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Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
The beef sticks are just $1.00 each and the proceeds will go towards purchasing items needed in the shop class.
This is a Dexter student lead organization. DTA Members are any Industrial Arts student who wishes to be part of the group. They have a lot of fun activities throughout the school year including "Movie Night" and "Bowling!"
"Members get the benefit of making DTA projects which helps out the club and gives the students small projects that they do not have to purchase," according to Marti Pulliam, Industrial Technology Educator for Dexter High School.
This is a worthwhile fundraiser and the beef sticks are delicious. Help support DTA today!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Jr. Beta Club will be sponsoring their first ever Winter Dance on Thursday, February 21st from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the T. S. Middle School gym.
All Middle School students are invited to dance the night away. This will not be a formal dance; however students are being asked to “look nice”.
T-shirts are available for $8.00 to commemorate this event. If a student is interested in buying a t-shirt, they should bring money to the office and what size shirt they would like to purchase before February 8th. The school needs enough time to order the shirts so that they are here by the dance.
A photographer will also be on hand to take pictures. The cost will be very low to purchase these wonderful memories.
There will also be a live DJ to “Rock the Gym!” Students will have a great time!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Officer interviews were held at Twin Rivers High School on Wednesday, January 30th. Current Area Officers conducted the interviews of the area candidates from 17 FFA Chapters in Area 16.
Shelby Edwards, a junior at Dexter High School, and a member of the Dexter FFA chapter was elected to the office of Sentinel for the Area 16 FFA Association for the 2013-2014 year.
Ronnie Shipman, Agriculture Instructor at Dexter High School and FFA Advisor noted, "Shelby has been a member of the Dexter Future Farmers of America for the past three years and is quite active in FFA."
Brianna Madigan and Storm Massey served as voting delegates and students Trevor Link and Garette Kyle went to observe how interviews are conducted.
Shelby will be installed into her office at the Area 16 Banquet that will be held at Poplar Bluff, Missouri on March 19th.
Congratulations Shelby! The Dexter community wishes you well in your new position.
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Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester. This honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester and those students also have achieved a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above.
Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
Jacob Madigan is a 2012 Dexter High School graduate and this is his first semester at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Congratulations Madigan!!
Dexter, Missouri Students:William Andrews, Tyler Batchelor, Daniel Braden, Tammy Bradley, Garry Brady, Alexandra Dale, Christopher Fernandes, Jamie Granger, Jennifer Hankins, Ethan Hindman, Lindsey Hindman, Scott Hindman, Curtis Holt, Ashley Hunsaker, Julie Jackson, Rodney Jennings, Mindy Joseph, Brennen Justice, Sylvia Kersey, Thad King, Rosa Lara, Jacob Madigan, Hannah Mathis, Corbin Matthews, Crystal Miller, Matthew Miller, Gwendolynn Oliva, Stacy Philpott, Stephen Powell, Hilma Reyes, Maygan Roberts, Kaitlyn Seiberlich, Austin Stacy, Tony Stephens, Anna Stevens, Cherie Swirple, Kayla Taylor, Cassie Templemire, Jeff Voss, Kendra Whiles, Kecia Wyatt, Kaitlyn Yates, and Jennifer Zimmerman.
Other Stoddard County Students: Martin Dames, Advance, MO; Emily Caldwell, Bell City, MO; Eryn Jones, Bell City, MO; Carissa Cluck, Bernie, MO; Austin Hatchel, Bernie, MO; Jessica Hunt, Bernie, MO; Brandy Johnson, Bernie, MO; Mark McKuin, Bernie, MO; Dana Neuhaus, Bernie, MO; Eric Norden, Bernie, MO; Samuel Pruitt, Bernie, MO; Tia Pruitt, Bernie, MO; Thomas Shepard, Bernie, MO; Brandy Thompson, Bernie, MO; Joshua Abner, Bloomfield, MO; Lisa Baker, Bloomfield, MO; Dylan Cooper, Bloomfield, MO; Joshua Eye, Bloomfield, MO; Kathy Love, Bloomfield, MO; Jamie Mays, Bloomfield, MO; Emily McClellan, Bloomfield, MO; 
Melody Patrick, Bloomfield, MO; Kodie Patterson, Bloomfield, MO; Robin Patterson, Bloomfield, MO; Jean Pearson, Bloomfield, MO; Sandra Pilcher, Bloomfield, MO; Kayla Powell, Bloomfield, MO; Laura Reynolds, Bloomfield, MO; Tammy Starnes, Bloomfield, MO; Erika Thomlinson, Bloomfield, MO; Ladena Wilkison, Bloomfield, MO; Ashley Williams, Dudley, MO; Parker Evans, Essex, MO; Brittany Johnson, Essex, MO; Caitlyn Mayberry, Essex, MO; Nathan McGhee, Essex, MO; Linda Rivera, Essex, MO; Jon Woods, Parma, MO; Michael Bowling, Puxico, MO; Nicole Cornelison, Puxico, MO; Jesse Cupp, Puxico, MO; Peggy Fowler, Puxico, MO; Tyler Gholson, Puxico, MO; Jerrie Ketcherside, Puxico, MO; Kerry McClure, Puxico, MO; Matthew Roberts, Puxico, MO; Michele Robertson, Puxico, MO; Ryan Robertson, Puxico, MO; Juanita Stroup, Puxico, MO; Erin Thompson, Puxico, MO; Jennifer Van-Es, Puxico, MO; Matthew Wallace, Puxico, MO; and Ryan Winingnear, Puxico, MO.
Congratulations to all of the Three River College students who made the Dean's List. This is quite an achievement and the Stoddard County community is very proud of you.
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Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Three Rivers College will host a “FAFSA Frenzy” event from 2 – 4 p.m. in the A-building,(Westover Administration Building),1st floor on Sunday, February 17th to help potential colleges students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
This event is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and is designed to help college student complete the FAFSA. Those who attend will receive hands-on assistance from financial aid advisers from Three Rivers College. You will also receive information on grants, loans, and scholarships available at the federal, state, and college levels.
Students who attend the event will be entered to win a state scholarship, provided they enroll in a Missouri post-secondary program in the fall. Enrolling at Three Rivers College is not required and any potential students wanting to participate are welcome.
State of Missouri students are encouraged to complete the online FAFSA as early as possible; however the deadline is April 1st for both state and federal financial aid.
Participants should bring their 2012 W-2 forms, as well as copies of their 2012 tax forms if ready. If parents and/or students have not yet filed their 2012 returns, they should bring any statements of interest earned in 2012, any 1099 forms, and any other forms required to complete taxes.
Students should also obtain a student PIN and parent PIN online at www.pin.ed.gov before attending the event.
For more information on the event, visit www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/fafsa_completion.php.
“FAFSA Frenzy” is part of the College Goal Sunday program, a 37 state volunteer initiative that seeks to provide information and assistance to families seeking financial aid for post-secondary studies. This is the 10th year that Missouri has held statewide events to help with FAFSA completion, with 55 events being held at high schools and post-secondary education centers across the state.
More than 9,500 Missouri students have received help at such events during the last nine years, 65% of whom were low-income, minority, and first generation college students.
