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Coaching Character: Training student-athletes at Southeast goes beyond on-field performance (5/15/19)Sports teach us important lessons. Teamwork, competition and discipline -- all things employers look for in new hires. Does this mean all college athletes make a good hire? No. But athletic director Brady Barke and his team at Southeast Missouri State University have put programs in place to give athletes the best chance to succeed, both during their college career and after they graduate...
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Oak Ridge teen donates hair in memory of young friend (5/17/14)Bailey Seabaugh, 14 of Daisy Mo is a student and Cadet Girl Scout in troop 64049 at Oak Ridge Schools. After allowing her hair to grow for over 2 years she recently went to Great Clips in Cape Girardeau where Vanna cut over 10 inches of her hair. Bailey is donating the 2 tresses to Locks of Love in memory of Abby Jensen formerly of Oak Ridge who passed away at the age of 5 from DIPG a form of pediatric brain tumor...
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Cape Central's Jamal Cox signs letter of intent with Lamar State College (5/15/14)Jamal Cox's basketball skills will pay off next year when he enrolls for classes at Lamar State College on a basketball scholarship! During his time at Cape Central High School, he received over 1,340 career points, 9.1 rebounds per game, and 19.7 points per game...
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FBLA attended 2014 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference (5/8/14)Members of the Cape Central Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2014 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on April 13th, 14th, and 15th in Columbia, Missouri. FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. ...
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Scout Troop Spruces Up Born Learning Trail (5/5/14)Cape Girardeau, MO., May 3, 2014 -- As part of the Mayor's "Clean Up Cape Initiative," Girl Scout Troop 71120 repainted the Success By 6 Born Learning Trail at Capaha Park. Troop members and their mothers met to clean the sidewalk trail around the lagoon at Capaha Park. ...
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Heise earns FFA Veterinary Proficiency Award (5/5/14)Beth Heise of Perryville has won the Missouri FFA Veterinary Medicine Entrepreneurship and Placement Combined Proficiency Award at the 86th Missouri FFA Convention. Heise, a senior at Perryville Area Career and Technology Center and Perryville High School, is the daughter of Rick and Jan Heise. She is a member of the Perryville FFA Chapter. Her advisors are Tom Hulshof and William Allison...
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PCMS students create Character Quilts (5/5/14)Perry County Middle School's eighth grade class has created a paper character quilt highlighting the good character qualities each student strives to achieve. The quilt is on display in the eighth grade hallway at PCMS. Teacher Kelly Hotop explained that each student chose character traits important to them. ...
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Buchheit highlighted at D32 during Teacher Appreciation Week (5/5/14)It's Teacher Appreciation Week in America, and Perry County School District 32 is highlighting just a few of its over 200 educators who are making a difference in the lives of children each day. This is Hayley Buchheit's first year teaching kindergarten, but she's been in the classroom for 5 years. Before moving to PES, Buchheit taught preschoolers at District 32's early childhood special education center...
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Teacher Appreciation Week Highlight: Richard Conaway (5/5/14)It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, and Perry County School District 32 is highlighting just a few of its outstanding educators. More than 200 teachers and 100 support staff serve the district's 2,350 students. Since 1984, National PTA has designated the first week in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children...
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Dr. Mike Cowan was recognized as FBLA Administrator of the Year (4/24/14)Dr. Mike Cowan, principal at Cape Central was recognized as an FBLA Administrator of the Year at the 2014 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on April 13th, 14th, and 15th in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Cowan was nominated the Theresa Taylor, Cape Central FBLA adviser and Aaron Mehner, Cape Central FBLA president. ...
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KICKS Students attend tournament to benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital (4/22/14)On Saturday, April 5, 2014, seventeen students from KICKS-Kids In Christian Karate School, attended the Dan Chadd and Central Missouri Karate's Tournament to benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital. The tournament raised over $2,200.00 to benefit St. Judes. The annual tournament is held in St. Clair, Missouri. The students competed in Forms, Weapons, and Sparring, and brought home 51 trophy's total...
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Jackson HS Excels at FBLA State Conference 2014 (4/22/14)Thirty-eight students and both junior high and high school adviser teams from Jackson High School Future Business Leaders of America attended the State Leadership Conference in Columbia, Missouri, on April 13-15, 2014. FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. ...
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Taylor attends National Convention (4/21/14)Theresa Taylor, teacher at Cape Central High School and president of Missouri Business Education Association (MBEA), attended the National Business Education Association Conference. She attended the convention on April 16 - 19 as a representative of MBEA. ...
