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Under Construction

Microbiology lab nears completion

One of the college’s most notable projects, a new Microbiology lab, is nearing completion.

Campus construction projects are becoming commonplace – along with construction noise and temporary relocations around campus.

This longterm improvements is designed to improve the education experience and was utilized student feedback.

“We have a 10-year master plan, which we update every decade,” said Dr. Tracy Morris, president of IVCC. “But when new leadership takes place, it provides an opportunity to

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Several staff and faculty are retiring.

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Student government o ficers are selected

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Art show results are announced.

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Softball continues its winning ways.

evaluate what we should aim at regarding our institution in the future.”

The renovation was planned with much thought to students’ wishes and concerns.

“The existing microbiology lab worked well enough,” Morris said. “However, the issue is that there are no barriers, students are not separated from each other in their activities, and outsiders could enter the lab at any time without a reason.”

Thus, although the conditions in the existing lab met the safety requirements, it still required an upgrade.

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NEW ROOM

Microbiology instructor Keith King (right) checks out his new microbiology classroom that was added through a recent construction project with IVCC president Tracy Mor ris left and athy oss ice president of usiness and finance.

Agriculture construction continues

With construction of the agriculture building in full swing, students will continue to see progress on the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural building.

The building, which is being constructed on the south edge of the campus, is named after the former late Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski who was a former president here at Illinois Valley Community College.

The agricultural building has been part of the 10-year campus plan. The college had received a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. department of economic development administration to help fund the proj-

ect, but additional local fund raising was needed.

The construction of the agricultural building not only adds to Illinois Valley College campus but also help locals in the llinois alley get their ualifications without having to leave home to achieve their dreams.

This new construction will feature a 10,250 square feet building, with innovation labs, classrooms and labs, and a lot more cool features that will be exciting to see, according to IVCC President Tracy Morris.

The college also recently announced that former IVCC president Jerry Corcoran has donated money to the project.

aculty o fice in the ag center will e named in honor of Dr. Jerome and Katherine Corcoran, who contributed $10,000 in support of the new building.

Corcoran’s career at IVCC spanned 33 years, including 15 years as president before he retired in 2023. Corcoran said his donation supports IVCC’s mission to respond to its community’s needs.

“It had been a long time since we offered many classes in agriculture. We decided to develop a program and hired a top-notch coordinator to help it ‘take ight e went rom two agriculture courses and marginal facilities to 22 courses and 70 students annually,” Corcoran said.

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After 29 years, Catalina announces retirement

Lauren Catalina, 65, of Rockford is retiring from the position of bookstore manager after the 2026 school semester.

Lauren has been the IVCC bookstore manager since May 1997 and is retiring because she has spent her time and is ready to move on he had first started working in the bookstore by becoming a student worker and then applied to the position o manager when an o ening was availa le hen asked what made her stick around Catalina said it was like coming home”. IVCC bookstore student worker lare hilli s said, “Lauren brought decades of experience to the bookstore, and her 30 years here have left a lasting mark on cam us he s definitely earned a very long break. Honestly after hardly missing a day, she’s earned the longest nap in IVCC history.”

Managing the bookstore can also be a challenging

place. Lauren found enjoyment in buying all the different items in the store and understanding student preferences. Student interactions and being able to particiate in events was also one of one of her favorite parts of being the bookstore manager.

Lauren proudly represents her title outside of campus as well as she is a source o knowledge a out the college or eo le who are curious.” And enjoys doing so. Her friends and relations are aware o her occu ation so she is always more than hay to answer any uestions about the school to her best ability.

athy oss the ice resident for Business Services and inance says how auren has seen many changes throughout her career, implementing the rental book rogram auren had worked alongside nearly a hundred student workers

resident Tracey Morris has had many great memories and opinions on Lauren, one of her favor-

BOOKSTORE MANAGER RETIRES

Lauren Catalina is retiring from the bookstore manager at the end of the 2026 school semester. She has been working at IVCC for the last 29 years, starting as a student worker.

ite memories was auren s loo er reel video Tracey said it was the est

Once retired Catalina lans to s end time with her

hus and They lan to travel to California via Route 66, a cruise to Alaska, and at some oint she ho es to fit in going to Europe. At home Lau-

ren and her hus and will e working on their large ower garden, play ukulele, and finding o ortunities to assist in the community.

Brolley retires after 26 years of teaching

Vince Brolley, IVCC psychology professor, is retiring this year after 26 years of teaching.

Brolley s original lan was to work in the law firm that his grand ather started years ago This ecame his career for 20 years.

After his career began to change, Brolley egan to grow out o the law ro ession ter discussing with his rother ran who was an employee at the time, he became interested in teaching.

At the time, IVCC needed a psychology ro essor or ar uetteter hearing about this need, Brolley

um ed onto the o ortunity That started a long history teaching on campus and at local high schools through dual credit.

Brolley says that he enjoys psychology and finds it very interesting considering all of the topics it covers. Brolley explained that his favorite part about teaching at IVCC is “the s o warm and ha y encounters with the community whether it is the heart of our main campus or at a rural school miles away

Brolley hopes that his students take many ideas from him and his teaching. “I hope my students gain a broader, more patient and tolerant view o other eo le whether they are neigh ors or live ar away

How we were raised genetic and environmental factors and plain simple randomness all play a role in developing us and everyone deserves respect and opportunity. Even more im ortantly we should e atient and realistic with ourselves nd finally we should res ect and rotect all the animals we live with here or they eel love and su er as we do resident Tracy orris stated, “Vince Brolley brings a true love for teaching that is contagious. You can see him at local high school games supporting his dual credit students talking with students on campus about their dream journals and just bringing that tremendous Brolley smile everywhere that he goes

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Johnson wraps up 33-year career

Illinois Valley Community College’s very own LeeAnn Johnson is retiring after 33 years of teaching.

Johnson, who has been a filiated with since she was years old attended the college s daycare while her mother taught as a dental assistant instructor.

s a student at ohnson was actively involved on cam us and worked as a student worker

In August 1992, Johnson began her teaching career at IVCC, instructing general biology n addition to teaching she maintained a usy schedule as a laboratory instructor for anatomy hysiology and micro iology.

