Searcy, Arkansas - Kendra Stevenson, a 2014 Dexter High School graduate and now attending Harding University, traveled to Chicago on April 6th - 9th as part of requirements for a world religtions class.
Stevenson, who is a public relations major, was among 90 students to participate in the trip designed to enlighten students about people and practices of major living religious traditions.
On Friday, April 7th, students visited the Baha'I House of Prayer, the Hindu Temple Balaji, Islamic Foundation Mosque, and the Sikh Religious Society.
At each location students were met with tour guides, panel discussions, or social interactions like the traditional Sikh "langar" dinner.
On Saturday, April 8th, students attended Shabbat service at KAM Isaiah Israel Congregations and met with Buddhists at Soka Gakkai International.
Harding University is a private Christian university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is the largest private university in the state.
Stevenson is the daughter of Kay Stevenson of Dexter and Keith Stevenson.
Dexter, Missouri - First grade students at Southwest Elementary in Dexter duct taped teacher Carrie Haynes to the wall as a fundraiser for the school Relay for Life team. (Shown in the photo).
Second grade students taped teacher Amber Duley to the wall and kindergarten students taped teacher Felicia Powers to the wall.
In all the school raised $900 for Stoddard County Relay for Life.
Dexter, Missouri - Congressman Jason Smith will be at Dexter High School on Friday, April 21st to recognize senior Reagan Miller’s appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
The Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers in the U.S. Navy. While attending the academy, midshipmen are on active duty in the U.S. Navy. Upon graduation, they are commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy or Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps.
“Reagan has the desire to serve and to be part of something bigger than herself,” said Congressman Smith. “Because of that spirit, I know Reagan is going to be an excellent midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. It was my honor to nominate her. Reagan will serve our country well and make Missouri proud.”
After completing the presentation, Congressman Smith will be available for questions from members of the press. If you are interested in attending, please email maggie.starks@mail.house.gov.
WHO: Congressman Jason Smith
WHAT: U.S. Naval Academy Appointment
WHEN: Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:30 to 10 a.m.
WHERE: Dexter High School, 1101 W Grant Street, Dexter, MO 63841
Dexter, Missouri - The Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) held a Book Fair in late January into early February at T.S. Hill Middle School.
Suzanne Collier presented Kay Stevenson, DMS Librarian, a check for the library fund.
Southwest, Central, and the Middle School each received a little over $1,700 each from the proceeds at the Book Fair.
"We greatly appreciate the community and it is good to see where their money goes when they invest in fundraisers at the schools," commented Collier.
Pictured are (left) Suzanne Collier presenting check to (right) Kay Stevenson.
Dexter, Missouri - The Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) held a Book Fair in late January into early February at Central Elementary School.
Southwest, Central, and the Middle School each received a little over $1,700 each from the proceeds at the Book Fair.
Rachelle Bennett, PTO President at Central Elementary presented a check to Camie Richard, Central Elementary Librarian, for the library fund."We greatly appreciate the community and it is good to see where their money goes when they invest in fundraisers at the schools," commented Suzanne Collier, PTO representative.
