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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
MISSION STATEMENT
To honor individuals whose outstanding contributions to the betterment of mankind have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois, or whose achievements have brought honor to the State because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence, or by their dedication to those principles of democracy and humanity as exemplified by the great Illinoisan whose name we bear. These individuals, reflective of the diverse populace of the State of Illinois, are named Laureates of the Academy and receive the “Order of Lincoln,” the State of Illinois’ highest award, at an annual Convocation.
To honor one outstanding senior from each of the four year not-for-profit degree granting institutions and one outstanding senior from among all of the community college students who, in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, demonstrated leadership and service in his or her campus or community and excellence in curricular and co-curricular programs, to be named Student Laureates and receive the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and the Lincoln Medallion.
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Did you know that Lincoln is the only president to have received a patent?* Lincoln invented a device that would lift boats over shallow waters in rivers. In 1849, while serving in Congress, he received a patent for the device, as seen here: americanhistory.si.edu/lincoln/lincoln-and-technology
*Washington Post #LandOfLincoln #SpringfieldIL
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Lincoln’s early interest in technology carried over into his presidency. He took personal interest in the development of new weaponry and embraced the relatively new telegraph system to aid in manag...2017 student laureate Rachel Elaine Warren is studying Writing and Publishing with a minor in Mandarin at Benedictine University. “Long story short, creativity and languages are my passion. A life without them would feel so monotonous,” said Rachel whose goal is to work in the film industry as a post-production or trailer editor. “Receiving this award is such an honor, and I am incredibly grateful to those who nominated me and accepted me for their constant encouragement and belief in me.” She attended Glenbard West High School.
Our condolences to the family of Robert Malott (Class of 1995 Lincoln Laureate). Bob was a true original. He had a larger than life personality, a quick sense of humor, and lived his life with great passion, joy and purpose.
He and his wife, Elizabeth Hubert ‘Ibby’ Malott, a Regent of the Academy and instrumental in the design and development of the Student Laureate Program, were loyal allies of the organization for many years.