Dexter, Missouri - Melanie McKuin was the 4th contestant at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday night.
Melanie is the 18 year-old daughter of Barry and Kim McKuin.
She is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Lady Cats Varsity Basketball, and Drama, Speech, and Debate Team.
Her plans for the future are to attend college and then Pharmacy School.
Mr. Cody Pullum escorted Melanie. Cody is the 17 year-old son of Angie Laden and Tony Pullum.
Cody’s three words to describe Melanie are: Smart, Dedicated and Trustworthy.
Dexter, Missouri - Julia Hahn was the third contestant of the evening at Charles Bland Stadium.
Julia is the 17 year-old daughter of Brad and Melissa Hahn.
She is a member of the Lady Cats Varsity volleyball team, Varsity track and field team, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rotary Interact, Foreign Language Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Drama, Speech and Debate team, and the AHEC Medical Program.
Her future plans are to attend college and follow a pre-medicine or engineering tract.
Mr. Eric Hahn escorted his sister, Julia Hahn. He is the 14 year-old son of Brad and Melissa Hahn.
Eric’s three words to describe Julia are: Intelligent, Athletic, and Funny.
Dexter, Missouri - The second contestant of the evening was Miss Shania Case.
Shania is the 17 year-old daughter of David and Darlene Case.
She is a member of the Dexter High School Track and Field team.
Her plans for the future are to attend college and earn a degree as a Dental Hygienist.
Mr. Jacob Petigo escorted Shania. He is the 17 year-old son of David and Judy Petigo.
Jacob’s three words to describe Shania are: Outgoing, Beautiful, and Polite.
Dexter, Missouri - Miss Dexter High School contestant first to walk on Friday evening was Miss Kassidey Bollinger.
Kassidey is the 17 year-old daughter of Jim Bollinger and the late Michelle Bollinger.
Kassidey is a member of FCCLA, Future Teachers of America, DECA and the Dexter Honor Society. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Kassidey plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in Healthcare Administration.
Mr. Jake Harris escorted Kassidey. He is the 15 year-old son of Nathan Harris and Jennifer Willis.
Jake’s three words to describe Kassidey are: Intelligent, Strong, and Beautiful!
The HP Compaq devices were placed in first grade classrooms on Friday, Sept. 4, to be utilized for differentiated instruction during group exercises, according to Lake Road educators.
"We are delighted that out of the hundreds of elementary schools in Missouri, Sen. McCaskill picked Lake Road," Principal Erica Weadon said. "This year we've been able to add computers in our classrooms with Title I funding so second and third graders can have access to online instructional resources. This generous donation will help us expand our efforts to reach more first graders as well."
Lake Road was the only school in Southeast Missouri selected to receive the computers under the national yearly program. The Missouri senator also donated computers to Jefferson City, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis elementary schools this summer.
"Technology is a critical component of education today," McCaskill stated in a press release. "This program connects young Missouri students with technology that can enhance classroom learning and boost the life skills needed to succeed in the 21st century."
In the photo: Support specialists Brandon March and Kim Geringer of Poplar Bluff R-I's information technology department set up a small computer lab in elementary teacher Alex Tinker's classroom.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
