Dexter Senior High School- This listing of activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.
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The Dexter Bearcat Booster Club was also there handing out FREE shirts to the students. "We had some left-over shirts from previous years and several of the district shirts. We just wanted to give them away to any student who wanted one." stated one Booster Member. The students were excited about getting the free shirts at the Pep Rally and began putting them on over their school clothes.
The cheerleaders lead the crowd in a few cheers and both Coach Eric Sitze and Coach Allen spoke about the girls. Coach Sitze introduced each girl on the team and talked about a great season they have had thus far and how he has coached the two seniors since they were in middle school. Coach Allen also spoke about the girls' record and how he has enjoyed coaching them this year. "I think we have a real chance against Incarnate Word," Allen commented. "A real good chance."
After a few words from Mrs. Michelle Kirkley and Laura Stone, the crowd cheered and the basketball team headed towards the chartered bus. Mark Booker, (Owner of Bootheel Recycling) and Matt Mills donated the money to rent the bus for the Lady Cats and their entourage. The cheerleaders, coaches and the basketball players were blessed to receive such a donation and were happy to travel in comfort to Columbia.
The bus driver circled the entire campus. Students were lined in front of the T.S. Hill Middles School, Central, Southwest and the high school holding banners, signs, and pom poms as the bus drove in front of their school. The Middle School was chanting at the top of their lungs, "LBB! LBB! LBB!" over and over again.
The girls on the bus were waiving out the window and some were recording with their cell phones and video cameras! What a great way to send these girls to the ShowMe Showdown in Columbia.
Good Luck Lady Cats! One Team One Dream!
Branson, Missouri - High schools from all over Missouri travelled to Branson for a three day weekend to participate in the annual Missouri State Beta Convention. Members participated in many different categories of academics, performances, and many other activities during their stay. Beta Club is a club for students that uphold academic excellence throughout their high school years.
This year, there were nearly three thousand Missouri students that attended the Moon River Theater to elect the new officers, get inspired by the number of speakers, and bond with their fellow Betas. The theme of the 2013 Convention is “The Heart of Beta” and the National Convention will be held on June 19th-22nd in Mobile, Alabama.
Last year, the Missouri Betas elected all three officers from the Southeast Missouri area. Zachary Goode is from Bloomfield High School and held the position of Missouri State Beta President. Sarah B. Wilson is a student from Malden High School and was elected the Vice President last year. Jessica Shidler is a member of the Richland High School Beta Club and held the position of Secretary.
Bloomfield, Malden, and Richland have become quite the Beta trio throughout the past couple of years. This year, the same three schools were put in office again.
Darren Green (Malden), was elected as the new President with his Big Beta Theory campaign skit and competed against Vinburnum High School for the position. Green is a proud leader of the Malden Betas who also took 1st place in Creative Writing, Oratory Competition, Campaign Skit, and Group Talent. Wilson has officially completed her job as the State Vice President but Green is eager to step in and represent Malden at Nationals over the summer.
Kannon Qualls (Richland), was elected the new Vice President with his “Express Yourself” campaign skit. While growing up with autism, Qualls knew that the song and skit was perfect to represent his personality and his speech. Qualls defeated nine other schools from all over Missouri and was named the 2013 Vice President. Richland also took second place in the Acrylic Painting Competition and third place in the Spelling Competition.
Kendra Elder (Bloomfield), was voted in as the new Beta Secretary with her “Kicking It With Kendra” campaign skit. Bloomfield ran against two other schools and successfully placed 2nd in the Campaign Skit Competition. They also performed in Special Talent with a vocal/instrumental quartet entitled “Fly”.
Not only officers were elected at the Beta Convention, but the members also got to experience multiple inspirational stories and speakers throughout their weekend. Throughout the three different sessions held in the theater, the students got to enjoy comedies, music, and other talents all weekend long.
The officers from last year are now on the road travelling with visiting officers and are eager and willing to attend other Beta Conventions across the country. Missouri was proud to have a total of thirteen visiting officers, including the South Carolina and National Secretary who performed an amazing dance routine and gave an outstanding speech called “Run, Forrest, Run”.
