The Lincoln Log The Official Alumni Publication of Lincoln College, Lincoln, Illinois Fall 2007 Bruce Block Honored at Reunion 2007 ollywood film producer and Lincoln Col- guished Alumni Award is the most presti- lege graduate, Bruce A. Block (’68), was gious honor bestowed on Lincoln College honored with the first-ever, Distinguished alumni. Bruce truly deserves this award. In Alumni Award at the 2007 Alumni Re- fact, he is a prime example of what Lincoln unionH Dinner and Awards Program in April. This newly College can do. This college gives each stu- created award is reserved for graduates who have obtained dent a great start.” the highest level of professional accomplishment with notable A native of Cincinnati, achievements in a prominent field Bruce says Lincoln College and who are viewed as influential was a turning point in his in that field. life. “I was a late bloomer and Lincoln gave me the The author of The Visual Story, time and opportunity I Bruce presented to nearly 250 needed to find myself.” guests at the Johnston Center for Having earned Lincoln the Performing Arts, during Reunion Weekend. He provided an College’s Best Actor Award inside look at filmmaking and what it’s really like to live and work in 1968, Bruce continued in Hollywood. Through anecdotes and hilarious stories, his overall his education at Carn- Bruce Block signs autographs after his message was to never say no. Be persistent. Seize opportunities and presentation. To view the presentation egie-Mellon University you never know what can happen. go online at: www.citv5.com/ (BFA) and the University of Southern This philosophy has served Bruce well, as he works with many Hol- (MFA), before beginning lywood writers and directors including Charles Shyer, and James L. Brooks a career in Hollywood. He continues teach- directors of “Father of the Bride,” “The Parent Trap,” “What Women Want,” “As Good As ing directing courses at USC, a position he It Gets,” and his most recent film, “The Holiday.” has held for 30 years. Bruce’s current projects include two DVDs scheduled to be released Director of Alumni Relations Natalie Jeckel McGee (’97) said, “Lincoln College is thrilled later this year. He provides commentary that Bruce has found time in his busy schedule to give back to his alma mater. The Distin- about filmmaking and the directors’ tech- niques in “The Graduate” starring Dustin Mary McLaughlin Retires Hoffman and “The Apartment” starring Jack Lemmon. After 31 years of service, Mary McLaughlin has elected to re- tire. “In the short time I have been at Lincoln College I have Other awardees include: Bud Boecker, Donna come deeply to appreciate Mary McLaughlin’s many contribu- Bonebrake, George Hill, and Cyndi Slayton-Jackson tions to Lincoln College,” said President John Hutchinson. “Her on page 2 and Sandy MacKinnon on page 8. high degree of professionalism, strong orientation to students and their success, as well as her academic excellence have made her Inside this Issue Message from the President 2 the consummate teacher-scholar-administrator. We will miss her Mary McLaughlin Reunion 2007 Award Recipients 2 and wish her the best of luck in the next phase of her journey.” Students Travel Abroad 3 Having been appointed as Director of Admission in 1976, by then President J. Rich- Alumni Receptions 3 ard Stoltz, Mary was later promoted to Director of Continuing Education. She then WLNX Has a New Home 3 became an Associate Professor of English and in 2003 was named Dean of Faculty by We are Lincoln College - President Ronald Schilling. Student Services 4 Class Notes 5-7 Mary and her husband Dan, who also retired after 10 years of teaching in the theatre Upcoming Alumni Events 8 department at Lincoln College, continue to reside in Lincoln, IL. In honor of her Surprise Gift Boosts Campaign 8 commitment and dedication to Lincoln College, she was presented the Honorary ABE Program 8 Alumni Award at this year’s Alumni Reunion Dinner and Awards Program. The Lincoln Log A Message From the President

The College is fortunate to have alumni and friends who recognize the importance of the institution and are willing to contribute to its future.

