Dexter, Missouri - Students at Dexter High School earned several awards at their annual awards assembly held at the Bearcat Event Center. Among them were the "I Dare You" Awards given to one male and one female student for exemplary good citizenship.
The 2017 Female I Dare You recipient is Jonni Hill.
The 2017 Male I Dare You recipient is Jacob Chamness.
William F. Danforth, founder of Ralston Purina, wrote the book, “I Dare You” from his person experience. He challenged young students to their highest potential in service and good citizenship.
The Danforth “I Dare You” Award recognizes youth who have an in depth knowledge of the 4-H program. It is to challenge them to develop their skills for future endeavors through life and most importantly service to others.
Students must be a junior in high school and demonstrate leadership skills and good citizenship at an outstanding level.
Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School held their annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Students earned awards in several subjects. The following is a list of awards given to given to student.
2017 T.S. Hill Middle School Annual Awards
Mrs. Monroe 6th Grade Art-1st Semester Hannah Summers
Mrs. Monroe 6th Grade Art-2nd Semester Kathryn Hawkins
Mrs. Monroe 7th Grade Art-1st Semester Sajah Ballard
Mrs. Monroe 7th Grade Art-2nd Semester Abrianna Mcpherson
Mrs. Monroe 8th Grade Art-1st Semester Payton Phelan
Mrs. Monroe 8th Grade Art-2nd Semester Bailey Chamberlain
Mrs. Monroe Art II McKayla Annesser
Mrs. Sitze 6th Grade Music Kaden Bias
Mrs. Sitze 7th Grade Music Rachel Lin
Mrs. Sitze 8th Grade Music Justin Viers
Mrs. Sepulvado 6th Grade Choir Abigail Rash
Mrs. Sepulvado 7th and 8th Grade Choir Kyla Propst
Mr. Jinkerson-Rybolt 6th Grade Band Hayden O'Dell
Mr. Jinkerson-Rybolt 7th Grade Band Alex Dugan
Mr. Jinkerson-Rybolt 8th Grade Band Bronwen Young
Mr. Jinkerson-Rybolt John Philip Sousa Award Layne Medler
Mrs. King 6th Grade Girl's PE-1st Semester Grace Sepulvado
Mrs. King 6th Grade Girl's PE-2nd Semester Alliye Lee
Mrs. King 7th Grade Girl's PE-1st Semester Magi McBride
Mrs. King 7th Grade Girl's PE-2nd Semester Andie Kruse
Mrs. King 8th Grade Girl's PE-1st Semester Jaycee Chappell
Mrs. King 8th Grade Girl's PE-2nd Semester Bailey Chamberlain
Mr. Becker 6th Grade Boy's PE-1st Semester Logan Josupait
Mr. Becker 6th Grade Boy's PE-2nd Semester Cole Nichols
Mr. Becker 7th Grade Boy's PE-1st Semester Drake Channell
Mr. Becker 7th Grade Boy's PE-2nd Semester Damon Helton
Mr. Becker 8th Grade Boy's PE-1st Semester Gavin Cartwright
Mr. Becker 8th Grade Boy's PE-2nd Semester Michael Smith
Mr. Lummukka Health-1st Semester Riley Moore
Mr. Lummukka Health-2nd Semester Sarah Midgett
Mrs. Watkins Family and Consumer Science-1st Semester Arielle Coyner
Mrs. Watkins Family and Consumer Science-2nd Semester Makenzie Mahy
Mrs. Watkins Food and Nutrition-1st Semester Bailey Chamberlain
Mrs. Watkins Food and Nutrition-2nd Semester Ryder Boles
Mr. Bolin Computer Science I Gabe McGhee
Mr. Bolin Computer Science II Justin Viers
Mr. Bolin Journalism McKayla Annesser
Mrs. Hahn 6th Grade Science Hannah Guy
Mrs. Miller 7th Grade Science Bailey Whitaker
Mrs. Ramsey 8th Grade Science Ryder Boles
Mrs. Moore 6th Grade English Alise Howell
Mrs. Heil 7th Grade English Patrick Lutmer
Mrs. Cato 8th Grade English Layne Medler
Mrs. Simmons 6th Grade Reading Hannah Guy
Mrs. Simmons Accelerated Reader/Top Point Eric Harmon
Mrs. Muckerman 7th Grade Reading Alyssa Frizzell
Mrs. Muckerman Accelerated Reader/Top Point Jalen Rodgers
Mrs. Cato Accelerated Reader/Top Point
Mrs. Boles 6th Grade Math Maddie Glaus
Mrs. Duncan 7th Grade Math Patrick Lutmer
Mrs. Bolin 8th Grade Math Layne Medler
Mrs. Thurmon 6th Grade SS Ryan Duncan
Miss Stickles 7th Grade SS Gerica Harris
Ms. DeMent 8th Grade SS Layne Medler
Merit Damon Stearns
Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School held their annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Students earned awards in several subjects including Male and Female Sportsmanship of the Year Awards.
2017 Male Sportsmanship of the Year was awarded to Peyton Driskill.
2017 Female Sportsmanship of the Year was awarded to Sydney Asberry.
Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School held their annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Students earned awards in several subjects including the President's Education Award.
This award is given to 8th grade students who maintain a 3.5 of 4.0 GPA along with a teacher's recommendation to reflect outstanding achievement such as English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, foreign language, and any other courses that reflect a school's core curriculum. This judgment is to be supported by tangible evidence that is comprised of either results on teacher-made tests, portfolio assessment, or special projects. The second recommendation from a school staff member may address, for example: involvement in community service or co-curricular activities including tutoring other students and/or demonstration of creativity and achievement in the visual and performing arts.
The following students received this prestigious award: McKayla Annesser, Ryder Boles, Bailey Chamberlain, Austin Daniels, Evan Grobe, Alanie Lacy, Layne Medler, Justin Viers, and Tara Williams.
Dexter, Missouri - The second grade class of Mrs. Neslon earned the Southwest Elementary Positive Behavioral Support Reward Flag for February 2017.
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.
Front row from left to right: Dalton Christian, Aiden Church, Maddie Thurston, Gabe Greer, and Madison Wilson.
Middle row from left to right: Reid Kirkley, Braelyn Sander, Ryan Lowman, Haleigh Parish, Chelsey Nation,and Lillie Hartline.
Back row from left to right: Lorin Northern, Grace Barbour, Walker Jarrell, Langston Werneck, Grant Briney, and Judd Robinson.