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Parish & Halpin crowned Prom King and Queen
GHS Prom Court for 2012. (L-R): Brooke Ruckman, Sam Wasylenko, Laura Halpin, Ben Parish, Adam Schmidt, Steven Wolf
The weather is warming up, classes are getting close to finished, and seniors are getting ready to don their caps and gowns now that prom is over with.
Gillespie High School held their prom last Saturday, May 5, in the high school gymnasium. The theme this year was ‘A Night with the Stars.’ The event kicked off with a one hour promenade which began at 6:00pm and concluded at 7. The dance immediately followed and then coronation began at 8 pm. The dance then continued on until 11 pm.
Retired Queen Devon Campbell was in attendance to pass along the crown while Patterson Friese took the place of the retired king. With just three couples in pursuance, the prom court consisted of seniors Steven Wolf and Sam Wasylenko, Brooke Ruckman and Ben Parish, and Laura Halpin and Adam Schmidt.
After 150 students voted as they entered the gymnasium, Ben Parish and Laura Halpin were crowned King and Queen for 2012. First runner ups were Adam Schmidt and Sam Wasylenko while second runner ups were Steven Wolf and Brooke Ruckman. Both Parish and Halpin are honor roll students at Gillespie High School. Parish devotes most of his time to singing and spending time in choir while Halpin toes the rubber for the softball team.
“It is beyond exciting,” Ben Parish said after he was crowned, “Our senior class is the best.” As the school days left are now in the single digits, Halpin said the only thing she would like now is a regional championship. “Prom Queen is nice, but a Regional Championship would be better.”
Graduation is set for May 20 with commencement starting at 2pm.
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The Gillespie Public Library is having a promotional giveaway during the month of December. The “December Spin Giveaway” will allow patrons to spin for prizes each time books are checked out during the month of December.
The prizes are to Gillespie businesses.
Although December is a hectic month with the holidays, take time to relax with a “good book” and visit the library.
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Limited Spots Available, Register By December 20
This winter, Blackburn College invites children ages 6-12 to participate in an exciting All-Sports Camp from December 30-31, 2024 and January 2-3, 2025. The camp will be held at the newly opened Blackburn Athletic Center and newly redesigned M.C. Court in the historic Dawes Gymnasium. The four-day camp runs from 9 am to 12 pm each day, offering young athletes the chance to stay active during the holiday season while exploring a variety of sports. With limited spots available, early registration is encouraged. The registration fee is $100, and the sign-up deadline is December 20, 2024.
Participants will engage in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball activities designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork, and inspire a love for sports in a fun and supportive environment. They will spend part of the day developing essential skills and putting those techniques into action by playing games. Most equipment will be provided, but attendees should come dressed in athletic clothing and ready to play.
“This camp is a fantastic opportunity for kids to stay active during their winter break, make new friends, and experience the thrill of learning skills taught by NCAA coaches and players,” said Kim Camara-Harvey, Blackburn College’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. “Our brand-new Blackburn Athletic Center, with its 200-by-120-foot turf field and retractable batting cages, and our revitalized basketball and volleyball court will be the perfect setting for fun and growth.”
In addition to the camp activities, all participants will receive two (2) tickets to watch the Blackburn Men’s Basketball Team take on the University of Dubuque on Monday, December 30, at 3:00 pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a memorable winter break experience! To register or for more information, visit blackburn.edu/recreation or contact Heather Heater, Blackburn College Recreation Coordinator, at athletics@blackburn.edu or 217-854-5719.
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Madison Communications sponsored the Community Hope Center’s Christmas Toy Drive once again this year. The new and unwrapped toys for girls and boys ages 0-12 were collected from the middle of October through the first week of December.
Madison was overjoyed with the outcome of the Toy Drive and wants to thank anyone who took the time to donate. The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to the local communities.
