Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Missouri State University awarded 2,404 degrees during their 2013 spring commencement ceremonies on May 17th. One Dexter native graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology.
Jade Triplett, a 2008 graduate of Dexter Senior High School walked across the stage once again to receive a diploma. She graduated MSU with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology.
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive metropolitan system with a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. The university’s identity is distinguished by its public affairs mission, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster expertise and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.
Congratulations Jade!
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Stoddard County, Missouri - The Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students for the 2013-2014 academic year.
These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT (American College Test) scores, GPA, standing in graduating class and leadership shown in community and school activities.
From Advance, Missouri Tyler Drake Middleton received the Deans' Scholarship.
From Bernie, Missouri Haley Marie Stockton received the Transfer Academic Scholarship.
From Dexter, Missouri Tyler Wilson received the Board of Governors Scholarship. (Shown in picture) Estimated value is $20,000. Congratulations Tyler!
From Essex, Missouri Jesse Barnes and Kelly Motta received the Provost Scholarship.
From Puxico, Missouri Josh Harp received the Provost Scholarship.
Congratulations to all of Stoddard County's best and brightest academic students.
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Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – Rachel Putnam is our Calendar Girl for June 2013. Rachel is the 15-year-old daughter of Denny and Shannon Putnam.
She is a member of FCCLA, FCA, Student Council, Top 10%, Honor’s Choir, and is a Varsity Kickin’ Cats Dance Team. She is also the Junior Class President.
Rachel is an active member of the Showstoppers of Southeast Missouri and recently returned from Los Angeles, California where she performed at universal Studios in Hollywood, the Santa Monica Pier and at the Grove.
ShowMe Times Calendar Girls are comprised of the Top 12 finalists from the Miss Dexter Pageant hosted by the Dexter High School Choral Department. Rachel was an attendant to Miss Dexter this year.
Congratulations Rachel and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
The event included students from 29 area high schools who competed in the field of math. Approximately 661 students participated in a multitude of areas, including algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, word problems, sets and logic, exponential and log functions, matrices and determinants, computational mathematics, elementary data analysis, probability, mental arithmetic, non-routine problem solving, analytic geometry,number bases, number theory, hand calculators and calculus.
Area schools who battled it out in this year's competition were Anna-Jonesboro, Arcadia Valley, Bell City, Bernie, Campbell, Cape Central, Caruthersville, Cobden, Delta R-5, Dexter High School, Eagle Ridge Christian School, Farmington, Fredericktown R-I, Hayti, Herrin, Leopold R-III, Malden, Marion, North St. Francois County R-I, Notre Dame Regional High School, Oak Ridge R-VI, Poplar Bluff, Puxico, Saxony Lutheran School, Scott City R-I, St. Vincent, Ste. Genevieve, The Christian Academy and Viburnum C-4.
Dr. Jerzy Wodjylo Southeast Missouri State University professor was the chair for this year's Math Field Day Committee.
Dexter Senior High School's, Math Instructor, Mr. Kurt Lovelady, traveled to Cape with several students to compete in the Math Field Day event.
Dexter was placed in the large school division and competed against students from Herrin, IL, Farmington, Notre Dame, and Cape Girardeau. The four student math team did an exceptional job and placed 2nd in Trigonometry. Congratulations to Logan Webb, Sam Ward, Chase Young, and Ryan Joyner.
Drew Thompson, a sophomore at DHS placed 2nd in Algebra II and Jacob Robinson, a junior placed 3rd in Word Problems. Congratulations to both of them on a job well done.
