luck, Kylee L. Markel, Bridget K. Meszaros, Elizabeth A. Mitchell, Joshua Morris, Jeffrey E. Ogle, Tanya L. Shearlock, Cody C. Smith, Bryon K. Terry, Kevan L. Vandiver, Tammy D. Visser, Angela S. Waters, Vance E. Wilhelm, Timothy J. Witthoft, Cassandra A. Worthy, Sarah Walker Wright;
EDWARDSVILLE—Bernard Amalimeh, William F. Ash, John R. Atwood, Saba Aziz, Cameron E. Berdak, Nicholas Joseph Clark, Shannon Louisse Court, Nikki L. Crites, Sarah M. Drake, Emily A. Dunn, Barbara M. Grist, Katelyn Marie Harrison, Danika K. Hill, Ranae C. Hill, Erin L. Jackson, Rakel Johnson, Sara E. Kamp, Jessica H. Kayser, Brian James Bluthe, Jon Kohlmiller, Christian D. Kramer, Rebekah M. Lammer, Julia M. Leitner, Rachel L. Lewis, Timothy Dennis Manibusan, Sydney M. Maples, Tiffany Danielle Martin, Denise A. Mateyka, Jessica L. Miller, Claire Dorothy Millman, Rachel B. Mosier, Anna W. Navarrete, Emilie Suzanne Nevins, Taylor A. O’Bryan, Matthew M. Paul, Vicki G. Peterson, Samantha Louise Portell, Lauren C. Schaefer, Susan Elizabeth Schaefer, Erica E. Schiber, Alexis C. Schlemer, Benjamin Joseph Schrimpf, Mark E. Spink, Robin M. Umbaugh, Paul D. Utley, Kara Ashley Vinyard, Elizabeth R. Wendler, Trecia R. Winte, Kathleen Mary Wolf, Rachael H. Zurlene;
ELDRED—Jonathan R. Evans;
ELSAH—Charles A. Campbell, Samantha L. Stocks;
FIELDON—Audrey R. Chapman, Sheila R. Robeen, Nikki D. Scott, Pam L. Shaw, Jessica M. Wade;
GILLESPIE—Patricia Lynn Helvey, Deborah K. Rauzi, Miranda W. Reathaford, Tiffany L. Wittman;
GLEN CARBON—Nicole Marie Cassiday, Michael Chamberlain, Sara M. Cook, John C. Criswell, Gabrielle Farache, Jerry Greenwood, Kyle M. Gullicksrud, Katie A. Hastings, Randi M. Heidbrink, Zachary T. Hinkle, Heather Y. Hood, Kassandra J. Lattina, Michelle L. Moore, Morgan Kae Teasley, Stephanie L. Volkmar, Kaide L. Zoelzer;
GODFREY—Amy I. Albanese, Brett E. Beilsmith, Eron R. Brewer, Suzanne E. Brewer, Ashley R. Calame, Drew M. Carrow, Kelley R. Cassens, Andrew E. Chamberlain, Kelli L. Chapman, Anqi Chen, Krista Anne Clayton, Sarah Marie Ditterline, Jackie A. Dixon, Charity D. Donini, Ellen L. Estes, Kaitlyn Ford, Jeremy M. Foster, Ryan Fry, Stephen M. Glassbrenner, Joni Hayes, David Hernandez, Heather A. Hope, Joseph Hughes, Sarah E. Kinder, Bobbi J. Knipping, Alicia N. Kochanski, Aubrey McMullin, Cathy L. Miller, Shannon M. Monroe, Damon M. Muscarella, Mae Ann Neighbors, Lawrence E. Newquist, Kasey L. Oglesby, Ashley Popielewski, Katherine L. Ridolfi, Tyler J. Ruckman, Joshua M. Sievers, Steve C. Simcox, Deborah K. Sinks, Steven L. Smith, Susan Parton Stanard, Catherine R. Staton, Sarah F. Velsor, Thomas B. Vest, Nicolas A. Visconti, Jeffrey J. Warr, Jessica Sue Whitehead, Joshua A. Wunderlich;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Melissa A. Tepen;
GRAFTON—Melissa L. Johnson, Stephen J. Turner;
GREENFIELD—Emily M. Pembrook, Leah C. Pembrook, Megan S. Williams, Deborah L. Wonsil;
HARDIN—Dawn Michelle Miller, Lesley Robeen, Hannah Beth Simon, Benjamin J. Swan;
HARTFORD—Jeff K. Augustyn, Megan E. Davis;
HIGHLAND—Matt A. Galligoss;
HILLSBORO—Stacie Renae Wright;
HILLVIEW—Kelsey Leigh Clanton;
IRVING—Chelsey L. Timpe;
JERSEYVILLE—Tarah M. Bechtold, Sarah L. Bertman, Diane Boehler, Kiley J. Boehler, Lindsey Renee Branham, Dianna Brown, Samantha J. Coad, Katherine E. Davis, Margaret Ellen Doody, Adam M. Duggan, Scott W. Franke, Darrell W. Gansz, Kristi S. Hayes, Donna K. Herbert, Karen Holder, Paul W. Kettenbach, Kayla E. Kimble, Cari J. Loy, Katie L. MvIver, Megan Parsell, Lauren R. Phipps, Jillann P. Prough, Drew T. Retzer, James C. Reynolds, Carrie M. Sackmann, Julia R. Schell, Amy B. Schwegel, Scott Steckel, Avnie L. Taylor, Amy Lynn Underwood, Adam R. Walkington, Mary K. Welbourne, Jamie L. Weller, Kari A. Young;
KAMPSVILLE—Judi A. Neese;
KANE—Vicki Linn Bone, Mark Alan Dunn, Barry Underwood;
LEBANON—Denzel D. Jines;
LIVINGSTON—Angela N. Scheldt;
MEDORA—John F. Bowman, Sherrie L. Drennan, Melinda S. Edwards, Starla R. Nixon;
MORO—Robert Logan Bachman, Crystal J. Runion, Eleanor M. Saboff;
MOUNT OLIVE—Jodene Ann Niehaus-Scheller, Kaitlin C. Scheller;
PIASA—Sydnie E. Williams;
ROCKBRIDGE—Hattie R. Plogger;
ROODHOUSE—Valerie L. Waller;
ROXANA—Tara N. Berry, Patsy R. Cozart, Benjamin J. Laubscher, Timothy Walker;
SCOTT AFB—Katy N. Herbert;
SHILOH—Eric W. Whitaker;
SHIPMAN—Andrew J. Bennett, Juanita S. Cox, Travis R. Gucciardo, Tracy R. Jackson, Valnor N. Scerri, Edward Snyder, Brett A. Waters;
SOUTH ROXANA—Tiffany A. Crank, Martin R. Gordon, Sheila D. Henseler, Raymond Lee Jennings, Kayla J. Rea, Alisha R. Richardson, Amanda E. Richardson;
STAUNTON—Amanda L. Adams, Dave L. Gerdes, Jane M. Haase, Rachel M. Hopper, Angela N. Meade, Holly C. Paoni, Victoria Peters, Penny M. Pulley, Christopher E. Redfern, Samantha K. Rogers, Bonnie S. Trettenero, Matthew Willhoit, Meghan L. Williamson;
TROY—Matthew James Ballard, Selina Marie Pagan;
WAGGONER—Jennifer M. Mueller;
WHITE HALL-- Daniel N. McPherson, Jenny K. Raabe, Kaci N. Ridder, Morgan R. Smith, Mami A. Van Winkle;
WOOD RIVER—Rhonda J. Albrecht, Alan M. Barnett, Steven P. Barnett, Annette L. Beach, Theresa L. Berrey, Emma Bosomworth, Brittany K. Brueggeman, Margaret L. Dillinger, Matthew R. Drahl, Jennifer L. Fulton, Antoinette K. Hagen-Stanford, Thomas J. Hawk, Kimberly D. Hickerson, Kori R. Lankford, Rebekah Mathenia, Marissa L. Meyers, Ronald K. Mullins, Jeannette Marie Pfeiffer, Kayla D. Pfeiffer, Emily M. Ragusa, Natalie D. Roy, Donisha L. Thomas, Alexandria S. Turner, Bradley Wells, Betty M. Whitley, Katelyn Nicole Winterberg, Katherine A. Yost;
WORDEN—Sarah J. Cooper, Adam W. Horton, Francis W. Peters, Rebekah L. Weedon, Genie L. Welch, Rebecca M. Wieseman;
ST LOUIS, MO—Darrell A. Kline;
O’FALLON, MO—Molly Ann Galen;
ST PETERS, MO—Abby Michelle Salisbury;
OSAGE BEACH, MO—Budd Hyde;
SANTA BARBARA, CA—Jinsong Huang

Spring 2010 Honors List

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is proud to announce its honors students for the spring 2010 semester.

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Deans’ List.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

ALHAMBRA—Thomas W. Jennings, Cody A. Meyer, Brandi L. Suhre;
ALTON—Donna J. Akeman, Caitlin Anderson, Shawn T. Avery; Samantha M. Basham, Matthew J. Bazzell, Ashley E. Beiser; Adam Jefferson Bennett, Aviram Bohbot, Kelli L. Bornes, Amanda G. Bosaw, Sarah B. Boyd, Terry L. Breden, Gregory Michael Brown, Jamelia Akish Brown, Katrina Brown, Joanne L. Calmese, Oshuteiya I. Campbell, Nathan A. Chartrand, Ginger M. Chico, Gale A. Cleaves, Michael Gene Collman, Virginia R. Coolbaugh, Brooke N. Cooley, Joshua Crider, Jonathan M. Davis, Jarred Blaine Dobbs, Laura A. Dona, Stephen P. Donahue, Brant N. Douglas, Samuel K. Dunham, Elizabeth A. Edwards, Isaiah P. Eichen, Shawn T. Emily, Aleta A. Evancho, Lucas W. Fletcher, Donna Fogarty, John W. Francis, Kari Jo Frey, Steven John Furrow, Julianna Maeng Grate, Michael T. Gray, Jennifer Nicole Griggs, Daniel Adam Harder, Sarah M. Harp, Mark R. Harris, Lindsey Marie Harrison, Mark Harrison, Amy D. Haynes, Elzora Helms, Terri R. Hilgendorf, Elizabeth K. Hogan, Angela S. Holland, Stephen C. Holt, Katlyn N. Hornsey, Jessica I. Ingle, Andrew Jarden, Dylan Johnson, Haley E. Johnson, Shanel N. Johnson, Adrianna Jones, Amanda K. Klaas, Deborah Elaine Kolesa, Jack K. Kruegel, William Justin Laferney, Sara E. Lawrence, Timothy M. Louvier, Mari Anne Luckert, Eucharia M. Lyon, Timothy John Lyon, Carrie Faye McAfoos, Molly F. McManis, Adam P. Meisenheimer, Leah I. Miller, Cynthia S. Moore, Jaida Moore, Mary Duricek Moreton, Betty A. Mueller, Steven R. Naylor, Brianne M. Neal, Elizabeth D. Newton, Amy J. Orban, Ladonna N. Ostendorph, Ashley N. Palmer, Daniel J. Patton, M. Antonia Pinon, Nichole R. Plopper-Riedisser, Daniel T. Quinn, Ricky E. Ray, Amy Riddle, Candice L. Robbins, Victoria E. Russell, H. J. Shewmake, Meghan E. Shewmake, Crystal Lynn Sitton, Caige R. Smith, Tracey L. Smith, Jordin H. Snyder, Jesse Brian Sobczak, Lisa R. Spitz, Jordan R. Spooner, Kimberly K. Sprung, Katrina Marie Sroka, Katherine L. Stark, Catherine R. Staton, Eric W. Stauffer, Sheena R. Stegmann, Michael J. Stephens, Andrew F. Stutz, Christopher W. Sullivan, Diana L. Sutton, Tanner W. Sweetman, Cody M. Taylor, Brigid T. Vaughn, James A. Velloff, Mark D. Voumard, Amanda D. Wallace, Benjamin Michael Waller, Michael E. Weirich, Myra Whittington, Richard A. Wiley, John D. Wilson, Michael D. Wingerter, Sarah E. Woodman, James T. Yinger;
AUBURN—Jaime L. McLaughlin;
AVISTON—Kyle Mark Hollenkamp;
BATCHTOWN—Bradley J. Eilerman, Keith Eilerman, Lisa Eilerman, Keishia A. Friedell, Luke J. Hillen;
BECKEMEYER—Tyler James Szczeblewski;
BELLEVILLE—Kaitlyn L. Scheid;
BENLD—Tyler J. Burns, Stacey A. Cadaret, Jerry Lee Conner, Jennifer M. Evanick, Kelsey Michelle Petersen, Jarred A. Wells;
BETHALTO—Loren Matthew Andrus, Sylvia M. Barrett, Charlena J. Battles, Marci Dionne Bedwell, Stephanie N. Bollinger, Michael S. Brewer, Kira B. Broadwater, Nicholas C. Burns, Michael E. Czeschin, Branden M. Denham, Erika N. Dietrich, Amanda M. Duckels, Kacy Dunham, Kelly E. Dunham, Jaquelyn C. Dupilka, Timothy L. Hall, Lindsey N. Hamilton, Brittany J. Hardwick, Sara J. Luck, Lynne A. Marburger, Christopher L. McAninch, Kayla A. McDonough, Lauren F. McLeod, Stephanie J. McMahon, Deidre E. Merli, Sara J. Neal, Kalyn B. Newton, Laura C. Oesterle, Kylie C. Roam, Alyssa M. Rogers, Cynthia R. Rogers, Jason L. Rule, Jane K. Ruppert, Misty Moria Sanvito, Timothy D. Schuessler, Jennifer Seals, Kristin D. Strow, Deanna M. Tiek, Kaitlyn M. Torrez, Brandon M. Ufert, Tracy M. Wiggenhorn, Jared M. Wolf, Keely A. Zimmerman, Brandon S. Zuckerman;
BRIGHTON—Nicholas B. Bangert, Dan Beilsmith, Dana R. Bennett, Deshea G. Bentley, Tessa E. Betts, Erin N. Beyer, Dawn Marie Butler, Anna R. Cadmus, Rachel A. Cadmus, Jason W. Cairns, Jennifer L. Carter, David W. Colburn, Taylor N. Dahms, Chantal S. Dale, Lea M. Davis, Samantha L. Davis, Samantha M. Doolin, Emily R. Dothager, Jeremy J. Dunnagan, Melanie N. Escalante, Tracey Dell Escalante, James William Eyers, Nichole D. Fagg, Gregory Scott Gage, Jessica Geisler, James R. Greene, Ethan J. Hanold, Brianna J. Harbison, Karen Heineman, Joseph W. Huebener, Ashley M. Jenkins, Lawrence S. Jones, Lindsey K. Jungk, Donald J. Keil, Logan Kelly, Conner Kessinger, Ciara M. Laugscher, Evan D. Laughlin, Nicholas J. Lombardo, Samantha L. Lucker, Daniel Mandorca, Elizabeth Grace Mellenthin, Joshua P. Minor, Lisa Anne House Mosby, Shane Lewis Nance, Daniela Petersen, Rudy Porter, Seth W. Rich, Amanda M. Roberts, Christina M. Sanders, Jacob R. Schuenke, Emily Cherise Shultz, Kyle W. Stewart, Ellie N. Thomas, Joseph A. Vellella, Rheanna Vonnahmen, Dawn Christina Voss, Lauren A. Winchester, Jessica Wolff;
BRUSSELS-- Jessica N. Kinder;
BUNKER HILL—Clarence W. Adams, Ethan J. Compas, Samantha R. Compas, Wendy L. Davis, Kayla M. Freeman, Danielle Gines, Matthew Gosch, Aaron Hanks, Cody E. Heflin, Jason L. Householder, Matthew S. Landreth, Jordan L. Markel, Tyler Phillip Martin, Kaitlin D. McElroy, Andrea Schlobohm, Aubrey R. Stawar, Spencer Strohmeier, Marissa L. Wood;
CARLINVILLE—Lexi A. Bilbruck, Lauren N. Boente, Kimberly Borgini, Shelby R. Brown, Jennifer J. Costello, Danny J. Delaney, Kimberly E. Dworzynski, Nicholas R. Evans, Emily E. Glenn, Alison M. Goodman, Jeffrey S. Henderson, Elizabeth A. Kelly, Amanda R. Kirby, Kevin P. Lapp, Andrew E. Markle, Justin G. Niehaus, Brenna C. Olroyd, Grant Rhodes, Megan Schlender, Kilian Sottoriva, Cody V. Stewart, Camryn Walton, Jennifer C. White, Michael J. Young;
CARROLLTON—Tamara L. Breckon, Ashley N. Camden, Lauren E. Cunningham, Linda J. Davidson, Gayle L. Early, Diana L. Gilbert, Lisa J. Harbers, Zachary A. Harbers, Isaac A. King, Linda S. McGuire, Megan E. Pfleger, Terry G. Plogger, Jennifer Earlene Pyles, Melissa M. Schnelt, Ryan D. Steinacher, Tammie L. Updike,Kurtis G. Weber, Mallory L. Weber;
CASEYVILLE—John D. Smiley;
CHESTERFIELD—Becca Kallal;
CHICAGO—Greg Ciochon;
COLLINSVILLE—Thomas Dean Epperheimer, Alexis S. Evers, William J. Hook, Katie E. Keirn, John L. Staroba, Jordan Sweet, Marie Woodcock;
COTTAGE HILLS—Kathryn L. Bartee, Chelsea L. Bauman, Joe H. Brown, Earl Scott Downing, Jill H. Harper, Shayna Paige Harrison, Camille M. Keymon, Frances I. Laurie, Jessica D. Pickett, Susan E. Price, Katherine S. Waide;
DORSEY—Luke W. Bertels, Jane Marie Langendorf, Amy L. Ruyle, Sarah M. Weishaupt;
DOW—Lisa N. Beran, Jennifer L. Hillman, Britney J. Molloy, Kara J. Mueller, Daniel A. Sheets, Andrew C. Smay, Joel M. Smay, Dana L. Smith;
EAGARVILLE—Daniel Wesley Davis;
EAST ALTON—Matthew J. Angleton, Amy N. Ashley, Joshua M. Baggett, Gregory J. Bamert, Drew M. Bollinger, Aaron M. Bosaw, Dennis A. Bosco, Kayleigh E. Bosco, Paige L. Boyer, Heather R. Bridges, Heather M. Campbell, Candace D. Candela, Brandon Michael Cox, Lauren E. Dailey, Sharon M. Dobbins, Randi P. Eveans, Devin L. Eyster, Michael E. Fish, Kristen M. Fleigle, Adam L. Hand, Abigail L. Harmon, David L. Harris, Brian L. Herrin, Tori M. Higgason, Stephanie M. Holford, Ami S. Jarman, Jassen E. Jones, Justin D. Karpan, Brandi N. Kiraly, James M. Lalor, Heidi Leanne Latour, Andrew Leininger, Michael R. Link, Ryan M. McClure, Garrett H. McGee, Bridget K. Meszaros, Adam C. Meyer, Jeffrey E. Ogle, Floyd N. Pierce, Paige E. Pluester, Emily J. Pugh, Wendell R. Ross, Danielle N. Schaaf, Stephanie Ann Schwend, Katelyn M. Scroggins, Jordan J. Sheraka, Nathan A. Shewmake, Kimberly A. Slaughter, Cierra R. Smith, Taylor M. Smith, Tyler J. Stalcup, Lynsey M. Strowmatt, Rebecca R. Tinnon, Michelle E. Titus, Brooke T. Turner, Francesco G. Turso, David S. Ufert, Aaron T. Van Dorn, Tara E. Wall, Mercadez V. Whitehead, Danielle R. Wilson, Haley M. Yarborough;
EDWARDSVILLE—Sarah E. Albert, Nicholas B. Anderson, Patricia Mann Barney, Christine Renee Belling, Cameron E. Berdak, Isaiah F. Blackburn, Jeremiah J. Blackburn, Steven P. Bollman, Bruce Stuart Brock, Cynthia K. Burgess, Amanda R. Cain, Micah D. Carter, Nicole Marie Cassiday, Austin C. Chappell, Jeanette M. Clark, Nicholas Joseph Clark, Kate S. Collins, Shannon Louisse Court, Jesse Douglas Cyrus, Stephanie M. Dalla Riva, Corey M. Dillon, Kate M. Duvall, Timothy Erb, Kevin Erspamer, Nicole A. Farrara, Nicolas A. Ferry, Chunxiao Fosse, Melissa Lynn Frey, Barbara M. Grist, Alexandria K. Hearn, Zachary E. Heil, Kristina M. Hill, Alex D. Hoppes, Shawn M. Hughart, Donald R. Ingram, Erik E. Johnson, Jessica H. Kayser, Nicole S. Kieffer, Elizabeth Renee Klaas, Brian James Kluthe, Jacob R. Knuckles, Greg Kottwitz, Kristin L. Krebs, Carrie E. Kuchta, Lauren E. Langston, Lauren Elizabeth Lightle, Nikolaos Maggos, Timothy Dennis Manibusan, Kristen E. Marti, Gary S. Matson, Mark D. Mayfield, James D. McCommas, Lauren E. McLain, Patricia M. Menk, Patrick Michael Miller, Robert F. Morgan, Jacob Nolan, Amy J. Olden, Emilie Pinski, Jason L. Prott, Leonard M. Rankin, Nicholas B. Rea, Dianna L. Richert, Sarah N. Rushton, Jason S. Sabo, Chad T. Schaefer, Robert Schnietz, Michael J. Schulte, Briana Scott, Whitney R. Seymore, Matthew Robert Sinnokrak, Lisa H. Spicer, Mollie Marie Spicerman, Stephen Christopher Strickland, Anna D. Svoboda, Karen Lyn Swan, Kendra E. Sweezey, Christopher J. Taglieri, Denise L. Thibault, Anthony J. Thompson, Hanna Lynn Thoroman, Veronika B. Tomanova, Josh D. Troeckler, Abigail E. Veitch, Joshua L. Verdun, Kyle D. Webb, Philip M. Webb, Sheri R. Wellen, Elizabeth R. Wendler, Patrick L. Wollenweber;
ELDRED—Randy L. Handlin;
ELSAH—Brandon L. Carlisle, Michelle L. Cox, Caleb J. Fowler, Nathan G. Wright;
FIELDON—Rachelle M. Cox, Christina L. Duggan;
GILLESPIE—Sarah Bussmann, Ross A. Cooper, Danne J. Corbin, Rebecca C. Doyle, Dylan Fox, Lindsey N. Giaudrone, Jennifer A. Hoisington, Whitney E. Hollis, Gregory P. Link, Tyler Lytle, Austin J. Peterson, Molly J. Pomatto, Deborah K. Rauzi, Eldon R. Reid, Ttimothy E. Strawn, Jordan Tieman, Cynthia C. Woodring;
GLEN CARBON—Cedric Andreani, Michael J. Berman, Jesse Chartrand, Dayna Leigh Chiapelli, John C. Criswell, Emily Lauren Dietz, Lauren C. Dorris, Brandon M. Dudley, Tessa S. Durell, Casey Max Eakin, Barbara L. Ferrari, Tamara R. Foster-Kerr, James Michael Friedel, Brandon M. Hanks, Anthony C. Hart, Katie A. Hastings, Dawn M. Heidbrink, Meg N. Hesi, John E. Hill, Katherine R. Jenkins, Brea A. Jewell, Ashley Diane Johnson, Lauren Kaminsky, Elizabeth A. Klopfer, Lauren Elizabeth Lemon, Nicholas E. Marshall, David C. McDonald, Ryan G. Modesitt, Spencer C. Morris, Lauren K. Noel, Lindsay Marie Osborne, Marion Lucas Page, Chiyo J. Palen, John M. Roman, Zackary S. Santiago, Cheryl L. Smith, Derek D. Twesten, Christina M. Walker, Tamara Kay Walker, Emily C. Wilson, Callie Ann Zoelzer;
GODFREY—Chelsie N. Allen, Karen Lee Beebe, Mary L. Brand, Eron R. Brewer, Nicole E. Busler, Angela J. Campbell, Cathy B. Carruthers, Shannon Marie Castellanos, Andrew E. Chamberlain, Richard Chambers, Anqi Chen, Mallory S. Cotter, Caitlin O. Crafton, Matthew J. Cress, Savannah Rose Davis, Charity D. Donini, Caitlyn E. Eitzmann, Natalie Layne Evans, Michele L. Farmer, Michael R. Gernigin, Michael Groppel, Cynthia M. Halpern, Michael D. Hargiss, Catherine M. Harris, Jeremy M. Harris, Marie E. Hawkins, Brittany R. Hayes, Joni Hayes, Andrea Heckler, Kathryn Hickey, Jessica C. Hoefert, John M. Hoefert, Olena M. Hoffstetter, Sara K. Howard, Nicholas A. Howland, Jinsong Huang, Nathan D. Ivester, Thomas W. Jackson, Marcella J. Kelly, Marie Nichole Layer, Clayton G. Leavell, Benjamin Luly, Garry E. Majors, Brian J. Mathus, Kelly E. McCormick, Sarah Lynn McDonald, Lauren E. McLaughlin, Nicole M. Medford, Jeanne C. Meyer, Barbara E. Montgomery, Damon M. Muscarella, Wayne E. Nations, Tamara S. Palmer, Yael Pelleg, Harry M. Portwood, Miranda A. Price, Katherine L. Ridolfi, Nathan M. Scandrett, Eleonore Schmittling, Laura G. Schultz, Elizabeth A. Schwartz, Thomas E. Shewmake, Gillian L. Singleton, Katherine Smith, Kim A. Smith, Rebecca R. Standefer, Vincent J. Steele, Andrew T. Steinacher, Kate Stuart, Emily R. Sutton, Brian M. Tomerlin, Nathan J. Travers, Sarah F. Velsor, Ronald L. Wall, Stephanie A. Wilton, Kimberly Kaye Wiltshire, Bryce A. Yinger, Jill A. Young, Javier Zarco Sanchez;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Joan M. Kiel, Ashley M. Kuhn, Allison N. Nolle, Carmen L. Simon, Emily R. Watkins;
GRAFTON—Tommi L. Bell, Jacob C. Loft, Elizabeth L. Lott, Carley M. Rulo, Sara K. Vest;
GRANITE CITY—Emily Rae Ashby, Jonathan J. Bundy, Annalee Ruth Curtis, Amanda J. Long, Charles Wayne Patrick, Rachel L. Schwarzkopf, Kari A. Shipley;
GREENFIELD—Morgan E. Coates, Brittany L. Dalton, Megan L. Gilbert, Klayton C. Hubbard, Kelsey B. Pembrook, Casey J. Pfleger, Megan E. Plogger, Danielle N. Settles, Paige E. Vinyard;
GREENVILLE—Jessica Renee Miller;
HAMBURG—Shannon L. Gochenour, Jill M. Heidenreich;
HAMEL—Juliann D. Stevenson;
HARDIN—David A. Baalman, Donna E. Bizaillion, Lauren A. Breden, Traci L. Kamp, Erica J. Lorton, Emily S. Nelson, Sarah A. Pohlman, Christen M. Ringhausen, Jackie S. Ringhausen, Ashley N. Rose, Katie E. Simon, Denver R. Stamper;
HARTFORD---Andrew R. Budde, Erin McDonough, Kelli K. Robertson, Samantha J. Schiber, Jacob Wayne Shaw;
HETTICK—Natalie V. Bailey;
HEYWORTH—Jacob Thomas Van Winkle;
IRVING—Chelsey L. Timpe;
JACKSONVILLE—Melissa Catherine Nichols;
JERSEYVILLE—Stacy L. Anderson, Adam Lee Andre, Benjamin James Bishop, Derek M. Carpenter, Michelle Lynn Clark, Veronica A. Coyte-Webster, Lauren A. Dahlke, Becky Ann Dewey, Shannon R. Dunham, Ryan M. Edwards, Stacy Y. Erb, Emily A. Evans, Whitney Ewing, Samuel J. Ficker, Amitie Leigh Flynn, Jason M. Frerichs, Joseph T. Garland, Tyler J. Goebel, Alyssa M. Golike, Missy S. Hardwick, Kristi S. Hayes, Paula Faye Hinkson, Catherine E. Hinrichs, Jimmy C. Holliday, Brian Hutchinson, Brendan J. Kimble, Jessica I. Kimble, Anna L. Loy, Cari J. Loy, Haley C. Lyons, Susan E. Martin, Elizabeth A. McChesney, Tatyana A. Molloy, Sara E. Ramel, Kathleeen M. Ridenhour, Hannah D. Roady, Katelyn N. Roady, Jesse T. Rutherford, Amy B. Schwegel, Ciera J. Schwegel, Jaynie R. Shafer, Margie Ann Sinclair-Parish, Katelyn N. Smith, Paul T. Smith, Taylor J. Smith, Karyssa A. Soer, Amanda K. Strotheide, Garrett W. Tepen, Dustin A. Thomas, Catlin E. Utterback, Lynsey A. Vahle, Lori L. Vandygriff, Katie L. Veenendall, Adam R. Walkington, Kyle D. Weiner, MacKenzie D. Weldon, Daniel Ryan White, Tammy L. Wilson, Elizabeth Wiseheart, Matthew R. Wittman, Brandy Zirkelbach;
KAMPSVILLE—Brandy Zirkelbach;
KANE—Jordan Helderman, Amanda S. Nicholson;
LEBANON—Denzel D. Jines;
LITCHFIELD—Krysten Odle, Matthew Slightom;
MARYVILLE—Rebecca J. Busler, Daniel J. Cluphf;
MEDORA-- Kristen D. Bowman, Leah Burjes, Devyn T. Kahl, Christina Shelby Lahey, Elizabeth McAfee, Starla R. Nixon;
MEPPEN—Eric W. Schulte, Brittany S. Sievers;
MORO—Victoria L. Ahlers, Rebecca E. Barnes, Grant T. Edwards, Kylee M. Eveans, Shari L. Gordon, Sara A. Mayfield, Danielle M. Spann, Zachary D. Standefer, Lisa M. Tucker, Carly J. Watters, Joey Dale Yates, Tyler r. Yungck;
NEW DOUGLAS—Jessica N. Banovz, Elisha R. Peterson, Laura Elizabeth Rooney, Bradley A. Staub, Nicole A. Staub;
POCAHONTAS—Nicole A. Korte;
RAYMOND—August G. Bierman;
ROCKBRIDGE—Wesley E. Scott;
ROODHOUSE—Marcia A. Buchanan, Madison N. Davis, Cara D. Kesinger, Mary M. Shipley;
ROXANA—Amanda L. Ashley, Tyler D. Austin, Paige E. Baldwin, Carli E. Brown, John M. Crim, Erin C. Herndon, Lisa M. Kalagian, Mathew S. Meyers, Jeanette A. Mills, Brenda L. Nolan, Zachary W. Payne, Samuel D. B. Pirtle, Breanna L. Reynolds, Andrea Schaaf, Sarah A. Williams, Amanda N. Wooden, Daniel Jt Wuest;
SHIPMAN—Megan Armentrout, Juanita S. Cox, Tyler N. Dunham, Emily R. Gucciardo, Caleb Mansfield, William E. Reed, Nathan A. Sronce, Nathan W. Swick;
SOUTH ROXANA—Megan E. Arnett, Stephanie L. Clark, Tiffany A. Crank, April Rebecca Franklin, Brandon W. Grizzle, Megan Elaine Hartley, Tyler D. McEuen, Gary P. Wyman; STAUNTON--Alyssa L. Adams, Edward Lee Anglin, Monica L. Boyer, Adam L. Brown, Claire M. Cioni, Cierra R. Corby, Randi Courtney, Courtney L. Darrah, Michael L. Ebersohl, Anthony J. Fairman, Christiana R. Fairman, Lindsay M. Felchner, Jennifer D. Fones, Dave L. Gerdes, Cecily A. Haase, Sara M. Hall, Eric R. Helm, Amanda J. Highlander, Kadambari K. Jain, Surbhi C. Jain, Sabrina K. Linenfelser, Angela N. Meade, Amanda R. Mengelkamp, Matthew A. Miller, Keri L. Mongold, Andrea N. Moulton, Hilary A. Odorizzi, Samantha A. Ray, Tiffany A. Reiter, Ashley N. Rettig, Lisa A. Scanzoni, Debra Schippert-Kraner, Brittney P. Schrader, Kaitlin E. Schrader, Brittany R. Staake, Kimberly Struckhoff, Joshua C. Tingle, Mathew W. Tranter, Kathryn M. Trettenero, Philip J. Trettenero, Zachary A. Williams, Kaytlin E. Williamson;
TROY—Rebecca L. Koval, Zachary Edward Motl, Alexandra L. Stahlhut;
VENICE—Angelo Cross;
WHITE HALL—Lisa D. Clark, Charles Brandon Eason, Rene L. Hoots, Evan D. Vanmeter, Clancy L. Westnedge;
WILSONVILLE—Samantha M. Heyen;
WOOD RIVER—William F. Ash, Alan M. Barnett, Jennifer M. Batson, Theresa L. Berrey, Crystal A. Blasa, Timothy Sean Boliard, Millicent A. Brickhouse, Brittany K. Brueggeman, Jamie L. Cartwright, Kristina K. Copeland, Scott E. Crump, Joshua J. Disher, Christopher P. Edler, Jennifer L. Fulton, Thomas A. Gaffney, Elizabeth G. Gnade, Rhonda J. Goldman, Thomas J. Hawk, Kiley R. Herndon, Kimberly D. Hickerson, Nicholas D. Kamp, Michelle D. Killoren, Jacob S. Lawrence, Allison M. Lee, Katelyn M. Leigh,Kayla Nichole Levek, Linda L. Luksza, Emily G. Martin, Brendan S. McKee, Shane R. McKee, Samuel K. McKinney, Patricia A. Mercer, Bonnie D. Meydam, Marissa L. Meyers, Katelyn N. Miller, Crystal Dawn Munn, Stacy R. Murrell, Steven T. Oleson, Brandon R. Palen, Alexandria C. Peach, Nicole A. Poling, Jane M. Pratt, Kristina Pugh, Courtney P. Ragsdale, Emily M. Ragusa, Ashley M. Robinson, Mitchell E. Royse, Samantha A. Sparks, Brendan E. St. Peters, Kaitlynn K. Stanley, Samantha M. Stockton, Connie Elizabeth Terry, Alexandra Townsend, Maria Ann Tucker, Brianne N. Vonnahmen, Michael L. Wallendorff, Adam Patrick Walsh, Dana M. Warnecke, Aaron Warner, Bradley Wells, Jamie S. Wells, Taylor M. Wiegand, Sara Louise Zumwalt;
WORDEN—Melissa V. Appel, Denise M. Baker, Brent Lee Crenshaw, Melissa Jane Davies, Todd M. Frank, Seth Robert Gleason, Melissa M. Goff, Timothy S. Hilyard, Valerie Michelle Hunt, Jacob T. Lowry, Kraig Allen Patterson, William H. Prante, Chelsea L. Ruble, Elizabeth N. Schlemer, Rebekah L. Weedon;
WRIGHTS—Jarrod A. McEvers;
XENIA—Jordan Allen Luttrell;
FLORISSANT, MO—Emily L. Winschel;
ST. LOUIS, MO—Jennifer Mishaela Fuhle Bevel, Earnest Everett Carter, James L. Crabb, Gerald E. Mozur;
RICHOMND HEIGHTS, MO—Alex Melton Portwood;
WEBSTER GROVES, MO—Wilburn E. Whitaker;
ST. CHARLES, MO—Elizabeth Cheryl Pivin;
ST. PETERS, MO—Emily Marean Sikorski;
OAK GROVE, KY—Jill L. Davey;

