Riverton Elementary School was honored
Friday after earning the FBI-SOS (Safe Online
Surfing) Internet Challenge third grade
national championship for December. Back
row, from left: Riverton Superintendent Dr.
Tom Mulligan, Stu McArthur (Springfield
Division SAC), RES Principal Stacey Binegar,
RES Multimedia Teacher Myron Oesch,
Assistant Regional Superintendent of
Schools Shannon Fehrholz and Regional
Superintendent of Schools Jeff Vose. Front
row:  Anthony Srisaard, Leandra Foreman,
Shelbi Wicker, Carson Perkins and Kyle
Kendall.
NEAL BUCK
Neal Buck earns Honorable Mention on IHSA All-State
Academic Team
Neal Buck of Riverton High School has earned a spot on the Honorable Mention team of the Illinois High School Association All-
State Academic Team, sponsored by Caterpillar. He was one of 50 students to earn Honorable Mention. The All-State Academic
team has 26 students, 13 male and 13 female.
“Neal is well deserving of this recognition,” said Riverton High School principal Bill Lamkey. “He has been very active in both
community and school during his four years and is a tremendous role model for younger students.  We are very proud of him and all
of his accomplishments.” The students were chosen from a group that included over 500 students throughout the state. “This is a
tremendous honor and I hope every student who was nominated takes a great deal of pride in all that they have accomplished,”
said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman. “These students are the embodiment of what it means to take advantage of the entire
high school experience. I am thankful to Caterpillar for providing the All-State Academic Team platform to honor and congratulate
them.”
Every IHSA member school was invited to nominate one female student and one male student by the February deadline. Nominees
needed to possess a minimum 3.50 grade point average on 4.0 scale after their seventh semester, have participated in at least two
IHSA sponsored activities during each of the last two years and demonstrated outstanding citizenship.  The nominations were
evaluated by a committee made up of IHSA principals, representatives of the Illinois Activities Directors Association and
representatives of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association. One male winner and one female winner from each of the seven IHSA
Board of Directors Divisions were selected initially, while the final 12 spots on the team were then rounded out with at-large
candidates from anywhere in the state. The All-State Academic Team members will be honored at a banquet at the DoubleTree
Hotel in Bloomington April 18.
The eight Riverton Middle School students
above all competed in the Sangamon County
Spelling Bee last week in Pawnee. Back row,
from left: Zach Gandy (sixth grade), Michael
Shereda (eighth), Amber Groves (eighth) and
Michaela Richards (seventh). Front row: Alex
Srisaard (sixth), Andrea Peyton (seventh),
Kyle Campbell (fifth) and Alyssa Hamilton
(fifth). Shereda (top photo), for the second
year in a row, won the county bee; he finished
second at the regional bee last spring. To
win the five-round bee, he spelled speculate,
kinesiology, toxicosis, affectation and
nepotism (the winning word) correctly.
GEHRIG WRINCIK
Gehrig Wrincik named December Student of the Month at
RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Gehrig Wrincik has been named December 2010 Student of the Month.
Gehrig, son of Michael and Linda Wrincik, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort,
conduct, cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Gehrig will receive a $25 check from
Illinois National Bank and will be eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Gehrig’s activities include Team
Quest, Scholastic Bowl, Math Team, Band, Percussion Ensemble, IHSA Solo and Ensemble, Soccer, TADAA, SADD and Hawk
Pride. Some of Gehrig’s high school accomplishments include awards for Algebra II, Chemistry Honors, Superior Honor Roll,
Illinois State Scholar, IHSA Scholar Athlete and National Honor Society. Gehrig is very active in the community. He attends Church
youth group activities, has been an Altar Server for eight years and is a member of the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony. Gehrig
plans to attend Maryville University and major in Actuarial Science.
Riverton board told village is saving money with
in-house repair work
The Riverton Village Board met March 7; after the roll call and Pledge of Allegiance, the first action item on the agenda was “E.L.
Pruitt pay estimate #11 — $7335.”  Trustee Joe Bartley motioned and Trustee Pat Faires seconded, and it was approved for
payment 6-0. (more)
TYLER CURRY
Tyler Curry named January Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Tyler Curry has been named January 2011 Student of the Month. Tyler, son
of Chantal and Charles Curry, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct,
cooperation, dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Tyler will receive a $25 check from Illinois National
Bank and will be eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Tyler participated in soccer all four years. Some of
Tyler’s high school accomplishments include National Honor Society member and second team All Conference. Tyler plans to
study at FSU (Florida State University) and then join the U.S Navy as an EOD Technician.
