School Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) award is presented at the start of each month at Southwest Elementary. One classroom in each grade is recognized for exhibiting the high character with regard to observing the school's 3R's.
The 3R's stand for being Respectful, Ready to Learn and Responsible. The class with the highest attendance average, combined with the fewest disciplinary measures and general good character are awarded a 3R red flag to be posted in their classroom for the next month. The students are also awarded "superhero" capes to wear and parade around the gym before returning to class.
Back row left to right -Justus Lovelady, Quincey McLaughlin, Walker Jarrell, Ashley Green, Tristan Petzoldt, Lillie Hartline, Jager McCollum, and Chloe Warren.
Middle row left to right Jonathan Smith, Brenden DeVers, Payton Proctor, Aubree Whyde, Faith Midkiff, Gage Griffin, and Miracle Campbell.
Sitting from left to right -Dylan Harris, Lily Moffitt, Molli McFarlen, David Mace, Kady Ballard, and Makayla Spence.
Jamie Sepulvado is the choral director of Dexter Public Schools and is a member of the association as well. Only the association's members may submit candidates for the select choir.
The auditions were very specific in nature. Candidates were required to submit audio tapes that demonstrated their vocal range. Each submission included the contestant's singing of "My Country Tis of These," along with the top five notes and bottom five notes of their vocal ranges.
"The auditions are through audio tapes that are submitted to the committee," explained Sepulvado. "I selected seven students to submit tapes."
Sepulvado received word that two of her students made the cut. One of those students is Sepulvado's daughter, Grace, a fifth grade student at Central Elementary. The other student is Tres Hampton, sophomore at Dexter High School.
The Southwestern District comprises of seven states - Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Hampton was selected for inclusion in the Men's Choir Grades 9 - 10. Sepulvado was selected for grades 5 - 7.
"This is a huge accomplishment considering it is for the REGIONALS honors choir," stated Sepulvado.
Tres and Grace will travel to Kansas City, Mo. March 7-10 to rehearse and perform at the beautiful Kuaffman Performing Arts center! The theme for this year's event is, "Then Sings My Soul."
Grace is the daughter of Chip and Jamie Sepulvado and Tres is the son of James Hampton and Erin Brown.
Congratulations Grace and Tres!
AVEREE ACKMAN, AYDAN ADAMS, NOLAN ALFORD, ERIC AVERY, CLAIRA BAILEY, RANDELL BECK, ZACHARY BILLINGSLEY, LUKE BISHOP, LAWSON BLOCKER, ELIZABETH BOLIN, TESSLA BONER, KATI CARRILLO, CHRISTIAN CHAPPELL, BENJAMIN CHRISTIAN, COURTNEY DAWN COTTRELL, CHRISTOPHER CRADER, AUDREY CULP, MICHALIE CURRIE, BROOKLYN DINKINS, BENJAMIN DOWDY, ALEXIS FORKUM, JOSEPH FORTNER, BROOKLYNN FRANKLIN, FIONAFRY, ETHAN GLAUS, DOMINIC GOLD, RYAN GOODE, CHRISTIAAN HAASBROEK, LYDIA HANNER, LORELEI HARPER, JONATHAN MICHAEL HARRIS, PEYTON HARTLINE, KAYLYNN HAWS, KASMIRA HESTER, KAYLEA HODGE, MAKAYLA HOOK, JAMES JACKSON HOWARD, ANNEY JAYNES, KINSEY JELINEK, BRENDAN JONES, KINLEY KENNEDY, KENADY KRAPF, HUNTER LARSEN, KIERSTYN LAWHORN, THOMAS LEE, ANNA LEIBOWITZ, MICHAEL LEWIS, RICARDO MARTINEZ, KAYLEY MCCOY, LEE-MICHAEL MCDONALD, CARLY MCMUNN, FISHER MENLEY, OWEN MILLER, BRYDEN MOORE, BROOKLYN MOUTON, JUSTIN MURPHY, KATELYN NICHOLS, HUNTER NOBLE, JAKE PARKER, JOSEPH PASSLEY, EMMA PENNINGTON, ISABELLA PITTMAN, DREXLER POPE, ADELINE PRANCE, LOGAN PULLUM, AVERY RILEY, LUCAS ROGERS, LAYTON SHAFER, RHYLEY SPENCER, HADEN STAFFORD, CAROLINE STONE, FAIRYANN SURGEON, MADISON SUTTON, KELSIE SWEET, KOLTEN TELLMAN, TUCKER TEMPLES, CHLOE TINNIN, ESSABELLA VOSS, KAILEIGH WALLACE, KYLE WARREN, CALI JONES WHITE, KORBIN WILLIAMS, COOPER WORLEY”
4th Grade Honor Roll
