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LLC Sees Increase in Enrollment

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•February 21, 2024•

The Spring 2024 10th-day enrollment report for Lake Land College reveals an upswing in enrollment for the new semester. Highlights of the report include a near 4% increase in total headcount in addition to the highest full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment since 2021.

The total headcount for the Spring 2024 semester is 3,817, an increase of more than 130 students compared to Spring 2023. Meanwhile, a 0.13% increase in FTE resulted in a 3-year high at 2,455.1.

The college also welcomed 252 new students for the Spring 2024 semester, an increase of more than 100 students compared to Spring 2023. The number of international students also increased by more than 50%, and dual-credit enrollment grew by nearly 5%.

“It’s incredible to see so many students continue to choose Lake Land College as the starting point for their future,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “We’re proud to be a place where students can feel at home while receiving high-quality instruction that will prepare them for success moving forward.”

As reflected in the 10th-day enrollment numbers, prospective students recognize the economic advantage of choosing their local community college as the starting point to their college journey. With one of the lowest tuition rates among all higher education institutions in the state, Lake Land College is committed to making education affordable and offering students accessible pathways to rewarding futures.

Class schedules for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters will be available March 1. 

Enroll at Lake Land College today by visiting the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/.

Scholarship Application Packets Available

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•February 21, 2024•

Applications are now available for the 2024 Irrevocable Scholarship Program. The program offers one $1,500 four year, annually renewable scholarship. High school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors that are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 may request a copy of the application packet from their high school counselor. The applications have been distributed to Okaw Valley High School in Bethany and Sullivan High School. Application packets can also be requested by contacting the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at (217) 728-4612 or by contacting Mike Keown, Secretary of the Irrevocable Scholarship Trust at (217) 855-1949 to request an application by mail or to be forwarded to you.

Bingo

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•February 21, 2024•

Bingo is held every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Windsor Jr. HS Honor Roll Quarter 2

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•February 14, 2024•

7th Grade High Honors – Lila Cranmer, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Briar Rincker, Bryce Rincker Honor Roll – Lily Ault, Kleia Voege

8th Grade High Honors – Peter Mast Honor Roll – Monica Baker, Owen Figgins, Evan Pfeiffer Read More

A Look Back…2-14-2024

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2014

Sullivan Elementary PTO held their third annual Family Fit Night. A variety of organization were on hand to teach students and their families about healthy activities they can enjoy. People from Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services were on hand and showed children how to maintain healthy oral hygiene. There were also several businesses aimed at getting children up and moving.

Sullivan McDonald’s employee Trudy Fleshner was bestowed the Crew Person of the Year Award, a recognition given to one employee, per region, based on criteria such as community involvement, unprecedented customer service and testimonials from customers of the community.  Read More

Grammar Moses: Read This Column, If You’re So Inclined

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•February 14, 2024•

Is “vernacular” in your vernacular?

While it was part of my mom’s, “funicular” wasn’t. Those mountain-climbing trains — and really anything that climbed higher than a flight of stairs — is something she wanted no part in.

Both “vernacular” and “funicular” are peculiar words. Wouldn’t you agree?

Funicular cars are generally rectangular. Yet they are built on an angle, perpendicular to the horizon and not the tracks. The views from up top are spectacular, the ride up so steep it might have afflicted my mom with a cardiovascular event, however, nothing as serious as ventricular fibrillation. Read More

4 Interesting Facts About the Month of February

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•February 14, 2024•

February is the shortest month of the year. Unless it’s a leap year, when an extra day is tacked on to the end of the month, February is just 28 days long. Despite its brevity, February is a notable month, and the following are four interesting facts about the second month of the year.

1. The name “February” comes from the Latin word “februa,” which means “to cleanse.” The ancient Romans celebrated a festival of purification and atonement known as Februalia, and historians believe that celebration, which lasted a month, occurred around the time of year that the month of February now takes place. Read More

East Central Illinois Area on Aging Holds Moultrie-Douglas County Conversation 

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•February 14, 2024•

by Crystal Reed

The East Central Illinois Area On Aging (ECIAAA) held the Moultrie-Douglas county conversation at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Thursday, February 8. The mission of the ECIAAA is to lead and advocate for inclusive resources and services that empower their optimal aging of Central Illinois’ diverse older adults, individuals with disabilities and their care partners. The three objectives of these programs are to present the FY  2023 Performance Outcomes Report to the Public on the Older Americans Act, obtain input from County Conversation Participants on how they can improve services provided and serve as an advocacy platform to inform lawmakers of the importance of these programs.  Read More

Show Choirs Compete

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•February 14, 2024•

On Saturday, February 3, the Sullivan show choirs traveled to Crete, IL to compete at the Crete-Monee Spectacular. 

Singers Jr received best vocals, best choreography and Grand Champion in the Jr High division. Will Miller received best bass soloist in their show, as well as outstanding performer in the Jrs show, and Daisy Richardson won the Jr High solo competition.

Singers received Grand Champion in their division and Triniti Preyer was named outstanding performer in the Singers show.

As finalists were announced, Sullivan Singers were called first. This senior class has never had the opportunity to participate in finals, so they were pumped. Then, the next name called was Sullivan Singers, Jr. At the end of finals, Jrs were named 4th runner up and Singers were named 3rd runner up. Triniti Preyer was named best treble soloist of the day.