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Lake Land College recognized the 2023 Non-traditional Student of the Year Award winners and nominees. Pictured Left to Right are: (Front row) Christina Dickenson, Tashia Carter, Holly Cornell, Hollie McCarty and Ron Mason. (Back row) Lake Land College President Josh Bullock, Anthony Gasperini, Brianna Sexton, Benjamin Wilson and Stephanie Sample

•February 15, 2023•
Lake Land College presented the Non-traditional Student of the Year Award to both Ron Mason, Mattoon and Stephanie Sample, Sullivan during an event Wednesday. Sample and Mason were among 14 nominees who were honored for their perseverance and outstanding achievements in returning to college to pursue their dreams.
The nominees were: Derek Clark, Charleston; Benjamin Wilson, Paris; Brianna Sexton, Charleston; Anthony Gasperini; Travis Fox, Windsor; Holly Cornell, Montrose; Chelsea Rouleau, Effingham; Tashia Carter, Mattoon; Kyler Roan, Paris; Christina Dickenson, Pana; Brooklyn Cook, Neoga; and Hollie McCarty, Paris.
“The individuals we honor this evening have not had an easy path to success, yet you would never know it. They inspire the people around them with their positive attitude and determination to succeed,” said Kelly Allee, director of marketing and public relations. “We are humbled by their accomplishments and are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate with them. We cannot wait to see what they accomplish in the future.”     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.