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NEW MADRID, Mo. —Four New Madrid County residents are recipients of the Hope Exchange Scholarships. Maisie Hall, Mason Palmer, Tanner Stanfield and Zarria Taylor received the 2019 scholarships which are available to area high school seniors. To qualify, students much have had a cancer diagnosis in their immediate family prior to the scholarship deadline...

Future kindergarten student Brantlee Chappell finds the matching pictures for rhyming words.  Rhyming words is just one skill kindergarten students will work on in the 2019-2020 school year. The Sikeston Kindergarten Center will have its late kindergarten enrollment/screening on from 8 a.m. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Sikeston career and technical students in won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2019 SkillsUSA Championships, held June 26-27 in Louisville, Ky. More than 6,500 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.4 million square feet, equivalent to 20 football fields or 25 acres...

FAYETTE, Mo. — Over 490 Central Methodist University students graduated in May through CMU’s main campus in Fayette, extended locations, and online programs. The following are graduates from local areas: Taylor Baker from Puxico, who studied online and earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology...

BENTON, Mo. — Scott County R-4 “Kelly” Elementary, Middle and High School students competed June 15-22 at National Beta Convention in Oklahoma City, Okla. The competition required students to qualify for nationals at the state level which took place in December at Springfield, Mo. The two divisions include Junior (fourth-eighth grades) and Senior (9th-12th grades) Beta...

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — Two University of Minnesota School of Nursing students passionate about making positive contributions to society in healthcare have been named Tillman Scholars for the class of 2019 by the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF).  Army veteran Kirk Butler and military spouse Bridget Gehrz are among the 60 elite, national recipients selected this year in the 11th class of Tillman Scholars. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Jason Smith (MO-08) hosted Missouri students participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Twenty-eight students from southern Missouri met Congressman Smith on the U.S. ...

Kelly Elementary student Ethan Dale King, 10, who will be in sixth grade when the new school year begins, won national champion in performing arts for the second year in a row at the National Junior Beta Convention June 15-18 in Oklahoma City, Okla. To win the competition, Ethan played the piano against some other very talented acts from across the nation. Ethan is pictured with Kelly Junior Beta Club sponsor Kristi Kirkpatrick...

CONWAY, S.C. — Nearly 770 Coastal Carolina University students were named to the President’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. To be named to the President’s List, students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. CCU has a student body of 10,600. More than 2,000 students were also named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester, which means more than 21 percent of the student body earned recognition on either the Dean’s List or the President’s List...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year: Peyton Eftink of Benton has received the Copper Dome Scholarship. Eftink is the son of George and Natalie Eftink of Benton. He is a 2019 graduate of Thomas Kelly High School...

ST LOUIS, Mo. — Maryville University has named the following students to the Deans’ List for Spring 2019 semester. Local students making the list include: Emily O’Neal of Bloomfield;  Shiloh Kirn of Kelso; and  Lindsey Parks of Morley. Maryville undergraduate students are eligible for the Deans’ List when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 (perfect) scale...

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently recognized 209 students on its dean’s list for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semester. Taylor Reynolds of Sikeston was named to the list. Reynolds is majoring in early childhood education...

SIKESTON — Each year, the Sikeston Public Schools Credit Union awards a $1,000 scholarship to a high school student who plans to continue his or her education. The scholarship is for eight consecutive semesters at $500 per semester and may be renewed each year for a total amount of $4,000. ...

FAYETTE, Mo — Central Methodist University recently announced its Spring 2019 Dean’s List. This outstanding academic achievement is awarded only to students who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester, among other criteria, according to CMU Provost and Dean of the University Dr. Rita Gulstad...

HARROGATE, Tenn — Zachary Barker of East Prairie, Mo., received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate on May 11. Barker received his undergraduate degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He will continue his medical training as a resident in family medicine at University Hospitals in Columbia, Missouri. He is the son of Rob and Sandy Barker, and husband of Courtney Barker...

Sikeston Kindergarten Center has announced its students who had outstanding attendance for the 2018-2019 school year, meaning they missed one day or less. Pictured are front row, from left: Leon Wilkerson, Adelyn Rickman, Olivia Polley, Jeremyiah Harris, Griffin Johnson and Jackson Porter; and back row: Lyric Wolff, Brantlee Chappell, Avery Hicks, Brian Blissett, Isabella Elder, Autumn Sparlin, Alexandra Gordon and Khyia Redd...

The students of SEMO Christian Academy in Sikeston had coolest field trip ever — and they didn’t even have to leave their back yard, according to SEMO Christian Academy Director Lorita Ulmer. The Air Evac Life Team helicopter made a non-emergency landing at the school in May. The children were allowed to sit in the pilot’s seat and explore all areas of the helicopter...