Over the past 33 years, ohnson has created many memories sharing that her most meaningful experience has been “forming relationshi s with students and her involvement with the raptor rehabilitation program.

As a laboratory instructor, ohnson worked closely with students individually and in small groups.

ohnson e lained that this allowed her to get to know her students on a ersonal level

Throughout her career,

ohnson said she discovered that she “gets her energy from hel ing students and seeing students succeed uring her first year o teaching ohnson trained in the raptor’s rehabilitation program under ou Borio

hen Borio retired ohnson looked a ter an owl named harlie ecoming the first laoratory instructor to do so ohnson descri ed her work with irds o rey to e one of the most memorable aspects of her career.

After IVCC, Johnson plans to continue her involvement in raptor rehabilitation.

he also looks orward to s ending time with amily and riends traveling and en oying the outdoors

Susan Caley, Johnson’s colleague o years said ohnson’s retirement will be a huge loss or oth students and sta members.

aley added that ohnson has een a huge hel o ering tutoring or students and staying a ter class to rovide additional hel aley e lained that ohnson is concerned a out students all the time as i they are her own children

The air initially met during Caley’s orientation tour of IVCC, which was given by ohnson when aley was first

IVCC laboratory instructor is retiring after a 33-year career at IVCC. One of the proj ects that she hopes to continue in retirement is helping with the raptor rehabilitation program. he trained under ou orio during her first year of teaching.

hired

resident Tracy orris shared has een a part of LeeAnn Johnson’s entire li e and know that thousands o students have enefited rom her ama ing dedication and love or the

Microbiology — continued from page 1

Now, the new lab will be safer and more com orta le or students and the main di erence is that students will have a se arate class in which they can put personal items and roceed to the la only u on ermission The la is located on the lower level o uilding

Unfortunately, the creation of such a lab means that some other s aces have to e moved as well as it creates the necessity to create more s ace or the u graded la t creates a domino e ect orris e lained

n order to create a room or the new microbiology lab, we have

to relocate other s aces

The la dis laced n ormation Technology, which will affect the assessment center and nglish computer labs.

The renovation means that the testing center also got a face lift in order to accommodate more students who may need it

As a result of all those changes, now the assessment center has een renovated and relocated into a new s ace in uilding with additional ca acity and security measures or eo le taking ro essional licensing tests.

field o iology have admired her work with ra tor reha ilitation the ed ross lu and her commitment to making the biology lab the best possile e erience or our students and aculty

After 33 years, Johnson

considers teaching as one o the est careers descri ing hersel as lessed to have worked with her students and colleagues and that she will greatly miss being part of the IVCC community.

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International students pay higher tuition, still choose IVCC

International students at Illinois Valley Community ollege ay significantly more in tuition than domestic students re ecting a dis arity that e ists across higher education

Here at international student tuition according to credit hour costs is comared to domestic students o The numbers used help represent tuition and fees only and do not include additional costs such as housing ood ooks trans ortation etc

While IVCC does show a larger ercentage ga the cost overall at a our year university remains much higher er year ven e ore additional living costs or other e enses international students at the niversity o llinois ay nearly er year com ared to a out here at es ite these high costs international students still continue to come to the nited tates and to with a sense of determination and ur ose ome even get the oortunity to receive s orts scholarshi s to hel with these costs or oth avid sco edo Irureta from Spain and a ulile ooketsi rom outh rica the o ortunity to come and com ine athletics with education was worth the financial challenge

“I wanted to play my

sport and get a degree at the same time and here they offered paying for my studies y laying my s ort sco edo rureta said ooketsi also shared a similar motivation

“The main reason that I wanted to study in the United tates was ecause wanted to be able to play oot all soccer as well as get an education he stated

ven knowing the cost both students stated that their goals pushed them to take the risk have een lucky and blessed for getting a good scholarshi so the costs were reduced a lot sco edo rureta said lso the e erience o living alone learning a new language and culture are worth it or ooketsi his decision was about more than just the money or him he wanted to “be able to meet new peole and live a di erent li e com ared to the one was used to he said hen it came to costs other than schooling in the neither student said the overall e ense was une ected although certain as ects stood out to them sco edo rureta stated that he did not see a major di erence in everyday rices com ared to his home country o ain ut did note one e ce tion

The only thing that actually surprised me are the medical costs he said ooketsi also e ressed that he was not com letely sur rised y costs ut not-

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FOLLOWING THE DREAM

IVCC student David Escobedo Irureta, an international student from Spain, speaks to students at the April 16 Student Recognition Ceremony in the IVCC gym.

ed a di erence in how rices are resented

“The only thing that I did not e ect is that rice tags in merica are ta e cluded instead o ta included he said

Their ersonal e eriences re ect a roader reality while the financial urden is there many international students come with a clear dream one that makes the cost eel smaller than what they can accom lish while here

Adjusting to life in the however has not come without challenges and cultural di erences s ecifically when it comes to li estyle choices and social interactions eo le in merica eat

touched on the su ort he has received rom others while ooketsi highlighted that meeting people from diverse ackgrounds made it easier for him to adapt here

eeting new individuals rom diverse nationalities and ackgrounds roved to be helpful in my adaptation rocess ooketsi e ressed

He also s oke on the level o structure has

“A pleasant surprise is that there is a lot o structure everywhere es ecially in education and s orts ooketsi said s they oth look ahead they em hasi ed the imortance o resilience or others considering studying a road

ast and ad like they don t want to lose time eating… and people here barely talk and look like they are in their own world stated sco edo rureta ooketsi shared similar di erences

“Most people seem to concentrate only on themselves and their ersonal lans and sociali ing with others appears not as frequent as it was in my homeland he said

While both students have also aced environmental ad ustments their determination to succeed has remained steady o ar oth students say their e eriences at have een ositive sco edo rureta

“They should be preared or any sur rises which entails eing e i le to change They should ocus on their goals and make the est use o availa le o ortunities ooketsi stated sco edo rureta encouraged uture students to talk and make connections They should talk and make connections ecause here in there are a lot of people with a great heart that will hel he said s tuition costs continue to rise their stories hel highlight a key reality or many international students deciding to study abroad is not just based on finances t is driven y amition o ortunities and their determination to pursue a dream no matter the cost

English literature meets Taylor Swift songwriting

What separates poetry from a pop song? For English professors like Keturah Haferkamp and Kimberly RadekHall, the answer is not as clear as it may seem. In fact, the lyrics of Taylor Swift may have more in common with traditional literary works than many students realize.

