Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri – This Friday, November 8th, the Richland High School will be hosting their annual Family Fun Night. The night will be filled with fun activities for students and kids of all ages to participate in, but there are also other fun things for adults, such as bingo and a silent auction. Family Fun Night is one of the biggest fundraising nights of the year for the high school classes, clubs, and organizations. The night will also consist of the annual Fall Pageant that will take place after the fun and games are over for the night.
Friday will be a busy day for all of the FCCLA members because they will be hosting the Rebel Café, which will serve food such as nachos, hotdogs, chili, and more out of the FACs room near the end of the front hallway. The FCCLA club and sponsors just returned from a leadership conference held at Tan Tar A Resort in Osage Beach and they are preparing for their next conference and upcoming fundraisers.
The senior class will be busy, busy, busy all night as they host three different events for their guests on Family Fun Night. The class will be putting on a silent auction with donations they have collected over the past few days, along with a big bingo event held in the cafeteria. There will also be an eighteen foot bouncy slide and a huge bouncy house for kids to play in. The junior class and other volunteers will also be painting faces in the back hallway throughout the night.
The cost of Family Fun Night this year is different from all the other years Richland has hosted this event. This year, the students and faculty are asking for one canned food item as you walk through the gate near the side entrance. The elementary, junior high, and high school students are currently collecting cans to help with their Backpack Program, a program that helps feed the less fortunate families in our community. The canned food drive just opened earlier this week and they are expecting a large turnout from this event, just like all the other times they have held food drives in previous years, so your canned food item will be going towards a great cause!
Family Fun Night will open the gates at 5:30pm and will close at 7:00pm. Right after the fun and games close down, the Fall Pageant will take place at 7:15pm. Winners of the silent auction items will be announced while the judges decide the winner of the pageant.
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Drew Mason is the son of Ted and Brenda Mason.
Drew has participated in football and tennis all four years of high school and basketball his 9th grade year.
Drew is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and D-Unit Pep Club.
Drew is undecided of his future plans.
Congratulations senior Drew Mason. The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Nathan has participated in football all four years of high school.
His future plans are to attend Three Rivers College.
Congratulations senior Nathan Cox. The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Congratulations to all of the middle students who made 1st quarter Honor Roll. Students must maintain a B average in order to earn a spot on the Honor Roll.
These students work hard each quarter studying and taking tests. We are very proud of each and every one of you. Keep up the good work and keep making the Honor Roll.
6th Grade
Eric Allen, Jakob Almakuter, Ashley Arneson, Jillian Avery, Madeline Ayers, Shea Baker, Jade Baran, Cole Barker, Lucas Becker, Kirsten Bess, Gracie Bess, Hayley Bridges, Alexis Burns, Jaden Cato, Emmalee Chandler, Clair Comfort, Sarah Deal, Dawson Duckworth, Jasmine Ferrer, Alex Fitzpatrick, Ryder Foster, Addyson Green, Austin Guy, Madilyn Hampton, Landon Hardin, Samantha Hartline, William Hayes, Shelby Haynes, Garrett Henson, Haden Hillis, Zachary Hopkins, Irene Huang, Mya Jackson, Emily Jarrell, Mason Keena, Ethan Kirkley, Delaney Lemmon, Ann Marie Long, Madyson Lowman, Audrey Lutmer, Landree Markham, Allisyn May, Hailee Mayfield, Makayla Maze, Abigail McCormick, Olivia Milam, Lillian Montgomery, Brice Moore, Kolby Musgrave, Margo Nea, Macyn Okan, Madeline Parker, Wyatt Parker, Nidhi Patel, Sydney Patrick, Josiah Payne, Brodie Pollock, Maci Rauls, Blair Rogers, Jack Scruggs, Chandler Shipp, Annmarie Slaton, Madison Slaton, Andrew Soule, Alex Stidmon, Grace Swallows, Genevieve Turner, Parker Vanslyke, Travis Waldner, Spencer Warren, Alexa Werneck, Luke Whitaker, Andrew Williams, Logan Wyman
