CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

CELEBRATING

50 YEARS

THE LAKE LAND COLLEGE running smoothly and discussions for campus buildings underway, a group of Lake FOUNDATION IS CELEBRATING Land supporters formed the Foundation. 50 YEARS “An original Foundation brochure published on the of connecting, inspiring and College’s Living Archive website giving for Lake Land College! states, because many persons The Foundation is a nonprofit and groups have shown an corporation that assists interest in providing scholarships the college in developing and student loan funds, the Lake and enhancing educational Land College Foundation was opportunities and services to formed and exists to provide students, alumni and citizens an organized, legal agency of the district. The Foundation through which individuals and administers general and organizations may invest in the academic scholarships, which future of their community, state, have been made available by and nation through education.” contributions, gifts, grants and bequests. Officially Since its creation 50 years ago, LAST YEAR THE FOUNDATION AWARDED NEARLY 500 organized September 23, 1970, the Lake Land College the Lake SCHOLARSHIPS TO Foundation was Land College Foundation has provided STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. created exclusively for educational, scientific, and assistance and cultural purposes support to many areas of Lake to assist in developing and Land College. Last year the fostering scholarships and Foundation awarded nearly 500 charitable activities. Upon scholarships to students in need receiving a certificate of of financial assistance. incorporation from the Illinois The Foundation has also from across the district met to assisted with many recent elect Foundation officers and campus projects such as establish an active organization. purchasing new scoreboards for the Field House and athletic Mrs. James Honnold was fields and a new injection elected first president of the mold machine for workforce Foundation, and the cabinet development in 2018. Last included then Dean of Business year, the Foundation funded a Veterans Memorial honoring student veterans and their relationship to Lake Land College.

The Dr. William & Margaret Podestá Park on campus was another project created by the Foundation from funds given by the Podestá family many years ago. The park contains walking path as well as an eagle sculpture that is a great addition to the campus. With college operations Secretary of State, 40 people Affairs Tim Helton and Dr. Robert Webb, superintendent and future college president.

The Foundation’s first donation was a $1,000 check from Mrs. Virginia Cater. The money was used to establish the John W. Hawk Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Cater’s uncle. Hawk was a respected Shelbyville man who was active in Boy Scouts and youth programs as well as being a leader in community betterment activities.

The Foundation is headed by a board of directors, comprised of community members. The 19-member board of directors oversees the holding, investing, managing, and awarding of Foundation assets.

Just in time for its 50 TH anniversary, the Foundation will be receiving a new home on campus. The new Lake Land College Foundation and Alumni Center will soon be ready to serve as a welcoming place for alumni and foundation guests as well as providing a central location for the college advancement staff.

LEFT: Students gather with friends in the Luther Student Center in the 1980s and in the new addition in 2019.