Bacon and Shane win LCHS Hursh Scholarship,
plus other senior awards announced

[May 22, 2013]  Senior awards were announced last week at Lincoln Community High School.

2013 Hursh Memorial Scholarship

The Oliver C. and Roberta M. Hursh Memorial Scholarship, $13,800 each: co-valedictorians Daniel Bacon and Sara Shane

Daniel, son of James Bacon and Kimberly Shoultz, plans to attend Illinois College. Sara, daughter of Douglas and Michelle Shane, plans to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago.

They are the second recipients of the Oliver C. and Roberta M. Hursh Memorial Scholarship. Mr. and Mrs. Hursh did not have any children of their own, but education remained very important to the two of them. It was their belief that our society is doing too little to encourage the real achievers among us. For the next 19 years, the valedictorian and salutatorian of Lincoln Community High School will each receive 25 percent of the annual earned income of a trust.

2013 Town and Country Bank Student of the Year

Town & Country Bank Student of the Year, $1,500: Maggie E. Cusey

Maggie's parents are Keith and Tracy Cusey. Maggie's school activities have included Spanish Club, Math Club, student government, softball, volleyball and National Honor Society. She is active in the community as well, including volunteer work with Relay For Life, participation in her church youth group, VBS, church children's musical, several mission trips, the Princess Prom and tutoring grade school students. She is planning on elementary education as a college major.

American Legion Citizenship Award, presented by Wayne Schrader: Maggie E. Cusey

The Anderson's Principals Choice Scholarship, $1,000, presented by Tom Keller: Jessica Nguyen

Lucille Flick Larson Scholarship, presented by Gail Nunnery: Maggie E. Cusey

John B & Winnie Harmsen-Behrends Scholarship, presented by Pastor Thomas Kamprath: Elizabeth A. Herzog, Gabrielle V. Kuhlman, Jason A. Sheley and Harrison T. Splain

Robert J. Woods & Joan J. Woods Foundation Liftoff Scholarship, presented by Reatha Owen & Steve Sauer: Miranda L. Brooks, Shakia R. Dawson and Brittany S. Graber

NHM Ryan Struebing Memorial Scholarship, presented by Diane Bicknell and Todd Dugan: Jade R. Dean and Gabrielle V. Kuhlman

Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship, $2,000, presented by Corey Leonard: Maggie E. Cusey

Vincent Beggs Scholarship, $1,000, presented by Bob Bagby and James Grimaldi: Devin M. Biggs, Maggie E. Cusey, Chelsey L. George, Marissa L. Greer, Todd M. Irwin, Shelby E. Lessen, Kaitlyn R. Nelson, Jessica Nguyen, Mallory R. White and Jenna L. Williams

LCHS Foundation Scholarship, $1,000, presented by Bob Bagby and James Grimaldi: Devin M. Biggs, Marissa L. Greer, Jessica Nguyen and Mallory R. White

LeRoy Allison Memorial Scholarship, $1,500, presented by Bob Bagby and James Grimaldi: Maggie E. Cusey

Arthur and Luella Gimbel Scholarship, $5,000, presented by Bob Bagby and James Grimaldi: Kaitlyn R. Nelson

James Heinzel Scholarship, for four years, presented by Bob Bagby and James Grimaldi: Sara M. Shane

DAR, presented by Sarah Benner: Maggie E. Cusey

Lincoln/Logan Crime Stoppers, presented by Ron Hall and Officer Brian Clements: Jessica Nguyen

LJHS Alumni Character Scholarship, presented by Stephanie Morecraft: Maggie E. Cusey

Pride and Glory of Logan County, presented by Pat O'Neill:
September:  Morgan E. Lacefield and Thomas M. Harris III
October:  Austin G. Brummett and Olivia R. Graue
November:  Emily H. Johnson and Elizabeth A. Herzog
December:  Devin M Biggs and Alyssa B. Morris
January:  Sara M. Shane and Meredith Q. Carroll
February:  Alyssa D. Stephenson and Grace A. Sheley
March:  Emily E. Everson and Marissa M. Booth
April:  Megan M. Dzekunskas and Anthony I. Cannon
May:  Lydia E. May and Miranda L. Brooks

