Madelaine Gerard is a Staff Writer and Photographer for RiverBender.com.
Born in Alton, Gerard has always been a native of the Riverbend. After attending Bethalto Community District No. 8 schools, she went on to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she received her BA in Mass Communications. She is currently working toward her Master's degree.
In her free time, Gerard loves to binge-watch television shows on Netflix, go to the movies, and look at funny cat pictures on the Internet.
EDWARDSVILLE – After defeating Alton High Schoo l in the first match of the IHSA Class 3A Metro-East Lutheran Regional , the Granite City High School Warriors’ battle for postseason glory ended.
In Tuesday evening’s match against the Belleville West High School Maroons,...
After defeating Alton High School in the first match of the IHSA Class 3A Metro-East Lutheran Regional, the Granite City High School Warriors’ battle for postseason glory ended.
In Tuesday evening’s match against the Belleville West High School Maroons, their opponents took both sets...
A Message from Dr. Lynda C. Andre, Superintendent
EDWARDSVILLE - This week’s Focus on Finance will feature seniors Olivia Watson and Matthew Morse .
Over the next several weeks, this series will continue to focus on members of the Class of 2016—their experiences and thei...
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School will be hosting their commencement exercises to celebrate the graduating Class of 2016 beginning at 7:15 p.m. this evening.
Congratulations to the Class of 2016!
Jersey Community High School - Class of 2016
Molly Jean Ayres
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PIASA - Southwestern High School will be celebrating its graduating Class of 2016 by holding their commencement exercises this Friday at 7 p.m. in the school's gymnasium.
Congratulations to the Class of 2016 in all of their future endeavors!
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EDWARDSVILLE - Nearly 50 students from Metro-East Lutheran High School will become alumni this Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school's commencement exercises.
This graduating class has maintained their strength, faith and most importantly, their friendships with their fellow classmates throughout...
ALTON – Drawing closer to the end of the regular season, the Alton High School Redbirds softball team was able to secure a 2-1 win over the Jersey Community High School Panthers this Thursday on their home diamond.
After two scoreless innings, Jersey’s Mackenzie Thurston...
The graduating Class of 2016 accepted their associate's degrees and certificates at the commencement exercises at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, May 18 at Lewis and Clark Community College's Ann Whitney Olin Theatre.
GODFREY – For some of the graduates at Lewis and Clark Community College’s commencement exercises this Wednesday , this ceremony was just another stepping stone in their educational careers.
For others, decades in the work force and a struggling job market has transformed...
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