Dexter, Missouri - Jacob Robinson, a senior at Dexter High School, is the recipient of the 2014 Regional Healthcare Foundation scholarship.  The $10,000 college scholarship is presented annually to a local student who is pursuing a degree in the medical field. 

Robinson is the son of Mark and Rhonda Robinson.  He is also the local co-founder of End Poverty in Stoddard County, a non-profit organization to help those who are less fortunate.
 

He is a member of the Robotic Club, President of the DHS Honor Society, member of Top 10%, FBLA District President, Foreign Language Club, FLC officer, Stoddard County Teenage Republicans (TARS) President, Student Council, and 2014 Class President.

He plans to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering and will attend the University of Alabama in the fall.

Congratulations Jacob!  The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.

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Kennett, Missouri - Three Rivers College officially commemorated the opening of the new location of its Center at Kennett with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held April 24. Speakers at the ceremony included Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College; Jay Crafton, Mayor of Kennett; and Moses Porterfield, President of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce.

“This facility is more than just bricks and mortar. It clearly demonstrates the administration and Trustee’s commitment to the success and academic achievement of our students, and to Kennett and this region,” said Dr. Stephenson during his remarks at the ribbon-cutting. “Our expanded capacity will allow us to provide the education and training that’s critical to the workforce of this entire region.”

Following the ribbon-cutting, Three Rivers held an open house at the Center to showcase the improved facilities at the new location at 1002 Great West Drive. The new 17,000-square-foot Center replaces the 10,000-square-foot space that previously housed the Center at Kennett. The new facility includes the nursing classroom and skills lab for Three Rivers’ Practical Nursing program, plus three master classrooms, a dedicated ITV classroom, two full computer labs, two state-of-the-art science labs, and a Public Computing Center.

The expansion of the Center at Kennett marks the continuation of a concerted effort by Three Rivers to increase the institution’s presence in its extended service area, according to Dr. Stephenson. Other pieces of this initiative include the opening of the South Central Education Consortium in Willow Springs in partnership with Missouri State University – West Plains, and the construction of an Eastern Campus in Sikeston.

Registration is currently open for Summer and Fall classes at the Center at Kennett and all Three Rivers locations. Programs available at the Center at Kennett include General Education, Practical Nursing, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Agriculture, Teacher Education, and more. For more information, call the Center at Kennett at 573-888-6381, the Three Rivers Welcome Center at 573-840-9605, or visit trcc.edu.

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.

Shown in the photo:  Three Rivers College staff and Kennett community members gather to commemorate the official opening of Three Rivers’ new Center at Kennett location. Front row, l-r: Tabitha Pierce, college recruiter; Michael Barrett, Project Director for Three Rivers; Barbara Rodgers, Caruthersville City Councilwoman; Danny Ray, Southern Bank; Mayor Jay Crafton; Ben Ressell, Three Rivers Trustee; Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College; Ann Matthews, Director of the Center at Kennett; Charlotte Eubank, Chief Financial Officer; and Dr. Wesley Payne, Vice President for Learning.

 

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Dexter, Missouri – Mr. DHS has returned to Dexter Senior High School!  Boys will compete in three categories and ladies will be escorting their contestants on stage at the Dexter High School on May 1^st at 6:30 p.m.

Out-of-town judges will score the boys on stage presence, appearance, and enthusiasm.

Friends, family and anyone who wish to come is encouraged to attend.  A donation of $3.00 for admission to the event is requested and for good reason.  All proceeds will go to Rally for Riley!!  As many of you may already know Riley Rickman was diagnosed with leukemia in February and is a senior at Dexter High School.  Her fellow students are coming together to have a wonderful night of fun and laughter and crown the next Mr. DHS.

Along with Mr. DHS will be Mr. Congeniality and he will receive $50 for his likeability with the audience.  His crown will be determined by audience participation via a vote.

The winner of Mr. DHS will receive $100, 1^st runner-up will receive $75 and 2^nd runner-up will receive $50.   A huge thanks to the Dexter Bearcat Booster Club who is providing the prizes for both Mr. Congeniality and Mr. DHS.

Shown in the photo are several of the candidates for Mr. DHS and their escorts. 

Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School announces 3rd quarter Honor Roll students.  Students must maintain a B average to be on the Honor Roll each quarter.

