Bill Ames

LLCC 2009 Honored Alumnus

Bill Ames and Dr. Charlotte Warren at Commencement

Lincoln Land's first student received the 2009 Honored Alumnus Award during Commencement on May 15, 2009. After four years in the Navy, Bill had a plan in mind and was ready to go to college.  He got up one morning and went out to the new community college in Springfield to sign up for classes. And his student identification number? Well, it was #1.

Just how did he get to be #1? "You know, I was ready and really wanted to go to college.  I guess it was my Navy training to get up early and go do what I had to do." At LLCC, he study accounting, moved on to Sangamon State University, then worked 28 years with the Internal Revenue Service.

Bill has fond memories of his time at LLCC saying, "It was perfect for me. There were a lot of Vets there and I just felt comfortable."  He says founding faculty member and accounting instructor Fred Speece was a particular favority. "He did an excellent job."

Congratulations, Bill! We are honored to have you as our #1 student!