DEANS’ LIST

ALHAMBRA—Brett A. Kinder, Emily R. Meyer;
ALTON—Amy K. Abert, John G. Acord, A’Kya Adams, Brittany L. Albright, Andrea J. Allen, Melisa S. Alonzo, Rachel Angelsberg, Sarah N. Ansell, Aaron M. Atkins, Ashley M. Averbeck, Sonia M. Avery, Tennell L. Baskin, Nicole Bernaix, Josh J. Betz, Megan L. Bohannon, Jesse D. Bonniwell, Hazra Boodooram, Lafondria A. Booth, Katie L. Bornes, Kyle S. Bradshaw, Marie O. Brill, John J. Brinkman, Traci L. Bromaghim, William L. Brooks, Amelia L. Bryant, Tiffany Nicole Buckner, Anna M. Bumbacher, Lurnia M. Burnett, Christy L. Bushby, Bryan C. Butler, Maria A. Byndom, Eileen M. Campbell, Erica C. Carrow, John Patrick Cavanaugh, Michael D. Chappell, Thomas E. Chappell, Shauna Renee Childress, Jonathan Christian Clark, Joel L. Claytor, Tara K. Coleman, Justin Chay Collier, Carrie L. Cope, Tracy L. Copley, Sarah M. Cousley, Andrea L. Cover, Benjamin A. Cowan, Phillip J. Cox, Christina D. Daniels, Helen E. Davidson, Jeff D. Davis, Maya J. Davis, Matt Thomas Delaney, Kauri J. Dickinson, Ronald Douglas, April J. Drennan, Mike Dykeman, Elizabeth G. Edwards, Angie Marie Ferrell, Alexander Figueroa, Cameo C. Foster, Sarah J. Frame, Rebecca J. Fremder, Ryan E. Geisler, Margaret E. Gleason, Samantha J. Gordon, Jordan M. Graham, Miranda L. Graves, Eric D. Green, Katelyn N. Greenberg, Tyler W. Greer, Matthew E. Groshans, Michael T. Grossheim, Kevin Grove, William Robert Grundon, Christian C. Gully, Alice M. Halliday, Jordyn M. Halm, Mark Jason Hannigan, Charnette D. Hardin, Mercy R. Hargis, Kimberly Hargrave, Derrick Carlos Harris, Christina Hasler, Joshua Hausman, Kaitlyn Hayes, Loren Hazelwonder, Scott A. Hendricks, Ladyla’lorena C. Henry, Keitra G. Hinton, Francis J. Hogan, Kary M. Holliday, Max Hoven, Ryan M. Hubbs, Allen T. Ingold, Ashley Michelle Ingold, Erik Jaffry, Tonya Marie Jaime, Janine A. Johnson, Joel E. Johnson, Rashauna G. Johnson, Catelyn E. Jones, Nicole L. Jones, Matthew J. Jouett, Michael E. Kelson, Amanda L. Kizer, Kathryn M. Kraut, Frank W. Kuchnicki, Emmily J. Lackey, Elatia R. Langford, David A. LaPrelle, Benjamin D. Lauschke, Elisabeth V. Lehr, Lindsay S. Lind, Audri E. Lucasey, Kaley Beth Lyon, Kristin S. Manns, Latrisha D. McClain, Jessie J. McCluskie, Nicole C. McHugh, Bridney S. McKinney, Meghan Leann McNamara, Michael B. McNamee, James D. Mees, Whitney E. Merrifield, Mary Patricia Miller, Stephanie R. Mormino, Carrie M. Morrill, Steven E. Mueller, Angela G. Murphy, Anh T Nguyen, Jessica Odell, Nicholas P. Odell, Steven M. Oettle, Timothy P. O’Neill,Daniel Lawrence-E Parham, Calton Lorenzo Parker, Alicia L. Patridge, Kina Patterson, Cassandra L. Payne, Sheila S. Pearson, Ashley Perrine, Christine M. Peuterbaugh, Robert William Pierce, Carrie L. Quarells, Timothy D. Quigley, Mark C. Radcliff, Darold S. Randol, Megan M. Rigdon, Torrey D. Ross, Lori A. Sadler, Sarah Savant, Richard Bernard Sebold, J. T. Shewmake, Stephanie E. Shewmake, Katherine S. Sholar, Christie A. Shomshor, Molly E. Sivia, Di’Nail J. Smith, Sarah M. Spain, Jennifer M. Spillers, Lais M. Stevens, Teresa M. Stevens, John C. Stoner, Chad S. Stutz, Tyler J. Stutz, Kathleen M. D. Sullivan, John C. Sundberg, Jared M. Sutton, Tammy R. Sutton, Hannah R. Tannler, Bobbie J. Tetidrick, Andrew M. Thompson, Ly H. Tran, Tiffany E. Tuggle, Ashley R. Underhill, Angela E. Vantrease, Mary Volner, Jazmine K. Wade, Lesley A. Wahle, Jullian L. Walker, Germaine A. Wallace, Heather M. Wallace, Shereece N. Wallace, Claudia E. Walters, Michael Eugene Weber, Amanda J. Weindruch, Sabrina D. Wells, Brigid M. Wendle, Christina Marie Werner-Schulz, Kayla Westbrook, Emily R. White, Nicholas A. White, Colleen M. Williams, Jessica M. Williams, Sashiun D. Williams, Nicole Williamson, Jennifer E. Willis, Daniel Wilson, Jacqueline N. Womack, Regina A. Woods, Ryan N. Woodson, Audrey H. Wright, Keith Yinger, Chad A. Yost, Charles Michael Young, Thomas Youngberg;
BATCHTOWN—Gregory M. Eilerman, Marcy Suzanne Hoge, Ross J. Hurley, Klinton K. Klocke, Felecia M. Swan;
BECKEMEYER—Allen W. Warnecke;
BENLD—Ben K. Bell, Josh J. Chestnut, Kaila D. Claro, Daniel L. Day, Dennis L. Day, Michelle M. Lovsey, April Irene Sellers, Hilary A. Thomas, Jacqueline L. Wenzel;
BETHALTO—Kasie J. Aldrich, Rebeca R. Allman, Lasha M. Baker, Anthony H. Barton, Megan C. Barton, Timothy Q. Barton, Cody G. Beck, Taylor S. Bedar, Aaron M. Blackketter, Chad M. Boxdorfer, Nicole L. Boxdorfer, Gerald L. Burns, Steven P. Campbell, Sharah E. Carney, Amanda N. Clark, Andrea J. Clendenny, Adam Colclasure, Crystal M. Courtoise, Jennifer N. Courtoise, Adam J. Demontmollin, Matthew D. Dorman, Jason E. Ehlers, Danelle E. Emerick, Kurtis G. Emshouson, Laura A. Eyer, Hope E. Fabicheski, Christopher J. Featherstone, Jeffery Fencel, Jennifer E. Fleming, Haley R. Forsythe, Ariel A. Foster, Sydni L. Gehrs, Noemi Golden, Carlos Manuel Goulart, John T. Govero, Kristen E. Gust, Kalisha D. Halcom, Chrissea Michelle Hallstead, Lindsey M. Hatton, April Heather Hausman, Rebecca L. Hausman, Nathan T. Hawkins, Diana Haynes, Katelyn M. Heineman, Cynthia T. Helmkamp, Leandra M. Hillman, Simon Joaquin, Cody D. Jones, Launora Jusufi, Aaron M. Kellim, Aaron Kerkemeyer, Molly C. Krpan, Tyler L. Lawshe, Mackenzie M. Lowrance, Jamie N. McGarvey, Jack J. McKinney, Randy Charles Meyer, Patricia M. Militello, Samantha A. Millhouse, Jana D. Mills, Jessica D. Mills, Adam J. Moore, Paige A. Mull, Tricia A. Nappier, Kathleen S. Neal, Kayleigh J. Nuernberger, Alyssa D. Patton, Billy J. Patton, Eric J. Peterson, Carolyn L. Pilla, Kari J. Prott, Heather R. Rose, Andrew M. Russell, Sarah J. Schuessler, Anna M. Sherer, Jason M. Skelton, Allison Smith, Kyle D. Spa, Alexander Stephens, Malinda Strasen, Tyra N. Swick-Tuetken, Jackie S. Tarrant, Cody A. Trosley, Bethany J. Tungett, Monica L. Vanzo, Melanie A. Volkmann, Kendra Joy Warren, Brittney D. Whorl, Cameron Am Wiggenhorn, Margie A. Wilson, Ricky L. Wilson, Eura K. Yates, Jordan M. Yates;
BRIGHTON—Teri L. Ambruso, Caitlin C. Baker, Lauren E. Bauser, Raymond H. Blackwood, William E. Brantley, Alexis K. Brueggeman, Jason A. Buchanan, Karley Sue Christopher, Sara E. Cole, Haley C. Conway, Ryan J. Cox, Adam S. Craig, Devin M. Daugherty, James E. Davis, Melinda M. Day, Justin M. Emmons, Rebecca M. Escalante, Benjamin E. Eyers, Sarah D. Feldmann, Reid E. Fite, Donald Donny Garrett, Tyler J. Gorin, Ryan Gray, Brett Guthrie, Christina D. Hammann, Josie K. Harpole, Hannah M. Hart, Deborah S. Hayes, Linsey S. Hornberger, Denise R. Hulett, Tiana K. Jimeno, Adam Kallal, Lauren M. Kelly, Sara K. Klockenkemper, Ashley Laster, Travis S. Lee, Cory M. Lucas, Ashley E. McGuire, Tyler McNew, Alicia Metz, Tabitha Tabby Miller, John W. Moore, Neta Pell, Dewayne L. Pence, Aristole L. Pippa, Caleb J. Prettyman, Kimberly Ann Rachal, Kellene R. Robbs, Joshua D. Robinson, Tabitha M. Roemer, James R. Roettgers, Drew Schmid, Samantha L. Schmidt, Kayla E. Smith, Donald R. Stahl, Brandy Stewart, Daniel E. Strohbeck, Russell A. Sztukowski, Joy Carillo Talkington, Tamra M. Taylor, Rebecca S. Thomas, Jeffrey D. Voss, Shelby L. Watson, Nick J. Watts, Jeremy Scott Webb, Ashley A. Welch, Daniel A. White, Jamie Christine White, Whitt Lee Whitsell, Devin Scott Willaims, Derek L. Wittman;
BRUSSELS—Adam Christopher Fuhler, Brianna S. Klunk, Jeffrey M. Schleeper, Rachel M. Wilschetz;
BUNKER HILL—Michael Adcock, Sharon E. Allen, Allyson Bechel, Jason Matthew Brooks, Sarah Cannedy, Michele R. Doerr, Katelyn M. Gulash, Benjamin Hamilton, Nathan C. Hutson, Dwitt B. Isringhausen, Michael G. Klopmeier, Jeremy Joel Lievers, Jessica E. Lovejoy, Caty A. Passig, Ashley N. Pruitt, Paul A. Schellingburger, Whitney M. Schleyhahn, Susan J. Shattuck, Suzanne M. Spickerman, Jennifer L. Thyer, Aaron M. Walford, Laura E. Waters, Jacob D. Welch, David N. Wilkins;
CARLINVILLE—Amanda D. Allen, Ryan Wc Ambrose, Darlene F. Barkley, Jared M. Bernhardt, Alec M. Boente, Katelyn Bormida, Andrea J. Branson, Alyssa G. Britenstine, Russell J. Brooks, Megan Jean Broom, Sandra L. Cania, Hannah M. Carpenter, Ruth E. Childers, Zachary I. Dixon, Breeann N. Dowdy, Sasha D. Green, Shelby N. Hall, Dillian M. Harbaugh, Spencer Keck, Rebecca P. Lack, Staci Lewis, Jessica D. Nash, Elizabeth L. Oswald, Dimitri K. Pancake, Brittany N. Petit, Amy Elizabeth Porter, Whitney Reiher, Sarah K. Rookey, Leslyann Rosentreter, Lenora Schwartz, Jozette A. Spaid, Abby M. Van Winkle, Kurtis W. Walton, Hillary Wernsing, Tamara Elizabeth Wing, Kegan R. Witham;
CARROLLTON—Hannah J. Bauer, Jacob L. Carter, Samantha K. Caselton, Tessa M. Day, Jessica M. Dilks, Faith M. Edwards, Alexandra K. Flatt, Kirsta L. Flowers, Hannah E. King, Kayce M. Kraut, Josh C. Krumwiede, Lauren D. Lippert, John P. Luca, Bambi J. Mathenia, Kara L. Montanez, Kelsey Lynnette Morris, Ashley D. Nolan, Dawn P. Phillips, Lauren N. Portwood, Megan C. Randolph, Jessica M. Reno, Eunice Gayle Shaw, Kim Snyder, Taylor A. Sullivan;
CENTRALIA—Micheal Patrick McGuire;
CERRO GORDO—Beth Ann Pickerill;
CHESTERFIELD—Bradley T. McGill, Becky A. Paul, Mallory K. Rutherford, Kelsey Samuell;
COLLINSVILLE—Shay A. Carter, Barbara A. Epperheimer, Trisha M. Smith, Evan Wallace, Ray B. Wetherell, Steve D. Wilkerson;
COTTAGE HILLS-- Melanie J. Becoat, Terry L. Bender, David L. Burns, Devin B. Caldwell, Akaila M. File, Jamie A. Franklin, Kayla R. Goewey, Victoria A. Halliday, Irina Javid, Kelsey E. Patterson, Amy Joel Proffer, Megan R. Ridings, Ruby A. Steward, Jessica M. Vetter, Joshua Korando Woodson;
DORSEY—Glenn L. Cooper, Susan Renee Gieseking, David C. Hickerson, Timmy L. Pickerill, Beth E. Pruett, Jamie L. Stumpf, Kevin C. Stutz;
DOW—Colin Abell, Kelsey R. Bartlett, Bruce A. Cornelius, Randall O. Davis, Melissa F. Eardley, Mark H. Hayes, Thomas M. Hentrich, Levi J. Kamp, Stephanie R. Lott, Mariah McCart, Zachery R. McDuffie, Breanna D. Muenstermann, Rita M. Robertson;
EAGARVILLE—Elizabeth D. Polach;
EAST ALTON—Jeanne M. Abert, Felecia V. Bobcock, Spencer K. Bacus, Lacey M. Baker, Bryan R. Bethel, Shanna D. Bress, Johnnie J. Brock; Daniel C. Campbell, Beth A. Cearley, Breanna N. Clark, Lauren M. Cooper, Christina M. Copeland, Courtney L. Davis, Kayla J. Dewerff, Courtney R. Doolen, Dylan M. Eberhart, Leah Christine Fowler, William W. Fry, Stephen R. Garner, Ryan C. Gatton, Brittani A. Graham, Jennifer L. Griffin, Jena Elizabeth Grill, Mitchell A. Haas, Ashley J. Hardy, Katie M. Hargrave, Nova M. Harris, Dawn M. Herrin, Kimberly J. Hicks, Andrea E. Horn, Evelyn C. Howard, Allyson R. Hoxsey, Melissa J. James, Kayla J. Kistner, Jonathan N. Kleemann, Erica N. Latempt, Aaron Leggett, Daniel Leininger, Nolan R. Logan, Brianna P. Markel, Kylee L. Markel, Melissa McCann, Craig V. McHatton, Elizabeth A. Mitchell, David R. Nesler, Shelly R. O’Toole, Katelyn Overton, Raylin J. Pearson, Jeana C. Pierce, John A. Pluester, Erica J. Porter, Yvonne Renee Randazzo, Michelle R. Rigdon, Connor R. Robien, Ruth M. Ryan, Adam P. Schroedter, Krista M. Sheets, Tyrus L. Short, Cody C. Smith, Zachary P. Smith,Melissa R. Solt, Shelby M. Spickerman, Eleni E. Sutter, Jacob A. Terry, Casey J. Tyler, Kevan L. Vandiver, Gabrielle Vennera Vaescosco, Tammy D. Visser, Kindra N. Watten, Angela S. Waters, Decia M. Waters, Adam B. Watson, Coty R. Weil, Brandy A. Wells, Vance E. Wilhelm, Julia M. Wood, Cassandra A. Worthy, Cody S. Yerkes;
EDWARDSVILLE—Phillip K. Abendroth, Bernard Amalimeh, Ellen Atwood, Kathryn Marie Baird, Meredith N. Baird, Amanda N. Baker, Lilia C. Ban, Renee M. Barker, Danielle Nichole Boccaleoni, Lisa M. Boccaleoni, Amanda J. Bold, Kelly Nicole Bornemann, Derek Steven Bruce, Kelli L. Bruce, Daniel A. Carter, Cody A. Cates, Jesi L. Cobetto, Ronald T. Cote, Addison A. Coulter, Bradley Andrew Crites, Nikki L. Crites, Ruth Nicole Crumer, Chelsea Dial Sarah M. Drake, Derek Dubree, Ethan M. Duewer, Christopher Erickson, Emily G. Firsching, Deborah I. Fisher, Alex M. Flaugher, Chad E. Fox, Shawn Galbreath, Dixie Kay Gausling, Mitchell A. Goebel, Christopher Goforth, Hannah M. Gray, Casey Marie Grieves, Jordan E. Griffin, Jessica E. Hershey, Anne-Marie Hill, Kayla R. Hoffman, Matthew S. Holloway, Dustin P. Houseman, Tiffini M. Hyatt, Courtney L. Jackson, Julie Jackson, Rakel Johnson, Brittany A. Jones, Brock Edwin Jones, Matthew Jones, Sam H. Kautzer, Jon Kohlmiller, Megan M. Kolbow, Caitlin Kossakowski, Marissa A. Kruckeberg, Rebekah M. Lammer, Jennifer E. Lee, Chad R. Lemm, Ari M. Levin, Rachel L. Lewis, Brandon D. Magac, Sydney M. Maples, Tiffany Danielle Martin, Denise a. Mateyka, Erica J. Miles, Benjamin N. Moehle, Doug D. Moody, Janna Morgan, Rachel B. Mosier, Erin E. Murphy, Emilie Suzanne Nevins, Eric M. Niemeyer, Amanda L. Noble, Murti Parikh, Parishi R. Patel, Vicki G. Peterson, Samantha Louise Portell, Sara Jane Ransick, Lyndsey Nichole Reller, Mariah L. Richardson, Robert E. Rogers, Eric D. Sage, Jori Miranda Salamone, Lauren C. Schaefer, Susan Elizabeth Schaefer, Thacia L. Schmidt, Benjamin Joseph Schrimpf, Joselen Michelle Simpson, Adam K. Skau, Tia M. Spiller, Mark E. Spink, Krista M. Stallard, Dorothy E. Stamer, Amber B. Thomason, Andrew R. Thompson, Kara Ashley Vinyard, Jordan Michelle Volrab-Torti, Kimberley J. Wagener, Brian Watsek, Kyle A. Weber, Victoria Nicole Webster, Lindsey N. Wehking, Renae L. Wiemers, Trecia R. Winte, Susan E. Wopat;
ELDRED-- Brandon L. Reno;
ELSAH—Nicholas H. Johnson, George Allen Matich, Samantha L. Stocks;
FIELDON—Audrey R. Chapman, Ryan C. Goetten, Kari L. Kanallakan, Tiffany N. Malley, Annette M. Rulo, Nikki D. Scott, Pam L. Shaw;
GILLESPIE—Judith A. Blevins, Haley M. Edwards, Linda R. Fassero, Stephanie Hebenstreit, Patricia Lynn Helvey, Derek A. Heyen, Kenneth Hitch, Erin Mull, Miranda W. Reathaford, Blake M. Sarver, Sarah A. Schulze, Tara R. Stever, Angela L. Turcol, Nicole L. Zenner;
GLEN CARBON—Kyle Abram, Crystal L. Andres, Elizabeth R. Barnes, Nancy Beyer, Melissa R. Brockmann, Matthew Keith Bruns, Catherine Byers, Jennifer Caires, Nicholas B. Carter, Dan Farmer, Jennifer L. Ferguson, Kirstie L. Fore, Kyle Fox, Matthew Gabalis, Kyle P. Goeken, Erin K. Greenwalt, Jerry Greenwood, Kyle M. Gullicksrud, Randi M. Heidbrink, Nathan James Higgins, Heather Y. Hood, Stephanie Marie Kuethe, Mike Liszewski, Paige Maag, Cori R. McClarin, Alicia McCrary, Breanna Leigh McDonald, Nathan Reed McKinney, Jay M. Miller, Michelle L. Moore, Erik A. Neeley, Madeline C. Northway, Sarah Elizabeth Norton, Kristin F. Perkowski, Matthew T. Ptrunich, Brooke E. Reilley, Joel E. Rogier, Catherine L. Rossevelt, Kimberley Alaine-Haley Sanders, Alexander J. Schroeder, Trevor W. Simmons, Bethany N. Sitton, Andrew P. Spangenberg, Lindsey M. Svoboda, Toni R. Valencia, Heather Autumn White, Alyssa Williams;
GODFREY—Karra Adams, Ryan Admire, Wendy J. Barbier, Sharon E. Beard, Jessica L. Beckwith, Sara J. Bock, Tess Nicole Bonebrake, Andrew T. Bosomworth, Zachary D. Bowles, April M. Buel, Ashley D. Buel, Steven S. Buescher, John B. Cagle, Ashley R. Calame, Jeremy S. Campbell, Patrick J. Campion, Morgan Carrow, Joshua A. Carver, Kelley R. Cassens, Patrick Cirillo, Jera L. Connell, Melanie E. Cotter, Michael L. Craig, Daniel A. Crutcher, Jenna B. Davidson, Jacob S. Davis, Jennifer E. Dintelmann, Sarah M. Ditterline, Jackie A. Dixon, Shayelle Dominguez, Catherine A. Dondanville, Chelsea A. Dotson, Linda C. Dublo, Jordan R. Dunning, Joshua A. Edelen, Christopher C. Ely, Julie M. Enke, Ellen L. Estes, Kaitlyn Ford, Maura R. Fredrick, Stephen M. Glassbrenner, Alyssa N. Gonzales, Sarah E. Gooding, Stephanie R. Hall, Eileen S. Hankins, Courtney M. Hayes, Joy A. Hensley, Alexa N. Hillery, Nathan B. Hoefert, Heather A. Hope, Faith J. Hopkins, Joseph Hughes, Kimberly D. Husted, Tiffany Nicole Hyatt, Ashley K. Ivester, Patrick D. Jeffries, Sally K. Johns, Robert Johnson, Meghan D. Jones, Sara M. Joseph, Allison B. Kane, Ryan J. Kelley, Sarah E. Kinder, Alicia N. Kochanski, Anne M. Lovelace, David R. Massey, Amber M. McKee, Katie L. McLeod, Aubrey McMullin, Lee A. McRaven, Colleen M. Mead, Cathy L. Miller, Tina M. Mouser, Mae Ann Neighbors, Stephanie A. Paisley, Alexander Pfeifer, Ann M. Pulido, Catherine E. Pyatt, Nick D. Repking, Aaron M. Rhodes, Callie A. Rickard, Leanne Ridolfi, Stephanie R. Roberts, Katrina Rogers, Jennifer R. Russell, Jenna M. Rynders, Steven Michael Schmidt, Natalie Ann Shmitz, Steve C. Simcox, Megan E. Simmons, Deborah K. Sinks, Ernest L. Smith, Ryan D. Smith, Steven L. Smith, Trenton R. Smith, Kristina E. Solrio-Campbell, Trenia N. Spiller, Alyson E. Springman, Megan E. Springman, Laura E. St. Peters, Megan L. St. Peters, Matthew A. Steinacher, Tyrone Stevenson, Christopher R. Stewart, James M. Thompson, Nora A. Valladares, Jessica C. Varner, Thomas B. Vest, Nicolas A. Visconti, Emilie J. Vogelsang, Jessica Sue Whitehead, Ashley Wisnasky, Alyssa B. York, Mariya D. Zhuravlyova, Alex Zimmermann;
GOLDEN EAGLE—Amanda K. Kiel, Ashley M. Ohlendorf, Courtney F. Tepen, Melissa A. Tepen;
GRAFTON—Francine M. Green, William J. Green, Leah M. Lincoln, Katelyn E. Pohlman, Amanda B. Rowling, Stephen J. Turner, Rachel Sue Zimmerman;
GRANITE CITY—James Earl Childers, Kathryn Leigh Guenther, William C. Hart, Tia C. Moore, Kyle R. Watson;
GREENFIELD—Kelly M. Smith, Jenny L. Stewart, Megan S. Williams, Deborah L. Wonsil;
GREENVILLE—Tracy Lynn Miller;
HAMEL—Dillon G. Meyer;
HARDIN—Natalie Berkholz, Mitchell J. Bowers, Lindsey M. Franke, Karla J. Johnes, Anne N. Parkinson, Allysun L. Quiller, Lesley Robeen, Heather N. Rose, Jennifer M. Rose, Tessa L. Schobernd, Hannah Beth Simon;
HARTFORD-- Jeff K. Augustyn, Joey Lee Beyer, Rebecca J. Cornwell, Matika E. Fry, Heather R. Schmidt;
HIGHLAND—Jessica Lynn Moss;
HILLSBORO—Stacia Renae Wright;
HILLVIEW—Zachary A. Maltimore;
JACKSONVILLE—Alexander Joseph Barnes;
JERSEYVILLE—Adam J. Abbott, Katherine L. Austin, Daniel Beach, Tarah M. Bechtold, Sarah L. Bertman, Kirsten D. Blackorby, Masey D. Blasa, Jennifer L. Bridgewater, Alex Calvin, Samantha J. Coad, Jamie L. Collins, Grant A. Currie, Bradley A. Davis, Lindsay Dawson, Margaret Ellen Doody, Adam M. Duggan, Stephen A. Fox, Scott W. Franke, Samantha K. Furl, Darrell W. Gansz, Matthew J. Garland, Matthew Joe Giberson, Tara M. Goetz, Katie A. Gowin, Oliva C. Hammond, Carrie M. Hansen, Samantha J. Hansen, Alex P. Haven, Michelle A. Heitzman, David G. Herring, Rebecca E. Hess, Karen Holder, Roger D. Howland, Jennifer D. Hutchinson, Patricia A. Kallal, Skyler Andrew Kallal, Jennifer M. Kennett, Jamie Michele Laird, Theresa M. Loellke, Katherine A. Mabery, Kelli K. Maher, Rochelle K. Maltimore, Tiffani Martin, Brian A. May, Holly Lea McAdams, Katie L. McIver, Zachary J. Milford, Sarah N. Molloy, Jill L. Montgomery, Jessica Lynn Morgan, Diane E. Murray, Reid C. Mustain, Megan Parsell, Sara M. Patterson, Stephanie N. Perkinson, Jillann P. Prough, Jessi Lynn Ribble, Douglas W. Ruyle, Rebecca M. Ryan, Carrie M. Sackmann, Elise F. Scannell, Julia R. Schell, Kathleen E. Schell, Hannah D. Sharrow, Christopher D. Shaw, Heather M. Short, Chad L. Sibley, Allison L. Skinner, Barbara J. Smith, Emily C. Stahl, Corey A. Stamper,Sharlotte E. Stanwood, Jennifer M. Stone, Matthew H. Thiel, Christine E. Tonsor, Tiffany N. Van Hoose, Desiree D. Wade, Joe S. Warix, Katherine E. Warix, Jamie L. Weller, Justin E. Wittman, Elissa(ellie) K Woelfel, Bayli N. Yates, Deaven G. Zimmerman;
KAMPSVILLE—Stephanie A. Dawdy, Judi A. Neese;
KANE—Jeffery Brannan, Nicole L. Smith, Marc J. Sobol, Megan R. Turner, Barry Underwood;
LIVINGSTON—Katlyn E. Dealey, Diana L. Garner, Sherri S. Taylor;
MADISON—Jamie J. Bailey;
MARISSA—Joseph Daniel Phelps;
MARYVILLE—Allison N. Clessa, Zachary D. Eggering, Roosevelt Shelton, Kyle J. Timmons;
MEDORA—Elise J. Baggett, John F. Bowman, Brady Darr, David A. Dierking, Samantha J. Gundlach, Cole Hagen, Diane Milner, Kara Puskar, Jakob M. Ringhausen, Crystal E. Schwaab, Christine Scott;
MICHAEL—Amanda J. Mills;
MILLSTADT—John Joseph Havel;
MORO—Robert Logan Bachman, Zachary C. Belleville, Anna J. Boswell, Kristi M. Durbin, Susan L. Hart, Matthew Virgil Johnson, Joseph E. Merod, Elizabeth C. Perrine, Katherine S. Ross, Crystal J. Runion, Kyle S. Stickler, Miranda D. Turbyfill;
MOUNT OLIVE—Jodene Ann Niehaus-Scheller;
MOZIER—Cassandra E. Fox;
O FALLON—Laura Ashley Kanyo;
PIASA—Katy Clendenen, Kelly Dubree, Nicole D. Stucker;
PLAINVIEW—Ashli M. Bell;
ROCKBRIDGE—Margaret A. Bridgewater, Sharon Cain;
ROODHOUSE-- Nicole R. Adams, Tonya M. Elliott, Brandon Malin, Kyle N. McElroy;
ROXANA—Brittany R. Carroll, Patsy R. Cozart, Malkayla C. Curtin, Joshua Giddings, Benjamin J. Laubscher, Tracy J. Lenhardt, Bethany X. Mabb, Jessica R. Masters, Jacob Quade, Sarah C. Rice, Tommy Silveus;
RUMA—Brad J. Davenport;
SAWYERVILLE—Cheyenne Napier, Toni D. Trumpy;
SCOTT AFB—Katy N. Herbert;
SHILOH—Eric W. Whitaker;
SHIPMAN—Andrew J. Bennett, Thea L. Burnett, Alyssa Burns, Daniel C. Christopher, Ethan T. Coffman, Trevor L. Crawford, Julie Gwillim, Tracy R. Jackson, Kathleen Lynn Luebbert, Lauren N. Mueller, Alecia M. Roemer, Bailey L. Shaw, Shawn M. Smith, Bradley E. Sronce, James N. Thomae, Joseph P. Thomae, Samantha K. Wallace, Brett A. Waters, Vicki Kay Young;
SOUTH ROXANA—Bethany E. Cook, Noel P. Deshortel, Sheila M. Goforth, Leanna M. Goodwin, Martin R. Gordon, Ethan C. Guss, Brianna K. Hanks, Sheila D. Henseler, Caleb B. Hobbs, Caitlin J. Houlihan, Patrick Miachael Lewandowki, Matthew R. Mellenthin, Aaron M. Miller, Alanna N. Murphy, Amy J. Payne, Zachary T. Perez, Kayla J. Rea, Alisha R. Richardson, Amanda E. Richardson, Barbara J. Shea, Christina M. Spink, Chelsea Jean Zimmerman;
STAUNTON—Amanda L. Adams, Rebecca A. Arnold, Elyse Banovic, Devon B. Bennett, Drue Bohlen, Bethany Rose Brackman, Cody R. Braman, Donna S. Braman, Sarah I. Caldieraro, Caroline L. Cavallo, Jodyne Devries, Kevin D. Fuller, Christina Geisler, Kevin A. Goebel, Richard Thomas Haase, Heather N. Hollenback, Don A. Houston, Jessica M. Jarman, Edward Geoffrey Kolkovich, Joshua Matthew Kollack, Nicholas M. Kovaly, Anna G. Kroeger, Tyler J. Lapolice, Ashley N. Legate, Rachel M. Leitschuh, Rachel a. Loveless, Matthew James Marra, Tara Ashley Merlock, Kayla M. Nowell, Alyssa K. Patzius, Penny M. Pulley, Chelsea E. Scanzoni, Hunter A. Schlemer, Kendra L. Schwartz, Delbert L. Snead, Alicia N. Snyder, Jennifer M. Strebel, Karissa J. Tranter, Beth A. Triplett, John E. Uzzell, Hannah E. Vesper, Jeri Ann Ziglar;
TROY—Matthew James Ballard, Samuel L. Bickel, Matthew S. Hutchinson, Valerie Marie Madas, Larry E. Mueller;
WAGGONER—Jennifer M. Mueller;
WATERLOO—Mark Douglas Degener;
WHITE HALL—James D. Coates, Garnita J. Gound, Lindsey N. Graham, Alex R. Kruckeberg, Katelyn Mason, Brennan D. McMillen, Daniel N. McPherson, Jenny K. Raabe, Ashley D. Ralston, Kaci N. Ridder, Rebekah J. Schieferle;
WOOD RIVER—Joyce E. Ansell, Tabitha M. Agney, Gary D. Ahern, Rhonda J. Albrecht, Stuart M. Angleton, Steven P. Barnett, Lindsey M. Becker, Emma Bosomworth, Cole D. Breaklander, Gretchen R. Burger, Robert E. Carlton, Leah M. Carter, Jill R. Cartwright, Latreas N. Clark, Amy J. Cook, Jordan A. Crown, Andrew Cunningham, Justin M. Dale, Amanda E. Dollar, Marcia N. Dowdy, Michael P. Doyle, Kayla M. Errandi, Jacob P. Giddings, Melinda S. Gruebner, Noah C. Gust, Jacob A. Hafner, Tabitha O. Henson-Murphy, Kenlea E. Herndon, Brittni A. Hughes, Stephen L. Ingles, Mark T. Janes, Zachary A. Johnson, Adam Jones, Daniel S. Kamp, Zachary S. Kiffmeyer, Neil P. Kollack, Irlanda Krager, Matthew W. Levek, Tricia L. Lewis, Erin L. McCord, Hannah L. Metheney, Benjamin M. Meydam, Bradley M. Meyer, Michele L. Michelon, Ronald K. Mullins, Stevie M. Murrell, Cassandra R. Nalley, Amanda R. Neal, Andrew J. Newby, Lindsey Marie Niemeyer, Justin A. Oberts, Aria N. Ordlock, Marla J. Palmer, Jessica Parmentier, Kayla D. Pfeiffer, Sara Elizabeth Pratt, Sarh J. Pratt, Caleb S. Ragsdale, Britaney T. Ragusa, Abby L. Revelle, Keith Alexander Romanko, Kristen N. Rowe, Lisa L. Sidwell, Mallory L. Simmons, Amanda L. Sneed, Antoinette K. Stanford, Jennifer L. Stumpf, David L. Sweeney, Donisha L. Thomas, Erika D. Turner, Jeremy L. Turner, Alexander R. Urioste, Jo Erin Vegher, Andrew Christopher Weiler, Nicholas D. West, Jessica E. Westfall, Katelyn Nicole Winterberg, Katherine A. Yost;
WORDEN—Lindsey Schae Bailey, Sarah J. Cooper, Makenzie Alyse Lievers, Timothy Long, Francis W. Peters, Cally A. Reising, Kelsie Marie Schneck, Kara M. Sechrest, Haley J. Seketa, Elliot J. Slack, Stacey M. Spears, Shaila J. Stewart, Joseph P. Vieth;
FLORISSANT, MO—Brice T. Smith, Tarah E. Crawshaw, Mark W. Mirth;
ST LOUIS, MO—Felicia D. Knight, Timothy Voithofer, Jordan C. Hurd, Darrell A. Kline;
ST CHARLES, MO—Sarah N. Schultehenrich, Adam J. Schneider, Gino Valenti;
ST PETERS, MO—Abby Michelle Salisbury;
OSAGE BEACH, MO—Budd Hyde;
MANTUA, OH—Robertt J. Butvin;
ASHLAND, WI—Emily Pufall

