A study-abroad trip to Honduras over winter break might conjure up thoughts of sightseeing, writing in journals and lying on the beach, but that wasn’t the case for a local student’s winter trip. Delaney Sweeney, of Souder, a junior at Drury University in Springfield, attended Dr. Teresa Carroll’s “Field Studies…
Annette Copeland’s 4th grade class at Ava Elementary School recently proved that they all have very big hearts. The students decided they wanted to do something to help kids like themselves, so they worked together and raised funds to provide some necessities for the children of the Wright County Children’s…
OMAHA, Neb. –– Samantha Gray of Ava, a senior College of Arts and Sciences student at Creighton University, was named to the fall Dean’s List for the 2012-2013 academic year. Full-time students who earn a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean’s…
The Ava 4-H Club decorated valentine bags and made valentines at the club meeting. At last month’s meeting they decorated hankies and T-Shirts for veterans with the help of several parent volunteers and Delanie Sweeney. Community Service Project Leader, Cleta Sweeney came and helped the 4-H kids pack the gift…
Chelsea Dooms graduated from the University of Missouri on Dec. 15 with a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences. Chelsea is an Agriculture Scholar, receiving acceptance into the School of Veterinary Medicine. Chelsea has been working in the research lab for the University. She has decided to further her education in research…
CAPE GIRARDEAU –– The following students have been named to the fall 2012 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University: Austin Evans, Ava, Mo.; Lisa Hemmer, Mansfield, Mo.; Barbara Whitcomb, Cabool, Mo. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and…
Cleopatra Stafford, a 7th grade student at Ava Victory Academy, was the local winner of the VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest last fall. Following is her essay as it was presented. What I Would Tell America’s Founding Fathers By Cleopatra Stafford I would express my gratitude to America’s Founding Fathers…
Dustin Hodges, KY3 Multimedia Journalist, visited Ava Elementary today (Monday) and interviewed teachers and two of the students involved in the production of the Bears Den News newspaper. The fourth-grade students interviewed were Katlyn McFarlin and Sydney Gunter, along with sponsors Annette Copeland, Debbie Boeddeker and Missy Lee. The student…
By Ivie Macy, Historian On Friday, Oct. 5, 37 FFA members, two advisors, and three chaperones attended Farm Fest at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. At Farm Fest, members and visitors can buy, sell, or just see many faucets of agriculture. There were a variety of animals on display including dogs,…
Country Sunshine Preschool welcomed Smokey Bear on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Ten elementary students of the Mt. Zion Bible School joined the preschoolers for the program. Pictured above are, from left, front row: Chloe Scofield, Parker George, Colin Fleming, Connor Forrest, Kylie Adams, Logan Berg, Ashlyne Moore, Charity Bagley. Middle row: Jesse…
Ava High School Students of the Month were recognized Tuesday at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting. Ava Victory Academy’s Student of the Month was not available on Tuesday and will be recognized at the November meeting. Students of the Month at Ava High School this month are Hannah…
By Jamie Holland, Greenhand On Tuesday, Oct. 2, six greenhands or first year FFA members attended the Area Greenhand Conference at Chadwick High School, home of our Area FFA President. Those members attending were Jamie Holland, Brandon Brooks, Jake Olsen, Austin Olsen, Devon Degase, Taylor McDonald, area parliamentarian, and Tiffany…
Trey Hathcock, son of James and Kim Hathcock, graduated from Missouri State University in May with a bachelor of science degree in mass media production. Trey graduated magna cum laude. He is currently working as an assistant director/associate producer for Opfer Communications in Springfield as well as the last two…
ROLLA, Mo. –– More than 770 candidates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2012, in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building on campus. The following students earned degrees from Missouri S&T: Tyler Brinkley of Ava, Mo., earned…
Ashley Emerich and Cameron Cooney, both of Ava, graduated from College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo., during the 2012 Commencement exercises May 13. Emerich received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Social Work. Cooney, an Ava R-1 graduate, received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement and…
WARRENSBURG – John Spurlock, of Squires, was among the more than 1,000 individuals who were eligible to participate in the University of Central Missouri’s 2012 spring commencement exercises on May 4-5 in the university’s multipurpose building. Students who completed their degree requirements by the end of the fall 2011 semester…
