The Puxico High School is proud to have student athletes who represent the school well, through their hard work both on the court and in the classroom.  Tonight they honored their senior athletes for their last season and representing the Puxico Indians.

Cheerleading back spot, Jera Backus, was escorted by her father, Todd Backus and her mother, Amy Backus.

Jera has been a Puxico cheerleader for the last four years of her high school career.

After graduation she plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau and earn a degree in business.

She would like to say thank you to her coaches and teammates for working hard to make every season memorable.  She also wants to thank her parents for supporting her and pushing her to be the best she could be on her three year journey thus far.

Jera's words of wisdom to her teammates is, "In all that you do put your heart in it and it can be accomplished."