BRENDAN JOHN BALANCE, ALEXIS BENNETT, RYAN BURNETT, TYSON CARMODE, PARKER CARTER, KATARRAH CHURCHILL, LILLYN CROCKETT, MYA DARNELL, LEVI DEMENT, HOLDEN DUER, KAYLIE FARMER, RJ FARMER, MARIE FEES, PRESTON FITZPATRICK, PIPER FREEMAN, LUKE GENTRY, GRACEN HAMPTON, NATHAN HARRIS, MATTHEW HONEYCUTT, BROOKLYN HUGGINS, GABRIELLE INGRAM, PEYTON JARRELL, AMELIA JENKINS, TRISTAN KING, MAKENZIE KIRKPATRICK, BROOKE LASATER, BROOKLYN LINK, ANNA LIU, ABBIE LLOYD, ASHTON LONG,SHANE MATTHEWS, KENNEDY MCCORMICK, JULIA MCFADDEN, ADALINE MEDLEY, ALLEXIS JOY MERCADO, CHANSE MILLER, DALTON NOBLE, ZACHARY PARRISH, DANTE ROBINSON, KELBEY RODGERS, CY SCOTT, SOPHIA STEVENS, BROOKLYNN TABER, MACIE TEMPLEMIRE, KIARA TERRY, CAMRIN THURSTON, ASHTIN VINCENT, RAIDEN WATERS, CARSON WILLIAMS, RHYDER WILLIAMS, BREE WINCHESTER, EMMA KATE WORLEY, LUKE WORLEY, RYAN YOUNG
5th Grade Honor Roll
AUSTIN AKIN, GRANT AYERS, CIARA BARBER, OWEN BEWLEY, KADEN BIAS, PEYTON BOLES, DEREK BRADLEY, TRISTAN BRYANT, DRAVEN CATO, DREW CHAMBERLAIN, JACKSON CHRISTIAN, RACHEL COBB, CHRISTIAN CRAWFORD, AVERY LORNE CULP, SHELBY DAWSON, MAKENNA DEAN, CHRISTIAN DOBBELARE, ELLEN DOWDY, GABRIELLE DUNIVAN, CHASE ELDER, PARKER EVANS, IZAAC DONALD FEATHER, JADEN FEECE, COLE GIBSON, CAITLIN ELAINE GILES, MADISON GLAUS, BRIANNA GRANGER, JUDE GRIFFIN, HANNAH GUY, ERIC HARMON, NATHANIEL HARRIS, JAYCI HOLCOMB, ALISE HOWELL, LOGAN JONES, LOGAN JOSUPAIT, REECE JUSTICE, MYLES KEENA, TRUMAN KRAPF, CARLY LONG, AMBER MADIGAN, HUNTER COLE MAYNARD, COLE NICHOLS, HAYDEN ODELL, HAILEY PENNEBAKER, ALISHA PITTMAN, ALYSSA RAE POLLARD, BLAINE PRANCE, ABIGAIL RASH, ERIC RIDDLE, GRACE SEPULVADO, MOLLY SIMMONS, DESTINY SNELL, HANNAH SPENCE, HUNTER STAFFORD, JIMMY STEPHENS, MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER STONE, TATUM TAYLOR, CALYSTA WHITAKER, BROCK WYMAN
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School senior Lauren Thrower presented an inspirational message about how drugs affect families to 5th grade students during the 2015 Dexter Central Elementary D.A.R.E. Graduation Ceremony held at the Bearcat Event Center.
Holding back tears she spoke about her brother’s addiction and how the D.A.R.E. Program influenced her life while dealing with a family member who was in and out of rehab. She was happy to tell the audience he is now drug free and working full time in the family owned business, Dexter Queen.
"I am extremely proud of my brother," Lauren told the crowd. "I see that it is a daily struggle for him and for anyone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol."
Lauren is an inspiration to us all, not only with her beautiful words of inspiration, but her talent far exceeds that of a high school student. She is a strong young lady who warmed the hearts of everyone in attendance with her singing the song “Hero” for students, teachers, parents, special guests and this reporter! She brought tears to many.
Thank you Lauren for all that you do for this community and for being such a good role model to students.
Under the direction of Mr. James Eldreth, the students sang a medley of songs including American, Land of the Free, Yankee Doodle, The Open Sea, On Land, on Sea, and in the Air, Flying, and Veterans Day Rap.
The Boy Scouts presented the Colors and students entered the gym with an instrumental piece "Semper Paratus", the U.S. Coast Guard Song.
For the grand Finale the students performed America, Land of the Free. Announcer Jonas Shoemaker yelled the names of each song: "The United States Coast Guard", "The United States Army", The United States Navy", "The United States Marines", and the "United States Air Force with solos by Lauren Sindle "The Caissons Go Rolling Along", Hailey Merrick "Anchors Aweigh", and Klaire Essner "Marines' Hymn."
Taps was played at the end of the performance by trumpeters James Eldreth and Adam Clark.
After Taps the children marched out of the gym to an instrumental piece "Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder", the U.S. Air Force Song.
What a great celebration and the students learned much about patriotism and veterans during their rehearsals for the big show.
If you would like a video of the "We Honor the Brave" musical contact Mr. Eldreth by November 20th at Southwest Elementary. They are only $10 and all proceeds go to purchase instruments and materials for the Southwest music classroom.