SEARCY, Ark. – Richelle Pettit of Ava departed Tuesday, May 8, to spend a three-month semester living outside of Athens while studying at Harding University in Greece (HUG). As part of the HUG curriculum, Pettit, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders major, will spend the semester immersed in Greek culture.…
By Kendra Schuster, Student Development Vice President, and Rebecca Neal, Co-Reporter On Friday May 4, the Ava FFA Chapter held its Annual FFA Awards Banquet in the High School Cafeteria. It started at 6:30 p.m. and ended at 8:30 p.m. The President of the FFA, James Elijah, welcomed everyone and…
COLUMBIA – The Grand Lodge AF & AM of Missouri has awarded sixteen Masonic Scholarships to students throughout our great state. Among those, Lacey Tucker of Ava is one of the recipients and has received a four-year scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. Among the standard criteria for scholarships, the Samuels…
By Kendra Schuster, Chapter Treasurer In order to raise money for banquet and summer activities, the Ava FFA chapter held its annual Labor Auction at the Douglas County Stockyards on April 26. There were seven officers, one advisor, and 23 chapter members that sold. The Labor Auction started at 10…
The Ava High School golf team traveled to Willow Springs last Tuesday, April 24, and took first place. Ava came in with a combined team score of 168, well under Houston 186, Licking 188, Willow Springs 193, Liberty 202 and Alton 211. Individual scores for Ava were Tristan Haltom 38,…
The Skyline School annual Science Fair was held March 29 with competition from 4th grade to 8th grade. A total of 47 projects were presented for judging by the students and K-3rd grade presented class projects for viewing during the fair with kindergarten giving a presentation on how volcanoes work.…
The Future Farmers of America is once again hosting the annual FFA Labor Auction on Thursday, April 26, at the Douglas County Livestock facility, south of Ava. Bidding will start at 10 a.m. More than 30 FFA members are looking forward to participating in the fundraiser, as each one will…
BRANSON–Three area Ozarks youth will represent White River Valley Electric Cooperative and travel to Washington, D.C., with the national Youth Tour from June 16 to 21. Kylie Tannehill, Reeds Spring High School; Cody Watson, Forsyth High School; and Sarah Copeland, Ava High School were chosen from 11 finalists at a…
Dakota Cain, son of Mechelle Ash and Donald Gould, earned Ava High School’s Citizen of the Month award for March. He likes to race dirt bikes and would like to eventually start his own company. His teachers chose him because even though he, “struggles in school, he never gives up…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) invited a select group of approximately 2,250 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Summer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school. This program…
Ashton Crum, Bradleyville senior, is once again among the winners in the Missouri Beta Club Art Contest. This is the second year in a row that Ashton has landed a spot among the top artists in Missouri Beta Clubs. This year, Ashton captured third place in the pencil drawings. Ashton…
Members and advisers of the Ava High School National Honor Society attended the Missouri Association of NHS Convention for the seventh consecutive year at Tan-Tar-A March 5-6. More than 300 NJHS and NHS members and NHS advisers representing 25 schools from across Missouri attend the conference. The state president school,…
Lincoln Connell, son of Brian and Stephanie Connell, a junior at Norwood High School has been selected to be among 1,000 attendees at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Seminar (LSL) in June. More than 4,000 juniors nationwide applied to SLS, which offers outstanding high school juniors the opportunity to experience…
Citizens of the month for February were recognized last week by Ava High School and Ava Kiwanis Club. February’s character word was Patience, and the Citizens of the Month are Kyle Kilgore and Ivie Macy. Kyle Kilgore, 10th grader at Ava High School and son of Glenda Taylor, was chosen…
Air Force Airman Justin M. Smith graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…
FAIRFAX, Va. –– Kursten Westholder, of Mansfield, a student at Ava High School has been nominated to represent Missouri as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2012 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Westholder has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students…
SPRINGFIELD – Kalynn Jo Miller, daughter of Larry and Marsha Miller of Ava, Mo., has been named to the Fall 2011 Dean’s List at Evangel University, Springfield, Mo. During the fall semester, Kalynn was a freshman with a major in biology and earned a 4.0 grade point average. Full-time students…
Dillon Adams has achieved some of the highest honors of high school football during this past season. He received First Team All-State, First Team All-Conference, and Second Team All-District. Yet, Adams recently received another honor that is bigger than all of these awards. The 6-foot-4, 255 lbs. Adams has been…
