The Lincoln Laureate award is given each year to outstanding seniors from all over the state of Illinois who attend four year higher learning institutions. This award, which is granted by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, is a very high honor for students across the state.

     Students honored with this award show an overall excellence and involvement in academics and extracurricular activities at their respective schools.

     Kaiser serves as the President of the Associated Students of Monmouth College (ASMC), the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and the Accounting Society. He is also the Head Resident of Peterson Hall and a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, Mortar Board Honor Society, and the Men’s Varsity Swim Team.

     Kaiser has also been on the Dean’s list during his time at Monmouth as well.

     "If you would have told me four years ago that I was going to be the Lincoln Laureate of Monmouth when I was a senior, I would have laughed, hard," said Kaiser. "I do not think it has fully sunk in yet, but I am honored to receive this prestigious designation. It is the cherry on top of my time and experiences here at Monmouth."

     Meanwhile, Assistant Dean of Students Michelle Merritt-Gilbert said "he is the most visible and involved person on this campus.

     "Not only is he an outstanding student, but his co-curricular involvement runs deep and wide including but not limited to athletics, student government, Residence Life and Greek Life. He represents the best of the best at Monmouth College!"