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Trey Johnson Builds Amazing Table at Dexter High School
June 20th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Mr. Rudd, Dexter High School, Industrial Arts Teacher has some pretty talented students. Their efforts aren't recognized as much as an athlete; however their talent is extraordinary.
Trey Johnson, a sophomore at DHS, built this table as one of his projects in his shop class. Students were able to take home their projects at the end of the school season.
Students can choose a project to complete and take home. They learn how to use woodworking tools along with power saws, and techniques to create these works of art.
Last Updated on June 20th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/valg/Trey-Johnson-Builds-Amazing-Table-at-Dexter-High-School
PB High School Hosts First Student PD Day
June 20th 2018 by Dee Loflin
PBHS hosts its first student PD day
Zumba, beekeeping, college life, dog training, improv and Magic the Gathering were just a sampling of the various subjects and activities secondary education students were exposed to last week.
Poplar Bluff High School held its first student personal development day in collaboration with the Technical Career Center on Friday, May 11, at the Tom Hoover Way campus.
“The idea was to give kids an opportunity to learn what you wouldn’t get in a typical school day,” explained Instructional Coach Stephanie Kuper, the event organizer. “We had information about different careers, everyday things that people need to know about, and some fun sessions.”
Community partners, faculty and even high schoolers led the breakout sessions, which students got to select via a survey. Last year Junior High successfully introduced student PD day to the district, and Kuper credited the leadership there for providing a model she can go off of. The concept originally came from the Orchard Farm School District.
“When kids are engaged in what they’re learning about, classroom management tends to take care of itself,” Kuper said. “You gotta keep giving them reason to come, because you can’t teach unless they’re here.”
Pictured: Barbie Hon of the Technical Career Center displays the teeth of her horse Cricket during an equine care session.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on June 20th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/valf/PB-High-School-Hosts-First-Student-PD-Day
Three Rivers College Student Receives T.R.U.S.T. Scholarship
June 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Three Rivers College student and Wappapello resident Hannah Foriester has received the T.R.U.S.T. Scholarship from the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. The T.R.U.S.T. scholarship is awarded by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust’s Scholarship Committee to students with extenuating financial circumstances.
The T.R.U.S.T. scholarship is administered by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. To learn more about investing in Three Rivers College students through scholarships, contact Director of Development Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077 or michellereynolds@trcc.edu.
From L-R: Allen Brooks, Three Rivers Endowment Trust Board Member; Mark Stidham, Three Rivers Endowment Trust Board Member; Hannah Foriester, scholarship recipient; Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College; and Eric Schalk, Chair of the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees.
Last Updated on June 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vakb/Three-Rivers-College-Student-Receives-TRUST-Scholarship
Several Receive Stoddard County Development Foundation Scholarships
June 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Three Rivers College students from Stoddard County have received scholarships from the Stoddard County Development Foundation. The recipients were honored at the college’s “Fulfilling Dreams” reception for students awarded Three Rivers College and Three Rivers Endowment Trust scholarships. Recipients are listed below by hometown.
Advance: Jordan Clark
Bernie: Christina Dowdy
Dexter: Ramona Baker, Haley Cornett, Angela Freeman
Essex: Lane Brown
Puxico: Mariah Fowler
Risco: Miranda Wake
The Stoddard County Development Foundation scholarship is administered by the Three Rivers Endowment Trust. To learn more about investing in Three Rivers College students through scholarships, contact Director of Development Michelle Reynolds at 573-840-9077 or michellereynolds@trcc.edu.
Pictured is Christina Dowdy, one of several Three Rivers College students who received scholarships from the Stoddard County Development Foundation, was recognized at a “Fulfilling Dreams” reception held in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.
From L-R: Allen Brooks, Three Rivers Endowment Trust Board Member; Mark Stidham, Three Rivers Endowment Trust Board Member; Christina Dowdy, scholarship recipient; Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College; and Eric Schalk, Chair of the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees. Not shown: Ramona Baker, Lane Brown, Jordan Clark, Haley Cornett, Mariah Fowler, Angela Freeman, and Miranda Wake.
Last Updated on June 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vakc/Several-Receive-Stoddard-County-Development-Foundation-Scholarships
TCC Students Place in SkillsUSA Branding Contest
June 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Computer graphics students at the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center won second and third place respectively in the 2018 brand design contest at the state fall leadership contest of SkillsUSA Missouri held recently in Jefferson City.
Jeramiah Gracia won second place and Rayni Seesengood placed third out of more than 70 entries. Themed ‘job-ready day one,’ the contest included a T-shirt, banner and trading pin component, and a cohesive design among the mediums.
“It’s indicative of the level of skills students are capable of in this program – graphic design,” commented Charles Kinsey, TCC director. “[SkillsUSA] is an important organization because it allows the students to express themselves and compete, while the industry tunes in.”
The students, both seniors, qualify to compete in the district contest in February and the statewide competition in April.
The computer graphics program, under the instruction of Regina Gossett, has produced employees in multiple area print shops over the years including 4M Sign Service & Design, Southeast Signs & Graphics, and Stinson Press.
“Our goal is to prepare students to go into the workforce,” said Gossett, “so we align [the program] with what they are doing in their shops.”
Pictured: Jeramiah Gracia and Rayni Seesengood take two of three top spots in an area branding competition.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on June 16th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vakd/TCC-Students-Place-in-SkillsUSA-Branding-Contest