SENATOBIA, Miss. — Daniel Robey of Dexter, Mo., is among the list of distinguished Northwest Mississippi Community College students to be recognized for making the President’s List for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2019 semester...

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Portageville High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year. 9th grade Logan Birdwell, Hannah Chamberlain, Jalyn Cobb, Makenzie Durden, Jillian Forrester, Kristopher Gamblin, Kelton Graham, Charles Nelson, Brennan Greenwell, Martavius Hopkins, Will Jamison, Akiyah Jordan, Macey Laws, Caleb Lerma, Skilar MacMurray, Paul McCrate, Gracie Pardon, Breanna Portwood, Kiley Rainey, Emma Redd, Abigail Schrewsbury, Emma Smith, Max Stafford, Emily Strawn, Niklas Sullivan, Jaren Walls, Grace Watson, Cayden Weller, Madelyn White, Haley Willett, Hunter Wilson, Alex Winsor,and Khristshan Word.. ...

ESSEX, Mo. — Richland Elementary in Essex has named its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2018-2019 school year. They are: First Grade-Cannon Carrillo, Ryan Carter, Charlie Graham, Dakota Jones, Lillie Mason, Easton McGarity, Kyran Mitchell, William Pinkley, Adam Porter, Jenna Qualls, Zayd Stephenson, Maci VanVacter, John Walley. ...

SIKESTON — Scott County Central Elementary has announced its honor roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. Super Bugs: First Grade: Rhett Cline, Trenton Henson, Chord Lehman, Libby Rogers; Second Grade: Tyreke Jones, Montanya Landers and Marley Sanders.  ...

Sikeston Junior High School recently named its “All Year Top Dawgs.” These students were nominated, then voted on by the teachers. These students were recognized by their teachers for following BARK; which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. The two seventh grade Top Dawg winners were Maggie Drury and Allie Stroud...

Sikeston Junior High School recently named its “All-Year Top Dawgs.” These students were nominated, then voted on by the teachers. These students were recognized by their teachers for following BARK; which stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn, and Keep Safe. The two eighth grade Top Dawg winners were Zoie McDonald and Lilly Hodgkiss...

Sikeston Kindergarten Center has announced its students who had perfect attendance for the 2018-2019 school year. Pictured are, from left: Camden Young, Gage Williams, Bailey Bennett, Thomas Lin and Elijah Velasquez.

 East Prairie Junior High School has annoucned its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year. 7th Layne Allgier, Jenna Allred, Corbin Archie, Rudy Arizmendi, Antoniona “Mekhia” Bogan, Zykieria Brown, Bellah Byassee, Hunter Carden, Lance Castleman, Aubrey Cogdill, James Coke, Nysha Derricks, Da’Parion Dickson, Jacoby Feinburg, Mary Grace Garnett, Alyssa Gephart, Anna “Kylee” Gilliam, Maxwell Gilliam, Braden Gore, James Haines, Kadyn Hall, Isabella Helton, Elijah Jackson, Luke Jackson, Alexandria Johnson, Michael Johnson, Ian Jones, Taylor Jones, Evan Kenedy, Alexandria Kirby, Owen Knight, Megan Latamondeer, Gunner Linley, Ava McCutchen, Alison Miller, Valerie Miller, Cord Morgan, Jacob Morgan, Emma Nordwald, Rhylee Nordwald, Daniel Nunez, Molly Owens, Kayleigh Parnell, Alex Rendon, Ryleigh Revelle, Anna Rodriguez, Cheyenne “Mydalea” Ross, Scott Sisk, Lola Triplett, Jerzey Vinson, Parris Williams, Alibrooke Yant. ...

SIKESTON — Matthews Elementary in Sikeston has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year. Third grade: Brooklyn Anthony, Lindzay Barker, Arrielle Blissett Hall, Braylon Bowser, Keith Branson, Andrew Britton, Ayanna Brown, Jasper Brown, Tucker Buckley, Jordan Burnett, Ella Carmack, Kha’Nileeiona Clark, McKenna Davis, Kaitlyn Evans, Marnajiah Fletcher, Lucero Flores, Faddie Flye, Tripp Foote, Trey Gibson, Noah Grimes, Drake Griswell, Noah Harper, Gabrielle Harrell, Zachary Haynes, Bryden Hopkins, Jamauria Johnson, Zach Johnson, Anderson Jones, Angelina Jones, Camden Killian, Adelin Koller, Demarcus Lee, Queenie Lin, Keston Long, Gabriel Martinez, Paige May, Jacob Mooney, Londyn Newton, John Nolan, Jada Pennington, Lily Pinnell, Ta’Nijah Price, Logan Ray, Carter Sander, Myron Sanders, Abigail Shelby, Fallon Simmons, Clay Stephenson, Jacob Tatum, Kaleb Tatum, Lzibella Thatcher, Kaylee Tinnin, Ava Towe, Jaden Vines, McKhia Williams, Demarcus Wofford Cotton.. ...

