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Neal E. Boyd Endowed Scholarship in Performing Arts Established
March 13th 2018 by Dee Loflin
The Neal E. Boyd Endowed Scholarship in Performing Arts has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation.
The fund was established by Boyd and two fraternity brothers. The scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in performing arts with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The recipient of this scholarship must demonstrate financial need, and preference will be given to students involved in leadership activities such as Greek Life and the Student Government Association. Boyd himself was a student with need, who received scholarship support, and he was involved with the performing arts and a leader in Student Government, the Interfraternity Council, the Residence Hall Association, and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Boyd earned two undergraduate degrees – a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications and political science from Southeast and a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Missouri-Columbia – and continued his education at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, before a fulfilling career that has included teaching, business, public speaking and performing.
He is a recipient of Southeast’s Distinguished Service Award.
For more information, please contact the Southeast Missouri University Foundation at (573) 651-2203 or foundation@semo.edu.
Last Updated on March 13th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9vl/Neal-E-Boyd-Endowed-Scholarship-in-Performing-Arts-Established
Professional Play Series Put on for Local Students
March 13th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Poplar Bluff, Missouri- The children’s play series presented by the Patrons of the Arts wrapped up on Friday, Feb. 23, exposing some students to theater for the first time.
Poplar Bluff students grades K-5 were provided an opportunity to see one of the following plays performed by the Repertory Imaginary Theatre Company at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center: “The Nutcracker,” “The Country Mouse and City Mouse” or “Laura Ingalls Wilder: Voice of the Prairie.”
“It was quite moving to see their expressions while they watched the characters from the story come to life on stage,” said Teresa Webb, first grade teacher of Eugene Field. “I believe they walked away from the experience with a newfound appreciation of performing arts and gained a deeper understanding of the lesson learned from (the play).”
Getting to see the reaction of students was one of Webb’s “most treasured memories” of the school year, she continued. Faculty colleague Kristen Spain added that watching the faces of the students sitting on the edge of their seats, soaking in every word, was “priceless.”
“My Alanii Render now wants to grow up and be in performing arts in college because she was so inspired by one of the actresses that day,” said Spain of one of her first grade students. “In her words: ‘I didn’t know grownups could play and act silly on stage in front of kids and get paid for it!’”
Three Rivers College has been arranging for professional plays to be performed directly for schools within its service area for the past few years. The plays are free thanks to the Patrons of the Arts Society, which subsidizes the costs with help from business sponsors.
“Having a variety of opportunities in the arts education is so important for our students. These experiences help kids develop on many fundamental levels,” stated Patty Robertson, R-I assistant superintendent of curriculum. “Some students find their ‘voice’ while studying the arts. Creative expression is also a great way to build self-confidence.”
Pictured: The cast of ‘Voice of the Prairie,’ (from left) Lana Dvorak, Jeanitta Perkins, Charlie Barron and Aaron Orion Baker, answer questions from fifth graders following the performance.
Last Updated on March 13th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va06/Professional-Play-Series-Put-on-for-Local-Students
S.W. Elementary Honors 2nd Graders with Positive Office Referrals
March 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors second grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured are back row from left to right: Addison Calvert, Kelsey Foster, Alyssa Moore, and Carsyn Jarrell.
Front row from left to right: Jacob Feece, Campbell Neely, and Hunter McCoullough.
Last Updated on March 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9vn/SW-Elementary-Honors-2nd-Graders-with-Positive-Office-Referrals
First Grade Students Receive Positive Office Referral Awards
March 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors First Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured are back row from left to right: Kingston Banken, Cori Lovelady, Jackson Goodman, and Miles Schmid.
Front row from left to right: Chase Lowman, Mason Monroe, Dylan Hammond and Gabriel Hammond.
Last Updated on March 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/va03/First-Grade-Students-Receive-Positive-Office-Referral-Awards
Kindergarten Students Earn POR Awards at Southwest Elementary
March 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Pictured back row from left to right: Nina Whited, Kendryn Palmer, Gray Lebeau, Lucy Wheetley, Colton Horner, Luke Huey, and Colton Galloway
Front row from left to right: Willow Karmas, Sophia wilson, Scarlett Ryan, Amelia Garner, Arabella McKinnis, Jazlyn Frederick, Ariana Duley
Last Updated on March 12th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9vo/Kindergarten-Students-Earn-POR-Awards-at-Southwest-Elementary
