The Villagers Voice

"Your Voice That Bridges The Area Communities Together."

SIC Forensic Falcons Triumph at Moraine Valley Speech Tournament

by

SIC Forensic Falcons win their first tournament of the year. Pictured are (kneeling, l-r) Neva Wasson, Erica Johnson, and Rachel Russell. Standing (l-r) are Emily Ross, Carter Wiseman, Grant Dooley, Connor Fauset, Ethan Bordoy, Hayden Moore, Brock Newman, Abby Zirkelbach, and Bradlee Thomas.

Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named Community College Champions this weekend at the Moraine Valley Appelquist Speech Tournament in Palos Hills, Illinois. The Falcons earned top school honors and several individual awards at the event, which featured entries in public address, interpretation, and limited preparation. Twenty-five colleges and universities from as far away as Oregon and California competed at Moraine.

Norris City’s Rachel Russell was among the students competing at this weekend’s tournament. She notes, “It was incredibly exciting – and nerve-wracking – but mostly exciting. And it was worth the hard work.”

Coach Jenny Billman agrees. “It’s rewarding to see our students shine after they have worked hard. I am so proud!” [Read more...]

SIC Coming Events

by

Oct. 31 – 6 p.m. –The SIC Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room.

Nov. 1 – 9-11:30 a.m. – The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIC hosts “Starting Your Vacation Rental Business and Property Management Workshop”. This free event will take place at the Hise Mansion (formerly Lafayette Inn) in Harrisburg. For more information, email arla.murphy@sic.edu or call (618) 252-5400 ext. 2312. [Read more...]

SIC Announces Student Government Members for 2023-24

by

2023-24 SIC Student Government (Photo submitted by Krystal Wilson) The SIC Student Government members for 2023-24 are (front row, l-r) Student Trustee Addison Bean of Ridgway, President of Student Government Brylee Bayer of Equality, Halle Wallace of Hardin County, Chloe Williams of Harrisburg, Treasurer Skyler Edwards of Norris City, Skylar Gentles of Shawneetown, Breeanna Shaw of Marion, Kassidy Beane of Eddyville, and Jase Stewart of Metropolis. Back Row (l-r) Walker Eisenhauer of Galatia, Ryan Wilson of Harrisburg, Gracie Behnke of Harrisburg, Sponsor Matt Lees, Tobais Hamblin of Norris City, Trenton Clifford of New Haven, Kayleigh Brantley of Galatia, Bennet Neely of Metropolis, and Charlie King of Ozark.

The Southeastern Illinois College Student Government held its inauguration ceremony Thursday, Oct. 5, to induct new members and swear in officers. There are 20 seats on the student government held by students from all over Southern Illinois. A member of each campus club has the opportunity to serve on the board to ensure a diverse campus representation along with eight senators elected by the student body. [Read more...]

SIC Coming Events

by

Oct. 4 – GED testing in A144. For more info and additional dates, please visit sic.edu/ged, call 618-252-5400, ext. 2329, or email ged@sic.edu.

Oct. 4 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. – SIC Health Fair in the B-Bldg. Hallway. Free admission. Informational Booths featuring local health organizations will be set up offering free screenings, information on their services, and passing out giveaways. [Read more...]

SIC Foundation Hosts Jazz Under the Stars Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

by

Banterra Bank is the Platinum Sponsor for the Event

The Southeastern Illinois College Foundation in coordination with the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art will host the second annual Jazz Under the Stars Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

Two jazz bands are slated to perform on the Hise Terrace. The opening band is local favorite The Penguins at 7 p.m. featuring Jim Smith, Bruce Boone, Keith Talley, and Melinda Tolley. Taking the stage at 8 p.m. is the headliner – the Louis Pettinelli Jazz Quartet – consisting of vocals, keyboard, upright bass, and drums.

While jazz music will be enjoyed on the Hise Terrace, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the finale of two exhibits in the Hise Museum: Regional Landmarks and Architecture in the Main Gallery and The Works of Kathy Phelps in the West Gallery. [Read more...]

Elastec Funds Equipment for New CTE Training Center in Carmi

by

Brian Orr, Director of Operations at Elastec, hands SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice a check for $10,000. Elastec is donating the funds to the Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi for specialized equipment to train students for the workforce. Pictured (l-r) are SIC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Dr. Frank Barbre, Orr, Rice, and SIC Vice President Dr. Karen Weiss. Photo provided.

Elastec in Carmi has generously donated $10,000 to the new SIC Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center in Carmi. The funds are earmarked to purchase equipment for new programs in the training center.

Brian Orr, Director of Operations at Elastec, said, “Elastec is committed to help support the growth of technical trades in our area. Having a hands-on training facility is invaluable to the growth in these trades and the growth of the future workforce.” [Read more...]

SIC Coming Events

by

Aug. 30 – 9 a.m. – The Illinois Small Business Development Center at SIC is hosting a free seminar entitled “Starting Your Business in Illinois” on the SIC campus in building G, room 120. Topics include the attitude of the entrepreneur, business plan preparation, legal structures, financing sources, and lender eligibility criteria. For more information, email arla.murphy@sic.edu or call (618) 252-5400 ext. 2312.

Aug. 30; Sept. 6 – GED testing in A144. For more info and additional dates, please visit sic.edu/ged, call 618-252-5400, ext. 2329, or email ged@sic.edu.

Aug. 31 – 6 p.m. – SIC Children’s Choir Enrollment & Parents Meeting will be held in the SIC cafeteria. The choir is open to students in 3rd-8th grade. No experience is required. The registration and $65 participation fee will be collected at that time. Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. [Read more...]

Inaugural CTE Classes Begin at New SIC Williams Center in Carmi

by

The SIC Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center welcomes its first class. Students include (not listed in order of appearance) Cade Allen, Eli Bryant, Aiden Desper, Mason Duvall, Ayden Funkhouser, Ty Hollingsworth (not pictured), Lucas Lueke, Brayden Ricketts, Joshua Roberts, Jaden Sauls, and Hunter Sullivan from Carmi High School. Nathan Mitchell and James Wring, employees of Vibracoustics, are also taking the PLC course as part of an on-the-job learning experience. Photo provided.

Last week SIC’s new Stanford D. Williams Career and Training Center welcomed its first class. The students are primarily from Carmi High School and are taking welding taught by Griffin Hart and programmable logic controllers (PLC) taught by Tracy Bunting.

A PLC is an industrial computer that has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, machines, robotic devices, or any activity that requires high reliability, ease of programming, and process fault diagnosis. [Read more...]

Connect With Us

Facebook
Twitter

Categories

Front Page
News
4H News
Charlies Voice
ENFIELD News
The Book Report
Our History

Deprecated: Directive 'allow_url_include' is deprecated in Unknown on line 0