For the past two years, Kyle Carter has been teaching business and advising the yearbook. In his short time as an adviser, Carter has done big things for the program. An accomplished photographer himself (a Mississippi Press association award winner with photos published in USA Today and Sports Illustrated to name a few), his students have been recognized with a number of awards for their photography under his guidance.
Carter explains his greatest enjoyment in his role this way: “I LOVE taking someone who is a self-professed ‘good photographer’ and starting them on the Three Things We Can Control lesson. This lesson both opens their eyes to the possibilities of different styles of photography and helps them understand their own personal style better."
"I also LOVE advising, especially onsite work. Sitting with another shooter and picking their brain about what they could have done differently or why they used a f/4.5 on a double play instead of f/3.5. I enjoy helping them understand as much as they can about the assignment they are shooting as well as the camera principles. I enjoy seeing the satisfaction in the students’ face when they get their first really good photo - are published on the front page of the paper for the first time or even the gleam of pride in their eyes after they’ve won their first award. Most of my students come to me with the world’s preconceived notion of what a photo should look like - I teach them how to break down a photograph into their individual pieces (f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, etc.) and then advise them on how to make their art work even better than the previous photo they’ve seen.”
He was nominated by one of his students, Parker Miller. A junior in his first year on the yearbook staff. In his short time as a staff member, Parker Miller is a Gold Key winner from Quill and Scroll, an MJEA Photo of the Year Finalist and a member of the 2015 MJEA All-State Journalism Team.
The Richland Director of Music and Bands, Amber Dulley, said, “Our current yearbook and journalism program is only in its second year, and has made unprecedented advances in student involvement, student skill level, use of technology, and quality of product."
The Missouri Journalism Education Association is the largest state scholastic journalism organization formed to help protect and enhance scholastic journalism in Missouri. MJEA works to provide outreach and support to advisers and journalism programs across the state. MJEA supports free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity.
Poplar Bluff, Missouri – About 50 members of the Poplar Bluff High School Beta Club chose to help the Historic Depot Restoration Corporation tear out a floor in order to complete their volunteer hours.
Each student is required by the student organization to volunteer and donate hours each semester.
The Iron Mountain Depot is the home of the local Amtrak Station and was once a thriving train depot. Recent revitalization projects have enhanced the beauty and brought recognition to the old depot.
Photo submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Poplar Bluff School District.
“We’re very proud of this agreement and the bachelor’s degree completion opportunities that it will open up for our students,” said Dr. Brenda Russell, Dean of Career Education and Workforce Development at Three Rivers College. “This agreement will make it much easier for our students to continue their education with Murray State’s excellent Agriculture programs.”
The agreement allows students who complete an Associate of Arts Degree in Agriculture at Three Rivers to transfer their college credits into one of seven agriculture bachelor’s degree programs at Murray State. This allows students to complete their Freshman and Sophomore years close to home and at a cost savings, then transfer to Murray State to complete their Junior and Senior years.
Murray State programs specified in the transfer agreement are Agriculture Education, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agriscience Technology, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Animal/Equine Science, and Horticulture.
The process of working out the articulation agreement started in 2013 with meetings between educators from Three Rivers and Murray State. Spearheading the agreement process for Three Rivers was Agriculture Instructor Joyce Rehkop.
Registration is currently open for Summer and Fall classes at Three Rivers College, including courses in the Associate of Arts in Agriculture program. For more information on agriculture courses and other Career Education classes at Three Rivers, or on how to register for classes at Three Rivers, visit trcc.edu or call the Welcome Center at 573-840-9605.
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.
Fayette, Missouri – Central Methodist University has announced its graduating Class of 2015, according to President Roger Drake. Over 700 students participated in Commencement exercises in Fayette, Park Hills, Sedalia, and St. Louis.
Matthew Pulley of Bloomfield has graduated from CMU in the Online Program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Marie Marquis of Bloomfield has graduated from CMU in Poplar Bluff with a Bachelor of Accountancy.
Teryl Smith of Dexter graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from CMU in Poplar Bluff.
“CMU graduates include students from its main campus in Fayette, branch sites across the state, or from its online programs,,” Drake said.
Since its founding in 1854, CMU has evolved into a university that confers masters, bachelors and associates degrees through programming on its main campus in Fayette and through extension sites located across Missouri and online.
Springfield, Missouri – Missouri State University recently awarded scholarships to incoming students fro the 2015-2016 academic year.
These students were selected from those who applied based on their ACT scores, GPA, standing in graduating class, and leadership shown in community and school activities.
Included on the list of scholarship recipients are Ryan Joseph Hulshoff of Dexter, who earned the Board of Governors Scholarship; Rachel Putnam of Dexter who earned the Dean’s Scholarship; and Kayleigh Mychal Burch from Puxico who earned the Provost Scholarship.
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission I public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons while guided by three overarching and enduring commitments to student learning, inclusive excellence and institutional impact.
The university’s identity is distinguished by its state-wide mission I public affairs, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster competence and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.
Shown in the photo is Dexter Class of 2015 graduate Rachel Putnam.
