Daley College Soccer 2010

MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER BRITTANY PAYNE

Suited for Success

Illinois Education Foundation "Signature Scholarship"

Winning students get ‘Suited for Success’

Off and on, for a stretch of about 15 years, Lewis Magers was told what clothes to wear — usually in a “really nasty” shade of brown or pale blue, and if they didn’t fit so good, well, too bad.

It’s been three years since Magers’ last jail stint, and on Saturday, Magers, 37, slipped into another uniform — also a shade of brown, but this one came with a burnt-orange tie and a tailor wielding a measuring tape and a piece of chalk.

“If I saved my money, I might be able to go to the Salvation Army and piece something together, but a custom suit? No,” said Magers, modeling a “gently used” taupe suit at the swanky Standard Club in the Loop.

Magers was one of 41 men and women — some of whom had never worn a suit and couldn’t tell you their shirt sizes — to get outfitted, for free, as part of “Suited for Success,” an event sponsored by the Illinois Education Foundation. The non-profit has awarded more than $3.5 million in scholarships to some 250 low-income community college

Magers, after losing much of his earlier years to drug addiction and dealing, is now focused on becoming a certified alcohol and drug counselor, after he finishes up his coursework at Harold Washington College.

Step Into the Spotlight: IEF Scholar Lewis Magers

"After much soul searching, I made the decision to attend college and give school all that I had."

Lewis Magers has finally found peace...but it did not come easily. Placed into foster care as an infant, Lewis spent his childhood in different homes and centers until he was adopted at 11 years old by a family he now calls his own. Lewis' turbulent childhood profoundly affected his self-esteem. Five years ago, Lewis found himself lacking direction and battling a drug addiction. In an unexpected twist of fate, his biological sister, who was also living in Chicago, located Lewis. She too had struggled with drugs, but recovered and had recently completed an associate's degree at Harold Washington College. Inspired and supported by his sister, Lewis overcame his drug dependency and enrolled at Harold Washington as well.

Lewis is now sober and excelling in his studies. Furthermore, he has developed a passion for helping others who are struggling with addiction, and is working to complete his Associate's of Science in Addiction Studies. He is proud to say that he has made the honor roll and the dean's list at Harold Washington College for four semester in a row. Lewis plans on attaining a bachelor's degree in social work after he receives his associate's degree. As a new scholar, Lewis is truly excited to join the IEF community, where he knows he will be supported and encouraged as he studies to become an addiction counselor.

(Brittany Payne #3) The next Michawaka Marion High school Girls varsity Soccer Super star, getting warmed up for her first varsity soccer match.

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Lewis & Angel's trip to florida

What started out as just an idea turned into a reality. With all of the incongruency that we have experienced in our lives, making a plan and actually seeing in accomplished is wonderful. My wife asked me what is the most exciting thing about this trip so far? I responded,"being here with you right now" Here are a few pictures of our trip. we hope that you find them enjoyable.





The majesty of our savior is so breath taking.













I hope this plane lands in Jacksonville safely!!!!!









Wow honey look everything looks like tiny little ants.









So we landed with out a hitch and found ourselves in the utopia that is "Jacksonville"








First things first, where is the water? It's hot!!!!!

Mental Health 231 and beyond

Dr.Cathy Willis(professor)
Her teaching philosophy: "I believe my students are and have always been the best","As we journey together, the process will be interactive and reciprocal.","The new experience that I learn from you, will make this journey more meaningful to me as an instructor."

This year was awesome. The teaching style of Dr.Cathy Willis is one that fosters growth, challenges the mind, and enhances the lives of all of her students. It is rare to find a teacher that has such a big heart and who give selflessly to her students.






Dale Carter "one of the brightest student in the class." If you have ever wanted a student in your class that will make you grow, Dale is that student.

ESL Lab snippets

In the world of the international student, there comes a time where they need the help of trained professionals to aid them in their college journey. Enter the ESL department. We a diverse group of men and women who strive to assist those that we meet and enrich and empower them preparing them for a successful transition into our beloved society.









The "Boss" Ade

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Victor assistant "Boss" hard at work








Matt and Jian Doing what it do











Kamese the secretary







ESL Computers Lab














Harold Washington college students
Sarah and Biola


The ESL lab has been really helpful to me. When I first came to the u.s. I was like okay what next but thank God for helping me through the staff in the Lab "Sarah"

The brigde ladies A.K.A (L.C.M) crew

In light of the fact that the Lord is so merciful and full of amazing love, I though it would be fitting to give honor to the ladies that do so much to get His message out.

A Newborn's Conversation with God

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow,
but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God said, "Your guide will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven
I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said, "Your guide will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your guide's love and be very happy."

Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able
to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your guide will tell you the most beautiful and
sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your guide will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said, "Your guide will place your hands together
and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your guide will defend you even if it
means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said, "Your guide will always talk to you about Me
and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even
though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven. Voices from Earth could be faintly heard and the child quickly asked
"God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my guide's name."

God said,
"You will simply call her, Mommy."