As conversations around making education more modern continue, Swift’s songwriting has entered classroom discussions. This brings up a central question of, “how does she incorporate elements of English Literature into her work, and does that make her writing worth studying in the classroom?”

For Professor Haferkamp, the answer begins with language itself. “Literary work has to do with words,” she said. “If it’s fundamentally based in language, how we interpret it and what it means to us, then it belongs in that conversation.”

Haferkamp has been teaching English since 2005. She felt it was her path that felt almost inevitable from a young age. Surrounded by books as a child, favorably short stories, she quickly recognized patterns in reading and writing. “English was always my favorite,” she said. “It just naturally happened.”

While she does not closely follow Swift’s music, one lyric has stuck with her: “It’s me, I’m the problem.”

Haferkamp proves you don’t need to be a dedicated fan of Swift to recognize the weight of a single lyric. When she hears that line, she pauses, not just as a listener, but as a reader. To her, lyrics function like literature. They invite interpretation, ask questions, and re ect something dee er about human behavior.

“I wish more people would think about the complexities of that,” she said. “If we were more aware of our role in problems, there would be a lot more accountability.”

Even without deep familiarity, Haferkamp views Swift’s, and all, songwriting as a form of modern literature. It is a language that resonates with readers and listeners in meaningful ways.

Radek, who holds a Ph.D. in literary studies, takes that connection even further. Unlike Haferkamp, she actively engages with Swift’s music, particularly when it intersects with themes she teaches, such as gender roles and identity.

“She reminds me of a confessional poet,” Radek said, referencing writers like Anne Sexton. “She uses details from her own life to create something that shows people they are not alone.”

Radek points to Swift’s use of literary and historical references as evidence of her depth.

In songs like “Cassandra,” Swift draws from mythology, while other lyrics echo figures like Ophelia, a character from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” often interpreted as a

symbol of women’s vulnerability within patriarchal systems. “She’s building on those ideas, but she also reshapes them,” Radek said.

Through imagery, symbolism, and narrative voice, Swift’s songwriting mirrors many of the techniques found in traditional literature. For Radek, that overlap makes her work especially relevant in academic settings. Both professors agree that the connection between poetry and music is persistent.

“Music and poetry come from the same place,” Haferkamp said. “There is a lot of crossover.”

Radek shares a similar view. “Songs are one of the earliest forms of poetry,” she said, emphasizing that both forms are rooted in the goal to communicate meaning and emotion.

This shared foundation is what opens the door for artists like Swift to be studied in English courses. While Haferkamp believes the context is important, suggesting lyrics are most appropriate in literature class-

es, she sees clear value in analyzing them.

“The work of receiving something new is the same,” she said. “The human experience hasn’t changed.” In that sense, Swift’s lyrics can act as a bridge between contemporary and classical literature. By comparing her work to writer John Milton, students may start to recognize shared themes of identity emotion and con ict across time.

“It broadens your understanding. You start to see these elements of humanity across different works,” Haferkamp explained.

Both professors stated that while they do not cover Swift lyrics themselves as a topic in class, they allow students to choose literary pieces for some assignments. Additionally, they have several students who use the works of Taylor Swift.

Radek describes Swift as “a very strategically intelligent performer,” whose impact extends beyond music.

Radek emphasizes that

relevance plays a major role in student engagement. “Students should be engaging with things that matter to them,” she said they find that in a song, they should be analyzing it with the same skills.”

Ultimately, both professors agree that literature continues to evolve alongside culture.

“It’s easy now to get wrapped up in our own world,” Haferkamp said, “but literature tells us who we are, who we were, and who we’re going to be.”

Radek also mentioned that idea, emphasizing literature’s enduring purpose. “People write in response to what’s going on,” she said. “It helps us navigate our lives and reminds us we’re not alone.”

Whether through centuries-old text or modern songwriting, the goal remains the same, which is to understand the human experience.

In today’s classrooms, that understanding might not just begin with a poem or a mythology story, but with a song.

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Loveland, Project Success impact student lives

Just as Project Success had impacted a number of students, it has also changed the life of counselor Aseret Loveland.

Loveland, a counselor in the Project uccess o fice at rovides a number of services for many students.

t has given me a lot o ur ose in the sense of being able to give back to and the community ut most importantly, it’s been rewarding to guide and mentor students on a whole different level,” Loveland says.

She has been able to do all these things in her time here, and she continues to change lives every day.

She encourages every eligible student to apply for Project Success, saying, “They get one-on-one guidance from a counselor that gets to know them a little more, come up with goals, help with the transfer process and get a etter sense o financial literacy all while learning about academic and student services available to them.”

Loveland is not only a counselor, but a friend to many.

“Aseret is an amazing counselor and an even better friend,” Sidney Wilson, another Project Success employee, says.

Wilson continues, “She’s funny, has a great laugh, and is easy to relate and talk to. No matter what, she is always there to help and support you.”

Loveland works hard to have an

inviting space and room for those who need her, and she is always excited to connect with new faces.

Loveland and the rest of the Project Success employees offer services to low income first generation or disabled college students.

For Loveland, she always knew that Project Success was a career goal, and after spending eight years in the admissions o fice her dreams came true.

was in ro ect uccess as a student and didn’t really take full advantage o all the resources ut knew needed additional support,” she said in regard to why she chose this path.

s an graduate hersel Loveland aims to make new students aware of opportunities that she may not have appreciated during her time as a student.

Loveland will continue making Project Success stronger.

For example, she said she plans to create a “fun recruitment video to showcase all the great things Project Success has to offer and what students get out of it,” as she feels like there could always be more promotion of Project Success.

She along with the other counselors work hard to make the space welcoming and inviting all students eligible for this opportunity, while also coming up with engaging and educational workshops for students.