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$15,000 in Scholarships Available from Hi-Tech Communications this year (4/10/14)Graduating seniors may apply for a $500 scholarship by April 15th. Hi-Tech Communications Inc.a regional technology service provider is making available $15,000 annually to award qualifying high school seniors. to receive an application contact Vmosley@hi-techcom.com or call Viney Mosley at 573-450-9415 for more information...
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Cape Central's Wind Symphony and Jazz One Band earn multiple awards (4/10/14)Cape Central High School Wind Symphony and Jazz One band competed at the Heritage Festivals of Music in Chicago this past weekend. CHS Wind Symphony earned Silver and tied for 1st place in class 3A school division. CHS Jazz One Band received the Gold, Outstanding Band Award (which is the highest scoring band), and Adjudicator's Award (which is the judges favorite band). ...
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Parker accepted at Indiana University (3/27/14)Derek Parker has been accepted for graduate study in Human Computer Interaction Design at Indiana University's School of Informatics and Computing for Fall 2014. Derek is a senior at Missouri State University in Springfield MO majoring in Electronic Arts. Derek is the son of Michael and Tiffany Parker of Cape Girardeau and is a 2010 graduate of CHS...
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Cape Central High School FBLA District Leadership Conference (3/10/14)Twenty six members of Cape Central High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter recently attended the 2014 District 15 FBLA Leadership Conference held on February 20, 2014 at the Southeast Missouri State University. FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. ...
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PES plans March 15 Craft Fair & Car Show (3/5/14)Perryville Elementary School is ushering in the much-anticipated spring season with a giant party! PES will hold its fourth annual Craft Fair & Car Show hosted by Parents Involved in Education (PIE), on Saturday, March 15. The craft fair will feature over 30 vendors and the car show will include emergency vehicles, Air Evac helicopter, antique roadsters plus emergency vehicles like patrol cars and ambulances. ...
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7 students from Keyboards & Kindermusik earn Gold Cups at music festival (3/3/14)Cape Girardeau -- Seven students from Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory, a piano, keyboard and Kindermusik teaching studio in Cape Girardeau, recently earned Gold Cup awards from the National Federation of Junior Music Clubs. The Junior Music Festival was held on Feb. 15. To receive a Gold Cup, students must compete at a minimum of three years earning the top rating. A student can earn up to five Gold Cup awards...
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Egyptian Hosts Operation Teen Safe Driving week (2/28/14)Egyptian High School in Tamms, IL hosted its 3rd annual Operation Teen Safe Driving Week the week of February 24th through the 28th. The theme of the week was "Be Alert, Accidents Hurt." During this week students participated in activities designed to emphasize the importance of responsible driving. ...
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St. Paul Lutheran School holds Winter Olympics (2/25/14)Students from St. Paul Lutheran School's kindergarten classes in Jackson held their own "winter Olympics" February 20 and 21. The events took place in the school gym. With the aid of the fourth grade classes, kindergarten athletes participated in 6 events: "bobsled" (kneeling on a wheeled scooter and pushing off to see how far they would glide); "speed skating" (sliding stocking footed in heats to a finish line); "curling" (required sliding a paper plate on the floor and measuring the distance traveled); "figure skating" (weaving in and out of cones and being timed); "ski jumping" (jumped a measured distance from the bleachers); "cross country skiing" (timed while sliding along a balance beam until they stepped off).. ...
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Jackson FBLA's Sixth-Grade Career Fair (2/16/14)The Sixth-Grade Career Fair, hosted by Jackson High School FBLA, took place on January 24th at Jackson Middle School. Jackson High School FBLA prepared for the event by nominating chairpersons for the event. Then, through meticulous planning, persistency, and many hours of calling businesses, the Sixth-Grade Career Fair was ready to be carried out. ...
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Board members volunteer time to serve Perry County School Dist. 32 (1/28/14)Perry County School District 32 joins communities across the state of Missouri in observing School Boards Recognition Week this week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1. This special week, proclaimed by Gov. Jay Nixon, is held to build awareness and understanding of the important function an elected board of education plays in communities and schools. It is sponsored by the Missouri School Boards Association...
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Blake Smith Graduated from Rolla (12/22/13)Blake Alan Smith graduated Magna Cum Laude from Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla, Missouri on Friday, December 13, 2013. He is the son of Darrick and Tanda Smith and a graduate of Cape Central High School.
