Seismic shake out

First grade students at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Sikeston took part in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill at 10:17 a.m. Thursday. The students practiced "drop, cover and hold on" protective actions during the drill then headed to their "safe area" outside of the building. Individuals from more than 30 U.S. states took part in Thursday's drill. (Jill Bock, Staff)