Special presentation

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane, along with a group of other SIUC officials, stopped in at Red Bud High School to make a special surprise presentation to senior Blake Henry and his parents. Henry was named one of this year’s recipients of the SIUC Chancellor’s Scholarship, which covers tuition, mandatory fees, on campus housing and food for four years – a total of $107,000. Pictured at the presentation are: Carl Franks, associate director of freshman recruitment; Wendell Williams, vice chancellor for enrollment management; Red Bud Superintendent (and SIUC alum) Jonathan Tallman; Melissa Henry; Blake Henry; Brian Henry; Chancellor Austin Lane; Elizabeth Cheek, senior business manager; Hannah Lunon, admissions coordinator; and Sarah Jiter, director of undergraduate admissions.