Ashley Emerich and Caleb McElvain , both of Ava, were named to the College of the Ozarks fall 2011 Dean’s List. Emerich is a 2008 private high school graduate, and McElvain is a 2011 home school graduate. To qualify for the Dean’s list, students must maintain a 3.6 minimum grade point…
MARSHALL –– Dr. Sharon Weiser, chief academic officer for Missouri Valley College, has announced Weston Loftin of Ava was named to the Fall 2011 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester; and no…
The University of Missouri has announced the Fall Semester 2011 dean’s list. Students from Ava and surrounding communities who were named to the dean’s list are: Ashley Marie Coats, senior, Edu-cation, Ava; Colten J. Ross, junior, Arts and Science, Ava; Chad A. Tucker, senior, Arts and Science, Squires; Alyssa Higgins, Senior, Agr-Food & Nat’l Resources, Vanzant. The Dean’s List may be found on the University…
Citizens of the Month for December are George Creson and Jessica Eggleston. The character word for December is “Compassion.” George Creson, son of Delona Beckley and George Creson Sr., is a junior at Ava High School. He is involved in FFA. George’s teacher said, “I have never met a more…
By James Elijah, Chapter President The speech contest is one of the many competitions FFA members do every year to promote the agriculture industry and enhance students’ speaking ability. This year Ava had three speakers: junior Taylor McDonald, sophomore Victor Wood and senior James Elijah compete. The topics to choose…
On Oct. 22, a group of some 23 local students from Ava High School and Thornfield Elementary participated in this year’s National Make-A-Difference Day by taking part in a donation drive for Newborns in Need, Southwest Missouri Chapter. The students stood outside of the Wal-Mart in Ava informing customers about…
Lost & Found Grief Center has been in operation for more that 10 years now, but the service takes on new meaning this year because of a local teen’s involvement. Ethan Potter, a senior at Ava Victory Academy, got involved with Lost & Found following the death of his father,…
Ashley Emerich, of Ava, served as a candidate in the College of the Ozarks Homecoming Coronation. Emerich is a 2008 Home School / Ava Victory Academy graduate. More than 40 C of O student clubs and organizations nominated candidates; votes by the student body determined the top 20 finalists. A…
By Tori Reagan, FFA Member On Oct. 19-21, 13 Ava FFA members and two advisors traveled to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Those attending were Amber Miller, Tori Reagan, Tracey Greene, Brittney Dixon, Ciara Fossett, Kayte Aid, Esther Johnson, Ashton Davis, Katie Hicks, Tiffany Hicks, Ashtin Stillings, James Elijah,…
Ceremony held in historic Stone Chapel SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Nathan Watson, of Ava, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in English and Secondary Education. Watson earned a degree from Drury University during its summer diploma presentation. Eighty undergraduates joined 94 graduate students at the ceremony held in historic Stone Chapel…
September Ava High School Citizens of the Month are seniors Ashtin Stillings and Jeffrey Smalley. This month’s word theme was Citizenship. Ashtin Stillings, daughter of Tim and Laura Stillings, is involved in FFA and National Honor Society. After high school, Ashtin plans to attend college. She was nominated for Citizen…
Dillon Adams was invited this past summer to attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ training facility to attend the Blue and Gray football combine. Out of 2400 players there, 200 were invited to Canton, Ohio, for the super combine. Dillon was selected to play at Tampa Bay, Fla., for the National…
Ava High School’s character word for the month of August was Responsible, and the month’s Citizens of the Month were Jacob Wright and Ashlyn Mitchell. Jacob is the son of Dean and Sabrina Wright. He earned Citizen of the Month for demonstrating responsibility in his scool work. Jacob’s teacher said,…
Student Council and The Dorothy Norman Chapter of NHS volunteered at the Convoy of Hope Hands of Hope work night on August 2. The volunteers sorted donations to be distributed in disaster relief efforts. Convoy of Hope is a faith based organization with a driving passion to feed the world…
Amy Lynn Jakusz, daughter of Mitch and Nancy Jakusz of Theodosia, and a 2007 graduate of Ava Victory Academy, is among 471 students who participated in Evangel University’s 53rd annual commencement ceremony on May 6, 2011. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in special education/elementary…
The University of Missouri has released its list of 2011 spring graduates. Graduates from Douglas County, and the degree received, include: From Ava: Jessica Renee Adams, juris doctor; Andrew Oliver Wallace, bachelor of arts in history, minor in political science. From Norwood: David C. Holland, doctor of medicine. …
Laura Elizabeth Miller recently received an associate degree of applied science in business administration from Johnson County Community College of Overland Park, Kan. She graduated on the President’s List with a GPA of 4.0 and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society for two-year colleges. She plans…
