By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor
This is the Year of the Dragon in Chinese culture, and first grade students in Shannon Putnam’s class at Southwest Elementary in Dexter recently celebrated the festive occasion.
The Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity of the year for the Chinese. It lasts for 15 days and in China it is known as “Spring Festival” because it marks the end of winter.
Chinese New Year is celebrated in countries and territories with significant Chinese populations, such as Mainland China, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and in Chinatowns around the world.
The Dexter students had a chance to sample some Chinese cuisine including fried rice, tried their hands and talents at Chinese art, and learn more about the world’s most populated nation. Several students brought in items from China, and the youngsters had a chance to see Chinese money, fans and more.
While the students worked, Putnam went on to say, “Like Americans, the Chinese also have a zodiac calendar. However, unlike Americans, who base their symbols on birth months, the Chinese base their zodiac symbols on the birth year.”
There are 12 symbols: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig and Dragon. Each symbol is observed every 12 years.
A person born in the Year of the Dragon is said to be magnanimous, stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric, intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous and loyal. Can be tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic, violent, impetuous and brash.
Photo Above: Molly Simmons proudly shows a postcard from a set of Chinese postcards given to her by her father. (Photo submitted by SMT Reader and teacher Shannon Putnam)
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Photos by Shannon Putnam - thanks Shannon!
By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor
A Cape Girardeau businessman has been confirmed as the newest member of the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents.
Thomas Meyer was confirmed Jan. 25 as a member of the SEMO regents. He will serve a term on the board until 2018. Meyer was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon in December to the position on the Board of Regents. This is Meyer’s first term on the board. Senator Crowell served as Meyer's sponsor during the gubernatorial appointment process in the Senate.
"Tom is an active member of our community and has worked tirelessly to promote its growth," said Sen. Crowell. Crowell "His experience as a member of the Southeast Missouri University Alumni Association and commitment to furthering the success of the university will make him a great addition to the board."
Meyer is president and owner of Exit Realty-Thomas Meyer Associates, a realty company based in Cape Girardeau. Meyer graduated from Southeast Missouri University in 1975 and served as president of the Southeast Missouri University Alumni Association from 2009 to 2011. He is also a member of the Southeast Missouri University Foundation, SEMO Veterans Corporation of Alumni and SEMO Student Veterans Organization, among others. He was recently elected as the Chairman-Elect of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce.
The Missouri Senate gave its confirmation to Meyer's appointment on Jan. 25. Meyer will serve a term on the board until 2018.
Photo Above: State Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, with new Southeast University Region Thomas Meyer and his wife, Mary. (Submitted photo from Rep. Swinger)
Congratulations to all the students on this academic achievement!
3rd Grade
Mrs. Dodson: McKayla Annesser, Sydney Asberry, Shelby Bishop, Keiton Buck, Ryan Collier, Kaylee Ellsworth, John Fortner, Keller Hatton, Jebidiah Hubbard, Kyllie Kendrick, Sara Midgett, Shaylin Moore, Makenna Rodgers, Riley Slusher, Bronwen Young, MeKenzie Yount
Mr. Clark: Nathan Bryant, Gage Coleman, Austin Daniels, Sarah Fyke, Corey Hawkins, Madelyn Haynes, Nevaeh Johnson, Karlee Keirsey, Sierra Leibowitz, Hannah Midgett, Riley Moore, Mariah Munoz, Seth Pennington, Payton Phelan, Clay Prance, Kyla Propst, Emma Wamble, Logan Weaver, Mattilyn Williams
Mrs. Waddle: Chelsea Bennett, Blake Carrillo, Bailey Chamberlain,Carter Dorton, Benjamin Dyle, Andrew Ellinghouse,Carlee Garner, Kyler Grimm, Samantha Isbell, Luke-Ethan Mason, Layne Medler, Cameron Putney, Hannah Pyles,Ervin Wengerd, Gaige Willems
Mrs. Mclaughlin: Alexis Davis, Sandrine Dumas, Avvie Jones, Nate Mangum, Jerann McGowan, Adison Moore, Courtney Northcutt, Ronnie Palmer,
Clara Pullam, Serena Romero, Jacob Sadler, Gracie Tinnin and Tara Williams.
Mrs. Strong: Cade Allen, Thomas Chamberlain, Colton Evans, Jordan Holden, Alanie Lacy, Donovan Lerma, Jalen Lonergan, Jynna Mangrum, Jacob Medler, Ivan Meyer, Justice Murray, Victoria Ross, and Estella Shiverts
Mrs. Nichols: Emily Battles, Ryder Boles, Jaycee Chappell, Ashlyn Cunningham, Elissa Dvorak, Evan Grobe, Makayla Harris, Austin Jones, Chloe McRoy, Erica Miller, Tyler Montgomery, Kylee Morgan, Harley Page, Damon Stearns, Khrystionna Widener, and Jakob Wilson.
