January 14, 2011

michellef@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- For more than 20 years, Sgt. Shirley Porter was a familiar face among kindergarten through fifth graders at Sikeston Public Schools. But today is the last day the officer will be on duty. For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition...

Sgt. Shirley Porter, who has been the DARE instructor since 1989, talks to fifth grade students Zaryuna Sutton and DeShuna Davis. Today is Porter's last day with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, where she has been employed for more than 25 years.  (Photo by  Michelle Felter, Staff)
Sgt. Shirley Porter, who has been the DARE instructor since 1989, talks to fifth grade students Zaryuna Sutton and DeShuna Davis. Today is Porter's last day with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, where she has been employed for more than 25 years. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)

Porter made impact on DARE program and Sikeston R-6 students

michellef@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- For more than 20 years, Sgt. Shirley Porter was a familiar face among kindergarten through fifth graders at Sikeston Public Schools.

But today is the last day the officer will be on duty.

For the complete article and more stories from the Standard Democrat, click here to log on to the electronic edition.

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