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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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FELONIES
Jamie L. Whitford, 49 of Alton, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an August 17 incident.
Sarah J. Crays, 39 of Virden, is charged with aggravated fleeing/damage to property (>$300), aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over the limit, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 18 incident.
Eric J. Trump, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery/great bodily harm in connection with an August 17 incident.
Henry D. Wilson, 37 of Mt. Olive, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an August 19 incident.
Nicholas A. Williams, 31 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a May 19 incident.
Holly A. Messerly, 38 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams)in connection with a May 5 incident.
Garret A. Brown, 22 of Springfield, is charged with aggravated battery/peace officer, criminal damage to government property (<$500), possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence of alcohol, and canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 19 incident.
Andrew K. Ridens, 36 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams), driving on a revoked license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a July 21 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Tarina S. Slaughter, 46 of Girard, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an August 17 incident.
Joseph W. Reiniesch, 40 of Gillespie, is charged with aggravated assault/public property in connection with an August 16 incident.
TRAFFIC
Dallis E. Houseman, 56 of Modesto, is charged with drivers license expired more than a year and failure to obey police officer in connection with an August 18 incident.
Jameson E. Anderson, 35 of Shipman, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jordan A. Abner, 18 of Godfrey, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 13 incident.
Amanda R. Bianco, 44 of Staunton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 7 incident.
Hunter J. Kapp, 18 of Highland, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit in connection with an August 15 incident.
Adam L. Bray, 43 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Kaelan N. Ramos, 34 of Shiloh, is charged with speeding 35+ mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 15 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Justin Robert Bickel versus Melissa Ann Bickel
- Jennifer Miller versus Matthew Miller
- Ryan T. Bloomfield versus Cheyenne M. Bloomfield
- Angela K. Greenwalt versus Jay A. Greenwalt
- Val Leffers versus Karen Leffers
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Jeremy Wayne Pride and Brandi Marie Hatzel, both of Shipman
- Jacob Patrick Millard and Jenna Frances Wernsing, both of Carlinville
- Dustin Eugene Bauman and Miriam Susan Jenkins, both of Virden
- Jeremy Dale Canoy and Samantha Elaine Goyke, both of Girard
- Bryan Edward Woodward and Jake Marie Cain, both of Shipman
- Glen Alexander Mcelyea and Candice Dawn Herin, both of Shipman
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FELONIES
Jacob R. Morgan, 38 of Staunton, is charged with burglary and theft/control/intent ($500<10k) in connection with a July 28 incident.
TRAFFIC
Justin C. Grider, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Chynasyl B. Chynybaev, 38 of Kent, WA, is charged with CDL not obtained and no fee paid/over registration weight in connection with an August 20 incident.
Clinton D. Coleman, 34 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 22 incident.
Gary L. Cunningham, 61 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
Christopher J. Moreland, 38 of Staunton, is charged with DL expired more than a year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving/operating a non-highway vehicle.
Matthew W. Stoops, 32 of Bunker Hill, is charged with DL expired more than a year and no valid registration in connection with an August 19 incident.
Jordan T. Trimm, 33 of Benld, is charged with improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Cole Y. Waugh, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jessie J. Waugh, 44 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 15 incident.
Austin D. Guiliacci, 25 of Staunton, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 20 incident.
Matthew D. Knick, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 25 incident.
Kirstain S. Harris, 29 of Memphis, TN, is charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.
Devin Berry, 36 of Blue Island, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 24 incident.
Rudolph H. Jackson, 60 of Gillespie, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an August 24 incident.
Sean M. Rogerson, 50 of Palmyra, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 27 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Peggy Wells versus Jason E. Wells
- Cheri Woodson versus Alan Woodson
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Community News
Football, parade, and GHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction highlight Gillespie homecoming
A football game pitting the Gillespie Miners against the Staunton Bulldogs, a parade and the second annual induction ceremony for newly named members of the Gillespie High School Athletic Hall of Fame will highlight Homecoming next month.
The theme of this year’s celebration is The Roaring Twenties.
The parade will kick off on South Macoupin Street at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25. The parade will march to the high school where a pep rally is scheduled for 7 p.m., followed by the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Powder Puff Game/Cheer Section competition at 7:30 p.m., also on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
There will be a meet and greet with newly named members of the Athletic Hall of Fame at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, followed by the Homecoming football game at 7 p.m. Hall of Fame inductees include Mike Viano, Jack Genet, Dennis Best, Barbella Magus, Sam Stewart, William & Florence Schmidt and Family, and Deb Olson and the ’93, ’94 and ’95 GHS softball teams. New members will be inducted during a 2 p.m. reception on Sunday, Sept. 29, in the high school gym.
The annual Homecoming dance is set for 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at the high school gym.
For GHS students, Homecoming activities will start well in advance of the Homecoming weekend festivities. Students from all four high school classes will work on building parade floats from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24. Students will decorate hallways for Homecoming from 3-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, and 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Sept 21.
Monday, Sept. 23 will kick off a week of “dress-up” days for students. For Monday, the theme is Boas and Bowties. Tuesday, Sept. 24 will feature Glitz and Glitter. Wednesday, Sept. 25 is Rhyme Without Reason Day, and Thursday, Sept. 26, will feature Gangsters vs. Flappers. The dress-up theme for Friday, Sept. 27 will be School Spirit.
In addition to Wednesday’s pep rally following the parade, there will be a game-day pep rally at 1:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27.