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Eye on the sky: Leek watches weather to ensure student safety (12/3/13)Russell Leek is the assistant superintendent of District 32. This time of year, he's also a part-time meteorologist. "I do spend quite a bit of time monitoring the weather when the word 'snow' is mentioned," Leek said. This week's forecast is for a period of mixed wintry precipitation Thursday and Friday. "I started monitoring immediately Monday morning," he said. "I touch base with Brad Moll of Meyer Bus Line, and I keep Superintendent Scott Ireland posted on what we can anticipate."...
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CHS's Kadie Orenstein will attend Truman State s (11/27/13)Cape Central High School Senior Kadie Orenstein, pictured signing her letter of intent to play softball for Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, is surrounded by her parents, Wendi and Gary Orenstein. Standing behind her are Hitting Coach Bruce Qualls, CHS Softball Coach Amy Blattel, and Summer Coach Ryan Medlin...
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Terrific Tigers recognized at November board meet (11/27/13)The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education, during its November meeting, recognized several outstanding students for their leadership, scholarship and service to others. Recipients of the Terrific Tiger Award are pictured above with School Board Vice President Kyle McDonald, left, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Welker, right. Standing next to Kyle McDonald is Central High School Senior Aaron Mehner, and next to Dr. Welker is Central High School Senior Alex Mehner...
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Two Cape Central High School students named to Mis (11/27/13)Two Cape Central High School students were named to the 2013-2014 Missouri All-State Choir during the Southeast All-District Choir event hosted by Cape Central High School in the Richard D. Kinder Performance Hall. Zach Reece and Abby Addleman (alternate) are pictured posing with CHS Director of Vocal Music Jordan Cox. ...
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Gordonville-Area Student Competed for FFA Award (11/14/13)Troylee C. McClanahan of Jackson FFA was selected as a national finalist for the National FFA Organization's national proficiency award in Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication-Entrepreneurship/Placement. McClanahan is one of only four people who competed for this award at the national finals Oct. 30-Nov. 2 during the 86th national FFA convention & expo in Louisville, Ky...
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Jackson R-2 School District Honors Veterans (11/11/13)Jackson R-2 School District Honors Veterans (Jackson, MO) The Jackson Choral Department, along with Student Council and many faculty and staff honored Veterans in the annual Veterans Day ceremony. Held at the Jackson R-2 High School Auditorium, under the theme: Valor, Courage and Sacrifice, Veterans from each branch of the military were honored through a variety of music, Taps, and a video tribute called "A Soldier's Pledge."...
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LOTSA CASH PROGRESSIVE RAFFLE BEGINS! (11/10/13)THIS YEAR AT ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL THERE'S A NEW GAME IN TOWN! IT'S "LOTSA CASH" - AN ORIGINAL PROGRESSIVE RAFFLE! TICKET SALES BEGAN AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION - THIS YEAR TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2014 AT PLAZA CONFERENCE CENTER. ...
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1:1 initiative nears reality at Cape Schools (11/5/13)Cape Public School District's initiative to put one laptop computer in the hands of each one of its students, known as "One-to-One" (1:1) will move a step closer to reality this evening as parents assemble at Cape Central High School to learn the details of the program's roll-out...
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Gone Girl production impacts Cape students (10/31/13)(Story and photo by Randy McWilson) The last official Cape Girardeau shots for Gone Girl ended at 1:00 A.M. last Thursday morning, but less than 9 hours later, the impact of the filming was still being felt by students at the Cape Career & Technology Center. Eric Williams, production assistant (PA) for 20th Century Fox, visited the CTC and presented a two-hour discussion and Q&A about his experiences in film and television...
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Jackson FBLA Collects Cans For The Jackson Minist (10/31/13)Jackson High School, Jackson, Missouri--Members of the Jackson Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America hit the streets on October 29, 2013 to "Trick or Treat" for canned food to be donated to the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. Seventy-five Jr. High and Sr. High FBLA members participated in the event to collect a total of 3,155 food items! After two hours of going door to door, FBLA members dropped their collections off at the Food Pantry to benefit families in our area...
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Terrific Tigers recognized at Cape board meeting (10/30/13)The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education, during its October meeting, recognized several outstanding students for their leadership, scholarship and service to others. Recipients of the Terrific Tiger Award are pictured above with School Board President Tony Smee, left, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. ...
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Graduation Announcement (10/29/13)Christopher S. Griffith is a recent graduate of the University of MO - Kansas City School of Medicine. He attended the University for six years and graduated cum laude with his medical degree in May. Chris is doing a three year, Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Colorado in Denver...
