School Scene

On Jan. 25, the Smith-Cotton High School JROTC Unarmed Color Guard and Unarmed Drill Team performed at State Fair Community College. The color guard presented the colors before the boys’ basketball game started. “This has been my second...... Full story

Kyleigh Donn Sullivan, Zachary Ryan Miller and Kyle Meek have eared Red and Black Scholarships to attend the University of Central Missouri. Sullivan, a daughter of Donald Sullivan, of Sedalia, and Jeff and Lisa Lazenby, of Green Ridge,...... Full story

The following students received degrees in December from the University of Central Missouri.Bachelor of arts: Sarah Bryant, of Sedalia. Bachelor of fine arts: Erica Weathers, of Sedalia. Bachelor of music education: Joshua W Krause, of Sedalia....... Full story

On Jan. 21, Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA), Head Start Sedalia and the Sedalia Community Center Head Start achieved the recognition of excellence through Missouri Accreditation. This distinguishes it as an exemplary program offering...... Full story

Students from Stover Middle School attended the annual Future City Competition — Great Plains Regional on Jan. 21 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The competition, sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers and...... Full story

Washington Elementary School students Matthew Diaz and Chloe Vick will give a book review at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday on KSIS Radio, 1050 AM. They will talk about the book “The Secret of Zoom,” by Lynne Jonell. The review is sponsored by...... Full story

La Monte Elementary School students raised almost $150 for Hoops For Heart. The program promotes physical activity, healthy living and community service to children. Donations raised go to the American Heart Association for people who have suffered...... Full story

Green glass gems are the currency of good behavior for students at Pettis County R-XII School. “Dragon scales,” based on the Dresden school’s mascot, are rewards given to students and classes that exhibit positive actions and live...... Full story

St. Joseph Catholic School in Pilot Grove recently announced students named to the honor roll for the second quarter. Students on the “A” honor roll are, front row, from left, Samarah Bailey, Cassie Grandestaff, Emily Schupp, Maci...... Full story

La Monte Elementary and High School recently announced students named to the honor roll for the second quarter. Students on the elementary honor roll were: Fourth-graders: Zach Bailey, Xavier Bates, Shiloh Conroy, Natalie Cumpton, DeNiro...... Full story

Smith-Cotton High School recently announced students named to the honor roll for the first semester. Students named to the “A” honor roll were: Seniors: Jasmine Aldrich, Tabra Allen, Charles Ayers, Lauren Azan, Svetlana Banakh, Gabriel...... Full story

Sacred Heart School recently announced students named to the second quarter and first semester honor roll. Students named to the second quarter “A” honor roll were: Seniors: David Baldwin, Erika Beykirch, John Beykirch, Stephen...... Full story

Chillicothe FCCLA members recently visited with Smithton FCCLA. Members in red jackets are regional and state officers. The organization seeks to promote personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education.... Full story

The week of activities begins with the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, which is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14, at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Sacred Heart School gymnasium. Winners progress through local, district and state...... Full story

John Christopher Beykirch, of Sedalia, participated in American Legion Boys State of Missouri from June 11 through 18 at the University of Central Missouri. He was selected based on his leadership, citizenship, academics and character...... Full story