Agriculture Students Receive Scholarships

Spoon River College agriculture students Jonathan Hedges and Nellie Lehnhausen are this year’s recipients of the Compeer Financial Agriculture scholarships. Preference for these scholarships are given to second year or non-traditional students in agriculture or other applied science degrees.

Hedges and Lehnhausen are both second year students working towards Agriculture Business Management degrees. Lehnhausen’s career goal is to work in the field of either wildlife or soil conservation.

Spoon River College was one of 30 participating partner colleges to receive funds for two annual $1,250 scholarships for students enrolled in the college’s agriculture program. The college was also one of five colleges to receive a $25,000 educational grant for career and technical education from the Agriculture and Rural Initiative, Compeer Financial’s donor advised fund. A new greenhouse for the ag department was purchased with those funds.

The agriculture program at Spoon River College is one of the college’s longest running programs, preparing students for a variety of agricultural related careers. It offers an associate in applied science degree, which can also be transferred to a four-year university, as well as certificates in agricultural precision and agricultural production.

Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. Based in the Upper Midwest, Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America, while providing personalized service and expertise to clients and the agriculture industry.

Recipients of the Employee Denim for Dollars Campaign Announced

The latest recipients of the Spoon River College Denim for Dollars employee campaign for 2024 were Fulton-Mason Crisis Service, Girls Unplugged, and the Spoon River College Foundation, with each receiving $283.31.

The college created the Denim for Dollars campaign in 2023, allowing employees to wear jeans throughout the work week for a $25 donation every six months. The money is then divided and distributed to different organizations twice a year. During July through December, $850 was raised, and a total of $2,475 was raised for the entire year.

Regular recipients are the SRC Foundation (hardship funds and food pantry), Girls Unplugged, Fulton-Mason Crisis Service, and WIRC-CAA Victim Services, and employees have the option of nominating other charities/organizations to also receive a percentage.  Past recipients that have been nominated and received funds are The Canton Learning Collaborative, Linda’s Fund, Humane Society of McDonough County, Cuba Food Pantry, The Good Pantry, and W.D. Boyce Council (Boy Scouts of America).

Girls Unplugged is a free community-led after school group for 5^th through 8^th grade girls at Ingersoll Middle School and is sponsored by Canton Park District, MidAmerica National Bank, Spoon River College, and YWCA of Canton.

Spoon River College Schedules College Visit Day February 3 at Canton Campus

Spoon River College will host a College Visit Day Thursday, February 3, from 9-11 a.m. at the Canton campus.

This is open to people of all ages who are interested in learning about both the transfer and the career education programs available at Spoon River College, including the different degrees and short-term certificates each program offers. Associate degrees typically take two years to complete, while certificate programs can often be completed in a year or less.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with advisors and financial aid specialists, and will receive information about the application process, tuition costs, and financial aid options including scholarships, as well as student life activities, clubs, and organizations.

Tours of the campuses will be given, and will include the Snapper Villas student housing. All attendees will receive a free t-shirt.

RSVPs are encouraged, and can be made by visiting the Admissions page on the Spoon River College website or by calling 309-649-6400.

The Canton Campus is located at 23235 N. County Hwy. 22.

Spoon River College Announces Fall 2024 Graduates

Spoon River College congratulates the following individuals who completed degrees and/or certificates during the Fall 2024 semester at Spoon River College.

Abingdon: Patrick McKeown, Basic Welding Operator Certificate;

Alton: Lynna Fischer, Associate in Science degree;

Astoria: Joseph Clemens, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;

Avon: Holly Mason, Associate in Applied Science degree/Health Information Management/Medical Insurance and Billing Certificate/Medical Records Certificate;

Blandinsville: Gunner Steele, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;

Blue Island: Dymond Sims, Associate in Science degree;

Bushnell: Peyton Bowman, Associate in Arts degree; Shannon Coultas, Medical Records Certificate;

