Lake Land College Athletic Gala Scheduled

Calling all Laker Fans -- join in at the first-ever Laker Academic Awards Gala. Hosted by the Lake Land College Athletic Leadership Council, the gala will be held Sunday, May 1 in the Field House with a refreshment hour starting at 4 p.m. and dinner starting at 5 p.m.
 
“We look forward to seeing you all as we celebrate the success of our Lake Land student athletes at this fun and exciting event,” Athletic Director Bill Jackson said.
 
The evening will consist of both a live and silent auction, with all proceeds going to Lake Land College Athletics. Some auction items include a weekend in Napa Valley, Calif. With Chef Maynard, a trip to a St. Louis Cardinals game (hotel included), multiple sets of Effingham Performance Center tickets, a grill, a limited edition 2015 Chicago Bears autographed photo, a 3-day guided turkey hunting trip in Nebraska and much, much more.
 
Each Laker team’s accomplishments will be recognized, as well as the many athletes who continue to excel in the classroom. The Laker Male Athlete of the Year Coleman Engelkes and Laker Female Athlete of the Year Deidre Ledbetter will also be honored.
 
For the first time this year, Laker Athletics will recognize the Faculty Member of the Year Greg Capitosti, who was chosen by the student-athletes.
 
Tickets for the Gala are $25 per seat. This includes hors d’oeuvres and a three course sit-down meal consisting of a salad, your choice of pork or chicken, and a dessert. Tables are made up of six seats and are also available for purchase at $125 each.
 
If you would like to purchase seats or donate any items to the auctions, contact Braddi Browning at 217-234-5333 or breed43185@lakelandcollege.edu.