Spring 2010 Commencement Names More Than 1,200 Candidates for Graduation

Godfrey, Ill. — More than 1,200 candidates for graduation were honored at the May 19 Commencement exercises at Lewis and Clark Community College. Candidates and their certificate or degree received are listed by community:

ALTON—Cordarrell Eldridge, Associate in Science; Laura Ashley White, Associate in Science; Rebecca Michelle Abert, Associate in Science; Andrea J. Allen, Associate in Science; Marcie Reneigh Allen, Associate in Science; Joel E. Anderson, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science-Turfgrass Management; Scott E. Baalman, Associate in Arts; Richard E. Bailey, Associate in Science; Paul W. Billeau, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Keaton Bosma, Associate in Science; Kristin N. Bowers, Associate in Science; Sarah B. Boyd, Associate in Arts; Shelley E. Brayman, Associate in Science; Joel C. Bromaghim, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Keith Douglas Budde, Associate in Science; Erin A. Bull, Associate in Science; Anna M. Bumbacher, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Christy L. Busby, Associate in Science; Tracey L. Caine, Associate in Science; Jason Caputo, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Michael D. Chappell, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Ginger M. Chico, Associate in Science; Christopher Reid Childers, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Shauna Renee Childress, Certificate of Proficiency-Therapeutic Massage; Stanley W. Chung, Associate in Science; Jonathan Christian Clark, Associate in Science; Sharee M. Clay, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Angela D. Copeland, Associate in Science; Kevin D. Copeland, Associate in Science; Danielle M. Crane, Associate in Science; Nicole K. Cummings, Associate in Science; Emily R. Davis, Associate in Science; Quiana R. Davis, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science, Management; Steven Davis, Associate in Science; April J. Drennan, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Office Specialist-Administrative; Elizabeth A. Edwards, Associate in Arts; Isaiah P. Eichen, Associate in Science; Danielle M. Ellison, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Shawn T. Emily, Associate in Science; Lindsey C. Fee, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tamara S. Fox, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Sarah J. Frame, Associate in Science; Kari Jo Frey, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Christopher D. Hamby, Certificate of Proficiency-Criminal Justice; Richard L. Hamilton, Associate in Arts; Lindsey Marie Harrison, Associate in Science; Thomas E. Hawkins, Associate in Arts; Kristina N. Haxel, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Steven Douglas Hejna, Certificate of Proficiency-Management; Terry L. Heltsley, Associate in Science; Keitra G. Hinton, Associate in Science; Donald R. Holliday, Certificate of Proficiency-Paramedicine; Kary M. Holliday, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Nathan G. Hough, Associate in Science; Jaquisha S. Howard, Associate in Arts; Denise R. Hulett, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Allen T. Ingold, Associate in Arts; Erik Jaffry, Associate in Arts; Tonya Marie Jaime, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jennifer Diane Juravich, Associate in Science; Teri L. Kallal, Associate in Science; Laura Ashley Kanyo, Associate in Fine Arts; Amber Marie Kietzmann, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Amanda K. Klaas, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Medical; Frank W. Kuchnicki, Associate in Science, Keion J. Lacey, Associate in Science; William Justin Laferney, Associate in Science; Merl R. Lamoreaux, Associate in Science; Tracy J. Lancaster, Associate in General Studies; Serena M. Lewis, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Danielle A. Little, Associate in Arts; Andrea M. Lopez, Associate in Arts; Margaret L. Losch, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Administrative; Chad A. Martin, Associate in Science; Tina M. Mayer, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Latrisha D. McClain, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science; Jocelyn S. McCrady, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Child Development; Bridney S. McKinney, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kimberly McKinney, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing, Nathan Reed McKinney, Associate in Science; Dane T. Mercurio, Associate in Science; Ashley K. Miller, Associate in Science; Jill E. Molloy, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Linda M. Mortland, Associate in Arts, Kerry Lee Mossman, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship-Electrician; Anh T. Nguyen, Associate in Science; Gwen E. Noel, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Nicholas P. Odell, Associate in Arts; Marissa A. Ontis, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Benjamin W. Orban, Associate in Science; Katherine D. Ottwell, Associate in Science; Ashley N. Palmer, Associate in Science; Anthony Parham, Associate in Science; Alicia L. Patridge, Associate in Science; Kendelle Pelot, associate in Science; Steven P. Perry, Certificate of Profiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Caitlin Peuterbaugh, Associate in Science; Amanda Phelps, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; David W. Pruitt, Associate in Science; Keturah A. Reams, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Child Development; Loretta Redditt, Certificate of Proficiency-Paralegal; Amy Riddle, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Carrington Roberson, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Shymekia L. Rogers, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Ryan J. Rose, Associate in Science; Tabitha N. Russell, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Victoria E. Russell, Associate in Arts, Joann M. Russell-Baum, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Ambur N. Schwartz-Means, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Karen L. Scroggins, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Christopher M. Shields, Associate in General Studies; Amber J. Slack, Associate in Science; Antoinette M. Smith, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Pamela Smith, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Management; Sheena R. Stegmann, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Lais M. Stevens, Associate in Science; Chad S. Stutz, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Bradley Joseph Sweetman, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Tanner W. Sweetman, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Andrew Taul, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Shanon C. Turks, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Molly M. VanAllman, Associate in Arts, Jazmine K. Wade, Associate in Science; Michael Eugene Weber, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration, Associate in Science; Rachel E. Wedding, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Matt C. Wegeschel, Associate in Arts; Michelle L. Wehmeyer, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Amanda J. Weindruch, Associate in Science; Sarah J. Weindruch, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Malissa K. Wilcox, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kendra J. Wilson, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Michael D. Wingerter, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Medical; Marie Woodcock, Associate in Science; Michelle J. Young, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Jared A. Zerwas, Associate in Science; Tara Zerwas, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene;

BATCHTOWN—Keishia A. Friedell, Associate in Arts, Marcy Suzanne Hoge, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Medical, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Medical; Kimberly R. Klunk, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Lydia K. Roades, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts-Music Education;

BELLEVILLE—Cory Michael Peck, Certificate of Proficiency-Auto Drive Lines, Suspension & Brakes, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Kaitlyn L. Scheid, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting;

BENLD—Josh J. Chestnut, Associate in Science; Nadine M. Mohr, Associate in Science; Kelsey Michelle Petersen, Associate in Science;

BETHALTO—Zachariya R. Abdullah, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Heather Barnett, Associate in Science; Nicholas W. Bates, Associate in Science; Cody G. Beck, Associate in Science; Corwin L. Bowen, Certificate of Proficiency-Fire Science; Chad M. Boxdorfer, Associate in Fine Arts-Art, Associate in Arts; Nicole L. Boxdorfer, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Kira B. Broadwater, Associate in Arts; Christopher J. Brown, Associate in Science; Marcia M. Brown, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Linda S. Bugg, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Sarah E. Carney, Associate in Science; Crystal M. Courtoise, Associate in Arts; Brandi M. Davis, Associate in Science; Danielle R. Davis, Associate in Arts; Jennifer E. Fleming, Associate in Arts; Lindsey M. Hatten, Associate in Arts; Megan L. Heineman, Certificate of Proficiency-Accounting; Erin L. Hovatter, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Lindsay A. Hueneger, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Aaron M. Kellim, Associate in Fine Arts-Music Education; Larry E. Kirk, Certificate of Proficiency, Auto Drive Lines, Suspension & Brakes, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Andrew P. Kluthe, Associate in Science; Mallory C. Krpan, Associate in Arts; Crystal A. Kruckeberg, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Management; Shaun T. Laslie, Associate in Science; Sanya L. Lawless, Associate in Arts; Ryan E. Lindley, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Teresa M. Militello, Associate in General Studies; Taylor D. Miller, Certificate of Proficiency-Therapeutic Massage; Derek M. Mormino, Associate in Science; Alyssa D. Patton, Associate in Science; Laura E. Rhodes, Associate in Science; Ashley L. Roe, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Rich R. Ross, Certificate of Proficiency-Therapeutic Massage; Kyle Scherff, Certificate of Proficiency-Auto Drive Line, Suspension & Brakes, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Jessica L. Scott, Associate in Science; Eric T. Silkwood, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Brandy L. Slover, Certificate of Proficiency, Office Specialist-Administrative; Jennifer Tillery, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Brandon M. Ufert, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jessica L. Wright, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting;

BRIGHTON—Paul M. Aholt, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Caitlin C. Baker, Associate in Science; Jason A. Buchanan, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Debra Sue Comereski, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Management; Jim A. Cummings, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship-Electrician; Amanda D. Enos, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Legal, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Legal; Marcus Eugene Eyer, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration; James William Eyers, Associate in Science; Amanda L. Goon, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Medical, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Medical; Samuel E. Hagen, Associate in Science; Dawn R. Hogue, Associate in Science; Sandra K. Lindley-Stone, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Nicole L. Mellen, Certificate of Proficiency-Therapeutic Massage; Jared E. Mills, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Caleb J. Prettyman, Associate in Science; Michael Wayne Pulley, Associate in Science; Kimberly Ann Rachal, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tabitha M. Roemer, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Radio Broadcasting, Associate in Arts; Christina M. Sanders, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Administrative, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Administrative; David M. Solomon, Associate in Science; Amanda M. Summer, Associate in Arts, Adam C. Taylor, Associate in Arts; Kate E. Theil, Associate in Science; Meghan L. Towell, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Candace F. Woody, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Danielle N. Wooley, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

BRUSSELS—Adam Christopher Fuhler, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Radio Broadcasting; Dave A. Hagen, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship-Electrician; Kelley M. Kiel, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Eric W. Schulte, Associate in Applied Science-Therapeutic Massage; Amanda G. Tepen, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

BUNKER HILL—Wendy L. Davis, Associate in Science; Kayla M. Freeman, Associate in Science; Heather L. Gustafson, Associate in Arts; Whitney Howald, Associate in Science; Stephany R. Johnson, Associate in Science; Michael G. Klopmeier, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Joshua Koehne, Associate in Science; Matthew S. Landreth, Associate in Science; Whitney M. Schleyhahr, Associate in Applied Science-Therapeutic Massage; Susan J. Shattuck, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Gerred M. Strange, Associate in Science; Ashley L. Trimm, Associate in Science; Jamie N. West, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant;

CARLINVILLE—Mark A. Bishop, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Katelyn Bormida, Associate in Science; Kelly M. Carter, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kayla M. Davenport, Associate in Science; Abby M. Van Winkle, Associate in Science;
CARROLLTON—Nick D. Carter, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Todd L. Clough, Associate in Science; Rebecca A. Cook, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Christie A. Cox, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Diana L. Gilbert, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Erin K. Goetten, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Keith A. Graham, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Lara K. Jeffers, Associate in Arts; Amy J. Pruiett, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Megan C. Randolph, Associate in Arts; Greg A. Reif, Associate in Fine Arts-Music Education; Ethan L. Ridenour, Associate in Science;