Canton: Dave Barrett, Associate in Science degree; Wyatt Calvert, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; Chloe Haley, Associate in Arts degree; Jennifer Hernandez, Associate in Arts degree; Loren Larson, Associate in Arts degree; John Lillie, Basic Driver Training Certificate; Neal Carter, Welding Operator Certificate; Neal Chandler, Welding Operator Certificate; Alyssa Ray, Associate in Arts degree; Justin Shockency, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;

Chicago: Nyaira Goins, Associate in Arts degree;

Colchester:  Cydni Thrapp, Associate in Arts degree;

Cuba: Jake Owens-Shores, Associate in Arts degree; Mason Purtle, Welding Operator Certificate; Hayden Thum, Associate in Arts degree;

Fairview: Brayden Aguilar, Basic Commercial Driver Training; Tyler Lovitt, Computer Forensics Certificate, Cyber Security Certificate, Computer Information Technology Certificate; Jenna Schleich, Associate in Arts degree;

Farmington: Shelby Bull, Computer and Network Technician Certificate; Brock Renner, Associate in Applied Science degree/Small Business Management; Mackenzie Threw, Associate in Arts degree; Margaret Toothaker, Associate in Science degree;

Groveland: Noah Suttles, Welding Operator Certificate;

Havana: Jeremy Huynh, Associate in Science degree; Alyssa Miller, Associate in Arts degree; Margaret Porter, Associate in Science degree;

Kilbourne: Addisyn Chapin, Associate in Arts degree;

Knoxville: John Fox, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;

Lewistown: Elliot Dalpiaz, Associate in Science degree; Brooke Hampton, Associate in Arts degree; William Myers, Associate in Arts degree; Dwight Sheets, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; William Myers, Associate in Arts degree;

Macomb: Erick Garay, Welding Operator Certificate; Bryonna Oden, Enterprise Computer Network Specialist Certificate, Computer and Network Technician Certificate; William Payne, Cyber Security Certificate; Jeremy Rossio, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; Alliana Seely, Associate in Science degree; Dwayne Walton, Associate in Arts degree; McKenzi Whitford, Associate in Applied Science degree/Certificates in Health Information Management, Medical Transcription, Medical Records, Medical Insurance and Billing, Medical Coding;

Rushville: Kyle Demaree, Associate in Arts degree; Gary Tanner, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate; Cortney Taylor, Associate in Arts degree; Haley VanDeVenter, Associate in Arts degree;

Smithfield; Andrew Cousins, Welding Operator Certificate;

St. David: Johnathan Wirebaugh: Welding Operator Certificate;

Table Grove: Allyson Bithos, Associate in Applied Science degree/Certificates in Health Information Management, Advanced Medical Coding, Medical Insurance and Billing, Medical Records, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding; Easton Sullivan, Basic Commercial Driver Training Certificate;

Tinley Park: Michael Pustelnik, Associate in Arts degree; Chloee Secrist, Associate in Arts degree;

Yates City: Brian McCoy, Welding Operator Certificate.

Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN

The Spoon River College Nursing program wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associates Degree in Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 8:30 am – 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 19th, in the IVS rooms at one of the following Spoon River College campus locations:

Spoon River College campus addresses and room numbers:

Canton Campus:               23235 North County 22, Canton IL 61520

Room: Engle 102C

Havana Campus:               324 East Randolph, Havana IL 62644

Room: 113

Macomb Campus:            208 South Johnson, Macomb IL 61455

Room: G06

Rushville Campus:            706 Maple Avenue, Rushville IL 62631

Room: 117

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:

Attn: Accreditation Services

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta GA, 30326

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 3, 2025.

President’s List for Fall 2024 Full-Time Students

Spoon River College congratulates the following full-time students who were named to the President’s List in recognition of their academic achievement in completing 12 credit hours or more of college-level classes and earning a grade point average of 3.6–4.0 during the Fall 2024 semester.