Sarah Copeland and Lacy Tucker, members of the Ava High School band, have been selected to participate in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band this November. Sarah, who has been selected for the second straight year, will perform with the dance team. Lacey will play saxophone with the select band.…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment; it means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at Drury, a top10 Midwestern university,…
SPRINGFIELD –– Students from Ava and Squires who are listed below earned a degree from Drury University during spring commencement. Three hundred thirty four undergraduates joined 55 graduate students at the College of Graduate and continuing studies commencement held in the O’Reilly Family Event Center on May 14. Students graduating…
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2011 spring semester. To qualify for the Chancellor’s List students must have earned a 4.0 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 3.5 to 3.99 grade…
LAWRENCE, Kansas – The names of more than 4,800 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring – representing 99 Kansas counties, 43 other states and 59 other countries – have been announced by the University Registrar. Anna Cox, of Ava, Mo., graduated with a Bachelor of Science…
White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s (WRVEC) Trust awarded $104,750 in tuition assistance to area students. The funds for the scholarships were raised through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program, Business After Hours and the Energy & Education Pro-Am. A total of 118 candidates from the cooperative’s service area were selected…
Students from Douglas County have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Missouri-Columbia for the spring semester. The following are included on the MU Dean’s List: From Ava–Chelsea Lynae Dooms, sophomore, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Ashley Marie Maples, junior, Education; Daniel Wayne Posey, senior, Journalism; Colten…
Two students from Ava High School attended the two-day conference at Westminster College in Fulton to learn about the many facets of tobacco-free advocacy, including writing letters to newspaper editors and making public service announcements for local radio stations. The students, Jasmine Phillips and Bri Tiff, also had time to…
The University of Missouri has announced the Spring Semester 2011 dean’s list. The following students from Ava and surrounding areas, were honored. Ava: Chelsea Dooms, junior, Agr-Food & Nat Resources; Daniel Wayne Posey, senior, Journalism; Colten Ross, sophomore, Arts & Science; Kristy Ann Sigafoos, freshman, Arts & Science; From Norwood: Naif Laurence Richard Bartlett, freshman, Arts & Science From Squires: Chad A Tucker, Senior, Arts & Science. …
CAPE GIRARDEAU–Southeast Missouri State University has named 2,417 students to its Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2011 semester. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 degree credit hours during the spring session.…
Ava High School students Seth Evans and Hannah Johnson, and Bakersfield High School students Chelsea Johnston and Chase Sigler, have been selected to participate in the first class of the South-Central Student Leadership Initiative, designed to develop skills to create future community leaders for the Ozarks region. The students from…
MANHATTAN, Kans. –– More than 2,800 students graduated from Kansas State University in ceremonies this spring. Ceremonies on K-State’s Manhattan campus were Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14. Candidates for graduation included: Eve Coberly, of Ava, Master of Science in Gerontology. K-State awarded more than 2,100 bachelor’s degrees, more…
JaMarie McElvain of Ava, graduated from College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo., during 2011 Commencement exercises May 8. McElvain received a BA in Graphic Arts. McElvain is a 2007 home school graduate. This year, 321 students graduated from College of the Ozarks. At C of O, dubbed “Hard Work…
The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year was presented to Richelle Pettit, a senior at Ava High School. The scholarship was presented at the Senior Awards Ceremony by Chapter IH President Barbara Coday and STAR Scholarship Chapter Representative Angela Ewing. Richelle is the daughter of Bruce and…
Danny Letsinger, commander of American Legion Post 112, announced this week that Branson Crewse, a home school student, has been selected to attend the 72nd session of The American Legion Missouri Boys State The program will be held June 11-18 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in…
JaMarie McElvain, daughter of Ross and Beth McElvain of Ava, received the Art Faculty Award, Pat Watson Memorial Scholarship, High Scholastic Honors Award and the Student Manager Leadership Award at the 2010-11 Annual Student Awards Ceremony held Thursday, April 28, at College of the Ozarks. McElvain is a 2007 home…
