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.
GODFREY – As educators, teachers like third-grade teacher Barbara Erwin at North Elementary School have become large influences within their student’s lives.
Of the over 500 students who attend the school in Godfrey, 60 percent live in poverty. Many children rely on free...
GODFREY – Guests looking for their quick and delicious morning breakfast from the Godfrey Hardees were surprised to see a firefighter in uniform right next to the menu.
Godfrey firefighters Matt Halliday, Justin Hayes, Doug Dankenbring, Captain David Bellitto and Luke Warner...
ALTON - In their last home game of the season, the Alton High School Lady Redbirds basketball team honored LaJarvia Brown and Jewel Wagner for all they had done for their team throughout the year in their special Senior Night ceremony this Thursday .
After the celebrations...
ALTON - Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching and luckily for area residents, there are plenty of things to do around the River Bend this weekend for both the couples celebrating the holiday and the single folks ignoring all of the romantic hubbub.
Lovers looking to enjoy a nigh...
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ROXANA - This Tuesday evening, the Roxana High School Shells and the Southwestern High School Piasa Birds boys basketball teams gave spectators quite a game.
After a tough 32 minutes filled with nonstop action and neck and...
EDWARDSVILLE – With the buzz about common core standards and sticking to the traditional methods of educating the next generation of students, Edwardsville High School allows for students to explore each possible and innovative opportunity to further their education.
Over the past...
ALTON - As the clock strikes 5:30 p.m. and Lady Gaga kicks off the night with her astounding rendition of the National Anthem, the celebrations of Super Bowl 50 were underway at a number of local establishments.
At Alton Sports Tap , customers are chowing down on some of their delicious...
ALTON - For those of devout faith such as those in attendance at Marquette Catholic High School , the notion of charity and giving to those who are less fortunate is simply in their nature.
After former student Brianna Hook asked teacher Elizabeth Decourcey if the...
ALTON - For band, orchestra and choir students, the opportunity to showcase their talents outside of their concerts and performances around the area is an extreme honor.
The hard work and dedication of six Alton High School students in music programs throughout the school earned them spot...
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