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Missouri Good Sports
On behalf of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, Poplar Bluff R-I Athletic Director Kent Keith presents [from left] eighth grader Katie Sliger, seniors Aaron Vincent and Allison Huskey, and eighth grader Thomas Abney awards of excellence on Friday, May 9, for their exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity, as determined by teachers and coaches. Huskey was also a 2013 recipient of the state honor.
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Show Me Value Tour stops at PBJHS
As part of the Show Me Value Tour, University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe [above] and MU alumnus Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster [below] spoke to Poplar Bluff Junior High School eighth graders on Thursday, May 8, about the importance of higher education.
Mizzou has produced 59 engineers, 37 lawyers, 32 nurses, 30 doctors, 16 pharmacists, five dentists and three veterinarians from Poplar Bluff, according to data Wolfe presented.
"Unequivocally, there is no greater investment you can make in yourself than going to college," said Wolfe, adding that college graduates earn twice the amount that high school graduates make, or $1.6 million over a lifetime.
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| First Kyle Dicken Scholarship awarded
In a tribute to their son, the late Kyle, the Dicken family awarded the first student of an annual succession of band members a $400 memorial scholarship on Thursday, May 8.
Poplar Bluff High School senior Stefeny Jungbluth was selected by Sho-Me Band Director Stephen Winters to receive the Kyle Dicken Memorial Scholarship. Jungbluth has been accepted in the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where she plans to major in music therapy.
The Dickens started the scholarship fund as a way to assist a band student in living out the dream that Kyle wished to pursue. Kyle played the tuba and trombone in the Sho-Me Band, and desired to major in music in college.
To contribute to the scholarship fund, donations can be made to the Kyle Curtis Dicken Memorial Scholarship Fund via the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 425 E. Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65806. For more information, call 417-864-6199.
Pictured [from left] are: Kyle's grandparents Curtis and Wanda Dicken, Stefeny Jungbluth, and Stephen Winters.
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PBHS Charlie Classics winners named
Over $1,000 was awarded to a group of Poplar Bluff High School students on Wednesday, May 7, for completing the annual Charlie Classics Reading Contest, a partnership between the Designing Women Foundation and U.S. Bank to promote literature.
Ben Soeter took first place in the junior class, winning $300 for reading 18 books. Nikkia Hickman took first in the sophomore class, winning $300 for reading 17 books while Christian Cmehil-Warn landed second, winning $150 for reading 10 books. Jordan Cox won first in the freshmen class, winning $300 for reading 20 books. There were no seniors who completed the 10-book minimal this school year from the teacher-approved classic literature list.
Poplar Bluff students who read 100 classics throughout high school win a college scholarship valued at $1,000 on average.
Pictured [back row from left] are: U.S. Bank Assistant Vice President Marilyn Trout, junior Ben Soeter, sophomore Nikkia Hickman and Charlie Classics Coordinator Linda Surber; [front row from left]: Assistant Librarian Regina Stratton, freshman Jordan Cox and sophomore Christian Cmehil-Warn.
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Architects seek input from educators
Officials from Ittner Architects began the programming phase of the buildings plan on Tuesday, May 6, visiting with Poplar Bluff High School educators to define needed space in the new facility, which will be located at the site of the 5th & 6th Grade Center.
Planners will continue to meet with administration, faculty and staff from 5 & 6 and Junior High this week, focusing on the longest duration projects first.
Pictured [clockwise, beginning at the left] are: PBHS Assistant Principal Chris Martinez; Stephanie Hillis, Gail Karlish, Kathy Miller, Patti McCoy, Nicole Duncan and Robert Curry of the Science Department; and architects Greg Hielsberg and Todd Powers.
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Record funds raised for Foundation
Nearly $11,000 was raised during the Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation's 15th annual golf tournament on Friday, May 2, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. The proceeds will fund student scholarships and innovative classroom projects through the nonprofit organization.
A total of 23 teams signed up to play the four-person scramble. Hampton Homes, LLC was named the Flight A winning team and 1st Community Bank won Flight B.
[Above]: Dr. Amy Jackson, R-I assistant superintendent of personnel, drives a golf ball for team Ittner/Hillyard.
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[Below]: The Foundation Board of Directors includes [back row from left]: historian John Wolpers II, member Dr. Mike Price, administrative representative Chris Hon, teacher representative Phil Murray and Board of Education representative John Scott; [front row from left]: treasurer Donna Gieselmann, chairwoman Dr. Amber Richardson, member Emily Wolpers and historian Ann Smith. Not pictured are vice chairwoman Emily Hogg and member Alana Robertson.