President Hutchinson

GENEROUS GIFTS STRENGTHEN COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN EFFORTS

n past issues of the The Lincoln (1) Scholarships to the College for scholarship purposes. Log, you have heard of our “If It (2) McKinstry Memorial Library Ms. Behrend’s brother, Bernie (’48), Hadn’t Been for Lincoln College” (3) Educational Technology serves on the Board of Trustees at Lincoln Icomprehensive campaign. We are (4) Museum Holdings College and has been a most generous well into this $7 million campaign designed (5) Faculty Development donor himself. The College is fortunate to to take the College to the next step in its have alumni like the Behrends and Sandy historical journey. The centerpiece of the I am happy to report that the campaign MacKinnon (page 8), and friends who campaign, of course, is The Lincoln Center, is moving forward and we have received recognize the importance of the institution which will house an athletic/convocation a number of generous contributions. and are willing to contribute to its future. center, the Lincoln Museum, a fitness center, a state-of-the-art classroom, offices, I would like to take this opportunity to If you would like more information on the and athletic practice rooms. In addition, highlight a wonderful gift from the late campaign, please contact me or the Office we are also giving donors an opportunity Anna Behrends (’36). Ms. Behrends left of Institutional Advancement at 877-522- to make contributions to five other areas: an estate gift of approximately $500,000 5867. Thanks for your ongoing support. Reunion 2007 Award Recipients Paul “Bud” Boecker (’52) was honored George “Sam” Hill (’52) received the with the Alumni Achievement Award Alumni Achievement Award in Athletics. in Service and Leadership. Serving as Having had a successful career as a high freshman class president in 1951, Bud school baseball and basketball coach, continued his education at North Central George also coached at the University College. He dedicated his life by serving of Illinois, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, as a fire fighter for 23 years. He retired and The Citadel. He is the author of The Bud Boecker ’52 in 2005 as Fire Chief at Lisle-Woodridge George Hill ’52 Season, a memoir of his first head coaching Fire District. Bud lives in Lisle, IL. experience. George resides in Parsons, KS. Donna Bonebrake was presented the Cyndi Slayton-Jackson accepted the Honorary Alumni Award. She served Honorary Alumni Achievement Award. as the Head Women’s Basketball and She is credited for developing the women’s Softball Coach in the early 1980s. Her athletic programs at Lincoln College 1985 basketball team appeared in the which began in the late 1970s. She NJCAA National Tournament. In 1981, recruited and coached the first Lady her softball team placed third. After Lynx basketball, softball, and volleyball Donna Bonebrake Cyndi Slayton-Jackson Lincoln College, Donna continued coaching teams. Her experience as a varsity player at Indiana State University where she for Illinois State University led her to worked with Olympic athlete Michelle this position. Cyndi lives in Lincoln, IL. Venturella. Donna resides in Springfield, IN. Other awardees include Bruce A. Block (’68) and Mary McLaughlin on page 1 and Sandy MacKinnon (’60) on page 8.

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Nominate a Chicagoland Alumni Reception Classmate for Alumni Awards Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Alumni Achievement and Honorary Alumni Awards. Presented during Alumni Reunion Weekend, the awards recognize alumni Bud (’52) and Sonja Boecker Amy Eskew (’93), Vice President for Advancement: Debbie and friends of Lincoln College who have shown Ackerman (’83), President John Hutchinson, Jean Ann inspiration to others, characterize values and ideals Hutchinson, Director of Alumni Relations: Natalie Jeckel McGee (’97), Development Officer: Rick Samuels, and Nancy of Lincoln College, give distinguished service DePaul (’93). Not pictured: Bryan Barnett (’93), Herb Berg through professional or personal achievement, (’77), Chris (’72) and Dennis Boccard, Robert and Ileene and demonstrate continuing interest in LC. Giering, Case McGee, Keith Rich (’82), Patrick Ross (’89), Jan Nominations must be received by November Samuels, and Bill Storie (’91) 15. To nominate someone today, complete an On March 24, Lincoln College held a reception at The Clubhouse online form at www.lincolncollege.edu/awards. Friends from the Class of 1993: Amy Eskew, Nancy DePaul, and in Oakbrook, IL. Guests watched the alumni video and heard Students Danielle Wojcicki Barnett President Hutchinson speak about the new Lincoln Center. Arizona Alumni Reception Travel Abroad Global studies students traveled abroad this summer learning about European cultures and seeing historic sites with Professor Paula Knopp. Here they pose at the Eiffel Tower in , France. All are members of the Class of 2007 and 2008

Jaclyn Kramer (’97) and Vice Director of Alumni Relations: Natalie Jeckel McGee (’97), Bob President for Advancement, Deb- Matia, Barb McMonagle Matia (’64), Jaclyn Kramer (’97), bie Ackerman (’83) look at an old Joan Pearlman (’75), Professor Tina Nutt, former Professor yearbook. Jan Stephenson and her husband Mike. Not pictured, Jean Ann Hutchinson and President John Hutchinson