To learn more about Project Success students can find in ormation on the college website at https://www. ivcc.edu/projectsuccess/index.php.

WINNING TEAM

IVCC student Cheyenne Smith (from left), Project Success counselor Aseret Loveland, and student Danica Scoma get ready to take the Polar Plunge at Lake Mendota this year. The IVCC Project Success team came in second in fund raising for the event. This is one of many events that Project Success takes part in with students.

Annual commencement scheduled for May 16

s annual commencement ceremony will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16 in the gymnasium.

Students who graduated in summer or fall of 2025, and spring of 2026 are able to walk. Students who have 6 or less credit hours to complete in the summer are also able to participate.

For those who are unable to attend in person, there will be a livestream of the ceremony at this link www. ivcc.edu/commencement.

Nearly 800 students have ualified or graduation with degrees or certificates awarded, and about 250 lan to attend the o ficial

commencement ceremony.

Students will hear from the winner of the Paul imon ssay ontest c in ie Tar o Tar o will share her winning essay with those at the event.

The main commencement speaker is Zulma u man a graduate who is now an assistant vice president/commercial credit underwriter at Bank of America. ter u man attended and graduated from DePaul University. Tarbox

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Dunlap retires after decades of service

After more than two decades of service, Angie Dunlap is set to retire from Illinois Valley Community College. She will be leaving behind a legacy defined y com assion, adaptability, and deep commitment to student success.

Although she has experienced many changes in roles and responsibilities during her IVCC career, one constant remained: her admiration for IVCC students.

“Many students have multiple obstacles to overcome and yet, they still persist in staying in school and learning,” Dunlap stated. “Beyond just persisting, they succeed.”

In February 2000, Dunlap’s career at IVCC began when she worked rie y as a utility worker in the Foundation Office assisting with grant writing. In October of the same year, she stepped into a fulltime role as an administrative assistant in the Public Information fice another ste into what would become a diverse and evolving career.

The next several years brought a variety of position changes for Dunlap as the campus needs changed. She remained in Public Information through June 2004, then moved into the newly formed Community Relations and arketing fice in the summer of 2004. That same year, she accepted a position as I-READ Adult Literacy Program Manager in the Adult Education Department, where she shifted her focus more directly to students and community.

Alongside her full-time roles, she also served as an adjunct faculty member beginning in fall 2001. She taught courses that ranged from workplace grammar to developmental

English, reading, GED, and English as a Second Language through 2016, which further expanded her reach to students.

In January 2017, her role shifted again when she became Campus and Community Tutoring Coordinator, combining literacy programming with peer tutoring oversight. By 2020, her focus was on the Peer Tutoring Center. A year later, the center merged with the Writing Center, which formed the Tutoring and Writing Center, where Dunlap served as co-coordinator.

s unla re ected on her career, she stated that each position offered unique rewards. Her time in Public Information allowed her to connect with nearly every employee on campus while also being able to contribute to the college communications and publications. In Adult Education, she recruited and trained volunteer tutors, often traveling throughout the district to meet learners and mentors in local communities.

Her most recent role brought her ulfillment in daily interactions with students and the opportunity to tutor subjects such as statistics and writing.

Among her most memorable experiences are helping oversee the vote that changed IVCC’s mascot from the Apaches to the Eagles, celebrating a student’s success in a statistics class by dyeing her hair “happiness” pink, and helping relocate academic support services into a centralized space that improved access to tutoring across disciplines.

Looking ahead to retirement, Dunlap is awaiting signs from the universe to help her decide what to do. However, she is currently traveling with family on a “Fields of Retirement” tour, visiting Major League Baseball parks across

MORE SHENANIGANS IN RETIREMENT

Peer Tutoring coordinator Angela Dunlap, who is retiring this year, took part in the Festival of Shenanigans, using a cocktail umberella in the rain.

the country—a journey that is already underway.

Dunlap shares that she will miss “my favorite people” at IVCC after retirement.

Her advice for those entering education re ects the hilosophy she carried throughout her career: lead with openness and compassion.

”It’s not up to you to ‘make’ someone learn or turn in their homework, etc. It’s up to you to offer with open hands and an open heart what you have to offer. It’s up to others to accept your offerings or not. Their decisions and efforts are not a re ection on you your success is defined y how com assionate, caring, kind, and wise you are in sharing what you have to offer. Listen and see with your heart. The rest takes care of itself,” Dunlap expressed.

IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris praised Dunlap’s contributions: “Awesome-sauce is the best way to describe Angie Dunlap. Over her career,

APRIL 23, 2026

MIMIC Fair scheduled

The MIMIC Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 24 in the Student Life Space. This year’s theme is Explore, Create, and Inspire: A Celebration of Ideas, Creativity, and Innovation, according to organizer and adjunct faculty member Mary Smith.

she has worked in a number of areas and has brought the same enthusiasm and dedication to every role. The work that she has led to develop our tutoring center will support students many years into the future.”

Outside of her professional accomplishments, Dunlap also embraced joy and creativity. In 2025, she participated in the Festival of Shenanigans, which is a national event sponsored by Escape Adulthood, in which she completed 97 out of the 100 challenges to earn herself the title of “Grand Shenanigator.”

One challenge, captured in the submitted photo, showed her using a cocktail umbrella in the rain, which was a symbol of her trademark optimism.

As Dunlap closes this chapter, her impact on IVCC will continue through the programs she has helped build and the students she encouraged along the way.

This year, the Making Industry Meaningful in College program decided to offer six products. Products include two varieties of a marblemazegame,a sword-shaped USBsheathforgamers, decorative shelving andakit filled with 3D furnitureand printedwindows so people can solve remodeling dilemmas.

The products are designed and created by sophomore students in the Computer-Aided Design program and are sold at the annual fair. MIMIC is intended to give students real-world experience in design creation, developing prototypes and producing items for sale.

Students will be on hand during the event to explain their products and creation process.

To learn more about the MIMIC program and computer-aided design, can contact Rebecca Zamora, dean of Workforce Development, by calling 815-224-0219 or by emailing Rebecca_ Zamora@ivcc.edu.