CASEYVILLE—John D. Smiley, Certificate of Proficiency-Water Treatment Specialist, Associate in Applied Science-Water Quality/Wastewater Technology, Associate in Science;

CHESTERFIELD—Alayna R. Graham, Associate in Science; Carlene Marie Rouse, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science;

COLLINSVILLE—Brian Thomas Munie, Associate in Science; Andrea K. Saner, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jordan Sweet, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting;

COTTAGE HILLS—Kathryn L. Bartee, Associate in Science; Melanie J. Becoat, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Ian T. Darr, Associate in Science; Christina D. DeMay, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Sanda L. Dixon, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Julie Duffy, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Sherry L. Gardner, Associate in Applied Science-Therapeutic Massage; Jacquelyn Hensley, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nursing; Michael C. Jones, Associate in Science; Ashley B. Lawrence, Certificate of Proficiency-Criminal Justice; Tobbi J. McEuen, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting; Lisa Myers, Associate in Science; Bret W. Pelt, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration; Erica K. Pence, Associate in Science; Karah D. Phelps, Associate in Arts; Diana Radcliff, Associate in Science; Danielle F. Redmon, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Sara E. Schaaf, Associate in Science; Katherine S. Waide, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting;

DORSEY—Ashley L. Bertels, Associate in Science; Heather LeAnn Gvillo, Associate in Science; Kyle Gvillo, Associate in Science; Amber N. Halemeyer, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Jamie L. Stumpf, Associate in Science; Jessie L. Vaughn, Associate in Science; Sarah M. Weishaupt, Associate in Arts;

DOW—Lisa N. Beran, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Emily E. Cairns, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate in Science; Andrew A. Fessler, Associate in Science; Rita M. Robertson, Associate in Arts; Eric E. Smay, Associate in Arts; Dana L. Smith, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Medical; Jovelita C. Wilderman, Associate in Science;

EAST ALTON—Jennifer Ann Amos, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Annette L. Beach, Certificate of Proficiency-Paramedicine; Matthew W. Berry, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship-Electrician; Matthew W. Bockstruck, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Management; Jenna L. Brazier, Associate in Science; Shanna D. Bress, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Brian Brogan, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Raymond J. Burns, Associate in Science; Devin L. Eyster, Associate in Arts; Terra R. Feezel, Associate in Arts; Nathan A. Friedrich, Certificate of Proficiency-Fire Science; Dawna L. Garner, Associate in Science; Addie L. Gillson, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Brittani A. Graham, Associate in Arts; Jennifer L. Griffin, Associate in Science; Kimberly A. Hagen, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tyler Heffington, Associate in Science; Heather L. Hindley, Associate in Science; Harold L. Irvin, Certificate of Proficiency-Machine Tool Apprenticeship; Steven J. Jacquin, Associate in Science; Alivia E. Luck, Associate in Science; Johnathan M. Milazzo, Associate in Science; Andrew J. Mortland, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Stefani K. Peters, Associate in Arts; Darren M. Phelan, Associate in Science; Timothy Michael Plummer, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Jessica Lynn Reams, Associate in Science; Peter S. Shoemaker, Associate in Science; Ruth E. Sprigg, Associate in Science; Christopher Tite, Associate in Science; Bradley A. Werts, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Alicia M. Wilson, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Julia M. Wood, Associate in Science;

EAST ST. LOUIS—Justin K. Jones, Associate in Arts;

EDWARDSVILLE—Casey L. Albi, Associate in Science; Meredith N. Baird, Associate in Arts; Patricia Mann Barney, Associate in General Studies; Christine Renee Belling, Associate in Arts, Cameron E. Berdak, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Lisa M. Boccaleoni, Certificate of Proficiency-Paralegal; Cynthia K. Burgess, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Megan F. Burkett, Associate in Arts; Amanda R. Cain, Associate in Arts; Daniel A. Carter, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Chelsea D. Cass, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Leah Cassens-Associate in Arts; Nicholas Joseph Clark, Associate in Arts; Carlin Leslie Coleman-Selby, Certificate of Proficiency-Child Development; Chelsea Ray Cook, Associate in Arts; Karine M. Cooper, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Lucas R. Cramsey, Associate in Arts; Lauren E. Damm, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Chelsea Dial, Associate in Science; Kaitlin M. Doty, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Natasha Marie Eilers, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Aaron J. Erb, Associate in Engineering Science; Teresa Lynn Ethington, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Nicole A. Farrara, Associate in Science; Dixie Kay Gausling, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Michael A. Geremia, Associate in Arts; Tony Robert Gould, Associate in Arts; Penny R. Harris, Associate in Science; Heather Gail Heflin, Associate in Science; Shannon N. Hood, Associate in Science; Christina A. Hoog, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Shawn M. Hughart, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Bryan M. Kerr, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Justin C. Keune, Associate in Science; Ashleigh J. Klenke, Associate in Arts; Brian James Kluthe, Computer Network Security & Administration; Jacob R. Knuckles, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Megan M. Kolbow, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Child Development; Marissa A. Kruckeberg, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; John W. Kyro, Associate in Science; William D. Lehr, Associate in Science; Kristen M. Loyd, Certificate of Proficiency-Criminal Justice; Kristen E. Marti, Associate in Arts; Heather D. McCarthy, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Ashleigh E. McCord, Associate in Science; Aaron James Meyrick, Associate in Science; Shelly R. Mouser, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Drew Murphy, Associate in Science; Melissa A. Myers, Associate in Science; Kaylee Ann Neutzling, Associate in Arts, Eric M. Niemeyer, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts-Music Education; Carrie F. Oltmann, Associate in Science; Jeremy T. Paschall, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Fire Science; Allan E. Ratkewicz, Associate in Science; Crystal Michelle Reeves, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Cara J. Rotter, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Laura Jean Schumacher, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Briana Scott, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics, Associate in Applied Science-Web Design; Whitney R. Seymore, Associate in Arts; Abigail Elizabeth Sims, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Joshua R. Sims, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Monica Marie Stechmulle, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Robert Steck, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science; Emily G. Stremming, Associate in Arts; Stevi L. Taylor, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kendra Elizabeth Tripp, Associate in Science; Josh D. Troeckler, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science; Rachel C. Vanausdoll, Associate in Arts; Elizabeth R. Wendler, Associate in Science; Britani Erin Whitelaw, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Michael Alan Wiegand, Associate in Arts; Sean M. Williams, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts-Art; Amy L. Wollenweber, Associate in Science; Leaha Elizabeth Zigler, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene;

ELSAH—George Allen Matich, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum;

FIELDON—Sherri R. Angel, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting; Nicole R. Croft, Certificate of Proficiency-Therapeutic Massage; Jessica R. Grasle, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kari L. Kanallakan, Associate in Science; Tiffany N. Malley, Associate in Science;

GILLESPIE—Alissa M. Clark, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Tyler J. Easter, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Dylan Fox, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Laci Hart, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting; Brian E. Henderson, Associate in Science; Kenneth Hitch, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Laura E. Livengood, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tonya N. Messerly, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; David L. Schulze, Associate in Science;

GLEN CARBON—Cedric Andreani, Associate in Arts; Garrett Kelly Arth, Associate in Science; Benjamin James Conkling, Associate in Science; Justin Dwayne Elliott, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Parker Allen Gibson, Associate in Science; Clarissa D. Kircher, Associate in Science; Ryan Alan Lattina, Associate in Engineering Science; Kathryn E. Liszewski, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Lauren K. Noel, Associate in Arts; Marion Lucas Page, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration; Kimberly Alaine-Haley Sanders, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting; Rebecca Christine Smith, Associate in Science; Apollo W. Wall, Associate in Science;

GODFREY—Ryan Admire, Associate in Science; Aaron M. Atkins, Associate in Arts; Thomas M. Barrett, Associate in Arts; Karl B. Beasley, Certificate of Proficiency-Machine Tool Apprenticeship; Dorothy J. Beran, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Joshua Bertrand, Associate in Arts; Aimee Lynn Blanco, Certificate of Proficiency, Office Specialist-Medical, Associate in Applied Science, Office Assistant-Medical; Sara J. Bock, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Eron R. Brewer, Associate in Science; Nathan W. Bruns, Associate in Science; Daniel A. Brynildsen, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Network Security & Administration; John R. Budde, Certificate of Proficiency-Machine Tool Apprenticeship; Steven S. Buescher, Associate in Science; Daniel W. Cope, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Graphics; Melanie E. Cotter, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Matthew J. Cress, Associate in Science; Savannah Rose Davis, Associate in Science; Heather E. Diehl, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jackie A. Dixon, Associate in Applied Science-Therapeutic Massage; Shayelle Dominguez, Associate in Science; Emily N. Dugger, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jessica A. Elmendorf, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Medical; Chytia N. Freeman, Associate in Science; Jacob A. Fuchs, Associate in Science; Thomas Gillette, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science; Ellen D. Godfrey, Associate in Arts; Stephanie R. Hall, Associate in Science; Courtney M. Hayes, Associate in Science; Joni Hayes, Associate in Science; Andrea Heckler, Associate in Arts; Nicholas A. Howland, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Graphics; Kimberly D. Husted, Associate in Science; McKenzie A. Hutchinson, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Administrative, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Administrative; Rebecca L. Ironwing, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Adair M. Keene, Associate in Science; Ryan J. Kelley, Associate in Science; Dustin C. Kirk, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Radio Broadcasting; Jeremy Vernell Land, Associate in Arts; Stephanie L. Lora, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Benjamin Luly, Associate in Engineering Science; Danielle Matsche, Associate in Science; Nicole M. Medford, Associate in Science; Lois J. Metheny, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Christie L. Miller, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Brandis Yvonne Mitchell, Associate in Science; Sara R. Moore, Associate in Science; Kellie E. Mouldon, Associate in Science; Marjorie L. O’Hara, Associate in Science; Tamara S. Palmer, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Jimmy Lee Payton, Associate in Science; Yael Pelleg, Associate in Science; Alexander Pfeifer, Associate in Science; Jason E. Phillips, Associate in Science; Jill S. Piel, Associate in Science; Debra E. Pohlman, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Julie A. Ray, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Linda Lois Renfro, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Brittani Nicole Rose-Nasel, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; James W. Sanders, Associate in Science; Steven M. Schmoeller, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration; Laura G. Schultz, Associate in Science; Katherine Smith, Associate in Science; Shane M. Smith, Associate in Science; Alyson E. Springman, Associate in Arts, Megan E. Springman, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Tony C. Statos, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Vincent J. Steele, Associate in Science; Kate Stuart, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Callie Trammel, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Nathan J. Travers, Associate in Science; Kathleen E. VanDoren, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Erica J. Wagenblast, Associate in Arts; Samantha N. Weeks, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Jessica Sue Whitehead, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Bradley J. Widger, Associate in Science; Nicole Jean Yaun, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Javier Zarco, Associate in Science;

GOLDEN EAGLE—Sarah A. Kiel, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Paula C. Murphy, Associate in Science; Carmen L. Simon, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Management; Courtney F. Tepen, Associate in Science;

GRAFTON—Allison M. Baecht, Certificate of Proficiency-Therapeutic Massage; Bobbie A. Bell, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Diane M. Dienberg, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Melissa L. Johnson, Associate in Arts; Lindsay D. Lawrence, Associate in Science; Leah M. Lincoln, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Linda S. Spencer, Associate in Science; David Stanley Zimmerman;

GRANITE CITY—Keri L. Jones, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Rachel L. Lawhon, Associate in Arts; Amanda J. Long, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Tia C. Moore, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Cecilia I. Sanchez Guillen, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science;

GREENFIELD—Brittany L. Dalton, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Candace N. Eveland, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Amber G. Goode, Associate in Science; Christine Jones, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Joshua L. Plogger, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Hayley A. Rynders, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Evonne E. Taylor, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jill A White, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paramedicine;

GREENVILLE—Jessica Renee Miller, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tracy Lynn Miller, Associate in Science;

HAMBURG—Jill M. Heidenreich, Associate in Arts;

HAMEL—James E. O’Brian, Associate in Science; Jessica L. Schoenleber, Certificate of Proficiency-Radio Broadcasting;

HARDIN—Andy J. Baalman, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship Electrician; Natalie Berkholz, Associate in Arts; Joseph J. Brackett, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Shawn M. Crisswell, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Andrew R. Kamp, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Heather Pinson, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Lesley Robeen, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Kristin M. Tinker, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

HARTFORD—Kelli K. Robertson, Associate in Science; Stuart J. Schiber, Associate in Science; Heather R. Schmidt, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice;

HIGHLAND—Ashley N. Byers, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Andrew Casper, Certificate of Proficiency-Machine Tool Apprenticeship; Christine Ann Siever, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Melissa Jean Sumner, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant;

HILLSBORO—Renee Marie Laughlin, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene;

HILLVIEW—Courtney L. Gansz, Associate in Science; Anita Housmann, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Zachary A. Maltimore, Associate in Science;

IRVING—Chelsey L. Timpe, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting;

JERSEYVILLE—Stacy L. Anderson, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Carrie E. Babor, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jason M. Bechtold, Associate in Science; Dana M. Becker, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Alyssa C. Blackorby, Associate in Arts; Kirsten D. Blackorby, Associate in Science; Jennifer L. Bridgewater, Associate in Science; Justin W. Carpunky, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship-Electrician; Samantha J. Coad, Associate in Science; Cassandra M. Crader, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Shannon R. Dunham, Certificate of Proficiency, Therapeutic Massage; Phillip A. Eads, Associate in Fine Arts-Art, Associate in Arts; Amitie Leigh Flynn, Associate in Arts; Joseph T. Garland, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Matthew J. Garland, Associate in Science; Matthew Joe Giberson, Certificate of Proficiency-Ciminal Justice; Russell E. Groppel, Associate in Science; Charles J. Hall, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship Electrician; Rebecca E. Hess, Associate in Applied Science-Drafting/CAD Technology; Catherine E. Hinrichs, Associate in Science; Kelsie L. Hoffman, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kelsey D. Hutchens, Associate in Science; Brian Hutchinson, Associate in Science; Ashley N. Jones, Associate in Arts; Jamie E. Kadell, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Elisa M. Lovejoy, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Haley C. Lyons, Associate in Science; Katherine A. Mabery, Associate in Science; Danielle L. Maher, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science; Elizabeth A. McChesney, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Administrative; Katie L. McIver, Associate in Science; Tatyana A. Molloy, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting; Amelia L. Reno, Associate in Science; Jennifer M. Reynolds, Certificate of Proficiency-Paralegal; Jessi Lynn Ribble, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Kathleen M. Ridenhour, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Katelyn N. Roady, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts-Music Education; Angela L. Saladin, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Chelsea M. Sams, Associate in Science; Brian A. Schuessler, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Jennifer L. Smith, Associate in Science; Jenna L. Speich, Associate in Science; Sharlotte E. Stanwood, Associate in Arts; Elizabeth V. Stemm, Associate in Science; Alice M. Stone, Certificate of Proficiency-Management; Courtney B. Strebel, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Sharon K. Vanausdoll, Associate in General Studies; Joseph D. Vigneau, Associate in Arts; Lea B. Voorhees, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Joseph D. Wadlow, Certificate of Proficiency-Apprenticeship-Electrician; Natalie N. Walsh, Associate in Science; Paige M. Watson, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Scott R. Williams, Associate in Science;

KAMPSVILLE—Katie A. Hazelwonder, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

KANE—Travis J. Cory, Associate in Science; Annamarie Edwards, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Nathan S. Gillson, Associate in Applied Science, Process Operations-Petroleum;

LITCHFIELD—Hayley Dawn Viseur, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene;

MARYVILLE—Kailey R. Riegert, Associate in Science;

MASCOUTAH—Ronald Nash, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum;

MEDORA—Clayton Angel, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Helen E. Fisher, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Starla R. Nixon, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Kara Puskar, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Christine Scott, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; MacKenzie David Terrill, Associate in Science;

MILLSTADT—John Joseph Havel, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

MORO—Crystal A. Abert, Associate in Science; Zachary C. Belleville, Associate in Science; Jenifer R. Butler, Associate in Science; Margaret M. Duke, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kristi M. Durbin, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Medical, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Medical; Lauren Hess, Associate in Science; Ruth Marie Hilligoss, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Danielle N. Swan, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Ashleigh R. Tiek, Associate in Arts; Miranda D. Turbyfill, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tim A Watters, Certificate of Proficiency-Auto Drive Line, Suspension & Brakes;

NEW DOUGLAS—Bradley A. Staub, Associate in Applied Science-Engineering Tech-Customized;

O’FALLON—Laura Ashley Kanyo, Associate in Arts;

PALMYRA—Jennifer M. Ambrose, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene;

POCAHONTAS—Nicole A. Korte, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting;

ROCKBRIDGE—Heather D. Plogger, Associate in Science;

ROODHOUSE—Tonya M. Elliott, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Brandon Malin, Associate in Science; Laura M. Smith, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Tommy J. Thompson, Associate in Arts;

ROXANA—Amanda N. Wooden, Associate in Arts; Shelly M. Yates, Associate in Science;

SAWYERVILLE—Toni D. Trumpy, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

SHIPMAN—Virginia M. Cannon, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Eric Coffman, Associate in Science; Jordan Crawford, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Kaylee E. Darr, Associate in Science; Zachariah M. Darr, Associate in Applied Science-Engineering Tech-Customized; Deborah K. Kahl, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Kerri Lyn Neumeister, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Medical; William E. Reed, Associate in Science; Nathan A. Sronce, Certificate of Proficiency, Auto Drive Lines, Suspension & Brakes, Associate in Applied Science-Automotive Technology; Jason M. Weller, Associate in Science;

SOUTH ROXANA—Brianna K. Hanks, Associate in Science; Zachary T. Perez, Associate in Applied Science-Petroleum;

SPRINGFIELD—Brittany Nichol Swiecicki, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal;

STAUNTON—Heather M. Berkel, Associate in Arts; Catherine R. Brown, Associate in Science; Samuel L. Bryan, Associate in Science; Nicholas J. Cerentano, Associate in Science; Hannah L. Durbin, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Anna G. Kroeger, Associate in Science; Kathryn L. Lesko, Associate in Science; Anthony V. McKay, Associate in Arts; Jill C. Miller, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Keri L. Mongold, Associate in Science; Marianna Elisa Nicholas, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Keely N. Rucker, Associate in Arts; Nichole M. Senaldi, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Legal; Lisa J. Timo, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Heather Wadlow, Associate in Science; Tami J. Willhoit, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Management;

TROY—Cynthia Harrison, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Matthew S. Hutchinson, Associate in Science; Jason A. Mathenia, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum;

WHITE HALL—Lindsey N. Graham, Associate in Arts; Mami A. Van Winkle, Associate in Science;

WILSONVILLE—Stephen M. Hamrick, Associate in Science;

WOOD RIVER—Marne S. Avello, Associate in Science; Jennifer M. Batson, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; William Timothy Berkley, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice, Associate in Science; Emily R. Breuklander, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Administrative, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Administrative; Amber R. Brown, Associate in Science; Patrick O. Brown, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Brittany K. Brueggeman, Certificate of Proficiency-Dental Assisting; Benjamin M. Bruns, Associate in Science; Robert E. Carlton, Associate in Applied Science-Management; Leah M. Carter, Associate in Arts; Jamie L. Cartwright, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting; Amy L. Crider, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Amanda E. Dollar, Associate in Science; Michelle J. Farmer, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Amanda J. Foxall, Associate in Science; Frances L. Garner, Certificate of Proficiency-Accounting; Amy M. Guarino, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Maria R. Hart, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Pamela L. Hetner, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Jennifer M. Huch, Associate in Science; Wade M. Joiner, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Timothy M. Kamp, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Michelle D. Killoren, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Lindsay M. Krontz, Associate in Science; Lindsay S. Lind, Associate in Science; Johnathan W. Lloyd, Associate in Science; Andrea L. McCleland, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Kelli M. McClure, Associate in Applied Science-Engineering Tech-Customized; Samuel K. McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Sciene-Computer Graphics; Benjamin M. Meydam, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Bonnie D. Meydam, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Marissa L. Meyers, Associate in Science; Amanda R. Neal, Associate in Science; Casey D. Norton, Associate in Arts; Elliott A. Pearson, Associate in Arts; Sara Elizabeth Pratt, Associate in Science; Jason A. Rorie, Associate in applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration; Lindley G. Rynders, Associate in Science; Michael S. Sidwell, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Antoinette K. Stanford, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Dawn A. Tofari, Associate in Applied Science-Occupational Therapy Assistant; Lauren L. Tweedy, Associate in Arts; Aaron Warner, Associate in Science; Kathryn L. Webb, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Jessica E. Westfall, Certificate of Proficiency-Office Specialist-Legal, Associate in Applied Science-Office Assistant-Legal; Jonathon D. Wooff, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing;

WORDEN—Melissa V. Appel, Associate in Science; Denise M. Baker, Certificate of Profiiciency, Associate in Applied Science-Paralegal; Amanda J. Bass, Associate in Arts; Mary L. Beck, Associate in Applied Science-Associate Degree Nursing; Makenzie Alyse Lievers, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Criminal Justice; Jacob T. Lowry, Associate in Science; James Lucas Musgrave, Associate in Applied Science-Exercise Science; Aaron M. Peters, Associate in Science; Bradley Reller, Certificate of Proficiency, Associate in Applied Science-Radio Broadcasting; Tarah A. Ridenbark, Associate in Science; Amber D. Voyles, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene;

XENIA—Jordan Allen Luttrell, Associate in Science;

FLORISSANT, MO—Lauren R. Volk, Associate in Science; Mark W. Mirth, Associate in Science; Michelle Lynn Quirk, Associate in Arts; Jessica Ann Randazzo, Associate in Arts;

HAZELWOOD, MO—Bridget Bernadette Belli, Associate in Arts;

ST. LOUIS, MO--James L. Crabb, Associate in Applied Science-Process Operations-Petroleum; Jabbar Thomas, Certificate of Proficiency-Water Treatment Specialist;

ST. CHARLES, MO—Jillian E. Beach, Associate in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene; Elizabeth Cheryl Pivin, Associate in Science; Gino Valenti, Associate in Science;

OFALLON, MO—Kelly Ann Muesenfecter, Associate in Arts; David Robert Schwer, Associate in Science;

ST. PETERS, MO—Emily Marean Sikorski, Associate in Science;

JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Matt Thomas Delaney, Associate in Science;

ATLANTA, GA—Papa Ibra So, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Network Security & Administration;

SEYMOUR, IN—Aaron D. Lowe, Certificate of Proficiency-Drafting/CAD Technology

Volleyball Team to host ‘Dig for the Cure’ During Home Match on Oct. 8

Godfrey – October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in an effort to raise awareness and money for the most common cause of cancer death in women, Lewis and Clark Community College’s volleyball team will host a “Dig for the Cure” match against conference opponent Lincoln Land Community College on Friday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in the River Bend Arena.

“Dig for the Cure” is an event that occurs across the United States. All proceeds from the Lewis and Clark event will go to the local affiliate of the “Komen for the Cure Foundation” which benefits education and research of breast cancer.

During the match, both teams and the officials will wear pink to show their support for breast cancer education and research. All fans and attendees are asked to show their support as well by wearing pink to the game.

As part of the event, fans also will have an opportunity to help raise funds by playing a spot serving game. In between games, fans can donate $1 and serve a pink “Dig for the Cure” volleyball for a chance to win a prize.

For additional information, please call (618) 468-6250 or (618) 468-6002.

Two New Faculty Members and One New Administrator Join LCCC

Godfrey, Ill. –Two new full-time faculty members and a new director of nursing programs recently joined the staff at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Susan Dawson, R.N., M.S.N., Ed.D. assumed the position of director of nursing programs in July. This month, Cathleen Korondi joined the dental assisting/dental hygiene program as an instructor, and Chris Reese joined the physics department as an instructor.

“All of these professionals are well credentialed in their disciplines and bring valuable college teaching experiences to Lewis and Clark,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs Linda Chapman. “Dr. Reese and Ms. Korondi are experienced online instructors as well as lecture, lab, and clinical instructors. Drs. Dawson and Reese are prolific writers in their respective disciplines of nursing and physics.”

Prior to her appointment at Lewis and Clark, Dawson was dean and vice chancellor of academic affairs at Allen College, in Waterloo, Iowa— a college providing nursing and health science bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

She has directed three nursing programs (Allen College, McKendree University and Maryville University), and taught in seven. She holds advanced practice registered nursing certifications from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa.

Dawson earned her Ed. D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Master of Science in nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a post-master’s nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt University, a Master of Arts from Webster University School of Business, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Webster, an associate degree in nursing from St. Louis Community College at Meramec and licensed practical nursing degree from O’Fallon Technical Center.

Cathleen Korondi joined the college as dental assisting/dental hygiene instructor. She has held an adjunct faculty position in dental hygiene at Illinois Central College since 2004 and is experienced teaching online, in traditional lecture classrooms and in clinical dental hygiene settings.

Korondi earned her associate degree in applied science in dental hygiene from Illinois Central College, a Bachelor of Science in health arts from the University of St. Francis, a master’s in education from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and most recently, a master online teaching certificate from the University of Illinois, Springfield.

She also earned additional post-degree certifications in nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia and completed multiple nationally-respected three-day professional training programs in instrumentation, nutrition, accreditation review and teaching methodology.

Chris Reese joined Lewis and Clark this semester as a physics instructor. Since 2004 he worked as a research scientist at Washington University. Prior to that, he taught as an assistant professor of physics at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

Reese earned a Bachelor of Science in physics with a minor in mathematics from the University of North Dakota. He remained there to earn his Master of Science in physics before moving to New Mexico where he earned his Ph.D. in physics at New Mexico State University.

Reese has extensive college teaching experience and has taught online as well as in the classroom and the laboratory.

In addition to his undergraduate teaching experience, he has conducted undergraduate research programs, presented papers, reviewed articles for a number of professional journals, developed a long list of publications and conducted external reviews for several NASA research programs.

LCCC's Hlafka Puts Hit Out on SWIC

GODFREY - Brooklyn Hlafka is providing the Lewis and Clark Community College volleyball team with a killer instinct.

Call it The Big Swing.

The lanky 6-foot-3 freshman from Bunker Hill was at it again Monday at the River Bend Arena. She supplied plenty of slamming and spiking as the Trailblazers defeated Southwestern Illinois College of Belleville 25-15, 22-25, 25-20, 25-18.

"She will have a lot of big schools calling her," first-year LCCC coach Meredith Heater said of Hlafka. "I think she will go Division I. I just hope we can keep her for another season."

Hlafka's play even caught the attention of SWIC coach Matt Ritz. Her 13 kills and 10 blocks made the difference.

"From what I can see, she has a pretty quick arm swing," Ritz said.

Heater noted, "Brooklyn had a great game blocking. She moves very well for someone who is 6-3."

The rest of the Trailblazers were equally active They improved to 14-8, registered their fourth straight victory and gave Heater a meaningful win. Heater coached at SWIC last season.

"I'm sure she really wanted this win," Ritz said.

Heater added, "It's probably one of the most important wins of the season for us, especially on a personal level."

While Carly Bellm, twins Taryn and Tori Ballmann, Brooke Beets, Greenfield's Olivia Walker, setter Maddie Favuzza - and others - made vital contributions, it was Hlafka who stoked the 'Blazers fire.

