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NewsNovember 11, 2022

Dexter Schools honor Veterans with special program

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The Dexter High School Band plays during the ceremony.
The Dexter High School Band plays during the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Elementary students wave American Flags and hold up hearts during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags and hold up hearts during the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.
Elementary students wave American Flags during the ceremony.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Pauline McBride with the Crowley Ridge DAR Regent introduces the guest speaker.
Pauline McBride with the Crowley Ridge DAR Regent introduces the guest speaker.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Dexter Student Body President Ellie Dowdy welcomed evryone to the event and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dexter Student Body President Ellie Dowdy welcomed evryone to the event and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Members of the Missouri National Guard salute during the playing of Taps.
Members of the Missouri National Guard salute during the playing of Taps.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The National Guard retires the colors at the end of the program.
The National Guard retires the colors at the end of the program.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Dexter Mayor Jason Banken closes the program by thanking the Veterans and thanking all for attending.
Dexter Mayor Jason Banken closes the program by thanking the Veterans and thanking all for attending.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Molly Simmons (left) and Grace Sepulvado sing the national anthem.
Molly Simmons (left) and Grace Sepulvado sing the national anthem.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Pastor Larry Lawman, with the First United Methodist Church, offers the Invocation.
Pastor Larry Lawman, with the First United Methodist Church, offers the Invocation.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Retired Intelligence Officer at the Pentagon, Colonel Paul Hessling, was the guest speaker at the event.
Retired Intelligence Officer at the Pentagon, Colonel Paul Hessling, was the guest speaker at the event.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Central Elementary principal Angie Duncan introduces the Coin Drive and Coloring Contest winners.
Central Elementary principal Angie Duncan introduces the Coin Drive and Coloring Contest winners.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Fifth Grade Veterans Day Poster Contest winners are Christian Colove - Mrs. Allen's class, Ariana Duley - Mrs. Brown's class, Lucy Wheetley - Mrs. Lummukka's class, Austin Sluder - Mrs. Miller's class, Gabby Garner - Ms. Parker's class, Adalyn Davis - Miss Parsley's class, Lyla Garner - Mrs. Pixley's class and Sophia Shoemaker - Mr. Scott's class.
Fifth Grade Veterans Day Poster Contest winners are Christian Colove - Mrs. Allen's class, Ariana Duley - Mrs. Brown's class, Lucy Wheetley - Mrs. Lummukka's class, Austin Sluder - Mrs. Miller's class, Gabby Garner - Ms. Parker's class, Adalyn Davis - Miss Parsley's class, Lyla Garner - Mrs. Pixley's class and Sophia Shoemaker - Mr. Scott's class.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The second grade classes at Southwest Elementary raise $443 with the coin drive. This will buy 29 Wreaths for the Wreaths Across America Event at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. The second grade coloring contest winners are Bonnie Ryan - Mrs. Fees' class, Sophia Buenaventura - Mrs. Keena's class, Aspen Newkirk - Mrs. Bruce's class, Vivian Williams - Mrs. Massey's class, Cayden Lawson - Mrs. Boyer's class, Thalia Hernandez - Mrs. McLaughlin and Ian Rodriguez - Mrs. Kennedy's class.
The second grade classes at Southwest Elementary raise $443 with the coin drive. This will buy 29 Wreaths for the Wreaths Across America Event at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. The second grade coloring contest winners are Bonnie Ryan - Mrs. Fees' class, Sophia Buenaventura - Mrs. Keena's class, Aspen Newkirk - Mrs. Bruce's class, Vivian Williams - Mrs. Massey's class, Cayden Lawson - Mrs. Boyer's class, Thalia Hernandez - Mrs. McLaughlin and Ian Rodriguez - Mrs. Kennedy's class.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.
The veterans stand as the Alma Matter for the branch of the service they served in is played by the Dexter High School Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The Dexter School District honored area Veterans with a special program in the Bearcat Event Center. Following the program Veterans were treated to a reception in the Bearcat Event Center's Hospitality Room.

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