2022 Graduation Magazine

CLASS OF 2022 LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM MAY / JUNE 2022 Page 77 Morley introduced Phelon. Phelon is the founder and director of The Outlet, a nonprofit serving young men and boys through mentoring. He started the venture in 2004 with a goal of helping youth in Springfield with life changing decisions and implementation of spiritual values. His work includes helping young men explore their gifts and determine their future paths for career and personal achievement. Morley read the many accomplishments of Phelon including numerous awards and recognitions from Springfield organizations such as The Rotary, Greater Springfield Interfaith Association, Illinois State Treasurer with the Community Service Award, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director’s Community Leadership award. Dr. Gerlach then conferred the degree and performed the hooding ritual. Continue 8