Adair: Carter L. Chambers;

Astoria: Jessica L. Fackrell, Brylee J. France, Tommi J. Gorsuch, McKinley G. Kendrick, Isaac McCombs, Jacob R. Wommack;

Avon: Emma E. Bearce, Quinton W. Gates;

Basco: Jerick L. LeMaire;

Bloomington: Meadow J. Bronke, Kate Oyler;

Brampton, Ontario: Adele M. Oliver I;

Browning: Landon A. McCombs;

Bushnell: Sarah E. Davis, Dalton Huffman, Matthew J. McDonald, Benjamin Powell;

Canton: Paige C. Anderson, April M. Baker, Ava M. Barrera, Timothy M. Bates, T.K. Bennett, Joshua Z. Buczko, Wyatt R. Calvert, Logan J. Clardy, Hannah C. Crum, Ella K. Demler, Brooklyn C. Dennis, Natalie G. Downing, Tatum S. Featherly, Ella M. Goforth, Jena E. Goforth, Norah Gray, Chloe M. Haley, Emma S. Hardesty, Isabelle Hardy, Carter Hart, Ian J. Hart, Lauren N. Herbst, Jayson M. Kuzniar, Makyla E. Marvel, Brady Mayall, Abigail J. McCartney, Ryleigh M. Moser, Ignacio Nascimento Zschaeck, Kiera E. Raker, Breauna K. Rawley, Erika Redding, Baylee M. Reed, Drew A. Reeder, Leah N. Scharping, Tori L. Sehr, Kayleigh M. Shubert, Brent M. Skiles, Rebecca A. Strode, Nicholas W. Taylor, Jolina M. Tutor, Morgan M. Wagner, Chi Chi Wang, Keighley A. Watson, Ryleigh Watson, Allison M. Wheeler, Jack R. Wheelwright, Addysen M. Williams, Abigail R. Wittmer;

Cedar Rapids, IA: Olivia Young;

Chillicothe: Griffin W. Irvin;

Coal City: Carter D. Garrelts;

Colchester: Cydni J. Thrapp I;

Cuba: Olivia S. Miller, Hayden H. Thum, Samantha J. Woods;

Dunfermline: Erin E. Halfaday;

El Dorado, KS: Addison Haskins;

Ellisville: Amy L. Barnes;

Farmington: Margaret C. Toothaker, Christopher Tucker, Emily Vallianatos;

Findlay: Karson E. Park;

Gilson: Grace M. Cookson;

Glasford: Georgie A. Bessler;

Grandview, IA: Emilee R. Salek;

Havana: Andrew E. Brault, Jamie M. Masten-Rueter, McKinlee A. Metz, Prestyn Meyer, Alyssa N. Miller I, Natalie G. Morgan, Bryleigh L. Morris, Star A. Peace, Margaret A. Porter, Rachael M. Ross, Shyler D. White, Taryn R. Wickman, Damian A. Worden;

Heyworth: Emma K. Slayback;

Ipava: Haylie J. Boehl, Tomas Romero;

Kilbourne: Addisyn R. Chapin, Matthew C. Nelson;

Lewistown: Joshua C. Arnett, Noah L. Beatty, Isabelle C. Bonney, Mackenzie E. Bunting, Lily A. Derry, Kami S. Duncan, Samantha Hackleman, Chloe M. Heath, Taylor G. Malott, William B. Myers, Jr., Aidan C. Reed, Landry L. Smith;

Macomb: Mallory J. Burg, Melia C. Butler, Ivy E. Chapla, Ava M. Coupland, Dawson R. Davis, Michael E. Ewen, Melody H. Farkas, Zachary T. Green, Abigail J. Grove, Matthew Hammond, Raya J. Huston, Kalen L. Keeran, Noah S. Mercer, Ericka L. Metzger, Laci Miller, Maiya Poudel, Alliana Seely, Samantha K. Sensor, Sarah C. Stufflebeam, Stephen L. Stufflebeam, Alexis Willie;

Manito: Jessica M. Pollitt, Karsyn E. Skaggs;

Mapleton: Liliana G. Serna;

Marietta: Brooke O. Buchen;

Mason City: Cayden J. Mulford;