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10 CHS students named to Honors Orchestra (10/29/13)Ten Cape Central High School (CHS) students have been accepted into the Southeast Missouri District High School Honors Orchestra. Pictured above, from the left, front row, are Jalen McDowell, Vikas Rudrappa, Aaron Mehner and Alex Mehner. Back row: Orchestra Director Michael Hanf, Cadie Crites, Noah Smentkowski, Alex Gentle, Rachel Williams and Josie Young. Not pictured: Maddie Siefert, Emily Diamond and Sophia Wilson...
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Fifteen CHS students named to All-District Choir (10/28/13)After competing in a blind audition, including a prepared art song and a sight-reading audition, fifteen Cape Central High School students were named to the 2013 Southeast Missouri All-District Choir. They will gather with other students from the Southeast District and prepare for the All-District Choir performance which will be Saturday, November 9, at Richard D. Kinder Performance Hall on the campus of Cape Central High School...
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CHA Graduate Taylor Barks, Woodland High School (10/16/13)Commonwealth Honors Academy Press Release Taylor Barks from Woodland High School is shown above receiving the Certificate of Recognition from the Commonwealth Honors Academy at a reunion of Academy scholars held at Murray State University on September 14th. Pictured with Taylor is Dr. Warren Edminster, Academic Dean of the Academy, and Dr. Tim Miller, Interim President of Murray State University...
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Thayer native honored by William Jewell College (10/9/13)LIBERTY, Mo. (October 9, 2013) -- Debbie (Gillespie) Mitchell, a 1975 graduate of William Jewell College, was honored during homecoming ceremonies in late September. Mitchell received the Jewell Humanitarian Award, recognized for living a life that reflects the high humanitarian service standards espoused by Jewell's vision statement: "Serving others to create a more compassionate and just world."...
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Choristers To Perform in Branson (10/2/13)The Immaculate Conception Choristers of Jackson will be performing in Branson as part of Veterans Week. On Friday, Nov. 8, they will be part of the Walmart Salutes Veterans Show. Jason Yeager of American Idol season 7 will serve as emcee. Other performers in the show include popular Branson stars the Hughes Brothers and Barbara Fairchild. ...
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PD Day at Cape Public Schools (9/30/13)Today is Professional Development Day at Cape Public Schools! Classes were not in session while faculty attended a variety of seminars and workshops across the District. These seminars highlighted new research and techniques of relevance to educators so that our teachers continue to develop and keep growing in their jobs. ...
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Terrific Tigers recognized at Cape Board meetintg (9/26/13)The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board of Education, during its September meeting, recognized several outstanding students for their leadership, scholarship and service to others. Recipients of the Terrific Tiger Award are pictured above with School Board President Tony Smee, left, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. ...
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Franklin Elementary receives state recognition (9/23/13)Pictured receiving the Bronze Award at the Positive Behavior Support Summer Training Institute at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach are Franklin Elementary School staff members Debra Rau, Sarah Pourney, Malissa Beecham and Principal Rhonda Dunham. Presenting the award is Cherie Fuemmeler. The bronze award is the highest-level award which Franklin is eligible to receive...
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Boosters donate new flag to Junior High School (9/18/13)Cape Central Junior High School's scoreboard at Lou Muegge Field will be graced by a new flag, thanks to the efforts and generosity of the Booster Club. Pictured displaying the new flag are All-School Booster Club Officers Kala Groves, Karen Retter, LaRae Leimer, Keiki Patterson and CJHS Athletic Director Terry Kitchen. ...
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LeGrand to attend Murray State University (9/17/13)Chleo LeGrand, daughter of Mary and Steve LeGrand of Cape Girardeau, will attend Murray State University this fall. She is majoring in Physical Therapy. She was the recipient of a $500.00 scholarship from the Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit #426...
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Clippard Elementary receives state recognition (9/17/13)Pictured receiving the Bronze Award are Clippard Elementary School Teachers Chris Lacy, Amy Dunn, and Jill Uhrhan. Presenting the award at the Positive Behavior Support Summer Training Institute at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach this summer is Cherie Fuemmeler. It is the second year in a row that Clippard has received the bronze award-- the highest-level award which Clippard is eligible to receive...
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Two CHS students named to All-State Choir (9/17/13)Cape Central High School choir students Christian Cooper & Rachel Juhlin, pictured with CHS Choir Director Jordan Cox, were named to the Missouri Choral Directors Association's 9th & 10th grade All-State Choir and spent a day this summer rehearsing in Jefferson City under the direction of Dr. ...
