The Peoria Woman - June 2001

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23rd Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon Award Winners
The 23rd Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon attracted a sold out crowd of more than 650 people, a near-record number. YWCA Leader Luncheon Chair Beverly Johnson Thomas recognized all past Leader Luncheon Award recipients, giving special recognition to Lorene Ramsey, recipient of the 8th Annual Legend Award.
Features
Peoria Profile
Marcy Coppernoll, Hult Health Education Center
Over the course of her career, Marcy Coppernoll has worked in two very different fields with one common thread—supporting the health of the community. A native of Chillicothe, she first decided on a career in nursing after a Summer job working as a nurse’s aide during high school. "I always enjoyed the biological sciences and working with people, so nursing seemed to be a logical fit."
From the Editor
They Can Have It All
"How will I decide what career I want?" asked my soon-to-be-sophomore in high school daughter. "I love biology and math—genetics is fun—and I’d really like to help find a cure for cancer, but I also love art and fashion. And I’d really like to own my own business!" I just smiled with pride, remembering that a career choice was the farthest thing from my mind at age 14.
Columns
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Guest Editorial
June Bride: A Father's Perspective
By the time you read this, she’ll be married and my dear wife and I will be both broke and broken. But there are prior concerns; she’s only 19! She’s been driving for just three years, for Pete’s sake. As with driving, shouldn’t we issue marriage permits before a marriage license?