Jefferson City, Missouri - Women Legislators of Missouri are encouraging young women, set to graduate from high school, to apply for a $500 college scholarship. Each year the group selects one student from each of Missouri’s congressional districts to receive the award. Members hope to spread the word about the scholarship opportunity so that female students from all parts of the state will apply.
“This is a great opportunity for any young woman who is interested in continuing her post graduate studies to receive some valuable financial assistance.” said Tila Hubrecht, R, Dexter.
The Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus created the senior scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students on the basis of leadership, academics and community service. Candidates must fill out an application and are required to submit a 500-word essay answering the question, “If you were a state legislator, what would you hope to accomplish and why?”
A link to download the scholarship is located at http://house.mo.gov/downloads/wlsa2017.pdf
Applications must be mailed to: Representative Patricia Pike, Missouri State Capitol , 201 West Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 or submitted via email to patricia.pike@house.mo.gov with the subject WLM Essay Contest.
The submission deadline is Thursday, March 9, 2017.
The group will select recipients and then a hold a reception in their honor in the State Capitol later in April. Scholarships will be presented to the recipients in the Missouri House Chamber. For further information, contact 573-751-5388.
Dexter, Missouri - It's always a bitter-sweet evening when the seniors are honored at Dexter High School. It's their last home meet, the last time they will wrestling on the home mats.
The wrestling team honored three seniors, Dalton Green, Cory Holland, and Jakob Sauvage. (Each athlete will have their own article).Corey Holland is the son of Richard and Trish Watson.
He has participated in track his freshman year. He also participated in football and wrestling all four years of high school.
He is a member of Future Farmers of America.
His career record in wrestling is 16-11.
Corey's future plans are to attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in Physical Education.
Dexter, Missouri - The 2017 Winter Sports Senior Night was held on Friday, February 10th at the Bearcat Event Center.
Hailey is the daughter of Billy and Lori Anderson.
She is a member of the Drama, Speech, & Debate team her junior year, track team as a freshman , sophomore, and senior years, and the Kickin' Cats the last 3 years.
She is also the Sr. Beta Treasurer.
Her future plans are to attend Three Rivers College and pursue a degree in Education at Southeast State University - Cape Girardeau.
Dexter, Missouri - It's always a bitter-sweet evening when the seniors are honored at Dexter High School. It's their last home meet, the last time they will wrestling on the home mats.
The wrestling team honored three seniors, Dalton Green, Cory Holland, and Jakob Sauvage. (Each athlete will have their own article).
Dalton Green is the son of Scott Green and Marsha Eubanks.
He participated in cross country his senior year and has participated in wrestling both his junior and senior years.
Dalton's future plans are to attend Three Rivers College or protect our freedom as a member of the United State Army.
Dexter, Missouri - The annual Jr. Beta Winter Dance will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The 2017 Mr. DMS will also be crowned during the dance.
Eighth grade boys are nominated by 8th grade teachers. Students and staff will support their candidate via a $1.00 donation/vote placed in a box at the main office of T.S. Hill Middle School.
Shown in the photo front row from left to right: Damon Stearns, Blake Carillo, CJ Greene and Peyton Driskill.
Middle row from left to right: Jonathon Floyd, Andrew Ellinghouse, Justin Viers, and Nate Mangum.
Back row from left to right: Bryce Ingram, Jeb Hubbard, Jackson Allen, Ryder Boles, and Landon Hoggard.