Dorene Data is the full-time instructor and program coordinator for Computer Aided Design at the college.

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Scoma earns national, state scholarships through PTK

Sophomore Danica Scoma has earned both national and state recognition for her leadership, service, and academic achievements, receiving two scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa.

Scoma, from Utica, was honored as a 2026 PTK New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar after earning the highest score in Illinois during the scholarship selection process. She was also highlighted for the 2026 All-USA Academic Team, a national honor that recognizes the top community college students across the country.

“The PTK New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar program is a highly competitive scholarship program for community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year university,” Scoma said. “It’s part of the larger PTK scholarship process, where I applied through the All-USA Academic Team competition. What makes the transfer pathway scholarship unique is that only one student from each state is selected, based on things like academic achievement, leadership, community service, and how students go beyond the classroom.”

As part of her recognition, Scoma was able to attend national events where she connected with other high-achieving students and faculty from across the U/S/

“It was new, and just another form that allowed me to push out of my comfort zone,” she said. “I didn’t think the opportunity for free travel would be open to me, and it was such an amazing expe-

rience. I was able to attend conference sessions with other students and college faculty to learn better ways to develop professionally and academically. I also met some wonderful people from the PTK events, which I am truly grateful for.”

Despite the prestige of the awards, Scoma said the recognition came as a surprise.

“Throughout the scholarship process and the travel experiences I was fortunate to have, I kept noticing how much PTK’s values aligned with my own,” she said. “I assumed that the other students I was competing with probably felt the same way, so I never really knew where I stood. When I found out I was being recognized at such a high level, it felt unreal. It was a moment of pride, but also very humbling. What I’ve always seen as my normal life, trying to work hard and help others, was acknowledged in a way I never expected.”

Her involved and active journey at IVCC, where she has taken on multiple leadership roles, helps to show the origin of her success.

“I didn’t come to IVCC with the same mindset I am leaving with,” she said. “My involvement is the true reason I was able to grow so much as a student and leader. Being a trustee taught me how to advocate for others, athletics gave me discipline and teamwork, and mentoring helped me connect with and support other students. I started as a freshman, trying everything I could, getting one foot in every door, which got to be stressful and a lot to manage sometimes. But this year, I learned what I liked

and stuck with them, which ultimately helped me shape my future plans as well.”

However, balancing those responsibilities did not come without its challenges.

“I faced major amounts of stress between balancing school, work, clubs, family, friends, and especially time for myself,” Scoma stated. “It led to a lot of stress at times. What really helped me overcome it was learning how to advocate for myself and recognize when I needed to take a step back. I also learned to give myself grace and understand that it’s okay to pause and breathe, which made a big difference in how I handled everything.”

Scoma plans to further her education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she will pursue a path of global connection and communication.

“I will be Majoring in Communications and minoring in Global Studies and Spanish,” she said. “I love connecting with people, and I want to be able to develop my communication skills in a professional setting to lead organizations, advocate for those who don’t have a voice, and work in a global environment.”

Looking back on her time at IVCC, Scoma encourages students to take advantage of opportunities and step outside their comfort zones.

“Put yourself out there,” she stated. “It doesn’t have to be joining every club on campus; it can be as simple as talking to someone new in the student life space. You never know who you will meet or where they will take you, so it’s important always to stay open-minded and optimistic.”

Submitted photo

AWARD WINNER anica Scoma was recognized in Seattle for PTK awards. She was accompanied by IVCC president Tracy Morris.

Scoma’s achievements not only show her self-dedication ut also hel re ect

the opportunities available to students who are willing to take risks, get involved, and grow beyond the classroom.

Chem Club offers science opportunities

Editor’s Note: Staff writer Justin Donovan interviewed Chem Club adviser Matt Johll. Edited versions of Johll’s responses are provided for length and clarity.

What is the purpose of Chem Club?

The Chemistry Club has two parts, the Chem and STEM club. It is for all science students, whether they’re planning a career in engineering or math or chemistry.

One purpose it to use it as a way to explore careers. For example, the club invites speakers in and just had a recruiter from a pharmacy school visit. An alumni who works at a factory is going to talk about her job as an engineer. The club helps students explore potential careers or learn more about the career they want to pursue.

The club is also about community outreach and sharing the love of science to the public through its big event Sci-Fest.

Overall, the club is about career exploration and socializing with like-minded students who also are pursuing science degrees.

Why should students join the club?

Students get a lot of opportunities that they might not get otherwise and exposure to di erent scientific careers

Also, the networking with the local industries that hire engineers, chemists and scientists is so that they get to meet with a network in with the local area businesses.

There’s just a lot of opportunities for our students to engage in the activities that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to in the upcoming future.

What is a favorite student activity?

Every April, the club has its Annual SciFest Science Festival.

It’s always a big hit. Each year, students are challenged to build a new experiment for the festival.

This year, the club worked on building a giant bubble wall. The students are en oying finding new demos researching them, building them and then testing them because a lot of times it doesn’t work on the first try

It’s just good experience troubleshooting, building a fun project that they’re going to turn around and watch hundreds of community members enjoy at the festival.

Can students attend state or national conventions?

Six students just returned from the

American Chemical Society national meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. They presented a poster about our club’s activities. There were literally thousands of people in attendance. They met with industry vendors. They got to go listen to academic talks.

The club was given the highest award for clubs by the American Chemical Society. ACS gives the outstanding award to about 3% of the clubs in the country.

It was a really great experience for our o ficer teams to e a le to go and attend that conference and see experience how professional scientists communicate and interact with them at the national level.

Are there other club activities?

The club goes to area businesses, like the chemical industries. For example, the Hegeler-Carus Mansion every fall has their community outreach and we participate with them.

We’ve also taken tours of the Argonne National Lab and last year toured the Fermi National Lab. In the Chicago area, there are two national laboratories, the Argonne National Lab and the Fermi National Lab.

That’s also important.

How do students join the club?

Our students come through if they’re taking either a chemistry course or one of their friends is taking one of the chemistry courses, physics, biology, any of the sciences.

Much recruiting happens through the science course because if students have an interest in science, math, engineering, faculty will see them in classes.