Sikeston Junior High School has announced its eighth grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students are nominated and voted on by the teachers for following BARK.  BARK stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn and Keep Safe.  Pictured are: Connor Lawrence, Camden Copeland, Kharis Andrews, Liliana Knoeppel and Makayla Mouser. Not pictured is Ava Alcorn. ...

Sikeston Junior High School recently announced its seventh grade “Top Dawgs” for fourth quarter. These students are nominated and voted on by the teachers for following BARK.  BARK stands for Be Respectful, Act Responsibly, Ready to Learn and Keep Safe. Pictured are:  Finlee Stroud, Gunner Whybark, Kenzie Ogden, Brianna Seiler and Maggie Drury. Not pictured is  Sam Lancaster...

Matthews Elementary in Sikeston has selected its students of the month to represent the May character word: service. Pictured are Caid Scott, Keyleigh Polley, Annabeth Cribbs, Catalina Koller, Malachi Peet, Dewan Sager, Logan Ray, Keston Long, Gabrielle Harrell, Nadia Ivy, Johnathan Segers, Lucas Morton, Easton Rush and Morgan Kolwyck. Not pictured are Ellie Burton and Tripp Foote...

Sikeston Department of Public Safety and Sikeston Fifth and Sixth Grade center had its annual DARE graduation ceremony for fifth graders April 26.

LAMONI, Iowa — Samantha Barber of New Madrid, Mo., graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner ) from Graceland University, celebrated in a ceremony on April 28, 2019, in Lamoni, IA. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, is more than just a school. It is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who put their relationships with students first...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year: Bryce Miller of Sikeston, MO, has received the Copper Dome Scholarship and Residence Life Leadership Award. Miller is the son of James and Debbie Miller of Sikeston, Missouri. He will be a 2019 graduate of Sikeston High School...

Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center has named its preschool pups of the month for April.  Pictured are front row, from left: Angel Evans, Dylan Boites-Escoto, Brandon Wright, Rylan Evans and Korbyn Parks; and back row:  Ahmire Larry, Avery Hicks, Brian Blisset, Athena Nikopoulos, Ahmira Larry and Brayden Patrick. Also pictured is principal Jenny Hobeck...

Sikeston R-6 Parents as Teachers children of the month from April were Brnleigh, Layken and Morgan Masters.

The Daughters of Sunset presented on three $500-scholarships during the Sikeston High School Senior Scholarship Assembly April 30. The scholarships were presented to: Zaria Blissett Hall, Katherine Crumpecker and Kevin Jones.  Also pictured are Daughters of Sunset members Jessie Lane, president; Sandra Brooks co-scholarship chairperson; and Mary White-Ross, scholarship chairperson...

Sikeston High School seniors Ella Crader and Paige Mays were presented with the first Grow Your Own Teachers (GYOT) “Murray Sullivan Scholarship” April 30 at the senior awards ceremony.  Both students will attend Southeast Missouri State University this fall.  Ella has plans of becoming a high school band director, and Paige plans to teach elementary school. The purpose of the GYOT program is to promote the teaching profession and encourage students to return to Sikeston to teach. ...

SIKESTON — Elissa Lin Boes and Claire Elizabeth Hamlin were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for May. Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2018-2019 school year...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2019-2020 academic year: Landon Hahs of Benton has received the Copper Dome Scholarship and Residence Life Leadership Award. Hahs is the son of Brian Hahs of Jackson, Missouri, and Melissa Hahs of Benton...

BENTON, Mo. — Wyatt Caldwell Standridge, a graduating senior at Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded at the school’s graduation ceremonies on May 19. Standridge is the son of Rebecca and Larry Standridge. He plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau...

ROLLA, Mo. — Nearly 800 candidates received degrees during Commencement ceremonies held Dec. 15, 2018, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Southeast Missouri State University student McKayla Hunt of Bell City, Mo., was honored with a Power of Women Scholarship April 10 druing the eighth annual Power of Women luncheon. The Power of Women Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for a life of service, are attending Southeast full time and have completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum 2.75 grade point average. ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Sikeston student was one of approximately 150 sophomores in high school throughout Missouri that visited Jefferson City to witness the state government in action on April 9. Sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Missouri, Sikeston sophomore Spencer Clay toured the Capital, Governor’s Mansion and heard remarks from Gov. ...