"It wasn't my best game hitting," said Hlafka, who had 19 kills in another contest, "but 10 blocks are the most I've had in one night."

Hlafka said her high-profile performance couldn't have come at a better time. She knew LCCC wanted to prevail for their new coach against her old school.

"It was very important, so we really wanted to win," she said. "I think we are starting to come together a little bit more. We are playing as a team and that's what we need to do."

LCCC used a 7-0 spurt in the first game to build a 14-8 lead and the Trailblazers never looked back. SWIC won the second game, but the Trailblazers struck back. They won the third one and that momentum carried over to a victory in the final game.

Courtney Forsyth of New Baden and Mel Duncan of Belleville East led SWIC.

"We were passing well, but they (Trailblazers) did well hitting and blocking," Ritz said.

Trailblazers Give Coach Milestone Victory

GODFREY - The way LCCC soccer coach Tim Rooney sees things, if a team takes care of the tasks at hand, career records will take care of themselves.

Saturday's 2-0 victory over Region 24 rival Illinois Central College by Rooney's LCCC women's team was a good case in point. The No. 2-ranked Trailblazers' victory put LCCC in the driver's seat for the top seed in the postseason Region 24 Tournament, gave them a leg up on home-field advantage - and handed Rooney his 300th career victory as women's coach at LCCC.

"It's a nice feeling," said Rooney, who started the women's program at LCCC in 1993. "I don't remember who we beat, but I do know we won our very first game. That's like all records to me, though - in the past. We're trying to focus on the future for this team."

Rooney is the only coach in NJCAA history to win at least 300 games as men's and women's coach at the same school.

Rooney's men's team handed him his 300th win as its coach last season and he has 315 career wins as the LCCC men's coach.

"That's a record that might stand for a long time," Rooney mused, "because there aren't many people who coach both men and women."

Rooney's men's team was in action Saturday as well. In the first of a doubleheader, the LCCC men lost to Parkland of Champaign 4-0.

The victory by the LCCC women ran their record to 11-0 overall, 5-0 against Region 24 teams with one Region 24 game against Kaskaskia remaining. ICC dropped to 6-3 overall, 5-1 in Region action.

LCCC is ranked second in the nation behind defending national champion Tyler (Texas) Community College.

"Getting the top seed and home field is huge," Rooney said. "That can be really important in the playoffs."

Against ICC, the Trailblazers got a goal in each half from Courtney Bresnahan, who came into the game as the nation's No. 4 scorer. Bresnahan, a sophomore from St. Francis Borgia High in St. Louis, has 12 goals and 19 assists for 43 total points.

LCCC's Casey Vitale was the top scorer in the nation coming into the match and will stay there, thanks to her assist on Bresnahan's second goal Saturday. Vitale, a freshman from Pattonville High, has 44 points on 17 goals and 10 assists.

"They work together really well," Rooney said. "In fact, those two along with (freshman Kirsten) Mottl are a pretty effective offensive threat."

Indeed. They teamed up on the Trailblazers' first goal. Mottl took a pass from Vitale and fed the ball to Bresnahan, whose volley from directly in front of the goal beat ICC goalie Emily Mottellia in the 22nd minute.

In the 79th minute, Vitale crossed the ball to Bresnahan, whose header made it 2-0.

Mottl helped preserve the shutout as well. LCCC goalie Maggie Dudas went down with an injury after a collision in the second half and was tended to on the field. Because of that, she had to leave the game. Mottl made a save while playing goalie for two minutes until Dudas returned.

The Trailblazers step outside Region 24 Wednesday for a battle at rival Meramec Community College in Kirkwood before finishing Region 24 play Oct. 3 at home against Kaskaskia.

LCCC finishes the regular season Oct 8 and 9 in Laramie Wyoming with games against Laramie county and Monroe College. The postseason is set to begin Oct. 24. The NJCAA National Tourney will be Nov. 18-21 in Topeka, Kan.

L&C Women Hand Rooney Career Win No. 299

ST. LOUIS — The countdown to career victory No. 300 has reached 299 for Lewis and Clark Community College women’s soccer coach Tim Rooney, thanks to a 7-0 victory over Forest park Community College Thursday night at St. Louis University High School’s stadium. Courtney Bresnahan notched five assists and scored a goal for the second-ranked Trailblazers. Bresnaham has 20 assists and 10 goals for the 10-0 Trailblazers. Other LCCC goals Thursday were scored by Abby Salisbury, Casey Vitale, Alton High grad Jessica Hartman, Kiersten Mottl (2) and Jeannette Pfifer. Vitale, the No. 2-ranked scorer in the nation, has 17 goals and eight assists.

Rooney is also the men’s coach at LCCC and has already surpassed 300 victories with the men’s team. He can reach victory No. 300 with the women’s team Saturday in a 2 p.m. Region 24 showdown at LCCC. The LCCC men tied Forest Park 0-0 in the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader.

Diversity Council Announces Fall Calendar

Godfrey, Ill. – The Lewis and Clark Community College Diversity Council is announcing its fall calendar, which includes a variety of programming that is free and open to the public.

The Diversity Council, which originated in 2006, was named a best practice by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in 2007. The council’s goals are to:

Promote cross-cultural understanding and communications.
Broaden and expand opportunities for positive constructive and instructive diversity experiences on campus.
Increase awareness and enhance understanding of the meaning and importance of diversity in today’s world.
Promote an atmosphere of tolerance that respects differences and encourages inclusiveness.

The fall calendar includes the following events:

Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the Olin Science Building, Room 113 – Viewing of “Something the Lord Made”. This movie focuses on the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas. Free pizza, soda and water provided. Event facilitated by Biology Professor Dennis Delfert.
Thursday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. in Reid Memorial Library—“Banned Books” facilitated by Liz Burns, assistant director of Instruction Services. This event is held in conjunction with “Banned Book Week” (Sept. 25 through Oct. 2), an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.
Monday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Commons – “National Coming Out Day” information table.
Thursday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m., in the Olin Science Building, Room 113— Viewing of “The Cove”. This movie focuses on how a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, uses state-of-the-art equipment to infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. Free pizza, soda and water provided. Event facilitated by Assistant Professor of Biology Anthony Phillips, and Biology Instructor Denise Plunk.
Monday, Nov. 15-21, “National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness”— Campus-wide food drive all week.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Olin Science Building, Room 113—Members of the Diversity Council will facilitate a viewing of “Joyuex Noel”, a movie about soldiers of World War I who try to make peace on Christmas Eve.

National Scholarships Needing L&C Applicants

The L&C Financial Aid Committee is able to nominate two students for each of the two prestigious 2011-2012 national scholarships listed below. L&C nominees will then continue the competition with students from all 50 states. Eligibility includes having a GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 and being on track for an Associate or Bachelor degree. Applications are available in the Financial Aid office in BA 2450 and on the L&C Financial Aid web page. The deadline for application is Friday, Oct.15, 2010.

All-USA – Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team Scholarship
Top 20 students will be featured in the USA TODAY newspaper and will be presented at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention (AACC) in Seattle, WA in the spring. Awards include: 20 - $2,500 scholarships; 50 - $2,000 scholarships; 50 - $1,250 scholarships; 50 - $1,500 scholarships; and, 50 - $1,000 scholarships.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Approximately 30 scholarships in varying amounts with a $30,000 maximum per student awarded to outstanding students to pursue a baccalaureate degree at any accredited college or university in the US or abroad.

APPLY NOW

Volleyball Co-Captain Ranked 7th Nationally in Assists Per Set

Lewis and Clark’s Maddie Favuzza is ranked 7th in the nation for assists per set with an average of 9.79 assists/set.

The freshman setter from O’Fallon, Mo. has already racked up 617 assists this year, according to the NJCAA, and has posted a career high of 45 assists in two matches (v. Flo Valley and Robert Morris).

Along with Brooke Beets, who plays libero, Favuzza was recently named a team captain.

“I didn’t expect it,” said Favuzza, 18, who has been playing since the fourth grade, including all four years at St. Dominic’s High School in O’Fallon. “I work hard like everyone else, and always put forth the effort. If I keep doing that, hopefully, I’ll be higher in the nation.”

Career highlights so far also include placing third at state with her high school team in 2009, being named all tournament and all conference her junior year, and being named all conference her senior year.

Women's Soccer Team Ranked No. 2 in the Nation

Lewis and Clark's women's soccer team is ranked No. 2 in the nation, according to the NJCAA official website. Two Trailblazers are also nationally ranked- No. 1 Casey Vitale and No. 2 Courtney Bresnahan.

Congrats everyone, and keep up the good work!

View current rankings at stats at NJCAA.org.

Bresnahan Scores Four Goals Against Parkland

CHAMPAIGN - The Lewis and Clark Community College women's soccer team continued its hot start to the season by routing Parkland 8-1 on Tuesday.

The Trailblazers improve to 6-0 while handing 4-1 Parkland its first defeat.

Courtney Bresnahan had four goals and two assists for LCCC, which got a pair of goals from Casey Vitale and single talleis from Britaney Ragusa and Jessica Hartmann. Maggie Dudas made three saves in goal for the Trailblazers

L&C Stays Unbeaten with Win at SWIC

A pair of first-half goals was enough to propel the unbeaten Lewis and Clark Community College women's soccer team to victory Tuesday afternoon at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville.

Casey Vitale and Courtney Bresnahan each had a goal and an assist for the Trailblazers, who are 8-0. Maggie Dudas made 10 saves to earn the shutout for LCCC, which was matched in shots by the Storm with 10.

SWIC dips to 5-2.

Lewis and Clark Accepting Nominations for Athletics Hall of Fame Inductions

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is currently accepting nominations again this year for coaches and athletes to be inducted into its Hall of Fame.

“The Lewis and Clark Athletics Hall of Fame was established to recognize some of the truly remarkable and memorable athletes, coaches and teams that have been a part of the outstanding Lewis and Clark athletics program,” Lewis and Clark’s Vice President of Student Life George Terry said. “Of course we at Lewis and Clark remember certain athletes who made their mark at Lewis and Clark, but we want to make sure the sports professionals and sports supporters make their nominations for inductions into the Hall of Fame.”

This year, a maximum of three individuals will be inducted into the Lewis and Clark Athletics Hall of Fame. Nominations for inductees can be made by former players, coaches, college personnel, contributors and supporters of athletics and sports professionals, such as sports writers, photographers and sports editors and directors. Nominations of inductees must be made through the Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Form. Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 15.

A selection committee, consisting of college representatives, sports editors and directors and alumni, will vote on and accept this year’s inductees by February 2011, and all of the inductees selected will be honored at the Athletic Banquet during a special ceremony in May 2011.

“A number of representatives of the college and the local sports media have worked hard to create a Hall of Fame, honoring those athletes and coaches from past teams for their hard work and dedication,” Terry said. “The purpose of this organization is to recognize the leadership, character and exceptional contributions that so many Lewis and Clark athletes have shown to their sport and their college. We look forward to honoring those people for their dedication and athleticism, in what may be a long overdue ceremony for some.”

For more information regarding the nomination process and criteria, contact Kim Ruby in the Lewis and Clark Athletic Office at (618) 468-6002.

Lewis and Clark Accepting Nominations for Athletics Hall of Fame Inductions

Brown Bag Salon ‘Piano Music and Pictures’ Features Pauline Stillwell

Godfrey, Ill. – October’s Brown Bag Salon featuring Pauline Stillwell’s “Pictures and Music” will be a treat for the eyes and ears alike.

Pictures projected onto a screen will add to the aesthetic and help listeners expand their imaginations as Stillwell plays selected piano works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Bonds, Chadwick, Ravel, Ginastera and Prokofiev.

Stillwell has taught and performed music at all levels, elementary through college, at schools in Iowa, North Dakota and Mississippi. She holds degrees in music from Luther College and the University of Iowa.

Currently, she is an adjunct instructor in the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department and is a frequent performer in Lewis and Clark faculty recitals.

This event is scheduled from noon-1 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 6 in the Ringhausen Music Building on Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus.

As always, guests should bring their lunch and enjoy free entertainment provided by Lewis and Clark’s Music Department. The public is welcome.

Jobs Plus 2010 Offers Jobseekers Valuable Opportunities

Collinsville, Ill. – Jobs Plus 2010 is coming to the Collinsville Convention Center this fall, giving jobseekers the opportunity to speak with more than 40 employers and sponsoring agencies.

Professional workshops will also be offered to jobseekers, including Job Fair 411- Learn How to Develop Your “One Minute Commercial,” and for veterans, Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Employment.

The award-winning regional event will be held from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 in the Center Hall.

"After 19 years we have seen a constant growth in both the business and workforce community’s participation,” said David Stoecklin, executive director for Madison County Employment and Training. “We look forward to helping make connections with many of our job seekers and employers."

Employers and agencies present will include: Army and Air Force Exchange Service, AARP Foundation/Worksearch Program, Agency for Community Transit, Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Illinois, Argosy Casino Alton, Auffenburg, Avon, Bott Radio Network-St, Louis, CALC Institute of Technology, Catholic Children’s Home, Charter Communications, Clean the Uniform Company, Copying Concepts, Extra help, Inc., Federal Bureau of Prisons-Greenville, Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Mentor/Alliance Human Services, Lewis and Clark Community College, Lindenwood University, Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board, Madison County Employment and Training Department, Madison County Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Mary Kay, Inc., McKendree University, Metropolitan Training Alliance, Mid America Workforce Investment Board, Missouri State Highway Patrol, National Park Service, PartyLite, Prairie State Generating Company, Prairie State Generating Company, Regions Bank, Schneider Trucking, Southern Illinois Carpenter’s Training Center, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Southwestern Illinois College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, St. Clair County and Intergovernmental Grants Department/Employment and Training Division, St. Clair County Veteran’s Assistance Commission, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Strano and Associate’s Real Estate, US Cellular, Whelan Security, United Way, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Wooff Realtors and more.

“Now in its 20th year, Jobs Plus continues to be one of the area’s premier workforce opportunities, blending together employers poised to hire qualified job seekers who are eager to work,” said Jobs Plus chairperson Junada Wilborn, of the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department, Employment and Training Division.

The sponsors of this Metro East job fair include AARP Foundation/WorkSearch Program, Area Agency on Aging of Southwestern Illinois, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Illinois Department of Human Services, Lewis and Clark Community College, Madison-Bond Workforce Investment Board, Madison County Employment & Training Department, Mid America Workforce Investment Board, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southwestern Illinois College, St. Clair County and Intergovernmental Grants Department/Employment and Training Division.

The Jobs Plus 2010 job fair is open to the public at no charge and parking is free. For more information, or to find out how to become a participating employer, contact Wilborn at (618) 277-6790, ext. 3253.

Learn Self Defense in Wing Chun for Women

Godfrey, Ill. – Don’t be caught defenseless in a big, bad world – learn self protection techniques with Wing Chun for women, starting Monday on L&C’s N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville.

Designed for women, by women, Wing Chun is an effective self-defense system utilizing intricate hand techniques designed for defense in close range situations. Participants will learn basic self-defense skills and practice techniques as well as applications of Wing Chun alongside master trainer, Tom Englert.

This course is $35, which includes three sessions held on Monday nights, September 13, 20 and 27 from 6-8 p.m.

For more information contact Katie Sledge, coordinator for Corporate and Community Learning at Lewis and Clark Community College, at (618) 468-5750 or by e-mail at ksledge@lc.edu.

Sign up today at the Enrollment Center or via Blazernet!

The Heat is On

GODFREY — For a newly elected Hall-of-Famer, Tim Rooney sure looked like he was on the hot seat. Actually, with temperatures hovering near 100 degrees, Rooney, as well as both his Lewis and Clark Community College soccer teams were feeling scorched.

And while they got a slight respite from the temperature on Monday, the Trailblazers men and women teams got plenty of it the first week of their preseason to last a while.

“It’s been brutal,” Rooney said of the heat. “But my feeling has always been if you need a water break – take one. It won’t disrupt practice that much.”

That kind of logic could well be one of the reasons Rooney’s teams have enjoyed success through his years at LCCC — and why he was elected two weeks ago to the National Junior College Athletics Association Hall of Fame – his second Hall of Fame honor inside a year’s time. Last October, Rooney was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame.

“It’s a reflection on the kids and on the program,” Rooney said. “The first people I will thank is the players who have gone through our programs — without them, I’m not much.”

Rooney’s teams at LCCC have won 598 games and his 1999 and 2008 women’s teams won national championships. The Trailblazers men have posted 309 of those victories and the women have won 289 games since his arrival in 1986. He was named Region 24 Coach of the Year 13 times and has eight national tournament appearances.

Rooney will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in November at the NJCAA Division I National Soccer Tournament in Tyler, Texas.

“There have been so many good players on both the men’s and women’s teams to come here,” Rooney said. “They’re the ones who put me in a position to win this.”

Rooney hopes to have some victories on his tally sheet by November.

“We’ve got work to do,” Rooney said. “But I think we’ve got a good group on both teams. They’re all willing to put in the hard work it’s going to take.”

The men and women will get their first game action Saturday in the annual alumni games. The women will play at 11 a.m. and the men at 1 p.m. Each will play a second exhibition game Aug. 24 at Fontbonne University against their respective junior varsity clubs.

The regular season will begin for each on Aug. 28 and 29 in suburban Chicago against Lake County and Elgin community colleges.

Rooney’s women’s team is coming off a national tournament appearance. LCCC went 1-1-1 at last season’s national tourney and finished in a tie for third place after tying Paradise Valley College 0-0.

But that’s ancient history as far as Rooney is concerned.

“We’ve got a lot of new players – and that means we lost a lot of players,” he said. “But that’s the way it is in college sports – especially junior colleges. There’s a big shift in players.”

The LCCC women lost former NJCAA Player of the Year Kaylee Neutzling to graduation, along with the likes of teammates Kelly Muesenfechter, Jessica Randazzo, Liz Pivin, Taylor Bivens and Bridget Belli. Muesenfechter, Neutzling, Randazzo and Belli all signed with Missouri-St. Louis.

This season’s women’s roster includes 10 freshmen of the 16 players listed.

“We’re young, but it’s a good group,” Rooney said.

Returning sophomores include Maggie Dudas, Stephanie Chapman, Courtney Bresnahan, Abby Salisbury, Abby McMillin and Jeannette Pfeiffer. Freshmen are Amy Weullner (Marquette Catholic), Tori Byrd, Casey Vitale, Kayla Herring (Edwardsville), Heather Schneider (Edwardsville), Jessica Hartman (Alton High), Emily King (Edwardsville), Kaytlin Nevels, Britaney Ragusa (East Alton-Wood River) and Kiersten Mottl.

On the men’s side, Rooney will have a team comprised of 12 freshman and six sophomores. The Trailblazers men went 8-9-3 in 2009.

“I feel pretty good about the men’s team,” Rooney said. “We’ve got some really good players and they’re putting in a lot of work. It’s been pretty tough on the men’s side to make it to the (national tournament), but I think we’ll have a team that can compete.”

The sophomores for the men include Tyler Clasby, Comron Moradi (Civic Memorial), Tommy Wiele, A.J. Talkington (East Alton-Wood River), Eric Kleinschnittger (Alton High) and Alex Pfeiffer (Roxana). Freshman include Bobby Keeven, Zach Tongay (Edwardsville), Mike Longinette, Matt Wickenhauser (Marquette Catholic), Nick Donley, Will Mehegan, Josh Funke, Daniel Rojas, Bobby Terranova, Jake Baumgartner, Joey Peiper and Nick Manzotti.

Music Faculty and Guests to Present Recital Celebrating 19th Century Composers

Godfrey – In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the births of Chopin, Liszt, and Schumann, the music of these 19th century composers will be featured during the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Faculty and Special Guests Recital at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium. Admission to the event is free.

The recital will showcase the talents of the college’s faculty Teresa Crane, Peter Hussey, Susan Parton Stanard, Pauline Stillwell, Barbara Kramer, Christopher Eubank, Jamie Mills and special guests Marta Simidtchieva, Christine Banda Jennifer Heckler, Angela Mitchell and Daniel Dickson, and the Lewis and Clark Community College Percussion Ensemble.

A few of the compositions featured during the recital will include
“Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, Opus 47” by Robert Schumann; “Sposalizio” by Franz Liszt and “Polonaise in A Flat Major, Opus 53 by ” by Frédéric Chopin.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. and catered hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available.

For additional information, please call the Music Department office at (618) 468-4731.

Lewis and Clark Hosts America's Great Outdoors Listening Session

Lewis and Clark Community College's Campus recently hosted Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy and Director of the National Park Service Jonathan Jarvis for President Obama's "America's Great Outdoors" Listening Session. The listening session, which took place Friday, Aug. 20 on the Godfrey Campus, was one of a series being held across the country as part of the initiative announced at a White House Conference in April.

Other key dignitaries on-hand included Congressman Jerry Costello, Col. Tom O'Hara, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District, and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.

The event brought together leaders and community members across the country who are working to protect their outdoor spaces and focused on developing and supporting innovative ideas for improving conservation and recreation at the local level.

The secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality have been asked by the president to lead this effort and to listen and learn from people across the country.

Lewis and Clark President Dale Chapman said he was honored that Lewis and Clark was selected as the site for this national listening session.

"Community Colleges are a great place to discuss open spaces and conservation, as many of us boast acres of protected areas where students and community members can reconnect with the outdoors and appreciate its value," Chapman said. "We were also pleased to have the representation of Leith Sharp, the Executive Director of the Illinois Green Economy Network, who spoke on behalf of all community colleges and our commitment to green practices at this listening session. She shared her ideas on how community colleges can play a key role in the initiative to re-engage the general public in the great outdoors and inspire them to protect and preserve their local treasures for generations to come."

For more images from the day's event, visit Lewis and Clark's Flickr photo album.

L&C Announces the Return of the Riverbend Children’s Chorus

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Preparatory Music Division proudly announces the revival of the Riverbend Children's Chorus.

The chorus is open to all students in grades one through eight. Previous choral experience is not necessary.

Directing the chorus this year will be Chris Eubank. Eubank, a native of New Mexico, is an instructor of choral music education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and an adjunct voice professor at Lewis and Clark. He has had many years of choral experience with all ages of choirs and in states throughout the South, Southwest and Midwest. He is an active clinician and adjudicator, as well as conducting and performing in musicals and operas. Two choirs under his direction have sung at Carnegie Hall and one of his choirs was invited to sing with the Czech National Symphony in Prague.

Assisting Eubank will be Barbara McHugh from Godfrey. McHugh is currently the vocal music director at Parker Road Elementary School in Florissant, Mo. where her students have consistently participated in area honor choirs, as well as American Choral Directors Association National and Division honor choirs. She was one of the original directors of the Riverbend Children’s Chorus and has also served as an associate director of the St. Louis Children's Choir. She is also an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark, where she teaches piano and elementary music methods courses.

The two directors bring a combined total of more than 50 years of teaching excellence and directing experience to this group.

The chorus will meet each Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Ringhausen Music Building on the Lewis and Clark Godfrey campus. The first rehearsal and informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Tuition is only $65 for the semester. To register your son or daughter for choir or for more information, please call the Preparatory Music Coordinator Susan Parton Stanard at (618) 468-4732.

Corporate and Community Learning Offering Dance Lessons This Fall

Godfrey, Ill. – Dance lessons are in full swing this fall at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Corporate and Community Learning is offering non-credit instructions in Godfrey and Edwardsville for first timers and experienced dancers alike.

“We have a great line up of classes on the schedule, designed for couples with all levels of dance ability,” said CCL coordinator Katie Sledge.

Beginning Ballroom Dance is an introductory course offering basic instruction in the Foxtrot, Polka, Waltz and Rumba. Swing Dance class also requires no prior dance experience, and covers the principles of lead and follow, Swing, Night-club two-step and the stationary Cha-Cha. Intermediate and Advanced Ballroom Dancing classes help dancers build on the basics while continuing to improve their skills on the dance floor.

All the classes will be taught by professional dance instructor Pauline Cavalie, who has more than 30 years of experience.

Classes will be held on Saturdays in the Music Building Atrium on the Godfrey Campus from Sept. 11- Oct. 16.

2-3 p.m. Beginning Ballroom
3-4 p.m. Intermediate Ballroom
4-5 p.m. Advanced Ballroom
5-6 p.m. Swing Dance

In Edwardsville, classes will be held at Leclaire Elementary School, 801 Franklin Ave., from Sept. 12- Oct.17.

1-2 p.m. Beginning Ballroom
2-3 p.m. Intermediate Ballroom
3-4 p.m. Advanced Ballroom
4-5 p.m. Swing Dance

The course fee is $38 per person for six one-hour lessons. Participants must register with a dance partner.

For more information, contact Katie Sledge at (618) 468-5750 or ksledge@lc.edu, or view the CCL Fall Schedule of Classes at www.lc.edu/ccl.

Lewis and Clark Community College Announces Fall Music Calendar

Godfrey – This fall semester, the Lewis and Clark Music Department is hosting a variety of entertaining events, all free and open to the public, although donations are welcomed.

Brown Bag Salons will be held at noon on the first Wednesday of each month in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lunch while they enjoy 50 minutes of entertainment including:

Sept. 1 – The Travis Mattison Jazz combo
Oct. 6 - Pauline Stillwell “Piano Music and Pictures”
Nov. 3 - The Louis Michael Combo
Dec. 1 - Limited Edition Holiday Concert

An “Organ Spectacular” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. This event will feature rich, vibrant organ music from folk songs to hymn settings by local organists Roy Stillwell, Barbara Kramer, Susan Parton Stanard, Nancy Sewell, Ken Rueter, Ray Bentley and Robert Raymond.

A vocal master class will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. Please call (618) 468-4732 to register.

The music department faculty along with special guest will present a recital featuring the music of Chopin, Liszt and Schumann at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium.

Applied student recitals will be held Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Nov. 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

Several concerts will be held this fall including:

The Fall Choral Concert, “Music for the Masses”, on Friday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Godfrey United Methodist Church, 1100 Airport Road, Godfrey. For more information, contact Susan Parton Stanard at (618) 468-4732 or by e-mail at spstanard@lc.edu
The Guitar and Percussion Ensembles Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15 in the Ringhausen Music Building Atrium
The Limited Edition Holiday Concert, a presentation in the Hayner Library Series, on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. Call (800) 613-3163 for reservations
The Jazz Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29 in the Advanced Technology Center (Trimpe Room 141)
Limited Edition in concert at the Jacoby Arts Center, Sunday Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. For more information, call (618) 462-5222

A first for the department this year is a “Sing-Along Series” which will feature “Sing-Along Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

As a special gift to the community, Lewis and Clark Community College will present the President’s Holiday Concert at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

For additional information on any of the events, please call the Music Department office at (618) 468-4731.

‘Organ Spectacular’ Highlights Local Organists

Godfrey, Ill. – Rich, vibrant organ music from folk songs to hymn settings will fill the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13 during the L&C Music Department’s “Organ Spectacular” event.

Area organists will perform a variety of pieces, including material from classic organ literature, on a Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece Series organ that arrived at Lewis and Clark Community College in September 2007 as a replacement for the pipe organ the college inherited when it was founded in 1970. The new organ’s dedication was held on Jan. 11, 2008 featuring guest organist Rodney L. Barbour of Huntington, WV, and has been used for education, recitals and weddings ever since.