Why do you enjoy advising the club?

It’s just very satisfying for me to help students learn about opportunities, to see them pursue advanced degrees that when they came in, they didn’t know anything about.

We have those alumni then come back and share their experiences with the current group. So, I get to see my former students helping my current students. That’s very gratifying to see that. I’ve been here long enough now that we’ve completed the circle.

It’s always nice to hear when the alumni come ack and find out that it was ecause of one of our speakers that they pursued the degree they did in the job they have or it was because of a tour that we went on, so that I can directly see how this is enefiting my students

New student leaders elected to SGA posts

The results of the 2026–2027 Sophomore Elections are in, with a total of 123 ballots cast.

Jacy Miller was elected Student Trustee with 86 votes. Jorge Delao earned a strong majority to become President with 104 votes, while Kaitlyn Anderson was elected Vice President with 101 votes.

“We are excited to have returning mem ers fill roles o student trustee and president so that there is consistency from last year to this,” said Cory Tomasson, student activity

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New

adviser. “We have a lot of ideas that we would like to bring forward for this new group to consider.”

In other races, Grace Pecchio was elected Treasurer, and Izzy Pecchio will serve as Secretary. Jenna Setchell was chosen as Sophomore Representative.

The Sophomore Programming oard ositions will e filled y eo Bruins and McKinzie Tarbox.

These newly elected sophomore members will play a big role in shaping the decisions that affect the student body. Freshman elections for the 2026-2027 academic year be available in the fall.

trustee shares vision

My name is Jacy Miller, and I’m honored to serve as your Student Trustee for the next year.

I decided to run because I wanted to continue the work I began in Student Government. Last semester, I served as the Freshman Student Representative, and that experience showed me how much I enjoy advocating for students and staying involved on campus.

As a political science major, I’m naturally interested in how student leadership works and how decisions shape our college experience, which is what first s arked my interest in getting involved.

I’ve always been drawn to leadership roles: I’m an editor for the IV Leader, and during my time at Ottawa Township High School, I was elected class president.

Stepping into the trustee position felt like the right next step because I know I can dedicate my time, energy, and commitment to representing the student body.

One of my biggest goals is to encourage more student involvement, whether that means attending school events, supporting athletic teams, or simply showing up for one

another. I truly believe that when students engage with their campus community, it creates a more welcoming environment for everyone, especially those who may be living away from home.

I also want to increase awareness o scholarshi s and financial aid opportunities so students can fully understand the resources availa le to them and the real enefits of attending IVCC.

If you ever have questions, ideas, or concerns, I want to hear from you.

You can reach me anytime at my student email K003AB93@ivcc. com or by phone at (815) 883-1205.

I’m here to represent you, and I’m excited for what we can accomplish together.

Trustee’s

Safe Journeys addresses se tra fic ng

On March 23, Grace McCormick, a community educator and face of Safe Journeys, came to IVCC to speak on sex tra ficking what it is how to recogni e it how to reort it and how to recover from it.

This rown ag lunch meeting was one o the multi le events that holds to cele rate and recogni e omen s History Month. c ormick went through scenarios with the students and gave

them advice and resources or anything related to tra ficking including revention warning signs and hotlines

Safe Journeys has a hour su ort line or Safe Journeys provides ree confidential services or survivors o domestic violence and dependents. They provide short term shelter residential acilities or eo le eeing domestic violence and their dependents.

Safe Journeys has office hours on cam us on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

FINAL EXAM

inal e ams egin Thursday ay and end on Tuesday ay for most classes ith separate times slated for aturday e ening and online courses. nstructors must su mit final grades y a.m. ay and students are a le to access their grades in elf er ice later that afternoon. raduation is scheduled for aturday ay in the gym.

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IV Leader photo/Isabella Petty WOMEN’S STORIES
Grace McCormick, a community educator for Safe Jour neys discusses se tra c ing during a arch pro gram as part of omen s istory onth.

E D I T O R I A L

OPINION

Write letters to support Project Success

For many college students, support programs such as Project Success are more than just resources: they’re lifelines that make higher education possible.

That’s why recent reporting about proposed federal cuts to key student-aid programs has sparked growing concern on campuses, including our own.

Recent reporting from Education Week highlights that President Donald Trump’s latest budget proposal again calls for major reductions to federal education spending, including higher education programs that hel low income and first generation students access and complete college.

Cuts of this scale would directly affect campus-based initiatives like Project Success, which provide academic guidance financial aid navigation and career preparation.

t ro ect uccess serves u to students per semester with three full-time counselors and an administrative assistant.

Project Success services are especially critical for students who face structural barriers to completing a degree. Advocates cited in the report warn that removing federal support would shift the burden onto states and institutions, many of which lack the resources to fill the ga

Recognizing the stakes, colleges have begun encouraging students and community members to speak up.

n ril the college hosted a letter writing session to help students learn how to contact legislators

effectively. Students could urge lawmakers to reject cuts that would limit access to higher education.

Reaching out to legislators remains one of the most powerful tools available.

Personal testimony helps lawmakers understand how federal programs translate into real opportunities for students.

As Congress debates the budget, continued advocacy can help protect the resources that make college possible for millions of Americans.

Here are addresses to contact federal legislators.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood lauren.underwood@mail.house.gov

116 N. Chicago Street Suite 201 Joliet, IL 60432 630-549-2190

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood darin.lahood@mail.house.gov

100 NE Monroe Street Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 309-671-7027

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth

8 South Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin 525 S 8th Street Springfield, IL 62703-1606

Student trustee reflects on growth

Hello Eagles!

Since this will be my last column as your 2025-2026 Student Trustee, I want to say thank you. To all of the students I met in my past two years at IVCC, my journey has been shaped by you. Each individual encouraged me to see different perspectives.

I would also like to thank Dr. Tracy Morris and the Board of Trustees for the guidance they provided me this past year while serving the student body alongside them.

I was recently given the opportunity to travel to Baltimore, Maryland, and Seattle, Washington, where I was recognized for my Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.

There, I met students from across the country who shared my values and had the chance to connect with profession-

als in my field o study

I never would have imagined being in the position I am today, and I owe so much of that to getting involved.

