Jimmy Gillispie
Recent stories
- Bulldogs beat Panthers 21-7
- September 5, 2008
- For the first time since 2005, the Baldwin High Bulldogs have won their opening game of the football season. Led by senior Sam Beecher, the Bulldogs beat the Panthers here Friday night, 21-7.
- BHS boys win opening meet
- September 5, 2008
- It took no time for the Baldwin High School boys’ cross country team to legitimize its No. 2 ranking in the Class 4A preseason poll. Well, actually, it took around 19 minutes here Thursday afternoon.
- Sweet 16 with a twist
- September 4, 2008
- Like most teenage girls, Kaylin McCrary will always remember her 16th birthday. However, there were no balloons, expensive dresses, television shows or even cake. Instead she spent her birthday with underprivileged children and a few special birthday cards.
- Crenshaw among district teachers to land grants
- September 4, 2008
- Scott Crenshaw was welcomed to the Baldwin School District with a certificate, balloon and $750. Baldwin Junior High School’s new seventh grade science teacher will now have extra money to help maintain the dozen animals living in his classroom.
- Despite losses, volleyball squad remains optimistic
- September 4, 2008
- Although the Baldwin High School volleyball team didn’t win a match here on its opening night, it did manage to take every match to three games. The Bulldogs faced Eudora, Basehor-Linwood and Bonner Springs at the quad Tuesday night. They went 0-3 to begin the season, which was frustrating for senior Olivia Catloth.
- BHS football ready to repeat 2007 season
- September 4, 2008
- Following up a 10-3 season that ended in the Class 4A state semifinal round is a tough task for any high school football team. Throw in to the mix that the 2007 squad was loaded with 15 seniors, six of whom signed to play on the collegiate level.
- Berg prepared for Panthers
- September 4, 2008
- Season opening games are always tough on football coaches. Mike Berg hopes he has scouted the Paola Panthers enough to give his Baldwin High School football team a chance to win Friday’s opener.
- Lofty expectations for the Bulldogs again
- September 4, 2008
- Every autumn, high expectations and state-championship hype surround Mike Spielman’s Baldwin High School cross country teams — and this year is no exception. The BHS girls’ squad is the returning Class 4A state champs and the boys are the returning runners-up.
- BHS soccer team bounces Chieftains
- September 4, 2008
- Matt McCune’s debut as Baldwin High School soccer coach exceeded his own expectations. After nine days of practice, his Bulldogs hosted Tonganoxie on Friday to open the season. They defeated the Chieftains 2-0 to give the first-year coach his opening victory.
- District aims to educate voters on bond issue
- August 28, 2008
- With election day just two months away and a bond issue vote looming, Baldwin City’s Amy Cleavinger has stepped to lead the steering committee for the “yes” vote. Cleavinger, a school district patron and Baldwin City Council president, is heading the Vote Kids First committee.
Recent photos
A trio of Baldwin High School seniors celebrate one of the Bulldogs' four fumble recoveries Friday night. Pictured from left are Brandon Mitchell, Brandom Tommer and Sam Beecher. Baldwin beat Paola 21-7 to begin the season 1-0 for the first time since 2005.
Baldwin High School senior Connor Wright, left, and sophomore Carson Barnes sprint toward the finish line at Thursday's Anderson County Invitational. The BHS varsity boys easily won the team title as they scored 26 points.
Sara Oberheide and Lee Hanson were surprised by the Baldwin Education Foundation "prize patrol" on Friday morning. Both Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center teachers were recipients of a shared Innovative Project Grant.
Baldwin Supt. Paul Dorathy, right, shakes Doug Woolery's hand Friday morning. Woolery and Donna Reed were two recipients of the Baldwin Education Foundation Innovative Project Grants. Both are teachers at the Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center.
Kathy Gerstner, Baldwin Education Foundation executive director, delivers balloons to Holly Gaylord, center, and Angie Spielman Friday morning. They were given one of the Innovative Project Grants by the BEF.
