Banterra Student of the Month: Kadie Ridgeway
INA, Ill. (October 23, 2024)—Join Rend Lake College in celebrating one of their students each month, sponsored by Banterra Bank. These students are selected based on their GPA, as well as their campus and community involvement. The October Student of the Month is Kadie Ridgeway (Pinckneyville).
Ridgeway is on track to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology from Rend Lake College, where she has been on the Vice President's list each semester. She was nominated for her outstanding work with the Student Ambassadors. Ridgeway has volunteered for numerous events and always shows a positive and friendly attitude when working with prospective students.
"It is no surprise to me that Kadie is being recognized for her dedication and willingness to help others here at RLC and in the community," says Holly Heisner, Radiologic Technology Program Director. “I have known Kadie for over a year and she has always stepped up to help whenever she is asked. She puts a ton of time into her studies for the Radiology Program, and that is evident by her strong academic performance. I am thrilled that she has volunteered to become a student ambassador on campus so she can serve others and aid them in their journey here at Rend Lake College."
RLC is delighted to see our student be recognized for their upstanding character not only by our faculty and staff, but also by members of our community such as CEO of Banterra Bank Jeff May.
“Banterra was happy to partner with Rend Lake College for the naming rights of an upcoming renovated sports facility, the Banterra Sports Complex, because we are two organizations that are committed to supporting Southern Illinois and our youth,” said May. “As part of that partnership, we are honored to sponsor a Student of the Month program which recognizes an outstanding RLC student each month for their achievements.”
The Game Plan is an opportunity to renovate and expand the facilities within the Waugh Gymnasium on the RLC campus. Banterra Bank acquired naming rights of the gym and will hence forth be known as The Banterra Sports Complex, which is RLC’s largest corporate naming rights agreement to date. Renovations of the Banterra Sports Complex is estimated to begin in Fall 2024.
About the Banterra Sports Complex
The planned Banterra Sports Complex at Rend Lake College will include the existing James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium as well as a new addition to the space. Waugh Gymnasium is one of the original buildings on the college’s campus and in 1995 was named after Waugh, a long-time coach and educator with nearly 50 combined athletic seasons to his credit when he retired. In addition to the gym, it includes athletic offices and locker rooms.