7th Grade
Jordan Adams, Rylee Allen, Aaron Baker, Hannah Bien, Anna Bishop, Luke Boyer, Mackenzie Boyt, Hailey Cabral, Demi Cecil, Haley Cochran, Garrison Collier, Candi Conner, Malia Cook, Abigail Dorton, Braxton Foster, Mackenzie Freeman, Sophie Freeman, Rylie Frizzell, Nathan Gargas, Savannah Gourley, Christopher Graves, Megan Green, Emily Grobe, Eric Hahn, Brittney Hanner, Jakob Harris, Brooke Hessling, Kelby Hill, Caleb Hoggard, Taylor Kallio, Allison Kayler, Hallie Keathley, Keirstan Keirsey, Liza King, Olivia Lacy, Maycie Martin, Maci McBride, Erin McKay, Alyssa Morrison, Hunter Norman, Jadyn Northcutt, Zarah Olson, Erica Parris, Jerrica Porter, Coby Powers, Lexi Renken, Joe Rice, Rae Riddle, Jaron Ritter, James Robinson, Seth Rogers, Macy Roper, Domonique Rudd, Noah Rushing, Preston Sherwood, Brock Simmons, Natalie Sitze, Joshua Sitzes, Emily Smith, Harley Smith, Sarah Smith, Caleb Stearns, Jeremy Stearns, Lilah Stites, Kayla Thompson, Payten Turner, Emily Voss, Taylor Watson, Rebecca Williams, Tristan Williams, Makenna Wilson, Kaelynn Wyatt,
8th Grade
Morgan Aldridge, Eva Baran, Lexie Barnes, Victoria Beaird, Alex Bellers, Cassidy Bess, Zachary Bowers, Layla Brown, Colton Campbell, Macon Campbell, Austin Carmack, Jonah Carpenter, Katie Cecil, Matthew Chesser, Hunter Christian, Teyona Clark, Madyson Crockett, Elizabeth Curran, Maci Daniels, Leanna Davis, Logan Elder, Michaela Gard, Hannah Gibson, Emma Glazier, Blayne Goodman, Kylie Goodman, Lucas Goodrich, Conner Hampton, Seth Harris, Landon Henson, Jonni Hill, Rhylan Hillis, Cordell Holt, Britney Hubbard, Celeste Huey, Bryson Huggins, Halli Huls, Nicole Ivy, Dawson Kasting, Kole Kelley, Jacob Kidd, Addison Kruse, Hannah Lacy, Emily Ladd, Dylan Long, Cheyene McCollum, Cole McGowan, Karlie McKuin, Bo McMullin, Victoria Meritt, Lexa Midkiff, Alexis Moore, Hanna Moore, Paige Moore, Aaron Morgan, Spencer Owens, Jacey Pyles, Lauren Rascher, Jake Rice, Jordan Richardson, Kristopher Rinehart, Tyler Robinson, Sean Rybolt, Amber Scott, Nicole Sells, Megan Simmons, Benjamin Sindle, Rachel Singh, Shelby Smith, Allison Sneed, Greyson Stephens, Landen Stites, Joshua Thompson, Shawna Thompson, Hannah Thurmon, Megan Trout, Nick Trout, Madelyn Webb, Aaron Wells, Taylor Wells, Bailee Williams, Keri Williams, Trenton Willis, Jack Worley, Madalyn Wright
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri - "Let Us Lead by Serving Others" - T.S. Hill Middle School held their annual induction of new students into the National Junior Beta Club. This is the second year for the prestigious club which honors academics.
Angie Duncan welcomed the students. Jake Rice performed the Pledge of Allegiance. Rhylan Hillis, Addison Kruse, Megan Simmons, Shelby Smith, and Bailee Williams performed the National Anthem.
The lighting of the candles is a Beta Club tradition and each candle that is lit represents something that the Beta Club strives for. Mindy Thurmon was given the opportunity of lighting the white candle that symbolizes light, purity and faith. Belinda Delay lit the red candle, symbolizing pure love and wisdom. Jeannie Cato lit the blue candle which symbolizes truth, constancy, and fidelity. Kristi Boles lit the black candle which signifies dignity, restraint, and seriousness and a Beta’s thirst for knowledge and truth. Mindy Thurlkill lit the gold (or yellow) candle which signifies warmth, faithfulness, and friendship.
The Ceremony ended after each student was inducted into the club but this is just the beginning for the new Beta members. For many Betas this is a memorable and exciting event where your family members and friends get to join you as you take a step toward your future goal.
Beta Club doesn’t only help keep kids on track to success, but they also help you realize the things that you want to be successful in. Beta opens doors for many opportunities in several different areas such as academics, fine arts, public speaking, musical performances, Quiz Bowl competitions, and many more. Aside from different competitions, the club also builds character and gives each member a sense of responsibility and honor that they will carry with them the rest of their Beta career.