Carissa Armour, daughter of Dwight and Connie Armour of Oldfield, received the John Phillip Sousa Band Award and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award at the 2010-11 Annual Student Awards Ceremony held Thursday, April 28, at College of the Ozarks. Armour is a 2007 Ava R-I High School graduate. Awards are…
Lincoln Connell, son of Brian and Stephanie Connell, a student at Norwood High School, has been selected as one of 330 students to attend the 2011 Missouri Scholars Academy, a three-week residential program to be held June 12 – July 2 on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Founded…
Joshua Freemen of Ava R-1 Schools has been accepted to the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing for the fall school term. Josh is the son of Sherry Motes and James Freeman of Ava. The Missouri Academy is an early-entrance-to-college, two-year residential program, located on the campus of Northwest…
Amanda Morrison and Quinlan Pulleyking competed in National History Day – state competition on April 9, at University of Missouri in Columbia. After qualifying at the regional competition, they qualified to compete at state level where they won first place and have now qualified and been invited to compete on…
Caressa Willhite, daughter of Scott and Carolyn Willhite of Norwood, was named first alternate to the grand champion of the Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair in Springfield with her project, The Effects of Protein on the Fertilization of Quail Eggs. Caressa will travel to Los Angeles, Calif. for the Intel…
BRANSON – Hard work and creativity has paid off for three area high school juniors. June 10-16, Megan Reed, Forsyth High School; Klaire Bruce, homeschooler; and McKensie Hodges, Hollister High School will head for Washington, D.C., to represent White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) on the Rural Electric Cooperative Youth…
SPRINGFIELD –– The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross received over 150 nominations for individuals who have shown courage, kindness and unselfish character. Nine of those individuals, and one surprise community hero, were honored on Wednesday at the Eleventh Annual Everyday Heroes Recognition and awards ceremony. A graduate…
Ava 4-H Club has been very active this winter: regardless of blizzards, closed schools and snow storms. Since January the club has conducted a winter sports trip, dog obedience classes, Valentines for Veterans community service project, conditioning for the Walk for Sight later this spring, and learning to bake bread,…
The Youth Philanthropy Committee of the Ava High School Anchor Club is accepting requests for funding for projects or activities that contribute to the betterment of youth in our area. Special attention will be given to projects that address the issues of substance abuse, drinking and driving, teen pregnancy, lack…
Amy Lynn Jakusz, daughter of Mitch and Nancy Jakusz of Theodosia, has been named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List at Evangel University, Springfield. During the fall semester, Jakusz was a senior with a major in special education and elementary education. Amy has a 3.94 GPA. Full-time students who have…
Caitlin Elizabeth Turner, daughter of Brenda Johnson, of Ava, and Roldan Turner, of Ozark, has been named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List at Evangel University, Springfield. During the fall semester, Turner was a senior with a major in nursing. Full-time students who have earned a grade point average of…
James Burton Wade, son of Eric and DeRecia (Wetherton) Wade, has been selected by Ottawa University coaching staff as a male student athlete co-recipient of the Dudley Geise NAIA Champions of Character Award. Dudley was a strong Christian with great character who was a tremendous supporter of Ottawa University. Jimmie…
Leaders in Community Service Class presented their Friday Feast PowerPoint presentation at St. Leo’s Catholic Church parish during Sunday services on Feb. 20. A generous donation of $820 was collected and donated to the Friday Feast Fund. Friday Feast is Ava Schools’ program that supplies nutritious foods on Fridays to…
This week the Ava High School FFA Chapter joins FFA chapters across the county in observing National FFA Week. The local chapter has many activities going on this week, and stays busy throughout the year with various activities of the organization. Following is a recap of some of the year’s…
Four students competed in Area Competition with their Proficiency Awards on Feb. 16. Proficiency awards are based on a member’s SAE, or Supervised Agriculture Experience, in areas of placement or entrepreneurship in a wide variety of categories. In order to advance to state a student must win their proficiency category.…
Students from Douglas County have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Missouri-Columbia for the fall 2010 semester. Included are, from Ava: Chelsea Lynae Dooms, sophomore; Ashley Marie Maples, junior; Daniel Wayne Posey, senior; Colten J. Ross, sophomore; Ashley N. Sigafoos, senior; and Kristy Ann Sigafoos, freshman.…
