SPRINGFIELD – A total of 1,274 students earned degrees from the University of Illinois Springfield at the conclusion of the spring semester on May 11, 2019, pending completion of university requirements. Among the 1,274 students graduating, two Gillespie students earned their degree. Jimi Jo Hagan earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and graduated cum laude […]
Ben-Gil Elementary awards Habit Five winners
These Ben-Gil Elementary students were recognized for following Habit Five; seek first to understand and then to be understood. These students try to understand other people’s views and feelings, even if they are different from their own. First Row: (left to right) Elisa Madeline, Liam Butler, Ella Brown, Harper Thackery, Hailee Klose, Mason Jarman, Bradley Clark, […]
GMS announces March leaders of the month
Gillespie Middle School released the March leaders of the month on Tuesday. Receiving the award include Leo Li, Hunter Niehaus, Alec Laughlin, Kaeleb Lowry, Logan Rhodes, and Owen Baugh. Sixth-grade teachers elected Leo Li, son of Hua Guang and Sophia Li, as student of the month. Leo is always on time and works hard. Leo […]
District 7 students honored at Illinois Principals Association breakfast
The Illinois Principals Association Kaskaskia Region was pleased to host its 23rd Annual Student Recognition Breakfast on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Greenville University. Those recognized from District 7 included high schooler Kennen Bertolis by Principal Shane Owsley, middle schooler Emily Schoen by Principal Jill Rosentreter, and elementary student Maris Brill by Angela Sandretto. The event […]
Local students named to the Blackburn College dean’s list
Local students were named to the Blackburn College dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Students named to the dean’s list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 for the semester. BENLD Joseph Dopuch Brandy McCario Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, Illinois. One […]
Middle school announces third quarter honor roll
SIXTH-GRADE Maria Alger, Amelia Barrios-Madison, Owen Baugh, Zoey Bergen, Bailee Borror, Mia Brawner, Ian Brennan, Elissa Cline, Cloe Damm, Landen Emmelander, Corinne Fellin, Logan Griffith, Kennedy Helmkamp, Jack Kaylor, Haeden Kellebrew, Austin Klose, Rya Lewey, En Qi Li, Traegen Madeine, Gabriel Montano, McKenna Montoro, Owen Pau, Kaden Rieffer, Abby Robbins, Kyle Schweppe, Andrew Sellers, Abigail […]
Twenty students at Gillespie High School inducted into National Honor Society
Gillespie High School’s annual banquet and induction ceremony for the National Honor Society was held on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Along with the high school cafeteria staff, Fema’s catering of Benld provided the dinner featuring barbequed pork steak. Tables were adorned with blue and yellow carnations as well […]
GMS announces leaders of the month
Gillespie Middle School announced on Wednesday their leaders of the month for February. Receiving the award was Maria Alger, Emma Gipson, Darci Wolber, Ian Brown, Caleb Weeks, and Caleb Tucker. Sixth-grade teachers chose Maria Alger, daughter of Barry and Lora Crainick, as their February’s student leader. They state, “Ria is always positive and loves to […]
GMS announces Damm as leader of the week
Cloe Damm, daughter of Amanda and Adam Self, has been chosen as Gillespie Middle School’s Student Leader of the Week by Mrs. Roemer. Roemer says, “Cloe has fit in well since moving to GMS. She is always polite, mannerly and considerate of others. Her positive attitude is an asset to the classroom”. Cloe says, “I […]
L&C Named Military Friendly School for 2019-2020
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College has once again been named to the Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY. Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs®, Military Spouse and Military Friendly® brands. L&C first received this designation in […]
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