Dexter, Missouri - The Southwest Relay for Life Team hosted a Coin Drive at Southwest Elementary to benefit those affected by cancer.
As an added incentive. the teachers volunteered to take a "PIE" in the face. The class from grade level that raised the most money got to throw a pie at their teacher! Wow! What fun that was!!
Each student from the winning class had their own cool whip pie to toss at the teacher's face. The student worked very hard and were very generous.
Over all Southwest Elementary raised $3,547.20.
Teachers volunteering for the "Pie in the Face" were:
Kindergarten - Angela Pope
1st Grade - Carrie Haynes
2nd Grade - had two winners: Tracy Elfrink and Janet Bell. Janet is a breast cancer survivor! Way to go!!!
Thank you to all who participated and what a great time they had throwing the pie!!!
Dexter, Missouri - The month of May is full of proms and graduations throughout our community. It seems like only yesterday that those who are graduating from high school were just starting kindergarten. Time sure does fly!
It seems only appropriate that Baccalaureate Services for the 2014 graduates of Dexter Senior High School are scheduled to be held on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th. It will be a worship in celebration of and thanksgiving of lives dedicated to learning and wisdom.
Dexter's First Assembly of God Church on the corner of One Mile Road will host Baccalaureate at 6 p.m.
All graduating seniors are welcome to attend as well as their family and friends. The public is also encouraged to attend this momentous occasion. Refreshments will be served.
Seniors are asked to arrive early to line-up for their entrance.
Thank you to the Ministerial Alliance and those graduating students who have worked very hard to have this wonderful event.
Dexter, Missouri - Jacob Robinson, a senior at Dexter High School, is the recipient of the 2014 Regional Healthcare Foundation scholarship. The $10,000 college scholarship is presented annually to a local student who is pursuing a degree in the medical field.
Robinson is the son of Mark and Rhonda Robinson. He is also the local co-founder of End Poverty in Stoddard County, a non-profit organization to help those who are less fortunate.
He is a member of the Robotic Club, President of the DHS Honor Society, member of Top 10%, FBLA District President, Foreign Language Club, FLC officer, Stoddard County Teenage Republicans (TARS) President, Student Council, and 2014 Class President.
He plans to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering and will attend the University of Alabama in the fall.Congratulations Jacob! The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.
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Kennett, Missouri - Three Rivers College officially commemorated the opening of the new location of its Center at Kennett with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held April 24. Speakers at the ceremony included Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College; Jay Crafton, Mayor of Kennett; and Moses Porterfield, President of the Kennett Chamber of Commerce.
“This facility is more than just bricks and mortar. It clearly demonstrates the administration and Trustee’s commitment to the success and academic achievement of our students, and to Kennett and this region,” said Dr. Stephenson during his remarks at the ribbon-cutting. “Our expanded capacity will allow us to provide the education and training that’s critical to the workforce of this entire region.”
Following the ribbon-cutting, Three Rivers held an open house at the Center to showcase the improved facilities at the new location at 1002 Great West Drive. The new 17,000-square-foot Center replaces the 10,000-square-foot space that previously housed the Center at Kennett. The new facility includes the nursing classroom and skills lab for Three Rivers’ Practical Nursing program, plus three master classrooms, a dedicated ITV classroom, two full computer labs, two state-of-the-art science labs, and a Public Computing Center.
The expansion of the Center at Kennett marks the continuation of a concerted effort by Three Rivers to increase the institution’s presence in its extended service area, according to Dr. Stephenson. Other pieces of this initiative include the opening of the South Central Education Consortium in Willow Springs in partnership with Missouri State University – West Plains, and the construction of an Eastern Campus in Sikeston.
Registration is currently open for Summer and Fall classes at the Center at Kennett and all Three Rivers locations. Programs available at the Center at Kennett include General Education, Practical Nursing, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Agriculture, Teacher Education, and more. For more information, call the Center at Kennett at 573-888-6381, the Three Rivers Welcome Center at 573-840-9605, or visit trcc.edu.
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.
Shown in the photo: Three Rivers College staff and Kennett community members gather to commemorate the official opening of Three Rivers’ new Center at Kennett location. Front row, l-r: Tabitha Pierce, college recruiter; Michael Barrett, Project Director for Three Rivers; Barbara Rodgers, Caruthersville City Councilwoman; Danny Ray, Southern Bank; Mayor Jay Crafton; Ben Ressell, Three Rivers Trustee; Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College; Ann Matthews, Director of the Center at Kennett; Charlotte Eubank, Chief Financial Officer; and Dr. Wesley Payne, Vice President for Learning.
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Dexter, Missouri – Mr. DHS has returned to Dexter Senior High School! Boys will compete in three categories and ladies will be escorting their contestants on stage at the Dexter High School on May 1st at 6:30 p.m.
Out-of-town judges will score the boys on stage presence, appearance, and enthusiasm.
Friends, family and anyone who wish to come is encouraged to attend. A donation of $3.00 for admission to the event is requested and for good reason. All proceeds will go to Rally for Riley!! As many of you may already know Riley Rickman was diagnosed with leukemia in February and is a senior at Dexter High School. Her fellow students are coming together to have a wonderful night of fun and laughter and crown the next Mr. DHS.
Along with Mr. DHS will be Mr. Congeniality and he will receive $50 for his likeability with the audience. His crown will be determined by audience participation via a vote.
The winner of Mr. DHS will receive $100, 1st runner-up will receive $75 and 2nd runner-up will receive $50. A huge thanks to the Dexter Bearcat Booster Club who is providing the prizes for both Mr. Congeniality and Mr. DHS.
Shown in the photo are several of the candidates for Mr. DHS and their escorts.