Former LC professor Jan Stephenson and her husband Mike hosted a reception at their home in Scottsdale, AZ on January 7 for area LC alumni. WLNX Has a New Home After nearly 35 years, the home for Lincoln College’s radio station, WLNX, moved from the basement of University Hall to a new location at 428 Keokuk Street, about a block from campus. WLNX General Manager and Lincoln College Assistant Professor, John Malone said the move will provide more space and offer a From left to right: Brittany Burdette, Shalisa better learning environment. “Our Rembert, Desirae Winter, Caleb Olson, Professor existing location in the basement of Knopp, Debrell Young, Amanda Giamarrino, Autumn Forbes, Johanna Miller, Camille Gebur, University Hall was not designed to and Alli Maas. house a modern radio station. We were literally growing out of it. I Tyler Riggs (’08), Program Directer and Chris Ackerman (’08), Next year Professor Knopp will travel to the want students to have a complete Station Manager at the new WLNX. South Pacific, Hawaii, Australia and New understanding of the broadcasting Zealand in late May. For more information about industry, and the best way to do that is to train them in a laboratory setting that mirrors the real world,” the trip, e-mail [email protected]. Malone said. The new station opened for classes this Fall. www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni  The Lincoln Log We are Lincoln College Meet Student Services In the next issue...Meet Admissions

Judy Michelle Bauer Judy Horn Heather Mueller Steve Snodgrass John Bridgett Thomas (Cummings) Director of Director of Health Vice President of Director Stoltzenburg Director of Atteberry Counseling Services Enrollment of Student Director of Residence Life Office Manager Management and Development Student Activities Michelle received a For the past 23 years, Student Services Assistant Baseball Lincoln College is Judy is a graduate of B.S. from Blackburn Judy has been in her Steve is in his 19th Coach the “home away Lincoln Community College and an M.A. current position. After a nationwide year at Lincoln from home” for High School. She from the University Students at Lincoln search, Heather College. From 1988- John earned an Bridgett. In fact, earned her A.A. of New Haven in College simply know was hired in July 1992, he worked A.A. from Lincoln she is one of the from Lincoln Connecticut. She her as “the nurse” as Vice President as an admissions College while employees with the College and then started her career at (as in, “If you’re not of Enrollment counselor. In his playing baseball greatest longevity, went on to obtain Lincoln College in feeling well, go see the Management and current position he for the Lynx. He having worked a B.S. from Illinois 2002 as a Residence nurse”). She earned a Student Services. A primarily deals with completed a B.S. in here for 26 years. State University. Hall Counselor B.S.N. from Illinois native of Minnesota, campus discipline. Physical Education She has also earned Having begun her and Assistant Wesleyan University she earned a B.A. He absolutely from Illinois State an A.A. from LC stint at Lincoln Women’s Soccer and is an R.N. who from Concordia loves working with University. Stoltzy, and a B.A. from College in 2005, she Coach. Michelle is Board Certified College and an M.S. students and finds as he is called, came Lincoln College is the friendly face continues to serve in College Health Ed. from Illinois it rewarding to help to Lincoln College – Normal. In 1981, you see when you as the Coordinator Nursing. Judy loves State University. them reach their in 1995, starting as Bridgett began walk into Student for First-Year to play the piano and Before coming to goals. In addition, a Residence Hall as a switchboard Services. When Experience, a post sing. She is active at Lincoln College in Steve oversees Counselor and operator, a job she she’s not at Lincoln she took on in 2004. her church where she July, Heather was the campus security and Security Officer. had for five years. College, you will In addition, she is is a parish nurse. She Executive Director parking. He is also As a result of his She then spent find Judy reading the Assistant Transfer is also proud to have of Enrollment an avid outdoorsman position in Student the next 18 years a book, working in Coordinator. This survived raising two Management and who enjoys fishing, Activities, he serves as the Secretary her yard perfecting girl loves sports sons and she says she Student Affairs at bow hunting and as the Yearbook to the Dean of her landscape and music. She is has a very patient Thomas University camping too. Steve Chairperson, Students, Allen and flowers, or a HUGE Chicago husband! in Georgia. She has and his wife Paula Sponsor of Student Pickering. Since refinishing furniture. Bears and White Sox previously worked at (They met at LC!) Government then she has held fan. She’s also a big Rutgers and Illinois have two daughters: and Director of her current position fan of her husband State University. In Tanna, age nine and Intramurals. Golf, in Residence Life. Todd and their her spare time she Megan, age eight. fishing, movies and Bridgett is an avid wiener dog Peanut. enjoys riding her The girls keep them the Chicago Cubs Lynx fan and her horse, playing guitar, very busy! are John’s favorite husband, Tony, and being outdoors. pastimes. He also is the Lynx Head likes spending time Baseball Coach. She with his wife Angie also enjoys spending and dog Roxy. time with her family, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” -Aristotle watching sports and continuing her education. What’s New With You? We always welcome news items from Lincoln College alumni for use in future issues of The Lincoln Log. If you have news you would like to share with fellow classmates, you have moved, gotten married or had a baby, please let us know.

