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Class of 2025

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Maria Alger, Madison Barrios, Quinn Beechler, Bailee Borror, Corinne Fellin, Dakotah Forsythe, Kennedy Helmkamp, En Li, Myca McKee, Haylie Otten, Owen Pau, Abigail Sharp, Ellie Wilson, Macie Wright

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Zoey Bergen,  Mia Brawner,  Adian Brennan,  Ian Brennan,  Abby Carter,  Alexander Clark,  Gabriel Clotfelter,  Reanna Compton,  Landen Emelander,  Logan Griffith,  John Halteman,  Eva Hedden,  Landon Higginbotham,  Jack Kaylor,  Haeden Kellebrew,  Austin Klose,  Felecia Lambert,  Emma Luckshis,  Traegen Madeline,  Ashley Markulakis,  Madilyn Martin,  Rueben McMillin,  Mason Miller,  Keegan Moles,  Peyton Montes,  Joseph Morgan,  Elissa Plasters-Cline,  Braden Rauzi,  Logan Rhodes,  Franklin Rolando,  Rylan Schuette,  Andrew Sellers,  Caleb Siar,  Gryffin Smith,  Colin Snyder,  Kaitlyn Spencer,  Jayden Stangle,  Emma Stinnett,  Tyler Swank,  Delaney Taylor,  Vincent Tesio,  Jack Voyles,  Logan Wentler,  Curtis Whitworth,  Avery Young

Class of 2026

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Ceanna Bearden,  Emily Bergen,  Addison Cox,  Jackson Crook,  Hank Fletcher,  Marshall Garwood,  Katherine Gerdes,  Sofia Hedrick,  Kayden Koelker,  Tyler Palmer,  Ava Parish,  Kori Petersen,  Zachary Phillips,  Ava Rakers,  Sean Roach,  Lucas Rosenthal,  Luke Schuckenbrock,  Ava Segarra,  Brody Shaw,  Sadie Sholtis,  Carter Sies,  Hailey Young

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Anthony Amoroso,  Jacob Baglin,  Edin Compton,  Jackson Cooper,  Carson Cooper,  Andrew Crossman,  Brookelyn Crotchett,  Brayden Enslow,  Joseph Feldman,  James Girdner,  Collin Griffith,  Madyson Grogg,  Carson Hailstone,  Hunter Hegel,  Jersey Helvey,  Beverly Hupp,  Roadie Jackson,  Keegan Jett,  Lillianna Jones,  Cedrick Krieder,  Dawson Lancaster,  Sophia Lewis,  Kayley Maykopet,  Mylee Mckee,  Dawson Morgan,  Douglas Neverdowski,  David Norville,  Chaz Oberkfell,  Lukas Parish,  Makayla Price,  Joseph Reid,  Paxton Reid,  Brock Sherman,  Sierra Steelman,  Nevaeh Thomas,  Kaia Vickery,  Owen Voyles,  Whelen Walker,  Claire Wallace

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Class of 2027

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Cole Katich

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Zowe Badolato,  Jaxon Ballinger,  Logan Belcher,  Clayton Bethard,  Sloane Brawner,  Wrigley Bruhn,  Jack Bulla,  Bryce Carter,  Mitchell Clark,  Lillian Conner,  Riley Cox,  Olivia Crumley,  Jacob Daponte,  Briley Flournoy,  Emily Helvey,  Margaret Heyen,  Marli Johnson,  Lucca Kapp,  Olivia Kelly,  Tripp Kessinger,  Zaden King,  Isaac Kravanya,  Tember Miller,  Braxten Noll,  Adam Peterson,  Aiden Pinkston,  Matthew Plovich,  Fleshman Ranger,  Cash Reynolds,  Karlee Rhodes,  Lasica Robbins,  Cheyenne Sarti,  Alex Schoen,  Laci Schuckenbrock,  Emilia Segarra,  Carter Segrest,  Jasmine Smith,  Cali Stagner,  Emerson Striegel,  Payten Taylor,  Amari Vickery,  Aedan Watson,  Macie Williams,  Maxwell Young

Class of 2028

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Cali Barkley,  Lyla Drewel,  Madison Durston,  Carter Young

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Bryce Alpi,  Gracelynn Balestri,  Dallas Barker,  Alexis Brown,  Scarlet Bruhn,  Logan Buhs,  Aleeyah Busch,  Jasper Calcari,  Annabelle Daniels,  Tegan Davis,  Tess Dixon,  Kylie Edge,  Lainey Edwards,  Katie Hamann,  Skye Harbison,  Keegan Hartpence,  Kullen Hartpence,  Hadyn Hegel,  Nolan Hostettler,  Levi Hughes,  Henry Knetzer,  Sophie Knetzer,  Cory Knotts,  Isabella Long,  Paige Marcum,  Noah Marks,  Preston Noe,  Stephen Otten,  Elijah Pabon,  Urijah Pabon,  Benjamin Pruitt,  Braden Reich,  Caitlynn Rhodes,  Nolan Ruyle,  Kendall Schweppe,  Helaina Scott,  Destini Smith,  Gillian Smith,  Aliana Snow,  Xzavier Spencer,  Rafe Stangle,  Richetti Stewart,  Bryce Stoecker,  Addisyn Tallman,  Madisyn Thomas,  Luke Walker,  Jason Wolf,  Matrix Wright

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LLCC announces spring 2025 President’s and Vice President’s lists

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SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College has announced its full-time and part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Part-time students are enrolled in six to 11 credit hours while full-time students are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.