FAYETTE, Mo. — Approximately 300 Central Methodist University students graduated in December of 2018 through CMU’s main campus in Fayette, extended locations, and online programs. Graduates from local areas include: Jeffery Hampton from Sikeston, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through CMU’s online program...

SIKESTON — Three Sikeston High School students have qualified for MSHSAA State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Taylor Graham, Heaven Moore and Lilly Powell each qualified a solo, and they also qualified a Women’s Trio after participating in MSHSAA District Solo/Ensemble Adjudicated Festival March 14 in Cape Girardeau...

Dr. Howard Benyon, superintendent of the Scott County Central School District School District was among eight Missouri superintendents recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for outstanding performance as a new superintendent. ...

SIKESTON — Sikeston High School has named its third quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 school year. 9th Grade Micah Adams, Raghad Alkilani, Karris Allen, Devin Amelunke, Josiah Amos, Kelsie Anderson, Kylie Andrews, Haley Barker, Abby Basinger, Jack Baughman, Carson Beaird, Travis Blackmon, Eunique Bland, Chloe Bles, Amyari Blessett, Molly Bogle, Corbin Bone, Christopher Bonner, Tristen Brotherton, Sydney Burton, Sophia Carter, Mackenzie Conway, Addie Coplin, Kyle Day, Cooper Dees, Destiny DeRoush, Taylor Dover, Lila Eckert, Kyrin Ellis, Brandon Erwin, Kaleb Evans, Andrew Faire, Audra Falkenberg, Baylee Freeland, Noah Gadberry, Briana Gaskins, Logan Gates, Mya Gilliland, Ana Gonzalez, Carlee Gordon, Gonathan Green, Katherine Grubbs, Dethasha Hall, Griffin Hancock, Jameonia Harris, Destiny Hicks, Erryynn Hill, Chloe Hodge,Heidi Hostler, Dakira Hunter, Wesley Jackson, Carson James, Erick Jasper, McKenna Jenkins, India Johann, Dekyria Jones, Eric Kent Jr., Halley Kim, Lucas King, Kalee Kitchen, Jaiden Knoppel, Collin LapeDaniel Lape, Evan Lawson, Alexus Lepior, Omar Martine, Noah Mason, Gary McClain, Noah McGlothlin, Analiese Montes, Alexis Morgan, Vradley Nash, Amaree Nelson, Ellie Noe, Miranda Norwood, Jordan Pavelka, Katelyn Payne, Aliza Phillips, Kaylee Pipes, Carlos Posey, Francisco Ramirez, Deshyia Ray, Lily Recjker, Zachary Reynolds, Ryan Richards, Madalyn Riley, Colleen Robbins, Zoe Robison, Madison Rudisill, Aaliyah Ruiz, Tharen Russell, Siana Sanders, Trey Scott, Camryn Self, Nilen Sharkey, Connor Shelby, Kaylee Shelby, Micheal Skaggs,Mason Slipis, Leilani Smith, Prestin Smith, Payton Spurlock, Dominic Staple, Cleo Taylor, Latahja Taylor, Leo Taylor, Reece Taylor, Sydni Taylor, Takyla Taylor, Allyson Tehee, Vance Terrell, Emma Thompson, Dylan Thornbrough, Savon Thornton, Cody Tubbs, Chloe Turner, Dylon Turner, Tanisha Turner, Hannah Vines, Riley Watson, Aubrey Wheeler, Mariya Wiggins, Cortazya Wilder, Jada Williams, Dylan Wilson, Cooper Wooley. ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind — Valerie Hubbert of Morley has been accepted to the University of Evansville for enrollment in the Fall 2019 semester. Located in Evansville, Indiana, the University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with over 80 majors and more than 100 areas of study in the arts and sciences and pre-professional programs. ...

Kindergarten pups of the month for March have been named by the Sikeston Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center. Pictured are front row, from left: Karson Hinton, Adrianna Johnson, Kennedy Keefer, Naomi Carlyle, Darrell Moore, Emily Gilmore, Zoi Null and Sarye Johnson Wright; second row: Bryson Bryant, Shiloh Nimmo, Easton Hennes, Nicholas Tucker, Desarea Nash, Shariah Worley, Kaiden Payne, Rylan Malone and Emmie Jackson; and back row: Kamden Carter, Gage Harper, Jay Schrumpf, Kayden Burton, Cameron Reed, Caileigh Higgins, Alexis Ryan, Ella Drake, Max Hamra and Kamonte Gipson.. ...