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FFA students participate in state convention
Future Farmers of America from Poplar Bluff High School participated in career development events, competing in the fields of floriculture and forestry, during the 86th Missouri State FFA Convention on Thursday and Friday, April 25-26, in Columbia.
The student attendees got to hear an address from Gov. Jay Nixon during the first session of the convention.
Pictured [from left] are: freshman Alex Frey, sophomore Aaron Stucker, senior Mariah Hatch, freshman Daniel Williams, sophomore Brooke Bailey and senior Miranda Dunlap.
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Cadet Challenge Ceremony
On Thursday, April 24, senior Angie Durbin and Joseph West [above, left], a sophomore, from the PBHS Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps were awarded for scoring about 500 points during the Cadet Challenge, which consisted of physical training activities including push-ups, sit-ups, running a mile, the v-sit and shuttle sprint.
[Below]: Former R-I Transportation Director Dale Gaebler welcomes incoming Battalion Commander, Pvt. Brandon Davis, who is a junior.
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BONUS: Students dissect cow eyeballs
Editor's Note: Do not scroll down any further if you are squeamish.
Poplar Bluff High School students in Stephanie Hillis and Patti McCoy's science classes dissected cow eyeballs on Tuesday, May 6, isolating the cornea, iris, lens, tapetum and retina.
[Above]: Hunt Nagy, a junior, makes an incision in the eyeballs with a scalpel while his classmates assist.
[Below]: Teacher Patti McCoy holds the lens of the eyeball, while junior Shilo Russell looks on.
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FFA Plant Sale
Future Farmers of America are holding their annual plant sale from 7:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Friday, May 16, at PBHS. For more information, email FFA Advisor Kathryn Clark at kathrynclark@pb.k12.mo.us.
Honor Choir Spring Concert
The fifth and sixth grade Honor Choir will hold its annual Spring Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the 5th & 6th Grade Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
ECC Screenings
Early Childhood Center screening appointments are currently being scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, May 13-15. For more information, call 573-785-6803.
Parent Night
A Q&A session about the digital transformation-which is slated to extend from Junior to Senior High during the 2014/15 school year-will be held for parents of incoming seventh graders, sophomore, juniors and seniors at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Kay Porter Theater. School technology officials and administrators will be on hand to discuss the issuance of laptops to students under the 1:1 initiative.
Graduation Commencement
The graduation commencement ceremony for the PBHS Class of 2014 will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the Black River Coliseum.
Last Day of School
Poplar Bluff Schools will be dismissed after a shortened class schedule on Friday, May 16, for summer vacation. Dismissal times are: 11:30 a.m. for the 5th & 6th Grade Center and Junior High, 11:52 a.m. for Senior High, and 12:30 p.m. for the Kindergarten Center and elementary schools.
Fish Fry Fundraiser
The PBHS Sho-Me Band will hold a fish fry from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Elk's Lodge on U.S. 67N. Meals include a four-piece fish entrée, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and a drink. A bake sale and 50/50 raffle will be held during the event. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased from any band member or booster. For more information, contact Sho-Me Band Booster President Shelly Batton by calling 573-776-4798.
Bring Your A Game
A three-on-three basketball tournament to raise funds for the Freedom Riders will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in E.T. Peters Gym. The cost to enter is $75. The first place winners will receive a trophy and Beats Headphones. To enter, call PBHS Assistant Principal Sheldon Tyler at 573-785-6471.
Summer School
Summer school is scheduled to run from Monday, June 2, to Friday, June 27.
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On Sunday, May 4, KZIM/KSIM reported the results of the school district's annual St. Jude fundraising efforts.
On Tuesday, May 6, the DAR published photos from the PBHS prom.
On Wednesday, May 7, KFVS12 recognized our retirees.
The DAR reported about Technical Career Center Teacher of the Year, Amanda Plunk.
The DAR also ran a photo spread from Eugene Field's tour of the newspaper headquarters.
On Thursday, May 8, the DAR ran a photo spread previewing Junior High's musical entitled, "Guys and Dolls."
The DAR also reported about Taytum Eudaley signing to cheer for Arkansas State University, as well as both Katelynn Bratcher and Courtney Raulston signing to play softball for Mineral Area College.
On Friday, May 9, the DAR published a photo spread of PBJHS Mules Track action.
On Sunday, May 11, the DAR reported about Lake Road students who are in the 100, 200 and 300-mile club.
The DAR also reported about school board member Cynthia Brown, who was named the Missouri Families 4 Families Parent of the Year. Well deserved, Dr. Brown!
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