Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Four Poplar Bluff student athletes have received the prestigious Missouri Good Sport honor for their exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.
Katie Huskey and Steven Haley of Senior High, and Kiley Bess and Trenton Davis of Junior High were given the awards of excellence by Athletic Director Kent Keith on Wednesday, May 4, in the PBJHS FEMA building. The selections were determined by a vote of the coaching staff.
The state award is intended to recognize students that have had a positive impact on the student body through their participation in extra-curricular activities, according to Jason West, Missouri State High School Activities Association communications director.
“We at MSHSAA firmly believe that a positive role model such as yourself can positively influence the actions of others in your school—your teammates, younger students, your opponents and even spectators,” West wrote in the award letter. “By taking the responsible steps in displaying positive sportsmanship, you are helping to rekindle the spirit of citizenship and are serving as a positive representative of your school and community.”
Shown in the photo (From left) Trenton Davis, Kiley Bess, Kent Keith, Katie Huskey and Steven Haley.
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
Puxico, Missouri - The Puxico High School honored their Class of 2016 graduates on Friday evening. McKenna Hawthorne was named the Valedictorian and Nathan Dare was named Salutatorian.
Nathan is the son of Kyle and Carmel Dare. He graduated with a 4.30 GPA. He was Puxico RhythmSteppers in marching band as well as a drum major and section leader, he participated in basketball as captain, baseball as captain, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America and was District 20 President. His future plans are to the University of Missouri - Columbia and earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. He plans to also earn a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. Nathan was also a Missouri Bright Flight Scholar.
Information and photo submitted by Carmel Dare of Puxico.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Bloomfield High School Class of 2016 will graduated Sunday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Bloomfield Gym.
Mara Kay Mayo has been named the Class of 2016 Valedictorian.
She is the daughter of Ryan and Heather May.
Her plans are to attend the Missouri University of Science and Technology at Roll, Missouri where she plans to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering.
Morgan Marie Fuwell has been named the Class of 2016 Salutatorian.
She is the daughter of Raymond and Tina Fuwell.
Her plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau and hear a degree in Nursing.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter High School Class of 2016 will make their final appearance at the Bearcat Event Center tonight at Graduation beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Julia Hahn has been named the Class of 2016 Valedictorian with a GPA of 4.4081.
Julia is the daughter of Brad and Melissa Hahn of Dexter.
Her plans are to attend the University of Alabama and major in Chemical and Biological Engineering with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine.
Delaney Pullen has been named the Class of 2016 Salutatorian with a GPA of 4.3402.
Delaney is the daughter of Alex and Lori Pullen.
Her plans are to attend University of Mississippi and major in Biology. She then plans to attend Optometry School.
Dexter, Missouri - It can be rather lonely in the military especially when on duty overseas. Trevor Waldner, a high school graduate, knows all too well about traveling in the military. He doesn't get to come back to Dexter as often as he would like, but he is serving our country well.
Mrs. Guethle's class all made him cards to send that were very nice and thanking him for being a hero and protecting us. This is a pic of her class with the letters and notes to Trevor.
Trevor was able to come home for a bout 10 days recently. He attended the Dexter High School Track meet to watch his sister, MaKayla Waldner, compete. He spent his time visiting with family and friends before going back to his duties.
If your class or church group would like to send a letter to Trevor, please contact Karen Kiger or Kim Waldner at Central Elementary in Dexter.
Thank you Trevor for all you do to protect us and serve in the United States Army.