Students who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and earned President’s list honors. Students who earned between a GPA of 3.5-3.99 earned Vice President’s list honors. The excerpt below features Macoupin County students.

FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Bunker Hill – Logan R. Helling

Carlinville – Reid P. Evans*, Brody M. Reif

Gillespie – Maris E. Brill, Austin L. Grace*

Girard – Max Allen*, Katie Angulo*, Mick B. Downs*, Josh Hagerman, Reed Lewis, Michael S. Prose*

Mount Olive – Jakobb E. Brown*, Georgia G. Kampwerth

Palmyra – Alexis R. Bowman*

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Staunton – Paige N. Horstmeyer*, Michael J. Matesa*, Lauren R. Mathis, Brandon Mo

Virden – Zorah E. Austin*, Michaeh N. Barnhouse*, Maddie Carver, Jackson R. Pierce*, Morgan C. Snell*, Grant M. Strickler, Courtney N. Ulinski*

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Benld – Christopher Young*

Carlinville – Alex C. Nance*, Jerry D. Nance Jr.*

Gillespie – Jessica L. Tiek*

Girard – Lindsey J. Ferguson*, Jackson R. Henke*, Natalie Moriconi*

Mount Olive – Kara A. Harmon*, Justin D. O’Neill*, Hayden Wylder*

Virden – Candace L. Carlile*, Lillian M. Carlile*, Natalie M. Little*, Josie P. Patterson, Luciano Pierce*

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2:18 Missions Team to host fundraiser cookout at Randy’s on June 21

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The 2:18 Missions Team, a dedicated local outreach group based in Gillespie, is excited to announce its upcoming cookout fundraiser to support its community initiatives. The event will take place on Saturday, June 21st, at Randy’s Market in Benld.

From approximately 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., community members are invited to enjoy delicious homemade food while supporting a worthy cause. The menu will feature pork chops, pork burgers, hot dogs, and refreshing water — perfect for a summer day of good food and fellowship.

“All proceeds from this event will go directly toward our mission efforts to serve and uplift our community,” said a spokesperson for 2:18 Missions Team. “We’re grateful for the support of our neighbors and look forward to seeing everyone there!”

Come out to Randy’s Market in Benld on June 21st to enjoy a tasty meal, support local endeavors, and connect with others in the community.

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Organizers announce protest in Carlinville on Saturday

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Protestors at a Macoupin County board meeting (archived photo/TheBenGilPost.com)

CARLINVILLE, IL – On June 14th, concerned citizens are invited to join a coalition of grassroots organizations to nonviolently protest in front of the Macoupin County Courthouse at 201 E. Main St. in Carlinville, IL, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. This protest is one of over 1,400 protests taking place nationwide with millions of participants as part of the NO KINGS National Day of Action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.

Trump’s unconstitutional actions include suppressing free speech, detaining people for their political positions, deporting American citizens, defying the courts, and much more – all while enriching himself and his billionaire allies.

“Now Donald Trump is planning a military parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14th. This display of might is intended to intimidate opponents and solidify his image as a strongman, while paying for it with taxpayer dollars.”, said Kelley Hatlee, a volunteer organizer with the Macoupin County 50501and Indivisible movements. “Instead of allowing this military parade to be the center of attention, the NO KINGS nationwide protests make action everywhere else the story of America on June 14th: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption.”, said Hatlee.

“We’re showing up together as neighbors, friends, and fellow community members to say NO to authoritarianism and yes to a government that serves everyone,” said Chelsa Pruden, a volunteer organizer with Macoupin PRIDE and Macoupin County 50501 and Indivisible. “We’re tired of watching powerful people trample our rights and our voices. This protest is about reminding everyone, especially those in power, that real strength comes from the people.”

Participants are encouraged to make protest signs that convey their personal messages. Packaged, nonperishable food items will be accepted for donation to local food pantries to help low-income families who will be hit hardest by Trump’s policies.

The NO KINGS protest in Carlinville is organized by a volunteer coalition of the Macoupin PRIDE and the Macoupin County 50501 and Indivisible grassroots movements. The coalition has created a Facebook page titled “Macoupin County 50501 and Indivisible” for concerned citizens to follow.

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