Dexter, Missouri – Mrs. Putnam’s class celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day with pots on their heads and “applicious” treats! They also enjoyed delicious muffins pie apples and Carmel dip, apple sauce, apple butter, apple juice, dried apples and apple chips!
John Chapman aka Johnny Appleseed was an American pioneer who introduced apple trees to a large part of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indian, and Illinois. He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways and the symbolic importance he attributed to apples.
He was born on September 26, 1774 in Leominster, Massachusetts.
Shown in the photo are Emily Bolin, Alex Munoz, Taylor Boner, Eli Scott and Houston Neely.
Escorting Lauren was Tyler Stevenson. Tyler is the son of Keith Stevenson and Kay Polsgrove Stevenson. He is a member of the football team and tennis team. He is also active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Rotary Interact Club.
Lauren crowned the new 2014 Homecoming Queen, Miss Kassidey Bollinger. Second alternate was Jackie Kiger and first alternate was Shania Case.
The evening was wonderful with Dexter defeating Kennett 35-34 for the 15th year in a row, a perfect Homecoming ending!
Kelsi plans to attend the University of Alabama-Birmingham and obtain her pre-dentistry requirement. She was nominated by the cross country team.
Jordan Wood escorted Kelsi. Jordan is her brother and is also the son of Scott and Shawna Wood. He is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cross Country Team, and the Baseball Team.
In the future, Alexis plans to attend Vanderbilt University and pursue a degree in medicine with a double major in mathematics and neuroscience. She was nominated by the Cross Country Team.
Escorting Alexis was Austin Mitchell. He is the son of Allen Mitchell and Shelly Reeves. Austin is a member of the football team and track team. He is also a member of Future Teachers of America.
MacKinlee is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Teachers of America, Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Teenage Republican Club, and Dexter Honor Society.
In the fall, she plans to attend the University of Missouri – Columbia to obtain her degree in Political Science. She was nominated by the football cheerleading squad.
Escorting MacKinlee was Jackson Hubbard. Jackson is the son of Brad and Christi Hubbard. He is a member of Future Farmers of America, Future Teachers of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, plays on the football team and is in the Dexter Honor Society.
