Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter High School Choir department will present “The Sound of Music” on Thursday, November 20th, Friday, November 21st, and Saturday, November 22nd.
“The Sound of Music” is a musical from 1959 with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp and The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. You will recognize many of the songs from the musical, Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and Do-Re-Mi. And of course the song title The Sound of Music most of us can sing by heart.
The set for the musical is being professionally built by Robert Abney from Poplar Bluff. The costumes for the production are being made by Jane's Alterations. The musical will be a top notch performance and the Choir Department would like to encourage everyone in the community to come to one of their performances.
Tickets can be purchased at the door and are only $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students/children ages 4 – 18, and children 3 and under are free. All three-night performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
This production of The Sound of Music will feature Lauren Thrower as Maria! Brooks Propst will play the handsome Captain von Trapp. Rolf will be played by Jon Rodgers. The 16 going on 17 teenager Liesl will be played by Rachel Putnam and Addie Kruse. The second oldest daughter, Louisa, will be played by Meg Simmons, followed by the dashing older son played by Andrew Teel and the youngest encourageable son played by Tres Hampton.
The third oldest girl, Brigitta, will be played by Abby DeMent, the second youngest girl, Marta, will be played by Grace Sepulvado. The youngest daughter, Gretl, who is four years old, will be played by the sweet Selah Sepulvado.
Mother Abbess will be played by Madelyn Webb. Sister Berthe will be played by Cassidy Bess. Tori Beaird will play Sister Margaretta and Olivia Sitzes will play the part of sister Sophia. The overly confident Uncle Max will be played by Cody McFaddin and Jordan Chambliss. Their soldiers will be portrayed by Chris Seabaugh and Dylan Davis.
On Saturday, November 22nd a matinee performance will be at 2:00 p.m. with a very special price of just $2.00 per person.
Come and see a classic brought to life with professional sets, costumes, and performers.
They are also seeking sponsors for the show. If you are interested in advertising in their professional playbill contact Jamie Sepulvado at jamies@dexter.k12.mo.us for a sponsorship form.
Please join the Dexter High School Choir as they sing, dance, and act on the stage at the High School Auditorium. They would love to have you. Parents, family members, friends and the public are encouraged to attend!
Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter High School will host their very first DHS Book Fair beginning Monday, November 10th and ending on Friday, November 14th. Their mission to get 300+ books into the hands of readers, young and old!
“We will roll out the red carpet this week in honor of the new movie Mockingjay, which will be released to theatres on November 21st,” stated DHS Library Media Specialist Krystal Hobgood.
Mockingjay is the latest book made into film from the The Hunger Games series. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel and the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy written by Suzanne Collins.
“This is the first event of its kind and I have been blown away by how amazing our community has been in supporting this,” Hobgood continued. “We have so many prizes to give away to the students and I know they will be thrilled. I owe that all to the support of our community.”
Everyone is invited to join the students for a festive time as they celebrate the wonderful world of reading. It will be open to the public from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
All book fair participants, whether purchasing online, by app, or in the library, will receive their choice of a free Big Mac or sweet treat from McDonalds and two coupons from Taco Bell – good for one free seasoned beef taco and one Doritos Locos taco while supplies last. All book fair participants will also be entered into sepcial drawings, which will be held throughout the day on November 14th.
All DHS students and staff who purchase items totaling $5.00 or more from the book fair will be entered into their prize drawing. The first 15 students to purchase items online or via app will receive a free McDonalds sandwich of their choice. The first 24 students to purchase items IN THE LIBRARY will receive a very special Mockingjay treat! (Hmmmm what could that be?)
Some prizes available are Hunger Games Bath & Body Works hand sanitizer, Barnes and Noble gift card, Buffalo Wild Wings gift cards, free passes to the Malco Trio in Sikeston, free passes to the Wehrenberg Theater in Cape Girardeau, free passes to AMC Theater in Poplar Bluff, free pizza from Casey’s General Store, Dexter queen gift certificate, free pizzas from Pizza Hut, Hickory Log gift card, Penny’s Diner gift certificates, and Mrs. Bruce’s famous cake pops.
For more information please click HERE. High School students may come between the hours of 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday the LIBRARY will be open late for the pubic from 4 p.m.until 6:00 p.m. for your shopping pleasure!
Many area businesses participated in Fall Celebrations this past Friday. Members of the First Midwest Bank team dressed up for Halloween to get in the spirit and get their groove on.
They chose the theme of the 1960's in honor of their 50th Anniversary Celebration this year. First Midwest Bank opened its doors in 1964! Happy Anniversary First Midwest Bank and congratulations on your 50 years of service to our community.
Some of the employees dressed as characters from the 1960s. Hugh Hefner and his Playboy bunnies made an appearance. We can only imagine what folks thought when they entered the doors and saw Hugh sitting there with a bunny!
First Midwest got their groove on and celebrated in style! As always First Midwest Bank is a sponsor of the ShowMe Times and we are grateful for their spirit, integrity, and the way they do bussines!
First Midwest Bank of Dexter is located at 20 West Stoddard in downtown Dexter or at the corner of 819 Business 60 & 1 Mile Road.
Dexter, Missouri – Caroline Francis Powers has been chosen as November Calendar Girl. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Charles and Felicia Powers of Dexter.
Caroline is a sophomore at Dexter High School and is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Student Council, Model UN, Football Cheer, and the DHS Kickin’ Cats Dance Team. She is also a Top 10% student.
Her goal is to work at a hospital similar to St. Jude’s as her future plans are to attend Missouri State University and major in Oncology and minor in Pediatrics.
Caroline’s hobbies are singing, dancing, cheering, fishing, riding four wheelers, hanging out with her friends and family, going to Branson, and babysitting. She also loves to perform at pageants. Her main activities other than school are being involved with her church youth group Refuge and singing in the Youth Praise Band.
Miss Caroline Powers was chosen as First Alternate in the Miss Dexter 2014 Pageant. This is an annual pageant sponsored by the Dexter Senior High School Music Department. Each year Miss Dexter and her attendants are chosen as Calendar Girls throughout the year.
Congratulations Caroline! The Dexter community is extremely proud of you and your accomplishments.
Dexter, Missouri – The Historic Downtown Dexter Association will host the 2014 Miss Fall Fest Pageant on Sunday, November 2nd at the Dexter Senior High School Auditorium.
Each category will have a queen and two alternates. Each queen will receive a crown and a trophy. Each alternate will receive a trophy. Pageant wear is required for all categories.
The pageants will begin at 1:00 p.m. Doors open at noon. Pre-registration fee is $20 for Baby Miss through Pre-Teen Miss, $24 for Jr. Miss and Miss categories. A $5 late fee will be charged to those registering on the day of the pageants.
Age groups include Baby Miss (0-17 months), Tiny Miss (18-35 months), Little Miss (3-5 years), Petite Miss (6-8 years), Pre-teen Miss (9-11 years), Junior Miss (12-14 years), and Miss (15-19 years, unmarried).
Forms are available at participating merchants and additional information may be obtained by calling 624-3032.
Completed forms may be turned in at The Bunny Patch on Walnut St. in beautiful downtown Dexter.
Proceeds will go towards activities hosted by the Historic Downtown Dexter Association
