Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – T.S. Hill Middle School students in Dexter were treated to a trip to Cape Girardeau to enjoy some fun at the SEMO Aquatic Center.
These 205 students were among the Headed to the Top incentive for the 2nd quarter. It was a day of swimming, hanging out with friends, eating pizza and celebrating a great quarter of attendance, behavior, and school work.
“We are very proud of this bunch who, as always, represented T.S. Hill Middle School in a first class manner,” stated Scott Kruse, T.S. Hill Middle School Principal.
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Making the honor roll is not as easy as one might think. Middle School students who are high achievers acquire and develop excellent study habits and skills, especially in time management. To manage time efficiently, students use a student calendar or planner.
Successful, lifelong learners set aside a time and a space every day to do their homework. Student who can manage their daily workload have a better chance of attaining academic success.
Congratulations to every 6th grader who made the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2013 – 2014 school year.
Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri – Last Friday was the Richland Rebel’s Homecoming Game against the Advance Hornets. The Rebels celebrated their Homecoming Court Ceremony between the JV and Varsity game on January 17th, 2013.
The Flower Girl was Makayla Finch, daughter of Tabitha and Robert Finch. Along side of her was the Crown Bearer, Tucker Hughes, son of Hollie and Don Hughes. The retiring Queen was senior Katlynn Rofkahr, who was escorted by the retiring King senior Dustin Robbins. The announcer for this event is the Student Council supervisor and history teacher Michael Glisson, who also helped coordinate the Homecoming Dance and Ceremony.
The Freshmen Candidate for Homecoming Queen was Aleena Robbins, daughter of Jenny and Chad Robbins. Her activities include Beta Club, FFA, FCA, volleyball, and cheerleading. Her honors include being on the Honor Roll. Aleena’s future plans are to attend college and pursue a career in the medical field. Aleena was escorted by freshman Preston Tilley, son of Toni Holman and Wayne Tilley. His activities include playing basketball and racing. His honors include being on the Honor Roll and receiving the baseball defense award for two years. Preston’s future plans are to be a coach or a pastor.
The Sophomore Candidates were Jordan Head and Parker Miller. Jordan Head is the daughter of Sherrie and Jimmy Head. Her activities include FFA and Beta Club. Her honors include being on the Honor Roll first semester and finishing second in the science fair. Jordan’s future plans are to attend college and become a physical therapist. Her escort, Parker Miller, is the son of Leen Ann and Mark Miller. His acitivites include FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, and Beta Club. His honors include Sophomre Class Vice President, Honor Roll during first semester, and first place in the science fair. His future plans are to obtain a degree in Agribusiness and take over the family farm.
The Junior Class was represented by Whitney Teeters, daughter of Teresa and Joey Teeters, Her activities include FCCLA, Beta Clu, FBLA, Library Club, Pep Club, FCA, and Student Council. Her honors include Junior Class Vice President, FCCLA President, Pep Club Vice President, FCA Vice President, FBLA Secretary, Student Council Vice President, and Honor Roll. Her future plans are to attend college and receive a degree in sports medicine. Her escort was Tristan Montgomery, son of Sherry and Robert Myers, Jr. His activities include FCCLA, Representative for Student Council, and baseball. His honors include the Rebel Award for baseball and October Student of the Month twice. His future plans are to attend college and establish his own marketing franchise.
The senior candidates were Mackenzie Williams and Kannon Qualls. Mackenzie is the daughter of Regina and Danny Williams. Her activities include playing volleyball, softball, FBLA, Beta Club, Yearbook, and Student Council. Mackenzie’s future plans are to attend college. Her escort, Kannon Qualls, is the son of Michael Qualls. His activities include Beta Club, FBLA, Pep Club, Band, and Library Club. His honors include being on the Honor Roll, President of FBLA, and being Missouri State Vice President of the Beta Club. Kannon’s future plans are to attend college, major in meteorology, and become a broadcast meteorologist.
After the JV Game, the basketball players and cheerleaders walked onto the court to welcome to the candidates. The high school students voted for their choice of Homecoming Candidates early on Thursday morning during Class and Club Meeting Day. It had been a long awaited week to see the revealing of the King and Queen.
In the end, seniors Katlynn Rofkahr and Dustin Robbins were able to hand their crowns to their classmates, seniors Mackenzie Williams and Kannon Qualls.
Congratulations Mackenzie and Kannon for winning this year’s Homecoming Queen and King!
Written by
Dee Loflin SMT Manager/Writer
Dexter, Missouri – Friday night is Winter Homecoming for Dexter Senior High School and the 2014 Winter Homecoming candidates have been announced.
Each year the Winter sports teams nominate candidates.
Front Row: Victoria Trammell- boys basketball, Macy Urhahn- boys basketball, Alexis Christian- wrestling, Moriah Payne- dance team, Sarah Richardson- dance team.
Back Row: Madison McGowan- cheerleaders, Shyann Jines- cheerleaders, Erika Cobb- girls basketball, Alison Jarrell- girls basketball, Not Pictures: Reale Cook- wrestlers
The Dexter Bearcats will be competing against one of their biggest rivalries, the Bernie Mules. Game time is 6:00 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center.
Written by
Beth Farrah, SMT Writer
Essex, Missouri - Yesterday kicked off the Richland High School Homecoming activities for the traditional Homecoming Week. Monday was Pajama Day, Tuesday was Twin Day, Wednesday will be Western Wednesday, Thursday will be Throwback Thursday, and Friday will be Rebel Wear Day. Students that participate (grades seventh through twelfth) will be rewarded points throughout Homecoming Week and the winning class with the highest class percentage to dress up and win the activities during lunchtime and the pep rally on Friday will be awarded the Spirit Jug. Even though only the high schoolers get rewarded points, elementary students are encouraged to participate in the dress up days too!
The Richland Rebel Varsity Basketball Team will be facing the Advance Hornets at home on Friday at six o’clock. Before the game, the Homecoming King and Queen candidates will walk onto the court and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned after the students vote on Friday morning. The Homecoming Candidates for 2014 are Mackenzie Williams and Kannon Qualls (seniors), Whitney Teeters (juniors), Jordan Head and Parker Miller (sophomores), Aleena Robbins and Preston Tilley (freshmen). Once the candidates are crowned, the game will continue.
Following the game will be the Homecoming Dance, which will begin at nine o’clock and will end around eleven o’clock. The dance is being put on by Student Council and their sponsor Michael Glisson. The students will be working Thursday after school and most of Friday to transform the cafeteria into the Old Wild West to match this year’s theme. The dance will include music DJ’d by Music Director Amber Duley, pictures taken by Business Teacher Kyle Carter, and food provided by Student Council.
Near the end of fourth hour each day, students will be called to the gymnasium to compete in the daily activities and games. Monday was the Orange Swing, which included two students from each class to knock over soda cans with a pantyhose with an orange inside of it. The games will continue throughout the week and the top three winners of each game will receive the most points to go towards their class. As of right now, the seniors are in first place with the freshmen trailing behind them. But all the other classes have plenty of chances to catch up because there are still three more dress up days and dozens of activities left before the week is over. The pep rally for the basketball players on Friday will be filled with games such as the Blinfolded Dance Off and the traditional Tug-A-War.
Photo Credits given to the Rebel Yearbook Staff: Brittney Heitman