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Two CHS students named to All-State Choir (9/17/13)Cape Central High School choir students Christian Cooper & Rachel Juhlin, pictured with CHS Choir Director Jordan Cox, were named to the Missouri Choral Directors Association's 9th & 10th grade All-State Choir and spent a day this summer rehearsing in Jefferson City under the direction of Dr. ...
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Two CHS students named to All-State Choir (9/17/13)Cape Central High School choir students Christian Cooper & Rachel Juhlin, pictured with CHS Choir Director Jordan Cox, were named to the Missouri Choral Directors Association's 9th & 10th grade All-State Choir and spent a day this summer rehearsing in Jefferson City under the direction of Dr. ...
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McDonald's RMHC Donates to Jackson R2 (9/4/13)The Jackson R2 Elementary Schools have received a grant in the amount of $2495 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities to purchase iPads for the kindergarten and first grade reading program. The iPads will provide one-on-one reading curriculum and help students develop strong reading skills...
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Two CHS students receive National Honors from FBLA (8/29/13)Four CHS students travelled to the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA, and two returned with National awards. From left are Josh Sander, Alex Mehner, Josh Greaser and Aaron Mehner. Sander is a 2013 graduate and the others are current seniors...
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Back on Top: Gymnastics Posts Nation's Highest GPA (8/23/13)CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- The bar is perennially high for the Southeast Missouri gymnastics team in the classroom, yet the Redhawks are constantly up to the task. For the fifth time in seven years, Southeast posted the highest cumulative grade-point average among all NCAA programs as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W). The Redhawks' 3.8146 mark edged out Western Michigan's 3.8086 GPA...
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District 32 staff continues safety training (8/21/13)While students enjoyed summer break from classes, the staff at Perry County School District 32 learned new ways to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. Summer training was offered in a variety of safety areas including first aid and CPR, fire suppression and medical triage, and intruder response...
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Cape Public Library Summer Reading Club Winners (8/16/13)Congratulations to the Cape Girardeau Public Library's Children's summer reading program grand prize winners. Bicycles donated by VFW Post 3838 and Ladies Auxiliary, United Commercial Travelers Council 534, and Friends of the Cape Girardeau Public Library Foundation. ...
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Theresa Taylor named President of MBEA (8/15/13)Theresa Taylor was elected President of the Missouri Business Educators Association (MBEA) for the 2013-2013 year. MBEA is a division of Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education. Their annual joint conference was held July 22-25th. About 230 business teachers attended the conference...
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Perry County 4-H Fair & Chicken Dinner (7/18/13)"Learning by Doing" is the basis of 4-H work, and each year many young people between the ages of 5 and 19 do just that. The public is invited to come support the 4-H members by eating at the 4-H Fair Chicken Dinner from 4-7:30 p.m. and viewing the over 600 projects on display. ...
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Our Generous Community (6/11/13)The Oak Ridge United Methodist Church presented the Oak Ridge R-VI Schools Foundation a check for $52,870.42. Due to the economy and small membership, it became necessary to sell the church and its contents. The remaining congregation voted to give the proceeds to the community in the form of scholarship funds to the Oak Ridge Schools Foundation. Two $750 scholarships were presented at the most recent graduation...
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Chad M McCormick, M.D. (6/7/13)Chad Meyer McCormick, son of Nancy and Jerry Bledsoe of Kelso, MO, received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He will complete his residency at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. Dr. McCormick is an alumnus of Notre Dame High School and SEMO University...
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School Closes as Long-Time Teacher Retires (6/6/13)Deer Creek Christian Academy has been one of Cape Girardeau's unintentional secrets for more than a decade. What began in someone's home grew into a K-8 private, nonprofit school in its own welcoming blue building on Route W. This year turned out to be the beloved school's last, as its founder, Jackie Brandtner, finally begins her well deserved retirement...
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Excelsior DeMolay Competes at Conclave (5/28/13)Excelsior Chapter, Order Of DeMolay recently competed at Missouri DeMolay Conclave held in Jefferson City over Memorial Day Weekend. The Chapter won 32 trophies for ritualistic proficiency and athletics. Pictured are Jacob Scholl, Drew Hinkle, Nic Skidmore, Anthony Thurman, Brent Werner, Austin Thurman, Ben Underwood, Caleb Wooden, Alfous Johnson, Warren Kelley, Kellen Chiles, Aaron Statler, Jake Thompson, Tyler Brott, Jackson, Rushin, John McFarland, Mitch Graham, Willie McFarland, Colin Schumer, Matt Graham, Ethan Geary, Josh Marshall, Micheal Edens, Dustin Wright, Alex mayes, Sam Nix, Justin Conklin, Alex Wright, Jon Schoenburg and Levi Tarpley. ...
