Written by

Erin Lauters, Student Writer SMT

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Senior High School Jazz Cats traveled to Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff to have the opportunity to work with  clinician Steve Williams in February. The Cats loaded up excitedly on the afternoon of the 13th as they were eager to see what advice clinician Steve Williams had to give them on their musical pieces.

The group, directed by Scott Rybolt, got the chance to listen to several other bands from the Southeastern region of Missouri. While actively listening to soloists as well as what the clinician was saying to other schools, the Dexter Senior High School Jazz band waited for their turn to perform with anticipation. After the clinician spoke to the group, they went to dinner, and changed to get ready for the real performance. The TRC Band performed first to kick off the night full of jazz bands playing in the Tinnin Center.

The Dexter Jazz Band was pumped and ready to go when it was their turn. The group performed "I Remember Clifford" featuring sophmore and lead trumpet Gina Magarian and "St. Louis Blues" which included a solo by senior Tyler Jones on tenor saxophone. The clinician after having a day full of high school bands got a short time of rest the next day before preparing for the group of All-District Jazz Band participants on Friday.

Written by 

Erin Lauters, Student Writer SMT

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Senior High School All-District Jazz Band members met at Poplar Bluff on Friday, February 14, 2014 and Saturday, February 15, 2014. A select few students were chosen to be a part of the Southeast Missouri District 11 All-District Jazz Band after auditioning for the spots in September of last year.

The students, all members of the Dexter Senior High School Jazz Cats group (GO BEARCATS), were treated to an awesome clinician. Mr. Steve Williams from Windsor assisted these students, as well as the rest of the band, in creating music in just a few hours. The clinician has had about 20 years of experience in the field of music and thoroughly showed his passion for the subject this weekend.

The band met from 7:00 p.m. on Friday night, Valentine's Day, until 9:00 p.m. that same night. These young musicians worked diligently to adjust and listen in the new setting at the Tinnin Center of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. They went home, while some of the out-of-towners went to a local hotel, and got some rest before rising early the following morning. They arrived eager and ready to play at 8:30 a.m. sharp. They got a lunch break shortly after and then returned ready to go again at 1 p.m. After playing for a while, the group split for a dinner break before coming back and being treated to the college band playing for them before their performance. They played "Blues For the 'Cap'", "Road Song", "El Centro", "I Get A Kick Out Of You", "Lil' Darlin'", and "Honk".

The All-District Jazz Band Members from Dexter Senior High School's Jazz Cats pictured are from the left: Abby Mangnum on piano, Jon Durham on drums, Addison Moore on drums, Erin Lauters as Lead Tenor, the clinician Steve Williams, ad lead trumpet Gina Magarian.

Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester, who achieve a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors.

Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.

Dexter, Missouri

Kristin Bailey, Dalton Bean, Shena Benton, Chelsea Burch, Chris Cannon, Justin Cowart, Crystal Craft, Krystal Duncan, Joshua Bye, MacKenzie fry, Audrey Gee, Micaela Griffin, Jacob Handley, Jennifer Hankins, Haley Hutchison, Payton Hutchison, Kasi Hux, Rodney Jennings, Jr., Miranda Johnson, Natalie Kestner, Jesus Lara, Rosa Lara, Audra Lasater, Tracy Lemons, Katie Levart, Jamie Maslinski, Michael McCollough, Tate Midkiff, Crystal Miller, Linda Mitchell, Jessie Myrick, Caitlyn Pixley, Zach Pounds, Alexis Rauls, Ruth Reyes, Lakrecia Roe, Tori Sayre, Adrian Scallion, Kaitlyn Seiberlich, Christina Smith, Marife Smith, Brandi Thurman, Nickales Vandergraph, and Ashley Webb.

Advance, Missouri

Jessica Beal, Michelle Conley, Martin Dames, II, Brittany Ostheimer, Chelsea Schrader, and Heather Smith.

Bernie, Missouri

Kelly Burch, Jordan Ellenburg, Elizabeth Hill, Megan Hurlebusch, Courtney King, Jodie McGowan, Kayla Norman, Jennifer Ogelvie, Thomas Shepard, Millissia Vandeveer, and Sierra Waller.

Bloomfield, Missouri

Austin Cooper, Kelsey Dixon, Kaylin Goin, Lindsay Hutchison, Chelsie James, Hayley Lambert, Courtney Lynxwiler, Jamie Mays, Melody Patrick, Jean Pearson, Melinda Roberts, Kristi Venable, and Ruth Zook.

Puxico, Missouri

Emily Bollinger, Jennifer Bowling, Nicole Cornelison, Hannah Foster,, Michael Mackey, Jamie Manuel, Nathaniel Martin, Robert Martin, Melissa Rawlings, Aaron Richard, Joshua Rogers, Haley Roll, Charles Shier, Juanita Stroup, and Ryan Winingmear.

JONESBORO, Ark. — More than 2,200 students have been named to the Chancellor’s and Deans’ lists for the 2013 fall semester at Arkansas State University. The two lists recognize students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of study.

The Chancellor’s List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 for the semester. The Deans’ List (DL) includes students with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79.

Area Students that reached this academic mark of excellence are, from Dexter, Lauren Dudley, Sydney Graves, and Leah Noyes; and from Malden, Christopher Bennett.  Congratulations to these students for their outstanding success!