Welcome to the Lincolnland Legends Program
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Lincolnland Legends winners, listed below, who were honored at the Lincolnland Legends Awards Gala on April 4. Special congratulations to our top two statewide winners:
Jessica Beam of Oakland High School was awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarship funds for writing the top essay in the statewide contest. Jessica’s essay commended Tammi Clancy, a substance abuse counselor with the Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council and the clinical supervisor at the Hour House in Charleston, for her dedication to helping others struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse.
Kari Yamamoto of Lakes Community High School authored the 2nd place essay, earning a total of $8,000 in scholarship funds. Kari’s essay honored Kathy Mitsuuchi, founder and current Director of Student Services of Antioch Teen Mothers Choices, for her efforts to help teen mothers have a chance to succeed in life with their child.
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2008-2009 Lincolnland Legends Winners
(See the photos of the gala on Flickr!)
• Zaina Zayyad, Aqsa School, for her essay nominating Ahmed Rehab
• Lisette Barraza, Multicultural Arts High School, for her essay nominating Alexander Martinez
• Leslie O'Connor, Lane Tech High School, for her essay nominating Diana Hackbarth
• Mary Rae Butler, Addison Trail High School, for her essay nominating D. Jean Ortega-Piron
• Peter Hanneman, Oak Park River Forest High School, for his essay nominating Dr. David N. Schwartz
• Kari Yamamoto, Lakes Community High School, for her essay nominating Kathy Mitsuuchi
• Samantha Lee, Vernon Hills High School, for her essay nominating Mark Kirk
• Maggie Null, Minooka Community High School, for her essay nominating Sue Staehely.
• Ashley Kellerman, Pinckneyville Community High School, for her essay nominating Dr. Allen Y. Baker
• Kevin Murphy, Naperville Central High School, for his essay nominating Sharon Grill
• Adama Sidibe, Dekalb High School, for his essay nominating Phyllis M. Cunningham
• Jessica Beam, Oakland High School, for her essay nominating Tammi Clancy
• Anna Helen Sanderson, Hononegah Community High School, for her essay nominating Michael Rhines
• Tori Scotti, Elmwood High School, for her essay nominating Todd Hollis
Lincolnland Legends is a program from Illinois Dollars for Scholars designed to engage Illinois students in honoring people who inspire and motivate them. Any current Illinois high school junior or senior may nominate by essay someone for special recognition. Nominees must be a current or former resident of Illinois, and still living.
The Lincolnland Legends Program has several goals:
- Provide an opportunity for Illinois students to identify Illinois citizens who have made significant contributions to society and who serve as role models and inspirational figures for youth
- Develop an appreciation for outstanding Illinoisans who have overcome life obstacles and/or accomplished significant goals
- Create and instill a sense of pride in being from Illinois
- Provide an interesting, fun and motivating educational activity for students and teachers
- Provide $97,500 in scholarships to college-bound Illinois students
Thanks To:
Nicor Gas is the title sponsor of this contest as well as a supporter of other Illinois Dollars for Scholars programs.
Because College Doesn't Happen By Chance®.