Spaulding Village Board February meeting minutes
The Village of Spaulding regular February meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Mark Urban (more)
Riverton school and village board candidates make their
case at forum
“Meet the Candidates Night,” to acquaint voters with school board and village candidates, was sponsored by the Riverton Village
Library beginning at 7 p.m. March 28. (more)
Riverton board turns down annexation request
The Riverton Village Board met at 7 p.m. March 21.  After the roll call and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes from March 7 and
payment of bills were considered, and these were approved 5-0 (Trustee Pottier not present, but arrived later). (more)
Poker club told to cease operations at former Interurban
Restaurant
The Riverton Village Board met April 4 at 7 p.m.  After the roll call and Pledge of Allegiance, they approved the minutes from March
21 and bills for payment 6-0. (more)
Riverton village, school board races feature close finishes
The Riverton School and Village Board races had some razor-thin finishes Tuesday night as voters expressed their opinions. (more)
RAC purchase tabled at special school board meeting
A special Riverton school board meeting March 30 at 5:30 p.m., which also doubled as a retreat, was held at the district office. (more)
Numerous RHS students named Illinois College Heritage
Scholars
Illinois College has announced several Riverton High School students have been selected as a Heritage Scholar. (more)
School board finalizes Riverton Athletic Club property
purchase
Months after it was first discussed, the Riverton School Board on Monday night formally approved the purchase of 6.7 acres of land
adjacent to the middle school owned by the Riverton Athletic Club. (more)
District receives $400,000 laptop grant
Coming soon to students in grades 3-8 in Riverton: laptops. (more)
BROOKE KULEK
Brooke Kulek named March Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Brooke Kulek has been named March 2011 Student of the Month. Brooke, the
daughter of Jim and Amy Kulek, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation,
dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others.  Brooke will receive a $25 check from Illinois National Bank and will be
eligible for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Brooke’s activities include softball, basketball, Hawk Pride, National Honor
Society and Student Government Association. In addition to school-related activities, she raises chickens and garden vegetables that her
family sells at local farmers markets. They frequently research new farming techniques and whole foods to make sure they provide the best
product to their customers. She also has an interest in government and frequently volunteers on local political campaigns that she believes
in.  Some of Brooke’s high school accomplishments include Class President (four years), Student Body President, February and March
student of the month, Lincoln Scholar Award, First Team All Conference for softball 2009 and 2010 seasons, State Journal-Register All-Star
Game for softball 2010 seasons and Second Team All Conference 2008 season. Brooke plans to attend the University of Illinois Springfield
in hopes of becoming a nurse anesthetist.
Hana Thixton named February Student of the Month at RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Hana Thixton has been named February 2011 Student of the Month. Hana, the daughter
of Song and Jerry Thixton, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation,
dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Hana will receive a $25 check from Illinois National Bank and will be eligible
for 2010-2011 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Hana’s activities include President of Art Club, National Honor Society, Student
Government, Teen Court, Hawk Pride, Band, Choir and Stage Crew. Some of Hana’s accomplishments include Formals of Litchfield Next Top
Prom designer, Illinois College Heritage and Fine Arts Talent Scholarship, Millikin Honor Band and Tri-County Honor Band. Hana plans to attend
Illinois College and major in Art and Biology. She plans to pursue a career as a biologist or scientific illustrator.
Zoning hearing tentatively set for May 16 for possible
Riverton annexations
The Riverton Village Board tentatively set public hearings for May 16 regarding possible annexations near Interstate 72 at Monday
night’s brisk regular meeting. (more)
McClure new school board president
At a brief 10-minute meeting last Wednesday, Scott McClure was nominated and voted unanimously to be the next Riverton School Board
president. Mike Klebe will be the new vice president. Nancy Galligan will be the secretary; it is part of her job requirements, noted
Superintendent Tom Mulligan. Galligan, along with Jane Cribbett, are the treasurers. All the offices had only one nominee. Each will serve
one-year terms, as established by board policy.
Riverton Village Board passes temporary appropriation
ordinance
The Riverton Village Board met May 2 at 7 p.m.   Trustee Faires was not in attendance.  The minutes from April 18 were approved and bills
also approved for payment, by a 5-0 vote. (more)
Bailey Roscetti named September Student of the Month at
RHS
Riverton High School is pleased to announce that senior Bailey Roscetti has been named September 2011 Student of the Month. Bailey,
daughter of Carin Mullally, was chosen by the staff and faculty of RHS based on attendance, academics, effort, conduct, cooperation,
dependability, leadership, school involvement and service to others. Bailey will receive a $25 INB check from Illinois National Bank and will
be eligible for 2011-2012 Student of the Year honors at graduation. Bailey’s activities include working two jobs and spending time with
friends and family. Some of Bailey’s high school accomplishments include American History AP, English Honors, Government Honors,
Student of the Month and making her mom proud. Bailey plans to attend college and decide her career path there.
BAILEY ROSCETTI