Poplar Bluff, Missouri – T.S. Hill Middle School is Rockin’ the Country with Jr. Beta! That was the Missouri state theme and the Bearcats rocked the coliseum in Poplar Bluff last week!
Seventh grade student Irene Huang of T.S. Hill Middle School in Dexter was elected state president during the Missouri Junior Beta Club Convention at the Black River Coliseum last week.
"Irene is just an amazing student and person," commented T.S. Hill Middle School principal Scott Kruse. "She is going to make Missouri proud as the State Jr. Beta President. Her speech was incredible."
A little history on Huang, she was born in the United States, but lived abroad four years in China with her grandparents. Her parents, Zeng Jia and Xiao Bin “Nancy” Huang are the proud owners of the China Star restaurant for the past eight years.
What does Irene want to do when she grows up, a doctor, but not just a any doctor, but a pediatrician! Way to go Irene and congratulations on your accomplishment.
Fifty-five schools were represented at the convention with approximately 2,500 students present. Huang, age 12, had decided in September to become a candidate for State President and had the support of over 250 Dexter middle school students in her Beta Club. They all donned t-shirts with the words, “Huang is Right!”.
Several categories were available for students to participate in and have a chance to express their talents.
"We had 9 first place winners and that is our best showing yet! This is our third year for Beta," continued Kruse. "The first year we watched and did not participate in the contests. Last year we jumped in and had significant success. This year, we knew what to expect and out students competed hard. As a result, we have over 90 students who qualified and are invited to attend the national convention."
The National Jr. Beta Club Convention will be held in June in Nashville, Tennessee. The students will be fundraising after Christmas to help cover the expenses. There are 16 sponsors led by Nancy Langley. "Nancy is our leader and has done an amazing job organizing, registering, and corresponding with the central office of the Jr. Beta Club. She motivates our students and adults when it comes to Beta!"
Below is the list of winners.
State Beta President – Irene Huang
1st Wreath – Maycie Martin
1st Quilt – Maycie Martin
1st Recyclable Art – Payten Turner
1st Web Site Design – Jordan Adams
1st Digitally Enhanced Photography – Hailey Cabral
1st – Sketching Pen and Ink – Sarah Deal
1st Spelling – Sarah Deal
1st Poetry – Erin McKay
1st Scrapbook – Team Led by Nidhi Patel and Jaden Cato, MaKayla Maze, Shelby Haynes, Alyssa Maze, Emily Grobe, Audrey Lutmer, Emily Smith
2nd Woodworking – Margo Nea
2nd Jewelry – Kelby Hill
2nd Speech – Caleb Hoggard
2nd Poster – Chris Graves and Erin McKay
2nd Banner – Kelby Hill, Brooke Hessling, Maci Roper, and Malia Cook
2nd Living Literature – Celina Smith, Sarah Smith, Hannah Smith, Parker Vanslyke, Abby Dorton, Jordan Adams, Kayla Propst, Ryder Boles, Courtney Northcutt, Jadyn Northcutt, Tristin Williams, Keiton Buck, Genevieve Turner, Madeline Parker, Taylor Watson, Madison Slayton, Shelby Haynes
2nd Campaign Skit
3rd Sketching Charcoal – Savannah Gourley
3rd Quiz Bowl – Eric Hahn, Nidhi Patel, Kelby Hill, and Sophie Freeman
3rd Group Talent
"This is the best program we have implemented at T.S. Hill since I have been here," stated Kruse. "It is a wonderful club focusing on character, leadership, achievement, and service. Our students are motivated to make the "grade" and be a member. With 241 students in our club, we are still the largest in the state.""Beta has something to offer all of our students and also gives them a platform to share and show off their talents. It also has brought our school together in supporting Irene as well as cheering and celebrating the students' success."
This event is a fundraiser and admission is only $5.00 with children five and under FREE. The meal will include a bowl of delicious chili, a dessert, and drinks.
The live auction will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The FFA will also host a chili cook-off. Any business or family is encouraged to participate. There will be prizes and of course BRAGGING RIGHTS! Entry fee is $10 and make enough for at least 25 people. You must also have a list of ingredients for the judges and public to view.
Categories are Hottest Chili, Best Chili, Best Disaster (that means it looks awful, but tastes great!), and Best Decorations (you can decorate your booth area!).
For more information please contact Michael Hollis, Bernie FFA Advisor at 293-5333, ext 288 or 870-598-4321 (cell).
Poplar Bluff, Missouri – These Bloomfield students performed with the Three Rivers Community Band in Poplar Bluff on Tuesday evening.
Shown in the photo are Riley Burns, Allison Statler, John McMichael, Gabe Waters and their high school band director who also performed in the band with them, Ms. Audry Thompson.
