For decades, female journalists were relegated to soft news and local coverage, rarely allowed to cover the biggest, hard-hitting stories. Blackburn College alum Louise Hutchinson, however, broke that mold, along with numerous gender barriers. In a twenty-one year career with the Chicago Tribune from 1952-73, Hutchinson reported on some of the most memorable events of […]
Local resident receives academic recognition from McKendree
Emily Barylske of Benld made the dean’s list at McKendree University by maintaining high grades during the spring semester. She is the daughter of Stanley and Cathy Barylske of Benld and is a 2017 graduate of Gillespie High School. McKendree students earn president’s list recognition by maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average or dean’s […]
Benld, Gillespie students named to LLCC president’s, vice president’s lists
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) announced its full-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2019 semester on Monday. To be eligible for the full-time Vice President’s and President’s lists, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or above. Full-time students […]
Lytle graduates with PhD in chemistry
Tyler K. Lytle successfully completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Illinois. His five years of graduate work culminated in his dissertation defense on May 8th, and convocation on May 12th where he received his doctoral hood. Tyler is the son of Cindy Lytle & the late Rob Lytle of Gillespie, and is […]
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 […]
Stewart named to Clarion University fall dean’s list
CLARION, Pa. – Kelcey Stewart, of Edwardsville, earned a 3.5 GPA to be named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Partnership 25th anniversary update: Jon Heyen
Now that the 2018-2019 school year has begun, The Partnership for Educational Excellence is wrapping up its mini-biographies of some (12 percent) of its past scholars who have volunteered their information and reflections on the role of post-secondary education in their lives. The final three bios are a celebration of its three very first scholars. […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Matt Herman
Now that the 2018-2019 school year has begun, The Partnership for Educational Excellence is wrapping up its mini-biographies of some (12 percent) of its past scholars who have volunteered their information and reflections on the role of post-secondary education in their lives. The final three bios are a celebration of its three very first scholars. […]
Timmermeier concludes excellent career for Blackburn Volleyball
CARLINVILLE – Shelsie Timmermeier, a senior middle blocker from Gillespie, concluded an excellent career for the Blackburn College volleyball team this fall. The 6’0 Timmermeier appeared in all 28 matches for Blackburn and finished the season with 125 kills. She recorded fifteen kills to go along with three block assists in Blackburn’s four-set victory over […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Stephanie Haddad Royer
Stephanie Haddad Royer is the 44th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Kelcie Matesa Reinhardt
Kelcie Matesa Reinhardt is the 43rd scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Gary Ross
Gary Ross is the 42nd scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly mini-biographies […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Jana Rossetto Kennedy
Jana Rossetto Kennedy is the 41st scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary awards three scholarships
Tonya Flannery and Denise DeLaCruz, HSHS St. Francis Hospital auxiliary scholarship committee members presented awards to three students at the Auxiliary Appreciation Dinner on June 27. The hospital auxiliary provides scholarship awards to students whose principal residences are in Montgomery or Macoupin Counties. The Scholarship for Continuing Medical Education is awarded to eligible applicants currently […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Ellen & Molly Gray
Ellen Gray and Molly Gray are the 39th and 40th scholars to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 […]
Former Gillespie athlete inducted into Greenville College’s Hall of Fame
GREENVILLE, Ill. – The Greenville University Athletic Department hosted its Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, April 21 and a former Gillespie athlete was among the recipients. Christina (Niehaus) Blevins, a current teacher and coach at Gillespie CUSD 7 and former track standout was inducted into the Hall of Fame “Class of 2018”. Also inducted […]
Local students graduate from Blackburn College
CARLINVILLE, Ill. – On Saturday, May 12, 2018, a total of 121 students graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Blackburn College in Carlinville at the 149th Commencement Ceremony. Commencement speaker was Dr. William Jewell, who graduated from Blackburn in 1957 and went on to practice Surgical Oncology for 40 years. Benld Jared Zoelzer […]
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Christopher Saracco
Christopher Saracco is the 38th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly mini-biographies […]
Heyen earns bachelor’s from Northland College
ASHLAND, Wis. – Shelby Heyen of Gillespie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Humanity & Nature Studies: Global Cultural Perspectives from Northland College. Located in Ashland, Wis. Northland College is a private, liberal arts college of 600 students with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability.
Partnership 25th anniversary series: Maura Kluthe
Maura Kluthe is the 37th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation in Macoupin County CUSD7 has invested nearly $800,000 in district children since 1992. The Partnership is celebrating the accomplishments of some of its 393 past scholars with weekly mini-biographies […]
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