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4 www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni We are Lincoln College Class Notes Alumni News, Activities and Events 1930s In Memory Mildred Smith Randolph, 99, class of 1926, died on Friday, January 12. A former country school teacher, she and her husband lived their entire married lives in Logan County. 1 9 6 2 45 years ago Anna Behrends, 90, class of 1936, Construction began on Carroll Hall, a died on Monday, February 12 at the men’s dormitory that housed 85 men. It Christian Village Nursing Home Vice President of Institutional Advancement, was named in recognition of a $25,000 in Lincoln, IL. A retired teacher, Debbie Ackerman (’83) visits Reva Cullen Hall- gift from Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Carroll she was a long-time supporter of mann (’33), on a recent trip to Sun City, AZ. of Lake Forest, IL. The total cost of Lincoln College. In 2000, she construction was $300,000. According to 75 years ago, thirty-seven men received the Alumni Achievement the November 1962 issue of The Lincoln and women were awarded their Award. The Behrends Admissions Log, “The first floor includes a spacious diploma in the college chapel lounge and conference room in addition Building is also named in honor at the 65th commencement on to a Housemother’s apartment…” of her and her brother Bernard. Wednesday, June 8, 1932. The Joan Maseroni, class of 1957.

1ceremony 9 3 2 began at 10:00 a.m. Randall David Rogers, 59, class of 1967, died unexpectedly on 1950s January 3 in Apollo, PA where he Charles Hartnett, class of 1952, visited worked as a self-employed contractor. campus in May. An accountant, he Frank Reuwer, 57, class of 1969, currently lives in Monterey Park, CA. passed away on Tuesday, March 6. George Hill, class of 1952, would like to David “Dave” Steffens, 56, class of hear from his former classmates. George 1971, died suddenly on Friday, June 1. was recently on campus to receive the Francis Trussel, Jr., class of Alumni Achievement Award in Athletics 2005, died on Saturday, May 26, during Reunion weekend in April. Jack Sparacio, class of 1963, and president and CEO of Plastics Engineering and Development, while serving in Operation Iraqi Dale Adams, class of 1956, and his Inc., visited campus in April, speaking to students wife Jane, celebrated their 40th wedding about the importance of a Lincoln College educa- Freedom. He served overseas as a anniversary by renewing their vows. tion and what it takes to survive in business today. tank operator for the U.S. Army. Francine Lazar, class of 2007, Don Magruder, Kathy Cizek Stath, class of 1967, is a Realtor passed away in February after a long class of 1956, vis- for ERA Naper Realty in Naperville, IL. illness. She received an Associate ited campus in in Arts degree posthumously at April on his way 1970s the 2007 commencement. from his home in Marlene Bernstein Samuels, class of Creve Coeur, MO Dr. John Randolph 1970, currently works as a self-employed , 67, member to Detroit, MI for of the Lincoln College Board of a police badge con- researcher and writer. www.marlenesamuels. vention. He is a law com. Linda Sturgeon-Coleman, class Trustees, died on Wednesday, April enforcement badge of 1971, writes to say that she’s been out 4 at his home in Bloomington, IL. collector who specializes in reserve police badges. Five years ago he was diagnosed with www.thereservebadgeguy.com. of touch for some time and would like to hear from her former classmates. A multiple myeloma. He practiced mother of 3 and grandmother of 7, she is at Gailey Eye Clinic for 33 years. happy to say that she is now living pain 1960s free with her arthritis and fibromyalgia. John Iltis, class of 1962, was presented Barry Larrain, class of 1972, was promoted He served as the commander of Task the 2007 DOC Universe Award at the to colonel in the Army Reserve. Force 14, in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Chicago International Documentary He recently finished a 3 ½ year assignment Baghdad, Iraq. In his civilian occupation, Festival on March 30, for his commitment to as the commander of the 14th psychological he is the northwest regional sales promoting documentary cinema in Chicago. operations battalion in Moffett Field, CA. manager for Hyster Company. He and www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni  The Lincoln Log Class Notes Alumni News, Activities and Events