Milan: Alexander J. Jackson I;

Alexander J. Jackson I Milan

Normal: Benedict F. Hendrickson;

Oglesby: Brendan T. Boudreau;

Pekin: Sierra N. Sitter;

Port Bryon: Maddox McWilliams;

Prairie City: Elizabeth M. Gilfillan;

Ridgecrest, CA: Ryan G. Sweet;

Rushville: Conner J. Abernathy, Kyle J. Demaree, Ryan J. Fredriksen, McKenzi P. Simon, Cortney S. Taylor, Tyler S. Trone, Haley VanDeVenter;

Sherrard: Maddux Harksen;

Smithfield: Emma C. Barrick;

Springfield: Ryne M. Crum;

St. David: Easton A. Haepp;

Streator: Kadence M. Ondrey;

Table Grove: Allyson D. Bithos;

Tennessee: Allie R. Schauble;

Tremont: Erin N. Pulliam;

Warsaw: Heidi J. Jones.

President’s List for Fall 2024 Part-Time Students

Spoon River College congratulates the following part-time students who were named to the President’s List in recognition of their academic achievement in completing at least 12 credit hours of college level courses at SRC, and who were enrolled in six to eleven credit hours and earning a GPA of 3.6 or higher during the Fall 2024 semester.

Astoria: Joseph A. Clemens, Denise Perry;

Avon: Holly J. Mason;

Blandinsville: Gunner D. Steele;

Bushnell: Leah M. Kling, Donna A. McCleery;

Canton: TaShina T. Baker, Amelia J. Fuller, Jennifer Geeseman, Christina M. Gilmore, Chloe N. Hill, Bryson E. Kessinger, John A. Lillie, Kambell McDermet, Elijah A. Perkins, Samantha R. Pratt, Ella G. Renick, Garrett S. Sego, Abhinandan Sharma, Justin J. Shockency, Yulia R. Strunova, Alexandra L. Walters, Ava J. Wenger;

Colchester: Ana G. Stepanksi;

Cuba: Jaelynn N. Jones, Nellie J. Lehnhausen, Cindy R. Luthy, Jake A. Owens-Shores, Carmen C. Pratt;

Dunlap: Elohor B. Uwaoma;

Ellisville: Cadence K. Churchill;

Farmington: Shelby L. Bull, Megan M. Kelso, Ashley A. Nader;

Glasford: Kaylee Grebner;

Havana: Samuel H. Bleem, Deagan Brown, Ruth A. Lippert, Tori L. McCamy, Dylan M. Yocum;

Industry: Samantha C. Ayala;

Ipava: Kaden R. Fogleson;

Kingston Mines: Erika L. Lerch;

Lewistown: Jackson C. Churchill, Adah C. Cripe, Elliot I. Dalpiaz, Annalies Dowell, Erin C. Elliott, Ella R. Hootman, Mallory L. Kotewa, Mya J. O’Bryant, Teresa D. Robinson, Parker W. Roddis, Katelyn R. Rowell, Dwight D. Sheets, Mylie L. Sours, Esmeralda Uribe, Abigail W. Wiegand;

Macomb: Christopher T. Boone, Dallas F. Davis, Kalea Foster, Hella Guajardo, Adeola Nwamina, Bryonna K. Oden, Misty A. Peyer, Mary Popoola, Alyssa A. Riggs, Jeremy Rossio, Jodi L. Schmitz, Aaron W. Spencer, Anthonia O. Umakor, Anthonia E. Yeiyah;

Pekin: Melanie K. Behymer;

Roseville: Katelyn R. Whiteside;

Rushville: Italee D. Ford, Tanner Gray, Rosemary L. Hays, Carl J. Moreland, Jacey Rauch, Audrey L. Sutor;

Smithfield: Andrew S. Cousins;

Table Grove: Noah M. France, Lydia A. Payne, Easton R. Sullivan;

Trivoli: Emmalea C. Carpenter;

Vermont: Nicole C. Campbell;

Yates City: Eliana C. Davis.