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PCMS students place at MCTM Regional Math Contest (5/20/13)The MCTM Regional Math Contest was held at Mineral Area College on April 6, with 13 area schools competing. Students in Grades 4-6 from Perry County Middle School attended the event. They include: 4th grade: Amari Moore, Will Pfaff, Dylan Hawkins, Sam Bachmann...
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Reiss, Thieret honored as good sports (5/20/13)Aleshia Reiss and Kyle Thieret are good sports! The two Perryville High School athletes were recently honored by the Missouri State High School Activities Association for displaying good sportsmanship. Reiss is the daughter of Warren Reiss and Angie Reiss, and Thieret is the son of Brad and Dorris Thieret...
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PACTC students restore historic City Park sign (5/20/13)An historic sign welcoming visitors to Perryville's City Park recently had a facelift, thanks to students at Perryville Area Career and Technology Center. The 1950s-era sign was recently dedicated at the park entrance on State Street at its intersection with Robb Street. For the last 60 years, the green and white sign was located along Highway 61 near East Ste. Maries St...
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Kelly's Standout Signs with Webster University (5/20/13)Kelly's own Alan Lowe signs with Webster University in Webster Groves Missouri. Alan"s season was going amazing till sectional week when a injury occurred. Not making it to state in the 1600 but continuing in the 3200m relay was a dream for Alan. When asked what he liked bout Webster University he replied " it honestly feels like home, everyone's really nice to me and the teachers and coaches are awesome, I'm really excited bout academically and athletically achievements that are to come from there ". ...
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ND Regional grad receives award at Avila (5/16/13)Aaron Arnzen, a sophomore business administration major from Cape Girardeau, Mo., was bestowed the annual Spirit of Avila award from Avila University in Kansas City in a ceremony coinciding with the university's graduation ceremonies May 11. The Spirit of Avila award is bestowed annually to an Avila student who goes above and beyond the call in positively exemplifying the spirit of Avila in service to the community and is in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university. ...
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Saxony is Scholar Bowl State Champions! (5/4/13)The Saxony Lutheran High School Varsity Scholar Bowl Team competed in the Class 2 Scholar Bowl State Tournament on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia on May 3. The eight schools advancing to the State Tournament from Sectional competition competed in three preliminary matches in the morning to determine advancement to Missouri's Final Four Teams...
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Forrest Copeland sign's with Lindenwood Belleville (5/3/13)Forrest Copeland sign's with Lindenwood Belleville to play baseball at the next level.
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CHS's Alayah Cooper-Johnson signs letter of intent (4/24/13)Pictured signing her letter of intent to attend Mineral Area College on a basketball scholarship is Cape Central High School Senior Alayah Cooper-Johnson. Seated at left is her mother, Tiesha Johnson, and at right, CHS Head Girls' Coach Sherri Shirrell. Standing at left is AAU Travel Team Coach Chuck Williams, and at right is Mineral Area College Head Women's Coach Gary Koch...
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CHS Soccer Ace Nick Barnes signs letter of intent (4/24/13)"We are very proud of Nick and what he was able to accomplish throughout his high school career," said CHS Head Soccer Coach Dan Martin, as Nick Barnes signed his letter of intent to play for Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. "We wish him the best of luck at the next level. He will be a great asset to Missouri Baptist."...
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Two CJHS students earn top writing awards (4/24/13)Cape Central Junior High School Students Ella Valleroy, center, and Elizabeth Ustinov, right, are winners in the Southeast Missouri State University's Missouri Writing Achievement Contest. Pictured at left is the students' teacher, Gifted Facilitator Emily Goode, who entered their work on their behalf. Ella's poem, "I Am From," won 2nd Place in the Poetry Division. Elizabeth's entry, a fictional story, "Plan Blitzkrieg," won 1st Place in the Fiction Division...
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Candi Hargrove Wins Chateau Foundation Award (3/6/13)The Chateau Girardeau Foundation awards scholarships, each fall and spring semester, to worthy employees of the Chateau who are furthering their education. For the Spring 2013 semester, the Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Candi Hargrove of Chaffee...
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Lacy Sanders Wins Chateau Foundation Award (3/6/13)The Chateau Girardeau Foundation awards scholarships, each fall and spring semester, to worthy employees of the Chateau who are furthering their education. For the Spring 2013 semester, the Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Lacy Sanders of Jackson...
