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Sedalia School District 200 Superintendent Steve Triplett is seen in his office on Thursday, June 30, his last day working for the district after almost three decades.

The last day of school: Triplett, Anderson say goodbye to Sedalia 200, SFCC

The last day of the fiscal year for the Sedalia School District 200 and State Fair Community College, June 30, also marked the last day for Superintendent Steve Triplett and President Joanna … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/1/22

SFCC’s Avegalio selected to participate in leadership program

The George W. Bush Institute announced this month that Daniel Avegalio, State Fair Community College Dean of Student Services, has been selected to participate in the 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership … more

Release courtesy of State Fair Community College | 7/1/22

Concordia University Spring 2022 Honors

Concordia University, Nebraska recently named 240 students to its honors list for the Spring 2022 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least 12 credit hours … more

7/1/22

Jeffthan Glaster and other members of HOSA attend one of the educational symposiums. These were educational workshops on a variety of topics from how to get into medical school to how to do sutures. In this particular one, students used an Anatomage virtual dissection table created using high-quality images of real human cadavers. Each table has a screen that allows students to interact with the 3D cadaver to visualize anatomy exactly as it would be on a fresh cadaver. Students can interact with each body system and perform virtual dissections. In this particular photo, students were examining the effects of gastric cancer on the stomach.

Smith-Cotton student places in top 10 honors at HOSA

From June 22 to 25, Smith-Cotton High School student Jeffthan Glaster, a sophomore, attended the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville. S-C HOSA advisor Anna Singer … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/1/22

Gary and Debbie Noland with their grandsons present a $10,000 gift to support the State Fair Community College Foundation’s capital campaign for the Olen Howard Workforce Innovation Center. The presentation took place on June 9 in front of the precision machining lab in the new center. From left, Mary Treuner, SFCC Foundation executive director; Steve Ellebracht, SFCC Foundation vice president and campaign co-chair; Dr. Brent Bates, SFCC vice president for Educational and Student Support Services; Dr. Joanna Anderson, SFCC president; the Nolands and grandsons Patrick and Zachary Childs; and Joe Fischer, SFCC Foundation president and campaign co-chair.

Nolands donate $10,000 to SFCC’s capital campaign

The State Fair Community College Foundation has received $10,000 from Gary and Debbie Noland, of Sedalia, for its Stronger Workforce, Greater Community capital campaign for the Olen Howard Workforce … more

Release courtesy of State Fair Community College | 7/1/22

Mizzou Spring 2022 Dean’s List

During the spring 2022 semester, 11,224 undergraduate students earned the academic distinction to be named to the dean’s list at the University of Missouri. Calhoun: Jessalyn E. Caple, … more

7/1/22

Missouri American Water mascot Puddles shows off an example of a hydration station.

Hydration Station grant awarded to Warrensburg City Hall, Martin Warren Elementary

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg City Hall and Martin Warren Elementary School are among the 20 schools, cities and nonprofit organizations across Missouri to be selected in an initiative by Missouri … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 6/29/22

Jeffthan Glaster, left, an incoming sophomore at Smith-Cotton High School, earned Top 10 status in the National Geographic Family Medicine Career testing event at the HOSA International Leadership Conference held June 22-25 in Nashville, Tennesee. With him is S-C HOSA chapter advisor Anna Singer.

S-C’s Glaster makes Top 10 at HOSA Nationals

Smith-Cotton High School’s Jeffthan Glaster earned Top 10 honors in the National Geographic Family Medicine Career testing event at the HOSA International Leadership Conference hosted June … more

Release courtesy of Sedalia School District 200 | 6/29/22

La Monte Honor Roll

The following students were named to the La Monte Junior High/High School honor roll for the second semester of the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Honor Roll, GPA of 4.0 Brendan … more

6/29/22

Weymuth appointed president of UCM Board of Governors

WARRENSBURG — In its plenary session June 17, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors named new officers for Fiscal Year 2023 while also approving separate requests to the state … more

Release courtesy of the University of Central Missouri | 6/28/22

Alro Steel officials presented a $100,000 donation to the State Fair Community College Foundation’s capital campaign for the Olen Howard Workforce Innovation Center on the Sedalia campus. The presentation took place inside the Alro Steel welding grinding room in the new workforce innovation center. From left, Steve Ellebracht, SFCC Foundation vice president and campaign co-chair; Kevin Berkbigler, Alro Steel of Sedalia general manager; Jenny Harms, Alro Steel of Sedalia inside sales manager; Dr. Brent Bates, SFCC vice president for Educational and Student Support Services; Dr. Joanna Anderson, SFCC president; Joe Fischer, SFCC Foundation president and campaign co-chair; and Mary Treuner, SFCC Foundation executive director.

Alro Steel donates $100,000 to SFCC’s capital campaign

The State Fair Community College Foundation has received $100,000 from Alro Steel for its Stronger Workforce, Greater Community capital campaign to fund the Olen Howard Workforce Innovation Center. … more

Release courtesy of State Fair Community College | 6/24/22

Missouri State Spring 2022 Dean's List

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 … more

6/24/22

Boy & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Skyline Director Vicki Hart dances along with the Parkview Elementary kindergarten through fourth grade children after the buddy reading session came to an end. All summer long club kids will have academic fun.

Boys & Girls Club summer program in full swing

A time-honored tradition for kids and teenagers continues this summer with the Boy & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri summer program. The summer program provides activities for … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 6/24/22

University of Saint Mary Spring 2022 Dean's List

University of Saint Mary Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Michelle Metzinger has announced the Spring 2022 dean's list. The following USM students ended the semester with a 3.5 GPA … more

6/23/22

From left in front stands Daniel Weathers and Vivian Crane. From left in the back stands math teacher Ashley Kruse, Johnathon Pierce, Dmitriy Turschin, Chase Slaughter and Olivia Pyle. The class came together for the 10:30 a.m. lemonade stand session to raise money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Lemonade for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

On Wednesday morning, Smith-Cotton Junior High students ran a lemonade stand outside of the school in honor of Vivian Meyer. Sixth-grade math teacher Ashley Kruse said that her summer … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 6/23/22

Karl Kramer, McCarthy Auto Group Communications Director (center) presented three SHS graduates with $2,000 each from the McCarthy Toyota Scholarship during the Senior Awards Lunch at the Sedalia Country Club. The 2022 recipients are (pictured from left) Claire Smeltzer, Kiley Beykirch, and Ian Viscarra.

SHS students awarded scholarships

Graduation weekend for the Sacred Heart School Class of 2022 included a Senior Luncheon at the Sedalia Country Club for graduates and their parents. During the program, Ian Viscarra (attending … more

Release courtesy of Sacred Heart School | 6/22/22

Cole Camp High School Honor Roll

Cole Camp High School recently announced students named to its fourth quarter honor roll. Principal’s List Ninth Grade: Colby Benn, Lillian Brown, Alexis Casdorph, Madison Cooper, … more

6/22/22

Rockhurst University Dean’s List

Rockhurst University announced its Spring 2022 dean’s list, a special recognition for students who meet certain requirements of academic excellence. Students on the list must make a grade point … more

6/21/22

Kansas State Honor Roll

There were 4,120 students who earned spring 2022 semester honors at Kansas State University. To qualify for a semester honor, a student must have achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher over 12 … more

6/20/22

Nucor sponsors S-C junior high students

On June 2, Sedalia School District 200 announced a partnership with Nucor Steel Sedalia that will provide a system of outreach and support for select Smith-Cotton Junior High students. … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 6/20/22