his wife Barbara Mills Larrain, class her husband Jonathan live with their of 1972, have been married for 35 years. children Joseph and Jessica in Hong Kong. Scott Joslin, class of 1982, lives in Bloomington, IL and recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with State Farm Insurance Companies where he works as a computer specialist. Andrea Myerson Berman, class of 1983, Stephen Buntrock, class of 1988, played Gas- is the author of Lincoln: Echoes of the Past. ton in Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on This book is based upon her experiences as Broadway. This fall he is taking on a new role as a student at Lincoln College. It is available Teen Angel in Grease which opened August 19 Skip Kitchen, class of 1972, aboard the USS Ron- on Amazon.com or at Barnes and Noble. at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York. ald Reagan (CVN-76) for Tiger Cruise 2007; a He and his wife Erin Dilly, live in New Jersey. seven-day trip from Honolulu to San Diego. Pictured are Professor Tina Nutt, Stephen Bun- trock (’88), and Professor Jan Bowers after see- ing Stephen in Beauty and the Beast. Carmen McFadden Webb, class of 1975, works for Cooper & Scully, P.C. as a billing specialist. On June 9, she married David Malec, class of 1989, owns Daydream Darrell Webb. They reside in Dallas, TX. Video, which provides professional wedding James “Jim” Finchum, class of 1976, is and corporate videography in Madison, WI. a public service administrator for Social Kris Smith Nunez, class of 1989, Security Disability in the State of Illinois. teaches high school English at Rock Jim and his wife Carole are the parents of Falls High School in Rock Falls, IL. Josh who is a sophomore at Lincoln College. Patricia Campos Sawyer, class of Kevin McCaster, class of 1983, received the Medal of Valor. He is a corporal for the city of Downey 1977, works as a case management police department in Downey, CA. supervisor for the non-profit organization, Illinois Migrant Council in Cobden, IL. Kristi Rackley, class of 1984, wishes Ronnie Jones, class of 1977, was a referee Coach Donna Bonebrake congratulations for the Illinois High School Association for receiving the Honorary Alumni State Boys’ Basketball Tournament. Award at Reunion this year. Kristi has fond memories of her time at Lincoln Amy Eskew (’93), Darien Ritterbush (’94), Rick Salazar (’93), Danielle Barnett (’93), and Nancy Harry Kendall, class College and would like to hear from her DePaul (’93). of 1978, lives in Tem- former softball and basketball teammates. ecula, CA. He came Ryan Baker, class of 1986, wrote to campus in April while visiting family How Would I Paint the World, a 1990s in Lincoln. While on children’s book. It is available at www. Wendy Cameron, class of 1990, is a the campus tour, he outskirtspress.com. Baker lives in Decatur, laboratory supervisor for the American saw his old room in IL with his wife and two daughters. Red Cross in Peoria, IL. Jeffrey Fizer, Carroll Hall and was Colette Mobley Sales, class of 1986, interviewed live on class of 1990, works for the United States WLNX radio. works for American InterContinental Postal Service. Heather Wurth, class of University as an admissions advisor. 1990, serves as a police sergeant for the Patti Bottrell Davis, class of 1987, Charles Gardiner, class of 1979, city of Milwaukee’s police department. is an administrative assistant for AIG Mike Loeffelholz, class of 1991, is in is the owner of C&G Marketers. American General, a life and disability an episode of Day Break on ABC. Watch He resides in Evanston, IL. insurance company in Springfield, IL. him online at abc.com. He’s a passenger Kevin McCormack, class of 1987, is the on the plane in the first couple of minutes 1980s president of Healthy Bark, LLC, a retail of the January 29 episode titled “What Alex Dawson, class of 1981, works business providing all-natural pet food, if He’s Free.” George Gershon, class for the Lincoln Correctional Center in supplements, and other unique goods of 1992, works for Wells Fargo Home Lincoln, IL as a casework supervisor. for cats and dogs. www.wagnwash.com. Mortgage as a senior mortgage banker in Christina Chiu, class of 1982, is the Micki Allen Callister, class of 1988, is White Bear Lake, MN. Michael Leab, managing director for Ming Shing a personal trainer in Cannon Falls, MN. class of 1992, is an account manager for Plastic and Metal Fty. Ltd. She and She owns and operates Fitness Is Good! Uticor in