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Chelsie Cardin Wins Chateau Foundation Award (3/6/13)The Chateau Girardeau Foundation awards scholarships, each fall and spring semester, to worthy employees of the Chateau who are furthering their education. For the Spring 2013 semester, the Foundation has awarded a scholarship to Chelsie Cardin of Cape Girardeau...
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PHS freshman brings attention to childhood cancer (2/26/13)Freshman shaves head in honor of childhood cancer victims The first thing you might notice right now about ChyAnne Bartoe is her head. She's bald; she's shaved her hair to raise awareness of childhood cancer. But her passion for fighting this disease lies in her heart...
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Perryville FFA holds pancake breakfast (2/26/13)Good food and a good cause were both served Saturday at the FFA Pancake Breakfast at Perryville Area Career and Technology Center. The FFA accepted a freewill donation for the Feb. 23 sausage and pancake breakfast, which was sponsored by John and Donna Telle and Hoff Brothers. Nearly 400 were served with proceeds to benefit the FFA Community Relief Fund...
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PAC will hold Trivia Fundraiser on March 8 (2/26/13)Did you know that the Boston Americans defeated the Pittsburg Pirates in the 1903 World Series? Or that Henry Seely invented the electric iron? Maybe you are techie and know that Sega introduced the first home video game console in 1983. Perhaps you know that group of antelopes is called a herd and ants live in a colony, while geese travel in a flock...
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Lutheran High - St Louis to perform at Saxony (2/26/13)The Wind Symphony and Jazz Band of Lutheran High School South, St. Louis will perform a concert at Saxony Lutheran High School on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 pm. The school is located at 2004 Saxony Drive, Jackson, MO. The Wind Symphony and Jazz Band of Lutheran High School South, St. ...
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PCMS fifth graders study moon (2/26/13)Fifth graders in Mrs. Robyn Valleroy's class at Perry County Middle School recently completed a unit on the phases of the moon. Their lessons included creating charts showing the phases of the moon, which they created by coloring paper plates. Students demonstrated their proficiency in the subject by reciting the entire lunar cycle and providing a description of each They also learned moon facts, including how the moon's gravitational force affects sea tides...
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Operation Teen Safe Driving Week (2/25/13)Tamms- Egyptian High School was honored to host an Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program. This initiative is designed to help educate teens about the importance of safe and responsible driving. The event is sponsored by Ford Driving Motor Skills for Life, Allstate, I.D.O.T., and of course, OTSD...
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Two CHS grads Earn University of Alabama Honors (2/17/13)Fall 2012 President's List: Lessley Carlson Dennington Fall 2012 Dean's List: Matthew A. Zlokovich
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Electrical Connection Donates Scoreboards to Cape Central Junior High (2/14/13)CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Cape Central Junior High School Tigers have two new state-of-the-art gymnasium scoreboards thanks to the Electrical Connection. The Electrical Connection, a partnership of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One and St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), donated and installed the $15,000 scoreboards. The scoreboards will be used for wrestling, volleyball and basketball games...
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Nell Holcomb R-IV School Kindegarten Screening (2/12/13)Nell Holcomb R-IV School District will be holding kindergarten screening and enrollment on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Children must be five years old prior to August 1, 2013 to be eligible for kindergarten. Please call the school at 573-334-3644 to schedule an appointment...
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Volunteers are heart of Perryville Elementary (2/11/13)While they don't receive a paycheck, the parents, grandparents and community members who volunteer at Perryville Elementary School say that they receive something even better -- the joy of helping children. "Our volunteers are really the heart of our school," said principal Jennifer Streiler. ...
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PHS seniors explore city government (2/11/13)Did you know that the City of Perryville was incorporated in 1882? Or that the city is leading the way in technology and conservation by "going paperless?" Or that its employees maintain 85 miles of gas lines? Those were just a few of the things that two dozen seniors from Perryville and St. Vincent High Schools learned during the second annual Perryville City Government Day sponsored Feb. 4 by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 133...
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Jackson FBLA Hosts Career Fair (1/28/13)On Friday, January 18th, the Jackson Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America held their annual Sixth Grade Career Fair at the Jackson Middle School. FBLA partnered with 24 businesses while over 450 students toured the various business stations, learning about careers found in the workforce today. ...