Performers will include:

Barbara Kramer – Kramer was an organ performance minor at Lindenwood College. She has held church organist positions in Nashville, Tenn., Quincy, Ill., Hillsboro, Ill. and currently is the organist for the First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill. Kramer is also a former member of the music faculty at Blackburn College and a current member of the music faculty at Lewis and Clark.
Nancy Sewell – Sewell is the organist at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Godfrey. She received her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree in music from SIUE, where she was a piano student of Ruth Slenczynska. Sewell has performed as an organist in the United States, Germany, France, Switzerland and Australia.
Ken Rueter – Rueter attended Concordia College in River Forest, Ill., and later graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and SIUE. He served as organist and director of music at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Florissant, Mo. for 26 years, and at Atonement Lutheran Church, also in Florissant, Mo., for 10 years. Since 1998, he has been the organist and director of music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Alton.
Roy Stillwell – Stillwell is an experienced instructor and performer. He has taught music at the college level in North Dakota and Mississippi and holds degrees in music from MacMurray College and the Eastman School of Music. After retiring from full-time work, he moved back to the Alton/Godfrey area where he was raised. Stillwell teaches organ and music appreciation as an adjunct instructor at Lewis and Clark.
Ray Bentley – Bentley retired after teaching 38 years in the Alton School District. He is a registered piano technician and serves homes, churches and schools including Lewis and Clark. He is the organist at Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton.
Susan Parton Stanard – Parton Stanard combines 22 years experience as an operatic and concert artist with more than 15 years experience in college-level music education. She plays eleven instruments and has conducted master classes and lectures at colleges and universities in the United States and Europe. As a mezzo-soprano she has appeared in concerts throughout the United States, Germany, Austria and Scandinavia. As an operatic artist, she has appeared as Carmen in “Carmen,” and as Santuzza in “Cavalleria Rusticana,” to name a few. Parton Stanard is currently associate professor of choral ensembles and vocal studies at Lewis and Clark and is director of music and an organist at Godfrey First United Methodist Church.
Robert Raymond – Raymond earned his bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Webster University, and his master’s degree in piano and organ performance and music education from SIUE. He has taught organ at SIUE for 13 years, and has served as dean of the American Guild of Organists in Illinois. He has held several church positions and has served as organist at the First Presbyterian Church USA in Edwardsville for the last 17 years.

The show is open to the public. Admission is free, donations priceless.

For more information regarding this event or other music department events, please call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Announces Public Listening Session for the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative

St. Louis, Mo. – If you have an interest in conservation and reconnecting to America’s outdoors, representatives from President Obama’s administration want to hear from you.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy and representatives from the Departments of Interior and Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Council on Environmental Quality will participate in a listening session on President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Aug. 20 in Godfrey, Illinois. At this session, administration representatives will hear the public’s ideas, concerns, and issues regarding a 21st century conservation and recreation agenda and reconnecting with the outdoors. The public listening session will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Community College.

Prior to the afternoon meeting, officials will speak with youth at a “Rediscover the River” workshop and youth listening session. The youth session will provide participants with hands-on activities focusing on recreation and water resources. It will also provide young people with the opportunity to join the conversation and share their ideas. The youth event will be held at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, Ill., from 9 to 11 a.m. The public is invited to both events.

This listening session is one of a series being held across the country. President Obama inaugurated the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative at the White House Conference in April. The conference brought together leaders from communities across the country that are working to protect their outdoor spaces and focused on developing and supporting innovative ideas for improving conservation and recreation at the local level.

The secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality have been asked by the president to lead this effort and to listen and learn from people across the country.

WHO: Jo-Ellen Darcy, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Secretary of Interior, and other agency leaders will be present to hear your thoughts and participate in a conversation about America’s Great Outdoors.

WHAT: Opportunities to share your ideas with senior officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Departments of Interior and Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Council on Environmental Quality.

Youth Workshop and Listening Session
9 to 11 am, Friday, August 20
National Great Rivers Museum
#2 Locks and Dam Way, Alton, Illinois

Public Listening Session
2 to 4 pm, Friday, August 20
Lewis and Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, Illinois

Please Register: The event is free and open to the public, but organizers need to know how many will attend so they can plan accordingly. To register, visit: www.mvs.usace.army.mil. For more information on the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative or to submit comments on-line, visit: www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/.

First Brown Bag Salon of the Season Kicks Off Sept. 1

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark’s Music Department is kicking off its performance season with a Brown Bag Salon featuring the Travis Mattison Jazz Combo on Wed., Sept. 1.

Bring family, friends and a bag lunch to the event, and enjoy entertainment from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ringhausen Atrium on the College’s Godfrey campus.

Mattison and his Jazz Combo have chosen selections from the Great American Song Book, and will perform jazz standards by the legendary Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Antonio Carlos Jobim, to name a few.

This event is open to the public. Admission is free.

For more information regarding this event or other Music department events, please call
(618) 468-4731.

Let Us Know How We're Doing

Student Service is a priority at Lewis and Clark, and we'd like you to let us know how we're doing through our online surveys. Check out our Admissions and Financial Aid pages today, and locate the survey links along the right hand column of each page.

This year, Lewis and Clark Community College is celebrating 40 years of success, which wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of each individual student in the classroom and the College’s focus on providing students with every possible support service to make attaining their educational goals an easy process.

From the moment a student enrolls until the time he or she graduates, Lewis and Clark’s student service personnel work diligently to transition students on to their next step, whether it be entering the work force, re-entering the work force or transferring on to a four-year school.

Lately, there has been a push within the College to improve student services further.

Various individuals and departments who work with students every day have gone through training with the Disney Corporation within the past year to improve their people skills, and student service has become a focus of performance evaluations as well as strategic plans.

“We want to provide the best service possible for our students. They’re the reason we exist, so for us, taking care of the students would be the same way a business tries to take care of its customers. We want to ensure that when students come here they’re getting not only a high quality education that’s going to help them, but also that the service they receive here is good enough that they can focus on the academics while everything else falls into place,” said Kent Scheffel, Vice President of Enrollment Services. “We would like for the entire educational experience to be a positive one for students.”

Yvette McLemore, assistant director of Academic Advisement, said it’s her department’s job to make sure students are able to meet degree and certificate requirements during their time here, and that they are able to transition seamlessly to their next step.

“We do so by communicating and networking with program coordinators and college representatives on program changes and updates and making sure students are informed. The end result is always rewarding – graduation,” she said.

Nursing Division Assistant Diane McDonough has taken service training to heart and knows the importance of good service.

“It’s important for the (Nursing) department as well as the College to make that good first impression and let that student know we are here to help them,” she said.

McDonough is sometimes a student’s first contact at the College. She answers questions and helps prospective nursing students understand the process of joining the program. She also tries to keep in touch with them throughout their educational experiences at Lewis and Clark.

“I always encourage students to call me back if they have any questions along the way, to stay in touch,” she said.

Virginia Dollins, assistant at the N.O. Nelson campus in Edwardsville, said eye contact and acknowledging students by name goes a long way as well.

“One thing we’ve learned to do if we aren’t able to help them is find the person who can, and never think, ‘that’s not my job,’” she said. “We want to reinforce with them the great choice they made by attending Lewis and Clark.”

Kellie Wilson, Community Education Center Coordinator in Carlinville, said seeing the students complete their education is a rewarding experience.

“I was at Commencement the other night and had a young man come up and shake my hand,” she said. “He thanked me for helping him meet his two-year goal at Lewis and Clark. It’s just a really good feeling to know that I’ve helped.”

Although most students are familiar with the services the College offers in the Enrollment Center, such as placement testing, academic and financial aid advising, the College offers numerous others for students to aid them in their voyage to success.
Here are just a few of the Student Services offered at Lewis and Clark:

•   Academic Advisement
•   Counseling
•   Career and Employment Services
•   Child Care
•   Assistance and Services for Students with Disabilities
•   Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
•   Health Services/Nurse Managed Center
•   Learning Resource Center/Library
•   Free Tutoring Services for Math and English
•   Student Support Services (Grade Monitoring & Textbook Lending)
•   Student Activities and Clubs
•   Financial Aid & Veteran’s Affairs
•   Tuition assistance through the Foundation and Financial Aid
•   Access to the Fitness Center and Use of Athletic Facilities
•   Online and Web-Blended Classes

“No matter what the service is we provide students, we are always looking for feedback so that we can continue to improve our offerings for students,” Scheffel said. “We have established an e-mail address where individuals can submit feedback about how we’re doing.”

If you would like to offer your thoughts and experiences related to student services at Lewis and Clark send an e-mail to service@lc.edu.

Board Re-Appoints Dr. Dale T. Chapman as President of L&C

Godfrey, Ill. - The Board of Trustees of Lewis and Clark Community College at its meeting Tuesday evening voted to re-appoint Dr. Dale T. Chapman as president of Lewis and Clark Community College. Chapman, who retired May 31, will resume the role of president effective Aug. 16.

Board Chairman Robert Watson said, “For nearly 20 years Dr. Chapman has led Lewis and Clark Community College through tremendous periods of growth; he has worked with local, state and national agencies to expand learning and cultural opportunities for residents of this district; and he continues to be a respected leader in higher education across the nation and in this community. He has a proven track record of success at Lewis and Clark, and we are pleased to welcome him back as president.”

During Dr. Chapman’s previous tenure as the President of Lewis and Clark Community College (1992-2010), the College’s enrollment more than quadrupled from 3,000 to 13,500 students. Moreover, Dr. Chapman oversaw the construction of many major capital projects totaling more than $123 million, including the McPike Complex, the Riverbend Arena, the Templin Nursing Building, the N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville and the nearly completed National Great Rivers Research and Education Center at the Confluence Campus, Melvin Price Lock and Dam.

Chapman, who announced his plans to retire in mid-May in order to resolve personal financial issues, said in addition to resolving those issues, he has spent the last couple of months reflecting on the College’s integral role in providing services and education that help strengthen the region.

“Lewis and Clark has a significant economic and cultural impact on the region – providing a low-cost, high quality education for residents; functioning as a cultural center for community events; offering training for the area’s workforce; supplying a tourist destination for history, sculpture and garden tours – all while serving as one of the area’s largest employers,” Chapman said. “We have created a tremendous expectation for success in this community, and I am looking forward to working with all of our community partners to accelerate the momentum at Lewis and Clark and throughout the region.”

During the period of Chapman’s retirement, Gary Ayres served as Acting President. “We were fortunate to have someone with Ayres’ talents to serve as Acting President and on behalf of the Board I want to thank him for his service to the College since mid-May,” Watson said.

Upon the effective date of Chapman’s appointment as President, Ayres will return to his position as the College’s Vice President, Administration.

Tim Rooney to be Inducted into the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame

Godfrey, Ill. – Tim Rooney is one of three longtime Illinois JUCO soccer coaches being inducted this November into the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame, a first for Lewis and Clark.

Rooney said the honor is more a win for the team and the school than a personal victory.

“It’s a reflection on our program,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of outstanding players as well as a lot of excellent teams and through their individual and team successes it has put me in a position that I would be considered for this great honor.”

Rooney, the other two coaches and six players to be honored this year were selected for their impact on JUCO soccer in the ‘90s and early ‘00s.

They will be officially honored at the NJCAA Division One Soccer Banquet in Tyler, Texas and the NJCAA Division Three Soccer Banquet at Herkimer, New York. They join 59 other coaches, contributors and players already named to the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame.

Rooney has established a career total of 598 victories with his men's (309 wins) and women's (289 wins) soccer teams at Lewis and Clark Community College since his arrival in 1986. He was named region coach of the year 13 times and has eight national tournament appearances between the two programs. His 1999 and 2008 women's teams won national championship titles for the Illinois school. He played on the 1969 and 1970 National Championship team at St. Louis Flo Valley. Career coaching stops included St. Louis-Flo Valley, University of Missouri-St. Louis and professionally, with the St. Louis Steamers.

Just this year, he was named Region 24 Coach of the Year and MWAC Coach of the Year, and was a finalist for NJCAA National Coach of the Year. He was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in the fall of 2009.

“I would thank all the players over the years. Without them, there’s no way I’d get this award,” Rooney said.

Despite his accomplishments, Rooney still has aspirations in soccer.

“Our goal every year is to win a National Title,” he said.

Read more at http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=11853.

King Faces Busy Day at LCCC Futures

GODFREY -- Evan King has his work cut out for him today.

A sophomore from the University of Michigan, King will play in the quarterfinals of the Lewis and Clark Community College USTA Men's Futures singles tournament at 10 a.m. and then partner with Jordan Cox for the doubles final against Jean Andersen and Joshua Zavala not before 2 p.m.

Cox and King on Thursday defeated Chase Buchanan and Sekou Bangoura 7-6 (0), 6-3 to earn their place in the doubles final. Andersen and Zavala earned their spot by defeating Jarmere Jenkins and Austin Krajicek 7-5, 3-6 [10-7].

Only two seeded players remain in the singles tournament - No. 1 seed Matt Reid, of Australia and No. 3 seed Blake Strode of St. Louis.

Last year's championship runner up and this year's No. 5 seed Alexander Domijan is out of the running after losing Thursday to Texas A&M junior Austin Krajicek 6-1, 7-6 (1).

Krajicek, an unseeded player who has worked his way up through the qualifiers, said he has known Domijan for years and has a lot of respect for him as a player.

"Alex is a great player. It was a very good match. I just had my mind set that I was going for it," said Krajicek. "I feel good about where I'm at in the tournament. I like the courts here and I'm used to them since I played here last year and have played my way up through the qualies this year."

Krajicek will play St. Louisan and No. 3 seed Blake Strode this morning at 10 in the singles quarterfinals. Strode, who defeated wild card John-Paul Fruttero 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 Thursday, said he is looking forward to today's match.

"I'm glad I made it through. The match (against Fruttero) was very competitive," said Strode. "Now I'm ready to move forward."

Also playing in the quarterfinals today are: last year's champion Matt Reid, who will take on American Robbye Poole not before 11 a.m.; Rhyne Williams, a sophomore at the University of Tennessee who will play Evan King at 10 a.m.; and Dovydas Sakinis, of Lithuania, who will play Arata Onozawa of Japan not before 11 a.m.

Rain Forces Busy Weekend to Decide USTA Futures Titles

GODFREY - Friday's rainout of the USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit tournament means a weekend of non-stop tennis action at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Singles quarterfinals will begin this morning at 9. Following a rest from singles quarterfinals and not before noon, the singles semifinals will be held.

Then not before 3 p.m. the men's doubles final championship match will round out the day. Singles championship play is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday after a 10 a.m. tennis demonstration from members of the Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Association.

The competition today includes quarterfinals singles matches including No. 1 seed and last year's tournament champion Matt Reid, of Australia. He face American Robbye Poole. No. 3 seed Blake Strode, of St. Louis, will play Texas A&M junior Austin Krajicek; University of Tennessee sophomore Rhyne Williams will face University of Michigan sophomore Evan King; and Dovydas Sakinis, of Lithuania, will take on Arata Onozawa, of Japan.

In the doubles final championship match today the Tennessee partnership of Joshua Zavala and Jean Andersen will take on Jordan Cox and Evan King.

All events and matches are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the tournament desk at (618) 468-6002.

Title at LCCC Gives Poole Back-to-Back Futures

GODFREY - For Robbye Poole, winning Lewis and Clark Community College's 13th annual USTA Men's Future's $10K tournament Sunday was "like a dream come true".

Poole, who also won last week's USTA Men's Futures Pro tournament in Joplin, Mo., must still have been in a "Show-me" state of mind. The Charlotte, N.C., resident defeated Texas A&M junior Austin Krajicek 6-3, 7-5 before a standing-room only crowd in the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at the College.

"Austin and I have never played against each other and he is a very good player who had to play through a lot of games to get to the finals. I have to say that this is unbelievable for me. It is like a dream come true. Winning two tournaments back to back is great," said Poole, a 25-year-old tennis pro and former All-American at Ole Miss.

For Krajicek, the tournament was quite a grind. He worked his way up through the qualifiers defeating William Parker in round one and then University of Illinois teammates Johnny Hamui and Bruno Abdelnour in rounds three and four. Next, he got past Texas Longhorn Joshua Zavala and the No. 5 seed Alexander Domijan in the main draw.

Then on Saturday, Krajicek played two main draw matches-defeating No. 3 seed Blake Strode, of St. Louis, in the quarterfinal and the University of Tennessee's Rhyne Williams in the semifinal to earn his spot in the title match.

After losing the tournament to Poole, Krajicek addressed the crowd and said he enjoyed the tournament and hopes to be back next year with a little something extra.

"I'm glad to have been here. Working my way playing through the heat everyday was a battle, but it has been a wonderful week and next year I will just need to get that one more win," said Krajicek.

Both Poole and Krajicek are now heading to the next nearest USTA Men's Futures tournament which starts Decatur today.

Real Estate Class Begins Aug. 23

Godfrey, Ill. - Lewis and Clark Community College is offering two Real Estate Transactions classes this fall semester.

One will be offered in Jerseyville, Aug. 23-Oct. 13, at Jersey Community High School, and the second will be at the N. O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville, Aug. 24-Oct. 14. Both will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and taught by real estate broker Kevin Botterbush.

“If you’re interested in getting in the real estate business, now is the time,” Botterbush said. “Changes for licensure are expected in the future and taking this class and passing the state exam is a good idea before requirements change.”

Real Estate 132 examines the nature of real estate and its ownership, titles, legal descriptions, uses, contracts, leases, taxation and values. Upon successful completion of the course, students are qualified to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Examination, which is the test required for state licensing as a real estate agent.

Students must be 21 years old to take the test and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

For more information contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

Rematch Possible at LCCC

GODFREY — Could there be another matchup between last year’s two Lewis and Clark USTA Men’s Futures championship competitors Matt Reid and Alexander Domijan? Both have made it through the first round of main draw play.

Domijan retired last year before finishing the singles championship game. This year he is back and hoping to make it all the way. he got off to a good start Wednesday when he defeated Joshua Graves 6-3, 6-1.

“I feel I played well (Wednesday) even though it was very hot and humid,” Domijan said. “I like the courts here and am glad to be back. Now I’m going to take it a step at a time and just focus on making it through the next round.”

The 18-year-old from Wesley Chapel, Florida is the No. 5 seed and is ranked 542 in the world. Reid, 20, of Sydney, Australia, is the No. 1 seed in the tournament and carries a world ranking of 399.

To make it through to the next round, Domijan will have to defeat Texas A&M’s Austin Krajicek, and Reid will have to get past the University of Florida’s Sekou Bangoura. Krajicek defeated Joshua Zavala, of the University of Texas, 6-3, 6-2. Bangoura defeated Jared Easton of Australia 1-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Also still in the running is third-seeded St. Louisan Blake Strode, who defeated Maciek Sykut 7-6 (8) 6-2.

“It was a tough match. He was a good opponent. Getting the tie break in the first round helped. I feel good about the tournament. This is my third time here and it is always nice to be home,” said Strode, a former college player at Arkansas.

Last Sunday, Strode won in the finals of the US Open National Playoffs Men’s Championship in Atlanta. The win earned Strode a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament August 24-27 in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y.

Other singles who won Wednesday include No. 4 seed Jean-Noel Insausti, of France; Americans Chase Buchanan, Robbye Poole, Evan King and Daniel Nguyen; Arata Onozawa and Bumpei Sato, of Japan; and Dovydas Sakinis, of Lithuania.

Wednesday’s doubles wins place Sekou Bangoura and his partner Chase Buchanan against fellow Americans Jordan Cox and Evan King today in the semifinals. Also playing in doubles semifinals today are Jean Andersen of the Republic of South Africa and his partner Joshua Zavala who will face Americans Jarmere Jenkins and Austin Krajicek.

Round 2 of the singles matches starts today at 10 a.m. and doubles semifinals will begin not before 2 p.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark Community College. Doubles finals are scheduled for Friday, and the singles championship will be held Sunday.

Defending champ advances in Futures Tourney

GODFREY —Before a crowd of fans in the newly-dedicated Robert Simpson Stadium court, last year’s Lewis and Clark USTA Men’s Futures champion proved he has what it takes to stay in the running again this year.

Matt Reid, 20, of Australia, defeated Jarmere Jenkins 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Tuesday in the opening round of the main draw.

Reid, the No. 1 seed in the $10,000 tournament, said he is happy to be back at Lewis and Clark and looking forward to making it to the finals again this year.

“It feels great to be back,” said Reid. “Last year was my first time here and it was a positive experience. I really like the courts and just enjoy playing here.”

Reid’s fans were happy to see him as well. Joe and Dianna Mannisi, of Edwardsville, said they were glad to watch Reid play and win again.

“I really like his style of playing,” said Joe Mannisi. “We came last year and watched him play in the finals and we didn’t want to miss seeing him again today. He is a very talented player.”

Golf Tournament Benefit Set for Aug. 7

Godfrey, Ill. – Enjoy a day of golf with former Illini basketball players to benefit Trailblazers Men’s Basketball and The Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter, on Aug. 7.

Players who will be in attendance include Deon Thomas, now athletic director/head men’s basketball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College, T.J. Wheeler, Tommy Michaels and Richard Keene, among other former Fighting Illini.

The four-person scramble tournament will be held at Rolling Hills Golf Course, 5801 Pierce Lane in Godfrey, with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

“This is a good cause because it will benefit the Lewis and Clark basketball program as we begin our journey to return to the national tournament. We finished fourth in the nation last season at the Division II level. Now were stepping up to face stiffer competition at the Division I level,” Thomas said. “I also believe that this will bring notoriety to Lewis and Clark, Godfrey, Alton and the surrounding areas. However, the most important reason to contribute to the cause is to join in the fight against Lupus. Lupus is a silent killer that has affected my life and continues to affect the lives of many people around the world. I want to help open people’s eyes to the dreaded disease,” he said.

“My goal is for everyone to come out and enjoy themselves and at the same time be able to give money to two worthy causes,” he said.

The cost is $400 per team, with a total of 40 teams. The registration deadline is Aug. 2.

In addition to golf, there will also be prizes, a raffle, a silent auction, and a dinner following the tournament.

For more information on the tournament, call (305) 733-0953, (618) 468-6200 or e-mail dtsports25@lc.edu.

Martz loves long coaching career

SAUGET — While a long Major League playing career didn’t work out for Randy Martz, a long successful coaching career has.

And he wouldn’t have it any other way.

He got his coaching start at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville under Gary “Bo” Collins and never looked back.

“I wanted to see if I wanted to coach and that made up my mind,” Martz said. “I loved it.”

Martz completed his 20th season as the head baseball coach at Lewis and Clark Community College this spring. The Trailblazers went 26-26 in 2010 and Martz has a career record of 410-380 at LCCC. He also serves as the pitching coach for the Gateway Grizzlies of the independent Frontier League.

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Clean & Screen 2010 Offers One Stop Shop for Dental Services and Physicals

Godfrey, Ill. – Volunteers helped 59 area children get free dental screenings, preventive work and school/sports physicals during Lewis and Clark’s second Clean and Screen event, held Sat., July 17 at the Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic.

Including siblings and parents, 135 Madison, Jersey, Greene, St. Clair and Macoupin County residents were served at the annual event.

In addition to free dental exams, dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments and sealants, families were treated to a magical learning atmosphere complete with an appearance by the Tooth Fairy and 30 educations booths at The Smile
Station, returning from last year.

The carnival-like atmosphere in Riverbend Arena's gymnasium offered educational games encouraging good oral health, prizes, balloons, face painting, movies and nutritious snacks.

“Several parents who attended the inaugural event last July returned this year after reading about the event in the newspaper. Returning parents were thrilled with the one stop shopping concept, where all services are provided under one roof and free of charge,” said Cathy Anderson, an L&C dental assisting/hygiene faculty member. “Returning parents and children were also excited to revisit The Smile Station, as they learned how to keep their oral health ‘on the right track.’”

Colorful, interactive displays and games designed by Anderson, who is a former first grade teacher, reinforced children’s knowledge of proper brushing and flossing, diet and nutrition, tooth anatomy, and the oral-systemic link.

New this year was a “tot lot” designed to entertain preschool children, as well as a room arranged as a parent education and reception area, where parents had a place to relax as their children received treatment.

The L&C Mobile Health Unit was also available for tours, where Sharon Walker, Mobile Health Unit intake coordinator, offered free oral health products to all family members who attended the event.

The 66 volunteers who staffed the event included dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental program faculty, staff and students. Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses from Lewis and Clark’s Nurse Managed Center, as well as faculty, staff and students from the nursing program, also volunteered.

“We were very pleased to have so many professionals volunteering their time to offer free services to these children in need. It was truly a collaborative effort,” said Michelle Singley, coordinator of the Dental Hygiene Program at L&C. “In addition to the generosity of time that the volunteers pledged for this event, we were also extremely fortunate to receive several grants that have provided us with the funds to purchase all of the materials needed to provide dental services and school physicals to so many children in need.”

This year, grants were provided by the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Ultradent and Septodont, Inc.

Additional sponsors of the event included Colgate, Henry Schein, Hu-Friedy, Johnson & Johnson, the L&C Student Activities and Nursing Clubs, Oral B, Sunstar Americas, Inc., Waterpik and Williams Office Products.

Main Draw Singles and Doubles Play Begins Today

Godfrey, IL – Main draw singles and doubles play will begin today at the United States Tennis Association’s Men’s Pro Circuit tournament at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Play will begin following a special ceremony at 9 a.m. to dedicate the Robert Simpson Stadium Court at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. The ceremony is open to the public.

The late Dr. Robert Simpson, who served as the College’s men’s tennis coach in 1987 and 1988, had a passion for tennis and was instrumental in bringing the USTA tournament to Lewis and Clark. The new stadium court in his honor offers additional covered courtside stadium seating for 104 people.

Following the ceremony, last year’s USTA Men’s Singles Champion and this year’s No. 1 seed Matt Reid, of Australia, will play Jarmere Jenkins, a freshman from the University of Virginia, on the Robert Simpson court.

This year’s main draw singles boasts not only Reid’s return, but also the return of his opponent, Alexander Domijan. Domijan, who retired last year, is the No. 5 seed in the tournament and is scheduled to play Northwestern’s Joshua Graves later in the week.

Only four seeded players advanced from yesterday’s qualifiers into the singles main draw – No. 2 Dovydas Sakinis of Lithuania; No. 5 Tennys Sandgren, of Tennessee, No. 6 Ruben Gonzales, of the Philippines, and No. 7 Austin Krajicek, junior at Texas A&M. Unseeded players who advanced are Joshua Graves who defeated the No. 1 seed Maciek Sykut, Daniel Nguyen who defeated No. 3 seed Bumpei Sato, Evan King who defeated No. 4 seed Sekou Bangoura and Joshua Zavala who defeated Jeremiah Fuller.

In other singles action today, Texas A&M alumnus Conor Pollock will face wildcard John-Paul Fruttero. Pollock, who was one of A&M’s most decorated men’s tennis players, comes in at a No. 694 world-ranking. Fruttero, who is ranked No. 777 was a standout player at UCLA. Ryhne Williams, a freshman from the University of Tennessee will play Jean Anderson, a sophomore from the University of Texas. Meanwhile, No. 7 seed Jordan Cox of Georgia will face Jack Sock of Kansas.

Today’s doubles main draw will offer an action-packed “Show Me” state matchup featuring St. Louis natives Abraham Souza and Blake Strode who will face Sekou Bangoura and Chase Buchanan today not before 1 p.m. Strode, a former state champion in tennis at Pattonville High, this past Sunday won the U.S. Open National Playoffs Men’s Championship in Atlanta, and is now a wild card in the upcoming 2010 US Open Qualifying Tournament in Flushing, N.Y. Strode, 23, is also the No. 3 seed in the singles main draw at Lewis and Clark.

