Walnut Ridge, Arkansas - Williams Baptist College has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester.
The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List is comprised of those with at least a 3.5 GPA.
Melanie McKuin, 2016 graduate of Dexter High School achieved a perfect 4.0 and was named to the President's List.
Melanie McKuin is the daughter of Barry and Kimmy McKuin.
She played basketball all 4 years of high school and ran track her freshman and sophomore years.
Melanie was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Future Teachers of America, Dexter Honor Society, and was in the Top 10% of her class.
She was also voted 2016 Winter Homecoming Queen.
She was a member of the All-State Girls Basketball Team, First Team All-District Girls Basketball Team, SEMO All Conference Girls Basketball Team, SEMO Conference Player of the Year and Standard Democrat Player of the Year during her junior year as a Bearcat! She was a McDonalds' Shootout All-Tournament Team member and Lady Royals Christmas Classic All-Tournament Team team member for both her junior and senior years.
Melanie is playing basketball and majoring in pre-pharmacy at Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
Williams Baptist College is a four-year, Christian, liberal arts college. Williams is known for its academic excellence and personal attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1, as well as its warm, Christ-centered environment. There are over 500 students on WBC’s main campus at Walnut Ridge, Ark., and a total enrollment of about 600. Most students live in on-campus residence halls and apartments.
Dexter, Missouri - Musical Theater Camp was held at Dexter High School last week. Campers worked on a scene from Shrek the Musical on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
About 30 students from grades 1st through 6th worked each day to perfect their skill.
The singers/actors then put on a performance for their parents, grandparents, and friends on Friday.
Jamie Sepulvado is the music/choir director for Dexter Public Schools.
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter School Board met in Closed Session this week. Below are the minutes released by Amy James, Interim Superintendent and Director of Special Services
In Closed Session:
1. The board accepted the resignation of the following:
Michele Cannon, MS Building Aide
2. The board employed the following; pending favorable background checks (if applicable):
Eric Boles-HS Boys Tennis
Brad Hann-Bus Mechanic
Shelly Culp-Business Teacher
Tamara Mallard-Special Services Aide
Cody Boyer-Special Services Aide
Brooke Walker-Special Services Aide
Angie Seabaugh-Special Services Aide
3. The board approved the following internal transfers for the
2017-2018 school year:
Transfer of Christin Stone to 3-8 ACE
Transfer of Rebekah McGhee to K-2 special services aide
4. Discussion of administrative personnel.
Motion to approve Alana Dowdy as HS Principal for 2017-2018
Items presented to the board for informational purposes for future meetings or for discussion include:
None at this time
Dexter, Missouri - Three Rivers College will hold a Fall On-the-Spot Enrollment Rush event in conjunction with the Raider Run, Walk & Wag 5K Run/Walk fundraiser on Saturday, July 8, in the East Park in Dexter.
The Enrollment Rush will allow prospective Three Rivers students to apply for admission and financial aid on the spot. Staff from Three Rivers – Dexter will be on hand to answer any questions attendees might have about the programs available at Three Rivers.
“A lot of people don’t realize how many classes and programs are available at Three Rivers – Dexter,” said Joe Kenley, Director of Three Rivers – Dexter. “We want to show how easy it is to start building your future, right here in Dexter.”
Registration is currently open for Fall 2017 classes at all of Three Rivers’ locations across Southeast Missouri. For more information on taking classes at Three Rivers College, or to apply for admission to Three Rivers, visit trcc.edu/admissions. For more information on the Raider Run, Walk & Wag 5K Run/Walk fundraiser, visit trcc.edu/development/events.php.
Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors.
Stoddard County
Advance
Logan Middleton, Erin Robison, Gracci Ward, Tiffany Wilcox
Bernie
Royce Champion, Tyla Cloninger, Shonda Ferguson, Zakry Ranberger, Billie Slusher, Ashlyn Stevens
Bloomfield
Austin Bond, Nycole Born, Jaime Jarrell, Taylor Noles, Kristi Venable, Jesse Watson
Dexter
Alexa Ash, Ramona Baker, Morgan Cliff, Katlyn Covey, Brittani Cox, Sara Edwards, Rodger Ellis, David Fortner, Jodi Fortner, Jocelyn Frederick, Angela Freeman, Melissa Geary, Brooke Gott, Macy Graves, Elexis Heitman, Taylor Hutchcraft, Jacob Hyten, Timothy Jones, Brandi Joy, Jessica Ladd, Casie Layton, Alexis May, Kelly McCoy, Kalyn Mitchell, April Perez, Emily Peters, Cadence Pullam, Blake Robinett, Trentan Rogers, Kristen Samples, Michaela Shafer, Randy Tanner, Tonya Whitehead
Essex
Clayton Daniel, Mackenzie Fry, Misty Stucker
Puxico
Shalynn Caldwell, Jonathon Davis, Kendra Kennedy, Kristen McGowen, Chelsea Wilson