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PHS students explore World War I (12/27/12)Students in Josh Cole's world history class at Perryville High School created trench warfare dioramas as part of their study of World War I. "I was thinking of projects that would make this lesson come to life for the students, and thought of the trenches," Cole said. "Once I thought of having them build the trenches, it occurred to me that shoe boxes would be the perfect platform for the project."...
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Kendra Eads Graduates from St. Louis University (12/19/12)Kendra Eads graduated from the St. Louis University School of Social Work December 14th with her Master of Social Work. Kendra currently serves as the Director of the Child Advocacy Center at Beacon Health Center and has worked at BHC since 2004.
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Lisa Baker, completes FNP degree (12/19/12)Friday December 14th Lisa Baker graduated from St. Louis University as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Lisa has been a forensic nurse at Beacon Health Center since 2009. Lisa looks forward to working as a family nurse practitioner at Beacon Health Center and providing care for the people of southeast Missouri...
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Superintendent candidates to visit Dist. 32 campus (12/3/12)Superintendent candidates to tour District 32 campus, meet staff on Tuesday, Dec. 4 The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education will welcome three candidates for the superintendent's position to campus on Tuesday. The finalists were selected by board members from 15 candidates. ...
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Students talk turkey at PCMS (11/19/12)Mary Richardson's sixth graders enjoyed a fun Thanksgiving activity that helped them build their story-writing skills. "The students each plucked three feathers from the turkey on my bulletin board," Richardson said. "Each feather contained a story element that they used to create a story."...
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PCMS math students welcome guest educators (11/18/12)Perry County Middle School students in Karen Krieger's algebra class were visited Thursday by two local business professionals as part of National Education Week's "Educator For A Day" project. Tammie Lowes, owner and tax preparer at PPS Tax Services and Stephanie Richardet, sales and marketing director at sister company Paycheck Payroll Service, explained that good math skills are critical for living a successful life...
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Students learn about glass creations (11/18/12)Travis and Judy James of TJ's Glass Creations in Ste. Genevieve recently visited the seventh grade at Perry County Middle School. "They told a little background story of how they started this venture, and then demonstrated how they make their beautiful glass figurines," said teacher Karen Bahr...
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Leopold Choir to Sing With Pops (11/12/12)The Leopold Women's Choir, under the direction of Pam Dumey, will be appearing in the Heartland Pops 2012 Christmas Show at the Jackson H.S.auditorium on Sun. Dec.2 at 3:00P.M. In addition, the Immaculate Conception Choristers will be making their third appearance with the Pops. ...
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PHS Homecoming Court announced (9/13/12)The 2012 Perryville High School Homecoming Court has been chosen by a vote of students. The court will preside over the Oct. 5 Homecoming activities. The King and Queen Candidates are seniors (from left) Aleshia Reiss, daughter of Warren and Angie Rice, and Levi Zook, son of Kevin and Glenda Zook; Kristen Triller, daughter of Charlie and Dana Triller, and Chris Zahner, son of Scott and Melissa Zahner; and Lauren Buxton, daughter of Dave and Kris Buxton and Lucas Hotop, son of Rick and Frankie Hotop.. ...
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Chateau donates new refrigerator to Franklin (9/7/12)After searching unsuccessfully for a refrigerator for the teachers' break room at the new Franklin Elementary school, staff received a call from one of their business partners, Chateau Girardeau. "It was such a thoughtful surprise," said Principal Dr. ...
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PHS Football game postponed till Labor Day (8/31/12)The PHS Football game scheduled for 7 pm Friday, Aug. 31 has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 3 due to a NWS tornado watch in effect for this region through 10 pm Friday. The Pirates will host Lift For Life Academy at 1 pm Monday, Sept. 3 at Pirate Stadium...
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Cape Schools' clothing distribution is Tues & Wed (7/30/12)To help Cape Public School District families prepare for the new school year, which begins August 16, and the new dress code, school officials are hosting a clothing distribution. Pictured at Cape Central Junior High School Fieldhouse, 205 Caruthers, workers deliver and sort through hundreds of clothing items which were donated by community members last week. ...
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PCMS Cheer holds camp (7/16/12)The Perry County Middle School Cheerleading team just finished a week at camp, where they received instruction from a former Perryville High School cheerleader. The camp ended July 12, according to Head Coach Crystal Koenig. Her assistant is Haley Buchheit...
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Jackson High School Attends FBLA Nationals (7/13/12)Jackson, MO. - More than 8,000 of America's best and brightest youth traveled to the historic city of San Antonio to showcase their talents as future business leaders. Eleven Jackson students and two advisers from Jackson High School represented the state of Missouri at the 2012 Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference...