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Whittier High School special speaker Maria Ubaldo Matacua encourages the graduating class of 2024 not to give up or fail but to be overcomers. "Whittier is a little piece of heaven on Earth," she noted. "When you enter those doors, you know you are loved and accepted." Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Whittier celebrates 50 new graduates
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. more
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Michael Wright is Smith-Cotton's director of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program. CAPS students will get real-world experience working with more than 100 local partners. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Michael Wright bringing innovative programs to Smith-Cotton
Although you won’t find Michael Wright teaching students these days, he’s still an educator at heart. more
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Kim Rimel, right, an agriculture instructor at State Fair Community College, and student Lilie Lett, of Odessa, left, answer a customer's question on Monday, April 29. The SFCC Horticulture Club Plant Sale opened Monday in the college's greenhouses. It will remain open until May 11. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SFCC opens greenhouse for annual plant sale
On Monday, April 29, greenhouse doors opened for the annual State Fair Community College Horticulture Club Plant Sale. more
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On Thursday, April 25, while in the Whittier High School office of Director Jennie Guerrini, William Kitarogers, sitting with his wife Lindsay, talks about his experiences in the state and federal Department of Corrections. Kitarogers, a former Whittier student, left prison 17 months ago and turned his life around. He presented his story to the students on Thursday. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Former Whittier student returns to share his story
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. more
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The University of Central Missouri Concert Choir poses for a photo after its second performance of the tour in St. John's Church in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Jackson Thomas said working with the University of Latvia choir during the performance was the most enriching experience he and his students had.
UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States
WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. more
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Karl Kramer, the recipient of the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Award, stands with Executive Director Brooke Wilkens, left, and Assistant Director of Development Gabby White on Thursday, April 25. The awards were presented during a breakfast event at the Sedalia Country Club. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Boys & Girls Club presents Legacy Awards
During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored. more
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State Fair Community College theatre students perform Tuesday, April 23, during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." The show opened Wednesday night and will continue through Sunday, April 28. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SFCC students work long hours to perfect Percy Jackson musical
State Fair Community College Theatre is presenting "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" this week. more
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Team SCREAM members senior Ziek Barth-Fagan, junior Jaimeson Severa, junior Jordan Hoover, junior Morgan Withers, senior Parker Ellison and junior Jackson Sparks celebrate their victory at the 2024 FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston with a welcome-home celebration Sunday evening, April 21 at Smith-Cotton High School. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
World Champs: Smith-Cotton wins it all at FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston
After competing at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited Team SCREAM’s return to Smith-Cotton High School on Sunday evening, April 21. more
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Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, answers questions about his bill that would expand MOScholars during a press conference early in the 2024 legislative session. Photo by Annelise Hanshaw | Missouri Independent
Missouri House narrowly sends private-school tax credit, charter expansion to governor’s desk
A massive education bill that expands a private school scholarship program and opens up Boone County to charter schools squeaked out of the Missouri House and to the governor’s desk on Thursday, winning the bare minimum number of votes needed for passage. more
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Smith-Cotton students gather around the Housing table on Thursday, April 18, during a financial program, Reality Check, hosted by Central Bank of Sedalia. The program began five years ago and helps area high school students learn how to balance their bills with their salaries. The Housing table volunteers were all Sedalia real estate agents. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Central Bank hosts Reality Check for S-C students
For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students. more
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University of Central Missouri begins cannabis certificate program
WARRENSBURG — The University of Central Missouri has launched a new online cannabis certificate training program after partnering with educator Green Flower. more
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"Fiery Union," by State Fair Community College art student Taylor Barnes, is a sculpture made by a 3-D printing process. It is part of the 2024 SFCC Student Exhibition that opened on Thursday, April 11. The show will remain up until May 12. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
SFCC Student Art Exhibit open until May 12
The State Fair Community College Student Art Exhibit opened Thursday, April 11, with an artist reception at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. more
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Smith-Cotton High School students, from left, Kiana Benfield-Boik, Aiden Rohr, and Samantha Hagedorn perform the "Romeo and Juliet" prologue Thursday, April 11, during a dress rehearsal for "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)." Students will present the play at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smith-Cotton to present Shakespeare this weekend
Smith-Cotton High School theatre students will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" this weekend with much improvisation and humor. more
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Wood, Page elected to SFCC board
Voters elected an incumbent and a newcomer to the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees in the April 2 municipal election. more
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Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada says the Pettis Election Annex, 215 E. Fifth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 1 for no-excuse absentee voting.  Photo By Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis Clerk offers reminders for municipal election
With the Municipal Election coming up Tuesday, April 2, Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada spoke with the Democrat this week to offer some last-minute reminders for voters. more
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Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn speaks during the Ag Forward dinner hosted by Central Bank and State Fair Community College on Thursday, March 28 in the SFCC Thompson Conference Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Missouri Ag Director Chinn speaks at SFCC dinner
Thursday evening, March 28, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn was the featured speaker at the monthly Ag Forward event at State Fair Community College’s Thompson Conference Center. more
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The Pettis County Pachyderm Club hosted a candidate forum Friday, March 22 at the Heckart Community Center. Moderator Kevin Lujin, far left, asked questions of candidates, from left, Steve Bloess (standing), Jeff Page and Patty Wood. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
State Fair Community College board candidates face-off at Pachyderm forum
On Friday, March 22, three candidates for the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees explained why they should be given one of two six-year terms in the April 2 municipal election. more
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On Tuesday, March 19, Sacred Heart theatre students, from left, Mary Butner, Laysha Lopez, and Sofia Guevara dance in a rehearsal scene of "Fiddler on the Roof." The musical will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at the Hayden Liberty Center. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Sacred Heart School to present 'Fiddler on the Roof'
Sacred Heart School will present "Fiddler on the Roof" on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at the Hayden Liberty Center. more
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Three running for two seats on Dresden school board
Three candidates are running for two seats on the Pettis County R-XII (Dresden) Board of Education, a three-year term, in the April 2 municipal election. more
Five competing for two seats on Northwest school board
Five candidates are vying for two seats on the Pettis County R-V (Northwest) Board of Education in the April 2 municipal election. more
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