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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

6 days ago

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

1 week ago

Today's Student Laureate Spotlight features Jerimiah Boyd-Johnson from Eastern Illinois University. Boyd-Johnson, a native of Riverdale, Illinois, graduated in the spring with a major in political science and a minor in pre-law. He is currently in his first year of law school at the University of Miami School of Law.

While at EIU, Boyd-Johnson was the Vice President of the Black Student Union, a member of the EIU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and was crowned 2021-2022 Homecoming King. Boyd-Johnson also participated on EIU's Forensic Team. He was a National Octafinalist in Poetry Speaking at the National Forensic Association competition and earned second-place co-recipient recognition in Booth Library’s “CSI Pitch Competition,” in which he delivered a proposal for EIU to join the State Department’s Diplomacy Lab program.

In his Lincoln legacy statement, Boyd-Johnson writes:

"Service is the foundation to creating a better society. If we want our community to be strong, we must be willing to contribute. My greatest hope is to continue to lift those who need help. To help yourself, you must assist someone else. I pledge to continue to help and contribute my leadership skills to any community who needs me."

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The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

2 weeks ago

Congratulations to Hannah Bacon from Elmhurst University. She is our Student Laureate Spotlight. Bacon graduated in the spring with degrees in political science and environmental studies. She currently works as a marketing coordinator for emersion DESIGN LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio.

While at Elmhurst, Bacon was the captain of Elmhurst University Women's Soccer team, president of the ElmU Greenjays sustainability club, and was the senator of sustainability for the Student Government Association. Bacon was also a head resident advisor and collaborated with faculty on research projects through the Creative and Scholarly Endeavors program.

In her legacy statement, Bacon writes:

"When I think of the life of Abraham Lincoln, I often think of the Greek term, atopos; something being out of place, strange, or unclassifiable. Beyond all of his presidential glory, Abraham Lincoln was not the most qualified on paper, was not the front-runner, and he rarely fit the social mold— “Atopos Abe”. I admire Lincoln’s unique intentionality, as he lead to learn. He surrounded himself with opposing viewpoints, absorbed all sides of the argument, and created a plan of action without demonizing others. This is both admirable and unheard of in our world of tribal, hyper-partisan politics. Counter to modern society, Lincoln did not grip an ideology or fight to preserve his ego. Rather, Lincoln choose to serve something beyond himself, the greater good of the nation, and fostered an environment of collaboration and unity along the way. I may not be responsible for the trajectory of the entire nation, but I hope to imitate a piece of Lincoln’s humble yet convicted spirit in all I do."

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What a fun graphic/shout out! Thank you. It was such an honor to be included in the Lincoln Laureate ceremonies that Elmhurst University hosted, last spring. Still incredibly thankful. 🥰

so happy for you, Hannah! Keep working hard & let your light shine! 🌤

Congrats Hannah! You rock🤩❤️

Congrats Hannah

How awesome. Congratulations 🎊

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