Mrs. Ward: Hannah Bryant, Dylan Costigan, Peyton Driskill, Kaylee Honeycutt,
Joshua Kaufman, Audrey Martin, Molly Murphy, Aerrin O'Neal, Destiny
Rice, Michael Smith, Justin Viers, Madison Vincent, and Thomas Wade
4th Grade
Mrs. Whiteman: Jade Baran, Luke Becker, Mason Keena, Olivia Grace Milam, Josiah Payne, Chandler Shipp, Ava Zandarski
Mrs. Cindy Warren: Ryder Foster,Shelby Haynes, Lancaster Hill, Hanna Lime, Makayla Maze, Brice Moore,Nidhi Patel, Blair Rogers, AnnMarie Slaton, Spencer Warren, LoganWyman
Mrs. Rinehart: Alexis Burns, Carson Hankins, Irene Huang, Emily Jarrell, Shelbi Miller, Abbi Montgomery, Kolby Musgrave, Meadowe Scott, Dillon Schafer
Mrs. Dawn Warren: Madeline Ayers, Kirsten Bess, Colby Christian, Austin Guy, Mya Jackson, Landree Markham, Abby McCormick, Macyn Okan, Bailey Pullum, Jack Scruggs, Drew Soule, Dawson Tilley, Genevieve Turner, and Alexa Werneck.
Mrs. Heil: Adreyaunna Davis, Alex Fitzpatrick, Dalton Granger, Haden Hillis, Erika Holloway, Nick Horn, Trent Hester, Ann Marie Long, Audrey Lutmer, Maci Rauls, Catalina Romero, and Travis Waldner
Mrs. Terry : Shea Baker, Victoria Bess, Jaden Cato, Sarah Mooy, and Hailee Mayfield
Mrs. Simmons: Hayley Bridges, Clair Comfort, Katelyn Frields, Addison Green, Madilyn Hampton, Garrett Henson, Madyson Lowman, Allisyn May, and Margo Nea.
5th Grade
Mrs. Moore: Abby Dorton, Braxton Foster, Tierra Frederick, Savannah Gourley,
Christopher Graves, Hallie Keathley, Maycie Martin, Erin McKay, Alyssa
Morrison, Lexi Renken, and Taylor Watson.
Mrs. DeMent: Mackenzie Boyt, Sophie Freeman, Maddie Jacques, Coby Powers, Joe Rice
Mrs. Guethle: Anna Bishop, Luke Boyer, Demi Cecil, Zarah Olson, James Robinson, Adi Schumer, Emily Smith
Mrs. Stone: Madison Bryant, Brittney Hanner, Macy Roper, Joshua Sitzes, Sarah Smith, Caleb Stearnes, Alex Swinger, Makenna Wilson
Mrs. Lummukka: Tristan Ash, Jaclyn Christian, Nathan Gargas, Emily Grobe, Eric Hahn, Kelby HIll, Erica Parris, Jaden Ross, and Lilah Stites
Mrs. Allen: Zach Burns, Hailey Cabral, Ashlyn Christian, Garrison Collier, Malia Cook, Alizabeth Green, Brooke Hessling, Alyssa Maze, Hunter Norman, Jerrica Porter, Brock Simmons, Tristan Williams
Mrs. Bolin: Rylee Allen, Payden Coronado, Rylie Frizzell, Jake Harris, Allison Kayler, Hunter Lawrence, Mckenna Lawrence, Maci McBride, Makayla Pyle, Rae Ann Riddle, Rheannon Riddle, Gabe Rimel, Jaron Ritter, Natalie Sitze, Harley Smith, and Jacob Smith.
SPRINGFIELD - Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).
The University reports the following Stoddard County students have achieved Dean’s List honors:
Dexter:
- Ryan O. Bagby
- Steven G. Harrellson
- Abby M. Holloway
- Shelsea M. Tippen
- Nathan D. Watkins
- Eric J. Windham
Dudley:
- Taylor S. Jarrell
Missouri State University is a public university with a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. Missouri State is based in Springfield,
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Southeast Missouri State University showed a slight increase in enrollment on the first day of the spring semester in 2011.
According to the university, a head count taken Tuesday showed total first-day spring semester enrollment rose 0.5 percent from the same time last year. The combined undergraduate and graduate student head count is 10,154, up from 10,101 on the first day of the spring semester last year.
Equivalency of combined full-time undergraduate and graduate students rose 2.1 percent from a year ago, meaning students are increasing the number of credit hours they are taking, according to the university.
Dr. Debbie Below, associate vice president for enrollment management and director of admissions, said that the transfer student head count is 316, nearly the same as 2011's figure of 317. The head count for international students is 624, up from 565 at this time last year.
The university will release an official census report in four weeks.
Classes at Southeast began Jan. 17.
