With the exceptional weather, over 100 people joined the fun on Saturday evening, November 4, to support the Gillespie High School Construction Trades Class and Skillbuilder’s Club. The top finishers in the event were Brandon Slone and Rachelle Boeck. A combined effort among Ageless, event sponsors and the participants led to the event’s success that […]
Gillespie High School announces first quarter honor roll
Seniors (Class of 2018) High Honor Roll William Bertetto, Jaiden Braundmeier, Ally Clay, Alexander Everlen, Kelsey Farris, Tara Fullington, Macie Halpin, Jason Hartke, Marshall Hatlee, Mackenzie Kasarda, Hannah Labby, Maya Marcacci, Elizabeth Niemeyer, Abby Parker, Benjamin Polo, Adam Reed, Haileigh Rife, Rylee Sarti Honor Roll Abigail Barber, Sheila Bell, Rylee Bernot, Serena Bertolis, Courtney Besserman, […]
Gillespie crowns homecoming king and queen
A fun and traditional week at Gillespie High School ended Saturday evening at the annual homecoming dance where Nick Spencer and Paige Niemeyer were voted 2017 king and queen. Spencer is the son of Rick and Julie Spencer while Niemeyer is the daughter of Matt and Robin Niemeyer. They were crowned by 2016 king and […]
Gillespie celebrates homecoming week
Homecoming week kicked off at Gillespie High School yesterday, September 24, with students decorating their class hallways for the week of spirit, fun and competition. “Miner Pride” is the theme of this year’s homecoming and the school’s student council has a fun-filled week planned for students at Gillespie that started yesterday and will continue into […]
Gillespie teacher named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
Katie Weigand, a teacher at Gillespie High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Weigand was nominated for the award by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence. Weigand is a Spanish and social studies teacher at GHS. Each year, […]
Gillespie High School announces 4th quarter honor roll
Class of 2017 (Seniors) High Honor Roll Emily Barylske, Ronald Bertolino, Addison Bryant, Daniel Dobrino, Hannah Doty, Emily Elizondo, Jacob Goodson, Shawn Grant, Michael Griffith, Thomas Jackson, Seth Korunka, Jacob Martin, Amanda Schmidt, Abigail Smith, Rayanne Thompson Honor Roll Samantha Alepra, Matthew Ballard, Allison Bires, Deven Boeck, Zachary Carr, Kendra Cherry, Nathan Davis, Ryan Dopuch, […]
Gillespie High School graduates 89 students
Gillespie High School held its 109th annual commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2017 on Sunday, May 21 inside the high school’s gymnasium with the school’s band and choir programs providing the usual processional pomp and songs. Despite 89 students listed in the program, only 84 were in attendance and walked across the stage to […]
More than a quarter of GHS grads receive partnership scholarship
A full 26 percent of Gillespie High School graduating seniors were awarded $1,000 tuition scholarships by The Partnership for Educational Excellence on its 25th anniversary. Every dollar of these awards came from local individuals, businesses, alums, and foundations. And thanks to its partners’ ongoing generosity, for the second year The Partnership was able to raise […]
Seniors participate in Baccalaureate service
Gillespie High School seniors picked up their diplomas on Sunday, but Saturday was a time for them to reflect on their high school tenure, pray and hear some words of inspiration. The baccalaureate service was renewed for the class of 2017 by Emily Barylske after the event was not held for last year’s graduating class. […]
PHOTOS: Gillespie High School graduation
The graduating class of 2017 at Gillespie High School enjoyed their last opportunity to congregate as a class while engaging in their graduation ceremony. There were many smiles, laughs, shouts and even a few high-fives shared among the students. Congratulations, Gillespie High School Class of 2017! More coverage will be available on TheBenGilPost.com this week. Check […]
PHOTOS: Gillespie High School presentation of diplomas
It was an exciting day at Gillespie High School when 84 graduating seniors walked across the stage and accepted their diploma. In a ceremony that lasted nearly two hours, students laughed with one another, applauded one another, snapped many pictures together and most of all, congratulated one another. Congratulations, Gillespie High School Class of 2017! More […]
Bires awarded Olin Scholarship
Ally Bires of Gillespie was one of five recipients to receive an Olin Scholarship. Bires, the daughter of John and Ann Bires, is a senior at Gillespie High School and will be attending Southern Illinois University of Carbondale in the fall of 2017 to major in mechanical engineering. The Olin Scholarship Program is a $2500 […]
PHOTOS: Gillespie prom walk-ins 2017
Nearly 150 students at Gillespie High School enjoyed great weather Saturday evening as they walked into this year’s prom, themed “rustic romance”. Walk-ins took place from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. immediately followed by coronation where Jake Martin and Emily Elizondo were named 2017 King and Queen. Prom endured until 11 p.m. and then two post […]
Partnership reminds Gillespie seniors of available scholarships
The Partnership for Educational Excellence can award up to 30 tuition scholarships worth $1,000 each to Gillespie High School (GHS) graduating seniors in good standing this spring. In the past, the education foundation has granted these awards to 25 to 30 percent of GHS seniors at the graduation ceremony. Applications are available at the GHS […]
School board names new high school administrator
A Carlinville resident and current administrator in the North Mac school district was hired Tuesday night as a Community Unit School District 7 administrator starting with the 2017-18 school year. With one member absent and one member voting “present” the district school board voted to extend a three-year contract to Shane Owsley during a brief […]
Macoupin County CEO program to host first trade show
The Macoupin County CEO program is hosting its first annual trade show set for Saturday, April 22 in Carlinville at Cross Church located at 1030 West Main. The tradeshow taking place from 4 to 7 p.m. will showcase the individual businesses created by the 15 students in the class. Macoupin County CEO is a part […]
Sixteen new members inducted into Gillespie National Honor Society
The Gillespie High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 16 inductees during a ceremony held last Thursday at Gillespie High School. Superintendent Joe Tieman congratulated the new members on their accomplishments and being accepted into the National Honor Society. The 16 new members join six current members. Students are selected on the basis […]
Gillespie High School goes back to the ‘80s
“Back to the 80’s… the Totally Awesome Musical” danced into Ben-Gil Elementary School last weekend featuring a talented group of Gillespie High School students. Directed by Leanna Sawyer and choreographed by Artie Herron, Jennifer Parker and Suzi Tiburzi, the group of over 60 students took the audiences of all three sold-out shows back in time. […]
Gillespie students earn principals awards
One student from each school building at Community Unit School District #7 represented their school and the district on Wednesday, March 15 at the annual recognition breakfast at Greenville College. Earning the honors this year were Seth Hellman of Ben-Gil Elementary School, Sydney Bires of Gillespie Middle School and Zach Carr of Gillespie High School. […]
High school taking it back to the 80’s for upcoming musical
Students at Gillespie High School are putting in a lot hours of preparation for the upcoming musical, “Back to the 80’s… the Total Awesome Musical” written by Neil Gooding. The high school choir members have been working hard learning their lines and many dance moves from the 1980’s for the musical that will take place […]
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