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GHS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Class of 2012
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Abbie Cline, Dallas DeMartini, Laura Halpin, Alec Hebenstreit, Bailey Loveless, Richard Mock, Caitlin Page, Adam Schmidt, Courtney Sellers, Michael Taylor
Honor Roll
Payton Anderson, Mason Bertolis, Alli Branham, Graham Cooper, Alexander Greff, Cort Hellman, Joshua Jacobs, Jessica Johnson, Keith Lovejoy, Loni Manalia, Ethan Martin, Owen McGrady, Kimberly Miller, Joshua Montine, Elise Newman, Austen Nieder, Benjamin Parish, Beth Ray, Lakesi Reiter, Brooklyne Ruckman, Kelli Saathoff, Nicole Semanik, Austin Semplowski, Austin Smith, Mikayla Tarro, Eric Tiller, Cameron Tucker, Samantha Vogel, Samantha Wasylenko, Taylor Wasylenko, Jacob West, Michaela Woodson, Anthony Zumwalt
Class of 2013
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Jessica Baumann, Alexis Burns, Allison Goldasich, Michael Halpin, Abigail Harszy, Shelby Jarman, Haylie Kirkwood, Karie Kruschik, Kathryn Stromsland, Gigi Tesio, Jade Tieman, Morgan Whitley
Honor Roll
Dakotah Barber, Alexsandra Barnett, Markus Beeman, Sebastian Braun, Dylan Brown, Mason Buckner, Stephanie Calcott, Courtney Carr, Johnny Cox, Jacob Eaker, Brandon Ely, Brenden Engelke, Kaily Frensko, Kylie Frensko, Patterson Friese, Chelsea Gill, Victoria Gilleland, Jordan Grove, Elizabeth Heyen, Kylee Koch, Rebecca Korunka, Stephanie Kraus, Kadie Kruschik, Deanna Landreth, Christina Leonard, Cassandra Maier, Jered Martin, Cotey McCallister, Taylor Monke, Sierra Nance, Haley Parker, Chase Peterson, Kaci Petrie, Lauren Pincsak, Conner Pollard, Devon Schoen, Aaron Semplowski, Zachary Sesserman, Zachery Stewart, Shelby Watson, Jason Whitlock
Class of 2014
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Samantha Elizondo, Ellen Gray, Ashlen Hayes, Justine Hill, Mirena Pebley, Erika Schmidt, Zachary Taylor, Derrek Tiburzi, Tyler Whitfield
Honor Roll
Maddison Bierbaum, Jenna Boaz, Dustin Byrd, Ashley Corbin, Jerry Crites, Andrew DeMartini, Nathan Dickinson, Jessica Diesselhorst, Joseph Dopuch, Erica Forsyth, Jacob Fredericks, Bayley Garrison, Molly Gray, Christopher Halpin, Zenan Hamilton, Stephanie Hartke, Michael Henderson, Nathan Henrichs, Shelby Heyen, Kelcey Hill, Robert Hormann, Ashlynn Jackson, Joseph Janssen, Erinn Karlak, Layne Knoche, Eric Lancaster, Drake Lineback, Austin Lytle, Kayli Morris, Alexis Moutrie, Alycia Page, Blake Peterson, Abby Pitchford, Brandon Provost, Tateum Rosentreter, Tyler Ross, Cody Schlechte, Jason Stromsland, Corey Turner, William Werner
Class of 2015
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Nichole Miller
Honor Roll
Brady Anderson, William Barber, Rachel Boeck, Megan Brockman, Kelly Clark, Taylor Clark, Andrew Copeland, Zaira Davis, Kenneth Dunaway, Derick Engelke, Joshua Friese, Danielle Glaso, Heaven Glasco, Ashley Greff, Tanner Hearn, Kaitlin Henrichs, Johnathan Jacobs, James Kent, Jacob Kirkwood, John Loveless, Abigail Pollard, Emily Reid, Braydon Rekart, Joseph Rhodes, Jordan Rosentreter, Gary Ross, Meghan Sillman, Miranda Tarro, Shelsie Timmermeier, Samantha Vail, Katherine Voyles, Damien Wall, Kennedi Whitworth, Wilson Christopher, Mercedes Wright, Quentin Zenner
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Mt. Olive, IL — The vibrant community of Mt. Olive is proud to host the 4th Annual International Mother Jones Festival on Sunday, May 4th, celebrating the life and legacy of the legendary labor leader and activist, Mother Jones. The festival runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a variety of live music, engaging programs, and historic tours, culminating in a special tribute at Union Miners’ Cemetery, where Mother Jones is laid to rest.
Highlights of the Festival Include:
- Live Music: Enjoy performances by Casting Runes, Wildflower Conspiracy, and Piasa Canyon.
- Family Activities: Kids and the young at heart can participate in a magic and medicine show by Dr. Longhair, as well as a hands-on shoe-making activity inspired by Mother Jones’ famous footwear used in her miners’ strikes.
- Historical Reenactments: Loretta Williams, the only actress to portray Mother Jones in both her native Ireland (City Cork) and at her final resting place, will perform a special program at the library, bringing Jones’ story to life for audiences of all ages.
Special Events & Tours:
- A shuttle bus will be available to transport visitors between downtown and Union Miners’ Cemetery.
- Guided tours will be offered by docents at the cemetery and the Friends of Mother Jones Museum, providing insight into her life and enduring impact.
Food & Refreshments:
Kazoo Coffee will serve their signature Hell Raiser blend—created in honor of Mother Jones—along with B&K Bakery cookies, as well as a variety of food and beverages to keep festival-goers energized.
In Case of Weather Changes:
All downtown activities will relocate indoors to City Hall and the library, ensuring the celebration continues rain or shine.
Come celebrate the spirit of activism, history, and community at this meaningful event honoring one of America’s most influential labor leaders. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities!
For more information, contact the Mother Jones Museum at 618-659-8759 or email friendsofmotherjonesmuseum@gmail.com.
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The Friends of the Library are excited to invite the community to an exclusive “Snap-On Jewelry” demonstration hosted by jewelry artist Jodi Flack. The event will take place on Monday, May 5th, at 6 p.m. in the Gillespie Public Library.
During this engaging program, Jodi will showcase her beautiful collection of snap-on jewelry, featuring versatile necklaces and bracelets with interchangeable pendants. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the various styles and options available, making it a perfect occasion to find a special gift or add a unique piece to their jewelry collection.
Jewelry will be available for purchase at the event, making it an ideal opportunity to find a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift or a special treat for yourself.
Don’t miss this chance to discover stylish, customizable jewelry and support the Friends of the Library. All are welcome!
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 14-mile patching and resurfacing project on Interstate 55 from Litchfield to the Macoupin/Madison County line begins Monday, April 21. Work is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Additionally, ramps for Litchfield (exit 52), Mount Olive (exit 44) and Staunton (exit 41) will be resurfaced. Most of the work is expected to take place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Friday mornings.
Lane closures are expected, and message boards will be used to direct traffic through the work zones. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Benefits of this project include a smoother driving surface.
To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.
