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The HIT and MEDC students are, FROM LEFT, Sandy Metzger of Herrin, Ruth Rhoades of Mt. Vernon, Sarah Davis of Broughton, Sheila Overturf of McLeansboro, Megan Browning of West Frankfort, Crystal Moore of Dix, Mackenzie Kemp of Belle Rive, Wheat Jackson of Salem, Jennifer Martin of Mt. Vernon, Shawn Jenkins of Bonnie, and Theresa Bates of Benton.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
MURPHYSBORO, IL – Current Benton Coach Ron Winemiller, and past legendary Benton Coach Rich Herrin at the Southern Illinois Coaches Association Meeting last night. (Used by permission by the voice of the Saluki’s, Mike Reis)
THOMPSONVILLE, IL- The Plaster’s Grove Free Will Baptist Church between Thompsonville and Akin after Monday’s eclipse. (Chrystal Osburn photo)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36185376/aerial-footage-from-eclipse-day
WSIL-TV photo
NOTE: This is a brief, but incredible video shot by a drone yesterday of the gathering at Bald Knob Cross in Alto Pass, and Walker’s Bluff in Carterville.
Dozens of graduates, dignitaries, students, staff and faculty came out on Saturday to help Rend Lake College celebrate 50 years of serving the community. Visitors were treated to free food and music. (Reece Rutland – RLC Public information)
Rend Lake College icon Wayne Arnold helped cut the cake (crafted by RLC Reference Librarian Beth Mandrell) to kick off festivities. Arnold has been involved with the college since it was still Mt. Vernon Community College. Arnold was a long-time Health Education Professor and coach. He still remains active with RLC athletics. (Reece Rutland, Rend Lake College Pubic Information)
Rend Lake College graduate Deborah Petitt, a 2017 graduate, shared her story of tragedy and triumph and the role RLC played in her life. At one point homeless, Deb now has two degrees, steady employment and more direction for her life. She gave special thanks to the Rend Lake College Foundation for helping her achieve graduation through scholarships. (Reece Rutland RLC Public Information)
Retired Director of Marketing Bob Kelley served as the keynote speaker during Rend Lake College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. In addition to being an retiree, Kelley was also a member of the first freshman class to attend RLC. He shared his memories and highlighted a number of individuals from that inaugural class that went on to do amazing things. (Reece Rutland-RLC Public Information)
A group of incoming Applied Science students head toward the south end of campus with Rachel Sveda-Webb, RLC Financial Aid and Admissions Coordinator. After Warrior Day, the students could stay on campus in the afternoon during Super Saturday to register for courses, speak with advisors, purchase or rent textbooks, obtain a parking pass, and much more.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)