Dean’s List for Fall 2024 Full-Time Students

Spoon River College congratulates the following full-time students who have been named to the Dean’s List by achieving a 3.0 – 3.5 grade point average for 12 credit hours or more of college-level classes during the Fall 2024 semester.

Abingdon: Kellen J. Hook, Patrick G. McKeown;

Astoria: Gage A. Peters;

Bath: Alexis N. Rutherford I;

Bloomington: Colin K. Karr;

Bushnell: Peyton M. Bowman, Shayna K. Ludwig;

Canton: Taylor Baughman, Courtney E. Behymer, Callista Bull, Karen S. Calhoun, Keely E. Coulter, Trae M. Cox, Jace W. Emery, Hailey Ford, Louis W. Fournier, Katelynn J. Franklin, Cassandra Gay, Nelson Hand, Jonathan J. Hedges, Maddox D. Helfrich, Brooklyn L. Kimbrough, Benjamin L. Krock, Christian J. Lowe, Jillian R. McDaniel, Morgan L. Neptun, Amilia L. Oswald, Kaden J. Otto, Samuel B. Parry, Camri A. Phillips, Avery J. Pigg, Rylee D. Reed, Elijah S. Renner, Christopher S. Roderick, Bryar J. Tinder, Jamaica I. Walker, Emmie B. Waller, Garrick D. Wright, Brandi M. Zeman;

Charleston, WV: Kcion J. Welch;

Chatham: Cole A. Workman;

Colchester, Jordyn N. Bartlett, Wyatt E. Parks;

Cuba: Elizabeth E. Bass, Kaden C. Palm, Jace P. Weaver;

Davenport, IA: Nathaniel B. Cheesman; Roderick R. Tanamor;

Davenport, FL: Jason M. Jack;

Dunlap: Keeton Bloom;

Edwards: Carrington J. Troxell;

Ellisville: Jace P. Featherlin;

Emden, IL: Wyatt Leinenbach;

Estherwood, IA: Makenzie S. Oliver;

Fairview: Addison M. Fidler, Jonas R. Tessier;

Farmington: Jace Crawford, Brock A. Renner I, Chandler A. Whisenand;

Geneseo: Landen C. Pruett I;

Germantown Hills: Jack M. Graf;

Glasford: Nathan W. Henkle;

Groveland: Logan A. Booth, Noah W. Suttles;

Havana: Autumn S. Corbett, Jeremy V. Huynh, Braden W. Rapp;

Henry: Preston B. Rowe;

Industry: Autumn G. Peacock;

Ipava: Daily E. Ratcliff;

Kooskia, ID: Jessica C. Ketola;

Ladd: Riley M. Coble;

LaHarpe: Jessica J. Mason;

Lewistown: Pierce D. Boyer, Deidra Brown, Shanna D. Judd, Karia E. Sours, Emily R. Stambaugh, Roman Voitkovskyi;

Liverpool: Carlee L. Dalton;

Lomax: Desiree G. Pflasterer;

Macomb: Bryant W. Barnes, Westen J. Behymer, Carlos D. Bustamante, Emma K. Carson, Chloe R. Cheesman, Kelsey M. Flynn, Mefail Kadriu, Justice C. Keene, LaMonica Kennedy, Rachel Norville;

Mason City: Clay M. Butler;

Mendon: Ethan Voss;

Metamora: Karagan A. Hartnett;

Milan: Kyler Schmidt;

Mulvane, KS: Lyric N. Edgerle;

North Henderson: Jared D. Cheline;

Orlando, FL: Jolie Jeffreys;

Pontiac: Reed L. Frazier;

Rushville: Audrie A. Dodds, Lance V. Kelly, Olivia K. Kliffmiller, Isaac D. Little, Shawn D. Orr, Emma N. Thornton, Ainsley R. Trone;

Saint Augustine: Gage M. Coursey, Braden J. Hagerty;

Silvis: Coy M. Dettmer;

St. David: Hayden O. Wright;

Stronghurst: Jackson S. Timmerman;

Thomson: Alonzo J. Boardman;

Topeka: Makayla Morris;

Victoria: Jack N. Godsil;

Wee-Ma-Tuk: Andrew D. Christian;

West Palm Beach, FL: Lazario J. Cornish.