Pride and Glory of Logan County, presented by Pat O'Neill: Maggie E. Cusey

French Award, presented by Aimee Ellis: Chelsey L. George

Spanish Award, presented by Kathy Stoyak: Sara M. Shane

LCHSEA Scholarship, presented by Kathy Stoyak: Maggie E. Cusey

Lincolnite, presented by Jennifer Gouin: Rhiniqua A. Carter

Science, presented by Jim Vipond: Daniel J. Bacon and Thomas M. Harris III

The Brock Endres Memorial Media Comm. Award, presented by Jennifer Keith: Wyatt D. Phillis

Speech Award, presented by Jennifer Keith: Wyatt D. Phillis and Sara M. Shane

Theatre Award, presented by Jennifer Keith: Jacqueline E. Keysear

Health Occupations Student of the Year, presented by Bret Hitchings: Jade R. Dean

LTEC Cooperative Education Student of the Year, presented by Bret Hitchings: Brianna R. Dews

LTEC Building Trades Student of the Year, presented by Bret Hitchings: John M. Davis

LTEC Culinary Arts Award, presented by Bret Hitchings: Amanda G.J. Etcheson

LTEC Agriculture & FFA Award, presented by Bret Hitchings: Samuel D. Opperman

LTEC Welding Award, presented by Bret Hitchings: Devon M.L. Osborne

LTEC Auto Mechanics, presented by Bret Hitchings: Brandon J. Miller

LTEC Vocational Student of the Year, presented by Bret Hitchings and Mike Starasta: John M. Davis

Rotary Ready for the Real World, presented by Mike Starasta: Samuel D. Opperman

National Honor Society Service Award, presented by Judy Dopp and Dawn Burton: Maggie E. Cusey

Martha Wyneken Art Award, presented by Cheryl Spove: Rebecca J. Kirk

FBLA Senior of the Year, presented by Sandra Bronson: Leah C. DeVore

Perfect Attendance, four years, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Samuel D. Opperman

Female/Male Athlete of the Year, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Dane A. Eimer and Elizabeth A. Herzog

Three Sport Letterwinner, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Elizabeth A. Herzog

Curtis Drake Scholarship, $250, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Chelsey L. George

Rotary Student Government, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Thomas M. Harris III

Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship Award, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Thomas M. Harris III

Eastern Illinois University Commitment to Excellence Scholarship, $1,500 per year, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Dalton W. Releford

Eastern Illinois University Commitment to Excellence Scholarship, $2,500 per year, presented by Rhonda Hyde: Allison E. Benner

Mathematics; presented by Todd Poelker: Emily E. Everson and Thomas M. Harris III

English, presented by Todd Poelker: Kirsten N. Sloan

The Distinguished Writers Award, presented by Todd Poelker: Elizabeth S.M. Dye

John Ryman Social Studies, presented by Todd Poelker: Maggie E. Cusey

Ed Madigan Social Studies Award, presented by Todd Poelker: Michelle K. Miller

Social Studies Award, presented by Todd Poelker: Sara M. Shane

NDAR History Award, presented by Todd Polker: Kirsten N. Sloan

Prairie State Achievement Award, presented by Todd Poelker: Daniel J. Bacon, Marissa M. Booth, Kaleb D. Bottrell, Miranda L. Brooks, Brian W. Cade, Meredith Q. Carroll, Ashley N. Catey, Maggie E. Cusey, Elizabeth S. Dye, Meagan M. Dzekunskas, Emily E. Everson, Chelsey L. George, Joshua A. Horchem, Jacqueline E. Keysear, Kyle A. Klockenga, Michelle K. Miller, Kaitlyn R. Nelson, Jessica Nguyen, Devon M Osborne, Judiah E. Phillips, Thaddeus J. Rogers, Sara M. Shane and Mallory R. White

Illinois State Scholar, presented by Todd Poelker: Daniel J. Bacon, Marrissa M. Booth, Meredith Q. Carroll, Maggie E. Cusey, Leah C. Devore, Elizabeth S. Dye, Emily E. Everson, Chelsey L. George, Marissa L. Greer, Thomas M. Harris III, Kyle A. Klockenga, Allison E. Mayernick, Michelle K. Miller, Kaitlyn R. Nelson, Jessica Nguyen, Sara M. Shane and Grace A. Sheley

[Text from information received from Lincoln Community High School]