Imaginary, the professional touring ensemble of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, previously performed “My Father’s Dragon” for Eugene Field and “A Gnome for Christmas” for Oak Grove. Last year they put on plays at the Kindergarten Center, Lake Road and Junior High. Tinnin Director Tim Thompson and R-I Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Patty Robertson will continue planning the rotation next year.
“A Thousand Cranes” by Kathryn Schultz is about a Japanese girl who was diagnosed with Leukemia a decade after being exposed to radiation from the atomic bomb in Hiroshima during World War II. According to an Eastern legend, if a person folds 1,000 paper cranes, s/he will be cured of disease. The girl – Sadako Sasaki, made it to No. 644, and now has a monument built in her honor at Seattle Peace Park.
The plays were brought to the district as part of Three Rivers College’s Patrons of the Arts series. Beginning in the 2015/16 school year, the community college opted to deliver the plays directly to the schools within its service area, free of cost.
Shown in the photo: Actors (standing from left) Jeanitta Perkins, Aaron Orion Baker, Charlie Barron and Catherine Regan (seated) of the Imaginary Theatre Company pose after holding a Q&A with students about the play, “A Thousand Cranes.”
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Puxico, Missouri - Larry White, Dexter Elks Lodge member, presented certificates and $50 checks for Savings Bonds to two Puxico senior, Emma Parsley and Bradley Clark.
Emma Parsley is the daughter of Jay and Marcy Parsley.
Bradley Clark is the son of Allen and Shelly Clark.
Emma and Bradley are competing with honorees from the other county schools for the Dexter Elks Students of the Year.
Both students, along with their parents and counselor, Lori Allen, will be honored with a banquet to be held at the Dexter Elks Lodge later this spring.
The Elks Students of the Year will be announced at the spring banquet.
Dexter, Missouri - It's Dr. Seuss Week at Southwest Elementary in Dexter. "There's a Wocket in My Pocket!"
Lucas Woods a first grade student in Mrs. Earnheart's room models his Dr. Seuss themed attire.
Photo by Camie Richard, Southwest Elementary Librarian.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Caroline Powers.
Caroline Powers is the daughter of Chuck and Felicia Powers and is a senior at Dexter High School.
She is a member of the honor choir, football cheerleader, and Kickin' Cats Dance Team all four years of high school.
She is has been FCCLA President for the past two years. She is a Sr. Beta Executive Board Member and is active in SEMO Showstoppers, Student Council, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society.
Her future plans are to attend college and major in Broadcast Journalism.
Dexter, Missouri - The ShowMe Times Dexter Sports Spotlight shines on Macy Graves.
Macy Graves is the daughter of Chris Graves and Brad and Michelle Kirkley.
Her grandma is Vavdean Gimlin.
She was a football cheerleader her sophomore year and a basketball cheerleader all four years of high school.
She is an active member of Teens Against Smoking Coalition, Future Farmers of America, Future Teachers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Sr. Beta Club, Top 10%, and the National Honor Society.
Her future plans are to attend Arkansas State University and pursue a degree in International Business. She is on a pre-law tract.
