Beth Lewis-Muse, head girls coach for Track, presented the late Giambelluca’s wife Judy with a Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 4 championship ring from the Lady Mules victory in May.
“One thing Sam wanted before he left this earth, we’re told, was for the Mules to receive a state championship in track,” announced Boys and Girls Club Director Chris Rushin to a standing ovation from the audience. “We’re proud to say his wish was granted. This spring, Sam’s alma mater won states in Track and Field for the first time in the history of the school system.”
In 2001, the track at Junior High was named for Giambelluca after he helped raise money to renovate the stadium, including an all-weather track surface. A proud graduate of the PBHS Class of 1946, Giambelluca helped start the Poplar Bluff Sports Hall of Fame, where he was later inducted for his career as a student athlete.
Giambelluca passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 87 on Monday, Sept. 7, according to Cotrell Funeral Service. He dedicated his life to his loved ones, school and community.
Shown in the Photo: Four generations of the Giambelluca family accept a state championship ring from Beth Lewis-Muse and R-I Superintendent Chris Hon (right) in honor of Sam Giambelluca.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak
Communications/Marketing Coordinator
Poplar Bluff R-I School District
The booklets come in handy as a reference when the history department teaches a unit on the U.S. Constitution, according to social studies department chairwoman Kathy Beck. The DAR has made it an annual tradition to purchase the booklets for Junior High students.
Last week, students were told a "fast fact" about the Constitution over the PA system each day as well as participated in related activities such as taking sample citizen tests provided by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
In order to become a member of the DAR, a woman must trace her genealogy back to a soldier or patriot that was involved in the American Revolutionary War.
Shown in the photo: Junior High teacher (top left) Kathy Beck's American history class pose with their Constitutions, which were distributed by (from right) Barbara Rexroat and Paula Allen.
Dexter, Missouri - Miss Dexter High School was crowned prior to the Bearcat vs. Caruthersville football game Friday, September 18, 2015.
The winners of Friday evenings Miss DHS Contest were chosen by a vote of the entire DHS student body.
The 2015-2016 Miss DHS is Julia Hahn. First Alternate is Kassidey Bollinger and Second Alternate is MaKayla Waldner.
From left are: First Alternate Kassidey Bollinger, daughter of Jim and the late Michelle Bollinger, Miss DHS, Julia Hahn, daughter of Brad and Melissa Hahn and Second Alternate MaKayla Waldner, daughter of Bob and Kim Waldner.
Congratulations ladies!
Dexter, Missouri - The 2014 First Runner Up, Miss Toni Curran, was available to crown the new Miss DHS.
Toni is a 2015 graduate of Dexter High School and is currently attending Southeast Missouri State University. She is pursuing a degree in nursing.
Toni is the daughter of Tony and Michelle Curran.
Mr. Chance Jarrell escorted Toni. Chance is also a 2015 graduate of Dexter High School and is the son of Tom and Kerry Jarrell.
Dexter, Missouri - Miss Karlee Wright was the eighth contestant of the evening at Charles Bland Stadium on Friday.
Karlee is the 17 year-old daughter of Richard and Wilma Wright.
Her activities include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Honor’s Choir, Dexter Honor Society, and serves as Secretary for the senior class of 2016.
Karlee’s future plans are to attend Missouri State University and major in Elementary Education.
Mr. Garrett Kyle escorted Karlee. He is the 17 year-old son of Roger and Sherry Medler.
Garrett’s three words to describe Karee are: Smart, Funny, and Pretty.
