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.
EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER- The East Alton Wood River High School Oilers Football team could not quite keep up with the Centralia High School Orphans in their second non-conference game of the season at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.
“We have a little more confidence leaving the field tonight,&rdquo...
The Centralia High School Orphans headed to the Oilers' home terf to face East Alton-Wood River High School in their matchup that took place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.
BETHALTO - As people prepare to line the parade route in preparation for the Annual Bethalto Labor Day Parade , which will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 , beginning on the corner of Prairie St. and Route 140 , they are getting excited for this year’s parade for a different...
JERSEYVILLE -The Jersey Panthers used a strong defensive effort to top East Alton-Wood River in girls volleyball on Thursday night 25-18, 25-11.
The East Alton-Wood River High School girls varsity volleyball team loaded up their school buses and headed to the Jerseyville Community High...
EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER- After being shut down by the Columbia High School Eagles 49-0 in a the first game of the season, the East Alton Wood River Oilers Football team are ready to get back on their home field and hopefully add a win to their standings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 .
"T...
ALTON - Having taught in the Alton School District for 21 years, Alton High School’s Orchestra Director Laura Plummer finds inspiration every day while teaching orchestra .
Plummer graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Music degree. She earned her...
ALTON - After their 34-6 defeat against the Rock Island High School Rocks , the Alton High School Redbirds Football team , under the leadership of Eric Dickerson , are prepared to take on Quincy High School at 7:00 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 4 on the Blue Devils ’ home turf.
This i...
GODFREY- The Marquette Catholic High School Girls Tennis team swept the floor with the girls from East Alton Wood River High School in the Explorer’s first match of the season, winning 9-0, at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Lewis and Clark Community College ’s tennis courts....
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