Bettendorf, IA. 6 www.lincolncollege.edu/alumni Jeannette Goeschel Barlow, class center in Galesburg, IL. Kristin Rucks, of 1993, works at Jacksonville High class of 2005, recently graduated from School as a coach and physical education MacMurray College with a degree in teacher in Jacksonville, IL. Paris Elementary Education. Sarah Musser, Parham, class of 1993, was named class of 2006, is currently a student as the assistant basketball coach for at Illinois State University. Tiffany Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Tungate, class of 2006, is working on Jason Morin, class of 1994, is the a physical education degree at Western Jennifer Sydney, class of 2000, is a found- Jason Richards, general manager for Brighton ing member of Rushforth Productions. She Illinois University. Car Wash in Naperville, IL. starred in Vassily Sigarev’s Ladybird at the class of 2007, was nominated for the Sheila James-Foster O’Brien, Bootleg Theatre in Los Angelas, CA. Here she Irene Ryan Award competition, a class of 1994, works for the Illinois is with the cast. From left, Jennifer, Ned Mo- chel, Yasen Peyankov, Jeff Perry (Grey’s Anat- coveted collegiate acting award. He was School for the Visually Impaired in omy, Prison Break), York Griffith, Sarah Ut- selected for his portrayal of Dr. Lyman Jacksonville, IL. She is a dietician. terback (Grey’s Anatomy) and Patrick Mapel. in Lincoln College’s production of Bus Al Rossi, class of 1994, and his wife www.rushforthpoductions.com. Stop. Richards is currently attending Denise McFarland Rossi, class of Angie Bossingham, class of 2002, works the University of Iowa. Justin Hale, 1995, recently purchased Town and as a teacher’s aide at Lincoln Community class of 2008, placed 6th at the national Country Barber shop in Delphi, IN. High School in Lincoln, IL. Angela wrestling tournament. A freshman from Jason Boyd, class of 1997, is the owner Belchenko, class of 2002, earned a spot Bloomington, IL, he was also named and operator of Boyd’s Travel Group as a Pacemate for the Indiana Pacers. an All-American. Ken Jordan, class in Urbandale, IA. On January 12, he Brandon Davidson, class of 2003, is an of 2008, was named an All-American was married to Megan Rae O’Leary. insurance agent with Cornerstone America, at the national wrestling tournament in Jennifer Greenaway Baedke, class of Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. Summer Holley February. He is a sophomore at Lincoln 1998, welcomed her first child Addison Oatman, class of 2003, works for the College and was national wrestling Christina Baedke on August 18. She and her Pekin YWCA as an infant and toddler champion at 133 pounds. Craig husband Jason live in Lake in the Hills, IL. teacher. She resides in Pekin, IL with her Noort, class of 2008, was nominated Andrew Brock, class of 1998, is a defense husband David. Steven Ferrell, class of for the Irene Ryan Award competition, analyst for General Dynamics Advanced 2004, is a financial advisor in Lombard, a coveted collegiate acting award. His Information Systems in the Department of IL at Ameriprise Financial Services, portrayal of Bo Decker, the lead in Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. Inc. Jason Lumberry, class of 2004, is Lincoln College’s production of Bus Emily Sarnes Leonard, class of 1998, working as a counselor for Knox County Stop earned him this nomination. Noort lives in Havana, IL with her husband Mary Davis Home, a juvenile detention is a sophomore at Lincoln College. Chad. She is a stay at home mom to Jackson, 7; Aaron, 5; and Jillian, 3. Women’s Basketball Alumni came Rachel Wolfson, class of 1998, works back to campus on February 17 for as an administrative assistant for Bass/ a scrimmage game. Former players Schuler Entertainment in Chicago, IL. were (from left) Kristin Rucks ’05, Latoria Lane ’06, Angie Bossing- ham ’02, Sarah McLaughlin Clark 2000s ’02, Brittany Ingram ’05, Candace Candace Sheley Company, class Sheley Company ’01, Tiffany Tun- of 2001, works as an underwriter for gate ’06, and Sarah Musser ’06. State Farm Insurance Companies in Front Row: Ronni Beebe ’02. Bloomington, IL. She and her husband Jeff have two children, Noah, 2, and Sarah Costin Alyssa, 1. , class of Alumni Directory Planned 2001, recently celebrated her one- The Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with Harris Connect to produce the first ever year anniversary at CCC Information Lincoln College Alumni Directory. Starting this December, e-mail and direct mail questionnaires Services in Chicago, IL. She works as a will be sent to Alumni so they can verify their information. The directory is scheduled to be registration services specialist and lives in released in September 2008. Alumni will have the opportunity to share their personal information Downers Grove, IL. Robert “Mitch” and even include a photograph or personal note about their Lincoln College experience. Martin, class of 2001, is a member of The Lincoln Log is published two times a year by Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, IL 62656. Third class postage paid at Lincoln, Illinois. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Office of Advancement, Lincoln College, 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, IL 62656. Lincoln College, a not-for-profit Bucket Boys, a hip-hop percussive duo corporation, provides free distribution of 5,000 copies per issue. 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Starting this fall, working professionals can “Sandy” MacKinnon, pursue their educational goals at Lincoln (’60) of Tampa, College-Normal through the ABE (Accelerated FL remembers the Bridge to Education) program. This innovative supportive education approach to education is designed to meet the he received when he needs of working adults who wish to complete first entered college in a bachelor’s degree without a significant 1958. He is returning disruption to their already busy schedules. that support by making a gift of $100,000 Each week, students meet for one four-hour Director of Alumni Relations, Natalie Jeckel McGee (’97), that will help build class and cover a semester’s worth of college- Sandy MacKinnon (’60), and President John Hutchinson. The Lincoln Center, level material in only five weeks. Parts of each Sandy received the 2007 Alumni Achievement Award in business. a new gymnasium course are completed online. This accelerated a n d m u s e u m f o r format allows students to take up to three Lincoln College. MacKinnon surprised the crowd at the annual courses sequentially in a semester, earning up Alumni Reunion Dinner and Awards Program when he announced to 27 credit hours in a single calendar year. that he was presenting President Hutchinson with a check to help make The Lincoln Center a reality. That night, MacKinnon was in Students can complete general education attendance to receive the Alumni Achievement in Business award. requirements or pursue bachelor’s degrees in business or liberal arts. Pam Johnston, ABE He said that he was filled with emotions when he was on campus. Program Coordinator, anticipates that the “I am very humbled to receive this award and I am grateful that program’s versatility will appeal to adult Lincoln College gave me a chance at getting an education.” students in the community, “This academic MacKinnon is CEO of Yale Lift Trucks of and Georgia. He has delivery model is so well suited for the adult served on multiple community projects in the Tampa area which include: learner that the students in this program can Florida 2012, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and the Tampa easily find a balance between work, family, Sports Authority where he was an active member in the planning of and a successful academic experience.” the Raymond James Stadium, the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For more information, please contact President Hutchinson said he was touched by MacKinnon’s support. “This the Lincoln College – Normal Office of gift is an extraordinary boost to our comprehensive campaign and it is so Admissions at (309) 452-0500 or visit the web touching to recognize that this gift represents a payback for the power of site at www.lincolncollege.edu/normal/abe. Lincoln College in transforming Mr. MacKinnon’s u t u r e v e n t s life. He told me ‘to whom much has been given, F E October 25-28 October 27 November 2 April 25-27 much will be asked.’ He has certainly lived Of Mice and Women’s Chicagoland Alumni Reunion out this sentiment. We are deeply grateful.” Men Young Alumni Alumni Reception 2008 Johnston Basketball Game Rock Bottom Lincoln College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Center for the Lincoln College Brewery Debbie Ackerman said the gift helps bring the Performing Arts 1:00 p.m. One West Grand Lincoln College Chicago, IL reality of a new Lincoln Center into focus. 5:30 p.m.

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