My willingness to step out of my comfort zone built the foundation for my success at IVCC. As a freshman, I felt just as lost as anyone else—I struggled to find my nglish classroom in the maze of IVCC hallways, let alone decide on a major.

But I started putting myself out there, challenging myself to talk to at least one new person each day.

Through building relationships with professors and meeting new friends, gained the confidence to oin clu s and run for leadership positions. By the end o my first year had even decided to study abroad, bringing me closer to my future path.

It can be as simple as smiling at

someone random in the hallways; stopping for a game of ping pong in the life space; or chatting up your professors during their o fice hours

I know everyone hears the same advice: “Get involved, join clubs.”

But I can promise anyone—if you truly commit, apply yourself, and challenge yourself to grow, the opportunities are endless.

Trustee’s Corner

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CURTAIN CALL

Treatment of Native Americans in entertainment examined

“No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media” will be presented at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 in the Student Life Space.

Media portrayals have shaped the nation’s perception of Native Americans, and guest speaker Ernest M. Whiteman III will examine the impact of that portrayal during his presentation.

“Imagine being thought of as extinct, that you don’t even really exist. Imagine the things people have al-

ready decided about you,” Whiteman said.

Whiteman is a member of the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speakers Bureau. His presentation will be done in conjunction with a Red Dress Display for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, according to IVCC president Tracy Morris.

The event is sponsored by the IVCC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

IVCC Fine Arts photo
The cast and crew of “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” gather for a photo at the conclusion of the April 19 performance in the Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.
IVCC Fine Arts graphic

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ART SHOW

IVCC and local high school students have their work displayed during the annual IVCC Art Show, which continues through Friday, April 24. Work is displayed in the Student Life Center in building as well as the annex between buildings and E. Students were recognized during a reception April 17. IVCC students and high school students won awards in a variety of categories during the reception in the packed Student Life Space. Some students were awarded tuition waivers for their work.

Student work recognized at show

IVCC and high school students had their artwork recognized during a reception April 17 as part of the annual student art show organized by instructor Shannon Slaight.

Student work recognized included:

IVCC Best in Show for 2-D: Nat Glynn

IVCC Honorable Mention in 2-D: Courtney Bailey and Jasmine Arce

IVCC Best in Show for 3-D: Lea Quinlan

IVCC Honorable Mention in 3-D: Sonja Penney and Donn Sloan

High School Best in Show for 2-D: Paulina Martinez-Gonzalez, Streator High School

High School Honorable Mention 2-D: Ava Jacobs, Ottawa High School and Evlyn Milton, LP High School

High School Best in Show for 3-D: Lydia Schaper, Putnam County High School

High School Honorable Mention 3-D: Josie Akins and Makenna Smith, both from Ottawa High School

People’s Choice Award: Ava Jacobs, Ottawa High School

Purchasing Award: Nat Glynn, IVCC Art Student

Senior High School Student Tuition Waiver: Jalene “Jay” McConnell, LP High School

IVCC Tuition Waiver: Fall - Erik Beebee; and Spring/SummerDestany Krebsbach.

IV Leader photos/Jabulile Mooketsi

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IVCC men’s baseball faces Black Hawk College

The IVCC Men’s Baseball team faced Black Hawk College at Veterans Memorial Park in a double-header on April 14.

The game resulted in the Black Hawks victory with a final score of 21-6.

Freshman Torii Chaney from Homewood led the Eagles with two runs. Sophmore Brady Romagnoli of La Salle, sophomore Casey Clennon of Seneca, freshman Owen Dunlap from Dwight and freshman Jaydon Jaramillo from Racine completed one

run each for the team leaving them with six in total.

The team is currently led in batting averages by frehsman Owen Dunlap from Dwight. Also in the .400 range is freshman Adrian Arzola from Peru (.407) and freshman Torii Chaney from Homewood(.403).

The Eagles current record is 13-16 including their last game, which was a double-header against Carl Sandburg College.

Additionally, the team has a total of 35 home runs, and batting average of .328.

Their season is beginning to slow down with just a cou-

ple weeks of games left. Their next game is a double-header at home against Milwaukee Area Technical College on Saturday, April 25 beginning at noon.

The following day on Sunday, April 26, the Eagles face Oakton Community college for another double-header at home at noon.

On Tuesday, April 28, the Eagles travel to Rock Valley College for a double-header at 2 p.m. Finally, to end their season, the men’s baseball team will have a double-header at home against Moraine Valley Community College at 2 p.m. May 3.

IVCC freshman Aiden Rogers from Georgetown picthes to Black Hawk (top right). IVCC Eagles gather on the pitching mound ottom left . reshman infielder en ulap prepares for a lac a hit. infielders prepare to stop Black Hawk run.

Men’s tennis season comes to an end

The Illinois Valley Community College men’s 2025-2026 tennis season has come to an end.

The team finished their regular season with an 8-1 win against Moraine Valley and a 9-0 win against Waubonsee on April 19.

In another recent contest, the IVCC men’s tennis team won 9-0 against McHenry County College on April 12.

Julie Milota is the head coach for the men’s and women’s tennis programs.

The team had had solid wins against their opponents for their matches.

IVCC Men’s Tennis team faces Waubonsee Community College (right).
IVLeader Photos/Isabella Petty
IVCC DEFENDS AGAINST BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Zellers, Creedon fight to fly

Eagles aim for strong finish

Carson Zellers, a sophomore from Marquette Academy and Chandler Creedon, a freshman from Ottawa Township, have been standouts on the golf course for the Eagles.

Zellers has been the leader in the eyes of coach Jesse Cavanaugh.

“I look to Carson to be the leader as a sophomore as well as his maturity.”

Zellers has been swinging the clubs well lately as he has had multi le to finishes Zellers has been focusing on his putting, which has been huge in his play.

Zellers said, “the short game has been coming in really clutch,” attributing his strong play to “putting more than driving.”

Zellers also has been strong mentally and “been really good at double bogey avoidance.”

The other top golfer for IV is Creedon, a former State Champion. While being the No. 1 golfer in his senior year at Ottawa, he has also been having a solid freshman campaign right alongside Zellers.

