Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Katelynn Frazier #5 is the eighteen year old daughter of Dana Gibbs, Sloan Stahl, Matt and Tania Day. She has played basketball all four years of her high school career, volleyball two of those years, track one year and tennis one year. Katelynn is a member of FCA and the Dexter Honor Society. She plans to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas and eventually study abroad.
Brittany Harris #24 is the eighteen year old daughter of Jason and Samantha Harris. Brittany has ran track for one year, played volleyball for three years and basketball all four years of her high school career. She has received All State for two years, All District, All Conference, All Region for two years, SEMO Co-player of the Year, record holder for Most Career Points and leading scorer in the conference. Brittany plans to attend college and major in Nursing.
Coach Chad Allen is extremely proud of his Seniors and the Bearcats will miss them greatly next year. "These girls are great on and off the court! They are truly inspirational and talented young ladies". The girls were presented with flowers and a framed photograph which all the Lady Cats signed around the photo. What a keepsake these girls will cherish forever.
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Check out more photos of the Dexter Lady Cat Senior Night by going to the ShowMe Times Facebook page.You can still see these girls in action as the DHS Lady Cats head to West Plains on February 16th, will be in Jackson on February 18th and Sikeston on February 21st before starting their tournament play on February 25th at the Bearcat Event Center.
The Dexter community and Bearcat fans wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors and congratulations on a well deserved victory!
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The ShowMe Times would like to encourage all of our readers to support our local school system. The education and growth of young people in our community is important to everyone's future.
We would like everyone to join us as we encourage these young students in their pursuits.
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Dexter T.S. Middle School- This listing of activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.
The ShowMe Times would like to encourage all of our readers to support our local school system. The education and growth of young people in our community is important to everyone's future.
We would like everyone to join us as we encourage these young students in their pursuits.
So lets get involved by supporting the events at our schools.
Beth Farrar, SMT Writer
The first senior to be honored tonight was Jesse Barnes. Barnes has played basketball for the Rebels since junior high and has played all four years during high school. He is a member of the Quiz Bowl Team, Beta Club, marching and concert band, FBLA, Student Council, and the Science Club. Barnes plans on attending Missouri State University in Springfield for the fall semester and majoring in Psychology.
The second senior to be recognized was Nick Daniels. Daniels is a proud member of Beta Club, the president of FCA, Student Council, marching and concert band, FCCLA, and FBLA. He has been on the basketball team since his freshman year and is often one of the high scorers for Richland’s team. His plans for the future are to attend college and major in Agriculture.
The third and final senior to be honored was Richard Forshee. Forshee moved to Richland in junior high and has played basketball for the Rebels ever since. He is often the lead scorer for his team and has just recently made his 1000th point of his high school basketball career. He is an active member in FBLA, FCCLA, FCA, and Beta Club. He is looking forward to attending college after graduation and continuing his basketball career at the collegiate level.
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Poplar Bluff, Missouri – The Dexter Jazz Cats will be traveling to Poplar Bluff, Missouri Thursday, February 14th and 16th to participate in a Jazz Festival.
There will be Jazz Bands from across Southeast Missouri who will come together to perform in the Tinnin Center as Three Rivers College hosts its 22nd Annual Jazz Festival on February 14th and 16th. The shows will be at 7 p.m., and admission is free.
DHS Band Director Scott Rybolt commented, "This is a great opportunity for the Dexter Jazz Cats. They are ranked high when it comes to performing in competitions. We have a lot of talent here at the Dexter High School."
Performing both nights of the Festival will be the Three Rivers College Jazz Band, and guest performer saxophonist Mike Goldsmith, Director of Jazz and Woodwinds at Mineral Area College.
Also performing on Thursday, February 14th will be the Poplar Bluff Junior and Senior High School bands, the Sikeston High School band, the Jefferson R-7 Junior and Senior High bands, the Charleston High School band, and the North County High School band.
The Saturday, February 16th performance will feature the Southeast All-District Jazz Band, which consists of the best high school jazz musicians in Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) District 10.
"We're incredibly excited to have all these young men and women coming to play here," said William White, Instructor of Music at Three Rivers and director of the college's Jazz Band. "Not only do we get to bring in over 200 of the best young jazz musicians in the area, but we also get to help them prepare for upcoming competitions in a more relaxed atmosphere."
Guest performer Mike Goldsmith will also serve as a clinician for visiting bands that want coaching for competitive performances. In addition to his teaching duties at Mineral Area, Goldsmith has played with several big bands and combos throughout the Midwest, including studio recordings for the St. Louis Cardinals.
People wanting more information on the 22nd Annual Jazz Festival, or those interested in participating in next year's performance, can call the Three Rivers College Music Department at 573-840-9639.
Want to take your sweetheart out to a wonderful concert, check out the Jazz Cats as they perform at the Tinnin Center in Poplar Bluff. Free to the public!
