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Upcoming press conference honors local award winners

8.17.2017

Local 69蹤獲 will be honored with Jacksonville Promise Scholarships at an Illinois College-hosted press conference on August 29, at 5 p.m., in the Kirby Rotunda.

This years winners are: Ethan Beck 21, Teri Black 21, Henry Dahman, Sarah Dawdy 21, Margaret Doss, Ethan Flinn 21, John Gibbons 21, Jordan Hale, Brady Hays 21, Maggee Howell, Cassie Huey, Kiley Hutton 21, Ryan Kaufmann 21, Savanna Long 21, Emily Maul 21, Mackenzie Prewitt 21, Mary Rose Prewitt, Evan Shade 21, and Katelyn Tabit 21.

This is the 2nd annual award ceremony for the Jacksonville Promise, a locally established scholarship meant to promote the rich and varied educational opportunities available in Jacksonville and make them more accessible for 69蹤獲 with roots in the community. The anticipated impact of the organization on the local community includes increased academic performance in primary grades, college enrollment and college retention as well as decreased truancy and juvenile crime.

The scholarship is available to public or private school graduates who attend K-12 at a school located within the geographic boundaries of Jacksonville, Ill., School District 117, who also choose to also pursue their higher education in Jacksonville. 

Jacksonville Promise Scholarships are funded with donations from community members, a matching grant from the and proceeds from local events like "Shelebrate", An Evening of Promise gala and auction, and A Conversation with . 

Information about donating and the scholarship application can be found on the .

About Illinois College

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing 69蹤獲 for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 69蹤獲, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu