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PHOTOS: Gillespie prom walk-ins 2016
It was a fun evening last night at the Gillespie High School promenade. Photos captured during walk-ins are featured below, a timelapse video is published on our Facebook page and more prom 2016 coverage can be found later this week on TheBenGilPost.com.
Blake Middleton and Lizzy Nance were crowned king and queen by the students who attended.
PROM 2016: Blake Middleton and Lizzy Nance named 2016 Gillespie High School prom king and queen! pic.twitter.com/kurMpCdb3C
— The BenGil Post (@thebengilpost) May 8, 2016
Kylie Musgrove and Ashley Gresham
Mackenzie Kasarda and Taylor Dickinson
Olivia Friese
Austin Cooper and Ally Clay
Randy Root and Shawn Grant
Abigail Smith
Allison Schardan and Ashley Gipson
Seth Korunka and Rain Hendricks
Daryn Henke (left)
Syleste Hartman and Morgan Barber
Dakota Throne and Abby Barber
Ryan Dopuch
Beth Fields and Nick Wyatt
Lynsey Gibson and Eli Fox
Regan Goldasich and Brandon Provost
Bailey Jarman and Michael Henderson
Zoe Murphy and Josh Balzraine
Rachael Emmenderfer and Gavin Brown
Amanda Schmidt and Owen Carter
Madison Buckner and Chris Halpin
Reese Marshall and Rylee Bernot
Aylin Schoels and Brandon Maykopet
Lizzy Nance and Sabrina (last name unknown)
Paige Adkins and Nick Spencer
Emily Harszy and Chris Mock
Darci Brannan and Jake Vogel
Alexis Gibson and Nick Jarman
Colin Tieman and Evan Price
Alexis Lupkey and Isaac Weinberg
McKenzy Sorsen and Chandler McDaniel
Mackenzie Whitworth and Nick Willis
Nina Moutrie and Brady Anderson
Hannah Doty and Ethan Blevins
Alexis Ollis and Sam Barylske
Kendra Cherry and Quentin Heyen
Nicole Prior (left)
Emily Barylske (left)
Addison Bryant and Zach Carr
Karli Carr and Alex Myers
Rylee Jarman and Bobby Carr
Mackenzie Ikerman and Jesse Waugh
Mari Katich and Trenton Greff
Kirsten Sherman and Tanner King
Mackenzie Hartpence and Bo Gipson
Taylor Rhodes and Jake Reiniesch
Ryan Sellers and Tate Wargo
Mya Sudmeier and Aaron
Kylee Gansmann and Ronnie Bertolino
Abby Eccles and Ben Polo
Hannah Trumpy and Patrick Muir
Hannah Bertoldi and George
Mia Willis and Jaiden Braundmeier
Bette Hammann and Ashley Pokorney
Keagan West and Daniel Dobrino
Sara Ruyle and Stephen DeMartini
Kelcie Woodring and Kobe Willis
Amber Manus and Cody Schlecte
Miranda Tarro and Bryce McKinney
Rachel Boeck and Alex Lamparter
Macie Halpin and Blake Middleton
Abby Munos and Michael Ross
Ali Branham and Brian Sellers
Nakita McMillin and Michael Ahrens
Madison Hedrick and Trevor Fredericks
Marissa Hartke and Kyle Hill
Grace Martin and AJ Cline
Ally Bires and Patel
Rayanne Thompson and Thomas Jackson
Tessa Watson and Joey DeMartini
Aubree Borror and Samantha Alepra
Emily Elizondo and Jake Martin
Kaitlyn Hancock and Christina Scroggins
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Photo by Sara Way
Nineteen young girls are vying for the title of 2018 Little Miss Macoupin County Fair. The pageant will take place on Wednesday June 27 at 7 p.m.
Front row from left to right: Avielle Spudich daughter of Derek & Heather Spudich of Staunton, Elleighna Burgess daughter of Jason & Amanda Burgess of Girard, Kinze Haulk daughter of Matt & Jessie Haulk of Carlinville, Addyson Gulley daughter of Nathan & Nichole Narup & Ross Gulley of Staunton, Lydia Lowry daughter of Kyle & Deanna Lowry of Gillespie, Brooklyn Wood daughter of Chris & Becca Wood of Brighton, Shaylee Cooper daughter of William Cooper of Benld, Jenna Barger daughter of Sarah Lake & Brian Breeden of Virden, and Sylvie Motsinger daughter of Alex & Rachel Motsinger of Brighton.
Back row from left to right: Ashleynn Gooding daughter of Danika Pratt of Carlinville, Claire Vinyard daughter of BJ & Ashley Vinyard of Carlinville, Molly Carriker daughter of Brad & Amber Carriker of Carlinville, Brynlee Clevenger daughter of Jasen & Lauren Clevenger of Hettick, Lidiya Ribble daughter of Dusty & Kara Ribble of Hettick, Saylor Nicholson daughter of Steve & Katie Nicholson of Carlinville, Taylor Harding daughter of Krissy & Sam Harding of Carlinville, Shelby Lehman daughter of April Twin & Larry Lehman of Gillespie, Jaydin Laurent daughter of Matyka Inman & Steven Laurent, and Madalyn Beasley daughter of Alex Beasley & Ashli Bell of Shipman.
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Meet this year’s candidates vying for the title of 2018 Miss Black Diamond Days and 2018 Junior Miss Black Diamond Days. The pageant will take place on Friday, June 1 in the Ben-Gil Elementary School gymnasium starting at 6 p.m. and crowning this year’s royalty will be 2017 royalty Maya Marcacci and Chloe Hedrick. Advance tickets are available at United Community Bank, Dee-Dee’s Designs, Accents, or from any contestant.
Photos provided by Halpin Photography.
2017 RETIRING QUEENS
MISS CANDIDATES
JUNIOR MISS CANDIDATES
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Over 120 students at Gillespie High School enjoyed great weather Saturday evening as they walked into this year’s prom, themed “Black and White Ball”. Walk-ins took place from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. immediately followed by coronation where Chase Odell-Mueller and Mackenzie Kasarda were named 2018 King and Queen.
Prom endured until 11 p.m. and then post prom was available to the students.
Kylee Hardt & Zane Remer
Deyon Wolber & Owen Parker
Alexander Everland & Nichole Seymour
Christina Fischer & Colin Caveny
Kendra Cherry, Kelsey Farris & Serena Bertolis
Tara Fullington & Jacob Will
Angel Winchester
Chris Pane & Jocelyn Drummond
Hannah Trumpy & Patrick Muir
Hayle Brennan & Taylor VanHuss
Ryan Sellers & Maya Marcacci
Austin Cooper & Ally Clay
Cassie Clark & Ryan Montine
Mackenzie Kasarda & Gabe Tesio
Cara Reid & Jerod Brown
Abbie Barber & Dakota Throne
Hannah Labby & Drake Ruckman
Alexis Plunkett & Tessa Watson
Courtney Besserman & Lauren Christer
Curtis Shalk & Emily Campbell
(L-R): Blaine Fritz, Trae Hall, Grant Stinnett, Chase Odell Mueller, Mackenzie Kasarda, Macie Halpin, Makayla Coss, & Ally Clay
Tyler Bonser & Lizzy Koniak
Marria Middleton & Colby Waugh
Macie Halpin & Grant Stinnet
Ruby Savant & Mark Cunningham
Adam Reid
Brendon Lovsey
Kayla Spencer & Trae Hall
Grace Bertolino & Blane Fritz
Monique Garret & Ben Polo
Sarah Crook & Nick Willis
Makayla Coss & Zach Reiman
Bianca Robertson & Collin Johnson
Lindsey Stocker & Dominic Bates
Breanna Mull & Brian Sellers
Karli Carr & Tom Johnson
Sydney Henricks & Joey Carter
Keeton Link & Rylee Bernot
Juliann Hendricks & Chance Reiniesch
Rylee Sarti & Anthony Kravanya
Olivia VanDoren & Austin Mitchell
Hadley Hardin & Chase Odell-Mueller
Tavin Force & Gavin Bertoldi
Tori Roach & Olive Shuutz
Jaiden Braundmeier & Adam Boeck
Rylee Jarman & Trenton Segarra
Makayla Hayes & Nick Spencer
Madolyn Wyatt & Marshall Hatlee
Megan Bray & Billy Gill
Grace Martin & Mackenzie Mix
Ashley Gipson & Colin Tyler
Lexie Bussmann & Dominic Maykopet
Hailegh Rife & Cole Farris
Paige Niemeyer & Nick Wyatt
Lindsey Miller & Kennen Bertolis
Jason Hartke, Will Bertetto & John Wyatt
Tessa Davis & Jack Jarman
Callie Reynolds & Blake Hammon
Ashley Gotway & Mason Campbell
Liz Dozier & Mason Barber
Madi Hedrick & Trevor Fredericks
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