Friday

KARA PRICE - ALUM

LTC was the perfect fit for me. The small class sizes allowed me to get to know the instructors and other students in my classes. The many course offerings enabled me to take the basic requirements that I needed for a degree in education, and the courses easily transferred to a four-year university. Being involved in the peer counseling program was a wonderful opportunity that allowed me to work with two outstanding women – Susan Polgar and Searoba Mascher. LTC offered all that I needed: affordability, closeness to home, and a quality education.

Kara L. Price
7th grade math teacher
Nuttall Middle School
Robinson, IL 62454

JONATHON WAGGONER - ALUM

After receiving an awesome scholarship from LT, I decided to attend. I was pleasantly surprised with the college academics, environment, & freedom it gave me. The classes were challenging enough to keep me busy, with engaging teachers that left me hungry for more.

LT offers a fulfilling atmosphere. Students encourage each other daily in their assignments & activities, becoming friends for life. The extracurricular activities enrich the college experience.

College sports are not lacking. LTC has men’s & women’s basketball, baseball & softball. Sporting events are a popular activity where the student body can come together to support the school & their friends. Intramural sports are offered as well.

Despite my initial doubts, LT proved to be an excellent environment for preparing me to attend a university. The knowledge, friends, & memories I have acquired at LT will remain with me for life. Do not pass up Lincoln Trail College until you have discovered all it can do for your life.

Spanish teacher
Mt. Carmel High School
Mt. Carmel, IL

STEPHANIE GRAY - ALUM

I chose LTC because it was a local school and a great opportunity to further my career. I was able to work full-time and attend school full-time to reach my goals.

Stephanie Gray
Assistant Manager
Super Wal-mart
Fairfield, Illinois

Thursday

JAMIE ATEN - ALUM

I am extremely grateful for the opportunities and learning experiences LTC provided me as a student. I had the chance to develop relationships with faculty like Yvonne Newlin and others who helped encourage me and prepare me for transition to a four-year university and later for graduate studies. In fact, my experience and relationships I formed with faculty at LTC influenced my decision to pursue a career in higher education.

Jamie D. Aten, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Assistant Director of the Katrina Research Center
The University of Southern Mississippi
Co-Editor of "Spirituality and the Therapeutic Process" (APA Books)

Friday

BILL SANDIFORD - ALUM

I chose LTC because of convenience. I was unsure of what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go. At LTC, I learned to meet and deal with new people. It was an excellent networking opportunity, and I'm still in touch with several classmates and teachers.

Bill Sandiford
Vice President
First Robinson Savings Bank
Robinson, Illinois

ERIC DEAN - ALUM

I enjoyed my time at LTC. It was great for me to get a lot of my general classes out of the way and it is where I decided to pursue a degree in education. My degree is in social studies, and I took several classes with Ed Fitch and Rod Harmon. Those two instructors played a big role in my becoming a teacher. I have been a seventh grade teacher in Robinson for the past 11 years.


Eric Dean
Teacher
Nuttall Middle School
Robinson, Illinois

NIKKI BROTHERTON - ALUM

Attending LTC was such a positive experience for me and one in which I am truly grateful. It allowed me to take the classes I needed to transfer to a four-year university at a fraction of the cost, while still providing quality education. The small size of the school and the classes allowed for personal interaction by caring faculty and staff, while also allowing me to gain valuable social experience with peer counseling, tutoring, club participation, and the music program. My time as a student at LTC showed me the major benefits of community college, and as a current employee of Henderson Community College, that experience helps me better serve the students with whom I work.

Nikki Brotherton
Coordinator of Assessment/Testing
Henderson Community College
Henderson, KY

Thursday

SHELLEY STEPHENSON - ALUM

I chose LTC because after 20 years of jobs, I was ready for a career.

As a non-traditional student, I was a little hesitant, not knowing how I would be received. However, there were plenty of other students just like me – slightly older students who were getting a little later start on their college education. I found that the non-traditional students were treated just like the younger students and many times were asked for advice based on life experience.

