Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Several Poplar Bluff High School students were selected for the 2016 Southeast Missouri All-District Choir during an audition on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau.
Ross Dare, Alivia and Bethany Jenson, and Allison Knowlton and Aaron Taylor will perform with the 9th and 10th grade choir, while Hunter Ellis, Ariel Judd and Shelby Ross will join the 11th and 12th grade choir Saturday, Nov. 12th, at Cape Central High School.
The juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to try out for the All-State Choir.
Shown in the photo: (Back row from left) Choir teacher Joshua Allen, tenors Ross Dare and Hunter Ellis, alto Ariel Judd and bass Aaron Taylor; (front row) soprano Alivia Jenson, altos Shelby Ross and Allison Knowlton, and soprano Bethany Jenson.
Article and photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Jayden Jones with the Positive Office Referral certificate.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Jayden is in the second grade and was referred by Mrs. Leonard.
"Jayden sets a good example for other students of following the 3R's daily!"
Congratulations Jayden Jones!
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - On Saturday, September 24th Dexter High School Choir students traveled to Cape Central High School to compete for one of the coveted spots in the All-District Choir.
Students prepared an art song for the audition and also had to sight-read music for points.
The juniors and seniors have their own choir made up of the 100 best vocal musicians in the District.
All of the students that made the choir will now practice and learn new music for a concert on November 12th. The juniors and seniors will also have an opportunity to try-out for the All-State Choir on November 12th.
On this day they will travel to Cape Central and work with a clinician and other students in the choir. They will perform for the public at 4:00 p.m.
"I am so proud of our Dexter vocal students," commented choir director Jamie Sepulvado. "They were well behaved and represented us well.
In total there were 33 students from grades 9 - 12 at Dexter High school, the largest number they have ever had. There were 13 students from the 11th and 12 grade choir that earned All-District honors.
"This proves to me that our dedication and talent continues to grow," stated Sepulvado.
Student who were selected for the 11th and 12th grade All-District Choir ware Caroline Powers, Natalee Pedroza, Meg Simmons, Sarah Miller, Emily Johns, Abby Mangum, Myca Sutton, Andrew Teel, Tres Hampton, Jake Cunningham, Brad Fields, Gabe Jackson, and Jackson Babb.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - On Saturday, September 24th Dexter High School Choir students traveled to Cape Central High School to compete for one of the coveted spots in the All-District Choir.
Students prepared an art song for the audition and also had to sight-read music for points.
The freshmen and sophomores have their own choir made up of the 100 best vocal musicians in the District.
All of the students that made the choir will now practice and learn new music for a concert on November 12th.
On this day they will travel to Cape Central and work with a clinician and other students in the choir. They will perform for the public at 4:00 p.m.
"I am so proud of our Dexter vocal students," commented choir director Jamie Sepulvado. "They were well behaved and represented us well.
In total there were 33 students from grades 9 - 12 at Dexter High school, the largest number they have ever had.
"this proves to me that our dedication and talent continues to grow," stated Sepulvado.
Student who were selected for the 9th and 10th grade All-District Choir ware Faith Owens, Margo Nea, Madeline Parker, Maddie Slaton, Megan Green, Mackenzie Boyt, Arianna Carter , May Roper, Gracie McDonald, Wyatt Parker, Dalton Granger, Joe Rice, Josh Sitzes, Coby Powers, Ryker Jaynes, James Robinson, Ethan Kirkley, Ethan Kincy, Preston Walton, and Jake Almakuter.
Sikeston, Missouri - The annual Marching Band Competition will be held at the Sikeston football field this year. Normally the event is held in Charleston.
Parents are encouraged to attend Saturday, October 8, 2016.
The T.S. Hill Middle School Marching Cats will step off at 8:41 a.m. for the parade competition. Parade awards will be given out at 11:30 a.m. at the stadium.
The Sikeston High School is located at 200 Pine Street.
