Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Missouri - Congressman Jason Smith announced the opening of the annual Eighth Congressional District Art Contest and invited high school students in Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District to participate in the contest. Contest entrees need to be submitted to one of Smith’s offices by Friday, April 25th.
Each spring, this nationwide high school art competition recognizes and encourages artistic talent. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students in grades 9-12 can submit original paintings, drawings, collages, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photographs.
A panel of art experts will select a winning work of art to represent Missouri’s Eighth District. The art will be displayed on Capitol Hill for one year. In addition, the winner of the Eighth Congressional District Art Contest will receive free airfare to attend a national recognition reception in Washington D.C. held in June.
“The Congressional Art Contest is a great way to recognize talented high school students in our Eighth Congressional District. In addition to being recognized locally, the winner of the contest will also be invited to Washington D.C. to attend a recognition ceremony and see their art displayed on Capitol Hill,” said Smith. “We hope to have participation from schools across our district. I encourage anyone who is interested in participating in the contest to contact my office.”
Entrees must be submitted to one of Smith’s offices by Friday, April 25th. Artwork can be dropped off at:
· Cape Girardeau Office: 2502 Tanner Drive, Suite 205, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, 573-335-0101
· Farmington Office: 22 East Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, 573-756-9755
· Poplar Bluff Office: 2911 North Westwood Blvd., Suite C, Poplar Bluff, MO 63907, 573-778-6679
· Rolla Office: 830A South Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401, Rolla, MO 573-364-2455
· West Plains Office: 35 Court Square, Suite 300, West Plains, MO 417-255-1515
For more information, students may contact Leslie Herbst at 573-335-0101 or email leslie.herbst@mail.house.gov. In addition, student can get more information by visiting: http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/
Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Senior High School art students, under the direction of Clint Twaddell, brought home several awards from the Annual High School Art Exhibition in Cape Girardeau on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
Mr. Twaddell said this was the most ever awarded in his 12-year career at Dexter High School, including Best of Show. “As a school, we had 12 of 15 pieces accepted into the show and we earned six awards, which is a record in my tenure in Dexter,” Twaddell said of the competition. “I’m extremely proud of these students.”
More than 300 art pieces from high school juniors and seniors across the area with over 100 pieces chosen to be on display through March 16th at the Crisp Museum at SEMO. The student mediums included sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, photography, fibers, drawing and painting.Shelby Creado, a junior at Dexter, earned a Best of Show award for her drawing, “The Peacock Feather” Her first place earned her a $1,000 academic scholarship to Southeast Missouri State University.
Senior, LaceAnn Sumner, had four pieces accepted into the show and she received one award, a third place honor in the Drawing category.
Kasity Twaddell, a senior, had five separate pieces accepted into the show, and she received three awards. She placed first in Mixed Media, third in Painting, and earned an Honorable Mention in Drawing.
Tesa Martin, another senior, had one piece accepted into the show, which earned her a second place honor in Painting.
Bridget Dixon, also a senior, had one piece accepted into the display.
Shown in the submitted photo are: Tesa Martin, Kasity Twaddell, and LaceAnn Sumner. Seated in back are Bridget Dixon and Shelby Creado.
Artwork by Kasity Twaddell
Essex, Missouri - Third Quarter is officially over (after being extended an extra week due to the winter weather) and we are moving into Fourth Quarter, which means the Junior High will soon be taking the MAP test and high schoolers will be taking their EOCs.
High School News from Principal Mrs. Cindy Rhodes:
Believe it or not, we are entering the MAP and EOC Zone! It is a little nerve wracking for everyone involved to think that we have missed so many school days and are getting ready to be assessed on things that should have been covered in class when…we haven’t even been in class! The students may begin to feel the pressure as teachers try to make up for lost time and cover as much as they can prior to testing to make sure they are prepared as they possible can be. Seventh and eighth grade will begin testing April 23rd through May 15th. High school will begin taking EOC’s April 6th and will also go through May 15th. More information on testing times, dates, and subjects will be released at a later date. Since we have missed so many days, good attendance is more important now than ever.
Also, a big congratulations is in order for Mrs. Stephanie Monroe for receiving the National Beta Gold Seal Sponsor Award. She receives a pin and will be recognized at National Convention this summer. Also, there are several students who have won recent events and/or elected for an office in an organization. It is quite an impressive list and congratulations to all of them!
Eighth grader Luke Rhodes placed second in the State Junior Beta Social Studies test. He will be competing in Richmond, Virginia in June during the Junior Beta National contest. Eighth grader Joshua Shidler finished fifth in the Wire Sculpture category for Richland at the Beta contest as well.
Congratulations to Richland’s FCCLA chapter! We made quite the impression on our Regional FCCLA chapter after competing for office back in January. Charlie Atchison was elected Regional President, Tristan Montgomery was elected Regional Vice President, and Alexis Accord was elected as Regional Secretary. They were sworn into office in late February.