Dean’s List for Fall 2024 Part-Time Students

Spoon River College congratulates the following part-time students who were named to the Dean’s List in recognition of their academic achievement in completing at least 12 credit hours of college level courses at SRC, and who were enrolled in six to eleven credit hours and earned a GPA of 3.0 − 3.5 during the Fall 2024 semester.

Adair: Sasha S. Chambers;

Astoria: Riley J. Burget, Danaca J. Wickert;

Blandinsville: Jade V. Miller;

Bryant: Alexis M. Kruzan I;

Bushnell: Madison L. Taflinger;

Camden: Breeley R. Haines;

Canton: Isabella J. Alig, Elliott J. Black, Lexus L. Ellsworth, Jessica A. Fluder, Amanda S. Koll, Erynn J. Lundeen, Reese C. Murphy, Tiffany Ranes, Carly O. Raubun I, Wade C. Wilkinson;

Cuba: Katherine R. Neese, Emma J. Staggs;

Dahinda: Mason Rader, Chloee M. Secrist;

Dunlap: Destiny L. Jordan;

Ellisville: Courtney S. Churchill;

Farmington: Alyssa Gilstrap, Carol A. Reed, Haley D. Smith;

Hanna City: Hayley J. Scanlon;

Industry: Danielle K. Icenogle;

La Harpe: Coulton D. Wascher;

Lewistown: Brooklyn P. Barclay, Natalee R. Miller, Kinslee Wickert;

Macomb: Abosede O. Ambali, Calvin L. Cheatham, Olivia J. Gardner, Matthew B. Goc, Fracnes E. Long, Lisa A. Murray, Katelyn D. Norton, Madelyn O. Skiles, Megan M. Stickler;

Mason City: Annalea R. Babbs;

Oxford, MI: Schyler Gaddis;

Pekin: Brittany C. Wertz;

Prairie City: Cameron A. Briggs I;

Rushville: Haley R. Emmett, Karlee A. Ham, Plamedi L. Izuba, Madisyn P. Quinn, Rachel B. Rahar, Andreas R. Smith;

St. David: Selene Rizo Daiz;

Table Grove: Kambra R. Morey;

Vermont: Doris A. Hammack, Olivia L. Kessler;

Yates City: Trista M. Nichols.

Volunteer Tutors Needed for Adult Literacy Classes

Spoon River College’s Adult Education Office is seeking volunteer tutors for students in their GED®, ESL (English as a Second Language), and Adult Literacy classes.

According to Melissa Koke, adult advisor and literacy coordinator at Spoon River College, tutors are especially needed for the following classes and locations: Canton Campus, GED® classes that meet on Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Havana Center, GED® classes that meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Macomb Campus, GED® classes that meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; and Rushville Center, ESL classes that meet Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Classes most in need are the Rushville ESL class that meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon in a face-to-face class, and an evening online class using Google Meets, which is divided into three different levels that meet at three different times between 5-9:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday nights.

“For the online class, all one would have to do is click on an email link that will be provided, using either a computer or a smartphone,” Koke said, adding that no special degree is required and that training would be provided to all tutors.

The English as a Second Language class is designed for adults 16 years or older whose native language is not English. The goal is to help students improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills to a higher level to ensure their success in the workplace and their communities,

“English is taught in almost every country in the world and most of our students can read and write English at varying levels but have trouble actually speaking it, which impacts their ability to communicate in social and business situations,” said Koke. “Volunteers are a vital part of student success. The need for tutors is great, the time commitment is minimal, and both tutors and students benefit greatly from the interaction.”

For more information about being a volunteer tutor, call 309-649-6310. For more information about the Adult Education programs offered at Spoon River College locations, visit www.src.edu or call 309-649-6278.