Making the honor roll is not as easy as one might think.  Middle School students who are high achievers acquire and develop excellent study habits and skills, especially in time management.  To manage time efficiently, students use a student calendar or planner. 

Successful, lifelong learners set aside a time and a space every day to do their homework.  Student who can manage their daily workload have a better chance of attaining academic success.

Congratulations to every 8th grader who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2013 – 2014 school year.

Morgan Aldridge, Caleb Allen, Andrea Alvarado, Eva Baran, Lexie Barnes, Victoria Beaird, James Beauchemin, Cassidy Bess, Layla Brown, Kendra Caldwell, Macon Campbell, Austin Carmack, Jonah Carpenter, Katie Cecil, Matthew Chesser, Hunter Christian, Madyson Crockett, Taylor Cullum, Maci Daniels, Dylan Davis, Leanna Davis, Angelynn Delong, Logan Elder, Caitlin Fuqua, Michaela Gard, Hannah Gibson, Emma Glazier, Blayne Goodman, Kylie Goodman, Lucas Goodrich, Tres Hampton, Seth Harris, Landon Henson, Jonni Hill, Rhylan Hillis, Britney Hubbard, Celeste Huey, Riley Huffman, Bryson Huggins, Halli Huls, Ranelle Huntsman, Dawson Kasting, Kole Kelley, Addison Kruse, Emily Ladd, Joshua Lemons, Dylan Long, Cheyene McCollum, Cole McGowan, Karlie McKuin, Victoria Meritt, Lexa Midkiff, Alexis Mitchell, Alexis Moore, Hanna Moore, Paige Moore, Aaron Morgan, Megan Murray, Spencer Owens, Marissa Pilgrim, Jacey Pyles, Lauren Rascher, Jake Rice, Jordan Richardson, Clayton Riddle, Kristopher Rinehart, Sean Rybolt, Amber Scott, Christopher Seabaugh, Nicole Sells, Megan Simmons, Benjamin Sindle, Rachel Singh, Shelby Smith, Allison Sneed, Greyson Stephens, Hannah Stieferman, Landen Stites, Brooklyn Teague, Shawna Thompson, Hannah Thurmon, Megan Trout, Nick Trout, Lainey Walker, Madelyn Webb, Aaron Wells, Taylor Wells, Bailee Williams, Keri Williams, Sammi Jo Williams, Trenton Willis, Jack Worley, Rebecca Wren, Madalyn Wright

Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School announces 3rd quarter Honor Roll students.  Students must maintain a B average to be on the Honor Roll each quarter.

Making the honor roll is not as easy as one might think.  Middle School students who are high achievers acquire and develop excellent study habits and skills, especially in time management.  To manage time efficiently, students use a student calendar or planner. 

Successful, lifelong learners set aside a time and a space every day to do their homework.  Student who can manage their daily workload have a better chance of attaining academic success.

Congratulations to every 7th grader who made the honor roll for the 3rd quarter of the 2013 – 2014 school year.

Jordan Adams, Rylee Allen, Hannah Bien, Anna Bishop, Luke Boyer, Mackenzie Boyt, Madison Bryant, Hailey Cabral, Shyanna Campbell, Arianna Carter, Hailee Casey, Demi Cecil, Garrison Collier, Olivia Collins, Malia Cook, Abigail Dorton, Mackenzie Freeman, Sophie Freeman, Rylie Frizzell, Nathan Gargas, Colten Gibson, Christopher Graves, Alizabeth Green, Emily Grobe, Eric Hahn, Brittney Hanner, Jakob Harris, Brooke Hessling, Kelby Hill, Caleb Hoggard, Brooklyn Howard, Taylor Kallio, Allison Kayler, Hallie Keathley, Keirstan Keirsey, Justin Kenley, Ethan Kincy, Liza King, Maycie Martin, Alyssa Maze, Maci McBride, Alyssa Morrison, Hunter Norman, Jadyn Northcutt, Zarah Olson, Erica Parris, Jerrica Porter, Coby Powers, Makayla Pyle, Lexi Renken, Joe Rice, Jaron Ritter, James Robinson, Seth Rogers, Macy Roper, Domonique Rudd, Brock Simmons, Natalie Sitze, Joshua Sitzes, Emily Smith, Hannah Smith, Harley Smith, Sarah Smith, Lilah Stites, Payten Turner, Emily Voss, Taylor Watson, Tristan Williams, Makenna Wilson, Kaelynn Wyatt