Lincoln Trail College gave me the education, the skills, and the self-confidence I needed to begin my office career.

Shelley Stephenson

Administrative Assistant
Crawford Memorial Hospital
Robinson, Illinois

Wednesday

MARK HALL - ALUM


My learning and experiences at Lincoln Trail established a confident foundation for our businesses success over the last 20 years.
Mark Hall
President and CEO PinPoint Resources
Chief Marketing Office and Partner American Nurse Staffing
Indianapolis, Ind.

Friday

RICHARD JONES - CURRENT STUDENT

LTC is awesome! There are great people, great instructors and the education is second to none. LTC is where it's at.

Richard Jones
Student Senate
College Democrats
Field of study: administration of justice

LINDSEY COOPER - ALUM

I chose to attend Lincoln Trail College because of the flexibility of classes. I was able to be a full-time student and still work. The activities that the college offered were a real hit. Student Senate has activities that keep the students involved.

Lindsey Cooper
Receptionist
Crawford County Health Department
LTC Medical Assistant program graduate

JOSH CONNOR - ALUM


I met people at LTC that had a tremendous impact on my life, including the person that helped me find my first job in broadcasting.


Josh Connor
Singer/songwriter
Nashville, TN

LANI ACKMAN - CURRENT STUDENT


I like the diversity (at LTC). The instructors are so personal. LTC has made me be and feel so successful.

Lani Ackman
Student Advantage Network mentor
Peer Counselor at LTC
Field of study: recreational management

Tuesday

TODD WEBER - ALUM

I graduated from Lincoln Trail College in 1985 with an Associate in Science degree. I specialized in business classes during my two years at Lincoln Trail before I transferred to Eastern Illinois University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from EIU in 1987.

Lincoln Trail College provided me with a very good education. I really enjoyed the smaller class sizes as I felt I received a lot of one on one attention from my teachers. It was a very friendly atmosphere as most of the students and teachers knew each other. When I got ready to transfer my credits to EIU it was a very smooth transition. I was very satisfied with my choice to attend LTC. They offered to me everything I needed at that time of my life. The college provided an excellent education, great atmosphere, and it was affordable to my budget.

Todd Weber
Vice President/General Manager
WTHI-TV, Terre Haute, Ind.

Wednesday

TROY JEFFERS - ALUM

Upon graduating from the United States Air Force Academy, I took a little while to think back at how my journey began in my pursuit to becoming an officer in the United States Air Force. My college career started at Lincoln Trail College. In the two years that I attended Lincoln Trail College, I developed my work ethic, my education, and my character. These developments are what served as my foundation playing a vital role in my success at the United States Air Force Academy. Having a small town atmosphere, Lincoln Trail College provided me the opportunity to transition to college life much easier than if I had gone to a much larger college. I learned how to manage my time effectively, as college life is more strenuous than I had ever experienced. And because of the small student to teacher ratio, I was able to receive the extra instruction that I needed in order to have a successful academic career at Lincoln Trail.
Lincoln Trail College not only developed my education, but it also cultivated my character. I firmly believe that a place is defined by the people that are there. From the great people at Lincoln Trail College, I learned the importance of honesty, selflessness, and to always do my best right there in the hallways on a day to day basis. These lessons were very essential because of the institution where I would soon be continuing my education. At the United States Air Force Academy, we lived these very words as they are displayed in the Air Force’s core values—Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do. Lincoln Trail College helped mold me into the officer that I am today. Without Lincoln Trail College, I would not have been prepared enough to succeed at the United States Air Force Academy through four long years of constant academic, military, and athletic strains. Lincoln Trail College prepared me in all aspects to fulfill my desire to become an officer in the United States Armed Forces.


Very Respectfully,
2nd Lt. Troy W. Jeffers, United States Air Force
United States Air Force Academy class of 2008
Lincoln Trail College class of 2004