Creedon has had multiple showings scoring points for the Eagles displaying his newer approach to the fall season.

“I think what is going well for me is controlling my nerves and maintaining focus. It was something I struggled with my first semester so ecoming better at that has been a priority.”

The duo between Carson

and Chandler has been keeping the Eagles in their tournaments and racking in the majority of the points.

As Coach Cavanaugh mentioned about Zellers being a leader on the team, Creedon mentioned him as teammate:

“Carson as a teammate has been great. He helps push me to play better, gives me a little extra competition in practice and that extra pressure in practice goes a long way.”

Coach Cavanaugh is new to the program just starting this semester, and this being his first season

For Cavanaugh, coaching here is returning to his roots.

“I played golf at IV about 25 years ago and have kept

Men’s Golf Roster

Player Yr. High School

Nathan Buchanan Fr. Fieldcrest

Logan CorsoliniSo. Hall

Chandler Creedon Fr. Ottawa

Jacob Diaz Fr. Hall

Daniel HoffmanSo. Marquette

Carson Zellers Fr. Marquette

Head Coach: Jesse Cavanaugh

Recent match recaps

Deere Hawk Classic, April 15-16

IVCC men’s golf traveled to TPC Deere Run for the 2026 Deere Hawk Classic hosted by Sauk Valley and Blackhawk College. For the rain-shortened 18 Hole Tournament, the Eagles shot a round o to finish in th lace out o teams reshman Chandler Creedon led the way with an 18 hole total of (+4) 74 to finish tied or th lace

Blackhawk

Spring Invite, April 2-3

up with the program from afar,” he said.

“I had a relationship with a couple of the players on the current team so while taking over mid-semester is not ideal, I thought it was a good start building something for the future.”

Coach Cavanaugh hopes to bring success to the program this year and in the coming years, bringing in new recruits to ulfill his uture lans

The Eagles have one regular-season tournament remaining on April 23 in Morris, with the regional tournament played in Byron.

The agles look to finish the season strong earning a spot in the National Tournament in Indiana in May this year.

IVCC men’s golf traveled to Short Hills Country Club for the 2026 Blackhawk Spring Invitational hosted by Blackhawk College. For the rain-shortened 18-hole tournament, the Eagles shot a round o to finish in th lace out o teams

Freshman Chandler Creedon led the way with an 18-hole total o to finish tied or th lace o homore arson ellers finished tied or th with a

Cougar Shootout, March 30

IVCC men’s golf traveled to Weibring Golf Course for the 2026 Cougar Classic hosted by Illinois Central College. For the 36-hole tournament the agles shot rounds o and in windy conditions to finish in th lace out o teams o homore arson ellers led the way with a hole total o to finish tied or 3rd place.

Dan Salisbury Memorial Invite, March 22-23

The IVCC men’s golf team traveled to Red Tail Golf Club for the 2026 Dan Salisbury Memorial hosted by University of Illinois ringfield

For the 36-Hole Tournament, the Eagles shot rounds of 322 and to finish in th lace out o teams

Freshman Chandler Creedon led the way with a 36-hole total o to finish th o homore arson ellers also contriuted (+8) 152.

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Carson Zellers (So.) Chandler Creedon (Fr.)

IVCC softball peaking at perfect time

The Illinois Valley Community College softball team is gaining momentum at the right time, pushing its record to 15–8 overall and extending its current winning streak to six games.

The Eagles continued their strong play by going 4–0 against four different opponents during the tournament they hosted at Peck Park in Ottawa on April 11–12, further strengthening their position as the postseason approaches.

IVCC has also been competitive in conference play, currently 8–5 in the Arrowhead Conference with four games remaining.

With the regular season winding down, the Eagles are focused on maintaining their momentum heading into regional competition.

Pitching has been a major strength for IVCC this season.

Softball coach Cory Tomasson states, “Our pitchers are performing very well.”

Shae Simons has posted a 6–3 record with a 3.30 ERA, highlighted y a significant victory this past weekend over the College of Lake County, which currently holds a 28–2 record in the region.

Lauren Harbison has also delivered strong performances in the circle, compiling a 6–5 record with an impressive 2.30 ERA.

Over the weekend tournament, Harbison dominat-

ed opposing hitters, recording 25 strikeouts across two games.

Offensively, the Eagles continue to showcase balance and consistency throughout the lineup.

Seven starters are currently hitting above .300, demonstrating the team’s depth and ability to generate runs from multiple spots in the order.

Kaitlyn Anderson leads the team with an outstanding .507 batting average, while Ava Lambert leads the Eagles in RBIs with 16.

Production across the lineup has played a key role in IVCC’s recent success and growing confidence

Tomasson also added, “This entire team is contributing to these wins, and we are hoping to make a long run into the regional tournament”.

ith five dou leheaders remaining before postseason play, the Eagles are focused on finishing the regular season strong.

The team is currently scheduled to play a aoubleheader at home Saturday, April 25 vs. Joliet Junior College.

Regional tournament play is scheduled for May 1–2, with the regional championships set for May 8–9.

Now peaking at the perfect time, IVCC softball looks poised to carry its balanced offense, strong pitching, and total team effort into a deep postseason push.

STRATEGY

IVCC infield players meet at the mound to discuss strategy during a recent contest. The team is preparing for regional competition.

Women’s Softball Roster

No.Name PositionYear

CassieZimmerman C F So ell o er lue i e

2Joyce Walkling IF, FrStreator Streator aurenHar ison F Fr Henr Henr Sena ine

Sara o nson F So Ma nolia utnamCount

CallieMertes F Fr aSalle aSalle eru en lDanner F F Fr Ma om Ma om a F Fr Men ota Men ota

9Shae Simons P,IF,OF SoStreator Streator a am ert F So oni a aSalle eru

aitl n n erson C F Fr Henr Henr Sena ine ra e e io F Fr ran ille aSalle eru

leeMoore C F So Henne in utnamCount

Ma la e F Fr Serena Serena

17Jenna Setchell IF FrOttawa Serena Hea Coa Cor omasson

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