Whitney Horrell, daughter of Randy and Mona Horrell, 16. is a junior at Chaffee High School. She is active in cheerleading and softball. She is also on the dance team. She attends General Baptist Church. Whitney is also employed as a waitress at Dexter Barbecue. Whitney plans to go to nursing school to become a labor and delivery nurse. Her sponsor is Dacus Discount.
Christa Beck, daughter of Jerry and Jeanette Beck, 16, is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is active in sports, FCCLA, FBLA, Beta Club and Pep Club. Christa would like to attend college on the East Coast and become a photojournalist. She attends St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Her sponsor is Beck's Body Shop.
Lauren Bader, the daughter of Dr. Brad and Debra Bader, 17, is a junior at Notre Dame Regional High School, where she is on the swimming and diving team. She is a member of the National Honor Society. Lauren attends St. Andrew's Lutheran Church at Cape Girardeau. She is sponsored by Dr. Brad Bader, DDS.
Amber Burton, 16, is the daughter of Chris and Sherrie Burton She is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is active in FCCLA, FBLA and Pep Club. She plans to attendi Trend Setters School of Cosmetology Inc. after high school graduation. Her sponsor is Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel.
Lindsay Cook, 16, the daughter of Les and Jane Cook, is a junior at Chaffee High School. She is active in sports and cheerleading, and is a member of the dance team. Her future plans are to attend Trend Setters School of Cosmetology Inc., move to a large city and do hair and make-up for the stars. She is sponsored by C & C Flowers.
Allissa Coomer, 16, is the daughter of Robbie and Angela Coomer. She is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is involved in sports, cheerleading and the dance team.Coomer is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, French Club and Beta Club. She is a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Coomer plans to attend college, but has not decided on a major. Her sponsor is S & W Cabinets.
Kori Fowler, 17, the daughter of Jim and Janie Fowler, is a junior at Chaffee High School. She is co-captain of the dance team, vice president of FBLA and member of the Pep Club and Beta Club. She enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. Kori plans on attending Southeast Missouri State University after graduation. She is sponsored by Shell Beauty Shop.
Jodi Hodge, 18, is the daughter of Richard and Carol Hodge and is a senior at Chaffee High School. She attends St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Jodi plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in education to become a high school teacher. Her sponsor is Chaffee Drive-In.
Candice Lee, 17, the daughter of Kenneth and Carol Lee. She is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is active in FCCLA, FBLA and Pep Club. Lee plans to attend Trend Setters School of Cosmetology Inc. after high school graduation. She is sponsored by Lee Construction.
Tara Propst, 16, the daughter of Billy Propst and Karen Glueck, is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is active in sports and is a member of Beta Club, FCCLA and FBLA. During the summer she is a lifeguard at Chaffee Swimming Pool. Her great-great-great-great-grandfather was John Witt, who owned the land that Chaffee sits on today. She is a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Propst plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University after graduation. Her sponsor is Kid's Academy.
Shelby Rice, 16, the daughter of H.B. and Kathy Rice, is a junior at Chaffee High School. She is active in sports, and is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, Beta Club, Pep Club and band. She attends First United Methodist Church. Rice plans to attend college after graduation. She is sponsored by Rice Insurance Agency.
Lacey Rister, 16, is the daughter of Rusty and Lana Rister. She is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is a member of the school band and choir and attends Calvary Baptist Church. Rister plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University after graduation and become a professor of music. Her sponsor is Chaffee Medicap Pharmacy.
Rachel VanWinkle, 17, is the daughter of John and Anita VanWinkle. She is a junior at Chaffee High School. She is active in FBLA and prom committee. She helps her mother at her day care center and is active in her church youth group and worship team. She is sponsored by Dooley State Farm Insurance.
Stefanie Whitaker, 16, is the daughter of Steve and Karen Whitaker. She is a sophomore at Chaffee High School. She is a member of FBLA, FCCLA, Beta Club, Tennis Team, Varsity Club, French Club, Yearbook Staff and is a cheerleader. Whitaker is a member of First United Methodist Church. Her college plans are to earn a B.S. degree in nursing. Her sponsor is Whitaker Hardware.
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