Three Rivers College hosts numerous performances at the Tinnin Center Theater. In addition to national touring productions, the theater hosts College/community Theater groups, and the college Music Department’s choir and band groups. Each year, the Three Rivers Music Department hosts workshops for hundreds of area junior high and high school band and choir students. The theater provides a venue for local students to enhance their musical abilities and perform for large audiences.
It is quite an honor to be chosen to perform with these groups. Congratulations on your outstanding performance
Photo submitted by Melissa Lancaster. Thank you Melissa!
Dexter High School - This listing of future activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dr. Sharp, Superintendent and the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.
We hope you will mark your calendar and we encourage everyone to support our local students and their activities. The education and growth of young people in our community is the key to everyone's future!
If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com.
Monday, December 1
ACT Prep Class in the BEC Hospitality Room-8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Softball Open Gym at Southwest-3:30-4:45 p.m.
FBLA/FCCLA Christmas Party at Dexter BBQ-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2
Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Notre Dame at the Farmington Tournament-7:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:45 p.m.
Boys V/JV Basketball vs. Charleston-Home-6:00 p.m.
Softball Open Gym at Southwest from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3
ACT Prep Class Testing in the BEC Hospitality Room-8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cross Country Open Run 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 4
Wrestling V/JV vs. Sikeston/Notre Dame at Notre Dame-5:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 3:00 p.m.
Cross Country Open Run 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Jackson at the Farmington Tournament-7:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:45 p.m.
Friday, December 5
Band/Jazz Cats at All State Auditions in Columbia-Bus leaves at 11:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball vs. TBD at the Farmington Tournament
Boys V/JV Basketball at Sikeston-6:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 6
Band/Jazz Cats at All State Auditions in Columbia
Wrestling Varsity at Sikeston Tournament-10:00 a.m. Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m.
Dates to Remember
December 8/9-Softball Open Gym at Southwest from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
December 8-12-End of Course Exams
December 8-12-SEMO Conference Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament at Sikeston
December 9-Wrestling V/JV vs. NMCC/Caterville-Home-5:00 p.m.
December 10/11-Cross Country Open Run-3:30-4:45 p.m.
December 11-Scholar Bowl Teams vs. Bernie in the auditorium at 4:00 p.m.
December 11-Boys Freshman Basketball at Twin Rivers-5:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 3:45 p.m.
December 11-Wrestling V/JV vs. Poplar Bluff/Notre Dame at Poplar Bluff-5:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 3:00 p.m.
December 11-13-Girls Varsity Basketball at Paragould Tournament
December 13-ACT Testing
December 13-Wrestling Varsity at McCluer South Berkeley Tournament-9:00 a.m. Bus leaves at 4:30 a.m.
December 13-Band at the Tuba Christmas Concert in Cape Girardeau
December 15-Band/Jazz Cats-Christmas Concert in the auditorium-6:30 p.m.
December 16-Boys V/JV Basketball vs. Jackson-Home-6:00 p.m.
December 18-Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Poplar Bluff-Home-6:00 p.m.
December 18-23 Girls Varsity Basketball at Twin Rivers Lady Royals Classic Tournament
December 19-End of the 2nd quarter/1st semester
Dexter T.S. Hill Middle School - This listing of future activities is a service offered by the ShowMe Times, working in partnership with Dr. Sharp, Superintendent and the Dexter Public Schools for your convenience.
We hope you will mark your calendar and we encourage everyone to support our local students and their activities. The education and growth of young people in our community is the key to everyone's future!
If you would like to submit information and a picture of a student and his/her accomplishments, send it to news@showmetimes.com.
Monday December 1
BB @ Kennett 6:00PM-Bus 4:15
Stuff A Bus Begins
Tuesday December 2
Jr. Beta Club Rehearsals-MS Gym 2:00PM
Wednesday December 3
BB vs. Charleston 6:00PM
Wrestling @ Cape 5:00PM-Bus 3:00
Friday December 5
State Jr. Beta Convention Black River Col-Poplar Bluff
Saturday December 6
Wrestling @ Farmington Bus-6:00AM
Future Dates
Tuesday December 9
Wrestling vs. NMCC 4:30PM-Bus 3:15
Wrestling Pep Rally 2:42PM
Wednesday December 10
Classroom Tech. Cleaning
Friday December 12
Stuff A Bus Pickup
MS Madrigal 6:00PM
Faculty Birthday Celebration
Saturday December 13
MS Madrigal 6:00PM
Wrestling @ Cape Bus-7:00AM
Wednesday December 17 8th Grade Finals Sci/Eng
Thursday December 18 8th Grade Finals Math/SS
MS Band Christmas Concert 6:00PM
Friday December 19 2nd Quarter Ends
Athletic Assembly 2:30PM
Locker Cleanout
SOS Gifts to Christmas Families
