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Missouri House Speaker honors PBHS senior
Speaker Todd Richardson issued a Poplar Bluff High School senior a resolution on behalf of the Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday, Nov. 11, for founding Students Against Sexual Assault, the only such student-led organization in the state on the high school level as far as the legislator is aware of, he said.
With full support of the R-I administration and board, Grace Hudson established SASA this school year to raise awareness and protect teens from sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence.
With participation from about 70 members, presenters during monthly meetings have included martial artist Judy Schremp, Warrior Strength & Power owner, who taught self-defense techniques; and Mary Ann Allen, executive director of the Haven House, who talked about the community's shelter for domestic violence victims and their children.
PBHS communication arts teacher Beth Fox-Godwin serves as the sponsor of the after school club. Click here for more information about SASA.
Above: Todd Richardson of Poplar Bluff speaks to more than 50 students about efforts being made in the state legislature to combat sexual harassment and assault issues in Missouri.
Below: Todd Richardson recites a House proclamation to Grace Hudson, which recognized the student for advocating for victims of sexual assault and giving a "voice to this critical societal problem."
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An estimated 70 local veterans attended the annual Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Poplar Bluff Middle School, featuring student interviews with servicemen, essays on Americanism and a special musical performance led by the Honor Choir.
Organized by the counseling department, the Middle School has hosted a Veterans Day Assembly for the community since 1997.
Above: Asked to share some words of wisdom with the studentbody, Earl Pennington, a Korean and Vietnam War vet, said on video: "Keep pressing, folks. Don't ever give up."
Below: PBHS Band Director Stephen Winters concludes the program with a trumpet solo of taps, which attendee Linda Jones described on the district's Facebook page as one of the best renditions of the tune she had ever heard.
Click here to view our running photo album, and be sure to hit 'share' to express your support for our vets!
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Several hundred patrons ate during the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Student Activity Center, provided free of charge by Chartwells School Dining Services in partnership with the R-I district.
JROTC volunteered to help with parking, the Board of Education and administration joined the kitchen staff in serving the food, elementary art students designed the placemats, the PBHS Studio Jazz Band performed music, and Student Council offered face painting for children.
Nearly $200 was raised for the Bread Shed and the Haven House in a collection effort spearheaded by students. The Community Thanksgiving Dinner is a long-standing tradition that was established by Chartwells.
Above: Board member Ken Davis (off-white shirt) helps to plate the food for guests.
Below: StuCo advisor Hope Conover, along with her son Xavier of Oak Grove, helps coordinate the event while students (from left) Wesley Moore, Maddy Winters and Becca Elliott solicit donations.
Click here to view the entire album and be sure to 'like' your favorite photos!
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Second annual diaper drive
Middle School Junior Beta Club members filled the cafeteria stage with baby care products as the result of the students' second annual diaper drive for the Child Concern Center of Poplar Bluff on Friday, Nov. 13.
The large donation of diapers and baby wipes represented a two-week collection effort led by fifth and sixth graders. A cash donation from students was also made to the nonprofit.
The Child Concern Center provides low-income families clothing, diapers, food, utilities and other emergency items. Club sponsor Cindy Tanner, a teacher, explained that the center has an ongoing demand for diapers since families in need are not able to purchase the items with food stamps.
Above: A Junior Beta Club representative from each class poses beside their donation.
Below: Students box personal care items for the Child Concern Center to pick up.
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Parent Night
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Junior High gym, parents are invited to learn what digital curriculum and resources math, English, science and social studies teachers are using in the classroom. A Q&A session will follow.
Designing Women Gala
The Designing Women Foundation will hold a Gala fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in the Bloodworth House at 626 Cynthia St. There will be a live band and heavy hors d'oeuvres catered by Castello's at the formal dress party. Cost is a $50 donation, with all proceeds going to the Charlie Classics Reading Challenge and student scholarships. Tickets may be purchased at Whitworth's Gift Chest Jewelers or the Poplar Bluff Chamber.
Toasty Toes
Eugene Field is holding a sock drive through Thursday, Dec. 17, to be distributed to area homeless veterans via the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. Please deliver new socks or monetary donations to the elementary school at 711 Nickey St.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 10, KFVS12 reported about the VA hospital's wheelchair donation to the R-I school district.
SEMO.net reported about the Math Counts competition.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the DAR published a photo spread from the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
The DAR also reported about PBHS senior Kameron Misner signing a Letter of Intent to play baseball for the University of Missouri.
In addition, KFVS12 reported about Misner signing with Mizzou.
SEMO.net reported about the Junior Beta Club election.
On Friday, Nov. 13, the DAR reported about the Veterans Day Assembly at the Middle School.
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