Under the direction of Mr. James Eldreth, performed several selections. Students from Mrs. Boyers's class, Mrs. Mick's class, Mrs. Fortner's class, Mrs. Massey's class, and Mrs. Nelson's class entered the gym with music playing. Some grinned from ear to ear, others waved, and a few just looked straight ahead, very serious actors and actresses!
The first song, "They Test You, Merry Christmas" was sung to the tune of "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen". Other songs were, "Our Good Principal Looked Out" sung to the tune of "Good King Wenceslas" and features a soloist Miss Lydia Hanner! "Clean the Halls", "Why Can't You Just Sit Still?", Joy to the World, My Shopping's Done", and "Rap on the Rooftop" were all sung to the loudest of their abilities!
Forty-seven students had speaking parts throughout the program. They are listed as Asst. Principal - Bella Voss and Principal Lydia Hanner, Lexi Chamberlain, Ryleigh Hall, Cali White, Liz Bolin, Courtney Moore, Aundrea Hernandez, Danny Burgess, Christian Chappell, Ricardo Martinex, Kaydence Hessling, Madison Carey, Kaitlyn Stidmon, Kinley Kennedy, Lorelei Harper, Ashley McCoy, Makayla Litton, Kali Hale, Madison Bennett, Thais Waters, Carly McMunn, Nicole Elsworth, Jamie Wilson, Wyatt Kushaney, Peyton Hartline, Brendan Jones, Alexis Sisk, Emma Pennington, McKenna McBroom, Ben Christian, Caden Lee, Ben Dowdy, Caroline Stone, Kierstyn Lawhorn, Kati Carrillo, Laney Edwards, Hunter Farmer, Brooke Morgan, Josh Farver, Cale Robinson, Anna Leibowitz, Luke Bishop, Maddi Sutton, Cameron Bell, Carly Patterson, and Dallas Frazier.
It's almost winter break and the students are antsy, so what better to do then have a wonderful program full of laughter and singing! The students practiced many hours to perform and what a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit of singing Christmas carols!!
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter High School Choir department will present “The Sound of Music” on Thursday, November 20th, Friday, November 21st, and Saturday, November 22nd.
“The Sound of Music” is a musical from 1959 with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp and The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. You will recognize many of the songs from the musical, Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and Do-Re-Mi. And of course the song title The Sound of Music most of us can sing by heart.
The set for the musical is being professionally built by Robert Abney from Poplar Bluff. The costumes for the production are being made by Jane's Alterations. The musical will be a top notch performance and the Choir Department would like to encourage everyone in the community to come to one of their performances.
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are only $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students/children ages 4 – 18, and children 3 and under are free. All three-night performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
This production of The Sound of Music will feature Lauren Thrower as Maria! Brooks Propst will play the handsome Captain von Trapp. Rolf will be played by Jon Rodgers. The 16 going on 17 teenager Liesl will be played by Rachel Putnam and Addie Kruse. The second oldest daughter, Louisa, will be played by Meg Simmons, followed by the dashing older son played by Andrew Teel and the youngest encourageable son played by Tres Hampton.
The third oldest girl, Brigitta, will be played by Abby DeMent, the second youngest girl, Marta, will be played by Grace Sepulvado. The youngest daughter, Gretl, who is four years old, will be played by the sweet Selah Sepulvado.
Mother Abbess will be played by Madelyn Webb. Sister Berthe will be played by Cassidy Bess. Tori Beaird will play Sister Margaretta and Olivia Sitzes will play the part of sister Sophia. The overly confident Uncle Max will be played by Cody McFaddin and Jordan Chambliss. Their soldiers will be portrayed by Chris Seabaugh and Dylan Davis.
On Saturday, November 22nd a matinee performance will be at 2:00 p.m. with a very special price of just $2.00 per person.
Come and see a classic brought to life with professional sets, costumes, and performers.
They are also seeking sponsors for the show. If you are interested in advertising in their professional playbill contact Jamie Sepulvado at jamies@dexter.k12.mo.us for a sponsorship form.
Please join the Dexter High School Choir as they sing, dance, and act on the stage at the High School Auditorium. They would love to have you. Parents, family members, friends and the public are encouraged to attend!
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 1st quarter of the 2014 - 2015 school year.
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 1st quarter of the 2014 - 2015 school year.
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 6th grader who made the honor roll for the 1st quarter of the 2014 - 2015 school year.