Existing Members
Jordan Adams, Rylee Allen, Hannah Bien, Anna Bishop, Luke Boyer, Mackenzie Boyt, Allison Bryant, Madison Bryant, Hailey Cabral, Arianna Carter, Demi Cecil, Haley Cochran, Garrison Collier, Olivia Collins, Malia Cook, Abigail Dorton, Braxton Foster, Mackenzie Freeman, Sophie Freeman, Rylie Frizzell, Nathan Gargas, Colten Gibson, Savannah Gourley, Christopher Graves, Alizabeth Green, Wyatt Greenfield, Emily Grobe, Eric Hahn, Brittney Hanner, Jakob Harris, Brooke Hessling, Kelby Hill, Natashia Joy, Taylor Kallio, Allison Kayler, Hallie Keathley, Keirstan Keirsey, Ethan Kincy, Olivia Lacy, Maycie Martin, Alyssa Maze, Maci McBride, Erin McKay, Alyssa Morrison, James Norman, Jadyn Northcutt, Zarah Olson, Erica Parris, Jerrica Porter, Coby Powers, Makayla Pyle, Lexi Renken, Joe Rice, Rae Ann Riddle, Jaron Ritter, Ernesto Rivera, James Robinson, Seth Rogers, Macy Roper, Noah Rushing, Brock Simmons, Natalie Sitze, Joshua Sitzes, Emily Smith, Hannah Smith, Sarah Smith, Caleb Stearns, Lilah Stites, Corbin Strong, Alexander Swinger, Kayla Thompson, Emily Voss, Taylor Watson, Tristan Williams, Makenna Wilson, Kaelynn Wyatt, Morgan Aldridge, Eva Baran, Lexie Barnes, Victoria Beaird, Alex Bellers, Cassidy Bess, Layla Brown, Macon Campbell, Jonah Carpenter, Katie Cecil, Matthew Chesser, Maci Daniels, Leanna Davis, Logan Elder, Michaela Gard, Emma Glazier, Kylie Goodman, Landon Henson, Jonni Hill, Rhylan Hillis, Britney Hubbard, Celeste Huey, Riley Huffman, Bryson Huggins, Halli Huls, Gabriel Jackson, Dawson Kasting, Jacob Kidd, Addison Kruse, Hannah Lacy, Emily Ladd, Dylan Long,Trevor McDonald, Cole McGowan, Karlie McKuin, Hanna Moore, Lexa Midkiff, Paige Moore, Spencer Owens, Jacey Pyles, Lauren Rascher, Jake Rice, Jordan Richardson, Kristopher Rinehart, Tyler Robinson, Sean Rybolt, Amber Scott, Nicole Sells, Megan Simmons, Rachel Singh, Shelby Smith, Allison Sneed, Greyson Stephens, Landen Stites, Shawna Thompson, Hannah Thurmon, Megan Trout, Nick Trout, Lainey Walker, Madelyn Webb, Aaron Wells, Taylor Wells, Bailee Williams, Keri Williams, Trenton Willis, Jack Worley, Madalyn Wright.
New Members
Eric Allen, Jakob Almakuter, Ashley Arneson, Jillian Avery, Madeline Ayers, Shea Baker, Jade Baran, Cole Barker, Lucas Becker, Kirsten Bess, Victoria Bess, Hayley Bridges, Alexis Burns, Jaden Cato, Emmalee Chandler, Clair Comfort, Sarah Grace Deal, Dawson Duckworth, Jasmine Ferrer, Alex Fitzpatrick, Ryder Foster, Addyson Green, Austin Guy, Madilyn Hampton, Landon Hardin, Samantha Hartline, William Hayes, Shelby Haynes, Garrett Henson, Haden Hillis, Zachary Hopkins, Irene Huang, Mya Jackson, Emily Jarrell, Mason Keena, Ethan Kirkley, Delaney Lemmon, Ann Marie Long, Madyson Lowman, Audrey Lutmer, Landree Markham, Allisyn May, Hailee Mayfield, Makayla Maze, Abigail Mccormick, Olivia Milam, Abbi Montgomery, Brice Moore, Kolby Musgrave, Margo Nea, Macyn Okan, Madeline Parker, Wyatt Parker, Nidhi Patel, Sydney Patrick, Josiah Payne, Brodie Pollock, Maci Rauls, Blair Rogers, Jack Scruggs, Chandler Shipp, Annmarie Slaton, Madison Slaton, Andrew Soule, Halle Swallows, Genevieve Turner, Parker Vanslyke, Travis Waldner, Spencer Warren, Alexa Werneck, Luke Whitaker, Andrew Williams, Logan Wyman, Aaron Baker, Candi Conner, Megan Green, Caleb Hoggard, Liza King, Chaylea Mosby, Domonique Rudd, Harley Smith, Jeremy Stearns, Payten Turner, Rebecca Williams, Colton Campbell, Austin Carmack, Hunter Christian, Teyona Clark, Madyson Crockett, Elizabeth Curran, Hannah Gibson, Blayne Goodman, Lucas Goodrich, Tres Hampton, Seth Harris, Cordell Holt, Nichole Ivy, Kole Kelley, Cheyenne McCollum, Bo McMullin, Victoria Meritt, Alexis Moore, Aaron Morgan, Benjamin Sindle, Joshua Thompson
Congratulations students!