The tournament, which is free and open to the public, will continue throughout this week. For information call 618-468-3200.

Futures tourney trims field from 64 to 32

GODFREY - The field of players still fighting to make it into the main draw of the USTA Men's Futures Tournament narrowed from 64 to 32 Saturday during the second day of qualifying rounds at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark Community College and the Alton High School courts.

Former Lewis and Clark and McKendree player Daniel Quinn battled in a three-hour match against Joe Bates, former Wake Forest player and current volunteer men's tennis coach at Wisconsin. Quinn, who had several fans from Alton and Godfrey cheering him on, lost to Bates 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Today, Bates will face No. 5 seed and University of Tennessee sophomore Tennys Sandgren not before 10 a.m.

Meanwhile, one court over Illini fans were rooting for St. Louis native Abe Souza as he and Evan King of Michigan also battled for three hours with Souza losing 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.

Although Souza, Stephen Hoh, Brian Alden and Connor Roth are out of the running, Illini teammates Dennis Nevolo (No. 14 seed), Bruno Abdelnour, Johnny Hamui and alumnus Ruben Gonzales (No. 6 seed) will play qualifying rounds today.

Terrell Celestine, 16, of Atlanta, Ga., is another player who is glad to make it to round three. He defeated Notre Dame sophomore Daniel Stahl 6-0, 6-3, and today will face Bumpei Sato (No. 3 seed) of Japan not before 10 a.m.

"I felt good today. I got into the rhythm of the game and I was serving well," Celestine said. "I just focus on one game at a time. If I do that, play my best and continue to improve the wins will come."

This is the first year on the USTA Men's Futures Pro Circuit for Celestine. He just turned 16 in April and recently moved up from the USTA Juniors to try his hand at the professional circuit.

Celestine, who was the USTA's No. 1-ranked 14-year-old in 2009, said he and his brothers Terence, 17, and Deo-Ray Brown, 22, have been working hard and learning a lot on this tour. Terence and Deo-Ray both lost in the first qualifying rounds Friday and now are cheering Terrell as he works his way to the main draw.

Start time for the tournament today is 9 a.m. at LCCC. The tournament, which is free and open to the public, will continue throughout the week with main draw action starting Tuesday. The championship will be held next Sunday.

More than 600 attend Big Gig Music Show

ALTON - More than 600 people showed up at the Alton Amphitheater Saturday to hear some "local sound, downtown."

Alton Marketplace played host to the second annual Big Gig Music Show, with seven bands representing all genres of music, including acoustic pop, rock, funk, new wave, punk rock to alternative rock, blues, pop, indie and country.

"(The Big Gig) is great for exposure," said musician Aaron Kellim of Audri & Aaron. "It's a good chance to get our music out to our friends, family and those listening to our music."

Kellim said this year's Big Gig event was Audri and Aaron's first appearance.

The other half of the duo is Audri Lucasey, 19, of Alton.

"We'll definitely be back (next year)," Kellim said.

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Futures players battle heat

GODFREY — Daniel Quinn wiped the sweat and sunscreen from his brow, took a deep breath, and headed onto the sun-soaked tennis court while remarking the heat was starting to wear on him, but he still had more to give.

At high noon on one of the hottest days of summer yet, Quinn made his stand. The former Lewis and Clark Community College (2005) and McKendree (2006-07) tennis player from Melbourne, Australia held firm against the heat and worthy opponent Zac Tsai-defeating him 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Quinn is one of 64 athletes who will play in today’s second qualifying round hoping to earn a spot in the 32-player main draw of Lewis and Clark’s 13th Annual USTA Men’s Futures $10K Tennis Tournament. Play begins today starting at 9 a.m. at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex at Lewis and Clark and also at the Alton High School tennis courts.

Also still in the running are six University of Illinois teammates and one alumnus. Illini men’s tennis coach Brad Dancer said the USTA tournament at LCCC is one he and the team look forward to attending each year. For the last three years, Dancer’s Illini players have made a big showing at the tournament.

“The men and I are glad to be back again this year. We are feeling good and looking forward to the competition,” Dancer said. “There are always Illini fans here to support us and we appreciate that.”

Illini sophomore Bruno Abdelnour, 19, of Aleppo, Syria, said he is hopeful about his place in the tournament after he defeated Dartmouth’s Alexander Centenari yesterday 6-2, 6-1.

“I played well,” Abdelnour said. “Of course heat like this can always be a factor, but I felt good about how I played and am looking forward to the next round of qualifying.”

Abdelnour continues qualifying today along with Illini teammates Abe Souza, of St. Louis; Johnny Hamui, of Florida; Brian Alden, of Barrington, Ill.; Stephen Hoh, of Australia; Dennis Nevolo of Gurnee, Ill., and alumnus Ruben Gonzales of the Philippines.

The tournament will continue throughout next week with main draw play commencing after the 9 a.m. dedication of the Robert Simpson Stadium Court Tuesday. The championship match is scheduled for Sunday, August 1. For more information on the tournament, call 468-3200.

Seven of top 16 seeds still in final qualifying at LCCC

GODFREY -- Competition is heating up as the top seven of 16 seeded players remain in the final qualifying round of Lewis and Clark Community College's 13th Annual USTA Men's Futures Tournament.

The final round of qualifying begins at 10 a.m. today at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex. Sixteen players will battle, but only eight will make it into the 32-player singles main draw that begins Tuesday after the dedication of the Robert Simpson Stadium Court at 9 a.m. Doubles play is also set to begin Tuesday.

Several University of Illinois fans again came out to support the team Sunday. However, the Illini suffered upsets over the weekend leaving only Bruno Abdelnour, of Syria, and alumnus Ruben Gonzales in the tournament.

Illini junior and No. 14 seed Dennis Nevolo lost to Michigan sophomore Evan King 6-3, 6-2. Meanwhile on an adjacent court, Illini senior Johnny Hamui lost to Texas A&M junior and No. 7 seed Austin Krajicek 7-6 (3), 6-1. Krajicek will face Illini Bruno Abdelnour, and King will take on No. 4 seed Sekou Bangoura, who plays for the University of Florida, this morning at 10.

Former LCCC tennis player and All-American John Goldacker, of Jerseyville, brought his sons and camera to the tournament Sunday. Dressed in orange to support the Illini, the Goldacker family rooted for Nevolo and Hamui.

"This really is a great tournament and I try to get down here to watch it and when I can. I actually played in this tournament many years ago just a little before Andy Roddick played here," said Goldacker. "These are some of the best young players in tennis. We are Illini fans and really hope to see them do well. But we enjoy watching all the players."

No. 1 Seed Maciek Sykut, former standout player for Florida State, said he feels confident after his 6-4, 6-4 win against Andrew Thomson. Sykut will face unseeded Joshua Graves, a Big Ten junior from Northwestern, today at 10 a.m.

Other players facing each other today include American Tennys Sandgren (No. 5 seed) and Miles Bugby of Great Britain; Americans Joshua Zavala and Jeremiah Fuller; Ruben Gonzales (No. 6 seed) of the Philippines, and American David Holiner; and Dovydas Sakinis (No. 2 seed), of Lithuania, and American Damon Gillette.

The tournament continues with the doubles final set for Friday and the final singles match set for Sunday. For more information on the tournament, call 618-468-3200.

L&C to Host Alton Municipal Band 2010 Finale

Godfrey, Ill. – In celebration of the newly founded partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College and the Alton Municipal Band, the College will sponsor the band’s 2010 Season Grand Finale Concert.

Under the direction of David Drillinger, the Alton Municipal Band will perform a wide variety of music to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. Susan Parton Stanard, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Ensembles and Vocal Studies at L&C, will be the featured vocalist.

For children’s entertainment and for those who are young at heart, JoJo the Clown will lead the Children’s Parade during the show.

The concert will be held at The Commons on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark, beginning at 8 p.m. Aug. 5.

Admission is free and the public is welcome.

For more information regarding this event or other music department events, please call the music office at (618) 468-4731.

Tennis’ Rising Stars to Shine at USTA Men’s Futures Tourney

Godfrey – Wimbledon may be over, but some of tennis’ rising stars will shine as Lewis and Clark Community College hosts the 13th annual United States Tennis Association’s Men’s Futures Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament July 22-Aug. 1 at the Andy Simpson Tennis Complex on the Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey campus.

The USTA Pro Circuit has served as a launching pad for some of tennis’ greatest players. Andy Roddick, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Maria Sharapova and Lindsay Davenport are among the game’s top stars who began their careers on the USTA Pro Circuit.

The weeklong USTA Men’s Futures Tournament draws spectators from all over the metro area to the College’s campus. Spectators are provided with covered stadium seating, which keeps them comfortable and shaded from the heat.

Registration for the tournament will be held Thursday, July 22, from 4-6 p.m. in River Bend Arena at Lewis and Clark Community College. Players in the $10K Tournament will start qualifying play Friday, July 23, as they vie for a chance at making the final 128-player main draw. The main draw will begin Monday, July 26, at 9 a.m., and play will continue throughout the week— ending with the championship finals Sunday, Aug. 1.

As part of the tournament this year, the College will host a Tennis Carnival for children on Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. During the event, which is open to the public, youth from the Alton and Bethalto Boys and Girls Clubs will take part in a skills clinic with some of the tournament’s professionals and members of the Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Foundation will be giving demonstrations.

For more information about the tournament or directions to campus, contact the College’s Public Relations Department at (618) 468-3200.

Visit the tournament website for more info at http://www.usta.com/ProTennis/USTAProCircuit.aspx. See Lewis and Clark's Athletics site for day-to-day coverage.

College for Kids Summer 2010

Godfrey, Ill. – The worlds of robotics, cooking, art and engineering are among those young people can explore during College for Kids 2010 this summer at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Presented by L&C’s division of Corporate & Community Learning, College for Kids offers more than 100 different programs to more than 1,200 students each summer. This summer’s line-up features 112 classes scheduled in eight locations across Madison, Macoupin and Jersey counties.

Classes are taught by highly qualified instructors in small class settings with an emphasis on hands-on, interactive learning experiences specially geared toward students in pre-school through early high school.

“Many of this year’s classes and camps are designed to help kids explore different parts of the world without having to board a plane, bus or ship,” said Katie Sledge, College for Kids coordinator. “It’s important that kids grow up with an understanding and appreciation of cultures other than their own. Classes like The World of Esperanto, Dance Around the World, Habitat Explorers, Globe Trotters and Cooking Without Borders will take kids on learning adventures of other cultures while allowing them to have fun and make new friends.”

Plenty of popular classes are returning from last year. Young participants can learn the basics of horsemanship and how to ride in Pony Pals or Little Stirrups, explore life and culture on the Mississippi in River Island Adventure at the National Great Rivers Museum, and build and program their own robot with LEGO Mindstorms in Battle Bots. Older students can earn American Heart Association certification in So You Want to Be a Babysitter, learn to play golf with an LPGA professional in Junior Golf, and develop their creative writing and character development skills in Inspired Ink.

Weeklong classes begin June 7 and run through the first week of August. Most meet in the mornings, from 9 a.m. to noon, or in the afternoons, from 1 to 4 p.m. Other classes meet all day long. Individual course costs vary by section and materials needed.

Class schedules are available at elementary schools in the Lewis and Clark Community College District. For more information, contact Katie Sledge at (618) 468-5750 or ksledge@lc.edu.

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Audri & Aaron to Represent L&C at Alton’s Big Gig July 24

Godfrey, Ill. – An acoustic/folk/pop duo comprising two Lewis and Clark musicians will hit the stage together on Saturday, July 24 during Alton’s Big Gig Local Music Show at the Alton Riverfront Ampitheater.

Audri & Aaron, formed in April 2010, comprises L&C vocal performance student Audri Lucasey, 19, of Alton, and L&C music education alumnus Aaron Kellim, 24, of Bethalto, who is known in the area for his past work with bands like Bear Hug Jersey and One Lone Car.

Lucasey, on vocals and violin, and Kellim, on vocals, guitar and piano, name artists like Norah Jones, Colbie Caillat, Celine Dion, Gin Blossoms, Dave Barnes, Lauryn Hill, Marvin Gaye and John Legend as musical influences.

The two met in college through classes and their involvement in Lewis and Clark’s vocal group, Limited Edition.

“Audri played a song that she had written for me and another friend of ours in January of 2010, and I knew right then that I wanted to work with her,” Kellim said. “I offered any help that I could provide in song writing and about two months later, she asked if I wanted to start writing with her and playing some shows once we had enough material.”

The pair has already played a few small shows, but is hoping to break into the St. Louis music scene after their Big Gig performance.

Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Marketplace, said she’s looking forward to the show. Usually a more intimate group, they have added a couple more musicians to fill out their sound in the large venue, McGibany said.

“Their music is just enchanting. Audri’s voice is just beautiful and their lyrics are amazing,” she said.

The Big Gig is a local music showcase in which bands send in music to be selected to play. Six entries are chosen and given tickets to sell, then whichever group sells the most tickets gets the time slot of their choice and a prize package that includes recording time in a studio of their choice, air time on WLCA 89.9-FM, and an article in The Telegraph, among other perks.
As winners of the ticket sales competition, Kellim said they are currently looking for a producer and studio that will fit their sound best, though three of Audri & Aaron’s original songs have already been recorded at the studio on Lewis and Clark Community College’s campus, and can be heard online at www.myspace.com/audriaaron, or www.youtube.com/theaudriaaron.

“Hopefully by the end of August, we will be in the studio working on our first full-length album,” Kellim said.

For both musicians, working together has been a breeze, they said.

“Audri has always written by herself, so for her it’s nice to have someone to bounce all of her ideas off of for feedback,” Kellim said. “For me, it’s a new experience to have someone that is so incredible at writing lyrics. It’s also been different being the only one playing an instrument. It really exposes every note that I play so I have to be on top of my game every night.”

"Working together has made writing music so much easier and more relaxing. I feel that our music style reflects the way we work together and our personalities," Lucasey said.

Audri & Aaron will take the stage at 8:30 p.m., right before area native country artist Ryan Rothe takes the stage to close out the show. Big Gig will run from 3- 11 p.m. and will also feature Science Hill (rock/reggae/jazz), Red Card Royale (rock/funk), Devil Baby Freakshow (new wave/punk rock) and Building Rome (alternative/rock).

“People can expect a wide variety of music, with many talented musicians,” Kellim said.

Kellim, a spring 2010 L&C graduate, plans to pursue a career in music education by working toward his bachelor’s degree at Greenville College, and continue performing.

As a student at Lewis and Clark, he participated in the L&C Choir Ensemble and Limited Edition. In 2009, he was named “Who’s Who Among Junior College Students” and was also a Talent Award Scholarship recipient.

Fans might recognize Kellim from his former affiliations with local bands Bear Hug Jersey and One Lone Car, among others. He’s traveled the country on tour, had music featured on MTV’s “The Hills” and has played alongside established groups including the Gin Blossoms, Soul Asylum, Switchfoot and One Republic.

Lucasey, a voice student of L&C’s Director of Choral Ensembles and Vocal Studies Susan Parton Stanard, placed second this past February in the College Freshmen Women’s division of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

She has written worship music with Steve Cox and, like Kellim, performs with her church’s worship team.

Lucasey is also a member of the L&C vocal group Limited Edition and is a Talent Award Scholarship recipient for the 2010-2011 school year. Lucasey’s major is vocal performance, and she plans to graduate in Spring 2011.

Big Gig, featuring original music written and performed by St. Louis Metro East musicians, is sponsored by Alton Marketplace and RiverBender.com.

Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 in advance at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton or online at www.riverfrontamphitheater.com. One dollar per ticket will be donated to the Jacoby Arts Center to support their live music ventures, while the rest of the proceeds benefit Alton Marketplace's mission of improving and promoting Downtown Alton.

For more information on the show, visit http://www.riverfrontamphitheater.com/BIGGIG/.

Tennis’ Rising Stars to Shine at USTA Men’s Futures Tourney

L&C Dental Programs Sponsor Second Annual Clean and Screen

Godfrey – Lewis and Clark Community College will offer free dental exams, dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants and school physicals for children ages 3-16 at the second annual “Clean and Screen” event. These services will be provided to children of families who cannot afford them on a first come, first serve basis from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 in the River Bend Arena.

Last year 75 health care professionals staffed the event, including volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and Spanish interpreters. Faculty, staff and students from the dental and nursing programs, will also take part in the event to ensure its success.

“The current economic downturn has affected us all,” Michelle Singley, coordinator of the Dental Hygiene Program at L&C said. “Many families in our college community find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Job loss, lack of medical or dental insurance, and a change in monthly income are making it difficult for many families to get the medical and dental services they need.”

Singley said the “Clean and Screen” event was developed to meet the needs of those in the community who are currently struggling with how to pay for school physicals or dental exams in preparation for the start of school. “Oftentimes things as essential as healthcare have to be put on the back burner when money is tight,” Singley said. “We are pleased to have tremendous support from the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs, allowing us to offer these much-needed services to the children of our community.”

Singley said the event has been well-received by the local school districts, local area dental offices, grant providers and corporate donors. “In addition to the generosity of time that so many in our community have pledged for this event, we have also been extremely fortunate to receive three grants that have provided us with the funds to purchase all of the materials we will use to provide free dental services and school physicals to children in need.” Singley said.

Grants were provided by the American Dental Hygiene Association, the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation and Ultradent.

Although there may be a wait for services, educational learning environments will be set up to keep children entertained. The Smile Station teaches children how to keep their oral health “on the right track” and is a fun, interactive health fair that allows children to play games, win prizes and learn about dental health. In addition, movies, light snacks and a referral system for any additional dentistry and/or medical services will be provided.

This year, a parent waiting area, complete with adult education, refreshments and movies, and a tot lot designed to keep younger children entertained, will also be offered.

Donna Meyer, Dean of Health Sciences, thanked everyone involved in organizing the event. “A great deal of planning, grant writing and organizing has gone into this event,” Meyer said. “I am thankful to everyone who has volunteered their time, products or services for this event. We have had more than $80,000 raised through in-kind donations and sponsorships, and we could not provide this event for our community members if it were not for these gifts.”

Sonya Crider Joins L&C

Godfrey, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College is announcing that Sonya Crider, former professional basketball player and assistant women’s basketball coach/recruiter at Brevard Community College, will head the Trailblazers women’s basketball team and assume the role of Assistant Athletic Director for the College.

Crider, a graduate of Northern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Science and presently is working to complete a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis on sports management.

While at NIU, Crider helped lead her team to two NCAA Division I tournaments. She is listed in the Top 10 in several record categories at NIU including being a member of NIU’s “1000 Point Club” for scoring 1,201 points during her career there from 1981-85. She also holds NIU records for career field goals made (518); is a career-leader in the “600 Rebound Club” with 856; is an all-time leader in single-game blocked shots (7) and a career leader in blocked shots (112), to name a few.

After college, Crider played professional basketball for several years in Europe and South America. While playing internationally, she won a Slam Dunk competition in Europe and led her team to back-to-back Cup Championships in South America.

Crider, who also has extensive experience in coaching and recruiting, expressed that coaching and mentoring young athletes is a passion she is eager to share in her new role at Lewis and Clark.

“I take pride in my student-athletes performance on and off the court,” Crider said. “My coaching experience is diversified covering intercollegiate, international, AAU competitive teams and high school teams, and I look forward to sharing my experiences in these areas in my roles at Lewis and Clark.”

In the off-season, Crider said she enjoyed her experience as head coach of the Orlando Sixers AAU team—one of Florida’s top teams—winning State and Regional Championships and competing at the national level. She also worked in community relations and as a youth programs associate for the Orlando Magic, Inc. where she coordinated a variety of activities for young athletics including Orlando Magic Youth Camps.

“We are very pleased to welcome Sonya to the Athletic Department,” said George Terry, vice president of Athletics and Student Life at Lewis and Clark Community College. “She has much to offer our women’s basketball team through her experiences as a player and coach as well as a diverse background in sports management and community relations which will enhance her experience here as assistant athletic director.”

Lewis and Clark Launches Website Redesign

Godfrey – Lewis and Clark Community College is launching its website redesign today and is offering tips for users to better understand how to navigate it.

The new www.lc.edu offers all audiences the information they need in a better organized manner, within a much more visual package.

“Our site is visited by so many different groups of people throughout the community - future and current students who are looking for student resources or enrollment information, community members who are looking for information on upcoming events or directions to campus, alumni who are looking for information that keeps them connected, and of course our own faculty and staff who use the site daily,” Lewis and Clark’s Chief Information Officer Mark Tuck said. “The new site offers content areas designed specifically for each of our main user groups, which simplifies the process of finding relevant information.”

The main site is geared toward the prospective student and contains links to information relevant to enrollment, student clubs and organizations, semester start dates, financial aid applications and much more.

For remaining users, the site offers four "Audience Paths" which serve as information portals and resource pages for Current Students, Faculty and Staff, Visitors and Community and Alumni and Donors.

Main sections on the site include:

•   Discover Lewis and Clark - An introduction to the College, including our Green Initiatives, Board of Trustees, Administration, Diversity, History, Mission and more.
•   Degrees and Certifications - A listing of the degrees and certificates offered at the College. This area also includes information about the High School Partnership Program, GED and more.
•   Corporate and Community Learning - All of our CCL offerings, including information on corporate training, continuing education classes and the College for Kids program.
•   Admissions and Registration - Links for students who are looking to start their education at L&C, including advising, testing and international student links.
•   Financial Aid - Links for students, including veteran’s affairs, loans, scholarships and grants.
•   Campus Life - Links for students regarding the L&C campus, including student organizations, safety information, Reid Library, etc.
•   Athletics – The new athletics site offers improved content and the most up-to-date scores and information on all Trailblazers sports – the players, coaches and teams.
•   News, Events and Media – Links to the most recent headlines, news items and events taking place at the College.

“One of the most important tools on the new site is the ‘Quick Links’ at the top right-hand corner of the new home page,” Web Editor Laura Griffith said. “This web tool contains direct links to the most frequently used resources by our audience groups.”

Griffith added that users will notice a more vibrant design that incorporates extraordinary imagery that better represents the picturesque campuses of Lewis and Clark Community College located in Godfrey and Edwardsville. “The new site offers a great virtual tour feature, and provides direct links to our social media sites, as well as our Flickr site where new images are added on a regular basis.”

“We are very excited about how the site looks and how the navigation has been organized, and we hope that our user groups will find the new site more helpful and informative,” Griffith said.

For more information about the site, contact Griffith at lgriffith@lc.edu.

Men's Basketball Team Finishes Fourth in the Nation

DANVILLE - Friday night's NJCAA National Tournament semifinal double-overtime loss to the Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Surge left the Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers with an empty feeling.

Not only was it emotionally draining, it also took a physical toll on them. Having to return to the court less than 24 hours later didn't do the Trailblazers any favors, but it was an opportunity to redeem themselves.

But for the second consecutive night, LCCC suffered a double-overtime loss, falling 81-72 to the Kirkwood Community College Eagles.

"My guys are sapped," first-year LCCC coach Deon Thomas said. "That was a very good Kirkwood team. I thought we had them there for a second, but there is a little bit of a learning curve in there for all of us. I think this one hurts a little bit more than yesterday's.

"I know both of those games will be replayed in my mind a million times by the time next season rolls around. I'm proud of my guys. They came out two nights in a row, double overtime and fought hard. they never gave up. But you've got to start building again, I guess."

With the previous game's loss weighing on the minds of both teams, the Trailblazers and Eagles struggled to get into an offensive rhythm. But realizing there was an opportunity to finish the season on a positive note, the two squads came out of the halftime locker room with a renewed intensity.

"We had no intensity like we didn't want to win because we weren't in the championship.," said LCCC sophomore Rico Pierrevilus, who was selected to the All-Tournament team. "I guess all of our excitement was just gone. Even though it was late in the game, we just tried to get it in our minds that we needed to get the win and leave it on the floor for the last time together."

The Trailblazers not only began playing with increased energy, they got hot from the outside sinking seven 3-pointers in the final 6:26 of regulation.

Pierrevilus, who typically only takes a couple of shots from the outside per game, drained his second attempt with just 5 seconds to go, sending the contest into the first overtime.

"I thought we were on our way," Thomas said. "As soon as they came over to the bench after Rico hit the 3, I looked at them and said it's a new game. Let's go. But a bad shot here, a turnover there. We're still learning that every possession has to count for something. You've got to make each possession count. This is what you have. This is what you end up with."

The Eagles never trailed after taking a 73-72 lead, and Jordan Stoermer nailed a 3-pointer with just over one minute remaining in the second overtime to extend Kirkwood's lead to 76-72.

Pierrevilus posted a game-high 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, and Darius Lowery scored all 15 of his points from behind the 3-point arc. Anthony Jones finished with 13. As a team, LCCC shot 11 of 30 from 3-point range.

Five Eagles reached double-digit scoring including Jarvis Williams (17 points), Stoermer (13), Kaylon Williams (12 points, 6 assists), Trevell Rivers (11 points, 12 rebounds) and Brandon Pullman (11).

"It was a good season," Pierrevilus said. "It was the first year for our coach and we made it this far. So it's been a great season. There was no adjustment. It just a matter of pretty much coming together, playing as a team, working as a team and not be selfish. Understand that we are brothers, we're a family, and that we are playing for the same thing."

After ending the season with a fourth-place finish, the Trailblazers are looking forward to even more success next year.

Volleyball Player Named to MWAC All-Academic Team

Congratulations to Volleyball Player Melissa Brockmann, of Glen Carbon, Ill, who recently was named MWAC All-Academic Team along with 16 other student athletes from Lewis and Clark Community College. Brockmann posted a GPA of 3.76.

Trailblazer Athletes Named to MWAC All-Academic Team

Women’s Soccer Team Ties Paradise Valley for Third in Nation

TYLER, Texas - Call it a Texas Standoff.

If a tie has historically been like kissing your sister, then is Sunday's 0-0 result in the NJCAA third-place game between the LCCC women's soccer team and Paradise Valley of Phoenix, Ariz. like kissing your brother?

Lewis and Clark Community College and Paradise Valley indeed battled to a scoreless tie in the third-place game in the national tournament at Tyler Junior College. Because of time constraints in getting the championship game started, the teams will share third place.

"Third place in the nation is not bad, " mused LCCC coach Tim Rooney. "Of course, our goal was the championship, but this is something the girls will remember and can be proud of."

LCCC, which won the national tournament last season as well as in 1999, had to settle for the third-place match after dropping a 2-0 decision Friday night to host Tyler, which went on to win the national championship Sunday with a 3-0 win over Johnson County, Kan.

"I didn't think we played very well at all in the first half today," said Rooney, whose halftime speech to his players was indeed a little more animated than usual. "But we played better in the second half."

The Trailblazers, who finished 23-2-1, faced a Paradise Valley team that came out flying early.

"(Paradise Valley) had better possession than we did in the first half and we just had trouble connecting our passes," Rooney said. "But it was like that all week for us, even in the game we won."

LCCC, which entered as the No. 1 seed, defeated Harford College 4-0 in Thursday's quarterfinal, before dropping Friday's semifinal to host Tyler.

"Playing the home team in the national semifinals was really tough," Rooney said. "But we can't complain about that - we had home-field advantage all the way through the postseason to get here. That's what you play for is to get that home-field advantage."