The Beta Club motto is “Lead by serving others” and the members that attend this convention really stick to that saying. Together, the Missouri schools raised multiple thousands of dollars to donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and also contributed to the MDA Foundation while they were at convention. The Betas were also surprised when a member of the Herschend family, the same Herschend that own both Silver Dollar City and Dollywood, took the stage and spoke to the Betas about the value of giving and the happiness and fulfillment that comes with it.
Throughout the weekend, all of the Missouri clubs and their members bonded together and learned new things from all of the people that came onto the stage. There was a lot of laughter, standing ovations, and maybe even a few tears. Overall, the convention was an overall success and the Missouri State Trio will be heading to Mobile, Alabama to represent the state of Missouri once more in June.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – "The Future Farmers of America organization makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education," according to the National FFA website.
Each year students participate in Career Development Events and area competitions to hopefully move on to the district and state levels. Dexter students have made a commitment to their FFA organization and competed last Wednesday, March 6th at the Twin Rivers High School.
Participants were expected to observe the National FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket during the event.
Trevor Link competed in Creed Speaking and placed 4th in the contest. The FFA Creed outlines the organization’s beliefs regarding the industry of Agriculture, FFA membership and the value of citizenship and patriotism. The purpose of the Creed speaking event is to develop public speaking ability of FFA members as well as develop their self-confidence and contribute to their advancement in the FFA degree program. Participants must memorize the Creed and are asked various questions. Congratulations Trevor, job well done!
The Dexter FFA Knowledge team consisting of Hannah Craft, Madison Bishop, and Garrett Kyle placed 4th in the competition. The Knowledge Team students are recognized for their knowledge of agricultural issues and evaluated on how well they can apply classroom knowledge to real-life situations. Congratulations to Madison, Hannah and Garrett!
These students will advance to the District level competition, which will be held in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Saturday, April 6th.
In the Record Book competition, Hannah Craft and Madison Bishop both placed 1st. They will attend the State FFA Convention in Columbia, Missouri on April 18th and 19th where their books will be on display.
The Record Book competition which falls in the category of the FFA Books competition also includes, scrapbooks, record books, treasurer's book and secretary's book. 
The Record Book requires students to display their ability to keep accurate and neat financial records, record financial information in a proper format, and calculate financial statements, cash flow and profit and loss records. They must also maintain an inventory of agricultural produce or products and a record of leadership activities.
Students must also enter the utilize the Missouri Agricultural Record Book or the Missouri Farm Business Record Book. These computerized records may be used to help complete the paper book submitted.
Autumn Lesley placed 1st in the FFA Scrapbook competition and will have the Dexter FFA Scrapbook on display at the State FFA Convention in Columbia. The Scrapbook is a record of activities engaged by the FFA Chapter and must cover the time period between the first day of March and the last day of February of the preceding year.
Each Scrapbook is scored and must list the activities engaged by the FFA chapter, FFA officers, and FFA members, a list of degrees and the recipient's name awarded during the year as well as record any honors received by the FFA Chapter. All copies of news clippings written by a reporter, announcements, programs concerning chapter activities and photos taken must be placed in the Scrapbook as well. For the Dexter chapter that is a handful of work, well done Autumn on your accomplishment!
The Dexter FFA is under the advisement of Mr. Ronnie Shipman, Agriculture Instructor at Dexter Senior High School. We congratulate all the FFA Members who attended the competition on a job well done.
Written by
Jessica Snider, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Due to the recent success and victories of the Lady Bearcat Basketball Team, the Bearcats have earned a spot in the Final Four Competition in Columbia, Missouri, this Thursday, March 14th.
In honor of the Lady Bearcats traveling to the State Competition, Dexter Schools will be dismissing at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 14th and will be out of school all day on Friday, March 15th.
Remember to tune in to ShowMe Times as we will follow the Lady Bearcats on their journey to the state competition! Game time Thursday is 6:50 p.m. in the Mizzou Arena.
