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GHS Honor Roll 4th Quarter
Seniors (Class of 2012)
High Honor Roll:
Alli Branham, Abbie Cline, Dallas DeMartini, Laura Halpin, Zachary Logan, Richard Mock, Elise Newman, Austen Nieder, Adam Schmidt, Nicole Semanik, Michael Taylor
Honor Roll:
Payton Anderson, Scott Antrobus, Mason Bertolis, Graham Cooper, Kim Dunn, Samantha Fritz, Alexander Greff, Alec Hebenstreit, Cort Hellmann, Joshua Jacobs, Hunter Kidwell, Spencer Laughlin, Keith Lovejoy, Loni Nicole Manalia, Ethan Martin, Kimberly Miller, Joshua Montine, Beth Ray, Ashley Sellers, Austin Semplowski, Austin Smith, Eric Tiller, Cameron Tucker, Samantha Vogel, Samantha Wasylenko, Jacob West, Anthony Zumwalt
Juniors (Class of 2013)
High Honor Roll:
Jessica Baumann, Sebastian Braun, Alexis Burns, Allison Goldasich, Michael Halpin, Shelby Jarman, Rebecca Korunka, Karie Kruschik, Kathryn Stromsland, Guinevere Tesio, Jade Tieman
Honor Roll:
Dakotah Barber, Alexandra Barnett, Markus Beeman, Zachary Besserman, Dylan Brown, Mason Buckner, Stephanie Calcott, Kortney Carr, Alexander Dopuch, Jacob Eaker, Brandon Ely, Brenden Engelke, Kaily Frensko, Kylie Frensko, Patterson Friese, Chelsea Gill, Victoria Gilleland, Jordan Grove, Abigail Harszy, Elizabeth Heyen, Haylie Kirkwood, Kylee Koch, Stephanie Kraus, Kadie Kruschik, Deanna Landreth, Cassandra Maier, Jered Martin, Taylor Monke, Chase Peterson, Kaci Petri, Lauren Pincsak, Conner Pollard, Dallas Richardson, Devon Schoen, Aaron Semplowski, Zackery Stewart, Hanna Truskowski, Shelby Watson, Morgan Whitley
Sophomores (Class of 2014)
High Honor Roll:
Ashley Corbin, Joseph Dopuch, Samantha Elizondo, Jacob Fredericks, Ellen Gray, Ashlen Hayes, Justin Hill, Mirena Pebley, Erika Schmidt, Zachary Taylor, Derrek Tiburzi, Tyler Whitfield
Honor Roll:
Harley Bertolis, Kristin Bertolis, Maiya Bertolis, Maddison Bierbaum, Logan Blevins, Jenna Boaz, Larissa Borror, Dustin Byrd, Alexandra Conlee, Andrew DeMartini, Nathan Dickinson, Jessica Diesselhorst, Whitley Gibson, Molly Gray, Stephanie Hartke, Michael Henderson, Nathan Henrichs, Shelby Heyen, Kelcey Hill, Robert Hormann, Ashlynn Jackson, Joseph Janssen, Summer Johnson, Erinn Karlak, Layne Knoche, Eric Lancaster, Morgan Laughlin, Drake Lineback, Austin Lytle, Kayli Morris, Alexis Moutrie, Sebastian Nessl, Blake Peterson, Abby Pitchford, Brandon Provost, Seth Rieffer, Tateum Rosentreter, Tyler Ross, Cody Schlechte, Jason Stromsland, Heather Truskowski, Corey Turner
Freshmen (Class of 2015)
High Honor Roll:
Nicole Miller
Honor Roll:
Brady Anderson, William Barber, Rachel Boeck, Megan Brockman, Kelly Clark, Taylor Clark, Andrew Copeland, Brooke Deffenbaugh, Heavan Glasco, Kaitlyn Gray, Ashley Greff, Ellie Halpin, Kaitlin Henrichs, Jerrid Jacobs, Johnathan Jacobs, Jacob Kirkwood, John Loveless, Abigail Pollard, Emily Reid, Jordan Rosentreter, Gary Ross, Zachary Royer, Meghan Sillman, Miranda Tarro, Shelsie Timmermeier, Katherine Voyles, Damien Wall, Kennedi Whitworth, 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.