Rooney, last season's NJCAA National Coach of the Year, said having an off day Saturday probably wasn't the best thing for his team's demeanor.

"Some of the girls were blaming themselves after the loss to Tyler," he said. "I told them that we did the best we could, but sometimes that just happens.

"But when you want to repeat as the national champions and you think you have a real shot at doing it, it's hard to get the girls up for the third-place game. And that's not taking away anything from Paradise Valley, because they were a really good team."

In Sunday's tie, the Trailblazers had difficulty created any solid scoring chances. Paradise Valley's Pumas limited the number of LCCC restarts ion the offensive third of the field and stepped up into the passing lanes as well.

"They did a real good job against our forwards," Rooney said. "I thought they did a good job. And on offense, they possessed well against us."

The Trailblazers' Emily Winschel had an opportunity to score in the 72nd minute when she got through on left wing. But her left-footed shot was smothered by Pumas goalie Neomi Salazar.

The Pumas (19-4-1) came close to scoring as well. In the first half, they got off two straight close-range shots following a corner kick, but LCCC goalie Maggie Dudas made a save on Nicole Acosta in the 39th minute. In the second half, Dudas came off her line to stop a shot by Amy Eyden in the 88th minute.

"It's been a great two years with this group of girls," Rooney said. "They have accomplished a lot. It hurts now, but I know they can look back on this and be proud. I know I am proud of them."

Awards Roll in for LCCC Men’s Basketball Team and Head Coach

Godfrey, Ill. - Not only is the Lewis and Clark Men’s Basketball team advancing to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Championship next week, but its players also are receiving accolades for their work on the court.

LCCC Men's Basketball Coach Deon Thomas recently was named Region 24 Coach of the Year and the 2010 Midwest Athletic Conference (MWAC) Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year.

“It feels great to be honored by the coaches in the region and conference by being named Coach of the Year. To have received this in my first year is a testament to the hard work of my players and my coaching staff. I could not have done this by myself, and I want to thank them first of all,” Thomas said. “I also want to thank the College board members, president, and the rest of the Lewis and Clark family as well as my own family for giving me this chance and supporting me.”

Honors for Trailblazer teammates Rico Pierrevilus and Anthony Jones recently were announced by the NJCAA, with both being voted All-Region in Regions 16 and 24.

Pierrevilus (No. 34) a freshman forward-center from Lake Worth, Fla., also was named to First Team in the 2010 MWAC Men’s Basketball All-Conference and received the Freshman of the Year award. This season, Pierrevilus averaged 12.5 points per game and was a leading scorer in Region 24. He boasts a 57 percent shooting average — putting him in the top 5 in the region.

Jones (No. 24), a freshman guard from St. Louis, Mo., was named third team in the 2010 MWAC All-conference. He averaged 11.4 shots per game and also was a leader in scoring for the region.

Women's Basketball Players Named to MWAC All-Academic Team

Honors pour in for Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams

GODFREY - Three LCCC women, as well as one men's team player, have been named to their respective NJCAA All-Region 24 teams.

Kaylee Neuztling was named the Region 24 Player of the Year for the second consecutive season and teammates Kelly Muesenfechter and Katya Hessel were also named to the first team. Hessel was the No. 3 vote-getter from the region coaches.

LCCC splits pair with Spoon River

Spoon River 2-4, LCCC 1-6 - Visiting Spoon River split a pair with Lewis and Clark, winning a sloppy first game that saw nine combined errors. LCCC (6-8) got strong performances from Beth Pickerille at the plate and on the mound, going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and throwing six innings while allowing four runs and scattering seven hits.

Meredith Heater joins Lewis and Clark as New Head Volleyball Coach for 2010-11 Season

GODFREY - The path from Belleville to Godfrey is a welcome one for Meredith Heater.

The former Southwestern Illinois College (BAC) volleyball coach is the new one at Lewis and Clark Community College and eager to tackle her various duties.

Heater replaces Ronda Roberts, who will concentrate her duties on guiding the LCCC softball program.

"I think there's great potential here," Heater, 27, said of LCCC. "A lot of kids in the area don't realize what is here. Once they get on campus, I think they will like it."

Heater, an Orlando, Fla., native and 2004 Greenville College graduate, seems to like it. She joined the LCCC coaching staff this month after spending the past two years at Southwestern Illinois.

"I was coaching volleyball part-time at SWIC and I was looking for a full-time job," said Heater, a Troy resident.

She will do more than coach volleyball for the Trailblazers. Heater is set to coach both the men's and women's tennis teams this spring and she may assist with sports information responsibilities. So she will be wearing several caps.

"I'll be busy," she said.

Baseball Players Named to MWAC All-Academic Team

Congratulations to members of the baseball team who were recently named MWAC All-Academic Team including:

Matthew Ballard, of St. Jacob, Ill., 3.59 GPA
Alex Barnes, of Jacksonville, Ill., 3.60 GPA
Robert Butvin, of Matua, Oh., 3.50 GPA
Mark Degener, of Waterloo, Ill, 3.80 GPA
Thomas Hentrich, of Dow, Ill., 3.61 GPA
Jordan Luttrell, of Xenia, Ill., 3.76 GPA
Joseph Phelps, of Marissa, Ill., 3.72 GPA
Vincent Steele, of Godfrey, Ill., 3.96 GPA
Jacob Van Winkle, of Heyworth, Ill., 3.82 GPA

Men’s Tennis Team Competes at Nationals

Tournament Summary
7 wins - 18 losses

Laericio Lobo d. Kyle Watson 6-0; 6-2
Kyle Watson d. Justin Marquardt 6-4; 6-4
Robert Martin d. Kyle Watson 6-0; 6-3

Luis Rovira d. Brian Munie 6-0; 6-1
Daniel Little d. Brian Munie 6-1; 6-0

David Tellez d. Kyle Stickler 7-6(4); 6-3
Colt Kelley d. Kyle Stickler 6-1; 7-5

Jeremy Purdum d. Nathan Stachowski 6-2; 6-2
Austin Miller d. Nathan Stachowski 6-3; 7-6(3)

Rene Martinez d. Ray Burns 6-4; 6-2
Wesley Raines d. Ray Burns 6-2; 6-3

Kyle Dew d. Joe Moffett 6-0; 6-1
Joe Moffett d. Romeo Pahati Def (ns)
Jeremy Falls d. Joe Moffett 6-3; 6-1

Radulovic/Sanna d. Munie/Watson 6-1; 6-0
Munie/Watson d. Emmanouil/Wollenberg 7-5; 3-6; 10-5
Munie/Watson d. Kindiakov/Meerovich 6-7(4); 7-6(5); 13-11
Bruce-Burgess/Valls d. Munie/Watson 6-0; 6-2

Gohman/Regus d. Stachowski/Stickler 1-6; 7-6(4); 6-4
Nicotra/Purdum d. Stachowski/Stickler 6-1; 6-1

Soni/Souza d. Burns/Funk 6-2; 6-4
Burns/Funk d. Howard/Rhette 6-1; 6-1
Burns/Funk d. Svitak/Ta 6-1; 7-5
Burns/Funk d. Bryson/Justice 6-4; 7-5
Henderson/Landry d. Burns/Funk 6-0; 6-1

Cardinals tickets for Sale

The L&C Trailblazers Baseball team will play Meramec at Busch Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 19 following the Cardinals vs. Padres game which starts at 1:15 p.m.

The team is selling tickets to both games for $20 and proceeds will go to the Trailblazers baseball team.

The team has 800 tickets available. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Cody Zippmann at (618) 558-0311 or Kimberly Ruby at (618) 468-6002.

Trailblazers Earn 2010 MWAC Championship

GODFREY - Championship Day generated one conference title for the Lewis and Clark Community basketball program.

The Trailblazers toasted their Midwest Athletic Conference women's championship following a 74-52 victory over Lincoln here Saturday at the River Bend Arena. It served as their fifth one under 10-year coach Peg Mitchell's guidance.

"All the conference championships are special in their own way," said Mitchell, completing her final season at LCCC. "But this one came a lot harder because we had to overcome a lot of adversity.

"This team accomplished more, so it's hard to put into words what all of this means," Mitchell said.

Honors pour in for Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams

The Trailblazers' David Schwer was named to the Region 24 first team for the second straight season.

"Those are some pretty good soccer players,' said LCCC coach Tim Rooney, who coaches both the men and the women and was named the Region 24 Coach of the Year.

The LCCC men advanced to the semifinals of their Region 24 tourney, but were ousted by 7th-ranked Lincoln Land last Saturday in Springfield.

Men's Basketball Player Named to MWAC All-Academic Team

LCCC Sophomore Quinn Hellmann Helps Alton Legion to Win in District 22 Game

ALTON — Quinn Hellmann said the Alton American Legion baseball team showed what it was made of here Monday night.

Mostly, it was savvy and spirit that generated a stirring comeback.

Post 126 overcame a pair of deficits and overtook Highland 13-6 in a District 22 game at Hopkins Field. Alton, 9-3 overall, welcomes Granite City tonight and then plays Wednesday at Bethalto. Highland is 5-5.

“We just keep pushing along and grinded it out,” said Hellmann, one of the chief grinders. The Gillespie High graduate and sophomore at Lewis and Clark Community went 3-for-3 with a double and drove in two runs. He also did the catching in stifling heat.

“We made (Highland) work hard and then everything snowballed for us in the fifth inning,” Hellmann added. “It took a toll on them.”

Sonya Crider Signs on at L&C

L&C Golfer Wins Alton Tournament

Alton, Ill. – Congratulations to Shane Smith, sophomore member of the 2010 Golf team at Lewis and Clark, on winning the 57th Annual Gold Medal Golf Tournament at Rock Springs Park.

Smith, who earned All-American after his 21st-place finish this spring at the NJCAA Division II National Golf Tournament, also was the first L&C golfer to earn All-American status.

A graduate of Marquette Catholic High School, Smith plans to play golf at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington this fall.

Athletes Named to MWAC All-Academic Team

GODFREY, Ill. – Sixteen athletes from Lewis and Clark Community College recently were named to the 2009-2010 Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) All-Academic Team.

“On behalf of the athletic department and the College, I would like to congratulate the student athletes who were voted to the MWAC All-Academic Team,” said Athletic Director Deon Thomas. “This award is a testament to these students’ hard work and determination both in the classroom and in playing their sport.”

Softball
Emily Ashby, Granite City, Ill. - 3.80 GPA
Randi Eveans, East Alton, Ill. - 3.73 GPA
Stephanie Mormino, Alton, Ill. - 3.66 GPA

Volleyball
Melissa Brockmann, Glen Carbon, Ill.- 3.76 GPA

Basketball
Aviram Bohbot, Maalot, Israel - 4.00 GPA
Yael Pelleg, Rishon, Lezion - 3.95 GPA
Shayelle Dominguez, Shipman, Ill. - 3.56 GPA

Baseball
Matthew Ballard, St. Jacob, Ill. - 3.59 GPA
Alex Barnes, Jacksonville, Ill. - 3.60 GPA
Robert Butvin, Matua, Ohio. - 3.50 GPA
Mark Degener, Waterloo, Ill - 3.80 GPA
Thomas Hentrich, Dow, Ill. - 3.61 GPA
Jordan Luttrell, Xenia, Ill. - 3.76 GPA
Joseph Phelps, Marissa, Ill. - 3.72 GPA
Vincent Steele, Godfrey, Ill. - 3.96 GPA
Jacob Van Winkle, of Heyworth, Ill. - 3.82 GPA

Special Smiles Take Home the Gold

Godfrey, Ill. - On Saturday, May 1, Korte Stadium in Edwardsville once again played host to the Southwestern Illinois Special Olympics. The spring games included all of the usual running, jumping and throwing events, along with a very popular pre- and post- event program known as Special Smiles.

Special Smiles is a national program designed to provide dental screenings, patient education and nutritional counseling on site to the athletes competing in the games.

Each year, Dr. Poonam Jain, director of Community Dentistry at the SIU School of Dental Medicine, along with Cathy Anderson, Adjunct Faculty and the Mobile Health Unit Dental Hygienist at Lewis and Clark Community College, collaborate to provide area athletes with foundational dental services. Dr. Jain supervises SIU dental students as they provide dental screenings, and Anderson oversees L&C Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting students, as they provide patient education, oral care instructions and nutritional counseling to the athletes and their families.

“Our students participate in many community events over their four years with us at the dental school but Special Olympics has always been special,” Dr. Jain said. “The event evaluations from students are always highly positive and it is rare that the students are not touched by an athlete at the games. Personally I feel the games are an amazing event for kids and adults with special needs. The special smiles program brings attention to the importance of oral health for overall health. The athletes benefit from the oral screening and education and the dental students feel more confident and comfortable providing care to people with special needs. I hope to continue the partnership with L&C at this event for years to come.”

“Of all the community service events our dental programs are involved in, the Special Smiles program is hands down our students’ favorite,” Anderson said. “I never have trouble recruiting volunteers. The students come away from this event feeling a sense of personal and professional enrichment that can’t be duplicated.”

Anderson said the Special Smiles tent provides dental screenings, educational displays, games, prizes, oral healthcare kits, and most importantly, a sense of comfort and familiarity for the athletes.

The athletes visit the Special Smiles tent with their families and/or coaches prior to, or after their individual events. Together, SIU-SDM and L&C have been providing this community service for 14 years.

“The athletes have come to recognize us as the dental people. We are slowly breaking down the negative social stigma and barriers associated with special needs populations and dental services,” Anderson said. “Today, many more athletes are willing to experience a dental screening. We have taught them that opening their mouth is nothing to be fearful of.”

This year’s Special Smiles event screened 110 athletes.

“Each athlete possessed a smile that was not only unique, but quite memorable,” Anderson said. “These athletes are extraordinary people, whom we can all learn a lesson from. They have smiles so genuine; they make you forget the word special. They are truly the gold-medal winners in life.”

For more information about Special Olympics, Special Smiles contact Cathy Anderson, CDA, RDH, BS at (618) 468-4423 or canderso@lc.edu.

Women's Basketball to Hold Open Tryouts

GODFREY, Ill. – Open tryouts for the Women’s Trailblazers Basketball Team will be held Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the River Bend Arena on the Godfrey campus.

Sonya Crider, Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Assistant Athletic Director at Lewis and Clark said the tryouts are open for high school graduates and/or transfer students.

“This is a great opportunity for women from the local and Metropolitan St. Louis area to try out for this season’s women’s basketball team,” Crider said. “We are building a strong team and are looking forward to seeing talented young athletes attend this event.”

Athletes interested in attending the open tryouts should bring their basketball workout gear and a copy of their high school and/or college transcripts (if available).

For more information, please contact Coach Crider at 618-468-6240.

Area Hosts U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize State Winners

Alton, Ill. – Lewis and Clark Community College, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will greet the 44 state winners of the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition for tours and hands-on activities beginning at 1:30 on Saturday, June 19.

The U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition is the world’s most prestigious youth award for water-related science. Each year, the U.S. national competition brings together some of the brightest high school students and their teachers from across the country who have a passion for water. Each student will compete to represent the United States at the international competition held annually in Stockholm, Sweden. This year the Missouri Water Environment Association is hosting the national competition in St. Louis.

The 44 state winners, along with their teachers, will be welcomed to a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. outside the Great Rivers Museum. From 1:30-3:45 the group will be provided tours of the Great Rivers Museum and Lock and Dam 26 as well as the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s Field Station. The NGRREC Environmental Education staff will also provide the students with a hands-on watershed research activity in a lab inside the field station.

“We are very excited to host these academically gifted students who are taking part in such a prestigious competition,” Rebecca Steiner, NGRREC Environmental Education, said. “Their trip to Alton will provide them with a relaxing excursion that will allow them to learn about the exciting water-related issues and conservation strategies being developed in Alton, near the confluence of three great rivers.”

Steiner said following their tours of the field station and the museum, the students and teachers will return to their conference in St. Louis where the national winner will be announced Saturday night. “The winner receives a $3,000 scholarship, a trip to Stockholm with his/her teacher, and a chance to win the international competition,” she said.

This year’s competition is taking place at the Sheraton in Downtown St. Louis June 17-19. The students’ projects will be on public display from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, June 18 at the Sheraton City Center. The competition is being sponsored by the Missouri Water Environment Association, ITT, The Coca-Cola Company, and Delta.

For more information about the group’s visit to Alton contact Steiner at 618-468-2874. For more information about the competition contact Stevi Hunt-Cottrell at 703-684-2454.

CCL Gears Up for May Courses

Godfrey, Ill. – Though classes will soon come to a close for traditional students, the Corporate & Community Learning department at Lewis and Clark Community College is gearing up for a month filled with lifelong learning and personal enrichment for adults throughout the community.

Individuals who have a duty to respond to cardiac emergencies because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements can earn their Heartsaver AED certification on Monday, May 10 at the Godfrey campus. This hands-on workshop, taught by assistant professor of nursing Kevin Wellhausen, will run from 2-6 p.m. The workshop fee is $30, though an additional $12 for the course manual must be paid to the instructor on the day of the class.

Get the knowledge and confidence to safely perform basic plumbing repairs around home in a Plumbing Made Easy workshop, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11. In one evening, participants will learn how to diagnose and fix common problems associated with pipes, faucets and toilets. This class will meet on the Godfrey campus and will cost just $19.

Learn how to transform ordinary sugar cookies into edible works of art in Spring Cookie Bouquets, a one-evening, hands-on workshop taught by professional cake decorator Betty Parks. Participants will arrange cookies using various techniques to create a special look, and take home a cookie bouquet of their own design. The cost of this workshop is $16, plus a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. The class meets on Thursday evening, May 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Edwardsville High School.

Join Sue Cubberly from the Rain Garden Network and learn how to create an eco-friendly yard in a new hands-on workshop called Greening Your Neighborhood. Be prepared to "get dirty" while learning how to green landscape by using simple, sustainable practices like composting and gardening. Whether working in a large yard or a small lot, these techniques will help reduce the contribution to climate change by conserving water, reducing pollution and creating habitats for wildlife such as native birds and butterflies. The workshop will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 10 and the cost is $59.

For questions concerning any of these courses, contact the Corporate & Community Learning department at (618) 468-5777 or ksledge@lc.edu. To enroll, call the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-7000.

Real Estate Class Begins June 29

GODFREY, IL – Now is the perfect time for individuals looking for a full- or part-time job to start a career in Real Estate.

Lewis and Clark Community College is offering another Real Estate Transactions class 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 29-Aug. 12 on the Godfrey campus. The classes are taught by real estate broker Kevin Botterbush.

“If you’re interested in getting in the real estate business, now is the time,” Botterbush said. “Changes for licensure are expected in the future and taking this class and passing the state exam is a good idea before requirements change.”

Real Estate 132 examines the nature of real estate and its ownership, titles, legal descriptions, uses, contracts, leases, taxation and values. Upon successful completion of the course, students are qualified to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Examination, which is the test required for state licensing as a real estate agent.

Students must be 21-years-old to take the test and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

For more information contact Botterbush at (618) 466-5000 or kbotterb@lc.edu.

Prospective Students Invited to ‘Try On’ Career in Nursing

Godfrey, Ill. – At a time when the nation is facing a shortage of thousands of nurses, Lewis and Clark Community College is working to recruit more students into the field through an introductory course for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in nursing.

Nursing 129, a one-credit-hour course offered through Lewis and Clark’s Nursing Program, will give students a chance to try out the field of nursing before they select a major or make a career choice. The course will be offered in a four-day format from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14-17.

The cost of the course, which is designed for anyone 16-years-old and up, is $94.

The course offers students the opportunity to do actual job shadowing in area hospitals, where students will learn valuable information about the career in just four short days. On the first day of class, students will work with L&C nursing faculty on campus and discuss the field of nursing. From there, students will spend time in skills labs in the new state-of-the-art Templin
Nursing Building, where they will practice taking blood pressure, IV insertion, sterile bandaging and other nursing skills. The following three days will find students and their assigned faculty member visiting area hospitals and observing nurses working in areas such as obstetrics, ER and surgery.

Interested students can contact the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222 to register for the course. For more information, contact Diane McDonough (618) 468-4401 or dmcdonou@lc.edu.

Music Department Presents Student Talent Showcase

Godfrey, Ill. – Talented student musicians from the Lewis and Clark Community College Music Department will be featured in the annual Freshman/Sophomore Showcase Recital Friday, May 7 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

Selected by their instructors, these students have displayed a high level of achievement academically and musically. Showcased performers will include pianists Jessica Beck and Katelyn Roady, from the studio of Teresa Crane; percussionist Kelly Phillips, from the studio of Peter Hussey; guitarist Will Scroggins, from the studio of Travis Mattison; vocalists Matthew Mayfield and Andrew Weiler from the studio of Chris Eubank; and vocalists Micah Carter, Aaron Kellim, Audri Lucasey, Sydney Maples, Emilie Nevins, Lydia Roades and Aly Springman, from the studio of Susan Parton Stanard.
A reception for the performers and guests will be held in the atrium of the Ringhausen Music Building immediately following the recital.

This concert is free and the public is invited. For information on this and other Music Department events, call (618) 468-4731.

St. Louis RCGA’s Richard Fleming to Speak at Spring Commencement

Godfrey, Ill. – Richard Fleming, President and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA), will send this year’s Lewis and Clark graduates off with a message of hope for the economy’s future this commencement.
A civic entrepreneur for more than 30 years, Fleming has been engaged in private sector and civic initiatives to revitalize center cities and metropolitan communities in places like Atlanta, Denver and since 1994, St. Louis.

Currently, he is involved with the Climate Prosperity Project, Inc., committed to the creation of a low-carbon and prosperous American economy and launched with startup money from Rockefeller Brothers Fund. The group has chosen four Pilot Communities, including St. Louis, to demonstrate the viability of this new regional economic development strategy based on increasing “Green Savings, Green Opportunity, and Green Talent.”

In his speech, he plans to touch on four regional initiatives the RCGA will work toward over the next 10 years in order to enhance the economic competitiveness of the region, as they pertain to the graduating class.

“Knowing our region’s strengths, we must capitalize on them – healthcare, plant and medical services, information technology, green economy,” Fleming said. “I think what we’re in the process of doing is repositioning St. Louis as a region to be competitive in the new economy. As a result there will be a number of new opportunities for graduates to go into the workforce or continue their studies in these areas.”

In addition to overseeing the RCGA’s staff of 50 and an annual operating budget of more than $11 million, Fleming also serves as chairman of Partners for Livable Communities, president of the BOT of Climate Prosperity, Inc., is a founding member and current chairman of Alliance for Regional Stewardship and serves on the boards and committees of the Arts & Education Council, World Agricultural Congress, Chancellor’s Council at the University of Missouri St. Louis Center for Emerging Technologies, CORTEX, Coalition for Plant Life Sciences, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, St. Louis Sports Commission, United Way of Greater St. Louis, The Urban League, Downtown Now! (founding co-chair) and the Partnership for Downtown St. Louis. He’s had past experience with a number of other boards and councils as well.

The 39th Annual Commencement ceremony will be held at 8 p.m., Wedensday, May 19 in the Hatheway Cultural Center on Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus.

Commencement is held annually to recognize the achievements of the College’s graduates. The total number of students graduating this year is 1,221.

Doors of the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre will open at 7 p.m. Additional seating will be provided in The Commons, where the ceremony will be broadcast live on two large screens. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the ceremony, also in The Commons.

For more information about commencement exercises, contact the Public Relations Office at (618) 468-3200.

C4K: Math and Science By Popular Demand

Godfrey, Ill. – Whether designing a roller coaster, programming a robot, creating a chemical reaction or studying animal behavior - kids can improve their problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning skills in a fun setting with College for Kids this summer.

Lewis and Clark’s educational program is offering a record number of math, science and technology concentrations this summer with 23 new camps and classes.

"Parents told us last year they wanted more math and science enrichment for their kids this year, so we collaborated with certified teachers from area school districts, as well as education partners like the St. Louis Science Center, to develop a selection of summer camps that will unleash kids' creativity and challenge their minds," said Carla Coury, director of Corporate & Community Learning.

This summer's expanded schedule is designed for kids in preschool through high school and offered at locations in Madison, Macoupin and Jersey counties. Weeklong classes begin June 7 and run through the first week of August. Most meet in the morning, from 9 a.m. to noon, or in the afternoons, from 1 to 4 p.m. Other classes meet all day long. Individual course costs vary by section and materials needed.

“Most of our summer programs are specially designed to help improve academic skills and develop self-confidence,” said Katie Sledge, College for Kids coordinator. “Parents tell us year after year how much fun their kids have, as well as what a great opportunity these classes are for their kids to learn outside of the traditional classroom.”

Highlights of this summer’s math and science offerings include:

The Stream Team - Led by Riverwatch coordinator Vera Bojic, kids will hike Lewis and Clark Community College's China Creek where they will test water quality, collect and examine a myriad of water critters such as dragonflies and crayfish, and make important discoveries about nature and our watershed. Kids will also learn about global water issues and select an international water project to support. For kids ages 9 to 11, June 7-10, in Godfrey.
Nuts for Newton - Students will get up close and personal with Newton's Laws of Motion as they learn about friction, inertia and energy through a variety of interactive projects. Kids will demonstrate how the physics of work, force, and power come together as they design their own roller coaster. For kids ages 11 to 13, June 14-18, in Godfrey.
Mega Bloks Math - Through a variety of hands-on activities, students will discover how to simplify and solve algebraic expressions using Mega Bloks. Key concepts including perimeter, area and volume will come to life as kids build 2-D and 3-D structures like polygons and rectangular prisms. For kids ages 11 to 13, June 14-18, in Edwardsville.
Engineering Explorers I - Students will work alongside members of the Army Corps of Engineers at the National Great Rivers Museum as they learn how to use math and science to solve everyday problems through a variety of hands-on activities and team building exercises. Each day will focus on a different engineering discipline including mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical and green engineering. For kids entering fifth through eighth grades, June 28-July 2, in Alton.
Power Up with Proportions - This class will take kids' math skills to the next level as they learn how proportions are useful in everyday life. Concepts including ratios, rates, percentages and scale will become interactive as kids create maps, enlarge comic strips, and perform other everyday tasks requiring math. At the end of the week, kids should be able to answer the question, "How will I ever use math in real life?" For kids ages 11 to 13, July 19-23, in Godfrey.
Kitchen Chemistry - Students will use scientific tools to measure and analyze data as they build molecules, grow crystals, investigate bubbleology and explore chemical reactions using ingredients and tools found in most kitchens. For kids ages 8 to 12, July 26-30, in Edwardsville.
Battle Bots - Presented in partnership with the St. Louis Science Center, kids will learn the basics of mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork as they build their own motorized battle bots with LEGO Mindstorms robots. Using principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and mechanical advantage, students will compete to flip, push or smash their opponent's battle vehicles. For kids ages 11 and up, July 26-30, in Godfrey.
Live Animal Lab - Kids will spend the week in a veterinary science lab working with live animals (like chinchillas, ferrets and reptiles) while learning about proper care and management, history, behaviors, diseases, and nutrition through a variety of hands-on activities. For kids ages 10 to 14, July 26-30, at Southwestern High School.

Class schedules are available online and at elementary schools in the Lewis and Clark Community College district or by contacting Katie Sledge, College for Kids coordinator, at (618) 468-5750 or ksledge@lc.edu.

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