State Fair Community College hosted the third annual Public Speaking Showcase on May 6 in the Stauffacher Theatre. The event featured select students from public speaking courses during the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters presenting their best works.
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5/17/24
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On Tuesday, May 14, the Pettis County Commission presented a proclamation to the Smith-Cotton JROTC Battalion for its recent competition victories.
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5/16/24
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SMITHTON — Smithton R-VI Elementary students worked diligently from November to May 1 to collect pop tabs, which will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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5/16/24
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Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions.
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By Zach Bott
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5/13/24
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The Smith-Cotton High School commencement exercises were held Saturday evening, May 11 at the Mathewson Exhibition Center.
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By Chris Howell
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5/11/24
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Whittier High School graduated 50 students Friday evening, May 10, with the encouragement of staff, administration, and special speaker and former student Maria Ubaldo Matacua.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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5/10/24
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Smith-Cotton High School senior Mylan Hawkins is the 2023-24 recipient of the Mark Johnson Academic Achievement Scholarship. Smith was a starter at running back for the S-C football team and an Academic All-State honoree.
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5/10/24
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Three Smith-Cotton High School instrumental music students were honored with top awards during spring concerts for the orchestra and band programs.
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5/9/24
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State Fair Community College recently announced the 2024 Instructor, Staff Member and Adjunct of the Year recipients. Students nominated more than 190 candidates for the three awards, and a committee of student leaders selected the winners.
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5/7/24
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Although you won’t find Michael Wright teaching students these days, he’s still an educator at heart.
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By Chris Howell
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5/7/24
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Ted Walch, whose more than 30-year career in education was devoted to teaching theater, was inducted into the Smith-Cotton Activities Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 30, in the Heckart Performing Arts Center.
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5/3/24
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On Monday, April 29, greenhouse doors opened for the annual State Fair Community College Horticulture Club Plant Sale.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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4/30/24
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Ninety-nine middle and high school students from across the state received top rankings in the National History Day contest in Missouri on April 27 on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia.
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4/30/24
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WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community.
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By Zach Bott
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4/30/24
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State Fair Community College took part in the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing on April 17. This national event sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.
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4/29/24
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Six Missouri high schools were recognized during an April 16 ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol for winning top spots and $15,500 in donations during the AAA Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown 2023.
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4/29/24
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The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
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4/29/24
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Former Whittier High School student William Kitarogers, 34, returned to the school on Thursday, April 25, to speak to students about the dangers of drugs and choosing the wrong friends and lifestyle. He noted that everyone needs to learn to control their own destiny.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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4/26/24
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