Today was also the District History Day Convention, where we had a large amount of students go to compete in!
Senior Division (Individual): 1st place Josh Thornton, 2nd place Mickala Tubbs, 3rd place Aleena Robbins
Historical Paper: 1st place Joe Foster, 2nd place Kayla Uhles, 3rd place Mckenzie Hillis
Group Website: 1st place Charlie Atchison, Tristan Montgomery, 2nd place Jerry Craft, Garet Phillips, and Preston Tilley, 3rd place Dawsey Horton and DJ Kimbrel
Group Exhibit: 1st place Gerlynn Grossius and Madison Snyder, 2nd place Skie Pinkley and Breanna Williamson, 3rd place Alicia Meeker and Jamie Smith.
Junior Division (Individual Web Design): 1st place Maddie Howard
Group Performance: James Burton and Riley Glass
Group Exhibit: 1st place Bradley Billingsley and William Smith, 2nd place Jordan Carmack and Andrew Walley, 3rd place Natalie Clark and Riley Thornton.
Historical Paper: 1st place Kate Wyman
Individual Exhibit: 1st place Megan Cullum, 2nd place Emily Blunt, 3rd place Luke Rhodes
Dates to remember:
March 17th marks the beginning of Fourth Quarter
March 17th is the Junior High Volleyball game that will be played at Dexter
March 18th is the Essex Area Development Chicken and Dumpling Dinner
March 18th is also the Junior High Volleyball game at home against Puxico
March 21st is the first High School Baseball game of the year at Southland
March 21st is the Junior High Dance that will be put on by Junior High Student Council and will be held in the cafeteria
March 24th is High School Baseball at Risco
March 25th is a home High School Baseball game against Woodland
March 25th is also a home Junior High Volleyball game against Risco
March 25th is also the first Junior High Baseball game at Campbell
March 28th there will be no school
April 3rd the juniors will take the Compass Test
April 4th the school talent show will be held
Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri - Today marked the end of the third quarter and students’ report cards will be mailed out next Friday. They will most likely be available on or after March 24th. Elementary report cards will be sent home with each student.
Elementary News from Principal Mrs. Cara Merritt:
Despite the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, the end of Third Quarter has finally arrived! As we move forward into Fourth Quarter, and hopefully warmer weather, it is important that we bring the same energy and enthusiasm that we brought with us at the beginning of the school year. Fourth Quarter plans to be a busy time here at Richland Elementary. Students and teachers are gearing up for the spring assessments, our volleyball players are preparing for an exciting season, and we are all counting down the days until we can enjoy our new playground in the springtime weather and participate in the end of the year activities.
The elementary student of the month for March is Shelby Mayabb. Shelby is in the fifth grade and is eleven years old and she has displayed excellent acts of kindness towards her classmates and has made very good grades throughout the year! Congratulations to Shelby and all the other contestants!
Kindergarten and Preschool Screening:
Our kindergarten and preschool screening will be held on March 27th. Children residing in our school district that will be five years of age before August 1st, 2014 will be able to enroll in the 2014-2015 Kindergarten Class. Children that will turn three or four years of age before August 1st, 2014 will be eligible for screening and possible placement in our new Preschool Program. Preschool enrollment will be based on age and screening results. Children who turn four years of age before August 1st, 2014 will be enrolled first, and depending on how many openings are available, three year olds will then be considered based on screening results. Students who will be placed in the preschool will be contacted by telephone by the elementary office no later than July 1st. Please call the elementary office if you have any questions and to schedule a screening appointment. We are very excited about this new program and are looking forward to welcoming our young students to Richland!
Dates to remember:
Monday, March 17th marks the beginning of third quarter
March 18th is the Essex Development Chicken Dumpling Dinner
March 21st is Elementary Class Picture Day
March 27th is Kindergarten/Preschool Screening
March 28th school will NOT be in session
April 4th is the school talent show
Photo taken by Rebel Yearbook Staff Member
Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - To celebrate “Music in Our Schools Month,” Three Rivers College will host a High School Band Festival on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the college’s Tinnin Fine Arts Center in Poplar Bluff. The Festival will feature performances from high school bands from across the region. Admission is $2, $1 for students.
“This is a great opportunity for young musicians from across Southeast Missouri to both learn and perform the music they love,” said William “Buddy” White, Instructor of Music at Three Rivers. “Having music in our schools at all ages is so important, and it’s always a pleasure to get to celebrate that.”
In addition to the 6:30 performance, participating bands will get special instruction from guest clinician Gary Brandes. Brandes is an instructor of music at the University of Missouri St. Louis and conducts the university’s Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. He also serves as the Missouri Chairman of the National Band Association.
Performers will include high school bands from Bloomfield, Caruthersville, Clearwater, Dexter, Doniphan, Greenville, Poplar Bluff, and Puxico.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
