Dexter, Missouri - Melanie McKuin was the 4^th contestant at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday night.

Melanie is the 18 year-old daughter of Barry and Kim McKuin.

She is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, Lady Cats Varsity Basketball, and Drama, Speech, and Debate Team.

Her plans for the future are to attend college and then Pharmacy School.

Mr. Cody Pullum escorted Melanie.  Cody is the 17 year-old son of Angie Laden and Tony Pullum.

Cody’s three words to describe Melanie are: Smart, Dedicated and Trustworthy.

Dexter, Missouri - Julia Hahn was the third contestant of the evening at Charles Bland Stadium.

Julia is the 17 year-old daughter of Brad and Melissa Hahn.

She is a member of the Lady Cats Varsity volleyball team, Varsity track and field team, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rotary Interact, Foreign Language Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Drama, Speech and Debate team, and the AHEC Medical Program.

Her future plans are to attend college and follow a pre-medicine or engineering tract. 

Mr. Eric Hahn escorted his sister, Julia Hahn.  He is the 14 year-old son of Brad and Melissa Hahn.

Eric’s three words to describe Julia are: Intelligent, Athletic, and Funny.

Dexter, Missouri - The second contestant of the evening was Miss Shania Case.

Shania is the 17 year-old daughter of David and Darlene Case.

She is a member of the Dexter High School Track and Field team.

Her plans for the future are to attend college and earn a degree as a Dental Hygienist.

Mr. Jacob Petigo escorted Shania.  He is the 17 year-old son of David and Judy Petigo.

Jacob’s three words to describe Shania are: Outgoing, Beautiful, and Polite.

Dexter, Missouri - Miss Dexter High School contestant first to walk on Friday evening was Miss Kassidey Bollinger.

Kassidey is the 17 year-old daughter of Jim Bollinger and the late Michelle Bollinger.

Kassidey is a member of FCCLA, Future Teachers of America, DECA and the Dexter Honor Society.  She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Kassidey plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in Healthcare Administration.

Mr. Jake Harris escorted Kassidey.  He is the 15 year-old son of Nathan Harris and Jennifer Willis.

Jake’s three words to describe Kassidey are:  Intelligent, Strong, and Beautiful!

Dexter, Missouri - Bearcat football players were on hand for Football Friday at Southwest Elementary greeting students as they were delivered to school.

The Bearcats helped the students out of vehicles and escorted them into the building with high fives and smiles with wishes to have a great school day.

Shown in the photos is Raegan Shipman being assisted from her vehicle sophomore lineman for the Dexter Football Bearcats, Alex Bellers.

Photo courtesy of teacher Shannon Putnam of Dexter Schools.