Missouri State University has announced the Fall 2010 Dean’s List which contains names of several students from Douglas County. Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the…
MARSHALL, Mo. — Dr. Sharon Weiser, chief academic officer for Missouri Valley College, has announced the fall 2010 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester; and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for…
Southeast Missouri State University has named 2,478 students to its Dean’s List for academic achievement during the fall 2010 semester. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 degree credit hours during the fall session. Included…
Missouri State University conferred 1,460 degrees during the fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 17 at JQH Arena. Local students who earned degrees include, from Ava: Emily R. Bilyeu (Bachelor of Science), Suzanne E. Cooney (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Brian L. Ross (Bachelor of Science), Jam Walker-Davidson (Master of Science in…
By Courtney Levan and Kayla Tanner On Tuesday, Oct. 5, eight Greenhands (or first year FFA members), one Area officer, and Advisor Tiffany Kauffman attended the Area XII Greenhand Conference in Branson. The Area officers conducted opening ceremonies to kick off the conference. Members were split into groups and had…
SPRINGFIELD – Students from 10 different southwest Missouri high schools attended a “People and the Press” session as part of the annual Agriculture Education Day held Thursday, Sept. 9 at University of Missouri’s Southwest Research Center in Mt. Vernon. During the field day, nearly 1,600 students from 40 schools rotated…
Student of the Month awards were presented to students from Ava High School and Ava Victory Academy at Tuesday’s luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce. Each student received a $50 savings bond from Great Southern Savings Bank. Students of the Month from Ava High School for October…
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is pleased to announce that it has awarded scholarships to 50 deserving high school students in Missouri. Each scholar will receive $5,000 to assist in funding their college education. The students were selected for the Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarship because they persevered in…
Chelsea Dooms of Columbia, Missouri has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Chelsea will be honored during an induction convocation this fall on the campus of University of Missouri-Columbia. “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number…
Air Force Airman Taylor L. Wallace graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…
Two Ava High School students will have the opportunity to perform in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Rebecca Shields and Sarah Copeland both auditioned, and received a spot, in the flag corps of the parade. Honoring America’s finest high school musicians, the Macy’s Great American Marching Band will be…
Austin J. Evans, of Ava, has been named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the 2010 summer session at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least six degree…
Delaney Sweeney, of Souder, has received the Dennis E. Gallup 4-H Memorial Scholarship for the school year 2010/2011. The Missouri 4-H Foundation awards the scholarship on the basis of commitment to being a good student and contributions to local communities. Cheryl Reams, executive director of Missouri 4-H Foundation, commends Delaney…
Jason Hartgraves, West Plains, has been awarded the Grigsby Family Scholarship from Missouri State University-West Plains. Hartgraves, a 2004 graduate of Ava High School, is a sophomore at Missouri State-West Plains, and plans to pursue a degree in computer technology. He is the son of Jim Hartgraves and Jan Turner,…
Natasha Dering graduated from St. John’s School of Radiologic Technology on June 4 with a 4.0 GPA. Natasha was on the student bowl team that won first place at MSRT this year. Natasha is currently working in the OR at St. John’s. Her parents are Bobby and Donna Hull, of…
LIBERTY, Mo. –– Jessie Sawyer was named a Cardinal Scholar Athlete for the Spring 2010 semester at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. Jessie, a junior physical education major participates in softball. To qualify for this honor, students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.…
WASHINGTON D.C. – Being named a scholarship winner once was a tremendous honor for Trampas Posey, of Ava. Now, the Imagine America Foundation (IAF) is honoring Posey again with a Promise scholarship. Posey attends Universal Technical Institute in Avondale, Ariz., and is enrolled in the Motorcycle program. Honorees are previous…
PV2 Traci Breshears completed her 68X Behavioral Health Specialist Technical Training at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas Army Base in June. She is now stationed at Ft. Huachuca Army Base in Sierra Vista, Ariz., where she reported for duty on June 28. PV2 Breshears is the daughter of Preston and Tabitha…
