Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The old adage, "records are made to be broken," is very true. The Dexter high School track team was lucky enough to experience two such records being broken this year.
She's got game, she's got talent and she's a freshman! Miss Makayla Waldner was able to break not one record her freshman year, but two records. The bonus was breaking them at the Missouri State Track Finals this weekend.
While everyone was enjoying their Memorial Day holiday, Makayla was making her way to the top. She was absolutely awesome in the 100 meter hurdles. She now leads the new school record with her time of 15.52 and placed 3rd in the state. Way to go!
That’s not all, Makayla also competed in the 300 meter hurdles placing 8th in the state, but also established a new school record for DHS with a time of 46.36.
“MaKayla’s performance was excellent as she placed in both events, while as a freshman competing against all juniors and seniors,” stated head track and field coach Greg Lummukka. “Aside from her raw talent, MaKayla’s work ethic and humility are the things that set her apart from most other athletes. She has an inner drive to be elite, the things she has accomplished is nothing short of tremendous as she qualified in four events in the Missouri state track meet!”
Congratulations to Makayla! You have a bright future ahead of you!
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
The following local students are among the 2,496 students named to the 2013 Spring Dean's List. Each student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed a minimum of 12 degree credit hours during the semester.
Congratulations to:
Angela Alford of Dexter, Jeremy Algood of Bernie, Jennifer Aslin of Dexter, Christine Barnes of Dexter, Hannah Barr of Advance, Daniel Becking of Dexter, Christopher Berry of Dexter, David Blevins of Bernie, William Bowling of Bloomfield, Carla Bradley of Dexter, Christina Brown of Bernie, Hunter Bruce of Dexter, Audrey Camren of Advance, Matthew Cash of Dexter, Abbey Christian of Dexter, Brittney Clark of Dexter, James Cobb of Essex, James Culbertson of Bloomfield, April DeBerry of Dexter, James Deberry IV of Dexter, Brandon Dejournett of Essex, Brianna DeWitt of Dexter, Rhonda Diebold of Dexter, Alexandra Eakin of Bell City, Shanna Gant of Dexter, Rebecca Geuin of Dexter, Betsy Griffin of Dexter, Heather Hann of Dexter, Travis Holland of Dexter, Sara Holloway of Dexter, Karen Holman of Advance, Bethany Holmes of Oran, Bryan Hubrecht of Dexter, Taylor Hueckel of Essex, Emily Hutchcraft of Dexter, Rilee Jones of Dexter, Andrew Kelley of Dexter, Magyn Kennedy of Advance, Sydney Lambert of Bloomfield, Shelby Lintz of Dexter, Taylor Martin of Dexter, Colten Mayberry of Dexter, Kayla McCabe of Advance, Rebekah McGhee of Dexter, Matthew Miller of Dexter, Benjamin Mills of Dexter, Wesley Montgomery of Dexter, Gary Murphy III of Bernie, Miranda Nixon of Advance, Richard Nixon Jr of Advance, Mason Noe of Dexter, Scott Norman of Dexter, Ashley Overstreet of Bloomfield, Reese Palmer of Essex, Taylor Parker of Dexter, Tyler Phelps of Advance, Morgan Riley of Bernie, Matthew Ritch of Dexter, Taylor Robey of Dexter, Marcy Shaffer of Dexter, Gale Slinkard of Dexter, Jessica Snider of Dexter, Virginia Stafford of Dexter, Candice Stepp of Bloomfield, Lindsey Sullinger of Advance, Grace Taylor of Bloomfield, Rebecca Taylor of Bloomfield, Rachel Tiln of Bernie, Terry Tiln of Bernie, Cory Townsend of Dexter, Jake Tropf of Advance, Blake Trover of Bernie, David Vangennip II of Advance, Stephen Willard of Bloomfield, Andreia Wondel of Bloomfield, and Jacob Young of Bloomfield.
The community is proud of your accomplishments and wish you all great success in your future endeavors.
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter Senior High School held an awards assembly just prior to graduation and students were given certificates and plaques to honor their achievements.
Mr. Urhahn asked students to come to the stage to receive Faculty Awards for the 2012-2013 school year. The following were recognized for their efforts and hard work.
Mrs. Miller presented the American Legion Awards along with Commander Darryl LaPierre of the Dexter Kenady Hawks Post #59 of Dexter. The female recipient was Katlynn Frazier and the male recipient was Logan Quertermous.
The Male Athlete of the Year Award was presented to Chase Young and the Female Athlete of the Year Award was presented to Brittany Harris.
Individual athletic awards were also presented at the student body assembly.
Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri – The Class of 2013 recently graduated from Richland High School on Friday, May 17th in the gymnasium on their final day of school. The class was rewarded their diplomas along with a number of scholarships and awards given by their counselor, principal, and superintendent. The Class of 2013 Scholarship Award Total ended at $93,252 and is renewable to $182,224.
Kelly Motta (Valedictorian, STUCO Class Representative) – Missouri State University: College Preparatory Award, Outstanding Art Cadet Teacher Award, Elk Student of the Month ($50), Missouri State University Provost Scholarship ($2500 renewable to $10,000), Missouri A+ Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant ($5500), Richland Community Scholarship ($500).
Joshua Pearce: Outstanding Drawing Skills Award, Service Award from BETA Club.
Jessica Shidler (Salutatorian, Senior Class President) – Southeast Missouri State University: Outstanding Colored Pencil Skills Award, Psychology Award, College Preparatory Award, Richland CTA Scholarship ($500), Essex Lions Club Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University Dale White Scholarship, SEMO Superintendent Association Scholarship, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Missouri Beta Scholarship, Richland Beta Leadership Award.
Baylee Taylor (Senior Class Secretary and Treasurer) – Crowley Ridge College: College Preparatory Award, Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County Auxiliary Scholarship, Crowley Ridge College Presidential and Athletic Scholarship (will be playing college volleyball), Richland PTO Scholarship, Shelter Insurance Scholarship, Essex Lions Club Scholarship, Bayless Taylor Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Marilyn Taylor Williams Memorial Scholarship.
Branden Wamble: Missouri A+ Scholarship
Jesse Barnes (Senior Class Vice President) – Missouri State University: Algebra III Award, College Preparatory Award, Elks Student of the Month, Federal Pell Grant, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Richland Community Scholarship, Missouri State University Provost Scholarship Award.
Nicholas Daniels – Three Rivers College: Computer Maintenance Award, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Richland Community Scholarship, Dub and Helen Crutcher Scholarship.
Richard Forshee – Crowley Ridge College: Business Technology Award, Computer Maintenance Award, Rotary Interact Scholarship, Essex Area Development Scholarship, Essex Lions Club scholarship, Crowley Ridge College Athletic and Presidential Scholarship (will be playing college basketball).
Rebecca Harden – Three Rivers College: College Preparatory Award, Ladies Eagles of Dexter Scholarship, Essex Lions Club Scholarship, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Richland Community Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant.
Jessica Hill (Senior Class Publicist) – Southeast Missouri State University: College Preparatory Award, Beta Club Citizenship Award, Beta Service Award, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Richland Community Scholarship, Dub and Helen Crutcher Scholarship.
Taylor Jacobs – Three Rivers College: Outstanding Art Cadet Teacher Award, Outstanding Art Painting Skills Award, Stoddard County Development Foundation Scholarship, D&D Trucking Scholarship, Essex Area Development Scholarship, Essex Lions Club Scholarship, Missouri A+ Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant.
Tyler Jacobs: Computer Maintenance Award.
