Who's next 10/3/13

Homecoming at Perryville High School

The 58th annual Homecoming celebration at Perryville High School in Perryville, Mo., will be held Oct. 18 and 19. Highlights of the weekend include a bonfire at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in the bus parking lot with music, concessions and spirit activities; the Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Oct. 19; the All-Alumni reception in the Perryville High School library following the parade; the football game at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 between the Perryville Pirates and the Windsor Owls; and the student dance at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Perry Park Center. The homecoming court has also been announced and includes freshmen Jasmyn Mahathath and Luke Brockey; sophomores Brooke Hogard and McGwire Bartley; and juniors Maranda Morris and Wesley Zahner. Senior King and Queen candidates include Kiersten Brown and Zach Lukefahr; Kelci Fahnestock and Dalton Buehler; and Korrin Tilley and Trenton Green. The 2013 Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned at halftime of the Homecoming Game on Oct. 19.

Dohogne makes president's list

Meghan Dohogne, a McKendree University student from Cape Girardeau, was named to the President's List for exceptional academic performance during the spring 2013 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must achieve a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the term. McKendree University is in Lebanon, Ill.

Kissinger participates in mission trip

Hannah Kissinger, a senior pre-nursing student at Missouri Baptist University from Fredericktown, Mo., took a mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer with a team of students and staff. The team partnered with a local missionary to support and strengthen four local church plants in villages in the province of Barahona. Students gave personal testimonies, led church services, participated in door-to-door evangelism, and coordinated children's ministry through Bible studies, skits and sports evangelism. Missouri Baptist University is in St. Louis.

Mumiukha receives doctorate

Kristin J. Mumiukha, daughter of Ron and Patty Schaefer of Scott City, graduated with a Doctor of Education degree in Higher and Adult Education, with a concentration in Higher Education. The degree was conferred on Aug. 11 by the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tenn. Mumiukha is an alumnus of Scott City High School and she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2006 and Master of Science degree in 2009 from Murray State University in Murray, Ky.

Area students awarded scholarships to Southeast

The following area students were awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2013-2014 academic year: Andrew Yeakley of Cape Girardeau, who received the Community College scholarship; Tanner Werner of Jackson, who received the Community College scholarship; Michaela Haley of Sedgewickville, Mo., received the Community College scholarship; Katelyn Glodo of McClure, Ill., received the Midwest Achievement award; Brent Forck of Bentn, Mo., receive dthe Regent's scholarship; and Justin Deen of Sikeston, Mo., received the Community College scholarship.

Bollinger awarded scholarships at Truman State

Alyssa Bollinger of Jackson has been awarded two scholarships from the Truman State University Foundation for 2013-2014 academic year. Bollinger, an English major, received the Dr. Angela A. DeVito Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500, as well as the Kathleen (Bohon) Strickler Scholarship in the amount of $750. Truman State University is in Kirksville, Mo Area students graduate from Missouri University of Science and Technology

More than 1,000 candidates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology, in Rolla, Mo., during commencement ceremonies held in May. Area graduates who received bachelor's degrees were Jessie Y. Hahn of Cape Girardeau; Garion M. Lovig of Cape Girardeau; Garrett L. McMillan of Cape Girardeau; Brittany D. Moreland of Cape Girardeau; Keara J. Pringle of Cape Girardeau; Kyle W. Schutte of Cape Girardeau; Robert Z. Zhang of Cape Girardeau; Alex J. Richbourg of Gordonville, Mo.; Tyler P. Engelhart of Jackson; Andrew M. Graham of Jackson; Morgan L. Pensel of Jackson; and Derek G. Gaines of Oran, Mo.

Students Awarded Scholarships to Attend Southeast

The following area students were awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2014-2014 academic year: Daniel Bollinger of Cape Girardeau received the Dual Enrollment Scholarship; Ethan Gibbons received the University Scholarship; Michaela Penrod of Dongola, Ill., received the Midwest Achievement Award-Transfer; Erin Vargas of Cape Girardeau received the University Scholarship and Education Access Program Merit; Ashley Craver of McClure, Ill., received the Midwest Achievement Award; Ashley Davie of Cape Girardeau received the Community College Scholarship; Andrew Miller of Cape Girardeau received the University Scholarship to attend Southeast; and Emma Steffens of Jackson received the Dual Credit Scholarship.

Williams receives May Teasdale scholarship

Mathus Williams received one of 50 May Teasdale scholarships awarded during the international meeting of United Commercial Travelers of America in Strausburg, Ill. Williams is the son of the late Robert Wendal Williams and Mrs. Jerry (Bambi) Chatman of Scott City. Williams attends Southeast Missouri State University and was named to the dean's list.

Parker graduates with master's degree

Adam Parker, a 2008 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School, graduated with a Master of Arts in Global Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Parker's received his degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. Parker, son of Michael and Tiffany Parker of Cape Girardeau, currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Beasley receives doctorate

Jonathan Beasley of Jackson received his doctorate in organic chemistry from Iowa State University during summer commencement ceremonies. Iowa State University is in Ames, Iowa.

Powell named to Dean's List

Molly Ann Powell of Jackson received academic honors from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University by making the University's Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester. Binghamton University is in Binghamton, N.Y.

Sprengel earns bachelor's degree

Michael sprengel of Cape Girardeau was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University during spring commencement exercises. Purdue University is in West Lafayette, Ind.

Robison begins pharmacy studies

Rebecca Robison of Jackson recently took part in a white-coat ceremony at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, signifying the start of her four-year study of pharmacy. The white coat is a symbol of professionalism. Robison was one of 242 pharmacy students who took part in the ceremony.

Robert named to Honor Roll

John Robert of Cape Girardeau was honored at Lipscomb University for academic achievement during the spring semeter at Lipscomb University. Robert, a marketing major, was named to the university's honor roll. Lipscomb University is in Nashville, Tenn.

Cook selected as peer mentor

Kristopher Cook of Scott City has been selected as a peer mentor for first-year students at Missouri Baptist University. Cook, a history major, will serve as a peer mentor during the fall 2013 semester. Missouri Baptist University is in St. Louis, Mo.

LeGrand to attend Murray State University

Chleo LeGrand, daughter of Mary and Steve LeGrand of Cape Girardeau, will attend Murray State University this fall and will be majoring in Physical Therapy. Legrand was the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit 426.

Student commended in Merit Scholarship program

Taylor Bock, a student at Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Mo., has been named as a commended student in the 2014 Mational Merit Scholarship Program. Bock will receive a letter of commendation from Oak Ridge High School and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.